Long Game 12: Shadows of Elantris

[Mailliw73 he/him]

Wow. The high-danger level players are all in this game. This is going to be intense. There's only a couple who aren't playing and they've still got time.

Hero, I'll echo Meta's statement. Do whichever will work best for you. For example, LG11, while very fun, took the GMs a long time to finish cycles. If you can't do it in 24 hours, don't worry about it. Maybe try 24 for the first cycle and then make the final call from there.

[Lightsworn Panda he/him]

Wow. The high-danger level players are all in this game. This is going to be intense. There's only a couple who aren't playing and they've still got time.

Hero, I'll echo Meta's statement. Do whichever will work best for you. For example, LG11, while very fun, took the GMs a long time to finish cycles. If you can't do it in 24 hours, don't worry about it. Maybe try 24 for the first cycle and then make the final call from there.

Not quite. Wyrm still hasn't arrived.

I can't believe Gamma would turn down a game with as many backstab oppurtunities as this one.

[Herowannabe he/him]

I'll be signing up for this game. I called dibs on it with the other Mods when it was first revealed! I just haven't come up with a character yet, but that's coming. 

Ooh, tough luck Meta! I capped this game at 25 players, so there's not any room for you. Sorry about that...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

okay okay, just kidding, don't mod-slap me, alright?   

So I guess that makes Gamma the moderator for this game?

 

 

 

In other words, you'll probably break 30 with this game, but I wouldn't expect it to get too much larger, especially after some people go inactive. If I'm wrong, I'd have no problems with that either! 

30 is still pretty big... I'm curious, what is the record? Which game had the most people sign up for it?

 

 

As far as your question goes, the biggest thing is to try to be consistent. If 24 hours during the night isn't enough time for you to get everything together and to record/PM everyone, then that is a good reason to extend the time; not whether or not the rest of us can. If someone wasn't willing to get their orders in before the 24 hour deadline, they likely won't get it in before a 48 hour deadline as long as you're consistent with where the specific deadline is. 

 

Your (and ours) biggest concern should be to help lessen the burden placed on you. 

 

Personally, as long as you think you can handle it, I prefer the 24 hour nights. But, if you would like the extra time, to make sure that everything stays on track, I will always bow to the convenience and ease on our GMs over my preference every time. 

Good advice. Most of the difficult role juggling stuff will be during the day phase, but that's good to keep in mind. I'll talk it over with Tulir and see what he thinks.

[Claincy he/him]

Well, more you on any team that I'm not on. I'm kinda afraid of you. Actually, I'm kind of afraid of everyone on this forum.

Aww, what have I...ever...done.........nevermind. Fair enough.

 

 

Quick question for everyone- and particularly those players with a lot of experience:

This game is already at 25 players after only 2 days of sign ups, so it's going to be big. I had originally planned on 48 hour days and 24 hour nights, but do you think that's enough time for the night phases? Would 48 hours be better- or too long? Really I'm fine either way, so I'm curious what you guys would prefer

 

I'm basically just agreeing with what others have said here but it's really up to you and if you are going to find it easy or difficult to deal with all night actions in that timeframe. Often I think 24 hours might be all that is needed. I needed 48 hours in Colours of War because the returned needed the opportunity to decide to save someone and because of the sheer amount of stuff that happened each night

 

Hmm, I can't wait. When do we get to find out what it is?

 

It's still a work in progress atm (and it won't be happening for a long time) and actually I won't be able to give a full rules listing till after the game ends. It's all about mysteries I can give you a rough elevator pitch though. (Just dropping it in a spoiler as it's a little off-topic )

 

There was a shimmering aura, like some kind of mist with blue lights sparkling throughout it. You stepped inside it and felt a jerk, like the universe shifting around you. When you came to your senses you found yourself lying in the ruins of what must be an alien city, but you aren’t alone. Others have come through too and are stranded with you but some of them don’t look surprised. Could they have come through on purpose? Could they be looking for something other than a way home?

[Kasimir he/him]

Believe me, it'll be more hilarious if Wilson and Claincy end up as the Lovers
 

Yes I remember. This is a little different scenario, however. In my QF game players weren't supposed to be able to communicate with each other in the main thread, but I left them a tiny bit of wiggle room that (of course) spiraled way out of control.

Wow. I'm not surprised.
 

Not quite. Wyrm still hasn't arrived.

He won't be joining us, Jain. I'm afraid it's just you and me now. As the only representatives of the Wyrm Inquisition in this game

[Gamma Fiend he/him]

So I guess that makes Gamma the moderator for this game?

