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Administrator: /* Running Things Smoothly */

2024-11-26T19:52:20Z

Running Things Smoothly

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	'''If you make a mistake, just play on and do your best.''' Don't try to "balance the game" by giving the opposite team some benefit. This is awkward to do well, and means that the good players can often backtrack and find out what your mistake was by figuring out which team benefited by your correction and how.		'''If you make a mistake, just play on and do your best.''' Don't try to "balance the game" by giving the opposite team some benefit. This is awkward to do well, and means that the good players can often backtrack and find out what your mistake was by figuring out which team benefited by your correction and how.

	All Storytellers make mistakes at some point. It happens. Maybe you let the ~~Solder~~ be killed by the Demon? Maybe you forgot the {{Good\|Mayor}} was the {{Good\|Drunk}}, and declared that good won because of it? Just roll with it. If the mistake benefited the winning team, then an apology to the losing team might be in order. If the mistake benefited the losing team, then extra congratulations to the winning team!		All Storytellers make mistakes at some point. It happens. Maybe you let the Soldier be killed by the Demon? Maybe you forgot the {{Good\|Mayor}} was the {{Good\|Drunk}}, and declared that good won because of it? Just roll with it. If the mistake benefited the winning team, then an apology to the losing team might be in order. If the mistake benefited the losing team, then extra congratulations to the winning team!

	It is usually best to tell the group that you made a mistake, but not tell them what the mistake was. This way, they have enough information to work with, but not so much that it is a detriment to the opposing team.		It is usually best to tell the group that you made a mistake, but not tell them what the mistake was. This way, they have enough information to work with, but not so much that it is a detriment to the opposing team.

Administrator: /* The Script */

2024-07-10T10:06:40Z

The Script

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	Do you want to make a game with a {{Evil\|Pit-Hag}}, a {{Good\|Saint}}, an {{Evil\|Evil Twin}}, and an {{Good\|Innkeeper}}? Maybe you want to combine the {{Good\|Klutz}} and the {{Evil\|Spy}}? If you have internet access, you can do so!		Do you want to make a game with a {{Evil\|Pit-Hag}}, a {{Good\|Saint}}, an {{Evil\|Evil Twin}}, and an {{Good\|Innkeeper}}? Maybe you want to combine the {{Good\|Klutz}} and the {{Evil\|Spy}}? If you have internet access, you can do so!
	At [https://script.bloodontheclocktower.com], you can create a character list from any combination of characters you own. Simply go the "The Script" section. This will generate a night sheet for a game with your custom character list, making it easy to run.		At [https://script.bloodontheclocktower.com script.bloodontheclocktower.com], you can create a character list from any combination of characters you own. Simply go the "The Script" section. This will generate a night sheet for a game with your custom character list, making it easy to run.

	'''Adding Travellers''' to a custom list is easy. Just do so normally. Some Travellers may not be appropriate to mix with the characters in play, some will be. You can decide on five Travellers that merge well with your character list before the game begins, or make a decision in the moment.		'''Adding Travellers''' to a custom list is easy. Just do so normally. Some Travellers may not be appropriate to mix with the characters in play, some will be. You can decide on five Travellers that merge well with your character list before the game begins, or make a decision in the moment.

	'''Comparing character''' lists is a fun and challenging way to improve your designs. It is often a good idea to start with just a few core characters that you want to include, and build from there. Online at [https://bloodontheclocktower.com], or on your local Facebook group, there should be a community active in comparing their creations. You are welcome to join.		'''Comparing character''' lists is a fun and challenging way to improve your designs. It is often a good idea to start with just a few core characters that you want to include, and build from there. Online at [https://bloodontheclocktower.com bloodontheclocktower.com], or on your local Facebook group, there should be a community active in comparing their creations. You are welcome to join.

	'''Some Fabled characters''' are designed to help you create unique and interesting games. Creating your own edition is an art, and it may take a few tries to find something you are happy with. Luckily, you already have some Fabled characters to help you make your game run smoothly. Maybe you have an overabundance of evil in the game? Or only a dozen characters?		'''Some Fabled characters''' are designed to help you create unique and interesting games. Creating your own edition is an art, and it may take a few tries to find something you are happy with. Luckily, you already have some Fabled characters to help you make your game run smoothly. Maybe you have an overabundance of evil in the game? Or only a dozen characters?

