Thread "MAFIA XLVI: META-MAFIA" in forum "MAFIA... and other forum games"

Posted at 12:07PM, Jul. 18, 2011

MAFIA XLVI: META-MAFIA

Setup:
At a teenager's birthday party, full of sweets bought with parents' credit cards and alcohol bought with fake IDs, twenty or so kids decide to play that classic party game, Mafia. But they immerse themselves in the game a bit too much…
Soon, bodies begin to be found around the house, and the players realize that this has gone further than a game. The mafia are killing the other players, and the only way to fight back… is to play the game for real.
Roles:
ELECTED (these are chosen on Day 1, when the confusion caused by the killings means that no-one can remember who voted for whom originally)
Mayor
The Mayor is elected at the start of the game and has numerous abilities:
Insta-lynch: The Mayor has the option of insta-lynching one player as soon as he's elected. Whoever the Mayor picks gets lynched. (Be forewarned if you plan to use this ability that no clues have been given that could help point you at a criminal at that time.)
Seal of the Mayor: Increased vote count of 2 during lynching.
Desperate times, desperate measures: The Mayor can declare 2 double lynches anytime during the game. When double lynches are in effect, each player gets two votes. (I must be notified early in the day cycle, or near the end of the night cycle, for this to take effect, so that people know they have two votes.)
Did you ever know that you're my hero: Both Mayor and Pardoner cannot be killed during the night while the bodyguard(s) remain alive. The mayor will be informed of the identity of the bodyguards.
Pardoner
As a check and balance to the Mayor, the pardoner is the runner-up to the Mayor. The pardoner has the ability to cancel two lynches throughout the game. Pardoning both suspects during a double lynch will use up both powers but it's also possible to pardon one suspect while lynching the other. The pardoner will have to notify me within one hour of lynch vote results before the lynch is actually posted. He is unable to pardon on the insta-lynch. The pardoner will also receive protection from the bodyguards but will not be informed of their identities.
GOOD
Pro-town - win condition: Eliminate all Bad characters from the game. By killing them.
Bodyguard
Random Normal Kids will receive the role of bodyguard once the mayor has been elected. The bodyguards and the mayor will be informed of their identities. As long as the bodyguards are alive, the Mayor and the Pardoner cannot be killed via night hits. A poisoned drink sent to a protected person will also be intercepted.
The Generous Kid (Paramedic)
Having brought drinks and sweets for all, this kid has decided to help the injured.
Refreshing snack: This power can be used every night. Choose one player - that player cannot die unless the number of people attacking him outnumbers the number of people watching him plus his night lives. The narrative will state that someone was attacked but saved and the narration will include a clue pointing out the identity of the attacker. It does not matter if he chooses to watch someone before or after he is attacked; he will protect that person regardless. The Generous Kid will also intercept poisoned drinks sent to a townie during the night he is under watch.
The Prepared Kid (Vigilante)
This kid brought a knife and a gun… you know, just in case anything happened. Which it did. The vigilante can kill once each night.
Not-Really-A-Teenager (Veteran)
Being a bit older than he looks, this guy can see any attack coming. The Not-Really-A-Teenager gets two lives, meaning two hits in one night must be made on him before he dies. A veteran can survive a poisoned drink if he still has both night lives but it will count as a hit attempt.
The Smart Kid (Detective)
The Smart Kid can use his powers of reasoning to work certain things out. He can use one power each day, and one each night. His powers are:
And you are?: Pick one player. You'll find out whether they are Good or Bad, although a Bad character with the ability to hide their identity will appear Good. (NOTE: this power can only be used twice in the game.)
Whodunit?: The Smart Kid can get a yes/no answer on whether a specific player committed a specific crime.
The election was rigged!: You can choose one person who was voted for in either the mayoral vote or a lynch vote. This power will tell you how many Bad players voted for that person. Anyone who can hide their Bad identity appears as Good for the purpose of this power. (NOTE: this power can only be used once in the game.)
The Spotty Kid (Paranoid)
Always picked on for his looks, this kid has learned to always be on the lookout for bullies. The Spotty Kid will kill whoever was the first person to target him in any way during the night, whether it be an attack or the Generous Kid trying to help him. He is unable to NOT kill, but will only kill one person a night, meaning a second kill attempt would be successful. (Note that, unlike in other mafia games, the Spotty Kid knows his identity.)
Normal Kid (Townie)
The other kids are only vaguely aware of your existence. Nevertheless, like everyone else, you can vote in lynches and help solve clues. After the election, two Normal Kids will become Bodyguards (see above).
BAD
Mafia - win condition: Eliminate all non-Mafia characters from the game. By killing them!
Mafia members are told who all the mafia members are.
Godfather
