Actually, when we refer to staking people, I believe we're typically using the term to indicate a wooden stake. Like, through the heart. These are vampire assassins, you see.
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Hey, he needs to know what's what. As they say knowing is half the battle. And now he knows that the other half involves pointy wooden stakes.
To "burn X at the stake" is an expression derived from witch hunts and the like, and the tradition of... well... burning people tied to stakes. Consequentially, in contrast to his other insane ramblings, he was actually using the phrase correctly when he said he would "die at the stake."
You make a good point. My impression was that he saw our frequent usage of the terms 'stake' and 'staking' and, being unfamiliar with the previous Phallas and the vampires therein, assumed that we were talking about the burning kind of stake, rather than the stabbing kind.
Is it about 7:20 EST now? I guess the boards are on GMT?
Yep and PST. Aren't they?
Edit: By which I mean -- you can set them to respond to your timezone, but as far as I know the boards are run from the West Coast of North America. I'm not sure where this game's being run from.
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This would be really interesting if the Captain of the Guards defends me tonight, that would piss off a lot of people and allow me to exact needed revenge.
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SmasherStarting to get dizzyRegistered Userregular
edited February 2007
Defenders can't block stakings, only assassin or vigilante attacks.
Defenders can't block stakings, only assassin or vigilante attacks.
Oh well, then I guess I am fucked.
Edit: But I would like to point out none of this you guys are pulling out of your asses if backed up in the first post. Not that I doubt it, but you guys really need an instructions thread so new people have a chance. Because this is perhaps the most retarded game I have played where you can get staked for asking a silly question. No, no perhaps, this is.
Actually, when we refer to staking people, I believe we're typically using the term to indicate a wooden stake. Like, through the heart. These are vampire assassins, you see.
Face ----> Palm
Hey, he needs to know what's what. As they say knowing is half the battle. And now he knows that the other half involves pointy wooden stakes.
To "burn X at the stake" is an expression derived from witch hunts and the like, and the tradition of... well... burning people tied to stakes. Consequentially, in contrast to his other insane ramblings, he was actually using the phrase correctly when he said he would "die at the stake."
You make a good point. My impression was that he saw our frequent usage of the terms 'stake' and 'staking' and, being unfamiliar with the previous Phallas and the vampires therein, assumed that we were talking about the burning kind of stake, rather than the stabbing kind.
Can you provide some details about your conversation with Vish? How do you know the person he accused was innocent? Even if he accused someone who was innocent, how do you know it's because Vish is evil, and not because Vish is wrong?
I, at least, have no problems changing my vote, if I had some reason to do so. But you're painting a pretty fuzzy picture, here.
Tehspectre provided the Noble's background when I confronted him with the accusation. I am assuming this means Vishnub is an assassin.
Typically, everyone gets them. Monster instructions are usually tacked onto the bottom of the PM after the cover story.
I dont know whats going on then, except I am dead.
Edit: and I am going to get lunch! You weirdos enjoy your little roleplay.
So I have been quiet far too long here. Obviously I have some encouraging evidence to say you say you are somethign you don't seem to be.
You specifically told me you can't be killed, due to some circumstance I don't believe I will devulge here. You are trying weave a web to lies what seems to be a great many amount and you really have shot yourself in the foot here. You specifically told me one thing and have totally contridictated by posting in this thread.
Now you claim your doom. Really...What is it? You claimed to be trustworthy and have shown nothing.
Until you can prove some amazing information or feat to me...
Can you provide some details about your conversation with Vish? How do you know the person he accused was innocent? Even if he accused someone who was innocent, how do you know it's because Vish is evil, and not because Vish is wrong?
I, at least, have no problems changing my vote, if I had some reason to do so. But you're painting a pretty fuzzy picture, here.
Tehspectre provided the Noble's background when I confronted him with the accusation. I am assuming this means Vishnub is an assassin.
Typically, everyone gets them. Monster instructions are usually tacked onto the bottom of the PM after the cover story.
I dont know whats going on then, except I am dead.
Edit: and I am going to get lunch! You weirdos enjoy your little roleplay.
So I have been quiet far too long here. Obviously I have some encouraging evidence to say you say you are somethign you don't seem to be.
