The Syndicate

Posted: **Tue Sep 05, 2017 4:02 pm**

The Search for Quin

A game for 10-15 players

~ Closed setup

~ All basic heist guidelines apply, and it will still function as a standard Mafia game. There will be a little mechanical intrigue.

~ Find Quin.

Survivors:

[mention]birdwithteeth11[/mention] - posts / [mention]dunya[/mention] - posts - Vanilla civilian
[mention]Dom[/mention] - posts - Vanilla civilian
[mention]MovingPictures07[/mention] - posts - Vanilla civilian
[mention]NewTraditionalist[/mention] - posts - Vanilla civilian
[mention]Serge[/mention] - posts - Vanilla civilian

Dead:

[mention]Long Con[/mention] - posts - Civilian detective - Lynched on Day 1
[mention]DrWilgy[/mention] - posts - Vanilla civilian - Killed on Night 1
[mention]sanmateo[/mention] - posts - Mafia cover man - Lynched on Day 2
[mention]Epignosis[/mention] - posts - Vanilla civilian - Killed on Night 2
[mention]Dragon D. Luffy[/mention] - posts - Vanilla mafioso - Lynched on Day 3
[mention]speedchuck[/mention] - posts - Vanilla civilian - Killed on Night 3
[mention]Sloonei[/mention] - posts - Civilian vote distributor - Lynched on Day 4
[mention]Spacedaisy[/mention] - posts - Vanilla civilian - Killed on Night 4
[mention]nutella[/mention] - posts - Vanilla mafioso - Lynched on Day 5

Rules and guidelines:

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Voting Rules

1.) Votes are changeable with no limitations.
2.) Voting is not obligatory. There is no requirement to vote in any phase whatsoever. There are participation standards though, which I'll cover separately.
3.) The player who has received the most votes at the deadline shall be lynched.
4.) In the event of a tied vote, the lynched player shall be decided among the tied names at random.
5.) A "no lynch" option will be included each day phase. This option must lead the tally with no ties to be enacted at any time.

Participation Standard

There is no rigid standard for participation; this will be at the host's discretion. All players are expected to make a sincere effort to contribute to the game thread consistently enough that their content can be fairly judged. Non-participation has an adverse effect upon the balance of the game. If I decide a player is not participating enough to facilitate this balance, that player will be replaced. If a replacement cannot be found, there will not be a modkill. A game this small cannot handle modkills without balance being destroyed -- worse than even total quiet. With this in mind I reiterate: it's very important that everyone try to participate. At least a few posts per day are a bare minimum.

Information rules:

1.) Roleclaiming is legal in all forms.
2.) Publicly revealing information gleaned from a role is legal in all forms.

Other:

1.) Respect all guidelines and rules found in The Syndicate's announcements section. Above all else, treat your fellow players with respect -- this is just a game.
2.) BTSC (behind the scenes chatter) is only permitted in host-designated locations. Dead players and Non-players, there will be a Spectator Chat thread, so please make sure you post in the correct thread if you are taking advantage of this function.
3.) No editing or deleting of posts in the game thread.
4.) Dead players should post in the {Dead} Red if they are posting in the game thread. If you do post as a dead player, I insist that you ensure what you say cannot possibly affect the game in any way -- even the most innocuous off-topic things have that potential so please be careful.
5.) Non-Players should similarly post in {Non-Player} Blue if they are posting in the game thread.
6.) Living players wishing to discuss something off-topic should do so in {Off-Topic} Green.
7.) This is the Host Color. I don't actually care if you use it, just don't impersonate me. Cool thanks.
8.) If you ever have any questions about the rules, roles, or setup, please ask me in private. You may ask publicly, but I will only answer publicly if I deem it appropriate.

Game Facilitator:

[mention]Quin[/mention]

If you are feeling frustrated or otherwise bugged and want to talk about it, Quin is your man. Don't think though that you've found him. No, not by a long shot.

