Tol-in-Gaurhoth (Isle of Werewolves)

[Eomer of the Rohirrim]

It's been a while since I've witnessed a good Rikae-lynching - who wants to narrate? :p

[Mithalwen]

Wilwa's list updated :

In order of when they asked :

Legate
Nogrod
Brinniel
Gwath
Mnemo
Lari
Eonwe

Those who never have (again, correct me if I'm wrong): Mnemo, Gwath, Lari, Eonwe
The rest who have modded (in order from longest time ago to most recent, and # of times modded)
Legate (03/08, twice)
Nogrod (05/08, thrice)
Brinniel (06/08, once)

[satansaloser2005]

It's been a while since I've witnessed a good Rikae-lynching - who wants to narrate? :p

Hehe I concur. ;)



Oooo, thanks for the list, Mith dear!

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

Yes, well, you know what - you can put me on standby right now, or better said, just remove me from the list for now. Because if I wasn't able to mod now, I won't certainly be able to mod in the near future, and in a bit further future, well, that remains a question: but probably no sooner than sometime in the autumn, so plenty time...

[Nogrod]

If any of Gwath, Mnemo, Lari or Eonwe (or Brinniel to that matter) would like to give it a go, you should go forwards with it. I have no hurry to host a game even if I do want to do it one time or another.

If no one of you comes forwards within - let's say a week or something - I'll take the next one (I have some preliminary plans for it but they need to be thought out in detail still). But before that feel free to take the next modding!

[Thinlómien]

I want the game to start rather sooner than later because I can't be aroun in July... *jumps around impatiently*

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

I vote that Lari isn't the next mod, because Nienna and I might not have internet for a while.

[Gwathagor]

If any of Gwath, Mnemo, Lari or Eonwe (or Brinniel to that matter) would like to give it a go, you should go forwards with it.

I have a busy summer, so I should probably wait until October.

[Nogrod]

Also one should remember that oftentimes the June-July -period has been quite bad for Wererwolfing as people tend to be on vacations and all.

So it wouldn't be a surprise the next game would be played on August.

And talking of August, I definitively can't host a game on August as my choir has a production then; the beginning of August will be just rehearsals for me and the end of the month will be the show-time (we have like ten shows of it or something like that).

But we might try to squeeze in a game now if there were enough participants and a host to take it.

So the question also becomes, are there enough people to play starting the next week or something?

[Thinlómien]

Let's try! I'll be in. :)

[Inziladun]

But we might try to squeeze in a game now if there were enough participants and a host to take it.

So the question also becomes, are there enough people to play starting the next week or something?

I'd be up for it.

[Boromir88]

I probably shouldn't with all the reading I need to finish this summer, but I can do another game, and what's better than using WW as a break. ;)

[wilwarin538]

I'd be up for playing in a game, probably will be my last chance to play until August, since July will be very busy for me.

[Shastanis Althreduin]

I'm willing to play a game.

[Lariren Shadow]

I would like to mod...but I would also like Fea and Nienna to play as well as I have no idea what my co-mod Mira's schedule is.

Also I'm not sure what my work schedule is for the next week yet as I might be working odd times and I would need to pick a deadline.

If there is someone who would take the next game I would be very willing and grateful to do so!

[Brinniel]

Oh how ironic it is that the one time I cannot join a WW game I end up cooped up in my apartment with all the time in the world (and feeling quite bored), and then as soon as the game ends I have a job and a life again. :rolleyes: Though at least a job isn't as stressful as worrying about school..

I kind of wanted to wait and mod the game after next mainly because it's been three weeks since I actually played and I'm feeling a bit out of sync. But then again it seems a lot of players are willing to join now and won't be able to in July (when my game would probably start). And I'd much rather have a big game than small. So maybe it'd be better to do it now than later since I won't be able to in August and it'd be easier for me to do a game in the summer as opposed to the fall when I'll have schoolwork to worry about.

Hmm...if no one else is anxious to mod, I suppose I can do it. I have an idea in mind, but I'd still need at least the weekend to prepare since I wasn't expecting to mod so soon.

[satansaloser2005]

*bounces around and waits for further instructions*

[Annunfuiniel]

I'd be interested in this too, if newbies are allowed. :)

[Eomer of the Rohirrim]

Fresh blood is always welcome, Annunfuiniel. :D

I'm certainly ready for a game and don't want to wait 'til August.

[Eönwë]

These next few weeks are exactly when I won't be able to mod or play, but after that I may be able to (then again I'd like to mod quite a large game, so its probably better if I wait a bit).

[Nogrod]

Just go ahead with it Brinn!

And welcome Annunfuiniel, nice to meet you!

[Shastanis Althreduin]

Hooray, a Brinniel game! :D

[Mnemosyne]

Thought I'd jumped in too late to call the modslot. ^_^

I'm in my two-month period where I think I could mod. Not entirely sure about playing yet, though.

We just finished a chaos game, didn't we? Mine would be fairly orderly...

Anyway, if it's settled that it's Brinn then it's she. Otherwise I'd like to jump in.

[wilwarin538]

We just finished a chaos game, didn't we?

hehe, indeed. :D:p

[Brinniel]

Just go ahead with it Brinn!
Okay, will do. :)

I have the weekend off, which should give me some time to prepare. I'm hoping to have an admin thread up by Sunday night, if not earlier. I thought up this game months ago, so I'm looking forward to actually trying it out. It's a bit experimental, but it shouldn't be too chaotic; no made-up roles at least. You'll see.

Oh, and I hope none of you have anything against piracy... ;)

[Boromir88]

Oh, and I hope none of you have anything against piracy... ;)~Brinn
Are we talking piracy as in peg legs and eyepatches, or the downloading of illegal material piracy? :cool:

[satansaloser2005]

Are we talking piracy as in peg legs and eyepatches, or the downloading of illegal material piracy? :cool:

Yes.


:Merisu:

[Nogrod]

Are we talking piracy as in peg legs and eyepatches, or the downloading of illegal material piracy? :cool:Prolly both...

Any player nerd enough can illegally download a new personality to replace the lynched / killled one - or can just force the adversaries to walk the plank if s/he has enough charisma. :)

[Rikae]

Mac just yelled from the basement that he was "definitely going to" play in the next game. At least, that's what I thought he said, and if I'm wrong... meh, too bad, he's stuck with it now! :D

[Annunfuiniel]

Fresh blood is always welcome, Annunfuiniel.

Why thanks Eomer....or wait..... on second thought, you make that sound a bit eerie. :eek: ;)

Nice to meet you too, Nogrod!

So, I need to do some more reading to get a better picture on how these games work. But looks mighty interesting! And piracy?? Arrrrr, ahoy and yo ho ho!! Sounds great! :D

~Annu

[Brinniel]

The admin thread is up!

I automatically signed up those who showed obvious interest in joining the game on this thread. So please let me know if you aren't playing after all so I can remove you from the list. Thanks! :)

[Naria]

The list:

Noggins
Mnemo
Lari
Eonwe

Tentative:

Legate
Gwath

Thanks to all who kept the list orderly:)

[Mnemosyne]

Next week (starting Sunday) is my grace week when I get a lot of time off, so it'd be an ideal time to start a game.

The game itself is quite simple; the one thing different about it is that I'd like those who play to have as their secondary focus (primary focus = winning, of course) telling a good story through the game.

If people are up for it I'll get a signup thread asap; however, I don't want to do anything to proceed until I've heard from Nog because I know we've kept him waiting for a while.

[Nessa Telrunya]

I would like to join the next WW game, although I've never played it before >_>

[Nogrod]

If people are up for it I'll get a signup thread asap; however, I don't want to do anything to proceed until I've heard from Nog because I know we've kept him waiting for a while.No panic... I have no hurry. So please go forwards Mnemo!.

And welcome Nessa! Give it a go. It's fun.

[Inziladun]

All right. You twisted my arm.
Bloody addictive game. ;)

[Nessa Telrunya]

No panic... I have no hurry. So please go forwards Mnemo!.

And welcome Nessa! Give it a go. It's fun.

Heh, I'll try, but I may need help. >_<

[Inziladun]

Heh, I'll try, but I may need help. >_<

Honestly, it's not unduly difficult. Just have a good look over the last couple of games first.
If I can figure it out, how hard can it be?:p

[Nessa Telrunya]

Well, I followed the previous game so I think I have it, but I'll be consulting this thread if I forget anything. It looked like a lot of fun though, so I'm excited :D

[Mnemosyne]

This game itself should not be too complicated, either.

And we always like having fresh blood... er...

I'll try having an admin thread up tonight so that we can get this rolling asap.

[Nessa Telrunya]

Great! I'm in! (and shaking in my swirly chair: so don't sneeze, Nessa!)

[Nogrod]

Well, I followed the previous game so I think I have itWell the last one was anything but a normal game as we didn't get to know the roles of those who died - and was thence an extra-challenge and well, different. But just check a game where the mod tells s/he'll make a pretty standard game and you can see how it goes.

And bah... I came into these games with no preparation whatsoever back then. :)

So just jump on board!

