Admin Thread for WW XC: Lord of the Rings 2: The Quest For More Money - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Loslote · 07-12-2011, 06:24 PM

Premise:
The Director hires fourteen (or so) actors for what they believe to be a re-make of the Lord of the Rings. Unbeknownst to the actors, the director is not interested in filming a movie, but rather a reality show. Three (or so) of the actors are pulled aside when they arrive and told their special role in this reality show - as "wolves", they are going to give Nightly interviews and choose an actor to disappear overNight. The rest are left in the dark and under the assumption that their lives are, in fact, in danger - great entertainment for the viewers.

Rules:
Deadline will be at 8:00pm EST, or I believe 12:00am GMT - Daylight Savings confuse me, though, so I could be wrong about the GMT time.

Votes are highlighted (++Lottie) and non-retractable. If a vote is cast at :00, they are counted. If they are cast at :01, they are not.

Day and Night last for 24 hours each.

A person will be modfired if they do not vote for two consecutive days without a very good excuse ("I was busy eating a cake all day" will not count as a good excuse; "I was busy throwing up a cake all day" will).

In case of a tie, I will flip a coin or roll a dice. If there are more than six people tied for lynching...yeah no just don't do that.

When you sign-up, you will choose one of the "Movie" roles. This will determine your "Game" role (See: Wilwa).

"Game" Roles:
Wolves (three). Nightly PMing and killing. Win when their numbers match the innocents' numbers. Lose when there are no wolves left.

Seer (one). Nightly dream.

Ranger (one). Can choose to protect one person every Night. Can self-protect. Cannot protect the same person twice in a row.

Hunter: Sends me a name every Night. Cannot change the name during the Day. If the Hunter is killed, the person xe chose will only die if xe is a wolf.

Ordos (many). Vote every Day to kill one person.

"Movie" Roles:
Frodo - Tum
Sam - Foley
Merry - Sally
Pippin - Eomer
Fredregar Bolger - G55
Aragorn - McCaber
Legolas - Shasta
Gimli - Eruhen
Boromir - Eonwe
Gandalf - Boro
Tom Bombadil - Bom Tombadillo
Elrond - Inziladun
Glorfindel - Glirdy
Galadriel - Nerwen

Sign-ups are closed.

Inziladun · 07-12-2011, 06:50 PM

I'm in as Elrond.

satansaloser2005 · 07-12-2011, 07:09 PM

A very Merry Sally signing up, Ma'am!

Bom Tombadillo · 07-12-2011, 07:28 PM

I will be my good twin, of course. (What did you expect?)

Shastanis Althreduin · 07-12-2011, 10:30 PM

I'll play, as everyone's favorite blonde elf boytoy.

Nerwen · 07-12-2011, 11:01 PM

I guess I'd better claim my namesake, before G55 beats me to it.

That's as long as this game down't start before Monday- I've only got very intermittent access until then.

Boromir88 · 07-15-2011, 05:17 PM

I suppose it's time I stick my hand in again, but I'm going to attempt something completely new in order that it makes me less grumpy. We'll see how long it lasts, because I don't like being a grinch.

I suppose I should take Boromir's place, it would make the most sense.

But I kinda want Gandalf.

Nogrod · 07-15-2011, 05:37 PM

To be honest, I don't have time for this, but then again it looks quite interesting...

So if you have trouble getting all the players list me in - if you have enough players without me, then let it roll without me.

I will play differently this time though if in. The set-up gives me all the license for it.

I thought of Gandalf but as Boro took him, then I should fairly take his namesake and be Boromir!

So let me enlist as a maybe - if you have enough players let someone else take my part, but if not, I'd play as Boromir.

I'd play as Boromir...

Boromir88 · 07-15-2011, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nogrod

I will play differently this time though if in. The set-up gives me all the license for it.

I thought of Gandalf but as Boro took him, then I should fairly take his namesake and be Boromir!

