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mormegil · 11-27-2007, 07:38 PM

Even with 19 I still recommend 3 wolves and only the seer. I'm not sure if my input is valid but take it for what it is worth. I think it still provides a balances and fun game.

Nogrod · 11-27-2007, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by mormegil

Even with 19 I still recommend 3 wolves and only the seer.

I'm just a little afraid on behalf of the wolves... If they're just three and the village has 16 innocents including a seer it will be really hard time for them and the odds will be very unfavourable.

The basic / classical ratio I think is 3 wolves for 15 players + the possible gifteds.

If we have 19 players it would then call for four wolves - as would 18.

To keep it simple as possible I'd be ready to go for 4 wolves and 2 gifteds (seer and ranger). That's then the classical ratio with a slight edge to the wolves (19/4 and not 20/4 - compare to 15/3). But if we were ready to play a game with no gifteds or just with one then adding another gifted might balance the minuscule edge the wolves have.

Well, we have time to settle this before Night1 begins... and I'm open to follow the majority of you players here as it is you who play the game...

So let's hear from you!

Valier · 11-27-2007, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Lommy

And Valier's playing? I pray don't make me a wolf and her and her gut-feelings innocent...

Ya I'm playing...I couldn't resist another one, seeing as it doesn't look like my work load will lessen any time soon, I figured why not. And I agree Lommy, lets pray together on that one..LOL I'm a little rusty so don't get your hopes up on my strange sixth sense.

Shastanis Althreduin · 11-27-2007, 10:19 PM

Hobbit surname, hobbit surname.... Hmm.

Shasta of the River.

Farael · 11-27-2007, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by mormegil

Even with 19 I still recommend 3 wolves and only the seer. I'm not sure if my input is valid but take it for what it is worth. I think it still provides a balances and fun game.

Of course Master Mormegil that your suggestion is not quite valid, for you are a wolf!

Wait, we haven't started yet, have we?

Well, then I'll choose a surname. I shall be...

Farael Twofoot

Edit:

Almost forgot to mention....
Valier! I'm glad to see you are still around... and don't worry, that sixth sense will still be there... just listen to the farce. Force I mean!!

Macalaure · 11-28-2007, 03:31 AM

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1. 4 wolves & 3 gifteds (seer, ranger, hunter)

2. 3 wolves & the seer

3. 3 wolves & the ranger

4. 3 wolves - no gifteds

I would vote for option 4. I like the idea that the catching of the wolves will be down solely to smart ordo guesswork. But of course, this would make a less classical game, so I'm fine with option 2, too, though in a village of 19 I think it would justify a fourth wolf. I'm also fine with an added ranger, but could do without a hunter.

Thinlómien · 11-28-2007, 03:37 AM

I think the fairest game would either be 4 wolves and full range of gifteds (#1) or 3 wolves and no gifteds at all (#4). I think #2 and #3 are a bit unfair to the wolves.

satansaloser2005 · 11-28-2007, 04:01 AM

I agree. If we only have three balrogs I think it is a ripoff for them if we add gifteds into the mix. However, if we have four balrogs we could certainly benefit from the gifteds without being unfair to the balroggies.

I prefer option #1 myself, just because it offers more opportunities for intrigue (aka fun new roles to check out)

Hunter however, is no big deal to me. Whatever you other players prefer is good enough for me, as I've never played a game with a hunter anyway.

Thinlómien · 11-28-2007, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by satansaloser2005

I agree. If we only have three balrogs I think it is a ripoff for them if we add gifteds into the mix. However, if we have four balrogs we could certainly benefit from the gifteds without being unfair to the balroggies.

I prefer option #1 myself, just because it offers more opportunities for intrigue (aka fun new roles to check out)

Hunter however, is no big deal to me. Whatever you other players prefer is good enough for me, as I've never played a game with a hunter anyway.

Balrogs in the Shire?

Let's hope not - I believe these are just ordinary werewolves...

(And there was a hunter in my game so you've definitely played with one.

)

And -
Rikae Took? Great! At least one respectable Hobbit around, then... (among you others, that is - I'm of course respectable)

satansaloser2005 · 11-28-2007, 04:38 AM

Yeah sorry it's 430am here so I'm not totally with it. I meant I've never been one in the few games I've even played with one, so I can live without it. *head droops* What mother? Candy mountain, Charlie? Balrogs, Charlie? Oh good, just regular werewolves. *mumbles sleepily*

satansaloser2005 · 11-28-2007, 04:42 AM

Oh and yay now I can make my "you look hairy" quips and they'll actually be sensical

11-28-2007, 03:37 AM	#7
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	I think the fairest game would either be 4 wolves and full range of gifteds (#1) or 3 wolves and no gifteds at all (#4). I think #2 and #3 are a bit unfair to the wolves. __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

11-28-2007, 04:01 AM	#8
satansaloser2005 The Sweetest Spoiler Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: from beneath you it giggles incessantly Posts: 5,789	I agree. If we only have three balrogs I think it is a ripoff for them if we add gifteds into the mix. However, if we have four balrogs we could certainly benefit from the gifteds without being unfair to the balroggies. I prefer option #1 myself, just because it offers more opportunities for intrigue (aka fun new roles to check out) Hunter however, is no big deal to me. Whatever you other players prefer is good enough for me, as I've never played a game with a hunter anyway. __________________ "My heart always cowers behind the defense of my wit." Friendship is two pals munching on a well-cooked face together. Fenris bookworm.

11-28-2007, 04:38 AM	#10
satansaloser2005 The Sweetest Spoiler Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: from beneath you it giggles incessantly Posts: 5,789	Yeah sorry it's 430am here so I'm not totally with it. I meant I've never been one in the few games I've even played with one, so I can live without it. head droops What mother? Candy mountain, Charlie? Balrogs, Charlie? Oh good, just regular werewolves. mumbles sleepily __________________ "My heart always cowers behind the defense of my wit." Friendship is two pals munching on a well-cooked face together. Fenris bookworm.

11-28-2007, 04:42 AM	#11
satansaloser2005 The Sweetest Spoiler Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: from beneath you it giggles incessantly Posts: 5,789	Oh and yay now I can make my "you look hairy" quips and they'll actually be sensical __________________ "My heart always cowers behind the defense of my wit." Friendship is two pals munching on a well-cooked face together. Fenris bookworm.

11-27-2007, 07:38 PM	#1
mormegil Maundering Mage Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 4,651	Even with 19 I still recommend 3 wolves and only the seer. I'm not sure if my input is valid but take it for what it is worth. I think it still provides a balances and fun game. __________________ “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.”

11-27-2007, 10:19 PM	#4
Shastanis Althreduin Werewolf Psychic Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: In fire, water, earth, and air. But mostly water. Posts: 2,832	Hobbit surname, hobbit surname.... Hmm. Shasta of the River.