Piratedave84 Posted March 6, 2013 Posted March 6, 2013 Ah, but voting in my games is mandatory, and it's not a majority rule lynch. The voting is mandatory, but would people prefer a majority rule... or guaranteed lynching? Ha! Good point!
Palathadric Posted March 6, 2013 Posted March 6, 2013 What the devil are you doing here without signing up! Sign up now, which reminds me, Scuba has not signed up either. Seriously, Fhomess, sign up.
Peanuts Posted March 7, 2013 Posted March 7, 2013 What I fear may happen with this setup is that people, at least for the first day or 2, are going to try and determine who is recruitable and to "build" their teams before we see any real involvement, change or results that may garantee a lynch. I can easily foresee a day 1 without a lynch ... unless someone claims something ridiculous ... like lie detector cookies Even without the mandatory voting, I guess there would be a lynch. Many players on EB are rather averse towards days without a conviction, me included, that is. Ah, but voting in my games is mandatory, and it's not a majority rule lynch. The voting is mandatory, but would people prefer a majority rule... or guaranteed lynching? Is this a rethorical question or do you really want to know? I don't think a majority rule works without optional voting, does it?
def Posted March 7, 2013 Author Posted March 7, 2013 Even without the mandatory voting, I guess there would be a lynch. Many players on EB are rather averse towards days without a conviction, me included, that is. Is this a rethorical question or do you really want to know? I don't think a majority rule works without optional voting, does it? Some people prefer the majority rule, some don't. I can go either way. I do it as top vote just to get people to shake up their game play at this point, but I'm not attached to it.
Piratedave84 Posted March 7, 2013 Posted March 7, 2013 In this setting a top vote approach is best IMO. Under different circumstances; majority may be best! I personally prefer top vote as an approach seeing it virtually guarantees a lynch!
def Posted March 8, 2013 Author Posted March 8, 2013 Well, by this weekend, I'll see how sign ups are. If I can't go above 20, I'm willing to cut the teams down a little and play a smaller game. Saves me time assembling your characters, though it cuts down on game length...
Rick Posted March 8, 2013 Posted March 8, 2013 Well, by this weekend, I'll see how sign ups are. If I can't go above 20, I'm willing to cut the teams down a little and play a smaller game. Saves me time assembling your characters, though it cuts down on game length... I'm all for smaller/shorter games, but I can see it not being so rewarding in terms of hosting.
XimenaPaulina Posted March 8, 2013 Posted March 8, 2013 It's been a while since I've played, so I'd like to participate in this one. 1) Isla Paradisa, Bloodbrick II, Prison Riot, Gotham City Mafia, IMHOTEP, Yakuza 2) I like how you put up the gist of the game beforehand, gives people a good preview of what to expect. The factions and roles seem fair to all sides, and the set-up definitely encourages active participation from every player no matter what side. I like it, no complaints nor suggestions on my side. 3) Pussyfooting? First time I read/heard the term, had to look for the meaning. With respect to this game, if it means stealthily lurking / covert operation to infiltrate one side, then this is something I'd like to do more (which I haven't done in my previous games since I was always town). Looking forward playing in another def game.
def Posted March 8, 2013 Author Posted March 8, 2013 Awesome Kiel. I was thinking of PM'ing you... I'll give it the weekend to see if anyone else is interested, and if not, it'll be scaled back a pinch. If it goes from 26 to 20, I would take out one of the recruiting scum, allow them to pass recruitment to recruitees (which was restricted last game, not that it came up), and maybe I'd have to take out the SK. Those are my thoughts. We'll give it the weekend
Endgame Posted March 8, 2013 Posted March 8, 2013 (edited) Hey, what the heck - I'll throw my hat in the ring! Only two days my activity may droop is March 14th and April 30th, but besides that my schedule should be clear. 1). My only Mafia game thus far was Mafia School: Police Infiltration... In which I fell three stories and got my head suck in the icy depths of a toilet upon landing. I seek redemption! I've observed recent mafias since then and should play better then my previous performance. 2). The rules look fine to me (as long as there are no latrines involved as a game mechanic), though play will determine whether they work or not. But as they stand currently, it looks like a fun variation of Eurobricks Mafia! 3). It seems like a valid tactic in some cases, but if used incorrectly you could become a liability to your team. Edited March 8, 2013 by Endgame
def Posted March 9, 2013 Author Posted March 9, 2013 Well, there are 21 solid sign-ups right now. I'll give it another 24 hours and see if anyone else wants to play, and start the game shortly after. Since there are less then the ideal of 25 or so, there won't be a night zero, letting the game breathe a little more.
