Tol-in-Gaurhoth (Isle of Werewolves) - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

mormegil · 10-13-2005, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Feanor of the Peredhil

I prefer the Hunter as he is, if my opinion counts for anything. To be honest, my favorite game of all was our original with minimal roles. I'm beginning to feel over-whelmed by all of the extra parts that keep showing up.

I would agree that a minimalist approach is my favorite too but all this new idea does is modify an existing role.

Anguirel · 10-13-2005, 10:16 AM

I'm pretty keen on loads of bizarre roles, but not on power-ups particularly. The Hunter can do very well as he is-over the last 12 games they've shown themselves at least as useful as Rangers.

mormegil · 10-13-2005, 10:20 AM

Ah yes but think the power may never be used. It could be a great liability to the village as well. I think during the last game I was very convinced of the guilt of some who were innocent and I may have killed them based on that thought. Well we'd have been down one more villager. I don't think it should be standard but it may be fun to give it a shot one day.

Feanor of the Peredhil · 10-13-2005, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by mormegil

I don't think it should be standard but it may be fun to give it a shot one day.

Fair enough. So long as that one day isn't the next game.

I'm rather excited to find out what the phantom has planned.

Mithalwen · 10-13-2005, 10:27 AM

In a small game how about a combined Hunter/ Ranger? On any night he could either protect or kill one person and maybe could never kill anyone they had one protected... or even a Hunter/Ranger/Seer.... Dream, Protect, Kill

Anguirel · 10-13-2005, 10:32 AM

I like Hunter/Ranger, (in other words, yawn, a Hero) but throwing in Seer is bizarre!

The Fellowship...

Frodo (Cursed Villager)
Sam (ordinary)
Merry
Pippin (Shiriffs)
Gandalf (Ranger/Seer)
Aragorn (Ranger/Hunter)
Boromir (Mythomaniac)
Legolas (Hunter)
Gimli (Werebear)

Not sure where that came from...

Cailín · 10-13-2005, 11:17 AM

I like the games as they are now, but it is funny how the wolves seem to keep winning. I actually never read a game which ended in happily ever after, except for the recent Junior one.

So it might be not such a bad idea to give the villagers an extra gifted. I think the idea of a Hunter/Seer/Ranger would cause terrible confusion at least and probably instant suicide or death of the entire village. But boosting the Hunter a little or maybe try having another gifted villager with the power of once being able to kill during Day, might work out.

Though in the end, I still think minimalistic games are the most fun.

Mithalwen · 10-13-2005, 11:37 AM

I did try to have Hunter and Guardian cooperate in my game but since the original Hunter was a no-show and the Guardian was wolfed pronto it didn't really work. However if I do another one, I might try a "Hero" since it would put a bit of uncertainty into the mix.

Azaelia of Willowbottom · 10-13-2005, 03:59 PM

OOO I will have to keep an eye out for Phantom's game...Sounds like a very interesting read! What with Phantom modding and a village that is promised to be full of experienced ww players, I will be eagerly reading along!

Glirdan · 10-13-2005, 04:04 PM

I'd say!!! I really wanted to play in that!!! Oh well, next time!!!! Next time.....

The Only Real Estel · 10-13-2005, 10:29 AM

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In all seriousness...it might be worth testing if it is something that the Hunter can only do once a game or something like that. It should not be an every NIGHT event.

I prefer games that aren't overloaded with powerful roles but it would be fun to test. The one extra kill idea is probably the best one. A kill every night would be overkill, but it would be interesting if the Hunter could kill someone every night but was given the choice to decided not to kill anyone. That would keep the pressure on the wolves to try to find him/her quickly, but wouldn't force the Hunter to do any of the wolves work for them.

Anyway, like I said, the one extra kill idea is the best, but I think a game with the "kill when you want" option would be at the very least entertaining.

Holbytlass · 10-15-2005, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by LMP

A List of Medieval Occupations

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Granted, the games aren't always set in a Medieval time, but Middle Earth is often the general place for our version, so I thought I'd help out a little by offering a list I found in a great historical fiction book:

Wheelwright
Trader in crockery and pewter
Ironmonger
Fish seller
Cordwainer
Butcher
Baker
Cloth-seller
Tailor
Silversmith (intriguing possibilities in a werewolf game?)
Carpenter
Leatherworker
Bellows-maker
Glover
Hatter
Yarnmaker
Rabbitseller
Spicer
Greengrocer
Garlic seller (again, interesting possibilities?)
Poultry merchant
Cooper (barrel maker)
Coal seller
Salt merchant
Oatmeal seller
Hog dealer
Wool merchant
Carter
Mason
Shepherd
Coppersmith
Money lender
Cheese seller
Tanner
Aulnager (exacter of fees and fines from the local feudal lord)

There are probably more, but this list was all in one place, so I thought I'd offer it.

