Admin Thread for WW LXXXIX: The Terror of Tol Fuin - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Inziladun · 06-19-2011, 09:01 AM

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Now Morgoth's power overshadowed the Northlands; but Barahir would not flee from Dorthonion.....and all the forest of the northward slopes of that land was turned little by little into a region of such dread and dark enchantment that even the Orcs would not enter it unless need drove them, and it was called Deldúwath, and Taur-nu-Fuin, The Forest Under Nightshade. The trees that grew there after the burning were black and grim, and their roots were tangled, groping in the dark like claws; and those who strayed among them became lost and blind, and were strangled or pursued to madness by phantoms of terror.

The Silmarillion

After the great War of Wrath in the First Age, the shape of the land in western Middle-earth was changed. Most of Beleriand, the place in which the Eldar and Edain had for so long laboured in the fight against Morgoth, was drowned under the Sea.

At the beginning of the Second Age, it was believed that only three parts of the Lands Under the Wave had remained above the waters. Those were: the island of Himling, which was the higher portion of the Hill of Himring upon which Meadhros, eldest son of Fëanor had his fortress; Tol Morwen, where it was said the graves of Morwen Eledhwen and her son Túrin, great among the Edain and the slayer of the worm Glaurung, were to be found; and Tol Fuin, the highest part of the highland of Dorthonion, which had come to be known as a haunt of evil, and a place to be avoided by the Children of Ilúvatar.

As remnants of an older time, the three islands, especially Tol Morwen, would surely have been of interest to those in Middle-earth. In particular one would think the Dúnedain might think of finding them. Yet, tales do not seem to speak of such journeys. Were they not attempted? Or were there voyages made to find the islands that ended with dark results?

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Welcome to WW LXXXIX: The Terror of Tol Fuin.

What I have in mind is a fairly basic game, with one twist as to one of the roles (see below).

RULES:

Day and Night will each last for 24 hours.

Players vote once once Day for the player they want to kill. Votes should be highlighted and bolded, like this: ++Inzil.
Votes are non-retractable.

Votes will be counted up to the DL. For instance, if the DL is 2400, a vote posting at 2400 Downs time would count. A vote posting at 2401 would not.

Failure to vote for 2 consecutive Days will result in modfire without a valid excuse.

There are no double-lynches. If a tie is reached, the last person receiving that number of votes will be lynched.

DL: 2400 GMT.

ROLES:

Seer- Standard Seer with one dream per Night. Will be told the role of xyr target.

Ranger- May protect one person of xyr choice each Night. May not self-protect, or protect the same person two consecutive Nights.
*Twist- If the Ranger and the Wolves have the same target, I will roll a 6-sided die, with the results as follows: 1-2--The Ranger not only protects the wolves' target, xe also manages to kill one of the wolves (which wolf to die randomly determined); 3-4--The Ranger is killed by the wolves, and they still kill their original target; and 5-6--The Ranger and a randomly chosen wolf both die. The wolves' original target remains unharmed.
**Note- The above events only occur the first time the Ranger and the Wolves target the same person. After that, the Ranger will simply protect xyr target with no one dying.

Wolves- 3 of them. Standard wolves with Night PM abilities among themselves. Send in one kill-choice per Night.

Ordos- Cannon fodder, lynch bait.

*Seer-dreams, Ranger-picks, and Wolf-kills should be in to me no later than 1 hour before DL.

Wolves win when their number equals number of remaining innocents. Innocents win when all wolves are killed.

Signups are closed.

PLAYERS:

Bom Tombadillo
Nogrod
Shasta
Kitanna
G55
Sally
Eomer
Nerwen
Loslote
Greenie
Lommy
Nilp
Mithalwen
Legate

Bom Tombadillo · 06-19-2011, 10:34 AM

Sign me up, please.

Nogrod · 06-19-2011, 12:48 PM

I think the traditional ratio has been 3 wolves in a village of 15 - so even if three wolves is probably better in a village of twelve than just two, I wouldn't go adding the number of wolves with the first ones going over 12...

But yes, count me in. Long time, no werewolf. Time to correct that.

Inziladun · 06-19-2011, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Nogrod

I think the traditional ratio has been 3 wolves in a village of 15 - so even if three wolves is probably better in a village of twelve than just two, I wouldn't go adding the number of wolves with the first ones going over 12...

But yes, count me in. Long time, no werewolf. Time to correct that.

I had three wolves in the other game I modded among a field of twelve, and that seemed to work out all right.

