Paper Telephone. - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Hookbill the Goomba · 09-06-2006, 01:31 PM

Okay, this is slightly more unusual than your average Mirth game, but it's worth it.
I discovered this game while on this forum.

I am not sure such an art focused game is a conventional Barrow Downs thread, but when I saw the results, I couldn't hep but think the Downers deserve to share in the experience.

The first player comes up with a sentence and shows it to the second player in private.
The second player draws a picture to illustrate this sentence and shows it to the third player in private.
The third player then writes a sentence to describe this picture and shows it to the fourth player in private.
And so on.

Normally the results are fantastic, but it's slightly more difficult to play on a forum than at a regular party. So here's how it works:

People sign up to play.
I (as the first player) think of a sentence and PM it to the second player.
The second player draws a picture and PMs it back to me.
I PM this picture to the third player, who writes a suitable sentence and PMs it to me. And so on and so forth till the end

This way we have the entire chain at one person's disposal, so that once it's finished it can be posted quickly and easily.

Pictures can be created in any medium - computer-created or scanned. Be creative.

Sign up now. I want at least 10 people so we get 5 pictures. It may take some time, but I think it will be worth it.

Oh, and the first sentence will be Middle Earth related. So worry not.

If you think this thread inappropriate for the Downs, I'll completely understand. But the results of this game literally had me in tears with laughter when I first read it, so I thought some folks here would like it...

Sign up today and receive a special cake.

Rikae · 09-06-2006, 04:45 PM

Sounds fun ... count me in!

**The Saucepan Man** · 09-06-2006, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hookbill

Oh, and the first sentence will be Middle Earth related. So worry not.

You mean the first sentence in every round, right?

I would suggest that each player in a round should try to keep their contribution at least vaguely Tolkien-related. You never know, that might make it even funnier.

I'm happy to let it pass for now, but let's see how it goes.

Firefoot · 09-06-2006, 05:48 PM

I'll give it a shot.

mormegil · 09-06-2006, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hookbill

Oh, and the first sentence will be Middle Earth related. So worry not.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpM

I would suggest that each player in a round should try to keep their contribution at least vaguely Tolkien-related. You never know, that might make it even funnier.

Agreed. So long as this stays Tolkien-related it can continue. If it gets out of control and evolves to something that is 100% non-Tolkien-related, which I can see happening quickly if we're not careful, I will shut it down.

Hookbill I trust that you will help to oversee that it remains as requested.

Durelin · 09-06-2006, 06:53 PM

As long as artistic ability is not required, I'd love to take part.

(In other words...will stick figures convey enough of a message?

)

The 1,000 Reader · 09-06-2006, 08:06 PM

I'll sign up, but due to a lack of a scanner I'll have to only make up sentences.

Oddwen · 09-06-2006, 08:06 PM

I'd love to sign up. Sounds like fun. Rather like "Whisper Down the Alley", which I always enjoyed as a kid.

Hookbill the Goomba · 09-07-2006, 02:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mormegil

Hookbill I trust that you will help to oversee that it remains as requested.

I will try my best.

But it will be mostly up to the individual writers and artists to keep it Tolkien, but if I see something going too far, I'll send it back and say "Change it! Ye fool!"

Quote:

Originally Posted by The 1,000 Reader

I'll sign up, but due to a lack of a scanner I'll have to only make up sentences.

Oh, you can use Microsoft paint or something if you wish. Check out the example in the link I provided on the first post.

Players signed up

1) Hookbill
2) Rikae
3) Firefoot
4) Durelin
5) The 1,000 Reader
6) Oddwen
7) Macalaure
8)
9)
10)

Macalaure · 09-07-2006, 02:56 AM

This sounds like a lot of fun. Count me in!

wilwarin538 · 09-07-2006, 05:03 AM

Count me in to, though all the pics will be done on the computer, so I'm not sure how well that will turn out.

But it sounds like a great idea.

