Thanks, Robin. I thought is was just me being slow on the uptakeOriginally Posted by Robin
Just for those wondering .. a little quote/gem of information
"The original (in) joke was that listeners were not told what the rules were so had no idea what was going on. Later the panellists realised that since nobody knew what the rules were there was no point sticking to them - so they didn't"
And to be completely pedantic, may I challange ESG's Aldwych ?
I quote " Since the station is now closed, the 1972 Anderson-Perkins rules indicate that closed stations can only be used after the previous player has performed a Johnson switchback manoeuvre "
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Thanks, Robin. I thought is was just me being slow on the uptakeOriginally Posted by Robin
Well, *you* might not be playing by the rules, but *we* are.Originally Posted by Robin
You could do, except Aldwych wasn't my move. It was RK's, although I was happy enough to repeat it for him.Originally Posted by Robin
Oops a daisyOriginally Posted by El Salsero Gringo
[Best House of Commons Voice - seeing as its election day]
"I refer the honourable member(RK) to my previous post "
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Definitely disallowed.Originally Posted by Rhythm King
Anita is lovely....
OK then, if you insist. But it's up to you to suggest an alternative move.Originally Posted by ChrisA
There has been much debate recently as to whether or not Aldwych can be regarded as a valid destination in Mornington Crescent. Since the station is now closed, the 1972 Anderson-Perkins rules indeed indicate that closed stations can only be used after the previous player has performed a Johnson switchback manoeuvre (and who can forget the great ending move of the 1987 championships ). However, since the line is still maintained and trains are run often for filming companies, I believe the Hughs amendment to the 1997 rule on terminating lines could be applied and Aldwych used as a normal location in the game. I also think you are using a modern edition of the A to Z and claim a Rushton gambit, so sucks boo to you!Originally Posted by ChrisA
OK, I am going to step in and adjudicate here - and ask RK to change his move (without forfeit.) Not everyone is familiar with the Rushton gambit, and to be allowed to introduce this far into a game disadvantages those who have gone before. So, let's have another station please....Originally Posted by Rhythm King
As you're being so gracious, and given that Warren Street was played whilst I was still responding to Maida Vale, the obvious choice, which satisfies both would have to be Waterloo.Originally Posted by El Salsero Gringo
R-K
I'm using a Nicholsons! But I believe we are playing in the spoon so Rushton's Gambit is illegal, unless you invoke the Kersofsky Triangle!Originally Posted by Rhythm King
AgreedOriginally Posted by Rhythm King
Waterloo toOriginally Posted by Rhythm King
EASTCOTE
HeathrowOriginally Posted by El Salsero Gringo
You can only play that if you are abiding by the 1833 Half Scrotum Rule Variation. As that Varient has been officially band for many years now I declare your move invalid!Originally Posted by Robin
An aid to help clarify any further disputes of the rules...
Well that's a bit modern. You'll be including the DLR next. I'm just waiting for the opportunity to play "Post Office" on the Central Line, or my favourite, Brompton Road on the Piccadilly...
I thought we had to come up with names to do with Professions that were also streets - hence the Circus!!! Lots of professions.
I raise you all with Mudchute cos I like the name, but I realise this is probably the most illegal move of the game
No, you're wrong - it's legal under the North London rules even without the half scrotum variation, because the previous player to Eastcote had played Waterloo, which allows a floating gooseberry.Originally Posted by Will
So moving on, I'm going to play Tower Hill.
Shunt.Originally Posted by Graham
No returns to overground underground stations.
Try again Graham
Sheesh. I think you guys should be a little less keen on arguing about the rules, and a little more keen on free-flowing game-play.Originally Posted by Clive Long
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