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

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

Quote:

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.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Morsul the Dark

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.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gwathagor

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pitchwife

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

Quote:

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gwathagor

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!

Roa_Aoife · 11-22-2009, 10:14 PM

Bad Wolf?

satansaloser2005 · 11-22-2009, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roa_Aoife

Bad Wolf?

*loves you SO much right now*

Loslote · 12-15-2009, 08:20 PM

I don't think Naria added Hakon and my game to the modding list yet, but we have an awesome little idea. Not going to say too much yet, but it will be intense. *evil grin*

Hakon · 12-15-2009, 08:26 PM

I think I recall reading somewhere that there is a rule that anyone who has yet to host a game is bumped to the top of the list. If that is really the case then Lostole and I should be right after Morsul although I think Alona was supposed to host a game, thing is she has not been on lately or if she is I have not noticed.

satansaloser2005 · 12-15-2009, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loslote

I don't think Naria added Hakon and my game to the modding list yet, but we have an awesome little idea. Not going to say too much yet, but it will be intense. *evil grin*

*enjoys this evil grinning of yours*

*joins you, for has evil plots of her own*

11-18-2009, 02:26 PM	#2
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	#3
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

11-22-2009, 10:14 PM	#7
Roa_Aoife Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Someday, I'll rule all of it. Posts: 1,696	Bad Wolf? __________________ 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

12-15-2009, 08:20 PM	#9
Loslote The Werewolf's Companion Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Moon Posts: 3,021	I don't think Naria added Hakon and my game to the modding list yet, but we have an awesome little idea. Not going to say too much yet, but it will be intense. evil grin __________________ I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night. Double Fenris

12-15-2009, 08:26 PM	#10
Hakon Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Twilight Zone Posts: 736	I think I recall reading somewhere that there is a rule that anyone who has yet to host a game is bumped to the top of the list. If that is really the case then Lostole and I should be right after Morsul although I think Alona was supposed to host a game, thing is she has not been on lately or if she is I have not noticed. __________________ Medicine for the soul. ~Inscription over the door of the Library at Thebes