 

 

Yep! Wilson and Meta immediately called dibs on this game when you first revealed it, and Wilson had to sign-up once she saw Claincy was playing!

 

So I'll be the Mod sitting out if you or anyone else needs me for whatever reasons during the game, and I'll enjoy watching the ensuing bloodbath in the Spec Doc.

[Haelbarde he/him]

Well at least we won't have a situation where you have Claincy as Gyorn, with Wilson both Odiv and one of the Lovers matched up with Gamma.

[Claincy he/him]

Believe me, it'll be more hilarious if Wilson and Claincy end up as the Lovers

...I had forgotten that would be in this game. Yes, that would be hilarious, even more so if she was a cultist and so had the power to kill me but couldn't XD

 

 

Well at least we won't have a situation where you have Claincy as Gyorn, with Wilson both Odiv and one of the Lovers matched up with Gamma.

Replace Gamma with Meta and you've still got a pretty awesome (in my totally non-biased opinion) combination

Edited May 18, 2015 by lord Claincy Ffnord

[Mailliw73 he/him]

I can think of plenty of hilarious scenarios with the Lovers and Gyorn/Odiv with these players.

[Surgebound Rainspren he/him]

This is Karlin the shady trader signing up!

This game looks amazing

[Lightsworn Panda he/him]

He won't be joining us, Jain. I'm afraid it's just you and me now. As the only representatives of the Wyrm Inquisition in this game

 

Pity. Why hasn't Wyrm been playing recently?

 

How many Debtors will there be in the game?

[Mckeedee123 he/him]

I can't believe Gamma would turn down a game with as many backstab oppurtunities as this one.

 

That's the first thing I thought of after reading these rules   

[little wilson she/her]

Believe me, it'll be more hilarious if Wilson and Claincy end up as the Lovers

...I had forgotten that would be in this game. Yes, that would be hilarious, even more so if she was a cultist and so had the power to kill me but couldn't XD

 

I hate both of you. Cruel, cruel people.

 

PSA: If the Dula puts me as a lover with Claincy, I will mark you as dead in all games henceforth. You will be my biggest target ever, no matter what alignment I am or the strategic reasons for keeping you alive. You will be an even bigger target than Claincy. And that's saying something. Oh, and I'll probably sacrifice myself, just to kill him. OW came back from being eaten by an Awakened sword. What's to stop her from whatever death she inflicts upon herself here?

[Kasimir he/him]

PSA: If the Dula puts me as a lover with Claincy, I will mark you as dead in all games henceforth. You will be my biggest target ever, no matter what alignment I am or the strategic reasons for keeping you alive. You will be an even bigger target than Claincy. And that's saying something. Oh, and I'll probably sacrifice myself, just to kill him. OW came back from being eaten by an Awakened sword. What's to stop her from whatever death she inflicts upon herself here?

Congratulations, Wilson. You've just thrown down the biggest gauntlet ever in the history of Sanderson Elimination to the Dula. And that's saying something.

Edited May 18, 2015 by Kasimir

[little wilson she/her]

Congratulations, Wilson. You've just thrown down the biggest gauntlet ever in the history of Sanderson Elimination to the Dula. And that's saying something.

 

But now that everyone's expecting it, will the Dula really do it? Or will they be more creative and go elsewhere? There are many humorous options available. I can think of at least 4 right off the top of my head.

[Kasimir he/him]

But now that everyone's expecting it, will the Dula really do it? Or will they be more creative and go elsewhere? There are many humorous options available. I can think of at least 4 right off the top of my head.

You seem to suggest that because something is expected implies it is no longer creative. It is unclear if such is necessarily the case. (Also, see: I know, you know/Cheryl's birthday)

[Wyrmhero he/him]

Pity. Why hasn't Wyrm been playing recently?

 

It's my last year at university, and everything's suddenly been happening without letting up. At the end of the QF game I ran, I had a week to hand in my dissertation, then a week to write a paper presentation, then a few days to prepare for my viva, then a week to finish my coursework... And now it's just revision, revision, revision, with exams this week and next week. I'm afraid I really don't have the time for the next fortnight to be a part of games - hence why I haven't even been a part of the spec doc in recent games.

 

However, I'll be signing up again to games next month, when I have all the time in the world save for job-hunting. It's good to know I'm missed .

 

Edit: I could possibly be a pitch-hitter though for anyone who has to leave after the 28th.

