http://www.idkfa.com/v3 idkfa: syndicated http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=1342&msg_id=1352 I'd change out Dead Celebrity Diner or Party Quirks for Diamond any day. The I prefer scene building to guessing games. And I prefer guessing games that have a) time limits or b) natural progression to guessing games that don't (e.g. Bong-bong-bong, Chain Murder, etc.) You folks have games that you do excel at, and do so consistently. Just frustrates me that I don't see them as often. kaiden@idkfa.com (kaiden) Just Say Yes Tue, 30 Nov 2010 18:34:38 -0900 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=1342&msg_id=1352 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=1342&msg_id=1351 I really don't know why I thought you might have been content with the product of the song games; you phrased it perfectly with " rhyming a full story is very difficult." I think that embodies everything that terrifies me about improv. The idea that you are expected to create a continuous story rhythmically while rhyming. I definitely don't really look forward to the songs, but am kind of intrigued by the challenge (I'm always both surprised and disappointed with each singing game). Green Man@idkfa.com (Green Man) Just Say Yes Tue, 30 Nov 2010 15:30:22 -0900 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=1342&msg_id=1351 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=1342&msg_id=1349 I only saw a limited number of shows this summer, but I have to say that every rhyming game was pretty much a, uh, bleak spot in an otherwise exciting landscape. Some people are natural thesauruses, some people are not. I did always like Try That On for Size and Questions, though. Wilber@idkfa.com (Wilber) Just Say Yes Tue, 30 Nov 2010 14:44:42 -0900 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=1342&msg_id=1349 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=1342&msg_id=1346 i think you guys had great energy in the first two games and it felt like your energy was kind of interrupted by the introduction, especially its length. also, the marshmellow madness was built up too much. i knew what was going on, and i was chuckling at how much the audience was taking it seriously - it was a long time before you guys got someone in the audience to break. kitacek@idkfa.com (kitacek) Just Say Yes Tue, 30 Nov 2010 03:25:10 -0900 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=1342&msg_id=1346 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=1342&msg_id=1345 I just don't think the songs go over very well. I think if you play games like the following: Irish Drinking Song Doo Run Run (Not Doo Run Die) Try that on for size Hoe Down Questions to name a few, they are chosen because you are skillful at them. This is a personal preference, but whenever I watch shows and there is a song that doesn't have a story throughout, I don't think there is justification of doing it. And rhyming a full story is very difficult. Not ragging on us, just saying it is not our strong suit. Johnny@idkfa.com (Johnny) Just Say Yes Tue, 30 Nov 2010 02:29:41 -0900 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=1342&msg_id=1345 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=1342&msg_id=1344 I think a good way to phrase a goal we should have: I want the troupe to be at a point where you would go regardless if your friends are in it. I think you have great perspectives because we like objection and chain murder, we think some people could play in a team better and we all agree sex is a cop out a majority of the time. You're an improv God Mike! Johnny@idkfa.com (Johnny) Just Say Yes Tue, 30 Nov 2010 02:26:29 -0900 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=1342&msg_id=1344 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=1342&msg_id=1343 Thank you singing Do you mean to say singing is actually redeeming in the aspect of playing as a group, or as in it's detrimental? I probably cannot give very good critique; most of my comments are specific to my own sort of humor (play Objection and the pantomiming telephone game every show!), bias towards the friends on stage, a learned hatred towards the cancer that is Warren, and the little part of me that dies each time sex (and each derivation thereof) is suggested from the audience. Green Man@idkfa.com (Green Man) Just Say Yes Tue, 30 Nov 2010 02:18:48 -0900 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=1342&msg_id=1343 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=1342&msg_id=1342 All right, I was told the other night Josh put this section up for me and it got me thinking I haven't been giving it the attention I should. Sorry Josh, let's remedy. I thought the last show went pretty well, but I still think we are stuck in 'average' shows. I don't think any of our shows get out of the 5/10 category and I feel helpless because we all contribute in one way or another. I'm looking for ways to break through the 5/10 category. Perhaps two keys to my perception: 1) Better hosting - I maintain good hosting can get us through wierd audiences 2) Games list - not every game we play is good for the audience and we don't necessarily play every game on the list well as a group (thank you singing) Thoughts? ?? Johnny@idkfa.com (Johnny) Just Say Yes Tue, 30 Nov 2010 02:04:05 -0900 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=1342&msg_id=1342