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 Posted: Thu Mar 02, 2006 4:29 pm
Eat...or be eaten! CANNIBALS Read rules for full details. Interested in hosting your own game? Talk to me (Cookie Pixie) before you begin.
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Posted: Thu Mar 02, 2006 4:31 pm
Warning
Tears and Rain
Banned
Game Log
Flight 001: Boarding Call (this thread) |Game
Flight 002: Boarding Call | Game Hosted by Teh Gothic Oreo
Flight 003: Boarding Call | Game Hosted by Jetty Spaghetti
Flight 004: Boarding Call | Game Hosted by Tears and Rain
Flight 005: To be hosted by dasquidmaster
Easter Weekend Flight: To be hosted by Cookie Pixie
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Posted: Thu Mar 02, 2006 4:33 pm
Story:
A plane crashes on a distant Pacific island, stranding a number of survivors. Fortunately, this isn't some worst case scenario: fruit is abundant, fresh water is available and, wouldn't you know it, electronic equipment is working! After some tinkering a signal is out; a local witch doctor will be flying in a few days to pick up the survivors.
The problem? Some of the survivors are crazy - FOR MEAT. There are no animals around, so starting tonight they're willing to feast on the closest meat source to sate their appetites.
The next day the remains of an unfortunate passenger were found. As there were no animals on the island, the survivors decided that one of them was a crazy psychotic murderer. Following the advice of the witch doctor, they decided that every night they'll vote for one of their own to leave the island, hoping that it'll be the murderer.
And every night the remaining cannibals will pick off another from the group.
Who will survive - the innocent humans awaiting rescue or the cannibals gone crazy?
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Posted: Thu Mar 02, 2006 4:34 pm
Quick And Dirty Gameplay:
Every day, vote out one of your fellow survivors. Cannibals also tell me who they're eating. Votes are tallied by a deadline time and a new round begins the next day.
Last ones standing win!
Starting a New Game:
The GM (game master) will make a thread calling for sign ups. This is also known as the "boarding call" (you know, boarding call the get on the plane?). The following information should be bolded:
Cost to join in and play: this money goes to the winners' pot.
Number of players: only a certain number of players can be taken per game. First come, first serve.
Deadline time: this is the time that votes have to be in by. The time is always given in whatever the GM comfortable with. I live in the Eastern Standard Time zone (EST) and use this clock to tell time.
Of course, not all GMs live in EST. GMs can refer to the deadline time in their own zone; it's highly recommended that you provide a clock as well so players can convert, if necessary. (The link above is pretty handy.) It is the player's responsibility to convert; GMs are under no obligation to be nice and provide six different times for all the players.
Gameplay (full instructions):
1. You will receive a PM with a title: either HUMAN or CANNIBAL. (For simplicity, that's what I'm classifying them as. Take your moral debate elsewhere, it's just a game.) If you are a HUMAN, the PM will link you to the game thread. If you are a CANNIBAL, the PM will also list your fellow cannibals.
Humans and Cannibals are selected randomly by Randomizer.org; I don't choose or have any influence over the results.
2. Talk in the thread! Roleplay, chat or just bounce suspicions off each other! This isn't the only way to chat though. I highly recommend that survivors exchange IM information. It's simply easier to get in touch with others.
3a. Every day, before the deadline, one person will be voted off the island. Before this deadline, you MUST PM the GM who you plan to vote out. I will show on the survivor list how many votes each person has received, but not who has voted them. You may change your vote; the last thing I receive by the deadline is your decision. If I don't receive anything? That's cool too.
3b. In the event of a tie, the survivors in question will go head to head for another day. A second vote is taken. The survivors in question cannot vote, but can try and convince the other survivors not to vote them off. If the tie continues, I will randomly select who goes.
3c. If you are a cannibal, you and your fellow cannibals must also collaborate and decide who to eat. This can be done through PM, AIM, e-mail, whatever. So long as someone sends me something by the deadline.
This is in addition to the survivor vote: therefore, humans send me who they want to cast off and cannibals send me who they want to cast off and who they want to eat.
3d. Cannibals eat every night. If I get no votes from the cannibals, I will randomly pick off a human. If there's a head to head vote, the cannibals can still pick off a human. This is to keep the game moving.
4. When all the votes are received or the deadline expires (whichever comes first), I will post the results and a new round of voting begins. I may or may not reveal whether the survivor was a human or a cannibal.
5a. Everyone on the island has access to the radio. However, the witch doctor will try to send clues through the radio to the humans to stop the cannibals. If you are a human, check your PMs often! You may receive a clue from the witch doctor, but it is up to you to share it with the group.
5b. Cannibals will never receive clues. The cannibals must be cunning enough to make up their own clues to cause confusion among the humans. Humans, look out for anyone who isn't speaking up about their clues!
5c. Stop screenshotting, damnit. I allowed it in the first game because I wanted to see what would happen. I haven't played a game myself, so I have no idea what you people are thinking, but from what I've heard it's gone out of control.
The idea of the game is how well you should trust someone's word. You should NOT be demanding proof that such-and-such is a human. Likewise, cannibals should stop flashing around screenshots to prove that their 'clues' are genuine. This is a game of wits, not a game of who can photoshop Gaia's Inbox. Your only weapon to convince others that you're right is with your words.
