Death and Taxes: An Economics Mafia

#81

Epignosis wrote:
MovingPictures07 wrote:And don't listen to Epi, you'll learn that's the norm around here. :P
What, that you're a loser?

Normally speed games do not work with my work schedule, but given this one is 48/24, then I'm definitely in!

Of course, given the theme, I'd probably be in anyway.

#82

thellama73 wrote:
MovingPictures07 wrote:
thellama73 wrote:So pleased to see all the new faces. Welcome, children!
This is easily the most pedophile-sounding post you've ever made.
To be fair, it's a low bar.

Easy to duck under when you're on your knees anyway.

#83

If llama dies and Russti is still alive, we move to a proportional tax system and tax 30% of all earnings instead.

Wait, it's possible to kill hosts in this game? wtf

Or is it some inside joke I ain't getting?

#84

Dragon D. Luffy wrote:
If llama dies and Russti is still alive, we move to a proportional tax system and tax 30% of all earnings instead.
Wait, it's possible to kill hosts in this game? wtf

Or is it some inside joke I ain't getting?

It's possible to kill the hosts, but if you do, you have to host the game instead, so I wouldn't recommend it.

#85

That's awesome lol

I won't do it though. At least not in my first game here.

#86

Death to all the hosts!!

#87

I might change my mind and join in, in that case.

#88

Just as a friendly warning, I'm out of town tomorrow, so whether we get 17 people tomorrow or not, the earliest we'll be starting is Sunday!

...unless you all sign up RIGHT NOW, I suppose, in which case tomorrow can be Day 0.

#89

Sunday would be perfect.

#90

So would right now.

#91

Sunday would indeed be great, although I'll be out of town part of the weekend.

Russ, you mean 19 players, not 17, right? If so, we need 6 more people (or 4 if it is indeed 17). Let's get this game happening!!!!

thellama73 wrote:
Dragon D. Luffy wrote:
If llama dies and Russti is still alive, we move to a proportional tax system and tax 30% of all earnings instead.
Wait, it's possible to kill hosts in this game? wtf

Or is it some inside joke I ain't getting?
It's possible to kill the hosts, but if you do, you have to host the game instead, so I wouldn't recommend it.

So awesome.

#92

As an accountant in academia that always exhibited a high level of interest in economics, I just can't get over how awesomely fitting these roles are. I love them.

And of course Ludwig von Mises would get (perhaps) the most powerful non-role check civilian role.

#93

hi (worry)

#94

sanmateo wrote:hi (worry)

Hey there! Good to see you!

I love how this player list is slowly becoming a quasi-melding of communities. Awesome.

#95

So yeah, I can't get the number of players in my game right. It is definitely 19.

#96

Russtifinko wrote:So yeah, I can't get the number of players in my game right. It is definitely 19.

Can't get the numbers right.

An Economics Mafia.

#97

Russtifinko wrote:So yeah, I can't get the number of players in my game right. It is definitely 19.

Note to self, borrow money from Russ and say the following: "So yeah, I can't get the number of dollars I'm supposed to pay you right. It is definitely _____ ($5% less than what I owe you)." :P

#98

hello friends

#99

Sloonei wrote:hello friends

Sloonei! Welcome!

RYM represent. :drums:

#100

MovingPictures07 wrote:
Sloonei wrote:hello friends
Sloonei! Welcome!

RYM represent.

ahoy! i've done some research around here, but are there any rules or things here that may be different from the RYM norms? i'd hate to make a bunch of noob mistakes right off the bat.

#101

Sloonei wrote:
MovingPictures07 wrote:
Sloonei wrote:hello friends
Sloonei! Welcome!

RYM represent.
ahoy! i've done some research around here, but are there any rules or things here that may be different from the RYM norms? i'd hate to make a bunch of noob mistakes right off the bat.

Good question!

Here are the ones that first come to mind:

1) Votes must be cast in the poll versus bolded in the thread to count. As Epi noted, it's generally good form to post and explain your vote at the time you cast it in the poll, but it is not necessary.

