Shadows Posted May 10, 2010 Posted May 10, 2010 ONLY PLAYERS MAY POST IN THIS TOPIC! As it was written, "One day the Nizam shall rise again and bring upon the land a great disaster. Many will die as they attempt to reclaim control of the Sands of Time." This is that story. Day 1: Dark Shadows Over the Desert As the sun rose over the horizon, the market stalls began to fill with merchants preparing their wares for the day. Offering everything from magic carpets to cauldrons and exotic goods from faraway lands, they were greatly anticipating another day of business, but it was not to be. Above the square, a familiar figure emerged from the royal balcony as horns blared to alert the citizens that a proclamation was about to be made. Good people of Persia, I, Grand Vizier Shadir the One-Eyed, come before you not with joyous news as I would prefer, but with a warning and a task for you. Our local informants have confirmed what we had long suspected, the Nizam have returned. They are disrupting our trade, poisoning our foodstuffs, spreading nasty rumours about our underwear, writing disparaging remarks about our women on the side of camels, and generally getting on our nerves. Yes, this is a serious situation indeed, and one that must be handled carefully, with subtle methods and gentle reasoning. There is no point in handling this in anything less than the most cautious and proper way. So here's the plan! Every night, you may kill one person of your choosing. You may also block one person from doing the same, and you may also protect one from being killed. As a matter of fact, you must do these things every night until the Nizam have all been killed or we'll kill you. That's fairly cautious and subtle, isn't it? Talk amongst yourselves today, and when you've come to a conclusion, send me your 3 wishes. The earlier you send, the more successful you'll be. Then, when the day is over (24 hours from now), night will fall (duh) and you'll have 24 more hours to send your wishes. If you haven't sent them by then... :skull: LET THE GAMES BEGIN! The Rules of Play: A small number of you will be receiving a PM shortly. You are the Nizam. The rest of you will not hear from me at any time during this game. You are all free to use the local Potato Messenging system to any advantage you feel it may bring you. The game will operate on a day by day basis, with each game day lasting exactly 24 hours. During that time, all players may post in the discussion topic for that day in an attempt to gain information, create alliances, or simply deceive each other. Participation in the game topics is encouraged but not required. What is required, however, is a PM to me every night you live, detailing your 3 nightly wishes. Failure to send a nightly PM will not be pretty, but it might be amusing. For me. Who you plan to kill. This should be someone you believe to be on the opposing team from you. Assuming they aren't protected, you aren't blocked, and you live long enough to do it, they'll die in the night. Who you want to protect. This should be someone you believe to be on your own team who might be in danger. If successful, it will protect them from one kill attempt. That doesn't mean they'll last the night if multiple people target them. Who you want to block. This should be someone you believe to be on the opposing team from you. If successful, the actions of the person you block will be canceled or possibly altered. Don't be surprised if things don't go as you plan, there will be a lot of people doing a lot of things in the night, plus there are many outside factors that you can't possibly account for. Every day will be a surprise. The night will begin at exactly the moment the previous day ends. You will have 24 hours to PM your 3 wishes to me including the usernames of the players you wish to use them on. Be clear which wish is which, or you might just kill the person you were wanting to protect. At the end of those 24 hours, the next day will appear. This is how you will learn the effectiveness of the previous night (and whether or not you survived it). The Victims Players (In order of Signup): Dragonator Quarryman WhiteFang Rick Lord Arjay YG-49 Svelte Bob the Construction Man PrEtzel badboytje88 I Scream Clone TinyPiesRUs brickme Dunjohn Dannylonglegs pedro General Redwater jamtf Alice Ricecracker Walter Kovacs hewman Big Cam Zapper Brick Inconspicuous def Sandy Sir Dillon Eskallon Darth Hawken professor flitwick Mac-K Fugazi The crazy one Gamer Roncanator indianajones CallMePie The Legonater Spyder Peppermint_M JimButcher cralegoboy AwesomeKenobiClone iamded Burman hiny awesomebrick Masked Builder Pyramid ThatGuyWithTheBricks greenskull139
Sisco Posted May 10, 2010 Posted May 10, 2010 (edited) Spreading rumors about our underwear?! Oooh, those pesky Nizams are going down! My superman boxers are not to be trifled with! Edited May 10, 2010 by cralegoboy
JimBee Posted May 10, 2010 Posted May 10, 2010 Wait... now he's opening another thread??! Trickery, I say! I've been tricked! I still encourage everyone to not use their night actions. Look how he's tempting you... you've all always wanted to have an important night action, right? Well, in this crazy game... of life, everyone gets three! Like I said, there's no way in calculating how all 156 night actions interact with each other without losing your sanity. And with all of the protecting and blocking, it's doubtful many would die at all. And then there's the sense of urgency thrown in there, just to give you a little kick. He threatens to kill you if you don't use your night actions, and then says you will be rewarded if you send them in quick. People, don't fall for this nutcase's tricks! Keep your sanity, and DON'T send any night actions! And, just so it counts: Vote: Shadows/ Nutcase
YG-49 Posted May 10, 2010 Posted May 10, 2010 If it helps I would like to go on an Archaeological dig to try and find a magical ark and unlesh the wrath of God upon the Nizam.