[Nessa Telrunya]

Alright let's do this!(Unintentionally quoted Leroy Jinkins) *stalks Mirth until admin thread appears*

[satansaloser2005]

Oooo, tasty duck. I mean, tasty Werewolf.



I'm in!

(And the sooner we start the better, 'cause I've got to take off again on the 19th)

[Mnemosyne]

...erm, except for this story to make sense all participants have to have read the books.

Besides, sally, who's going to take over when I can't for whatever reason fulfil my obligations?

[Mnemosyne]

FYI, my admin thread's up. I hope lots more sign on to play!

[Nogrod]

The list:

Noggins
Mnemo
Lari
Eonwe

Tentative:

Legate
Gwath

Thanks to all who kept the list orderly:)

Okay, Mnemo's game is ending within a day, but I will not be able to host a game until the end of August or early September.

So someone should once more over-ride me. I will just be away from the 'Downs from the early August to the late August with a too tight a RL schedual...


But to those interested let me reveal some initial things from my game to come (as I have finally created the concept).




The ranger-game…

The rangers of north were a tough bunch. So a game set into their time and place (Approximately the time of Bandobras Took and the wolf-invasion in the north - and when werewolves infiltrated also the rangers) would see no one dying easily: every death – whether it be a lynch or a Night-kill – would be fought between those trying to kill someone and those trying to save the one, and who knows who comes up triumphant or gets killed in the end? It might be someone just trying to protect someone else who gets killed – or someone just supporting the kill who might die. It all will depend on the skills and luck of the stout fighters – even if the chosen one will be facing a bad situation indeed among the battle hardened company.

So it will also be a game of loyalities. You have to back your mates even if it means putting yourself at the risk… You need to be ready to put your neck forwards for someone else you feel you can trust – from Day1! And you need to choose someone every Day and Night. But as a reward, you gain experience everytime you have been in a fight and survive it, and will thus be a better fighter the next time.

So you will not only vote for someone to lynch by Days but also for someone you’d like to stand side by side if it comes to it at the deadline. Also during the Nights, you should give the mod a name whom you’d be ready to defend if s/he was attacked.

You’re a bunch of rangers of the north and not some cattle to be slaughtered. You make a fight for it Day or Night – and you face some gruesome werewolves who have infiltrated your company getting better Night by Night unless you harvest them down!


Coming to your ‘Downs werewolf in late August or early September…

[Formendacil]

It's decidedly selfish of me to say it, but I'm glad, Nog that you can't start that game until September, because there's no way I can play in the next one, and if there's any way I can play in your ranger game, I wantss it, preciouss!

Gollum!

Erm... yeah.

Seriously... it sounds intriguing indeed; though you haven't laid out the rules, there is a flair of... shiriffs maybe? Or lovers? Something nice and complicated along those lines. And the story is in Arnor with Rangers! *likes Arnor and Rangers*

And, heh, if it's in September, there's even a chance (slim, but better by a long shot than August) I'll be able to play. I'm starting my graduate studies this fall, so my daily schedule should *hopefully* be more conducive to WWing, though we'll see. More conducive, anyway, than the summer holiday schedule is proving, and September should antedate most assignments.

And I haven't even mentioned the best thing of all: if Nog is moderating then he won't be playing! This means I won't start the game with a Philosophy-of-WW archnemesis. :p

Of course, I realise what this means... whoever does moderate an August game will moderate an even better game. I can only concede defeat now and sit here, ( :D <-- Green with envy) knowing how horrid is my lot in life.

;)

[Rikae]

Hm, the ranger-game definitely sounds intriguing. :)

[Hakon]

The ranger game sounds nice and I want to join in the next game if that is possible.

[Mirandir]

So unless I'm mistaken that means Lari (and her oh-so-awesome-and-humble co-moddess Mira :D) are up next right? Which means I should probably shoot her a text one of these days to inform her...

[satansaloser2005]

All this potential werewolfing goodness is making me drool a little. I'm just sayin'.

[Nessa Telrunya]

Whenever the next game is, I'm up for it. After this one, it's addicting. :D

[Hakon]

Who comes up with the order of who mods the werewolf games?

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Who comes up with the order of who mods the werewolf games?

You express interest in modding and then the list is basically updated. It's revised according to the number of times you've modded (people who haven't get first dibs) and occasionally you can sweet talk your way in if you've got a time-sensitive idea (like last November when I hosted a US politics (sort of) based game right around election time).

So basically? You want to mod, just let us know.

[Nogrod]

You express interest in modding and then the list is basically updated. It's revised according to the number of times you've modded (people who haven't get first dibs)Although I'd say it being advisable to play a few games yourself before modding one. Modding is fun but one needs to understand the dynamics of the game somewhat before modding a game.

But welcome to play and to mod as well!

[Nogrod]

And I haven't even mentioned the best thing of all: if Nog is moderating then he won't be playing! This means I won't start the game with a Philosophy-of-WW archnemesis. :p:D A case in point! :rolleyes:

[wilwarin538]

My month of intense crazy business is almost over, and thankfully ending even sooner then I thought it would!!!! So I am so in for the next game, as long as it doesn't start before next monday. Not really sure where this game is at, but I'm sure I don't have to worry. Then that'll be it for me til like.......Christmas, haha. Looking forward to a bit of WW fun before real life kicks in again.... :D

[Lariren Shadow]

So Nog, since you can't run a game until the end of August that means I'm allowed to start my game? Because I do have the time, not to mention a co-mod who can have the time as well.

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Yep Lari, Nog said for somebody to take his turn, since he's busy. Since you're next, post your admin thread and let's get the party started! :cool:

[satansaloser2005]

Seconded. I wanna play! :D

[Mirandir]

Good, sally, cuz you were going to play whether you wanted to or not! :D

[satansaloser2005]

Good, sally, cuz you were going to play whether you wanted to or not! :D

:eek:



Heck, like I'm gonna complain. Heh. Is it time to start yet? :Merisu:

[Mirandir]

Admin thread is up! Go sign up! Wheeeeee!

[Lariren Shadow]

And Mira's post is why I have a co-mod...:rolleyes:

[alonariel]

Sign me up! (Hopefully I'm not too late. I passed out last night when I got home from work and just now checked my email...)

[Boromir88]

Add me to the Mod-list, I finally have a preliminary idea that I adore and think I can be responsible enough to run one of these games. I will also be accepting applications for anyone who would like to co-mod. :D

[wilwarin538]

Add me to the Mod-list, I finally have a preliminary idea that I adore and think I can be responsible enough to run one of these games. I will also be accepting applications for anyone who would like to co-mod. :D


Oooh, depending on when your game happens I would like to. If you'd have me! :)

[Boromir88]

Oooh, depending on when your game happens I would like to. If you'd have me! :)

Most definitely! :D I'm planning a basic, straightforward game - but have 2 ideas for a 'theme' I'd like to try out one of 'em. I won't work you too hard, I will mostly just ask for your help before the start in picking out teams, but that I can explain more later.

Right now, after Lari's game I think Eonwe is next. Than I will just wait on word from Nogrod. He has a certain time available to go, so if he's ready and able, take it Nog :). If not, I'll go...which means I'm guessing late August-early September?

[Hakon]

I would like to. If you'd have me! :)

Isn't that the quote that The Phantom used to keep in his signature?

[wilwarin538]

Isn't that the quote that The Phantom used to keep in his signature?

hehe, close. I had asked him to play in my game and said something like "If you'd like, I would love to have you!"....he pretended to not notice that I was talking about my game :p

which means I'm guessing late August-early September?

Well that would just be lovely. :)

[Eönwë]

Well, just to say, I'm not going to have internet access the week after next, so if the game ends and Noggie or Boro want to start your admin thread then, go ahead.

[satansaloser2005]

hehe, close. I had asked him to play in my game and said something like "If you'd like, I would love to have you!"....he pretended to not notice that I was talking about my game :p



Heh. I think it was something like, "If you're interested, I would absolutely love to have you!" Funniest. Thing. Ever. Or at least funniest thing of that particular five minutes. :p

[Hakon]

The one thing I don't get is everything I have heard about The Phantom he has never done. Also I agree that quote was very funny. When I first read it I made a pretty funny assumption from it.

[wilwarin538]

Heh. I think it was something like, "If you're interested, I would absolutely love to have you!" Funniest. Thing. Ever. Or at least funniest thing of that particular five minutes.


YES! You got it! I totally couldn't remember my exact wording. Haha, yeah he sent me a PM back to that starting like "Well, I suppose....it's a little fast....and we don't really know each other very well..." haha, silly boy. :p

Anyway Boro (to stay on WWing topic here ;) ), I'm in if it's happening within the next couple months, cause my life will be pretty slow during that time. ;)

[Naria]

The list:

Eonwe
Nog
McCaber
Mirandir


Tentative:

Legate
Gwath

There is room for one more mod:)

[satansaloser2005]

I've done it far too recently, or else I'd snatch up the chance.



Whoever's next, though, I'm in. Must have a proper WW fix.

