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

Cailín · 06-13-2006, 03:48 PM

I could come up with a few more, but I fear my country is becoming too X-rated for the Downs. You don't *want* to know what they're trying to legalise now.

But honestly, Anguirel, I don't think we'd need such rules. People rarely make sense anyway and seasoned players are almost always killed off immediately.

Lalaith · 06-13-2006, 03:53 PM

Well as a decadent Londoner I think Dutch Werewolf Rules sound rather amusing - but fair enough, we must abide with the moral majority...

EDIT: I'd particularly wish to introduce stringent Euthanasia legislation for kilt-wearers. But as he's not even playing, as yet...

Kath · 06-13-2006, 04:50 PM

I'll go for the 10pm slot please. I don't wish to spend my holidays waking up at 8!

Sorry you can't join us Lommy

Formendacil · 06-13-2006, 05:00 PM

The "Michiel Adriaan Joosten" in me is amused by the Dutch Discussion (seriously, Ang, that first, random, rule would be hilarious... I'm seriously for it). The very conservative North American is pleased to see Cailín taking a moderate approach to things.

And the voter in me has to say:

++ 10 pm

Holbytlass · 06-13-2006, 05:21 PM

Either date is fine for me, I'd prefer the 10pm time. I'm the whale hunter.

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Originally Posted by Formen

The very conservative North American is pleased to see Cailín taking a moderate approach to things.

I agree, afterall, even if we are not biologically decended-our country's ancestors were rather prudish and it has stuck for the most part. Not that there's anything wrong with that.

I missed the lovers-could someone pm me or link to the posts that explain it please.

Lalaith · 06-13-2006, 06:00 PM

An academic question (it's of course entirely up to Cailin how she runs her game)
WW involves lying to our friends and killing them. It also involves reading sometimes extremely graphic descriptions of cannibalistic violence (how graphic depends on the mod, but I've read stuff on here that I would call pretty immoderate, gore-wise) So what is the issue with same-sex Lovers, purely for convenience because there are too many female players?

Formendacil · 06-13-2006, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Lalaith

An academic question (it's of course entirely up to Cailin how she runs her game)
WW involves lying to our friends and killing them. It also involves reading sometimes extremely graphic descriptions of cannibalistic violence (how graphic depends on the mod, but I've read stuff on here that I would call pretty immoderate, gore-wise) So what is the issue with same-sex Lovers, purely for convenience because there are too many female players?

As far as moral issues go... I've not got a HUGE problem- though it DOES come perilous close to condoning it... though one could say that about the deaths and lying as well.

No, the big issue for me would be that I ended up one of the Lovers, I'd not have any fun with it.

Oh, and despite not making a huge issue of it, I definitely want to be counted as opposed to it.

EDIT:

Morm? You? Nitpick?

Didn't I just see "Sauruman" (or was it "Sauraman"?) in a post of yours very recently? Some thread about Radagast the Brown...

~Revenge is a dish best served cold~

Gurthang · 06-13-2006, 09:51 PM

Well, 10PM would probably be better for me, although I am thinking my time spent here will be somewhat less than normal anyway.

I've never played with retractable votes, so I'm game for that.

++Retractable Votes

As far as same-sex lovers: I'm undecided. I am (being yet another conservative North American) against the idea in real life. But on the other hand, it is just a game, so I don't think it'd be too big a deal. That is, as long as Cailín doesn't make any overblown, highly-detailed, highly-graphic, R-rated same-sex lover narrations.

If that happened, I'd be forced to shudder and look away until the scene passed.

Azaelia of Willowbottom · 06-17-2006, 04:15 PM

This looks like it's going to be SO much fun...

But there's an unfortunately tacked onto this. I've just found out that I'm going to be gone for the end of June, starting on the 26th. Because of this, I think it's hardly fair to my fellow players for me to participate.

So I think I'm going to have to withdraw myself from the game...which I see our Mod has already done...

I hope I get the chance to play in the next Lovers game that rolls around... and in the next WW game that rolls around as well.

Cheers, all...and have fun! I'll be reading along, for as long as I can...It's the next-best thing to playing.

**The Saucepan Man** · 06-13-2006, 06:07 PM

OK, I'm in. But I probably won't be able to log in until 20 June. Presumably, since the game starts with a Night phase, that won't be a problem.

I'm looking to scale down my level of participation, but I say that every time ...

Happy to go Dutch. Happy, on the other hand, to respect the wishes of the majority.

No issue with either start time. In either event, I am unlikely to be around at the close of the day ...

... which means:

- - Retractable Votes

... after my recent experience of their potential consequences. I prefer it anyway when the vote is cast in stone when made.

I shall be Rear-Admiral Sir Horatio Potboiler. Naval commander, retired. Taking the voyage for a constitutional, after a nasty bout of gout, brought on by excessive port consumption.

JennyHallu · 06-13-2006, 06:36 PM

++10 PM

Because 8 AM London time is a truly horrific hour in the US. East Coast, anyway.

