The Syndicate

GG! Thanks for the game Dizzy.

tutuu wrote: ↑Tue Oct 13, 2020 3:11 pm
novaselinenever wrote: ↑Tue Oct 13, 2020 3:10 pm Not enough shrug emojis from Nanook, probably a wolf

I give Mafia lessons

Not enough shrug emojis from Nanook, probably a wolf

Sloonei wrote: ↑Tue Oct 13, 2020 3:04 pm @Hally asked for previous games where I was suspected early. The ones where I distinctly remember becoming frustrated at early suspicions are U-Pick and Pyre. The only recent game where I was correctly suspected early was The Wire, but that was an odd situation because I was subbing into a slot that had been the subject of suspicion prior to my arrival.

It is 3 PM and I've done nothing but play this game today. I need to go do other things for a while.

Escape from Trump Tower was one I think.

JaggedJimmyJay wrote: ↑Tue Oct 13, 2020 2:50 pm General takes on Martin would be appreciated.

My thoughts on that earlier post encapsulate my stance on him.

Here's a gif for a visual take

Am I the only one town reading Sloonei lol?

nutella wrote: ↑Tue Oct 13, 2020 2:20 pm Nova is an easy townread.

Sloonei wrote: ↑Tue Oct 13, 2020 2:20 pm
novaselinenever wrote: ↑Tue Oct 13, 2020 2:18 pm Someone talk to me about spf.
She is doing all of the things that she has done in the other two games I've played with her so far. Why do you want to talk about her?

She seems to be a strong consensus TR, I'm not there yet so I wanted to here about that. I'm actually not sure where I am at at all and I have no idea why lol.

Someone talk to me about spf.

Sloonei wrote: ↑Tue Oct 13, 2020 2:14 pm
novaselinenever wrote: ↑Tue Oct 13, 2020 2:10 pm
Sloonei wrote: ↑Tue Oct 13, 2020 1:53 pm
Hally wrote: ↑Tue Oct 13, 2020 1:51 pm
Sloonei wrote: ↑Tue Oct 13, 2020 1:50 pm
Spoiler: show
novaselinenever wrote: ↑Tue Oct 13, 2020 7:30 am I've read the thread.

r/IAmA

novaselinenever wrote: ↑Tue Oct 13, 2020 7:31 am Spoiler alert, it felt more like reading for a book report lol. Having difficulty internalizing much.

novaselinenever wrote: ↑Tue Oct 13, 2020 7:35 am It kind of feels like playing in a new community. Haven't played with more than half the player list, that's wild.

novaselinenever wrote: ↑Tue Oct 13, 2020 7:36 am I'm kind of nervous lolol

Ted burns 4 posts in the span of 6 minutes to say virtually nothing. Is this sort of disregard for the post cap more indicative of a town whose nervous energy compels them to post whatever comes to mind, or is it a mafioso trying to look spastic for effect?
what do you think?

linki - town
i don't know. that's why i asked.
Give me your best guess.
Sloonei wrote: ↑Tue Oct 13, 2020 1:59 pm
novaselinenever wrote: ↑Tue Oct 13, 2020 8:10 am It comes from the mentality of a wolf that wants to emphasize on how she gets Sloonei. It's like she wants to put some distance between her and whatever Sloonei did and was scumread for. She doesn't want to misunderstood and be like lumped in with him.

Feel like a townie wouldn't care to make that distinction I think. Or it'll like never come to their thought at all since they'd be posting more naturally and this is usually the byproduct of carefully formatting posts and reviewing the content you put out there on the thread.
Am I carot's partner in this world?
Nope.
Your subsequent posts have the feel of a civilian who is working through their reads.

Welcome to the towncore. Ted on 3.

JaggedJimmyJay wrote: ↑Tue Oct 13, 2020 12:47 pm
JaggedJimmyJay wrote: ↑Tue Oct 13, 2020 12:40 pm I don't have much of a "town read" on nutella or Alison, but I'm also not sure I'd call them appropriate Day 1 eliminations. nutella still profiles in a pro-town way with her general energy level, and my suspicions of Alison are not highly developed or confident matters. If I move on from them at least temporarily, that leaves me with a relatively tight POE pool. And it's noteworthy enough that Sloonei would be in it. My dude still hasn't done much.
To be clear, that POE pool would look like this:

Sloonei
Long Con
MartinGG99
Carotte

In that way I relate with Hally. I don't have great confidence that three mafia are in this pile. But one or two seems quite likely at least.