[Mirandir]

I'd like to be added to the list since this current game ended so saddeningly quickly but go ahead and stick me on the list at the bottom and anyone else who hasn't modded yet can go before me. :)

[Boromir88]

If Nogrod and Eonwe still can't go, I can jump in. It would just be a couple days, so wilwa and I can get down the final details.

If either of them are ready, take it away. :cool:

[McCaber]

What's the etiquette regarding non-Tolkienian themed games? Because I have several awesome ideas related to different settings, and I'd love to mod one of them sometime.

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

What's the etiquette regarding non-Tolkienian themed games? Because I have several awesome ideas related to different settings, and I'd love to mod one of them sometime.

The only connection my Republic game had to Tolkien was that it took place in a small village that had a lot of scrolls.

Lari's game just had the theme of a high school reunion. No Tolkien necessary.

Lommy had were-penguins, I think.

Basically, if it sounds like a cool game and isn't themed around Twilight, you'll probably get enthusiastic villagers.

[Boromir88]

Eonwe's told me to go for it, and Nog can until the end of August, so the admin thread will be up in a bit.

[Nogrod]

Lommy had were-penguins, I think.
We did that together as our first modding - and it was the elves going over the Helcaraxë so there was a Tolkien theme - but the limits I think have been flexible... I wouldn't say all the games have been only Tolkienish... but I think there has been something in every game. But not sure about that.

Good to see you Boro picking the next game up as I wil have a chance to mod / play a game the next time in the beginning of September (have been checking my calendar). Sad I can't take part in your game as it looks like an interesting one...

Good luck to all and let's meet later in WW!

[McCaber]

Well, if I can, I'd love to mod A Full Moon Over Innsmouth. HP Lovecraft style and all that. Basically, the werewolves are the good guys in this story, sent by their leader to infiltrate an evil town and destroy it from within. It has a lot of potential, I think.

[Inziladun]

Well, if I can, I'd love to mod A Full Moon Over Innsmouth. HP Lovecraft style and all that. Basically, the werewolves are the good guys in this story, sent by their leader to infiltrate an evil town and destroy it from within. It has a lot of potential, I think.

That sounds great to me. Go for it!

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Well, if I can, I'd love to mod A Full Moon Over Innsmouth. HP Lovecraft style and all that. Basically, the werewolves are the good guys in this story, sent by their leader to infiltrate an evil town and destroy it from within. It has a lot of potential, I think.

Sign me up now. Go for it. Once you're up, I'm in.

[Inziladun]

Sign me up now. Go for it. Once you're up, I'm in.

As quickly as the current game filled up, I'd hate to miss out on this. I'm in also.

[satansaloser2005]

Well, if I can, I'd love to mod A Full Moon Over Innsmouth. HP Lovecraft style and all that. Basically, the werewolves are the good guys in this story, sent by their leader to infiltrate an evil town and destroy it from within. It has a lot of potential, I think.

Consider this my reservation. That sounds amazing. :)

[Hakon]

Definitely reserve a spot for me.

[Pitchwife]

Iä! Cthulhu fhtagn!
Or in plain English, Me too!

[satansaloser2005]

Iä! Cthulhu fhtagn!

I thought I was having a stroke for a second there. :eek:

So the next mod is the McCobbler, followed by either Steve or Nog, with Legate and Sir Gwath bringing up the rear. Correct?

[Hakon]

Is Steve his real name? I know this is off topic but it is just annoying weather or not that is the case.

[satansaloser2005]

Is Steve his real name? I know this is off topic but it is just annoying whether or not that is the case.



Nah, it's a joke from a previous game. Someone correct me if I'm wrong about which game it was, but I think it was The Republic, modded by Fea.

[Rikae]

Is Steve his real name? I know this is off topic but it is just annoying weather or not that is the case.

It's a joke that started in one of the earlier games, but if it annoys you, I'm sure everyone will be willing to drop it and any other references to downs history prior to your seemingly happy arrival. Wouldn't want to make anyone feel like a noob. :)

Crossed with Sally.

[Formendacil]

It's a joke that started in one of the earlier games, but if it annoys you, I'm sure everyone will be willing to drop it and any other references to downs history prior to your seemingly happy arrival. Wouldn't want to make anyone feel like a noob. :)

Speak for yourself! I make my living off remembering the Downs as it was 3/4 years ago.

*cough* Course, that could be because I had something of a 2 year span since then when I more or less disappeared... gave the old brain just enough time to petrify the old times.

For example... like Hakon, I also don't get the Steve-reference for Eönwë, but in my case it's because it refers back too late rather than too early.:p

[Boromir88]

I'm pretty sure it was tp in that game who started it.

Oh well, he's always been Eonwe to me, don't think I've ever called him Steve...erm until just now. :p

Edit: crossed with Form...hehe, I remember it. I was there then, but don't ask me what the joke meant.

[satansaloser2005]

I'm pretty sure it was tp in that game who started it.

Oh well, he's always been Eonwe to me, don't think I've ever called him Steve...erm until just now. :p

Edit: crossed with Form...hehe, I remember it. I was there then, but don't ask me what the joke meant.


I really don't remember how it got started (seem to remember something about a rhyme but I'm likely just crazy) but I call him Steve because there's another Eonwe on here and (while obviously I can't address a PM to 'Steve') I accidentally PM'd the wrong one once. That and I hate not making the little dots above his name but I'm too lazy to remember how to do it so it's easier for me to stick with Steve.


And Formie, you're old, and we love you for it. Now go take out your teeth and have a nap. ;)

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

For the sake of narration, somebody wanna tell me how you pronounce Eonwe's name?

I don't even know what Eonwe's name is.

By name, I definitely meant 'Eonwe.'

What I found was- eh'onweh.

My guess would be Ee-on-hhwip... I mean hhway

You should rhyme [eh'onweh] with something. Phonetics are totally useless across dialects.

But you could just call him Steve if you want. Easier to rhyme that way.

I approve. Eonwe will henceforth be named Steve.

Shouldn't be immensely difficult to rhyme with "ay-on-way". ;)

Psh. Way too late. I already wrote the poem with Steve as its subject. :smokin:

And the poem was,

Eonwe is henceforth known as Steve.
His head from his body, the villagers did cleave.
His identity as a wolf the good guys did believe
But when Steve died, they learned that all they did achieve
Was making their jobs harder between now and the coming eve.

RIP, Steve. You were a good ordo in that game...

[satansaloser2005]

That's what she said. And it was true, and hence he became Steve. And there was much rejoicing. :)

[Hakon]

Good rhyme and good story. Rikae, what annoyed me was not knowing weather Steve was his real name or not. I am not annoyed by him being called Steve.

[McCaber]

Well then. Put me on the mod list. A Full Moon Over Innsmouth awaits.

[Eönwë]

I am now back. Your game looks like a really good one by the way, Boro.

Heh, Steve. Now my alter-ego has its own alter-ego (and a story too). :smokin: (or is that smilie illegal for anyone under 18 in Liverpool to see (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showthread.php?t=15648) :p. Lucky I'm in London)

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

Well then. Put me on the mod list. A Full Moon Over Innsmouth awaits.

Ah well, and I thought I will be the first one to bring such a setting (had such an idea in mind for over a year). Well anyway, I think mine will be a bit different... or then I can just reconsider once again and bring some of the old stories into life, like I already did twice...

Anyway, I guess I have had a long break from WW, and so at last I have time, so if McCobbler is to come, I'm awaiting it with the prospect of entering.

[Eönwë]

And by the looks of the list, I'd better start preparing my game. And also, how many people are thinking they might be able to play? Because if there aren't too many I may have to tone it down a bit into a "light" version.

edit: x-posted

edit 2: wait, how did McCaber get in?

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

And by the looks of the list, I'd better start preparing my game. And also, how many people are thinking they might be able to play? Because if there aren't too many I may have to tone it down a bit into a "light" version.

edit: x-posted

edit 2: wait, how did McCaber get in?

Possibly the impression was that you are not going to be around yet. But in that case, even better. You can count at least with me for your game. (If nobody else came, I can vote myself.)

[Thinlómien]

Eönwë, I think it's impossible to say how many people will be around. You'll just have to wait and see... :)

[Eönwë]

Eönwë, I think it's impossible to say how many people will be around. You'll just have to wait and see... :)

Yeah... I suppose so. It was just that for my full idea to work, it needs quite a large number of people.

[Inziladun]

Yeah... I suppose so. It was just that for my full idea to work, it needs quite a large number of people.

Well, I'll probably be up for it. My questionable skill aside, I think I'm hooked. :D

[Pitchwife]

Yeah... I suppose so. It was just that for my full idea to work, it needs quite a large number of people.
You're next right after McCaber, right? I'd love to, but I may have to take a break after 2 games in a row to take care of RL cmatters (I still haven't quite unpacked all of the stuff that cluttered my room at the Cottage of Lost Play...:o). If I manage to squeeze some activity in between games, I might soothe my bad conscience sufficiently to play one more... I'll let you know in time, OK?
My questionable skill aside, I think I'm hooked.
Hey, I thought that was my text! Luckily, I can't get lynched any sooner than Day 1, can I?:D

[satansaloser2005]

You know I'll be in, Steve. I'll even see what I can do about Mnemo. ;)

[Hakon]

Steve, you can add me to the list of players.

