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[Barkeep49]

Posts are moved to this thread to keep the Sign-Up thread to 50 posts or less.

~Barkeep49, Your Friendly Werewolf Moderator

[Lathum]

you can add me please

[hoopsguy]

I'm going to have to drop from the list until I get some kind of (moderately) consistent sleep schedule for my daughter.

[GoldenEagle]

LSG and I would like to co-host a game at some point in the future.

[st.cronin]

LSG and I would like to co-host a game at some point in the future.

Looking forward to that!

[Alan T]

I'm going to put up the next game sign up list this weekend. I'll likely take sign ups through the 4th and start the game on the 5th, but I'll take a poll as people sign up and if everyone wants to play through the 4th we can.

[LoneStarGirl]

I dont remember if I have ever played with Tanglewood before, but I am definitely looking forward to his game. Ge and I are excited about our game... although we haven't decided on a topic just yet :D

[Alan T]

Please re-add me to the end of the list, I should have my next game (Wall street raider) ready by that time (i hope!)

Thanks!

[LoneStarGirl]

so anybody want to throw out some ideas for GE and my game? We want to do something that might attract new people, maybe some of the females of FOFC. Its going to be our first games to host, so we want something relatively simple, but not too simple. I would like something in between the Marvel comics and Survivors games, and the Seville high/bowl of red games. Any suggestions would be awesome!

[Alan T]

so anybody want to throw out some ideas for GE and my game? We want to do something that might attract new people, maybe some of the females of FOFC. Its going to be our first games to host, so we want something relatively simple, but not too simple. I would like something in between the Marvel comics and Survivors games, and the Seville high/bowl of red games. Any suggestions would be awesome!

Attract girls? You could have Boy Band werewolf then? :)

just kidding...


In all seriousness.. I would target a theme that you and GE both enjoy. It can almost be anything.. a tv show that you both like, or a movie, or books, or video game or whatever..

Once you get a theme in mind, you would want to create a ruleset/environment for it. In almost any theme you pretty much have some kind of hero and some kind of villan, and that is what you base your good guys and bad guys from. I'd be more than happy to help you all with ideas if you want, but I think the key to having a great game at the start is picking a theme you'll have passion with. It doesn't have to be super complex to be a great game. :)

[Barkeep49]

One suggestion of mine is to think about something in WW that you would like to see happen, a mechanic if you will. My treasure hunter game started around money while To Crown a King around the idea of rewarding good decision making. This can be an alternative to deciding a theme and going from there (which is a good way of planning a game as well).

[hoopsguy]

Going off the "TV show" idea, I would love to figure out a way to do "24". Ardent already did "Lost". Something like "Heroes" or "Sopranos" would probably have some new player appeal ...

[st.cronin]

I've been thinking of doing one with a Clue theme.

[Alan T]

I've been thinking of doing one with a Clue theme.

Hoopsguy in the library with the candlestick holder.

[Lathum]

I find it's easy for newer players to have a theme they can identify with. I always try to use something mainstream. I thought the saw game went well. I have been considering an alias themed game.

[LoneStarGirl]

Those are good suggestions.... the games that we both love are generally XBox games, although GE loves Football Manager and Hattrick but I am not a huge soccer fan. What about Saints Row... we both used to play the crap out of that. Do you think that would interest some non WW people?

[st.cronin]

I don't suppose path or CR would like to trade down. I'd like to run my next game before school starts.

[st.cronin]

dola - should read PASS or Chief Rum.

[Passacaglia]

Sure, I don't mind.

[Barkeep49]

You should PM Rum, cronin.

[st.cronin]

I did pm Rum, this morning. Pass said he didn't mind switching with me, so I would like to take spot 1. I'll let Rum and Pass work out who gets spots 2 and 3.

[Barkeep49]

Well Rum would have to be ok for you to jump over him as well. If he's ok we'll just move you to 1, and drop down Pass to 2 and Rum to 3.

[st.cronin]

Sounds good. I'm sure he'll respond at some point.

[Passacaglia]

Sounds like we worked out:

1. cronin
2. CR
3. Pass

[Chief Rum]

Agreed.

[st.cronin]

ditto

[Barkeep49]

The order had already been changed after Pass posted that and cronin sent me the PM :)

[Lathum]

Maybe we should get a sign up going for next game

[st.cronin]

I'm willing to start a sign up thread, but I don't know how long tangle's game is going to go, so I don't know when it will start.

[Barkeep49]

I agree that we can wait until Tangle's game has ended so people have a better sense of when it will start and their availability.

[Neon_Chaos]

Would anyone object if I ran the game after st.cronin's? :)

[Barkeep49]

Would anyone object if I ran the game after st.cronin's? :)
:)

[Peregrine]

I have a feeling, since I'm second on the GM list, that my "turn" may come up when I'm on vacation from August 17th-26th. If that does happen, feel free to have the next person go ahead of me and then I'll run my game after theirs.

[hoopsguy]

Looks like my IM conversation with BK was considered binding. I'm looking forward to getting back in the moderating mix whenever my turn comes around.

[Barkeep49]

Just want to thank Peregrine & Lathum (and before that Tangle) for giving info about when they were unavailable. You'll notice I'm including that information on the list to give everyone an idea of when someone's turn might need to be skipped.

~Barkeep49, Your Friendly Werewolf Moderator

[Neon_Chaos]

Who's next?

[Barkeep49]

Who's next?
Lathum is technically up, but I have a feeling we'll be skipping down to path who is ready to go. Lathum has been PM'ed to see if he's ready to go or not, so we'll see.