Sample Vanilla Civilian Role Card:

You are a vanilla civilian. You have no special abilities. Win the game by eliminating all threats to your faction and finding Quin.

GAME THREAD IS LOCKED UNTIL I HAVE DISTRIBUTED THE ROLES AND AM READY TO GO. EXPECT AROUND 9-10 PM EST TONIGHT.

Posted: **Tue Sep 05, 2017 8:44 pm**

Night 0

Australia's finest are on the prowl for one of the most notorious criminals the nation has ever known. It wasn't long ago when Quin -- dashing, adorable Quin -- was just another young man trying to find his way in a confusing adult world. You all knew him well. We listened to the Chinese Restaurant story, we heard about his barbecues, we even knew of his ambitious academic exploits. Nobody could have been prepared for the terror that he would become, but the time for shock is past. Quin must be located and he must be located soon... before he engages in another heinous act against all decency and good will.

The latest reports are very muddy. Callers have reported sightings all over the country; seemingly everyone is on edge about the chance that this maniac could be anywhere nearby. After sorting through the mess, the most promising leads seem to indicate that Quin was recently sighted eating a sausage sandwich.

Find Quin.

The thread will open at 9pm EST.

Posted: **Tue Sep 05, 2017 8:48 pm**

SPECIAL QUIN SEARCH RULES:

Every player is permitted to discuss their votes during a Quin Search. It is illegal however to post links from any external website in this game thread unless otherwise declared (ask the host privately if you are unsure), and it is illegal to either directly quote or paraphrase information obtained anywhere other than on The Syndicate. It is also illegal to discuss any search criteria for any search engine.

Do not try to loophole around this or your faction will be punished. Ask me first if you don't know, and do it privately. Thank you.

Posted: **Tue Sep 05, 2017 9:00 pm**

The last I saw of Quin, he was getting his ass beat in Age of Empires II.

Posted: **Tue Sep 05, 2017 9:01 pm**

Night 0 has begun and the thread is open. This phase will last 24 hours. Be aware that the Night 0 poll ends a little earlier than 9pm tomorrow.

Posted: **Tue Sep 05, 2017 9:05 pm**

Yay game!

The "search" concept looks cool. Looking forward to playing with you all.

Posted: **Tue Sep 05, 2017 9:05 pm**

Quin is in the title of this thread.

I'll take my cash prize in a lump sum, thanks.

Posted: **Tue Sep 05, 2017 9:05 pm**

Epignosis wrote: ↑Tue Sep 05, 2017 9:00 pm The last I saw of Quin, he was getting his ass beat in Age of Empires II.

Posted: **Tue Sep 05, 2017 9:06 pm**

birdwithteeth11 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 05, 2017 9:05 pm Quin is in the title of this thread.

I'll take my cash prize in a lump sum, thanks.

Should have known someone was going to say this and that it would be you.

Good to play with you again, bud, it's been too long.

Posted: **Tue Sep 05, 2017 9:07 pm**

That said, does anyone have any idea what this search function will accomplish? It definitely is intriguing but I'm not sure how it would affect the game or how we are supposed to contemplate making the decision.

Posted: **Tue Sep 05, 2017 9:08 pm**

I'm voting for Queensland because I have info that it will help the civ cause.

Let's see where that one leads us.

Posted: **Tue Sep 05, 2017 9:09 pm**

birdwithteeth11 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 05, 2017 9:08 pm I'm voting for Queensland because I have info that it will help the civ cause.

Let's see where that one leads us.

Intrigued. I'll follow you pending further developments, assuming votes are changeable for map votes.

Posted: **Tue Sep 05, 2017 9:10 pm**

MovingPictures07 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 05, 2017 9:07 pm That said, does anyone have any idea what this search function will accomplish? It definitely is intriguing but I'm not sure how it would affect the game or how we are supposed to contemplate making the decision.

Not sure. I suppose we will find out once Day 0 ends.