[mormegil]

It's not good form to begin recruitment to a game while one is still in progress.

[Eönwë]

It's not good form to begin recruitment to a game while one is still in progress.

I was more hoping for someone to say whether this time of year was a hot-spot or not for people rather than recruitment. Of course, it's nice to have some enthusiasm. But sorry anyway. I'll just go and plan my game...

[McCaber]

So Eonwe's up next then?

[Eönwë]

So Eonwe's up next then?
I think so.

[Eönwë]

Roll up, roll up! The Admin Thread is up and running!

[Lariren Shadow]

Alona and I would like to mod a game. We would prefer if it was around New Year's time, if possible...

[alonariel]

Alona and I would like to mod a game. We would prefer if it was around New Year's time, if possible...

In the game we would be modding, I would be the official mod and Lari would be the co-mod since she recently modded a game with Mira herself.

[Nogrod]

The list:

Eonwe
Nog
McCaber
Mirandir


Tentative:

Legate
GwathOkay, this is the last list I found and since that there have been games by Boro and Eönwë. So it looks like it would be my turn then.

As I've probably said already earlier, I have in mind a ranger-game. What I'm wishing is to come up with a concept that allows everyone (or almost everyone) something unique to do thus enhancing their involvement without making it too complicated. Stress on the latter point.

The things I can be quite positive about at this point are: there will be no seer but a host of different rangers and hunters - and something to balance it for the bad side.

And whatever the rules will be, they all will be known beforehand eg. no surprises to be met on the way - and all the roles will be revealed on death.

I'll try to come up with something more concrete already later today...

[satansaloser2005]

*sees Nog's post, drools*

[wilwarin538]

uh.....Nog, your game sounds so cool....I wants it so bad, haha, but I'm so busy...ahhh...will have to wait and see your admin thread and decided then....:D

[Hakon]

Nog, your game does sound awesome. The only thing that will stop me from playing is if the deadline is at a bad time for me.

[Pitchwife]

Nog, that sounds very appetizing... Unfortunately, my wife has been complaining about my unavailability during WW games, and I've promised her I'd play one more game at most and then take a break. As I've already thrown in my hat for McCaber's, I feel kinda conscience bound to skip yours...:(
I know I'll regret this decision once I see your admin thread, but'll still be fun to watch. Enjoy yourselves, everybody!

[Nogrod]

Unfortunately, my wife has been complaining about my unavailability during WW gamesHeh... I can understand... :)

It would have been great fun to have you around though.

Okay, then to matters concerning the game. I have been entertaining myself with two different kind of games and would now like to hear your views on them.

Initially - like a few years ago - I already thought of a game which would basically be a match between rangers and wolves. It has slowly evolved into a game with a bunch of different hunters (double-edged swords if any) and a few rangers with some neat twists (like veterans who hold together eg. kind of "lovers" ww-wise, choosing a captain for the gang who would have some real power, "night-guards" outside the camp who could PM during the Night etc...). Like lots of things happening while sticking more or less to a basic ww-game and trying to keep it as simple as possible mechanics-wise.

Then lately I got a revised idea which would not have any special roles as such (except the wolves of course) but the players would need to decide who they will look after during the Night if something was to happen - and if the worst came about they'd endanger their own necks as well as it would then be a Night-fight the outcome of which could be anything; like only someone who was defending the Night-target dies...

I kind of like the latter idea but am a bit insecure right now how it would work and how it would work evenly to both sides.

But what say you? Which one would sound more interesting? I think both can be turned into a good and fairly balanced game. I am myself slightly in favour of the first and older idea at the moment but if you all want to play the latter I'll produce that.

[Inziladun]

Both look to be quite intriguing!
In the latter proposal, do you mean something along the lines of Eönwë's recent Night Guard game, with a twist or two?

[Nogrod]

In the latter proposal, do you mean something along the lines of Eönwë's recent Night Guard game, with a twist or two?Well actually not... I mean if the whole Night-kill system goes a-new it should be twist enough... :rolleyes:


Okay, I think I haven't explained my rough first ideas about it.

So on the latter proposal the Night would be played out in something like the following:

Every villager PM's me the person they are going to watch after. The wolves decide who they're attacking and in which combinations (= four wolves could go for 2&2 or 3&1 against two victims - or all four for separate targets but that should be made risky indeed). Then it is executed.

Let's say the wolves go 2&2; wolves A & B attack villager S and wolves C & D attack villager T.

The victim of A & B is unprotected so they get their kill nice and clean.

But T on the contrary is guarded by two innocents X & Y. Now that means a fight between C&D vs. X&Y. Then depending on the exact system and balance-issues (to be solved before the game begins) it would be something like two wolves fighting two innocents with a chance of the protected innocent getting killed.

It would be pretty straightforward to say that if the numbers of attackers & defenders are even the fight is even and whichever could die - but the wolves should have an edge at least in what comes to killing the primary target.

If the wolves have the upper hand in numbers it's clear they get their victim but have a nice chance of making a double kill. If the wolves are outnumbered they'll be lucky to get out of the fight alive. And so on...

The problem is to issue balanced rules for those Nightly-fights.

And that makes the first proposal easier to execute... But I'm ready to try for either version.

[Inziladun]

Ah. I see. I do like that premise, but I'd agree that the rules regarding the fights might be somewhat problematic for you to iron out. I know they would be for me. ;)

[Nienna]

Sounds fascinating Nog... I was just thinking that you might be able to have the kills based a little bit like attack points. I'm not sure if that is the right term but say there are players A B C D E F G H I J. Highlighted players are wolves. They go 1/2 and 1/2 to kill. AB kill E no problem as they weren't voted for. CD attack F. HIJ have all voted for F so then F has 3 points, AB voted for CD so now CD have 2 points and F has 3 so F wins... Or you could do all sorts of combinations with points: cumulative of all votes received or just votes for one night... the wolves would get stronger based on how many people voted for them as would the protectors... maybe people get stronger weights... soo many possibilities...

Are you thinking something like that? or have I just confused everyone more? You would need some major charts for this one...

[Nogrod]

Are you thinking something like that? or have I just confused everyone more? You would need some major charts for this one...You're quite right about it.

But I have been giving this some thought and decided that unless you don't make a mighty protest-movement I'm going with the first option eg. the more basic game.

First of all because it's more manageable and secondly because I think it would actually be more fun with the roles and slight player-activating details I have in mind and which can't be used in that latter game...

I'll put up an admin. thread where you can join the game and discuss the rules (and protest if you'd like to see this "latter option" instead as that is an option still).

I'd like to have about 20 players but we can play with 15 as well. And as we need to get the rules straightened out as well, I think we might start within a week or something like that.

[Hakon]

I am still going to post my idea even though Nienna's is better in my opinion.

When it comes to the villagers fighting it goes by their profession. I am assuming that we will each have to pick a role in the village like we did in Eonwe's game. Say it comes down to a fight between two wolves and two villagers. Say one of the villagers is a blacksmith and the other a village fool. In this case the blacksmith would have more experience fighting than the village fool. Therefore in this case the blacksmith would have equal fighting skills to the wolves but the villager fool would not. That would make it so it is somewhat better balanced in my opinion.

[Nogrod]

Let me show you what I have in mind for the "version one" and let's discuss the decision then.

Yes Hakon, I share the excitement with that "totally different" game - and all the RPG or table-roleplay twists it would have, but it would actually require a lot of testing as to the balance issues...

But let's see. Wait an hour or something so that I can outline my game-idea in the admin. thread. :)

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

With no seer in the game, you can pretty much count me as in. I'll let you know for sure once I see the finished premise/rules.

[Nogrod]

If someone hasn't noticed, there is an admin. thread open for the next WW-game.

T-I-G LXVII: The Rangers of the North - The Fell Winter (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showthread.php?t=15711)

The sign-up is on. We'll start hopefully on Sunday or something like that. Make sure you don't miss it! :)

[Gwathagor]

Thanks for the great game, Nogrod. I keep trying to rep you, but guess it's too soon since the last rep, because it won't let me.

[Naria]

OK so we have

Legate
Gwath
Sally

alonariel since you wish your game to be not until around the New Year I am putting you on the tentative list. So your interest doesn't get lost between now and then.

Tentative:
alonariel (New Year)

Room for two more modgods;)

[Gwathagor]

Put me back on the list. :)

[Roa_Aoife]

Does anyone know when McCaber's game is going to start. I know someone who wants to try out werewolf.

[satansaloser2005]

I'm clear to mod again around now, but I dont' want to butt in too much. However, if I could do one in late November, or even early to mid-December (so that it's sure to be over before the New Years Epicness and such) that would be fabulous.


Aka if no one minds put me on the list please. :)

[Nienna]

*wonders how ww would go if 1/2 the active players were all in the same small apartment*

*evil grin*

I'd also like to know where McCaber is as I'm so very addicted to WW.