Administrator: /* The Script */

2024-07-10T10:06:24Z

The Script

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	'''Adding Travellers''' to a custom list is easy. Just do so normally. Some Travellers may not be appropriate to mix with the characters in play, some will be. You can decide on five Travellers that merge well with your character list before the game begins, or make a decision in the moment.		'''Adding Travellers''' to a custom list is easy. Just do so normally. Some Travellers may not be appropriate to mix with the characters in play, some will be. You can decide on five Travellers that merge well with your character list before the game begins, or make a decision in the moment.

	'''Comparing character''' lists is a fun and challenging way to improve your designs. It is often a good idea to start with just a few core characters that you want to include, and build from there. Online at [https://bloodontheclocktower~~.com BloodOnTheClocktower~~.com], or on your local Facebook group, there should be a community active in comparing their creations. You are welcome to join.		'''Comparing character''' lists is a fun and challenging way to improve your designs. It is often a good idea to start with just a few core characters that you want to include, and build from there. Online at [https://bloodontheclocktower.com], or on your local Facebook group, there should be a community active in comparing their creations. You are welcome to join.

	'''Some Fabled characters''' are designed to help you create unique and interesting games. Creating your own edition is an art, and it may take a few tries to find something you are happy with. Luckily, you already have some Fabled characters to help you make your game run smoothly. Maybe you have an overabundance of evil in the game? Or only a dozen characters?		'''Some Fabled characters''' are designed to help you create unique and interesting games. Creating your own edition is an art, and it may take a few tries to find something you are happy with. Luckily, you already have some Fabled characters to help you make your game run smoothly. Maybe you have an overabundance of evil in the game? Or only a dozen characters?

Administrator: /* The Script */

2024-07-10T10:05:55Z

The Script

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	Do you want to make a game with a {{Evil\|Pit-Hag}}, a {{Good\|Saint}}, an {{Evil\|Evil Twin}}, and an {{Good\|Innkeeper}}? Maybe you want to combine the {{Good\|Klutz}} and the {{Evil\|Spy}}? If you have internet access, you can do so!		Do you want to make a game with a {{Evil\|Pit-Hag}}, a {{Good\|Saint}}, an {{Evil\|Evil Twin}}, and an {{Good\|Innkeeper}}? Maybe you want to combine the {{Good\|Klutz}} and the {{Evil\|Spy}}? If you have internet access, you can do so!
	At [https://bloodontheclocktower~~.org BloodOnTheClocktower~~.com], you can create a character list from any combination of characters you own. Simply go the "The Script" section. This will generate a night sheet for a game with your custom character list, making it easy to run.		At [https://script.bloodontheclocktower.com], you can create a character list from any combination of characters you own. Simply go the "The Script" section. This will generate a night sheet for a game with your custom character list, making it easy to run.

	'''Adding Travellers''' to a custom list is easy. Just do so normally. Some Travellers may not be appropriate to mix with the characters in play, some will be. You can decide on five Travellers that merge well with your character list before the game begins, or make a decision in the moment.		'''Adding Travellers''' to a custom list is easy. Just do so normally. Some Travellers may not be appropriate to mix with the characters in play, some will be. You can decide on five Travellers that merge well with your character list before the game begins, or make a decision in the moment.

Administrator at 17:03, 15 May 2024

2024-05-15T17:03:58Z

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	'''Adding Travellers''' to a custom list is easy. Just do so normally. Some Travellers may not be appropriate to mix with the characters in play, some will be. You can decide on five Travellers that merge well with your character list before the game begins, or make a decision in the moment.		'''Adding Travellers''' to a custom list is easy. Just do so normally. Some Travellers may not be appropriate to mix with the characters in play, some will be. You can decide on five Travellers that merge well with your character list before the game begins, or make a decision in the moment.

	'''Comparing character''' lists is a fun and challenging way to improve your designs. It is often a good idea to start with just a few core characters that you want to include, and build from there. Online at [https://bloodontheclocktower.~~org~~ BloodOnTheClocktower.com], or on your local Facebook group, there should be a community active in comparing their creations. You are welcome to join.		'''Comparing character''' lists is a fun and challenging way to improve your designs. It is often a good idea to start with just a few core characters that you want to include, and build from there. Online at [https://bloodontheclocktower.com BloodOnTheClocktower.com], or on your local Facebook group, there should be a community active in comparing their creations. You are welcome to join.

