All of you are at the mercy of my completely conflicting taste. I say conflicting, because I haven't agreed with a judgement in either of these threads yet.
Also, getting a message from Figgy that just contained card names confused the hell out of me. I thought I was being sexually accosted.
All of you are at the mercy of my completely conflicting taste. I say conflicting, because I haven't agreed with a judgement in either of these threads yet.
Also, getting a message from Figgy that just contained card names confused the hell out of me. I thought I was being sexually accosted.
The rules for this game are very vague and plyable. Or very simple and straight-forward. However you want to interpret them. So, I guess that's the former in any case.
You draw to a 10-card hand every round, so whether or not the Card Czar is supposed to draw that round or not, I'm not sure. Either way, whether you get your cards this round or next doesn't matter all that much. You just won't get any cards when I send them out next round. Because you'll already have your 10.
I might be injecting bonus/lightning/whatever rounds here and there that play with the rules a bit. We'll see how it goes. If it's interesting enough as it is, I might just leave it.
That's funny, because I figured this is a time when pretty much any card could be called a straight play. It's just such an open-ended sentence blank that the winner will simply be whichever card tickles the Czar's fancy the most.
To be fair, that's what Apples to Apples mainly is. I figure same with Cards Against Humanity. This is easier when you know the players a little better, so you can gear your cards towards things they think are funny.
That's funny, because I figured this is a time when pretty much any card could be called a straight play. It's just such an open-ended sentence blank that the winner will simply be whichever card tickles the Czar's fancy the most.
Well, I'd consider "waiting 'til marriage" to be a much straighter card to play than, say, "another goddamn vampire movie."
To be fair, that's what Apples to Apples mainly is. I figure same with Cards Against Humanity. This is easier when you know the players a little better, so you can gear your cards towards things they think are funny.
There is something lost in the inability to anticipate, "Oh, Darkewolfe will LOVE this one." Although the sheer offensiveness of the cards makes this novel enough that we're enjoying a thread on it.
I've made people blush with embarrassment with this game. First time I played, one of my friends had their mom visiting, and the card "( I'm secretly doing kegels, right now)" came up. Her mom asks, "What are kegels?"
Without missing a beat I turned towards her and go "Yeah, Jess, why dont you tell your mom what kegels are."
This is a horrible, horrible game that is just downright awesome. Even without knowing each other. But yeah, played in person it is FANTASTIC. I'm bringing my copy to PAX East, and will round up people for a game after hours.
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Sorry folks, time is up! The wonderful, brilliant, ever-radiant Card-o-Tron has automatically--with great flourish--selected a card for the delinquent contestant. Page 12, section 4, paragraph 2 states that I can't reveal the name of said contestant, but I will say that we are all very, very disappointed. Actually, not really, since Card-o-Tron has a knack for selecting the worst, least hilarious option. I'm sure the other contestants are grateful for that.
Without further adieu, here are the answers!
Dear Abby, I am having trouble with steven Hawking talking dirty and would like your advice.
Dear Abby, I am having trouble with seppuku and would like your advice.
Dear Abby, I am having trouble with the profoundly handicapped and would like your advice.
Dear Abby, I am having trouble with the American Dream and would like your advice.
Dear Abby, I am having trouble with parting the Red Sea and would like your advice.
Dear Abby, I am having trouble with that thing that electrocutes your abs and would like your advice.
Dear Abby, I am having trouble with the taint; the grundle; the fleshy fun-bridge and would like your advice.
Dear Abby, I am having trouble with Skeletor and would like your advice.
Dear Abby, I am having trouble with a sea of troubles and would like your advice.
Dear Abby, I am having trouble with Sarah Palin and would like your advice.
Dear Abby, I am having trouble with crystal meth and would like your advice.
Dear Abby, I am having trouble with taking off your shirt and would like your advice.
Dear Abby, I am having trouble with the Kool-Aid man and would like your advice.
Dear Abby, I am having trouble with puberty and would like your advice.
Dear Abby, I am having trouble with picking up girls at the abortion clinic and would like your advice.
Dear Abby, I am having trouble with the Jews and would like your advice.
Dear Abby, I am having trouble with concealing a boner and would like your advice.
So. Everything good? Nothing of note? Guys?