So let me enlist as a maybe - if you have enough players let someone else take my part, but if not, I'd play as Boromir.

I'd play as Boromir...

hehe I haven't reached a decision on that yet. It was sort of like "Take namesake? Makes the most sense, I'd be satisfied the character gets fair justice, and Eomer should be happy if I spam the game thread with one crazy caption after another."

Or take the less obvious route and go for randomness?

If you really really really want Gandalf, I'm open to a trade, and it'll be a fair 1 for 1 swap.

Nogrod · 07-15-2011, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boromir88

If you really really really want Gandalf, I'm open to a trade, and it'll be a fair 1 for 1 swap.

Playing Gandalf would offer me to be grumpier, but playing Boromir would let me be of more like one-trrack-mind...

But both roles give me a license to play less and more edgy.

So no problem there Boro. Boromir would be just nice for me.

(Yeah, this is a meta-game and we're playing actors for the roles, but I still think it would do good for the actor willing for a role of a certain person to be able to be like the one he'd wish to act for - which does not say the actor for Butterbur could not be the most silent person around, or the actor for Aragorn to be the joking comedian.

)

McCaber · 07-15-2011, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nogrod

the actor for Aragorn to be the joking comedian.

Ah, I see you've read my script, then.

Eönwë · 07-23-2011, 05:39 PM

*Cough* I think I might be able to play this game. I have the next two weeks free, so if it's starting soon, I'm definitely up for it. After that, I'm not sure whether I'll be able to get on the internet to play.

Boromir88 · 07-23-2011, 07:34 PM

Eonwe!! Good to see you back!

Inziladun · 07-23-2011, 07:35 PM

A Steve-game is always a good thing.

satansaloser2005 · 07-23-2011, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eönwë

*Cough* I think I might be able to play this game. I have the next two weeks free, so if it's starting soon, I'm definitely up for it. After that, I'm not sure whether I'll be able to get on the internet to play.

Eönwë · 07-24-2011, 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by satansaloser2005

I know, I know, I'm finally back. There's no way I could leave the Barrow-Downs forever.

And as for character, I'm still deciding between Boromir and Fatty.

autume98 · 07-26-2011, 07:34 AM

I see you need one more person to start. It looks like fun! I'll take the last role if it's still free.

Fyi... Today thru Thursday I will have very limited access to Internet. I'll post when I can.

satansaloser2005 · 07-26-2011, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by autume98

I see you need one more person to start. It looks like fun! I'll take the last role if it's still free.

Fyi... Today thru Thursday I will have very limited access to Internet. I'll post when I can.

Why, Master Frodo, it's ever so wonderful to have you here!

Let's get this puppy started.

Eruhen · 07-26-2011, 02:17 PM

Alright, Lottie-lass, let's get this Fellowship started!

Loslote · 07-26-2011, 04:24 PM

Wonderful!

If there are no objections, I'll send out roles and the game will start in about an hour and a half.

satansaloser2005 · 07-29-2011, 12:01 PM

I figured I'd try Nerwen's whole "I never vote on Day 1" thing.

No, really though, I (and Tum, actually) had a commitment last night and I lost track of time, coming to the site at 7:12 only to realize that I was too late. Apologies.

Sadly, this weekend isn't going to be much better. I'll be off at camp again for most of tomorrow and Sunday, but I'll be sure to pop off and vote.

Eönwë · 07-30-2011, 03:54 AM

I don't know how much time I have today, I'll probably only be able to get on about an hour before DL.

Folwren · 07-30-2011, 07:24 AM

I second Eonwe's post there. I don't think I'll have much time today to talk.

-- Foley

Folwren · 07-31-2011, 02:59 PM

While I have the chance, I need to let you all know that the internet at my house and at my parents' house has been fried by a lightning storm, and so I will have limited access until it is fixed (which hopefully will be tomorrow, but maybe won't be). I will do my best to get on and participate some during the the Day 3 stage...definitely will try hard to vote. Don't want to be Mod Fired. Bah.

