The Syndicate

Posted: **Tue Nov 20, 2018 7:20 pm**

Somebody better need to be replaced, I swear to gawd.

Posted: **Tue Nov 20, 2018 9:26 pm**

“Trickster - Has an aura of three squares, within which any info that is given or received will be corrupted in the Trickster’s favour. When the Trickster kills, that kill can be forged. When the Trickster enters BTSC, it may be under any name.”

My face when LC uses my coined term for messing with role reveals

<3

Posted: **Tue Nov 20, 2018 10:29 pm**

sprityo wrote: ↑Tue Nov 20, 2018 9:26 pm “Trickster - Has an aura of three squares, within which any info that is given or received will be corrupted in the Trickster’s favour. When the Trickster kills, that kill can be forged. When the Trickster enters BTSC, it may be under any name.”

My face when LC uses my coined term for messing with role reveals <3

Really? Wow, that term is so slick that I thought it was just common Mafia parlance I didn't know before, like busdrive. It's in the books now.

Posted: **Tue Nov 20, 2018 10:41 pm**

woohoo enri and svs joined!

Posted: **Tue Nov 20, 2018 11:27 pm**

Sloonei wrote: ↑Tue Nov 20, 2018 7:20 pm Somebody better need to be replaced, I swear to gawd.

I’ll tap out for you, Sloon.

Posted: **Tue Nov 20, 2018 11:47 pm**

G-Man wrote: ↑Tue Nov 20, 2018 11:27 pm
Sloonei wrote: ↑Tue Nov 20, 2018 7:20 pm Somebody better need to be replaced, I swear to gawd.
I’ll tap out for you, Sloon.

No.

Posted: **Wed Nov 21, 2018 9:51 am**

nutella wrote: ↑Tue Nov 20, 2018 10:41 pm woohoo enri and svs joined!

squeeeeeee! Can't wait to play with them both! Such an awesome player list.

Posted: **Wed Nov 21, 2018 12:26 pm**

Long Con wrote: ↑Tue Nov 20, 2018 10:29 pm
sprityo wrote: ↑Tue Nov 20, 2018 9:26 pm “Trickster - Has an aura of three squares, within which any info that is given or received will be corrupted in the Trickster’s favour. When the Trickster kills, that kill can be forged. When the Trickster enters BTSC, it may be under any name.”

My face when LC uses my coined term for messing with role reveals <3
Really? Wow, that term is so slick that I thought it was just common Mafia parlance I didn't know before, like busdrive. It's in the books now.

I am fairly sure I heard it as early as the Piano, but as you say it's fairly common terminology.

juliets wrote: ↑Wed Nov 21, 2018 9:51 am
nutella wrote: ↑Tue Nov 20, 2018 10:41 pm woohoo enri and svs joined!
squeeeeeee! Can't wait to play with them both! Such an awesome player list.

I am looking forward to it, too.

I asked LC to let me know when start ups happened, I love Long Rock games <3 And yeah, I missed you guys.

Posted: **Wed Nov 21, 2018 2:48 pm**

@S~V~S, I was just reminiscing about your outted baddiness (or maybe you were a bad indie) in Dexter - I think it was Dexter - where you said my favorite line in response to people digging at you:

yawn

files nails

Such a magnificent baddie you were.

Posted: **Wed Nov 21, 2018 3:05 pm**

Thank You

(I had forgotten l'il green blush, lol) I think I posted this, except it prolly wasn't a gif.

I had some good luck in that game.

Posted: **Wed Nov 21, 2018 10:20 pm**

S~V~S wrote: ↑Wed Nov 21, 2018 3:05 pm Thank You (I had forgotten l'il green blush, lol) I think I posted this, except it prolly wasn't a gif.

I had some good luck in that game.

I plan on tunneling you hard, ma’am. I know full well what you’re capable of.

Posted: **Wed Nov 21, 2018 11:42 pm**

I would like to be bad with SVS, tbh. I don't think it happened much over the years.

Posted: **Thu Nov 22, 2018 9:15 am**

Okay I know I literally just said I was too busy to play but that said ... how much more complicated than a regular full role game is this due to map mechanics?

Posted: **Thu Nov 22, 2018 9:27 am**

Not much more complicated... except for the host. Just more fun!

