@shadow
I wanna be a wolf with you so bad, it would be so fun
I’m pretty sure we’ve only ever been T/W (you town me wolf) in every game we’ve been together.
@Silver: it wasn’t even just you, you are just the example. This game felt like it had so few mislynches cause half the players can’t play as scum.
@Chris: yeah, you did kind of get carried though
You were proclaiming me to be town most of the game (including end of day 2 after flip flopping on me).
Fun game, was a real pity to have to replace out be c'est la vie unfortunately.
I mentioned it in the spec chat that I used one of my two commutes on N1 to try and dodge a vig shot. I think that was probably a close call on whether it was right or not. I was pretty much never getting nk'd with the scum equity I'd earned even with lng's flip looking good for me but I also probably wasn't high enough up the big order for most players for it o be correct.
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KoolKoal: Feel free to take this with a grain of salt since self meta isn't particularly helpful, but I think I get scumread mostly for style over substance, but also for a certain lack of substance over style. It's not so much what I AM posting most of the time (though sometimes that can seem bad) but what I'm NOT posting. I've been told I come to non-obvious conclusions a lot, so when I post, quite a bit of the time there's jumps in logic that people can't follow and they think that's scummy. I get that accusation about a lot of questions I ask specifically. People call them "busy work" when the questions are legit etc.
As far as things to ignore, I can't think of anything. I would suggest you focus less on what I'm doing and more on how I'm doing it. That's probably more likely to be accurate. Like I've just said, what I do tends to come off a little weird, but if you look for how I do it, mindset comes into play and maybe you figure out something useful.
You’re a retired postal worker who spends his days doing crosswords to pass the time. Occasionally you walk to the dog park to feed the pigeons. Life’s kinda boring for you, honestly.
You yearn for the sense of purpose The Job brought you. Maybe you'll take up some dangerous sport, like archery or bowling.
You “retired.” They forced your retirement because some guys drugs went missing on your watch. And you called in sick the next day. That was a coincidence. You wanted revenge.
Night Actions: You may perform the kill for your team. Members with additional abilities cannot also perform the kill unless they are the only ones left alive.
You are Wallace White Jr., Nexus Roleblocker
You’ve always hated the name Wallace. It’s just so… beneath you. But that's what your parents named you, and your dad would have another heart attack if you changed it.
You make your living as a pet groomer. You love wearing sweatervests and turtlenecks with blue jeans. Every day.
Actually you’re a doctor but ironically you’ve always found such honorariums pretentious. Your license was recently revoked for prescribing unapproved experimental painkillers. You’re certain you can make one that is as effective as an opiate but without the addictive properties.
Night Actions: You’ll get these painkillers right eventually. Maybe this game is the place to test your newest concoction!
Once per Night, you may visit another player
You may also perform the kill for your team. You cannot perform the kill and use your Roleblock on the same night unless you are the only one alive.
You are Perry Winkle, Nexus Goon
Who doesn’t know that name? It’s a household name if you have a television. You’re FAMOUS. Well. Kinda. A recurring bit part on a soap counts, right?
Well. "Soap" might be a stretch. It's more of an improv group that does flash mobs and such. But you're pretty well known in most of all the towns in your state! (Of Rhode Island)
You’ve been trying to make the papers for a while now. Now’s your chance! Money, power, fame… it’s all right at your fingertips!
Night Actions: You may perform the kill for your team. Members with additional abilities cannot also perform the kill unless they are the only ones left alive.
You are Alan Almond, Town Friendly Neighbor
You were born in rural Iowa to two very religious parents. You survived the gauntlet of private religious institutions from grade K to 12, then you survived several tours serving in the Army overseas.
At some point during your service, your parents both died (They were older than most parents) and had left their house to some religious charity.
Eventually, you return to the States, homeless and alone. You sink into a deep depression As a result, you haven’t really showered in months. Then, one day, you wake up and something… changed.The sky is brighter, the grass greener. What is this? You don’t know, but you want to make the most of it.
Night Actions: Once per night, you can try to make a friend. You strike up conversation, revealing your alignment to them in an attempt to earn their trust. They don’t reciprocate, mostly just trying not to gag on the smell. Sorry dude.