2) As you can see, the roles are listed, since we generally play with open setups. Consequently, role claims are against the rules, and dumping information found from your role into the thread is seen as bad form. For example, say you are the role checker role and uncover that MP07 is mafia. Even if you don't out yourself as role checker (cop, seer, etc.), if you just go into the thread and say "MP is bad", that will be considered bad form. Instead, a player will case another player REALLY hard if they have particular reason to believe they're bad via their role power. So while role powers tend to more heavily utilized than RYM, information gained from outside the thread enters the thread via casing, rather than hard information claims.

3) Though these aren't necessarily differences, you should note that Days for this game are 48 hours, Nights are 24 hours. Night talking is allowed. Any BTSC (behind the scenes contact; i.e., masons or scum teams) is allowed during Days and Nights.

Can't think of much else at the moment... I'm sure you'll do great! And if you have questions, just ask at any point during the game, people are generally helpful around here even if they're arguing that you're a mafia (in this game, a communist). :P

#102

thanks! i'll try not to be shy.

#103

I doubt the game will be filled before acrosstheaether has a chance to sign up, but I am officially reserving a spot for her just in case.

#104

It occurred to me yesterday after I signed up that I'm going to be out of town on vacation in 2 weeks.

But given the theme and hosts, I'm going to try and stick with it. If I have to resort to a lot of phone posting, so be it.

#105

Confirm

#106

I'm in.

#107

This game is now officially MovingPictures Invitational Game.

#108

Just 2 more! This better fill before I get back from the Rush concert tonight so we can start tomorrow.

birdwithteeth11 wrote:It occurred to me yesterday after I signed up that I'm going to be out of town on vacation in 2 weeks.

But given the theme and hosts, I'm going to try and stick with it. If I have to resort to a lot of phone posting, so be it.

Don't worry, we can just lynch you Day 1.

#109

Another question: since votes are done through a poll, I assume changing votes isn't a thing in this site, right?

#110

Dragon D. Luffy wrote:Another question: since votes are done through a poll, I assume changing votes isn't a thing in this site, right?

That depends on the host. It's different for each game.

#111

I'd like to thank the host(s) of this game for being so receptive to numerous new people.

#112

Many welcomes and yays @ all of the new people! I'm excited to play a game with so many fresh faces

Two more please!!

#113

if there is still room I'd like to play

#114

TinyBubbles wrote:if there is still room I'd like to play

Yay!

#115

Welcome, TinyBubbles!!

Just one more!!! Please sign up, someone.

#116

Wait!! Roxy is in the poll. :yay:

Don't know how long ago that happened but it must have been recent.

We're full then? Game now please.

That said, I will be in Austin (again) tonight, so I may actually not be here until tomorrow after class. We shall see.

#117

MovingPictures07 wrote:That said, I will be in Austin (again) tonight, so I may actually not be here until tomorrow after class. We shall see.

MovingPictures07 wrote:Don't worry, we can just lynch you Day 1.

#118

I didn't say I wouldn't be here during Day 1 at all. Nice try. :P

#119

Besides, I get lynched Day 1 enough.

#120

Hurrah, we're all set!!

I just returned from a bachelor party, and I have the welts and hangover to prove it. Allow me a few hours to collect myself, and then we'll start Day 0.

#121

Golden wrote:
TinyBubbles wrote:if there is still room I'd like to play
Yay!

#122

Where oh where oh where is llama?

#123

Golden wrote:Where oh where oh where is llama?

Damn taxes. He's in jail.

#124

when is this happening? :o

#125

Roles will be going out in a few minutes!

#126

All roles should be out. If you did not receive a role PM, please let me and Russtifinko know ASAP.

#127

Russtifinko will start Day 0 soon. He is aiming for a time that will allow for consistency in the Host posts, since consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds important to ensuring we all have a fun game.

Do you want to play Economics Mafia?