Admin Thread for WWLXXI: Something in the Night - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Gwathagor · 12-31-2009, 03:57 PM

"...an American-provincial world of a guy, a girl, and a car hurtling into the night, fleeing time itself." ~From critic Stephen Holden's review of Bruce Springsteen's record, The River.

The subject matter of this game happens to be rather far afield from Tolkien, even more so than usual, as I'm basing the game on the music of Bruce Springsteen - primarily his first three or four albums. If you are a dedicated listener of Springsteen, you'll be familiar with his use of recurring characters, phrases, and themes. I've tried to condense these down into a werewolf game that captures something of that sweeping story arc which sits just underneath the surface of Bruce Springsteen's hit songs and which reveals itself piece by piece if you take the time to listen to his albums straight through. Springsteen is essentially a story-teller, and I wanted to see if I could make draw out that basic story which underpins most of his albums, using his own cast of characters.

So that's the idea behind the game.

A knowledge of Springsteen's music is not necessary, and it may or may not help you catch the wolves, but at the very least it will greatly enhance your enjoyment of the game. I particularly recommend listening to anything from the albums The Wild, the Innocent, and the E Street Shuffle, Born to Run, and Darkness on the Edge of Town. If you have time, listen to the album Greetings of Asbury Park, N.J. as well.

There will be 12 or 14 players, 6 or 7 non-traditional lover pairs, 3 (?) wolves, 1 seer, 1 ranger, and 1 hunter. All roles may be male or female.

Lovers: All players will have a lover counterpart with whom they can correspond via PM at all times. Ordos and wolves may be paired up. Unlike normal lovers, the lovers in this game will be able to survive if their counterpart is killed.

Seer (The Dreamer): normal

Ranger (The Angel): normal

Hunter (The Highwayman): normal

Wolves (The Betrayer, The Killer, The Lawman): normal. I think 3 is a good number, but if we get lots of players, I can add a fourth without any trouble.

Here's the list of characters. When you sign up, please choose one. Male, female, doesn't matter. Choose whoever you want.

Male
Johnny 99 - Nogrod
City Dude - Inziladun
Jimmy the Saint - Morsul
Gypsy Biker - Shasta
Bad Scooter - Isabellkya
Wild Billy - Glirdan

Female
Mary - Rikae
Crazy Janey - Alonariel
Boardwalk Sandy - Sally
Rosalita - Loslote
Jersey Girl - Wilwarin
Wendy - Lariren

Ok, folks, I think that's everything for the time being. Post away.

Loslote · 12-31-2009, 04:07 PM

I'm in! I won't be around over the weekend, but that shouldn't be a problem. (If it will be, tell me so and don't sign me up.) I'll be Rosalita.

satansaloser2005 · 12-31-2009, 04:11 PM

Barefoot girl raising my hand and wiggling my toes to sign up!

ETA: When's the DL, good sir? Or is it up for discussion?

Mirandir · 12-31-2009, 06:08 PM

When would we be starting? I need to get back into this shenanigans.

Inziladun · 12-31-2009, 07:18 PM

I won't be much help in knowing the music, but count me in as City Dude.

alonariel · 12-31-2009, 07:43 PM

Can you sign me up as Crazy Janey?

And Lari, currently inebriated, would like to be signed up as Wendy.

Thanks! Lari would also like you to know that she now has water.

satansaloser2005 · 12-31-2009, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by alonariel

Can you sign me up as Crazy Janey?

And Lari, currently inebriated, would like to be signed up as Wendy.

Thanks! Lari would also like you to know that she now has water.

I demand video of this.

I'm going to see if I can bribe Mnemo or Tum into playing too.

alonariel · 12-31-2009, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by satansaloser2005

I demand video of this.

I'm going to see if I can bribe Mnemo or Tum into playing too.

I'm sending you a video of Lari interacting with Rune right now. Be prepared for a random video message from an obscure area code.

satansaloser2005 · 12-31-2009, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alonariel

I'm sending you a video of Lari interacting with Rune right now. Be prepared for a random video message from an obscure area code.