[RendeR]

I'll run a game, add me to the list!

[path12]

Lathum is technically up, but I have a feeling we'll be skipping down to path who is ready to go. Lathum has been PM'ed to see if he's ready to go or not, so we'll see.

One thing for me running the next game -- I'm in Vegas from the 30th through Labor Day -- so if I'm up we would either need to run through the weekend or I would need some GM assistance over that period.

[Barkeep49]

If I'm dead I'd be happy to help.

[path12]

If I'm dead I'd be happy to help.

Cool. I figured I'd ask amongst the experienced dead since I don't want anyone to sit out!

[path12]

Dola, let me know when you hear from Lathum. I can post a signup thread then.

[Barkeep49]

Dola, let me know when you hear from Lathum. I can post a signup thread then.
If he hasn't replied by this afternoon I'd go ahead and post your thread. Give him a couple more hours. I'd normally say to give someone more but with his real life issues, I think it's far more likely he doesn't have time or mental energies to host a game at this point. My thoughts and wishes continue to go out to him and Molly.

[saldana]

If he hasn't replied by this afternoon I'd go ahead and post your thread. Give him a couple more hours. I'd normally say to give someone more but with his real life issues, I think it's far more likely he doesn't have time or mental energies to host a game at this point. My thoughts and wishes continue to go out to him and Molly.

he should be driving from NYC to cincinnati all day today...they were planning on coming home...i will try his cell after dinner and see where he is at with this.

[path12]

He just PM'd Barkeep. I'm going to post a sign up thread now.

[Peregrine]

I'm back now, and ready to go whenever the next turn comes up.

[st.cronin]

I'd like to be added to the list, please.

[Peregrine]

Because of the holiday and because I have some other things tying me up this week, I can't start my game this week. And the following week is a problem too since I'm going to be out of town for a few days. So I'll plan to start my game on the 17th. If someone wants to go ahead of me in that time, they're welcome to.

[Passacaglia]

I really think someone should. I'd like to see a game this week.

[Lathum]

I can start my game this week, the deadlines may be a little static because of my schedule this week but I should be able to swing it.

[Neon_Chaos]

Barkeep, are you pushing through with your game after Lathum's is over? Or is peregrine coming back by then?

[Barkeep49]

Barkeep, are you pushing through with your game after Lathum's is over? Or is peregrine coming back by then?
Considering Peregrine said he's able to start on the 17th I think we have perfect timing for him to do his game next, though I can certainly go if Peregrine can't.

[PurdueBrad]

Hey guys, I'm going to play a few more times but I would like to hop into the rotation to GM a game as well. Thanks a ton.

[st.cronin]

I'd like to be added to the list, please.

ahem

[Passacaglia]

Please add me to the list. Thanks!

[Barkeep49]

So I'm giving serious thought to periodically weeding the posts in this thread into a separate thread to try and keep this to one page and thus easy to monitor. Thoughts?

[Alan T]

So I'm giving serious thought to periodically weeding the posts in this thread into a separate thread to try and keep this to one page and thus easy to monitor. Thoughts?


Makes sense to me as long as people can still post in it. I figured this wasn't a conversation thread as much as update/information thread.

Speaking of which, since my game will be coming up in the next 2 months most likely, my availability:

Not available this week (in training all week)
Not available next week (Closing on my new house and moving stuff etc)
Not available around oct 19 - 22 due to my father coming in town to visit
Not available Oct 27 - 30 , cleaning out old place and getting rid of it for good
Not available Nov 4 - 13 (out of town for work)
Not available Nov 16 - 27 (out of town for thanksgiving)..

So my availbility sucks for a bit, I probably should be available after november 27th. So if for some reason my game comes up before then, I'll need to slide down the list a bit.

[Barkeep49]

People would still be able to post in both this thread and the "leftover" thread.

[Passacaglia]

BK, can you put available after November 6 by my name? Thanks.

[hoopsguy]

I'm in the same boat as Pass - I've got two business trips coming up in mid-October and early-November. I'll be back home after 11/6 and could start a game anytime after that.

[RendeR]

So we're either going to need my game sometime toward the middle of October, or I'll be waiting until probably December....that works.

I have mine ready, rules are pretty well set and done. Just needs a few tweaks. I'm also good with any number of players, its very adustable. More is always better.

[Peregrine]

Put me back on the list, please

[Coffee Warlord]

Muah.

My ruleset is finally done. Put me on the list, I'm ready whenever, except for thanksgiving weekend (if it really takes that long)

[Alan T]

My availability changed somewhat. I no longer am traveling for work the first two weeks of November, that trip was changed to the 2nd and 3rd week of December.

I'm now available after Oct 20th until mid november.

[Lathum]

add me to the list please

[RendeR]

Ok, so Alan is gonna run the next game? Just PM me if thats not the case or wotnot. I've got my rules ready so I can go whenever we need it.

[Barkeep49]

Ok, so Alan is gonna run the next game? Just PM me if thats not the case or wotnot. I've got my rules ready so I can go whenever we need it.
I believe Alan has said he's ready but I'm glad you're set to go as well just in case. Since we won't be playing over the weekend I expect we'll finish early/middle of next week.

[Chief Rum]

Ready to go back on the list, please. Thanks!

[Abe Sargent]

Im in

[path12]

I'll go back on the list too, please.

[Lorena]

I'll go back on the list too, please.

yay!