You specifically told me you can't be killed, due to some circumstance I don't believe I will devulge here. You are trying weave a web to lies what seems to be a great many amount and you really have shot yourself in the foot here. You specifically told me one thing and have totally contridictated by posting in this thread.
Now you claim your doom. Really...What is it? You claimed to be trustworthy and have shown nothing.
Until you can prove some amazing information or feat to me...
I !vote for Rygar.
I know you dont have any sort of network and you were bullshitting me around.
Can you provide some details about your conversation with Vish? How do you know the person he accused was innocent? Even if he accused someone who was innocent, how do you know it's because Vish is evil, and not because Vish is wrong?
I, at least, have no problems changing my vote, if I had some reason to do so. But you're painting a pretty fuzzy picture, here.
Tehspectre provided the Noble's background when I confronted him with the accusation. I am assuming this means Vishnub is an assassin.
Typically, everyone gets them. Monster instructions are usually tacked onto the bottom of the PM after the cover story.
I dont know whats going on then, except I am dead.
Edit: and I am going to get lunch! You weirdos enjoy your little roleplay.
So I have been quiet far too long here. Obviously I have some encouraging evidence to say you say you are somethign you don't seem to be.
You specifically told me you can't be killed, due to some circumstance I don't believe I will devulge here. You are trying weave a web to lies what seems to be a great many amount and you really have shot yourself in the foot here. You specifically told me one thing and have totally contridictated by posting in this thread.
Now you claim your doom. Really...What is it? You claimed to be trustworthy and have shown nothing.
Until you can prove some amazing information or feat to me...
I !vote for Rygar.
I know you dont have any sort of network and you were bullshitting me around.
After I didn't outright vote for him in the thread, he's been talking to me a bit, and despite the fact I think we had to kill him I wish it wasn't tonight. He won't give me any more info, but it seems clear he had/has no idea what was going on, and somehow vishNub new that, locked into it, and took him for a ride.
I think regardless of what rygar turns out to be, VishNub is going to be my vote tomorrow, barring an amazing explanation for his actions.
Can you provide some details about your conversation with Vish? How do you know the person he accused was innocent? Even if he accused someone who was innocent, how do you know it's because Vish is evil, and not because Vish is wrong?
I, at least, have no problems changing my vote, if I had some reason to do so. But you're painting a pretty fuzzy picture, here.
Tehspectre provided the Noble's background when I confronted him with the accusation. I am assuming this means Vishnub is an assassin.
Typically, everyone gets them. Monster instructions are usually tacked onto the bottom of the PM after the cover story.
I dont know whats going on then, except I am dead.
Edit: and I am going to get lunch! You weirdos enjoy your little roleplay.
So I have been quiet far too long here. Obviously I have some encouraging evidence to say you say you are somethign you don't seem to be.
You specifically told me you can't be killed, due to some circumstance I don't believe I will devulge here. You are trying weave a web to lies what seems to be a great many amount and you really have shot yourself in the foot here. You specifically told me one thing and have totally contridictated by posting in this thread.
Now you claim your doom. Really...What is it? You claimed to be trustworthy and have shown nothing.
Until you can prove some amazing information or feat to me...
I !vote for Rygar.
I know you dont have any sort of network and you were bullshitting me around.
So says Captain Contradiction.
You get what you sew, as I am about to find out, maybe you will too.
You get what you sew, as I am about to find out, maybe you will too.
I am sewing a nice pair of breeches. It looks like we're in the castle for a while and the corridors are drafty.
Will you make me some breeches? I only have this pair. Here, let me take off my breeches for you to look at. I'm not wearing anything under them. I hope you don't mind.
After I didn't outright vote for him in the thread, he's been talking to me a bit, and despite the fact I think we had to kill him I wish it wasn't tonight. He won't give me any more info, but it seems clear he had/has no idea what was going on, and somehow vishNub new that, locked into it, and took him for a ride.
I think regardless of what rygar turns out to be, VishNub is going to be my vote tomorrow, barring an amazing explanation for his actions.
Interesting. I'm writing down VishNub's name for tomorrow. Vish, you should start explaining yourself.
