Doctor Glyndwr wrote:
Mr Dave wrote:
I could run one if there's appetite.
Just to see if Grim... explodes.
What's your ruling about multi-word proper noun clues, clues that need a Google, etc?
I will rule with an Iron Fist. Anyone caught using illegal clues will have a ball removed.
But more seriously, having readed the rules. I'm just a judging man. It's up to someone else to raise an objection. Up until someone does that, everything is fine. Clues which I would find objectionable:
- Hipsters
- Words that don't pertain to the codewords meaning
- Things that aren't English, excepting things that are now English
- Use of the number as a clue
- A word or part of a word that exists in the list, unless it has already been revealed. i.e. if kingfisher is on the list, King wouldn't be allowed.
Things I will allow:
- Compound words that exist. Dilation-Duck is not a compound word, it's a word I've just invented. Father-in-law is a compound word. Although some people may wish it was something that hadn't been invented.
- Names of things that exist will be allowed. Superman returns would be allowed. Penisman returns would not be, because there's not a film by that name.
If in doubt, PM the opposing spy master. If he agrees it's ok, his agreement will be binding regardless of complaints from other players. If he disagrees and you think he's being a dick rather than validly disagreeing and still want to persist with said clue, you may at that point bother me, I will pass down some sort of judgement based on whatever arguments you choose to put forward and the number of Hipsters on your team. Naturally, my agreement is also binding, because I am awesome.
Don't use internetty search things. Naturally, I can't know if you have, but the game should be based on your current knowledge. However if I find someone has an oddly specific knowledge of, say, 12th century Clowns, the shame of your potential cheating will be aired to all. SHAME!