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[OOG] One Thousand Blank Cards: Witty Sequel Related Title

EvilBadmanEvilBadman DO NOT TRUST THIS MANRegistered User regular
edited June 2008 in Critical Failures
Looking for the Game Thread?

I am totally cribbing this OP from a dear friend who summarized the game better than I can at 4 in the morning.
What the hell is this? Summarize in 3 words, please.

"Calvinball: MSPaint Edition."

Intriguing. Tell me more!

1000 Blank White Cards is a card game. Everyone gets 5 cards. They go around one at a time, drawing one card, playing one card. Play continues until the deck runs out. Simple as falling off a log.

The catch is that generally you're writing the cards, because most of the cards in your hand are blank. You can do near whatever you like with a card- make up rules, destroy the rules, modifier the rules, give people titles, make unreasonable demands, give points, anything you particularly like. An example from an old game on here:

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Note several important elements: A title, an image, and what the card does. These are the three common elements of any card. Or things can get a bit more... abstract.

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Or possibly even surrealistic.

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or
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You get an idea of the kind of shenanigans that can go down.

Wait... doesn't that card make sure nobody can win?

No rule against making a rule that nobody can win.

But... I... psyduck.gif

Right you are, my friend. Right you are.

But what's the POINT?

You PLAY to WIN the GAME. HELLO!? YOU PLAY TO WIN THE GAME!

Only not really.

Quite often cards will give points. This is a fine thing, and a handy matchstick to determine "Who has the most points". However, true 1000 Blank White Cards players know the point is to be funnier than the other fucksticks. If you make people laugh you have won. If you do not you can have infinity points and be a loser. Big-time loser.

How do I get in on this?

1. MAKE FIVE CARDS, such as ones you would use in the game. Don't use cards from old games, because that makes you That Guy. Don't be That Guy.

2. The first 6 people to PM 5 acceptable cards are the 6 players. There will only be 6 players. That makes 30 cards. I will, on my own initiative, go back through other games and other sources and find another 30 "legacy" cards to seed the deck with. On top of those 60, 90 Blank White Cards will be placed into the deck to make 150 cards. Randomly each of the 6 players will be given their hand of 5 cards. Player #1 will draw a card and play a card. In a sane world, Player #2 would then draw a card and play a card, but given what we're playing, I make no promises.

Ah yes. Formatting. Last game I ran, someone broke the tables with a 4000x4000 card. I got him probated for a week, because that was terminally unfunny. Do not be That Guy. Any cards bigger than let's just say 400x300 will bring the risk of instant and overwhelming punitive action. I am a crazy man on the edge with nothing to lose. Do not poke the bear.

Wait... who said you have power here? This is a COLLABORATIVE CARD-BASED GAME STORYTELLING ENVIRONMENT!!!

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I run this game. My powers are boundless and unconstrained by the mere cards of players. I reserve the right at any time to ruthlessly execute people for not playing a card within 24 hours if I am around, or if they are terminally stupid and unamusing. I am a harsh dictator.

TL;DR

Blank White Cards.
PM me 5 Cards uniformly formatted at 400x300 .jpgs, first 6 to do so are IN.

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  • DarkPrimusDarkPrimus Registered User regular
    edited April 2008
    This sounds like insanity and fun.

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  • EdcrabEdcrab Actually a hack Registered User regular
    edited April 2008
    Sounds like Mornington Crescent the card game.

    Which means it's freakin' awesome!

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  • fadingathedgesfadingathedges Registered User regular
    edited April 2008
    ogodogod

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  • fadingathedgesfadingathedges Registered User regular
    edited April 2008
    Do points generally come in singles or 1,000's or what? I understand that this isn't really important but I wouldn't want to.. to... break the game? What am I even saying?

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  • EdcrabEdcrab Actually a hack Registered User regular
    edited April 2008
    I did consider whether what I was doing made sense but then I thought, what the hell is wrong with me, and just made some cards. If anything I'm concerned that they're not crazy enough.
    None of the cards I made even award points... D:

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  • EvilBadmanEvilBadman DO NOT TRUST THIS MAN Registered User regular
    edited April 2008
    I have a total of two players.

    Tell your friends dammit.

    Just make some random ass cards and go crazy.

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    FyreWulff wrote: »
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  • Stew_StickStew_Stick Dinner UKRegistered User regular
    edited April 2008
    Is the 400x300 an absolute must? That kinda screws up a couple of my cards...

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  • EdcrabEdcrab Actually a hack Registered User regular
    edited April 2008
    I think that's more of a guideline to stop people making stupidly huge or small cards. Don't take my word for it, but I think we're too desperate for participants for Evil to knock you back D:

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  • EvilBadmanEvilBadman DO NOT TRUST THIS MAN Registered User regular
    edited April 2008
    Stew_Stick wrote: »
    Is the 400x300 an absolute must? That kinda screws up a couple of my cards...

    I would prefer it, make everything neat, but you can go smaller. Just not larger.

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    FyreWulff wrote: »
    I should note that Badman is fucking awesome
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  • Stew_StickStew_Stick Dinner UKRegistered User regular
    edited April 2008
    EvilBadman wrote: »
    Stew_Stick wrote: »
    Is the 400x300 an absolute must? That kinda screws up a couple of my cards...

    I would prefer it, make everything neat, but you can go smaller. Just not larger.

    Ok cool, thanks.

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  • EvilBadmanEvilBadman DO NOT TRUST THIS MAN Registered User regular
    edited April 2008
    All right 4 players, need 2 more test subjects.

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    FyreWulff wrote: »
    I should note that Badman is fucking awesome
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  • fadingathedgesfadingathedges Registered User regular
    edited April 2008
    What's a Laser Whoring?

