Signups for Official USMB Mafia Game #3

[Ropey]

imho

It's a good rule to have. Then there isn't any gray area when someone isn't being addressed while addressing.

For me, it's really about superseding the USMB game. The ignore USMB game is not about hate or anything like that. It's a tactic.

Like the search tags. I see it as a tactic or a cry for control and power. Some things we can control, like the rules of the game and as members of the game we can attempt to keep the USMB game out of the Mafia game.

Because it's supposed to be mostly about tactics and not feelings.

 

[Avatar4321]

I hate not being in the game still. There is so much I want to say and I am stuck on the dead side. At least game 3 will be somewhat soon.

 

[Ropey]

I hate not being in the game still. There is so much I want to say and I am stuck on the dead side. At least game 3 will be somewhat soon.

Since you were hammered I've wanted to talk about it and what I learned. What's going to be interesting is to find out how right or wrong I was.

 

[Wolfsister77]

After the game, join us Ropey for a talk. Hopefully, sameech and dblack will too.

 

[Avatar4321]

I hate not being in the game still. There is so much I want to say and I am stuck on the dead side. At least game 3 will be somewhat soon.

Since you were hammered I've wanted to talk about it and what I learned. What's going to be interesting is to find out how right or wrong I was.

[MENTION=44124]Wake[/MENTION] considering Ropey/sameech is technically dead, couldn't Ropey also have access to the dead zone?

 

[FA_Q2]

I hate not being in the game still. There is so much I want to say and I am stuck on the dead side. At least game 3 will be somewhat soon.

Since you were hammered I've wanted to talk about it and what I learned. What's going to be interesting is to find out how right or wrong I was.

[MENTION=44124]Wake[/MENTION] considering Ropey/sameech is technically dead, couldn't Ropey also have access to the dead zone?

I almost wish I was dead too!

I want to talk about the game as well and I haven't even played....

 

[Wake]

Guests may also spectate in the Dead QT threads. This however blocks them from replacing in. FA_Q2, if you'd like to visit the Dead please let me know.

 

[R.D.]

Um, this is kinda creepy. A thread of peeping toms.....

 

[Ropey]

Um, this is kinda creepy. A thread of peeping toms.....

We are the Grateful Dead, short days ago we lived, drew e-breath and saw lynchings grow.

 

[Wake]

Alright, we're inching closer and closer towards the next saga. To be sure, here's a current list of the next players in that game:

AyeCantSeeYou
TemplarKormac
Wolfsister77
Avatar4321
CaféAuLait
MeBelle60
Moonglow
Grandma
manifold
tn5421
Shaitra
Mertex
RosieS
FA_Q2
Luissa
ZZZX
R.D.

If you don't think you can play, please let me know. I'm going to run this one simpler than the 2nd. When it comes to rules clarification et al, I'll include them in the bottom of each post count, instead of editing posts or commenting in-thread. I want my influence in the game to be brief and limited only to VCs and Death Scenes. The less I have to post in the game, the better; I would rather let the personality dynamics work themselves out.

Flavor-wise, this story's gonna be one long horror movie. I'm picking out the scariest monsters and villains out there, and the best and scariest horror movie trailers I can find. All of this themed stuff will have no actual bearing on our game; it just makes things more interesting.

As with the current game, I aim to add a lengthy review post in-thread once each game commences. I'll provide my own humble opinions on things and pull back the curtains to reveal gears and issues happening in the background. This includes mistakes, and my interventions in order to make each subsequent game go even more smoothly. I want the game to be convenient and enjoyable for you, so on my end I'm open to all suggestions and advice in order to make it better and funner for you guys.

On the issue of Power Roles, we're going to be delving into more of them, and more peeps are going to have a taste of the power. However, it won't be unlimited, like the PRs in our current game. This is called Diffusion of Power. Instead of giving 4 Townies these abilities that can be used indefinitely, they're instead given a limit. The doctor can only protect twice in the game. A Tracker can only use her ability three times, etc. On the flip side, however, a lot more people are going to have neat and powerful abilities. Because it'll be limited, you'll have to wisely choose when to use your abilities.

Here are the list of PRs that may be used:

Spoiler: Possible Roles Used

As for the way this game will go, players will be given more roles, but they'll be limited. This will give more players a taste of night action madness. We'll go with 2 main factions, again; that's easiest for newer players.

Here's a more refined list of possible roles:

2-Shot Town Cop ~ You can inspect another player to learn their alignment. This may only be used twice during the game, once a Night.

2-Shot Doctor ~ You can protect other players from kills. Each protection stops one kill, and lasts for one night. This may only be used twice during the game, once a Night.

1-Shot Jailkeeper (2nd Night) ~ You may roleblock and protect one player from death during the Night. This can only be used once during this game. May only be used during Night 2.

3-Shot Watcher ~ You can watch another player. You will be told if that player used an ability. Twice per game.

1-Shot Roleblocker (3rd Night) ~ You can block another player's action each night. You are immune to roleblocks. May be either Town or Scum. Ability may only be used Night 3.

1-Shot Vigilante (4th Night) ~ You may target and attempt to kill one player. Once per game, and only during Night 4.