You are Melissa Mustard, Town Jack Of All Trades
You are a retired captain in the NYPD.. You served your time well, and are proud to have served. Sometimes you miss serving though. Your skinny blonde frame tenders to throw people off as they get to know the tough, no-nonsense woman underneath.
You still have your old cop implements from your time on the force: Your trusty gun (you only brought one bullet though), a pair of radios, and some blue talc powder you used to use for grip.
Night Actions: At Night, you can:
Give your radios to up to two other players (you may keep one yourself and give only one away), creating a chat between the two players for the first 48 hours of the next Day. After that, one of the radios breaks. (1-shot Neighborizer)
Shoot someone should they deserve it. (1-shot Vig)
Set a trap to see who visits a certain room. (1-shot Watch)
You are Gerald Green, Town 2-shot Commuter.
You are Gerard Green, professional used car dealer, insurance salesman, and bookmaker. You are never seen without your ledger, and are usually seen trying to sell people SOMETHING. Really, anything.
One thing you've learned in your life is how to survive. Therefore, the first thing you did when you were finally allowed to explore Hill House was scout out ask the best hiding places. And obviously, night is the most dangerous. At least during the day you can talk your way out of things.
Night Actions: Once per night, you may make yourself untargetable for that night, finding a good hiding spot. After you use a hiding spot, you can’t use it again. There are two decent ones.
You are Bernard Black, Town Vanilla
Your job, hobby, life, and wife is the Oklahoma, a little crabbing boat you keep in the marina and are the captain of. You are a sailor through and through.
You prefer sailor garb to go with your epic beard.
Night Actions: You have no night actions.
You are Brandy Rose, Town Vanilla.
You ARE Rosey-Red Investments. Founder, CEO, owner. Your first investment was in a tech company back in the 90s that made and had the copyright for a certain kind of touch screen. Those touch screens are now on all Android phones. You usually wear your hair in a bun, and typically sport sleek glasses.
Night Actions: You have no night actions.
You are Zephyr Zaffre, Town Vanilla.
What a silly name you have! You picked it, though, when you became a self-help guru! You LOVE helping people achieve their better selves through yoga, meditation, and ridding themselves of material wealth (by buying your books)!
You hope to reach Level 8 at the next Lodge meeting, paving the way to Final Grand Ascension where you gain the title of The Holiest Wombat!
Night Actions: You have no night actions.
You are Mr. Peacock, Town Vanilla.
For a Peacock, you’re nowhere near as flamboyant as your name suggests. Introverted and bookish, some might say you are the exact opposite of a peacock. You make your living as an auditor for the Internal Revenue Service. You enjoy gardening and smiling smugly whenever your sports teams rival loses.
Your biggest flaw is that you can never not be right.
Night Actions: You have no night actions.
You are Morally Grey, Town Vanilla.
That’s not your real name, obviously. It’s not unusual for people in the adult film industry to pick new names to act under. You picked this one because you decided when you got into this that you’d be trying to appeal to some of the… less usual audience.
You're actually the heiress to a toothpick empire (some one you were related to invented them, who knew) but went off to join Summer Born Films for some adventure.
Night Actions: You have no night actions.
You are Phineas Plum, Town Vanilla
A prominent professor of Philosophy, Professor Phineas Plum is an artifact of a bygone age. Bespectacled with a signature Tweed jacket and bow tie, you fit the bill of stereotypical college professor.
Your students would never guess that you used to be one of this hell-raising hippies from back when.
KoolKoal: Feel free to take this with a grain of salt since self meta isn't particularly helpful, but I think I get scumread mostly for style over substance, but also for a certain lack of substance over style. It's not so much what I AM posting most of the time (though sometimes that can seem bad) but what I'm NOT posting. I've been told I come to non-obvious conclusions a lot, so when I post, quite a bit of the time there's jumps in logic that people can't follow and they think that's scummy. I get that accusation about a lot of questions I ask specifically. People call them "busy work" when the questions are legit etc.
As far as things to ignore, I can't think of anything. I would suggest you focus less on what I'm doing and more on how I'm doing it. That's probably more likely to be accurate. Like I've just said, what I do tends to come off a little weird, but if you look for how I do it, mindset comes into play and maybe you figure out something useful.
I think the scum team basically lost when Silver shot shadow. I think that shadow is slightly better than Vaimes at talking himself out of a bad spot, and if that shot had gone to Vaimes like it was originally going to.... Scum could have maybe painted Tubba, then maybe killed Last, maybe painted Chris? Last being FN was bad for them for sure.