Posted: **Tue Sep 05, 2017 9:10 pm**

MovingPictures07 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 05, 2017 9:09 pm
birdwithteeth11 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 05, 2017 9:08 pm I'm voting for Queensland because I have info that it will help the civ cause.

Let's see where that one leads us.

Intrigued. I'll follow you pending further developments, assuming votes are changeable for map votes.

Confirming that map votes are changeable.

Posted: **Tue Sep 05, 2017 9:10 pm**

MovingPictures07 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 05, 2017 9:10 pm
MovingPictures07 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 05, 2017 9:09 pm
birdwithteeth11 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 05, 2017 9:08 pm I'm voting for Queensland because I have info that it will help the civ cause.

Let's see where that one leads us.

Intrigued. I'll follow you pending further developments, assuming votes are changeable for map votes.
Confirming that map votes are changeable.

They are.

Posted: **Tue Sep 05, 2017 9:12 pm**

birdwithteeth11 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 05, 2017 9:10 pm
MovingPictures07 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 05, 2017 9:07 pm That said, does anyone have any idea what this search function will accomplish? It definitely is intriguing but I'm not sure how it would affect the game or how we are supposed to contemplate making the decision.
Not sure. I suppose we will find out once Day 0 ends.

So you're claiming Queensland is beneficial to the town cause but you're not sure how, do I have that right?

Posted: **Tue Sep 05, 2017 9:13 pm**

MovingPictures07 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 05, 2017 9:12 pm
birdwithteeth11 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 05, 2017 9:10 pm
MovingPictures07 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 05, 2017 9:07 pm That said, does anyone have any idea what this search function will accomplish? It definitely is intriguing but I'm not sure how it would affect the game or how we are supposed to contemplate making the decision.
Not sure. I suppose we will find out once Day 0 ends.
So you're claiming Queensland is beneficial to the town cause but you're not sure how, do I have that right?

Yes. I figured I might as well say something since most Day 0 conversations aren't super meaningful and we can have something to go off of early on.

Posted: **Tue Sep 05, 2017 9:13 pm**

Hm. I was going to guess NSW just because it's the most populous and thus most statistically likely for Quin to be in I guess? But there's already an info claim. How much do I want to trust that...

Posted: **Tue Sep 05, 2017 9:14 pm**

Seriously, Quin was atrocious. I don't even remember what civilization he played.

Fucking archaeologists don't remember what civilization he played, because there was nothing left.

Posted: **Tue Sep 05, 2017 9:15 pm**

birdwithteeth11 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 05, 2017 9:13 pm
MovingPictures07 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 05, 2017 9:12 pm
birdwithteeth11 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 05, 2017 9:10 pm
MovingPictures07 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 05, 2017 9:07 pm That said, does anyone have any idea what this search function will accomplish? It definitely is intriguing but I'm not sure how it would affect the game or how we are supposed to contemplate making the decision.
Not sure. I suppose we will find out once Day 0 ends.
So you're claiming Queensland is beneficial to the town cause but you're not sure how, do I have that right?
Yes. I figured I might as well say something since most Day 0 conversations aren't super meaningful and we can have something to go off of early on.

Makes sense to me, just wanted to clarify.

I'd say in games I've hosted and played where there was a Day 0 poll with information floating around, that information was usually something to the effect of "this option benefits your cause", so your explanation checks out as plausible. It has been a while though since most games around here had information like that, so it's cool to see a resurrection of it of sorts here, assuming you aren't lying.

Posted: **Tue Sep 05, 2017 9:15 pm**

nutella wrote: ↑Tue Sep 05, 2017 9:13 pm Hm. I was going to guess NSW just because it's the most populous and thus most statistically likely for Quin to be in I guess? But there's already an info claim. How much do I want to trust that...

Why would someone of either alignment fake claim information?

