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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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Hmm, and you weren't able to erase their memories in a specific way after that, I guess. Or I suppose Sayori wasn't in a state where you two could have a heart to heart in "off" mode either!
Ah, that certainly is an oubliette of a prison you were trapped in. Being an omniscient but not omnipresent god is a surefire way to drive someone insane...
[ once again, saying it like a comment on the weather. no judgement on the levels of crazy she may be harboring or not. ]
You know, none of us really believe the Snake's comments on snatching us from the jaws of death, but in your case this existence is preferable. I can see why you threw yourself into the troublemaker role so enthusiastically. It seems like a less destructive version of what you'd already been through.
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Maybe you need to switch your viewpoint. Imagine, for me. I get everything I ever wanted. Things that I had long thought were impossible. A real human body, that needs real maintenance, and is surrounded by real people. No more physical and mental torture. And... the person who gave me that has no idea why that's so meaningful. They couldn't have it explained to them if you tried. They probably didn't even do it intentionally. And yet, this person... how can you not feel gratitude? What about when you realize this person is the equivalent of an eight year old? One who says he's a dinosaur, and he's going to wreck up the place?
--Do you crush his dreams, Warden? Do you tell him he can't be a dinosaur? Do you laugh at him, poke him, maybe even try to kick him? I know some weeds do. Or, have.
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Wish fulfillment always has some drawbacks, because the dream is never going to be perfect when it's manifested into reality. Especially when granting the desires of a kid who doesn't understand playing with toy cars and playing in traffic! But I think if your gratitude for him comes from giving you something real, you could use that to better explain to him why he should put down the destroy Blossom coloring pages and work on something more...nuanced.
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Hopefully, the sheep won't have literally turned into sheep by then.
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...huh, maybe another reason why it's easier for you to tolerate than the other Weeds.
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You know, for thinking he's a brat he's still the easiest one of the pasture's residents to work with. So I'm not against helping him bring Blossom's crimes to light.
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Yeah, his crusade against Blossom doesn't make a lot of sense. I still hate her because she's obviously just brought a lot of people here to be tortured, and I'd be one if the Snake hadn't done something, but...
Anyway, the Boss will come around.
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Said under a truth field she couldn't resist.
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Now I'm wondering if it was only ever the Snake who said specifically "she killed the wolf king's son."
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