YG-49 Posted December 7, 2009 Posted December 7, 2009 Dragonator, is this detailed enough? Suggestions? Ideas to improve the game a bit better? Yes. You just described the movie Hot Fuzz 99.9%. The only detail you're missing is the Swan!! Sounds interesting, how about call it Slasher Mafia? And if you need a co-host...
Luke McAwesome Posted December 7, 2009 Posted December 7, 2009 Sounds interesting, how about call it Slasher Mafia? That's the kind of name I was looking for. I'm still working on the plot a bit right now, but the point of that post was to reserve a work place to write it out.
Darth_Legois Posted December 11, 2009 Posted December 11, 2009 I was just wondering is it fine for me to sign up to host a Mystery even though I'm on the mafia list? If not I'll just wait till Prohibition is done.
Commander Flash Posted December 11, 2009 Posted December 11, 2009 Great idea Striker I wouldn't mind playing or even watching that game. Is the next mystery game coming soon, since Mafstraw is concluding?
Darth_Legois Posted December 11, 2009 Posted December 11, 2009 (edited) Is the next mystery game coming soon, since Mafstraw is concluding? Hinckley is next with "Red Moon" but it says Fall '09. Which can't be right. And generally since there is less Mystery's that there is a bigger gap between them. Edited December 11, 2009 by Darth_Legois
hewkii9 Posted December 11, 2009 Posted December 11, 2009 Yes. You just described the movie Hot Fuzz 99.9%. The only detail you're missing is the Swan!! But the plot of the entire movie hinged on that swan!
Hinckley Posted December 13, 2009 Posted December 13, 2009 Mr Games Regulator! Mafstraw Manor is done. Can I start my mystery game next?
Quarryman Posted December 13, 2009 Posted December 13, 2009 Mr Games Regulator! Mafstraw Manor is done. Can I start my mystery game next? Seems the Games Regulator fainted from the shock of hearing this.
Dragonator Posted December 13, 2009 Posted December 13, 2009 Mr Games Regulator! Mafstraw Manor is done. Can I start my mystery game next? Most certainly, you are next on the list. I'm glad to hear you're all ready so soon! Shadows had his doubts. Post it up whenever you feel like it. Seems the Games Regulator fainted from the shock of hearing this. It's true I did.
Hinckley Posted December 13, 2009 Posted December 13, 2009 Most certainly, you are next on the list. I'm glad to hear you're all ready so soon! Shadows had his doubts. Shadows is a wiener with no headlamp...
Shadows Posted December 13, 2009 Posted December 13, 2009 Most certainly, you are next on the list. I'm glad to hear you're all ready so soon! Shadows had his doubts. Me? ME? I told YOU to PM him last night to let him know Mafstraw (wth is a Mafstraw?) was over and it was time. It's true I did. That's more like it.
Bob Posted December 14, 2009 Posted December 14, 2009 Hello, Some people might remember the "Cruise of Terror" Mafia game that I had about a few months ago, but removed it from the list. I'm going to switch out Assassination Attempt, which is more of a Mafia, and put in it's place Cruise of Terror, which was more of a mystery to begin with. If you need any information on it, just let me know. Thanks.
Darth_Legois Posted December 16, 2009 Posted December 16, 2009 Ah.... I only just noticed we're next inline! (Thought impscouts was in front) Good news/bad news The good news is we should have the Sign-up thread for prohibition in the next few days. Bad news is that my camera died...again , So now bob has to take all the pics. (Not that he's bad at pic's its just that he only just found out he has to take them now)
Big Cam Posted December 18, 2009 Posted December 18, 2009 Mr Games Regulator! Mafstraw Manor is done. Can I start my mystery game next? Why do the mod's and admins always get picked over new people, how can new people ever get experience if the same people are always picked. Sorry for my rant, just sick of getting denied, maybe games aren't for me.
Sandy Posted December 18, 2009 Posted December 18, 2009 Why do the mod's and admins always get picked over new people, how can new people ever get experience if the same people are always picked. Sorry for my rant, just sick of getting denied, maybe games aren't for me. I feel for you, and I've noticed the same phenomenon. But I think that it has more to do about the fact that many new members have just bailed out of a game they have been accepted into, while the admins and mods are almost guaranteed to be active and contributing players. The hosts want their games to succeed, and it is always more of a risk to let in new players than seasoned veterans. But yeah, I too believe that more new players should be let into the games, but I also believe it should be left to each host's discression without making it a specific "rule". When my hosting turn for a Mafia-game comes, I promise to pay extra-attention to this.
YG-49 Posted December 18, 2009 Posted December 18, 2009 Why do the mod's and admins always get picked over new people, how can new people ever get experience if the same people are always picked. Sorry for my rant, just sick of getting denied, maybe games aren't for me. Two lines? A rant? LOL! The mods have priveleges... I think I know the reason you're not getting picked... It has something to do with your post count and getting higher...
Big Cam Posted December 18, 2009 Posted December 18, 2009 Two lines? A rant? LOL!The mods have priveleges... I think I know the reason you're not getting picked... It has something to do with your post count and getting higher... So in order to play you need to post less? I don't see the logic there but I guess that's fine. I feel for you, and I've noticed the same phenomenon. But I think that it has more to do about the fact that many new members have just bailed out of a game they have been accepted into, while the admins and mods are almost guaranteed to be active and contributing players. The hosts want their games to succeed, and it is always more of a risk to let in new players than seasoned veterans.But yeah, I too believe that more new players should be let into the games, but I also believe it should be left to each host's discression without making it a specific "rule". When my hosting turn for a Mafia-game comes, I promise to pay extra-attention to this. To be honest, I don't even know if i'd be any good, but I'd like to at least try. I've kind of followed a few games that i didn't get into and I am pretty sure I have the idea, and your right, it is up to the Host, and that's why it was more of a rant than complaint.