You're all fools! No one noticed that there is an extra answer! That can only mean one thing: TheRoadVirus has gambled his only point to submit an extra card! That's right. He did it in secret, but maybe he's just shy. That means if you win, you'll be awarded two points instead of the very boring, very ordinary one. It also means that TheRoadVirus will have his point yanked out of him like a string of beads. Bright, rubbery, Christmas ornament beads! Not the other kind, you sick puppies.
Well, @Darkewolfe, what are you waiting for? What do the people walking around outside--who have no knowledge of the game whatsoever--have to say?
So, yeah, I was all prepped to do this in a more timely manner until when you actually posted it.
Hmmm. Quite a few good ones in here. Some play it a bit too straight, maybe, and are sort of just actual things you might say. If, I guess, you were going to write Dear Abby for help with your meth addiction.
I have to say, writing for help in ritual japanese suicide is pretty funny. "The profoundly handicapped" is just a funny phrase on its own merits, and that fact makes me vaguely uncomfortable with myself. Second place is definitely picking up girls at the abortion clinic.
I'm gonna have to say, Guy Smiley, though, that the real winner here is the pick-up artist who knows his source.
Dear Abbey, I'm having trouble with taking off your shirt and would like your advice. It makes sense. We've all wanted support. And Dear Abby is definitely into GMILF territory, which is just damn gross. +1
What is this I don't even.
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See, I would have gone with picking up girls, parting the Red Sea, or Kool-aid man myself.
TheRoadVirus - I can completely see your usericon saying that.
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I was pulling for concealing a boner or The Jews.
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The results are in! Good work, Darkewolfe. I have no further need of you. You have exactly seven seconds to return to your podium before I open one of many trap doors beneath the stage. With Round Two drawn to a close, let's take a look at the score!
TheRoadVirus has gambled away his life's savings for a chance at the big leagues, only to have his hopes and dreams smashed to pieces. Much like my career. But, look! Cerberus is now in the lead with two whole points!
Wait, what's that? No, seriously. I don't know what that sound means.
Hold on one second...
I've just been informed that means it's time for our BONUS ROUND! In the bonus round, all contestants will remain at their podiums and submit an answer. Yours truly will be selecting the winners, this time. What's that you say? I must have misspoke? No, that's winners. This round, there will be five separate winning entries. Each winner is awarded a point.
And Cerberus, you can still GAMBLE away your points, if you like.
Contestants, you should have your new cards by now. Give me your best answer to the following question:
Life for American Indians was forever changed when the White Man introduced them to ____________.
You're going to want to give it your all, this time, contestants!
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I was hoping "terribly, terribly obvious I am actually a horrible person" would score.
Unfortunately someone one-upped me.
Also, getting a message from Figgy that just contained card names confused the hell out of me. I thought I was being sexually accosted.
The rules for this game are very vague and plyable. Or very simple and straight-forward. However you want to interpret them. So, I guess that's the former in any case.
You draw to a 10-card hand every round, so whether or not the Card Czar is supposed to draw that round or not, I'm not sure. Either way, whether you get your cards this round or next doesn't matter all that much. You just won't get any cards when I send them out next round. Because you'll already have your 10.
I might be injecting bonus/lightning/whatever rounds here and there that play with the rules a bit. We'll see how it goes. If it's interesting enough as it is, I might just leave it.
As the judge who will rip the point right out of you, I highly recommend it.
But you wont know!
Henri Emmanuel Gratien St Pierre in Where No Man Has Gone Before
Lord Augustus Cumberbatch in Eclipse Phase
Edit: Actually, there are quite a few of those. Guess it's just one of those questions.
Inquisitor77: Rius, you are Sisyphus and melee Wizard is your boulder
Tube: This must be what it felt like to be an Iraqi when Saddam was killed
Bookish Stickers - Mrs. Rius' Etsy shop with bumper stickers and vinyl decals.
Zithra Melitch in Star Wars: An Empire's End
Jellica in In the Shadow of Zeus
Well, I'd consider "waiting 'til marriage" to be a much straighter card to play than, say, "another goddamn vampire movie."
(Neither of those cards are currently in play.)
There is something lost in the inability to anticipate, "Oh, Darkewolfe will LOVE this one." Although the sheer offensiveness of the cards makes this novel enough that we're enjoying a thread on it.
Inquisitor77: Rius, you are Sisyphus and melee Wizard is your boulder
Tube: This must be what it felt like to be an Iraqi when Saddam was killed
Bookish Stickers - Mrs. Rius' Etsy shop with bumper stickers and vinyl decals.