Oh, and a question, will everyone get the chance to make up a sentence and do a picture? Or will we only get to do one?

Thinlómien · 09-07-2006, 05:30 AM

Count me in too.

Precioussss · 09-07-2006, 05:50 AM

I'll play!

Kitanna · 09-07-2006, 06:15 AM

I'd like to play, though the best thing I can ever draw is a stick figure with a top hat.

JennyHallu · 09-07-2006, 06:45 AM

I'm in...where's the Ka? She should be around for this one.

Hookbill the Goomba · 09-07-2006, 07:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wilwarin538

Oh, and a question, will everyone get the chance to make up a sentence and do a picture? Or will we only get to do one?

Just one, I'm afraid. But if you don't get to do one you wanted to, then you'll get a special place for the next game.

Players signed up:

1) Hookbill
2) Rikae
3) Firefoot
4) Durelin
5) The 1,000 Reader
6) Oddwen
7) Macalaure
8) wilwarin538
9) Thinlómien
10) Precioussss

Sorry, Kitanna and JennyHallu, you were a little late. However, I'll make sure you are first on the list for the next game.

The Game will start in a few moments when I send the first sentence to Rikae. If everyone is punctual, the first game should be done quickly and we'll all get to see the lovely pictures...

Rikae · 09-07-2006, 01:53 PM

Ok, I've finished my masterpiece.

Durelin · 09-07-2006, 05:16 PM

Quick question, and I thought it best to ask this here than through PM, since it might be of concern to others (maybe...):

Are the pictures allowed/should they be allowed to have any words in them at all? Even labels, names, the like?

I'm assuming probably not, for mere shock/amusement value.

mormegil · 09-07-2006, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Durelin

Quick question, and I thought it best to ask this here than through PM, since it might be of concern to others (maybe...):

Are the pictures allowed/should they be allowed to have any words in them at all? Even labels, names, the like?

I'm assuming probably not, for mere shock/amusement value.

Agreed. It seems rather contrary to the nature of the game to have words included when we are trying to create a sentence from a picture. I did this once at a work meeting (

) and we weren't allowed to put words on the pictures but I guess it's up to Hookbill in this case.

wilwarin538 · 09-07-2006, 07:24 PM

Quote:

I did this once at a work meeting

Where do you work? It sounds like a fun place.

I agree, I don't think words should be allowed in the pictures either.

The 1,000 Reader · 09-07-2006, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hookbill the Goomba

Oh, you can use Microsoft paint or something if you wish. Check out the example in the link I provided on the first post.

I use a mac.

Hookbill the Goomba · 09-08-2006, 03:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mormegil

Agreed. It seems rather contrary to the nature of the game to have words included when we are trying to create a sentence from a picture. I did this once at a work meeting (

) and we weren't allowed to put words on the pictures but I guess it's up to Hookbill in this case.

Generally it probably shouldn't be allowed, yes. Unless its a joke and doesn’t give too much away, I'll probably let it slide. For example, you could have a Balrog saying, "I don't have wings!" or something.

1,000 Reader, dont' worry, you'll be writing.

Orominuialwen · 09-10-2006, 02:47 PM

This sounds extremely amusing, so please sign me up for the next game!

Hookbill the Goomba · 09-10-2006, 02:51 PM

We're about half way through now! At the moment I'm awaiting Oddwen to finish the drawing!

So far, this is the list of players for the second game...

- Kitanna
- JennyHallu
- Orominuialwen

Doth anyone want to mod the next one or should I do it again? If so, I'll explain in more detail what that entails.

Hookbill the Goomba · 09-15-2006, 01:12 PM

We're nearly finished! We just need Precioussss to do a picture for us!

If Precioussss still hasn't done it by... say... Monday, I'll pass it on to Kitanna (being the first in the next list). Thou hast been warnéd

THE Ka · 09-15-2006, 03:53 PM

My, my, I missed this?

