Topic: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread (Read 16153 times)

Lines · « **on:** 27 Mar 2013, 19:51 »

So I haven't really worked out the story/plot yet, but once I do, we're having a fantasy themed mafia game! (It's between fairy tale and D&D/RPG type themes. Maybe I'll mash the two together just because. We'll see!) I need at least 10 people and I'll probably cap it at 15. I'll be leaving this open through the weekend and hopefully start it by Monday night.

Players:
1. henri bemis
2. cesium133
3. TheEvilDog
4. Method of Madness
5. Unicorn
6. TRVA123
7. de_la_Nae
8. Loki
9. J
10. Black Sword
11. Gareth

henri bemis · « **Reply #1 on:** 27 Mar 2013, 19:54 »

in. so in.

cesium133 · « **Reply #2 on:** 27 Mar 2013, 19:57 »

Count me in.

TheEvilDog · « **Reply #3 on:** 27 Mar 2013, 20:02 »

Me, me, me,memememememememememememe. I'm in!

Method of Madness · « **Reply #4 on:** 27 Mar 2013, 20:04 »

I'm in...at least I'll try. I'm not exactly sure I know what to do.

Zingoleb · « **Reply #5 on:** 27 Mar 2013, 20:23 »

TRVA123 · « **Reply #6 on:** 27 Mar 2013, 22:14 »

I'm in

de_la_Nae · « **Reply #7 on:** 27 Mar 2013, 23:30 »

It'll be fun, I'm down.

Loki · « **Reply #8 on:** 28 Mar 2013, 01:33 »

Quote from: henri bemis on 27 Mar 2013, 19:54

in. so in.

Seconded.

J · « **Reply #9 on:** 28 Mar 2013, 01:35 »

sign me up

Black Sword · « **Reply #10 on:** 28 Mar 2013, 07:43 »

I'm in

Thrillho · « **Reply #11 on:** 28 Mar 2013, 11:37 »

I'm in deeper than a midget fucking the filter in a swimming pool.

J · « **Reply #12 on:** 28 Mar 2013, 12:06 »

incidentally, i vote mashup

Method of Madness · « **Reply #13 on:** 28 Mar 2013, 12:23 »

So just wondering, is the game the same regardless of the theme?

Pilchard123 · « **Reply #14 on:** 28 Mar 2013, 12:53 »

There might be a couple of house rules (the game with the epic battle thing had three factions, another had someone who just had to survive), but the main idea is pretty much the same - kill the other guys, don't get killed.

Method of Madness · « **Reply #15 on:** 28 Mar 2013, 13:02 »

Ok. I'll try my best. Please don't kill me.

TheEvilDog · « **Reply #16 on:** 28 Mar 2013, 13:29 »

Quote from: Method of Madness on 28 Mar 2013, 13:02

Please don't kill me.

That's like painting a target on your head.

Loki · « **Reply #17 on:** 28 Mar 2013, 14:48 »

Quote from: Black Sword on 07 Jan 2013, 06:31

It is inevitable that you shall be targeted for death.

(Role descriptions in Mafia 3).

Method of Madness · « **Reply #18 on:** 28 Mar 2013, 15:21 »

I have to look at Mafia 3 to know how to play Mafia 7? Just making sure.

Thrillho · « **Reply #19 on:** 28 Mar 2013, 15:54 »

Quote from: Method of Madness on 28 Mar 2013, 15:21

I have to look at Mafia 3 to know how to play Mafia 7? Just making sure.

I can show you the ropes, but you'll have to uh... make it worth my... WHILE so to speak.

Loki · « **Reply #20 on:** 28 Mar 2013, 15:55 »

Nope. Black Sword was the game leader in Mafia 3. He sent out PMs to the people who got special abilities (like protecting others, being the leader of a faction etc). His descriptions frequently included the words "It is inevitable that you shall be targeted for death.", then usually describing what would happen if the recipient of the PM would get attacked. Since you asked to be not killed, I thought it was fitting to quote the sentiment that being killed in such a game is almost inevitable, especially if you have a special role.

But now that you mention it, you might indeed want to go ahead and read any other Mafia thread (I would in fact recommend Mafia 3.) You can ignore most of the posts except those of the game leader (Black Sword in that case), since they only include occasional paranoia, discussions whom to lynch, roleplaying, and in Gareth' case, defiling of corpses.

Thrillho · « **Reply #21 on:** 28 Mar 2013, 15:57 »

I was about to correct you but I realised that the bear probably counts.