[path12]

yay!

Reason 4,352 why I <3 Dodgerchick.

[hoopsguy]

OK, my work project has been moved to 11/30 now. So, with RendeR already having sign-ups for his game and Thanksgiving looming, I'm probably going to have to slide back in line until December at this point.

Also, if someone would like to help with co-moderation duties on my game I'm looking for a wingman. Tyrith was in line to do it, but my work schedule has jerked him around one too many times now and he won't be able to do it in December.

[jeheinz72]

Throw me on the list please.

Is there a place to check if my theme has been done?

[Alan T]

Throw me on the list please.

Is there a place to check if my theme has been done?

There was a wikipedia entry that was being updated, but that kind of peetered out. You can just scroll back through the history of this forum, all of the WW games should be in here from this forum...
Or you can just say your theme idea and some of the folks whom have been around a while can let you know :)

[Alan T]

There was a wikipedia entry that was being updated, but that kind of peetered out. You can just scroll back through the history of this forum, all of the WW games should be in here from this forum...
Or you can just say your theme idea and some of the folks whom have been around a while can let you know :)

Dola.. Even though I'm not sure there isn't anything really bad about repeating a theme idea.. I've tossed around the idea of doing a Lord of the Ring based game for a while (since I had one partially written when Anxiety ran one before). Just as long as its not overdone, I don't have a huge issue with it.

[jeheinz72]

There was a wikipedia entry that was being updated, but that kind of peetered out. You can just scroll back through the history of this forum, all of the WW games should be in here from this forum...
Or you can just say your theme idea and some of the folks whom have been around a while can let you know :)

This is probably easier!

My theme idea is based on the TV Show Lost

[Alan T]

This is probably easier!

My theme idea is based on the TV Show Lost


Yeah, someone did a Lost theme back about 1 1/2 years ago maybe? I remember it, I don't remember if I played in it or not though.. I think I did :)

[jeheinz72]

Yeah, someone did a Lost theme back about 1 1/2 years ago maybe? I remember it, I don't remember if I played in it or not though.. I think I did :)

Dang! I see it now. Oh well. I'll have to use Heroes instead. Thanks Alan!

[Barkeep49]

Ardent did a game of Lost a while back. Here's the link: http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/showthread.php?t=46992

[Alan T]

Dang! I see it now. Oh well. I'll have to use Heroes instead. Thanks Alan!

I think Heroes would be a good theme. Similar in some ways to the games Hoops has done for the comicbook heros, it allows for alot of individuality for everyone's roles if that is the type of game you want to run, or you can reign it back a bit and have something a little more straight forward if you want that type of game.

[hoopsguy]

I would encourage you to come up with a "Heroes" game that is not as hard as the stupid ruleset I'm going to throw at people for my Marvel sequel :)

Seriously, I hope this one is a smidge easier than the last one. Especially for the people who played the last one, as there shouldn't be much of a learning curve.

[Coffee Warlord]

I would encourage you to come up with a "Heroes" game that is not as hard as the stupid ruleset I'm going to throw at people for my Marvel sequel :)

Seriously, I hope this one is a smidge easier than the last one. Especially for the people who played the last one, as there shouldn't be much of a learning curve.

I weep for people when we get to my game. :)

Although the rules are not really all that hard, it just looks like they are at first glance.

[jeheinz72]

I would encourage you to come up with a "Heroes" game that is not as hard as the stupid ruleset I'm going to throw at people for my Marvel sequel :)

Seriously, I hope this one is a smidge easier than the last one. Especially for the people who played the last one, as there shouldn't be much of a learning curve.

Yeah, I don't think it'll be easy, but I figure I have a lot of time. Plus, I'm hoping to learn more and more about roles as the show goes. Now I just have to hope this writers' strike doesn't hose it too bad.

[st.cronin]

Since today is November 6, I assume hoops is up next?

[Barkeep49]

Since today is November 6, I assume hoops is up next?
Well he's sort of indicated he'd like to be bumped, so I think you are actually up.

[st.cronin]

So, I don't feel like there's a definitive answer in this thread about who is up next.

[RendeR]

Please add me back onto the list. Thank You =)

[Schmidty]

I'd like to run a game again. Maybe I'll do something as insane as my first game, if anyone even remembers it (The Thing).

[Abe Sargent]

It was my first game, i remember it. You broke my WW cherry!

[Lorena]

st.cronin broke mine and Antmeister's WW cherry.

[Barkeep49]

I'd like to run a game again. Maybe I'll do something as insane as my first game, if anyone even remembers it (The Thing).
You better f'ing believe I remember your game. The game where no one died :).

[hoopsguy]

I have fond memories of that game, Schmidty. Early convert, initial "wolves" dead quickly thereafter, survive and advance.

Oh, and BK swore a lot.

[Alan T]

I'll sign up to run another game. Will be either my Wall Street Raider game, my Transformers game or my Black and White game.. will depend on when my turn comes up.

[jeheinz72]

Does anyone out there who is a bit more experienced as a GM want to help read over my ruleset? I plan on having it set early in case I get bumped up for whatever reason (of course even given that I have a ton of time).

Someone who watches (or is at least familiar) with the show (Heroes) would be a big plus.

[Barkeep49]

Does anyone out there who is a bit more experienced as a GM want to help read over my ruleset? I plan on having it set early in case I get bumped up for whatever reason (of course even given that I have a ton of time).

Someone who watches (or is at least familiar) with the show (Heroes) would be a big plus.
I'd be happy to help.