I'm having trouble with the exclusion of Alison here while Sloonei is included. While you've said he hasn't done anything that screamed Town to you so far, I don't remember you being pinged by him the same as you were by Alison. What happened here?

Sloonei wrote: ↑Tue Oct 13, 2020 2:07 pm
novaselinenever wrote: ↑Tue Oct 13, 2020 2:05 pm
Sloonei wrote: ↑Tue Oct 13, 2020 1:50 pm
Spoiler: show
novaselinenever wrote: ↑Tue Oct 13, 2020 7:30 am I've read the thread.

r/IAmA

novaselinenever wrote: ↑Tue Oct 13, 2020 7:31 am Spoiler alert, it felt more like reading for a book report lol. Having difficulty internalizing much.

novaselinenever wrote: ↑Tue Oct 13, 2020 7:35 am It kind of feels like playing in a new community. Haven't played with more than half the player list, that's wild.

novaselinenever wrote: ↑Tue Oct 13, 2020 7:36 am I'm kind of nervous lolol

Ted burns 4 posts in the span of 6 minutes to say virtually nothing. Is this sort of disregard for the post cap more indicative of a town whose nervous energy compels them to post whatever comes to mind, or is it a mafioso trying to look spastic for effect?

What is your read on me, notedxtrnever?

You're on the good list.

Sloonei wrote: ↑Tue Oct 13, 2020 1:53 pm
Hally wrote: ↑Tue Oct 13, 2020 1:51 pm
Sloonei wrote: ↑Tue Oct 13, 2020 1:50 pm
Spoiler: show
novaselinenever wrote: ↑Tue Oct 13, 2020 7:30 am I've read the thread.

r/IAmA

novaselinenever wrote: ↑Tue Oct 13, 2020 7:31 am Spoiler alert, it felt more like reading for a book report lol. Having difficulty internalizing much.

novaselinenever wrote: ↑Tue Oct 13, 2020 7:35 am It kind of feels like playing in a new community. Haven't played with more than half the player list, that's wild.

novaselinenever wrote: ↑Tue Oct 13, 2020 7:36 am I'm kind of nervous lolol

Ted burns 4 posts in the span of 6 minutes to say virtually nothing. Is this sort of disregard for the post cap more indicative of a town whose nervous energy compels them to post whatever comes to mind, or is it a mafioso trying to look spastic for effect?
what do you think?

linki - town
i don't know. that's why i asked.

Give me your best guess.

Sloonei wrote: ↑Tue Oct 13, 2020 1:59 pm
novaselinenever wrote: ↑Tue Oct 13, 2020 8:10 am It comes from the mentality of a wolf that wants to emphasize on how she gets Sloonei. It's like she wants to put some distance between her and whatever Sloonei did and was scumread for. She doesn't want to misunderstood and be like lumped in with him.

Feel like a townie wouldn't care to make that distinction I think. Or it'll like never come to their thought at all since they'd be posting more naturally and this is usually the byproduct of carefully formatting posts and reviewing the content you put out there on the thread.
Am I carot's partner in this world?

Nope.

Sloonei wrote: ↑Tue Oct 13, 2020 1:50 pm
Spoiler: show
novaselinenever wrote: ↑Tue Oct 13, 2020 7:30 am I've read the thread.

r/IAmA

novaselinenever wrote: ↑Tue Oct 13, 2020 7:31 am Spoiler alert, it felt more like reading for a book report lol. Having difficulty internalizing much.

novaselinenever wrote: ↑Tue Oct 13, 2020 7:35 am It kind of feels like playing in a new community. Haven't played with more than half the player list, that's wild.

novaselinenever wrote: ↑Tue Oct 13, 2020 7:36 am I'm kind of nervous lolol

Ted burns 4 posts in the span of 6 minutes to say virtually nothing. Is this sort of disregard for the post cap more indicative of a town whose nervous energy compels them to post whatever comes to mind, or is it a mafioso trying to look spastic for effect?

