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Post by: Gerrick on May 30, 2017, 04:20:26 AM
Welcome, everyone! You all know why you are here. You all know who you are... Or do you? One of you is not who he says he is. But who?...

Just to recap, this game works by asking questions. The designated person asks a question to a specific person, who then must answer it. That person then asks somebody else a question (but not the person who asked them a question), and so forth and so on. At any time, the spy may take a guess as to where they are. If they are correct, they win, but if not, everyone else wins. On the other hand, at any time a player may claim that another is the spy, and if a majority (5) of the players vote that they think that person is the spy, that player's role is revealed. If it's the spy, the players win, but if not, the spy wins. While this may be obvious, I just want to make clear that you cannot ask another player what the location or their role is, but all other questions are on the table. Also, unless a player has stated a preference not to be notified, please use notifications when asking a question of someone so that they know it's their turn.

For rules and tips, check out this thread (http://wintreath.com/forums/index.php?topic=4116.0). If you have any questions, feel free to PM me or mention me in this thread, but otherwise, go for it!

By random selection, @North will go first.

The rest of the players:
@Doc
@taulover
@BraveSirRobin
@xXTheHydraXx
@trader
@Crushita
@DekuNut

Questions and Answers
North
Questions
So, BraveSirRobin, have you come far my friend?
Doc , Tell me what you see.
Answers
North could you spare me some food or coin? Of course, brother, come with me and we will take care of you.
Doc
Questions
Speaking of the sights, are there a lot of people around, Crush?
Good Sir Robin, where might I go for a more authentic experience, like the locals?
DekuNut, does admission cost anything?
Do you smell anything particular, xXTheHydraXx?
North, are you getting paid to be here?
Answers
How has your day been Doc? Not too shabby, just seeing the sights.
Doc , Tell me what you see. There's definitely some nice images on display, if that's what you're getting at.
Doc What's the most interesting thing you did here today? Oh, I'm not here purely out of interest; it's more of an obligation.
Doc you inquired into the price of admission, why would you possibly believe we would charge a fee for entry? Would it be a result of why you believe you are obligated to be here? I'm merely a visitor, so I wouldn't be perfectly acquainted with all the rules!
Doc are you here for anything in particular? You might call it a pilgrimage.
taulover
Questions
North could you spare me some food or coin?
Crushita how did you get here?
Answers
taulover What are you up to right now? Hoping that some of you people will give me some money.
taulover how long have you been coming here? Years now... it's the only thing I can do.
BraveSirRobin
Questions
trader How busy has your day been?
Crushita what do you think of the crowds?
How goes the day xXTheHydraXx ?  Enjoying your time here?  Or is your work mundane?
trader what do you do here?
Answers
So, BraveSirRobin, have you come far my friend? Not very, but I plan move up just as soon I get a chance!
Good Sir Robin, where might I go for a more authentic experience, like the locals? Is not everything in the world authentic, my dear friend?  But if you would like to fraternise with the locals I'd exit and move toward farmland, if you're really searching for an authentic agrarian experience...
BraveSirRobin, what brings you to our current location? Lieden?  Or is it Leiden?  Not like there's much difference. :P
BraveSirRobin are you excited for anything in the near future? I'm afraid this piece is going to take up more than the next few hours of my time... but the melody will (hopefully) be quite beautiful.
xXTheHydraXx
Questions
taulover What are you up to right now?
Doc What's the most interesting thing you did here today?
Crushita How do you like the activities/events here?
Answers
xXTheHydraXx You come around here often? I'm always around! I'm here to serve!
How goes the day xXTheHydraXx ?  Enjoying your time here?  Or is your work mundane? My work is mundane, but I do enjoy it as I feel a sense of pride from what I do.
Do you smell anything particular, xXTheHydraXx? Well, it smells as it always has for the past 20 years I've been here.
trader
Questions
How has your day been Doc?
BraveSirRobin, what brings you to our current location?
Doc you inquired into the price of admission, why would you possibly believe we would charge a fee for entry? Would it be a result of why you believe you are obligated to be here?
Answers
trader How busy has your day been? Hasn't been very busy.
trader what are you here for? I'm here regularly, I am a musician of sorts.
trader what do you do here? I'll be working alongside you today. Don't play anything too complicated, it may be a little difficult for me to keep up.
Crushita
Questions
DekuNut what are you doing here?
trader what are you here for?
BraveSirRobin are you excited for anything in the near future?
Doc are you here for anything in particular?
Answers
Speaking of the sights, are there a lot of people around, Crush? I can think of when there would be far more, but there's always a good crowd in here I assume!
Crushita what do you think of the crowds? They're large! I feel so small...
Crushita how did you get here? I was fortunate enough to be able to walk here from where I'm staying!
Crushita How do you like the activities/events here? I have seen some wonderful, stunning and truly amazing things here!
DekuNut
Questions
xXTheHydraXx You come around here often?
taulover how long have you been coming here?
Answers
DekuNut what are you doing here? Reenergizing.
DekuNut, does admission cost anything? Admission is free, though we may give if we please
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Post by: Arenado on May 30, 2017, 04:50:06 AM
So, @BraveSirRobin, have you come far my friend?
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Post by: BraveSirRobin on May 30, 2017, 01:17:05 PM
Not very, but I plan move up just as soon I get a chance! 