Oh well, I don't mind joining up for any further games, if there is a spot open.

I swear, sometimes I am such a dingaling about these things on the downs, but ah, c'est le vie, and it demands much too. This looks too good to miss anymore.

~ Ka

Rikae · 09-19-2006, 08:13 PM

Are the lines down?

Hookbill the Goomba · 09-20-2006, 02:22 AM

No, no they're not. I've sent a message to Kitanna yesterday and we're just awaiting the final picture.

The results will be put up as soon as possible.

I think for the next game, we'll need to put a proper time limit on the pictures and sentences. That way we can work out when each player will need to work.

I think for dwawing I'll set a limit of 4 days, and for sentences I'll say 2 days.

Players signed up for Game 2...

- Game Mod
- JennyHallu
- Orominuialwen
- The Ka

Hookbill the Goomba · 09-22-2006, 09:06 AM

Finnaly, the first Paper telephone call is over.

Here was the order:

1) Hookbill (Write)
2) Rikae (Draw)
3) Firefoot (Write)
4) Durelin(Draw)
5) The 1,000 Reader (Write)
6) Oddwen (Draw)
7) Macalaure (Write)
8) wilwarin538 (Draw)
9) Thinlómien (Write)
10) Precioussss (Draw)

We began with the sentence:

“Bilbo always knew the Sackvill-Bagginses were hiding under the table."

To which Rikae produced this work of art…

I've linked it, because it's kind of big.

Firefoot described it as:

“Merry and Pippin hide under a table from an Elf.”

Durelin decided to draw this:

‘The 1,000 reader’ said it looked like:

“Elrond's kids are abused by their dad.”

Oddwen drew this masterpiece:

Macalaure could only reply with:

“A female Elf in a red dress with sunglasses doing Karaoke, much to the displeasure of her three screaming daughters dressed in blue and grey, one of which has her hair stood on end.”

wilwarin decided to draw this in reply:

And Thinlómien wrote:

“Galadriel's "The Big Neo G and the G-Girls" took part in the Middle-Earth X-factor.”

To finish off, Precioussss didn’t reply, so Kitanna drew instead and finished this game off with this masterpiece!

So, a telephone call ends. What will the next one bring? Only time will tell…

Rune Son of Bjarne · 09-22-2006, 09:26 AM

That was magnificent

elronds_daughter · 09-22-2006, 09:39 AM

Wow. I can only say... Count me in for the next round!

Rune Son of Bjarne · 09-22-2006, 09:42 AM

Yeah me too

Durelin · 09-22-2006, 09:44 AM

*giggles*

Thank God for autoshapes in paint...

Hookbill the Goomba · 09-22-2006, 09:55 AM

Yes, it was rather good, wasn't it?

Exactly why the Sacvill-Bagginses were under the table is anyone's guess...

So, players so far:

- Hookbill (Write)
- JennyHallu (Draw)
- Orominuialwen (Write)
- The Ka (Draw)
- Rune (Write)
- elronds_daughter (Draw)
- mormegil (Write)

1 more player and we can start a new game...

[Edit] Morm, you've been added.

mormegil · 09-22-2006, 12:10 PM

I could write.

Rikae · 09-22-2006, 12:20 PM

I literally laughed 'til I cried. Awesome game, Goomba!

Firefoot · 09-22-2006, 01:53 PM

Hilarious.

I'd like to play again, as well - if not for this time, then next time, and I'd prefer drawing when I do play next, if possible.

Durelin · 09-22-2006, 02:05 PM

I'll play again, as needed.

Rikae · 09-22-2006, 03:09 PM

I'd like to play again too, but only if there isn't someone else who'd like a chance.

Oddwen · 09-22-2006, 06:59 PM

Female elf? It's Agent Elrond!

That is seriously hilarious, seriously. Really. I find each person's different interpretations fascinating.

Kitanna's "Word". Haha. Love the pun.

