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Nogrod · 01-22-2008, 06:33 PM

For a possible future game of Dueling Wizards I'd like to bring forwards a few things.

First of all there was something like a slight inbalance in the one we played making it a bit easier for the evil wizard to win (even if you were spectacular Roa you must admit you had the upper hand also because of the rules). That should be adjusted somehow. I'd like to go back to those discussions we had then and to have a review on them even if someone else would be the one to actually orchestrate the game itself.

Secondly I kind of liked one of lmp's comments after the game where he said something like that there was a genuine feeling of a crowded village where people heard only this and that rumour and not necessarily everything. And they acted on what they heard. I'd love to exploit that fact in the narrations...

And even if I'm one of those who usually kind of complain that people just sneak in, look around and vote with the latest rumour, then in a setting where there are so many people posting that only hardcore players like me read everything and try to consider it all that could be appreciated differently. And the narrations might try to mirror these things as well.

I also loved the families that were formed by the players themselves, the couples, the children, the families, the relations... and they brought a lot of things to speak of in the first Days anyway. I'd like to see something like that once more.

But as I said I think we'd need to have a few "basic games" now the next after these more experimental ones.

If you people think bringing on the Dueling Wizards the second time is a good idea maybe we could open a planning thread for it? Later in the spring we might be able to play it as there could be enough people who have a grasp of the rules which we should revise before that. As it's a bit more complicated game we should start planning it soon even if it's played later. And it would be frustrating to do the work if the game never comes reality.

So Roa and Kath seem to be interersted with this short call. Who else? If there are people enough I (or someone) can open a thread for the discussion so that we don't need to fill this thread with a discussion on something that would be played only later.

So please come forwards if you're interested. Let's change the thread then with this one...

PS. this doesn't mean I myself or some others taking part in this discussion would leave Werewolf before this game comes reality - if it comes. On the contrary I'm ready to apply for the next game already even if it's not sure who will mod it and when... This is kind of planning ahead as this would be a game that requires some planning indeed.

THE Ka · 01-22-2008, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Nogrod

But as I said I think we'd need to have a few "basic games" now the next after these more experimental ones.

I'll have to second that. Experimenting is wonderful at times, and can lead to great progress, but there is also a time and need for getting back to our roots. Also, balance is nice too. That and a break once in awhile.
Plus, I miss the old village concept a bit. With the rumor/reasoning aspect. It was highly enjoyable, for me at least. :P

~ Pondering Ka

Naria · 01-22-2008, 11:26 PM

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And even if I'm one of those who usually kind ofcomplain that people just sneak in, look around and vote with the latest rumour

lol Thanks Noggy that made my day

I would also love to participate in another Dueling Wizards. Although difficult to grasp at first, I quickly found out what to do...with of course, Roa's help

I too loved the family aspect. I was actually saddened to see my father(saucie) lynched.

Soo yeah, I'm in!

Re: Modding
Legate, I have updated my post.

Thinlómien · 01-23-2008, 03:14 AM

Dueling Wizards Vol2 would be hilarious.

There are a lot of great players who weren't around when the first DW was played and I think they'd love to try it (and I'd love to play it with them).

If I wasn't so enthusiastic about actually playing, I could volunteer to be a sub-mod. Because besides of the actual mod, we almost certainly need to have sub-mods for the good and the evil team.

Macalaure · 01-23-2008, 05:22 AM

My first game was WWJ IX, Lommy's and Nogrod's Psychotic Penguins game, just after the first Dueling Wizards. Unless you start in mid-March, I'm definitely going to join a new one (after a few simple games have taken place, of course).

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Originally Posted by Nogrod

Just take a path down the memory lane...

Talking of that, what happened to the old Grimoire (not the personal statistics, but the game summaries)?

Brinniel · 01-23-2008, 06:40 AM

I have no idea what a Dueling Wizards game is and what it involves, but it certainly sounds like lots of fun....I would love to participate if it's at all possible.

The only problem is that I don't think I could participate in anything like that unless it didn't actually start until May...

satansaloser2005 · 01-23-2008, 06:54 AM

I read the thread for the last DW game and it looked like a ton of fun. But I don't know if I'd be able to play or not, as I seriously need to concentrate on homework this semester. I'd probably still sign up though because....well, because I'm addicted.

Volo · 01-23-2008, 09:54 AM

Now that is the most experimental game I've ever seen! I'll play fo sure!

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Originally Posted by Thinlómien

If I wasn't so enthusiastic about actually playing, I could volunteer to be a sub-mod. Because besides of the actual mod, we almost certainly need to have sub-mods for the good and the evil team.

What about using e-mail? I don't remember exactly what the sub-mod did in DW, but e-mailing worked well in WW32.

