The King in Yellow (Game Over!)
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- Holman
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Re: The King in Yellow (Game Over!)
As Muse, I kind of wonder why people were scared of the Muse.
Sure, there is the risk of the Muse driving you insane, but... so what? There are only two ways to get inspired in the game: love the Muse or read the play. The latter drives you insane automatically, while the former is limited to the Muse (a) deciding you're not the single best lover and (b) getting around to choosing you to be the one driven insane.
As an artist, seducing the Muse is a lower-risk strategy than reading the play. And once you know who the Muse is, you no longer have to wait to get lucky in finding/receiving a play.
Of course this was a fairly small player group. Everything I say above would be more important in a game with more Artists.
Sure, there is the risk of the Muse driving you insane, but... so what? There are only two ways to get inspired in the game: love the Muse or read the play. The latter drives you insane automatically, while the former is limited to the Muse (a) deciding you're not the single best lover and (b) getting around to choosing you to be the one driven insane.
As an artist, seducing the Muse is a lower-risk strategy than reading the play. And once you know who the Muse is, you no longer have to wait to get lucky in finding/receiving a play.
Of course this was a fairly small player group. Everything I say above would be more important in a game with more Artists.
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- Newcastle
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Re: The King in Yellow (Game Over!)
Thank you Lagom for running the game. I was a bit behind the curve for a good chunk of the game; couldn't wrap my head around the rules. I was trying to find the ebb and flow.
I very much like the fact that there was no need for a kill each night. I thought that was a nice touch because players get a longer lasting game.
I do agree that the players need somethign to discuss each day. Not sure how it would make it differently.
I dont mind if you reveal the behind the scenes gameplay.
I very much like the fact that there was no need for a kill each night. I thought that was a nice touch because players get a longer lasting game.
I do agree that the players need somethign to discuss each day. Not sure how it would make it differently.
I dont mind if you reveal the behind the scenes gameplay.
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- Holman
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Re: The King in Yellow (Game Over!)
No problem with a reveal here either.
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- Unagi
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Re: The King in Yellow (Game Over!)
I don't mind a reveal either.
I regret checking Scoop when I was half of the mind he was Gandalf at the time.
Also, big thank you for running it, Lagom. A very interesting braid of rules that was fun to get my head around. (I have more to share, but have to get back to this)
I had no idea that a murdered student's copy of the play went back to Hildred.
I regret checking Scoop when I was half of the mind he was Gandalf at the time.
Also, big thank you for running it, Lagom. A very interesting braid of rules that was fun to get my head around. (I have more to share, but have to get back to this)
I had no idea that a murdered student's copy of the play went back to Hildred.
- Punisher
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Re: The King in Yellow (Game Over!)
For the record.
Scoop still hasn't answered for his crimes.
Insanity pleas do not count.
Scoop still hasn't answered for his crimes.
Insanity pleas do not count.
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- Scoop20906
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Re: The King in Yellow (Game Over!)
Sorry life got me busy the last week. Answer my crimes? I was your SALVATION!!!
But I guess I do owe you all an explanation.
First off, HOW DARE YOU ALL!! TACO TUESDAY EVERY TUESDAY was genius. It should have carried the day.
Second, I only killed Moliere because someone stole my play and without a play what I am but just a leader in search of a flock. I stupidly killed Lassr thinking he was the Alienist and it was Unagi all along. Things would have been so simple if you guys had just gone with the plan but ... it was certainly an interest set of rules. I am enjoying the creativity of it all.
Thank you Lagom for running that game. I'd like to see something from you in the future. As Newcastle said I am enjoying games that don't always end up a death everyday.
But I guess I do owe you all an explanation.
First off, HOW DARE YOU ALL!! TACO TUESDAY EVERY TUESDAY was genius. It should have carried the day.
Second, I only killed Moliere because someone stole my play and without a play what I am but just a leader in search of a flock. I stupidly killed Lassr thinking he was the Alienist and it was Unagi all along. Things would have been so simple if you guys had just gone with the plan but ... it was certainly an interest set of rules. I am enjoying the creativity of it all.
Thank you Lagom for running that game. I'd like to see something from you in the future. As Newcastle said I am enjoying games that don't always end up a death everyday.
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- Scoop20906
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Re: The King in Yellow (Game Over!)
Thats the only way I could get a book back. I had no option to steal.Unagi wrote: ↑Sun Dec 10, 2023 6:15 pm I don't mind a reveal either.
