Has it been that long since our last Mornington Crescent?

The Game Room
161

I’m not sure I have recovered from the last game.

And of course, there are both advantages and disadvantages from entering so late. I cannot, for example, lose any tokens on an initial move, but I can’t play a number of otherwise classic opening gambits: Knightsbridge (thanks to pravnik), Moorgate (RickJay’s play and Wargamer’s chip collusion), etc etc.

But one tiny comfort from an entering move at this stage in the game in response to High Street Kensington: Belsize Park. And in case it’s not achingly obvious WHY: remember that it’s within three stops of Golders Green. And I don’t mean to be a jerk about it, but I will NOT waive rebounds , Sunday entry exceptions, or Freedom of the Graveyard. Rules are there for a reason, after all.

162

Ah, but I’m blocking your tempo. I think that with decent play, MC is at least another 20 moves out.

Welcome in, Bricker. We’re too far in for your options to be “opening gambits,” especially as the Detroit 2010 Scrim considers Knightsbridge a good reply to Tudor rules. So: Knightsbridge and offer a double.

(For British Leagues: Detroit Scrims are always held late in the year, and take the next year’s number.)

163

Mornin… oh, wait. Clever! In that case, I’ll take your double and “ambush” you… Becontree. :slight_smile:

164

Heh. I hate to do this, but you know? I’m snowed in, so I have nothing but time.

Dollis Hill.

165

Oh, crap.

166

Okay, I’m lost. This is my first time playing. So, I have two brown tokens, stirrups have been re-declared, and we’re no longer playing with Tudor rules.

So, um… Queensbury?

Wait, no, that’ll force a Mumbai reversal! Watford!

167

Mumbai? Never heard of it. You must mean the Bombay Reversal, which is best countered with a Madras Switchback. Like, say, playing Northolt.

168

Nice. Unfortunately:

Dollis Hill

sigh

169

Baker Street

And the Northern Line Stations are now closed per the Summersby Trap, as made popular by Gladwell in his epic e-mail bout with Simmons in '04.

170

Finsbury Park

One of those rare occasions where explanation would be superfluous, I feel.

171

I’m going to continue to hold my secondary Nativity Wheedle in abeyance, and decline my move.

172

Due to winter storms, I invoke the Inclement Weather Rule, restricting all moves for 24 hours to not go past the next major station.

Highbury & Islington

173

Unfortunately, it’s “the wrong type of snow”, therefore any request for such relief under the rules (Revised Standard Version, that is) cannot be allowed. At least that’s my understanding, although I’m certain a prefect will be by shortly to clarify the matter if it is not the case.

It will be merely unfortunate if it leaves you Barking, but this sort of thing simply can’t be helped.

And, in the name of all that’s holy, will you PLEASE remove those Morris Dancer bells? Much obliged.

174

Jolly good counter, ElvisL1ves. I know the Inclement Weather rule has been used ever since Londinium v. Eboracum in 210; I had completely forgotten to check for the type of snow.

I think I’m justified in playing London City Airport and threatening to promote to Gold General.

175

Happily, the wrong kind of snow and Canada Water being deknipped means I can play Westminster even though it’s not a sitting day.

176

Well Bank should stop Gold General, as I declare Silver Tinsel Times, in conjunction with a Double Nativity Wheedle.

177

The Nativity Wheedle knocks this non-Xian out of the game for a while. Bugger. :frowning:

178

Should’ve coughed up the Marital Status when you had the chance…

179

Keep in mind that if you’re a virgin, you can still convert for a three-day period.

180

Only during Lent however.

I will show my card-carrying United Methodist credentials and play Aldsgate, and find my heart ‘strangely warmed.’
(See - Wesley knew a good MC move when he saw one).
PS - What’s the difference between a Baptist and a Methodist?

A - A Methodist will say ‘Hello.’ to you in the liquor store if he sees you.