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satansaloser2005 · 10-26-2009, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Mirandir

Do balrogs have wings?
They have shadows that are suspiciously in the shape of wings. Whether or not they function is still up for debate.
Where do hobbits come from? (I'll at least be clean. Lol.)
The grow out of the ground.
How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?
Not that much. They actually have very poor dental plans.
How many roads must a man walk down?
As many as it takes to make it to the end of the world.
Why is the sky blue?
Because if it was green people would confuse it with the grass.
What's 48,589,294 time 598?
29,056,397,812
What is the speed of dark?
Duck times post office squared.
Why do fools fall in love?
Because natural selection hasn't kicked in quite yet.
Paper or plastic?
Jello.
Which came first? The chicken or the egg?
The pineapple which spawned everything.
What does Santa do if you don't celebrate Christmas?
Still sneaks into your house and tries to steal cookies and milk.
How many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop?
More than any normal person would want to take to get to the center.
Inconceivable! Does that word mean what you think it means?
I do believe that it does.
Why can't a sonic screwdriver undo a deadlock seal? Could it do a livelock seal? Or a livestock seal? A seal of approval? The seal of the President? A harp seal?
Because it is not a deadlock screwdriver. It can, however, undo the lock on Sonic the Hedgehog's hut.
Why couldn't I think of better questions?
Because you're silly.
Will you still let me play after this?
Mmmm...we'll see how it goes.

Cookies, please.

PM me your address and cookies you shall have, m'dear. May be a while, though.

Nienna · 10-26-2009, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by The Saucepan Man

I may be misunderstanding this, but doesn't this mean that circumstances can arise which can give the village a significant advantage?

Mira can correct me if I'm wrong but I believe we talked about this and they are allowed to protect someone for two nights in a row but no more than that. I also think that after the village is only down to one kill a night then the Ranger can no longer protect a person more than once.

Does that sound more a little more even?

McCaber · 10-26-2009, 03:18 PM

A Poe theme, eh? I'm in.

Roa_Aoife · 10-27-2009, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Nienna

Mira can correct me if I'm wrong but I believe we talked about this and they are allowed to protect someone for two nights in a row but no more than that. I also think that after the village is only down to one kill a night then the Ranger can no longer protect a person more than once.

Does that sound more a little more even?

I think SPM is referring to the event of a revealed seer. The ranger being able to protect a revealed seer two Nights in a row is rather unfair to the wolves, and potentially devastating for them, as last game demonstrated.

Also, the lovers- are they the lovers I've seen before, where one is a wolf and one is an innocent? Are they both innocents? Or is it completely random how they will be set (after all the roles are decided, the lovers are picked at random, allowing for any combination.) It also seems unclear- does the one lover die after the other is killed? Or do they just get their revenge killing?

Nienna · 10-27-2009, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Roa_Aoife

I think SPM is referring to the event of a revealed seer. The ranger being able to protect a revealed seer two Nights in a row is rather unfair to the wolves, and potentially devastating for them, as last game demonstrated.

Also, the lovers- are they the lovers I've seen before, where one is a wolf and one is an innocent? Are they both innocents? Or is it completely random how they will be set (after all the roles are decided, the lovers are picked at random, allowing for any combination.) It also seems unclear- does the one lover die after the other is killed? Or do they just get their revenge killing?

I believe we decided that the ranger would only be able to protect from one killing so if the seer revealed the ranger would protect xem but then if both the bear and the wolves attacked the ranger would only be able to stop one attack and the seer would die. The ranger is allowed to protect twice in a row but no more than that. After the kills went down to one then the ranger wouldn't be able to protect someone more than once in a row.

However, if the consensus is that this is unfair then I'm sure Mira will change it.

I believe the lovers are neither innocent, nor bad. They want to win and they don't care how it happens.

Does that help?

Roa_Aoife · 10-27-2009, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Nienna

I believe the lovers are neither innocent, nor bad. They want to win and they don't care how it happens.

Does that mean they don't count as innocents in the tally of innocents vs wolves?

Nienna · 10-27-2009, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Roa_Aoife

Does that mean they don't count as innocents in the tally of innocents vs wolves?

Umm... good question. *shall wait for Mira*

satansaloser2005 · 10-27-2009, 12:20 PM

I've always seen them counted as innocents, but I could be wrong.

Boromir88 · 10-27-2009, 12:35 PM

Yes, I've only recalled them counted in the innocent tally, just innocents who will first do what is best for themselves, not necessarily everyone else. Like the Cobbler, who is typically counted as an innocent, but works for the wolves.

wilwarin538 · 10-27-2009, 01:06 PM

I believe this is how it goes:
They are counted as innocents in the tally, they just don't care who wins aslong as they make it to the end, sometimes this could involve helping the village, other time it could involve helping the wolves, whatever keeps them alive. Example: if the lovers are left standing at the end with 2 wolves, both the wolves and the lovers win.