Randomly picked as Godfather at the start of the Mafia game, this kid got way too far into his role, ordering real murders. He has powers to help him with this:
Stuffed animal head: Cruelly decapitating someone's toy just to scare someone, this role, useable once a night, makes the target hide under a bed for the next day and night cycle - the player cannot be killed, but cannot use their powers, or try to solve clues (all their posts must be strictly unrelated to clue-solving).
Call in a favor: The Godfather can, once per game, cancel a lynch. If he uses that ability during a double lynch, both lynches are canceled.
Behind the curtains: The Godfather doesn't dirty his hands since he has his goons to carry out his orders. The godfather will appear as a pro-townie to the detective. He's also considered to be protected if he's attacked during the night.
Now it's personal: The godfather has decided to take actions into his own hands. By brandishing his pistol the leader has taken to the streets. He gains the ability to kill once per night but loses all benefits he received from his "Behind the curtains" power. Unlike his fellow mafia members, he can kill mafia characters. If the godfather is the only mafia member left, this power is automatically activated.
Poisoner (Mad Hatter)
Each night, the Poisoner is able to give someone (but not a fellow mafia member) a poisoned drink, or make someone drink the poison they've already been given. He can't do both during the same night. The Poisoner can at most keep two undrunk poisons in circulation but is free to give out more once they've been drunk. Every time poison is drunk, a clue is given about his identity. Should the poisoner be killed either through a lynch or a night hit, all poison in circulation will be drunk, killing his targets. If a target of his somehow dies by other means, the poison has no effect. Drinks can be intercepted by the Generous Kid, giving a clue to the identity of the Poisoner as well.
Mafioso
Each night, a Mafioso can kill one other (non-mafia) player.
Gatecrashers - win condition: Eliminate all non-Gatecrasher characters from the game. BY KILLING THEM!!!
The gatecrashers know each other's identity.
Gatecrasher
The gatecrashers only came here to cause trouble - but when murders started happening, their natural instinct was to join in. Each gatecrasher can kill once per night.
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The game follows the traditional day/night cycle system, with lynches taking place during the day. If a lynch vote is tied, the first of the tied players to reach that amount is lynched. The mayoral vote works on the same system.
Clues will be from players' profiles, avatars, and the names, thumbnails, and first five pages of comics they write or assist.
If player A wants to kill player B and vice-versa, the action that was sent in first wins.
Actions must be sent in by 7PM BST, with the narration up by 8PM BST. Sorry if this is inconvenient.
For those living in America: 8PM BST = 10AM Hawaii, 11AM Alaska, 12PM Pacific, 1PM Mountain, 2PM Central, 3PM Eastern (all Daylight Saving Time)
Everything else is as usual, but I'm just trying to include everything in case of new players - the only other thing I can think of is NO DEADTALKING (i.e. if you are dead, you can still post, but it can't be related to solving clues or information you found out during the game). Oh, also, you can't change your avatar, signature, or profile description once the game starts, until either the game ends or you get killed.
PLAYERS
1. BffSatan
2. I Am The 1337 Master the Goddamn Batman
3. pokketmonstahhuntah the Gatecrasher, died Night 3
4. ayesinback
5. Niccea the Great Deceiver and Keeper of Records
6. D_Dude the Bodyguard, died Night 2
7. Ally Haert the Not-Really-A-Teenager, died Night 2
8. Zeph the Mafioso, died Day 4
9. Salsa the Luckless the Generous Kid, died Night 4
10. seventy2 the Smart Kid, died Day 5
11. blindsk
12. gullas the Butcher the Poisoner, died Day 2
13. Mettaur the Atomic Mirelurk
14. rokulily the Minister of Cuteness the Godfather, died Day 4
15. Product Placement the Game Master the Normal Kid, died by Instalynch
16. OnlyFoolsAndVikings the Gatecrasher, died Day 5
17. jninjashadow the Town Drunk the Bodyguard, died Day 5
18. Ochitsukanai the Trend Setter the Normal Kid, died Night 1
19. TheFlyingGreenMonkey has too many titles the Mafioso, died Night 3
Roles:
Pro-town:
1/2 Generous Kids
1/1 Prepared Kid
0/1 Not-Really-A-Teenager
0/1 Smart Kid
1/1 Spotty Kid
3/7 Normal Kids
Mafia:
0/1 Godfather
0/1 Poisoner
0/2 Mafiosi
Gatecrashers:
0/2 Gatecrashers
Opening narration:
The party-goers were gathered in a circle in the front room. The Game Master, Anthony Mercer, was feeling that this party could not have gone better. Everyone else disagreed.
"Your party sucks, Mercer!" "Let's just all get drunk!" "I don't even know you!"
"Now, calm down everyone," said Anthony. "If you all just play by the rules, we'll have lots of fun! It's nighttime-"
"No, it isn't," someone interrupted.
"It's nighttime in the game," said Anthony, "so you all have to close your eyes."
Everyone closed their eyes… and after about five minutes, wondered what the silence was about. They opened their eyes to see Anthony's decapitated corpse, still holding the GM notes. Just then, a mysterious voice permeated the room.
"Gentlemen… this is no longer just a game. The Godfather shall rule this house!"
Day 1 has begun. The mayoral election is today. Send your votes in by 7PM BST tomorrow.
(Narration links removed as they were displaying completely incorrectly.)

