M1010 Mini-Mafia

[Chaqa]

WebDip Mini-Mafia 1010

Mafia is an educated guessing game of epic proportions. The objective of the game (for the town majority) is to kill all mafia members before they outnumber the rest of the town. The game is typically very active, so the thread will get big quickly. However, it is essential to read the thread to play the game.

GENERAL RULES

0. The GM reserves the right to adjudicate individual scenarios that arise during the course of the game at his discretion.
1. All players must vote at least once per game day, and post at least twice per game day.
2. All players are forbidden from posting screenshots of their role PMs.
3. All players are forbidden from using encryption.
4. All players are forbidden from using non-sanctioned PMing, or copied mechanics.
5. All spectators and players who have been eliminated are forbidden from posting on all comment threads related to the game notes.
6. All players are forbidden from cheating.
7. All players are required to play to win.
8. Players and/or teams may not concede the game in public.
9. All players must not +1 other players' posts. However you are greatly encouraged to +1 any GM posts. In fact, I would say this is mandatory but I doubt most of you will read this little bit in here hehe...


ELABORATION

0. Given a lack of omniscience, the GM cannot create a rule to resolve all possible scenarios pre-emptively. To compensate for this, the GM is permitted to resolve a given scenario however they see fit, within the remit of the rules listed above, in the interest of all participants. The GM will resolve all scenarios as closely as possible to the intention of the rules, and will present an explanation regarding the adjudication to the greatest possible detail (which does not compromise anything in-game) and as closely in accordance with the written rules as possible.

1. You MUST cast a vote at least once during each day phase. You may vote and then 'unvote' (see below) if you change your mind as the Day progresses, however you may not end the phase with an 'unvote' in place. Anyone violating this rule will be modkilled unless there are very extenuating circumstances. Ending the day with a vote on “No Lynch” is permitted. During each day phase, every player MUST make at least two game-related posts. The GMs will use reasonable discretion when applying this rule.

2. All role PMs have been posted in the setup information. The point of this rule is to forbid "gaming" the role PMs to determine alignments; after all, the fun of this game is reading people, not outguessing the GM.

3. Encryption is defined as posting an encoded message on public channels that an average person would require outside software or other tools to decode. It is perfectly acceptable to leave "hidden messages" in your posts (for example, spelling out "I AM THE COP" with the first letters of every sentence), but as a rule of thumb, if you don't think the average user could decode it without a decryption service, don't post it.

4. All in-game communications should be kept within the thread. Only GM endorsed QuickTopic threads can be used for communicating with one another outside of the main game thread; aside from this, there should be no other forms of private messaging between players. You may PM the GM with questions or instructions.

5. Players who have been removed from the game are no longer playing the game, and will not be permitted to comment on it in private messages or comment threads. A special QuickTopic "God Thread" will be opened for individuals who wish to spectate on the game, or players who have been eliminated. Use this channel to discuss the game while it is still ongoing.

6. This is a catch-all rule intended to preserve the spirit of the game. If you are considering saying or doing something that may be against the spirit of the game, message the GM about it before saying/doing it and the GM will let you know whether it is allowed or not.
To clarify further: Players may not copy and paste any game related Mechanics. Players may not doctor, and create fake game related mechanics. Players may not share personal correspondence between GM to player under any circumstances. The GM will not confirm any claims, or adjudicate based upon anything that could easily be sorted out through questioning and evidentiary circumstance.
7. This rule simply means that your actions should in some conceivable way advance your win condition as stated in your role PM. This rule is somewhat subjective, because the difference between a mistake and sabotage is sometimes hard to determine; the GM will exercise caution and restraint in observing this rule. This also means that if you need to leave the game for any reason, you should not simply drop out, but should message me first so I can determine the best course of action.

8. If someone wishes to concede defeat, they must PM the GM, or post in their relevant QT thread for the GM to check it over. Public concessions are not permitted.

9. You are not permitted to click the "+1" on any other player's in-game posts. Giving +1s to the GM, by contrast, is actively encouraged. Like I said earlier, should be mandatory if you ask me...

PENALTIES

The penalty for breaking one of the above rules is decided at the GM’s discretion, up to and including immediate removal from the game and/or sanctions from future games. Removal and/or sanction are instruments of last resort and will be used only if absolutely necessary. Sanctions such as future bans will be determined by the consensus of the active player base after the game has concluded. A player removed from the game may or may not have their role revealed on removal, depending on the circumstances surrounding their removal.



MISCELLANEOUS NOTES

SPAM:
Spamming (defined as excessive content-free posting; or, excessive posting regarding subjects irrelevant to the game) is not mod-killed by rule in this game. The in-game voting mechanic exists to curb any advantage that spamming as a tactic may confer; please reference the “VOTING” section below for more information. Suffice to say that spamming is not worth anyone’s time in this setup, and will be frowned upon, so while you may not be lynched or mod-killed for spamming, please refrain from doing so.

