Admin Thread for T-i-G LII: Star Crossed II - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Diamond18 · 10-21-2008, 08:31 AM

I'm probably going to come up with a different name for it once I've ironed out what exactly this game is going to be. Here are the rules and roles for the last game. Some changes may be introduced depending on player count and my own boredom with straight repetition. I believe I'm going to go with something other than an Elven/Animal theme for the Lovers. I may also cut the number of Lover teams down from four to three or two -- depends on participation.

Projected start date is October 27th at 1 AM CST.

Deadline will be at 1 AM CST.

Current player list:

Groin
Lommy
Aganzir
Legate
Kitanna
Gollum
Nogrod
Brinniel
Sally
Shasta
Gwath
Rikae
Mac
McCaber
Fea
Greenie
Eönwë
Lalaith
Eomer

Rikae · 10-21-2008, 09:00 AM

I didn't realize this game was starting already - sign me up!
I'll work on Mac...

Groin Redbeard · 10-21-2008, 09:10 AM

Sign me in also.

Shastanis Althreduin · 10-21-2008, 11:07 AM

Confirmation!

Legate of Amon Lanc · 10-21-2008, 12:15 PM

All right, only for the sake of saying it, if the start on 27th holds, I think that's the best thing you may have come up with, I wholeheartedly support that. And I don't even mind the DL, at least not now...

Gollum the Great · 10-21-2008, 01:17 PM

I've got to do this. Remove the question mark beside my name please.

McCaber · 10-21-2008, 04:50 PM

I'm in as well.

satansaloser2005 · 10-21-2008, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Legate of Amon Lanc

All right, only for the sake of saying it, if the start on 27th holds, I think that's the best thing you may have come up with, I wholeheartedly support that. And I don't even mind the DL, at least not now...

I think he's trying to say yes.

I'm in too, unless stuff changes around here. G'gravy, I'm going to be busy, but the power of the Diamond compels me. Must....play....Werewolf....

Diamond18 · 10-21-2008, 09:16 PM

Mwah ha ha ha ha--I mean, excellent. Most excellent.

Macalaure · 10-23-2008, 04:10 AM

I've been pondering back and forth on whether I should join or not for days now, as I have other things to be focussing on right now, but I don't think I'm going to pass up on this game after all. I won the original Star Crossed, and I just can't miss the chance to defend my title.

Count me in!

Rikae · 10-23-2008, 06:00 AM

Yay!

(I was the last innocent standing - looking forward to revenge.

)

Feanor of the Peredhil · 10-23-2008, 06:24 AM

I'll play, but the likelihood of me being around for the hours immediately before deadline is pretty low indeed.

A Little Green · 10-23-2008, 10:32 AM

Can I still sign up? I'd love to play...

Eönwë · 10-23-2008, 11:46 AM

Ooh! Ooh! Another WW game. Sign me up please!

Diamond18 · 10-23-2008, 11:52 AM

17 players, a good number.

I have some fun new ideas percolating in my brain, and I think they shall work with the current number, but more will make it even better. But the game will definitely be starting on the 27th (with a Day phase, though I'll send roles out on the 26th and allow players with special roles to plot and plan).

Nogrod · 10-23-2008, 04:48 PM

Anticipation... anticipation... anticipation...

Gollum the Great · 10-23-2008, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nogrod

Anticipation... anticipation... anticipation...

I know what you mean.

I seem to be an eternity of waiting for werewolf.

Gwathagor · 10-23-2008, 10:46 PM

Splendid. Splendid.

Shastanis Althreduin · 10-24-2008, 07:46 AM

So, did we decide on 1 am CST, or 5 am CST?

Groin Redbeard · 10-24-2008, 08:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shastanis Althreduin

So, did we decide on 1 am CST, or 5 am CST?

I think everyone is favouring the 5 am CST time.

Shastanis Althreduin · 10-24-2008, 08:25 AM

Actually, I'm an idiot, and didn't look at the first post, where it says

Quote:

Deadline will be at 1 AM CST.

Good for me, though.

Diamond18 · 10-24-2008, 11:14 AM

I've decided that 5 AM will kill me, so 1 AM it is.

Lalaith · 10-24-2008, 11:29 AM

I think I can play. But only if the start date really is the 27th.

Eönwë · 10-24-2008, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diamond18

I've decided that 5 AM will kill me, so 1 AM it is.

Is that 7 or 8 GMT?

Aganzir · 10-24-2008, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eönwë

Is that 7 or 8 GMT?

