LOTR Survivor

[mormegil]

Originally Posted by Anguirel

How was that to be done? Osanwe-Kenta? Seems a bit unlikely when communicating with a Dwarf...

A summons can be given and yet no faction formed. However no summons has been issued other than the simple invitation given on this thread.

[Boromir88]

So far votes go...

Hama- 7
Eomer- 6

[Kath]

I did my best, Kath, I did my best. I may well support an anti-Dwarf drive, though I'd prefer to expell a Hobbit or so...

No not a Hobbit Anguirel, or at least not yet. With the way Boro's done the groups we really need to get rid of a Dwarf or an Elf, but the Elves have already lost a good portion of their race so I think it's time for a Dwarf to go. It would be nice if we could get it so that there was one member of each race left for the final, but since it goes to a top three I guess that can't happen.

[Folwren]

Actually, for all your guys's information, there hasn't been too much PMing about these later votes.

And mormegil...I don't know if I'll ever trust you with behind the scenes secrets again. It was bad enough your leaving us.

-- Folwren

[Nonnacedak]

++Eomer

Lets get rid of the Jock once and for all! I cant believe all you nerds have stood for this this long! Jocks have no place amongst us. Vote him off already.

[Formendacil]

Originally Posted by Anguirel

Who imprisoned who? Who abused who's sister? That's what we have to ask.

What's this!!!

Someone on the island has been abusing his sister???

There's only one brother and sister on the island: Eomer and Eowyn!

Enough of this scandal! Off with him!

[The Saucepan Man]

Originally Posted by Folwren

Actually, for all your guys's information, there hasn't been too much PMing about these later votes.

I regard any such activity as inappropriate.

There are those who like to play poker for the challenge of pitting their wits against others in the context of a level playing field. And there are those who like to play poker because they can win by stacking the cards in their favour. The problem, when they play together, is that the activities of the latter thoroughly eradicate the enjoyment of the former because there is no challenge when the playing field is uneven.

I therefore call on those who, like me, would not stoop to such depths to down tools and refuse to vote further until:

1. either all contestants who have been voted off as a result of such activity are reinstated or those who have never participated in such activity are given the opportunity to remove three contestants of their choosing; and

2. all further covert activity is banned.

In the meantime, the "get along gang" can get on with voting whoever they want off the Island with no resistance whatsoever and see how much fun that is.

[mormegil]

Originally Posted by The Saucepan Man

I regard any such activity as inappropriate.

There are those who like to play poker for the challenge of pitting their wits against others in the context of a level playing field. And there are those who like to play poker because they can win by stacking the cards in their favour. The problem, when they play together, is that the activities of the latter thoroughly eradicate the enjoyment of the former because there is no challenge when the playing field is uneven.

I therefore call on those who, like me, would not stoop to such depths to down tools and refuse to vote further until:

1. either all contestants who have been voted off as a result of such activity are reinstated or those who have never participated in such activity are given the opportunity to remove three contestants of their choosing; and

2. all further covert activity is banned.

In the meantime, the "get along gang" can get on with voting whoever they want off the Island with no resistance whatsoever and see how much fun that is.

SpM I would agrue that this is survivor though not poker, this is a place for alliance and dark and twisted plots where backstabbing and coersion exist.

[The Saucepan Man]

Originally Posted by mormegil

SpM I would agrue that this is survivor though not poker, this is a place for alliance and dark and twisted plots where backstabbing and coersion exist.

Er - that's for the contestants, not the audience, isn't it? Nevertheless, I have no problem with bluffs, deals and even broken deals, provided that it is all above board so that each of us knows where he or she stands.

[Folwren]

Originally posted by Mormegil:
Folwren, I am sorry if I have hurt you it was not my intent but as I explained our paths were beginning to diverge and I have not given away any secrets. I remember who you hold dear and will avoid that person or there are two people if I remember correctly. I left because I needed to venture out on my own. I was a little caterpillar who just transformed into a butterfly and I needed to fly on my own Folwren it's nothing personal...remember this is M-e Mirth

Of course. And I'm sure you're very kind and mean nothing serious at all. I can accept that. But I'm awful sensitive at times. Your targetting Faramir and then Eomer and helping those who I hold as an enemy in this game is kind of hard for me to take.

Understand, though, that on most other threads and especially after this game is over, I'll bet most alliances and grudges will be entirely forgotten on my part. So don't worry about it.

As for you, SpM...!

I regard any such activity as inappropriate.