Posted: **Tue Sep 05, 2017 9:16 pm**

Epignosis wrote: ↑Tue Sep 05, 2017 9:14 pm Seriously, Quin was atrocious. I don't even remember what civilization he played.

Fucking archaeologists don't remember what civilization he played, because there was nothing left.

Savage.

Posted: **Tue Sep 05, 2017 9:17 pm**

MovingPictures07 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 05, 2017 9:15 pm
nutella wrote: ↑Tue Sep 05, 2017 9:13 pm Hm. I was going to guess NSW just because it's the most populous and thus most statistically likely for Quin to be in I guess? But there's already an info claim. How much do I want to trust that...
Why would someone of either alignment fake claim information?

I mean, he could be mafia and pretending the option that benefits his faction benefits the civ cause.

You might be right though, probably Occam's Razor applies here.

Posted: **Tue Sep 05, 2017 9:18 pm**

That's not true.

Actually, they found a dear diary entry drenched in tears praying for the deluge of Byzantine Cataphracts and trebuchets to end mercifully.

Posted: **Tue Sep 05, 2017 9:19 pm**

I'm the Moderator on Duty with a fancy new title. Game facilitator? Pfft. Whatever.

If you've got beef with someone, player or host, come talk to me. If you've got a problem with moi, you can shove it. Just don't ask me where I am. It wouldn't help you losers find me anyway.

Posted: **Tue Sep 05, 2017 9:20 pm**

nutella wrote: ↑Tue Sep 05, 2017 9:17 pm
MovingPictures07 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 05, 2017 9:15 pm
nutella wrote: ↑Tue Sep 05, 2017 9:13 pm Hm. I was going to guess NSW just because it's the most populous and thus most statistically likely for Quin to be in I guess? But there's already an info claim. How much do I want to trust that...
Why would someone of either alignment fake claim information?
I mean, he could be mafia and pretending the option that benefits his faction benefits the civ cause. You might be right though, probably Occam's Razor applies here.

That's true, but to this day I'm not sure I've ever seen a mafia member make a play like that. It has been a while though since I've witnessed a game with information, and it's plausible that BWT is lying, but for now I think unless we are given reason by someone else or a game mechanic to doubt his claim, he's very likely telling the truth.

Posted: **Tue Sep 05, 2017 9:22 pm**

Speaking of Age of Empires II, if any of you all are able and interested, I'm starting a game via Steam as we speak.

We also are trying to plan a game for sometime this weekend. Visit the AOE II thread for details/discussion. It would be fantastic to get a substantial group of people participating in any upcoming game.

Posted: **Tue Sep 05, 2017 9:22 pm**

Quin wrote: ↑Tue Sep 05, 2017 9:19 pm Game facilitator? Pfft. Whatever.

Agreed. In 2002 I wrote my first novel in which I predicted teachers would no longer be called "teachers" but "facilitators" by education "leaders." That came true.

Fuck that. I'm a teacher. I'll facilitate your whiny ass home if you don't learn. And you will learn.

Moderate us Quin. Moderate us. From wherever you are.

Posted: **Tue Sep 05, 2017 9:30 pm**

wait what

Posted: **Tue Sep 05, 2017 9:32 pm**

Hi everyone. Im Quin now.

Posted: **Tue Sep 05, 2017 9:45 pm**

Quinsland it is then

Posted: **Tue Sep 05, 2017 9:51 pm**

sanmateo wrote: ↑Tue Sep 05, 2017 9:30 pmwait what

Good to see you again!

Posted: **Tue Sep 05, 2017 9:58 pm**

Oh yeah.

My mafia schedule just freed up dramatically. It's on.

Posted: **Tue Sep 05, 2017 10:09 pm**

DrWilgy wrote: ↑Tue Sep 05, 2017 9:32 pm Hi everyone. Im Quin now.

Sup bud?

Why are you voting Western Australia?

