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I refuse to believe that the cake is a lie
10461
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Nov 20, 2024 19:46:32 GMT
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ArcadiaGrey
4,900
September 2018
arcadiagrey
ArcadiaGrey
Mass Effect Trilogy, Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age 2, Dragon Age Inquisition, Jade Empire, Mass Effect Andromeda
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Post by ArcadiaGrey on Oct 1, 2020 12:27:58 GMT
To those who GM, how complex is it to figure out the roles every night? Like, which roles belong to who/if they’ve used their power? No, I'm wondering how hard it is to juggle all the abilities and figure out the narrative
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ღ Grumpy Old Man
1046
0
Feb 12, 2024 15:48:21 GMT
15,499
Space Cowboy
They call me a Space Cowboy
4,937
Aug 17, 2016 20:09:17 GMT
August 2016
spacecowboy
Mass Effect Trilogy, Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age 2, Dragon Age Inquistion, KOTOR, Baldur's Gate, Jade Empire
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Post by Space Cowboy on Oct 1, 2020 12:45:43 GMT
I use a spreadsheet when I do it, to keep track of who can do what and who has already done it.
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ღ Grumpy Old Man
1046
0
Feb 12, 2024 15:48:21 GMT
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Space Cowboy
They call me a Space Cowboy
4,937
Aug 17, 2016 20:09:17 GMT
August 2016
spacecowboy
Mass Effect Trilogy, Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age 2, Dragon Age Inquistion, KOTOR, Baldur's Gate, Jade Empire
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Post by Space Cowboy on Oct 1, 2020 12:54:30 GMT
Like, which roles belong to who/if they’ve used their power? No, I'm wondering how hard it is to juggle all the abilities and figure out the narrative You mean while setting up? Sometimes a narrative comes to me, sometimes I just write something really basic. I'm pretty poor at it. lol. Pela and Dadi have both been doing really well in that department.
As far as balance, I think it can be tricky, you don't want to give either side too much of an advantage. And of course, those bonuses throw a wrench into that anyway. lol. They are clever but can be over powered because they are so unpredictable. Dadi and I could only play with the knowledge we were given. That's why, when I realized what I was up against I went along with it and voted for you. It was clear you were up to something but there wasn't anything I could do about it. Ironically your switch of roles (AGAIN!) ensured Dadi would win even without your bonus, so I wasn't convinced you had simply given up. lol.
I also knew I wasnt really going to win, but there wasn't anything I could have done about it.
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I refuse to believe that the cake is a lie
10461
0
Nov 20, 2024 19:46:32 GMT
11,026
ArcadiaGrey
4,900
September 2018
arcadiagrey
ArcadiaGrey
Mass Effect Trilogy, Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age 2, Dragon Age Inquisition, Jade Empire, Mass Effect Andromeda
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Post by ArcadiaGrey on Oct 1, 2020 12:58:39 GMT
No, I'm wondering how hard it is to juggle all the abilities and figure out the narrative You mean while setting up? Sometimes a narrative comes to me, sometimes I just write something really basic. I'm pretty poor at it. lol. Pela and Dadi have both been doing really well in that department.
As far as balance, I think it can be tricky, you don't want to give either side too much of an advantage. And of course, those bonuses throw a wrench into that anyway. lol. They are clever but can be over powered because they are so unpredictable. Dadi and I could only play with the knowledge we were given. That's why, when I realized what I was up against I went along with it and voted for you. It was clear you were up to something but there wasn't anything I could do about it. Ironically your switch of roles (AGAIN!) ensured Dadi would win even without your bonus, so I wasn't convinced you had simply given up. lol.
I also knew I wasnt really going to win, but there wasn't anything I could have done about it.
