Admin Thread for WW XC: Lord of the Rings 2: The Quest For More Money - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Loslote · 07-12-2011, 06:24 PM

Premise:
The Director hires fourteen (or so) actors for what they believe to be a re-make of the Lord of the Rings. Unbeknownst to the actors, the director is not interested in filming a movie, but rather a reality show. Three (or so) of the actors are pulled aside when they arrive and told their special role in this reality show - as "wolves", they are going to give Nightly interviews and choose an actor to disappear overNight. The rest are left in the dark and under the assumption that their lives are, in fact, in danger - great entertainment for the viewers.

Rules:
Deadline will be at 8:00pm EST, or I believe 12:00am GMT - Daylight Savings confuse me, though, so I could be wrong about the GMT time.

Votes are highlighted (++Lottie) and non-retractable. If a vote is cast at :00, they are counted. If they are cast at :01, they are not.

Day and Night last for 24 hours each.

A person will be modfired if they do not vote for two consecutive days without a very good excuse ("I was busy eating a cake all day" will not count as a good excuse; "I was busy throwing up a cake all day" will).

In case of a tie, I will flip a coin or roll a dice. If there are more than six people tied for lynching...yeah no just don't do that.

When you sign-up, you will choose one of the "Movie" roles. This will determine your "Game" role (See: Wilwa).

"Game" Roles:
Wolves (three). Nightly PMing and killing. Win when their numbers match the innocents' numbers. Lose when there are no wolves left.

Seer (one). Nightly dream.

Ranger (one). Can choose to protect one person every Night. Can self-protect. Cannot protect the same person twice in a row.

Hunter: Sends me a name every Night. Cannot change the name during the Day. If the Hunter is killed, the person xe chose will only die if xe is a wolf.

Ordos (many). Vote every Day to kill one person.

"Movie" Roles:
Frodo - Tum
Sam - Foley
Merry - Sally
Pippin - Eomer
Fredregar Bolger - G55
Aragorn - McCaber
Legolas - Shasta
Gimli - Eruhen
Boromir - Eonwe
Gandalf - Boro
Tom Bombadil - Bom Tombadillo
Elrond - Inziladun
Glorfindel - Glirdy
Galadriel - Nerwen

Sign-ups are closed.

Inziladun · 07-12-2011, 06:50 PM

I'm in as Elrond.

satansaloser2005 · 07-12-2011, 07:09 PM

A very Merry Sally signing up, Ma'am!

Bom Tombadillo · 07-12-2011, 07:28 PM

I will be my good twin, of course. (What did you expect?)

Shastanis Althreduin · 07-12-2011, 10:30 PM

I'll play, as everyone's favorite blonde elf boytoy.

Nerwen · 07-12-2011, 11:01 PM

I guess I'd better claim my namesake, before G55 beats me to it.

That's as long as this game down't start before Monday- I've only got very intermittent access until then.

McCaber · 07-12-2011, 11:08 PM

I'll sign on for the gruff manly Aragorn.

Eruhen · 07-12-2011, 11:55 PM

Now, do we have to post in character? If so, this could be so many kinds of awesome. I call dibs on the resident short, hairy, comic relief (groan) - Gimli!

Have I ever said how badly I think PJ ruined one of my favorite characters?

Edit: Also liking the Mel Brooks reference.

Eomer of the Rohirrim · 07-13-2011, 04:39 AM

No Eomer?

Loslote · 07-13-2011, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eruhen

Edit: Also liking the Mel Brooks reference.

Bonus points for being the first person to notice!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eomer of the Rohirrim

No Eomer?

Unless we want this to be a re-make of LotR in which Eomer shows up in the Shire or Imladris.

But if you want, you can choose one of the other names and I'll switch it out for, say, Eomer/Stuntsman.

McCaber · 07-13-2011, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eomer of the Rohirrim

No Eomer?

There's only room for ONE strong male lead in this production, bucko. Enjoy being my stuntman.

Eruhen · 07-13-2011, 11:28 PM

What's that about stunt doubles?

Eomer of the Rohirrim · 07-14-2011, 01:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by McCaber

There's only room for ONE strong male lead in this production, bucko. Enjoy being my stuntman.

It would seem so. Ok, then sign me up as Pippin, and expect gratuitous Scots in every post.

satansaloser2005 · 07-14-2011, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loslote

Bonus points for being the first person to notice!