I regret checking Scoop when I was half of the mind he was Gandalf at the time.
Also, big thank you for running it, Lagom. A very interesting braid of rules that was fun to get my head around. (I have more to share, but have to get back to this)
I had no idea that a murdered student's copy of the play went back to Hildred.
Scoop. Makeup and hair are fabulous. - Qantaga
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- Punisher
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Re: The King in Yellow (Game Over!)
Yeah, but did you even need a book?Scoop20906 wrote: ↑Tue Dec 12, 2023 6:45 pmThats the only way I could get a book back. I had no option to steal.Unagi wrote: ↑Sun Dec 10, 2023 6:15 pm I don't mind a reveal either.
I regret checking Scoop when I was half of the mind he was Gandalf at the time.
Also, big thank you for running it, Lagom. A very interesting braid of rules that was fun to get my head around. (I have more to share, but have to get back to this)
I had no idea that a murdered student's copy of the play went back to Hildred.
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- Scoop20906
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Re: The King in Yellow (Game Over!)
I am the only player who can make copies of the play.Punisher wrote: ↑Tue Dec 12, 2023 7:10 pmYeah, but did you even need a book?Scoop20906 wrote: ↑Tue Dec 12, 2023 6:45 pmThats the only way I could get a book back. I had no option to steal.Unagi wrote: ↑Sun Dec 10, 2023 6:15 pm I don't mind a reveal either.
I regret checking Scoop when I was half of the mind he was Gandalf at the time.
Also, big thank you for running it, Lagom. A very interesting braid of rules that was fun to get my head around. (I have more to share, but have to get back to this)
I had no idea that a murdered student's copy of the play went back to Hildred.
Scoop. Makeup and hair are fabulous. - Qantaga
Xbox Gamertag: Scoop20906
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- Punisher
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Re: The King in Yellow (Game Over!)
Hmm...Scoop20906 wrote: ↑Tue Dec 12, 2023 7:19 pmI am the only player who can make copies of the play.Punisher wrote: ↑Tue Dec 12, 2023 7:10 pmYeah, but did you even need a book?Scoop20906 wrote: ↑Tue Dec 12, 2023 6:45 pmThats the only way I could get a book back. I had no option to steal.Unagi wrote: ↑Sun Dec 10, 2023 6:15 pm I don't mind a reveal either.
I regret checking Scoop when I was half of the mind he was Gandalf at the time.
Also, big thank you for running it, Lagom. A very interesting braid of rules that was fun to get my head around. (I have more to share, but have to get back to this)
I had no idea that a murdered student's copy of the play went back to Hildred.
Ok, so if you had the ability to create new copies without owning it, Moliere would have been safe?
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- Scoop20906
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Re: The King in Yellow (Game Over!)
Oh yes. I wanted people reading the book and I wanted to send out a new copy each night. The problem I ran into was people keep stealing it from me.Punisher wrote: ↑Tue Dec 12, 2023 7:22 pmHmm...Scoop20906 wrote: ↑Tue Dec 12, 2023 7:19 pmI am the only player who can make copies of the play.Punisher wrote: ↑Tue Dec 12, 2023 7:10 pmYeah, but did you even need a book?Scoop20906 wrote: ↑Tue Dec 12, 2023 6:45 pmThats the only way I could get a book back. I had no option to steal.Unagi wrote: ↑Sun Dec 10, 2023 6:15 pm I don't mind a reveal either.
I regret checking Scoop when I was half of the mind he was Gandalf at the time.
Also, big thank you for running it, Lagom. A very interesting braid of rules that was fun to get my head around. (I have more to share, but have to get back to this)
I had no idea that a murdered student's copy of the play went back to Hildred.
Ok, so if you had the ability to create new copies without owning it, Moliere would have been safe?
Scoop. Makeup and hair are fabulous. - Qantaga
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- Holman
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Re: The King in Yellow (Game Over!)
Wait--people kept stealing Scoop's play *and* the Muse targeted Scoop to invite seduction??
Scoop, you were just too sexy for this game.
Scoop, you were just too sexy for this game.
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- Scoop20906
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Re: The King in Yellow (Game Over!)
Scoop. Makeup and hair are fabulous.
Scoop. Makeup and hair are fabulous. - Qantaga
Xbox Gamertag: Scoop20906
Steam: Scoop20906
Xbox Gamertag: Scoop20906
Steam: Scoop20906