[path12]

Does anyone out there who is a bit more experienced as a GM want to help read over my ruleset? I plan on having it set early in case I get bumped up for whatever reason (of course even given that I have a ton of time).

Someone who watches (or is at least familiar) with the show (Heroes) would be a big plus.

Ditto, though I'm only vaguely familiar with the show.

[Neon_Chaos]

Damn, that's a long-ass list.

Sign me up again.

[saldana]

OK, my work project has been moved to 11/30 now. So, with RendeR already having sign-ups for his game and Thanksgiving looming, I'm probably going to have to slide back in line until December at this point.

Also, if someone would like to help with co-moderation duties on my game I'm looking for a wingman. Tyrith was in line to do it, but my work schedule has jerked him around one too many times now and he won't be able to do it in December.

if you still need an assistant GM, lemme know...i'll be your huckleberry.

[Swaggs]

Someone hit me up with a PM when the next game is about to begin.

I've got some free time after this week and want to get a few games in before school starts back up. :)

[hoopsguy]

Please pull me from the list. I just don't have enough control over my schedule between work and home life at the moment to be able to run a game. Continuing to slide down a game isn't fair to the people behind me as a long-term strategy either. Sorry for any inconvenience posed by this.

[path12]

Please pull me from the list. I just don't have enough control over my schedule between work and home life at the moment to be able to run a game. Continuing to slide down a game isn't fair to the people behind me as a long-term strategy either. Sorry for any inconvenience posed by this.

:( All this proves is that you need a new job.

[Barkeep49]

Please pull me from the list. I just don't have enough control over my schedule between work and home life at the moment to be able to run a game. Continuing to slide down a game isn't fair to the people behind me as a long-term strategy either. Sorry for any inconvenience posed by this.
I'm very sad about this indeed.

[hoopsguy]

This doesn't mean I won't be playing in games - just can't make the commitment to run a game, where morning/evening participation at set times are required. You'll still see plenty of me around these parts, for better or worse :)

[Barkeep49]

This doesn't mean I won't be playing in games - just can't make the commitment to run a game, where morning/evening participation at set times are required. You'll still see plenty of me around these parts, for better or worse :)
Still sad that you're not running your game despite your promise (threat?) to still play games.

[Passacaglia]

Please add me to the list. I promise to make my next game less complicated (at least a little less)!

[Lathum]

Please add me to the list. I promise to make my next game less complicated (at least a little less)!

will there be any killing in it? ;)

[Passacaglia]

will there be any killing in it? ;)

Yes...in fact, to make up for my last game, there will be potential for several deaths per day.

[Lathum]

I think it's a good idea to take a break for the holidays after this game.

Not sure when in January Peregrine will be ready but I am after him. I'll be going home for the holidays so if someone wants to jump in line feel free.

[Barkeep49]

I think it's a good idea to take a break for the holidays after this game.

Not sure when in January Peregrine will be ready but I am after him. I'll be going home for the holidays so if someone wants to jump in line feel free.
I think CW's game is designed to be over for the holidays and I would agree that starting a new "large game" in Janurary makes the most sense. I was thinking of offering, if there was interest, another 6 or 8 player game during the interim (or possibly even 2 if there was that kind of demand). I would add that I was planning on running them simply because I know I will have the time (being on winter break and not having Christmas to celebrate). If someone else was interested I haven't been feeling too inspired with my writing as of late and would be happy to let them run the game instead.

[claphamsa]

I think CW's game is designed to be over for the holidays and I would agree that starting a new "large game" in Janurary makes the most sense. I was thinking of offering, if there was interest, another 6 or 8 player game during the interim (or possibly even 2 if there was that kind of demand). I would add that I was planning on running them simply because I know I will have the time (being on winter break and not having Christmas to celebrate). If someone else was interested I haven't been feeling too inspired with my writing as of late and would be happy to let them run the game instead.


I for one have only 2 days of fmaily suffering, and only xmas day off! so bring it on :) that being said Im not sure I can run a game! not very creative! Im gonna run one in a couple months on another site, and ills ee how that comes out! (they are used to much more simple!)

[Lathum]

I can run a small game, its a theme I have been chewing on and I may as well try it. Once barkeep gives me the ok I'll post a thread and convert everyone who was signed up for the other game.

I can post rules during the weekend and we can start on monday.

[Barkeep49]

I can run a small game, its a theme I have been chewing on and I may as well try it. Once barkeep gives me the ok I'll post a thread and convert everyone who was signed up for the other game.

I can post rules during the weekend and we can start on monday.
By all means. I want to play already.

[Lathum]

By all means. I want to play already.

OK, I'll get things rolling tomorrow

[Lathum]

I figured I would post this here.

May I suggest we keep the next few games simple. It seems we have some new people either playing or showing interest in playing. I think it will be easier to recruit and keep new players if we give them a chance to get acclimated before we muddle things to much.

Far be it from me to tell anyone how to run their games, just a suggestion.

[jeheinz72]

I think that's a good idea.

[Chief Rum]

I figured I would post this here.

May I suggest we keep the next few games simple. It seems we have some new people either playing or showing interest in playing. I think it will be easier to recruit and keep new players if we give them a chance to get acclimated before we muddle things to much.

Far be it from me to tell anyone how to run their games, just a suggestion.

I have been mulling that over, as I am next. Depending on the number of players, I was considering going with a Congress, Dems-Repubs (factions) and third party/Indy (wolves) playset that might be too complicated. I had a plan for a smalelr game, too, but I am wondering if my "twist" in that game will still be too much.