First to say something, maybe. I'll have you know I noticed the Brooks reference before I even realized what thread it was.

Eruhen · 07-14-2011, 02:53 PM

Quote:

First to say something, maybe. I'll have you know I noticed the Brooks reference before I even realized what thread it was.

Well, whose fault is that for not speaking up, eh, you young rascal?

satansaloser2005 · 07-14-2011, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eruhen

Well, whose fault is that for not speaking up, eh, you young rascal?

I was recovering from being assaulted by high school students, thanks very much.

Loslote · 07-14-2011, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eruhen

What's that about stunt doubles?

YES. Pretty much just YES.

Quote:

Originally Posted by satansaloser2005

First to say something, maybe. I'll have you know I noticed the Brooks reference before I even realized what thread it was.

Alright, alright, you can haz cookies.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eomer of the Rohirrim

It would seem so. Ok, then sign me up as Pippin, and expect gratuitous Scots in every post.

Will do!

Boromir88 · 07-15-2011, 05:17 PM

I suppose it's time I stick my hand in again, but I'm going to attempt something completely new in order that it makes me less grumpy. We'll see how long it lasts, because I don't like being a grinch.

I suppose I should take Boromir's place, it would make the most sense.

But I kinda want Gandalf.

Nogrod · 07-15-2011, 05:37 PM

To be honest, I don't have time for this, but then again it looks quite interesting...

So if you have trouble getting all the players list me in - if you have enough players without me, then let it roll without me.

I will play differently this time though if in. The set-up gives me all the license for it.

I thought of Gandalf but as Boro took him, then I should fairly take his namesake and be Boromir!

So let me enlist as a maybe - if you have enough players let someone else take my part, but if not, I'd play as Boromir.

I'd play as Boromir...

Boromir88 · 07-15-2011, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nogrod

I will play differently this time though if in. The set-up gives me all the license for it.

I thought of Gandalf but as Boro took him, then I should fairly take his namesake and be Boromir!

So let me enlist as a maybe - if you have enough players let someone else take my part, but if not, I'd play as Boromir.

I'd play as Boromir...

hehe I haven't reached a decision on that yet. It was sort of like "Take namesake? Makes the most sense, I'd be satisfied the character gets fair justice, and Eomer should be happy if I spam the game thread with one crazy caption after another."

Or take the less obvious route and go for randomness?

If you really really really want Gandalf, I'm open to a trade, and it'll be a fair 1 for 1 swap.

Nogrod · 07-15-2011, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boromir88

If you really really really want Gandalf, I'm open to a trade, and it'll be a fair 1 for 1 swap.

Playing Gandalf would offer me to be grumpier, but playing Boromir would let me be of more like one-trrack-mind...

But both roles give me a license to play less and more edgy.

So no problem there Boro. Boromir would be just nice for me.

(Yeah, this is a meta-game and we're playing actors for the roles, but I still think it would do good for the actor willing for a role of a certain person to be able to be like the one he'd wish to act for - which does not say the actor for Butterbur could not be the most silent person around, or the actor for Aragorn to be the joking comedian.

)

McCaber · 07-15-2011, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nogrod

the actor for Aragorn to be the joking comedian.

Ah, I see you've read my script, then.

Lhunardawen · 07-15-2011, 08:51 PM

Oh, no. I'm so completely tempted to take Glorfindel and reveal - as soon as the game starts - that I'm actually Arwen.

Boromir88 · 07-15-2011, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lhunardawen

Oh, no. I'm so completely tempted to take Glorfindel and reveal - as soon as the game starts - that I'm actually Arwen.

So we are to pass on to LottieMod (ModLote?) that this is a confirmed yes, right?

Loslote · 07-15-2011, 11:28 PM

I'll sign you two up as "Borog" and "Noro (maybe)" until you've decided definitely which roles you want.

++Lhuna for Glorfindel

Lhunardawen · 07-16-2011, 01:35 AM

Oh, what the Angamandi. If you're willing to contend with my relatively minimal participation then yes, count me in.

Eomer of the Rohirrim · 07-16-2011, 03:33 AM

Crazy Captions? Should we prepare for Boromir...uncloaked?

Wait, what?

satansaloser2005 · 07-16-2011, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eomer of the Rohirrim

Crazy Captions? Should we prepare for Boromir...uncloaked?

Wait, what?