6. If there are not enough players, all entrants will receive a full refund.
Winning:
Humans: Vote off all the cannibals before you're all eaten. However, only the surviving humans will split the pot. Therefore, if you were eaten on the first day but by the fourth day the cannibals are gone, you don't get anything.
Cannibals: Reduce the number of humans to less than your original number. If there are two cannibals, you need to trim the herd down to one human. If there are three cannibals, you win if only two humans remain (not including cannibals). All cannibals receive a share of the pot, regardless of whether they survive or not.
Strategy:
...I've already told you how to play; I'm not going to tell you how to play it well!
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Posted: Thu Mar 02, 2006 4:35 pm
Rules:
1. This game will require DAILY PARTICIPATION. If you will not be able to check Gaia at least once a day, I suggest that you don't play. You may end up holding up the game or your fellow players.
2a. Please do not change your username during the game. This is to minimize confusion during the game, both for other players and me; if I see someone posting and s/he's not on the survivor manifest, that's a strike.
2b. You can change your avatar's appearance. The GM will take a screenshot of your avatar for clue referencing.
2c. One account per player; don't sign up with multiple accounts. If you have two accounts on Gaia, don't take up two slots in one game. If I need to explain why, I think you should reconsider joining.
Likewise, please don't post with multiple accounts. If you're absolutely incapable of switching accounts or logging out will cause Gaia to self-destruct, then at least post in a way so others know who you are (e.g. same posting style, a signature).
3a. If you're out, you're out. Don't post here anymore. Don't communicate with the other players in the game. This is to heighten the sense of drama, having a voice suddenly cut off. I know I can't stop PMs, but I trust you guys to play fair. I will throw you out of the game if you don't comply.
3b. If you're not in the game, don't post. It'll confuse the players and lend an uneven advantage to one side. Posting is limited to the survivors.
4. Please post your thoughts on the thread, but communication isn't limited to here. The cannibals will definitely need to PM or IM each other elsewhere; if you trust someone enough to share your suspicions, feel free to use PM/IM. However, if you want to talk to everyone, I recommend using the thread.
5. Should I throw you out of the game, you're not getting a refund.
6. I try to be fair, but I'm also human. Changing your vote once or twice is okay, but after the seventh "Sorry, changed my vote" PM you're going to piss me off. And I can't guarantee that I'll treat you fairly if you keep it up. Also, if I make a mistake, I apologize - after all, I'm human - and feel free to correct me!
6b. In accordance with Being Human, I do not live on Gaia. I will try to answer things in a timely fashion and update as soon as possible, but if I had to choose between graduating and updating the game? Hmm.
7. Rule-breaking is on a two-strike system. First offence - I PM what you did and list your name. Second offence - you're out.
I may clear your name after the game, depending on the severity of the offence. Like I said, I'm human and I'll think about it.
8. This game is meant to be run by the players, not by me. As some of you may know, I'm a b***h when it comes to being helpful. I'll answer technical questions like "Am I allowed to do this?". But things such as "Can you help me with this clue?"? I'll tell you to talk to the other players.
It wouldn't be fun or challenging if you could get all the answers from me; this game is designed so you have to interact with each other. I won't rip off your head if you ask me a question that I won't (not can't, won't) answer, but be prepared to be disappointed if you're asking me for help.
9. Rules may change at any time.
10. Questions? See me.
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Posted: Thu Mar 02, 2006 4:42 pm
Art
You guys are awesome for making art for this game. Just so, frickin', awesome.
If you're planning to link it back to the game, please link it to http://www.gaiaonline.com/guilds/viewtopic.php?t=2333145 . Things That'll Fit In Your Sig  [img]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v22/cookiepixie/humansunite.gif[/img] By Joyfully Subversive.  [img]http://img428.imageshack.us/img428/3056/cannibal4lx.png[/img] By Tropical Kiwi And Things That Won't But Are Awesome Anyway In Case We All Die...By Teh Gothic Oreo. Definition of a CannibalBy Meiloyn v2.
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Posted: Thu Mar 02, 2006 4:51 pm
Open for joining! Please come and play!
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Posted: Thu Mar 02, 2006 4:52 pm
*Caveman-esque*
Ugg.
This go roleplay subforum.
*Points*
*Growl*
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Posted: Thu Mar 02, 2006 4:54 pm
The Jello Experience *Caveman-esque*
Ugg.
This go roleplay subforum.
*Points*
*Growl*
*facepalms*
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Posted: Thu Mar 02, 2006 4:56 pm
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Posted: Thu Mar 02, 2006 4:56 pm
Cookie Pixie The Jello Experience *Caveman-esque*
Ugg.
This go roleplay subforum.
*Points*
*Growl*
*facepalms*Iunno.
Just a guess.
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Posted: Thu Mar 02, 2006 4:57 pm
Wait...
Never mind.
If it's a game, then never mind.
I thought it was a roleplay.
D:
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Posted: Thu Mar 02, 2006 5:00 pm
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Posted: Thu Mar 02, 2006 5:03 pm
The Jello Experience Wait...
Never mind.
If it's a game, then never mind.
I thought it was a roleplay.
D:
I'm confused now.
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Posted: Thu Mar 02, 2006 5:05 pm
I'm a little confused, but whatever it is, I'm joining. xD .:Reindeer Slippers:.
PETA!!! SOMEONE CALL PETA!!!! O_O Oh wait... these are real reindeer heads... phew. ^_^;;;
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