[Shastanis Althreduin]

Okay, first page done. My computer time's about to shut off again (it does it every thirty minutes, and I have to get the librarian to log me back on)

So I'll post what I have in notepad here, then come back and edit it when I get logged back on.

First controversial post of the game:

Originally Posted by Rikae

"I don't trust this Mac person. He speaks of a knife...then says he doesn't have one! I say we search him.

And what is this talk of "less developed characters" from Esspiem? I never quite trust someone who starts off with a joke about his or her own vulnerability, combined with a long speech reiterating the situation at hand.

My notes: The first accusation strikes me as just in-character banter. The second may have something to it.

And then the first suspicion:

Originally Posted by Gil-Galad

And Rikae... accusing two people right off the bat are we? my what headstrong you are... but you should be careful... or doing the whole double bluff, instead of acting like a confused , you could be pretending to be a vampire and lose the lead off of you early... i do not like that one bit... and now my hunch is moving on to you being very suspicous...

My notes: To me, it seems that Gil's taking Rikae's first accusation a bit too seriously...

Rikae's retort:

Originally Posted by Rikae

Suspect me then! I like this new kind of game, and I'm gonna have fun with it!

My notes: Rikae doesn't put much stock in Gil's suspicions.

My first controversial post:

Originally Posted by Shasta

"Calm, you two... this early on, I doubt there's much of anything in the way of evidence to go on. There's no real point in accusing each other when there's no proof of guilt or innocence whatsoever."

My notes: That's just me. I'm not fond of first day executions in any games as I've had it backfire numerous times; executing a healer, forcing a dreamer to reveal their role, etc.

Boromir finds this suspicious:

Originally Posted by Boromir

I think accusations reveal the character of a person, and I find accusations to be about as helpful as anything (besides blind luck) on Day 1. I find accusations to be a good thing, so I think it's awkward Shastani, you are telling us to not do it.

My notes: [frivolous]HE MISSPELLS MY NAME.[/frivolous] Just because you find something to be a good thing doesn't necessarily mean others do. I was simply stating my opinion, not telling others what to do or not do.


Sleepy's first suspicious post:

Originally Posted by Sleepy

....I'm afraid I shall keep to myself for this day.

My notes: Didn't he have an RL excuse?

Gil-Galad being suspicious, again:

Originally Posted by Gil-Galad

....a vampire could easily say this and try to get away... i don't like this at all... is it a trick? perhaps it is...

My notes: Gil's striking me as being very accusatory here... almost desperate.

Possible Nogrod suspicion:

Originally Posted by Nogrod

"And where do you think you're going Mr. Sleepy? I will mark your name right now."

My notes: Probably just roleplaying banter, but may not be, which is why it's here, marked "Possible".

Suspicion by Rikae:

Originally Posted by Rikae

Right now Gil and Esspien look the worst to me...

My notes: Esspiem doesn't seem all that suspicious to me, but Gil is throwing off major danger signals at this point.

Suspicion by Meneltarmacil:

Originally Posted by Meneltarmacil

I too wonder about that Boromir88. Seems quite strange in his post; quite concerned about dying, which is understandable, but only toDay. I'll definitely be watching him.

My notes: Well, it was obvious to me that Boromir had something going on in RL that day. Granted, it might not have been as obvious to others, but still.

Also suspicion by Meneltarmacil:

Originally Posted by Meneltarmacil

As for Espiem, I agree with him that accusing people based on in-character bantering is suspicious. Rikae certainly does seem to be giving off warning signs in that respect.

My notes: I couldn't tell that Rikae was accusing people... I thought that was Gil.

Rikae's defense:

Originally Posted by Rikae

"When did I ever accuse someone based on in-character banter? If you want to see someone doing that, look at Esspiem and Gil-Galad! It's exactly the reason I don't trust them."

My notes: I thought it was Gil, but I don't remember seeing Espiem being very accusatory regarding in-character banter.

Another suspicion by Boromir:

Originally Posted by Boromir

Like I mentioned, Legate seems too nice and a little to quick to buddy up with our Sir Espiem.

My notes: I find this being accusatory of in-game banter... something to look into.

This post bugged me:

Originally Posted by Durelin

So here is where the fools have gathered? How lovely that there are so many of you in one place. You can be as stupid as you'd like, but I have a problem with people always adding their own crap to my pile.

In other words - stay away from me, and I won't mistake you for a Vampire.

Oh, yeah...you Vampires? Yeah, you. You listen. I bet you think you have it easy. And maybe you're right - you may not get any say in who we take out, but you know as well as I do that we s excel at slitting our own throats... *glances at Brinniel* or wrists.... But you know what? You're no different from them, even with your silly powers.

So go slaughter some goats and leave me the hell alone.

Maybe Durelin's the Shade? That was my first thought when I saw this post, although I can't think why the Shade would want to reveal themselves so early on... probably just banter, but it caught my eye.

Edited to make sure I got the quote tags right, and to add my notes. On to the second page!