I was tempted to kill Dadi and give you the win just to see the look on his face It seemed like a Morinth thing to do It's just those days/nights when 4 things happen and the GM has to figure out what that means for the game. It seems rather fuckupable
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ღ Grumpy Old Man
1046
0
Feb 12, 2024 15:48:21 GMT
15,499
Space Cowboy
They call me a Space Cowboy
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Aug 17, 2016 20:09:17 GMT
August 2016
spacecowboy
Mass Effect Trilogy, Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age 2, Dragon Age Inquistion, KOTOR, Baldur's Gate, Jade Empire
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Post by Space Cowboy on Oct 1, 2020 13:10:03 GMT
I was tempted to kill Dadi and give you the win just to see the look on his face It seemed like a Morinth thing to do It's just those days/nights when 4 things happen and the GM has to figure out what that means for the game. It seems rather fuckupable It's actually really entertaining for the GM. When 4 things happen at once, you have to balance which activity happened in what order. It can be tricky, but when I've "fucked up" it was more to do with me missing a detail about an ability than everyone using their abilities properly.
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I refuse to believe that the cake is a lie
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Nov 20, 2024 19:46:32 GMT
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ArcadiaGrey
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September 2018
arcadiagrey
ArcadiaGrey
Mass Effect Trilogy, Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age 2, Dragon Age Inquisition, Jade Empire, Mass Effect Andromeda
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Post by ArcadiaGrey on Oct 1, 2020 13:27:15 GMT
Welp the next time someone needs a break I might try.
You can all be greatly entertained! (By how royally I screw up the entire thing)
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ღ Grumpy Old Man
1046
0
Feb 12, 2024 15:48:21 GMT
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Space Cowboy
They call me a Space Cowboy
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Aug 17, 2016 20:09:17 GMT
August 2016
spacecowboy
Mass Effect Trilogy, Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age 2, Dragon Age Inquistion, KOTOR, Baldur's Gate, Jade Empire
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Post by Space Cowboy on Oct 1, 2020 13:43:43 GMT
Welp the next time someone needs a break I might try. You can all be greatly entertained! (By how royally I screw up thr entire thing) You should! We'll be gentle on you
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A Crazy Treehugger
11038
0
2,877
vella
My weapons of choice? Humor, sarcasm and ironing.
1,577
February 2019
noitakka
Mass Effect Trilogy, Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age 2, Dragon Age Inquisition, Baldur's Gate, Mass Effect Andromeda
Noitakka
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Post by vella on Oct 1, 2020 14:59:49 GMT
I invite myself for the next round!
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I refuse to believe that the cake is a lie
10461
0
Nov 20, 2024 19:46:32 GMT
11,026
ArcadiaGrey
4,900
September 2018
arcadiagrey
ArcadiaGrey
Mass Effect Trilogy, Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age 2, Dragon Age Inquisition, Jade Empire, Mass Effect Andromeda
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Post by ArcadiaGrey on Oct 1, 2020 15:09:33 GMT
I invite myself for the next round! Me too!
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0
4,943
dadithinkimgay
1,371
Nov 29, 2016 19:15:03 GMT
November 2016
dadithinkimgay
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Post by dadithinkimgay on Oct 1, 2020 16:35:57 GMT
Welp the next time someone needs a break I might try. You can all be greatly entertained! (By how royally I screw up the entire thing) I would love to see you as GM at some point! And sign me up too Pela!
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0
6,116
pelassarias
1,420
Aug 20, 2017 17:56:10 GMT
August 2017
pelassarias
Mass Effect Trilogy, Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age 2, Dragon Age Inquisition, Mass Effect Legendary Edition
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Post by pelassarias on Oct 1, 2020 16:53:27 GMT
Like, which roles belong to who/if they’ve used their power? No, I'm wondering how hard it is to juggle all the abilities and figure out the narrative Well, for me I typically keep a mental note on the important/vital roles first, then the spies, and then the rest. Just so I can avoid any screw ups. As for the narratives, it actually takes me a little while to come up with it. It can take either a few hours to a day depending. Sometimes I might even have to sleep on it depending on my schedule or if my brain isn't cooperating.