Roa_Aoife · 10-27-2009, 01:26 PM

Aside from Nogrod's most recent game, I've always seen the lovers as one being a wolf and the other being a villager. It's different in the card game.

Still, the rules are unclear- the surviving lover gets a revenge kill, but do they die afterwards?

Pitchwife · 10-27-2009, 04:15 PM

Arthur Gordon Pitch of Nantucket asking permission to come aboard, Ma'am!
This is bound to become very interesting, with the full monty of roles (except for a Cursed, but let's not over-complicate things). I won't be able to be around in the last couple of hours before DL (which is 5am for me, and I have to get some sleep), so I'll have to vote early, but if that's allright with you, I'll be fine.

Mirandir · 10-27-2009, 10:43 PM

Mkay I'm here, I'm here! Let's see if I can clear some things up.

Nienna is indeed correct about the ranger shenanigans. Can protect twice in a row, when it's down to one kill a night can't do that any more.

Lovers count as innocents in the tally, but then again so does the cobbler, so do with that information what you will. In some games the remaining Lover dies after getting their revenge kill, but we decided to let them keep playing for kicks.

Nienna will now review this post and tell me if I've left anything out.

Nienna · 10-27-2009, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Mirandir

Nienna will now review this post and tell me if I've left anything out.

Looks good!

Mirandir · 10-27-2009, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Nienna

Looks good!

Whoooo!

Kath · 10-28-2009, 02:38 AM

Hey thanks for the invite but I don't think I'm going to be able to play. Uni life is a bit overly busy at the moment! I'd say I'd play but just be quieter but ... well, that would be difficult!

Lariren Shadow · 10-29-2009, 02:11 AM

So for reference I'm good with the deadline.

wilwarin538 · 10-30-2009, 06:36 AM

So when are we starting???

Nienna · 10-31-2009, 12:14 PM

*signs up delinquent roommate (Brinn if anyone has missed that).*

SIGN UPS ARE NOW OFFICIALLY CLOSED.

Roles will be sent out sometime tonight or tomorrow morning.

Night One will start at 12am Monday Morning (there is a time change between now and then... so I'm sorry I can't put it in GMT). Maybe others can help us out with that... my clock says that my time is now -4 GMT but with the time change I don't know how that will effect it.

Players with question marks... you should let us know your final decision ASAP.

Thanks!

Thinlómien · 10-31-2009, 04:30 PM

I'm sorry I have to drop out -

but for once I will not let ww tamper with my rpg duties.

Have a nice game, everybody!

Mirandir · 10-31-2009, 08:50 PM

Sooo delinquent moddess is currently assigning roles. Then wants to get back to watching The Tudors and her whiskey. kthx.

Lariren Shadow · 10-31-2009, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Mirandir

Sooo delinquent moddess is currently assigning roles. Then wants to get back to watching The Tudors and her whiskey. kthx.

You, young lady, are still on your meds. But...YAY TUDORS I APPROVE!

Mirandir · 10-31-2009, 09:14 PM

So here's how this went/is going down. I just stuck pieces of paper with roles on them in a hat and Nienna picked a player and I drew from said hat. Good guys will be getting a PM from her, and the bad guys will be getting one from me. Night 1 will start at midnight tomorrow (Sunday). Any questions from this point on should be addressed via PM to either Nienna or myself.

Mirandir · 10-31-2009, 10:01 PM

Roles are officially all out! If for some reason you didn't get one, let Nienna or myself know ASAP.

satansaloser2005 · 10-31-2009, 10:43 PM

What happens if you get a PM from both mods? Does that mean you have an identity crisis?

(I didn't, I just couldn't help putting that out there.)

A fair warning. I'm a bit strapped for time (but I knew our dear moddesses would kill me if I didn't play) so I'll probably be rather quiet and I may get a bit cranky. Just apologizing in advance in case I get a bit snappy.

wilwarin538 · 11-01-2009, 06:27 AM

Just have to say that the timing of Day 1 is completely perfect and I am now quite happy.

However, in advance, if I'm still alive, Day 3 will suck for me. Don't say I didn't warn you.

Nienna · 11-01-2009, 12:01 PM

Ok so now that the time change has happened Night One will start at 12am EST which is exactly 11 hours from right now.

We (EST) are GMT -5 now.

