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Thinlómien · 10-31-2008, 04:24 AM

Boro and Nerwen! Yay! I missed you!

Mithalwen · 10-31-2008, 07:32 AM

This looks good.

Lots of favourite people ....

Boromir88 · 11-01-2008, 07:37 AM

Lommy, say the word "politics" and I will immediately race in.

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Lots of favourite people ....

There you go, Mith, causing division in a time when we need unity. Splitting the 'Downs up into your favourites and those in ill-favour.

Feanor of the Peredhil · 11-01-2008, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Boromir88

There you go, Mith, causing division in a time when we need unity. Splitting the 'Downs up into your favourites and those in ill-favour.

Yes, well, we all know that it's perfectly okay for her to do that, because the ill-favor ones? They're anti-Downs anyway. They go against everything we stand for.

Rikae · 11-01-2008, 09:43 AM

I think I'll withdraw from this game. Sorry, Fea. I just can't stomach being accused of being manipulative any more right now, and that's just part of the game, so I should probably take some time off from WW entirely.

Mithalwen · 11-01-2008, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Boromir88

There you go, Mith, causing division in a time when we need unity. Splitting the 'Downs up into your favourites and those in ill-favour.

You surely aren't accusing me of croneyism are you, Mister 88? Suggesting that "Friends of Mithalwen" may enjoy special favours in this game? You might very well think that - I of course could not possibly comment. Besides executive power resides with Fea. I am more of a Humphrey, maybe a spook - my influence is going to be limited by being spark out at crucial moments .

Feanor of the Peredhil · 11-01-2008, 03:41 PM

It is definitely a sham government... We all know I'm the puppet master of these events.

Mithalwen · 11-01-2008, 03:49 PM

I vote for Graces, Fates or Furies since if we go for that Triple Moddess thing I will end up being the Crone. I'm in my prime I tell you....

Feanor of the Peredhil · 11-01-2008, 04:14 PM

I thought it would be more thematically appropriate to go with executive, judicial, and legislative. Checks and balances, and all that... Of course with my sham government firmly in place, the system won't actually be balanced... We may need to work on that...

Boromir88 · 11-01-2008, 04:25 PM

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I thought it would be more thematically appropriate to go with executive, judicial, and legislative.

Ooh, that would give me the chance to emulate Eisenhower's biggest regret, Judge Warren.

Mithalwen · 11-01-2008, 04:46 PM

Ooh I am going to have to mug up my US constitution aren't I? I took a class on that way back when I studied in France but otherwise my tutors are Messrs Jon Stewart and PJ O'Rourke - interesting combo that....

Feanor of the Peredhil · 11-01-2008, 06:06 PM

Jon Stewart's tutorials on life should suit you just fine. Besides- if I was really emulating the system, we'd have an electoral college to deal with.

Nerwen · 11-01-2008, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Thinlómien

Boro and Nerwen! Yay! I missed you!

I missed you too!

Rune Son of Bjarne · 11-02-2008, 04:02 AM

oh Politics. . .YAY

I actually thought there would be no signing for quite a while, otherwise I would have signed up earlier. . .

I hope to be done with my papers and such by the time this starts, so if it is not yet full I would like to sign up.

Feanor of the Peredhil · 11-02-2008, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Rune Son of Bjarne

so if it is not yet full I would like to sign up.

The more the merrier.

Gwathagor · 11-02-2008, 08:13 AM

Can I just say that politicians are scum? They really are. I thought I'd get that out of the way early so I won't feel tempted to harp on it during the game.

the phantom · 11-02-2008, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Legate

Okay all people, let's NOT vote Mr.P. as our representative at all!!!

There will arise a point in the game where you will be convinced of something, Legate, and no one in the village will believe you, except me....

You'll cry to the heavens, "If I cannot gain voting power, please let Phantom be a representative!!"

And your plea will be met with laughter, and a scornful reply from the ModGods and ModGoddesses above. "Now you want his help? Ha ha ha! Sorry, but it's too late. Your hasty statement in the admin thread has already done its work. You're doomed! DOOMED!!"

Or at least that might happen.

the phantom · 11-02-2008, 06:26 PM

Ah, Boro is playing! See, I told you this village wouldn't be a quiet one.

Well, if he and I are the first to go, you'll know to go after Shasta.

Feanor of the Peredhil · 11-02-2008, 06:28 PM

If the game is quiet, I'll pout.

Feanor of the Peredhil · 11-02-2008, 06:29 PM

Oh, I forgot to mention:

Filibusters are allowed.

Boromir88 · 11-02-2008, 06:40 PM

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Filibusters are allowed.

Can a filibuster-proof majority be reached?

