The Syndicate

Yeah I can't figure this out and I have to get to sleep. The game thread is open and roles are out, but I'm going to have to wait for some help with this before I can proceed. I'm going to lock this, please don't discuss the game or your roles elsewhere until I've started it.

Actually I'm not tired right now, so I'll get this thing started. We'll do a Day Zero so people have a fair opportunity.

Bear with me while I figure out what the hell I'm doing with the threads and permissions and polls and stuff.

It's easily my favorite comedy series, nothing else really comes close for me. I might even call it my favorite television show; it's in the top three at least.

Welcome aboard, Zebra. PM me some character selections if you like, there are still a bunch of good ones available.

This will have to start tomorrow evening. It's too late tonight.

Let's get one more and we can start this sucker ASAP.

Super stoked to have Elo and TH.

If y'all are familiar with the show and would like to be any specific characters, please PM me a list of 5.

Four more open slots and lots of great characters still waiting to be plucked up. Come on y'all and join us!

Her?

lovedelic wrote:can i join

Of course!

DrWilgy wrote:#In

JaggedJimmyJay wrote:if you'd prefer any particular characters, please PM me a list of five choices.

Sorsha's in, we're well on our way.

Sorsha, if you'd prefer any particular characters, please PM me a list of five choices.

I may send y'all videos dedicated to the character you're assigned as a means of assisting the unfamiliar with roleplay if they want to take part in that silliness.

Fantastic, G-Man.

To be clear to everyone if it isn't already: there will be no socks in this game. You'll use your own accounts, but open character claiming is perfectly fine.

G-Man wrote:You know, I could use a little silliness amidst all my tax season prep work. If this doesn't fill up by my lunchtime on Friday, I might join after all. Roleplay in a mafia game sounds like it could be fun.

I think you'd be a great addition to a game with roleplay.

thellama73 wrote:Yeah, I'll play this.

Awesome.

If you have any preferred characters from the show you'd like to be, please PM me an ordered list of five whenever you're ready.

We need more people to make the huge mistake of signing up for this sucker.

Sloonei, character request PM. go go go

nutella wrote:hmmmm this is so tempting but I really shouldn't :\

We'd love to have you, but I understand if you're unable.

Spacedaisy wrote:I'm in!

Glad to have you, SD.

If there are certain characters you'd prefer to be, please PM me a list of 5.

Metalmarsh89 wrote:I've never heard of this before.

Perhaps you've seen Archer?

Once you have signed up to play, you may send me your 5 character requests as soon as you like.

Participants:

Sloonei (already stated outside this thread)
Ricochet
Metalmarsh89
Spacedaisy

I'll begin with a nod to the inspiration. Thanks Sloonei!
13 player game -- balanced setup

10 good guys
9 vanilla
1 cop (begins game with free ID on a random good guy)

3 bad guys, all vanilla

This game will feature characters from the show chosen by the participants. During the sign-ups phase, each player will PM me a list of 5 Arrested Development characters in order of priority and they will be assigned first-come-first-serve with respect to those ordered lists. This should ensure that everyone will receive a character that they want barring significant overlap in preferences. If there is too much overlap, a character will be selected randomly among those remaining. Every character in this show rules, so don't be sad.

NOTE: If you're unfamiliar with the TV show and/or have no character preferences, please just tell me that and I'll find someone for you.

This game will feature roleplay -- indeed I refuse to tolerate any Arrested Development Mafia game without it. Characters will be completely irrelevant to one's faction alignment, so there will be no issue with players openly claiming their characters and roleplaying them. Everyone's role will still be randomized regardless of what characters they draw. If you are concerned that roleplay would dillute the game of relevant content, then worry not: Mafia-relevant roleplay is a staple of the game I've known for years and I promise the game will still be entirely playable.

At the game's end I will accept nominations for MVP and for the best roleplayer. Roleplay will have no bearing on the mechanics of this setup, but it's fun and I love it so there. There won't be banners made for these awards, but there will be pride in oneself and JJJ's mad props.

Some notes to those who may be unsure:
~ Roleclaiming and infodumping are legal
~ All players can win with their team dead or alive

This is the first game I've hosted on The Syndicate, so if I have not covered something critical or you have any questions please let me know.