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There are many different prefixes for games that have been run as private/user created games - both of long-format and speed games. They will have a three-letter prefix chosen by the player for their types of game. | There are many different prefixes for games that have been run as private/user created games - both of long-format and speed games. They will have a three-letter prefix chosen by the player for their types of game. | ||
Hosts for these games have access to a large number of the available roles, but not all. Roles are bought from the [[Shop]] using [[Credits]]. |
Revision as of 15:27, 29 June 2023
There are many different types of games on werewolv.es and are delininated by a three letter prefix, followed by a number - e.g ABC-001
Public Long-form Games
These game types are long-format (12-hour days, 12-hour nights) and are official werewolv.es games created by the Moderator.
ext
Format: ext-xxx
Ext stands for "extended" and are the most popular gametype for experienced players. These games can involve any faction and any item within the game. Players must have played and completed at least two "wlf" games before being allowed to play in an ext.
There is one ext game per week and it usually begins on a Sunday.
wlf
Format: wlf-xxx
Wlf is short for "Wolf" and are the introductory/simpler format of village versus werewolves. Although they are intended as an introduction to the site, experienced players may play too as it has a simple format without items or extra roles.
Wlf games start automatically once a certain threshold of players have joined and remained active within the pre-game lobby. A score is given to each player by the site based on experience and how active they have been on the site within the last 24-hours. This score will gradually increase until it is high enough for the game to begin.
boo
Format: boo-xxx
This game type is run once per year around Halloween. It often contains unusual roles and items created just for this event, such as Frankenstein
xms
Format: xms-xxx
This game type is run once per year around Christmas. It often contains unusual roles and items created just for this event, such as Elf and Safety Ossifer
Public Speed Games
Speed games are short-form games with day/night lasting a few minutes.
bot
Format: bot-xxx
These games are automatically created by a bot which creates a setup based on how many players wish to play a speed game. To request a bot game users must join the #Speed-games channel on Discord and run the bot command of "$$spud"
spd
Format: spd-xxx
These games are speed games that are curated by the Moderator - often used in the Spudcast events.
Private Games
There are many different prefixes for games that have been run as private/user created games - both of long-format and speed games. They will have a three-letter prefix chosen by the player for their types of game.
Hosts for these games have access to a large number of the available roles, but not all. Roles are bought from the Shop using Credits.