Mat he/him Posted October 29, 2022 Report Share Posted October 29, 2022 (edited) Vinnie considered himself an expert on Shades. He did, after all, have a silvery knife in his hand and steel in his gaze. The night air was cold, blowing against his exposed biceps, and he lamented how out of fashion full coats were. It would keep him warm, but he was an explorer of dangerous forests and a denier of shades, and he had to look the part. He put the knife away as he emerged from the forest into the village, though there wasn't a reason to. Shades were just as likely to attack there as anywhere else, assuming the Simple Rules were violated. He trusted, though, that a township like this survived because it could keep them. Vinnie had been tasked with leading a group, a crew, across the forest. Their mission was of no importance to him, but their survival was. The crew he needed was in this town, somewhere... he just had to find out who was on board. Then, they'd be off, and with any luck at all would make it through. Following the Simple Rules was easy when you knew what they were. In theory. Welcome to Quick Fix 63: Simple Rules! I'll be the GM, and @Devotary of Spontaneity will be the IM. In this Threnody game, the death toll is high, but the writeups will be minimal. (Sorry). Signups will be open from now until Monday, November 7 at 10 AM, PST. The game will begin immediately after, with the normal rollover time being then. The rules can be found below, but there is also a docs version here. Housekeeping: Spoiler Cycles are combined, and 24 hours in length. PMs are open, but limited. Each player may create a single one-on-one PM per turn. These PMs must include the GM, and the IM if they wish to be included. There will be a majority execution each turn, with tied votes being RNG’d. Each player is allotted a single action per turn. Some players will start with a single item. Items can be passed, which does not require an action. Kills will not be differentiated. Pinch hitters will not be given for inactivity, though they will still be available on request for other circumstances. Filters: Spoiler There is a modified inactivity filter in play. Starting after the first turn of inactivity, an inactive player will have a 40% chance of dying to Shades. This percentage goes up 10% after each consecutive cycle of inactivity. There is also a voting filter in play. If an active player does not vote, they will have a 40% chance of dying to Shades. This percentage goes up 10% after each consecutive cycle of not voting. The two filters are mutually exclusive of one another. Factions: Spoiler Crewmembers: All they wanted was a safe journey through the forests, but that’s simply not possible. Standard village faction, no group doc. The Crewmembers win when all of the Shades are dead. Shades: Vengeful as ever, they’re eager to destroy any violators of the Simple Rules. Standard eliminator faction, with a group doc and a factional kill each turn that counts as an action. The Shades win when they reach parity with the Crewmembers. Violation: If a Shade is executed, a random player who voted on them is killed as well. Crewmembers are twice as likely to be affected by Violation. Items: Spoiler Silver Dust: While holding Silver Dust, become passively immune to Violation. If all Crewmembers voting out a Shade are holding Silver Dust, no one is killed. Silver Knife: Attack one player. If a Crewmember is killed with a Silver Knife, there is a 50% chance of the attacker dying as well, due to Shades. Vanishes after a successful use. Fenweed Sap: Using a pouch, action-block all actions a player takes for that turn. If the target player is both taking an action and passing an item, both are blocked. A player with Fenweed Sap can start with 1 – 5 pouches. Passing Fenweed Sap passes all remaining pouches. Does not block Violation. Tent: Each turn, allow any player to use the tent and hide from the Shades. (Protect a single player from being killed each turn). The same player cannot use the tent twice in a row. Does not protect from the execution or Violation. Order of Actions: Spoiler Execution/Violation Fenweed Sap Tent Kills Item Passing Participants: Spoiler Players: Spoiler @The Wandering Wizard - Jeffrey Jeffrey @Archer - Gale @Kasimir - Silas Keen @Turtle - Old Ben @The Unknown Novel - Mat Rims @The Bookwyrm - Wylir @Ashbringer - Not Sure Who @JNV - Jal @Shining Silhouette @xinoehp512 - Onyx Spectators: Spoiler @Araris Valerian @Cinnamon @Telrao Pinch-Hitters (not for inactivity): Spoiler @Whysper Quicklinks: Spoiler Cycle One: Here We Go A Questing Cycle Two: No Eyes Cycle Three: Silver Linings Cycle Four: Scholarly Insanity Cycle Five: Off Course Aftermath: Hello There Do tell me if I've forgotten anything, it's been awhile since I've done this But other than that, I think that's