Will you make me some breeches? I only have this pair. Here, let me take off my breeches for you to look at. I'm not wearing anything under them. I hope you don't mind.
You get what you sew, as I am about to find out, maybe you will too.
In all fairness, there was an explanatory link -- either in this thread or the pre-game one -- that outlined the ground rules. I'm sorry that you didn't know and you're getting killed for not knowing, but the first few days are pretty random and as a general rule anyone who calls attention to himself is liable to be staked.
You called a lot of attention to yourself.
Also, you've never really substantiated your doom & gloom threats -- you've just made them. If you've got something to back it up -- if you're a special, whatever -- then just come out and say it. Nothing worse than what's already happening to you can really happen, and maybe it'll change some minds.
Will you make me some breeches? I only have this pair. Here, let me take off my breeches for you to look at. I'm not wearing anything under them. I hope you don't mind.
Will you make me some breeches? I only have this pair. Here, let me take off my breeches for you to look at. I'm not wearing anything under them. I hope you don't mind.
Don't make me stake you.
We could discuss this in my bedroom.
This Castle already has enough gayness and we can't accommodate you two.
Will you make me some breeches? I only have this pair. Here, let me take off my breeches for you to look at. I'm not wearing anything under them. I hope you don't mind.
Don't make me stake you.
We could discuss this in my bedroom.
This Castle already has enough gayness and we can't accommodate you two.
How about if we let you join us?
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edited February 2007
I !retract my vote for Eddy and I !vote for Rygar.
Seriously, if you're a special, you should probably come out and say it now.
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SmasherStarting to get dizzyRegistered Userregular
edited February 2007
Looking at the player list, there are three or four other people I don't recognize from other games, and thus might be in a similar situation as Rygar knowledgewise. So, here's a list of things to know that generally apply across all games.
When a person has a special role that involves them actively doing something, either pro- or anti-village, they pm that action to the person running the game (henceforth GM). Their votes for staking in the thread are completely independent, but can be the same if they want.
Specials and monsters both vote in the thread for staking each night just like villagers, and their votes count.
Seers have (usually) one vision per night of a player of their choice. They see that player's affiliation, and in most games also see if they have a special role, though this varies.
Guardians protect one player (which can be the guardian himself if he wants) per night from monster and vigilante attacks. If multiple people attack the guardian's target he will still survive. They cannot protect against stakings.
Vigilantes get kills either every night or every other night. They don't have to kill anyone if they don't want to.
Villager specials usually don't know each other at the start of the game, while monster specials usually do. The exception are stonecutters, who are a group of 3 regular villagers who mutually know they are all innocent.
Some games have a thrall, who is a person with no special powers but who wins if the monsters do. This person can be dangerous because they seer as innocent, and thus can infiltrate the seer's network.
Most of the recent games have had hidden game mechanics, so players may not be aware of all the roles. This includes certain standard roles (often the monsters) having unusual abilities. The fact that this is the case may or may not be announced in the rules.
I didn't want to kill him tonight, and I'm not yet convinced he's the Wraith. But I'd rather not to keep him around to find out about his supposed powers after that 'revenge' comment. And he's not that good of a player, so no big loss.
I !retract my vote for Eddy and I !vote for Rygar.
Seriously, if you're a special, you should probably come out and say it now.
Yeah srsly totally. The narration is blind you'll just have to guess.
"Your uncertainty will be my revenge! Neener neener!"
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Neither Rygar nor Spectre has PMd me. The only person who has is precisionk, asking "what my angle in this" is. Which is a fair question, because I certainly have no idea what's going on.
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You make a good point. My impression was that he saw our frequent usage of the terms 'stake' and 'staking' and, being unfamiliar with the previous Phallas and the vampires therein, assumed that we were talking about the burning kind of stake, rather than the stabbing kind.
I hope they kill you tonight too.
Yep and PST. Aren't they?
Edit: By which I mean -- you can set them to respond to your timezone, but as far as I know the boards are run from the West Coast of North America. I'm not sure where this game's being run from.
I !vote for Rygar
Even if he could somehow help us out, I don't trust him to do so competently.
Oh well, then I guess I am fucked.
