Tol-in-Gaurhoth (Isle of Werewolves) - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Meneltarmacil · 08-08-2005, 11:47 AM

I'm not sure on the idea that Shirriffs shouldn't be allowed to reveal themselves. If they did reveal themselves, the wolves would probably kill one of them the next Night, and the other one the Night after that, etc. but in that case, they would have two Days to influence everybody's voting and might put an end to the wolves rather quickly. The Shirriffs would have even more Days to work with if, as I had suggested, there were more than two. The policy one takes toward the Shirriffs would seem to depend on how long one wants the game to go on.

littlemanpoet · 08-08-2005, 01:37 PM

Tell you what, I'm sitting out the next game to make room.

the guy who be short · 08-08-2005, 01:43 PM

Hmm, I think I'll also sit the next one out, on second thoughts. I've played far too many, and I don't think we should spill over into two games at once.

Eomer of the Rohirrim · 08-08-2005, 03:13 PM

Agreed. By the way, I thought the cobbler was a very interesting addition to the game (and not just because I so obviously benefited from it!) As for the Shiriffs, even though they cannot reveal themselves, it does give the villagers that slight advantage which I think is a good thing.

Firefoot · 08-08-2005, 03:38 PM

About the Shirriffs... they're intended purpose is to give two villagers who know each other is innocent, not to give the entire village two known innocents (though this does help the villagers tremendously).

If more space is needed, I would sit this one out; I've been involved in every one except II... I'd really like to play, though, since like I said, I probably won't be playing in anymore for a while.

(Sorry, I just like lists and I want to know who all has signed up...

)

Azaelia (She hasn't been online since the 3rd, though... not sure what's going on there.)
Menel
Nonnacedak
Durelin
Gurthang
Arcticstorm
Encai
Alcarillo
SpM
SamwiseGamgee
Wilwa
Oromin (?)
Boromir88
CaptainofDespair
Firefoot*
Morm*
Nilpaurion
Dancing Spawn
Mithalwen (?)
Laitaine

*Is willing to sit out

That's 20 people.

Like SpM, I'd like to know how Oddwen's going to be running her game before choosing a role, etc.

Oddwen · 08-08-2005, 08:59 PM

Okay okay okay okay --

First off, I have no objections to a large game. If length is a problem, we could have multiple lynchings or we could try the Werehamster role to speed things along.
I think the Werehamster is interesting. He is like a Werewolf, but he is on his own team. He kills one person during the NIGHT. If the Seer dreams of him, he dies. He wins only if he is the only person left at the end of the game. To make it more Middle-earth, we could call it a "Black Beorning".

I think there was some fuss about multiple games, that could get *really* confusing.

Another thing I'd like to propose concerns the Cursed Villager. Up to now, only an Ord has been able to be cursed - I'd like to see the Gifteds get an equal chance.

Quote:

If the Wolves pick the Ranger as a target during the night, the Ranger becomes a Werewolf *and* his/her polarity is reversed - they will now guard during the DAY. If a Werewolf is lynched, the Ranger can save that Wolf, however in doing so both Lynchee and Ranger's identities will be revealed. i.e.:

The Phantom stepped up to the noose. As the handle was about to be pulled, a form flew at the executioner, knocking him back.
"You shall not have him!" Feanor of the Peredhil cried, and she and Phantom fled the scene. The villagers were shocked - they had not even suspected Fea - and now they knew that both she and The Phantom were Wolves.

(The Ranger must make their choice during the NIGHT)
If the Wolves choose the cursed Hunter at night - he/she becomes a Werewolf and his/her polarity is reversed, and will hunt during the DAY. If the cursed hunter is lynched, he/she will take an INNOCENT target down with them. (The Hunter must make their choice during the NIGHT)

I'm wondering if it would be better if the Hunter becomes a Werewolf, or just discovers who the Wolves are.

The Seer would become a Werewolf and try to dream about the other Gifted villagers.

A Sherriff would become a Werewolf and be privy to both Werewolf conversations and Sherriffly conversations.

Regarding abscences: Please don't sign up if you can't make the entire game. Please post once per day. Please vote once per day. I will allow ONE abscence per player per game. Any more than that, and you will suddenly and mysteriously wake up dead the next DAY. (If the game stretches to over two weeks, I'll stretch the abscences to two.)

I'm planning on setting up the thread on Friday Morning, and the first NIGHT will occur 24 hours from then.

Info on your gravesite...er, village:

It's a little town high up in the mountains north of Fornost. It's almost always snowy and cold, but it is a very close-knit community. It used to be on the main road to a granite mine, but the mine failed several years back. The supply trains still make it through twice a year.
Its name is Hamlet.

As to role playing...Hmm...I shall have to ruminate that and answer in the morning.
More tomorrow.

08-08-2005, 11:47 AM	#1
Meneltarmacil Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: The bottom of the ocean, discussing philosophy with a giant squid Posts: 2,254	Quite a lot of us here today, from what I saw on Who's Online... I'm not sure on the idea that Shirriffs shouldn't be allowed to reveal themselves. If they did reveal themselves, the wolves would probably kill one of them the next Night, and the other one the Night after that, etc. but in that case, they would have two Days to influence everybody's voting and might put an end to the wolves rather quickly. The Shirriffs would have even more Days to work with if, as I had suggested, there were more than two. The policy one takes toward the Shirriffs would seem to depend on how long one wants the game to go on. __________________ I ♣ baby seals.

08-08-2005, 03:13 PM	#4
Eomer of the Rohirrim Auspicious Wraith Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 4,859	Agreed. By the way, I thought the cobbler was a very interesting addition to the game (and not just because I so obviously benefited from it!) As for the Shiriffs, even though they cannot reveal themselves, it does give the villagers that slight advantage which I think is a good thing. __________________ Los Ingobernables de Harlond

08-08-2005, 01:37 PM	#2
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	Tell you what, I'm sitting out the next game to make room.

08-08-2005, 01:43 PM	#3
the guy who be short Shadowed Prince Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Thulcandra Posts: 2,343	Hmm, I think I'll also sit the next one out, on second thoughts. I've played far too many, and I don't think we should spill over into two games at once.

08-08-2005, 03:38 PM	#5
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,547	About the Shirriffs... they're intended purpose is to give two villagers who know each other is innocent, not to give the entire village two known innocents (though this does help the villagers tremendously). If more space is needed, I would sit this one out; I've been involved in every one except II... I'd really like to play, though, since like I said, I probably won't be playing in anymore for a while. (Sorry, I just like lists and I want to know who all has signed up... ) Azaelia (She hasn't been online since the 3rd, though... not sure what's going on there.) Menel Nonnacedak Durelin Gurthang Arcticstorm Encai Alcarillo SpM SamwiseGamgee Wilwa Oromin (?) Boromir88 CaptainofDespair Firefoot* Morm* Nilpaurion Dancing Spawn Mithalwen (?) Laitaine *Is willing to sit out That's 20 people. Like SpM, I'd like to know how Oddwen's going to be running her game before choosing a role, etc.