The spy game - #6

[Metal Alex]

The Wendigo spy Game - 6!

*GAME HAS BEGUN!!!* (yes, expect a copy paste of the previous thread.)

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Alrighty then, since Grim feels like getting back into the mental fray of the game (and I know that at least some of you would like to take a crack at him now that he ain't godlike) I'll be your stunningly-handsome GM for this round. Screw that. I felt like organizing it this time. I was simply bored/etc.

I'm sure you're all familiar with the rules , but for clarity's sake I'll quote Grim's rendition of it, since I think he put them in a passingly acceptable way in the last game:



Bearing all that in mind, here are my well-or-ill-(we'll see) considered additions to the rules:

~ 1. Werewolves Vampires Wendigos are somewhat cool. But not as cool as SPIES! In this game, the "vampires" will be Wendigos spies: men who turn into yeti-like man-eaters at night men who backstab at night. They also zap dispensers. This is just a flavour thing, and otherwise should have no technical effect on the game.

~ 2A. One of the Wendigos will possess a special class of being the Godfather Cunning (Cheers bonz for the link!) If the Seer uses his special power on the Cunning (wait what?) Wendigo spy to detect what he is, the Cunning Wendigo spy will falsely come up as being Human with no special powers. This will make things a little more difficult for the humans, additionally considering that:

~ 2B. To clarify, The Cunning Wendigo spy counts as only a single special class in relation for the Priest, so he does not sense the loss of two special classes when/if the Cunning Wendigo dies. This rule is not decided yet. Any opinions?

~ 3. There'll probably be fewer Wendigos in relation to humans this time round. Take a deep sigh, everyone whose not a shoe mask size 35!

~ 4. By semi-popular request, there will be the Village Drunk spy Drunk. This is a purely role-playing class, and anyone may be selected to be the Drunk, even the Wendigos spies or the Cunning Wendigo Corkscrew. The Drunk must speak largely unintelligibly in-game, but otherwise can do anything that he could normally (vote, PM, etc.) This is purely for lulz, and does not come up as a special class. AA sessions are available during the game, upon request.

~ 5. I will be keeping to a strict-ish timetable. I haven't figured out the time exactly yet (grrr EST GMT+1), but there will be 24 hour Days, and 24 hour Nights. If PMs come in quickly during the nights, then I may post those results ahead of time and add the remaining time to the "Day."

~ 6. Aha! Grim just pointed out that we need a Tie rule. So my rule is: if there is a tie, I flip a coin. And yes, I have 3-sided coins, in case a 3-way. :P If someone can argue a better rule, then by all means speak up. Because I can't hear your thoughts, despite my best efforts to the contrary. (Although, I do have the first 3 numbers of Franpa's pin code... I think.)



Okay, I think that's it! I'll keep this application open until we get enough people or I don't think any more will be coming. If the game is too small, then I may be rid of the Cunning role, to give the humans a better chance.



OK, end of copy-paste. Feel free to join, and watch your back!

http://www.halolz.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/fellow-engineer.jpg

Gentlemen that have joined so far!
-Plasma
-Melon
-Shadowmoon
-Kelster23
-Alien King
-Paul.Power (Medic)
-bonz
-Lushmoss (Pyro)
-MtlAngelus (Demoman) busy
-MrBunsy (Engineer)
-GrimOswald (Scout)
-yauhui busy
-ShadowLord
-SgtFusion

[Plasma]

I'll join! Gentlemen.


This thread is gonna be loaded with TF2 references!

[Melon]

http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/9726/gentlemenjy9.png

I'm in! Let's do this.

[Shadowmoon]

Well, that was.... errr..... quick.

I'm in

Also, what role is the Corkscrew?

EDIT: Never mind I missed that part D:

[Kelster23]

I join!
Though I do not belong under 'gentlemen', unless Plasma's gay.

[Alien King]

Though I do not belong under 'gentlemen', unless Plasma's gay.

That has already been decided upon. Sorry.

Ahem, I join.