The next iteration of Mafia here should be restricting word counts instead of post counts. No walls allowed

JaggedJimmyJay wrote: ↑Tue Oct 13, 2020 12:49 pm
novaselinenever wrote: ↑Tue Oct 13, 2020 12:42 pm I have a hate and love relationship with this post.
tell me more

I have read it several times, and every time come out with a different take. Initially felt pure in tone, like an enthusiastic townie wanting to add to the mechanical conversation and give his thought. At other times, I'm not actually sure what he is adding to the conversation, there are a lot of words but he isn't really saying much and there is no stance either way. Even when commenting on the plan or the issues, there is nothing specific about it and it's just filled with "it's probably the best way, but bla bla bla, although I'm all for it, however bla bla bla" lol. It goes without saying that a the most townie pick is unlikely to be unanimous as would be the eliminated player in a normal game, also same with mafia manipulating the execution or the pick. It'd be the same exact thing in a normal game, it's the name of the game lol.

But then deeper into the rabbit hole, that "not adding much to the conversation" actually resonates as town if that makes sense lol. Feels like a town post in that sense, like a townie just pouring his raw thought into the thread with no real agenda behind them.

MartinGG99 wrote: ↑Mon Oct 12, 2020 4:22 pm
staypositivefriend wrote: ↑Mon Oct 12, 2020 4:07 pm a thought i had about this setup while brainstorming is that the "the person who has the least votes gets sent to the grasslands" rule basically functions as a doc save - we can ensure that our strongest townread gets sent to the endgame if we take advantage of the mechanics to save them every night (and we can also use them as a means to submit the execution kill that we want - this was discussed as an idea in the pre-game but it's worth bringing up again)
While I did read about that pre-game strategy post, and this, I can't help but feel a bit skeptical of things related to this plan.

Let me say this first though: I do agree with the idea so far in terms of a "best bet".

However, the only failing of that plan is that it relies on not having scum manipulate the execution to be onto a townie, or be the one who's selected to carry out the execution.

Additionally, there may be a divide as to who is the "towniest" or should be least-voted.

Although, I think I feel safer with this plan rather than the imaginable alternatives right now.

I think trying to think of the votes as anything else at the moment may make things a bit too unpredictable for town to (collectively) handle, hence why I agree with it the most at the moment. Though I suppose that may be a thought to consider later if we've repeatedly failed to catch a single scum since at that point the game would be proof that the plan hasn't worked. In which case, trying to shake things up may put things out of scum's control.

I have a hate and love relationship with this post.

Thunal33 wrote: ↑Tue Oct 13, 2020 12:28 pm
JaggedJimmyJay wrote: ↑Tue Oct 13, 2020 12:20 pm
Hally wrote: ↑Tue Oct 13, 2020 12:09 pm why carotte?
Primarily process of elimination with a pinch of I don't think she looks very comfortable.

Hally wrote: ↑Tue Oct 13, 2020 12:09 pm why have i dropped down for you?
It's less that you've "dropped" than those four have become more solidified civilian reads. Gun to my head you're town too. If I have one gripe for you it's that I don't know that you've been fair in your assessment of my treatment of Sloonei. I said myself that I wanted to let him speak for himself. You asked me a specific question though, and I did you the courtesy of answering it -- so to say that I have given him an out somehow on that basis is a bit goofy.
Also, how can I find Carotte's posts? I wanted to ISO her but I 'm having a hard time finding her posts in the thread. Is there an easier way to find a post of hers so I can ISO?

The opening post has a list of ISOs.

Long Con wrote: ↑Tue Oct 13, 2020 12:25 pm I don't have any reads yet.

Understandable, have a nice day.

Carotte unprompted read on Thunal was my initial ping beside the scare quote meme (which is absolutely real lol). It felt like a wolf presenting a scum read just for the sake of having one I guess. Kind of match the vibe and presence I'm getting so far, she isn't really interacting with the game in a solvey way.