PLAYER SILENCES:
Players that have other participants on their mute list are asked to remove them for the duration of this game. Disputes stemming from outside of this game should not carry over into the gameplay. If they do, the GM reserves the right to address these issues and potentially remove or sanction players if it becomes a disruption.

FORUM SILENCES:
If a player is silenced on the forum by the site moderators/admins, an alternate will take their place for the duration of their silence. The silenced player will then have the option to take their position back over or leave it in the hands of the alternate. As long as the silence does not stem from actions involving the mafia thread, there will be no in-game sanctions for a forum silence.

REPLACEMENTS:
A player wishing to drop out may be replaced at the GM's discretion. Individuals wishing to serve as potential replacements must NOT join the out-of-game God QT. Replacement is not guaranteed.

ROLE ACTIONS:
If you have any actions to take, please PM your action the GMs. Night actions will be processed at the end of the night and can be changed up to that point. Mafia's nightkill and roleblock will be voted on in the mafia chat.


VOTING

There are three types of voting within this game: collective voting to execute perceived Mafia in Day phases, collective voting to end a Day or Night phase, and Mafia voting to kill town members in Night phases.

“Lynch” vote: The first level of voting is for whom you intend to kill. Notate this vote with a pair of hash symbols before your intended vote target. (e.g., ##VOTE VECNA) You do not need to spell out your intended target's username fully; as long as the GM can understand who you're referencing. In the event of a tie during an execution vote, no one shall be killed.
PLEASE NOTE: If you do not use double hashtags your vote will not be counted, for reasons of fairness but also because it is unlikely the GM will see your vote using the CTRL+F feature and this rule thus prevents vote miscounts.
Must Vote: At the end of the Day phase, all participating players must have their vote on a candidate. You may ##VOTE and then ##UNVOTE if you change your mind as the Day progresses, however you may not end the phase with an ##UNVOTE in place. Anyone violating this rule will be modkilled unless there are very extenuating circumstances. Ending the day with a vote on “No Lynch” is permitted.

Hammer Vote: The second level of voting is whether or not to employ the hammer mechanic. By default, days and nights are set to 24 hours long; however, players may instead elect to activate the hammer mechanic. Notate this vote with a pair of hashes before the word end. (EX: ##END). The day will end as soon as a majority of players are voting to endhammer. Please note that a majority of players on the same wafgon is NOT required, simply a majority end votes will end the day with the current vote totals. If you are not able to vote before the hammer is dropped, you will not be penalized for failing to vote during that day. Every player must vote end to activate hammer mechanic during night phases.

Mafia Vote: The third level of voting refers to Mafia members choosing their factional NK (nightkill) target during Night phases. The mafia members will use their separate QuickTopic thread to discuss this. Please make your votes in bold, like so: kill Zultar (< b > kill Zultar < / b >). Mafia NK will be decided by majority vote. In the event of a tie, the oldest vote will break the tie. The oldest vote determines which member of the Mafia team actually performs the kill, unless the mafia team designates someone to make the kill.

GM: Chaqa

All GM calls must be made via PM to the GM. If required a post will be made in the game thread.

DO NOT POST

Final Setup and player list will be posted about an hour before game start, or when a thirteenth player is found.

[Chaqa]

Player List:
bozotheclown
bo_sox48
brainbomb
BunnyGo
damo666
e.m.c^42
Foxcastle
Jamiet99uk
kgray
SarahK24
rdrivera2005
xorxes
worcej

[Chaqa]

Setup Info:

2 Mafia Goon (scan Vanilla)
1 Mafia JOAT (RB, Strongman, Ninja)

1 Tracker (see who someone visits, unless JOAT using Ninja)
1 Doctor (protect from non-Strongman NK)
1 Vengeful (when lynched, kill a player following night)
1 Role Cop (Goon + VT scan 'vanilla')
6 VT

Mafia:
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You are a Mafia Goon. You moved into this town to set up shop and make some money, much to the chagrin of the locals. Each night, communicate with your teammates to decide who to kill. During the day you must vote for who you think is the mafia. You scan Vanilla. You win once mafia represents a majority of remaining players or nothing can stop this from happening.

You are the Mafia JOAT. You moved into this town to set up shop and make some money, much to the chagrin of the locals. Each night, communicate with your teammates to decide who to kill. You have three single-use abilities that you may choose to use during the game: a roleblock (you will visit the target), a Strongman (you will visit the target and must commit the nightkill), and a Ninja (you will not be seen visiting the target and must commit the nightkill). During the day you must vote for who you think is the mafia. You can as non-Vanilla. You win once mafia represents a majority of remaining players or nothing can stop this from happening.

Town
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You are the Tracker. You live in the fringes of town near the woods and are an avid hunter. Due to this, each night you may Track one player and see who they visit, unless the Mafia JOAT is using their Ninja ability to make the nightkill that night. During the day you must vote for who you think is the mafia. You win once the mafia is eliminated.

