Werewolf XLII: The meaning of life forever - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Roa_Aoife · 01-16-2008, 04:25 PM

I'm back, and a thought occured to me whilst I was out and about.

This post is going to be a bit stream of consciousness.

So, nothing new. At this point, if nothing changes, I may have to vote McCaber simply because I have actual reasons to suspect him, rather than just not knowing anything, like Naria. On the other hand, if Naria is the wolf she will have made a very easy and neat escape....

I'm not going to vote Naria just because she could be more dangerous- that would be very poor reasoning. At the same time, voting McCaber just because he's around and Naria's not is also poor reasoning. But then, voting Naria just because she's not around is poor reasoning.

McCaber did somethings that seem suspicious to me, but what if it's just because he's new? Naria's lack of input or opinion is also suspicious, but if RL keeps her away then there's nothing to be done about it.

I'm thinking in circles. @_@ I'd flip a coin if I didn't believe so strongly in having a real reason for voting someone.

*sigh* McCaber, are you still around? any thoughts?

Edit: crossposted with McCaber, naturally.

McCaber · 01-16-2008, 05:12 PM

Roa, you do seem innocent to me at the moment. Remember that we still have a lot of time left before the deadline, so there's no need to get hasty. Naria still has to make a major appearance.

(I had a much longer post, but internet problems destroyed it. Cursed Windows.)

Roa_Aoife · 01-16-2008, 05:21 PM

The problem, McCaber, is that I won't be around when Naria makes her appearance, unless there's a miracle and I can finangle a few more hours here (unlikely) Even then, I won't be able to be around at the end of the day. In realilty, I have about 4-5 hours left before I have to vote.

Your posts today are making me think better of you, but like I said to Agan, if you're a wolf trying to curry favor by thinking I'm innocent, it won't work. However, you did answer my questions more or less.

And for those who are watching, I know at least one of you is saying "What? Roa never let's go once she's tasted blood!" I have this to say: It's true that once I start to form suspicions on someone I rarely let up. However, that has caught me more innocents than wolves, and on a day like today, with so much hanging in the balance, I can't afford that kind of a mistake.

Hence my distress at having to form an opinion on Naria with nothing to work with....

McCaber · 01-16-2008, 05:39 PM

I can sympathize with your time constraints. I remember having to spend twelve or fourteen hours a day at high school with all the activities I was in.

I'm really not into "currying favor," as you put it. If I tried it, it would come back to haunt me and I would probably die.

And thank you for being open-minded. I was nervous going into toDay. I still am, to a point, but I think I have a chance of surviving.

Roa_Aoife · 01-16-2008, 06:10 PM

Alright, I've made myself dizzy with circular thinking. Here's what I've come to:

McCaber did some suspicious looking things up front, but he's explained himself well, and right now he seems reasonable and well thought out. There's just one thing that I need to ask:

Why do you suspect Naria? You've mentioned a couple times that you find her suspicious, but the only thing I've got is that there's nothing there to look at.

McCaber · 01-16-2008, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roa

Why do you suspect Naria?

Out of us three, one of us is a werewolf. I cannot suspect myself, and I really don't suspect you right now. And Naria has given us nothing to look at. For me, it is a process of elimination.

Roa_Aoife · 01-16-2008, 06:31 PM

I see...

That's where my reasoning was going. I just had to check. At this point, I don't think you're a wolf, and I know I'm not. I'm not going to be here when Naria gets back, and staring at the computer isn't going to change anything.

I'm going to put this off as long as possible, just because I feel really uneasy about this choice. This match up just seems terribly unfair... Naria can't be here for the first half, and I can't be here for the second. McCaber looks like an innocent Newbie to me, but I can't help but feel that Naria deserves a chance to defend herself.

I think I've been away too long, all my old instincts just aren't coming back, and I can't find that confidence I used to have.