Nogrod · 11-01-2009, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Nienna

Ok so now that the time change has happened Night One will start at 12am EST which is exactly 11 hours from right now.

In my Finnish-screen the time-stamp for your post is 8.01PM - so it kind of confirms my worst feelings about the DL... it will be 7AM here! So some very early voting for me this time around...

Morsul the Dark · 11-03-2009, 11:05 PM

Well slip up on day one but I have faith Go Village!

Mirandir · 11-04-2009, 11:44 PM

Morsul, I promise your death scene is coming soon! Hakon, I might end up redoing yours to make it a bit more epic. That is all.

Inziladun · 11-05-2009, 09:59 AM

Participation will be somewhat iffy for much of toDay due to a busy work schedule. I should be able to be around more a few hours before DL.

Pitchwife · 11-05-2009, 05:47 PM

Sorry, but I have to announce that I won't be able to participate at all on Day 3. My wife and me will be attending a weekend course for beginning dog breeders on Saturday and Sunday, which I'd conveniently forgotten about when I signed up for the game, and I didn't realize until today that Sat/Sun will be Day not Night

. I'll be back alive (hopefully) and kicking on Day 4.

Mirandir · 11-05-2009, 09:43 PM

Unfortunately, due to personal reasons, wilwa has informed me that she will no longer be able to play.

Her death will come when I get around to writing it.

Roa_Aoife · 11-06-2009, 08:35 AM

I have company visiting from out of town, so my participation, particularly tomorrow (Day 3) will be sporadic at best. Since the company is Craydon,I'm sure he'll understand if I pop in and out periodically, but that will be the best I can do.

Nogrod · 11-07-2009, 10:13 AM

I ended up playing this game for too late last night and overslept mightily in the morning (I got up from the bed at 2PM...

). Now Greenie, Lommy and Legate are visiting and we'll have dinner soon & hang around.

So I'm not going to be around for a few hours more... but I will a bit later although not as late as yesterday as I just can't sleep that late tomorrow...

Sorry.

satansaloser2005 · 11-08-2009, 02:47 PM

(Assuming I'm alive) I'll be around at Dawn toMorrow and then probably not until the end of the Day or so. Just too dern busy tomorrow, but I'll do my best.

*scurries off again to get some stuff done*

Pitchwife · 11-09-2009, 01:07 PM

*rises from the grave*
What a Day to miss - and what a Day to come back, or rather not come back to!
Good luck, village - I'm afraid you'll need it!
*squats on tombstone with a beer and some peanuts (being not that fond of popcorn)*

Morsul the Dark · 11-09-2009, 11:03 PM

I'd like to point ouSally and Mccab are still in the "Living list"

satansaloser2005 · 11-09-2009, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Morsul the Dark

I'd like to point ouSally and Mccab are still in the "Living list"

Hush you! I was going to use that as a license to talk toMorrow.

satansaloser2005 · 11-10-2009, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by The Saucepan Man

Sally, we wear poppies at this time of year in remembrance of those who have given their lives for their country - see the Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal.

Nice to see Nerwen sporting one too.

Cool! That would have been a guess (considering it's near Veteran's Day around here) but I thought it strange that the two of you would both have it, since it just popped up recently. Very nice, and kudos on the spirit.

Speaking of spirit, I now am one, so I should drift away again....

10-26-2009, 03:18 PM	#43
McCaber Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Skyrim, again. Posts: 831	A Poe theme, eh? I'm in. __________________ Werewolves vs. Fishmen. The battle of the century.

10-27-2009, 12:20 PM	#48
satansaloser2005 The Sweetest Spoiler Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: from beneath you it giggles incessantly Posts: 5,798	I've always seen them counted as innocents, but I could be wrong. __________________ "My heart always cowers behind the defense of my wit." Friendship is two pals munching on a well-cooked face together. Fenris bookworm.

10-27-2009, 12:35 PM	#49
Boromir88 Laconic Loreman Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: USA Posts: 7,511	Yes, I've only recalled them counted in the innocent tally, just innocents who will first do what is best for themselves, not necessarily everyone else. Like the Cobbler, who is typically counted as an innocent, but works for the wolves. __________________ Fenris Penguin

10-27-2009, 01:06 PM	#50
wilwarin538 Fluttering Enchantment Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 2,533	I believe this is how it goes: They are counted as innocents in the tally, they just don't care who wins aslong as they make it to the end, sometimes this could involve helping the village, other time it could involve helping the wolves, whatever keeps them alive. Example: if the lovers are left standing at the end with 2 wolves, both the wolves and the lovers win. __________________ Comme une étoile amarante Comme un papillon de nuit C'est la lumière qui m'attire La flamme qui m'éblouit Fenris Muffin