You are the Doctor. Your small medical practice is all that stands between this town and a plague of gonorrhea. Each night, you may choose one player to protect. They will not die to a night-kill or vengeful death unless the Mafia JOAT uses their Strongman ability to make the nightkill. You may protect yourself, but may not protect the same target on consecutive nights. During the day you must vote for who you think is the mafia. You win once the mafia is eliminated.

You are the Vengeful. You're so angry at the world that after you die, you'll come back and take out someone who wronged you. If you are lynched, the following night, you may choose a player to kill. If not protected, they will die at the end of the night. You do not get a kill if night-killed. During the day you must vote for who you think is the mafia. You win once the mafia is eliminated.

You are the Role Cop. By working at the ice cream parlor all your life, you can sniff out vanilla from a mile away. Each night, choose a player. You will find out if they are Vanilla (Goon or VT) or not (other roles). During the day you must vote for who you think is the mafia. You win once the mafia is eliminated.

You are a Vanilla Town. You just want your nice old town to go back to before all this mafia trouble started. Thankfully you still have 1300 rolls of toilet paper. During the day you must vote for who you think is the mafia. You win once the mafia is eliminated.

[Chaqa]

Continue to not post. Game will begin in 70 minutes.

[Chaqa]

Role PMs are sent out.

Neph is on standby as a sub.

Day 1 will be 48 hours. Following that, we will follow a 16 hour night and 32 hour day cycle, so that EoD is always the same and EoN is always at 10AM my time (which is the time zone of the east coast of the USA).

Please continue not posting.

[Chaqa]

The town resolves to set forth and remove this dreaded mafia from its town!

The mafia stands poised to rule over M1010 Town!

The game has started!

[Foxcastle]

Well, someone's got to break the ice, and it might as well be me. I mean, I'm used to being a hostess; it's part of my husband's work, and it's always difficult when a group of new friends meet together for the first time to get acquainted, so I'm perfectly prepared to start the ball rolling. I mean, I have absolutely no idea what we're doing here, or what I'm doing here, or what this place is about, but I am determined to enjoy myself and I'm very intrigued and oh, my, this soup's delicious isn't it?

[e.m.c^42]

Soup is great, foxc. Would you like to wear some for me?

[Chaqa]

Housekeeping:
DEADLINE MOVED 16 H LATER

[e.m.c^42]

Soup is great, foxc. Would you like to wear some for me?

Actually, no. I'm sorry, that was phrased horrendously.

FoxC, o darlin'
would you like to wear some soup
on me? for yourself

[e.m.c^42]

I'm gonna fucking dedicate myself to posting this game, barring any outside circumstances.

[Foxcastle]

Soup is great, foxc. Would you like to wear some for me?

Actually, no. I'm sorry, that was phrased horrendously.

FoxC, o darlin'
would you like to wear some soup
on me? for yourself

I didn't understand what you meant the first time, and it's even less comprehensible as modified.

[BunnyGo]

No idea what games Fox is playing. ##VOTE Worcej; screw you and the bait and switch on themes.

[e.m.c^42]

A welcome to our newest player, SarahK, feel free to ask as many questions as you want lol

kgray, last game was rather disappointing in terms of activity on my end, so I look forwards to actually playing with y'all :D

[Foxcastle]

No idea what games Fox is playing. ##VOTE Worcej; screw you and the bait and switch on themes.

Well, I'm sure I don't know, but if I wasn't trying to keep the conversation going, then we would just be sitting here in an embarrassed silence.

[BunnyGo]

Hey, EMC, I think you've posted more already than your whole last game.

What's your favorite way to get past the joke phase and into the game?

[BunnyGo]

No idea what games Fox is playing. ##VOTE Worcej; screw you and the bait and switch on themes.

Well, I'm sure I don't know, but if I wasn't trying to keep the conversation going, then we would just be sitting here in an embarrassed silence.

I'm never embarrassed, dear. How about you fix me a martini. Tell me, what do you like to do when not playing hostess?

[e.m.c^42]

Soup is great, foxc. Would you like to wear some for me?

Actually, no. I'm sorry, that was phrased horrendously.

FoxC, o darlin'
would you like to wear some soup
on me? for yourself

I didn't understand what you meant the first time, and it's even less comprehensible as modified.

the lady doth protest too much, methinks. Just open your mind to the possibilities, man. Let's Chaqa n' Chipotle

[e.m.c^42]

Hey, EMC, I think you've posted more already than your whole last game.

What's your favorite way to get past the joke phase and into the game?

Asking the wrong person here, hah! I don't believe in an end to the joke phase - it's merely tanned more subtle as time progresses, in most cases.

[e.m.c^42]

Hey, EMC, I think you've posted more already than your whole last game.

What's your favorite way to get past the joke phase and into the game?

Asking the wrong person here, hah! I don't believe in an end to the joke phase - it's merely tanned more subtle as time progresses, in most cases.

But in all seriousness, I don't see why there's an exclusive "joke phase" or "actual game" mindset. It's perfectly doable to point out things and do analysis in a humorous way. However from experience it does tend to get overlooked, lol