Admin Thread WW: LXXXIV Disaster by the Lake - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Boromir88 · 11-23-2011, 08:21 AM

The setting for this village will be in Dale, at Lake-town. The events of The Hobbit have passed, and the Lake Men are attempting to rebuild after Smaug's desolation, but it obviously attracts other unwanted guests as Dale rebuilds.

Also, anyone joining please choose an occupation (town crier, notable miscreant, armorer, guard...etc). The occupations will just help me write narrations. Since Dale is also a bit of a trade hub, you don't need to be from Dale. You may be a visiting dwarf or elf character.

Roles

Wolves (likely 3) - Wolves can PM at night and choose ONE villager they want to kill. Wolves win, when the number of innocents is equal or less than the wolves' number.

Cobbler (Moneybags) - The Mayor of Lake-town is up to trouble again as he counts as an innocent, but desires the wolves victory. The wolves promise rich reward for those who help, and the Mayor will never turn down handsome compensation for a bit of treachery. (I'm leaning towards Moneybags being a normal cobbler, but if somehow the number of players gets up to 15-16+, he'll become an cobbler-spy. One who can spy on a person each night and discover if the person is lupine or no.)

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Seer (Roac) - Normal seer, I just have role named as Roac for theme purposes. So instead of "dreaming" this seer will have a faithful raven to go spying ONE person each night. The raven then reports back to the Seer on that villager's role.

Ranger (Gwaihir) - Like the seer, Gwaihir is a normal Ranger (again for theme purposes

). Selects one person to protect each night, for the wolves dare not cross paths with a great eagle. Can not protect the same person two nights in a row. And the Eagles being a proud race, Gwaihir can NOT protect him/herself.

Hunter (Bard) - A Logical Hunter. Bard's bow is true, so he can only take down a wolf. Bard may choose ONE person to hunt each night. He can NOT hunt the same person 2 nights in a row, and can NOT change the hunt during the day. If Bard is lynched/night killed and the person he hunted is a wolf, both die. If the person is innocent only Bard dies.

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Do the

++Bold

for voting and no retractable votes.

I believe that settles the roles and set up. We'll have time to discuss what start day and what DL works the best after Thanksgiving. Cheers everyone. Have a great feast (huh, the one time a year everyone can be a wolf.

)

DL is 8pm EST (1am GMT)

VILLAGE

Boro (Mod)... Man of Dale, King's Secretary

sally... most prestigious musician and poet of Lake-town
Inziladun... local furrier
Greenie... undertaker
Pitchwife... shepherd
Lottie... candlestick maker
Kath... baker
Bom... cobbler
Nerwen... Town crier
Kitanna... cooper
Shasta...notable miscreant
Nogrod...wine-merchant from Dorwiniondil
Galadriel55...cook
Aganzir...baker's wife

satansaloser2005 · 11-23-2011, 08:38 AM

In. So much in.

Inziladun · 11-23-2011, 10:00 AM

Count me in as the local "furrier", as Bilbo calls it.

A Little Green · 11-23-2011, 10:11 AM

Count me in as an undertaker, if you would.

Legate of Amon Lanc · 11-23-2011, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Inziladun

Count me in as the local "furrier", as Bilbo calls it.

Now that will give beforehand the answer to future questions, which undoubtedly shall arise, like: "I suspect sally and Zil, so who is furrier?"

As for my participation in the game, it looks fabulous, but I am not sure if my timetable will really put up with that, unless it started only post-11th December. Which I assume it won't.

Galadriel55 · 11-23-2011, 10:46 AM

I won't sign up yet, because my situation is like Legate's. However, if you'll need another player to start, I'll be in as a cook. (I cook better than I cook, right? So don't lynch me!)

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Now that will give beforehand the answer to future questions, which undoubtedly shall arise, like: "I suspect sally and Zil, so who is furrier?"

Pitchwife · 11-23-2011, 02:47 PM

I'm in as... tadadada... a shepherd.

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Originally Posted by Inziladun

Count me in as the local "furrier", as Bilbo calls it.

I did that when I was younger, and it was a bad move.

Also, the numbering of our games seems off. We were in the LXXXs a year ago, I think we should be in the XCs now.

Inziladun · 11-23-2011, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pitchwife

I did that when I was younger, and it was a bad move.

What do you mean? That was a great game!

Galadriel55 · 11-23-2011, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pitchwife

Also, the numbering of our games seems off. We were in the LXXXs a year ago, I think we should be in the XCs now.

Last game was the 88th, if I remember my Roman numerals correctly. So this one should be 89, not 84. That's LXXXIX, right?...

Whatever.

I just had a thought: it would be uncannily fitting if Shasta and Boro switched games...