Posted: **Thu Nov 22, 2018 10:12 am**

ColinIsCool wrote: ↑Thu Nov 22, 2018 9:15 am Okay I know I literally just said I was too busy to play but that said ... how much more complicated than a regular full role game is this due to map mechanics?

Colin, from a player perspective I find LC/BR map games to be no more complicated than regular games. Take Hogwarts for instance - this map game will be less complicated than that game but just as much fun. The player list alone is spectacular.

Posted: **Thu Nov 22, 2018 10:27 am**

Colin you're getting undersold on the complexity of the map lol. It adds a few new wrinkles for you to consider, both from your perspective and the perspective of what your fellow players might be up to. As a civvie you might feel very alone at times. That said, it's a LOT of fun as long as you don't get too frustrated from feeling lost, just enjoy the adventure.

Posted: **Thu Nov 22, 2018 11:06 am**

I once thought about making a One Piece game with map mechanics but thought it would be too crazy.

This game will be... educative, hopefully.

Posted: **Thu Nov 22, 2018 3:07 pm**

Turnip Head wrote: ↑Thu Nov 22, 2018 10:27 am Colin you're getting undersold on the complexity of the map lol. It adds a few new wrinkles for you to consider, both from your perspective and the perspective of what your fellow players might be up to. As a civvie you might feel very alone at times. That said, it's a LOT of fun as long as you don't get too frustrated from feeling lost, just enjoy the adventure.

That's my secret - i'm always lost

Posted: **Thu Nov 22, 2018 3:47 pm**

aww cbob is playing, i've really missed playing with you cbob.

Posted: **Thu Nov 22, 2018 4:05 pm**

I A World Reborn, I had a rule that players couldn't refer to specific map coordinates in-thread, like "there's a sweet bonus on G9, get there!" I can't remember why I made that rule.

Is there any reason why that should be a rule? Help me out here, maybe I'm missing something unbalancing.

Posted: **Thu Nov 22, 2018 4:49 pm**

Long Con wrote: ↑Thu Nov 22, 2018 4:05 pm I A World Reborn, I had a rule that players couldn't refer to specific map coordinates in-thread, like "there's a sweet bonus on G9, get there!" I can't remember why I made that rule.

Is there any reason why that should be a rule? Help me out here, maybe I'm missing something unbalancing.

I think initially you didn't want players discussing square btsc/ square happenings in the thread, just to maintain the integrity of the game, but it ended up unavoidable to an extent. Imo, trying to carefully step around that rule ends up being less fun than outright abusing it.

Posted: **Thu Nov 22, 2018 4:51 pm**

Long Con wrote: ↑Thu Nov 22, 2018 4:05 pm I A World Reborn, I had a rule that players couldn't refer to specific map coordinates in-thread, like "there's a sweet bonus on G9, get there!" I can't remember why I made that rule.

Is there any reason why that should be a rule? Help me out here, maybe I'm missing something unbalancing.

hmmm...it seems like people should be able to pass along the information if they want but I don't quite understand why someone would tell the entire thread where the bonuses are...oh I just had an idea, I'll pm you.

Posted: **Thu Nov 22, 2018 4:59 pm**

The thing I'm more concerned about is there be some way to shut down what appje did in Lost I think when he almost broke the game.

Posted: **Thu Nov 22, 2018 5:02 pm**

juliets wrote: ↑Thu Nov 22, 2018 4:59 pm The thing I'm more concerned about is there be some way to shut down what appje did in Lost I think when he almost broke the game.

We were able to avoid it in A World Reborn... I know I had made some changes to cover it. Something about demanding role PMs in shared-square BTSC? Very naughty stuff, not allowed.

Posted: **Thu Nov 22, 2018 5:03 pm**

Turnip Head wrote: ↑Thu Nov 22, 2018 4:49 pm
Long Con wrote: ↑Thu Nov 22, 2018 4:05 pm I A World Reborn, I had a rule that players couldn't refer to specific map coordinates in-thread, like "there's a sweet bonus on G9, get there!" I can't remember why I made that rule.