Zithra Melitch in Star Wars: An Empire's End
Jellica in In the Shadow of Zeus
Without missing a beat I turned towards her and go "Yeah, Jess, why dont you tell your mom what kegels are."
This is a horrible, horrible game that is just downright awesome. Even without knowing each other. But yeah, played in person it is FANTASTIC. I'm bringing my copy to PAX East, and will round up people for a game after hours.
What kind of hell hole have I ventured into?
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Without further adieu, here are the answers!
Dear Abby, I am having trouble with steven Hawking talking dirty and would like your advice.
Dear Abby, I am having trouble with seppuku and would like your advice.
Dear Abby, I am having trouble with the profoundly handicapped and would like your advice.
Dear Abby, I am having trouble with the American Dream and would like your advice.
Dear Abby, I am having trouble with parting the Red Sea and would like your advice.
Dear Abby, I am having trouble with that thing that electrocutes your abs and would like your advice.
Dear Abby, I am having trouble with the taint; the grundle; the fleshy fun-bridge and would like your advice.
Dear Abby, I am having trouble with Skeletor and would like your advice.
Dear Abby, I am having trouble with a sea of troubles and would like your advice.
Dear Abby, I am having trouble with Sarah Palin and would like your advice.
Dear Abby, I am having trouble with crystal meth and would like your advice.
Dear Abby, I am having trouble with taking off your shirt and would like your advice.
Dear Abby, I am having trouble with the Kool-Aid man and would like your advice.
Dear Abby, I am having trouble with puberty and would like your advice.
Dear Abby, I am having trouble with picking up girls at the abortion clinic and would like your advice.
Dear Abby, I am having trouble with the Jews and would like your advice.
Dear Abby, I am having trouble with concealing a boner and would like your advice.
So. Everything good? Nothing of note? Guys?
You're all fools! No one noticed that there is an extra answer! That can only mean one thing: TheRoadVirus has gambled his only point to submit an extra card! That's right. He did it in secret, but maybe he's just shy. That means if you win, you'll be awarded two points instead of the very boring, very ordinary one. It also means that TheRoadVirus will have his point yanked out of him like a string of beads. Bright, rubbery, Christmas ornament beads! Not the other kind, you sick puppies.
Well, @Darkewolfe, what are you waiting for? What do the people walking around outside--who have no knowledge of the game whatsoever--have to say?
Inquisitor77: Rius, you are Sisyphus and melee Wizard is your boulder
Tube: This must be what it felt like to be an Iraqi when Saddam was killed
Bookish Stickers - Mrs. Rius' Etsy shop with bumper stickers and vinyl decals.
Hmmm. Quite a few good ones in here. Some play it a bit too straight, maybe, and are sort of just actual things you might say. If, I guess, you were going to write Dear Abby for help with your meth addiction.
I have to say, writing for help in ritual japanese suicide is pretty funny. "The profoundly handicapped" is just a funny phrase on its own merits, and that fact makes me vaguely uncomfortable with myself. Second place is definitely picking up girls at the abortion clinic.
I'm gonna have to say, Guy Smiley, though, that the real winner here is the pick-up artist who knows his source.
Dear Abbey, I'm having trouble with taking off your shirt and would like your advice. It makes sense. We've all wanted support. And Dear Abby is definitely into GMILF territory, which is just damn gross. +1
TheRoadVirus - I can completely see your usericon saying that.
TheRoadVirus has gambled away his life's savings for a chance at the big leagues, only to have his hopes and dreams smashed to pieces. Much like my career. But, look! Cerberus is now in the lead with two whole points!
And that means tha---
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ai5pu2ZDNA
Wait, what's that? No, seriously. I don't know what that sound means.
Hold on one second...
I've just been informed that means it's time for our BONUS ROUND! In the bonus round, all contestants will remain at their podiums and submit an answer. Yours truly will be selecting the winners, this time. What's that you say? I must have misspoke? No, that's winners. This round, there will be five separate winning entries. Each winner is awarded a point.
And Cerberus, you can still GAMBLE away your points, if you like.
Contestants, you should have your new cards by now. Give me your best answer to the following question:
Life for American Indians was forever changed when the White Man introduced them to ____________.
You're going to want to give it your all, this time, contestants!
Henri Emmanuel Gratien St Pierre in Where No Man Has Gone Before
Lord Augustus Cumberbatch in Eclipse Phase