And yeah, it had nothing to do with Thunal lolol. She's cool I think?

I kind of wanted you to specify why the confidence here made you feel some sorts of ways. The "bravado" you used to put your feelings into words initially was spot on, it's the same vibe I got. Like it being fake, false bravado. More so selling the reads, and selling that vibe rather than embodying it.

JaggedJimmyJay wrote: ↑Tue Oct 13, 2020 11:45 am
novaselinenever wrote: ↑Tue Oct 13, 2020 11:33 am
Thunal33 wrote: ↑Tue Oct 13, 2020 8:28 am
JaggedJimmyJay wrote: ↑Tue Oct 13, 2020 1:08 am
staypositivefriend wrote: ↑Tue Oct 13, 2020 1:04 am
JaggedJimmyJay wrote: ↑Tue Oct 13, 2020 12:59 am I don't trust Alison.
any particular reason why? i actually don't townread her yet either, and the only reason that's concerning to me is that she almost immediately became obvious town to me in radiohead
Her initial reads bug me a bit. "Martin already pocketed me" / "Sloonei is making things up" -- there's a hint of "bravado", for lack of a better term, in the tone of those reads that I don't think fits the situation.
I actually think that confidence is more likely to come from town in general. Usually when I see someone making reads more confidently than everyone else is making reads at the time they're town.
The people demand an answer to this. @JaggedJimmyJay
I don’t really agree or have that experience, and I wouldn’t make that read as some general umbrella trend. Everything is player- and context-specific.

I don’t take issue with Thunal feeling that way either.

Hmmm ok.

In our hearts

Thunal33 wrote: ↑Tue Oct 13, 2020 8:28 am
JaggedJimmyJay wrote: ↑Tue Oct 13, 2020 1:08 am
staypositivefriend wrote: ↑Tue Oct 13, 2020 1:04 am
JaggedJimmyJay wrote: ↑Tue Oct 13, 2020 12:59 am I don't trust Alison.
any particular reason why? i actually don't townread her yet either, and the only reason that's concerning to me is that she almost immediately became obvious town to me in radiohead
Her initial reads bug me a bit. "Martin already pocketed me" / "Sloonei is making things up" -- there's a hint of "bravado", for lack of a better term, in the tone of those reads that I don't think fits the situation.
I actually think that confidence is more likely to come from town in general. Usually when I see someone making reads more confidently than everyone else is making reads at the time they're town.

The people demand an answer to this. [mention]JaggedJimmyJay[/mention]

Long Con wrote: ↑Tue Oct 13, 2020 10:05 amMe too.

Give me something to chew on.

I actually haven't rolled scum since the Dogs & Cat game. Nova is always Town

La dualité de l'être humain

Tfw you hate being scumread as town but still feel slighted when you get TR early lol

I'm a civilian indeed thank you thank you. Keep them coming, and give me the gun

I like Jay's comment on Alison. I vibe with it

novaselinenever wrote: ↑Tue Oct 13, 2020 8:06 am 100% success rate.

NEVA LOST

Disclaimer: 1 out of 1 lool

It comes from the mentality of a wolf that wants to emphasize on how she gets Sloonei. It's like she wants to put some distance between her and whatever Sloonei did and was scumread for. She doesn't want to misunderstood and be like lumped in with him.

Feel like a townie wouldn't care to make that distinction I think. Or it'll like never come to their thought at all since they'd be posting more naturally and this is usually the byproduct of carefully formatting posts and reviewing the content you put out there on the thread.

100% success rate.

NEVA LOST

Carotenoid wrote: ↑Tue Oct 13, 2020 1:42 am Lol crosspost nutella

JaggedJimmyJay wrote: ↑Tue Oct 13, 2020 1:34 am
Carotenoid wrote: ↑Tue Oct 13, 2020 1:28 am I don't get the commotion about Sloonei tbh, I believe that he believes in his read. :P
What makes you believe him?
I "get" his thought process, it doesn't seem like a stretch to me. I wouldn't townread him for that, but clearly don't share the ~general scumread he got for this read.