Ricecracker Posted May 10, 2010 Posted May 10, 2010 We'll foil their plans by not wearing underwear! Genius! Everybody, I suggest you all remove your underwear immediately. That way we'll bemuse confuse them. No, not in front of me . Well, I guess you can .
Dannylonglegs Posted May 10, 2010 Posted May 10, 2010 Well, my people, we clearly know at least one person who is not a Nazim. Me of course. As for you other, less rich and hansom serfs, well I'm not sure. Also I expect one or more of you to protect me each night. I in turn will have my guards block, protect and/or kill one or more of you depending on who treats me the best. I am a fair ruler, so whoever gives me the most shall get the most from me in return. I sleep now. ~Persian Aristocrat
YG-49 Posted May 10, 2010 Posted May 10, 2010 Well, my people, we clearly know at least one person who is not a Nazim. Me of course. As for you other, less rich and hansom serfs, well I'm not sure. Also I expect one or more of you to protect me each night. I in turn will have my guards block, protect and/or kill one or more of you depending on who treats me the best. I am a fair ruler, so whoever gives me the most shall get the most from me in return. I sleep now.~Persian Aristocrat Nizam! He can't even spell it right! Snotty princes...
Sisco Posted May 10, 2010 Posted May 10, 2010 Hmmm... Jimbutcher, it seems that perhaps YOU are a Nizam... Not using our night actions indeed... Trying not to be killed?
Inconspicuous Posted May 10, 2010 Posted May 10, 2010 The Nizam are no match for a deadly assassin such as myself! As a matter of fact, the only known way to survive my attacks is to not buy a phone in the first place. And where would any man be with out his trusty phone? Let the hunt begin!
def Posted May 10, 2010 Posted May 10, 2010 Hello all, If there's a positive thing to say, I'm happy to be surrounded by honorable folks. I know there will be some casualties, but together we can take out these Nizam snakes and avert disaster! I don't have a lot of strength, but my ostrich is trained and deadly.
WhiteFang Posted May 10, 2010 Posted May 10, 2010 In admist of chaotic times, it's really up to us to sniff out Nizam and eliminate him/her among us but with so many people among us having so many actions, it's like looking a needle in the haysack. Any creative ideas?
Sisco Posted May 10, 2010 Posted May 10, 2010 Think that the best course of action is to a) Take a good close look at those that seem suspicious in the day threads b) Suspect those that don't post in the day threads at all for fear of saying something wrong. I'm open for speculation as for who us one of the Nizam; I strongly suspect Jimbutcher.
RileyC Posted May 10, 2010 Posted May 10, 2010 In admist of chaotic times, it's really up to us to sniff out Nizam and eliminate him/her among us but with so many people among us having so many actions, it's like looking a needle in the haysack. Any creative ideas? Cut off their heads, hollow them out and use them as bowls? Seriously though we need to find these Nizams and kill 'em
MagPiesRUs Posted May 10, 2010 Posted May 10, 2010 (edited) I'm sorry, I haven't got around to introducing myself yet. I'm "Tiny" Parvaiz. Now where I got the nickname "Tiny" isn't important, but what is important is that I was once a pirate, making a killing up and down the Arabian Sea. But piracy's becoming too dangerous nowadays, so I've settled down here in Persia and make an honest living. As you can well see from my flourishing facial hair, I've managed to find my true calling as a coarse hair barber. Now that the formalities are out of the way... *draws sword* Which one of you swines want to get it first? Edited May 10, 2010 by TinyPiesRUs
I Scream Clone Posted May 10, 2010 Posted May 10, 2010 I spit in all your general directions! I shall take you Nizam down with my trusty night actions, besides who ever heard of a monkey Nizam?