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  • EvilBadmanEvilBadman DO NOT TRUST THIS MAN Registered User regular
    edited April 2008
    Halo 3. Spartan Laser Kills.

    NEED TWO MORE PEOPLE.

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    FyreWulff wrote: »
    I should note that Badman is fucking awesome
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  • DarkPrimusDarkPrimus Registered User regular
    edited April 2008
    What's a Laser Whoring?

    Means he killed someone with a Spartan Laser in Halo 3.

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  • The Lord of HatsThe Lord of Hats Registered User regular
    edited April 2008
    Ooh! Ooh! Pick me! Pick me!

    Making cards now.

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  • IriahIriah Registered User regular
    edited April 2008
    I will play this game

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  • DarkPrimusDarkPrimus Registered User regular
    edited April 2008
    I am pretty sure I was the first person to get five cards in.

    Because I just saw this thread with no replies and read it and immediately began making cards.

    God, should I look for more pictures on the Internet, or should I just limit myself to random shit I have saved on my computer already? I suppose it could be more surreal the latter way.

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  • EvilBadmanEvilBadman DO NOT TRUST THIS MAN Registered User regular
    edited April 2008
    If both Hats and Iriah send me card, they'll be in.

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    FyreWulff wrote: »
    I should note that Badman is fucking awesome
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  • FreeAgentFreeAgent Registered User regular
    edited April 2008
    In the event that a spot becomes free, I will craft abominations in card form.

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  • EvilBadmanEvilBadman DO NOT TRUST THIS MAN Registered User regular
    edited April 2008
    Still one spot open. GOGOGO

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    FyreWulff wrote: »
    I should note that Badman is fucking awesome
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  • EvilBadmanEvilBadman DO NOT TRUST THIS MAN Registered User regular
    edited April 2008
    Six players acquired. Assembling Deck, and such.

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    FyreWulff wrote: »
    I should note that Badman is fucking awesome
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  • kdrudykdrudy Registered User regular
    edited April 2008
    I'm going to have to keep an eye on this, these are always fun to watch. Maybe like FreeAgent assemble some cards just in case, hehe.

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  • EvilBadmanEvilBadman DO NOT TRUST THIS MAN Registered User regular
    edited April 2008
    Game due to start at MIDNIGHT EST.

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    FyreWulff wrote: »
    I should note that Badman is fucking awesome
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  • EvilBadmanEvilBadman DO NOT TRUST THIS MAN Registered User regular
    edited April 2008
    http://forums.penny-arcade.com/showthread.php?p=5260398#post5260398 is the Game thread.

    This thread we're in can go die, or be an out of game spectator thread.

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    FyreWulff wrote: »
    I should note that Badman is fucking awesome
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  • FreeAgentFreeAgent Registered User regular
    edited April 2008
    Ah, I see you noticed that Primus' card only effects him. I was wondering if you'd catch that before the 2nd round started.

    EDIT: Badman, if you see this, should we post only cards and such in the game thread, or comments such as this post as well?

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  • EvilBadmanEvilBadman DO NOT TRUST THIS MAN Registered User regular
    edited April 2008
    Yes, cards and card related junk there, general fist waving here.

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    FyreWulff wrote: »
    I should note that Badman is fucking awesome
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  • FreeAgentFreeAgent Registered User regular
    edited April 2008
    Well, I certainly am waving my fist to see what the next card is going to be.

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  • EdcrabEdcrab Actually a hack Registered User regular
    edited April 2008
    So that card only forces Primus to double-draw, right? Just checking in case I have to go back and look less stupid.

    In other news, stupid timezones.

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  • WildcatWildcat Registered User regular
    edited April 2008
    Secret Invasion? Beautiful.

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  • FreeAgentFreeAgent Registered User regular
    edited April 2008
    A classy move Ed.

    Very classy.

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  • DarkPrimusDarkPrimus Registered User regular
    edited April 2008
    So I suppose now we have to let Badman roll a die.

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  • EvilBadmanEvilBadman DO NOT TRUST THIS MAN Registered User regular
    edited April 2008
    Die roll was 1. So 1 person became a Skrull, rolled another d6 hitting 6, making it Hats.

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    FyreWulff wrote: »
    I should note that Badman is fucking awesome
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  • TofystedethTofystedeth Registered User regular
    edited April 2008
    I wish to play this game. Why oh why was I not watching the CF forum when the entry thread went up?
    Oh well, I shall watch in enjoyment.

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  • Stew_StickStew_Stick Dinner UKRegistered User regular
    edited April 2008
    Oh man you guys get to see all my terribly done MSPaint cards. I think about 1 of them looks pretty good.

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  • fadingathedgesfadingathedges Registered User regular
    edited April 2008
    Stew_Stick wrote: »
    Oh man you guys get to see all my terribly done MSPaint cards. I think about 1 of them looks pretty good.

    It's MSPAINT! Par for the course :D

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  • Abysmal LynxAbysmal Lynx Registered User regular
    edited April 2008
    You jerk! I was going to steal this card game!

    Can I play next round?

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  • TofystedethTofystedeth Registered User regular
    edited April 2008
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    free of charge.

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  • FreeAgentFreeAgent Registered User regular
    edited April 2008
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    free of charge.

    That reminds me of the staff from Raiders of the Lost Arc.

    Good times.

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  • kdrudykdrudy Registered User regular
    edited April 2008
    Hah, the vote tied, time to find the vice-president to cast the tie-breaker.

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  • DarkPrimusDarkPrimus Registered User regular
    edited April 2008
    God damn it, I still can't view any pictures hosted by Photobucket... I thought I had fixed the problem, but I guess not...

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