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Old 08-11-2011, 04:00 PM   #1
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This may have already been asked, but I only had time to read the rules post, so....

How exactly does the Forge go about killing the KD during the night? As a Forge member, couldn't the KD send in a different kill to the moderator first? Or is one member of the Forge the official kill selector each night? Or do all members send kill votes separately and the Moderator tallies them to determine the winner?
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This may have already been asked, but I only had time to read the rules post, so....

How exactly does the Forge go about killing the KD during the night? As a Forge member, couldn't the KD send in a different kill to the moderator first? Or is one member of the Forge the official kill selector each night? Or do all members send kill votes separately and the Moderator tallies them to determine the winner?
I think this could be solved by making the person sending the kill forward it to the other Forgers, or send them a copy - otherwise the kill won't be made.
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I think this could be solved by making the person sending the kill forward it to the other Forgers, or send them a copy - otherwise the kill won't be made.
Sending in the wrong kill would be an obvious tipoff to the Forge members of who the KD was, though.
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Sending in the wrong kill would be an obvious tipoff to the Forge members of who the KD was, though.
If there are 2 members and the KD left, though, the KD can accidentally kill one of the members. He would be known to the other member anyways, as he's the only one left. This is certainly a good situation for the KD.
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It's funny, this has been brought up before, but I didn't really give it much thought, because I thought it'd be cheating for the KD to send in a name that the others didn't agree upon.

Whoever sends the Mod a name can send the same message to all the other Forges. Does that take care of it?

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It's funny, this has been brought up before, but I didn't really give it much thought, because I thought it'd be cheating for the KD to send in a name that the others didn't agree upon.

Whoever sends the Mod a name can send the same message to all the other Forges. Does that take care of it?

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I'd require it. The name has to be copied to all Forges. That way a player can't send in another name and "forget" to tell the others.
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Old 08-11-2011, 05:55 PM   #7
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because I thought it'd be cheating for the KD to send in a name that the others didn't agree upon.
Ha ha! What some people call "cheating" others call "clever underhanded play".

But yes, if you don't wish for that sort of thing, demanding the message be sent to all parties ought to solve things, though as I saw someone point out, if it was down to 2 Forge members and the KD the KD would be more than willing to PM a kill of one of the Forge members to all parties, as once he did so that person would be dead and the Forge would be powerless to stop him.

Unless you have a rule that a kill PM can be nullified if it is overruled by at least 2 Forge members.
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Okay, so this is me saying good luck to everyone in the first couple of days. Don't create to much chaos *coughphantomcough* while I'm away! I'd say try not to post too much either, but then I'd be bored when I come back :P So, this adieu for a few days and I will see you all on Monday.

PS: I may get to meet another Canadian Downer, miss Bethberry!! Sorry that I can't get your info Galadriel, but we're on a tight schedule because of the wedding Hopefully next time I make a trip your way we can meet up!!
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Old 08-13-2011, 09:51 AM   #9
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Roles are sent. If you didn't get one, let me know, because you should've. If I messed up on something, let me know and we'll have to re-do this.

I will send out those additonal instructions for the Sweetheart and KD and Night Watchdwarf later...once I finish canning peaches.

This afternoon at 5:00 P.M. EST, Night One Phase will begin. I will start the thread and post the first post at that time (hopefully, anyway...)

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Old 08-13-2011, 01:30 PM   #11
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Yep. .... I hope you wanted to play, though.

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Or, you know, my phone could die. :/
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I'm home now. Sorry about the lack of highlighting on the vote. I was in a rush.
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Foley's last word on the Admin thread was we'd know when the KD died. If she's changed her mind about that, it would be fair to let everybody know.
Haha, I feel smart. I picked up on a hint.

Okay, yeah, I've decided to not reveal when the KD is killed. Which means my narrations will change a little bit, withdrawing from his point of view hence forward.

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Awww, and I was going to be able to participate a lot toDay. Well, hope everyone has fun!

And I'm afraid Glirdy has to drop out, he has no internet access for the next little while so there's no way for him to come on. He's really sorry!
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And I'm afraid Glirdy has to drop out, he has no internet access for the next little while so there's no way for him to come on. He's really sorry!
Oh come on! We could've lynched him yesterDay!
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Haha, I feel smart. I picked up on a hint.

Okay, yeah, I've decided to not reveal when the KD is killed. Which means my narrations will change a little bit, withdrawing from his point of view hence forward.

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Sorry it's late. I was out on the opposite side of our property on horseback at 4:00 before I realized what time it was.

Also, I know that in the narration for Galadriel's death, I made her a 'she'. Then in Rikae's death, I made her a 'he'. It was hard to make Gal a she, as I feel in the story they'd all be he's. Anyway, that being said, don't take anything having to do with those pronouns to be hints as to whether or no they were the KD.

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I will not be here come deadline time. So, come 5:00 PM EST, please stop posting as usual. I'll be back to evaluate the damage and write the narration as soon as possible.

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Do we do post-game discussion on this thread or the other thread?
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Old 08-11-2011, 04:37 PM   #23
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I think this could be solved by making the person sending the kill forward it to the other Forgers, or send them a copy - otherwise the kill won't be made.
Well, that would certainly be another way to get rid of the loophole.

If Foley wants to be rid of it, that is. Leaving things as they are might lead to some interesting chaos.
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