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Feanor of the Peredhil · 08-12-2008, 04:46 PM

Don't suppose we could just sort of put it off until the 20th?

*ducks rotten vegetables thrown my way*

Something completely unexpected and delightful came up which takes precedent over werewolf. So if we can put it off, then yay, I'm all in. If we can't, then have a blast without me.

Macalaure · 08-13-2008, 03:17 AM

If I'm counting correctly, then we have 14 players +2 with question marks for this week-end. That's not a number I'd get enthusiastic about, but it would work. Are there any people who couldn't play if we delayed for another half week? Are there any people who would want to join but only could if we delayed more (Legate?)?

Input, please!

In any case, we'd like to get some more occupations from you out there!

Legate of Amon Lanc · 08-13-2008, 03:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Macalaure

Are there any people who would want to join but only could if we delayed more (Legate?)?

Quite, quite... I am going to be back on the 23rd. So if you were willing to postpone the start until that (or start the first Night around that time, or do one Day without me, or whatever), I would join without a question. I've had too much of a WW break for the holidays (and the theme looks interesting too). But if not, then I'll just stay with following the game - that's a good thing too

Thinlómien · 08-13-2008, 03:41 AM

Take the questionmark off. I really want to play, whenever it is. (Who cares about final exams.

Isn't ww even good practice for the English exam?

) Seriously though, I don't promise to be as flood-posty as normally, especially if we're postponing the start of the game (which is perfectly fine with me).

Lalaith · 08-13-2008, 11:40 AM

I'd find it hard to play if the game started as late as the 23rd.

Kitanna · 08-13-2008, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lalaith

I'd find it hard to play if the game started as late as the 23rd.

As would I. I'll be starting school again soon and starting that late would mean I couldn't dedicate enough time to WW.

Formendacil · 08-13-2008, 04:20 PM

I too am not going to be able to play if it gets pushed back any farther. Even this weekend is going to be pressing it for me, though I said nothing on the strength of the hope that it would get pushed no farther, and because I really want to play, but if we start any later, I'll have to pull out so as not prompt Mod-firing at a later point.

Unless you promise to make a cobbler, then I can flirt with lynching all I like.

For the record, also: since signing up, my summer has started to saturate with activity, so I'm not going to be utterly depressed if you hold the game back and I can't play, so if the numbers warrant it, let it stand that I'm not going to be sad or anything.

Nogrod · 08-13-2008, 04:35 PM

So let's get this rolling then...

the phantom · 08-13-2008, 08:03 PM

Occupation = obtainer of rare antiquities

the phantom · 08-13-2008, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Fea

If we can't, then have a blast without me.

Impossible.

If you don't play I shall mope around the entire game. And I don't expect others will handle it much better.

Formendacil · 08-13-2008, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by the phantom

Impossible.

If you don't play I shall mope around the entire game. And I don't expect others will handle it much better.

Oh, I don't know about that. Provoking the irritation of a mopey the phantom has its benefits. Plenty of fireworks, certainly.

And with all the cobblers in this game, there should be a good five or so that will not mind if heads roll.

Feanor of the Peredhil · 08-13-2008, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the phantom

If you don't play I shall mope around the entire game. And I don't expect others will handle it much better.

You shall surely find someone more worthy of your adoration than I... Though it may not be for many lifetimes... and certainly not before this game begins... I can only hope that the others can offer you consolation for your loss - if temporary - of me...

I know how terrible the withdrawal can be...

Shastanis Althreduin · 08-13-2008, 08:29 PM

Note: I'm moving into college on the 16th and starting class on the 20th, so I might be a little less active as I get settled in.

Macalaure · 08-14-2008, 03:48 AM

What does a good Libra do in such a tricky situation? He tries to find a compromise all can live with. Even if he has to kill for it.

Fea: 20th or later
Legate: 23rd or later
Lalaith: better before 23rd
Kitanna: better before 23rd
Form: not later than 16th

I fear the 23rd doesn't suit many here very well, so I don't think it's a good option. Sorry, Legate.

Fea, Form, would the 18th be a date you could both live with? Fea, you would only miss Day 1, and Form, keep in mind that the village isn't going to be too huge and that on a few nights, two will die.

Legate of Amon Lanc · 08-14-2008, 05:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Macalaure

I fear the 23rd doesn't suit many here very well, so I don't think it's a good option. Sorry, Legate.

