Games People Play

[fantine33]

Although I haven't kept up on things recently (or unrecently, for that matter) I gather that there have been troubles starting up board games or keeping them afloat. I remember years ago there seemed to be a streak where none of them were completed or even taken over for a while.

I guess I'm crazy enough to offer to do a December QOD. Maybe I'm overstepping since I'm not really one of the regular "gang" so feel free to ignore me if you wouldn't be interested. But it appears that people are jonesing to get back into the fray (I don't know how long games have been put on hold), and I did do a LS once and part of a QOD (the group one).

I can't promise bread and circuses, but I can promise that you'll get a full month out of me. It is way too easy for me to go weeks without checking in places and then I get 'what's up, where you at?' messages, so this would maybe get me in the habit of visiting. Plus I'm probably 10745027533 in the posting standings.

Note I did not volunteer for LS, I put way too much time and effort into that one and I probably still have the spreadsheet to prove it. Ha!

So, what do you say?

[Bob78164]

Time permitting, I'd love to play.

And what makes you think you're not one of the regulars? --Bob

[peacock2121]

I say YIPPPPEEEEEE!!!!!!

Even though you aren't bring bread or circuses. Whatever that means!

Again


YIIIIPPPPPEEEEEE!!!!!!

[peacock2121]

What are bread and circuses.

I know what bread is.

I know what a circus is.

I don't know that phrase.

[silvercamaro]

I can't promise bread and circuses

No circuses? Sheesh.

[peacock2121]

Is it like "Tell it to the Marines"?

Where did she go? Diva something?

[Bob Juch]

Sounds good! However I suggest you make it a true question of the day and not a quiz of the day.

[Bob Juch]

Is it like "Tell it to the Marines"?

Where did she go? Diva something?

The origin of "Tell it to the Marines" comes from: "Tell it to the Marines - maybe they're dumb enough to believe you."

[peacock2121]

I suggest you make it whatever you want to make it.

That is, unless you judge it's success by how many people play. If that is the way you will judge it, then ask just one question - not nearly as much fun for me and I will play no matter what you do.

Did I say


YIIIPPPPEEEE?!?!

[peacock2121]

Is it like "Tell it to the Marines"?

Where did she go? Diva something?

The origin of "Tell it to the Marines" comes from: "Tell it to the Marines - maybe they're dumb enough to believe you."

I know that now - I didn't know it when McViva - that's not it - that great lawyer lady - got that question and crashed and burned.

[slam]

What are bread and circuses.

I know what bread is.

I know what a circus is.

I don't know that phrase.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bread_and_circuses

Of course, I first heard the expression as the title of a <i>Star Trek</i> episode.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bread_and_ ... episode%29

[PlacentiaSoccerMom]

I can't promise bread and circuses

No circuses? Sheesh.

No circuses probably means no clowns, which is a good thing.

[Rexer25]

I can't promise bread and circuses

No circuses? Sheesh.

No circuses probably means no clowns, which is a good thing.

How could anyone possibly promise no clowns with this crowd?

I'm just askin...

[peacock2121]

What are bread and circuses.

I know what bread is.

I know what a circus is.

I don't know that phrase.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bread_and_circuses

Of course, I first heard the expression as the title of a <i>Star Trek</i> episode.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bread_and_ ... episode%29

I still don't get it.

Can someone explain it to me like I am a smart 5 year old?

[MarcelMarceau]

No circuses probably means no clowns, which is a good thing.

[PlacentiaSoccerMom]

No circuses probably means no clowns, which is a good thing.

Mimes are scarier than clowns.

[a1mamacat]

What are bread and circuses.

I know what bread is.

I know what a circus is.

I don't know that phrase.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bread_and_circuses

Of course, I first heard the expression as the title of a <i>Star Trek</i> episode.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bread_and_ ... episode%29

I still don't get it.

Can someone explain it to me like I am a smart 5 year old?

Happy to LOL

Bread - keep the rabble fed

Circuses - keep the rabble entertained

Originated to describe the Roman Colosseum

[MarcelMarceau]

Mimes are scarier than clowns.

[fantine33]

Time permitting, I'd love to play.

And what makes you think you're not one of the regulars? --Bob

Because I have 24 (make that 25, whee!) posts in 4 1/2 years? My meaning was pretty much that since I haven't been around, I didn't know if there was still a protocol in place as to who ran it next or if the person who couldn't finish the previous month was first to give it another try or what. Also that there are many people who don't even know me and wouldn't really care to respond to a stranger.

Sounds good! However I suggest you make it a true question of the day and not a quiz of the day.