Loslote · 11-23-2011, 06:28 PM

I've been missing this, so I'll play. I may be a bit busier than I'd like, but I'll try to play as much as I can.

Oh, and I'll be a candle-stick maker. Because candle-sticks, man.

Kitanna · 11-25-2011, 07:24 PM

I'd like to play. It doesn't look like a DL has been decided... (crosses fingers and hopes for a -6GMT friendly DL) as for village role...cooper. Want a barrel? I got you covered.

Bom Tombadillo · 11-25-2011, 07:30 PM

*ahem* The description of the role does state that the Seer has a faithful pet raven, not that he is one. So, no complete defilement of canon is necessary.

Nerwen · 11-25-2011, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bom Tombadillo

*ahem* The description of the role does state that the Seer has a faithful pet raven, not that he is one. So, no complete defilement of canon is necessary.

Ah, I hadn't noticed that. But Gwaihir's still a problem, though, I think.

Galadriel55 · 11-25-2011, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Nerwen

Ah, I hadn't noticed that. But Gwaihir's still a problem, though, I think.

How about, both birds have some bond of loyalty with one person (each) from the village, and they do things there (protecting or seering) only at the person's bidding? Once the person is dead, they will not feel obligated to stay in the city another day...

So you won't have a baker that's an Eagle, but you'd have a baker who knows an Eagle that is willing to do a task for him/her...

Galadriel55 · 11-26-2011, 04:54 PM

And I just realised that this in not the 89th game, nor the 84th. There was a mess because Foley's game was delayed.

Rikae's game: LXXXVI
Foley's game (put on hold): LXXXVII
Sally's game: LXXXVIII
Zil's game: LXXXIX
Lottie's game: XC
***Foley's game finally played***

Shasta's game was supposed to be XCI, but looking at Foley's game he put LXXXVIII.

Therefore this game should be XCII. Pitch was right: we are in the XCs.

Boromir88 · 11-29-2011, 09:35 AM

G55...brilliant. You realize now after supplying an answer, you have to play?

I'll poke some people, others join in the poking, because I think we'll be good to start with another 2-3 sign ups. And it'll give Lommy a few days to get back to me on if she's confirmed to play.

What's a good/sensible DL? I'm pretty flexible as long as it's after 4 pm EST. But I'd like it to be before midnight.

Bom Tombadillo · 11-29-2011, 01:27 PM

I'd prefer around 5 pm EST, which ensures I have some time late in the Day to make a final decision. Later is even better.

Inziladun · 11-29-2011, 01:39 PM

DL is not an overly important issue for me, though 1600-2000 EST would probably be optimal.

Pitchwife · 11-29-2011, 05:04 PM

1600-1800 EST (=2100-2300 GMT, right?) would be my personal sweet spot, but I can live with having to vote a few hours early.

satansaloser2005 · 11-29-2011, 06:52 PM

My dream DL is about 6 EST.

Galadriel55 · 11-29-2011, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boromir88

G55...brilliant. You realize now after supplying an answer, you have to play?

But only if I get the super-secret werebear role.

Joking aside, I will possibly join if the game doesn't start before this weekend. 1000 EST is my preferred DL, but it's not a big deal if it's earlier. And I'm still not sure if I can play, so just ignore the DL comment.

A Little Green · 11-30-2011, 04:00 AM

My dream DL? What Pitch said.

But really, I'm used to voting, like, eight hours before DL, so I'm fine with anything.

Kitanna · 11-30-2011, 06:57 AM

My dream DL is 7 CST. Then I have a chance to vote around the DL instead of hours early, but most DLs after 4 EST work because I can play for a few hours after work.

Shastanis Althreduin · 11-30-2011, 10:48 AM

Shall I be a notable miscreant, then? I had no idea this was going on

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Galadriel55 · 12-01-2011, 05:02 PM

All right, I'm in. But I might not be able to post enough or consitnently.

I really want to see a cobbler in action.

Boromir88 · 12-04-2011, 06:10 PM

Game thread is up. Narration will be filled in soon, but I'm sending out the roles now.

Edit: All the roles are out.

Inziladun · 12-06-2011, 07:31 PM

Gee, what a surprise.

