The Syndicate

Jackofhearts2005 wrote:But roles will go out right now, right?

We've decided we won't be sending out role cards. You'll just have to guess at what you might be.

The game will begin at 7 PM EST.

Hey gang,

malakim and I are hard at work putting the finishing touches on the game. We've run into a few busy days though and are going to need to postpone the start of the game by just a few days -- on the 31st instead of the 28th. Sorry for the delay and I appreciate everyone's patience. We just want to make sure everything is good to go before we throw you into the fire.

colonialbob wrote:Hey, looks like we're full! Any idea when this thing is kicking off?

On the 28th at a time to be determined. Stay tuned for updates!

Welcome aboard, Raven!

The setup is actually designed for 19 players (which is why we intended a maximum of 10 per side), so it's full right now. If one more HCR player wants to take part though we can probably find a way to manage 20.

Marmot wrote:Count me in as an alternate, since it looks like the Syndicate group is full.

I'll put you down as an extra in case there's a need to open up the sign-ups on that side.

My first ever win when mafia-aligned came in RYM #24, the game about nothing (Seinfeld).

The tentative start date for this is the 28th. Further details coming as available.

MovingPictures07 wrote:3 more let's go

No rush, it probably won't start immediately. We're well on course with the setup, but not 100%.

Everyone is Prothean. Game over.

Long Con wrote:I know nothing about Mass Effect, I hope that will be ok.

That's quite alright. The setup will be such that it shouldn't matter. Speaking of that:

This will be a semi-open setup, merging the visibility of traditional Syndicate games with the claim-friendly environment of HCR games. By "semi-open", I mean there will be more roles listed than players participating -- you'll know what roles can be in the game, but not what roles are in the game.

We're most likely looking at a 19-player setup here. Ideally we'll have as close to a balanced arrangement of HCR and Syndicate participants as possible. I've expanded the Syndicate sign-ups to 10 players.

I am less surprised that you have all these .gifs and more surprised that you're able to recall such appropriate examples so quickly.

For those who may be concerned that they're not quite "Syndicate" enough to sign up on the Syndicate side because you're relatively new:

Nonsense! If you've played a game with us before then you're eligible for this in my book. The idea here is to mix cultures anyway. Join at will.

I guess from certain angles his face kind of looks like nuts too.

colonialbob wrote:Another from the Realms here - it was my game that some of the Syndicate folks crossed over to play in, so it's only right I return the favor. Looking forward to it!

Your avatar, bob. Is the head a piece of bread or a sponge or something else? I must know.

The theme for the game has been determined:
The host for HeroClix Realms will be malakim2099.

juliets wrote:JJJ is the idea that whether this is an open or closed set up will remain under wraps until the sign ups are complete?

Details like that will be more likely to come after the HCR host is set.

Sloonei wrote:Are votes not supposed to be changeable in this poll?

Nope, fixed.

Glad to have you, gfishfunk.

I'm deciding on how I want to abbreviate your username. GFF? fish? gfish? funk? We'll see.

The Syndicate is finally hosting a second crossover game with a friendly Mafia community. Many of you will remember our Talking Heads game of late 2015 which served as a crossover match with members of The Syndicate and rateyourmusic. We've been looking for an opportunity to do something like that again ever since, and we seem to have found it with our friends over at HeroClix Realms.

This game will be sized about like a speed mission here typically would be, with a player roster somewhere in the high teens or low 20s. The exact nature of the setup and the theme are still in work, but I'm starting this thread now to gauge immediate interest from Syndicate members. There's an opportunity for this game to fill the time gap between now and our next full game/job.

A few details I can give you now:

~ The game will feature one host from each site. I will be The Syndicate's host. The HCR host will be announced soon.

~ The setup will incorporate ideas and norms from both cultures.

~ The main idea here will always be fun and community. Competition is exciting, but only as a friendly engagement.

~ I am happy to accept sign-ups from Syndicate players starting right now, up to 9 people. I need to leave slots open for the HCR players who will be joining us soon. If more space opens up beyond those 9 slots, I'll make that known. I have included a poll option for this purpose if 9 Syndicateers have already signed up and you'd like to be involved.

~ HCR players, feel free to click "yes" as you see this thread if you intend to play.

~ As soon as more theme/setup information are available, I will let you know as applicable (depending upon what we hosts are willing to share).

If anyone has any questions, lemme have 'em. I'm excited to do another crossover here. Talking Heads was a wonderful success in my opinion and I think this ought to make it a trend.

Syndicate sign-ups:
1. MovingPictures07
2. S~V~S
3. nutella
4. Long Con
5. Epignosis
6. sprityo
7. Dyslexicon
8. DrWilgy
9. thellama73
10. Dom
Extras: Marmot

HeroClix Realms sign-ups: (host: malakim2099)
1. Jackofhearts2005
2. gfishfunk
3. CaptainNifty
4. Fredwood
5. Silver Lantern
6. colonialbob
7. TonyStarkPrime
8. Adam
9. Immortal_Raven
10.