Anonymous games vs Non-Anonymous games

For large social games such as Survivor where the primary mechanic is social interaction.
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Post Post #25 (ISO) » Sun Jan 06, 2019 10:52 am

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In post 21, Xalxe wrote:
In post 17, kdowns wrote:
In post 9, Xalxe wrote:I think there's only ever been one DQ for breaking anonymity? And that was a particularly...draconian set of rules.
I would like not to speak of this... As the person who broke that rule >_>
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Post Post #26 (ISO) » Sun Jan 06, 2019 12:31 pm

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I wonder how long it will take for BRO to start advocating semi-anonymous games
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Post Post #27 (ISO) » Sun Jan 06, 2019 12:37 pm

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Would you explain what a "Semi-Anonymous" game even is?

Is that where you know the player base but not who in particular is who, or that half the cast is known while the other half remain anonymous?
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Post Post #28 (ISO) » Sun Jan 06, 2019 12:44 pm

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the game is anonymous but you are allowed to reveal your identity
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Post Post #29 (ISO) » Sun Jan 06, 2019 2:26 pm

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In post 25, animorpherv1 wrote:
In post 21, Xalxe wrote:
In post 17, kdowns wrote:
In post 9, Xalxe wrote:I think there's only ever been one DQ for breaking anonymity? And that was a particularly...draconian set of rules.
I would like not to speak of this... As the person who broke that rule >_>
I was talking about JT in EtE, what are you talking about?
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Post Post #30 (ISO) » Mon Jan 07, 2019 6:23 pm

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In post 27, Elsa Jay wrote:Would you explain what a "Semi-Anonymous" game even is?

Is that where you know the player base but not who in particular is who, or that half the cast is known while the other half remain anonymous?
I still am a big fan of semi-anonymous games, in any form. One way I've considered involves everyone knowing the identity of one person. One involves Redemption Island, and people being revealed as they are eliminated.
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Post Post #31 (ISO) » Mon Jan 07, 2019 7:29 pm

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non anon and anon each have a lot of benefits

non-anon is WAY less fun on a community like this where people know eachother. Skype games like me/bro/jess/bebs/more have played are a way more authentic different experience.

anon is a sort of necessary evil for this community to be able to have games
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Post Post #32 (ISO) » Mon Jan 07, 2019 7:37 pm

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that said non-anon is fun as a sort of like all stars or "big moment" game but its completely different type of game where all parties are known etc
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Post Post #33 (ISO) » Fri Jun 14, 2019 4:24 pm

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In post 13, Haschel Cedricson wrote:Survivor: Magic Kingdom was literally a life-changing event for me.

It's a very different experience but it is one that everybody should consider experiencing.
See I feel the opposite about that. I really hated being as exposed as I was. I'm fine if people do them, but I'm not likely to sign up for another one after the last couple non-anons I've played. It's...emotionally taxing.
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Post Post #34 (ISO) » Fri Jun 14, 2019 5:00 pm

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are anons not emotionally taxing for you???
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Post Post #35 (ISO) » Fri Jun 14, 2019 6:31 pm

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In post 34, McMenno wrote:are anons not emotionally taxing for you???

The difference is in anons I can go be emotional on my own time and not have that catch me off guard. Like on a computer you can take a moment to step away.

In non anon there's no character buffer to hide behind. You get caught on voice/camera whatever and like the emotions come whether you want them or not.

I suppose that's why I said it's a personal preference, some people deal better with their raw emotions on the spot, others deal better when they are able to take time to cope with their emotions and make more rational decisions after.
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Post Post #36 (ISO) » Sat Jun 15, 2019 2:54 pm

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I see how well I play on the discord games, and I just don't feel like I can actually talk to people as myself.
The only other proof I have is what I was like in mario bros survivor in 2012, and I can't see myself being different from that, even with 5 years of anon games under my belt.

While I know I'm easy to ID (I'm fairly sure someone has guessed me correctly in every game I've played), and therefore it shouldn't matter that much as my style is unchanging, going non-anon just feels scary to me.

Although that's not to say I wouldn't necessarily play one, I just have doubts I can do well.
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Post Post #37 (ISO) » Sat Sep 07, 2019 5:40 pm

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Semi anon is probably the best.
Non anonymous games arent that bad but past actions influcencing stuff isnt exactly fun.
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Post Post #38 (ISO) » Tue Sep 10, 2019 4:09 pm

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In post 37, 0verki11 wrote:Semi anon is probably the best.
Non anonymous games arent that bad but past actions influcencing stuff isnt exactly fun.
What do you mean when you talk about semi-anon?
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Post Post #39 (ISO) » Tue Sep 10, 2019 4:19 pm

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In post 38, PrivateI wrote:
In post 37, 0verki11 wrote:Semi anon is probably the best.
Non anonymous games arent that bad but past actions influcencing stuff isnt exactly fun.
What do you mean when you talk about semi-anon?
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Post Post #40 (ISO) » Wed Sep 11, 2019 1:45 pm

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In post 36, Cheery Dog wrote:I see how well I play on the discord games, and I just don't feel like I can actually talk to people as myself.
The only other proof I have is what I was like in mario bros survivor in 2012, and I can't see myself being different from that, even with 5 years of anon games under my belt.
I mean... you don't actually have to talk to people in discord games from my experience. I made it all the way to the end and I only had a real "conversation" with one person (enteri). Everybody else was just game talk.
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Post Post #41 (ISO) » Sun Jan 19, 2020 4:21 pm

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Hey just saw this post. Long time mser here.

I am on production for a Skype-based survivor game currently taking applications now. Both myself and some other people on this forum have played and it is honestly one of the most fun experiences I’ve ever had playing survivor. Live challenges, tribals, twists and turns. Highly recommend and if you want the link to the app, PM me :)
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Post Post #42 (ISO) » Sun Jan 19, 2020 7:12 pm

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In post 41, grumpy wrote:Hey just saw this post. Long time mser here.

I am on production for a Skype-based survivor game currently taking applications now. Both myself and some other people on this forum have played and it is honestly one of the most fun experiences I’ve ever had playing survivor. Live challenges, tribals, twists and turns. Highly recommend and if you want the link to the app, PM me :)
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Post Post #43 (ISO) » Mon Jan 20, 2020 2:51 am

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Raid Shadow Legends and Squarespace lol
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Post Post #44 (ISO) » Mon Jan 20, 2020 4:07 am

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wrong thread?
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