Edit: But I would like to point out none of this you guys are pulling out of your asses if backed up in the first post. Not that I doubt it, but you guys really need an instructions thread so new people have a chance. Because this is perhaps the most retarded game I have played where you can get staked for asking a silly question. No, no perhaps, this is.
Well pip pip cheerio good sir!
So I have been quiet far too long here. Obviously I have some encouraging evidence to say you say you are somethign you don't seem to be.
You specifically told me you can't be killed, due to some circumstance I don't believe I will devulge here. You are trying weave a web to lies what seems to be a great many amount and you really have shot yourself in the foot here. You specifically told me one thing and have totally contridictated by posting in this thread.
Now you claim your doom. Really...What is it? You claimed to be trustworthy and have shown nothing.
Until you can prove some amazing information or feat to me...
I !vote for Rygar.
I know you dont have any sort of network and you were bullshitting me around.
So says Captain Contradiction.
After I didn't outright vote for him in the thread, he's been talking to me a bit, and despite the fact I think we had to kill him I wish it wasn't tonight. He won't give me any more info, but it seems clear he had/has no idea what was going on, and somehow vishNub new that, locked into it, and took him for a ride.
I think regardless of what rygar turns out to be, VishNub is going to be my vote tomorrow, barring an amazing explanation for his actions.
You get what you sew, as I am about to find out, maybe you will too.
I am sewing a nice pair of breeches. It looks like we're in the castle for a while and the corridors are drafty.
Will you make me some breeches? I only have this pair. Here, let me take off my breeches for you to look at. I'm not wearing anything under them. I hope you don't mind.
Don't make me stake you.
In all fairness, there was an explanatory link -- either in this thread or the pre-game one -- that outlined the ground rules. I'm sorry that you didn't know and you're getting killed for not knowing, but the first few days are pretty random and as a general rule anyone who calls attention to himself is liable to be staked.
You called a lot of attention to yourself.
Also, you've never really substantiated your doom & gloom threats -- you've just made them. If you've got something to back it up -- if you're a special, whatever -- then just come out and say it. Nothing worse than what's already happening to you can really happen, and maybe it'll change some minds.
We could discuss this in my bedroom.
This Castle already has enough gayness and we can't accommodate you two.
How about if we let you join us?
Seriously, if you're a special, you should probably come out and say it now.
When a person has a special role that involves them actively doing something, either pro- or anti-village, they pm that action to the person running the game (henceforth GM). Their votes for staking in the thread are completely independent, but can be the same if they want.
Specials and monsters both vote in the thread for staking each night just like villagers, and their votes count.
Seers have (usually) one vision per night of a player of their choice. They see that player's affiliation, and in most games also see if they have a special role, though this varies.
Guardians protect one player (which can be the guardian himself if he wants) per night from monster and vigilante attacks. If multiple people attack the guardian's target he will still survive. They cannot protect against stakings.
Vigilantes get kills either every night or every other night. They don't have to kill anyone if they don't want to.
Villager specials usually don't know each other at the start of the game, while monster specials usually do. The exception are stonecutters, who are a group of 3 regular villagers who mutually know they are all innocent.
Some games have a thrall, who is a person with no special powers but who wins if the monsters do. This person can be dangerous because they seer as innocent, and thus can infiltrate the seer's network.
Most of the recent games have had hidden game mechanics, so players may not be aware of all the roles. This includes certain standard roles (often the monsters) having unusual abilities. The fact that this is the case may or may not be announced in the rules.
Yeah srsly totally. The narration is blind you'll just have to guess.
I !vote for Rygar
Rygar's being odd and I'm always weary of having all our eggs in one basket so I'm diversifying the vote a little bit.
I didn't want to kill him tonight, and I'm not yet convinced he's the Wraith. But I'd rather not to keep him around to find out about his supposed powers after that 'revenge' comment. And he's not that good of a player, so no big loss.
"Your uncertainty will be my revenge! Neener neener!"
You got ye olde voters of my back. I'll just be sure to talk regular talk from now on.
And where are the stakings going on? Let Viscount Eddy show you a good time.
Sounds like the name of an Assassin's House.....hmmm....
Neither Rygar nor Spectre has PMd me. The only person who has is precisionk, asking "what my angle in this" is. Which is a fair question, because I certainly have no idea what's going on.