Proposed rule for April

[Citanest]

Ok, so far all the rules have been subtle or less subtle tweaks on the game mechanics, usually in the form of some type of prohibition. Since Slartucker still isn't back yet, RedHot and I thought a crazy rule would be in order to keep things fun and interesting - the league is about fun, after all.

So, here is the proposed crazy rule:

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Happy-Clappy April

You must clap within the first 10 turns (inclusive). Claps must be 2 handed, flailing half-claps do not count.

If, at the end of turn 10, one warlock has clapped and the other has not, the clapper wins.
If, at the end of turn 10, neither warlock has clapped, it is a tie.
If, at the end of turn 10, both warlocks have clapped, play proceeds as in a normal duel.

Addenda:

For games lasting <10 turns:
If the clapping-loser dies, it counts as a win for the clapper.
If the clapping-loser surrendered, the non-clapper wins.

For invisibility:
Invisible claps count as claps, but you do not have to mention them until turn 10. Honour system required.


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So... will it be best to clap straight away and get it over with? Is it worth trying to get in an early CoL? Will haste be playable? Will Disease be a killer opener? I'm open to suggestions regarding the length of time available to clap; 10 turns may be too much or too little. If anyone thinks we've overlooked some fundamental flaw that means this won't work well, please feel free to say so.

Other points to mention; probably best if games are VF this month, and I think both players should type 'clap' every turn for the first 10 turns, lest anyone forget.

Don't hate me...

[BioLogIn]

Perfect! I like this rule, it rocks ))

But what if the game is over before turn 10?
And what is loser has clapped and winner didn't?

[Citanest]

Good point.

If the clapping-loser dies, it counts as a win for the clapper.
If the clapping-loser surrendered, the non-clapper wins.

(Otherwise you could just clap turn 1 then surrender)

That should work, right?

I don't think it is likely though, 10 turn wins are extremely rare (outside PFoD) and probably even less likely with this rule. You could try to clap and go for a PFoD I suppose, but good luck with that...

[nawglan]

So, for April, we all have the clap?

*snicker, couldn't resist*

[xade]

heh, I love it... in fact, a round of applaudes is in order... (in the first 10 posts of course...)

[xade]

Hey, one quick thing to varify.

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looks like this
DPPws?
PSDws?

But you're at a disadvantage if you just come out and say "Hi, although I'm invisible, I just clapped"... or some-such...

So should it just be revealed on Turn 10 if you clapped during your invis? or something?

[awall]

I was wondering the exact same thing. My interpretation is that a clap is a clap, whether or not it was visible. Honor system, and all that. But it's technically Citanest's opinion that matters, so we'll see.

[Citanest]

Honour system. I am certain not one person in the league would cheat.

You don't have to say if you've clapped until turn 10... so invis will keep the other person guessing. I've updated original post for these changes.



It's tricky to think of all eventualities when coming up with rules...

[BioLogIn]

"If, at the end of turn 10, one warlock has clapped and the other has not, the clapper wins."
Such win gives 1 point or 2 points? I mean I think it should give 1 (because "if someone breaks league rule, he must surrender immediately"), but rule is yours, so it is up to you to decide.

[Dubber]

Unless the non-clapper doesn't surrender and instead gets killed in the end the points earned would logically be 1/-1.

[Citanest]

Yeah, "clapper wins"= 1 point. Wouldn't make any sense to award 2.

[Redhot]

im playing xade and in the following game games.ravenblack.net/warlocks?num=64557
xade has gone into haste- does this mean i get less turns to clap- or do i still have 10 turns?

[Rycchus]

This is really similar to some games I've played with Masquerade. We played that at least one hand has to clap every five turns.