I left out the sacred professions as they are not appropo to Middle Earth.

I brought this forward for ideas.

WaynetheGoblin · 10-27-2005, 05:50 AM

Who is moding the next game.

Boromir88 · 10-27-2005, 07:56 AM

I will sit the next couple games out. I'll be approaching the busy time of year again and plus I think it'll be good for my health.

dancing spawn of ungoliant · 10-27-2005, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by WaynetheGoblin

Who is moding the next game.

If I recall right, it's my turn now. Oromin and Gil are in line, too.

mormegil · 10-27-2005, 08:08 AM

As much as I'd love to play in your game spawn I think I need to sit this one out and actually sleep at night...plus Mrs. Mormegil requests that I sit at least one out

10-13-2005, 10:16 AM	#2
Anguirel Byronic Brand Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The 1590s Posts: 2,778	I'm pretty keen on loads of bizarre roles, but not on power-ups particularly. The Hunter can do very well as he is-over the last 12 games they've shown themselves at least as useful as Rangers. __________________ Among the friendly dead, being bad at games did not seem to matter -Il Lupo Fenriso

10-13-2005, 10:20 AM	#3
mormegil Maundering Mage Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 4,651	Ah yes but think the power may never be used. It could be a great liability to the village as well. I think during the last game I was very convinced of the guilt of some who were innocent and I may have killed them based on that thought. Well we'd have been down one more villager. I don't think it should be standard but it may be fun to give it a shot one day. __________________ “I wish it need not have happened in my time," said Frodo. "So do I," said Gandalf, "and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.”

10-13-2005, 10:27 AM	#5
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,460	In a small game how about a combined Hunter/ Ranger? On any night he could either protect or kill one person and maybe could never kill anyone they had one protected... or even a Hunter/Ranger/Seer.... Dream, Protect, Kill __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

10-13-2005, 10:32 AM	#6
Anguirel Byronic Brand Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The 1590s Posts: 2,778	I like Hunter/Ranger, (in other words, yawn, a Hero) but throwing in Seer is bizarre! The Fellowship... Frodo (Cursed Villager) Sam (ordinary) Merry Pippin (Shiriffs) Gandalf (Ranger/Seer) Aragorn (Ranger/Hunter) Boromir (Mythomaniac) Legolas (Hunter) Gimli (Werebear) Not sure where that came from... __________________ Among the friendly dead, being bad at games did not seem to matter -Il Lupo Fenriso

10-13-2005, 11:37 AM	#8
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,460	I did try to have Hunter and Guardian cooperate in my game but since the original Hunter was a no-show and the Guardian was wolfed pronto it didn't really work. However if I do another one, I might try a "Hero" since it would put a bit of uncertainty into the mix. __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

10-13-2005, 11:17 AM	#7
Cailín Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lurking in the shadows. Posts: 711	I like the games as they are now, but it is funny how the wolves seem to keep winning. I actually never read a game which ended in happily ever after, except for the recent Junior one. So it might be not such a bad idea to give the villagers an extra gifted. I think the idea of a Hunter/Seer/Ranger would cause terrible confusion at least and probably instant suicide or death of the entire village. But boosting the Hunter a little or maybe try having another gifted villager with the power of once being able to kill during Day, might work out. Though in the end, I still think minimalistic games are the most fun.

10-13-2005, 03:59 PM	#9
Azaelia of Willowbottom Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: By the Sea Posts: 446	OOO I will have to keep an eye out for Phantom's game...Sounds like a very interesting read! What with Phantom modding and a village that is promised to be full of experienced ww players, I will be eagerly reading along! __________________ "Wherever I have been, I am back."

10-13-2005, 04:04 PM	#10
Glirdan Energetic Essence Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Where Lark Nor Eagle Ever Flew Posts: 3,285	I'd say!!! I really wanted to play in that!!! Oh well, next time!!!! Next time..... __________________ *I'm going to buy you a kitty, I'm going to let you fall in love with the kitty, and one cold, winter night, I'm going to steal into your house and punch you in the face!* Fenris Wolf

10-27-2005, 05:50 AM	#13
WaynetheGoblin Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: far far away Posts: 275	Who is moding the next game. __________________ if your happy im happy if your sad im sad if you jump of a cliff i watch

10-27-2005, 07:56 AM	#14
Boromir88 Laconic Loreman Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: USA Posts: 7,521	I will sit the next couple games out. I'll be approaching the busy time of year again and plus I think it'll be good for my health. __________________ Fenris Penguin

10-27-2005, 08:08 AM	#16
mormegil Maundering Mage Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 4,651	As much as I'd love to play in your game spawn I think I need to sit this one out and actually sleep at night...plus Mrs. Mormegil requests that I sit at least one out __________________ “I wish it need not have happened in my time," said Frodo. "So do I," said Gandalf, "and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.”