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Post by Arabella Figg on Apr 30, 2022 11:13:41 GMT 10
Remind me next time I wish for luck, that luck is not something so easily just wished for
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Post by Regulus Black on Apr 30, 2022 16:32:46 GMT 10
Next time we best hope for some Felix Felicis. Perhaps the Ministry has a spare vial or two lying around?
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Post by Regulus Black on Apr 30, 2022 21:13:56 GMT 10
I originally presumed we'd be split up into different tribes. But after some thought, I realised that there's a possibility that the pairs could be placed on tribes together. This could be based on results of this opening challenge and will provide more opportunities to allow players to earn points, but also as a means of the Ministry subverting our expectations.
Do you think that a division this way is likely?
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Post by Arabella Figg on Apr 30, 2022 21:16:05 GMT 10
Ha! Well, that would sounds just like the ministry, wouldn't it? Hoarding all the fun for themselves while leaving the squibs and the pale wizards to live life luckless. But hey now, Regulus, surely with that angsty mood you've got going on you've been able to score yourself a few pretty ladies along the way without too much liquid luck involved? Liquid courage perhaps?
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Post by Arabella Figg on Apr 30, 2022 21:20:07 GMT 10
I originally presumed we'd be split up into different tribes. But after some thought, I realised that there's a possibility that the pairs could be placed on tribes together. This could be based on results of this opening challenge and will provide more opportunities to allow players to earn points, but also as a means of the Ministry subverting our expectations. Do you think that a division this way is likely? Oh that is an interestin' thought isn't it, Mister Black. I hadn't toyed with that idea myself but clearly now you point it out, it makes plenty of sense. I'm not sure that there'd be any way we could prepare for such an outcome ahead of time, other than of course exchanging more pleasantries and pictures of my babies
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Post by Arabella Figg on Apr 30, 2022 21:22:14 GMT 10
Perhaps, we may end up with a choice to opt to either stick together or divide an' conquer. Would Mister Black 'ave any preference if that were to be the case?
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Post by Regulus Black on Apr 30, 2022 21:56:53 GMT 10
Indeed, there isn't much that we can do to prepare for what is next. But discussing some possibilities is interesting. It is very difficult to know how to best respond having not interacted with the remaining cast and how they might be responding. It sounds as though the Floo Network channel will remain open. So if we are split up and have the option to discuss a mutiny-style move, that could be a powerful offensive, or even defensive move.
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Post by Arabella Figg on May 1, 2022 16:34:18 GMT 10
Sorry boy, I've had a very unexpectedly busy last few days, the cats have been running amuck all through Privet Drive. Apparently 6 of my long haired kneazles were spotted by muggles, which copped me a fee from the ministry. Sometimes I forget for many kitties I have, they just keep breeding and unless I want to butt heads with the ministry, I can only sell my kneazles/part-kneazles to magical folk and not to muggles. Ridiculous! Perhaps you'd be interested in adopting one of my babies, Mister Black?
But yes, in relation to what you were previously saying, I agree that we could potentially propel each other into better standings/or even protecting each other by disassociation if we are given the option. Do you think tonight during the events that transpire our communications will be locked down? I'd assume so? But what do I know, I'm just a silly old squib.
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Post by Regulus Black on May 1, 2022 17:05:28 GMT 10
Quite right, Arabella. The ministry always seem to be meddling, getting in the way and generally making life difficult. Sometimes I feel as though they think we'd forget about them if they weren't constantly poking about. Given the state of things, one would think that the Minister of Magic would have bigger problems at present than to be concerning himself with a few household pets!
I would be more than happy to welcome a new fluffy companion into the Black household. I am rather impressed with how you've raised them.
Regarding tonight's events, I hadn't considered a lockdown. But wouldn't be surprised by one. We could even be each given a prisoner's dilemma style choice to make in isolation, at a stretch. If we can try and predict what is coming, we can prepare, I suppose. Because I feel as though attempts to try and communicate in the moment are not likely to be very effective. Maybe we could try to prepare for 3 scenarios?