If someone has a good simple game in mind, I would be willing to drop two or three spots to let them roll with it.

[claphamsa]

My game is coming together fairly well, and I can change the twists enouhg to confuse mau and heinze.... and anywasy ill have 3-4 months, maybe ill have a new idea :D

so put me on the list.

[Barkeep49]

Chief I think you should attempt to run the game you want to run.

[Abe Sargent]

My game will have some complexity to it, so if you like, why not drop me a slot or two down on the list, just in case.

[st.cronin]

Whenever there's room on the list, add me.

[Barkeep49]

Whenever there's room on the list, add me.
So you don't ever want to host? Got it.

[Abe Sargent]

This week I've been hashing out a sequel to my previous Lord of the Rings game. However, I do not beleive that I have the time right now to run it. As such. I would like to, reluctantly, withdraw my name as a host.

Sad I know, and perhaps a bit later than I would have liked, but I *really* wanted to run this rule set.

I hope no one takes the Battle of the Five Armies for their gane befoe I et chance to take this out for a spin.

[Chief Rum]

I would like to be added to the list please. Thanks!

[path12]

Guess I'm up next. I'll start the signup thread tonight, I guess we'll see how those go before figuring out when the best start day would be.

[Lathum]

BK, add me back to the list please

[RendeR]

Holy crap, I gotta get my rule set written =) I didn't realize my game was coming up so fast =)

[jeheinz72]

Anyone care to volunteer to be a sounding board on some power ideas for my game (which is next)?

[Alan T]

Anyone care to volunteer to be a sounding board on some power ideas for my game (which is next)?

Feel free to drop me a PM. I likely can't play in the next game still because in-laws are in town forever.. (or until March) so I don't mind giving my input if it can help.

[Barkeep49]

I'm always happy to give advice and suggestions on games.

[Neon_Chaos]

Same here. ;) Six game hostings under my belt.

[Passacaglia]

My only advice is to give me cool abilities.

[RendeR]

My only advice is to give me cool abilities.


You find a Genie in a Lamp. You have 3 wishes.....

[Schmidty]

Hi guys.

I'm going through some personal stuff right now, and I just don't feel up to making and running a game at this point. Amongst other things, our rottie just got diagnosed with cancer and will be having surgery on Wednesday. Also, I have a huge infection on/in my left jaw because of a partially erupted wisdom tooth. It is in my top 3 most painful things I have experienced, and I couldn't get an appointment to have it removed until next monday.

Anyway, like I said, please bump me down a spot for now. Sorry if I screwed things up.

[The Jackal]

Yikes, that sounds awful. Feel better soon. You can tack me on to the end of the list, btw. By that time I think most of you will have gotten to know me enough to trust that I can run a good game.

[jeheinz72]

man, tough one Schmidty. Hope it all ends up ok.

I'll go back to the bottom as well please.

[Alan T]

Yuck Schmidty, sorry to hear about all of that :( I'm all set to go, so no worries about that, I can jump in when the current game is done.. but more importantly best wishes for everything going on.. I hope it all turns out as well as possible

[Barkeep49]

What a terrible string of events.

[jeheinz72]

FYI Barkeep, I think you missed Jackal and I asking to be added to the list (you said good through post 22)

[Passacaglia]

Sorry to hear, Schmidty.

[Barkeep49]

FYI Barkeep, I think you missed Jackal and I asking to be added to the list (you said good through post 22)
I did indeed miss that.

[Neon_Chaos]

I Schmidty going to be able to host the next game, or am I getting bumped up?

[Barkeep49]

Neon you're up.

[path12]

I'm ready to go back on the list, please.

[hoopsguy]

Please put me at the back of the line. K, thx.

[Schmidty]

By the way, I'll be ready for my upcoming game.

[Coffee Warlord]

I'll be ready by the time it gets 'round to me. Sign me up.

Fear.

[claphamsa]

I dremed last night I was runnign my game, but I was doign it on paper.... it didnt go so well. Heinze kept telling people thier rolls, and I had to change the game, cuz they belived him more than me.

[Passacaglia]

Damn, I didn't realize sending you my spreadsheet would freak you out that much.

[claphamsa]

haha, wasnt that. it was cats who arnet adjusting to the new house well, and lack of sleep, and sleeping pills :)

I always have wierd ass dreams tho.

[claphamsa]

and my games is much much simpler :)

[Passacaglia]

haha, wasnt that. it was cats who arnet adjusting to the new house well, and lack of sleep, and sleeping pills :)

I always have wierd ass dreams tho.

My wife dreams about actuarial problems when she studies too much -- I just thought you were studying my spreadsheet intensely all evening, getting immersed in the game.

And my cats had trouble adjusting to the place we moved into -- one of them stayed nestled between two boxes for a day, and we had to bring food and water to her. The other one stopped cleaning herself, and looked like she was in Lord of the Flies or something. Hmm, that's a good theme for a WW game, too.

[claphamsa]

Well my game is about cats ;)

[Passacaglia]

Cats, the musical? I'm there.

[Passacaglia]

Although I've never seen it or anything, so I'll probably be lost throughout most of it...so don't lynch me just because I don't know what's going on!

[claphamsa]

I would never ever even watch a musical. The name of my game is killer kittens on mount fujimori :)

[Sonic Youth]

Although I've never seen it or anything, so I'll probably be lost throughout most of it...so don't lynch me just because I don't know what's going on!I'd imagine there will be lots of purring, meows and claws out at stages through the game :p :D

[claphamsa]

we can only hope!