Either way though I say you should go for it! GMing is fun, especially if you like writing and knowing things that the players do not know, and witnessing them figuring everything out in the end.
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Now Available As A Combo Meal!
984
0
16,655
dragontartare
Add a cookie for just $1.99 (plus tax)!
5,664
Aug 14, 2016 19:06:09 GMT
August 2016
dragontartare
Mass Effect Trilogy, Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age 2, Dragon Age Inquisition, Neverwinter Nights, Mass Effect Andromeda, Mass Effect Legendary Edition
DragonsALaMode
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Post by dragontartare on Oct 1, 2020 17:15:31 GMT
Like, which roles belong to who/if they’ve used their power? No, I'm wondering how hard it is to juggle all the abilities and figure out the narrative It's been a really long time since I GMed, but I didn't do all these fancy tie-breakers with boons and such, which makes it easier. That said, I think every GM has messed up at least once. It always took me a long time to write the narratives.
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2210
0
4,943
dadithinkimgay
1,371
Nov 29, 2016 19:15:03 GMT
November 2016
dadithinkimgay
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Post by dadithinkimgay on Oct 1, 2020 17:32:44 GMT
No, I'm wondering how hard it is to juggle all the abilities and figure out the narrative It's been a really long time since I GMed, but I didn't do all these fancy tie-breakers with boons and such, which makes it easier. That said, I think every GM has messed up at least once. It always took me a long time to write the narratives. Same! I try my best to reflect night/day sheninagans in the narrative, but it can be mad difficult at times.
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seven
N6
All the things.
Games: Mass Effect Trilogy, Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age 2, Dragon Age Inquisition, KOTOR, Baldur's Gate, Neverwinter Nights, Mass Effect Andromeda, SWTOR, Anthem, Mass Effect Legendary Edition
Posts: 5,719 Likes: 14,213
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11126
0
14,213
seven
All the things.
5,719
March 2019
seven
Mass Effect Trilogy, Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age 2, Dragon Age Inquisition, KOTOR, Baldur's Gate, Neverwinter Nights, Mass Effect Andromeda, SWTOR, Anthem, Mass Effect Legendary Edition
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Post by seven on Oct 1, 2020 20:56:02 GMT
I'm in too
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ღ Grumpy Old Man
1046
0
Feb 12, 2024 15:48:21 GMT
15,499
Space Cowboy
They call me a Space Cowboy
4,937
Aug 17, 2016 20:09:17 GMT
August 2016
spacecowboy
Mass Effect Trilogy, Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age 2, Dragon Age Inquistion, KOTOR, Baldur's Gate, Jade Empire
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Post by Space Cowboy on Oct 2, 2020 18:05:11 GMT
I'm in.
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Wanted Apostate
127
0
18,270
Catilina
11,035
August 2016
catilina
Top
Mass Effect Trilogy, Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age 2, Dragon Age Inquisition, KOTOR, Neverwinter Nights, Jade Empire, Mass Effect Andromeda
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Post by Catilina on Oct 2, 2020 18:46:21 GMT
Wow! Congratulation!
I'm in.
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∯ Oh Loredy...
455
0
31,154
gervaise21
13,089
August 2016
gervaise21
Mass Effect Trilogy, Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age 2, Dragon Age Inquisition, Baldur's Gate, Neverwinter Nights
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Post by gervaise21 on Oct 2, 2020 20:14:55 GMT
Well that was an interesting twist. I thought Morinth was up to something but identified the wrong person as Morinth. Well done team evil but particularly Arcadia, that was just what you'd expect from an Arkdat Yakshi.
I'm in for another game.
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I refuse to believe that the cake is a lie
10461
0
Nov 20, 2024 19:46:32 GMT
11,026
ArcadiaGrey
4,900
September 2018
arcadiagrey
ArcadiaGrey
Mass Effect Trilogy, Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age 2, Dragon Age Inquisition, Jade Empire, Mass Effect Andromeda
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Post by ArcadiaGrey on Oct 2, 2020 20:29:25 GMT
Thank you Gerva
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Now Available As A Combo Meal!