10-27-2009, 01:26 PM	#51
Roa_Aoife Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Someday, I'll rule all of it. Posts: 1,709	Aside from Nogrod's most recent game, I've always seen the lovers as one being a wolf and the other being a villager. It's different in the card game. Still, the rules are unclear- the surviving lover gets a revenge kill, but do they die afterwards? __________________ We can't all be Roas* when it comes to analysing...* -Lommy I didn't say you're evil, Roa, I said you're exasperating. -Nerwen

10-27-2009, 04:15 PM	#52
Pitchwife Wight of the Old Forest Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Unattended on the railway station, in the litter at the dancehall Posts: 3,341	Arthur Gordon Pitch of Nantucket asking permission to come aboard, Ma'am! This is bound to become very interesting, with the full monty of roles (except for a Cursed, but let's not over-complicate things). I won't be able to be around in the last couple of hours before DL (which is 5am for me, and I have to get some sleep), so I'll have to vote early, but if that's allright with you, I'll be fine. __________________ Und aus dem Erebos kamen viele seelen herauf der abgeschiedenen toten.- Homer, Odyssey, Canto XI

10-27-2009, 10:43 PM	#53
Mirandir Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: CT/NY Posts: 681	Mkay I'm here, I'm here! Let's see if I can clear some things up. Nienna is indeed correct about the ranger shenanigans. Can protect twice in a row, when it's down to one kill a night can't do that any more. Lovers count as innocents in the tally, but then again so does the cobbler, so do with that information what you will. In some games the remaining Lover dies after getting their revenge kill, but we decided to let them keep playing for kicks. Nienna will now review this post and tell me if I've left anything out. __________________ Rise and rise again until lambs become lions.

10-28-2009, 02:38 AM	#56
Kath Everlasting Whiteness Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Perusing the laminated book of dreams Posts: 4,585	Hey thanks for the invite but I don't think I'm going to be able to play. Uni life is a bit overly busy at the moment! I'd say I'd play but just be quieter but ... well, that would be difficult! __________________ “If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.”

10-29-2009, 02:11 AM	#57
Lariren Shadow Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Where the day meets the night Posts: 607	So for reference I'm good with the deadline. __________________ Choose treachery, its more fun!

10-30-2009, 06:36 AM	#58
wilwarin538 Fluttering Enchantment Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 2,533	So when are we starting??? __________________ Comme une étoile amarante Comme un papillon de nuit C'est la lumière qui m'attire La flamme qui m'éblouit Fenris Muffin

10-31-2009, 12:14 PM	#59
Nienna Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: School Posts: 643	Official Moddess Speaking signs up delinquent roommate (Brinn* if anyone has missed that).* SIGN UPS ARE NOW OFFICIALLY CLOSED. Roles will be sent out sometime tonight or tomorrow morning. Night One will start at 12am Monday Morning (there is a time change between now and then... so I'm sorry I can't put it in GMT). Maybe others can help us out with that... my clock says that my time is now -4 GMT but with the time change I don't know how that will effect it. Players with question marks... you should let us know your final decision ASAP. Thanks! __________________ Puddle! Puddle!

10-31-2009, 04:30 PM	#60
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,217	I'm sorry I have to drop out - but for once I will not let ww tamper with my rpg duties. Have a nice game, everybody! __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

10-31-2009, 08:50 PM	#61
Mirandir Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: CT/NY Posts: 681	Sooo delinquent moddess is currently assigning roles. Then wants to get back to watching The Tudors and her whiskey. kthx. __________________ Rise and rise again until lambs become lions.

10-31-2009, 09:14 PM	#63
Mirandir Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: CT/NY Posts: 681	So here's how this went/is going down. I just stuck pieces of paper with roles on them in a hat and Nienna picked a player and I drew from said hat. Good guys will be getting a PM from her, and the bad guys will be getting one from me. Night 1 will start at midnight tomorrow (Sunday). Any questions from this point on should be addressed via PM to either Nienna or myself. __________________ Rise and rise again until lambs become lions.

10-31-2009, 10:01 PM	#64
Mirandir Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: CT/NY Posts: 681	Roles are officially all out! If for some reason you didn't get one, let Nienna or myself know ASAP. __________________ Rise and rise again until lambs become lions.

10-31-2009, 10:43 PM	#65
satansaloser2005 The Sweetest Spoiler Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: from beneath you it giggles incessantly Posts: 5,798	What happens if you get a PM from both mods? Does that mean you have an identity crisis? (I didn't, I just couldn't help putting that out there.) A fair warning. I'm a bit strapped for time (but I knew our dear moddesses would kill me if I didn't play) so I'll probably be rather quiet and I may get a bit cranky. Just apologizing in advance in case I get a bit snappy. __________________ "My heart always cowers behind the defense of my wit." Friendship is two pals munching on a well-cooked face together. Fenris bookworm.