Roa_Aoife · 01-23-2008, 05:55 PM

I'll help you Mod a DW game, Nogrod. I'm on Pacific Time now (-8 GMT) so I could easily be around when you aren't. I'll be the Evil team's mod.
(We really need an evil smilely.)

Gwathagor · 01-23-2008, 05:59 PM

Ah, Pacific Time.

Volo · 01-24-2008, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Roa_Aoife

(We really need an evil smilely.)

We do! And I have a good one somewhere, just can't remember where I put it.

01-22-2008, 06:33 PM	#1
Nogrod Flame of the Ainulindalë Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wearing rat's coat, crowskin, crossed staves in a field behaving as the wind behaves Posts: 9,308	For a possible future game of Dueling Wizards I'd like to bring forwards a few things. First of all there was something like a slight inbalance in the one we played making it a bit easier for the evil wizard to win (even if you were spectacular Roa you must admit you had the upper hand also because of the rules). That should be adjusted somehow. I'd like to go back to those discussions we had then and to have a review on them even if someone else would be the one to actually orchestrate the game itself. Secondly I kind of liked one of lmp's comments after the game where he said something like that there was a genuine feeling of a crowded village where people heard only this and that rumour and not necessarily everything. And they acted on what they heard. I'd love to exploit that fact in the narrations... And even if I'm one of those who usually kind of complain that people just sneak in, look around and vote with the latest rumour, then in a setting where there are so many people posting that only hardcore players like me read everything and try to consider it all that could be appreciated differently. And the narrations might try to mirror these things as well. I also loved the families that were formed by the players themselves, the couples, the children, the families, the relations... and they brought a lot of things to speak of in the first Days anyway. I'd like to see something like that once more. But as I said I think we'd need to have a few "basic games" now the next after these more experimental ones. If you people think bringing on the Dueling Wizards the second time is a good idea maybe we could open a planning thread for it? Later in the spring we might be able to play it as there could be enough people who have a grasp of the rules which we should revise before that. As it's a bit more complicated game we should start planning it soon even if it's played later. And it would be frustrating to do the work if the game never comes reality. So Roa and Kath seem to be interersted with this short call. Who else? If there are people enough I (or someone) can open a thread for the discussion so that we don't need to fill this thread with a discussion on something that would be played only later. So please come forwards if you're interested. Let's change the thread then with this one... PS. this doesn't mean I myself or some others taking part in this discussion would leave Werewolf before this game comes reality - if it comes. On the contrary I'm ready to apply for the next game already even if it's not sure who will mod it and when... This is kind of planning ahead as this would be a game that requires some planning indeed. __________________ Upon the hearth the fire is red Beneath the roof there is a bed; But not yet weary are our feet... Last edited by Nogrod; 01-22-2008 at 06:43 PM.

01-23-2008, 03:14 AM	#4
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	Dueling Wizards Vol2 would be hilarious. There are a lot of great players who weren't around when the first DW was played and I think they'd love to try it (and I'd love to play it with them). If I wasn't so enthusiastic about actually playing, I could volunteer to be a sub-mod. Because besides of the actual mod, we almost certainly need to have sub-mods for the good and the evil team. __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

01-23-2008, 06:40 AM	#6
Brinniel Reflection of Darkness Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Polishing the stars. Well, somebody has to do it; they're looking a little bit dull. Posts: 2,983	I have no idea what a Dueling Wizards game is and what it involves, but it certainly sounds like lots of fun....I would love to participate if it's at all possible. The only problem is that I don't think I could participate in anything like that unless it didn't actually start until May... __________________ Nolite te bastardes carborundorum

01-23-2008, 06:54 AM	#7
satansaloser2005 The Sweetest Spoiler Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: from beneath you it giggles incessantly Posts: 5,789	I read the thread for the last DW game and it looked like a ton of fun. But I don't know if I'd be able to play or not, as I seriously need to concentrate on homework this semester. I'd probably still sign up though because....well, because I'm addicted. __________________ "My heart always cowers behind the defense of my wit." Friendship is two pals munching on a well-cooked face together. Fenris bookworm.

01-23-2008, 05:55 PM	#9
Roa_Aoife Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Someday, I'll rule all of it. Posts: 1,696	I'll help you Mod a DW game, Nogrod. I'm on Pacific Time now (-8 GMT) so I could easily be around when you aren't. I'll be the Evil team's mod. (We really need an evil smilely.) __________________ We can't all be Roas* when it comes to analysing...* -Lommy I didn't say you're evil, Roa, I said you're exasperating. -Nerwen

01-23-2008, 05:59 PM	#10
Gwathagor Shade with a Blade Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: A Rainy Night In Soho Posts: 2,512	Ah, Pacific Time. __________________ Stories and songs.