Method of Madness · « **Reply #22 on:** 28 Mar 2013, 16:18 »

I don't know, man, reading a game I wasn't a part of seems...wrong.

TheEvilDog · « **Reply #23 on:** 28 Mar 2013, 16:25 »

Think of it more like you're studying tactics on how to survive this game.

Lines · « **Reply #24 on:** 28 Mar 2013, 17:49 »

Quote from: J on 28 Mar 2013, 12:06

incidentally, i vote mashup

That's what I'm leaning towards. Basically if some favorite fairy tale characters were put together in a party, what would they do.

Quote from: Method of Madness on 28 Mar 2013, 15:21

I have to look at Mafia 3 to know how to play Mafia 7? Just making sure.

No, but it wouldn't hurt to look at some of the earlier games to get an idea of how certain roles work. I'll be posting basic rules at the beginning, but I'm not going to list every individual role because I want there to be some kind of surprise when roles are revealed.

Also, suggestion, don't not do anything. Being too quiet tends to get people killed.

There's a few slots left for anyone else who is interested!

Method of Madness · « **Reply #25 on:** 28 Mar 2013, 17:55 »

Mind holding off until Sunday or so? I want to read some past games first.

TheEvilDog · « **Reply #26 on:** 28 Mar 2013, 18:46 »

There's nothing to it really. Just a couple of general tips:
Like Linds said, don't be too quiet, it tends to get people killed.
Conversely, don't be too talkative either, as it tends to make people suspicious. Just keep it normal.
If you're suggesting people to lynch, try to have at least a reason to lynch them, otherwise people will be suspicious.

As an aside, could it be possible that we keep what happened in other games in those games? It sometimes seems like people are using previous games as an excuse for lynching. Its not a huge thing, but it kinda puts people at a disadvantage.

Zingoleb · « **Reply #27 on:** 28 Mar 2013, 19:00 »

I don't see a reason to hold it off; the first day is usually slow enough that you'd have time, and it's not like you need to read all seven of them to understand the core concepts.

Method of Madness · « **Reply #28 on:** 28 Mar 2013, 19:08 »

Alright. I'll check one out tonight. Mafia 3, right?

jwhouk · « **Reply #29 on:** 28 Mar 2013, 20:14 »

Look, I know you guys want me in on one of these things, but dangitall I do NOT have the time to do this. Even if it's an average game time of about two-three weeks. My schedule is unpredictable at times, and me being on 3rd shift doesn't help.

Sorry.

Method of Madness · « **Reply #30 on:** 28 Mar 2013, 20:27 »

Read the first two pages, I think I have a decent enough idea. I'm ready when you guys are!

(Although I hope I don't get punished for not being near the computer when it starts)

Zingoleb · « **Reply #31 on:** 28 Mar 2013, 22:00 »

Nah, at worst you'll just miss out on a day or two of gameplay. Don't sweat it.

Loki · « **Reply #32 on:** 29 Mar 2013, 00:46 »

If anyone cares, I have listed some of the special roles I have encountered in most Mafia games so far below. Spoilered for gameplay sake.

(click to show/hide)

I will refer to the "innocent" faction as villagers and to the one out to kill them as killers, assuming a cycle where the killers kill at night and the lynchings are at day. GM is game master.

Oracle/Cop/Investigator: Once per night, can message the GM the name of a person. The GM then responds to the Oracle whether the person is a villager or a killer.
Vigilante: At some point, one of the villagers snaps and can now kill someone once per night without due process (insofar that lynchings by majority vote count as due process )
Protector: Once per night, can message the GM with the name of a person. That person is then protected from death for that night.
Love god(dess): In the first night, messages the GM the names of two people. Those two people are now Star-Crossed Lovers. The love god(dess) is then treated as a villager for the rest of the game.
Star-Crossed Lovers: Those two people are so much in love that if one is to die, by killing, lynching or otherwise, the other will surely follow them into death. (ie both die simultaneously). They are aware of the name of the other person, but not whether they are a killer or a villager. Of course, there are no bounds for love, so this one gets very funny if the lovers are from opposing factions To balance for that, they also win if they are the last ones standing.
Hunter: Always carries a shotgun with one bullet. If the Hunter is killed, he designates a person of his choice who dies with him (may be restricted to death at day or night).
Village drunkard/tough guy: This one is so full of alcohol that if he is killed at night, his body will literally not recognize that he is dead until one night later. As a result, he dies one night later than when he was designated as a target of a killing.
Witch (works better in real-life games): Is told by the GM once per night who was designated by the killers as a target. (She therefore knows who was killed as a result of killer actions or other special roles). She may then choose to use a life-saving potion on them (once per game) or let them die as usual. Also, once per game, she can use a poisoned potion to kill one person of her choice.