I have quite a wonderful image of a drunk spy...


Edit: With regard to the Cunning, I'd recommend using it only if the player count exceeds 14 or something.

[Paul.Power]

So are we naming the other roles after TF2 classes as well?

Seer = Pyro
Guardian Angel = Medic
Priest = Admin :p

I'm in

[Metal Alex]

So are we naming the other roles after TF2 classes as well?

Seer = Pyro
Guardian Angel = Medic
Priest = Admin :p

I'm in

That's quite fantastic... But it'd make quite obvious who was who D:

Pyro as the seer is simply fantastic, though.

[Paul.Power]

That's quite fantastic... But it'd make quite obvious who was who D:

Pyro as the seer is simply fantastic, though.
Although naturally all the spies would somehow have to get to a health crate and redisguise...

[Alien King]

Although naturally all the spies would somehow have to get to a health crate and redisguise...

But then the pyro's work would be pointless.

[Paul.Power]

But then the pyro's work would be pointless.

The Seer checks people rather than killing them though.

Maybe if we implemented Vigilante... :p oh wait but the Vigilante doesn't check people.

I'M CONFUSED, RARGH

[bonz]

I'll join too.

[Lushmoss]

*Mrrfrrrr ffrrrnrr frrrr! Ufff rn!*

[Alien King]

*Mrrfrrrr ffrrrnrr frrrr! Ufff rn!*

He's faking it!
That pyro is a spy!

[Lushmoss]

He's faking it!
That pyro is a spy!

*Spy-checks Alien King*

*With backfacestab*

[Metal Alex]

OK

The seer is the Spy checker (yes, anyone can spy check, not only pyros)
The guardian Angel is the Spy zapper (meh, couldn't think of anything better)
The priest is the Stat checker (Ran out of ideas after the first :()

For the sake of it. Everyone can choose the class you prefer, even spy... I mean, red spies can disguise themselves as blu ones... D:

Except Paul. He's being a medic.

[MtlAngelus]

Dibs on the pirate again!
(haha you're all so slow. :cool: )

[Lushmoss]

Could the Guardian Angel be an Ubercharger?

I mean... *Mffrrf rrr mrrrhfff rffrf rr mf rrrrfrffmrr?*

[MrBunsy]

Love the new av, lushmoss!

And I'm in pleasey.

[GrimOswald]

"Yeah, why don't you come over and say that to my FACE, tough guy?"

"BONK!"

[Kelster23]

I'll be the resident Kratos meaning yes I will now be a man...
if you let me.

[franpa]

You should remind the spies to set there forum accounts to "invisible mode" :)

[GrimOswald]

You should remind the spies to set there forum accounts to "invisible mode" :)

"Yeah pally, that's great idea. Oh wait, then when we see other people online we'll know they 'aint the fricken spies! BOINK!"

The solution is naturally either for EVERYONE to go invisible, or to ban "Who's Online" and user activity tactics. :p

Also, you should join. :)

[franpa]

well have everyone go invisible, hell could have an admin or something create a new user group with accounts in it permanently invisible and put all the players in said user group while the game is being played?

[GrimOswald]

well have everyone go invisible, hell could have an admin or something create a new user group with accounts in it permanently invisible and put all the players in said user group while the game is being played?

That is an interesting idea actually. No idea how feasible it is though, or indeed if it is worth the effort.

[Shadowmoon]

Maybe make it that any screenshots of PM'ing, or claims you seen someone PM'ing are forbidden?

[Plasma]

I'll be the resident Kratos meaning yes I will now be a man...
if you let me.
*facepalm*

[franpa]

can people view who is doing what, when they are not logged in themselves?

[bonz]

How about you switch to invisible mode only before posting a PM and switching back afterwards?
Quite simple, huh?