@trader How busy has your day been? 
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Post by: trader on May 30, 2017, 03:42:10 PM
Hasn't been very busy, how has your day been @Doc?
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Post by: Doc on May 30, 2017, 08:13:00 PM
Not too shabby, just seeing the sights.

Speaking of the sights, are there a lot of people around, @Crush?
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Post by: Crushita on May 31, 2017, 12:46:00 PM
I can think of when there would be far more, but there's always a good crowd in here I assume!
@DekuNut what are you doing here?
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Post by: DekuNut on May 31, 2017, 05:52:14 PM
Reenergizing.

@xXTheHydraXx You come around here often?
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Post by: Hydra on May 31, 2017, 08:03:22 PM
I'm always around! I'm here to serve!

@taulover What are you up to right now?
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Post by: taulover on May 31, 2017, 09:20:43 PM
Hoping that some of you people will give me some money.

@North could you spare me some food or coin?
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Post by: Arenado on June 01, 2017, 03:07:24 AM
Of course, brother, come with me and we will take care of you.

@Doc , Tell me what you see.
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Post by: Doc on June 01, 2017, 03:19:29 AM
There's definitely some nice images on display, if that's what you're getting at.

Good @Sir Robin, where might I go for a more authentic experience, like the locals?
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Post by: Arenado on June 02, 2017, 08:32:16 AM
@BraveSirRobin
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Post by: BraveSirRobin on June 02, 2017, 03:10:48 PM
(OOC: That must have been some lightning editing Doc, because I wasn't notified :P )

Is not everything in the world authentic, my dear friend?  But if you would like to fraternise with the locals I'd exit and move toward farmland, if you're really searching for an authentic agrarian experience...

@Crushita what do you think of the crowds? 
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Post by: Doc on June 02, 2017, 10:01:57 PM
BraveSirRobin posted on June 02, 2017, 03:10:48 PM
(OOC: That must have been some lightning editing Doc, because I wasn't notified :P )

(OOC: Strange. I never edited it in the first place. I assumed that having the right member ID would notify even if I'd put something silly like, idk, Michael Cera in the text to be displayed. Evidently I was mistaken.)
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Post by: taulover on June 03, 2017, 01:49:58 AM
Doc posted on June 02, 2017, 10:01:57 PM
BraveSirRobin posted on June 02, 2017, 03:10:48 PM
(OOC: That must have been some lightning editing Doc, because I wasn't notified :P )

(OOC: Strange. I never edited it in the first place. I assumed that having the right member ID would notify even if I'd put something silly like, idk, Michael Cera in the text to be displayed. Evidently I was mistaken.)
(OOC: Ah you just used the member code. Yeah, that doesn't work.)
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Post by: Crushita on June 03, 2017, 10:57:09 AM
They're large! I feel so small...

@trader what are you here for?
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Post by: trader on June 03, 2017, 09:11:06 PM
I'm here regularly, I am a musician of sorts.
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Post by: trader on June 03, 2017, 09:11:41 PM
@BraveSirRobin, what brings you to our current location?
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Post by: Gerrick on June 05, 2017, 11:33:57 PM
Reminding @BraveSirRobin to respond.

