From: Tieka (cmhuston_at_mts.net)
Date: Thu Nov 14 2002 - 10:36:51 PST
Below is a summary of the round so far, including eligibility times, old judgements and new judgements. Upon consideration of arguments from numerous sources, I have re-evaluated all previous rules and have taken that into consideration in the judgements of all current rules. No changes were made in either style or validity of rules 196:1-6. Remember, the members of FRC can change the validity of any rule by a success proposal. As it stands now, A. Riddell would be the new Judge and J. Weston would be Wizard. Rules Submitted ---------------------- 196:1 2002-11-08 07:49:24 GMT VALID +2.5 E. Murphy 196:2 2002-11-08 15:34:39 GMT VALID +1.5 C. Leonhard 196:3 2002-11-08 16:02:41 GMT VALID +0 J. Amery 196:4 2002-11-10 13:13:07 GMT VALID +1.5 A. Riddell 196:5 2002-11-10 22:25:18 GMT INVALID +2.0 E. Murphy 196:6 2002-11-11 00:33:32 GMT INVALID +2.0 J. Amery 196:7 2002-11-12 07:31:34 GMT INVALID +3.0 J. Weston 196:8 2002-11-13 06:19:52 GMT INVALID +3.0 J. Weston 196:9 2002-11-14 01:05:59 GMT INVALID +3.0 S. Gardner Name Style Eligible until --------------------------------------------------- *J. Weston +6.0 2002-11-13 07:49:24 GMT *E. Murphy +4.5 2002-11-14 07:49:24 GMT *S. Gardner +3.0 2002-11-14 07:49:24 GMT *J. Amery +2.0 2002-11-14 16:02:41 GMT New Players 2002-11-15 07:49:24 GMT C. Leonhard +1.5 2002-11-15 15:34:39 GMT J. Amery +0.0 2002-11-15 16:02:41 GMT A. Riddell +1.5 2002-11-17 13:13:07 GMT -------------------------- 196:1 Rule Date: 2002-11-08 07:49:24 GMT VALID +2.5 Ed Murphy There were rounds when, three or four rules in, I didn't have a clue what was going on any more. Those were the good times. Then there was the Bribery round when, seven or eight rules in, hardly anybody had a clue what was going on any more. That was sort of a bad time, except for the Judge and eir crony. Each future eulogy (er, rule) shall suggest a new way to save FRC from assuming room temperature. (Turn it into a Points Contest in Agora Nomic?) ******* Well done, a quick response so perhaps FRC is still twitching. Starting with a nice little tear-jerk paragraph followed by... ummm. Since Ed started off by reminding us that the best rounds are when someone doesn't know what is going on, this round is off to a great start. The judge doesn't know what is happening, as I don't play Agora. Besides that, the restrictions on future rules actually leaves a lot of room. It will be interesting to see how it develops. First rule submitted, short and easy to read, simple but intriguing restriction and my benolovence give it a +3. But the Judge doesn't like to be reminded that I don't know everything, so -0.5 for the Agora reference. Total is + 2.5 Btw, I wonder if anyone will catch my little play on words in the round announcement? -------------------------- 196:2 Rule Date: 2002-11-08 15:34:39 GMT VALID +1.5 C. Leonhard Three score and thrice three rounds ago, Nostradamus predicted the end times of the FRC. Just because he was correct in forseeing that each eulogist in this round would remind us of a round from happier times, though, must we docilely don our shrouds and lay ourselves, still living, in the ground? I have roused myself from my torpor to say you nay, and remain convinced that if we can but decipher the F'rcyeh Tablets, we can save ourselves with the secrets contained therein. Christian R. Leonhard This message and any attachments are intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information that is privileged and confidential. If the reader of the message is not the intended recipient or an authorized representative of the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail and delete the message and any attachments from your system. ******* I like the use of language. It is colorful, and enhances the feeling this rounds theme. I am also very impressed with the final two paragraphs. It seems to remind us that the FRC is a secret committee and our actions must be help in the strictest confidence. This fits in nicely with the decryptiuon of the sacred F'rcyeh tablets. It's too bad that neither the location nor any of the inscriptions on the Tablets themselves are mentioned. Moreever, Christian may be convinced that the F'rcyeh tablets are the the solution, but his words are not as forceful as I would prefer. The Tablets remain a possibility, but not a requirenment. +1 language, +1 final paragraphs, -0.5 weak restriction -------------------------- 196:3 Rule Date: 2002-11-08 16:02:41 GMT (Johnathn Amery) VALID +0 Being a numerologist this round has a very pleasing number, being the square of 14. 