Ancient Greece Mafia [CONQUEST]

[Golden]

I wonder what playing Mafia with Socrates would be like

Ugh, he’d probably just tediously ask everyone to explain their every thought.

What do you mean by that, Sloonei?

Why do you ask?

I’m Socratic

Please, I’m way more cratic.

To be fair, ‘so’ is only like a 7 or 8 out of 10, so I won’t contradict you.

[Tangrowth]

Spoiler: show

[lapluie]

Whatdd up

[dunya]

I am here. whoa! what a game.

fair warning, I'll be travelling April 24th till May 4th so don't expect crazy dunia level of activity. kthx.

lots of people I haven't played with before, and Choutas!!!!!!! we haven't played together since mid-RYM mafia days. it's gonna be interesting.

[Tangrowth]

I am here. whoa! what a game.

fair warning, I'll be travelling April 24th till May 4th so don't expect crazy dunia level of activity. kthx.

lots of people I haven't played with before, and Choutas!!!!!!! we haven't played together since mid-RYM mafia days. it's gonna be interesting.

You're mafia, aren't you?

[novaselinenever]

Whatdd up

[dunya]

I am here. whoa! what a game.

fair warning, I'll be travelling April 24th till May 4th so don't expect crazy dunia level of activity. kthx.

lots of people I haven't played with before, and Choutas!!!!!!! we haven't played together since mid-RYM mafia days. it's gonna be interesting.

You're mafia, aren't you?

I'm very much town. What about you?

[dunya]

Whatdd up

nice to have you back <3

[sig]

Also wolbre and I are from the same original site, we've aldo played on mu once together. However, every game we've played together I've been mafia or independent so I never really bothered to learn his meta.

I don't believe he's ever been mafia and is still new to mafia as a whole compared to all of us, he's also deadily as an independent and in my opinion if he's one of those three trading guys he'll side with mafia for the lolz.

But no one asked about wolbre yet.

Good to know nonetheless. Looking forward to playing with you, wolbre!

I don't like this post its weird, light scum ping on MP

[dunya]

Hello everybody! I am the facilitator for this game. As JJJ said in his first rule, please be mindful of how your words might affect others beyond the scope of a mafia game. If you find yourself irritated, frustrated or downright angry at someone else please contact me to work through that. Please do not erupt in the thread and please refrain from throwing personal insults at another person. I am fine with you yelling at or insulting me instead! Also note if I think I see something brewing I will reach out to you and see if I can help.

A word about my schedule: I work from about 10:00 to 1:15 three to four days a week so I'm out of the thread those days from about 9:30 am - 1:30 pm. If you try to contact me during that time know that I will get back to you as soon as I get home. Finally, this is an awesome players list and I'm jealous that I'm not playing with you. And welcome new people, yay!

thank you, juliets! you're my fav! <3 I'll be sure to check in with you at various points in this game, don't worry.

[JaggedJimmyJay]

The Persians are crossing the Aegean.

Darius leads a Persian fleet through the Grecian archipelago and lands at the island of Euboea. Strategists indicate that his most likely landing spot on the mainland to be in the area of Marathon in northeastern Attica. The region must be reinforced immediately, or Athens will be exposed. Gather those of able body and make way for the coast. Gods save us.

Day 1 begins. You have 48 hours to lynch someone.

[dunya]

Oh and hello new faces! I would like to extend the olive branch to you at least in Day 1- I won’t be voting for you.

But if you’re a mime I’ll be all over your ass. That’s my exception.

Toodles!

This man is town.

why?

[dunya]

Also wolbre and I are from the same original site, we've aldo played on mu once together. However, every game we've played together I've been mafia or independent so I never really bothered to learn his meta.

I don't believe he's ever been mafia and is still new to mafia as a whole compared to all of us, he's also deadily as an independent and in my opinion if he's one of those three trading guys he'll side with mafia for the lolz.

