The "is it" game - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

paavo · 07-20-2004, 11:35 AM

ok, I'm going to try to keep this simple but since it's me, I probably end up confusing everyone.

the idea of this game is that someone thinks of a word (ME related of course) and gives the letter it begins with. The others then try to think of a word that begins with the given letter and then ask a question which could be answered with the word the asker has thought up. If the one who thought up the word in the first place can't answer the question he has to give the next letter of his word. Before the person who has set the clue gives the next letter he has to ask for an answer from the asker. after the asker has given the correct answer the setter of the clue can give the next letter. others should not ask questions before the setter of the clue has given the next letter. Confusing, I know

but an example should clear this a bit.

I could think about "Herugrim" so I would post:
- It starts with H.
"Hobbit" could spring up to someones mind so he could ask:
-is it a race in ME?
I could answer:
-no, its not the Haradrim
then Mister x, as I am going to call the other guy from now on, could ask the same question again or he could try to narrow down the possible answers and ask:
-is it a race in ME which likes to live in holes.
I would of course answer:
-no, it's not a hobbit.
then mister x could ask:
-does it protect you from harm?
I can't think anything that protects you from harm and begins with 'H' so I have to answer:
-I can't think of anything
mister x then has to say his answer:
- a Helmet
now I would have to give the next letter:
-the next letter is 'e'
mister x could then ask:
-was it used at the battle of the pelennor fields?
I could asnwer:
- no, it's not the Heads that were catapulted into minas tirith.
mister x asks the same question:
-was it used at the battle of the pelennor fields?
I can't think up anything else that was used at the battle so I have to say:
- yes, it is Herugrim.

I hope this cleared things up.

before I completely confuse you all I'll start off: my word begins with 'S'

and my apologies if a similar thread already exists.

EDIT: as there has been some confusion with the rules, I will try to clarify them as saucepan suggested.

the same answer cannot be given more than once to the questions being asked by the guessers. That's why, for example, we can keep on asking "Is it a Dwarf?" and expect a different answer each time. If the person who has set the clue cannot give an answer, then he/she must ask the person who asked the question to give their answer. If their answer is one which has previously been given, the game simply carries on.
the person who has set the clue needs to keep in mind the answers already given and guessers should try to avoid asking a question to which the only answer (or at least the only answer that they can think of) is one which has already been given.

Evisse the Blue · 07-20-2004, 12:19 PM

This looks like a really fun game!

Ok, so: Is it a character from the Lord of the Rings?

paavo · 07-20-2004, 01:55 PM

thanks

no, it's not Saruman.

Firefoot · 07-20-2004, 02:02 PM

Is it a person?

One question: can more than one person ask a question before you answer, or do the questions have to come one at a time?

Evisse the Blue · 07-20-2004, 02:05 PM

Is it a an evil creature?

paavo · 07-20-2004, 02:07 PM

sure, but if I can't answer to question and have to give the next letter, the other persons question might not be valid anymore.

and no, it's not Samwise.

EDIT: to Evisse: no it's not Sauron (if you can say Sauron is a creature

)

Evisse the Blue · 07-20-2004, 02:20 PM

Does it protect you from danger?

Firefoot · 07-20-2004, 02:26 PM

Is it a place?

paavo · 07-20-2004, 03:14 PM

no, it's not a shield nor is it the shire.

Evisse the Blue · 07-20-2004, 03:20 PM

Is it a nickname?

paavo · 07-20-2004, 03:39 PM

it's not strider.

Niluial · 07-20-2004, 05:22 PM

Is it a river?

Firefoot · 07-20-2004, 05:40 PM

Is it an object?

Thorongil · 07-21-2004, 01:17 AM

Is it an event?

Evisse the Blue · 07-21-2004, 03:58 AM

Is it a period in the history of Arda, remembered only by Elves?

paavo · 07-21-2004, 05:23 AM

it's not silverlode, silmaril, siege of Barad-dur nor is it.... oh, shoot! I can't think up anything for your question evisse! tell the right answer and I'll give the next letter.

Evisse the Blue · 07-21-2004, 05:46 AM

Sunless years.

paavo · 07-21-2004, 06:16 AM

qood question evisse.

the next letter is h

Evisse the Blue · 07-21-2004, 06:25 AM

Is it a monster?

paavo · 07-21-2004, 06:36 AM

it's not "shadow and flame"

Evisse the Blue · 07-21-2004, 06:49 AM

Did it attack Frodo?

