Nien Lam

A Word Game of Nonsense and Poetry

Think you always have something to say?
Enjoy posting to the ITP list just to get a rise out of people?
Come test your mettle and play High Noon to see just how good you really are with words.

 
Object:
Get as many replies on the ITP list as you can using only the words from a predefined list. The number of responses you receive will count towards the total point count for your team. The team with the most points at the end of the game wins.
 
Preparation:

1. Split players into 2 opposing teams.
2. All players must be subscribed to the ITP List.
3. Define a common list of 50 words as well as the start and end of the game.

 
Rules:

1. Each player can post 1 game related message per day that is comprised only of
   words from the common word list. A day is defined as noon to noon.
2. Only responses from other students not playing the game will count toward the point total.
3. You may only use as many different words as total responses you have received thus far in the game. Therefore each day you will have more or the same number of words as the preceding day. The exception is on the first day, where you can use up to 30 different words.
4. There is no limit on how often you can use the same word.
5. You may post on your own game related thread or that of your teammate.
6. You may hijack the opposing team member’s thread once they have 10 or more responses. Any responses received after the post will go towards the hijacker’s point total. The thread may be hijacked back after 10 more responses.