I really enjoyed tom's roleplaying for the time he was alive.
I may have bit off too much with a high flavor game being my first game. I'm not a great writer so it wasn't as flavorful as I would have liked.
So, @everyone: What did YOU think of the game? Flavor, etc. Be honest, I can take it.
Also, if you wanna be invited to the discord to see the chats, let me know. I've upgraded those already there to informed, just fyi
KoolKoal: Feel free to take this with a grain of salt since self meta isn't particularly helpful, but I think I get scumread mostly for style over substance, but also for a certain lack of substance over style. It's not so much what I AM posting most of the time (though sometimes that can seem bad) but what I'm NOT posting. I've been told I come to non-obvious conclusions a lot, so when I post, quite a bit of the time there's jumps in logic that people can't follow and they think that's scummy. I get that accusation about a lot of questions I ask specifically. People call them "busy work" when the questions are legit etc.
As far as things to ignore, I can't think of anything. I would suggest you focus less on what I'm doing and more on how I'm doing it. That's probably more likely to be accurate. Like I've just said, what I do tends to come off a little weird, but if you look for how I do it, mindset comes into play and maybe you figure out something useful.
Heh, yup, almost all my strong suspicions were wrong. *sigh* Welp.
Vaimes, sorry, man. That sucks when you don't enjoy playing scum.
Tom, your roleplay is almost always one of the most fun things of any game, and this was no exception. <3
Chris, thanks for being persistent and patient. Sorry for tunneling, and especially sorry for actually making you mad. Certainly wasn't my intent. I look forward to actually catching you someday.
Killjoy, the game was fun, the role pm flavors were pretty fun; I enjoyed the gender shifts, and the small backgrounds were fine. Names were quite well done. Yeah, votecount flavor wasn't spectacular (but it never has to be; that's not the point for most players), and you didn't hit flavor on every EoD/SoD post...but that's unfortunately sometimes unavoidable. You were present and responsive, and you posted votecounts and handled replacements and any concerns timely. For your first go-round, I thought you did just fine.
My one complaint, as I think was already mentioned, would be calling Wisp's role a "Friendly Neighbor", mostly because both those words have specific mechanical meaning within the game, and neither of them actually meant that mechanic (leading to Wisp's (now) understandable confusion). I'm pretty surprised that Proph didn't recommend that you change that.
One note that I'll post as a preference thing (for anyone who mods): I'm lazy and don't have the best memory, so I like being able to go to the OP of the thread to see the player list (especially who replaced whom or who flipped what role). To that end, when I mod, I try to put my player list front and center in the first post, then put rules in the second, and then put any start of game/start of D1 flavor in the third post. But that's just my personal preference.
Cantrip: Around Night 2 I realized I didn't post some EoD/SoD flavor. I was considering going back and editing it in but wasn't sure if I should.
And Re: Friendly Neighbor ability: I think the problem was I flavored the actual ability instead of just stating what it did. It wasn't clear that the conversation wasn't the ability, and was just the way that his alignment would be revealed. Lesson for next time. Also, I won't make such a high flavor game until I learn to write more proficiently.
Actually, I just realized something: the night action PMs are full of flavor as well. Is it a good idea to post those? And Night action targets?
KoolKoal: Feel free to take this with a grain of salt since self meta isn't particularly helpful, but I think I get scumread mostly for style over substance, but also for a certain lack of substance over style. It's not so much what I AM posting most of the time (though sometimes that can seem bad) but what I'm NOT posting. I've been told I come to non-obvious conclusions a lot, so when I post, quite a bit of the time there's jumps in logic that people can't follow and they think that's scummy. I get that accusation about a lot of questions I ask specifically. People call them "busy work" when the questions are legit etc.
As far as things to ignore, I can't think of anything. I would suggest you focus less on what I'm doing and more on how I'm doing it. That's probably more likely to be accurate. Like I've just said, what I do tends to come off a little weird, but if you look for how I do it, mindset comes into play and maybe you figure out something useful.
@Silver: it wasn’t even just you, you are just the example. This game felt like it had so few mislynches cause half the players can’t play as scum.