09-06-2006, 01:31 PM	#1
Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 5,912	Paper Telephone. Okay, this is slightly more unusual than your average Mirth game, but it's worth it. I discovered this game while on this forum. I am not sure such an art focused game is a conventional Barrow Downs thread, but when I saw the results, I couldn't hep but think the Downers deserve to share in the experience. The first player comes up with a sentence and shows it to the second player in private. The second player draws a picture to illustrate this sentence and shows it to the third player in private. The third player then writes a sentence to describe this picture and shows it to the fourth player in private. And so on. Normally the results are fantastic, but it's slightly more difficult to play on a forum than at a regular party. So here's how it works: People sign up to play. I (as the first player) think of a sentence and PM it to the second player. The second player draws a picture and PMs it back to me. I PM this picture to the third player, who writes a suitable sentence and PMs it to me. And so on and so forth till the end This way we have the entire chain at one person's disposal, so that once it's finished it can be posted quickly and easily. Pictures can be created in any medium - computer-created or scanned. Be creative. Sign up now. I want at least 10 people so we get 5 pictures. It may take some time, but I think it will be worth it. Oh, and the first sentence will be Middle Earth related. So worry not. If you think this thread inappropriate for the Downs, I'll completely understand. But the results of this game literally had me in tears with laughter when I first read it, so I thought some folks here would like it... Sign up today and receive a special cake. __________________ I think that if you want facts, then The Downer Newspaper is probably the place to go. I know! I read it once. THE PHANTOM AND ALIEN: The Legend of the Golden Bus Ticket...

09-06-2006, 08:06 PM	#7
The 1,000 Reader Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I don't know. Eastern ME doesn't have maps. Posts: 527	I'll sign up, but due to a lack of a scanner I'll have to only make up sentences. __________________ "And forth went Morgoth, and he was halted by the elves. Then went Sauron, who was stopped by a dog and then aged men. Finally, there came the Witch-King, who destroyed Arnor, but nobody seems to remember that." -A History of Villains

09-06-2006, 08:06 PM	#8
Oddwen Drummer in the Deep Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Next Sunday A.D. Posts: 2,145	I'd love to sign up. Sounds like fun. Rather like "Whisper Down the Alley", which I always enjoyed as a kid. __________________ But all the while I sit and think of times there were before I listen for returning feet and voices at the door

09-07-2006, 05:03 AM	#11
wilwarin538 Fluttering Enchantment Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 2,508	Count me in to, though all the pics will be done on the computer, so I'm not sure how well that will turn out. But it sounds like a great idea. Oh, and a question, will everyone get the chance to make up a sentence and do a picture? Or will we only get to do one? __________________ Comme une étoile amarante Comme un papillon de nuit C'est la lumière qui m'attire La flamme qui m'éblouit Fenris Muffin

09-07-2006, 05:30 AM	#12
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	Count me in too. __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

09-06-2006, 04:45 PM	#2
Rikae Mellifluous Maia Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: A glade open to the stars, deep in Nan Elmoth Posts: 3,489	Sounds fun ... count me in!

09-06-2006, 05:48 PM	#4
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,547	I'll give it a shot.

09-06-2006, 06:53 PM	#6
Durelin Estelo dagnir, Melo ring Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,063	As long as artistic ability is not required, I'd love to take part. (In other words...will stick figures convey enough of a message? )

09-07-2006, 02:56 AM	#10
Macalaure Fading Fëanorion Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: into the flood again Posts: 2,911	This sounds like a lot of fun. Count me in!

