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Old 05-16-2020, 04:06 AM   #1
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But yes. I can list several inconsistencies in the narrative universe already, but let's not let them spoil a fun game.


Heh, I started to answer to this more or less tongue-in-cheek and now it reads like I'm making a serious defence of my game-mechanics...

So really no problem here, let's just have fun with this and believe in the make-believe.
Oh, I didn't mean to criticise your game-setup! Game mechanics often make little realistic sense *cough* inventory management in videogames *cough*, and don't necessarily need to -- It was just something that came to my mind while I explained the game to my wife, a nurse.


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Pitch, I feel kind of bad. I really did think you were the seer for awhile, but I went back and did the math and it's been twelve years since my last WW game so my information is antiquated on what makes a seer. Which helps the actual seer out a bit, apparently.
Don't! Both of us did our job, all is fine.
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Old 05-16-2020, 05:26 AM   #2
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Anyways, just a heads up I will be driving the next three days so I will only be able to really respond over my phone and if there is available service. Apologies in advance, but I really don't know how some of you do this over your phone.
You and me both. I can read on my phone, obv, but posting with fancy highlights and quotes is beyond me.

Ka, your signature is Faroese, yes?
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Old 05-16-2020, 05:28 AM   #3
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Heh, I started to answer to this more or less tongue-in-cheek and now it reads like I'm making a serious defence of my game-mechanics...

So really no problem here, let's just have fun with this and believe in the make-believe
Nogs, you are indeed a most accomplished Architect. Please don't feel you have to defend a thing, the game mechanics are brilliant.
Btw as a philosopher, what's your take on TGP?
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what's your take on TGP?
Hard to say as I don't have Netflix (I still belong to the HBO-clan).

But I've heard positive comments on it from a few friends.
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Hard to say as I don't have Netflix (I still belong to the HBO-clan).

But I've heard positive comments on it from a few friends.
Ah so the Architect compliments will be lost on you. Never mind.
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Old 05-16-2020, 09:52 AM   #6
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You and me both. I can read on my phone, obv, but posting with fancy highlights and quotes is beyond me.

Ka, your signature is Faroese, yes?

As we speak, I'm in the car and on my phone (not driving, I promise. Just slowly making the other half curious about the Downs. He read one page of the GT and told me to tell everyone they're wolves. I told him he'd make a good cobbler...).

Yes, but unfortunately I don't speak it except some very basic phrases. It's from a Eivřr Pálsdóttir song, í tokuni.
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I ❤ Eivor. Saw her performing live some years ago and it blew me away
She's really good.

I do recommend listening to her to anyone who hasn't heard of her yet.
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So which of the Seers is going to join us toDay? *drumroll*
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Well now you do have a bit of jealousy from me! That must've been wonderful to see.

Also, welcome Shasta! We don't have to vote for each other anymore.
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Oh, I didn't mean to criticise your game-setup! Game mechanics often make little realistic sense *cough* inventory management in videogames *cough*, and don't necessarily need to -- It was just something that came to my mind while I explained the game to my wife, a nurse.
Makes me wonder if my absence of comment on the game mechanics is further proof that I made the right choice to forsake a career path towards Infectious Diseases...
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