Diamond18 · 06-13-2006, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Lalaith

EDIT: I'd particularly wish to introduce stringent Euthanasia legislation for kilt-wearers. But as he's not even playing, as yet...

Heh. I suppose I might as well admit that I PM'ed a certain Downer who fits that description with a "nudge nudge we're on a ship, ooh pirates" sort of message. He seems to be ignoring me, though.

Lhunardawen · 06-13-2006, 11:00 PM

++10 PM because I'm used to being in the weird time zone. Besides, I'm still in my last class for the day on 8 AM (which is 3 PM here, thanks Nilp).

Also, --retractable votes.

And no same-sex Lovers!

As for my occupation, I shall be a seasick reluctant traveler.

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Originally Posted by Diamond18

Heh. I suppose I might as well admit that I PM'ed a certain Downer who fits that description with a "nudge nudge we're on a ship, ooh pirates" sort of message. He seems to be ignoring me, though.

Indeed? Let me give that a try...

Cailín · 06-14-2006, 12:00 AM

Aww, Di, I'm sorry. But I think most of us know (indeed - I knew beforehand almost exactly who'd protest against the idea of same-sex Lovers) our fellow Downers too well to not be able to guess.

I am rolling my eyes. We all agree different sex Lovers are cool. Some of us are opposed to the other kind of pairing. Then the choice is easily made - in my opinion.

Firefoot - since we are not having the same-sex Lovers, I will be forced to put you on the maybe list. The game is already unbalanced in favour of the women, so we need some male sign ups first.

Please continue the voting!

Taliesin · 06-14-2006, 06:14 AM

Well, since I'm already on the list of players I won't be asking if there's place for me but just confirming that I will be playing.

I just have to think of a job thingie..

Oh and 10 PM would work perfectly for me, asking me to get up at 8 AM during my holidays.. well my sis knows that won't happen

.

And

--Retractable Votes .

**The Saucepan Man** · 06-14-2006, 06:52 AM

Taliesin, I don't know where you're based, but you do realise that it's 10pm UK time (currently GMT+1).

It has occured to me that I will be able to stick around much closer to the deadline if it's 10pm rather than 8am. So ...

++ 10pm

I am conservative too, by the way, which means that I hold true to traditional Tory libertarian values.

So, if I were feeling mischievous, I would be tempted to ask why those who feel that they would have no fun with a same-sex lover role are perfectly capable of having fun as a bloodthirsty werewolf ...

But I'm not, so I won't.

Diamond18 · 06-14-2006, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Cailín

Aww, Di, I'm sorry. But I think most of us know (indeed - I knew beforehand almost exactly who'd protest against the idea of same-sex Lovers) our fellow Downers too well to not be able to guess.

Yeah, probably. I do prefer straight Lovers myself, from the RP and narrative aspects, I just think it's rather a bit of a disadvantage to both the Lovers and the Wolves -- so long as the Village knows there's no chance of it being otherwise. But here I am thinking like a Wolf/Lover when I am bound by fate to be an innocent of the ordinary persuasion. So, okay, no same-sex Lovers, it'll give those nasty wolves an easier time to hide!

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Firefoot - since we are not having the same-sex Lovers, I will be forced to put you on the maybe list. The game is already unbalanced in favour of the women, so we need some male sign ups first.

Maybe you should join Lhuna and me in the Eomer-pestering.

Eomer of the Rohirrim · 06-14-2006, 09:49 AM

*wipes tear*

I feel so desired, even if it's only to see me hang. Ok, I'm in.

06-13-2006, 03:53 PM	#2
Lalaith Blithe Spirit Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,779	Well as a decadent Londoner I think Dutch Werewolf Rules sound rather amusing - but fair enough, we must abide with the moral majority... EDIT: I'd particularly wish to introduce stringent Euthanasia legislation for kilt-wearers. But as he's not even playing, as yet... __________________ Out went the candle, and we were left darkling Last edited by Lalaith; 06-13-2006 at 03:57 PM.

06-13-2006, 04:50 PM	#3
Kath Everlasting Whiteness Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Perusing the laminated book of dreams Posts: 4,533	I'll go for the 10pm slot please. I don't wish to spend my holidays waking up at 8! Sorry you can't join us Lommy __________________ “If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.”

06-13-2006, 05:00 PM	#4
Formendacil Dead Serious Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Perched on Thangorodrim's towers. Posts: 3,328	The "Michiel Adriaan Joosten" in me is amused by the Dutch Discussion (seriously, Ang, that first, random, rule would be hilarious... I'm seriously for it). The very conservative North American is pleased to see Cailín taking a moderate approach to things. And the voter in me has to say: ++ 10 pm __________________ I prefer history, true or feigned.