everything! Edited February 15, 2023 by Devotary of Spontaneity 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wandering Wizard he/him Posted October 29, 2022 Report Share Posted October 29, 2022 I like less complex rules. I'll signup. Character will come later, as I don't want to be the 7th TBD again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archer he/him Posted October 29, 2022 Report Share Posted October 29, 2022 In the approval PM, I thought the Simple Rules title was a reference to them being your draft version. I get it now. :D. In as Gale, an advertising executive for Stay Puffed Marshmallows looking to recruit a Shade for a commercial she's working on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasimir he/him Posted October 29, 2022 Report Share Posted October 29, 2022 (edited) I'm gonna regret this ain't I :| 35 minutes ago, Archer said: In the approval PM, I thought the Simple Rules title was a reference to them being your draft version. I get it now. :D. In as Gale, an advertising executive for Stay Puffed Marshmallows looking to recruit a Shade for a commercial she's working on. Signing up as Keris, who ain't afraid of no ghosts! (No I'll figure something out in terms of character sketch beyond that. Eventually. Eh, how about we run with that. Let's be a fortfolk sceptic meant to write a report on Shade superstitions in the Forests!) I kind of want to change my playstyle for this game, fair warning. I don't really want to do long analyses and stuff for as much as I can manage it. It's a QF anyway, so ain't nobody got the time for that. Low effort Kas ftw 1 hour ago, Matrim's Dice said: Welcome to Quick Fix 63: Simple Rules! I'll be the GM, and [placeholder] will be the IM. In this Threnody game, the death toll is high, but the writeups will be minimal. (Sorry). Welcome to QF63: Simple Rules, where the death toll is high and the writeups will be minimal! That's right guys, the write-ups are just like Coke Zero: streamlined essence of Zen Edited October 29, 2022 by Kasimir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turtle Posted October 29, 2022 Report Share Posted October 29, 2022 In this seems fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Unknown Order he/him Posted October 29, 2022 Report Share Posted October 29, 2022 2 hours ago, Matrim's Dice said: There is also a voting filter in play. If an active player does not vote, they will have a 40% chance of dying to Shades. This percentage goes up 10% after each consecutive cycle of not voting. Jerkface. I'm in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bookwyrm he/him Posted October 29, 2022 Report Share Posted October 29, 2022 I will join! I'm coming to like SE. It's really fun. I will be Wylir, a scholar with an...unhealthy fascination...with the Forests of Hell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat he/him Posted October 29, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2022 3 hours ago, Archer said: In the approval PM, I thought the Simple Rules title was a reference to them being your draft version. I get it now. :D. That thought crossed my mind I kind of like it being a joke though. 3 hours ago, Kasimir said: Welcome to QF63: Simple Rules, where the death toll is high and the writeups will be minimal! That's right guys, the write-ups are just like Coke Zero: streamlined essence of Zen I wanted an excuse to low-effort the writeups but say it in a way that felt like a good intro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Unknown Order he/him Posted October 29, 2022 Report Share Posted October 29, 2022 Oh, and my roleplay character will be Mat "Jerkface" Rims. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasimir he/him Posted October 30, 2022 Report Share Posted October 30, 2022 12 hours ago, The Bookwyrm said: I will be Wylir, a scholar with an...unhealthy fascination...with the Forests of Hell. Ah, memories... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turtle Posted October 30, 2022 Report Share Posted October 30, 2022 (edited) Oh are the kills differentiated in the write up? Also sorry if I’m missing something but what happens if the elim who submitted the kill is executed? Edit: sorry read that wrong Edited October 30, 2022 by Turtle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat he/him Posted October 30, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2022 33 minutes ago, Turtle said: Also sorry if I’m missing something but what happens if the elim who submitted the kill is executed? OoA has exe first and kills last, so if the elim being exed tries to submit the kill it will not go through. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wandering Wizard he/him Posted October 30, 2022 Report Share Posted October 30, 2022 To avoid the whole TBD joke, my character will be Jeffrey Jeffrey. "We aint afraid of no shades!