The Syndicate

All roles have (finally) been sent out. If you did not get one and you were supposed to, send me a private message.

I'll get the game thread up as soon as I've had sufficient caffeine.

birdwithteeth11 wrote:

Epignosis wrote:Quin, I had all four of my wisdom teeth taken out and I was eating (heh) Chinese food that night at a birthday party.

I had all 4 of mine taken out at the same time as well, and was eating a hamburger for dinner that night. Never had to use any painkillers, even though I got Vicodin.

But yeah, it seems most people who recover from it fall into one extreme or another. It's either mine and Epig's side where it's as if nothing happened, or you go a week or longer in moderate to severe pain. Not much of a middle ground like the 3-4 days they normally tell you.

I was in utter pain the next day though. And for a while.

I have sent five roles.

All right, I've got roles. Now to send them out. This may take forever, but I'm going to try to get them all out and start tonight.

MovingPictures07 wrote:

Epignosis wrote:I see we are full.

Unfortunately, I can't host. Sorry.

I'm serious. I would send out PMs and get started, but it takes ages for pages to load. I'm going to try, but hell.

I see we are full.

Unfortunately, I can't host. Sorry.

It was slow for me yesterday, but the slowness went away. I'm due to watch a TV program, so hopefully it will be chugging along then, and someone will have signed up.

MovingPictures07 wrote:Seriously, it'd be amazing to start this tonight. Would you be able to, Epi?

Someone please fill that last spot!

I am able, but this site is loading like molasses for me. It took 90 seconds just load this response box.

Now that we've established how lazy everybody is going to be, let's get that final person!

I'm sure there's a Chinese herbal remedy for that.

Glad to have you officially in.

So who wants that last spot?

Quin, I had all four of my wisdom teeth taken out and I was eating (heh) Chinese food that night at a birthday party.

Sign up sir.

I am not altogether concerned about replacements. I would rather start before summer break is over and I have to go back to the grindstone.

Guys, just sign up. Let the 98% have their fun. GOoooooooooooooooooooooo

Or just fill my game and get over yourselves.

G-Man wrote:

Metalmarsh89 wrote:

G-Man wrote:Maybe if these sign-ups hit the one month mark I'll consider reconsidering, but you'd have to promise to lynch or NK me first thing.

This signup is 4 days away from the 2-month mark.

oh snap, you're right! I thought the first post said July, not June.

I sign up for yours if you sign up for mine.

G-Man wrote:See, here's the thing...

A) I claimed I wasn't going to play full size games anymore, so signing up would make a liar out of me.

B) If I break my full game retirement for this game, everyone else will assume they can guilt trip me into playing their full games too.

C) I have a heist game in sign-ups and a speed game that will hit sign-ups as soon as this game gets started and/or the current speed game ends. Playing one while hosting two may be possible for the mafia elite, but I am not among their ranks.

Maybe if these sign-ups hit the one month mark I'll consider reconsidering, but you'd have to promise to lynch or NK me first thing.

This isn't a full size game though. It's an OVERSIZED game.

If we get those elusive two more, I can send roles out tonight. Get hyped.

JaggedJimmyJay wrote:Maybe you and G-Man could bargain by clicking "yes" for each other.

G-Man doesn't do large soirées anymore.

Half our requirement are sitting in the replacement pool.

If everybody who has signed up could just get 0.2666666666666667 people to sign up, we'd be in business.

9 more lets go

Scotty wrote:Do you do role requests?

If so, I request Princess Peach of the Mushroom Kingdom kthnx

Get me ten more people and you can be anybody you want.

Sloonei wrote:I want to, but champs tourny game starts in a week and I shouldn't be in another game while that's going on. I signed up as a replacement for now.

Thanks. I hope you're able to upgrade!

Dragon D. Luffy wrote:So... I can only play 1 game at a time because RL is really full. And I'm signed up for 3 games at NF I definitely don't want to miss.

But 2 of those games seem to be having trouble getting players and the third one is a small one.

Point is, whether I'll be able to play this or not is a mystery.

You know I would love to have you.

Russtifinko wrote:Oh my God this looks AMAZING! I cannot wait for it.

I was wondering if you were going to sign up or not.

insertnamehere wrote:it was those dudes facial expressions while looking at the scroll that made me sign up.

