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Post by woefulcambria on Sept 26, 2006 21:01:16 GMT -5
I have a ring of friends who like to do this with me. We use the Sebald code, the grammar code and the missing-letter code to role play to each other. I used to live in Alaska (home of only two Snicket fans, sadly) and a friend of mine borrowed TUA from me. We started to communicate fully in the Sebald code, and set up a movie date thing together through it. It was through this that I spawned the idea to create this role play.
At the time there was only two, but now there are five. While pondering my good luck, it became aware to me that maybe others would like to join.
Here's how this game will work. You pick one character - any character that is not one of the orphans (for example, Jacques, Beatrice, Kit, the Duchess of Winnipeg(for those are the other four in my ring)) - and we will write coded letters to each other.
That might be a bit... confusing. Let me explain.
Let's say I write a letter that, in code, says "I'm in trouble! Help!" Another character will write back "Why are you in trouble?" I reply, "Olaf, of course. He's closer now. Help!" AC will reply, "Do you have any pigeons?"
Using pigeons and some serious creativity, we will eventually create an escape plan using pigeons, a stapler, a pair of scissors, and some rope.
EDIT: If you wanted to, you could be Olaf or one of his compatriots. Someone could, for example, be a double agent. The Olaf storyline would collide with the Snicket storyline, though the people on the Snicket side that aren't doubles would not know what is going on with that side.
I, being the sad being I am, have chosen Lemony Snicket as my playing character. I implore any who are interested to start. You do not have to say which code you are using - I'm sure someone will figure it out.
Rules: -You cannot use the food code. -There may be only one of each character (and yes, the character can be dead). -You cannot godmode or do anything stupid. -You must write in code.
Other rules might be added later, if there is a need.
Thank you -- Cambria
PS: You might scoff now, but I have found that, once started, this becomes quite funny/interesting/addicting. ^^ Please give it a shot. PPS: I'm a really cool member... If I've done anything wrong, please just shoot me.
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Post by orphansrgreat on Oct 2, 2006 10:55:43 GMT -5
I don't know, I am finding this a bit difficult to understand. But what the hey I will join. If you write the first letter then I will reply.
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Post by woefulcambria on Oct 9, 2006 15:54:07 GMT -5
Urg... Which character do you want to be? I can't write one to nobody...
It'll be easier to understand as we go along. ^^'''
Thanks for joining! ^- ^
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Post by orphansrgreat on Oct 11, 2006 7:34:01 GMT -5
Um what are you? I will be Kit if you want ANYONE!
REply?
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Post by edgar on Oct 11, 2006 22:18:16 GMT -5
I'll be Larry the Waiter (I KNOW he's in V.F.D., he's my favorite character and I just know it.....)
Dear L.,
I have a problem. The ring that was supposed to warn me of a villain named Count Olaf has been lost. It really is a shame. But, honestly, did I mention that it was my mother's ring? Really, again, it is a loss. Oh! There's that stove ringing again!
Sincerely, L
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Post by woefulcambria on Oct 12, 2006 20:42:59 GMT -5
Dear L.,
I fear that I have never seen your mother's ring; I am sorry to say I can't aide in finding it. Don't give up, however: everything can be found eventually. I now understand that, with just a bit of effort, even the darkest - please excuse the melodrama - secrets and souls can be found (I'll explain later). Don't give up on finding her ring.
With all due respect, L.
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K -
I don't know how to say this, but I'm afraid that - about the thing you were talking about, that ring - I've never seen it in my life. I merely assumed I heard it was a rumour somewhere, so I thought it just rumour. I apologize - as you know, I try to not assume you're lying, or anything at all, but it seems assumptions are alive in my mind.
If you could tell me - quickly, now - where you last saw it, I will look for your ring.
With all due respect, L.
((I trust you, Bert. ^^ Thanks for joining!))
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Post by edgar on Oct 16, 2006 17:32:28 GMT -5
L,
Not many people are brave enough to help with this scheme. The final resting place for my mother's ring has been found. Are you sure your kids are safe? Surely, Beatrice and her sister, the sad, unfortunate, missing Miranda {If she returned, I would be happy!)are worried. I'll give her my ring to cheer them up. Or, my mother's ring.