It's 9 our time so it should be 7 GMT. At least if Lommy counted right.

Poor you.

Feanor of the Peredhil · 10-24-2008, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aganzir

Poor you.

Poor you guys? Mornings aren't that bad if you get some sleep. 2am deadlines on school nights when I have early morning classes? I should know better than to let Di talk me into such things...

Eomer of the Rohirrim · 10-24-2008, 03:41 PM

Call it a whisky-induced stupor if you will (and it would be accurate!) but sign me up, Di. You may do as you like with me.

Fea, I haven't even seen you for, like, years. It's going to be emotional.

Feanor of the Peredhil · 10-24-2008, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eomer of the Rohirrim

Fea, I haven't even seen you for, like, years. It's going to be emotional.

Zomgsquee! I love you! I've missed you! You're right! It's been like four years and eighty-three days, fourteen hours, six minutes, and thirty-three seconds since last we flirted and reminisced about the old days...

Nogrod · 10-24-2008, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Feanor of the Peredhil

Poor you guys? Mornings aren't that bad if you get some sleep. 2am deadlines on school nights when I have early morning classes?

That has been more like the norm here in Finland the last years...

It will be interesting to see how this works for us here. It will really be different; either an early vote or then just fast skimming through the last 6-8 hours of the Day and a quick vote. I know many of you guys have been doing that for a long time but it will be nice to see how we can manage it...

Diamond18 · 10-25-2008, 12:04 AM

Whenever I've played in a game with an unkind deadline, I just voted early and tried not to worry about. The moderator is really the only person who has to be around at the exact deadline, anyway. If you all just vote early together you'll have to wait for me to show up but then you'd be on equal ground.

On that note, I just got home from work and it's nearly 1:30 AM. So I'm guessing that for the Friday night (or nights?) deadline(s) there will be a slight delay.

I am enthused to have Lal and Eomer fall prey... I mean, join up.

satansaloser2005 · 10-25-2008, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diamond18

Whenever I've played in a game with an unkind deadline, I just voted early and tried not to worry about. The moderator is really the only person who has to be around at the exact deadline, anyway. If you all just vote early together you'll have to wait for me to show up but then you'd be on equal ground.

On that note, I just got home from work and it's nearly 1:30 AM. So I'm guessing that for the Friday night (or nights?) deadline(s) there will be a slight delay.

I am enthused to have Lal and Eomer fall prey... I mean, join up.

Sadistic wench.

Erm....I mean what an eager and dedicated mod godess to be excited for new players. *shifty eyes*

Just so I've got this straight. The game starts the 27th....at 1am....with a day phase. Correct? (I read somewhere about it starting with a day phase and was just wondering)

Alternatively, I had a really weird, really short dream last night where I got the PM from Miss Di that I was an ordo. Apparently I cried. Meh.

Aganzir · 10-25-2008, 10:20 AM

Oh and as for the clock... Real time or Downs time?

Gah they should really get it fixed.

Lalaith · 10-25-2008, 12:34 PM

Sadistic....oh yes. I remember that sodding Duck game. *shudder*

Diamond18 · 10-26-2008, 11:52 AM

Testing...

Edit: Okay, as the 'Downs clock seems to be 22 minutes behind Real Time, I'm going to say the deadline is 1 AM realtime, 12:38 AM Downs time. Is that too confusing? At any rate, I'm working on roles now so you should start watching for PMs.

Oh and Lal, don't lie, those are fond memories you have.

Aganzir · 10-26-2008, 02:06 PM

So what roles are there now, and how many lover teams? Can the lovers be of the same sex? And what about voting - are the votes retractable, and in case of a tie, who will die?

Diamond18 · 10-26-2008, 05:13 PM

Be patient, young one.

Diamond18 · 10-26-2008, 06:06 PM

Okay, roles have been sent out. People with roles know what they are.

As for voting -- no retractions, and in case of a tie the first person to get the majority of votes wins.

Game thread will be up eventually.

No modfire.

Diamond18 · 10-26-2008, 07:30 PM

It is currently about four hours before the start of Day 1. I'm going to bed now, as I can't stay up any longer. But you may all start posting as soon as the Downs clock hits 12:38 AM CST. I'll be around more tomorrow, should you have any questions or concerns.

Gwathagor · 10-26-2008, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diamond18

As for voting -- no retractions, and in case of a tie the first person to get the majority of votes wins.

And by "majority," I assume that you simply mean the most votes, rather than the actual majority of possible votes?