[Mirandir]

*wonders how ww would go if 1/2 the active players were all in the same small apartment*

Probably about the same as when Brinn was visiting in the cottage. :D

And it would be awesome if McCaber showed up soon since my notebook is currently residing in Connecticut and won't be making it's way up to me until next weekend.

[McCaber]

Well, I'm here. Give me the rest of the weekend to finalize rules, and I'll open the admin thread Monday morning.

[Pitchwife]

Well, I'm here. Give me the rest of the weekend to finalize rules, and I'll open the admin thread Monday morning.
*salivates*

[Hakon]

I would like to mod a game sometime but I feel I do not have enough experience now so if any of you are looking for a co-mod I would gladly take the position.

[satansaloser2005]

*swats Pitch away* Down boy, down. :p


Cabbie, unless you've got the most amazing game idea ever I'm sitting out. I need some 'Sally gets her sanity back' time. But you know what a sucker I am, so....

[Morsul the Dark]

Where do I sign up for a game? haven't played before...

[Mnemosyne]

Where do I sign up for a game? haven't played before...

Since Cabbie is using an admin thread, presumably there. Just wait till it shows up and then post.

[satansaloser2005]

Where do I sign up for a game? haven't played before...

Just wait for the McCobbler (Cabbie, that is) to put up his Admin thread and you can sign up there. Or he'll just see your post here and stick you on the player list. And welcome to the dark side of the Downs, Morsul. (Hmmmm....maybe I should have said something besides dark, but meh.)

EDIT: x'd with a wench

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

I am taking Legate and Gwath off of the tentative list. If they pop their heads in showing interest again I will certainly put their names back on the list:)

Hm, actually, I was just thinking about that subject, I would actually like to be put back to the list, and "properly" now. :)

[McCaber]

Ok, so I had a great post typed up, but I refreshed at the wrong time and lost everything. Hang on a bit more.

[Mirandir]

so this one time...i should probably get an admin thread up. :D

[Morsul the Dark]

seconded

[Mirandir]

Admin thread is up! :D

[Morsul the Dark]

Who's in charge of the mod list? If there aren't any objections I have a cool Idea For a game... and seeing the laslist had at least six people It'd give me some time to perfect it and get more experience with the game...

[Naria]

OK so we have

Legate
Gwath
Sally
Morsul the Dark

alonariel since you wish your game to be not until around the New Year I am putting you on the tentative list. So your interest doesn't get lost between now and then.

Tentative:
alonariel (New Year)

I realize that, more than likely....maybe, Sally's game will go into the New Year. The it should be alonariel's game. If you guys want to switch things up with whomever, just get it out here and I'll adjust the list accordingly. Thankies muchly:)

Modding list is closed

[Loslote]

Could you add me and Hakon to that list? We'd like to co-mod a game. :)

[satansaloser2005]

I know it's a bit soon to be asking, and I don't want to step on Gwath or Legate's toes, but I had a quick poll. Would people be more interested in a sci fi themed game (mostly Doctor Who with some other stuff thrown in for balance) or would a fictional/mythical/iconic character oriented game be more to everyone's liking? (The latter would include such things as a sort of Santa Claus role, given the time of year at which my game may fall, and would have lots of other fun stuff too.) I'm willing to take thoughts via PM because I dont' want to clog the thread, but I wanted to get a good idea before I started planning more in-depth. Thanks!

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

Well, if you are asking, speaking strictly for myself, I don't have any personal acquaitance with Doctor Who, which would effectively make half of that game completely out of interest for me. Assuming that I would play, of course, which is another thing (and a big questionmark anyway, especially if we are talking about time around Christmas). But whatever, it's just WW after all.

Speaking of that, if people are ready for next game, I can get mine up soon.

[Inziladun]

Well, if you are asking, speaking strictly for myself, I don't have any personal acquaitance with Doctor Who, which would effectively make half of that game completely out of interest for me. Assuming that I would play, of course, which is another thing (and a big questionmark anyway, especially if we are talking about time around Christmas). But whatever, it's just WW after all.

Speaking of that, if people are ready for next game, I can get mine up soon.

I'm not a Doctor Who fan either, but I could deal with it.
And by all means, Legate. :)

[Morsul the Dark]

Go Legate though depending on my internet usage I may have to sit this one out as I'm working any overtime I can get so I can actually buy some presents

[Brinniel]

I doubt there will be any WW games happening during the New Year. Well, at least not online... ;)

Btw Sally, I think you should stray away from a Doctor Who game. After all, this is a Tolkien site and while we've had plenty of off-topic games, I think Doctor Who is too specific...not to mention, you will lose interest from those who aren't fans. But if you want to do something related, perhaps you could explore the sci-fi genre as your theme. Just a suggestion. :)

[Hakon]

For mine and Lostole's game we have some ideas for modifying the roles of the wolves. It is a little similar to what Eonwe did but in my opinion much more fun for the wolves. I will keep quiet about the rest of these modified roles.

[Eomer of the Rohirrim]

Hi Legate,

I might be ready for a game and seeing how one of our more comprehensive Downers is setting one up, I'll try to clear the ol' schedule. :smokin:

Can you let us know what you're planning?

[Morsul the Dark]

Btw Sally, I think you should stray away from a Doctor Who game. After all, this is a Tolkien site and while we've had plenty of off-topic games, I think Doctor Who is too specific..

I disagree Lovecraft was extremely specific... and beyond that My game was going to be pretty specific so I'll defend the specific idea:rolleyes:

[Shastanis Althreduin]

*wanders in*

So by the time the next game gets signups up and running, the second play of the semester will be over, and right after that's Thanksgiving/Christmas, so, what I'm trying to say is...

Surprise! I've got time to play werewolf again!

[Gwathagor]

My game is basically conceptualized, but I still have to figure out the specifics. I'll let y'all know.

[satansaloser2005]

I doubt there will be any WW games happening during the New Year. Well, at least not online... ;)

Btw Sally, I think you should stray away from a Doctor Who game. After all, this is a Tolkien site and while we've had plenty of off-topic games, I think Doctor Who is too specific...not to mention, you will lose interest from those who aren't fans. But if you want to do something related, perhaps you could explore the sci-fi genre as your theme. Just a suggestion. :)

Fair enough, and that's sort of what I had planned. I just wanted it to be known that Doctor Who would be a big part of it.

I disagree Lovecraft was extremely specific... and beyond that My game was going to be pretty specific so I'll defend the specific idea:rolleyes:

Exactly. And now I'm excited to see what Morsul has planned. *drools* Anyway I'd of course not want to cut anyone out, so the roles would be designed to reflect characters but other than that it would just be geeky Whovian references in the narrations. It would still function like a standard game.

My game is basically conceptualized, but I still have to figure out the specifics. I'll let y'all know.

Yay! *cheers* You're going for a nice American deadline, right? 'Cause I'm all sorts of excited, but I need to make sure I'll be able to participate (at least a bit) this time.

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

As for the specific-unspecific debate, just for note I would side with Brinn. I don't have anything against occasional "off-topic" game, but we are BDers here and Tolkien should probably be the "primary source" just for the sake of being able to appeal to wide audience. From my point of view, McCaber's game was a very "daring" one in these terms, although it turned out well (very well, actually). Although I think that was more like luck with that so many people knew the topic - yet still there were those for whom it wasn't that special or who weren't familiar with the subject itself.

Anyway, for now: All right, my game is ready, so I can as well post up now. I was busy today so I could not put up the admin thread earlier, but I just came home so I will do so in the following hour.

[Pitchwife]

sally - I generally like all kinds of sci-fi, but I'm afraid my familiarity with Doctor Who doesn't extend beyond having heard that something of the name exists, so I'm bound to miss any geeky references. Don't know to what extent this would be an obstacle to enjoying the game.
Legate - I've been curious what you're gonna come up with for quite a while, and I'm pretty sure it'll be something I'd hate to miss. On the other hand, my next three weekends or so are going to be rather busy, and I'd be loth to miss an entire Day again like last game or even have to drop out, so it's still a big question-mark with me.

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

Legate - I've been curious what you're gonna come up with for quite a while, and I'm pretty sure it'll be something I'd hate to miss. On the other hand, my next three weekends or so are going to be rather busy, and I'd be loth to miss an entire Day again like last game or even have to drop out, so it's still a big question-mark with me.

Well, you can now try to see (but a glimpse, though, yet :) ). I have put my admin thread up, people can subscribe now! And it would be nice if you could play, too, so I just hope your schedule will be fine. (Or even if you had to miss let's say one Day, it won't be that big tragedy, as that happens often - unfortunately so, but if the need is... it is not that big deal. But however you feel like.)

[Gwathagor]

Yay! *cheers* You're going for a nice American deadline, right? 'Cause I'm all sorts of excited, but I need to make sure I'll be able to participate (at least a bit) this time.


And a nice West Coast, graduate student deadline at that. :)

[satansaloser2005]

And a nice West Coast, graduate student deadline at that. :)

Alas, I've gotten so old that I don't know if I can keep up with that. ;)


Yay for Legate being ready. This'll be another low participation one for me, but I'm going to check out the admin thread and hopefully will be able to play! :D

[Roa_Aoife]

Bad Wolf?