Great. Now I'm going to have nightmares. >.<

Boromir88 · 07-16-2011, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by satansaloser2005

Great. Now I'm going to have nightmares. >.<

You're going to have nightmares! What about me!!?

satansaloser2005 · 07-16-2011, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boromir88

You're going to have nightmares! What about me!!?

You'll be the one uncloaking in said nightmares.

Boromir88 · 07-16-2011, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by satansaloser2005

You'll be the one uncloaking in said nightmares.

Yes, but you assume dream me would love to just go around and uncloaking, as if I was Gandalf or something!

(Oh who am I kidding, I'll be Gandalf Lottie

)

Eruhen · 07-16-2011, 07:21 PM

Sweet Nahal, is this Crazy Captions or Werewolf?

Just remember who's wandering around near crotch-level with a battle-axe if you start...

Lhunardawen · 07-17-2011, 07:09 PM

At the risk of being lynched pre-game, I'm afraid I will have to back out. I seem to have underestimated how busy I will be for the next couple of weeks.

Loslote · 07-17-2011, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lhunardawen

At the risk of being lynched pre-game, I'm afraid I will have to back out. I seem to have underestimated how busy I will be for the next couple of weeks.

Ohhh! Well, better now than after the game started, I guess.

Eomer of the Rohirrim · 07-18-2011, 02:20 AM

++LHUNA

satansaloser2005 · 07-18-2011, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eomer of the Rohirrim

++LHUNA

Seconded.

Eruhen · 07-19-2011, 11:39 PM

So, looks like we still need a couple of Ringbearers, one fat Hobbit, and another Elven pretty-boy.

Any takers?

Shastanis Althreduin · 07-22-2011, 10:48 PM

Stuff on this needs to happen, otherwise I'm going to have to manage to play from Finland somehow.

Glirdan · 07-23-2011, 09:05 AM

Twist my arm why don't you

I'll play, but I cannot guarantee too much activity on my end because of work, but I should be able to get a bit of play time in

.

As for my role, Glorfindel, the unsung hero of the first movie (stupid Arwen >_<)

Nogrod · 07-23-2011, 04:01 PM

Oh sorry Lottie. I should have realised this earlier.

But the beginning of the game has dragged forwards and thus my chances of taking part have withered - and become now basically impossible.

In a week 'Downers start pouring in and we'll have ten non-Finn 'Downers here as our guests - and understandably I'm not going to tell them to do something else while I play Werewolf online...

But we'll try to make a live-Werewolf game here and will report how it goes (madness: a fifteen player live WW-game - hopefully at our cottage in the midde of nowhere, surrounded by the woods and creepy northern summer-nights

).

So Boromir is up for grabs, Boromir's role that is.

Hoping to see you guys in another game when the autumn comes about.

07-12-2011, 06:24 PM	#1
Loslote The Werewolf's Companion Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Moon Posts: 3,021	Admin Thread for WW XC: Lord of the Rings 2: The Quest For More Money Premise: The Director hires fourteen (or so) actors for what they believe to be a re-make of the Lord of the Rings. Unbeknownst to the actors, the director is not interested in filming a movie, but rather a reality show. Three (or so) of the actors are pulled aside when they arrive and told their special role in this reality show - as "wolves", they are going to give Nightly interviews and choose an actor to disappear overNight. The rest are left in the dark and under the assumption that their lives are, in fact, in danger - great entertainment for the viewers. Rules: Deadline will be at 8:00pm EST, or I believe 12:00am GMT - Daylight Savings confuse me, though, so I could be wrong about the GMT time. Votes are highlighted (++Lottie) and non-retractable. If a vote is cast at :00, they are counted. If they are cast at :01, they are not. Day and Night last for 24 hours each. A person will be modfired if they do not vote for two consecutive days without a very good excuse ("I was busy eating a cake all day" will not count as a good excuse; "I was busy throwing up a cake all day" will). In case of a tie, I will flip a coin or roll a dice. If there are more than six people tied for lynching...yeah no just don't do that. When you sign-up, you will choose one of the "Movie" roles. This will determine your "Game" role (See: Wilwa). "Game" Roles: Wolves (three). Nightly PMing and killing. Win when their numbers match the innocents' numbers. Lose when there are no wolves left. Seer (one). Nightly dream. Ranger (one). Can choose to protect one person every Night. Can self-protect. Cannot protect the same person twice in a row. Hunter: Sends me a name every Night. Cannot change the name during the Day. If the Hunter is killed, the person xe chose will only die if xe is a wolf. Ordos (many). Vote every Day to kill one person. "Movie" Roles: Frodo - Tum Sam - Foley Merry - Sally Pippin - Eomer Fredregar Bolger - G55 Aragorn - McCaber Legolas - Shasta Gimli - Eruhen Boromir - Eonwe Gandalf - Boro Tom Bombadil - Bom Tombadillo Elrond - Inziladun Glorfindel - Glirdy Galadriel - Nerwen Sign-ups are closed. __________________ I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night. Double Fenris Last edited by Loslote; 07-26-2011 at 04:19 PM.