[Passacaglia]

I'm going to make Meow Mix out of all of you.

[Coffee Warlord]

I like chicken.

I like liver.

[jeheinz72]

Meow mix Meow Mix Please Deliver!

[Barkeep49]

Schmidty with the current game having reached its end game time, are you looking to do sign-ups soon?

[PurdueBrad]

BK, I would like to get my name back on the list.

[Schmidty]

Schmidty with the current game having reached its end game time, are you looking to do sign-ups soon?

Yeah, I could have the sign-ups up tomorrow, and we could start the game by Thursday or so.

[claphamsa]

Good to see signups going, but i tend to think thi game has another week....

[Schmidty]

Good to see signups going, but i tend to think thi game has another week....

That's ok. I still have some work to do on it anyway. I can wait for as long as I need to.

[hoopsguy]

We lost posts!!!!

[Lathum]

That's ok. I still have some work to do on it anyway. I can wait for as long as I need to.

just a suggestion but if Pass' game hits the weekend you may want to wit to start your game until after memorial day, thats the reason I haven't signed up yet.

[KWhit]

just a suggestion but if Pass' game hits the weekend you may want to wit to start your game until after memorial day, thats the reason I haven't signed up yet.

Personally, I'd rather not wait that long for the next game, but will follow the groupthink.

[Chief Rum]

Holidays always mess up these games. I think the current workaround is pretty good. Delay Schmidty's for a week and run Lathum's small game in the mean time.

[Lathum]

Holidays always mess up these games. I think the current workaround is pretty good. Delay Schmidty's for a week and run Lathum's small game in the mean time.

the only problem there is there are only 4 sign ups for my small game

[Chief Rum]

the only problem there is there are only 4 sign ups for my small game

Yeah, I would sign up, but I already know my main job has me on two hour overtime three of the five work weeks days, and on a fourth (at least), I will be working at my second job at night. Just about impossible for me to play in that.

[EagleFan]

Could I throw my hat into the ring for moderating when there is an opening that arises. I don't think that I can be a regular in the rotation though as I never know where my work may take me (in a couple months I may be spending about a month in India again).

I would like to give my idea a try at some point (probably been done to death but I figured I would at least give it a shot) or the werewolves, vampires and villagers.

[claphamsa]

woo hoo. its ok, ive been on the list for about 5 months.... and it just my turn next :)

[Passacaglia]

Could I throw my hat into the ring for moderating when there is an opening that arises. I don't think that I can be a regular in the rotation though as I never know where my work may take me (in a couple months I may be spending about a month in India again).

I would like to give my idea a try at some point (probably been done to death but I figured I would at least give it a shot) or the werewolves, vampires and villagers.

Where in India will you be? I'm going in Dec-Jan.

[Lathum]

Could I throw my hat into the ring for moderating when there is an opening that arises. I don't think that I can be a regular in the rotation though as I never know where my work may take me (in a couple months I may be spending about a month in India again).

I would like to give my idea a try at some point (probably been done to death but I figured I would at least give it a shot) or the werewolves, vampires and villagers.

EF, I recomend yu sign up still. Worst thing that happens is you know you will be away and the person next in line goes.

[The Jackal]

I would like to give my idea a try at some point (probably been done to death but I figured I would at least give it a shot) or the werewolves, vampires and villagers.

I love vampires in WW games, I've only run one myself of those. It was what I thought I'd do for my first game here but I've changed my mind, so if you end up with a game with vampires and wolves I'd be very happy.

[EagleFan]

EF, I recomend yu sign up still. Worst thing that happens is you know you will be away and the person next in line goes.

In that case, add my name to the list :D

[EagleFan]

Where in India will you be? I'm going in Dec-Jan.

Primarily Chennai with maybe a ittle time in Bangalore. I've been to Chennai twice with two vastly different trips. Both were a lot of work but one had entertaining times thrown in while the other was not as good as I was the only person from my office there.

Oddly, my second trip there actually almost led to meeting a fellow FOFC'er which would have been the only one I would have met. Unfortunately it couldn't get worked out (that would have been a pretty cool way to meet someone from here with both of us being over 10,000 miles from home).

Have you been there before?

[Barkeep49]

I agree with Lathum that you can always defer your game. I always like when we have someone new hosting a game since it brings some new ideas and perspectives.

[KWhit]

I was going to throw my name in, but I don't really want to wait 6 months to run the game. Who knows, I may have won the lottery by then and want nothing to do with you bozos.

(not that I actually play the lottery....)

[Passacaglia]

Primarily Chennai with maybe a ittle time in Bangalore. I've been to Chennai twice with two vastly different trips. Both were a lot of work but one had entertaining times thrown in while the other was not as good as I was the only person from my office there.

Oddly, my second trip there actually almost led to meeting a fellow FOFC'er which would have been the only one I would have met. Unfortunately it couldn't get worked out (that would have been a pretty cool way to meet someone from here with both of us being over 10,000 miles from home).

Have you been there before?

Nope. My wife has family in Delhi and Orisa (I don't know if I spelled it right, but it's a province near Calcutta). We're going to be there for two weeks, and we'll probably try to go other places as well, but we haven't figured out where yet.

[claphamsa]

I was going to throw my name in, but I don't really want to wait 6 months to run the game. Who knows, I may have won the lottery by then and want nothing to do with you bozos.

