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

Celuien · 10-29-2005, 06:08 AM

Ah yes, Ang, the joys of procrastination are numerous. I have a pile of assignments that I've been putting off on the stated basis of being busy work, although I did make up for it by finishing others for the same class a month in advance.

As for breaking until summer, I also have to disagree. It's true that not everyone here is a student. And even among those of us who are students, not everyone has a summer break. I don't.

So I guess we'll just have to find a way to balance Werewolf addiction with schoolwork.

I think that 7-8 PM GMT works out to 2-3 PM in the eastern US, which fine with me.

Firefoot · 10-29-2005, 07:15 AM

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I think that 7-8 PM GMT works out to 2-3 PM in the eastern US, which fine with me.

That doesn't work terribly well for me. That's right at the point when school lets out for me, so I would be voting about six-seven hours before the deadline, and it would mostly be a brief voting post. All of my real participation would be happening very early in the day. Something closer to midnight GMT would probably work better for me.

dancing spawn of ungoliant · 10-29-2005, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Firefoot

Something closer to midnight GMT would probably work better for me.

I myself am living on GMT +2 zone, so midnight is out of question. Would it help at all if the voting deadline was 9 pm. GMT?

About future WW games; maybe we shouldn't take it for granted that a new game begins right after one game has ended. A new village can be set up once there is enough players. No one should feel obligated to sign up, or people will lose their enthusiasm for playing. Also, be sure to take care of your RL things so you won't lose a scholarship or something because of a WW game!

Firefoot · 10-29-2005, 08:59 AM

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I myself am living on GMT +2 zone, so midnight is out of question. Would it help at all if the voting deadline was 9 pm. GMT?

Yes, that would be better. I'll still be cutting it a little close, but that should work. (As long as that is 3 pm CST, as I think it is.)

Glirdan · 10-29-2005, 09:15 AM

If that is, I'd have a really big problem. My vote would have to be cast at like 10:30 at night. So you won't see a whole lot of me.

littlemanpoet · 10-29-2005, 01:14 PM

If the Ungoliant's game straddles U.S. Thanksgiving, I have to bow out. If it starts up soon and will be over by then, I'm in. And if so, I'll be the village undertaker; that is, body parts putter back together (oops, I think that was a finger, not a nose, oh well), embalmer, coffin maker, monument maker, grave digger, cemetery gardener, et cetera. I think I can have lots of posting fun with that.

Mithalwen · 10-29-2005, 01:43 PM

Apart from the stress factor, another reason that puts me off playing again is that it seems that it has become inherently suspicious not to be around ALL the time. If you don't have internet access 24/7 it makes things difficult.

I did it might be fun to have a one day game with a lynching every hour? Maybe between Christmas and New Year.... That would stop the cursed lists........

Cailín · 10-29-2005, 07:23 AM

Wilwa, I'm one of those so uncool people who registered in the first place to play werewolves. Since then, I've been thoroughly rehabilitated and have completely dedicated myself to the developing of a solid Lord of the Rings obsession. So far, the results are quite impressive.

But that as a side note. I'm a student as well, but I think that like most students, I have periods when I work a little harder and periods when I lean back, fail some exams and just see whatever will happen. Perhaps it's a good idea for students (and anyone really) to anticipate in advance whether they have time or not to join in a werewolf game. I agree, if people just sign up because they want to play, even though they don't have the time to commit, the games will grow rather tedious after a while and everyone will just participate out of habit. That's why I suggested we might limit ourselves to hosting one game at a time for the next few weeks / months.

If you feel like you will grow bored of the game if you continue signing up, then don't. As far as I can see right now, werewolves will be a part of the Downs for a while and maybe the key to keeping it fun (and active) is playing only occasionally.

But don't worry. I don't generally hurt people for making suggestions.

Glirdan · 10-29-2005, 07:30 AM

Now I know why I'm so stressed!! I have to stop taking so much on, it's not good for my brain. I swear, because of it, my marks have dropped, and I'm normally a really good student. So, this is most likely the last game for me for awhile. I just won't have time once my 3 until 8 practices start. And then I have to start studying for exams. And I have a huge book report to do which is due on Tuesday. No more socializing for me for awhile, which also means you'll be seeing less of me here as well.