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telrao she/her Posted October 31, 2022 Report Share Posted October 31, 2022 (edited) Ah, hello I would like to join! I have never played this before, although I am a seasoned Mafia drama player! I would like to role play as Minisa, a human with cat-like qualities (like y'know a cat). (Am I meant to say anything else or is this fine?) "Wh-wh- you can see ghosts too? Usually, it's just me..." Edited October 31, 2022 by Telrao :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasimir he/him Posted October 31, 2022 Report Share Posted October 31, 2022 On 10/29/2022 at 11:20 PM, Matrim's Dice said: PMs are open, but limited. Each player may create a single one-on-one PM per turn. These PMs must include the GM, and the IM if they wish to be included. Presume these PMs aren't continuous, so if I want to keep talking to my bro TJ, I've got to keep sending in a PM order? Please don't ask me why I didn't ask this earlier it only became relevant to my interests now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat he/him Posted October 31, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2022 29 minutes ago, Kasimir said: Presume these PMs aren't continuous, so if I want to keep talking to my bro TJ, I've got to keep sending in a PM order? Please don't ask me why I didn't ask this earlier it only became relevant to my interests now Once a PM is created, it can be messaged as much as you want and will remain for the rest of the game. So you can make a PM with your bro TJ during C1 that will suit your needs, just not anyone else till D2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashbringer he/him Posted October 31, 2022 Report Share Posted October 31, 2022 I'll join in. As who, not sure. Can Tents only protect nonconsecutive turns, or only protect the same person nonconsecutive turns? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat he/him Posted October 31, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2022 2 hours ago, Ashbringer said: Can Tents only protect nonconsecutive turns, or only protect the same person nonconsecutive turns? Same person, so like a standard Tyrian Lurcher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JNV Posted November 1, 2022 Report Share Posted November 1, 2022 Hi Ill plya as Jal um dont really know what to do with them but take a name Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Araris Valerian he/him Posted November 1, 2022 Report Share Posted November 1, 2022 Having learned from my last QF experience, I’ll sit this one out as a spectator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasimir he/him Posted November 1, 2022 Report Share Posted November 1, 2022 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Araris Valerian said: Having learned from my last QF experience, I’ll sit this one out as a spectator. *concern level sharply spikes* Mat, I need to think about this. It's not you, it's me. Just certain life experiences that have left me a bit concerned. Edited November 1, 2022 by Kasimir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat he/him Posted November 1, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2022 2 minutes ago, Kasimir said: *concern level sharply spikes* Mat, I need to think about this. It's not you, it's me. Just certain life experiences that have left me a bit concerned. Is this a request to be moved to spectator? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasimir he/him Posted November 1, 2022 Report Share Posted November 1, 2022 Just now, Matrim's Dice said: Is this a request to be moved to spectator? Not...yet >> I'm thinking very hard about it and will confirm by Saturday. Maybe request to pinch-hit instead. But I also can't help making the joke because bad distro things happen to me when Araris specs, if you get my drift >> Once is accident, twice is enemy action, thrice would be my own damned fault in inviting RNGesus to curse me >:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turtle Posted November 2, 2022 Report Share Posted November 2, 2022 (edited) Actually in as Old Ben, wizard of the Jundland Forest, a forest of hell. (this is dumb but I swear I can make a connection between Threnody and Tatooine. Fight me.) Edit: We’re also dealing with around Silence’s time period, right? Edited November 2, 2022 by Turtle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat he/him Posted November 2, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2022 1 hour ago, Turtle said: Edit: We’re also dealing with around Silence’s time period, right? I think so? Like the world and technology and all that will be the same as the short story but it’s not related. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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