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Completely know what you mean about that girl, Nintendohnut. Some people seem to have to project themselves at you so you think of them how they want you to instead of just seeing them for what they are. I always wondered what Yule actually was - it was what the pagans celebrated before christians replaced it with Christmas then?

Votes Cube (1) MadDog (10): Ellmeister, Sméagol, HeroicJanitor, mr-paul, Zell, Jayseven, ReZourceman, Aqui1a, Jonnas Dannyboy (1): Cube Majority is 11

I figured you probably were after you mentioned it yesterday Ell, I don't see the need to replace our current president at the moment though. Did anyone get any info then? I've got nothing worth sharing.

Votes Cube (1) MadDog (9): Ellmeister, Sméagol, HeroicJanitor, mr-paul, Zell, Jayseven, ReZourceman, Aqui1a Dannyboy (1): Cube Majority is 11

Oh yule log, you splendid chocolate beast

I suppose there is still a constant presence of Jesus throughout the month though. A lot of traditional cards will show the nativity scene, shepherds following a star or an angel or something. Also most primary schools (at least when I was at school) will have the kids re-enacting the nativity. I think it kind of washes over the majority of us. We know originally Christmas is supposed to be about the birth of Jesus and that's probably why we are very against any proposed name change. My Dad (not particularly religious himself) gets annoyed if they use Xmas instead of Christmas on TV or in newspapers. The problem is that Christmas is so widely celebrated even by non-christians that some people are worried about offending other religions. The reason Christmas even exists is because however many years ago the church decided the 25th of December should be a day to celebrate the birth of Jesus. So even if it's just an excuse to give and receive presents we accept that the actual day is supposed to be about Jesus.

It's Christmas here in England and I doubt that will ever change. Even if people here aren't Christian they will still likely give and receive presents on Christmas Day. I don't personally believe in Christianity or any religion but Christmas is just a day where you give and receive presents. People associate it more with Santa than Jesus nowadays. It might be quite different within Christian families but I think we generally keep to the idea of peace and good will fed to us by countless Christmas films and tv specials. For me, Christmas really is just an excuse for presents.

You bastard, I lol'd at that Pinocchio picture and went into a coughing fit. I hate being ill. There are a few songs of his that I really like; raspberry beret; kiss; oh that's all actually. I've never gotten round to giving any of his albums a listen though.

Student finance finally got off their arses and sorted out my grant... for last year. Now I can finally apply for this year. I wouldn't usually complain, they are paying the entirety of my course fees (1030 per year) and giving me 260 maintenance allowance, but the time it's taken is ridiculous. I've nearly been kicked off the course due to not being able to pay and it's all because I've been waiting for student finance to stop being shit. Anyway, I should keep this happy. I will receive £260 within the next 5 days which I really really needed to keep me out of my overdraft. Looks like I can spend a little bit extra on Christmas presents now as well

Night 1 be over Audio SQUAWK The sobbing pirate ordered two of his crew to switch bunks for the night. The epic sailor set out into the night ready to fiercely attack his target but there was too much havoc about him. A pot was overturned and a foul liquid trickled through the gaps in the deck. The drunken sailor stumbled out of the ships hold towards his target "Yarr BE GONE WITH YE. Scurvy curs.. mangy *hic* landlubberin'... arr... take THIS" cursing and stumbling around a bemused pirate, the drunkard was making far too much commotion for anyone to reach him. The drunken sailor clutched a crate of rum close to him and looked to be active for the whole night. "EMPTY?! ARR BLAST IT... *hic*Blisterin' bilge rats.. yarr!". From the crow's nest, a watchful pirate spied upon his target. Funny how different he looks from above... The bearded pirate stared at the card left on his hammock. He lay there all night completely petrified. Fed up of the noise and trouble, the One-Legged Man casually strode up to the drunk and without hesitation, slit his throat. Surprisingly it was blood that poured out and not a gallon of rum. Diageo is dead. He was Ol' Drunken Dan, guardian of the ship's supply of rum and loyal to The Captain. Player list (19): Aqui1a Cube Dannyboy-the-Dane Dazz Eenuh Ellmeister HeroicJanitor Jayseven Jonnas MadDog mr-paul Nintendohnut ReZourceman Rummy Sméagol Tales Tellyn The Fish Zell Diageo Day 2 be underfoot Majority is 11

From what I remember of Brawl the controls were a lot less fluid. Also the online was unplayable due to lag.