However wolves, you're still not cool enough.

satansaloser2005 · 12-07-2011, 02:18 PM

Erm....whoops. Sorry, kids. Last night was super busy and I didn't have my laptop. :/

11-23-2011, 08:21 AM	#1
Boromir88 Laconic Loreman Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: USA Posts: 7,507	Admin Thread WW: LXXXIV Disaster by the Lake The setting for this village will be in Dale, at Lake-town. The events of The Hobbit have passed, and the Lake Men are attempting to rebuild after Smaug's desolation, but it obviously attracts other unwanted guests as Dale rebuilds. Also, anyone joining please choose an occupation (town crier, notable miscreant, armorer, guard...etc). The occupations will just help me write narrations. Since Dale is also a bit of a trade hub, you don't need to be from Dale. You may be a visiting dwarf or elf character. Roles Wolves (likely 3) - Wolves can PM at night and choose ONE villager they want to kill. Wolves win, when the number of innocents is equal or less than the wolves' number. Cobbler (Moneybags) - The Mayor of Lake-town is up to trouble again as he counts as an innocent, but desires the wolves victory. The wolves promise rich reward for those who help, and the Mayor will never turn down handsome compensation for a bit of treachery. (I'm leaning towards Moneybags being a normal cobbler, but if somehow the number of players gets up to 15-16+, he'll become an cobbler-spy. One who can spy on a person each night and discover if the person is lupine or no.) --- Seer (Roac) - Normal seer, I just have role named as Roac for theme purposes. So instead of "dreaming" this seer will have a faithful raven to go spying ONE person each night. The raven then reports back to the Seer on that villager's role. Ranger (Gwaihir) - Like the seer, Gwaihir is a normal Ranger (again for theme purposes ). Selects one person to protect each night, for the wolves dare not cross paths with a great eagle. Can not protect the same person two nights in a row. And the Eagles being a proud race, Gwaihir can NOT protect him/herself. Hunter (Bard) - A Logical Hunter. Bard's bow is true, so he can only take down a wolf. Bard may choose ONE person to hunt each night. He can NOT hunt the same person 2 nights in a row, and can NOT change the hunt during the day. If Bard is lynched/night killed and the person he hunted is a wolf, both die. If the person is innocent only Bard dies. ---- Do the ++Bold for voting and no retractable votes. I believe that settles the roles and set up. We'll have time to discuss what start day and what DL works the best after Thanksgiving. Cheers everyone. Have a great feast (huh, the one time a year everyone can be a wolf. ) DL is 8pm EST (1am GMT) VILLAGE Boro (Mod)... Man of Dale, King's Secretary sally... most prestigious musician and poet of Lake-town Inziladun... local furrier Greenie... undertaker Pitchwife... shepherd Lottie... candlestick maker Kath... baker Bom... cobbler Nerwen... Town crier Kitanna... cooper Shasta...notable miscreant Nogrod...wine-merchant from Dorwiniondil Galadriel55...cook Aganzir...baker's wife __________________ Fenris Penguin Last edited by Boromir88; 12-04-2011 at 05:44 PM.

11-23-2011, 08:38 AM	#2
satansaloser2005 The Sweetest Spoiler Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: from beneath you it giggles incessantly Posts: 5,789	In. So much in. __________________ "My heart always cowers behind the defense of my wit." Friendship is two pals munching on a well-cooked face together. Fenris bookworm.

11-23-2011, 10:00 AM	#3
Inziladun Gruesome Spectre Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Heaven's doorstep Posts: 8,036	Count me in as the local "furrier", as Bilbo calls it. __________________ Music alone proves the existence of God.

11-23-2011, 10:11 AM	#4
A Little Green Leaf-clad Lady Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,571	Count me in as an undertaker, if you would. __________________ "But some stories, small, simple ones about setting out on adventures or people doing wonders, tales of miracles and monsters, have outlasted all the people who told them, and some of them have outlasted the lands in which they were created."

11-23-2011, 06:28 PM	#10
Loslote The Werewolf's Companion Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Moon Posts: 3,021	I've been missing this, so I'll play. I may be a bit busier than I'd like, but I'll try to play as much as I can. Oh, and I'll be a candle-stick maker. Because candle-sticks, man. __________________ I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night. Double Fenris

11-25-2011, 07:24 PM	#11
Kitanna Child of the West Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Watching President Fillmore ride a unicorn Posts: 2,132	I'd like to play. It doesn't look like a DL has been decided... (crosses fingers and hopes for a -6GMT friendly DL) as for village role...cooper. Want a barrel? I got you covered. __________________ "Let us live so that when we come to die even the undertaker will be sorry." - Mark Twain

11-25-2011, 07:30 PM	#12
Bom Tombadillo Wight Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Behind you . . . . BOO! Posts: 222	ahem The description of the role does state that the Seer has a faithful pet raven, not that he is one. So, no complete defilement of canon is necessary. __________________ Every human should have a cat or two in their care, to teach them the meaning of the word, and to correct them. Phenris Dorph