Bah, whatever. I'll be just watching, then. In that case, just make it worth watching

Feanor of the Peredhil · 08-14-2008, 05:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Macalaure

Fea, Form, would the 18th be a date you could both live with? Fea, you would only miss Day 1, and Form, keep in mind that the village isn't going to be too huge and that on a few nights, two will die.

My only hesitation is that if I'm a wolf, I'm missing both Day 1 and Nights 1 and 2.

Really, it's okay for you to play without me.

Formendacil · 08-14-2008, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Macalaure

What does a good Libra do in such a tricky situation? He tries to find a compromise all can live with. Even if he has to kill for it.

Fea: 20th or later
Legate: 23rd or later
Lalaith: better before 23rd
Kitanna: better before 23rd
Form: not later than 16th

I fear the 23rd doesn't suit many here very well, so I don't think it's a good option. Sorry, Legate.

Fea, Form, would the 18th be a date you could both live with? Fea, you would only miss Day 1, and Form, keep in mind that the village isn't going to be too huge and that on a few nights, two will die.

If you're willing to risk having to modfire me, I'm willing to risk it. That SHOULD be okay, with the smaller game size and risk of high death rate.

It still might help to make me a cobbler, though.

Oh, and I've meant to post that my role will be a "snowbird" (in local parlance, anyway, someone who goes south every winter, usually a retiree from a northern clime. Given that this is in a northern clime, let's call me a snowbird stranded in the north unwittingly--a retired farmer of course).

Eönwë · 08-15-2008, 07:50 AM

Ok, 'll be a "seller of pointless fakes"

Volo · 08-15-2008, 11:12 AM

Mac and Rikae, dear wonderful mods, I would like to pull out. I just feel too tired and busy for a game of werewolf at the moment.

Groin Redbeard · 08-15-2008, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Volo

Mac and Rikae, dear wonderful mods, I would like to pull out. I just feel too tired and busy for a game of werewolf at the moment.

Nooo, I was looking forward to playing with you, Volo!

Oh well, sign me up. My occupation will be a dwarven (of course

) miner.

Mithalwen · 08-15-2008, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Feanor of the Peredhil

You shall surely find someone more worthy of your adoration than I... Though it may not be for many lifetimes... and certainly not before this game begins... I can only hope that the others can offer you consolation for your loss - if temporary - of me...

I know how terrible the withdrawal can be...

I could play if it helps ... I am taking some time off and while I had thought I might go away consoling the Phantom might be more fun

Of course I would love Fea to play... it would be quite like old times...

Feanor of the Peredhil · 08-15-2008, 01:54 PM

Okay then. As long as everybody involved knows that I'll be away until Wednesday afternoon, then bring it on.

Macalaure · 08-15-2008, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Legate

Bah, whatever. I'll be just watching, then. In that case, just make it worth watching

Unfortunately, without you playing, it will be a little less worth watching, but it can't be helped...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Form

If you're willing to risk having to modfire me, I'm willing to risk it.

I'm willing to risk it, too.

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Originally Posted by Fea

Okay then. As long as everybody involved knows that I'll be away until Wednesday afternoon, then bring it on.

Yay!

Sad to see you go, Volo. Great to have you on board, Mith and Groin!

Alright, game is planned to start on the 18th with Night One. Game thread should be up tomorrow.

Gwathagor · 08-15-2008, 03:00 PM

This is not his first game.

Rikae · 08-16-2008, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gwathagor

This is not his first game.

Whose?

Gwathagor · 08-16-2008, 02:41 PM

Groin's. Eonwe had made a remark to that effect, which it seems has since been deleted. Sorry for the confusion.

Macalaure · 08-16-2008, 02:43 PM

Game thread is up.

The roles will be sent out some hours before the game starts. People can still join the game until then and are invited to.

I still need occupations from the following ladies:
Kitanna
Kath
Durelin
Brinniel
Lalaith
A Little Green
Thinlómien
Mithalwen

the phantom · 08-16-2008, 04:09 PM

As an obtainer of rare antiquities, I could really use a business partner to help with research and coordination of travel plans and such. Oh, and handling the sales of the items I acquire to various museums.

Any takers?

Kitanna · 08-16-2008, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the phantom

As an obtainer of rare antiquities, I could really use a business partner to help with research and coordination of travel plans and such. Oh, and handling the sales of the items I acquire to various museums.

Any takers?

Me! Me! Mainly because I'm not feeling creative enough to come up with my own.

Brinniel · 08-17-2008, 12:15 AM

Hmm...I've been deciding on an occupation for some time...

