WW LXXXVIII: What Lies in the Dark (Game Thread)

[Loslote]

At this point, I'd be surprised if there weren't two Spiderlings already...the fact that Shelob missed one Sting was lucky enough. I think we should work with the assumption that we probably have two Spiderlings. Even if we're wrong, it'd be more harmful for people to assume we've got time than for people to assume we have to get this lynch right toDay.

[Shastanis Althreduin]

Originally Posted by Loslote

At this point, I'd be surprised if there weren't two Spiderlings already...the fact that Shelob missed one Sting was lucky enough. I think we should work with the assumption that we probably have two Spiderlings. Even if we're wrong, it'd be more harmful for people to assume we've got time than for people to assume we have to get this lynch right toDay.

I agree with Lottie. It's better to assume the worst and hope for the best than the opposite.

Again, sorry for not being around yesterday. As Sally said, my internet was knocked out because of the storm. I'll vote today, promise.

[the phantom]

Yeah, I know it's not your fault, Shasta & Nerwen both, but it's still easy for me to be annoyed by the lower participation and voting etc. Bleh. So yeah, later today no doubt I'll complain about how I don't have as much as I'd like at this stage in the game on you two, but don't take it personally.

Anyway... Wilwa will be around more today too, I hope?

[satansaloser2005]

I'm watching a movie relevant to all of our interests, and happen to be at a particularly relevant scene.

I'd like to dedicate this post to a very special arachnid. Mummy loves you.


Ahem. That is all.

[wilwarin538]

Alright, I should be around far more toDay, but will still have to vote a bit early.

Looking at the narration it sounds to me like there is only one spiderling. The whole "you're not alone thing" sounds more like "she's not alone because she has Shelob with her", not "she's not alone cause there's another spiderling". And the "go back and play with the others" thing sounds like she's supposed to go and play with us (the villagers) not with other spiderlings.

And yeah, looks like Frodo was bitten. Here's what the admin thread says so that we're all on the same page:

Originally Posted by Mrs Sallycakes

If Frodo is attacked in the Night, the following happens:
1. Sam is notified at Dawn after Frodo is attacked, but is not told Frodo’s identity. Even if he finds Frodo by the end of the Day, he will not be able to save him. Instead, he is able to PM with Frodo during the Night (if he holds his guess until after Nightfall, he can PM for the remainder of the Night) where Frodo would normally turn into a spawn of Shelob. (Note: Frodo is not told the identity of Shelob, so he would not be able to give it to Sam.) At the end of that Night, Frodo dies.
2. If/When Sam finds Frodo’s body, he will strike out at Shelob’s lair. While he cannot kill Shelob on his own, he has the strength and anger to prevent Shelob from making an attack that Night. He will then spend his Evening with Frodo, and when Frodo dies Sam will spend the next Night in mourning/angst.
In game terms, this means that the Night after Frodo is attacked, both Sam and Shelob will be out of power, and the Night after that Sam will be unable to stop Shelob from attacking anyone.

If Frodo is lynched, Sam will lose his powers for that Night, regardless of whether Frodo has been stung. Shelob will suffer no ill effects.

So lots of pressure on Sam to guess correctly.

I'll be back in a bit. Wanna see what happens with Kate and Castle.

[wilwarin538]

*crickets chirping*

Where is everybody?

I'm off to bed, I'll be back in the morning.

[the phantom]

Originally Posted by Wilwa

So lots of pressure on Sam to guess correctly.

Yep. Whole game lies with Sammy. If we lose, it's all his fault. And I will rant and rave about how useless he is. And Voldy will curse him for his poor choice.

[Lhunardawen]

This has to be, bar none, the quietest game I've ever been in. Or maybe I'm just really in the wrong time zone.

++Nogrod

[Inziladun]

Originally Posted by Loslote

At this point, I'd be surprised if there weren't two Spiderlings already...the fact that Shelob missed one Sting was lucky enough. I think we should work with the assumption that we probably have two Spiderlings. Even if we're wrong, it'd be more harmful for people to assume we've got time than for people to assume we have to get this lynch right toDay.

Surprisingly enough, I totally agree with this. The potential number of baddies ought to not be a concern, though. Getting them is the focus.

I wish there was a way to pinpoint Shelob. I still think she's likely to be one of the non-controversial ones, with the spiderlings doing the heavy lifting in getting rid of innocents.