As for time zones, I think I'm the same as Celuien. I think, correct me if I'm wrong Wilwa.

10-29-2005, 06:08 AM	#1
Celuien Riveting Ribbiter Join Date: May 2005 Location: Assigned to Mordor Posts: 1,767	Ah yes, Ang, the joys of procrastination are numerous. I have a pile of assignments that I've been putting off on the stated basis of being busy work, although I did make up for it by finishing others for the same class a month in advance. As for breaking until summer, I also have to disagree. It's true that not everyone here is a student. And even among those of us who are students, not everyone has a summer break. I don't. So I guess we'll just have to find a way to balance Werewolf addiction with schoolwork. I think that 7-8 PM GMT works out to 2-3 PM in the eastern US, which fine with me. __________________ People assume that time is a strict progression of cause to effect. But actually, from a non-linear, non-subjective viewpoint, it's more like a big ball of wibbly-wobbly, timey-wimey... stuff.

10-29-2005, 09:15 AM	#5
Glirdan Energetic Essence Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Where Lark Nor Eagle Ever Flew Posts: 3,285	If that is, I'd have a really big problem. My vote would have to be cast at like 10:30 at night. So you won't see a whole lot of me. __________________ *I'm going to buy you a kitty, I'm going to let you fall in love with the kitty, and one cold, winter night, I'm going to steal into your house and punch you in the face!* Fenris Wolf

10-29-2005, 01:43 PM	#7
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,460	Apart from the stress factor, another reason that puts me off playing again is that it seems that it has become inherently suspicious not to be around ALL the time. If you don't have internet access 24/7 it makes things difficult. I did it might be fun to have a one day game with a lynching every hour? Maybe between Christmas and New Year.... That would stop the cursed lists........ __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

10-29-2005, 07:30 AM	#9
Glirdan Energetic Essence Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Where Lark Nor Eagle Ever Flew Posts: 3,285	Now I know why I'm so stressed!! I have to stop taking so much on, it's not good for my brain. I swear, because of it, my marks have dropped, and I'm normally a really good student. So, this is most likely the last game for me for awhile. I just won't have time once my 3 until 8 practices start. And then I have to start studying for exams. And I have a huge book report to do which is due on Tuesday. No more socializing for me for awhile, which also means you'll be seeing less of me here as well. As for time zones, I think I'm the same as Celuien. I think, correct me if I'm wrong Wilwa. __________________ *I'm going to buy you a kitty, I'm going to let you fall in love with the kitty, and one cold, winter night, I'm going to steal into your house and punch you in the face!* Fenris Wolf

10-29-2005, 01:14 PM	#6
littlemanpoet Itinerant Songster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Edge of Faerie Posts: 7,066	If the Ungoliant's game straddles U.S. Thanksgiving, I have to bow out. If it starts up soon and will be over by then, I'm in. And if so, I'll be the village undertaker; that is, body parts putter back together (oops, I think that was a finger, not a nose, oh well), embalmer, coffin maker, monument maker, grave digger, cemetery gardener, et cetera. I think I can have lots of posting fun with that.

10-29-2005, 07:23 AM	#8
Cailín Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lurking in the shadows. Posts: 711	Wilwa, I'm one of those so uncool people who registered in the first place to play werewolves. Since then, I've been thoroughly rehabilitated and have completely dedicated myself to the developing of a solid Lord of the Rings obsession. So far, the results are quite impressive. But that as a side note. I'm a student as well, but I think that like most students, I have periods when I work a little harder and periods when I lean back, fail some exams and just see whatever will happen. Perhaps it's a good idea for students (and anyone really) to anticipate in advance whether they have time or not to join in a werewolf game. I agree, if people just sign up because they want to play, even though they don't have the time to commit, the games will grow rather tedious after a while and everyone will just participate out of habit. That's why I suggested we might limit ourselves to hosting one game at a time for the next few weeks / months. If you feel like you will grow bored of the game if you continue signing up, then don't. As far as I can see right now, werewolves will be a part of the Downs for a while and maybe the key to keeping it fun (and active) is playing only occasionally. But don't worry. I don't generally hurt people for making suggestions.