**The Saucepan Man** · 07-21-2004, 07:12 AM

Was it wounded by Sam?

Firefoot · 07-21-2004, 08:28 AM

Is it an Orc?

Gil-Galad · 07-21-2004, 09:55 AM

Was it created during Saurons reign?

paavo · 07-21-2004, 11:38 AM

to Evisse and Saucepan man: it's not Shelob.

neither is it Shagrat or... or... now why did you have to ask that question gil-galad?!

I can't think anything for that.

Morsul the Dark · 07-21-2004, 12:01 PM

well SH

not shield
shire
shagrat
shelob

is it a nickname?

paavo · 07-21-2004, 12:18 PM

it's not Sharkey.

Gil-Galad · 07-21-2004, 12:25 PM

i know i'm evil...

Is it.....Dead?

paavo · 07-21-2004, 12:29 PM

Gil-galad, if you'll give the answer to your previous question i'll give the next letter.

Firefoot · 07-21-2004, 12:56 PM

Is it a horse?

paavo · 07-21-2004, 01:08 PM

Firefoot you evilevil man! yes it is Shadowfax.

take it away.

Firefoot · 07-21-2004, 01:26 PM

Thanks... that would be woman.

Starts with a B.

paavo · 07-21-2004, 01:27 PM

I'll be happy to ask many many questions if you just gave the letter your word begins with.

and sorry about the confusion.

Firefoot · 07-21-2004, 01:31 PM

Wow, that was fast. I realized that just after I posted, and edited it, but you had gotten in your post first.

It starts with a B.

Morsul the Dark · 07-21-2004, 01:31 PM

well let's see B? many words come to mind some more obvioous then others so.

Ill try the more obscure ones first

is it a dwarf?

Firefoot · 07-21-2004, 01:31 PM

It's not Balin.

paavo · 07-21-2004, 01:34 PM

is it "oldest and fatherless"?

Morsul the Dark · 07-21-2004, 01:34 PM

ok not Balin...not the dwarf I had in mind however you most likely would have said yes it is were it the one i thought of so...

Is it a boat?

Firefoot · 07-21-2004, 01:41 PM

It is neither Bombadil or the boats the Elves gave to the Fellowship.

Morsul the Dark · 07-21-2004, 01:43 PM

ok thats another not what i was thinking of...

is it a man who transforms into a bear?

07-20-2004, 11:35 AM	#1
paavo Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Finland Posts: 426	The "is it" game ok, I'm going to try to keep this simple but since it's me, I probably end up confusing everyone. the idea of this game is that someone thinks of a word (ME related of course) and gives the letter it begins with. The others then try to think of a word that begins with the given letter and then ask a question which could be answered with the word the asker has thought up. If the one who thought up the word in the first place can't answer the question he has to give the next letter of his word. Before the person who has set the clue gives the next letter he has to ask for an answer from the asker. after the asker has given the correct answer the setter of the clue can give the next letter. others should not ask questions before the setter of the clue has given the next letter. Confusing, I know but an example should clear this a bit. I could think about "Herugrim" so I would post: - It starts with H. "Hobbit" could spring up to someones mind so he could ask: -is it a race in ME? I could answer: -no, its not the Haradrim then Mister x, as I am going to call the other guy from now on, could ask the same question again or he could try to narrow down the possible answers and ask: -is it a race in ME which likes to live in holes. I would of course answer: -no, it's not a hobbit. then mister x could ask: -does it protect you from harm? I can't think anything that protects you from harm and begins with 'H' so I have to answer: -I can't think of anything mister x then has to say his answer: - a Helmet now I would have to give the next letter: -the next letter is 'e' mister x could then ask: -was it used at the battle of the pelennor fields? I could asnwer: - no, it's not the Heads that were catapulted into minas tirith. mister x asks the same question: -was it used at the battle of the pelennor fields? I can't think up anything else that was used at the battle so I have to say: - yes, it is Herugrim. I hope this cleared things up. before I completely confuse you all I'll start off: my word begins with 'S' and my apologies if a similar thread already exists. EDIT: as there has been some confusion with the rules, I will try to clarify them as saucepan suggested. the same answer cannot be given more than once to the questions being asked by the guessers. That's why, for example, we can keep on asking "Is it a Dwarf?" and expect a different answer each time. If the person who has set the clue cannot give an answer, then he/she must ask the person who asked the question to give their answer. If their answer is one which has previously been given, the game simply carries on. the person who has set the clue needs to keep in mind the answers already given and guessers should try to avoid asking a question to which the only answer (or at least the only answer that they can think of) is one which has already been given. __________________ It seems to me that trying to live without friends is like milking a bear to get cream for your morning coffee. It is a whole lot of trouble, and then not worth much after you get it. Last edited by paavo; 08-07-2004 at 10:54 AM.