Feanor of the Peredhil · 11-02-2008, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Boromir88

Can a filibuster-proof majority be reached?

Sure have at it.

Shastanis Althreduin · 11-03-2008, 02:04 AM

Filibusters? I think I may die of shock.

Mithalwen · 11-03-2008, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by the phantom

Ah, Boro is playing! See, I told you this village wouldn't be a quiet one.

Well, if he and I are the first to go, you'll know to go after Shasta.

Or one of your moddesses - Mr 88 has made himself extremely vulnerable to modfire from me....

But I shall try to curb imperialist tendancies to reclaim territory in the name of my soveriegn lady.

Boromir88 · 11-06-2008, 09:46 AM

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Or one of your moddesses - Mr 88 has made himself extremely vulnerable to modfire from me....~Mith

If it helps, I've also compared my niece to her, and the response was far more severe than a modfire.

A Little Green · 11-06-2008, 10:38 AM

Does anyone have an idea of the starting date?

Brinniel · 11-06-2008, 10:40 AM

I should be getting a new laptop sometime this weekend (hopefully tomorrow), so I'm in. Though in all preference, I'd rather not have the game start until after tomorrow.

Feanor of the Peredhil · 11-06-2008, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Greenie

Does anyone have an idea of the starting date?

Since I have a major paper due tomorrow that I haven't yet started, I work most of Saturday, and I've got tickets to a sweet concert Sunday night, I'm thinking I'll send the roles out Sunday afternoon before I leave and kick off Day One on Monday.

Anybody not okay with that?

Aganzir · 11-06-2008, 04:30 PM

Hmm have we agreed on a deadline yet?

Feanor of the Peredhil · 11-06-2008, 04:32 PM

Also, deadlines are going to be 10:30pm EST unless somebody makes an argument for another time that won't kill me.

Shastanis Althreduin · 11-06-2008, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Feanor of the Peredhil

Also, deadlines are going to be 10:30pm EST unless somebody makes an argument for another time that won't kill me.

That's 9:30pm CST... pity it can't be half an hour later.

I'm afraid I may miss deadlines because rehearsals will run long, in which case I'll have to vote four hours early.

the phantom · 11-06-2008, 05:09 PM

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Also, deadlines are going to be 10:30pm EST unless somebody makes an argument for another time that won't kill me.

Make an argument, eh? All right...

Blah-blah-blah a little later. Yadda-yadda wouldn't kill you. Dooby-doo just like Shasta. Sha-na-na 1 AM is perfect. Horse-with-no-name settle for less. Dino-BBQ-chips please a little later?

There! A brilliant argument if I may say so.

Brinniel · 11-06-2008, 05:23 PM

10:30pm is lovely because then I will neither have class or have to stay up later than necessary for deadline.

Though for Shasta's sake, if you bumped it to a half hour later, I'd be perfectly okay.

Feanor of the Peredhil · 11-06-2008, 05:35 PM

11pm's fine. Later will result in a cranky moddess due to loss of sleep. This semester's schedule of getting up obnoxiously early every day is sort of eating me.

Phantom: your memory goes back far.

Boromir88 · 11-06-2008, 05:43 PM

To warm up my true diplomatic spirit, are you fine with a compromise of 10:45 EST?

Feanor of the Peredhil · 11-06-2008, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Boromir88

To warm up my true diplomatic spirit, are you fine with a compromise of 10:45 EST?

I am, but you'll need to get the votes of your fellow villagers for the proposition to pass.

Shastanis Althreduin · 11-06-2008, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Feanor of the Peredhil

11pm's fine. Later will result in a cranky moddess due to loss of sleep. This semester's schedule of getting up obnoxiously early every day is sort of eating me.

Phantom: your memory goes back far.

I vote this!

the phantom · 11-06-2008, 06:46 PM

Compromise, Boro?

Psh... Compromise is just a word for everybody-loses-because-nobody-stood-up-and-took-charge.

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Originally Posted by Fea

Phantom: your memory goes back far.

Farther than that even. I seem to recall orange streaks at one point- as well as a time when Earth Science/Geology teacher was the second path of choice.

My little grey cells retain quite a bit.

Feanor of the Peredhil · 11-06-2008, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by the phantom

I seem to recall orange streaks at one point- as well as a time when Earth Science/Geology teacher was the second path of choice.

That was at least four years ago...

the phantom · 11-06-2008, 07:28 PM

Perhaps more.

Time flies.