Aganzir · 10-27-2008, 04:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diamond18

Okay, roles have been sent out. People with roles know what they are.

But we all don't know what roles there are in the first place, and how many lovers, eh? In your first post you said some changes may be introduced, and I was just wondering if there are any.

10-21-2008, 08:31 AM	#1
Diamond18 Eidolon of a Took Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: my own private fantasy world Posts: 3,460	Admin Thread for T-i-G LII: Star Crossed II I'm probably going to come up with a different name for it once I've ironed out what exactly this game is going to be. Here are the rules and roles for the last game. Some changes may be introduced depending on player count and my own boredom with straight repetition. I believe I'm going to go with something other than an Elven/Animal theme for the Lovers. I may also cut the number of Lover teams down from four to three or two -- depends on participation. Projected start date is October 27th at 1 AM CST. Deadline will be at 1 AM CST. Current player list: Groin Lommy Aganzir Legate Kitanna Gollum Nogrod Brinniel Sally Shasta Gwath Rikae Mac McCaber Fea Greenie Eönwë Lalaith Eomer __________________ All shall be rather fond of me and suffer from mild depression. Last edited by Diamond18; 10-24-2008 at 11:57 PM. Reason: update player list

10-21-2008, 09:10 AM	#3
Groin Redbeard Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Facing the world's troubles with Christ's hope! Posts: 1,635	Sign me in also. __________________ I heard the bells on Christmas Day. Their old, familiar carols play. And wild and sweet the words repeatof peace on earth, good-will to men! ~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

10-21-2008, 11:07 AM	#4
Shastanis Althreduin Werewolf Psychic Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: In fire, water, earth, and air. But mostly water. Posts: 2,832	Confirmation! __________________ 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

10-21-2008, 12:15 PM	#5
Legate of Amon Lanc A Voice That Gainsayeth Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In that far land beyond the Sea Posts: 7,431	All right, only for the sake of saying it, if the start on 27th holds, I think that's the best thing you may have come up with, I wholeheartedly support that. And I don't even mind the DL, at least not now... __________________ "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

10-21-2008, 01:17 PM	#6
Gollum the Great Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The Pinnacle of my own might Posts: 386	I've got to do this. Remove the question mark beside my name please. __________________ 'It just shows you how true it is that one-half the world doesn't knows how the other three-quarters lives.' Bertie, The Code of the Woosters, by P. G. Wodewouse

10-21-2008, 09:00 AM	#2
Rikae Mellifluous Maia Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: A glade open to the stars, deep in Nan Elmoth Posts: 3,489	I didn't realize this game was starting already - sign me up! I'll work on Mac...

10-21-2008, 04:50 PM	#7
McCaber Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Skyrim, again. Posts: 820	I'm in as well. __________________ Werewolves vs. Fishmen. The battle of the century.

10-21-2008, 09:16 PM	#9
Diamond18 Eidolon of a Took Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: my own private fantasy world Posts: 3,460	Mwah ha ha ha ha--I mean, excellent. Most excellent. __________________ All shall be rather fond of me and suffer from mild depression.

10-23-2008, 04:10 AM	#10
Macalaure Fading Fëanorion Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: into the flood again Posts: 2,911	I've been pondering back and forth on whether I should join or not for days now, as I have other things to be focussing on right now, but I don't think I'm going to pass up on this game after all. I won the original Star Crossed, and I just can't miss the chance to defend my title. Count me in!

10-23-2008, 06:00 AM	#11
Rikae Mellifluous Maia Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: A glade open to the stars, deep in Nan Elmoth Posts: 3,489	Yay! (I was the last innocent standing - looking forward to revenge. )

10-23-2008, 06:24 AM	#12
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	I'll play, but the likelihood of me being around for the hours immediately before deadline is pretty low indeed. __________________ peace

10-23-2008, 10:32 AM	#13
A Little Green Leaf-clad Lady Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,571	Can I still sign up? I'd love to play... __________________ "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."

10-23-2008, 11:46 AM	#14
Eönwë Flame Imperishable Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Right here Posts: 3,928	Ooh! Ooh! Another WW game. Sign me up please! __________________ Welcome to the Barrow Do-owns Forum / Such a lovely place

10-23-2008, 11:52 AM	#15
Diamond18 Eidolon of a Took Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: my own private fantasy world Posts: 3,460	17 players, a good number. I have some fun new ideas percolating in my brain, and I think they shall work with the current number, but more will make it even better. But the game will definitely be starting on the 27th (with a Day phase, though I'll send roles out on the 26th and allow players with special roles to plot and plan). __________________ All shall be rather fond of me and suffer from mild depression.