I played Melee a lot more than Brawl and I had more fun really. Just voted and it's really close, 50.22% going for Melee and 49.78% for Brawl. Only 106 votes difference. When it gets down to it I'm definitely going to have to pick Majora's Mask over Wind Waker.

Vote No Lynch Vote No President Also.

I know nothing My assumption is that Sméagol would not put the mafia in a position of power like the presidency from the start of the game so it's less risky to keep the current president.

^lol I'm counting that as a vote no lynch Votes No Lynch (11): HeroicJanitor, Tales, ReZourceman, Jayseven, The Fish, Cube, Eenuh, Zell, Diageo, Ellmeister, Jonnas Majority is 11 Majority be reached. Send ye bottled messages ashore now. Night 1 be underfoot. Day 2 be startin' at 10am Friday morn (sooner if all pms are received).

Votes No Lynch (9): HeroicJanitor, Tales, ReZourceman, Jayseven, The Fish, Cube, Eenuh, Zell, Diageo Majority is 11

Votes No Lynch (7): HeroicJanitor, Tales, ReZourceman, Jayseven, The Fish, Cube, Eenuh Majority is 11

Audio "FIRE THE CANNONS ARR HAR HAR" The booming sound of cannon fire echoed through the night as the sea port town was ransacked, pillaged, looted and plundered for all it was worth. They were back on board their ship before the town guards knew what had hit them. "Seems we be havin' some new recruits on board. Help us bury the loot lads and we'll see ye be getting yer share' Towards the back of the ship a few pirates were voicing their discontent... "Burying the loot again... we should be spending it on more rum and wenches!" "Yarr, and sharing it with the new recruits? Cap'ns too soft" "It's about time we took this ship for ourselves lads, ye be knowin' what to do..." As if it were a sign of things to come, the ship sailed on towards a wide patch of dark cloud. "Looks like a storm's a-brewin' cap'n" "Yarr..." Pirate's code: No strict limit on day phases. A loose 48 hour rule will be in effect but the day may end before (with warning) or after if discussion is ongoing Night phases are 36 hours or shorter if all pirates send their bottled messages ashore in time. A pirate may not quote their private messages Pirates may swap tales at night provided they speak not of the game at hand A pirate ghost may curse his crew after death provided they speak not of the game at hand A pirate may not edit posts or they will be made to walk the plank Standard rules, any questions PM me. Now get to work ye scurvy dogs. Player list (20): Aqui1a Cube Dannyboy-the-Dane Dazz Diageo Eenuh Ellmeister HeroicJanitor Jayseven Jonnas MadDog mr-paul Nintendohnut ReZourceman Rummy Sméagol Tales Tellyn The Fish Zell Day 1 be underfoot Majority is 11 Night 1 Night 2 Night 3 Night 4 Night 5 Night 6 Night 7

Well that's all the pre-written roles taken care of. I will start this at 6pm today. There's still time to join, I can write a couple more roles if needed.

Speaking of epic games.... I still need at least 2 more players for The Pirate Mafia :laughing:

We already have an unknown president though who tbh is more likely town than mafia. I voted Cube just because he's been a good townie in previous games but he could easily be mafia in this one.

Who do you suggest? We don't know enough at this stage. I don't think the presidency would be assigned to the mafia on the first turn.

We already have a secret president actually so Remove president vote I'm happy to leave it with a random secret person until we have someone definitely good who we can elect / until we know what benefits we are giving someone.