11-01-2009, 06:27 AM	#66
wilwarin538 Fluttering Enchantment Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 2,533	Just have to say that the timing of Day 1 is completely perfect and I am now quite happy. However, in advance, if I'm still alive, Day 3 will suck for me. Don't say I didn't warn you. __________________ Comme une étoile amarante Comme un papillon de nuit C'est la lumière qui m'attire La flamme qui m'éblouit Fenris Muffin

11-01-2009, 12:01 PM	#67
Nienna Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: School Posts: 643	Ok so now that the time change has happened Night One will start at 12am EST which is exactly 11 hours from right now. We (EST) are GMT -5 now. __________________ Puddle! Puddle!

11-03-2009, 11:05 PM	#69
Morsul the Dark Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 3,492	Well slip up on day one but I have faith Go Village! __________________ Morsul the Resurrected

11-04-2009, 11:44 PM	#70
Mirandir Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: CT/NY Posts: 681	Morsul, I promise your death scene is coming soon! Hakon, I might end up redoing yours to make it a bit more epic. That is all. __________________ Rise and rise again until lambs become lions.

11-05-2009, 09:59 AM	#71
Inziladun Gruesome Spectre Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Heaven's doorstep Posts: 8,046	Participation will be somewhat iffy for much of toDay due to a busy work schedule. I should be able to be around more a few hours before DL. __________________ Music alone proves the existence of God.

11-05-2009, 05:47 PM	#72
Pitchwife Wight of the Old Forest Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Unattended on the railway station, in the litter at the dancehall Posts: 3,341	Sorry, but I have to announce that I won't be able to participate at all on Day 3. My wife and me will be attending a weekend course for beginning dog breeders on Saturday and Sunday, which I'd conveniently forgotten about when I signed up for the game, and I didn't realize until today that Sat/Sun will be Day not Night. I'll be back alive (hopefully) and kicking on Day 4. __________________ Und aus dem Erebos kamen viele seelen herauf der abgeschiedenen toten.- Homer, Odyssey, Canto XI

11-05-2009, 09:43 PM	#73
Mirandir Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: CT/NY Posts: 681	Unfortunately, due to personal reasons, wilwa has informed me that she will no longer be able to play. Her death will come when I get around to writing it. __________________ Rise and rise again until lambs become lions.

11-06-2009, 08:35 AM	#74
Roa_Aoife Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Someday, I'll rule all of it. Posts: 1,709	I have company visiting from out of town, so my participation, particularly tomorrow (Day 3) will be sporadic at best. Since the company is Craydon,I'm sure he'll understand if I pop in and out periodically, but that will be the best I can do. __________________ We can't all be Roas* when it comes to analysing...* -Lommy I didn't say you're evil, Roa, I said you're exasperating. -Nerwen

11-07-2009, 10:13 AM	#75
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: 9,310	I ended up playing this game for too late last night and overslept mightily in the morning (I got up from the bed at 2PM... ). Now Greenie, Lommy and Legate are visiting and we'll have dinner soon & hang around. So I'm not going to be around for a few hours more... but I will a bit later although not as late as yesterday as I just can't sleep that late tomorrow... Sorry. __________________ Upon the hearth the fire is red Beneath the roof there is a bed; But not yet weary are our feet...

11-08-2009, 02:47 PM	#76
satansaloser2005 The Sweetest Spoiler Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: from beneath you it giggles incessantly Posts: 5,798	(Assuming I'm alive) I'll be around at Dawn toMorrow and then probably not until the end of the Day or so. Just too dern busy tomorrow, but I'll do my best. scurries off again to get some stuff done __________________ "My heart always cowers behind the defense of my wit." Friendship is two pals munching on a well-cooked face together. Fenris bookworm.

11-09-2009, 01:07 PM	#77
Pitchwife Wight of the Old Forest Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Unattended on the railway station, in the litter at the dancehall Posts: 3,341	rises from the grave What a Day to miss - and what a Day to come back, or rather not come back to! Good luck, village - I'm afraid you'll need it! squats on tombstone with a beer and some peanuts (being not that fond of popcorn) __________________ Und aus dem Erebos kamen viele seelen herauf der abgeschiedenen toten.- Homer, Odyssey, Canto XI

11-09-2009, 11:03 PM	#78
Morsul the Dark Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 3,492	I'd like to point ouSally and Mccab are still in the "Living list" __________________ Morsul the Resurrected