10-23-2008, 04:48 PM	#16
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	Anticipation... anticipation... anticipation... __________________ Upon the hearth the fire is red Beneath the roof there is a bed; But not yet weary are our feet...

10-23-2008, 10:46 PM	#18
Gwathagor Shade with a Blade Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: A Rainy Night In Soho Posts: 2,512	Splendid. Splendid. __________________ Stories and songs.

10-24-2008, 07:46 AM	#19
Shastanis Althreduin Werewolf Psychic Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: In fire, water, earth, and air. But mostly water. Posts: 2,832	So, did we decide on 1 am CST, or 5 am CST? __________________ 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

10-24-2008, 11:14 AM	#22
Diamond18 Eidolon of a Took Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: my own private fantasy world Posts: 3,460	I've decided that 5 AM will kill me, so 1 AM it is. __________________ All shall be rather fond of me and suffer from mild depression.

10-24-2008, 11:29 AM	#23
Lalaith Blithe Spirit Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,779	I think I can play. But only if the start date really is the 27th. __________________ Out went the candle, and we were left darkling

10-24-2008, 03:41 PM	#27
Eomer of the Rohirrim Auspicious Wraith Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 4,859	Call it a whisky-induced stupor if you will (and it would be accurate!) but sign me up, Di. You may do as you like with me. Fea, I haven't even seen you for, like, years. It's going to be emotional. __________________ Los Ingobernables de Harlond

10-25-2008, 12:04 AM	#30
Diamond18 Eidolon of a Took Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: my own private fantasy world Posts: 3,460	Whenever I've played in a game with an unkind deadline, I just voted early and tried not to worry about. The moderator is really the only person who has to be around at the exact deadline, anyway. If you all just vote early together you'll have to wait for me to show up but then you'd be on equal ground. On that note, I just got home from work and it's nearly 1:30 AM. So I'm guessing that for the Friday night (or nights?) deadline(s) there will be a slight delay. I am enthused to have Lal and Eomer fall prey... I mean, join up. __________________ All shall be rather fond of me and suffer from mild depression.

10-25-2008, 10:20 AM	#32
Aganzir Woman of Secret Shadow Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: in hollow halls beneath the fells Posts: 4,511	Oh and as for the clock... Real time or Downs time? Gah they should really get it fixed. __________________ He bit me, and I was not gentle.

10-25-2008, 12:34 PM	#33
Lalaith Blithe Spirit Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,779	Sadistic....oh yes. I remember that sodding Duck game. shudder __________________ Out went the candle, and we were left darkling

10-26-2008, 11:52 AM	#34
Diamond18 Eidolon of a Took Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: my own private fantasy world Posts: 3,460	Testing... Edit: Okay, as the 'Downs clock seems to be 22 minutes behind Real Time, I'm going to say the deadline is 1 AM realtime, 12:38 AM Downs time. Is that too confusing? At any rate, I'm working on roles now so you should start watching for PMs. Oh and Lal, don't lie, those are fond memories you have. __________________ All shall be rather fond of me and suffer from mild depression. Last edited by Diamond18; 10-26-2008 at 07:31 PM.

10-26-2008, 02:06 PM	#35
Aganzir Woman of Secret Shadow Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: in hollow halls beneath the fells Posts: 4,511	So what roles are there now, and how many lover teams? Can the lovers be of the same sex? And what about voting - are the votes retractable, and in case of a tie, who will die? __________________ He bit me, and I was not gentle.

10-26-2008, 05:13 PM	#36
Diamond18 Eidolon of a Took Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: my own private fantasy world Posts: 3,460	Be patient, young one. __________________ All shall be rather fond of me and suffer from mild depression.

10-26-2008, 06:06 PM	#37
Diamond18 Eidolon of a Took Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: my own private fantasy world Posts: 3,460	Okay, roles have been sent out. People with roles know what they are. As for voting -- no retractions, and in case of a tie the first person to get the majority of votes wins. Game thread will be up eventually. No modfire. __________________ All shall be rather fond of me and suffer from mild depression.

10-26-2008, 07:30 PM	#38
Diamond18 Eidolon of a Took Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: my own private fantasy world Posts: 3,460	It is currently about four hours before the start of Day 1. I'm going to bed now, as I can't stay up any longer. But you may all start posting as soon as the Downs clock hits 12:38 AM CST. I'll be around more tomorrow, should you have any questions or concerns. __________________ All shall be rather fond of me and suffer from mild depression.