2-Shot Tracker ~ You can track another player. You will be told who that player targeted, if any. Twice per game.

2-Shot Hider ~ You may hide behind someone else during the Night. This makes you immune to targeting. If you hide behind Scum you die. If the person you're hiding behind is targeted, that ability/kill will affect you as well. Twice per game.

Town/Scum Interrogator ~ During the Night you may PM the host the name of one player. I'll create a QuickTopic thread and send it to both the Interrogator and target, and the Interrogator will attempt to ask questions/discuss innocence with the target. As nature would have it, the Interrogator could be evil, too.

Town/Scum Hexer (Hex Words: ___, ___, ___) ~ The Hexer may hex one player with three specific words of the host's choosing, and PMs the host the name of one player each Day. The host will PM the target and tell that person he or she must use at least one of those specific words in each post during that specific Day, and that all three must be used at least once. If the target fails to do so in a post three times during that Day, a strike is given to that player by the host. Three strikes means he or she dies. A strike will be given to the Hexer's target if he or she mentions he or she has been hexed, or directly states there is one in the game. Also, the three words given to you must be used in your posts, too, so have fun with it. A player who has been hexed during Day 1 cannot be given a strike if not targeted by that same Hexer during Day 2. There may be multiple Hexers.

Chicken-Loving Hippie ~ The Chicken-Loving Hippie will target 2 or 3 players each Night, and toss a drumstick at them from the shadows. This has no effect, besides thwarting hunger. Town/Scum.

Neighbors ~ At the beginning of the game a certain number of players will be given a link to a QT thread. They will be allowed to talk during both the Day and the Night. Neighbors may be of any alignment. There may also be multiple neighborhoods.

2-Shot Mafia Frame Artist ~ You can frame another player during the night. Inspections on that player will give a 'mafia' result. Twice per game.

Mafia Godfather ~ Inspections on you will give a result of "Innocent."

One-Shot Redirecter ~ You can redirect another player's ability to target another player. Your ability can only be used once. Once per game. Mafia/Scum.

Any of these roles may be used. There may also be additional roles in our game that aren't on the list. Because this game is a Semi-Closed Setup, you'll have an understanding of what might be showing up at the party, but you'll never know for sure. It is possible that there could be duplicate Roles in this game, which will add yet another layer to the game. Besides the Mafia-aligned roles, any of these roles can be Town or Scum. The 2-Shot Hider, for example, may be Town or Scum.

So, yeah, that's pretty much the gist of it. No scenarios being brought into the game, either. Just simple, basic Mafia. I can tell you there will be only two factions in the 3rd game: Town and one Scum team. How MANY members in that Scum team I will keep secret. If there are Neighbors in this game, there may be multiple neighborhoods, and anyone in them can be Town or Scum.

Sameech, Rat, SB, dblack, everyone: you are more than welcome to come on in and play with us. Everyone is welcome to play. Anyone can be Scum, too. Just because you were Scum in this game doesn't mean you can't be Scum in the next, and vice versa for Townies.

I'm going to improve on this next game, guys. I want you to have some good fun.

Spoiler: The Player Base

[MENTION]AyeCantSeeYou[/MENTION]
[MENTION=43268]TemplarKormac[/MENTION]
[MENTION=38281]Wolfsister77[/MENTION]
[MENTION=854]Avatar4321[/MENTION]
[MENTION]CafeAuLait[/MENTION]
[MENTION=31178]MeBelle60[/MENTION]
[MENTION=30820]Moonglow[/MENTION]
[MENTION=34688]Grandma[/MENTION]
[MENTION=8806]manifold[/MENTION]
[MENTION=49365]tn5421[/MENTION]
[MENTION=39075]Shaitra[/MENTION]
[MENTION=43625]Mertex[/MENTION]
[MENTION=39688]RosieS[/MENTION]
[MENTION=21905]FA_Q2[/MENTION]
[MENTION=11865]Luissa[/MENTION]
[MENTION=49445]ZZZX[/MENTION]
[MENTION=27986]R.D.[/MENTION]

[MENTION=48997]sameech[/MENTION]

We're almost there. This is going to be a huge game with new players and a more streamlined approach. Horror flavor theme is a go. Please sign up before it's too late: the more the merrier!

 

[ZZZX]

Good luck to all. Today I finished my finals which is great!

 

[Wake]

It's official. Someone's going to be It.

 

[ZZZX]

Is this The Thing I smell?

 

[Wolfsister77]

Oh, IT freaked the crap out of me. Almost anything by Stephen King is sure to be creepy.

 

[ZZZX]

Btw the image you posted is broken here (Not working)

 

[Avatar4321]

works fine for me

 

[R.D.]

Want a balloon?

 

[AyeCantSeeYou]

Question is, what could be hiding in the balloon?

 

[Moonglow]

Not Stephen "Frickin" King!!!??? That SOB is everywhere, and I've had to put up with him since Denise Weaver(original Festus) and star of his own detective show when he made this movie about a guy being chased down by a semi-truck, gheesh the seventies sucked for TV...

 

[Wolfsister77]

Clowns just give me the total creeps from all the darn horror movies I've seen. I see nothing funny about clowns. They are evil.