	'''Some Fabled characters''' are designed to help you create unique and interesting games. Creating your own edition is an art, and it may take a few tries to find something you are happy with. Luckily, you already have some Fabled characters to help you make your game run smoothly. Maybe you have an overabundance of evil in the game? Or only a dozen characters?		'''Some Fabled characters''' are designed to help you create unique and interesting games. Creating your own edition is an art, and it may take a few tries to find something you are happy with. Luckily, you already have some Fabled characters to help you make your game run smoothly. Maybe you have an overabundance of evil in the game? Or only a dozen characters?

Edd: /* Making Things Fun */

2023-09-08T13:51:36Z

Making Things Fun

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	'''To encourage a big and exultant celebration''' at the end of the game, declare the victory with some flair. Simply saying "evil wins" in a quiet voice out of the blue doesn't really encourage the evil team to jump up and start high-fiving each other. Giving the announcement some dramatic pause, getting the group’s attention before speaking in an authoritative voice, or telling the players that high-fives and hugs are acceptable can all be great ways to allow your winning team to celebrate in the way they’d like. It's their victory. They've earned it. And once you have experienced the thrill of winning as the Demon in a 15+ player game, you'll know how cathartic it can be to cut loose in celebration at this point. Even an unexpected loss after a game this size will be remembered for months to come.		'''To encourage a big and exultant celebration''' at the end of the game, declare the victory with some flair. Simply saying "evil wins" in a quiet voice out of the blue doesn't really encourage the evil team to jump up and start high-fiving each other. Giving the announcement some dramatic pause, getting the group’s attention before speaking in an authoritative voice, or telling the players that high-fives and hugs are acceptable can all be great ways to allow your winning team to celebrate in the way they’d like. It's their victory. They've earned it. And once you have experienced the thrill of winning as the Demon in a 15+ player game, you'll know how cathartic it can be to cut loose in celebration at this point. Even an unexpected loss after a game this size will be remembered for months to come.

	'''Allow creative and unexpected strategies.''' Clocktower is a game that can be extremely fun when a player goes beyond what is normally accepted in a social deduction game. Maybe your evil players start texting each other during the game? That's fine. Maybe good players keep lying through their teeth about who is who, in order to put evil off the scent? That's great! Maybe players come back from talking to you in private, and tell the group something different from what you said to them? Super~~! Maybe the {{Evil\|Spy}} took a photo of the Grimoire? Crafty~~! The more creative your players get, the better.		'''Allow creative and unexpected strategies.''' Clocktower is a game that can be extremely fun when a player goes beyond what is normally accepted in a social deduction game. Maybe your evil players start texting each other during the game? That's fine. Maybe good players keep lying through their teeth about who is who, in order to put evil off the scent? That's great! Maybe players come back from talking to you in private, and tell the group something different from what you said to them? Super! The more creative your players get, the better.

	The exceptions to this rule are obvious. Bullying and shaming are never acceptable, and the rules of the game must be followed. Also, deals that involve factors outside of the game should always be discouraged. A player offering real money for votes, or promising some service after the game ends, is not fun. Keep the vibe friendly and you'll have no problems. Basically, if the behavior is unorthodox and creative and makes the game more interesting, allow it. If you think that a behavior will make the game worse if it is continued, feel free to disallow it.		The exceptions to this rule are obvious. Bullying and shaming are never acceptable, and the rules of the game must be followed. Also, deals that involve factors outside of the game should always be discouraged. A player offering real money for votes, or promising some service after the game ends, is not fun. Keep the vibe friendly and you'll have no problems. Basically, if the behavior is unorthodox and creative and makes the game more interesting, allow it. If you think that a behavior will make the game worse if it is continued, feel free to disallow it.

Edd: /* Making Things Fun */

2023-05-31T12:58:58Z

Making Things Fun

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	Judging what is and isn't offensive or unpleasant can be tricky, so use your best judgment. Censoring certain topics of conversation rarely goes well, as it is usually a player’s tone, not their words, that are problematic to others. Swearing, smack-talking, or vulgar or contentious subjects might be fine depending on your group. Personal attacks, insults, or anything that makes a player feel unsafe, hurt, or unheard are not.		Judging what is and isn't offensive or unpleasant can be tricky, so use your best judgment. Censoring certain topics of conversation rarely goes well, as it is usually a player’s tone, not their words, that are problematic to others. Swearing, smack-talking, or vulgar or contentious subjects might be fine depending on your group. Personal attacks, insults, or anything that makes a player feel unsafe, hurt, or unheard are not.