07-12-2011, 06:50 PM	#2
Inziladun Gruesome Spectre Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Heaven's doorstep Posts: 8,039	I'm in as Elrond. __________________ Music alone proves the existence of God.

07-12-2011, 07:09 PM	#3
satansaloser2005 The Sweetest Spoiler Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: from beneath you it giggles incessantly Posts: 5,789	A very Merry Sally signing up, Ma'am! __________________ "My heart always cowers behind the defense of my wit." Friendship is two pals munching on a well-cooked face together. Fenris bookworm.

07-12-2011, 07:28 PM	#4
Bom Tombadillo Wight Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Behind you . . . . BOO! Posts: 222	I will be my good twin, of course. (What did you expect?) __________________ Every human should have a cat or two in their care, to teach them the meaning of the word, and to correct them. Phenris Dorph

07-12-2011, 10:30 PM	#5
Shastanis Althreduin Werewolf Psychic Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: In fire, water, earth, and air. But mostly water. Posts: 2,832	I'll play, as everyone's favorite blonde elf boytoy. __________________ Shasta– ... However, if he's innocent his famous clairvoyant powers must be taking the week off. Meanwhile, the Night-kills have been awfully effective– almost like we're dealing with a psychic wolf... - Nerwen, WW LXXV

07-12-2011, 11:01 PM	#6
Nerwen Wisest of the Noldor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: ˙˙˙ssɐןƃ ƃuıʞooן ǝɥʇ ɥƃnoɹɥʇ Posts: 6,694	I guess I'd better claim my namesake, before G55 beats me to it. That's as long as this game down't start before Monday- I've only got very intermittent access until then. __________________ "Even Nerwen wasn't evil in the beginning." –Elmo.

07-12-2011, 11:08 PM	#7
McCaber Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Skyrim, again. Posts: 820	I'll sign on for the gruff manly Aragorn. __________________ Werewolves vs. Fishmen. The battle of the century.

07-12-2011, 11:55 PM	#8
Eruhen Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: At the Mountains of Madness Posts: 399	Now, do we have to post in character? If so, this could be so many kinds of awesome. I call dibs on the resident short, hairy, comic relief (groan) - Gimli! Have I ever said how badly I think PJ ruined one of my favorite characters? Edit: Also liking the Mel Brooks reference. __________________ Agannâlô burôda nênud; zâira nênud. Adûn izindi batân tâidô ayadda: îdô kâtha batîna lôkhî. Êphalak îdôn Yôzâyan. Êphal êphalak îdôn hi-Akallabêth. Last edited by Eruhen; 07-13-2011 at 12:10 AM. Reason: added ps

07-13-2011, 04:39 AM	#9
Eomer of the Rohirrim Auspicious Wraith Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 4,859	No Eomer? __________________ Los Ingobernables de Harlond

07-13-2011, 11:28 PM	#12
Eruhen Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: At the Mountains of Madness Posts: 399	What's that about stunt doubles? __________________ Agannâlô burôda nênud; zâira nênud. Adûn izindi batân tâidô ayadda: îdô kâtha batîna lôkhî. Êphalak îdôn Yôzâyan. Êphal êphalak îdôn hi-Akallabêth.

07-15-2011, 05:17 PM	#18
Boromir88 Laconic Loreman Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: USA Posts: 7,521	I suppose it's time I stick my hand in again, but I'm going to attempt something completely new in order that it makes me less grumpy. We'll see how long it lasts, because I don't like being a grinch. I suppose I should take Boromir's place, it would make the most sense. But I kinda want Gandalf. __________________ Fenris Penguin

07-15-2011, 05:37 PM	#19
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	To be honest, I don't have time for this, but then again it looks quite interesting... So if you have trouble getting all the players list me in - if you have enough players without me, then let it roll without me. I will play differently this time though if in. The set-up gives me all the license for it. I thought of Gandalf but as Boro took him, then I should fairly take his namesake and be Boromir! So let me enlist as a maybe - if you have enough players let someone else take my part, but if not, I'd play as Boromir. I'd play as Boromir... __________________ Upon the hearth the fire is red Beneath the roof there is a bed; But not yet weary are our feet...