Oooo I'm excited. ^_^

Gwathagor · 12-31-2009, 11:26 PM

Dang, forgot about deadline. How does 9:00 PST suit everyone?

We'll start as soon as we have enough players.

Loslote · 01-01-2010, 01:21 AM

am or pm? Either way, it works fine for me.

wilwarin538 · 01-01-2010, 09:24 AM

I'd like to join in as Jersey Girl please!!! As long as the game doesn't start until Sunday!

Oh, and I know nothing about Springstein sooooo....my in-character stuff might suck.

Nogrod · 01-01-2010, 10:02 AM

Could I be "Johnny 99" from the album Nebraska? That's my favourite record of the Boss... Replace the Spanish Johnny with it or something?

If that's not okay, I'll be the Magic Rat...

Gwathagor · 01-01-2010, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loslote

am or pm? Either way, it works fine for me.

Oh. 9:00 PM PST.

Gwathagor · 01-01-2010, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nogrod

Could I be "Johnny 99" from the album Nebraska? That's my favourite record of the Boss... Replace the Spanish Johnny with it or something?

If that's not okay, I'll be the Magic Rat...

Johnny 99 it is!

alonariel · 01-02-2010, 10:41 PM

Shasta, my husband, would like to be signed up as Gypsy Biker.

wilwarin538 · 01-03-2010, 04:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alonariel

Shasta, my husband, would like to be signed up as Gypsy Biker.

hehe *likes*

Shastanis Althreduin · 01-03-2010, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alonariel

Shasta, my husband, would like to be signed up as Gypsy Biker.

This is true.

Glirdan · 01-03-2010, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shasta

[QUOTE:Originally Posted by alonariel

Shasta, my husband, would like to be signed up as Gypsy Biker.

This is true.[/QUOTE]

And what am I, chopped liver!?

Anyways, it has been incredibly too long since I last played a werewolf game. And no I don't mean a real life Werewolf game...although those are quite entertaining at times!!

Anyways, count me in as Wild Billy.

Gwathagor · 01-03-2010, 08:15 PM

Excellent.

Rikae · 01-04-2010, 12:41 PM

Signing up as promised (though I don't know much about Springsteen). I'll be Mary.

Isabellkya · 01-04-2010, 02:29 PM

I'd like to sign up as Bad Scooter, please. xD

Gwathagor · 01-04-2010, 06:16 PM

Lovely to have you two along.

autume98 · 01-06-2010, 09:42 AM

I'd like to play if there's still room. I can be Sandy. I won't be around for this weekend however. So if that's going to be a problem then you don't have to sign me up. Thanks.

wilwarin538 · 01-07-2010, 10:09 AM

Are we starting soon or do we still have to wait for one more person?

skip spence · 01-07-2010, 10:23 AM

At some point I should like to play a ww game and the Bruce Springsteen theme looks promising. Will be very busy for a couple of weeks though so it might be difficult after all...

Gwathagor · 01-07-2010, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wilwarin538

Are we starting soon or do we still have to wait for one more person?

One more person.

Morsul the Dark · 01-08-2010, 07:26 AM

I told myself I wouldn't do it...but what the hey I'm in

Gwathagor · 01-08-2010, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Morsul the Dark

I told myself I wouldn't do it...but what the hey I'm in

Great. Would you like Jimmy the Saint or the Magic Rat?

wilwarin538 · 01-08-2010, 03:52 PM

mwahahaha, does this mean we can start soon???

Glirdan · 01-08-2010, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wilwarin538

mwahahaha, does this mean we can start soon???

I'm in total agreement here!! I'm itching to play again!!

Gwathagor · 01-08-2010, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wilwarin538

mwahahaha, does this mean we can start soon???

Yeah. I'll give Morsul until this evening to settle on a character and then we can start this weekend. Let's try to start Saturday evening. Good for everyone?

Glirdan · 01-08-2010, 04:08 PM

Can't see why not, gives me plenty of posting time

Gwathagor · 01-08-2010, 04:10 PM

Excellent.

wilwarin538 · 01-08-2010, 04:35 PM

Excellent

Loslote · 01-08-2010, 07:36 PM

*happydances and bounces with anticipation*

Saturday works for me!

Inziladun · 01-09-2010, 12:59 PM

So we're starting today, then?

Gwathagor · 01-09-2010, 01:19 PM

Correct. I will PM the roles later today and we'll start at 9 PM PST.

I guess we start out with a Night phase, yeah? I haven't played in a while and I can't remember exactly.

wilwarin538 · 01-09-2010, 01:41 PM

Yes we do indeed. And Seer gets a dream Night 1.

Nogrod · 01-09-2010, 06:23 PM

Just caught a glimpse of a R&R Hall of Fame concert from the telly and Bruce was playing. Between two songs he said something like "If Woody Guthrie lived today he'd have a lot to write about..."

How true.

Starting with a Night-phase I think is the norm - letting the wolves to plot a bit before the actual game begins - and I think oftentimes the seers are given a dream also on N1. But that all depends on the general set-up and the particular wishes of the mod.

But is the line-up accurate? With only 11 players I think three wolves is quite a tough ratio - or even with 12. But the more reasons for the seer to get a dream on N1(heh, I will curse calling for this if I turn out a wolf

).

And so good to see you Glirdan! It has been actually years, in plural, yes. Hi, and welcome man!

12-31-2009, 03:57 PM	#1
Gwathagor Shade with a Blade Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: A Rainy Night In Soho Posts: 2,512	Admin Thread for WWLXXI: Something in the Night "...an American-provincial world of a guy, a girl, and a car hurtling into the night, fleeing time itself." ~From critic Stephen Holden's review of Bruce Springsteen's record, The River. The subject matter of this game happens to be rather far afield from Tolkien, even more so than usual, as I'm basing the game on the music of Bruce Springsteen - primarily his first three or four albums. If you are a dedicated listener of Springsteen, you'll be familiar with his use of recurring characters, phrases, and themes. I've tried to condense these down into a werewolf game that captures something of that sweeping story arc which sits just underneath the surface of Bruce Springsteen's hit songs and which reveals itself piece by piece if you take the time to listen to his albums straight through. Springsteen is essentially a story-teller, and I wanted to see if I could make draw out that basic story which underpins most of his albums, using his own cast of characters. So that's the idea behind the game. A knowledge of Springsteen's music is not necessary, and it may or may not help you catch the wolves, but at the very least it will greatly enhance your enjoyment of the game. I particularly recommend listening to anything from the albums The Wild, the Innocent, and the E Street Shuffle, Born to Run, and Darkness on the Edge of Town. If you have time, listen to the album Greetings of Asbury Park, N.J. as well. There will be 12 or 14 players, 6 or 7 non-traditional lover pairs, 3 (?) wolves, 1 seer, 1 ranger, and 1 hunter. All roles may be male or female. Lovers: All players will have a lover counterpart with whom they can correspond via PM at all times. Ordos and wolves may be paired up. Unlike normal lovers, the lovers in this game will be able to survive if their counterpart is killed. Seer (The Dreamer): normal Ranger (The Angel): normal Hunter (The Highwayman): normal Wolves (The Betrayer, The Killer, The Lawman): normal. I think 3 is a good number, but if we get lots of players, I can add a fourth without any trouble. Here's the list of characters. When you sign up, please choose one. Male, female, doesn't matter. Choose whoever you want. Male Johnny 99 - Nogrod City Dude - Inziladun Jimmy the Saint - Morsul Gypsy Biker - Shasta Bad Scooter - Isabellkya Wild Billy - Glirdan Female Mary - Rikae Crazy Janey - Alonariel Boardwalk Sandy - Sally Rosalita - Loslote Jersey Girl - Wilwarin Wendy - Lariren Ok, folks, I think that's everything for the time being. Post away. __________________ Stories and songs. Last edited by Gwathagor; 01-11-2010 at 05:05 PM.

12-31-2009, 04:07 PM	#2
Loslote The Werewolf's Companion Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Moon Posts: 3,021	I'm in! I won't be around over the weekend, but that shouldn't be a problem. (If it will be, tell me so and don't sign me up.) I'll be Rosalita. __________________ I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night. Double Fenris Last edited by Loslote; 12-31-2009 at 08:01 PM. Reason: fixed bolding

12-31-2009, 04:11 PM	#3
satansaloser2005 The Sweetest Spoiler Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: from beneath you it giggles incessantly Posts: 5,789	Barefoot girl raising my hand and wiggling my toes to sign up! ETA: When's the DL, good sir? Or is it up for discussion? __________________ "My heart always cowers behind the defense of my wit." Friendship is two pals munching on a well-cooked face together. Fenris bookworm. Last edited by satansaloser2005; 12-31-2009 at 04:18 PM.

12-31-2009, 06:08 PM	#4
Mirandir Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: CT/NY Posts: 681	When would we be starting? I need to get back into this shenanigans. __________________ Rise and rise again until lambs become lions.

12-31-2009, 07:18 PM	#5
Inziladun Gruesome Spectre Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Heaven's doorstep Posts: 8,037	I won't be much help in knowing the music, but count me in as City Dude. __________________ Music alone proves the existence of God.

12-31-2009, 07:43 PM	#6
alonariel Wight Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Boston has my heart Posts: 238	Can you sign me up as Crazy Janey? And Lari, currently inebriated, would like to be signed up as Wendy. Thanks! Lari would also like you to know that she now has water. __________________ "Puddle! Puddle! Oh, snow! Future puddle!"

12-31-2009, 11:26 PM	#10
Gwathagor Shade with a Blade Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: A Rainy Night In Soho Posts: 2,512	Dang, forgot about deadline. How does 9:00 PST suit everyone? We'll start as soon as we have enough players. __________________ Stories and songs.

01-01-2010, 01:21 AM	#11
Loslote The Werewolf's Companion Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Moon Posts: 3,021	am or pm? Either way, it works fine for me. __________________ I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night. Double Fenris

01-01-2010, 09:24 AM	#12
wilwarin538 Fluttering Enchantment Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 2,508	I'd like to join in as Jersey Girl please!!! As long as the game doesn't start until Sunday! Oh, and I know nothing about Springstein sooooo....my in-character stuff might suck. __________________ Comme une étoile amarante Comme un papillon de nuit C'est la lumière qui m'attire La flamme qui m'éblouit Fenris Muffin

01-01-2010, 10:02 AM	#13
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	Could I be "Johnny 99" from the album Nebraska? That's my favourite record of the Boss... Replace the Spanish Johnny with it or something? If that's not okay, I'll be the Magic Rat... __________________ Upon the hearth the fire is red Beneath the roof there is a bed; But not yet weary are our feet...

01-02-2010, 10:41 PM	#16
alonariel Wight Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Boston has my heart Posts: 238	Shasta, my husband, would like to be signed up as Gypsy Biker. __________________ "Puddle! Puddle! Oh, snow! Future puddle!"

01-03-2010, 08:15 PM	#20
Gwathagor Shade with a Blade Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: A Rainy Night In Soho Posts: 2,512	Excellent. __________________ Stories and songs.

01-04-2010, 12:41 PM	#21
Rikae Mellifluous Maia Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: A glade open to the stars, deep in Nan Elmoth Posts: 3,489	Signing up as promised (though I don't know much about Springsteen). I'll be Mary.

01-04-2010, 02:29 PM	#22
Isabellkya Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Amongst trees. Posts: 919	I'd like to sign up as Bad Scooter, please. xD __________________ But I was clinging to her like a homicidal monkey.

01-04-2010, 06:16 PM	#23
Gwathagor Shade with a Blade Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: A Rainy Night In Soho Posts: 2,512	Lovely to have you two along. __________________ Stories and songs.