07-20-2004, 12:19 PM	#2
Evisse the Blue Brightness of a Blade Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: wherever I may roam Posts: 2,685	This looks like a really fun game! Ok, so: Is it a character from the Lord of the Rings? __________________ And no one was ill, and everyone was pleased, except those who had to mow the grass.

07-20-2004, 01:55 PM	#3
paavo Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Finland Posts: 426	thanks no, it's not Saruman. __________________ It seems to me that trying to live without friends is like milking a bear to get cream for your morning coffee. It is a whole lot of trouble, and then not worth much after you get it.

07-20-2004, 02:05 PM	#5
Evisse the Blue Brightness of a Blade Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: wherever I may roam Posts: 2,685	Is it a an evil creature? __________________ And no one was ill, and everyone was pleased, except those who had to mow the grass.

07-20-2004, 02:07 PM	#6
paavo Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Finland Posts: 426	sure, but if I can't answer to question and have to give the next letter, the other persons question might not be valid anymore. and no, it's not Samwise. EDIT: to Evisse: no it's not Sauron (if you can say Sauron is a creature ) __________________ It seems to me that trying to live without friends is like milking a bear to get cream for your morning coffee. It is a whole lot of trouble, and then not worth much after you get it.

07-20-2004, 02:02 PM	#4
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,547	Is it a person? One question: can more than one person ask a question before you answer, or do the questions have to come one at a time?

07-20-2004, 02:20 PM	#7
Evisse the Blue Brightness of a Blade Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: wherever I may roam Posts: 2,685	Does it protect you from danger? __________________ And no one was ill, and everyone was pleased, except those who had to mow the grass.

07-20-2004, 02:26 PM	#8
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,547	Is it a place?

07-20-2004, 03:14 PM	#9
paavo Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Finland Posts: 426	no, it's not a shield nor is it the shire. __________________ It seems to me that trying to live without friends is like milking a bear to get cream for your morning coffee. It is a whole lot of trouble, and then not worth much after you get it.

07-20-2004, 03:20 PM	#10
Evisse the Blue Brightness of a Blade Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: wherever I may roam Posts: 2,685	Is it a nickname? __________________ And no one was ill, and everyone was pleased, except those who had to mow the grass.

07-20-2004, 03:39 PM	#11
paavo Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Finland Posts: 426	it's not strider. __________________ It seems to me that trying to live without friends is like milking a bear to get cream for your morning coffee. It is a whole lot of trouble, and then not worth much after you get it.

07-20-2004, 05:22 PM	#12
Niluial Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: In the darkness of white Posts: 601	Is it a river? __________________ Life is not about how many breaths you take but about how many times it leaves you breathless. My rants, moans and groans in other words my Blog My Magical Site

07-20-2004, 05:40 PM	#13
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,547	Is it an object?

07-21-2004, 01:17 AM	#14
Thorongil Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: The Elvenpath Posts: 780	Is it an event? __________________ To win one hundred victories in one hundred battles is not the acme of skill. To subdue the enemy without fighting is the acme of skill. ~Sun Tzu

07-21-2004, 03:58 AM	#15
Evisse the Blue Brightness of a Blade Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: wherever I may roam Posts: 2,685	Is it a period in the history of Arda, remembered only by Elves? __________________ And no one was ill, and everyone was pleased, except those who had to mow the grass.

07-21-2004, 05:23 AM	#16
paavo Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Finland Posts: 426	it's not silverlode, silmaril, siege of Barad-dur nor is it.... oh, shoot! I can't think up anything for your question evisse! tell the right answer and I'll give the next letter. __________________ It seems to me that trying to live without friends is like milking a bear to get cream for your morning coffee. It is a whole lot of trouble, and then not worth much after you get it.

07-21-2004, 05:46 AM	#17
Evisse the Blue Brightness of a Blade Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: wherever I may roam Posts: 2,685	hehe, it worked! :D Sunless years. __________________ And no one was ill, and everyone was pleased, except those who had to mow the grass.