I suggest you make it whatever you want to make it.

That is, unless you judge it's success by how many people play. If that is the way you will judge it, then ask just one question - not nearly as much fun for me and I will play no matter what you do.

If that's what people wanted, I could just whip out A question, but I would think that would get kind of boring and perfunctory.

I judge its success on:

1. If I think it's interesting.
2. If other people seem to think it's interesting.
3. It's a fun, pain-free activity, not a chore to have to complete.
4. Questions, answers, scores and standings are posted in a somewhat regular and timely fashion (I was a nut when I did LS about having scores and standings posted EVERY day, but I'm not saying that's absolutely necessary, I'm just a little on the OCD side).

Actually, here was my thought: There would be A Question of the Day, but there would be five questions leading up to the question of the day, which would then be double or nothing at your discretion to answer. So you could answer only that question, but double nothing is nothing. Ha!

I would not be averse to a poll. I will mention that they won't be elaborate, arcane 'Ladies and Gentlemen, start your googles!" type questions.

[fantine33]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bread_and_circuses

Of course, I first heard the expression as the title of a <i>Star Trek</i> episode.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bread_and_ ... episode%29

I still don't get it.

Can someone explain it to me like I am a smart 5 year old?

Happy to LOL

Bread - keep the rabble fed

Circuses - keep the rabble entertained

Originated to describe the Roman Colosseum

YAY for Sauce! My explanation was going to be so much more tedious and long than yours. I'm glad I decided I had enough quotes in one message and was going to start a fresh one.

ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED???

It's a pretty good bet there will be at least one day in Ancient Rome.

It's a pretty good bet there will not be a day in Star Trek (I think I've seen two episodes).

No circuses probably means no clowns, which is a good thing.

That would not be a pretty good bet. Ha!

[peacock2121]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bread_and_circuses

Of course, I first heard the expression as the title of a <i>Star Trek</i> episode.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bread_and_ ... episode%29

I still don't get it.

Can someone explain it to me like I am a smart 5 year old?

Happy to LOL

Bread - keep the rabble fed

Circuses - keep the rabble entertained

Originated to describe the Roman Colosseum

I love it when I get what I asked for!

Thanks, saucy, I got it!

[peacock2121]

Time permitting, I'd love to play.

And what makes you think you're not one of the regulars? --Bob

Because I have 24 (make that 25, whee!) posts in 4 1/2 years? My meaning was pretty much that since I haven't been around, I didn't know if there was still a protocol in place as to who ran it next or if the person who couldn't finish the previous month was first to give it another try or what. Also that there are many people who don't even know me and wouldn't really care to respond to a stranger.

Sounds good! However I suggest you make it a true question of the day and not a quiz of the day.

I suggest you make it whatever you want to make it.

That is, unless you judge it's success by how many people play. If that is the way you will judge it, then ask just one question - not nearly as much fun for me and I will play no matter what you do.

If that's what people wanted, I could just whip out A question, but I would think that would get kind of boring and perfunctory.

I judge its success on:

1. If I think it's interesting.
2. If other people seem to think it's interesting.
3. It's a fun, pain-free activity, not a chore to have to complete.
4. Questions, answers, scores and standings are posted in a somewhat regular and timely fashion (I was a nut when I did LS about having scores and standings posted EVERY day, but I'm not saying that's absolutely necessary, I'm just a little on the OCD side).

Actually, here was my thought: There would be A Question of the Day, but there would be five questions leading up to the question of the day, which would then be double or nothing at your discretion to answer. So you could answer only that question, but double nothing is nothing. Ha!

I would not be averse to a poll. I will mention that they won't be elaborate, arcane 'Ladies and Gentlemen, start your googles!" type questions.

I love that idea - but.... wouldn't that be bread and circuses?

[tlynn78]

Ya'll are weird.

Fantine, if I don't say "who the heck is that" when I see your name, you must be a regular. And I don't, so you must be. I will play QoD in most any format whenever possible. Just not any TR-ian, marathon, gordian knot-type ones. Please.


t.

[tanstaafl2]

What are bread and circuses.

I know what bread is.

I know what a circus is.

I don't know that phrase.

Some might say it is a rather apt description of the State of the Union (without particular regard to the major political affiliations as there seems to be little in the end to distinguish between either of them).

[traininvain]

Note I did not volunteer for LS, I put way too much time and effort into that one and I probably still have the spreadsheet to prove it. Ha!

If anyone is interested, I'd be happy to volunteer to do an LS, I find them less stressful to write them than to answer them.

So if anyone is interested, let me know.