But no one asked about wolbre yet.

what are you implying? why did you choose to call sig out on this but not Sloonei for his meta-comments on Choutas/Colin/Kites from RYM a post above yours?

[dunya]

So wait hold up, we're getting conquered and shit because we couldn't all just get along? Is that the story?

That's pretty much history, right?

Some people claim that there's a woman to blame.

That predates classical antiquity. If anything it united the city states against another flourishing rival. The trojan war was a necessity and according to Virgil and the Aeneid it eventually led to the foundation of Rome.

oh god, let me put my smart glasses on before reading this thread...

[dunya]

[mention]JaggedJimmyJay[/mention] - how are ties handled in this game?

[JaggedJimmyJay]

@JaggedJimmyJay - how are ties handled in this game?

Unless otherwise stated, a tied tally is randomized among those tied for the lead.

[Turnip Head]

Votes are changeable

[Sloonei]

Also wolbre and I are from the same original site, we've aldo played on mu once together. However, every game we've played together I've been mafia or independent so I never really bothered to learn his meta.

I don't believe he's ever been mafia and is still new to mafia as a whole compared to all of us, he's also deadily as an independent and in my opinion if he's one of those three trading guys he'll side with mafia for the lolz.

But no one asked about wolbre yet.

Good to know nonetheless. Looking forward to playing with you, wolbre!

I don't like this post its weird, light scum ping on MP

What’s weird about it?

[Tangrowth]

I am here. whoa! what a game.

fair warning, I'll be travelling April 24th till May 4th so don't expect crazy dunia level of activity. kthx.

lots of people I haven't played with before, and Choutas!!!!!!! we haven't played together since mid-RYM mafia days. it's gonna be interesting.

You're mafia, aren't you?

I'm very much town. What about you?

Town AF.

[Tangrowth]

Also wolbre and I are from the same original site, we've aldo played on mu once together. However, every game we've played together I've been mafia or independent so I never really bothered to learn his meta.

I don't believe he's ever been mafia and is still new to mafia as a whole compared to all of us, he's also deadily as an independent and in my opinion if he's one of those three trading guys he'll side with mafia for the lolz.

But no one asked about wolbre yet.

Good to know nonetheless. Looking forward to playing with you, wolbre!

I don't like this post its weird, light scum ping on MP

You're weird.

[Tangrowth]

Oh and hello new faces! I would like to extend the olive branch to you at least in Day 1- I won’t be voting for you.

But if you’re a mime I’ll be all over your ass. That’s my exception.

Toodles!

This man is town.

why?

I like his olive branch deal. Takes guts, seems genuine. Scotty has to know he could draw attention to himself by stating that. The last thing mafia wants to do on Day 0/1 is draw attention.

[Tangrowth]

Also wolbre and I are from the same original site, we've aldo played on mu once together. However, every game we've played together I've been mafia or independent so I never really bothered to learn his meta.

I don't believe he's ever been mafia and is still new to mafia as a whole compared to all of us, he's also deadily as an independent and in my opinion if he's one of those three trading guys he'll side with mafia for the lolz.

But no one asked about wolbre yet.

what are you implying? why did you choose to call sig out on this but not Sloonei for his meta-comments on Choutas/Colin/Kites from RYM a post above yours?

I'm not implying anything; I just thought it was a bit presumptuous for sig to be all like "here's some info about wolbre!" before anyone even asked. It's sig though (I love the guy but he does say things without being prompted, so it's not out of character), and I don't think there's anything meaningful there upon reflection.

[Tangrowth]

Also, I realized I didn't fully answer your question, sorry. Sloonei's post didn't rub me the same way. sig's had a tone that was like, incredibly excited to talk about it. Sloonei's didn't.

[dunya]

Votes are changeable

why marmot?

i'm leaning towards a scotty vote. is he usually sincere? is not voting for people you've never played with general etiquette? i've never played with him before but letting everyone he's never played with avoid his day 1 vote seems like a good way to seem friendly and agreeable.