Zepher Posted March 10, 2013 Posted March 10, 2013 Eh, what the hell, I'm almost done hosting so should have the time to put in. Hopefully. 1) I've played a game or two. Sometimes with you. 2) I've already made some commentary on the rules, but they seem pretty good to me. Alternatively, if you changed the rules so everyone was a SK with the win condition of killing everyone else, I'd play that game. 3) Eh. I usually come on pretty strong. No pussy footing. Unless I feel like it that game.
Big Cam Posted March 10, 2013 Posted March 10, 2013 Well, there are 21 solid sign-ups right now. I'll give it another 24 hours and see if anyone else wants to play, and start the game shortly after. Since there are less then the ideal of 25 or so, there won't be a night zero, letting the game breathe a little more. Def, I'm sorry but I have to withdraw. I'm just too swamped. It's a very busy month at work, I'm working 11-12 hour days every day. I just don't have the time. I don't want to be stressed out about missing the game when I'm already very stressed out from work. Sorry, maybe you can have me be a non playing character and kill me right away.
def Posted March 10, 2013 Author Posted March 10, 2013 Def, I'm sorry but I have to withdraw. I'm just too swamped. It's a very busy month at work, I'm working 11-12 hour days every day. I just don't have the time. I don't want to be stressed out about missing the game when I'm already very stressed out from work. Sorry, maybe you can have me be a non playing character and kill me right away. Sorry, but un-signing ups are not accepted. I'll see what I can do to kill you off early
Pandora Posted March 10, 2013 Posted March 10, 2013 I'm going to abuse mah powah here and just remind everyone before roles are sent out that I'll not be around as much for the next few days, before the metagaming really starts. Oh, yeah, and good luck and stuff.
def Posted March 11, 2013 Author Posted March 11, 2013 It'll be a couple of days still. I am starting vacation at the end of next week, and will be able to give it my full attention by then, but this week is still pretty tight for me, and I'm getting ready to participate in an art show next week. My work is tapering off though, and I have the day off on Thursday, so I may send everything out then, and the game can start on Friday. And Thursday for me is Wednesday night for most of you, so think late Wednesday, early Thursday. There won't be a night zero, since there are fewer players, and the slaughter should be put off a day. The confirmation thread will go up before roles are assigned so that you can get into role-playing before you know which side you're on, and that the opening vignettes aren't affected by me knowing people's roles. Key balance issues to note before going in; because of there being only 21 players instead of the 26 before: -no SK (no third parties at all!) -the scum start a player down -the town starts three players down. There will be six scum-recruitable townies randomly spread throughout the town, including power roles (statistically speaking, only two PR or so are likely to be recruitable). Recruited power roles will definitely lose their action, so as not to overpower the scum. Any scum-recruitable townie inducted into the masons will no longer be scum-recruitable. All number assignments will be done through random.org, which is the only way to get real randomness. I'll leave this thread open, in case anyone wants to strategize or think about ways to approach the game before starting. This will be fun
TrumpetKing Posted March 11, 2013 Posted March 11, 2013 Is this supposed to be unlocked still? It sounds great, def!
Hinckley Posted March 11, 2013 Posted March 11, 2013 I'll leave this thread open, in case anyone wants to strategize or think about ways to approach the game before starting. This will be fun Is this supposed to be unlocked still? It sounds great, def!
Scouty Posted March 11, 2013 Posted March 11, 2013 Oh, good. I'm glad things won't get started quite so soon, since I've got exams and stuff this week. Looking forward to it !
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