As I seem to have become unofficial 'caretaker' of this thread, I would like to reaffirm two rules and make a plea.
*Puts on caretaker hat*
Firstly, there should be
no discussion of the game whatsoever other than by active (ie surviving) players on the game thread and this thread (for admin purposes only)
only. There was far too much discussion and PM'ing going on about this last game by dead and non-participating players and it looked like this might spoil it at one stage.
*Glares at Perky and Glirdan*
I would suggest that, as far as possible, there should be no PM'ing about the game between
anyone (including those not participating) except as allowed under the rules (ie Werewolves and Shirriffs only). The more people that know who has what role, the more likely it is to get out and prejudice the game.
Second, there should be no posting on the game thread by
any player after voting has ended on a Day until the next Day has begun. Apologising to someone for having voted for them (whether just before they are lynched or subsequently in this thread) is wholly outside the spirit of the game - and could unfairly influence the game.
*Glares at Folwren*
Third, please could people not put themselves down to play unless they know that they will be able to get on-line to post and vote on a reasonably regular basis. I lost track of the number of excuses coming out to explain non-appearance and non-voting in the last game. I understand that the unexpected can happen but please take a sensible approach in assessing whether you will be able to devote sufficient time to play in a particular game.
I might add that all the failures to vote in the last game had a rather limiting effect on the deductive element (which is the part that I enjoy). It is fine to make a tactical decision not to vote and it is inevitable that there will be occasional difficulties in voting due to unforeseen events. But, if you are constantly having to explain why you didn't vote the previous Day, you should be questioning whether you should be really be playing in the game.
Oh, and I think that making up excuses to explain a tactical non-appearance or non-vote should be forbidden. External events (fictional or real) should
not be used to influence the game. Not that I think much of that goes on. But there is scope for it when people are posting their excuses in the game thread. That's why all excuses should be posted here, where no lies may be told.
*Takes off caretaker hat*
Well, it looks like
wilwa will be moderating the next game, as she was the first to volunteer.
Wilwa, would you like to set out the roles 'n rules that you intend to use?
Personally, I would support a return to "basics". Perhaps not the bare 3 Wolves and 1 Seer, but another game with 3 Wolves, 1 Seer, 1 Hunter, 1 Guardian and the return of the Cursed would be good. Although there should really be no more than 12-15 players in those circumstances, to preserve game balance.
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Originally Posted by Gurthang
I'd be interested to see if some of the lesser special roles come more into play. In the games I've read, the Hunter and Ranger have had minimal impact.
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Actually, I believe that those roles have had more impact with the greater mutliplicity of roles. Certainly, in the first two games, they had little impact at all.
I won't be able to play again now until 23 September. If the next game doesn't start before then, then count me in. Otherwise, please feel free to go ahead without me.