-- Folwren

Shastanis Althreduin · 07-31-2011, 03:45 PM

I will be traveling most of today. I'll try and check in on my phone, but that will be sporadic.

McCaber · 07-31-2011, 08:08 PM

There's a lesson here for me: never have to suddenly leave for the weekend without telling the Downs I'm on vacation.

Inziladun · 08-01-2011, 04:41 PM

I can't believe you lot killed me and caused me to miss out on all this lunacy. Actually, now's the time to say that I'm the real Seer. I'm also the Ranger.

Galadriel55 · 07-24-2011, 02:19 PM

I had a long enough break from last game to want to play again...

Please sign me up, Lottie! I think I'll be Miss Bolger.

Loslote · 07-24-2011, 02:59 PM

Good to see you, G55!

And I've done 20 before, but it was a special game where everyone had a power...Superman and Kryptonite and Duct Tape, all without posts to refer to.

Eönwë · 07-24-2011, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Galadriel55

I had a long enough break from last game to want to play again...

Please sign me up, Lottie! I think I'll be Miss Bolger.

Ok, I'll be Boromir then.

Loslote · 07-24-2011, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eönwë

Ok, I'll be Boromir then.

Perfect! We've just got the Ringbearers left, then.

Folwren · 07-24-2011, 05:19 PM

Holy smokes, I have NO idea yet what it entails, but I will totally take Samwise Gamgee!

I know I'll have consistant computer access for the next eight days. After that, I am less certain.

EDIT: I read the game. It looks like fun.

-- Foley

Loslote · 07-24-2011, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Folwren

Holy smokes, I have NO idea yet what it entails, but I will totally take Samwise Gamgee!

Good to have you on board!

Aaaaand...who wants Frodo? Going, going...

07-12-2011, 06:24 PM	#1
Loslote The Werewolf's Companion Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Moon Posts: 3,021	Admin Thread for WW XC: Lord of the Rings 2: The Quest For More Money Premise: The Director hires fourteen (or so) actors for what they believe to be a re-make of the Lord of the Rings. Unbeknownst to the actors, the director is not interested in filming a movie, but rather a reality show. Three (or so) of the actors are pulled aside when they arrive and told their special role in this reality show - as "wolves", they are going to give Nightly interviews and choose an actor to disappear overNight. The rest are left in the dark and under the assumption that their lives are, in fact, in danger - great entertainment for the viewers. Rules: Deadline will be at 8:00pm EST, or I believe 12:00am GMT - Daylight Savings confuse me, though, so I could be wrong about the GMT time. Votes are highlighted (++Lottie) and non-retractable. If a vote is cast at :00, they are counted. If they are cast at :01, they are not. Day and Night last for 24 hours each. A person will be modfired if they do not vote for two consecutive days without a very good excuse ("I was busy eating a cake all day" will not count as a good excuse; "I was busy throwing up a cake all day" will). In case of a tie, I will flip a coin or roll a dice. If there are more than six people tied for lynching...yeah no just don't do that. When you sign-up, you will choose one of the "Movie" roles. This will determine your "Game" role (See: Wilwa). "Game" Roles: Wolves (three). Nightly PMing and killing. Win when their numbers match the innocents' numbers. Lose when there are no wolves left. Seer (one). Nightly dream. Ranger (one). Can choose to protect one person every Night. Can self-protect. Cannot protect the same person twice in a row. Hunter: Sends me a name every Night. Cannot change the name during the Day. If the Hunter is killed, the person xe chose will only die if xe is a wolf. Ordos (many). Vote every Day to kill one person. "Movie" Roles: Frodo - Tum Sam - Foley Merry - Sally Pippin - Eomer Fredregar Bolger - G55 Aragorn - McCaber Legolas - Shasta Gimli - Eruhen Boromir - Eonwe Gandalf - Boro Tom Bombadil - Bom Tombadillo Elrond - Inziladun Glorfindel - Glirdy Galadriel - Nerwen Sign-ups are closed. __________________ I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night. Double Fenris Last edited by Loslote; 07-26-2011 at 04:19 PM.