@Chris: yeah, you did kind of get carried though
You were proclaiming me to be town most of the game (including end of day 2 after flip flopping on me).
not me, I had valid reasons for all my leans
In token mafia we did it too and we were both wolves
I mentioned it in the spec chat that I used one of my two commutes on N1 to try and dodge a vig shot. I think that was probably a close call on whether it was right or not. I was pretty much never getting nk'd with the scum equity I'd earned even with lng's flip looking good for me but I also probably wasn't high enough up the big order for most players for it o be correct.
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2014 - Best Mafia Newcomer
2015 - Best Town Performance (Individual) (Predator)
2015 - Best Town Performance (Group) - Predator Mafia
2015 - Best Mafia Performance (Group) - 2015 Invitational
2015 - Best Town Player
2015 - Best Mafia Player
2015 - Best Overall Player
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You’re a retired postal worker who spends his days doing crosswords to pass the time. Occasionally you walk to the dog park to feed the pigeons. Life’s kinda boring for you, honestly.
You yearn for the sense of purpose The Job brought you. Maybe you'll take up some dangerous sport, like archery or bowling.
Night Actions: You may perform the kill for your team. Members with additional abilities cannot also perform the kill unless they are the only ones left alive.
You’ve always hated the name Wallace. It’s just so… beneath you. But that's what your parents named you, and your dad would have another heart attack if you changed it.
You make your living as a pet groomer. You love wearing sweatervests and turtlenecks with blue jeans. Every day.
Night Actions: You’ll get these painkillers right eventually. Maybe this game is the place to test your newest concoction!
Once per Night, you may visit another player
You may also perform the kill for your team. You cannot perform the kill and use your Roleblock on the same night unless you are the only one alive.
Who doesn’t know that name? It’s a household name if you have a television. You’re FAMOUS. Well. Kinda. A recurring bit part on a soap counts, right?
Well. "Soap" might be a stretch. It's more of an improv group that does flash mobs and such. But you're pretty well known in most of all the towns in your state! (Of Rhode Island)
Night Actions: You may perform the kill for your team. Members with additional abilities cannot also perform the kill unless they are the only ones left alive.
You were born in rural Iowa to two very religious parents. You survived the gauntlet of private religious institutions from grade K to 12, then you survived several tours serving in the Army overseas.
At some point during your service, your parents both died (They were older than most parents) and had left their house to some religious charity.
Eventually, you return to the States, homeless and alone. You sink into a deep depression As a result, you haven’t really showered in months. Then, one day, you wake up and something… changed.The sky is brighter, the grass greener. What is this? You don’t know, but you want to make the most of it.
Night Actions: Once per night, you can try to make a friend. You strike up conversation, revealing your alignment to them in an attempt to earn their trust. They don’t reciprocate, mostly just trying not to gag on the smell. Sorry dude.
You are a retired captain in the NYPD.. You served your time well, and are proud to have served. Sometimes you miss serving though. Your skinny blonde frame tenders to throw people off as they get to know the tough, no-nonsense woman underneath.
You still have your old cop implements from your time on the force: Your trusty gun (you only brought one bullet though), a pair of radios, and some blue talc powder you used to use for grip.
Night Actions: At Night, you can:
You are Gerard Green, professional used car dealer, insurance salesman, and bookmaker. You are never seen without your ledger, and are usually seen trying to sell people SOMETHING. Really, anything.
One thing you've learned in your life is how to survive. Therefore, the first thing you did when you were finally allowed to explore Hill House was scout out ask the best hiding places. And obviously, night is the most dangerous. At least during the day you can talk your way out of things.
Night Actions: Once per night, you may make yourself untargetable for that night, finding a good hiding spot. After you use a hiding spot, you can’t use it again. There are two decent ones.
Your job, hobby, life, and wife is the Oklahoma, a little crabbing boat you keep in the marina and are the captain of. You are a sailor through and through.
You prefer sailor garb to go with your epic beard.
Night Actions: You have no night actions.
You ARE Rosey-Red Investments. Founder, CEO, owner. Your first investment was in a tech company back in the 90s that made and had the copyright for a certain kind of touch screen. Those touch screens are now on all Android phones. You usually wear your hair in a bun, and typically sport sleek glasses.
Night Actions: You have no night actions.