Welcome aboard, you and Bom!

Shastanis Althreduin · 06-19-2011, 01:11 PM

Sign me up, please. Time to play some Werewolf!

Kitanna · 06-19-2011, 01:29 PM

I'm in, with a firm stance against metagaming.

Galadriel55 · 06-19-2011, 02:15 PM

I'm in!

I might be away for a few days during the next two weeks, but I don't think I'll miss too much. Also, I'll be away for a while after July 10, but I think we'll finish before that.

satansaloser2005 · 06-19-2011, 03:03 PM

*rolls a d6*

Yup. I'm in.

Inziladun · 06-19-2011, 04:06 PM

Excellent! Already halfway there.

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Originally Posted by Kitanna

I'm in, with a firm stance against metagaming.

To hopefully forestall that, all roles will be randomly assigned.

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Originally Posted by Galadriel55

I might be away for a few days during the next two weeks, but I don't think I'll miss too much. Also, I'll be away for a while after July 10, but I think we'll finish before that.

I'd like to think it'll be over before July 10th, but that largely depends on how quickly we get the minimum number signed up.

Eomer of the Rohirrim · 06-21-2011, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Nogrod

But yes, count me in. Long time, no werewolf. Time to correct that.

Sums it up for me. I'd like in, Inzil.

Deadline doesn't matter for me.

Inziladun · 06-21-2011, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Eomer of the Rohirrim

Sums it up for me. I'd like in, Inzil.

Deadline doesn't matter for me.

Done.

satansaloser2005 · 06-21-2011, 08:08 AM

Incidentally, I just realized the date. The sooner we start, the better, as I leave to staff at camp on the sixth of July.

Inziladun · 06-21-2011, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by satansaloser2005

Incidentally, I just realized the date. The sooner we start, the better, as I leave to staff at camp on the sixth of July.

Noted. If anyone knows of a person they can threaten, er, persuade rather, we need five more players.

satansaloser2005 · 06-21-2011, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Inziladun

Noted. If anyone knows of a person they can threaten, er, persuade rather, we need five more players.

I've bovvered a few people. Hopefully we'll be full up soon.

Nerwen · 06-21-2011, 08:37 AM

Sign me up!

satansaloser2005 · 06-21-2011, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Nerwen

Sign me up!

Huzzah! And I hadn't even bovvered you yet!

Loslote · 06-21-2011, 03:11 PM

I'm here! I'm here! And I'm definitely playing!

Inziladun · 06-21-2011, 03:24 PM

A Nerwen and a Lottie. Most excellent.

Also, I added in The Rules what happens to votes that come right at DL.

A Little Green · 06-21-2011, 03:48 PM

It's way too long since I last played. Sign me up, please.

Oh, and Lommy asks you to add her as a questionmark.

Nilpaurion Felagund · 06-21-2011, 08:02 PM

If mum shows up . . .

Inziladun · 06-21-2011, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by A Little Green

It's way too long since I last played. Sign me up, please.

Oh, and Lommy asks you to add her as a questionmark.

Right-o. With you, Lommy, and that fine fellow there ↓, there's our minimum.

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Originally Posted by Nilpaurion Felagund

If mum shows up . . .

Is deeply honoured. Sooo....yes then?

satansaloser2005 · 06-21-2011, 11:33 PM

Nilp, my love, you simply MUST play.

Nilpaurion Felagund · 06-22-2011, 12:45 AM

Oh, quack the kwek, count me in.

(Too few new names to shock, though. Meh.)

Eomer of the Rohirrim · 06-22-2011, 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Nilpaurion Felagund

Oh, quack the kwek, count me in.

(Too few new names to shock, though. Meh.)

The return of the suspicious wolf-breeder!

Nilpaurion Felagund · 06-23-2011, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Eomer of the Rohirrim

The return of the suspicious wolf-breeder!

Good heavens! That was so long ago.

Ah, well, that game was where suspicious tendencies ended and suicidal tendencies began.

Mithalwen · 06-23-2011, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Nilpaurion Felagund

If mum shows up . . .

What my dearest son?

Nilpaurion Felagund · 06-23-2011, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Mithalwen

What my dearest son?

Then I would have joined, sans hesitation.

But as you can see, they have already succeeded in bullying me.

Inziladun · 06-23-2011, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Nilpaurion Felagund

But as you can see, they have already succeeded in bullying me.

Indeed. Now it's your turn, Mith. Interested?