07-21-2004, 06:16 AM	#18
paavo Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Finland Posts: 426	qood question evisse. the next letter is h __________________ It seems to me that trying to live without friends is like milking a bear to get cream for your morning coffee. It is a whole lot of trouble, and then not worth much after you get it.

07-21-2004, 06:25 AM	#19
Evisse the Blue Brightness of a Blade Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: wherever I may roam Posts: 2,685	Is it a monster? __________________ And no one was ill, and everyone was pleased, except those who had to mow the grass.

07-21-2004, 06:36 AM	#20
paavo Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Finland Posts: 426	it's not "shadow and flame" __________________ It seems to me that trying to live without friends is like milking a bear to get cream for your morning coffee. It is a whole lot of trouble, and then not worth much after you get it.

07-21-2004, 06:49 AM	#21
Evisse the Blue Brightness of a Blade Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: wherever I may roam Posts: 2,685	Did it attack Frodo? __________________ And no one was ill, and everyone was pleased, except those who had to mow the grass.

07-21-2004, 07:12 AM	#22
The Saucepan Man Corpus Cacophonous Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: A green and pleasant land Posts: 8,390	Good game, paavo! Was it wounded by Sam? __________________ Do you mind? I'm busy doing the fishstick. It's a very delicate state of mind!

07-21-2004, 08:28 AM	#23
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,547	Is it an Orc?

07-21-2004, 09:55 AM	#24
Gil-Galad Psyche of Prince Immortal Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Above a Parapet Obvious exits are: North, South, and Dennis Posts: 4,734	Was it created during Saurons reign? __________________ Love doesn't blow up and get killed.

07-21-2004, 11:38 AM	#25
paavo Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Finland Posts: 426	to Evisse and Saucepan man: it's not Shelob. neither is it Shagrat or... or... now why did you have to ask that question gil-galad?! I can't think anything for that. __________________ It seems to me that trying to live without friends is like milking a bear to get cream for your morning coffee. It is a whole lot of trouble, and then not worth much after you get it. Last edited by paavo; 07-21-2004 at 12:19 PM.

07-21-2004, 12:01 PM	#26
Morsul the Dark Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 3,448	well SH not shield shire shagrat shelob is it a nickname? __________________ Morsul the Resurrected

07-21-2004, 12:18 PM	#27
paavo Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Finland Posts: 426	it's not Sharkey. __________________ It seems to me that trying to live without friends is like milking a bear to get cream for your morning coffee. It is a whole lot of trouble, and then not worth much after you get it.

07-21-2004, 12:25 PM	#28
Gil-Galad Psyche of Prince Immortal Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Above a Parapet Obvious exits are: North, South, and Dennis Posts: 4,734	i know i'm evil... Is it.....Dead? __________________ Love doesn't blow up and get killed.

07-21-2004, 12:29 PM	#29
paavo Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Finland Posts: 426	Gil-galad, if you'll give the answer to your previous question i'll give the next letter. __________________ It seems to me that trying to live without friends is like milking a bear to get cream for your morning coffee. It is a whole lot of trouble, and then not worth much after you get it.

07-21-2004, 12:56 PM	#30
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,547	Is it a horse?

07-21-2004, 01:08 PM	#31
paavo Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Finland Posts: 426	Firefoot you evilevil man! yes it is Shadowfax. take it away. __________________ It seems to me that trying to live without friends is like milking a bear to get cream for your morning coffee. It is a whole lot of trouble, and then not worth much after you get it.

07-21-2004, 01:26 PM	#32
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,547	Thanks... that would be woman. Starts with a B.

07-21-2004, 01:27 PM	#33
paavo Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Finland Posts: 426	I'll be happy to ask many many questions if you just gave the letter your word begins with. and sorry about the confusion. __________________ It seems to me that trying to live without friends is like milking a bear to get cream for your morning coffee. It is a whole lot of trouble, and then not worth much after you get it.

07-21-2004, 01:31 PM	#34
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,547	Wow, that was fast. I realized that just after I posted, and edited it, but you had gotten in your post first. It starts with a B.

07-21-2004, 01:34 PM	#37
paavo Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Finland Posts: 426	is it "oldest and fatherless"? __________________ It seems to me that trying to live without friends is like milking a bear to get cream for your morning coffee. It is a whole lot of trouble, and then not worth much after you get it.