Arrested Development Mafia [Sign-up Thread]

#1

I'll begin with a nod to the inspiration. Thanks Sloonei!

ARRESTED
DEVELOPMENT
MAFIA
(Character U-pick)

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.

#2

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

#3

Oh no, it seems I accidentally wrong button.

#4

I've never heard of this before.

#5

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

Perhaps you've seen Archer?

#6

No, but that artwork is very reminiscent of Frisky Dingo.

#7

If there's any game that would tempt me back into the mafia realm any time soon, it's this game.

But alas... Just don't have the time.

Also, MM and anyone else who somehow hasn't seen this show, it's the best. Watch it.

#8

Metalmarsh89 wrote:No, but that artwork is very reminiscent of Frisky Dingo.

uhmmmmm

#9

Ricochet wrote:
Metalmarsh89 wrote:No, but that artwork is very reminiscent of Frisky Dingo.
uhmmmmm

Uhmmmmm what?

#10

Metalmarsh89 wrote:
Ricochet wrote:
Metalmarsh89 wrote:No, but that artwork is very reminiscent of Frisky Dingo.
uhmmmmm
Uhmmmmm what?

Frisky Dingo is an American animated cartoon series created by Adam Reed and Matt Thompson.

Archer is an American adult animated television series created by Adam Reed.

#11

I figured there was some relationship like that.

To be honest, I've probably run more marathons (a few) in the last three years than I've watched episodes of American TV shows.

#12

I'm in!

#13

Metalmarsh89 wrote:I figured there was some relationship like that.

To be honest, I've probably run more marathons (a few) in the last three years than I've watched episodes of American TV shows.

Like, marathon marathons? Full ones? Wow. I can barely make it to 7km without feeling the system is about to crash.

#14

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.

#15

Ricochet wrote:
Metalmarsh89 wrote:I figured there was some relationship like that.

To be honest, I've probably run more marathons (a few) in the last three years than I've watched episodes of American TV shows.
Like, marathon marathons? Full ones? Wow. I can barely make it to 7km without feeling the system is about to crash.

Yes, the full ones. I haven't run as much the past few months, but I went through a high-volume running period before that. I ran a lot as a kid growing up though, so my body is used to it and conditioned to it.

As for TV shows, I never really developed an interest. I'm addicted to mafia instead.

**http://www.last.fm/user/nutella23** · #16

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

#17

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.

#18

I'll be in right after I've finished my tea.

#19

Sloonei, character request PM. go go go

#20

These decisions take time, and I have an AFC championship to watch.

#21

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

#22

I'll take the marmot character.

#23

Yeah, I'll play this.

#24

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.

#25

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.

#26

thellama73 wrote:Yeah, I'll play this.

Aaaaaah! Geeeene!

#27

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.

#28

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.

#29

Ricochet wrote:
thellama73 wrote:Yeah, I'll play this.
Aaaaaah! Geeeene!

No, it's just some idiot with balloons.

#30

JaggedJimmyJay wrote: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.

Darn it.

#31

I'm, like, 72% tempted to rewatch the original seasons, but then I checked my calendar and notice that it's filled with everyday life. And spaghetti.

#32

JaggedJimmyJay wrote:
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.

I'd have to fake any roleplaying since I never saw the show.

#33

G-Man wrote:
JaggedJimmyJay wrote:
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.
I'd have to fake any roleplaying since I never saw the show.

Two suggestions:
1. Just watch the show.
2. If not 1, then be Annyong.

#34

Yes, whoever heard of pulling a long list of *cough* useable quotes for *cough* roleplaying *chrhrhoughourhghghouhrhggh*

Pardon me. My cold cough still going strong, it seems.

#35

Sloonei wrote:
G-Man wrote:
JaggedJimmyJay wrote:
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.
I'd have to fake any roleplaying since I never saw the show.
Two suggestions:
1. Just watch the show.
2. If not 1, then be Annyong.

Annoying eh? Pretty sure I can handle that

#36

Well, it's lunchtime on Friday and this game hasn't filled up yet, so I guess I'm in.

#37

Fantastic, G-Man.

#38

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.

#39

JaggedJimmyJay wrote: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.

Don't need 'em. I wrote The Man Inside Me years ago, so pretty sure I still know how to play with my self.

#40

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.

#41

#42

DrWilgy wrote:#In

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

#43

can i join

#44

oh we're actually 4 more let's go

#45

lovedelic wrote:can i join

Of course!

#46

For the sake of all that's good in the world, somebody needs to be Ann.

#47

Sloonei wrote:For the sake of all that's good in the world, somebody needs to be Ann.

Who?

#48

#49

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

#50

Someone better be Bob Boblaw and roll gold puns with that role. That pun is legit one of several times I lost it completely throughout the series.

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