[Paul.Power]

Danke, dumbkopfs

[yauhui]

EDIT: On second thoughts I dont feel like playing. No time :(

[Paul.Power]

~ 4. By semi-popular request, there will be the Village Drunk spy Drunk. This is a purely role-playing class, and anyone may be selected to be the Drunk, even the Wendigos spies or the Cunning Wendigo Corkscrew. The Drunk must speak largely unintelligibly in-game, but otherwise can do anything that he could normally (vote, PM, etc.) This is purely for lulz, and does not come up as a special class. AA sessions are available during the game, upon request.

Clearly the Drunk should be a Demoman.

[Alien King]

Dibs on the pirate again!
(haha you're all so slow. :cool: )

Hmm, would be more fitting if you spoke with a comedic Scottish accent though.

Clearly the Drunk should be a Demoman.

Or this.

[robowurmz]

Hmm, would be more fitting if you spoke with a comedic Scottish accent though.


Pirates don't have Scottish accents; that's Vikings, or Dwarves. Pirates have Devonshire accents, gritted up.

[Alien King]

Pirates don't have Scottish accents

....
Obviously I wouldn't have mentioned it if that wasn't the case. I only said Scottish because that matches the Demoman's accent. Of course, Paul's suggestion regarding the demoman makes more sense.

[robowurmz]

Oh, I GET it now. Thanks.

[ShadowLord]

Spies. Hah. :p

I guess I can give it another shot then.

[Metal Alex]

Angelus gets the demoman for the booze. Clearly. And since the village drunk doesn't really make any difference, I'll be choosing from the demomen availible.

If you don't choose a class, I'll choose for you... The most suitting.

And also, about spies being into invisible mode... heh.

[Shadowmoon]

I want to be the Heavy.

EDIT: You forgot to include bonz in your list of players :P

[Lushmoss]

I want to be the Heavy.

http://i393.photobucket.com/albums/pp14/Lushmoss/Sandvich.jpg

Then you'll be need you provisions!

[MtlAngelus]

On second thought, I shall not be playing this time. I'm feeling just a bit too lazy. :o

[Melon]

Rather than have a drunk, can't we just have someone talk like pyro? It would be great! Explaining your reasons for nominating would be awesome.

"Nff mrrfrr mff nffrff rfmfff nrrmrr Player X mrrfff nmmfffnrrrf"

[SgtFusion]

I'm in!
To heck with you, annoying 10 character limit!

[MrBunsy]

Oh, if we're choosing classes to be, can I be engie?

[yauhui]

I'm sorry but I don't think I'll wanna play. I might not have the time. So just cross my name out of the list :p

[MtlAngelus]

I'm sorry but I don't think I'll wanna play. I might not have the time. So just cross my name out of the list :p

Copycat. :mad:

[GrimOswald]

On second thought, I shall not be playing this time. I'm feeling just a bit too lazy. :o

I'm sorry but I don't think I'll wanna play. I might not have the time. So just cross my name out of the list :p

"If ya can't stand the heat get outta the kitchen wusses! BOINK!"

[Metal Alex]

I'll settle the stuff tomorrow. Been having a troublesome week, and didn't sleep last night. But all fixed tomorrow! If I wake up, I mean.

[Shadowmoon]

Do we have enough members to start the game?

[GrimOswald]

Do we have enough members to start the game?

"Yeah, haha, you losers need all the help you can GET!"

12, while perhaps not ideal, should be enough. More is always better of course (Well, up to a point), and I would say 12 is pretty much a minimum, but it should work fine.

If you are referring to the delay, I can only assume Metal Alex is busy and will be able to get around to it one of these...eons.

[Metal Alex]

If you are referring to the delay, I can only assume Metal Alex is busy and will be able to get around to it one of these...eons.

I was busy sleeping. Too much D:

I'll start it today or tomorrow, for sure. I'll start to write the introductory story in a little while.

[Shadowmoon]

I also think everyone should switch to invisible mode for this game too.

Then people can't accuse anyone of PM'ing, or single out people who are on invisible mode, because everyone will be on it.

[ShadowLord]

Remove me from the list if you haven't begun writing the introduction yet.

[Alien King]

11 is too few.
Damn you buggers for dropping out. It's not that hard to post once a day.