Dragonator Posted May 10, 2010 Posted May 10, 2010 Goodness me, what a strange thing to be doing. I do hope this doesn't affect my customer base too much, it's hard enough trying to survive the economic situation after last years camel trade flop. Well, I'm not at all sure what to do, so I guessI'll sit here in my stall and observe the events as they progress.
iamded Posted May 10, 2010 Posted May 10, 2010 Well, I'm fairly certain trolls aren't allowed to be Nizam, so I'm safe. That, or a target. Kill everybody? You read my mind! But, oh, surely there's a better way. That doesn't include my death... This whole "not voting" thing is interesting. But the excuse brought up, being that there will be so many night actions to sort through, well, it's not a very good excuse. Think about it, with all these night actions flying everywhere, a lot of people are bound to be killed. Thus reducing the amount of night actions to deal with in the next night. Just something to think about. Now that the formalities are out of the way... *draws sword* Which one of you swines want to get it first? Actually, I think the plural of 'swine' is 'swine'. Isn't it?
Rick Posted May 10, 2010 Posted May 10, 2010 You all look mighty suspicious to me. *Draws banana*. But it looks like the Butcher is trying to play with your mind. What? No voting, no public lynching? Vote: Jimbo
Fugazi Posted May 10, 2010 Posted May 10, 2010 No one will write anything on the side of my camels, I swear, even if I need to stay up all night to guard them! I think the best way is to live through the night is to form a protection alliance with someone. Now, besides my camels, is there anyone I can trust for sure? The Nizam are so sneaky, they can be anyone.
Peppermint_M Posted May 10, 2010 Posted May 10, 2010 My Dijin advises me to that the Nizam are quick to try and fool us. Jimbee is suspected. My vote is cast.
jamtf Posted May 10, 2010 Posted May 10, 2010 (edited) We'll foil their plans by not wearing underwear! And trade all of our camels for ostriches! That will teach them. As for Jim Butcher, hmm look at the way he is dressed... black clothing and 2 sharp looking blades on his back at the ready, reminds me of Nizam and/or (h)assassins... OK, let's read him his rights: "Jim, you have the right to remain silent. Everything you say can and will be used against you if we think that you are Nizam." Edited May 10, 2010 by jamtf
Lord Arjay Posted May 10, 2010 Posted May 10, 2010 Sorry I wasn't able to talk earlier, I was sleeping as I doubt that I will get much sleep tonight. But now that I am awake I am prepared to help you defeat the Nizam. I'm open for speculation as for who us one of the Nizam; I strongly suspect Jimbutcher. I agree it is much suspicious that someone would want everyone to not protect themselves. Vote:JimButcher Actually I beileve we cannot vote in this ...life so it would be best if he was just killed at night. Someone should probably do that. No one will write anything on the side of my camels, I swear, even if I need to stay up all night to guard them! You will most likely be staying up anyway with all the killing and blocking and protecting. If you like I could volunteer to stay up with you, we could take shifts. I think the best way is to live through the night is to form a protection alliance with someone. Now, besides my camels, is there anyone I can trust for sure? The Nizam are so sneaky, they can be anyone. I agree, in fact I was about to suggest that very same idea. You seem trustworthy enough for merely suggesting the idea, I shall contact you via letter. It would also be a good idea to raise your suspicions in this thread, then you can see what everyone thinks about it. I also do not wear pants and I have no need to remove my robes.
The Crazy One Posted May 10, 2010 Posted May 10, 2010 Hmm....this is most interesting. I have to say Jim is very suspicious, so lets make this count. Vote: Jimbutcher I am also willing to make alliances, I don't like the idea of being alone in this deset. I shall weigh up my best bets at alliances later. Maybe some should expect a letter singed TCO. Keep your eyes open.
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