[satansaloser2005]

Bad Wolf?

*loves you SO much right now*

[Loslote]

I don't think Naria added Hakon and my game to the modding list yet, but we have an awesome little idea. Not going to say too much yet, but it will be intense. *evil grin*

[Hakon]

I think I recall reading somewhere that there is a rule that anyone who has yet to host a game is bumped to the top of the list. If that is really the case then Lostole and I should be right after Morsul although I think Alona was supposed to host a game, thing is she has not been on lately or if she is I have not noticed.

[Gwathagor]

Am I really next on the mod list? Gee.

[Gwathagor]

I think I recall reading somewhere that there is a rule that anyone who has yet to host a game is bumped to the top of the list. If that is really the case then Lostole and I should be right after Morsul although I think Alona was supposed to host a game, thing is she has not been on lately or if she is I have not noticed.

WELL, I have never run a game either. I'll arm wrestle you for it.

[satansaloser2005]

Am I really next on the mod list? Gee.

Heh. Really creeps up on you, doesn't it? ;)

[satansaloser2005]

I don't think Naria added Hakon and my game to the modding list yet, but we have an awesome little idea. Not going to say too much yet, but it will be intense. *evil grin*

*enjoys this evil grinning of yours*

*joins you, for has evil plots of her own*

[Gwathagor]

Heh. Really creeps up on you, doesn't it? ;)

Uh, yeah.

[satansaloser2005]

Uh, yeah.

Wow, we x'd....but like in reverse. (Aka I put up my post and yours made my browser refresh. Cool.)


Meep. Poor you, caught off guard. Well, reporting for duty whenever you're ready, sir. I'm ready to hunt some werewolves. *salutes*

[Hakon]

WELL, I have never run a game either. I'll arm wrestle you for it.

Have you co-modded a game before? Also my game is not just me modding it, it is also Loslote so that makes two people who have not modded before which beats one.

[Gwathagor]

Have you co-modded a game before? Also my game is not just me modding it, it is also Loslote so that makes two people who have not modded before which beats one.

Ha ha. No, I haven't co-modded before.

[Inziladun]

I'm hardly an authority, but it would appear from this that Gwath is indeed next, seeing that Legate's game has just concluded.


OK so we have

Legate
Gwath
Sally
Morsul the Dark

alonariel since you wish your game to be not until around the New Year I am putting you on the tentative list. So your interest doesn't get lost between now and then.

Tentative:
alonariel (New Year)

I realize that, more than likely....maybe, Sally's game will go into the New Year. The it should be alonariel's game. If you guys want to switch things up with whomever, just get it out here and I'll adjust the list accordingly. Thankies muchly:)

Modding list is closed

[Boromir88]

Gwath's had to wait a long, long long time...he was supposed to go before my game! :p Although, it may be difficult to squeeze in a game of WW with the holidays coming up. If anyone is to attempt it, it would have to start (I would think) within the next day or two. By the time enough get signed up and all the housekeeping is determined...etc, t may be better to go on hiatus until after New Years.

[satansaloser2005]

I'm hardly an authority, but it would appear from this that Gwath is indeed next, seeing that Legate's game has just concluded.

Thank you, Dun. I was about to say the same thing. (Not that I'm an authority either.) That's exactly why the list exists; there may be changes to it as needed but it keeps things in order more or less and give everyone an equal chance.


Lottie, if you two would really prefer to go ahead of me feel free to PM me and we can discuss it, okay? I'd love to go after Gwath but if you've got an itching to go next I could be persuaded to step aside. (Also, my game might be a bit insane so I want to give people plenty of time to recover after the holidays.) Just let me know, dear, and we'll see what we can arrange. This is Werewolf, not Congress. ;)


EDIT: x'd with Boro. And I'd concur. With Bostonmoot coming up it'd be really hard to have a good, fair game (even with the best intentions on the part of all players). It's completely up to you, Gwath, but if you need a bit more time to polish things up for your game I'd take the time to do it and start after the first or so.

[Gwathagor]

Although, it may be difficult to squeeze in a game of WW with the holidays coming up. If anyone is to attempt it, it would have to start (I would think) within the next day or two. By the time enough get signed up and all the housekeeping is determined...etc, t may be better to go on hiatus until after New Years.

I agree. And I could certainly use a couple of weeks to prepare. If you're ready to start right away, Hakon, then go for it!

My basic idea is a WW game based on the music of Bruce Springsteen. We'll see how it turns out. It's novel, anyway.

[Gwathagor]

With Bostonmoot coming up it'd be really hard to have a good, fair game (even with the best intentions on the part of all players). It's completely up to you, Gwath, but if you need a bit more time to polish things up for your game I'd take the time to do it and start after the first or so.

Ah - Bostonmoot. You're right. It would be best to wait until after the revelries have subsided.

[satansaloser2005]

I agree. And I could certainly use a couple of weeks to prepare. If you're ready to start right away, Hakon, then go for it!

My basic idea is a WW game based on the music of Bruce Springsteen. We'll see how it turns out. It's novel, anyway.

Oh for the love of Gallifrey that looks entertaining.

Yeah, I'm not quite ready to start either so if you two are ready to go feel free to skip ahead.


EDIT: x'd with Gwath. Heh; exactly. :eek::D

[Boromir88]

*crosses fingers now and hopes I have time for Springsteen and Dr. Who, even though if all I know about Dr. Who is that Sir Derek Jacobi was in some episodes, but he's got such a silky smooth voice* :D

[Formendacil]

EDIT: x'd with Boro. And I'd concur. With Bostonmoot coming up it'd be really hard to have a good, fair game (even with the best intentions on the part of all players). It's completely up to you, Gwath, but if you need a bit more time to polish things up for your game I'd take the time to do it and start after the first or so.

Heh... given that any Downer going to Bostonmoot will officially be mocked for spending that kind of time online when they've invested time and energy in meeting people in person, I'm trusting that no one attending will actually sign up--which is perhaps a more pertinent reason to have no games for now than biased play. :p

[satansaloser2005]

Heh... given that any Downer going to Bostonmoot will officially be mocked for spending that kind of time online when they've invested time and energy in meeting people in person, I'm trusting that no one attending will actually sign up--which is perhaps a more pertinent reason to have no games for now than biased play. :p

Well, that too, but some of us really don't have a life, so I'm just accounting for that. ;)

[satansaloser2005]

*crosses fingers now and hopes I have time for Springsteen and Dr. Who, even though if all I know about Dr. Who is that Sir Derek Jacobi was in some episodes, but he's got such a silky smooth voice* :D

Oooo, thank you for reminding me.


*fangirls*

[Thinlómien]

Hey, not everybody is going to Bostonmoot! (Some people are going to the Czech Republic. ;)) Ahem, anyway, I think the next mod should just do an admin thread in the normal fashion and people could sign up (and I think those who're going to be in Boston for more than just a few days should refrain) and the mod could see whether there's enough folk around or not. :)

[Gwathagor]

You're probably right. I can just keep the admin thread up until there's enough folks on board, I reckon.

[Thinlómien]

You're probably right. I can just keep the admin thread up until there's enough folks on board, I reckon.
Sure. :) If it takes until the 10th of January to start, I'll be glad to be on board, if not (which I guess is preferable for you :D), I hope you have a fabulous game. :)

[Loslote]

Sally and I have talked, and although we were soon sidetracked by amusingly duckish parodies of Jingle Bells, I think we've decided that she'll go before me and Hakon unless she's busy at the time. :)

[Lalaith]

I would be able to play if there were a game over the Christmas period. I expect its the opposite for most of you, however.

[satansaloser2005]

By the way, Gwath, if your game starts anytime between now and....erm, about the sixth or so I shall not partake. So reject me even if I beg and plead, because I know I'll want to play and it would be a bad idea.


Also, Lottie, I'm looking into that question you asked me, so don't think I've forgotten you. :)

[Loslote]

No hurry, Sally. I just had a strange idea. Strange, but intriguing...

I can't play until the 3rd.

[Hakon]

What question did you ask Sally?

I most likely will not be taking part in any were wolf games until the one I host because of midterms. My teachers love giving boatloads of review packets starting right before Christmas break. If whatever game we are doing next starts before the 25th I can take part in it for a few days before I have to get killed or I pull out but other then that I cannot play in any game until after the last week of January.

[satansaloser2005]

What question did you ask Sally?

I most likely will not be taking part in any were wolf games until the one I host because of midterms. My teachers love giving boatloads of review packets starting right before Christmas break. If whatever game we are doing next starts before the 25th I can take part in it for a few days before I have to get killed or I pull out but other then that I cannot play in any game until after the last week of January.

Just a Werewolf history question. (Actually, I should ask Mnemo when I see her next, as she'd know just as good if not better than me. But that's beside the point.)


I'm quite excited for Gwath's game whether I'm able to play or not. Should be epic.

[Inziladun]

I'm up for the next one. I'd intended to take a break, but getting taken out so early in Legate's game gave me a breather.