14 is, itself, the product of the numbers of the first two remaining archived rounds (at ftp.nvg.ntnu.no). So, I recommend that we should eschew he sillyness of limerics, as 2 is a strange prime, but instead follow round 7's lead and make all eulogies shorter than those before them, and hope to extend the FRC by minimising the space it takes up. ******* First Nostradum and now numerology. What's next, astrology? Actually this does seem to fit in with the hard-to-understand sub-theme. Fortunetly Jonathan spells it out for us. Unfortunetly, he uses nice little words like 'eschew' then mispells even simplier words like 'the'. The suggestion for saving FRC could be interesting. I can see at least two ways to interpet this restriction. It will be interesting to see how this works out. This is another weak restriction, but does not violate any prior rule(suggestion). Actually, 196:1 required suggestions, so this suggestion has no less value that prior suggestions. +1 for remberance, -1 for silly spelling mistakes (no penalties for mispelling harder words) -------------------------- 196:4 Rule Date: 2002-11-10 13:13:07 GMT Alan "Peekee" Riddell VALID +1.5 Ah, remember the good old days when we could look back on the dirt and filth of previous rounds without the rose tinited sepcticals of nostalga. From now on Rules shall make reference to a previous round, such as the unforgettable round with the board, which sadly I cant remeber the number of... What is it again? ******* Let's see here, we have nostaglia which is good for eulogies, but we seem to be lacking any way to improve FRC before it's untimley death. Nor does it follow the suggestion of deciphering the F'rcyeh Tablets. It is shorter than previous suggestions, so it has followed one of the suggestions. It does contain a much stronger restriction on future rules, so I won't be forced to interpet another suggestion. Since Alan has already publicly admitted his spelling problem I don't feel it necessary to further penalize him. I am very pleased with the reference to things nobody understands. Over all I give this rule +1.5 -------------------------- 196:5 Rule Date: 2002-11-10 22:25:18 GMT Ed Murphy INVALID +2.0. Remember the Hypocrisy round? "Yes, Sincerity shall be our theme..." Each future eulogy shall say something nice about a previous eulogy. 196:4 would have been better if it hadn't duplicated 196:2's requirement. ******* We seem to be losing the eulogy theme but with each rule getting shorter, I suppose it is necessary for the theme to get smaller as well. In fact, I can't seem to find any hint of eulogy except for the word 'remember.' Because of this I must find this rule invalid but since it does follow _most_ of the suggestions I will give it +2.0. -------------------------- 196:6 Rule Date: 2002-11-11 00:33:32 GMT J. Amery INVALID +2.0. 196:5 has interest, but it didn't help our future. Thinking of 186 and 190, we should seek more advantageous names for FRC than "Fantasy Recreation Consulting" ******* This attempt falls short for the same reason 196:5 does. It does follow some of the suggestions, and follows the valid rules with stronger restrictions posted so far. I give it +2.0 noting that this rule follows one of four possible ways of interpeting 196:3. -------------------------- 196:7 Rule Date: 2002-11-12 07:31:34 GMT J. Weston INVALID +3.0 Thanks 196:6 for reminding me of the time I joined FRC, round 190. Name FRC "Fancy Random Creation" to save it. Rules cannot use "fantasy" in the name for FRC. ******* Fails to "decipher the F'rcyeh Tablets" so it is Invalid. It does follow the restriction in 196:3 in two aspects, and follows all other restrictions. +3.0 Style Points -------------------------- 196:8 Rule Date: 2002-11-13 06:19:52 GMT J. Weston INVALID +3.0 Ah FRC... It seems I hardly knew thee. My first memories of FRC start with round 187 in July of this year. While I found the puzzle theme fascinating, I also found it too tricky to try to participate in it. However, my fondest memories of FRC come from round 190. You see, that was the round where I posted my first ever rule. Then there was round 191 where I was a co-wizard with Ed Murphy. Very fond memories... *sniff* I'll miss you FRC! Of course, I sincerely hope that this eulogy is not needed. 196:2 has provided us with the excellent suggestion of deciphering the F'rcyeh Tablets. I understand that even now, scientists have decoded a portion of the F'rcyeh Tablets! The first secret they have discovered may reveal the perfect method to keep FRC from assuming room temperature. The name they have given the snippet is "Fantastic Rule Cooking". Here is the snippet of the F'rcyeh Tablets that they have deciphered: ----- ...the oven set at 200 degrees. If the temperature of FRC gets anywhere near to room temperature, place it in the oven to correct the problem. Repeat as often... ----- All further rules must announce a further deciphering of the F'rcyeh Tablets, and name the new deciphering. ******* Ah, the agony for the Judge. A beutiful eulogy, and it follows the suggestion (restrictions) of 196:1-7, but alas, it is longer than 196:4. I wish that I could do more for this wonderful rule, but style of +3.0 is all that I can do for this INVALID rule. -------------------------- 196:9 Rule Date: 2002-11-14 01:05:59 GMT S. Gardner INVALID +3.0 FRC! How I frolicked among the limericks of Round 2 with Joev, who circumvented the traps I set for him! As the ancient Fr'cyeh Tablets provide, let each of us step forward and recall the deeds of a former FRC player, now departed. Perhaps thus we may find courage to save FRC. ******* Follows theme nicely, and most other rules, but I cannot determine how we are supposed to save FRC (re 196:1). This rule is even shorter in at least one respect than all other valid rules, and some of the invalid ones as well. It is nice to see a new/old face. so, I will give the traditional high style for newcomers. INVALID +3.0 -- Rule Date: 2002-11-14 19:38:21 GMT
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