06-13-2006, 06:00 PM	#6
Lalaith Blithe Spirit Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,779	An academic question (it's of course entirely up to Cailin how she runs her game) WW involves lying to our friends and killing them. It also involves reading sometimes extremely graphic descriptions of cannibalistic violence (how graphic depends on the mod, but I've read stuff on here that I would call pretty immoderate, gore-wise) So what is the issue with same-sex Lovers, purely for convenience because there are too many female players? __________________ Out went the candle, and we were left darkling

06-13-2006, 09:51 PM	#8
Gurthang Sword of Spirit Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Oh, I'm around. Posts: 1,401	Well, 10PM would probably be better for me, although I am thinking my time spent here will be somewhat less than normal anyway. I've never played with retractable votes, so I'm game for that. ++Retractable Votes As far as same-sex lovers: I'm undecided. I am (being yet another conservative North American) against the idea in real life. But on the other hand, it is just a game, so I don't think it'd be too big a deal. That is, as long as Cailín doesn't make any overblown, highly-detailed, highly-graphic, R-rated same-sex lover narrations. If that happened, I'd be forced to shudder and look away until the scene passed. __________________ I'm on a Mission from God.

06-13-2006, 03:48 PM	#1
Cailín Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lurking in the shadows. Posts: 711	I could come up with a few more, but I fear my country is becoming too X-rated for the Downs. You don't want to know what they're trying to legalise now. But honestly, Anguirel, I don't think we'd need such rules. People rarely make sense anyway and seasoned players are almost always killed off immediately.

06-17-2006, 04:15 PM	#9
Azaelia of Willowbottom Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: By the Sea Posts: 446	This looks like it's going to be SO much fun... But there's an unfortunately tacked onto this. I've just found out that I'm going to be gone for the end of June, starting on the 26th. Because of this, I think it's hardly fair to my fellow players for me to participate. So I think I'm going to have to withdraw myself from the game...which I see our Mod has already done... I hope I get the chance to play in the next Lovers game that rolls around... and in the next WW game that rolls around as well. Cheers, all...and have fun! I'll be reading along, for as long as I can...It's the next-best thing to playing. __________________ "Wherever I have been, I am back."

06-13-2006, 06:07 PM	#10
The Saucepan Man Corpus Cacophonous Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: A green and pleasant land Posts: 8,390	OK, I'm in. But I probably won't be able to log in until 20 June. Presumably, since the game starts with a Night phase, that won't be a problem. I'm looking to scale down my level of participation, but I say that every time ... Happy to go Dutch. Happy, on the other hand, to respect the wishes of the majority. No issue with either start time. In either event, I am unlikely to be around at the close of the day ... ... which means: - - Retractable Votes ... after my recent experience of their potential consequences. I prefer it anyway when the vote is cast in stone when made. I shall be Rear-Admiral Sir Horatio Potboiler. Naval commander, retired. Taking the voyage for a constitutional, after a nasty bout of gout, brought on by excessive port consumption. __________________ Do you mind? I'm busy doing the fishstick. It's a very delicate state of mind!

06-13-2006, 06:36 PM	#11
JennyHallu The Pearl, The Lily Maid Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In my luxury Barrow, snuggled up in a pile of satin pillows, eating fresh fruit. Posts: 1,628	++10 PM Because 8 AM London time is a truly horrific hour in the US. East Coast, anyway. __________________ <=== Lookee, lookee, lots of IM handles!

06-14-2006, 12:00 AM	#14
Cailín Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lurking in the shadows. Posts: 711	Aww, Di, I'm sorry. But I think most of us know (indeed - I knew beforehand almost exactly who'd protest against the idea of same-sex Lovers) our fellow Downers too well to not be able to guess. I am rolling my eyes. We all agree different sex Lovers are cool. Some of us are opposed to the other kind of pairing. Then the choice is easily made - in my opinion. Firefoot - since we are not having the same-sex Lovers, I will be forced to put you on the maybe list. The game is already unbalanced in favour of the women, so we need some male sign ups first. Please continue the voting!

06-14-2006, 06:14 AM	#15
Taliesin Pile O'Bones Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 19	I'm in! Well, since I'm already on the list of players I won't be asking if there's place for me but just confirming that I will be playing. I just have to think of a job thingie.. Oh and 10 PM would work perfectly for me, asking me to get up at 8 AM during my holidays.. well my sis knows that won't happen . And --Retractable Votes .

06-14-2006, 06:52 AM	#16
The Saucepan Man Corpus Cacophonous Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: A green and pleasant land Posts: 8,390	Taliesin, I don't know where you're based, but you do realise that it's 10pm UK time (currently GMT+1). It has occured to me that I will be able to stick around much closer to the deadline if it's 10pm rather than 8am. So ... ++ 10pm I am conservative too, by the way, which means that I hold true to traditional Tory libertarian values. So, if I were feeling mischievous, I would be tempted to ask why those who feel that they would have no fun with a same-sex lover role are perfectly capable of having fun as a bloodthirsty werewolf ... But I'm not, so I won't. __________________ Do you mind? I'm busy doing the fishstick. It's a very delicate state of mind!

06-14-2006, 09:49 AM	#18
Eomer of the Rohirrim Auspicious Wraith Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 4,859	wipes tear I feel so desired, even if it's only to see me hang. Ok, I'm in. __________________ Los Ingobernables de Harlond Last edited by Eomer of the Rohirrim; 06-14-2006 at 09:54 AM.