[The Saucepan Man]

I would be able to play if there were a game over the Christmas period.I'd be up for a quick game between Christmas and the New Year, as I have the week off work.

Unfortunately, due to the new anti-spam controls at work, opportunities for playing Werewolf are likely to be a lot more limited for me. It's not as if I used to spend large chunks of the working day playing Werewolf, but I did find it useful to be able to take the odd short break from work to keep an eye on what was happening, and to be able to review and post during my lunch hour.

Given that I spend on average 12 to 13 hours of my week days either at work or travelling to and from work and also given that much of the remaining time is spent either with my family or asleep, that leaves about 2 to 3 hours a day at most to play Werewolf, generally between the hours of 11pm and 1am-ish. Depending on the deadline, that is seriously restrictive, at least for someone who likes to be as fully read and involved in the game as I do. By way of illustration of my difficulties, had I been playing in Legate's recent game, I would have been able to participate only during the first few hours of each day and, possibly, in the final hour, although that final hour would have involved catching up with up to five pages of posts ... :eek:

So, why am I boring everyone with my own troubles, I hear you ask? Well, other than looking for sympathy (;)), it has prompted me to think of a possible solution. I reckon that, given my situation, I will simply be unable to play in the current standard type of game, with 18+ players and up to five or six pages of posts to read each day. However, I have been wondering whether, given that keeping up with this number of posts might be difficult for others too, there is any call for shorter, more compact games with a smaller number of players. As I recall the first few games had about 12 players, which is much more manageable and is reasonably balanced with 3 Wolves.

Now, I am conscious that limiting the number of players would be likely to mean that some would not be able to join a game when they wanted, so I was also wondering whether the 'one game at a time' rule might also be relaxed, so that different sizes (and types) of games could be running at the same time. This would also allow for more mixing and matching of players (meaning that the same players would not be playing with each other all the time).

Any thoughts ...?

[Loslote]

This game has just been introduced on another site that I frequent, and I've been playing it (and trying very hard not to try to force it to be a copy of Downs WW). On that site, the games are about 12 players. Thing is, there are a lot of limitations. The discussion is much more slow to pick up. I don't think there were any serious ideas in the whole of the game I modded, just bandwaggoning after the all-knowing player voted. There was a wolf killed each Day because there weren't enough people to offer enough cover for them, even though there were only two wolves. The theories can never be as interesting, because a smaller game by necessity has a more strict format (wolves + seer + hunter + ranger). There aren't enough people to fit in more and still have a decent amount of ordos. Smaller games work, and it might be a good idea to have some smaller games every now and then, but they aren't as much fun to play.

[satansaloser2005]

How about a Junior-type game over the holidays? Simple, not a lot of overhead, just a couple wolves and maybe a ranger to shake things up. If you can play you can, and if not you can get in on the next "normal" game. Then after New Year's we could get back to our regular hectic Werewolf schedule and madness.



If it'd be permitted I'd even mod it (though of course I'd prefer someone else do it), as I've a fun narration idea I'd love to try. Madlibs. ^_^


Would anyone be opposed to this? (The idea of me semi-modding notwithstanding, as like I said I'd rather someone do it who hasn't been/isn't going to be a mod.)

[Shastanis Althreduin]

This game has just been introduced on another site that I frequent, and I've been playing it (and trying very hard not to try to force it to be a copy of Downs WW). On that site, the games are about 12 players. Thing is, there are a lot of limitations. The discussion is much more slow to pick up. I don't think there were any serious ideas in the whole of the game I modded, just bandwaggoning after the all-knowing player voted. There was a wolf killed each Day because there weren't enough people to offer enough cover for them, even though there were only two wolves. The theories can never be as interesting, because a smaller game by necessity has a more strict format (wolves + seer + hunter + ranger). There aren't enough people to fit in more and still have a decent amount of ordos. Smaller games work, and it might be a good idea to have some smaller games every now and then, but they aren't as much fun to play.

You can vary the gifteds in smaller games like that, Lottie. In a game of just 12, it should probably be just three wolves and a seer, but of course you can make what you want. :)

I like the idea of two games running at once, but I don't know that it'd be a great idea for people to be in two different games.

On another note, could someone tell me whether it's been six months since I hosted last? I'd like to mod another game (and I promise nothing crazy like the last one, scout's honor).

[satansaloser2005]

You can vary the gifteds in smaller games like that, Lottie. In a game of just 12, it should probably be just three wolves and a seer, but of course you can make what you want. :)

I like the idea of two games running at once, but I don't know that it'd be a great idea for people to be in two different games.

On another note, could someone tell me whether it's been six months since I hosted last? I'd like to mod another game (and I promise nothing crazy like the last one, scout's honor).

Well the last time you modded I was still in school, so yes, it'd be at least six months. Heck, it's been over six since I modded and you were before me.


And seconded on the people not being in both games, though I don't think people would do that anyway. I've enough trouble keeping up with one. :p

[Nogrod]

Well we used to have these TIG games running simultaneously with the TIG-junior games and that was not a happy thing all the time as there was the status issue. Introducing two games at the same time might easily lead to the same dilemma even if that would not be intended.

But you're right SPM that the overall number of pages one needs to read have been piling up whilst the extra pages have not been too useful for anyone trying to do whatever one would have to do in order to out the wolves or lynch the innocents.

So maybe we could just limit the number of players for each game to something like 16 - unless it was a really special game like Dueling Wizards (who would like to mod the next one, maybe the spring 2010 would be a time for it)?

From another POV I must say that active posting is just great - if one has time to read through all of it - as it gives one so much more to chew! But that's an issue with time and possible enjoyent which we all have different standards and possibilities of achieving. :)

[Gwathagor]

I'd be fine with running a shorter game. It might fit better with my schedule anyway.

[satansaloser2005]

I'd be fine with running a shorter game. It might fit better with my schedule anyway.

Oooo even better! And I think I'd actually be able to play, though I'm not sure yet. :)

[Shastanis Althreduin]

So maybe we could just limit the number of players for each game to something like 16 - unless it was a really special game like Dueling Wizards (who would like to mod the next one, maybe the spring 2010 would be a time for it)?


I disagree. :eek:

[Eönwë]

So maybe we could just limit the number of players for each game to something like 16 - unless it was a really special game like Dueling Wizards

I think it should just be left up to the mod to decide how many players the want in their game.

[satansaloser2005]

I think it should just be left up to the mod to decide how many players the want in their game.

That's what I was going to say. I know my game is going to have a limit (but just because it's easier to plan this particular concept if I know how many players I'll have) but as a general rule I think it's a bad idea to limit how many people can be in a game. Unless the mod him/herself decides to do it.

[Boromir88]

I don't think there was ever a status issue with Junior games. That is where generally first time players would start, but gaming wise it was the same experience. The reason it was shut down is because there weren't enough people interested in playing to keep them going simultaneously.

If two get started up again, I agree with Shasta that you shouldn't be allowed to play in both of them.

But, I don't see an issue with Nog's suggestion on limitting the number of players. The page count gets tediously long, and you can't just blame it on the people who do post more. The diverse styles are one of the best things about WW, and if the page count is tedious to read through (which has been a reason for some deciding to stop WWing) I would rather see a cap on the players than any type of rules on posting limits.

[Shastanis Althreduin]

I think it should just be left up to the mod to decide how many players the want in their game.

I agree with this. *points up*

[Pitchwife]

First of all, thanks to SpM for starting this discussion! I, too, have to admit I sometimes find it quite excruciating to find two or three pages of new posts to digest whenever I come back to the game after those tedious but necessary intervals of work and sleep. At the same time, I quite admire those who actually manage to make long and detailed summaries or present a case in a thorough, elaborate analysis of half a page or so - it's utterly beyond me, but I wouldn't want to miss that sort of contribution. Limiting the amount of players looks like a viable solution to this problem.
I don't have any problem with the idea of two games running simultaneously. OK, sometimes it'll be hard to choose between two attractive games running at the same time, but such is life. As to playing in two games at once, I really can't see anybody in their right senses wanting to do this - as if Werewolf wasn't complicated enough without engaging in voluntary schizophrenia!
Finally, I'm not going to play in anything that starts before January 6, as I'll be busy spending some time with friends and family until then. After that, I'll be ready for all kinds of mischief.

[Loslote]

If we did have two games going at the same time, what if we staggered the games so that one would start about when the other ended? There's usually a good-sized chunk of time after a game for discussion and signing up for the next game. What if, during that time, the other game was running? That would eliminate the issue of trying to decide between two games and the issue of not playing in two games at once.

[Thinlómien]

I think we could have two "series" of ww games again - the normal games with the same rules as now (ie mod can make any kind of game s/he wishes) and then junior games with just 12 people and no extra twists (there could be 1-4 of the "basic" gifteds: seer, ranger, hunter and cobbler, according to the mod's preferences, or then we could just harshly take the original cast, whatever it was - just a seer?).

Whatever happens in the ww front, please sign me up for the next game, if it will start on the 9th or later. :)

[alonariel]

OK so we have

Legate
Gwath
Sally
Morsul the Dark

alonariel since you wish your game to be not until around the New Year I am putting you on the tentative list. So your interest doesn't get lost between now and then.

