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

Durelin · 10-16-2006, 05:57 PM

Yes, you're quite right about the dedication. Really, I was thinking mostly that choosing other 'roles' would just have been fun, and I wasn't really all that concerned with whether or not people stick to them really really closely or anything. I never really expected anyone to be able to do it. But perhaps the fact that it would simply be for humour/entertainment reasons means it's not a very good idea, either.

I should perhaps take these things more seriously? Probably.

I guess making sure people took the game seriously but keeping it all in good fun is constantly a precarious balance. I don't expect extreme dedication out of anyone, but perhaps I should expect more? I don't quite know.

Obviously it can't hurt at all to tell people that they should try to play differently than they have in the past in a (the next?) game, but I don't think we should put so much pressure on such that it be 'bad' if someone slips back into their old habits, which they will most likely do, anyway. Still, if perhaps there is some rhyme or reason to the new style of play, it might actually be easier for someone to try and play differently? Thus, maybe choosing certain roles/styles (not necessarily other 'Downers as in my one idea), would actually help? *shrugs*

Nogrod · 10-16-2006, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Durelin

Still, if perhaps there is some rhyme or reason to the new style of play, it might actually be easier for someone to try and play differently? Thus, maybe choosing certain roles/styles (not necessarily other 'Downers as in my one idea), would actually help? *shrugs*

That is just what I meant! If people are given something like an overall freedom from their past - in a sense that no one can somehow suspect any other from the behaviour of their "ancestors" as it is the central thing of this would-be game to handle it otherwise - it will give everyone much more space and thence making the game much more fun...

Durelin · 10-16-2006, 06:09 PM

Cool, cool. Should these changes of style and the like be official, in that each player must (or maybe not must, but is encouraged to) choose one, and inform the game moderator of it (maybe only if they wouldn't mind), though of course not the other players? That might give people a little more insentive. Is that what you had in mind? Of course, there would be no penalty from straying from their chosen 'style,' but perhaps, after the game, those that don't mind could reveal the 'style' they chose, and people could let them know how well they think the person stuck to their chosen 'style.' Could start a mini WW 'workshop' group or something.

(Sorry if I'm just repeating what's already been said. I'm having a little trouble following things tonight.)

Nogrod · 10-16-2006, 06:52 PM

Well. In earnest I believe we might make the 15 players (about) with a game with not-normal roles.

But making the same amount with definitive roles (eg. Nogrod playing Spawn, Valier playing Spm, Lommy playing Glirdan... etc.) will be much tougher.

I would love the last one, but I'm also afraid we will not have enough players here. Prove me wrong...

And really, if someone in the line of the TIG-thread wishes to take the game, please do take it. I have just volunteered because of my sick leave and because no one seems to be wishing to go for it.

Durelin · 10-16-2006, 06:57 PM

I'd say go for it if no one speaks up soon, though of course first dibs should go to the rest of the people left on the mod list who have not passed their opportunity aside for now, I believe.

Diamond
Oddwen
Folwren

Are the next three on the last list who have not yet passed on modding, I think...

(I'm working from Naria's post.)

Meneltarmacil · 10-16-2006, 07:01 PM

Well, I'd certainly be willing to start one after the current WWJ is over if nobody else will, and since the villagers are getting better and better now I'm thinking it's time for the Black Beorning to show up again.

However, I'll step aside if someone on the mod list or whatever steps in.

This idea of "not-normal roles" sounds intriguing. I'd like to try my hand at Nilpaurion Felagund's style, personally.

No, you wouldn't. Trust me on this.

Be quiet already.

Kuruharan · 10-16-2006, 07:21 PM

You also have issues of lots of players have similar styles to some extent.

Although...Nilp is...Nilp.

10-16-2006, 06:52 PM	#4
Nogrod Flame of the Ainulindalë Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wearing rat's coat, crowskin, crossed staves in a field behaving as the wind behaves Posts: 9,308	Well. In earnest I believe we might make the 15 players (about) with a game with not-normal roles. But making the same amount with definitive roles (eg. Nogrod playing Spawn, Valier playing Spm, Lommy playing Glirdan... etc.) will be much tougher. I would love the last one, but I'm also afraid we will not have enough players here. Prove me wrong... And really, if someone in the line of the TIG-thread wishes to take the game, please do take it. I have just volunteered because of my sick leave and because no one seems to be wishing to go for it. __________________ Upon the hearth the fire is red Beneath the roof there is a bed; But not yet weary are our feet...

10-16-2006, 07:01 PM	#6
Meneltarmacil Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: The bottom of the ocean, discussing philosophy with a giant squid Posts: 2,254	Well, I'd certainly be willing to start one after the current WWJ is over if nobody else will, and since the villagers are getting better and better now I'm thinking it's time for the Black Beorning to show up again. However, I'll step aside if someone on the mod list or whatever steps in. This idea of "not-normal roles" sounds intriguing. I'd like to try my hand at Nilpaurion Felagund's style, personally. No, you wouldn't. Trust me on this. Be quiet already. __________________ I ♣ baby seals.

10-16-2006, 07:21 PM	#7
Kuruharan Regal Dwarven Shade Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: A Remote Dwarven Hold Posts: 3,593	You also have issues of lots of players have similar styles to some extent. Although...Nilp is...Nilp. __________________ ...finding a path that cannot be found, walking a road that cannot be seen, climbing a ladder that was never placed, or reading a paragraph that has no...

10-16-2006, 05:57 PM	#1
Durelin Estelo dagnir, Melo ring Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,063	Yes, you're quite right about the dedication. Really, I was thinking mostly that choosing other 'roles' would just have been fun, and I wasn't really all that concerned with whether or not people stick to them really really closely or anything. I never really expected anyone to be able to do it. But perhaps the fact that it would simply be for humour/entertainment reasons means it's not a very good idea, either. I should perhaps take these things more seriously? Probably. I guess making sure people took the game seriously but keeping it all in good fun is constantly a precarious balance. I don't expect extreme dedication out of anyone, but perhaps I should expect more? I don't quite know. Obviously it can't hurt at all to tell people that they should try to play differently than they have in the past in a (the next?) game, but I don't think we should put so much pressure on such that it be 'bad' if someone slips back into their old habits, which they will most likely do, anyway. Still, if perhaps there is some rhyme or reason to the new style of play, it might actually be easier for someone to try and play differently? Thus, maybe choosing certain roles/styles (not necessarily other 'Downers as in my one idea), would actually help? shrugs

10-16-2006, 06:09 PM	#3
Durelin Estelo dagnir, Melo ring Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,063	Cool, cool. Should these changes of style and the like be official, in that each player must (or maybe not must, but is encouraged to) choose one, and inform the game moderator of it (maybe only if they wouldn't mind), though of course not the other players? That might give people a little more insentive. Is that what you had in mind? Of course, there would be no penalty from straying from their chosen 'style,' but perhaps, after the game, those that don't mind could reveal the 'style' they chose, and people could let them know how well they think the person stuck to their chosen 'style.' Could start a mini WW 'workshop' group or something. (Sorry if I'm just repeating what's already been said. I'm having a little trouble following things tonight.)

10-16-2006, 06:57 PM	#5
Durelin Estelo dagnir, Melo ring Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,063	I'd say go for it if no one speaks up soon, though of course first dibs should go to the rest of the people left on the mod list who have not passed their opportunity aside for now, I believe. Diamond Oddwen Folwren Are the next three on the last list who have not yet passed on modding, I think... (I'm working from Naria's post.)