I think I'll be a junk collector.

Lalaith · 08-17-2008, 04:17 AM

I will be that dreadful cliche, the absent-minded professor.

Nogrod · 08-17-2008, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lalaith

I will be that dreadful cliche, the absent-minded professor.

I'm looking forwards to the interesting dialogues between the absent-minded professor and the pointless philosopher...

Durelin · 08-17-2008, 10:01 AM

Can I just be an archaeologist? Eccentric, naturally. Oh, and misanthropic!

Thinlómien · 08-18-2008, 02:11 AM

I want to be a researcher that specialises in all kinds of animals living in the sea. If you can come up with a neat way of phrasing it in English, feel welcome to do so.

Mithalwen · 08-18-2008, 04:56 AM

I think that would be a marine zoologist.

SO consoling the phantom would not be a fulltime occupation then?

A Little Green · 08-18-2008, 07:26 AM

My occupation shall be a blind astronomer who sells stars at the stock exchange.

Macalaure · 08-18-2008, 07:42 AM

The roles have just been sent out, except Kath's, because her letter didn't fit into her full inbox anymore.

Kath and Mith, occupations, please.

Kath · 08-18-2008, 08:35 AM

Ah sorry Mac I'd forgotten it was full! I was having trouble with it but it's sorted now so go ahead and PM the role.

Er, occupation ... nah, I think I'll be an unemployed bum. Sounds about right at the moment!

Mithalwen · 08-18-2008, 09:33 AM

Since there seems to be a dearth of people who do anything useful on the trip I shall be factotum (specialising in Phantom consolation

).

Mithalwen · 08-18-2008, 12:43 PM

So to be clear ... is the Day starting tonight or is that the official start of Night? only becasue of the roles having gone out already I am a little confused.

08-12-2008, 04:46 PM	#41
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,956	Don't suppose we could just sort of put it off until the 20th? ducks rotten vegetables thrown my way Something completely unexpected and delightful came up which takes precedent over werewolf. So if we can put it off, then yay, I'm all in. If we can't, then have a blast without me. __________________ peace

08-13-2008, 03:41 AM	#44
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,385	Take the questionmark off. I really want to play, whenever it is. (Who cares about final exams. Isn't ww even good practice for the English exam? ) Seriously though, I don't promise to be as flood-posty as normally, especially if we're postponing the start of the game (which is perfectly fine with me). __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

08-13-2008, 11:40 AM	#45
Lalaith Blithe Spirit Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,876	I'd find it hard to play if the game started as late as the 23rd. __________________ Out went the candle, and we were left darkling

08-13-2008, 04:20 PM	#47
Formendacil Dead Serious Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Perched on Thangorodrim's towers. Posts: 3,347	I too am not going to be able to play if it gets pushed back any farther. Even this weekend is going to be pressing it for me, though I said nothing on the strength of the hope that it would get pushed no farther, and because I really want to play, but if we start any later, I'll have to pull out so as not prompt Mod-firing at a later point. Unless you promise to make a cobbler, then I can flirt with lynching all I like. For the record, also: since signing up, my summer has started to saturate with activity, so I'm not going to be utterly depressed if you hold the game back and I can't play, so if the numbers warrant it, let it stand that I'm not going to be sad or anything. __________________ I prefer history, true or feigned.

08-13-2008, 04:35 PM	#48
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: 9,330	So let's get this rolling then... __________________ Upon the hearth the fire is red Beneath the roof there is a bed; But not yet weary are our feet...

08-13-2008, 03:17 AM	#42
Macalaure Fading Fëanorion Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: into the flood again Posts: 2,947	If I'm counting correctly, then we have 14 players +2 with question marks for this week-end. That's not a number I'd get enthusiastic about, but it would work. Are there any people who couldn't play if we delayed for another half week? Are there any people who would want to join but only could if we delayed more (Legate?)? Input, please! In any case, we'd like to get some more occupations from you out there!

08-13-2008, 08:03 PM	#49
the phantom Beloved Shadow Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Stadium Posts: 6,121	Occupation = obtainer of rare antiquities __________________ the phantom has posted. This thread is now important.

