The Syndicate

Silverwolf wrote:

MovingPictures07 wrote:

Spoiler: show

Silverwolf wrote:

MovingPictures07 wrote:I should give you some questions for having to put up with my interjection!

Do you play any musical instruments?

Nope, although if I had to pick, I'd want to learn the piano

MovingPictures07 wrote:What are 5 albums that you think most people probably haven't heard that you highly recommend? (Metalmarsh, stop beating me to asking music questions!)

Outside of the ones I mentioned above-Bob Dylan Blood on the Tracks, Led Zepplin IV, Beatles Abbey Road, and Pink Floyd Dark Side of the Moon, I'd also add in Grateful Dead-American Beauty

MovingPictures07 wrote:Where did you live in TX (if you don't mind providing that, of course)?

Born and spent several years in Houston

MovingPictures07 wrote:Since you like wolves, have you played The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess?

No I have not but I most definitely have to.

MovingPictures07 wrote:Do you have any phobias?

Yes, enclosed spaces-I had an MRI recently and had a massive panic attack, I also had a panic attack years ago when I was trapped in an elevator

MovingPictures07 wrote:Top 5 video games? What consoles/handhelds have you owned, if any?

SuperNintendo, PS2, PS3-Final Fantasy are my faves but I also liked Super Mario Brothers series as well and Castlevania and Kingdom Hearts.

MovingPictures07 wrote:Do you like sports / what is your favorite sport?

Baseball as we've gone to several games here in town and it's always a fun time.

MovingPictures07 wrote:Have you played mafia/werewolf in person?

Nope, but I think it would be a lot harder as my facial expressions are pretty easy to read.

MovingPictures07 wrote:Do you like board games? If so, what are your favorites?

Yes, but I haven't played in a long time. Monopoly and Risk are ones I remember the most. Also, Clue was always fun.

Responses are appreciated! I'm not particularly good at the whole "coming up with questions" thing, but if I come up with more good ones, I'll be sure to return.

Just want to say that, while you've not even completed your first game here, you've been a pleasure to host and I really hope you stick around. It's absolutely awesome to have new additions to the community who are friendly and passionate about the game. It's been great to see ika back and more involved too for similar reasons.

Thanks so much. I have to say this site has been very welcoming and friendly and I really appreciate it!!

The people here have been super friendly and I definitely want to stick around and play more and get to know you all better.

Here, have some stars. This response deserves it.

Responses are appreciated! I'm not particularly good at the whole "coming up with questions" thing, but if I come up with more good ones, I'll be sure to return.

Just want to say that, while you've not even completed your first game here, you've been a pleasure to host and I really hope you stick around. It's absolutely awesome to have new additions to the community who are friendly and passionate about the game. It's been great to see ika back and more involved too for similar reasons.

Dragon D. Luffy wrote:On that day, the site will become a lot less funny.

QFT

Dragon D. Luffy wrote:I find it interesting that a lot of people I see in the internet who are openly right-wing seem to be supporting Bernie. I think that says more about the quality of his competition than about Bernie himself.

So, I wrote up a post responding to this, but then I realized that I'm getting this thread WAY too off track. I've realized that other threads elsewhere have been veering toward political topics too every once in a while (and how could they not?), so...

I've created a Politics Discussion Thread, where you can see my response to your post here and where we can continue this discussion without derailing the Interrogation Room thread. Anyone else who is interested in discussing similar matters can go there as well. Note the extremely strict rule about respect though, or else.

Let's keep asking Silverwolf more questions.

I should give you some questions for having to put up with my interjection!

Do you play any musical instruments?
What are 5 albums that you think most people probably haven't heard that you highly recommend? (Metalmarsh, stop beating me to asking music questions!)
Where did you live in TX (if you don't mind providing that, of course)?
Since you like wolves, have you played The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess?
Do you have any phobias?
Top 5 video games? What consoles/handhelds have you owned, if any?
Do you like sports / what is your favorite sport?
Have you played mafia/werewolf in person?
Do you like board games? If so, what are your favorites?

As "libertarian" resembles my beliefs more than either political party or any other term, I nonetheless respect Bernie and have been very much rooting for him over Clinton ever since he announced his candidacy. I even voted for him in the open primary down here in Texas; though it certainly didn't assist much in closing the gap he needed to take the state, I am still glad I did. I also agree with him on social issues more than any other candidate, so despite differences in fundamental beliefs regarding how the government should function on an economical standpoint, I have found his campaign refreshing and I respect his integrity. We need more people in government with Bernie's values, regardless of their political beliefs, and more of a willingness to look at each politican or candidate and each issue individually rather than blindly voting along party lines.