09-07-2006, 05:50 AM	#13
Precioussss Wight Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Dancing on this earth for a short while Posts: 111	I'll play! __________________ I am against nature. I don't dig nature at all. I think nature is very unnatural. I think the truly natural things are dreams, which nature can't touch with decay. - Bob Dylan

09-07-2006, 06:15 AM	#14
Kitanna Child of the West Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Watching President Fillmore ride a unicorn Posts: 2,132	I'd like to play, though the best thing I can ever draw is a stick figure with a top hat. __________________ "Let us live so that when we come to die even the undertaker will be sorry." - Mark Twain

09-07-2006, 06:45 AM	#15
JennyHallu The Pearl, The Lily Maid Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In my luxury Barrow, snuggled up in a pile of satin pillows, eating fresh fruit. Posts: 1,628	I'm in...where's the Ka? She should be around for this one. __________________ <=== Lookee, lookee, lots of IM handles!

09-07-2006, 01:53 PM	#17
Rikae Mellifluous Maia Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: A glade open to the stars, deep in Nan Elmoth Posts: 3,489	Ok, I've finished my masterpiece.

09-07-2006, 05:16 PM	#18
Durelin Estelo dagnir, Melo ring Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,063	Quick question, and I thought it best to ask this here than through PM, since it might be of concern to others (maybe...): Are the pictures allowed/should they be allowed to have any words in them at all? Even labels, names, the like? I'm assuming probably not, for mere shock/amusement value.

09-10-2006, 02:47 PM	#23
Orominuialwen Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2003 Location: Umbar, but before the corsairs took over. (Ave Maria University, FL, USA) Posts: 632	This sounds extremely amusing, so please sign me up for the next game! __________________ Gone for lentSeeyou at Easter! (And on Sundays too, maybe.)

09-10-2006, 02:51 PM	#24
Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 5,912	We're about half way through now! At the moment I'm awaiting Oddwen to finish the drawing! So far, this is the list of players for the second game... - Kitanna - JennyHallu - Orominuialwen Doth anyone want to mod the next one or should I do it again? If so, I'll explain in more detail what that entails. __________________ I think that if you want facts, then The Downer Newspaper is probably the place to go. I know! I read it once. THE PHANTOM AND ALIEN: The Legend of the Golden Bus Ticket...

09-15-2006, 01:12 PM	#25
Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 5,912	We're nearly finished! We just need Precioussss to do a picture for us! If Precioussss still hasn't done it by... say... Monday, I'll pass it on to Kitanna (being the first in the next list). Thou hast been warnéd __________________ I think that if you want facts, then The Downer Newspaper is probably the place to go. I know! I read it once. THE PHANTOM AND ALIEN: The Legend of the Golden Bus Ticket...

09-15-2006, 03:53 PM	#26
THE Ka Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: As with the flygja Posts: 1,403	My, my, I missed this? Oh well, I don't mind joining up for any further games, if there is a spot open. I swear, sometimes I am such a dingaling about these things on the downs, but ah, c'est le vie, and it demands much too. This looks too good to miss anymore. ~ Ka __________________ Vinur, vinur skilur tú meg? Veitst tú ongan loyniveg? Hevur tú reikað líka sum eg, í endaleysu tokuni?

09-19-2006, 08:13 PM	#27
Rikae Mellifluous Maia Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: A glade open to the stars, deep in Nan Elmoth Posts: 3,489	Are the lines down?

09-20-2006, 02:22 AM	#28
Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 5,912	No, no they're not. I've sent a message to Kitanna yesterday and we're just awaiting the final picture. The results will be put up as soon as possible. I think for the next game, we'll need to put a proper time limit on the pictures and sentences. That way we can work out when each player will need to work. I think for dwawing I'll set a limit of 4 days, and for sentences I'll say 2 days. Players signed up for Game 2... - Game Mod - JennyHallu - Orominuialwen - The Ka __________________ I think that if you want facts, then The Downer Newspaper is probably the place to go. I know! I read it once. THE PHANTOM AND ALIEN: The Legend of the Golden Bus Ticket...