07-15-2011, 08:51 PM	#23
Lhunardawen Hauntress of the Havens Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: IN it, but not OF it Posts: 2,538	Oh, no. I'm so completely tempted to take Glorfindel and reveal - as soon as the game starts - that I'm actually Arwen.

07-15-2011, 11:28 PM	#25
Loslote The Werewolf's Companion Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Moon Posts: 3,021	I'll sign you two up as "Borog" and "Noro (maybe)" until you've decided definitely which roles you want. ++Lhuna for Glorfindel __________________ I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night. Double Fenris

07-16-2011, 01:35 AM	#26
Lhunardawen Hauntress of the Havens Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: IN it, but not OF it Posts: 2,538	Oh, what the Angamandi. If you're willing to contend with my relatively minimal participation then yes, count me in.

07-16-2011, 03:33 AM	#27
Eomer of the Rohirrim Auspicious Wraith Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 4,859	Crazy Captions? Should we prepare for Boromir...uncloaked? Wait, what? __________________ Los Ingobernables de Harlond

07-16-2011, 07:21 PM	#32
Eruhen Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: At the Mountains of Madness Posts: 399	Sweet Nahal, is this Crazy Captions or Werewolf? Just remember who's wandering around near crotch-level with a battle-axe if you start... __________________ Agannâlô burôda nênud; zâira nênud. Adûn izindi batân tâidô ayadda: îdô kâtha batîna lôkhî. Êphalak îdôn Yôzâyan. Êphal êphalak îdôn hi-Akallabêth.

07-17-2011, 07:09 PM	#33
Lhunardawen Hauntress of the Havens Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: IN it, but not OF it Posts: 2,538	At the risk of being lynched pre-game, I'm afraid I will have to back out. I seem to have underestimated how busy I will be for the next couple of weeks.

07-18-2011, 02:20 AM	#35
Eomer of the Rohirrim Auspicious Wraith Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 4,859	++LHUNA __________________ Los Ingobernables de Harlond

07-19-2011, 11:39 PM	#37
Eruhen Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: At the Mountains of Madness Posts: 399	So, looks like we still need a couple of Ringbearers, one fat Hobbit, and another Elven pretty-boy. Any takers? __________________ Agannâlô burôda nênud; zâira nênud. Adûn izindi batân tâidô ayadda: îdô kâtha batîna lôkhî. Êphalak îdôn Yôzâyan. Êphal êphalak îdôn hi-Akallabêth.

07-22-2011, 10:48 PM	#38
Shastanis Althreduin Werewolf Psychic Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: In fire, water, earth, and air. But mostly water. Posts: 2,832	Stuff on this needs to happen, otherwise I'm going to have to manage to play from Finland somehow. __________________ Shasta– ... However, if he's innocent his famous clairvoyant powers must be taking the week off. Meanwhile, the Night-kills have been awfully effective– almost like we're dealing with a psychic wolf... - Nerwen, WW LXXV

07-23-2011, 09:05 AM	#39
Glirdan Energetic Essence Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Where Lark Nor Eagle Ever Flew Posts: 3,285	Twist my arm why don't you I'll play, but I cannot guarantee too much activity on my end because of work, but I should be able to get a bit of play time in . As for my role, Glorfindel, the unsung hero of the first movie (stupid Arwen >_<) __________________ *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

07-23-2011, 04:01 PM	#40
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	Oh sorry Lottie. I should have realised this earlier. But the beginning of the game has dragged forwards and thus my chances of taking part have withered - and become now basically impossible. In a week 'Downers start pouring in and we'll have ten non-Finn 'Downers here as our guests - and understandably I'm not going to tell them to do something else while I play Werewolf online... But we'll try to make a live-Werewolf game here and will report how it goes (madness: a fifteen player live WW-game - hopefully at our cottage in the midde of nowhere, surrounded by the woods and creepy northern summer-nights ). So Boromir is up for grabs, Boromir's role that is. Hoping to see you guys in another game when the autumn comes about. __________________ Upon the hearth the fire is red Beneath the roof there is a bed; But not yet weary are our feet...