07-12-2011, 06:50 PM	#2
Inziladun Gruesome Spectre Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Heaven's doorstep Posts: 8,036	I'm in as Elrond. __________________ Music alone proves the existence of God.

07-12-2011, 07:09 PM	#3
satansaloser2005 The Sweetest Spoiler Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: from beneath you it giggles incessantly Posts: 5,789	A very Merry Sally signing up, Ma'am! __________________ "My heart always cowers behind the defense of my wit." Friendship is two pals munching on a well-cooked face together. Fenris bookworm.

07-12-2011, 07:28 PM	#4
Bom Tombadillo Wight Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Behind you . . . . BOO! Posts: 222	I will be my good twin, of course. (What did you expect?) __________________ 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

07-12-2011, 10:30 PM	#5
Shastanis Althreduin Werewolf Psychic Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: In fire, water, earth, and air. But mostly water. Posts: 2,832	I'll play, as everyone's favorite blonde elf boytoy. __________________ 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

07-12-2011, 11:01 PM	#6
Nerwen Wisest of the Noldor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: ˙˙˙ssɐןƃ ƃuıʞooן ǝɥʇ ɥƃnoɹɥʇ Posts: 6,694	I guess I'd better claim my namesake, before G55 beats me to it. That's as long as this game down't start before Monday- I've only got very intermittent access until then. __________________ "Even Nerwen wasn't evil in the beginning." –Elmo.

07-15-2011, 05:17 PM	#7
Boromir88 Laconic Loreman Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: USA Posts: 7,513	I suppose it's time I stick my hand in again, but I'm going to attempt something completely new in order that it makes me less grumpy. We'll see how long it lasts, because I don't like being a grinch. I suppose I should take Boromir's place, it would make the most sense. But I kinda want Gandalf. __________________ Fenris Penguin

07-15-2011, 05:37 PM	#8
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	To be honest, I don't have time for this, but then again it looks quite interesting... So if you have trouble getting all the players list me in - if you have enough players without me, then let it roll without me. I will play differently this time though if in. The set-up gives me all the license for it. I thought of Gandalf but as Boro took him, then I should fairly take his namesake and be Boromir! So let me enlist as a maybe - if you have enough players let someone else take my part, but if not, I'd play as Boromir. I'd play as Boromir... __________________ Upon the hearth the fire is red Beneath the roof there is a bed; But not yet weary are our feet...

07-23-2011, 05:39 PM	#12
Eönwë Flame Imperishable Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Right here Posts: 3,928	Cough I think I might be able to play this game. I have the next two weeks free, so if it's starting soon, I'm definitely up for it. After that, I'm not sure whether I'll be able to get on the internet to play. __________________ Welcome to the Barrow Do-owns Forum / Such a lovely place

07-23-2011, 07:34 PM	#13
Boromir88 Laconic Loreman Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: USA Posts: 7,513	Eonwe!! Good to see you back! __________________ Fenris Penguin

07-23-2011, 07:35 PM	#14
Inziladun Gruesome Spectre Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Heaven's doorstep Posts: 8,036	A Steve-game is always a good thing. __________________ Music alone proves the existence of God.

07-26-2011, 07:34 AM	#17
autume98 Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: The other side of the fish bowl Posts: 267	I see you need one more person to start. It looks like fun! I'll take the last role if it's still free. Fyi... Today thru Thursday I will have very limited access to Internet. I'll post when I can. __________________ The only thing to expect is the unexpected.