08-13-2008, 08:29 PM	#53
Shastanis Althreduin Werewolf Psychic Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: In fire, water, earth, and air. But mostly water. Posts: 2,832	Note: I'm moving into college on the 16th and starting class on the 20th, so I might be a little less active as I get settled in. __________________ 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

08-14-2008, 03:48 AM	#54
Macalaure Fading Fëanorion Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: into the flood again Posts: 2,947	What does a good Libra do in such a tricky situation? He tries to find a compromise all can live with. Even if he has to kill for it. Fea: 20th or later Legate: 23rd or later Lalaith: better before 23rd Kitanna: better before 23rd Form: not later than 16th I fear the 23rd doesn't suit many here very well, so I don't think it's a good option. Sorry, Legate. Fea, Form, would the 18th be a date you could both live with? Fea, you would only miss Day 1, and Form, keep in mind that the village isn't going to be too huge and that on a few nights, two will die.

08-15-2008, 07:50 AM	#58
Eönwë Flame Imperishable Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Right here Posts: 3,995	Ok, 'll be a "seller of pointless fakes" __________________ Welcome to the Barrow Do-owns Forum / Such a lovely place

08-15-2008, 11:12 AM	#59
Volo Silver in My Silent Heart Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: the great beauty Posts: 1,691	Mac and Rikae, dear wonderful mods, I would like to pull out. I just feel too tired and busy for a game of werewolf at the moment. __________________ Fenris Wolf The EVEN NEWER Barrow-Downs Photo Page

08-15-2008, 01:54 PM	#62
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,956	Okay then. As long as everybody involved knows that I'll be away until Wednesday afternoon, then bring it on. __________________ peace

08-15-2008, 03:00 PM	#64
Gwathagor Shade with a Blade Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: A Rainy Night In Soho Posts: 2,613	This is not his first game. __________________ Stories and songs.

08-16-2008, 02:41 PM	#66
Gwathagor Shade with a Blade Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: A Rainy Night In Soho Posts: 2,613	Groin's. Eonwe had made a remark to that effect, which it seems has since been deleted. Sorry for the confusion. __________________ Stories and songs.

08-16-2008, 02:43 PM	#67
Macalaure Fading Fëanorion Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: into the flood again Posts: 2,947	Game thread is up. The roles will be sent out some hours before the game starts. People can still join the game until then and are invited to. I still need occupations from the following ladies: Kitanna Kath Durelin Brinniel Lalaith A Little Green Thinlómien Mithalwen

08-16-2008, 04:09 PM	#68
the phantom Beloved Shadow Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Stadium Posts: 6,121	As an obtainer of rare antiquities, I could really use a business partner to help with research and coordination of travel plans and such. Oh, and handling the sales of the items I acquire to various museums. Any takers? __________________ the phantom has posted. This thread is now important.

08-17-2008, 12:15 AM	#70
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	Hmm...I've been deciding on an occupation for some time... I think I'll be a junk collector. __________________ Nolite te bastardes carborundorum

08-17-2008, 04:17 AM	#71
Lalaith Blithe Spirit Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,876	I will be that dreadful cliche, the absent-minded professor. __________________ Out went the candle, and we were left darkling

08-17-2008, 10:01 AM	#73
Durelin Estelo dagnir, Melo ring Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,121	Can I just be an archaeologist? Eccentric, naturally. Oh, and misanthropic!

08-18-2008, 02:11 AM	#74
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,385	I want to be a researcher that specialises in all kinds of animals living in the sea. If you can come up with a neat way of phrasing it in English, feel welcome to do so. __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

08-18-2008, 04:56 AM	#75
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,916	I think that would be a marine zoologist. SO consoling the phantom would not be a fulltime occupation then? __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

08-18-2008, 07:26 AM	#76
A Little Green Leaf-clad Lady Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,586	My occupation shall be a blind astronomer who sells stars at the stock exchange. __________________ "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."

08-18-2008, 07:42 AM	#77
Macalaure Fading Fëanorion Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: into the flood again Posts: 2,947	The roles have just been sent out, except Kath's, because her letter didn't fit into her full inbox anymore. Kath and Mith, occupations, please.

08-18-2008, 08:35 AM	#78
Kath Everlasting Whiteness Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Perusing the laminated book of dreams Posts: 4,725	Ah sorry Mac I'd forgotten it was full! I was having trouble with it but it's sorted now so go ahead and PM the role. Er, occupation ... nah, I think I'll be an unemployed bum. Sounds about right at the moment! __________________ “If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.”

08-18-2008, 09:33 AM	#79
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,916	Since there seems to be a dearth of people who do anything useful on the trip I shall be factotum (specialising in Phantom consolation ). __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

08-18-2008, 12:43 PM	#80
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,916	So to be clear ... is the Day starting tonight or is that the official start of Night? only becasue of the roles having gone out already I am a little confused. __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace