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Title: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: 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
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: henri bemis on 27 Mar 2013, 19:54
in.  so in.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: cesium133 on 27 Mar 2013, 19:57
Count me in.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: TheEvilDog on 27 Mar 2013, 20:02
Me, me, me,memememememememememememe. I'm in!
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 27 Mar 2013, 20:04
I'm in...at least I'll try. I'm not exactly sure I know what to do.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Zingoleb on 27 Mar 2013, 20:23
yee
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: TRVA123 on 27 Mar 2013, 22:14
I'm in
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: de_la_Nae on 27 Mar 2013, 23:30
It'll be fun, I'm down.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Loki on 28 Mar 2013, 01:33
in.  so in.

Seconded.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: J on 28 Mar 2013, 01:35
sign me up
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Black Sword on 28 Mar 2013, 07:43
I'm in
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Thrillho on 28 Mar 2013, 11:37
I'm in deeper than a midget fucking the filter in a swimming pool.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: J on 28 Mar 2013, 12:06
incidentally, i vote mashup
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 28 Mar 2013, 12:23
So just wondering, is the game the same regardless of the theme?
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Pilchard123 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.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 28 Mar 2013, 13:02
Ok. I'll try my best. Please don't kill me.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: TheEvilDog on 28 Mar 2013, 13:29
Please don't kill me.

That's like painting a target on your head. :evil:
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Loki on 28 Mar 2013, 14:48
It is inevitable that you shall be targeted for death.

(Role descriptions in Mafia 3).
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: 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.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Thrillho on 28 Mar 2013, 15:54
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.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Loki 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.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Thrillho on 28 Mar 2013, 15:57
I was about to correct you but I realised that the bear probably counts.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 28 Mar 2013, 16:18
I don't know, man, reading a game I wasn't a part of seems...wrong.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: TheEvilDog on 28 Mar 2013, 16:25
Think of it more like you're studying tactics on how to survive this game.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Lines on 28 Mar 2013, 17:49
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.

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!
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 28 Mar 2013, 17:55
Mind holding off until Sunday or so? I want to read some past games first.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: TheEvilDog 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.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Zingoleb 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.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 28 Mar 2013, 19:08
Alright. I'll check one out tonight. Mafia 3, right?
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: jwhouk 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.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Method of Madness 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)
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Zingoleb 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.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Loki 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)
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Lines on 29 Mar 2013, 04:46
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.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Lines 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.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Pilchard123 on 31 Mar 2013, 14:47
Well this is going well so far.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Lines 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.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Game and Watch Forever on 01 Apr 2013, 08:58
Since I'm not in the current game, I guess I'll post this here:

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.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: henri bemis on 01 Apr 2013, 09:10
Indeed it is  :-D

and god dammit, I was using my heart!  Dead before I even got to throw wild accusations at anyone  :cry:.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: TheEvilDog 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.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Thrillho on 01 Apr 2013, 11:13
Henri you... you uh, don't want that.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Lines 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.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 01 Apr 2013, 19:32
How is it decided who GMs? Is it just whoever makes it first after the last one ends?
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Zingoleb on 01 Apr 2013, 19:54
I think it would be fun to GM at least once.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: TheEvilDog on 01 Apr 2013, 19:56
Unicorn, do you want to GM the next game?
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: henri bemis 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. 
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Zingoleb on 01 Apr 2013, 20:12
Unicorn, do you want to GM the next game?

I'll consider it! i dunno what i'd do.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 01 Apr 2013, 20:29
I'd definitely consider it as well!
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Lines on 01 Apr 2013, 20:31
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!
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: TheEvilDog 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;
(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg111/PaulC1984/tumblr_md3ukajyxv1qg5yy6.gif)
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: nekowafer on 02 Apr 2013, 06:14
I think I'd like to play the next one. It looks like fun.

And henri: I don't even exist in that world! I can hug you!

*tackles*
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Black Sword on 02 Apr 2013, 06:24
Assuming the dark cloud of depression lifts off from me, I'm also in a GM'ing mood. I'd like the villagers to redeem themselves from Game 3.

Seriously, it was a massacre.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: de_la_Nae on 02 Apr 2013, 07:42
Oh god game 3. It was fun, but oh god.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: TheEvilDog on 02 Apr 2013, 08:04
I'd also like to run another game, but I can wait for everyone else to have a go.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Thrillho on 02 Apr 2013, 09:43
I actually hated Game 3, because to this day I've no fucking clue what happened. If that's the game I'm thinking of.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: J on 02 Apr 2013, 09:47
game 3 was awesome
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Lines on 02 Apr 2013, 10:52
Game 3 was depressing. In a good way! We were close to winning and then J had to go and infect me. :x
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Zingoleb on 02 Apr 2013, 11:02

I do hope you lose this game. Losers.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: J on 02 Apr 2013, 11:13
look, someone always has to die first. last time it was me, and this time it's you. that's just the way the game works.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Game and Watch Forever on 02 Apr 2013, 11:14
I actually hated Game 3, because to this day I've no fucking clue what happened. If that's the game I'm thinking of.

You might be thinking of game 4.  :roll:

One day I'll find a way to make it forum friendlier. I'd do a more traditional game prior to that though, since those are fun and less of a headache.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Zingoleb on 02 Apr 2013, 11:17
Except like half of the people in the game voted to lynch me. There was absolute, overwhelming support to string me up. Ughhhh.

I don't think I'm playing these games anymore. People make the shittiest arguments, and out of seven games I've been a villager with no role for SIX of then. Fuck that.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: mtmerrick on 02 Apr 2013, 11:23
Seems like a good reason to lead a game, eh unicorn?

(is it bad that up until reading the mafia thread I thought you were named Unicron?  (http://www.ponju.net/public/style_emoticons/default/sweatdrop4.gif))
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Zingoleb on 02 Apr 2013, 11:25
Transgender Unicorn, not Transformer Unicron. Gosh.

also I think I know how I want to set up the game I'd DM if I get the chance - it'd be based on Geneforge.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Thrillho on 02 Apr 2013, 11:27
I'm actually with Unicorn on this one. The reasoning is getting ridiculous at times, and people don't seem to be playing characters, or getting when other people are playing characters. I'm not mad at anyone I just don't think the games are working how they should be.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: TheEvilDog on 02 Apr 2013, 11:41
I've gotten put up for a lynching simply because of my name, so yeah, I do think that sometimes, the reasoning can get extremely thin.

Though as for being in character, I would just say that I always assume people are in character when playing (hence my suggestion to use OOC). And hopefully, people can assume I'm always in character, unless I outright state that I'm not.

Actually, one thing I will add to this is "the objective of the game is to win. The point of the game is to have fun. Never get the two confused." As long as people are having fun, that's what should count.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Thrillho on 02 Apr 2013, 11:46
Which is why I want to stop playing, because it's stopping being fun.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Zingoleb on 02 Apr 2013, 11:52
^that.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 02 Apr 2013, 11:56
I'm not really sure what you mean by "character". My character is me, but in that situation...am I "doing it wrong"?
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Thrillho on 02 Apr 2013, 11:59
Bless you Method, you're so delightfully awkward. You didn't do anything wrong.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: TheEvilDog on 02 Apr 2013, 12:11
The easiest thing to do might be to take a break from Mafia for a little bit. Sit out on a game or two.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Zingoleb on 02 Apr 2013, 12:17
Is there a list as to who is DMing next? Because I would really like to take control of the next game if that is possible.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 02 Apr 2013, 12:18
@Gareth - Thanks.
I hope everyone doesn't leave, this was my first game and I plan to stay for more, but it'll be hard to have a game if everyone's gone :psyduck:

And Unicorn, you might as well just plan a game now and make the sign-up thread as soon as this one's done. Looking forward to it  :emotrex:
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: J on 02 Apr 2013, 12:23
I'm actually with Unicorn on this one. The reasoning is getting ridiculous at times, and people don't seem to be playing characters, or getting when other people are playing characters. I'm not mad at anyone I just don't think the games are working how they should be.
I've gotten put up for a lynching simply because of my name, so yeah, I do think that sometimes, the reasoning can get extremely thin.
well see, that's the inherent paradox of the game; early lynchings are always going to be a bit arbitrary & built on thin reasoning, but if you don't do it then the killers get to run free without danger. we gotta lynch someone, and at this point one person's just as good as any other.

my reasoning for picking on unicorn this time was extremely thin, but it was the only reason available at that point (the name thing was just for fun, as it fit in with the ferry tail setting).

last game i arbitrarily picked linds, just because it amused me to dredge up a grudge from way back in game 2 by way of the whole vampires vs werewolves thing. that backfired on me & i had to sit the game out, but it's the first time the villagers ever won.

the fact is that the only time the villagers have won is when we got aggressively paranoid right from the start. and i'm saying that as the guy who spent almost the entire thing on the sidelines.

bringing out the worst in people is half the fun of a game like this; you don't want to get lynched, then go on the offensive.




 Warning - while you were typing 3 new replies have been posted. You may wish to review your post.

yeah, sitting out a game or two does help recharge the batteries a bit.

and if there's no hard feelings unicorn, i'd be more than happy to play your game next.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: TheEvilDog on 02 Apr 2013, 12:30
Ok, so far next up for GMing is
Unicorn
Black Sword
Myself
Moment of Madness
Mtmerrick
Game and Watch Forever
J

Was there anyone else who'd like to run a game that I missed?
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 02 Apr 2013, 12:33
Me
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: mtmerrick on 02 Apr 2013, 12:36
I wouldn't mind taking a swing at it. You can put me at the end of the list though.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: de_la_Nae on 02 Apr 2013, 12:43
I loved the typing thing you were doing, Unicorn, it was the 8ees knees! ::::(
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Game and Watch Forever on 02 Apr 2013, 13:31
TED, add me in at the end. Surely I'll have something ready by whatever numbered game that would be, right?  :?

I've been sitting out due to lack of free time and since I've been feeling less interested in the game lately. Sounds like a number of you have hit that point as well for one reason or another. I think I'll probably join game 8 with those that don't need a break yet. Looking forward to it Unicorn!
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Zingoleb on 02 Apr 2013, 13:42
I loved the typing thing you were doing, Unicorn, it was the 8ees knees! ::::(

Thanks!

...I just realised now I get to be in control of game...8...

(http://i36.tinypic.com/212suv7.png)
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: J on 02 Apr 2013, 13:51
hell, sign me up to run a game too. got's me a few ideas i do.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Lines on 02 Apr 2013, 16:11
I also would like to run another game so I could make it more like a D&D encounter and a little less mafia like, if people are interested.

Also, Unicorn, I can understand your frustration. I'm kind of wishing I gave everyone character names/code names, because I think it's a pretty stupid idea for people to attack others based on their names. (Which happens to TheEvilDog pretty much every game and has now happened to you.) People also hold grudges from previous games, which shouldn't even be a thing.

Also also, I'm sorry you haven't gotten more roles, but I used a random number generator to assign roles and I think that's what others have been doing as well.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: cesium133 on 02 Apr 2013, 17:26
I guess add me to the list, also... I'm thinking of doing a QC-themed version of the game.  :psyduck:
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 02 Apr 2013, 18:44
The only way I can see really getting around the name is creating dummy accounts for the game, using the name you're assigned by the GM (who will be the only person who knows who each person is). I'm not saying I endorse this, and in fact me be out of line by even suggesting it, but it would definitely solve one problem (if not creating another).
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: TheEvilDog on 02 Apr 2013, 18:58
Actually I was planning on instigating a rule that if someone is nominated for a lynching based on what happened in previous games or their name, then I'd revoke the accuser's ability for the Night phase.
Though that might be a little too harsh.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 02 Apr 2013, 18:59
That'll also just stop people from outright saying that's the reason.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: TRVA123 on 02 Apr 2013, 19:04
I like the dummy account idea, although  I think there would have to be some sort of safeguard in place to prevent people from commenting in other threads from their dummy account, and to prevent people from commenting in thread from their real account.

Would it be possible to make all threads in one account subject to a neutral mod's approval? it might make the flow of the game a little weird though.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Zingoleb on 02 Apr 2013, 19:19
What purpose would that serve?
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 02 Apr 2013, 19:21
The safeguard would just be trusting people to play by the rules. I honestly don't see that being an issue.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Zingoleb on 02 Apr 2013, 19:23
man you have way more faith in people than i do
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: TRVA123 on 02 Apr 2013, 19:25
The mod approval would just be to ensure that people are using the right accounts in the right threads.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: TheEvilDog on 02 Apr 2013, 19:31
Actually something that could be done could be assign character roles to everyone at the start of the game, as well as their game roles.
For example, Unicorn could be "Blacksmith" and still be a villager, while TRVA123 could be "Woodsman" but also serve as a killer. So for that particular game, they would refer to themselves as the blacksmith and the woodsman.
Certainly a lot less trouble than setting up dummy accounts.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 02 Apr 2013, 19:34
man you have way more faith in people than i do
Not really, why would people post using their real accounts? The point of using dummies would be to put aside all prejudices anyone has against you, so they would gain nothing and lose untold amounts by doing so (not to mention they'd be caught instantly).
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: cesium133 on 02 Apr 2013, 19:39
Actually something that could be done could be assign character roles to everyone at the start of the game, as well as their game roles.
For example, Unicorn could be "Blacksmith" and still be a villager, while TRVA123 could be "Woodsman" but also serve as a killer. So for that particular game, they would refer to themselves as the blacksmith and the woodsman.
Certainly a lot less trouble than setting up dummy accounts.
That's what I was thinking of doing if I do a QC variant of the game... i.e. assign one player to be "Marten", another to be "Faye", etc. Every player would get a character role, and some of them would additionally have game roles.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: TRVA123 on 02 Apr 2013, 19:40
I would probably forget to switch between dummy and real account, and accidentally post with one or the other in a way that gives my identity away.

EvilDog, that is a fair idea, it would definitely help with roleplaying.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: J on 02 Apr 2013, 19:43
i get the sense that some of us are taking the game a bit more seriously than others
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: J on 02 Apr 2013, 19:46
honestly, i kind of like the grudges and callbacks to previous games. it's really interesting to watch the way in which we are building these evolving relationships as a group of players.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Zingoleb on 02 Apr 2013, 19:49
I don't because it's a fucking idiotic way to roleplay.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: TheEvilDog on 02 Apr 2013, 19:51
honestly, i kind of like the grudges and callbacks to previous games. it's really interesting to watch the way in which we are building these evolving relationships as a group of players.

Yeah, but its not exactly fair if people are basing on what happened in a Candy game to use against someone in a Slasher game, now is it?

Callbacks are fine, a little in-joke, but they should never dictate how a game should flow. Each game should be a clean slate.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: mtmerrick on 02 Apr 2013, 20:14
I call DMing Mafia in Space
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 02 Apr 2013, 20:17
Just wondering, am I the only person who hasn't been playing since the beginning?
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: henri bemis on 02 Apr 2013, 20:34
Having dummy accounts for games would be really interesting, but it would probably be a pain in the ass for the admins, who'd need, at least (assuming no shenanigans, and we all know that everyone on the internet never gets up to shenanigans, right?) to follow the games and delete the dummy accounts when they're over.  Otherwise, I'd have 8 accounts by now.


*tackles*

woo, neko-hugs!

@Linds, maybe I will possess YOU, MWA HAHAHAHA!
@TheEvilDog - I know he's trying to murder me, but that gif is so adorable.  omg.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: de_la_Nae on 02 Apr 2013, 22:20
I started in a few ago.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Loki on 03 Apr 2013, 05:54
I started in Mafia... 5, I think.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: J on 03 Apr 2013, 09:45
i started with 1, and i sat out 4 & 5.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: pwhodges on 03 Apr 2013, 10:23
I like the dummy account idea, although  I think there would have to be some sort of safeguard in place to prevent people from commenting in other threads from their dummy account, and to prevent people from commenting in thread from their real account.

Would it be possible to make all threads in one account subject to a neutral mod's approval? it might make the flow of the game a little weird though.

Obviously it's not practical to stop people using their real accounts to comment somewhere else, both on the game and on their game character (otherwise they couldn't use the forum at all).

I could make a mafia/game subforum, in which only the designated dummy accounts (and the GM) could post, and the GM could PM the appropriate logins to the users; I could make those users subject to post moderation (i.e. the posts don't appear until approved by a mod), and make the GM a local mod for the mafia/game forum - but I think that would slow the games down too much.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: TheEvilDog on 03 Apr 2013, 11:12
Personally, I'm against creating dummy accounts, for a number of reasons, mainly that it involves a lot of work and management for what is simply a game.

I'm still pitching that idea that we assign people character roles at the start of the game as well as their game roles, for two reasons: it helps people get into character and less prone to breaking character and secondly it helps break the mentality of what happened in previous games.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: J on 03 Apr 2013, 11:35
personally, i like things the way they are just fine.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: mtmerrick on 03 Apr 2013, 14:37
I think people should be able to make up their own characters, not have a pre-made one handed to them...
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 03 Apr 2013, 14:46
Why?
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Loki on 03 Apr 2013, 14:49
I think mtmerrick means the "role background", not the "ability roles". For example, one might want to choose to be a smith in a village and behave accordingly (role background), but be, in fact, the Protector ability role as determined by GM.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 03 Apr 2013, 14:59
I know, I don't think it would be bad if every person was given a role background (open to interpretation, of course).
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: mtmerrick on 03 Apr 2013, 15:24
Character ≠ role ≠ in-game profession
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 03 Apr 2013, 15:37
Well, fine. So the GM assigns the role and in-game profession (which is what I think TED meant by "character role"), and people build their character accordingly.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: mtmerrick on 03 Apr 2013, 15:44
Ok, that sounds good to me.

I've seen quite a few mafia games where the DM assigns/takes over all 3, and that takes all the fun out of the game.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: TheEvilDog on 03 Apr 2013, 15:46
Exactly. You get assigned a role to play, and a profession, as opposed to "Villager". After that is up to the players.
Mtmerrick, I've run more than a few games and have long learned that the GM is only there to help the story along and if needs be, arbitrate the rules. There are two rules I have - One: make sure the players have fun. Two: Never railroad the players, fastest way to lose their interest.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Zingoleb on 03 Apr 2013, 16:20
personally, I was having fun vriska-ing it up. until i got killed for it.

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Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: mtmerrick on 03 Apr 2013, 16:27
you are quickly becoming the most entertaining person (IMHO) on the forum, uni :P
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 03 Apr 2013, 16:31
If you had fun with your character, that's good. If the character's actions led to the character being killed by the other ones...isn't that how it's supposed to be? Unless I'm not understanding something.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: jwhouk on 03 Apr 2013, 18:18
I think I figured out why I don't care for these types of games (at least from a participation standpoint):

1. I'm a lousy liar.
2. I hated the game Traveller.
3. There is, as we've seen already, carryover from one game to the next.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 03 Apr 2013, 18:23
#3 doesn't affect you if it's your first game, since nobody has anything for or against you, and you have nothing for or against anyone else. Also, it seems that the carryover only affects it in the beginning, when you pretty much have nothing to go on, so the carryover isn't particularly worse than closing your eyes and pointing, and probably about as effective.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: henri bemis on 03 Apr 2013, 19:22
Speaking just as an outsider now (BECAUSE SOMEONE TORE MY HEART OUT!), and because this seems to be a new trend:  I don't really like the idea of players just posting their role PMs. That's just metagaming.

Also, I know it will be awhile, but I think I'd actually like to GM a game.  I've got a theme in mind that I think/hope could be really fun.  One of the characters will definitely have a bowel disruptor.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: de_la_Nae on 03 Apr 2013, 20:53
YESSSSSSSSSSS
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Zingoleb on 03 Apr 2013, 21:59
I've worked out the details of how I want to run my game. :3 ...I'm going to need at least fifteen people to sign up, though.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: mtmerrick on 03 Apr 2013, 22:03
Heh, count me in. With you in charge its bound to be one hell of a laugh.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Zingoleb on 03 Apr 2013, 22:04
no merrick
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Zingoleb on 03 Apr 2013, 22:05
there will be fire
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 03 Apr 2013, 22:05
Fire? I'm in.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Zingoleb on 03 Apr 2013, 22:05
there will be blood
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 03 Apr 2013, 22:06
DRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAINAGE
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: mtmerrick on 03 Apr 2013, 22:06
Fire? But.... You're am electric type!
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Zingoleb on 03 Apr 2013, 22:08
I have no idea what you could possibly be talking about.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 03 Apr 2013, 22:08
Me?
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: pwhodges on 04 Apr 2013, 00:40
there will be blood

There's always blood.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: J on 04 Apr 2013, 05:12
Also, it seems that the carryover only affects it in the beginning, when you pretty much have nothing to go on, so the carryover isn't particularly worse than closing your eyes and pointing, and probably about as effective.

pretty much this. while i can't speak for anyone else, for me capitalizing on someone's name or calling back to a previous game is really just a way of making an otherwise arbitrary pick more interesting.


i think part of the difference we're having here is that some of us are more interested in the role playing aspect of this, while others are more interested in the game side of things.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 04 Apr 2013, 05:22
Which is fine as long one side doesn't start insisting the other is "wrong".
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: ackblom12 on 04 Apr 2013, 05:24
i think part of the difference we're having here is that some of us are more interested in the role playing aspect of this, while others are more interested in the game side of things.

That is forever the conflict in tabletop rpgs.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: TheEvilDog on 04 Apr 2013, 06:38
there will be blood

Ah, but will there be Daniel Day Lewis?
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Zingoleb on 04 Apr 2013, 11:14
nah, fuck em
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: mtmerrick on 04 Apr 2013, 11:24
Ok, so in the forum shipfic, Garand dumps Uni because she's been sleeping with Daniel Day Lewis....
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: nekowafer on 04 Apr 2013, 11:39
no no no in forum shipfic I jump Unicorn's bones
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Zingoleb on 04 Apr 2013, 11:44
fic?
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: nekowafer on 04 Apr 2013, 11:59
no no no in real life I jump Unicorn's bones
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: mtmerrick on 04 Apr 2013, 15:04
So what you're telling me is that Uni really likes sleeping around. :P
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Zingoleb on 04 Apr 2013, 15:21
No.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 04 Apr 2013, 15:22
She'll sleep when she's dead.
(click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: TheEvilDog on 04 Apr 2013, 15:24
Nah, Nekowafer was just saying that they macerated Unicorn's body and left the skeleton behind to be jumped. Little known fact, Unicorn is actually an animated skeleton.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: mtmerrick on 04 Apr 2013, 15:25
ok, so an UNDEAD unicorn. got it.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: TheEvilDog on 04 Apr 2013, 15:26
No, animated skeleton.

Big difference.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 04 Apr 2013, 15:27
So it was never alive or dead?
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Loki on 04 Apr 2013, 15:28
I assume one is a construct akin to a golem, while the other is animated and possesses free will?
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: mtmerrick on 04 Apr 2013, 15:38
wait im confused again.  :psyduck: Bone Golem or Lich?
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Zingoleb on 04 Apr 2013, 15:48
who needs free will when you have predestin8tion?
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 04 Apr 2013, 15:48
(http://oyster.ignimgs.com/mediawiki/apis.ign.com/pokemon-blue-version/c/c3/Golem.gif)'
Unicorn, we should have a Free Will vs. Predestination thread.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: mtmerrick on 04 Apr 2013, 15:51
I'm gonna go with lich. they're cooler. plus it seems like a phylactery(sp?) is something Uni might actually have  :psyduck:
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: cesium133 on 04 Apr 2013, 21:28
The game was fun, though I have to admit that after a really bad day at work, committing in-game suicide was rather fun.  :evil:

As my comeuppance, I went to a bar trivia competition with some friends tonight and one of the questions was "What was Disney's first full-length cartoon movie?" I stupidly answered "Fantasia."
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: mtmerrick on 04 Apr 2013, 21:55
(http://myorganisedmess.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/276253_papel-de-parede-meme-jackie-chan_1280x1024.jpg)
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Thrillho on 05 Apr 2013, 04:36
The game was fun, though I have to admit that after a really bad day at work, committing in-game suicide was rather fun.  :evil:

As my comeuppance, I went to a bar trivia competition with some friends tonight and one of the questions was "What was Disney's first full-length cartoon movie?" I stupidly answered "Fantasia."

GO STAND IN THE FUCKING CORNER RIGHT GODDAMN NOW
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 05 Apr 2013, 04:43
According to The Wikis he was only off by 3 years and two movies. You guys are acting like he said The Lion King was the first one ::)
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Thrillho on 05 Apr 2013, 04:46
Well you see Method, what I was doing on this particular occasion was majorly exaggerating my mild reaction for comic effect.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 05 Apr 2013, 05:08
I know, my response was mostly to hide that I hadn't known that Fantasia wasn't first >_>
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Thrillho on 05 Apr 2013, 05:33
GO SIT IN THE FUCKING CORNER
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 05 Apr 2013, 05:35
I already am.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Pilchard123 on 05 Apr 2013, 08:31
IIRC, the trailers on the start of their DVDs (which are yet another thing that annoys me - did you know they release them for a while, then recall all unsold/rental copies so they can hike the price of anniversary discs?) even say "from Snow White...to Fantasia...to theme parks and beyond...there is only one Disney".

[/anycred]
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: TheEvilDog on 05 Apr 2013, 08:40
FIND A BARREL AND SIT IN ITS CORNER
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: mtmerrick on 05 Apr 2013, 11:16
did you know they release them for a while, then recall all unsold/rental copies so they can hike the price of anniversary discs?
yeah, that really pisses me off. >_> I mean, I know they're idiots and scammers,  but come on....
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Game and Watch Forever on 05 Apr 2013, 11:54
Speaking just as an outsider now (BECAUSE SOMEONE TORE MY HEART OUT!), and because this seems to be a new trend:  I don't really like the idea of players just posting their role PMs. That's just metagaming.

Also, I know it will be awhile, but I think I'd actually like to GM a game.  I've got a theme in mind that I think/hope could be really fun.  One of the characters will definitely have a bowel disruptor.

Just wanted to chime in here since I've been away for a few days...

On the first point, I have to agree. In other games I played, this was pretty much not allowed and would lead to immediate death.

On the second point, let the record show that anyone who hasn't had the opportunity to host a mafia game is free to go prior to my second game, unless it muddies the waters too much (don't think it does... yet).
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Lines on 05 Apr 2013, 14:32
Honestly I don't like it either. Make up a story about your character. Copy/pasting just seems so lazy. It's an RPG! Role play!
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Lines on 05 Apr 2013, 17:24
Day 3 begins. Village, you are not doing so hot. Be careful or you're going to lose the next time day rolls around!
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: henri bemis on 05 Apr 2013, 22:30
Shot through the heart!  but who's to blame?

(ok, ok, I'll just see myself out).

Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: mtmerrick on 05 Apr 2013, 22:53
Clearly, you're the one to blame.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Thrillho on 06 Apr 2013, 02:54
1. I knew I needed to investigate someone, but didn't have the faintest idea who to investigate. So I went out and got drunk.

2. I'm going away for the weekend so getting killed was actually quite convenient  :-D
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Zingoleb on 06 Apr 2013, 09:38
if only you had investigated me, gareth

if only you had found me innocent.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Lines on 06 Apr 2013, 17:35
If only Gareth had shared information about his last investigation! Which I thought was a horrible move, on your part.

I dunno, I get the feeling that half the people playing weren't into this game. Do we need a break for a while?
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Zingoleb on 06 Apr 2013, 18:00
I was into it!  :x
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Loki on 09 Apr 2013, 06:28
Guys, I know I am not the GM, but I thought I'd say I really dislike when players make characters of others do or say something. Unless it was in agreement with the other player, of course.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 09 Apr 2013, 08:30
I see it this way. That was more my account of how things happened. Maybe J didn't actually say that and maybe I didn't actually have a cool post-execution line and this is me exaggerating later when I'm talking to the other killers.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Thrillho on 09 Apr 2013, 09:54
I was into it, I was just playing it close to my chest. I did investigate Unicorn but everyone was so hung up on killing them that I didn't want to waste my role revealing it, which is also why I was a bit restrained about the other investigation as well.

(I also was slightly confused by the second PM.)
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Zingoleb on 09 Apr 2013, 10:22
they were hung up on killing me because they had no proof to indicate my innocence, you twat

 :x






<3
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: TheEvilDog on 09 Apr 2013, 10:46
Hey now, there's no need for that kind of language. I mean, he might be a deranged necrophiliac with a touch of cannibalism, and a muppet for not saving your neck, but come on, look at him. There is no way that Gareth is a female goldfish.

 :wink: :-D
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Thrillho on 09 Apr 2013, 10:52
If I saved Unicorn by revealing my investigatory role, it put me directly onto the chopping block, which was worse for the village as a whole. It was better for the village for my special role to stay secret.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: cesium133 on 09 Apr 2013, 10:58
I suppose if I hadn't gone and gotten myself killed, I could have tried to protect you again.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Thrillho on 09 Apr 2013, 11:00
That's what Unicorn said, but then you're going to waste using that for the same person every time.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: TheEvilDog on 09 Apr 2013, 11:16
Yeah, but you still ended up getting killed. Its either/or. Either you could have saved Unicorn and protected the village for another day, possibly changing the vote and getting a killer, or you leave yourself to suspicion. Everyone's head is on the chopping block, the whole point is proving why you shouldn't be there.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Lines on 09 Apr 2013, 11:56
Gareth, your role only let you identify the evil stepmother and her huntsmen, but I was hinting that Loki was the wolf. I figured you would have enough clues to put two and two together.

Basically you are the worst cop ever.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Thrillho on 09 Apr 2013, 12:03
Yeah, this was entirely incompetence on my part, it was not the fault of the game or a lack of participation by me. I was just shit.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: de_la_Nae on 09 Apr 2013, 13:48
Wait, I thought I was the worst cop ever, what with all those corruption charges.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Zingoleb on 09 Apr 2013, 18:23
so it's like officially over then

should i start a sign up thread
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 09 Apr 2013, 18:31
YES
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 09 Apr 2013, 18:31
I promise not to fuck this one up (I shouldn't promise that but I'll try not to)
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: henri bemis on 09 Apr 2013, 18:33
yesssss
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 09 Apr 2013, 18:53
Sorry I stole your heart, Henri.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Lines on 09 Apr 2013, 18:56
so it's like officially over then

should i start a sign up thread

It's over. I'm going to write an ending, but the game is done. I also have several suggestions for rule modification that I will type up later when I have more time.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: Method of Madness on 09 Apr 2013, 19:05
Probably a good idea. Someone might be as stupid as I was.
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: de_la_Nae on 09 Apr 2013, 19:52
In addition there's some shenanigans and thoughts thereof, but I'll wait until the end. Wanna see what happens!
Title: Re: Mafia 7: Sign Up Thread
Post by: henri bemis on 09 Apr 2013, 20:42
Sorry I stole your heart, Henri.

It's all good!  Be warned, though - my heart, it tells tales.  *thumpthump thumpthump thumpthump*

(updated after reading the game thread  :wink:)