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Brinniel · 11-17-2009, 10:15 PM

I doubt there will be any WW games happening during the New Year. Well, at least not online...

Btw Sally, I think you should stray away from a Doctor Who game. After all, this is a Tolkien site and while we've had plenty of off-topic games, I think Doctor Who is too specific...not to mention, you will lose interest from those who aren't fans. But if you want to do something related, perhaps you could explore the sci-fi genre as your theme. Just a suggestion.

Hakon · 11-17-2009, 10:25 PM

For mine and Lostole's game we have some ideas for modifying the roles of the wolves. It is a little similar to what Eonwe did but in my opinion much more fun for the wolves. I will keep quiet about the rest of these modified roles.

Eomer of the Rohirrim · 11-18-2009, 04:33 AM

Hi Legate,

I might be ready for a game and seeing how one of our more comprehensive Downers is setting one up, I'll try to clear the ol' schedule.

Can you let us know what you're planning?

Morsul the Dark · 11-18-2009, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Brinniel

Btw Sally, I think you should stray away from a Doctor Who game. After all, this is a Tolkien site and while we've had plenty of off-topic games, I think Doctor Who is too specific..

I disagree Lovecraft was extremely specific... and beyond that My game was going to be pretty specific so I'll defend the specific idea

Shastanis Althreduin · 11-18-2009, 09:43 AM

*wanders in*

So by the time the next game gets signups up and running, the second play of the semester will be over, and right after that's Thanksgiving/Christmas, so, what I'm trying to say is...

Surprise! I've got time to play werewolf again!

Gwathagor · 11-18-2009, 10:19 AM

My game is basically conceptualized, but I still have to figure out the specifics. I'll let y'all know.

satansaloser2005 · 11-18-2009, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Brinniel

I doubt there will be any WW games happening during the New Year. Well, at least not online...

Btw Sally, I think you should stray away from a Doctor Who game. After all, this is a Tolkien site and while we've had plenty of off-topic games, I think Doctor Who is too specific...not to mention, you will lose interest from those who aren't fans. But if you want to do something related, perhaps you could explore the sci-fi genre as your theme. Just a suggestion.

Fair enough, and that's sort of what I had planned. I just wanted it to be known that Doctor Who would be a big part of it.

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I disagree Lovecraft was extremely specific... and beyond that My game was going to be pretty specific so I'll defend the specific idea

Exactly. And now I'm excited to see what Morsul has planned. *drools* Anyway I'd of course not want to cut anyone out, so the roles would be designed to reflect characters but other than that it would just be geeky Whovian references in the narrations. It would still function like a standard game.

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My game is basically conceptualized, but I still have to figure out the specifics. I'll let y'all know.

Yay! *cheers* You're going for a nice American deadline, right? 'Cause I'm all sorts of excited, but I need to make sure I'll be able to participate (at least a bit) this time.

Legate of Amon Lanc · 11-18-2009, 02:26 PM

As for the specific-unspecific debate, just for note I would side with Brinn. I don't have anything against occasional "off-topic" game, but we are BDers here and Tolkien should probably be the "primary source" just for the sake of being able to appeal to wide audience. From my point of view, McCaber's game was a very "daring" one in these terms, although it turned out well (very well, actually). Although I think that was more like luck with that so many people knew the topic - yet still there were those for whom it wasn't that special or who weren't familiar with the subject itself.

Anyway, for now: All right, my game is ready, so I can as well post up now. I was busy today so I could not put up the admin thread earlier, but I just came home so I will do so in the following hour.

Pitchwife · 11-18-2009, 02:34 PM

sally - I generally like all kinds of sci-fi, but I'm afraid my familiarity with Doctor Who doesn't extend beyond having heard that something of the name exists, so I'm bound to miss any geeky references. Don't know to what extent this would be an obstacle to enjoying the game.
Legate - I've been curious what you're gonna come up with for quite a while, and I'm pretty sure it'll be something I'd hate to miss. On the other hand, my next three weekends or so are going to be rather busy, and I'd be loth to miss an entire Day again like last game or even have to drop out, so it's still a big question-mark with me.

Legate of Amon Lanc · 11-18-2009, 03:38 PM

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Legate - I've been curious what you're gonna come up with for quite a while, and I'm pretty sure it'll be something I'd hate to miss. On the other hand, my next three weekends or so are going to be rather busy, and I'd be loth to miss an entire Day again like last game or even have to drop out, so it's still a big question-mark with me.

Well, you can now try to see (but a glimpse, though, yet

). I have put my admin thread up, people can subscribe now! And it would be nice if you could play, too, so I just hope your schedule will be fine. (Or even if you had to miss let's say one Day, it won't be that big tragedy, as that happens often - unfortunately so, but if the need is... it is not that big deal. But however you feel like.)

Gwathagor · 11-18-2009, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by satansaloser2005

Yay! *cheers* You're going for a nice American deadline, right? 'Cause I'm all sorts of excited, but I need to make sure I'll be able to participate (at least a bit) this time.