Carotenoid is mafia, take it to the bank. My scare quote tell has never failed me.

You've actually been a on roller coaster while I was reading the thread. Loved your entrance, didn't like the push on Sloonei and you've been trending up this last page.

It gave you tons of townie points from me. Use them well!

tutuu wrote: ↑Tue Oct 13, 2020 6:42 am ok i will admit something - pre game i was fantasizing about finally randing scum, and i rly wanted to cuz i thought i had great chances to win if i did, since i expected / hoped most ppl would townread me like they always do and choose me to be the gun carrier all game, and that would give me excuse as scum to not die. cuz when i finally roll scum my biggest concern would be to explain how i am alive despite being so towny

so i was already constructing some posts to make around mid-game if i was scum about how i offer u guys to not put me as the gun carrier to ease off ur paranoia but i would feel sad if u choose to do so

so now its all getting mixed up. since im actually town, but i thought SO much about what i'd do as scum that the two different agendas are now mixing in my head. im not sure if i were to express sadness now if yall wanan be paranoid of me if that sadness will be genuine or is that habit from my prep talk about what i'd do if im scum.

i dunno whats the point of this post honestly sorry if its a bit fluffy. but. i thought about it so i click submit. a town must always be honest!

i guess my point was that d1 might be rly important for us to select someone we all agree is lock town. the other towniest players are gonna die every night. so like. could u argue day 1 is most important in this game? cuz it ... greatly impacts f3, if it ever comes down to it? yah. maybe. hmm

This is damn good post if you're scum lol.

Alison wrote: ↑Tue Oct 13, 2020 7:38 am It's like 6 pages so if you find yourself having difficulties engaging with the content just chill and talk to us and you'll get into the swing of things. Contrary to popular belief it is not necessary to read every single word posted in a game to play well in it.

tutuu wrote: ↑Tue Oct 13, 2020 7:39 am
novaselinenever wrote: ↑Tue Oct 13, 2020 7:36 am I'm kind of nervous lolol
pat pat nova its okay its just a silly game about yelling on the internet

I'm joking lol, it's all good. Y'all are sweet, thanks though.

novaselinenever wrote: ↑Tue Oct 13, 2020 7:09 am
Long Con wrote: ↑Mon Oct 12, 2020 4:02 pm
Dyslexicon wrote: ↑Mon Oct 12, 2020 2:49 pm If the game reaches a Final Three, they will all be sent to The Grasslands. All dead town players will vote for which one of these players shall carry out the final execution kill.
Nice twist!
lolol

Going back to this, initial scum lean on LC. Not a big fan of using the host as an icebreaker to get into the thread, it also kind of feels off since the same text was present in the sign up thread for over a week now. The comment itself is also pretty bland, he isn't really adding anything to the mech convo.

As for the "lolol", that was basically my reaction to it 'cause I often scum read LC and it's a "why are you always so scummy LC" lol. He's more often than not scum, so no my fault

I'm kind of nervous lolol

It kind of feels like playing in a new community. Haven't played with more than half the player list, that's wild.

Spoiler alert, it felt more like reading for a book report lol. Having difficulty internalizing much.

I've read the thread.

r/IAmA

tutuu wrote: ↑Tue Oct 13, 2020 7:03 am
novaselinenever wrote: ↑Tue Oct 13, 2020 7:02 am only scum post entrance images with text
what about me

you said not today, you're good

staypositivefriend wrote: ↑Mon Oct 12, 2020 4:25 pm i already have one townread. anyone wanna guess who it is?

me

not sure if something is going on with the forum or my internet just sucks

Long Con wrote: ↑Mon Oct 12, 2020 4:02 pm
Dyslexicon wrote: ↑Mon Oct 12, 2020 2:49 pm If the game reaches a Final Three, they will all be sent to The Grasslands. All dead town players will vote for which one of these players shall carry out the final execution kill.
Nice twist!

lolol

staypositivefriend wrote: ↑Mon Oct 12, 2020 4:02 pm hi friends!

are you going to stab me in the back?

only scum post entrance images with text

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