07-26-2011, 02:17 PM	#19
Eruhen Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: At the Mountains of Madness Posts: 399	Alright, Lottie-lass, let's get this Fellowship started! __________________ Agannâlô burôda nênud; zâira nênud. Adûn izindi batân tâidô ayadda: îdô kâtha batîna lôkhî. Êphalak îdôn Yôzâyan. Êphal êphalak îdôn hi-Akallabêth.

07-26-2011, 04:24 PM	#20
Loslote The Werewolf's Companion Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Moon Posts: 3,021	Wonderful! If there are no objections, I'll send out roles and the game will start in about an hour and a half. __________________ I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night. Double Fenris

07-29-2011, 12:01 PM	#21
satansaloser2005 The Sweetest Spoiler Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: from beneath you it giggles incessantly Posts: 5,789	I figured I'd try Nerwen's whole "I never vote on Day 1" thing. No, really though, I (and Tum, actually) had a commitment last night and I lost track of time, coming to the site at 7:12 only to realize that I was too late. Apologies. Sadly, this weekend isn't going to be much better. I'll be off at camp again for most of tomorrow and Sunday, but I'll be sure to pop off and vote. __________________ "My heart always cowers behind the defense of my wit." Friendship is two pals munching on a well-cooked face together. Fenris bookworm.

07-30-2011, 03:54 AM	#22
Eönwë Flame Imperishable Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Right here Posts: 3,928	I don't know how much time I have today, I'll probably only be able to get on about an hour before DL. __________________ Welcome to the Barrow Do-owns Forum / Such a lovely place

07-30-2011, 07:24 AM	#23
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	I second Eonwe's post there. I don't think I'll have much time today to talk. -- Foley __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

07-31-2011, 02:59 PM	#24
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	While I have the chance, I need to let you all know that the internet at my house and at my parents' house has been fried by a lightning storm, and so I will have limited access until it is fixed (which hopefully will be tomorrow, but maybe won't be). I will do my best to get on and participate some during the the Day 3 stage...definitely will try hard to vote. Don't want to be Mod Fired. Bah. -- Folwren __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

07-31-2011, 03:45 PM	#25
Shastanis Althreduin Werewolf Psychic Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: In fire, water, earth, and air. But mostly water. Posts: 2,832	I will be traveling most of today. I'll try and check in on my phone, but that will be sporadic. __________________ 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

07-31-2011, 08:08 PM	#26
McCaber Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Skyrim, again. Posts: 820	There's a lesson here for me: never have to suddenly leave for the weekend without telling the Downs I'm on vacation. __________________ Werewolves vs. Fishmen. The battle of the century.

08-01-2011, 04:41 PM	#27
Inziladun Gruesome Spectre Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Heaven's doorstep Posts: 8,036	I can't believe you lot killed me and caused me to miss out on all this lunacy. Actually, now's the time to say that *I'm* the real Seer. I'm also the Ranger. __________________ Music alone proves the existence of God.

07-24-2011, 02:19 PM	#28
Galadriel55 Blossom of Dwimordene Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The realm of forgotten words Posts: 10,360	I had a long enough break from last game to want to play again... Please sign me up, Lottie! I think I'll be Miss Bolger. __________________ You passed from under darkened dome, you enter now the secret land. - Take me to Finrod's fabled home!... ~ Finrod: The Rock Opera Last edited by Galadriel55; 07-24-2011 at 02:54 PM.

07-24-2011, 02:59 PM	#29
Loslote The Werewolf's Companion Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Moon Posts: 3,021	Good to see you, G55! And I've done 20 before, but it was a special game where everyone had a power...Superman and Kryptonite and Duct Tape, all without posts to refer to. __________________ I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night. Double Fenris

07-24-2011, 05:19 PM	#32
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	Holy smokes, I have NO idea yet what it entails, but I will totally take Samwise Gamgee! I know I'll have consistant computer access for the next eight days. After that, I am less certain. EDIT: I read the game. It looks like fun. -- Foley __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis Last edited by Folwren; 07-24-2011 at 05:24 PM.