And a nice West Coast, graduate student deadline at that.

satansaloser2005 · 11-18-2009, 07:21 PM

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And a nice West Coast, graduate student deadline at that.

Alas, I've gotten so old that I don't know if I can keep up with that.

Yay for Legate being ready. This'll be another low participation one for me, but I'm going to check out the admin thread and hopefully will be able to play!

Gwathagor · 12-15-2009, 08:37 PM

Am I really next on the mod list? Gee.

satansaloser2005 · 12-15-2009, 08:42 PM

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Am I really next on the mod list? Gee.

Heh. Really creeps up on you, doesn't it?

Gwathagor · 12-15-2009, 08:46 PM

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Heh. Really creeps up on you, doesn't it?

Uh, yeah.

satansaloser2005 · 12-15-2009, 08:48 PM

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Uh, yeah.

Wow, we x'd....but like in reverse. (Aka I put up my post and yours made my browser refresh. Cool.)

Meep. Poor you, caught off guard. Well, reporting for duty whenever you're ready, sir. I'm ready to hunt some werewolves. *salutes*

11-17-2009, 10:15 PM	#1
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 doubt there will be any WW games happening during the New Year. Well, at least not online... Btw Sally, I think you should stray away from a Doctor Who game. After all, this is a Tolkien site and while we've had plenty of off-topic games, I think Doctor Who is too specific...not to mention, you will lose interest from those who aren't fans. But if you want to do something related, perhaps you could explore the sci-fi genre as your theme. Just a suggestion. __________________ Nolite te bastardes carborundorum

11-17-2009, 10:25 PM	#2
Hakon Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Twilight Zone Posts: 736	For mine and Lostole's game we have some ideas for modifying the roles of the wolves. It is a little similar to what Eonwe did but in my opinion much more fun for the wolves. I will keep quiet about the rest of these modified roles. __________________ Medicine for the soul. ~Inscription over the door of the Library at Thebes

11-18-2009, 04:33 AM	#3
Eomer of the Rohirrim Auspicious Wraith Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 4,859	Hi Legate, I might be ready for a game and seeing how one of our more comprehensive Downers is setting one up, I'll try to clear the ol' schedule. Can you let us know what you're planning? __________________ Los Ingobernables de Harlond

11-18-2009, 09:43 AM	#5
Shastanis Althreduin Werewolf Psychic Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: In fire, water, earth, and air. But mostly water. Posts: 2,832	wanders in So by the time the next game gets signups up and running, the second play of the semester will be over, and right after that's Thanksgiving/Christmas, so, what I'm trying to say is... Surprise! I've got time to play werewolf again! __________________ Shasta– ... However, if he's innocent his famous clairvoyant powers must be taking the week off. Meanwhile, the Night-kills have been awfully effective– almost like we're dealing with a psychic wolf... - Nerwen, WW LXXV

11-18-2009, 10:19 AM	#6
Gwathagor Shade with a Blade Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: A Rainy Night In Soho Posts: 2,512	My game is basically conceptualized, but I still have to figure out the specifics. I'll let y'all know. __________________ Stories and songs.

11-18-2009, 02:26 PM	#8
Legate of Amon Lanc A Voice That Gainsayeth Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In that far land beyond the Sea Posts: 7,431	As for the specific-unspecific debate, just for note I would side with Brinn. I don't have anything against occasional "off-topic" game, but we are BDers here and Tolkien should probably be the "primary source" just for the sake of being able to appeal to wide audience. From my point of view, McCaber's game was a very "daring" one in these terms, although it turned out well (very well, actually). Although I think that was more like luck with that so many people knew the topic - yet still there were those for whom it wasn't that special or who weren't familiar with the subject itself. Anyway, for now: All right, my game is ready, so I can as well post up now. I was busy today so I could not put up the admin thread earlier, but I just came home so I will do so in the following hour. __________________ "Should the story say 'he ate bread,' the dramatic producer can only show 'a piece of bread' according to his taste or fancy, but the hearer of the story will think of bread in general and picture it in some form of his own." -On Fairy-Stories

11-18-2009, 02:34 PM	#9
Pitchwife Wight of the Old Forest Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Unattended on the railway station, in the litter at the dancehall Posts: 3,329	sally - I generally like all kinds of sci-fi, but I'm afraid my familiarity with Doctor Who doesn't extend beyond having heard that something of the name exists, so I'm bound to miss any geeky references. Don't know to what extent this would be an obstacle to enjoying the game. Legate - I've been curious what you're gonna come up with for quite a while, and I'm pretty sure it'll be something I'd hate to miss. On the other hand, my next three weekends or so are going to be rather busy, and I'd be loth to miss an entire Day again like last game or even have to drop out, so it's still a big question-mark with me. __________________ Und aus dem Erebos kamen viele seelen herauf der abgeschiedenen toten.- Homer, Odyssey, Canto XI

12-15-2009, 08:37 PM	#13
Gwathagor Shade with a Blade Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: A Rainy Night In Soho Posts: 2,512	Am I really next on the mod list? Gee. __________________ Stories and songs.