Hello. The following players are in this game. I randomized the order in which we will act as the storyteller.

iraisetoomuch
Pokercrazy94
carl_spackler
UncleDynamite
Eric
derwipok


These are the general Dixit rules, shamelessly stolen from Stuckinarutt

Rules

Dixit - Wikipedia

Each player receives 6 cards from a shuffled deck. Cards are generally random, but full of content, like this:


Each player takes a turn being the "Storyteller". The storyteller gives the other players a clue that pertains to one of his own cards. The clue can be a word, a description, a phrase, another picture or even a sound. The other players will then choose a card from their own hand that best matches that clue. The players PM that card to the storyteller and then the storyteller reveals them to the players, including his own card. The players then vote on which one they think is the storyteller's card.

Example, let's say we have 4 players and I am the storyteller. I choose the card above and my clue is sky. I receive the following three cards from the other players:


I would then present them to the thread along with my own card in any order, numbering them 1 through 4. The other three players then send me a vote PM with which they think mine is.

After the round, players 'draw' a new card and the game continues with the next storyteller

Scoring:

If nobody or everybody finds the correct picture, the storyteller scores 0, and each of the other players scores 2. Otherwise the storyteller and all players who found the correct answer score 3. Players other than the storyteller score 1 point for each vote their own pictures receive.

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I will send out the starting hand of 6 cards shortly. I'll also deal new cards to the players after each round.

The storyteller can give a clue of one or more words. Images, video, and sounds are also allowed.

Players will PM a link to one of their pictures to the storyteller. The storyteller will then post the pictures send to them and their own in the order of their choosing.

After the pictures have been posted, players vote in spolier tags for the picture they believe belongs to the storyteller. They should also reveal their own picture.

When everyone is posted, we will figure out the scoring and rotate to the next storyteller.

I plan to play two full rounds so that everyone is storyteller twice. The game will end at that point.

The starting hand will be sent out shortly. I will see only the links, so I don't know anyone's cards.

Sorry, I don't want to play with more than 6. You can be in for the next round. You could try to bump the sign up thread to see if a concurrent game can get going. I can make the randomizer available.

You should have you opening hand.

The first storyteller, iraisetoomuch, can post a clue when ready. After the clue is posted, send him the link to one of your pictures.

You'll need to keep track of your own hand. I just keep a running list on a speadsheet with a link and a little description to help remember what each picture is. Delete the links when you use them.

I will send you a new card each round.

Ask any questions here in the thread or via PM.

Also let me know if you have a dead link or one that doesn't seem right for whatever reason.

I'm on it in 30m

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Also, historically we've just played that people post their guess in thread with it being spoiled. I'm fine either way, but it seemed to work fine with honor system and all that.

Oh nevermind, I see you changed that in the second post.

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What's the rule on research?

Serious question: What would be the point?

Derwi, I wouldn't be opposed to using a translator if that is an issue at all.

Suppose I take the tactic of referencing a somewhat obscure movie. I'm hoping one or two people have seen it, but at least one hasn't.

It probably doesn't mater 99% of the time (outside of English as a second language issues) but maybe we should establish a rule.

This sounds good in theory. One has to be careful, though. As long as you give a clue that you believe, in good faith, hits everyone equally, that's fine. To use the movie example, you would know that xander would have an above average chance of getting it, and I would have a below average chance, so it wouldn't be a fair clue if research is not allowed.

Having said that, I agree with the spirit of your proposal.

Not sure I get this. First of all, I didn't propose anything. Maybe you thought I meant it as being in favor of no research.

Also, as storyteller, aren't I kind of hoping not everyone gets my clue? It is the whole point of the game.

I'm fine either way on the research thing. I was just trying to solicit some opinions.

Yeah I think going for a reference that you hope some but not all guessers get is a legit strategy that I've actually used in a game at home where there's obviously no research available. I don't care either way, just want to make sure it's sorted because it might influence what kind of clue I want to use.

My point was more about targetted clues. It's fine giving a clue that you figure that only one or two will get, as long as it isn't a specific one or two.

As for proposal, that was a poor choice of word on my part. I meant the idea of possibly putting in rules about it.

I think I'm still waiting on 1 btw. Not sure who, but I think I only have 4 PMs.

I don't think it is unfair to target a clue. You're not going to understand a lot of the clues for a variety of reasons. It is the nature of the game.

Even if you don't get the storyteller's clue, you still have scoring opportunities. Others might not get it either and pick yours. Like Chameleon, people will find all kinds of unintended connections.

I think the defaut thing should be just to play it as the actual game would be played, which would mean no research.

Eric, I wouldn't worry about it much. I think I've played 3-4 games and I dont remember anyone going for the obscure clue

Oops sorry waiting on me, been busy watching the WSOP but on a break so give me 5 mins

I'm not really going to worry about it, and I don't think anyone will do this (and I guess it will always be possible in any game), but favouring one player over another (what I mean by targetting a clue) is something to protect against (or at least be wary of). Have I used enough parentheses? (Maybe, maybe not.)

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