Dragaera

Dragaeran games and s-words...

Mon Jun 12 13:25:55 PDT 2006

> I would expect the Iorich share a love of clue with the Yendi.

I imagine your average Yendi would prefer Diplomacy to Clue. 

I've never really been clear on whether the Iorich are more into prosecution
or investigation. Most references to them seem to put them in the position
of judges and/or lawyers more than anything else. They represent The Law in
the same way that the lyorn represent Tradition and Honor. The actual
investigations might be better placed into the hands of a Tiassa.

Yeah, I'm over-thinking a "for fun" topic. Sue me. :-P

I'd pick a "simple mechanics, deep strategy" game for the Iorich. 

Yendi - Diplomacy
Iorich - Go
Tiassa - Clue (since I picked them for this sort of work and for lack of a
better choice of a well known game that involves "cleverness")
Jhereg - Kill Doctor Lucky. :-P

If you're not familiar with the last game listed, I recommend that you make
the acquaintance of Cheapass Games (http://www.cheapass.com) and acquire a
copy. The basic concept is Clue turned inside out. You're not solving the
murder; you're attempting to commit it undetected, while preventing your
opponents from committing it first. It's inexpensive and great fun. ;-)