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debug_mode ([personal profile] debug_mode) wrote in [community profile] sheep_game2024-05-15 06:34 pm

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.]
jerkalope: (Never shined in what I've shown)

[personal profile] jerkalope 2024-05-19 11:04 pm (UTC)(link)
[ he's not even lying a little bit, it's truly admiring someone who doesn't seem to have anything they need to hide ]

Which is what makes you perfect to talk to her! Flare gets angry too easily, Edgelord would probably challenge her to a fight, and even if I'm totally honest I don't think my fluffy adorable charm would work on her like yours would.

So what do you say?
0hp: (03)

[personal profile] 0hp 2024-05-19 11:08 pm (UTC)(link)
I say I'm quite good at talking to women.
jerkalope: (So I dub thee unforgiven)

[personal profile] jerkalope 2024-05-19 11:13 pm (UTC)(link)
And I'd believe it. Men too for those who swing that way.

All I need is you to keep her attention long enough for me to check out the feathers in her hat. It's a strictly reconnaissance mission. Nobody should get hurt or even ruffled, besides maybe one feather if my storm powers aren't perfect.
0hp: (effallya4)

[personal profile] 0hp 2024-05-19 11:19 pm (UTC)(link)
Quite so!

That sounds easy enough to me.
jerkalope: (Never shined in what I've shown)

[personal profile] jerkalope 2024-05-19 11:25 pm (UTC)(link)
Great. I've been trying to track her regular movements so once we find her it should be a quick talk, then you get your victory booze.