984
0
16,655
dragontartare
Add a cookie for just $1.99 (plus tax)!
5,664
Aug 14, 2016 19:06:09 GMT
August 2016
dragontartare
Mass Effect Trilogy, Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age 2, Dragon Age Inquisition, Neverwinter Nights, Mass Effect Andromeda, Mass Effect Legendary Edition
DragonsALaMode
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Post by dragontartare on Oct 2, 2020 22:22:08 GMT
Forgot to say I'm also in.
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I refuse to believe that the cake is a lie
10461
0
Nov 20, 2024 19:46:32 GMT
11,026
ArcadiaGrey
4,900
September 2018
arcadiagrey
ArcadiaGrey
Mass Effect Trilogy, Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age 2, Dragon Age Inquisition, Jade Empire, Mass Effect Andromeda
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Post by ArcadiaGrey on Oct 2, 2020 23:30:22 GMT
Another headshot?
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seven
N6
All the things.
Games: Mass Effect Trilogy, Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age 2, Dragon Age Inquisition, KOTOR, Baldur's Gate, Neverwinter Nights, Mass Effect Andromeda, SWTOR, Anthem, Mass Effect Legendary Edition
Posts: 5,719 Likes: 14,213
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11126
0
14,213
seven
All the things.
5,719
March 2019
seven
Mass Effect Trilogy, Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age 2, Dragon Age Inquisition, KOTOR, Baldur's Gate, Neverwinter Nights, Mass Effect Andromeda, SWTOR, Anthem, Mass Effect Legendary Edition
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Post by seven on Oct 2, 2020 23:39:43 GMT
Another headshot? And I thought we were friends
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I refuse to believe that the cake is a lie
10461
0
Nov 20, 2024 19:46:32 GMT
11,026
ArcadiaGrey
4,900
September 2018
arcadiagrey
ArcadiaGrey
Mass Effect Trilogy, Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age 2, Dragon Age Inquisition, Jade Empire, Mass Effect Andromeda
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Post by ArcadiaGrey on Oct 2, 2020 23:42:08 GMT
Another headshot? And I thought we were friends I just couldn't resist It was more of a 'who lived longest last time' scenario. Morinth is all about fairness you know. I predict a quick death for myself next round
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9239
0
6,116
pelassarias
1,420
Aug 20, 2017 17:56:10 GMT
August 2017
pelassarias
Mass Effect Trilogy, Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age 2, Dragon Age Inquisition, Mass Effect Legendary Edition
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Post by pelassarias on Oct 3, 2020 18:40:24 GMT
Alright, I'll get the next game going then right away! I've already been a bit inspired on the next narrative of the next game, so stay tuned for that.
Next Game List
1.vella 2.Arcadia 3.dadithinkimgay 4.seven 5. Space 6. Catilina 7.gervaise 8. dragon 9. fylimar 10. OG 11.regack 12. Pinowl Noir
Looks like we already got eight people, but I'll wait a little longer to see if anyone else wants to join.
ETA: We got twelve people, so I'll be starting the game soon. (People can still join until then though if they want )
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I refuse to believe that the cake is a lie
10461
0
Nov 20, 2024 19:46:32 GMT
11,026
ArcadiaGrey
4,900
September 2018
arcadiagrey
ArcadiaGrey
Mass Effect Trilogy, Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age 2, Dragon Age Inquisition, Jade Empire, Mass Effect Andromeda
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Post by ArcadiaGrey on Oct 3, 2020 19:06:57 GMT
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1020
0
Nov 26, 2017 12:37:49 GMT
22,040
fylimar
5,550
Aug 16, 2016 18:31:34 GMT
August 2016
fylimar
Mass Effect Trilogy, Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age 2, Dragon Age Inquisition, KOTOR, Baldur's Gate, Neverwinter Nights, Jade Empire
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Post by fylimar on Oct 3, 2020 21:55:16 GMT
I'm in
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