[Tangrowth]

Votes are changeable

Classic. Parking a Marmot-like vote onto the man himself, giving him a taste of his own medicine. I like it.

[dunya]

Also wolbre and I are from the same original site, we've aldo played on mu once together. However, every game we've played together I've been mafia or independent so I never really bothered to learn his meta.

I don't believe he's ever been mafia and is still new to mafia as a whole compared to all of us, he's also deadily as an independent and in my opinion if he's one of those three trading guys he'll side with mafia for the lolz.

But no one asked about wolbre yet.

what are you implying? why did you choose to call sig out on this but not Sloonei for his meta-comments on Choutas/Colin/Kites from RYM a post above yours?

I'm not implying anything; I just thought it was a bit presumptuous for sig to be all like "here's some info about wolbre!" before anyone even asked. It's sig though (I love the guy but he does say things without being prompted, so it's not out of character), and I don't think there's anything meaningful there upon reflection.

so in your own words, sig is being sig (sic).

[dunya]

Also, I realized I didn't fully answer your question, sorry. Sloonei's post didn't rub me the same way. sig's had a tone that was like, incredibly excited to talk about it. Sloonei's didn't.

I agree with that. sig's post was more excited overall, but I don't know how to use that to reflect on his alignment.

[Tangrowth]

Votes are changeable

why marmot?

i'm leaning towards a scotty vote. is he usually sincere? is not voting for people you've never played with general etiquette? i've never played with him before but letting everyone he's never played with avoid his day 1 vote seems like a good way to seem friendly and agreeable.

Okay. A few things.

What kind of question is "is he usually sincere?" What does that even mean? Explain.

For some players, sure. Tends to be more so for LP-based players or old timers, but in my assessment it's not strikingly out of character for Scotty to say something like this if that's what you're wondering. Typically Scotty likes to vote for lower-participants or lurkers on Day 1; he usually has some sort of underlying method to his early votes.

And I can assume that you are taking this a step forward and implying Scotty is being disingenuous? Why single him out for that, instead of someone such as yours truly who has made a few posts that could be considered overly friendly so far?

[Tangrowth]

Also wolbre and I are from the same original site, we've aldo played on mu once together. However, every game we've played together I've been mafia or independent so I never really bothered to learn his meta.

I don't believe he's ever been mafia and is still new to mafia as a whole compared to all of us, he's also deadily as an independent and in my opinion if he's one of those three trading guys he'll side with mafia for the lolz.

But no one asked about wolbre yet.

what are you implying? why did you choose to call sig out on this but not Sloonei for his meta-comments on Choutas/Colin/Kites from RYM a post above yours?

I'm not implying anything; I just thought it was a bit presumptuous for sig to be all like "here's some info about wolbre!" before anyone even asked. It's sig though (I love the guy but he does say things without being prompted, so it's not out of character), and I don't think there's anything meaningful there upon reflection.

so in your own words, sig is being sig (sic).

I guess so. The man is an enigma. It nonetheless struck me in a particular way, like the tone was off.

Like you though, I'm struggling to gain anything meaningful re: sig's alignment from it. The reason I mentioned anything was to see what other discussion it might generate, specifically with respect to whether anyone found it similarly odd, and more significantly, alignment-indicative.

[Tangrowth]

FTR, dunya, I'm just trying to get inside your brain here. I presume you're doing the same with me. I'd like to trust you, but the jury's still out for a little bit here.

[dunya]

What kind of question is "is he usually sincere?" What does that even mean? Explain.

well, is he being sincere in his reasons to not vote for people he's never played with on day 1, giving us carte blance just cos we're new to him. or is he someone who can use fake sincerity for other motives.

players like Kenway, Glorf, and even Kites are sincere players imo. I'm asking if Scotty is similar or more deceitful in general.

For some players, sure. Tends to be more so for LP-based players or old timers, but in my assessment it's not strikingly out of character for Scotty to say something like this if that's what you're wondering. Typically Scotty likes to vote for lower-participants or lurkers on Day 1; he usually has some sort of underlying method to his early votes.

okay.