Eskallon Posted December 18, 2009 Posted December 18, 2009 Hey don't worry, you should be picked soon. the stuff they were saying about high post counts was a joke I think.
The Crazy One Posted December 18, 2009 Posted December 18, 2009 To be honest, I don't even know if i'd be any good, but I'd like to at least try. I've kind of followed a few games that i didn't get into and I am pretty sure I have the idea, and your right, it is up to the Host, and that's why it was more of a rant than complaint. I bet they don't pick you because they know you would be too good for them. Think positively about these things. I'm sure you'll get your game.
Luke McAwesome Posted December 18, 2009 Posted December 18, 2009 (edited) Guys, really? Don't tease the man... If you don't get picked, you don't get picked. I haven't been picked for a couple of games since Mafstraw. Sure, I wanted to join Infection, and Red Moon, but I just didn't. If you don't get chosen, it's probably because of the extremely high number of people the host(s) have to pick to have play in their game. Infection got countless people wanting to play. And only a few made it. But that's just the way the games work. I was lucky enough that Noir and MC2 didn't get a flood of 200 people wanting to play! And those will come along! You just have to get there first and have connections(AKA blackmail!) to the host! Sorry, Big Cam, that you haven't been picked yet. But you will eventually, believe me. I hope we can play in a game together sometime. Edited December 18, 2009 by Striker
WhiteFang Posted December 18, 2009 Posted December 18, 2009 Why do the mod's and admins always get picked over new people, how can new people ever get experience if the same people are always picked. Sorry for my rant, just sick of getting denied, maybe games aren't for me. Big Cam, let me strongly assure you that there is no personal prefence or whatsoever behind the players selection. The Game Host will have their selection carried out according to the game settings and current pool of players. There is always a mixture of both seasoned and new players being selected, and I can assure you that we are not being bias against you or anyone else. As what Hinckley has mentioned, in the Red Moon confirmation thread below, EDIT: Thanks to everyone who signed up. Unfortunately, I couldn't take everybody and I made my decisions based on people I knew and who have played games before. I pulled in a few new players who I trust as members. If you were not chosen, it doesn't mean I don't like you or don't trust you. I had to cut more than half of the people who requested to participate. These games are difficult and as a host, I chose people I thought would stick to the game and not drop out or not play. This is for me and the other players to be able to enjoy it. I got some new players in to make sure we aren't just playing with the same group every time. If you didn't make it, keep trying and keep being a good Eurobricks member. Thanks. Just to let you know for sure, that selecting players is never an easy task for game host, as a balance must be met. We can't afford to have "All Star Seasoned Players" or "All New Mafia Players". It doesn't make sense, and we need to find that balance. I really hope you can understand and continue trying. You will never know when you are chosen. I think I know the reason you're not getting picked... It has something to do with your post count and getting higher... So in order to play you need to post less? I don't see the logic there but I guess that's fine. NO! YG-49, I appericate IF you don't anyhow assume the reasons. Doing this, will cause unnecessary tension and misunderstanding between the parties involved. Assumption is always a bad habit...
Darth_Legois Posted December 18, 2009 Posted December 18, 2009 Why do the mod's and admins always get picked over new people, how can new people ever get experience if the same people are always picked. Sorry for my rant, just sick of getting denied, maybe games aren't for me. There are always more and more people with every mafia game that are new and have never played, It is always hard for the Host (or in this case host's) to include a mix of new players and people that have a good track record especially with the flood of new players that come with every game so don't get discouraged if you miss out on a few, the first few I signed up to didn't let me in, than once I was in my first one I had no idea what to do , So that's why I always recommend new players read through previous mafia's, but nothing compares to the real thing. So I wouldn't give up just yet.
Shadows Posted December 19, 2009 Posted December 19, 2009 Why do the mod's and admins always get picked over new people, how can new people ever get experience if the same people are always picked. Sorry for my rant, just sick of getting denied, maybe games aren't for me. This is an excellent post ... to point out how to never be picked for a game. Maybe I should report it for having a bad attitude and not adding to the conversation.
Siegfried Posted December 19, 2009 Posted December 19, 2009 Why do the mod's and admins always get picked over new people, how can new people ever get experience if the same people are always picked. Sorry for my rant, just sick of getting denied, maybe games aren't for me. For the record, this is only the second game I've been involved in. You may have a stunning post count, but you've only been on EB for under a year. I'm sure you'll get in one eventually.
JimBee Posted December 19, 2009 Posted December 19, 2009 I feel for you, and I've noticed the same phenomenon. But I think that it has more to do about the fact that many new members have just bailed out of a game they have been accepted into, while the admins and mods are almost guaranteed to be active and contributing players. The hosts want their games to succeed, and it is always more of a risk to let in new players than seasoned veterans.But yeah, I too believe that more new players should be let into the games, but I also believe it should be left to each host's discression without making it a specific "rule". When my hosting turn for a Mafia-game comes, I promise to pay extra-attention to this. Well said. I really liked Hinckley's solution to this- he picked members that he knows he can trust because of their behavior in general on the boards. It's great that so many people want to play, but if they're not active/ reliable members to begin with... For the record, this is only the second game I've been involved in. Maybe because it's only the second one you've asked to be in. (By the way, what was your first? Mystery Ship?)
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