Mithalwen · 06-23-2011, 05:33 AM

When are you starting - I am going to be a bit busy between now and Sunday. Extended festivities and paperwork.

Inziladun · 06-23-2011, 05:37 AM

There's a couple of players who have an interest in getting started soon, so really we're only waiting for the minimum number to sign up. You getting in would do it, and all we'd need to see is whether Lommy is in for sure. I could start Night 1 tomorrow, meaning Day One would start Saturday at 2400 GMT.

Mithalwen · 06-23-2011, 07:54 AM

2400? Sorry to be thick so you mean midnight between Sat and Sun or Fri and sat?

Inziladun · 06-23-2011, 08:09 AM

The start of Night 1 could be midnight (GMT) between Fri. and Sat, with Day 1 beginning midnight between Sat. and Sun.

Mithalwen · 06-23-2011, 08:34 AM

OK doke I can manage that - I should be clearish by the time play starts properly. And how can I refuse my dear child?

Nogrod · 06-23-2011, 09:17 AM

So good to see you with this for such a long tine Mith! Yay!

Nilpaurion Felagund · 06-23-2011, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Mithalwen

OK doke I can manage that - I should be clearish by the time play starts properly. And how can I refuse my dear child?

I love you, too, Mother.

Midnight GMT would be lovely--8am my time, which means I can do late-DAY shenanigans that could get me lynched, nya~. And if I read this right, DAY 1 starts Sunday morning. Excellent, excellent.

Inziladun · 06-23-2011, 09:31 AM

Right then! If I can get a final word about Lommy sometime today or early Friday, I can have the game thread up for 2400 GMT tomorrow and get started.

Nogrod · 06-23-2011, 09:37 AM

I'll send her an SMS...

Mithalwen · 06-23-2011, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Nilpaurion Felagund

I love you, too, Mother.

Midnight GMT would be lovely--8am my time, which means I can do late-DAY shenanigans that could get me lynched, nya~. And if I read this right, DAY 1 starts Sunday morning. Excellent, excellent.

But mummie will be sad if you get lynched. I'll probably get myself lynched becasue regardless of who the wolves are you are my cub!

Thinlómien · 06-23-2011, 02:41 PM

You can confirm my participation - and please add Legate to the player list too.

(He'll miss the first half of Night1 for sure in case possible fellow wolves are wondering btw but otherwise no problem with his participation...)

satansaloser2005 · 06-23-2011, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Thinlómien

You can confirm my participation - and please add Legate to the player list too.

06-19-2011, 10:34 AM	#2
Bom Tombadillo Wight Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Behind you . . . . BOO! Posts: 222	Sign me up, please. __________________ 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

06-19-2011, 12:48 PM	#3
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 the traditional ratio has been 3 wolves in a village of 15 - so even if three wolves is probably better in a village of twelve than just two, I wouldn't go adding the number of wolves with the first ones going over 12... But yes, count me in. Long time, no werewolf. Time to correct that. __________________ Upon the hearth the fire is red Beneath the roof there is a bed; But not yet weary are our feet...

06-19-2011, 01:11 PM	#5
Shastanis Althreduin Werewolf Psychic Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: In fire, water, earth, and air. But mostly water. Posts: 2,832	Sign me up, please. Time to play some Werewolf! __________________ 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

06-19-2011, 01:29 PM	#6
Kitanna Child of the West Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Watching President Fillmore ride a unicorn Posts: 2,132	I'm in, with a firm stance against metagaming. __________________ "Let us live so that when we come to die even the undertaker will be sorry." - Mark Twain

06-19-2011, 02:15 PM	#7
Galadriel55 Blossom of Dwimordene Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The realm of forgotten words Posts: 10,319	I'm in! I might be away for a few days during the next two weeks, but I don't think I'll miss too much. Also, I'll be away for a while after July 10, but I think we'll finish before that. __________________ You passed from under darkened dome, you enter now the secret land. - Take me to Finrod's fabled home!... ~ Finrod: The Rock Opera

06-19-2011, 03:03 PM	#8
satansaloser2005 The Sweetest Spoiler Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: from beneath you it giggles incessantly Posts: 5,789	rolls a d6 Yup. I'm in. __________________ "My heart always cowers behind the defense of my wit." Friendship is two pals munching on a well-cooked face together. Fenris bookworm.