[Plasma]

11 is too few.
Damn you buggers for dropping out. It's not that hard to post once a day.
Once every two days, you mean.

[Shadowmoon]

Unless your a night worker.

[Metal Alex]

UHM... I'm not sure on how many spies to include now... Any opinions?

[Lushmoss]

2-3, Sans the Cunning role. I'd lean towards 2: you'd need at least 12 people for three.

[MtlAngelus]

11 is too few.
Damn you buggers for dropping out. It's not that hard to post once a day.

No but there is usually quite a bit of reading to do. It's a bit time consuming to have to read trough everyone's reasons for voting and what-not. And not reading them is also a bad idea because people start accusing you of being a non-human when you don't get involved in the game.

[GrimOswald]

UHM... I'm not sure on how many spies to include now... Any opinions?

With only 11 people, it might be best if there are only 2. I would also suggest getting rid of the Priest, as it seems silly to have it with this few people.

Alternatively, we could spam every section of the forum until we get other people to play. :p

[Plasma]

Roll a dice (d6): On a 1 to 4, go with three. On a 5 or 6, go with two.

[Shadowmoon]

I'd say 2. And I also agree with GrimOswald, we should scrap the Priest role for this round.

[Shadowmoon]

This is starting, right? or have you cancelled it because you have few members?

[Lushmoss]

At this point, I can't participate in the game: I have a trekking trip planned in ten or so days. I'd be away for a little while... long enough for my absence to be a problem.

Count me out, at least until I'm back from my trip.

[Paul.Power]

Think we'd better wait. To be honest, it's nice to have a break.

[Plasma]

Think we'd better wait. To be honest, it's nice to have a break.
On a related note, I never fully understood why people sometimes say they need a break from games. I mean, sports games sure, but a break from non-strenuous games? Aren't games supposed to be a break from work-related stuff (for most people)?

[Metal Alex]

Well, I simply managed to not find the time for it... and since I saw people didn't complain, I guessed it was better for the game to rest a bit... Feeling very tired overall around here...

[Paul.Power]

On a related note, I never fully understood why people sometimes say they need a break from games. I mean, sports games sure, but a break from non-strenuous games? Aren't games supposed to be a break from work-related stuff (for most people)?

It takes a lot of thinking to play this game properly. Which is fun, but not exactly relaxing.

[MrBunsy]

On a related note, I never fully understood why people sometimes say they need a break from games. I mean, sports games sure, but a break from non-strenuous games? Aren't games supposed to be a break from work-related stuff (for most people)?

It's nice to have time to mull over stuff, and games tend to lose their fun if you play them too much. I find, anyway.

[franpa]

lots of good games generally require a good deal of concentration. Like in a FPS, if your not always paying attention to whats around you, someone may sneak up on you and kill you :P and the constant concentration required can tire you out etc.

another reason would be with puzzle games, sometimes the solution is too simple/elaborate for you to figure out consciously and requires you to "do other stuff" until the solution just... comes to you.

[Plasma]

Right, that's over a month resting. Who says we give this another shot now?


Edit: Yes, that does mean I'm up for it.

[Kelster23]

Obviously just you.

[Lushmoss]

I'm up for it.

[GrimOswald]

I thought about this just the other day, but decided it might be too soon. :p

But hey, I am definitely up for it if if we can get the people! :cool:

[Metal Alex]

You get the people, I announce the round start!

Yes, I get to be the announcer. :p

[Alien King]

Meh, I'll go for it if sufficient numbers of people join.

[Shadowmoon]

I'm up for it.

[Paul.Power]

Righto then.

[yauhui]

If it finishes in a week, I'm in.

[MrBunsy]

I'm not going to be about for much of the coming week, so if you start I'll have to miss out on this one.

[GrimOswald]

I'm not going to be about for much of the coming week, so if you start I'll have to miss out on this one.

Considering we currently have only six or seven people, I doubt that will be a problem. :p

[yauhui]

i'll be busy next week on, so don't count me in :(