You should read the descriptions of some of those guys in the novel.

Treasures


Seven Star Sword


Rice Wine Goblet


Feather Fan


Art of War


History of the Han


I Ching


Chun Qiu Annals


Warring States


Treatise on Chance


Hua Tuo’s Journal


Filial Piety


Bronze Pheasant


Kneeling Lady


Gold Earrings


Bull Lantern


Abacus


Lacquered Kettle


Tea


Koto


Celadon Vase


Gold Vase


Dragon Vase


Lu's Mirror


Boshan Censer


Scent Pouch


He’s Jade


Imperial Seal

MovingPictures07 wrote:

Epignosis wrote:

MovingPictures07 wrote:

Epignosis wrote:BRING ME THE PLAYERS. I WILL MAKE THEM WEEP HAPPY.

SHOW ME WHAT YOU GOT. I WANT TO SEE WHAT YOU GOT.

Matte Kudasai.

Seriously one of the best songs ever.

Sang it four days ago.

MovingPictures07 wrote:

Epignosis wrote:BRING ME THE PLAYERS. I WILL MAKE THEM WEEP HAPPY.

SHOW ME WHAT YOU GOT. I WANT TO SEE WHAT YOU GOT.

Matte Kudasai.

BRING ME THE PLAYERS. I WILL MAKE THEM WEEP HAPPY.

This is a big game. I understand that. It has to be big.

You will not want to miss it.

The game is in the treasure...

We need kneel4justice now.

Jan wrote:Hello there, I'd like to play

Welcome Jan. Thanks for signing up!

JaggedJimmyJay wrote:Eh what the hell

That's the spirit!

JaggedJimmyJay wrote:

Epignosis wrote:There are no Participation Score (P-Score) requirements or penalties on this one!

Sign up and say nothing. Sometimes discretion is key!

I'm considering clicking the button, but I don't know about this.

This is a scenario in which lynching non-participants works out for most of the players. As long as the non-participant isn't a part of your faction, it's a positive lynch for you, and he wasn't helping things along anyway.

There are no Participation Score (P-Score) requirements or penalties on this one!

Sign up and say nothing. Sometimes discretion is key!

20 more lets go

Glorfindel wrote:It's been a month now... Is this game still a goer?

Sure it is. Sometimes games here take a while to fill up, and sometimes we end up in a slow period. Right now, for instance, many of our membership are moving, turning 18, or GETTING PREGNANT.

Normal.

But tell your friends to sign up and we can still get this rolling.

DFaraday wrote:Apparently a giant statue of Guan Yu was just unveiled in China.

http://shanghaiist.com/2016/07/12/giant_guan_yu.php

That is insane. The scale is intense.

MacDougall wrote:Seems great... I'll play.

Good to have you. Make sure to vote "Yes" in the poll.

Do not let the numbers fool you- this is a relatively simple game by our standards despite an unorthodox lynch mechanic.* If you are looking for something more relaxing yet still challenging in scope, then this is for you.

The thread will be locked at Night, which will help some of you catch your breath.

*Each participant will have two votes each Day phase instead of one, so you will be able to vote or your top two suspects.

The civilians are divided into three factions: Shu, Wei, and Wu. All three kingdoms need the Yellow Turbans, the Nanman, and Dong Zhuo dead to win. However, only the faction with the most living, non-recruited members will win.

At the end of each Day, the two recipients with the most votes will have a duel to the death. The victor will take the place of honor. He will be protected by bodyguards that night and will claim his choice of prize. The loser is eliminated and revealed.

Leader Class
Each faction has one leader. Leaders have unique abilities that aid their respective factions. In a duel, they roll one six-sided die.

Warrior Class
Warriors are the strongest roles, and most likely to win in a duel. They have no innate special abilities, however. They are the most common class. In a duel, they roll one eight-sided die.

Strategist Class
Strategists are the weakest roles, and most likely to lose in a duel. They do, however, have special abilities. All main factions have one strategist, except Shu, which has two. In a duel, they roll one four-sided die.


Shu – Virtue





Liu Bei
Leader
The leader of the Shu faction, Liu Bei is a believer of virtue.
Has BTSC with Zhang Fei and Guan Yu.



Zhang Fei
Warrior
This drunken, fiery warrior will do anything to protect his sworn brothers.