Posted: **Tue Sep 05, 2017 10:10 pm**

nutella wrote: ↑Tue Sep 05, 2017 9:17 pm
MovingPictures07 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 05, 2017 9:15 pm
nutella wrote: ↑Tue Sep 05, 2017 9:13 pm Hm. I was going to guess NSW just because it's the most populous and thus most statistically likely for Quin to be in I guess? But there's already an info claim. How much do I want to trust that...
Why would someone of either alignment fake claim information?
I mean, he could be mafia and pretending the option that benefits his faction benefits the civ cause. You might be right though, probably Occam's Razor applies here.

What motivation would I have to lie with the third post in the game?

Posted: **Tue Sep 05, 2017 10:48 pm**

I'm not entirely sure I understand the Quin-searching thing, but I'll vote Queensland if that's the thing.

Posted: **Tue Sep 05, 2017 10:51 pm**

I suspect MP for his gregarious posting.

I suspect LC for his comment above. Does anyone understand the Quin-searching thing? If he doesn't understand it, why is he voting for the trendy choice?

I suspect Quin will get destroyed next time too.

Posted: **Tue Sep 05, 2017 11:09 pm**

Epi's trying too hard. Usually he's bad when he does that.

Posted: **Tue Sep 05, 2017 11:10 pm**

Long Con wrote: ↑Tue Sep 05, 2017 11:09 pm Epi's trying too hard. Usually he's bad when he does that.

So I'm normally a lazy civilian?

Posted: **Tue Sep 05, 2017 11:11 pm**

Epignosis wrote: ↑Tue Sep 05, 2017 11:10 pm
Long Con wrote: ↑Tue Sep 05, 2017 11:09 pm Epi's trying too hard. Usually he's bad when he does that.
So I'm normally a lazy civilian?

Sorry, not falling for that.

Posted: **Tue Sep 05, 2017 11:13 pm**

Long Con wrote: ↑Tue Sep 05, 2017 11:11 pm
Epignosis wrote: ↑Tue Sep 05, 2017 11:10 pm
Long Con wrote: ↑Tue Sep 05, 2017 11:09 pm Epi's trying too hard. Usually he's bad when he does that.
So I'm normally a lazy civilian?
Sorry, not falling for that.

Falling for what?

You said I'm trying too hard, and that I'm usually bad when I do that.

I think that's silly.

When I am a civilian, what do I look like?

Posted: **Tue Sep 05, 2017 11:43 pm**

You're allowed to think it's silly. I won't try to stop you.

Posted: **Tue Sep 05, 2017 11:46 pm**

When I am a civilian, what do I look like?

Posted: **Tue Sep 05, 2017 11:57 pm**

"Epi's trying too hard. Usually he's bad when he does that. "

The issue I take with this is that this is untrue, especially lately. When I have been bad lately, I have been lazy as hell.

I want LC to substantiate his claims against me, since he thinks he knows me so well.

Posted: **Wed Sep 06, 2017 12:03 am**

Epignosis wrote: ↑Tue Sep 05, 2017 11:10 pm
Long Con wrote: ↑Tue Sep 05, 2017 11:09 pm Epi's trying too hard. Usually he's bad when he does that.
So I'm normally a lazy civilian?

Absolutely

Posted: **Wed Sep 06, 2017 12:03 am**

Do you always get what you want?

Posted: **Wed Sep 06, 2017 12:04 am**

Long Con wrote: ↑Wed Sep 06, 2017 12:03 am Do you always get what you want?

No. Are you trying to win for the civilians or are you trying to save your ass?

Posted: **Wed Sep 06, 2017 12:06 am**

Kay just ignore me.

Posted: **Wed Sep 06, 2017 12:07 am**

As of now, you are getting my Day 1 vote, Long Con. Saying I am "usually" trying too hard when I'm bad show you don't know what I am like when I'm bad at all. You are making things up. Like you usually do when YOU are bad.

Posted: **Wed Sep 06, 2017 12:20 am**

I want to hear opinions on me and Long Con. Go.

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