Edited May 18, 2015 by Wyrmhero

[Zas678 he/him]

Diren begins looking at the list of the invited parties to the King's Palace. "What odd names they have. And such diverse occupations. Pirates, and wanderers and kings, oh my" he muttered to himself, readying his note pad to go to the palace. "This should be interesting. Very interesting indeed."

[Jo and the Bush all/any]

I really don't have the time to do this game, but I really really want to. So I'll sign up as a pitch hitter.

[Guest]

But now that everyone's expecting it, will the Dula really do it? Or will they be more creative and go elsewhere? There are many humorous options available. I can think of at least 4 right off the top of my head.

Exactly. It's somewhat similar to someone saying, "If I die N2, it was Wilson. She's maf if I die." In my head, I call things like that "Deathmarks," because in some games with certain players, it almost assures that the expected action will in fact happen. Perhaps there is an official mafia term for that phenomenon, but I haven't heard it. Don't kill me in the future if you turn out to be loved by Claincy. Wasn't me. And so the reverse psychology begins, before we even know our roles...

Edited May 18, 2015 by Guest

[Kasimir he/him]

How does that matter? Wilson's point is that she mightn't be able to kill the Dula now, but when Hreo releases the spreadsheet and we know for sure who that poor chap is, she's gonna make his life downright Braize for the next few centuries or so

 

P.S. I'd hate to be the Dula. All those trolling possibilities and you can only pick one!

[Haelbarde he/him]

I hate both of you. Cruel, cruel people.

 

PSA: If the Dula puts me as a lover with Claincy, I will mark you as dead in all games henceforth. You will be my biggest target ever, no matter what alignment I am or the strategic reasons for keeping you alive. You will be an even bigger target than Claincy. And that's saying something. Oh, and I'll probably sacrifice myself, just to kill him. OW came back from being eaten by an Awakened sword. What's to stop her from whatever death she inflicts upon herself here?

And this is the reason, as amusing as I thought it might be to match up you and Gamma (had he been a player), why I would not have done so.

 

Also, you're not helping shake that moniker which I daren't mention.

 

Is not actually sure who I'd ultimately go with if I had to pick two people - do I pick myself and a player I wanted to work with for the game? Do I try and pick a pair of inactives? Do I try one of the amusing combos?

[Claincy he/him]

I can think of plenty of hilarious scenarios with the Lovers and Gyorn/Odiv with these players.

Yeah, pretty sure the entire point of the Lovers is to cause hilarity

 

 

I hate both of you. Cruel, cruel people.

Oh I think when someone is trying to kill you expectations of civility go for a tea break eh?

 

PSA: If the Dula puts me as a lover with Claincy, I will mark you as dead in all games henceforth. You will be my biggest target ever, no matter what alignment I am or the strategic reasons for keeping you alive. You will be an even bigger target than Claincy. And that's saying something. Oh, and I'll probably sacrifice myself, just to kill him. OW came back from being eaten by an Awakened sword. What's to stop her from whatever death she inflicts upon herself here?

Sooooo, just a question....what if I get dula?

Edited May 19, 2015 by lord Claincy Ffnord

[Haelbarde he/him]

Sooooo, just a question....what if I get dula?

Well I guess that means you get to keep your spot at the top of Wilson's nonexistent 'Kill on Sight' list.

[Aonar he/him]

I was contemplating not signing up for this, (or maybe signing up as a pinch hitter) as the school year is wrapping up and the Twinborn game just finished (don't worry, it will end officially soon, Newan is just working on the final write-up) but I think I might have to. There's too many interesting possibilities. (*Prays to the RNGods to be the Dula* )

 

A name, a name.... Hmm... How about Nathanael? (Four possible Aons, although only one is given a meaning in canon.) That seems like a good one. 

 

An Arelon native, he's spent the last several years in Seraven, studying at the university and picking up a hint of an accent. With tensions rising between Fjorden and Arelon over the Duladel Revolution however, he's decided to return home.* Tall, thin, pale and bespectacled, he looks very much the part of a scholar, although the greatcoat and rapier that have become a part of his attire during his travels sit very much at odds with the rest of him.

 

I would RP properly, but I don't know yet whether I'll be an Elantrian or a regular, so I don't want to dig myself into a hole, RP wise. 

 

*(I figure this is feasible, as Patriarch Seinalan was instated sometime shortly before the Duladel Revolution, if I remember correctly, in response to the appointment of the new Wyrn.)

 

Sooooo, just a question....what if I get dula?

 

Then you know your duty: troll Wilson.