What a silly name you have! You picked it, though, when you became a self-help guru! You LOVE helping people achieve their better selves through yoga, meditation, and ridding themselves of material wealth (by buying your books)!
You hope to reach Level 8 at the next Lodge meeting, paving the way to Final Grand Ascension where you gain the title of The Holiest Wombat!
Night Actions: You have no night actions.
For a Peacock, you’re nowhere near as flamboyant as your name suggests. Introverted and bookish, some might say you are the exact opposite of a peacock. You make your living as an auditor for the Internal Revenue Service. You enjoy gardening and smiling smugly whenever your sports teams rival loses.
Your biggest flaw is that you can never not be right.
Night Actions: You have no night actions.
That’s not your real name, obviously. It’s not unusual for people in the adult film industry to pick new names to act under. You picked this one because you decided when you got into this that you’d be trying to appeal to some of the… less usual audience.
You're actually the heiress to a toothpick empire (some one you were related to invented them, who knew) but went off to join Summer Born Films for some adventure.
Night Actions: You have no night actions.
A prominent professor of Philosophy, Professor Phineas Plum is an artifact of a bygone age. Bespectacled with a signature Tweed jacket and bow tie, you fit the bill of stereotypical college professor.
Your students would never guess that you used to be one of this hell-raising hippies from back when.
Night Action: You have no night actions.
I think the scum team basically lost when Silver shot shadow. I think that shadow is slightly better than Vaimes at talking himself out of a bad spot, and if that shot had gone to Vaimes like it was originally going to.... Scum could have maybe painted Tubba, then maybe killed Last, maybe painted Chris? Last being FN was bad for them for sure.
I really enjoyed tom's roleplaying for the time he was alive.
I may have bit off too much with a high flavor game being my first game. I'm not a great writer so it wasn't as flavorful as I would have liked.
So, @everyone: What did YOU think of the game? Flavor, etc. Be honest, I can take it.
Also, if you wanna be invited to the discord to see the chats, let me know. I've upgraded those already there to informed, just fyi
1 for 1
Fun game!
Clue-ish but lots of new colors and flavors
My role pm inspired my mild roleplay immediately. I realized after a few posts that i didnt get to the role part and i only knew my flavor lol
Vaimes, sorry, man. That sucks when you don't enjoy playing scum.
Tom, your roleplay is almost always one of the most fun things of any game, and this was no exception. <3
Chris, thanks for being persistent and patient. Sorry for tunneling, and especially sorry for actually making you mad. Certainly wasn't my intent. I look forward to actually catching you someday.
Killjoy, the game was fun, the role pm flavors were pretty fun; I enjoyed the gender shifts, and the small backgrounds were fine. Names were quite well done. Yeah, votecount flavor wasn't spectacular (but it never has to be; that's not the point for most players), and you didn't hit flavor on every EoD/SoD post...but that's unfortunately sometimes unavoidable. You were present and responsive, and you posted votecounts and handled replacements and any concerns timely. For your first go-round, I thought you did just fine.
My one complaint, as I think was already mentioned, would be calling Wisp's role a "Friendly Neighbor", mostly because both those words have specific mechanical meaning within the game, and neither of them actually meant that mechanic (leading to Wisp's (now) understandable confusion). I'm pretty surprised that Proph didn't recommend that you change that.
One note that I'll post as a preference thing (for anyone who mods): I'm lazy and don't have the best memory, so I like being able to go to the OP of the thread to see the player list (especially who replaced whom or who flipped what role). To that end, when I mod, I try to put my player list front and center in the first post, then put rules in the second, and then put any start of game/start of D1 flavor in the third post. But that's just my personal preference.
Well carp. That's just dumb. Never mind, I guess. I'll almost certainly never put that role in a game and actually refer to as "Friendly Neighbor".
Cantrip: Around Night 2 I realized I didn't post some EoD/SoD flavor. I was considering going back and editing it in but wasn't sure if I should.
And Re: Friendly Neighbor ability: I think the problem was I flavored the actual ability instead of just stating what it did. It wasn't clear that the conversation wasn't the ability, and was just the way that his alignment would be revealed. Lesson for next time. Also, I won't make such a high flavor game until I learn to write more proficiently.
Actually, I just realized something: the night action PMs are full of flavor as well. Is it a good idea to post those? And Night action targets?
I enjoyed my action flavor quite a bit, for what it's worth.