(not that I actually play the lottery....)


well put your name in, and if you dont want to then just pull it :)

[claphamsa]

Ok, ive been inspired, a whole LOL game.......

[Passacaglia]

Add me to the list, please.

Tentative Theme: The Constitutional Convention
Goal: To go through the entire waiting time without coming up with a bunch of crazy ways to make the game too complicated

[claphamsa]

Add me to the list, please.

Tentative Theme: The Constitutional Convention
Goal: To go through the entire waiting time without coming up with a bunch of crazy ways to make the game too complicated


quick make him #1 :)

[Lathum]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA


Clap with the SLAM

[claphamsa]

not a slam... im just too slow to keep up with Pass' gmaes :)

[claphamsa]

i want on the list... I dont think im essign this up too bad!

[st.cronin]

By the way, I will be on vacation from June 15-21. So, depending on how things go with clap and Schmidty, I may need to be bumped down.

[claphamsa]

Im sure youllbe fine

[Lathum]

By the way, I will be on vacation from June 15-21. So, depending on how things go with clap and Schmidty, I may need to be bumped down.

Vegas Baby!!!!

[mccollins]

I'd like to be on the list. Looks like I've got nearly 6 months to come up with an idea :)

[Barkeep49]

I'd like to be on the list. Looks like I've got nearly 6 months to come up with an idea :)
The waiting list has grown VERY VERY long indeed. Basically it seems like the percentage of WW players who wish to host has gone up rather than the number of WW players having one up.

[claphamsa]

well there are a decent number of players.

i belive Jason8675309 will be coming over from TSW as well for the nxt game.....

[Lathum]

well there are a decent number of players.

i belive Jason8675309 will be coming over from TSW as well for the nxt game.....

sorry, we only allow people with 6 numbers in their names to play.

[Alan T]

The waiting list has grown VERY VERY long indeed. Basically it seems like the percentage of WW players who wish to host has gone up rather than the number of WW players having one up.

That is the main reason I havent signed back up. I personally like hosting games more than playing, but there seems to be so many who havent had many chances to host.

[hoopsguy]

I'm hoping that we see some new faces with the upcoming board merger. Potentially enough to allow for the return of simultaneous games.

If so, great. If not, then those on the back of the list get a nice, long wait until their turn.

[Barkeep49]

I'm hoping that we see some new faces with the upcoming board merger. Potentially enough to allow for the return of simultaneous games.

If so, great. If not, then those on the back of the list get a nice, long wait until their turn.
That's my express hope as well.

[Mrs. Schmidty]

I'm obviously new to the group, but I love mysteries and story writing. When there's an opportunity, I'd love to host one! By the time my name is up I should be in the groove.

[claphamsa]

sooooo. anyone know when Cronins vacation is over?

[Barkeep49]

sooooo. anyone know when Cronins vacation is over?
According to post 17, tomorrow. If he wants to pass, I'll gladly step-up.

[Alan T]

Yes, Cronin told me he is flying in late on Friday night. I doubt any game is going to have a signup and start before tonight, so should just wait till he gets home and checks in (tonight or tommorrow ) to see if he wants to go or not.

[claphamsa]

IC IC :)So much for reading previosu posts... please carry on!

[Coffee Warlord]

8 more to go till a CW game! Whee!

[hoopsguy]

CW, I'm sorry that everyone is going to be exhausted from the game before yours :)

[Coffee Warlord]

CW, I'm sorry that everyone is going to be exhausted from the game before yours :)

Nah, by the time it gets to mine, people will already have been exhausted, been re-fired up, been exhausted, and will be re-fired up. :)

[st.cronin]

I am back, my game should be able to start soon with no problem.

[claphamsa]

yay!

[Mrs. Schmidty]

If it's alright, Mr. Schmidty and I would like to do a joint game - both GMing. We think that's what would work best since we both have somewhat crazy work schedules. Obviously communication would be easy between the two of us - expect a good story line! :)

[st.cronin]

If it's alright, Mr. Schmidty and I would like to do a joint game - both GMing. We think that's what would work best since we both have somewhat crazy work schedules. Obviously communication would be easy between the two of us - expect a good story line! :)

Only if Schmidty changes his handle to Mr. Schmidty.

[Mrs. Schmidty]

Only if Schmidty changes his handle to Mr. Schmidty.

LOL ya, I really see that happening!

[st.cronin]

Might be a good time to start a small game, if enough people will be around over the long weekend.

[Barkeep49]

Might be a good time to start a small game, if enough people will be around over the long weekend.
I think this is a good idea. I was semi-recently asked about running a small game so I'm going to ask him if he's still interested and if so available.

~BK, YFWWM

[claphamsa]

u ready BK? not sure how much more floundering we can do :(

[Barkeep49]

u ready BK? not sure how much more floundering we can do :(
I'll be ready. Still hope for the villagers (I hope there is at least).

[Barkeep49]

From the response to Jackal's small game, as well as sign-ups for the last few games it seems that it is time to bring back small games as a regular feature on FOFC. However, the focus is going to be on the large games. When we last did small games they started as small and simple games and then crept larger and larger in size. I think this eventually led to burn-out for many players. So the small game guidelines are being established with those things in mind.