And I can assume that you are taking this a step forward and implying Scotty is being disingenuous? Why single him out for that, instead of someone such as yours truly who has made a few posts that could be considered overly friendly so far?

i've called you out on plenty of things already, but being overly friendly is not one of them. I didn't call Scotty overly friendly either, I'm saying his post implies an agreeable tone that people would struggle to go against.

[dunya]

FTR, dunya, I'm just trying to get inside your brain here. I presume you're doing the same with me.

[Sloonei]

Scotty used to be in the habit of voting low-posters early on. I think he did this in the Game of Champions but it started so long ago that I’m not sure.

Giving new/unfamiliar players a pass on Day 1 is not uncommon among the various cultures that The Syndicate grew up from. The tenants of this community are hospitality, murder, and mayhem.

[Golden]

I was up to date with the thread briefly and it's all downhill from here.

If I had to put money on MPs alignment, it's town. Like, literally his first post pinged people. That seems like town MP to me.

[speedchuck]

Votes are changeable

why marmot?

i'm leaning towards a scotty vote. is he usually sincere? is not voting for people you've never played with general etiquette? i've never played with him before but letting everyone he's never played with avoid his day 1 vote seems like a good way to seem friendly and agreeable.

Okay. A few things.

What kind of question is "is he usually sincere?" What does that even mean? Explain.

For some players, sure. Tends to be more so for LP-based players or old timers, but in my assessment it's not strikingly out of character for Scotty to say something like this if that's what you're wondering. Typically Scotty likes to vote for lower-participants or lurkers on Day 1; he usually has some sort of underlying method to his early votes.

And I can assume that you are taking this a step forward and implying Scotty is being disingenuous? Why single him out for that, instead of someone such as yours truly who has made a few posts that could be considered overly friendly so far?

First MP begins to talk. Then his words become more and more sarcastic, until he dies. When he resurrects he becomes completely pedantic.

But I'm digging his line of undead pedantic sarcastic questioning, so I'll give it a town read.

[speedchuck]

I was up to date with the thread briefly and it's all downhill from here.

If I had to put money on MPs alignment, it's town. Like, literally his first post pinged people. That seems like town MP to me.

Does that say anything about the people he pinged?

[speedchuck]

Scotty used to be in the habit of voting low-posters early on. I think he did this in the Game of Champions but it started so long ago that I’m not sure.

Giving new/unfamiliar players a pass on Day 1 is not uncommon among the various cultures that The Syndicate grew up from. The tenants of this community are hospitality, murder, and mayhem.

Thanks for the background.

Does any of that factor in to give you a read on Scotty, Dunya, or MP?

[novaselinenever]

Also wolbre and I are from the same original site, we've aldo played on mu once together. However, every game we've played together I've been mafia or independent so I never really bothered to learn his meta.

I don't believe he's ever been mafia and is still new to mafia as a whole compared to all of us, he's also deadily as an independent and in my opinion if he's one of those three trading guys he'll side with mafia for the lolz.

But no one asked about wolbre yet.

Good to know nonetheless. Looking forward to playing with you, wolbre!

I don't like this post its weird, light scum ping on MP

What don't you like about it ? Him calling you out ?

[ColinIsCool]

I should let you all know that I just started a new job so I have less time overall right now, and if it seems like I'm lurking, I more than likely just haven't seen the thread yet.

[Kylemii]

[mention]Golden[/mention] what's ur recent history? did u play/host many games while i wasn't around

[Sloonei]

Scotty used to be in the habit of voting low-posters early on. I think he did this in the Game of Champions but it started so long ago that I’m not sure.

Giving new/unfamiliar players a pass on Day 1 is not uncommon among the various cultures that The Syndicate grew up from. The tenants of this community are hospitality, murder, and mayhem.

Thanks for the background.

