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Gandalf_the _white · 09-22-2006, 06:35 AM

Sounds interesting but as anyone who has played ww with me knows, i don't have much time at a computer. If this game goes well (and i have better access to a computer by then) I may play in the next game

mormegil · 09-22-2006, 07:14 AM

Hookbill,

A couple of questions before this progresses any further.

First, and most importantly, I fail to see how this is related in anyway to Tolkien or his works. We have included the name Barrow-Downs but I still don't see any conncection.

Second, I have a great concern over this:

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If a person is kidnapped they can no longer post on the game YET they can leave coded messages anywhere on the Downs, this can be in the form of a link hidden in a full stop that leads to one of the kidnapper’s profile. If you are kidnapped, you will discover ONE of the kidnappers, but you are not to reveal this except though secret messages.

I don't see how I can support this and I think that the admins would agree though I could talk to them about it before making a final decision. This has the potential to make many 'serious' posts become merely an attempt to give a clue to the current game thus lessening the discussions that are going on elsewhere.

I recommend that this game be put on hiatus until I get some firm answers.

Hookbill the Goomba · 09-22-2006, 07:30 AM

I've thought about this a little.

Baring the name Tol-in-Gaurhoth, there is little else Tolkien related in most WW games. But that is no defence for my own part.

I'll give some extra thought to this today and get back to you with some ideas (if anyone else has any, they are welcome).

I have had a better idea for the secret messaging, however:

When a player has been kidnapped or whatever, they can set a secret message in:
a) Their signature (again, secret link in full stop)
b) A PM to me with a coded message. Or
c) Again with a PM to me, an advertisement to be placed in the newspaper the next day.

I'll give some more thought into getting it more Tolkien related and get back to you as soon as possible.

elronds_daughter · 09-22-2006, 08:37 AM

morm, you've got points.

Hookbill, if the head Wights suspend your game, you're welcome to use my forum for it. http://fantasyinsanity.proboards38.com In fact, you should probably get on there anyway. We could use more members. (Yes, that was a shameless plug.)

mormegil · 09-22-2006, 09:01 AM

I've spoken with others Mods and Admins, including the B-W and we are in agreement that this should be closed. I am sorry as it seems it could be rather entertaining and I can tell that you spent a good amount of time Hookbill. The link of WW to Tolkien at least has some basis to it. Also it was introduced by the B-W.

It was requested of the Barrow-Wight that all such games need to be approved prior to any post given. So please in the future request approval of these type of games from the B-W, admins, or me. SpM might be a viable option but he really is trying to scale down his time, even though it doesn't appear so.

Again I am sorry but I appreciate the understanding.

09-22-2006, 07:30 AM	#3
Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 5,912	I've thought about this a little. Baring the name Tol-in-Gaurhoth, there is little else Tolkien related in most WW games. But that is no defence for my own part. I'll give some extra thought to this today and get back to you with some ideas (if anyone else has any, they are welcome). I have had a better idea for the secret messaging, however: When a player has been kidnapped or whatever, they can set a secret message in: a) Their signature (again, secret link in full stop) b) A PM to me with a coded message. Or c) Again with a PM to me, an advertisement to be placed in the newspaper the next day. I'll give some more thought into getting it more Tolkien related and get back to you as soon as possible. __________________ I think that if you want facts, then The Downer Newspaper is probably the place to go. I know! I read it once. THE PHANTOM AND ALIEN: The Legend of the Golden Bus Ticket...

09-22-2006, 08:37 AM	#4
elronds_daughter Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2004 Location: Between the fortune cookie and the post-its. Posts: 644	morm, you've got points. Hookbill, if the head Wights suspend your game, you're welcome to use my forum for it. http://fantasyinsanity.proboards38.com In fact, you should probably get on there anyway. We could use more members. (Yes, that was a shameless plug.) __________________ I'd like to be the king of all Londinium and wear a shiny hat.

09-22-2006, 09:01 AM	#5
mormegil Maundering Mage Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 4,651	I've spoken with others Mods and Admins, including the B-W and we are in agreement that this should be closed. I am sorry as it seems it could be rather entertaining and I can tell that you spent a good amount of time Hookbill. The link of WW to Tolkien at least has some basis to it. Also it was introduced by the B-W. It was requested of the Barrow-Wight that all such games need to be approved prior to any post given. So please in the future request approval of these type of games from the B-W, admins, or me. SpM might be a viable option but he really is trying to scale down his time, even though it doesn't appear so. Again I am sorry but I appreciate the understanding. __________________ “I wish it need not have happened in my time," said Frodo. "So do I," said Gandalf, "and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.”

09-22-2006, 06:35 AM	#1
Gandalf_the _white Wight Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: In crazy captions waving an angry fist at the outside world Posts: 155	Sounds interesting but as anyone who has played ww with me knows, i don't have much time at a computer. If this game goes well (and i have better access to a computer by then) I may play in the next game