	'''Taboo subjects''' or subjects perceived as taboo—such as death, sexuality, gender, and the occult—may be a barrier for some people to play. Similarly, particular characters may offend some people or make others uncomfortable with playing. Whilst those uncomfortable with games involving taboo subjects in general may be better off finding a different game to play, you can cater to players with strong dislikes for particular characters by making your own character lists, with exactly the characters you want in play and none that you don't. For more on this, read “The Script” ~~(page XX)~~.		'''Taboo subjects''' or subjects perceived as taboo—such as death, sexuality, gender, and the occult—may be a barrier for some people to play. Similarly, particular characters may offend some people or make others uncomfortable with playing. Whilst those uncomfortable with games involving taboo subjects in general may be better off finding a different game to play, you can cater to players with strong dislikes for particular characters by making your own character lists, with exactly the characters you want in play and none that you don't. For more on this, read “The Script”.

	'''Shy players''', paradoxically, tend to very much enjoy the intense social interaction of Clocktower. Many will stay silent and simply listen, taking part every so often by revealing information and putting their vote to good use. However, they may let other players interrupt them when trying to talk, or their voice may simply not be loud and dominant enough to get the group's attention.		'''Shy players''', paradoxically, tend to very much enjoy the intense social interaction of Clocktower. Many will stay silent and simply listen, taking part every so often by revealing information and putting their vote to good use. However, they may let other players interrupt them when trying to talk, or their voice may simply not be loud and dominant enough to get the group's attention.

Edd: /* The Script */

2023-05-09T22:42:32Z

The Script

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	Fabled characters can also make sure your game has an unknown number of Outsiders, or add extra misinformation when needed, or resolve situations where character abilities clash.		Fabled characters can also make sure your game has an unknown number of Outsiders, or add extra misinformation when needed, or resolve situations where character abilities clash.

	See the [Travellers]] & [[Fabled]] sections for more information on using Fabled characters to make your game more balanced, and more fun for all players.		See the [[Travellers]] & [[Fabled]] sections for more information on using Fabled characters to make your game more balanced, and more fun for all players.

	'''Handling strange character interactions''' is more art than science. When you create your own scripts, you'll end up with some odd situations indeed. Maybe you'll have an evil {{Good\|Saint}}? Or end up with two {{Good\|Philosopher}}s wanting to turn into the same character at the same time? With over two hundred characters in the works, some weird situations will arise. While the Clocktower rules are written with this is mind, there may be times where you are uncertain about how to two characters combine. Use your best guess. As the Storyteller, your decision is final—but make sure you tell the players that you’re making a ruling. It might not be the best call, but at least it will be a clear one.		'''Handling strange character interactions''' is more art than science. When you create your own scripts, you'll end up with some odd situations indeed. Maybe you'll have an evil {{Good\|Saint}}? Or end up with two {{Good\|Philosopher}}s wanting to turn into the same character at the same time? With over two hundred characters in the works, some weird situations will arise. While the Clocktower rules are written with this is mind, there may be times where you are uncertain about how to two characters combine. Use your best guess. As the Storyteller, your decision is final—but make sure you tell the players that you’re making a ruling. It might not be the best call, but at least it will be a clear one.

Administrator: Created page with "==Running Things Smoothly== '''You can end the game when victory is certain for one team.''' If all remaining players are evil, then good cannot nominate the Demon, so you can declare that evil wins. Almost every time there are four players left alive, and the good players execute a non-Demon player, you can end the game there. If you were to continue the game after this execution, with just three players alive, then the Demon would kill one of those players at night..."

2023-03-05T13:12:26Z

Created page with "==Running Things Smoothly== '''You can end the game when victory is certain for one team.''' If all remaining players are evil, then good cannot nominate the Demon, so you can declare that evil wins. Almost every time there are four players left alive, and the good players execute a non-Demon player, you can end the game there. If you were to continue the game after this execution, with just three players alive, then the Demon would kill one of those players at night..."

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