Donald Trump's rise is... Well, let's not talk about that. But as much as I equally despise both parties and our two-party system, despite having historically found more to agree with on the R side due to the small libertarian-esque faction that seems to never make a dent anywhere, I am glad to see the fall of the Repiblican party as we know it. It's been long hijacked by insanity. Unfortunately, an even more insane candidate is not the answer to that party's problems, and I don't understand how people miss that.

Anyway, all of that to say that despite the existence of issues on which I couldn't possibly disagree with him more, I appreciate the Bernie movement this election cycle, and you are supporting a candidate who at least has had the integrity to stand up for what he believes in firmly without compromising his values like many other politicians.

Oh wait, this isn't a politics thread? Carry on. :P

DDL!

- Favorite mafia game you've ever played?
- Favorite mafia game you've played so far on The Syndicate?
- Favorite role you've ever had?
- Favorite mafia game you've ever hosted?
- Do you prefer civilian or mafia alignment and why?
- Top 5 (or whatever works best for you) video games ever and why?

motel room!

Favorite mafia game?
Do you prefer to be civilian or mafia?
When did you start playing mafia?
How did you find out about it?

Top 3 anime and why?
Top 3 TV shows?
Top 3 movies?

Favorite artists (top XX)?
Do you play any musical instruments?
What albums have you heard from 2015 that you'd recommend?
What albums do you think hardly anyone has heard that you'd recommend?

More to follow.

Enrique!

Favorite mafia game you've ever hosted?
Favorite mafia game you've ever played?
Favorite role you've ever had?
What is your preferred alignment: Civilian or mafia (or rogue)?

First off, nice cover! I wasn't even aware of the existence of that album, thanks for sharing!!

What are you doing for Halloween, if anything?
What is your favorite holiday and why?
What is your least favorite holiday and why?
What is your most memorable moment at a holiday as a child/teenager?

Which player(s) do you feel have influenced you the most (for better or worse) in mafia over the years? Why?
If you could host a game based off of any theme right now, what theme would it be?
If you could co-host a game on The Syndicate, would you? If so, what would the theme be?
How many games have you hosted/modded, if any?
If at least 2, which was your favorite and why?
If you could bring 3 players out of retirement at RYM Mafia to play one last game with you before you quit forever, who would they be and why?

Considering you're from RYM, obligatory music questions:

Favorite band? (or a top 5 or 10, whatever works)
Favorite genre/sub-genre? (list works here too)
Top 5 (or 10) favorite albums?
What album would you most recommend to anyone reading this thread that you think they haven't heard yet?
Do you play any musical instruments? If so, which, and for how long? Are you in a band?

DrWilgy wrote:Woo!! Team Texas!! I just finished my move, and it was so that I could live with my ladyfriend.

MP, my favorite is Frengers, and I like afew others but they are in no specific order.
The Devil and God are Raging Inside Me, Hybrid Edgy... Er... Theory, The Ugly Organ, Fables from a Mayfly, Dual Sights, Penguin Project, Latimeria will Dream, the Everglow, Californication, Geogaddi, and Hurtbreak Wonderland.

Nice! Good to hear.

Awesome list, especially Geogaddi.

DrWilgy wrote:Music
My favorite album is Frengers by Mew. Alternative rock is my favorite genre.

Also, nice choice. Mew is underrated. I haven't listened to that album in too long.

Top 5 (10? 20? 50?) albums? Bands?

DrWilgy wrote: Residence
Houston Texas, but I will soon (this week actually) be moving to Austin.

Nice, a fellow Texan.

Why the move to Austin?

More video game related questions!

- Favorite LoZ dungeon
- Least favorite LoZ dungeon
- Favorite LoZ boss
- Least favorite LoZ boss
- Favorite LoZ storyline
- Least favorite LoZ storyline

nijuukyugou wrote:

MovingPictures07 wrote:

nijuukyugou wrote:

MovingPictures07 wrote:Alright, Blooper, as a Zelda fan, who is your favorite Zelda character? Least favorite?

Ooh, always a tough one. We gon' get real specific here now.