06-21-2011, 08:08 AM	#12
satansaloser2005 The Sweetest Spoiler Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: from beneath you it giggles incessantly Posts: 5,789	Incidentally, I just realized the date. The sooner we start, the better, as I leave to staff at camp on the sixth of July. __________________ "My heart always cowers behind the defense of my wit." Friendship is two pals munching on a well-cooked face together. Fenris bookworm.

06-21-2011, 08:37 AM	#15
Nerwen Wisest of the Noldor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: ˙˙˙ssɐןƃ ƃuıʞooן ǝɥʇ ɥƃnoɹɥʇ Posts: 6,694	Sign me up! __________________ "Even Nerwen wasn't evil in the beginning." –Elmo.

06-21-2011, 03:11 PM	#17
Loslote The Werewolf's Companion Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Moon Posts: 3,021	I'm here! I'm here! And I'm definitely playing! __________________ I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night. Double Fenris

06-21-2011, 03:24 PM	#18
Inziladun Gruesome Spectre Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Heaven's doorstep Posts: 8,035	A Nerwen and a Lottie. Most excellent. Also, I added in The Rules what happens to votes that come right at DL. __________________ Music alone proves the existence of God. Last edited by Inziladun; 06-21-2011 at 03:33 PM.

06-21-2011, 03:48 PM	#19
A Little Green Leaf-clad Lady Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,571	It's way too long since I last played. Sign me up, please. Oh, and Lommy asks you to add her as a questionmark. __________________ "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."

06-21-2011, 08:02 PM	#20
Nilpaurion Felagund Scion of The Faithful Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The brink, where hope and despair are akin. [The Philippines] Posts: 5,312	If mum shows up . . . __________________ フェンリス鴨 (Fenrisu Kamo) The plot, cut, defeated. I intend to copy this sig forever - so far so good...

06-21-2011, 11:33 PM	#22
satansaloser2005 The Sweetest Spoiler Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: from beneath you it giggles incessantly Posts: 5,789	Nilp, my love, you simply MUST play. __________________ "My heart always cowers behind the defense of my wit." Friendship is two pals munching on a well-cooked face together. Fenris bookworm.

06-22-2011, 12:45 AM	#23
Nilpaurion Felagund Scion of The Faithful Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The brink, where hope and despair are akin. [The Philippines] Posts: 5,312	Oh, quack the kwek, count me in. (Too few new names to shock, though. Meh.) __________________ フェンリス鴨 (Fenrisu Kamo) The plot, cut, defeated. I intend to copy this sig forever - so far so good...

06-23-2011, 05:33 AM	#29
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,449	When are you starting - I am going to be a bit busy between now and Sunday. Extended festivities and paperwork. __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

06-23-2011, 05:37 AM	#30
Inziladun Gruesome Spectre Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Heaven's doorstep Posts: 8,035	There's a couple of players who have an interest in getting started soon, so really we're only waiting for the minimum number to sign up. You getting in would do it, and all we'd need to see is whether Lommy is in for sure. I could start Night 1 tomorrow, meaning Day One would start Saturday at 2400 GMT. __________________ Music alone proves the existence of God.

06-23-2011, 07:54 AM	#31
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,449	2400? Sorry to be thick so you mean midnight between Sat and Sun or Fri and sat? __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

06-23-2011, 08:09 AM	#32
Inziladun Gruesome Spectre Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Heaven's doorstep Posts: 8,035	The start of Night 1 could be midnight (GMT) between Fri. and Sat, with Day 1 beginning midnight between Sat. and Sun. __________________ Music alone proves the existence of God.

06-23-2011, 08:34 AM	#33
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,449	OK doke I can manage that - I should be clearish by the time play starts properly. And how can I refuse my dear child? __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

06-23-2011, 09:17 AM	#34
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	So good to see you with this for such a long tine Mith! Yay! __________________ Upon the hearth the fire is red Beneath the roof there is a bed; But not yet weary are our feet...

06-23-2011, 09:31 AM	#36
Inziladun Gruesome Spectre Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Heaven's doorstep Posts: 8,035	Right then! If I can get a final word about Lommy sometime today or early Friday, I can have the game thread up for 2400 GMT tomorrow and get started. __________________ Music alone proves the existence of God.

06-23-2011, 09:37 AM	#37
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'll send her an SMS... __________________ Upon the hearth the fire is red Beneath the roof there is a bed; But not yet weary are our feet...

06-23-2011, 02:41 PM	#39
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	You can confirm my participation - and please add Legate to the player list too. (He'll miss the first half of Night1 for sure in case possible fellow wolves are wondering btw but otherwise no problem with his participation...) __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris