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Boromir88 · 09-16-2012, 03:34 PM

And in a decision that seemed to come down between sally's and phantom's choices...sally achieves her goal of tying the phantom.

That's it, thanks to you all for participating and making it fun for me to "moderate." I think it went very well and I hope everyone had fun with it too.

satansaloser2005 · 09-16-2012, 03:38 PM

My life is complete. I'm glad I saved that tater for last after all. ^_^

Legate of Amon Lanc · 09-17-2012, 03:55 AM

I've been following this for the last couple of rounds, quite fun. By any chance, are there plans for the future to repeat this?

Rune Son of Bjarne · 09-17-2012, 04:28 AM

What Legate said...

Boromir88 · 09-17-2012, 06:43 AM

Yes, that was the idea is to have as many repeats as long as they were desired.

Some of the days I was disappointed with the lack of arguments during judging, but I know several people were getting RL smush towards the end. And it's not like WW where you need everyone to post so you can get 'evidence' to go on. So, I still wouldn't have any sort of requirement to argue/campaign for the choices. I just think it can be an interesting dynamic, since in the RL game the judge makes a rather immediate choice and here, you'll get a good 24 hours to deliberate.

I wouldn't mind running it again, because it's actually very amusing being behind the scenes and seeing what everyone's choices are. I also wouldn't oppose passing on all the stuff if I'm unable to do it and someone else does. It would basically be a spreadsheet of all the red taters, and then a list of the players with their current hand. It's not very time consuming to run with all the prep work done.

So, short answer is, sure. I'm game.

Nogrod · 09-17-2012, 07:22 AM

I think I share Boro's feeling...

It was fun to play, but for me clearly, the most fun rounds were those when people actually made different suggestions as to why pick this or that tater and others argued against them giving their own.

Also, I know I was one of the loudest advocats to suggest we should tighten the pace of the game from the original 24 hours picking your choice + 24 hours debate / judge working into the adopted two rounds going on at the same time -game. It would be interesting to hear from others who played, did they feel the pace was too quick aka. would they have posted more if it had been played in a more leasurely pace?

But like Boro said, as this is not a ww-game not participating in the discussion on one day or another isn't such a crucial matter. Although I think it would be merrier if more paople voiced their minds - or tried to persuade the judge more - as that would generate more discussion and thus fun.

That said, I'm naturally game for another round.

Congrats Sally! I knew I made a decent pick there in the end...

And congrats also to Gwath who seemed to have compensated his second place in the Arda Cup phantasy tournament by winning this one...

And thanks to the phantom for a very consistent posting - and everyone for a nice game!

And last but not least: thanks Boro for coming up and organising this!

Loslote · 09-17-2012, 07:56 AM

Thanks for running this, Boro. I had a lot of fun. The game was very well thought out and executed.

I do hope we can play again. This is about as much time commitment I can make at this point, so it's nice to still be able to be active in something.

Gwathagor · 09-17-2012, 11:58 AM

You WOULD remind me of my dismal failure in the Arda Cup, wouldn't you, Nogrod?

Nogrod · 09-17-2012, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gwathagor

You WOULD remind me of my dismal failure in the Arda Cup, wouldn't you, Nogrod?

Haha! Maybe I would, maybe I wouldn't... *ahem*

But it's only fair you don't win each and every game that is played on the BD, don't you think so?

MCRmyGirl4eva · 09-17-2012, 12:34 PM

This was fun, but I'm not going to sign up for the next round. It's not really all that fair for me to play when I can't make the deadlines, and so, my slot is now available to any who wish to play. Might pop in to laugh at this, though! (Actually, I'm definately going to laugh at this when I can.)

Galadriel55 · 09-17-2012, 05:29 PM

Nice game, everyone! Thanks Boro!

I'm curious as to what taters people played for each round. I know we've shared some of that already, but I think it's even funnier to see the taters by player and not by round.

Here are mine, in no particular order:

Radiant - Two Trees of Valinor
Spicy - Orc-draught
Creative - Formenos
Bold - Osse
Neglected - Halls of Mandos
Rank - Aule
Honest - Huan (well, they both start with H...)
Deadly - Gaffer Gamgee
Cuddly - Watcher in the Water
Extraordinary - Lembas (as I told Boro in a PM, I was hoping I could pair this one up with "doomed". It was so funny thinking about how doomed it would be if the baker forgot s/he put it in the oven!)
Violent - Ar-Pharazon
Peaceful - Minas Tirith
Charming - Melian
Ridiculous - Ban of the Valar
Weary - Maedhros
Chewy - Burrahobbit
Dangerous - Elendil
Attractive - Elwing (Elwing and Earendil...haha!)
Conceited - Maeglin
Dashing - the Petty-dwarves (three were certainly dashing through the forest too near Turin's men!)
Cranky - Osgiliath (think of all that abandoned furniture going "crank! crank!" with every gust of wind... this is so ridiculous it makes me laugh the most)

I think I'll be ok with schedules if I sign up for the next round.

the phantom · 09-17-2012, 05:59 PM

I played a couple good ones, but several times I tossed ones just to get something better. Unfortunately I never got what I considered a golden chance to play one of my favorite cards (Nirnaeth Arnoediad), so I still had it in my hand.

I would've loved for Longbeards to be picked for Spicy or Forlong the Fat for Attractive as jokes, or for a serious pick the Silmarils for dangerous, but other than that I wasn't really in the running on the others and generally didn't bother to recommend my own submissions once I gained three (though Shadowfax was justifiably bold, but next to Turin I didn't feel the need to push him).

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 09-17-2012, 06:24 PM

When/if you play another game, I'd like to join. This sounds fun, and I love Apples to Apples.

Oddwen · 09-17-2012, 09:55 PM

This was a great idea Boro, and fun to watch! I'd love to sign up for the next game.

Meneltarmacil · 09-18-2012, 06:41 AM

I'd certainly be up for playing again.

Boromir88 · 09-18-2012, 09:27 AM

I should be able to start a new one around the end of September (like 29th-30th). Glad to see the several new faces too.

A Little Green · 09-18-2012, 09:51 AM

Count me in for the next one, too, please! Sorry I missed this one, things happened.

09-16-2012, 03:34 PM	#361
Boromir88 Laconic Loreman Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: USA Posts: 7,518	And in a decision that seemed to come down between sally's and phantom's choices...sally achieves her goal of tying the phantom. That's it, thanks to you all for participating and making it fun for me to "moderate." I think it went very well and I hope everyone had fun with it too. __________________ Fenris Penguin

09-16-2012, 03:38 PM	#362
satansaloser2005 The Sweetest Spoiler Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: from beneath you it giggles incessantly Posts: 5,789	My life is complete. I'm glad I saved that tater for last after all. ^_^ __________________ "My heart always cowers behind the defense of my wit." Friendship is two pals munching on a well-cooked face together. Fenris bookworm.

09-17-2012, 03:55 AM	#363
Legate of Amon Lanc A Voice That Gainsayeth Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In that far land beyond the Sea Posts: 7,431	I've been following this for the last couple of rounds, quite fun. By any chance, are there plans for the future to repeat this? __________________ "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

09-17-2012, 06:43 AM	#365
Boromir88 Laconic Loreman Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: USA Posts: 7,518	Yes, that was the idea is to have as many repeats as long as they were desired. Some of the days I was disappointed with the lack of arguments during judging, but I know several people were getting RL smush towards the end. And it's not like WW where you need everyone to post so you can get 'evidence' to go on. So, I still wouldn't have any sort of requirement to argue/campaign for the choices. I just think it can be an interesting dynamic, since in the RL game the judge makes a rather immediate choice and here, you'll get a good 24 hours to deliberate. I wouldn't mind running it again, because it's actually very amusing being behind the scenes and seeing what everyone's choices are. I also wouldn't oppose passing on all the stuff if I'm unable to do it and someone else does. It would basically be a spreadsheet of all the red taters, and then a list of the players with their current hand. It's not very time consuming to run with all the prep work done. So, short answer is, sure. I'm game. __________________ Fenris Penguin

09-17-2012, 07:22 AM	#366
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	I think I share Boro's feeling... It was fun to play, but for me clearly, the most fun rounds were those when people actually made different suggestions as to why pick this or that tater and others argued against them giving their own. Also, I know I was one of the loudest advocats to suggest we should tighten the pace of the game from the original 24 hours picking your choice + 24 hours debate / judge working into the adopted two rounds going on at the same time -game. It would be interesting to hear from others who played, did they feel the pace was too quick aka. would they have posted more if it had been played in a more leasurely pace? But like Boro said, as this is not a ww-game not participating in the discussion on one day or another isn't such a crucial matter. Although I think it would be merrier if more paople voiced their minds - or tried to persuade the judge more - as that would generate more discussion and thus fun. That said, I'm naturally game for another round. Congrats Sally! I knew I made a decent pick there in the end... And congrats also to Gwath who seemed to have compensated his second place in the Arda Cup phantasy tournament by winning this one... And thanks to the phantom for a very consistent posting - and everyone for a nice game! And last but not least: thanks Boro for coming up and organising this! __________________ Upon the hearth the fire is red Beneath the roof there is a bed; But not yet weary are our feet...

09-17-2012, 07:56 AM	#367
Loslote The Werewolf's Companion Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Moon Posts: 3,021	Thanks for running this, Boro. I had a lot of fun. The game was very well thought out and executed. I do hope we can play again. This is about as much time commitment I can make at this point, so it's nice to still be able to be active in something. __________________ I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night. Double Fenris

09-17-2012, 11:58 AM	#368
Gwathagor Shade with a Blade Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: A Rainy Night In Soho Posts: 2,512	You WOULD remind me of my dismal failure in the Arda Cup, wouldn't you, Nogrod? __________________ Stories and songs.

09-17-2012, 12:34 PM	#370
MCRmyGirl4eva Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: The Elvenking's Halls Posts: 425	This was fun, but I'm not going to sign up for the next round. It's not really all that fair for me to play when I can't make the deadlines, and so, my slot is now available to any who wish to play. Might pop in to laugh at this, though! (Actually, I'm definately going to laugh at this when I can.) __________________ "In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit..." "'Well, I'm back.' said Sam."

09-17-2012, 05:29 PM	#371
Galadriel55 Blossom of Dwimordene Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The realm of forgotten words Posts: 10,401	Nice game, everyone! Thanks Boro! I'm curious as to what taters people played for each round. I know we've shared some of that already, but I think it's even funnier to see the taters by player and not by round. Here are mine, in no particular order: Radiant - Two Trees of Valinor Spicy - Orc-draught Creative - Formenos Bold - Osse Neglected - Halls of Mandos Rank - Aule Honest - Huan (well, they both start with H...) Deadly - Gaffer Gamgee Cuddly - Watcher in the Water Extraordinary - Lembas (as I told Boro in a PM, I was hoping I could pair this one up with "doomed". It was so funny thinking about how doomed it would be if the baker forgot s/he put it in the oven!) Violent - Ar-Pharazon Peaceful - Minas Tirith Charming - Melian Ridiculous - Ban of the Valar Weary - Maedhros Chewy - Burrahobbit Dangerous - Elendil Attractive - Elwing (Elwing and Earendil...haha!) Conceited - Maeglin Dashing - the Petty-dwarves (three were certainly dashing through the forest too near Turin's men!) Cranky - Osgiliath (think of all that abandoned furniture going "crank! crank!" with every gust of wind... this is so ridiculous it makes me laugh the most) I think I'll be ok with schedules if I sign up for the next round. __________________ You passed from under darkened dome, you enter now the secret land. - Take me to Finrod's fabled home!... ~ Finrod: The Rock Opera

09-17-2012, 05:59 PM	#372
the phantom Beloved Shadow Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Stadium Posts: 5,971	I played a couple good ones, but several times I tossed ones just to get something better. Unfortunately I never got what I considered a golden chance to play one of my favorite cards (Nirnaeth Arnoediad), so I still had it in my hand. I would've loved for Longbeards to be picked for Spicy or Forlong the Fat for Attractive as jokes, or for a serious pick the Silmarils for dangerous, but other than that I wasn't really in the running on the others and generally didn't bother to recommend my own submissions once I gained three (though Shadowfax was justifiably bold, but next to Turin I didn't feel the need to push him). __________________ the phantom has posted. This thread is now important.

09-17-2012, 06:24 PM	#373
TheGreatElvenWarrior Mighty Quill Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Walking off to look for America Posts: 2,230	When/if you play another game, I'd like to join. This sounds fun, and I love Apples to Apples. __________________ The Party Doesn't Start Until You're Dead.

09-17-2012, 09:55 PM	#374
Oddwen Drummer in the Deep Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Next Sunday A.D. Posts: 2,145	This was a great idea Boro, and fun to watch! I'd love to sign up for the next game. __________________ But all the while I sit and think of times there were before I listen for returning feet and voices at the door

09-18-2012, 06:41 AM	#375
Meneltarmacil Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: The bottom of the ocean, discussing philosophy with a giant squid Posts: 2,254	I'd certainly be up for playing again. __________________ I ♣ baby seals.

09-18-2012, 09:27 AM	#376
Boromir88 Laconic Loreman Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: USA Posts: 7,518	I should be able to start a new one around the end of September (like 29th-30th). Glad to see the several new faces too. __________________ Fenris Penguin

09-18-2012, 09:51 AM	#377
A Little Green Leaf-clad Lady Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,571	Count me in for the next one, too, please! Sorry I missed this one, things happened. __________________ "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."