Guan Yu
Warrior
The bearded legend is one of the greatest warriors in China.



Zhao Yun
Warrior
One of the five Tiger Generals, Zhao Yun serves Shu with honor.



Ma Chao
Warrior
Known as Ma Chao the Splendid, he is one of the five Tiger Generals.



Huang Zhong
Warrior
An elderly general, highly skilled in archery, he is one of the five Tiger Generals.



Wei Yan
Warrior
Though originally a mere foot soldier, he became a famous general.



Pang Tong
Strategist
Pang Tong likes to use trickery to confuse the enemy.
*Secrets*



Zhuge Liang
Strategist
He is the primary strategist of the Shu faction.
Zhuge Liang may post his thoughts in the thread each Night through the Host.


Wei – Ambition





Cao Cao
Leader
Ambitious and deceitful, Cao Cao is the leader of the Wei faction.
As long as Cao Cao is alive, all Wei members get +1 to their duels due to subterfuge.



Xiahou Dun
Warrior
A stray arrow took his eye, which he ate; he still serves dutifully.



Xiahou Yuan
Warrior
A talented archer, he fights alongside his older cousin.



Zhang Liao
Warrior
Named one of the five elite generals, he is considered the greatest of the five.



Dian Wei
Warrior
He was a mighty bodyguard who impressed Cao Cao with his strength.



Xu Chu
Warrior
He was a mighty bodyguard who impressed Cao Cao with his propriety.



Cao Ren
Warrior
Appointed grand marshal, he was a steadfast component of Wei.



Xu Huang
Warrior
A famous siege breaker, he has routed armies.



Sima Yi
Strategist
A devious man, he is the primary strategist for the Wei faction.
*Secrets*


Wu – Family





Sun Jian
Leader
The Sun patriarch.
Any votes against him by Wu members will not count. If he dies, the benefit passes to his next child in succession.



Sun Ce
Warrior
Brave son of Sun Jian.



Sun Quan
Warrior
Wise son of Sun Jian.



Sun Shang-Xiang
Warrior
Feisty daughter of Sun Jian.



Huang Gai
Warrior
Stalwart warrior and an explosives expert.



Zhou Tai
Warrior
Heroic savior of Sun Quan.



Ling Tong
Warrior
His bonhomie received praise even from the civil servants.



Taishi Ci
Warrior
His cunning has led him to serve under many lords.



Zhou Yu
Strategist
A strategist who specializes in combat.
He observes duels, and will learn the alignment of the victor.


The Yellow Turbans
Rebellious eunuchs and spiritualists.
Have BTSC
Kill each Night



Zhang Jiao
Leader
The leader of the Yellow Turban Rebellion, he is able to summon the wind and rain.
*Secrets*



Zhang Bao
Strategist
The middle brother of the Yellow Turban Rebellion, he is able to summon apparitions.
*Secrets*



Zhang Liang
Strategist
The youngest brother of the Yellow Turban Rebellion, he is able to summon a rockslide.
*Secrets*


Nanman
Rebellious southern barbarians.
Have BTSC.
Kill each Night.



Meng Huo
Leader
The Great King of the Nanzhong people.
Meng Huo will order someone captured; his captive cannot post or vote the next Day.



Lady Zhurong
Warrior
The wife of Meng Huo.



Jinhuan Sanjie
Warrior
First Chief of the Three Ravines.



Dong Tu Na
Warrior
Second Chief of the Three Ravines.



Ahuinan
Warrior
Third Chief of the Three Ravines.


Independents



Dong Zhuo
Leader
This notorious warlord has an entourage of bodyguards, protecting him always from assassination.
Cannot be Night killed. Inherits the Yellow Turban kill.
Victory condition: Last Man Standing.



Yuan Shao
Strategist
Military strategist and commander.
Each Night, Yuan Shao will attempt to recruit a warrior (anyone with BTSC cannot be recruited). He may recruit up to three warriors (one from each kingdom). *Secrets*
Victory condition: All leaders must be dead, and Yuan Shao or one of his recruits must be alive.



Lu Bu
Warrior
A most fearsome warrior, and rider of Red Hare.
By the third Night, Lu Bu must decide what faction he will fight for and achieve victory with. *Secrets*
Victory condition: Win with his aligned faction and survive.