There may also be roles that have a percentage chance of converting the target to the other faction, sway votes, or anything else that would influence the gameplay.

Lines · « **Reply #33 on:** 29 Mar 2013, 04:46 »

Quote from: Unicorn on 28 Mar 2013, 19:00

I don't see a reason to hold it off; the first day is usually slow enough that you'd have time, and it's not like you need to read all seven of them to understand the core concepts.

I'm not starting the game til Sunday at the earliest. Like I said in M6 I'm stupid busy IRL and I want the game to be interesting.

Lines · « **Reply #34 on:** 31 Mar 2013, 09:23 »

Ok, I have made the roles and am assigning characters, so the sign up is now CLOSED. Expect the new game to open shortly and PMs to be sent.

Also, FYI I went with a fairy tale theme. If I decide to DM another game, I'll do the D&D/RPG thing then.

Pilchard123 · « **Reply #35 on:** 31 Mar 2013, 14:47 »

Well this is going well so far.

Lines · « **Reply #36 on:** 31 Mar 2013, 14:48 »

I can't help it if bitches be crazy.

Also I'm editing the rules now that I've made that post.

Game and Watch Forever · « **Reply #37 on:** 01 Apr 2013, 08:58 »

Since I'm not in the current game, I guess I'll post this here:

Quote from: henri bemis on 31 Mar 2013, 17:54

Nukes are for Mundies.

Henri, is this a Fables reference? That's the only thing I can associate the word "mundie" with, though maybe it's used a lot elsewhere and I'm just not aware.

henri bemis · « **Reply #38 on:** 01 Apr 2013, 09:10 »

Indeed it is

and god dammit, I was using my heart! Dead before I even got to throw wild accusations at anyone

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TheEvilDog · « **Reply #39 on:** 01 Apr 2013, 09:15 »

Do you want a hug?
Would that make you feel better?
We can get you a hug.
Gareth, give Henri Bemis a hug.

Thrillho · « **Reply #40 on:** 01 Apr 2013, 11:13 »

Henri you... you uh, don't want that.

Lines · « **Reply #41 on:** 01 Apr 2013, 19:13 »

Man, it's been so long since I've GM'd a game I have to say it's so much more fun watching from the sidelines when I know exactly what's going on.

Method of Madness · « **Reply #42 on:** 01 Apr 2013, 19:32 »

How is it decided who GMs? Is it just whoever makes it first after the last one ends?

Zingoleb · « **Reply #43 on:** 01 Apr 2013, 19:54 »

I think it would be fun to GM at least once.

TheEvilDog · « **Reply #44 on:** 01 Apr 2013, 19:56 »

Unicorn, do you want to GM the next game?

henri bemis · « **Reply #45 on:** 01 Apr 2013, 19:58 »

IIRC, there was a list created after the first game that we've been following loosely - a bunch of people volunteered to GM future games, and when one ends (or is close to ending), someone steps up and says 'hey, I've got time and this cool idea! If no one else wants to run the next one, I'll do it." In short, it's a very polite and effective system that has worked really well so far

.

eta:

Also, where's my fucking hug? (it's funny because I am an incorporeal ghost, so I can't be hugged!)

Oh god. I can't be hugged.

Now I know why ghosts are always so grouchy. They need hugs, but cannot receive them.

Zingoleb · « **Reply #46 on:** 01 Apr 2013, 20:12 »

Quote from: TheEvilDog on 01 Apr 2013, 19:56

Unicorn, do you want to GM the next game?

I'll consider it! i dunno what i'd do.

Method of Madness · « **Reply #47 on:** 01 Apr 2013, 20:29 »

I'd definitely consider it as well!

Lines · « **Reply #48 on:** 01 Apr 2013, 20:31 »

Quote from: henri bemis on 01 Apr 2013, 19:58

Now I know why ghosts are always so grouchy. They need hugs, but cannot receive them.

Obviously you have not seen Ghost. Just posses a human body!

TheEvilDog · « **Reply #49 on:** 01 Apr 2013, 20:33 »

@Unicorn, do it. I doubt anyone will complain. And really, all you need is a story in mind.
@Henri Bemis, fine I'll take one for the team, come here;

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