I'd also like to remind players to neither ask nor disclose what your role is.
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Post by: Doc on June 06, 2017, 02:26:40 AM
Can we imply our roles?
Obviously stating (as an example) 'I'm a celebrated actor' isn't kosher, but what about 'oh, the theatre is my life!' or words to that effect?
If the answer to the former question is yes, followup: if it was '...is my livelihood'? Where do we draw the line between implying and functionally stating?
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Post by: BraveSirRobin on June 06, 2017, 03:02:55 AM
Lieden?  Or is it Leiden?  Not like there's much difference.  :P 

How goes the day @xXTheHydraXx ?  Enjoying your time here?  Or is your work mundane? 
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Post by: BraveSirRobin on June 06, 2017, 03:03:22 AM
OOC:  I just freaking made a GERMAN pun!! xD
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Post by: Gerrick on June 06, 2017, 03:45:06 AM
Doc posted on June 06, 2017, 02:26:40 AM
Can we imply our roles?
Obviously stating (as an example) 'I'm a celebrated actor' isn't kosher, but what about 'oh, the theatre is my life!' or words to that effect?
If the answer to the former question is yes, followup: if it was '...is my livelihood'? Where do we draw the line between implying and functionally stating?
The answer to the first would be "yes" as that's vague enough to mean several things while the second answer is getting quite specific. Remember, you're wanting to give vague enough answers to not help the Spy but still let the other non-Spies know that you're not the Spy. But it's not like I'll punish you or anything if you pretty much state your role -- you'd just be hurting yourself by helping the Spy. Unless you're the Spy -- just don't be a dick and ask too specific a question that would pretty much force them to give their role away. :P
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Post by: Hydra on June 06, 2017, 04:15:51 AM
My work is mundane, but I do enjoy it as I feel a sense of pride from what I do.

@Doc What's the most interesting thing you did here today?
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Post by: Doc on June 06, 2017, 04:40:11 AM
Oh, I'm not here purely out of interest; it's more of an obligation.

@DekuNut, does admission cost anything?

edit: derp derp left the quote I was referring to in
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Post by: DekuNut on June 06, 2017, 06:52:13 AM
Admission is free, though we may give if we please

@taulover how long have you been coming here?
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Post by: taulover on June 06, 2017, 03:09:35 PM
Years now... it's the only thing I can do.

@Crushita how did you get here?
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Post by: Crushita on June 06, 2017, 10:04:32 PM
I was fortunate enough to be able to walk here from where I'm staying!

@BraveSirRobin are you excited for anything in the near future?
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Post by: BraveSirRobin on June 08, 2017, 04:51:11 PM
I'm afraid this piece is going to take up more than the next few hours of my time... but the melody will (hopefully) be quite beautiful.

@trader what do you do here?

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Post by: trader on June 08, 2017, 05:14:31 PM
I'll be working alongside you today. Don't play anything too complicated, it may be a little difficult for me to keep up.

@Doc you inquired into the price of admission, why would you possibly believe we would charge a fee for entry? Would it be a result of why you believe you are obligated to be here?
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Post by: Doc on June 08, 2017, 06:28:36 PM
I'm merely a visitor, so I wouldn't be perfectly acquainted with all the rules!

Do you smell anything particular, @xXTheHydraXx?
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Post by: Hydra on June 09, 2017, 01:16:06 AM
Well, it smells as it always has for the past 20 years I've been here.

@Crushita How do you like the activities/events here?

OOC: I didn't get a notification from the mention...
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Post by: Gerrick on June 10, 2017, 03:23:03 PM
Reminding @Crushita to respond.

Also, I've updated the OP to include everyone's questions and answers. Hopefully it should be helpful. :)
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Post by: Crushita on June 10, 2017, 09:49:53 PM
I have seen some wonderful, stunning and truly amazing things here!

@Doc are you here for anything in particular?
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Post by: Doc on June 10, 2017, 10:16:59 PM
You might call it a pilgrimage.

@North, are you getting paid to be here?
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Post by: BraveSirRobin on June 13, 2017, 04:37:31 AM
We're in a major European Cathedral are we not?  :P
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Post by: taulover on June 13, 2017, 04:58:39 AM
BraveSirRobin posted on June 13, 2017, 04:37:31 AM
We're in a major European Cathedral are we not?  :P
@Gerrick is being too specific in the wrong direction allowed?
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Post by: Doc on June 13, 2017, 11:18:09 AM
Per the PM,

For the purpose of this game, the spy will only need to specify that they are in a cathedral to win.