Here's how it is going to work:
1. Small games are going to be capped at 11 people, but may be smaller. It is encouraged that priority be given to players not in the large game (whether through choice or death/lynching).
2. They are going to be tied to the large games. No small game will start if the large game has fewer than 16 players.
3. They should start on Day 3 or Day 4 of the large game. In this way some people will be dead for the start, but the small game shouldn't overlap in any substantial way with the start of a new large game very often.
4. GMs are encouraged to keep the small games simple.
5. For hosting priority will first be given to those not signed-up for a large game and then for players who are not in the top 5 for hosting a large game.

We're going to see how it goes. I am excited that we're at the point where it seems like we can support 2 games again, but am nervous at the same time. If it seems like the large games, which are our lifeblood, are starting to suffer then I'm going to pull the plug on small games again. However, I remain optimistic that this won't need to happen.

~Barkeep49, Your Friendly Werewolf Moderator

[hoopsguy]

Very good to see, and I think the "rules" make a lot of sense.

[Barkeep49]

Very good to see, and I think the "rules" make a lot of sense.
Thanks

I also want to clarify one point:

5. For hosting priority will first be given to those not signed-up for a large game and then for players who are not in the top 5 for hosting a large game.


What this means is that we have a priority list, rather than a sign-up. Players can be asked to be placed on the list. Any player not on the large game list will shoot above any player who is on the large game list, regardless if the person on the large game list signed up first. Same thing applies to the non-top 5 rule. The idea here is to try and shorten the long game list a little, by giving players an incentive to host a small game.

~BK, YFWWM

[Alan T]

I've been holding off on signing up to run another large game to let people who haven't had chances to run games to run.. so can I go ahead and sign up to run a small/simple game? I'm sure I'll run more large games in the future, but not right now since so many others want to.

[Barkeep49]

Forgot to mention this, but please remember to say if you want a large or small game when signing up from now on.

[hoopsguy]

BK, the game I'm working on is definitely intended to be a "large game". Hopefully this is helpful for scheduling.

[Schmidty]

BK, the game I'm working on is definitely intended to be a "large game". Hopefully this is helpful for scheduling.

HULK APPROVE!!!!

[saldana]

bk, i would like to get on the list to run the Double Blind game...preferably as a small game to try out the concept, and if it goes well, then get added to the big game list

[st.cronin]

I would like to get back on the large game queue, please.

[KWhit]

I'd like to get on the big game list.

[Lathum]

BK, can you drop me down behind Jackl and Heinze on the list.

I am on vacation from 8/1-8/9 and closing on our condo (hopefully) 8/14.

[EagleFan]

grats on the closing and have fun on the vacation.

[jeheinz72]

FYI, I'll be gone from 8/6-8/11, but I don't think I need to move. CR's game I'd be will take 7/21-7/31 and Jackal's game is unlikely to finish before I get back I'd think.

[claphamsa]

FYI, I'll be gone from 8/6-8/11, but I don't think I need to move. CR's game I'd be will take 7/21-7/31 and Jackal's game is unlikely to finish before I get back I'd think.
manu take a lot of vacations!

[jeheinz72]

Yeah, I'm going to 5 weddings this Summer. This one is down in San Diego so I'm taking a couple days off.

[claphamsa]

ha, I was just bitching that I have 4! and only one is in DC.

[Lathum]

grats on the closing and have fun on the vacation.

thanks!

we will.

[RendeR]

Sign me up for a BIG game.


"Army VS Navy" and no, its not about football ;)

[saldana]

if anyone wants to jump ahead of me on the small game list, i have my vacation the first week of august, and by the time i would be able to start, based on the progress of the current large game, i would have to put the game on hold while i was away.

[Alan T]

I can sign back up and run another small game if no one else is interested. Seems like most of the interest is to run large games.. so I can run the next small game again. Seems like we probably don't have time for this time around, so I could do it when the next large game starts up.

[claphamsa]

it hink this is the perfect time to sdtart one.... a couple (but not alot) of dead poeple who re bored :)

[Alan T]

Ok, fine I'll start up a signup list. If we get 6-7 minimum by next Monday we'll play it out.

[jeheinz72]

I'm very bummed I'm going to miss Jackal's game. But I am very much looking forward to running Werewolf: Tiddlywinks when I get back.

[claphamsa]

I can run a small game... cant lynch me if im the GM!

[path12]

I need to drop down a few spots -- going to be pretty busy over the next few weeks. Maybe after PurdueBrad?

[Barkeep49]

path you're still a month away and your asking to drop another month. Is that correct?

[path12]

path you're still a month away and your asking to drop another month. Is that correct?

Correct. In testing my next game I realized it was hopelessly broken and need to start from scratch -- unfortunately, that's coinciding with a time crunch. Thanks!

[jeheinz72]

You mean we're not seeing the Return of the Return of the Divination Nation?

[Alan T]

Correct. In testing my next game I realized it was hopelessly broken and need to start from scratch -- unfortunately, that's coinciding with a time crunch. Thanks!


I am a little upset that you were going to run a pleasure cruise 2 without asking me first!

[path12]

You mean we're not seeing the Return of the Return of the Divination Nation?

I thought about that but then Lathum wouldn't play.......I'll likely run another one of those sometime though, that's a fun ruleset to GM.

[RendeR]

Sign me up for a BIG game.


"Army VS Navy" and no, its not about football ;)


Quoting myself because I don't see me on the big game waiting list and the post was updated today?

[jeheinz72]

I know I really enjoyed it

[path12]

I am a little upset that you were going to run a pleasure cruise 2 without asking me first!

:D

[Barkeep49]

Quoting myself because I don't see me on the big game waiting list and the post was updated today?
Yeah I seemed to have missed it while on vacation.