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Post by Arabella Figg on May 1, 2022 17:26:25 GMT 10
Well aren't you just a good boy, it's not everyone who is willing to adopt from my collection. Takes a brave soul, I make em them into some real competent animals. Would you be interested in getting a wee kitty or perhaps an oldie on the way out - that way, in case it's not for you, it won't be for long! And there are NO REFUNDS. You take a kitty, you keep it. The fewer on my hands, the better. You understand, don't you Regulus?
But yes, so far it looks like our brainstormed scenarios for the night would be:
We are placed on the same Side or differing tribes: - Either by our own choice: hypothetically we may be able to make this call after already gaining intel about other pairings' fates? - someone else's (which could be influenced) - or by powers entirely out of our control - there's some kind of prisoners dilemma
And we can assume the winners of the challenge will be made publicly known which likely gives them some kind of advantage in determining the outcomes of tonight?
Are we overlooking any reasonable possibilities, Regulus?
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Post by Regulus Black on May 1, 2022 18:16:19 GMT 10
I'd be honoured to adopt a more senior cat, if possible? The Black quarters are not a safe place for a defenseless kitten. Unfortunately, our house elves have not been kind to our family pets in the past. As far as our brainstorming, my thoughts on your ideas are as follows in dot points. We are placed on the same Side or differing tribes: - Either by our own choice: hypothetically we may be able to make this call after already gaining intel about other pairings' fates? - I'd like to play together at some stage, if possible. Whether from day 1, or at merge
- Not sure if each pair will be able to choose though as that would likely lead to unevenly sized tribes
- Unsure how the fate of others will influence this. I'd be interested in hearing your thoughts.
- someone else's (which could be influenced) - Maybe a schoolyard pick? Splitting up pairs, each Side led by a member of the winning pair from challenge #1, or a pick with pairs remaining together. With tribes picked by the top 2 finishing tribes.
- I'd suggest we won't be the top scoring pair based on our performance, so this circumstance would be out of our control
- or by powers entirely out of our control - Divided based on challenge performance, with pairs remaining together.
- Or pairs simply get split up
- there's some kind of prisoners dilemma - Possibly taking inspiration from new age Survivor
- Risk v protect options for each pair
And we can assume the winners of the challenge will be made publicly known which likely gives them some kind of advantage in determining the outcomes of tonight? - Winners will get house points, possibly the ability to lead a Side pick, possibly another advantage- idol/clue, ability to share a Floo Network with another pair?
I'm wondering what your views on these are?
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Post by Arabella Figg on May 1, 2022 18:51:28 GMT 10
I've got just the kneazle for you, young Regulus. A tough kitty, trained in all manner of defensive manoeuvres against house elves. I'll surprise you with her later
There little doubt that our challenge performance would leave us with less agency for the events to come. Though, if we somehow do get a say in the events tonight perhaps we would do ourselves well to stick together if you're okay with that arrangement, Mister Black? An old woman like me needs a strong young lad to help me off the ground when Tibbles trips me up. I was thinking hypothetically, perhaps if we notice that more pairs are being separated than kept together we might have to consider separating for the time being - but I think it unlikely that such events would play out that way, and if they did we would not have the luxury of getting to see what the majority opt for and still have say in where we are placed.
If there is a prisoners dilemma of sorts, lets assume that there would be an option to either A) cooperate B) play for self. Could there be any other iterations? Perhaps pairs will go up against pairs? A) keep pair together B) split pair?
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Post by Regulus Black on May 1, 2022 19:22:39 GMT 10
Your kneazle sounds just perfect for me. Many thanks!
I'd be more than happy to stick together if the option presents itself. That sounds good to me, Ms Figg. That would provide us with the chance to have more influence on events than if we were separated. As far as a prisoner's dilemma situation, I would prefer a cooperation option if that was an option. I feel that would be a more agreeable move rather than taking a more individual decision
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Post by Arabella Figg on May 1, 2022 19:35:41 GMT 10
I'm right with you, lad. Unless you think there's anything else worth touching on before tonight, I think we can leave it there then. I need to find my spectacles so I can hunt down your new kitty
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