So...nice work Sir Robin.
I suspected you until the German pun. I didn't get it, but I assumed there must have been a 'right answer' I just wasn't seeing, and so I switched my focus to Hydra because his answers just seemed too vague.
In hindsight, I'm surprised Trader didn't jump down your throat though at suggesting you were a musician too, since it's not like roles are repeated.
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Post by: BraveSirRobin on June 13, 2017, 02:02:32 PM
Thanks!  And for the record, I was gunning for composer, not organist :P

Also out of curiosity which cathedral were we actually in then @taulover ? 
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Post by: Gerrick on June 13, 2017, 04:02:13 PM
Congrats, Robin, the Spy! As Doc said, Robin's answer was sufficient. I've updated the OP with all questions and answers. Here's all of the info I sent out:

Location: A Cathedral for the Holy Tuber
As we all know, Potatoeism is the One True Faith of Wintreath. Churches to the Great Spud can be found all over the region -- our game will take place in a grand cathedral, which draws crowds both from within and without the city. For the purpose of this game, the spy will only need to specify that they are in a cathedral to win.

Roles
xXTheHydraXx: Bishop -- You are the senior member of the Church of the Holy Tuber in the city, entrusted with its authority and oversight.
North: Priest -- You are a humble priest, a lowly clergyman who helps with services and takes care of the cathedral.
trader: Choirboy -- You are a young boy with a heavenly voice who regularly sings in the choir at the cathedral.
DekuNut: Parishioner -- You are an ordinary congregant – someone who regularly attends services at this particular cathedral.
Doc: Pilgrim -- You are a worshiper of the Holy Tuber who has come from out of town to visit and pray at the cathedral.
Crushita: Tourist -- You are sightseer from out of town who has come to visit the city and its cathedral.
taulover: Beggar -- You are a local homeless person who regularly asks for alms from those who enter the cathedral.
BraveSirRobin: SPY
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Post by: taulover on June 13, 2017, 06:20:26 PM
Doc posted on June 13, 2017, 11:18:09 AM
Per the PM,

For the purpose of this game, the spy will only need to specify that they are in a cathedral to win.

So...nice work Sir Robin.
Right, but depending on interpretation, that may mean that answers that are too specific are still wrong. Of course, that'd be unfair, I just wanted a confirmation.
BraveSirRobin posted on June 13, 2017, 02:02:32 PM
Also out of curiosity which cathedral were we actually in then @taulover ?
So not only were you a spy, but a Heretic! For you did not realize that you were in the house of the One True Faith! :P
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Post by: BraveSirRobin on June 13, 2017, 07:06:10 PM
Hey you guys weren't praising the holy tuber openly!! Y'all were just feeding the poor and caring for the sick!! :P

Also I thought Spyfall was IRL places only. 

And choirboy really expains why @trader wasn't suspicious because I was really implying that I was a organist/composer. 

Also, the German pun was legit.  That small change makes "playing music" into "suffering."  :P
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Post by: trader on June 13, 2017, 07:12:46 PM
Oh yeah, I thought that he was one of the real musicy people. I actually suspected you for the longest time @Doc. You asked if you had to pay to be here, which made no sense unless you had no clue where we were.
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Post by: Doc on June 14, 2017, 02:11:41 AM
Trader, again, sometimes in Spyfall you ask a question everyone else knows the answer to because you're hoping that the guy gives an obviously wrong answer.
Example: on a submarine, I ask 'hey, it's a little hot in here, mind if I pop a window?' and the Spy essentially says 'sure'. Instantly we all know who he is. (An appropriate, sufficiently oblique answer could simply be 'eh, I'd rather not let the rain in'.)
That's how I've generally played the game - asking questions that don't necessarily 'make sense' as people asking these within the context of the area that we're supposedly in (because if we're actually in this area to begin with, you'd think the spy could figure out where we were within about 3 seconds just by glancing around), but to suss out whether or not the other guy is giving the right sorts of answers.

Obviously I guess that might not be fun in a forum-game context, where somebody giving an obviously wrong answer ends the fun a little too quickly, which isn't a problem in an in-person game since you can just all laugh it up and then deal out a new round, but eh.
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Post by: BraveSirRobin on June 14, 2017, 07:08:36 AM
Now don't get mad, Doc. I'm just the coolest person around when it comes to sneaky forum games 8)