Taters to Taters - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Boromir88 · 09-17-2012, 06:43 AM

Yes, that was the idea is to have as many repeats as long as they were desired.

Some of the days I was disappointed with the lack of arguments during judging, but I know several people were getting RL smush towards the end. And it's not like WW where you need everyone to post so you can get 'evidence' to go on. So, I still wouldn't have any sort of requirement to argue/campaign for the choices. I just think it can be an interesting dynamic, since in the RL game the judge makes a rather immediate choice and here, you'll get a good 24 hours to deliberate.

I wouldn't mind running it again, because it's actually very amusing being behind the scenes and seeing what everyone's choices are. I also wouldn't oppose passing on all the stuff if I'm unable to do it and someone else does. It would basically be a spreadsheet of all the red taters, and then a list of the players with their current hand. It's not very time consuming to run with all the prep work done.

So, short answer is, sure. I'm game.

Nogrod · 09-17-2012, 07:22 AM

I think I share Boro's feeling...

It was fun to play, but for me clearly, the most fun rounds were those when people actually made different suggestions as to why pick this or that tater and others argued against them giving their own.

Also, I know I was one of the loudest advocats to suggest we should tighten the pace of the game from the original 24 hours picking your choice + 24 hours debate / judge working into the adopted two rounds going on at the same time -game. It would be interesting to hear from others who played, did they feel the pace was too quick aka. would they have posted more if it had been played in a more leasurely pace?

But like Boro said, as this is not a ww-game not participating in the discussion on one day or another isn't such a crucial matter. Although I think it would be merrier if more paople voiced their minds - or tried to persuade the judge more - as that would generate more discussion and thus fun.

That said, I'm naturally game for another round.

Congrats Sally! I knew I made a decent pick there in the end...

And congrats also to Gwath who seemed to have compensated his second place in the Arda Cup phantasy tournament by winning this one...

And thanks to the phantom for a very consistent posting - and everyone for a nice game!

And last but not least: thanks Boro for coming up and organising this!

Loslote · 09-17-2012, 07:56 AM

Thanks for running this, Boro. I had a lot of fun. The game was very well thought out and executed.

I do hope we can play again. This is about as much time commitment I can make at this point, so it's nice to still be able to be active in something.

Gwathagor · 09-17-2012, 11:58 AM

You WOULD remind me of my dismal failure in the Arda Cup, wouldn't you, Nogrod?

Nogrod · 09-17-2012, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gwathagor

You WOULD remind me of my dismal failure in the Arda Cup, wouldn't you, Nogrod?

Haha! Maybe I would, maybe I wouldn't... *ahem*

But it's only fair you don't win each and every game that is played on the BD, don't you think so?

MCRmyGirl4eva · 09-17-2012, 12:34 PM

This was fun, but I'm not going to sign up for the next round. It's not really all that fair for me to play when I can't make the deadlines, and so, my slot is now available to any who wish to play. Might pop in to laugh at this, though! (Actually, I'm definately going to laugh at this when I can.)

09-17-2012, 06:43 AM	#1
Boromir88 Laconic Loreman Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: USA Posts: 7,521	Yes, that was the idea is to have as many repeats as long as they were desired. Some of the days I was disappointed with the lack of arguments during judging, but I know several people were getting RL smush towards the end. And it's not like WW where you need everyone to post so you can get 'evidence' to go on. So, I still wouldn't have any sort of requirement to argue/campaign for the choices. I just think it can be an interesting dynamic, since in the RL game the judge makes a rather immediate choice and here, you'll get a good 24 hours to deliberate. I wouldn't mind running it again, because it's actually very amusing being behind the scenes and seeing what everyone's choices are. I also wouldn't oppose passing on all the stuff if I'm unable to do it and someone else does. It would basically be a spreadsheet of all the red taters, and then a list of the players with their current hand. It's not very time consuming to run with all the prep work done. So, short answer is, sure. I'm game. __________________ Fenris Penguin

09-17-2012, 07:22 AM	#2
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	I think I share Boro's feeling... It was fun to play, but for me clearly, the most fun rounds were those when people actually made different suggestions as to why pick this or that tater and others argued against them giving their own. Also, I know I was one of the loudest advocats to suggest we should tighten the pace of the game from the original 24 hours picking your choice + 24 hours debate / judge working into the adopted two rounds going on at the same time -game. It would be interesting to hear from others who played, did they feel the pace was too quick aka. would they have posted more if it had been played in a more leasurely pace? But like Boro said, as this is not a ww-game not participating in the discussion on one day or another isn't such a crucial matter. Although I think it would be merrier if more paople voiced their minds - or tried to persuade the judge more - as that would generate more discussion and thus fun. That said, I'm naturally game for another round. Congrats Sally! I knew I made a decent pick there in the end... And congrats also to Gwath who seemed to have compensated his second place in the Arda Cup phantasy tournament by winning this one... And thanks to the phantom for a very consistent posting - and everyone for a nice game! And last but not least: thanks Boro for coming up and organising this! __________________ Upon the hearth the fire is red Beneath the roof there is a bed; But not yet weary are our feet...

09-17-2012, 07:56 AM	#3
Loslote The Werewolf's Companion Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Moon Posts: 3,021	Thanks for running this, Boro. I had a lot of fun. The game was very well thought out and executed. I do hope we can play again. This is about as much time commitment I can make at this point, so it's nice to still be able to be active in something. __________________ I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night. Double Fenris

09-17-2012, 11:58 AM	#4
Gwathagor Shade with a Blade Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: A Rainy Night In Soho Posts: 2,512	You WOULD remind me of my dismal failure in the Arda Cup, wouldn't you, Nogrod? __________________ Stories and songs.

09-17-2012, 12:34 PM	#6
MCRmyGirl4eva Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: The Elvenking's Halls Posts: 425	This was fun, but I'm not going to sign up for the next round. It's not really all that fair for me to play when I can't make the deadlines, and so, my slot is now available to any who wish to play. Might pop in to laugh at this, though! (Actually, I'm definately going to laugh at this when I can.) __________________ "In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit..." "'Well, I'm back.' said Sam."