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4tell0life4
Since: Mar, 2018
2nd Oct, 2019 09:48:08 PM
Forgetting the fundamental part or just the "extra" part?
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WarJay77
(Troper Knight)
2nd Oct, 2019 09:53:01 PM
Depends on the example I guess. I just know that in the examples I have, the party is considered a bust because people forgot to get chips/cups (in one) or beer (in another).
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Reymma
Since: Feb, 2015
3rd Oct, 2019 04:48:42 AM
If all three of those were missing, it would be Asymmetric Dilemma.
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A party is almost perfect...but something essential was forgotten, such as chips, alcohol, or guests.