Posted at 1:07PM, Jul. 18, 2011

It looks like links to other sections of the Duck aren't currently working, so ignore the profile links for now.

Mayoral Election Votes:
I Am The 1337 Master (3)
(poster bonus)
TheFlyingGreenMonkey
rokulily
OnlyFoolsAndVikings (2)
OnlyFoolsAndVikings
gullas
TheFlyingGreenMonkey (2)
(poster bonus)
I Am The 1337 Master
rokulily (1)
ayesinback

Day 2 Lynch votes:
gullas (2)
I Am The 1337 Master
(Seal of the Mayor)
WOWIO?! (2)
ayesinback
rokulily

Day 3 Double Lynch votes:
pokketmonstahhuntah (5)
I Am The 1337 Master
(Seal of the Mayor)
rokulily
TheFlyingGreenMonkey
ayesinback
TheFlyingGreenMonkey (4)
I Am The 1337 Master
(Seal of the Mayor)
pokketmonstahhuntah
rokulily
I Am The 1337 Master (2)
TheFlyingGreenMonkey
Mettaur
Niccea (2)
ayesinback
Mettaur
rokulily (1)
pokketmonstahhuntah

Day 4 Double Lynch votes:
rokulily (3)
I Am The 1337 Master
(Seal of the Mayor)
ayesinback
Zeph (3)
ayesinback
I Am The 1337 Master
(Seal of the Mayor)

Day 5 Lynch votes:
seventy2 (3)
Mettaur
ayesinback
blindsk
blindsk (2)
I Am The 1337 Master
(Seal of the Mayor)
I Am The 1337 Master (1)
BffSatan

(All those who have not voted are assumed to be voting for themselves. Only those who have votes from other people, or have drawn a poster, are shown. If your vote is not shown here, please send me another PQ, since it seems some of them disappeared a while back.)

Posted at 1:07PM, Jul. 18, 2011

awesome. let's do this. :)

PS:
1337 for Mayor! (I'll have a poster up later)

Posted at 1:07PM, Jul. 18, 2011

Starting the game, while the forum is such a mess? A brave move, I'll admit.
Eh, I've got minutes to burn so I suppose I'll try running.
PS:
Ochitsukanai - the trend setter.
Gullas - the butcher.

Posted at 1:07PM, Jul. 18, 2011

Product Placement wrote:
Ochitsukanai - the trend setter.
Gullas - the butcher.

Thanks.

Posted at 1:07PM, Jul. 18, 2011

… hm. can we even post mayoral posters? and darn links… hopefully this'll sort out enough soon.

also, i'm not sure but did we lose salsa?

Posted at 1:07PM, Jul. 18, 2011

rokulily wrote:
… hm. can we even post mayoral posters? and darn links… hopefully this'll sort out enough soon.

also, i'm not sure but did we lose salsa?

I don't think so. It's summer. He's not seeing eye-to-eye with a programmer. He's just an especially Hot Salsa — but I think it would take a nuke to prevent him from playing a mafia game.

Or not – what do I know.

Other than — I've been wanting to shoot/stab/lynch at something for several days, and it won't be long now.

mwa

ha

etc.