Is there any reason why that should be a rule? Help me out here, maybe I'm missing something unbalancing.
I think initially you didn't want players discussing square btsc/ square happenings in the thread, just to maintain the integrity of the game, but it ended up unavoidable to an extent. Imo, trying to carefully step around that rule ends up being less fun than outright abusing it.

Yeah, I have imagined the tedious thread interactions that narrow down a reference without using coordinates. No one wants that.

Posted: **Thu Nov 22, 2018 6:06 pm**

Long Con wrote: ↑Thu Nov 22, 2018 5:02 pm
juliets wrote: ↑Thu Nov 22, 2018 4:59 pm The thing I'm more concerned about is there be some way to shut down what appje did in Lost I think when he almost broke the game.
We were able to avoid it in A World Reborn... I know I had made some changes to cover it. Something about demanding role PMs in shared-square BTSC? Very naughty stuff, not allowed.

Yes he was a very naughty boy.

Posted: **Thu Nov 22, 2018 6:21 pm**

dunya wrote: ↑Thu Nov 22, 2018 3:47 pm aww cbob is playing, i've really missed playing with you cbob.

<3

Missed yall too

Posted: **Thu Nov 22, 2018 6:47 pm**

Long Con wrote: ↑Thu Nov 22, 2018 4:05 pm I A World Reborn, I had a rule that players couldn't refer to specific map coordinates in-thread, like "there's a sweet bonus on G9, get there!" I can't remember why I made that rule.

Is there any reason why that should be a rule? Help me out here, maybe I'm missing something unbalancing.

I like this rule. It's more fun to discover new squares by yourself or hear about them through BTSC.
Without it we could have the full map revealed in the first couple of days.

Posted: **Thu Nov 22, 2018 7:24 pm**

Tranq wrote: ↑Thu Nov 22, 2018 6:47 pm
Long Con wrote: ↑Thu Nov 22, 2018 4:05 pm I A World Reborn, I had a rule that players couldn't refer to specific map coordinates in-thread, like "there's a sweet bonus on G9, get there!" I can't remember why I made that rule.

Is there any reason why that should be a rule? Help me out here, maybe I'm missing something unbalancing.
I like this rule. It's more fun to discover new squares by yourself or hear about them through BTSC.
Without it we could have the full map revealed in the first couple of days.

You know, the more I think about this the more I agree with Tranq. I think I wouldn't want people to have to dance around where the specific place on the map is as long as they are revealing it in btsc. And even that can be a danger (except for mafia btsc) because what if the person on your square with you is mafia. But announcing it in the thread just seems...too easy - not challenging enough. With that said LC I will be fine with whatever you decide.

Posted: **Thu Nov 22, 2018 8:12 pm**

I didn't play a World Reborn but my opinion is that you should allow any kind of reveal as long as you don't have a reason to fear it will break the game. The more things the players can do, the better.

Posted: **Thu Nov 22, 2018 9:06 pm**

Dragon D. Luffy wrote: ↑Thu Nov 22, 2018 8:12 pm I didn't play a World Reborn but my opinion is that you should allow any kind of reveal as long as you don't have a reason to fear it will break the game. The more things the players can do, the better.

Posted: **Thu Nov 22, 2018 9:57 pm**

Besides Tranqs point that barring in thread reveals is just more fun and makes the game more intriguing, I think that revealing everything in thread reduces strategic opportunity, especially for the Mafia, or any player who might benefit from manipulating info (which knowing LC/BR roles may be civ or indy as well). Players controlling information flow via BTSC also encourages people to want to move around a lot, and it also gives the civs more chances to catch the baddies in lies.

I think the no info dumps in thread rule is a good one, but as others have said, whatever LC/BR decide is A-OK with me.

Posted: **Fri Nov 23, 2018 2:48 am**

Just want to share a blast from the past. In the first game in the series, Mafia: A World Apart, Yin and Yang were roles:

Yin – White twin, has BTSC with Yang. Looks good on odd nights, bad on even nights. Seeming alignment becomes permanent if Yang dies.

Yang – Black twin, has BTSC with Yin. Looks good on even nights, bad on odd nights. Seeming alignment becomes permanent if Yin dies.

If both Yin and Yang are alive, they may discover one player’s alignment each night. Yin and Yang do not join a team while both are alive. They can win by being the last players alive, but if one dies, the other’s alignment is stuck (if evil, the team they join will be decided by a coin toss). Yin and Yang can kill one another on any night they choose.

In this post, Ikkl Genius (Yin) confessed that he killed Diamond Dog (Yang) on Night 6. He claims to be Yang, killing his partner before his partner could betray the Civs and join a baddie team. This post actually convinced the Civs for some time, and I'll always remember it. Ikkl had killed DD to specifically join the baddies.

Posted: **Fri Nov 23, 2018 11:16 am**

Nows a perfect time to go harass RYM and MU for some players

Posted: **Fri Nov 23, 2018 11:35 am**

Long Con wrote: ↑Fri Nov 23, 2018 2:48 am Just want to share a blast from the past. In the first game in the series, Mafia: A World Apart, Yin and Yang were roles:

Yin – White twin, has BTSC with Yang. Looks good on odd nights, bad on even nights. Seeming alignment becomes permanent if Yang dies.

Yang – Black twin, has BTSC with Yin. Looks good on even nights, bad on odd nights. Seeming alignment becomes permanent if Yin dies.

If both Yin and Yang are alive, they may discover one player’s alignment each night. Yin and Yang do not join a team while both are alive. They can win by being the last players alive, but if one dies, the other’s alignment is stuck (if evil, the team they join will be decided by a coin toss). Yin and Yang can kill one another on any night they choose.

In this post, Ikkl Genius (Yin) confessed that he killed Diamond Dog (Yang) on Night 6. He claims to be Yang, killing his partner before his partner could betray the Civs and join a baddie team. This post actually convinced the Civs for some time, and I'll always remember it. Ikkl had killed DD to specifically join the baddies.

Diamond Dog! One of my favorite players of all time. Can't someone find him and convince him to play?

Posted: **Fri Nov 23, 2018 11:42 am**

Diamond Dog taught me everything I know about being an FEB. The original.

Posted: **Fri Nov 23, 2018 12:27 pm**

me looking at the roles, set-up, and player list

Posted: **Fri Nov 23, 2018 4:14 pm**

I heard a rumor one of the secret roles is Prince Negan of Shit Mountain.

Posted: **Fri Nov 23, 2018 4:29 pm**

Turnip Head wrote: ↑Fri Nov 23, 2018 11:42 am Diamond Dog taught me everything I know about being an FEB. The original.

He could make the sketchiest thing sound reasonable. He was always a FEB role model for me

Posted: **Fri Nov 23, 2018 10:43 pm**

i change to a yes in the hopes this wont start for another week

Posted: **Fri Nov 23, 2018 11:30 pm**

Quin wrote: ↑Fri Nov 23, 2018 10:43 pm i change to a yes in the hopes this wont start for another week

YAY we just need 6 more!

Posted: **Mon Nov 26, 2018 1:10 pm**

6 more lessgo

Posted: **Tue Nov 27, 2018 1:37 pm**

[mention]colonialbob[/mention]

Glad to see you again, brother.

Posted: **Wed Nov 28, 2018 1:30 am**

juliets sent me a private message with like 11 exclamation points so i guess i should sign up

Posted: **Wed Nov 28, 2018 1:36 am**

Kylemii wrote: ↑Wed Nov 28, 2018 1:30 am juliets sent me a private message with like 11 exclamation points so i guess i should sign up

Jesus Kyle, you weren't signed up already??

Posted: **Wed Nov 28, 2018 1:42 am**

Long Con wrote: ↑Wed Nov 28, 2018 1:36 am
Kylemii wrote: ↑Wed Nov 28, 2018 1:30 am juliets sent me a private message with like 11 exclamation points so i guess i should sign up
Jesus Kyle, you weren't signed up already??

i didn't want to seem desperate by signing up early

Posted: **Wed Nov 28, 2018 1:51 am**

how many players does this bad boy fit inside it

Posted: **Wed Nov 28, 2018 2:00 am**

Five more for a comfortable total of 30.

Posted: **Wed Nov 28, 2018 9:19 am**

Ok now if 5 more people can convince one other person to join we will be there!

Posted: **Wed Nov 28, 2018 2:15 pm**

[mention]Dyslexicon[/mention] ppllleeeeeaassssee

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