For favorite character, it's a three-way tie between Midna, Zelda from Wind Waker (Tetra), and Zelda from Skyward Sword. Midna was a dark, sassy bitch who didn’t take crap from anyone and I loved her. Zelda from Wind Waker was a BADASS PIRATE CAPTAIN and actually helped Link fight Ganon for the first time (not just crying out from the sidelines every time he got hit). And Skyward Sword Zelda was also sassy, independent, and ambitious; she did what she needed to do to save Hyrule and needed Link to help her save the land, not herself.

Least favorite? Tingle. Fuck that creep.

Awesome answer. You definitely picked out the two best Zeldas, in my opinion.

I considered Midna as my avatar here at first but went with the Blooper (obviously). More mysterious. And more tentacular

Understandable.

Midna is awesome, but Blooper is better.

nijuukyugou wrote:

MovingPictures07 wrote:Alright, Blooper, as a Zelda fan, who is your favorite Zelda character? Least favorite?

Ooh, always a tough one. We gon' get real specific here now.

For favorite character, it's a three-way tie between Midna, Zelda from Wind Waker (Tetra), and Zelda from Skyward Sword. Midna was a dark, sassy bitch who didn’t take crap from anyone and I loved her. Zelda from Wind Waker was a BADASS PIRATE CAPTAIN and actually helped Link fight Ganon for the first time (not just crying out from the sidelines every time he got hit). And Skyward Sword Zelda was also sassy, independent, and ambitious; she did what she needed to do to save Hyrule and needed Link to help her save the land, not herself.

Least favorite? Tingle. Fuck that creep.

Awesome answer. You definitely picked out the two best Zeldas, in my opinion.

Alright, Blooper, as a Zelda fan, who is your favorite Zelda character? Least favorite?

Heiots, what music do you listen to?

Jay:

What made you decide on a career with USAF?

JaggedJimmyJay wrote:Many of you would make great RYM members. We've got plenty of music to talk about and plenty of mafia to play.

Close to the Edge is outstanding. Love the song to death, love the whole album.

And that's my favorite Tears for Fears song too. It's the predictable choice, but the logical one.

Echolyn is awesome. I'll let Rob handle the recommendations there though.

Back to the Future. Awesome.

I believe Rox's submission to the next queue will be self-referential similarly to what you described! Should be interesting.

What are five themes that you would most like to see mafia games based on?

What's the hardest win you've ever pulled off?
Easiest win?

Nice lists, Jay! But where is Neil Peart?

Lol, seriously though, your drummer list is pretty solid.

Okay, how about top 5 unconventional (to rock) instruments?

Need more rankings!!

- Top 10 singers
- Top 10 drummers
- Top 10 bassists
- Top 10 guitarists

or top 5 or some other number if that works better!

Images and Words is amazing. Don't let Epi tell you otherwise.

Epignosis wrote:

Golden wrote:I loved loved loved Octavarium, the first Dream Theater album I bought...

The second I got was a Dramatic Turn of Events. It was a disappointment. I just found it boring.

You need Scenes from a Memory and Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence.

Agreed 100%. Those are my top 2 Dream Theater albums.

At least we can agree on KISS. :P

I'm terrible at coming up with questions, so here's some more music and music ranking questions:
- Worst 5 albums you've ever heard and why
- How often do you go to concerts and/or music festivals? Favorite concert ever? Worst?
- Top 10 recommendations of artists that you think everyone should hear but likely have not heard
- Top 10 recommendations of albums that you think everyone should hear but likely have not heard
- Top 10 hip hop albums

JaggedJimmyJay wrote: i think it's probably Skyline Chili. weird thing for a vegetarian to say, eh? they have a bean-only 3-way thing and i need it right now.

Also, THIS. So much. I empathize, except not as a vegetarian.

JaggedJimmyJay wrote:

Sloonei wrote:What's the coolest Mafia Thing you've picked up outside of RYM?

hmmm... maybe a more aggressive style of townie deception. a lying townie can incite a lot of interesting reactions.

"Christ's ass."

Jay, holy crap, that is beautiful. I love it. I can see why you loved that role so much. I had a similar moment as a host when I killed off 13 players with bombs, it was glorious.

And MM, you did steal some of my questions!

JaggedJimmyJay wrote:and how about a ranking of Radiohead songs?

https://rateyourmusic.com/list/JaggedJi ... favorites/

i rank everything ever.

Oh my god, we are now best friends. I love ranking.

Jay!

- What's your favorite role you've ever had?
- Awesome list of top artists. Rank Radiohead albums from favorite to least favorite. (More ranking questions to follow)
- How do you like the UK versus Ohio? :P

Nice! Haha, that's a good story, and digging the Ace Attorney meta.

What kind of music do you listen to?

Hey Mr. X!!!

- What do you like most about Jesus Toast Mafia?
- Favorite role you've ever had?
- Favorite mafia game you've ever played?
- Funniest moment in a mafia game you've seen/played?
- Worst video game you've ever played?
- Best memory associated with playing a video game?

That's at least a start.

Hey there, ika! Hope you like it here at The Syndicate!

At what sites have you played mafia?
How long have you been playing mafia?
What is your favorite role you've ever had?
Favorite mafia game you've ever played?
Do you prefer to be civilian or mafia?
Have you ever hosted a mafia game? If so, what was it (or were they)? Do you intend to host in the future?

G-Man!

As a fellow accountant, do you mind detailing where your professional career has taken you thus far?
In terms of the accountant career selection dilemma, what's your opinion: public, industry, or academia? Why?
Most ridiculous and/or frustrating moment with a client or co-worker? Most rewarding?

I know, my questions are lame. :P

Rank every Tangerine Dream album you have in order of preference to the best of your ability, including solo albums. Now. Do it.

Rico!

1. Favorite concert you've ever been to?
2. Favorite concert you've ever performed?
3. Will you be creating a mafia game? If so, what theme(s) were you thinking?
4. Do you prefer being civilian or mafia?

Also, not sure who was part of the trifecta myself, haha, but I do remember all three of those folks being around during different incarnations of the Shred Room.

Boomslang wrote: 4) Man, MP tends to be a pretty straight shooter everywhere but in Mafia :P I do remember one time he abused his employee parking privileges downtown so we had a good space to park for a concert, I believe Anamanaguchi... that's about it, lol.

Awesome concert!

zeek wrote:

Metalmarsh89 wrote:Zeek, am I invited to your wedding?

I will be holding a death match tournament to determine my best man. You will be facing off against MP. Get your affairs in order.

Fuck yes.

Favorite Doctor Who episode?

Least favorite Doctor Who episode?

Favorite Doctor regeneration?

Favorite vacation?

That was a hell of a game and a hell of a team too. Still my favorite BTSC I've ever had and maybe still my favorite game ever too. And DH was the Seemer in that game and revealed himself as the "Holy Ghost". So awesome. I really, really loved that game. The BTSC was the icing on the cake.

DH, me, Turnip Head, Canucklehead, PenguinJosh, and bleag. Awesome stuff.

Purple jello ftw!

Anyway, DH is the one in the hotseat; I'll let you guys ask him more questions now.

DharmaHelper wrote:Funny or Die was born on the Piano. A couple of us had BTSC and were on a mafia team and decided to kill people based on if they were funny or not. Funny or Die. I think it was one of the Recruitment Mafias.

Pretty much.

It was Erlatz's team; DH came up with the motto that every decision we made with our night actions that we would have to do the most funny (and often thus chaotic) result possible.

Logan is ridiculous.

Awesome, thanks for the answers, FZ.!! Very interesting. When I'm less tired and think of better questions, I will return! I'm sure others will keep you busy anyway.

FZ.!!!

Alright, let's see here:

- First mafia game ever?
- Favorite mafia game you've ever played and why?
- Tell me more about your interest in cognitive psychology: How did you decide that's what you wanted to do?, etc.

That's a good start.

Mongoose wrote:

MovingPictures07 wrote:Okay, so how about all-time favorite movie?

The Thin Man ALWAYS.

Sometimes I break it down classic v. modern.

In that case:

Classic: The Thin Man

Modern: Little Miss Sunshine

Dr. Strangelove comes in as my 3rd favorite film.

Sounds like I have a new movie to watch (well, three new movies... yes, I am mostly cinematically uncultured).

Cool. Well, if/whenever I think of more questions, I'll be back! For now, I'll let others abuse that privilege.

Okay, so how about all-time favorite movie?

I've never seen Anger Management though.

thellama73 wrote:

Mongoose wrote: I've liked Adam Sandler is precisely one film. And that is the great auteur Paul Thomas Anderson's modern marvel Punch Drunk Love.

You didn't think Happy Gilmore was funny? Really? I mean, it is pretty much his only good movie, but it is really funny.

Agreed on this!