10-31-2008, 04:24 AM	#41
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,385	Boro and Nerwen! Yay! I missed you! __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

10-31-2008, 07:32 AM	#42
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,916	This looks good. Lots of favourite people .... __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

11-01-2008, 03:41 PM	#47
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,956	It is definitely a sham government... We all know I'm the puppet master of these events. __________________ peace

11-01-2008, 03:49 PM	#48
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,916	Now we are three I vote for Graces, Fates or Furies since if we go for that Triple Moddess thing I will end up being the Crone. I'm in my prime I tell you.... __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

11-01-2008, 04:14 PM	#49
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,956	I thought it would be more thematically appropriate to go with executive, judicial, and legislative. Checks and balances, and all that... Of course with my sham government firmly in place, the system won't actually be balanced... We may need to work on that... __________________ peace

11-01-2008, 09:43 AM	#45
Rikae Mellifluous Maia Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: A glade open to the stars, deep in Nan Elmoth Posts: 3,533	I think I'll withdraw from this game. Sorry, Fea. I just can't stomach being accused of being manipulative any more right now, and that's just part of the game, so I should probably take some time off from WW entirely.

11-01-2008, 04:46 PM	#51
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,916	Ooh I am going to have to mug up my US constitution aren't I? I took a class on that way back when I studied in France but otherwise my tutors are Messrs Jon Stewart and PJ O'Rourke - interesting combo that.... __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

11-01-2008, 06:06 PM	#52
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,956	Jon Stewart's tutorials on life should suit you just fine. Besides- if I was really emulating the system, we'd have an electoral college to deal with. __________________ peace

11-02-2008, 08:13 AM	#56
Gwathagor Shade with a Blade Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: A Rainy Night In Soho Posts: 2,613	Can I just say that politicians are scum? They really are. I thought I'd get that out of the way early so I won't feel tempted to harp on it during the game. __________________ Stories and songs.

11-02-2008, 06:26 PM	#58
the phantom Beloved Shadow Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Stadium Posts: 6,121	Ah, Boro is playing! See, I told you this village wouldn't be a quiet one. Well, if he and I are the first to go, you'll know to go after Shasta. __________________ the phantom has posted. This thread is now important.

11-02-2008, 06:28 PM	#59
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,956	If the game is quiet, I'll pout. __________________ peace

11-02-2008, 06:29 PM	#60
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,956	Oh, I forgot to mention: Filibusters are allowed. __________________ peace

11-03-2008, 02:04 AM	#63
Shastanis Althreduin Werewolf Psychic Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: In fire, water, earth, and air. But mostly water. Posts: 2,832	Filibusters? I think I may die of shock. __________________ 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

11-06-2008, 10:38 AM	#66
A Little Green Leaf-clad Lady Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,586	Does anyone have an idea of the starting date? __________________ "But some stories, small, simple ones about setting out on adventures or people doing wonders, tales of miracles and monsters, have outlasted all the people who told them, and some of them have outlasted the lands in which they were created."

11-06-2008, 10:40 AM	#67
Brinniel Reflection of Darkness Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Polishing the stars. Well, somebody has to do it; they're looking a little bit dull. Posts: 3,027	I should be getting a new laptop sometime this weekend (hopefully tomorrow), so I'm in. Though in all preference, I'd rather not have the game start until after tomorrow. __________________ Nolite te bastardes carborundorum

11-06-2008, 04:30 PM	#69
Aganzir Woman of Secret Shadow Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: in hollow halls beneath the fells Posts: 4,607	Hmm have we agreed on a deadline yet? __________________ He bit me, and I was not gentle.

11-06-2008, 04:32 PM	#70
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,956	Also, deadlines are going to be 10:30pm EST unless somebody makes an argument for another time that won't kill me. __________________ peace Last edited by Feanor of the Peredhil; 11-06-2008 at 04:33 PM. Reason: crosspost

11-06-2008, 05:23 PM	#73
Brinniel Reflection of Darkness Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Polishing the stars. Well, somebody has to do it; they're looking a little bit dull. Posts: 3,027	10:30pm is lovely because then I will neither have class or have to stay up later than necessary for deadline. Though for Shasta's sake, if you bumped it to a half hour later, I'd be perfectly okay. __________________ Nolite te bastardes carborundorum

11-06-2008, 05:35 PM	#74
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,956	11pm's fine. Later will result in a cranky moddess due to loss of sleep. This semester's schedule of getting up obnoxiously early every day is sort of eating me. Phantom: your memory goes back far. __________________ peace

11-06-2008, 05:43 PM	#75
Boromir88 Laconic Loreman Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: USA Posts: 7,559	To warm up my true diplomatic spirit, are you fine with a compromise of 10:45 EST? __________________ Fenris Penguin

11-06-2008, 07:28 PM	#80
the phantom Beloved Shadow Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Stadium Posts: 6,121	Perhaps more. Time flies. __________________ the phantom has posted. This thread is now important.