I had just finished telling you that there hadn't been any of late.

There are those who like to play poker for the challenge of pitting their wits against others in the context of a level playing field. And there are those who like to play poker because they can win by stacking the cards in their favour. The problem, when they play together, is that the activities of the latter thoroughly eradicate the enjoyment of the former because there is no challenge when the playing field is uneven.

I therefore call on those who, like me, would not stoop to such depths to down tools and refuse to vote further until:

1. either all contestants who have been voted off as a result of such activity are reinstated or those who have never participated in such activity are given the opportunity to remove three contestants of their choosing; and

2. all further covert activity is banned.

In the meantime, the "get along gang" can get on with voting whoever they want off the Island with no resistance whatsoever and see how much fun that is.

Pitting their wits, as you will so call, against others doesn't have to do with 'starting a bandwagon', but rather having an organized, well though of plan before hand. It may be a different approach than you may take, but I have to say that I prefer mine much more. We at least put our brains into it, where as you...you will rely soley on the mass voting. I will remind you that mobs are easily swayed for the worse (or sometimes for the better) and only the low and less noble will use them to gain their own ends.

And as for not voting until those two things happen - ha! Better quit voting, and stay that way, because I'm not stopping.

-- Folwren

[Anguirel]

Saucie, you must be joking. Your terms might as well be the Mouth of Sauron's...

Unless Boromir specifically declares against it (and he earlier said that actual bribed-via-PM votes were fine, in a post I shall find and quote) I shall PM whoever I like, whenever I like, on whatever subject.

There are some things great men do that they prefer to go unnoticed. Much politics is cloak-and-dagger. This is not really Werewolf, and we should feel free to consult and forge mutually beneficial alliances.

If you wish to make good your offer, I bid you farewell and am gladdened that henceforth your mob shall be one vote poorer. Also, Saucie, though I do not doubt you've had no part in it, it is quite obvious that some of your cohorts have been PMing potential allies.

EDIT: Here it is

Originally Posted by Boromir88

Sorry Anguirel, it adds this survivor-like quality to the thread. Bribes, alliances, betrayals and back-stabbings...etc,. Now we even have our own parties forming, makes for an intriguing game. I'm just glad a computer and 1,000 of miles seperate both sides. Guess you'll have to start your own bribing to save Celeborn.

There. A direct hint from the host that if we wanted our candidates to survive, we'd have to scheme and coerce behind the schemes. And I stick by it.

[Formendacil]

Originally Posted by Folwren

Of course. And I'm sure you're very kind and mean nothing serious at all. I can accept that. But I'm awful sensitive at times. Your targetting Faramir and then Eomer and helping those who I hold as an enemy in this game is kind of hard for me to take.

Hehehehe...

Might help to remember that this IS "Middle-Earth Mirth", where crazy is the law, and the more wacky, far-out, and totally nonsensical you can be, while still maintaining some tangible links to Middle-Earth, is the best way to go.

For example, if I had been trying to get my favourite characters (in a serious not a mirthy way) to win, Gandalf, Bilbo, Aragorn, and Elrond, and yes, even Faramir, would have been fought FOR, rather than championing the unlikely Grishnakh.

For what it's worth, it's a great deal more fun to roam around this game taking potshots at the favourite of the day (which has been Eomer for the last few days) than trying to defend them. The thing about attacking is that you get to make hilarious, outrageous charges, taking everything out of context and shredding a perfectly legit reputation. (Or vice versa in the case of the Baddies. )

When defending, you get all the boring tasks, like stating why so and so was so nice- basically quoting the book, and leaving it at that.

And on that note....

Eomer is a name-caller. Look at his cavalier treatment of Aragorn when he enters Rohan! "Wingfoot I name you" he says. Wingfoot, as any discerning person can tell, is a most girly name, and quite unsuited to the future King of Gondor and Arnor, and should properly have been applied to Legolas (there! Eomer is also blind). What's more, it's clearly a veiled reference to the Greek god Hermes, and that's most insulting! How would YOU like to be compared with a naked guy in sandals?

[mormegil]

Folwren, I am sorry if I have hurt you it was not my intent but as I explained our paths were beginning to diverge and I have not given away any secrets. I remember who you hold dear and will avoid that person or there are two people if I remember correctly. I left because I needed to venture out on my own. I was a little caterpillar who just transformed into a butterfly and I needed to fly on my own Folwren it's nothing personal...remember this is M-e Mirth