11-26-2011, 04:54 PM	#15
Galadriel55 Blossom of Dwimordene Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The realm of forgotten words Posts: 10,311	And I just realised that this in not the 89th game, nor the 84th. There was a mess because Foley's game was delayed. Rikae's game: LXXXVI Foley's game (put on hold): LXXXVII Sally's game: LXXXVIII Zil's game: LXXXIX Lottie's game: XC *Foley's game finally played* Shasta's game was supposed to be XCI, but looking at Foley's game he put LXXXVIII. Therefore this game should be XCII. Pitch was right: we are in the XCs. __________________ You passed from under darkened dome, you enter now the secret land. - Take me to Finrod's fabled home!... ~ Finrod: The Rock Opera

11-29-2011, 09:35 AM	#16
Boromir88 Laconic Loreman Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: USA Posts: 7,507	G55...brilliant. You realize now after supplying an answer, you have to play? I'll poke some people, others join in the poking, because I think we'll be good to start with another 2-3 sign ups. And it'll give Lommy a few days to get back to me on if she's confirmed to play. What's a good/sensible DL? I'm pretty flexible as long as it's after 4 pm EST. But I'd like it to be before midnight. __________________ Fenris Penguin

11-29-2011, 01:27 PM	#17
Bom Tombadillo Wight Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Behind you . . . . BOO! Posts: 222	I'd prefer around 5 pm EST, which ensures I have some time late in the Day to make a final decision. Later is even better. __________________ Every human should have a cat or two in their care, to teach them the meaning of the word, and to correct them. Phenris Dorph

11-29-2011, 01:39 PM	#18
Inziladun Gruesome Spectre Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Heaven's doorstep Posts: 8,036	DL is not an overly important issue for me, though 1600-2000 EST would probably be optimal. __________________ Music alone proves the existence of God.

11-29-2011, 05:04 PM	#19
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	1600-1800 EST (=2100-2300 GMT, right?) would be my personal sweet spot, but I can live with having to vote a few hours early. __________________ Und aus dem Erebos kamen viele seelen herauf der abgeschiedenen toten.- Homer, Odyssey, Canto XI

11-29-2011, 06:52 PM	#20
satansaloser2005 The Sweetest Spoiler Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: from beneath you it giggles incessantly Posts: 5,789	My dream DL is about 6 EST. __________________ "My heart always cowers behind the defense of my wit." Friendship is two pals munching on a well-cooked face together. Fenris bookworm.

11-30-2011, 04:00 AM	#22
A Little Green Leaf-clad Lady Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,571	My dream DL? What Pitch said. But really, I'm used to voting, like, eight hours before DL, so I'm fine with anything. __________________ "But some stories, small, simple ones about setting out on adventures or people doing wonders, tales of miracles and monsters, have outlasted all the people who told them, and some of them have outlasted the lands in which they were created."

11-30-2011, 06:57 AM	#23
Kitanna Child of the West Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Watching President Fillmore ride a unicorn Posts: 2,132	My dream DL is 7 CST. Then I have a chance to vote around the DL instead of hours early, but most DLs after 4 EST work because I can play for a few hours after work. __________________ "Let us live so that when we come to die even the undertaker will be sorry." - Mark Twain

11-30-2011, 10:48 AM	#24
Shastanis Althreduin Werewolf Psychic Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: In fire, water, earth, and air. But mostly water. Posts: 2,832	Shall I be a notable miscreant, then? I had no idea this was going on . __________________ 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

12-01-2011, 05:02 PM	#25
Galadriel55 Blossom of Dwimordene Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The realm of forgotten words Posts: 10,311	All right, I'm in. But I might not be able to post enough or consitnently. I really want to see a cobbler in action. __________________ You passed from under darkened dome, you enter now the secret land. - Take me to Finrod's fabled home!... ~ Finrod: The Rock Opera

12-04-2011, 06:10 PM	#26
Boromir88 Laconic Loreman Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: USA Posts: 7,507	Game thread is up. Narration will be filled in soon, but I'm sending out the roles now. Edit: All the roles are out. __________________ Fenris Penguin Last edited by Boromir88; 12-04-2011 at 06:43 PM.

12-06-2011, 07:31 PM	#27
Inziladun Gruesome Spectre Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Heaven's doorstep Posts: 8,036	Gee, what a surprise. However wolves, you're still not cool enough. __________________ Music alone proves the existence of God.

12-07-2011, 02:18 PM	#28
satansaloser2005 The Sweetest Spoiler Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: from beneath you it giggles incessantly Posts: 5,789	Erm....whoops. Sorry, kids. Last night was super busy and I didn't have my laptop. :/ __________________ "My heart always cowers behind the defense of my wit." Friendship is two pals munching on a well-cooked face together. Fenris bookworm.