01-16-2008, 04:25 PM	#1
Roa_Aoife Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Someday, I'll rule all of it. Posts: 1,696	I'm back, and a thought occured to me whilst I was out and about. This post is going to be a bit stream of consciousness. So, nothing new. At this point, if nothing changes, I may have to vote McCaber simply because I have actual reasons to suspect him, rather than just not knowing anything, like Naria. On the other hand, if Naria is the wolf she will have made a very easy and neat escape.... I'm not going to vote Naria just because she could be more dangerous- that would be very poor reasoning. At the same time, voting McCaber just because he's around and Naria's not is also poor reasoning. But then, voting Naria just because she's not around is poor reasoning. McCaber did somethings that seem suspicious to me, but what if it's just because he's new? Naria's lack of input or opinion is also suspicious, but if RL keeps her away then there's nothing to be done about it. I'm thinking in circles. @_@ I'd flip a coin if I didn't believe so strongly in having a real reason for voting someone. sigh McCaber, are you still around? any thoughts? Edit: crossposted with McCaber, naturally. __________________ We can't all be Roas* when it comes to analysing...* -Lommy I didn't say you're evil, Roa, I said you're exasperating. -Nerwen

01-16-2008, 05:12 PM	#2
McCaber Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Skyrim, again. Posts: 820	Roa, you do seem innocent to me at the moment. Remember that we still have a lot of time left before the deadline, so there's no need to get hasty. Naria still has to make a major appearance. (I had a much longer post, but internet problems destroyed it. Cursed Windows.) __________________ Werewolves vs. Fishmen. The battle of the century.

01-16-2008, 05:21 PM	#3
Roa_Aoife Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Someday, I'll rule all of it. Posts: 1,696	The problem, McCaber, is that I won't be around when Naria makes her appearance, unless there's a miracle and I can finangle a few more hours here (unlikely) Even then, I won't be able to be around at the end of the day. In realilty, I have about 4-5 hours left before I have to vote. Your posts today are making me think better of you, but like I said to Agan, if you're a wolf trying to curry favor by thinking I'm innocent, it won't work. However, you did answer my questions more or less. And for those who are watching, I know at least one of you is saying "What? Roa never let's go once she's tasted blood!" I have this to say: It's true that once I start to form suspicions on someone I rarely let up. However, that has caught me more innocents than wolves, and on a day like today, with so much hanging in the balance, I can't afford that kind of a mistake. Hence my distress at having to form an opinion on Naria with nothing to work with.... __________________ We can't all be Roas* when it comes to analysing...* -Lommy I didn't say you're evil, Roa, I said you're exasperating. -Nerwen

01-16-2008, 05:39 PM	#4
McCaber Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Skyrim, again. Posts: 820	I can sympathize with your time constraints. I remember having to spend twelve or fourteen hours a day at high school with all the activities I was in. I'm really not into "currying favor," as you put it. If I tried it, it would come back to haunt me and I would probably die. And thank you for being open-minded. I was nervous going into toDay. I still am, to a point, but I think I have a chance of surviving. __________________ Werewolves vs. Fishmen. The battle of the century.

01-16-2008, 06:10 PM	#5
Roa_Aoife Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Someday, I'll rule all of it. Posts: 1,696	Alright, I've made myself dizzy with circular thinking. Here's what I've come to: McCaber did some suspicious looking things up front, but he's explained himself well, and right now he seems reasonable and well thought out. There's just one thing that I need to ask: Why do you suspect Naria? You've mentioned a couple times that you find her suspicious, but the only thing I've got is that there's nothing there to look at. __________________ We can't all be Roas* when it comes to analysing...* -Lommy I didn't say you're evil, Roa, I said you're exasperating. -Nerwen

01-16-2008, 06:31 PM	#7
Roa_Aoife Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Someday, I'll rule all of it. Posts: 1,696	I see... That's where my reasoning was going. I just had to check. At this point, I don't think you're a wolf, and I know I'm not. I'm not going to be here when Naria gets back, and staring at the computer isn't going to change anything. I'm going to put this off as long as possible, just because I feel really uneasy about this choice. This match up just seems terribly unfair... Naria can't be here for the first half, and I can't be here for the second. McCaber looks like an innocent Newbie to me, but I can't help but feel that Naria deserves a chance to defend herself. I think I've been away too long, all my old instincts just aren't coming back, and I can't find that confidence I used to have. __________________ We can't all be Roas* when it comes to analysing...* -Lommy I didn't say you're evil, Roa, I said you're exasperating. -Nerwen