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sheep_game2024-05-15 06:34 pm
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weed cheat sheet
WHO: the weeds
WHERE: the weeds clubhouse, of course!
WHEN: Day 80, idk, sometime after the mingle but not too late in the day.
[There was a ritual that was terrifying, so that called for a meeting.]
Okay, everyone! There was a ritual yesterday, which was actually rather terrifying. Only myself and Apple were present, so it's no surprise if you didn't know about it.
[a little bit of a sigh and nervous shrug.]
That said, I can see we've got a few new faces and maybe some old who don't know the patterns. You may not know what to expect if you appear at, or are otherwise summoned to a ritual and are expected to participate. So, listen to me. I've been around for a while. I can help you prepare.
[she clears her throat!]
Rituals for weeds split up into several types. The first type is "we weeds are separate and apart from the sheep, the sheep are doing the work." The second type is "we weeds are placed in the same situation as the sheep, we share in their situation and possibly their punishment." The second type was practically unheard of until after every flock needed to travel into the mist to save a hostage. However, it does exist. These can be 'fun' and harmless, or very dangerous. The harmless ones are more social in nature, and are usually a free-for-all. For example, a ritual where everyone was a bartender and we were given the chance to judge every flock for their talents at mixing drinks.
Let's split these up further. In the case of the first type, there are two other types of rituals. "Those we passively watch as spectators," and "those we can actively influence." They're both equally common. The first usually includes some sort of predicting or 'betting' element, where if we predict what the sheep are going to do, we get a reward. But, ones where we simply watch all the way through are possible, too. As for the second, it can be a universal "we can change things to be more difficult, or possibly easier, for the sheep," or a limited "you can choose to give the sheep an obstacle."
You may have noticed the sheep that 'win' get rewarded after the ritual is over, even if it is just 'everyone revives and is no longer injured.' With us, we tend to get a 'participation' award no matter what we do. There have been exceptions, and they're generally speaking rewards for being more... 'active'.
[She lets that hang there.]
At any rate, I don't think the sheep realized at first what, or who, was altering rituals, or if it was even happening. But, they're aware weeds have their own roles in rituals now. So, if you're in a situation where you know you hold a great amount of power, possibly over life and death, and that you're anonymous, and that therefore there's absolutely no consequences for how you use it... try to be responsible? Ahaha...
[she said, guiltily.]
...Anyway! I hope that helps you understand more about weeds roles in rituals. If you take away anything, it should maybe be this: be glad you're not a sheep, because you're a lot less likely to die or be maimed.
Oh, and that our consolation prizes are usually alcohol. Which you can use, or trade as you see fit.
Thanks for the listen. Good luck, and let's be careful out there. It's a dangerous world.
[General post for weeds! Feel free to ignore Your Name's speech and have your own thread, at whatever time or place around the clubhouse.]
WHERE: the weeds clubhouse, of course!
WHEN: Day 80, idk, sometime after the mingle but not too late in the day.
[There was a ritual that was terrifying, so that called for a meeting.]
Okay, everyone! There was a ritual yesterday, which was actually rather terrifying. Only myself and Apple were present, so it's no surprise if you didn't know about it.
[a little bit of a sigh and nervous shrug.]
That said, I can see we've got a few new faces and maybe some old who don't know the patterns. You may not know what to expect if you appear at, or are otherwise summoned to a ritual and are expected to participate. So, listen to me. I've been around for a while. I can help you prepare.
[she clears her throat!]
Rituals for weeds split up into several types. The first type is "we weeds are separate and apart from the sheep, the sheep are doing the work." The second type is "we weeds are placed in the same situation as the sheep, we share in their situation and possibly their punishment." The second type was practically unheard of until after every flock needed to travel into the mist to save a hostage. However, it does exist. These can be 'fun' and harmless, or very dangerous. The harmless ones are more social in nature, and are usually a free-for-all. For example, a ritual where everyone was a bartender and we were given the chance to judge every flock for their talents at mixing drinks.
Let's split these up further. In the case of the first type, there are two other types of rituals. "Those we passively watch as spectators," and "those we can actively influence." They're both equally common. The first usually includes some sort of predicting or 'betting' element, where if we predict what the sheep are going to do, we get a reward. But, ones where we simply watch all the way through are possible, too. As for the second, it can be a universal "we can change things to be more difficult, or possibly easier, for the sheep," or a limited "you can choose to give the sheep an obstacle."
You may have noticed the sheep that 'win' get rewarded after the ritual is over, even if it is just 'everyone revives and is no longer injured.' With us, we tend to get a 'participation' award no matter what we do. There have been exceptions, and they're generally speaking rewards for being more... 'active'.
[She lets that hang there.]
At any rate, I don't think the sheep realized at first what, or who, was altering rituals, or if it was even happening. But, they're aware weeds have their own roles in rituals now. So, if you're in a situation where you know you hold a great amount of power, possibly over life and death, and that you're anonymous, and that therefore there's absolutely no consequences for how you use it... try to be responsible? Ahaha...
[she said, guiltily.]
...Anyway! I hope that helps you understand more about weeds roles in rituals. If you take away anything, it should maybe be this: be glad you're not a sheep, because you're a lot less likely to die or be maimed.
Oh, and that our consolation prizes are usually alcohol. Which you can use, or trade as you see fit.
Thanks for the listen. Good luck, and let's be careful out there. It's a dangerous world.
[General post for weeds! Feel free to ignore Your Name's speech and have your own thread, at whatever time or place around the clubhouse.]
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But I'm sure it's more likely the first one!
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But your way can be very useful! Have you heard of the Pygmalion effect, Father?
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My view of human nature trends to the negative side because I deal with criminals. And their view of my prison is more often than not a negative experience because I'm holding them accountable to their worst deeds. It doesn't matter if this man was a doctor who saved countless lives, he killed someone and that's what he's faced to account for in prison.
However, you're someone promising salvation instead of punishment! Sure, they may all be sinners of the worst kind, but you've got a magical judge who will forgive them as long as they play by your religion's rules. You tell them, sure, they're a sinner but they're also able to become more than that. It's the whole basis for your recruitment, right?
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You’re not wrong that the optimism isn’t inherently there, though. One doesn’t join the clergy if one doesn’t want to buy into that in some way!
[well. usually. the Inquisition exists, and all.]
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See? You get to appeal to their better natures. While I ask them to consider if that bad choice is really worth it. If you weren't so huge we could easily perch on someone's shoulders as arbiters of advice.
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[he is]
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Maybe so. I’m not sure I had the head for that sort of thing twenty-four-seven, though.
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[shakes himself]
Do you do this for other Weeds? Get 'em...weeding...motivational angles?
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[ realizing that does sound like he's giving advice instead of just thought experiments ]
Aha, I wouldn't call it motivation. After all we're a diverse bunch, and most have trouble getting along. With the flocks or in general! But I'm always interested in seeing how people examine their behaviors. How you follow through with it is entirely up to you!
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Ah, well. I don’t know if I’ll follow through with that angle, exactly, at least not in the normal ways. Not a lot of people here seem like they’re looking for absolution.
But I’ll figure something out.