Does any of that factor in to give you a read on Scotty, Dunya, or MP?

A little bit.

[Sloonei]

I should let you all know that I just started a new job so I have less time overall right now, and if it seems like I'm lurking, I more than likely just haven't seen the thread yet.

Hello, it’s good to be playing with you again. Got any thoughts on things so far?

[speedchuck]

Scotty used to be in the habit of voting low-posters early on. I think he did this in the Game of Champions but it started so long ago that I’m not sure.

Giving new/unfamiliar players a pass on Day 1 is not uncommon among the various cultures that The Syndicate grew up from. The tenants of this community are hospitality, murder, and mayhem.

Thanks for the background.

Does any of that factor in to give you a read on Scotty, Dunya, or MP?

A little bit.

[Golden]

I was up to date with the thread briefly and it's all downhill from here.

If I had to put money on MPs alignment, it's town. Like, literally his first post pinged people. That seems like town MP to me.

Does that say anything about the people he pinged?

Probably not, but I'll consider that response in more depth later.

MP is shady as shit when town; the question is whether any of the people who are pinged would normally see it that way.

[Sloonei]

I liked that MP kicked off the gameplay by offering a read on Scotty. Nothing had happened yet and MP breathed the first bit of life into the game.

I was less fond of his comment about sig’s post. Sig is a player who always draws suspicion, and MP was quick to put that on him here, directly or indirectly, for a post that I appreciated. There’s nothing wrong with offering perspective on a new and unfamiliar player if you’re priveleged to that information, it’s a nice thing to do.

[Kylemii]

wow, ignored. :[

[Scotty]

Scotty used to be in the habit of voting low-posters early on. I think he did this in the Game of Champions but it started so long ago that I’m not sure.

Giving new/unfamiliar players a pass on Day 1 is not uncommon among the various cultures that The Syndicate grew up from. The tenants of this community are hospitality, murder, and mayhem.

I think this comes unconsciously from my first mafia game on...uh...whatever the site that sig comes from. I was NK’d day 1 and didn’t understand why. I didn’t even know what was going on, and i’m glad I kept with mafia. It really put me off tho and I’m glad I stuck with it. Not voting for people I don’t know then on D1 is indirectly related.

What that means for MP calling me good is a whole nother thing. I’m not sure I like it.

[mention]dunya[/mention] it’s funny you’re questioning my sincerity because I was questioned by SVS about that in GOC and I was very town. I could very well be mafia here (and sorry teammates, if I am) but I still haven’t checked my role card.

I’ll check it later tonight when I get home

[Dom]

I wonder what playing Mafia with Socrates would be like

Ugh, he’d probably just tediously ask everyone to explain their every thought.

sounds like me tbh

[Golden]

@Golden what's ur recent history? did u play/host many games while i wasn't around

I played pretty heavily from 2015 to mid 2017, then took a six month break, then hosted GoC. So I haven't probably played in close to a year, other than briefly in the Syndicate 2018 sock game (roleplaying as Marmot).

[Sloonei]

Scotty used to be in the habit of voting low-posters early on. I think he did this in the Game of Champions but it started so long ago that I’m not sure.

Giving new/unfamiliar players a pass on Day 1 is not uncommon among the various cultures that The Syndicate grew up from. The tenants of this community are hospitality, murder, and mayhem.

I think this comes unconsciously from my first mafia game on...uh...whatever the site that sig comes from. I was NK’d day 1 and didn’t understand why. I didn’t even know what was going on, and i’m glad I kept with mafia. It really put me off tho and I’m glad I stuck with it. Not voting for people I don’t know then on D1 is indirectly related.

What that means for MP calling me good is a whole nother thing. I’m not sure I like it.

@dunya it’s funny you’re questioning my sincerity because I was questioned by SVS about that in GOC and I was very town. I could very well be mafia here (and sorry teammates, if I am) but I still haven’t checked my role card.

I’ll check it later tonight when I get home

Why are you not checking your role card?