01-06-2010, 09:42 AM	#24
autume98 Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: The other side of the fish bowl Posts: 267	I'd like to play if there's still room. I can be Sandy. I won't be around for this weekend however. So if that's going to be a problem then you don't have to sign me up. Thanks. __________________ The only thing to expect is the unexpected.

01-07-2010, 10:09 AM	#25
wilwarin538 Fluttering Enchantment Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 2,508	Are we starting soon or do we still have to wait for one more person? __________________ Comme une étoile amarante Comme un papillon de nuit C'est la lumière qui m'attire La flamme qui m'éblouit Fenris Muffin

01-07-2010, 10:23 AM	#26
skip spence shadow of a doubt Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Back on the streets Posts: 1,125	At some point I should like to play a ww game and the Bruce Springsteen theme looks promising. Will be very busy for a couple of weeks though so it might be difficult after all... __________________ "You can always come back, but you can't come back all the way" ~ Bob Dylan

01-08-2010, 07:26 AM	#28
Morsul the Dark Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 3,448	I told myself I wouldn't do it...but what the hey I'm in __________________ Morsul the Resurrected

01-08-2010, 03:52 PM	#30
wilwarin538 Fluttering Enchantment Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 2,508	mwahahaha, does this mean we can start soon??? __________________ Comme une étoile amarante Comme un papillon de nuit C'est la lumière qui m'attire La flamme qui m'éblouit Fenris Muffin

01-08-2010, 04:08 PM	#33
Glirdan Energetic Essence Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Where Lark Nor Eagle Ever Flew Posts: 3,285	Can't see why not, gives me plenty of posting time __________________ *I'm going to buy you a kitty, I'm going to let you fall in love with the kitty, and one cold, winter night, I'm going to steal into your house and punch you in the face!* Fenris Wolf

01-08-2010, 04:10 PM	#34
Gwathagor Shade with a Blade Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: A Rainy Night In Soho Posts: 2,512	Excellent. __________________ Stories and songs.

01-08-2010, 04:35 PM	#35
wilwarin538 Fluttering Enchantment Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 2,508	Excellent __________________ Comme une étoile amarante Comme un papillon de nuit C'est la lumière qui m'attire La flamme qui m'éblouit Fenris Muffin

01-08-2010, 07:36 PM	#36
Loslote The Werewolf's Companion Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Moon Posts: 3,021	happydances and bounces with anticipation Saturday works for me! __________________ I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night. Double Fenris

01-09-2010, 12:59 PM	#37
Inziladun Gruesome Spectre Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Heaven's doorstep Posts: 8,037	So we're starting today, then? __________________ Music alone proves the existence of God.

01-09-2010, 01:19 PM	#38
Gwathagor Shade with a Blade Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: A Rainy Night In Soho Posts: 2,512	Correct. I will PM the roles later today and we'll start at 9 PM PST. I guess we start out with a Night phase, yeah? I haven't played in a while and I can't remember exactly. __________________ Stories and songs.

01-09-2010, 01:41 PM	#39
wilwarin538 Fluttering Enchantment Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 2,508	Yes we do indeed. And Seer gets a dream Night 1. __________________ Comme une étoile amarante Comme un papillon de nuit C'est la lumière qui m'attire La flamme qui m'éblouit Fenris Muffin

01-09-2010, 06:23 PM	#40
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	Just caught a glimpse of a R&R Hall of Fame concert from the telly and Bruce was playing. Between two songs he said something like "If Woody Guthrie lived today he'd have a lot to write about..." How true. Starting with a Night-phase I think is the norm - letting the wolves to plot a bit before the actual game begins - and I think oftentimes the seers are given a dream also on N1. But that all depends on the general set-up and the particular wishes of the mod. But is the line-up accurate? With only 11 players I think three wolves is quite a tough ratio - or even with 12. But the more reasons for the seer to get a dream on N1(heh, I will curse calling for this if I turn out a wolf ). And so good to see you Glirdan! It has been actually years, in plural, yes. Hi, and welcome man! __________________ Upon the hearth the fire is red Beneath the roof there is a bed; But not yet weary are our feet...