With all due respect, L
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Post by woefulcambria on Oct 16, 2006 20:14:19 GMT -5
L-
Of course I would help you. Your mother's ring - no, anything important to you - is important to me. Of course, I have stopped searching now, knowing it has been found.
I thought that it would be near Orion Observatory - I know that she loves to look at the stars (your mother, I mean). Was it near the observatory? Or was it somewhere else? It's with you now, and that's all that matters, I suppose.
Perhaps you know that Beatrice greatly enjoyed your gift. The children are okay, and she sends her regards.
With all due respect, L
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Post by edgar on Oct 17, 2006 17:31:35 GMT -5
L,
The ring wasn't found near the Orion Observatory but it was where, originally, she liked most. It was with Widdershins, in their secret bowl, with the - ----- -
This message was incomplete, as you see, L, because I was captured by the violin player. My message was that it was in the sugar bowl, which was safely transported to K through one of my close associates, but E managed to get her hands on it. Its current wearabouts are unknown, unfortunately, but my whereabouts are in a taxi travelling to Tedia, where I hope R- and my mother's ring's former's resting place- will be in the secret passage to Q's house from M's house.
With all due respect,
L, a very fine diner.
P.S- R will get it back to Olaf you soon in our dark purple jeep.
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Post by Jacques Snicket on Oct 18, 2006 18:12:06 GMT -5
I will be Dewey Denouement.
J,
At last, I have found the cataloged evidence that rings a bell to several people. Is it true that the sugar bowl is really a sugar bowl? That is very unfortunate event. Is that your mother's commonplace book? Do you think that it's in a secret bookshelf, or, possibly, a coastal shelf? Yes, know the words of this: Man hands on misery to man. The Hotel. Of course, of course, just remember to give me my ring.
With all due respect, Dewey Denouement
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Post by orphansrgreat on Oct 19, 2006 13:07:58 GMT -5
My dear brother J,
D is ill with the flu. I hope we can soon meet. The hotel at which our comrades rest will be most aproppiate.
Your sister K
P.S The hotel room number is the same number as my favourite interest. The water cycle.
K
Sorry I havn't written latley It will be better next time. My booksmarks are cra*. *meh*
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Post by woefulcambria on Oct 24, 2006 10:51:30 GMT -5
To: K, D
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but I'm afraid I must make the bells of regret and horror ring. Jacques, my dearest brother, is dead. It is terrible, but it is true. He was killed when he was undercover, being on a special mission for me. It is the very deepest - THE very deepest - regret of mine, having sent him to death.
Run while you can. The bells of terror ring not just for him, but for me, and the horrid chain I have set in motion.
With all due respect, L
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Post by orphansrgreat on Oct 24, 2006 14:15:31 GMT -5
L, Woe! J cannot be dead, it cannot be true! My heart bleeds for not only J but for you, who I fear is slipping from my desperate grasp. L, you are the only one who can help me. Come to HOTEL so we can meet, L please come. Your sister K. J Will be here soon. In a dream of reality. H-elp O-laf T-ries E-very L-lie Its a bad letter this one!
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Post by Jacques Snicket on Oct 24, 2006 17:35:45 GMT -5
I have intercepted this coded message from someone maned G. to J.
J,
The good count is one of the most appreciated volunteers. He will put out a fire destroying the Opera House. On the fire he shall throw more water.
With all due respect, G.
The code seems to mean the OPPOSITE of the words underlined, and the italicized words have always been authentic in their sayings.
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Post by woefulcambria on Oct 25, 2006 10:42:41 GMT -5
K--
I receved your 'lletter in a fit of bepressing sadnss, as I am currenly iding in a dumpstr. It was quite the stoke of luck, in my opinion, and I was almost ovrcome with a mix of happines and shadness. If yu were to look fo me, you would find no your brother, but a rather frightening and dispeasing smell. Ou shoud try anyways - yooou never now what can be ound in a dumpster such as this.
If yu were to ty and find mme, you might bee scared off, but I implore you - try.
L
PS: Tell G right away.
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