09-22-2006, 09:06 AM	#29
Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 5,912	*Ring Ring* Finnaly, the first Paper telephone call is over. Here was the order: 1) Hookbill (Write) 2) Rikae (Draw) 3) Firefoot (Write) 4) Durelin(Draw) 5) The 1,000 Reader (Write) 6) Oddwen (Draw) 7) Macalaure (Write) 8) wilwarin538 (Draw) 9) Thinlómien (Write) 10) Precioussss (Draw) We began with the sentence: “Bilbo always knew the Sackvill-Bagginses were hiding under the table." To which Rikae produced this work of art… I've linked it, because it's kind of big. Firefoot described it as: “Merry and Pippin hide under a table from an Elf.” Durelin decided to draw this: ‘The 1,000 reader’ said it looked like: “Elrond's kids are abused by their dad.” Oddwen drew this masterpiece: Macalaure could only reply with: “A female Elf in a red dress with sunglasses doing Karaoke, much to the displeasure of her three screaming daughters dressed in blue and grey, one of which has her hair stood on end.” wilwarin decided to draw this in reply: And Thinlómien wrote: “Galadriel's "The Big Neo G and the G-Girls" took part in the Middle-Earth X-factor.” To finish off, Precioussss didn’t reply, so Kitanna drew instead and finished this game off with this masterpiece! So, a telephone call ends. What will the next one bring? Only time will tell… __________________ I think that if you want facts, then The Downer Newspaper is probably the place to go. I know! I read it once. THE PHANTOM AND ALIEN: The Legend of the Golden Bus Ticket...

09-22-2006, 09:39 AM	#31
elronds_daughter Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2004 Location: Between the fortune cookie and the post-its. Posts: 644	Wow. I can only say... Count me in for the next round! __________________ I'd like to be the king of all Londinium and wear a shiny hat.

09-22-2006, 09:44 AM	#33
Durelin Estelo dagnir, Melo ring Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,063	giggles Thank God for autoshapes in paint...

09-22-2006, 09:55 AM	#34
Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 5,912	Yes, it was rather good, wasn't it? Exactly why the Sacvill-Bagginses were under the table is anyone's guess... So, players so far: - Hookbill (Write) - JennyHallu (Draw) - Orominuialwen (Write) - The Ka (Draw) - Rune (Write) - elronds_daughter (Draw) - mormegil (Write) 1 more player and we can start a new game... [Edit] Morm, you've been added. __________________ I think that if you want facts, then The Downer Newspaper is probably the place to go. I know! I read it once. THE PHANTOM AND ALIEN: The Legend of the Golden Bus Ticket... Last edited by Hookbill the Goomba; 09-22-2006 at 12:49 PM.

09-22-2006, 12:10 PM	#35
mormegil Maundering Mage Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 4,647	I could write. __________________ “I wish it need not have happened in my time," said Frodo. "So do I," said Gandalf, "and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.”

09-22-2006, 12:20 PM	#36
Rikae Mellifluous Maia Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: A glade open to the stars, deep in Nan Elmoth Posts: 3,489	I literally laughed 'til I cried. Awesome game, Goomba!

09-22-2006, 01:53 PM	#37
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,547	Hilarious. I'd like to play again, as well - if not for this time, then next time, and I'd prefer drawing when I do play next, if possible. Last edited by Firefoot; 09-22-2006 at 02:35 PM.

09-22-2006, 02:05 PM	#38
Durelin Estelo dagnir, Melo ring Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,063	I'll play again, as needed.

09-22-2006, 03:09 PM	#39
Rikae Mellifluous Maia Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: A glade open to the stars, deep in Nan Elmoth Posts: 3,489	I'd like to play again too, but only if there isn't someone else who'd like a chance.

09-22-2006, 06:59 PM	#40
Oddwen Drummer in the Deep Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Next Sunday A.D. Posts: 2,145	Female elf? It's Agent Elrond! That is seriously hilarious, seriously. Really. I find each person's different interpretations fascinating. Kitanna's "Word". Haha. Love the pun. __________________ But all the while I sit and think of times there were before I listen for returning feet and voices at the door