Tentative:
alonariel (New Year)

I realize that, more than likely....maybe, Sally's game will go into the New Year. The it should be alonariel's game. If you guys want to switch things up with whomever, just get it out here and I'll adjust the list accordingly. Thankies muchly:)

Modding list is closed

Naria, thanks for keeping me in the loop! Spring semester doesn't start up for me until January 25th, so if Sally's game finishes up about a week before then, I'm good to play. Otherwise, I think Lari will have to find another co-mod for the game we have planned.

[satansaloser2005]

Naria, thanks for keeping me in the loop! Spring semester doesn't start up for me until January 25th, so if Sally's game finishes up about a week before then, I'm good to play. Otherwise, I think Lari will have to find another co-mod for the game we have planned.

Well if you're on a tight schedule and Gwath's game goes too long I'd let you go before me. Time isn't really an issue for me, so if needed I'll snap back. :)

[Gwathagor]

I'm going to put up an admin thread for my game soonish.

[alonariel]

Well if you're on a tight schedule and Gwath's game goes too long I'd let you go before me. Time isn't really an issue for me, so if needed I'll snap back. :)

Sally that's awesome. We'll see how Gwath's game goes and then go from there. Thank you again for that. I'm trying to get as much Downs in as possible before school/life eats my face again.

[satansaloser2005]

Sally that's awesome. We'll see how Gwath's game goes and then go from there. Thank you again for that. I'm trying to get as much Downs in as possible before school/life eats my face again.

No problem, precious. And please don't let anything eat your face. :eek:

[alonariel]

No problem, precious. And please don't let anything eat your face. :eek:

I'll try to preserve my face. My legs, however, I cannot guarantee.

[Glirdan]

So I know this is MONTHS in advance, but I wouldn't mind modding another game (it's been soooo long!! :( ) in about June. I don't really have the time to put much effort into modding one anytime before then and the idea I have flaring up in my mind requires pretty much my full attention. So if you can put me on a list for anytime between June and August, that would be great!! :D

[Airaloske]

soooo lynch me for being new, but this sounds pretty interesting. let me know when a good time to jump in is. i'll do my best to keep up.

[wilwarin538]

Oh, I'd like to mod again aswell, May is the soonest I'd be able too, but basically anytime between May and July would be good.

[Inziladun]

soooo lynch me for being new, but this sounds pretty interesting. let me know when a good time to jump in is. i'll do my best to keep up.

Well, whenever it's announced in a game Admin Thread (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showthread.php?t=16161) that signups are open, anyone can put themselves in a game then.
Depending on how familiar you are with Werewolf, you may want to peruse some of the finished Game Threads in Middle Earth Mirth first though.

[satansaloser2005]

A note: Alona and Lari are going next instead of me because it works better for them. Just so's it's clear.


And in advance, sign me up! ;)

[Shastanis Althreduin]

Sorry for not voting. Rehearsal ran long and there was an unannounced meeting afterward.

[alonariel]

Though Sally offered to let Lari and I go in front of her in the game threads, I'm unfortunately not able to mod a game right now 'cause of the sudden influx of school and work. Maybe some time in the future. Sorry for the last minute-ness of this.

Sally, you can post your admin thread next. Thanks again for the offer, it was greatly appreciated.

[satansaloser2005]

Though Sally offered to let Lari and I go in front of her in the game threads, I'm unfortunately not able to mod a game right now 'cause of the sudden influx of school and work. Maybe some time in the future. Sorry for the last minute-ness of this.

Sally, you can post your admin thread next. Thanks again for the offer, it was greatly appreciated.

Erm, I'll need a day or two just to sort out a few last minute things but it'll be up by the end of the weekend or so. :)

[alonariel]

Erm, I'll need a day or two just to sort out a few last minute things but it'll be up by the end of the weekend or so. :)

Again, sorry for springing it on you like this. If there's anything I can do to help, let me know.

[satansaloser2005]

Again, sorry for springing it on you like this. If there's anything I can do to help, let me know.

Meh, no worries. I'd just stopped planning when I realized we were gonna swap so I need to finish. That's all. :)



I'll likely put up my admin thread for perusal on Saturday or so, maybe earlier. There'll likely be lots to discuss so it's best to get on with it so we can start.

[satansaloser2005]

Gah, sorry, I fail. I'm working on my admin thread now and will have it up as soon as I get the chance to finish and check it over. Thanks for your patience! :)

[Glirdan]

Gah, sorry, I fail. I'm working on my admin thread now and will have it up as soon as I get the chance to finish and check it over. Thanks for your patience!

No, you don't fail...unless the thread is not up by the end of the week. ;) Sorry, slightly itching to play again...and can we NOT kill me on Day 1 this time?? Really?? :p:rolleyes:

[wilwarin538]

and can we NOT kill me on Day 1 this time?? Really??

No talking about the game outside of the game thread!

:p

Consider me signed up Sally, if you hadn't already! :D

[wilwarin538]

Just wanna put it out there before I forget that I can mod in March (like between the 3rdish to the 20th would be the perfect stretch of time), but I don't know what the standing is for the list, so if I'm not til later then I'll wait til April, which is perfectly fine aswell.

[Holbytlass]

shaking the dust off

ach, aaaacchhh (cough, cough)...well, it's been awhile and it's good to see some old faces and lovely to get to know some new faces here

I would love to play the next werewolf game (73!?! amazing)
I'm thumbing through to get reacquainted and apologize if I'm doing it wrong.

I just can't wait to get my feet (or paws) wet again!!!

[wilwarin538]

shaking the dust off

ach, aaaacchhh (cough, cough)...well, it's been awhile and it's good to see some old faces and lovely to get to know some new faces here

I would love to play the next werewolf game (73!?! amazing)
I'm thumbing through to get reacquainted and apologize if I'm doing it wrong.

I just can't wait to get my feet (or paws) wet again!!!

Holby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

*is excited*

:D

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

HOLBY!!!!!

*remembers to wish Holby a happy unbirthday*

[satansaloser2005]

shaking the dust off

ach, aaaacchhh (cough, cough)...well, it's been awhile and it's good to see some old faces and lovely to get to know some new faces here

I would love to play the next werewolf game (73!?! amazing)
I'm thumbing through to get reacquainted and apologize if I'm doing it wrong.

I just can't wait to get my feet (or paws) wet again!!!

*shall return later*

*jaw is stuck to floor*


I believe....is it Lottie who's next? Whoever it is, sign me up with the provision that I'm not sure what I'll be doing the next couple weeks. I'll certainly try to play though! :D

[wilwarin538]

This was the last list posted:

Legate
Gwath
Sally
Morsul the Dark

alonariel since you wish your game to be not until around the New Year I am putting you on the tentative list. So your interest doesn't get lost between now and then.

Tentative:
alonariel (New Year)

Legate, Gwath and Sally all went. I don't believe Morsul went, and he's never modded. Alona hasn't gone yet, and Lottie and Hakon wanted to co-mod. So the list is below, with the never-Mods first in order that they asked, and then Glirdy and I in order of when we can mod (though if the first 3 go and Glirdy is available he can go before me since he asked first and it's been forever since he modded ;) ). I don't believe I missed anyone, but please let me know if this is wrong:

Morsul
Alona
Lottie/Hakon
Wilwa
Glirdan

[satansaloser2005]

This was the last list posted:



Legate, Gwath and Sally all went. I don't believe Morsul went, and he's never modded. Alona hasn't gone yet, and Lottie and Hakon wanted to co-mod. So the list is below, with the never-Mods first in order that they asked, and then Glirdy and I in order of when we can mod (though if the first 3 go and Glirdy is available he can go before me since he asked first and it's been forever since he modded ;) ). I don't believe I missed anyone, but please let me know if this is wrong:

Morsul
Alona
Lottie/Hakon
Wilwa
Glirdan



For some reason I keep thinking Lottie was supposed to go next. Don't ask me why I think that, but I remember offering to let her go before me, so I think she may be next on the roster. No idea. *shrugs*

[wilwarin538]

For some reason I keep thinking Lottie was supposed to go next. Don't ask me why I think that, but I remember offering to let her go before me, so I think she may be next on the roster. No idea. *shrugs*

Actually you told Alona she could go first, but then she got too busy and so you went instead. :)

[satansaloser2005]

Actually you told Alona she could go first, but then she got too busy and so you went instead. :)

Trufax, but I offered the same to Lottie. So nyah. ;)



Lol heck if I know. I just think it's time for another game! *bounces*

[wilwarin538]

Lol heck if I know. I just think it's time for another game! *bounces*

Yes, I agree! Cause the last one was pretty aweful, such a disappointment :p:Merisu:;)

[satansaloser2005]

Yes, I agree! Cause the last one was pretty aweful, such a disappointment :p:Merisu:;)

With that spelling, completely true! *cackles* ^_^


*snuggles her a Wilwa*

[Nerwen]

Hey, add me to the mod-list. I'm in no hurry, but it's getting ridiculous that I still haven't modded a game. I'm starting to get ashamed of my laziness...