[Endgame] Masters of the Universe Mafia

#351

MovingPictures07 wrote:I'm trying to make the decision today (because I just got my notice to schedule from the state) whether I should take the first part of my CPA exam next Wednesday the 27th or if I should wait. The problem is there's no testing during March so I would have to wait until early April. But I'm not sure if I will feel comfortable enough on Regulation even if I kick ass and review it the next 7 days. I have been working on Financial (the second part I'm going to take) the last two weeks since I didn't want to fall behind with the Becker class schedule AND because I wasn't sure I'd even be able to get my test scheduled in time for February. I want to get Regulation over with, but I have to balance my other class to. And this game isn't helping!

I know most, if not all of you don't care, but whatever. Lol.

Kate wrote:During this break, I just want to say we have a great group of players here because that was one hell of a day one!
Agreed entirely!

DisgruntledPorcupine wrote:
MovingPictures07 wrote:
DisgruntledPorcupine wrote:Missed the vote by two minutes. Would have voted BF.
Why, must I ask?
Idk why, but his vote for Vomps made me feel weird. Nothing totally major, but randomizing seems to be getting me eyes nowadays so I try to use something now.
Wait, what? No one voted Vomps. He voted reywaS.

You either need to read the thread or get the info right from your BTSC.

I care! Can you take it again if you don't pass? If so, I say knock it out next week and if worse comes to worse, take it again in April!

#352

OMG 45 minutes arghhhhhhhh

#353

DisgruntledPorcupine wrote:Missed the vote by two minutes. Would have voted BF.

Whaaaa????
You mean you would NOT have done your habitual random D 1 vote?? How very un-Porcu-like. *nose twitches*

Linky hmmmmm - Also I have no idea what you are talking about socky but good luck to yah <3

Linky lemme post!!

#354

Epignosis wrote:
Snow Dog wrote:
MovingPictures07 wrote:
Snow Dog wrote:I have come to a decision. As I think He- Man is Ok it seems that one person has shouted loudest about him and been pretty vociferous throughout the thread. Even though i know him from another forum it is with regret that my suspicions fall on MovingPictures07. he gets my vote. Sorry Alex.
You seem to have specific reason to believe He-Man is good. Is this true?
No nothing specific. You must understand as a first timer this is difficult for me. But the waynhe has answered your posts and justified himself seems more than reasonable to me.

What happens now with a tie?

I have a method for ties, but I am not prepared to post, and it's time for guitar club here. I'll be home in about 45 minutes.

#355

Epignosis wrote:
Snow Dog wrote:
MovingPictures07 wrote:
Snow Dog wrote:I have come to a decision. As I think He- Man is Ok it seems that one person has shouted loudest about him and been pretty vociferous throughout the thread. Even though i know him from another forum it is with regret that my suspicions fall on MovingPictures07. he gets my vote. Sorry Alex.
You seem to have specific reason to believe He-Man is good. Is this true?
No nothing specific. You must understand as a first timer this is difficult for me. But the waynhe has answered your posts and justified himself seems more than reasonable to me.

What happens now with a tie?

I have a method for ties, but I am not prepared to post, and it's time for guitar club here. I'll be home in about 45 minutes.

Hang 'em both I say!

#356

Aargh, I forgot about it this morning and just got home! I would have gone with BF, because he did seem to be trying to steer the lynch away from Stridor voters (including himself), and being overly aggressive, especially in voting for reywaS. But now that he's shared info I'm thinking I would have made a bad call if I had voted.

EBWOP: And I haven't seen Boomslang as being as pingy or defensive as some say, but I need to go back and read more.

#357

Our host is a tease

Kate wrote:During this break, I just want to say we have a great group of players here because that was one hell of a day one!

A very big DITTO!!!! Best Day 1 in a game in quite some time.

#358

So was boomslang a stridor voter lol?

#359

Kate wrote:So was boomslang a stridor voter lol?

He voted Windraider

#360

LittleTiger wrote:Our host is a tease

Kate wrote:During this break, I just want to say we have a great group of players here because that was one hell of a day one!
A very big DITTO!!!! Best Day 1 in a game in quite some time.

Group hug!

#361

Kate wrote:
MovingPictures07 wrote:I'm trying to make the decision today (because I just got my notice to schedule from the state) whether I should take the first part of my CPA exam next Wednesday the 27th or if I should wait. The problem is there's no testing during March so I would have to wait until early April. But I'm not sure if I will feel comfortable enough on Regulation even if I kick ass and review it the next 7 days. I have been working on Financial (the second part I'm going to take) the last two weeks since I didn't want to fall behind with the Becker class schedule AND because I wasn't sure I'd even be able to get my test scheduled in time for February. I want to get Regulation over with, but I have to balance my other class to. And this game isn't helping!

I know most, if not all of you don't care, but whatever. Lol.
I care! Can you take it again if you don't pass? If so, I say knock it out next week and if worse comes to worse, take it again in April!

I can take it again. I just have to shell out another $250, lol. I am leaning that way currently, especially because it would be awesome to knock one of the four out now so I can take Financial in April. Need a 75% to pass. I have watched all the lectures, taken notes, and done all the homework for Regulation once. I've been going back today and also like two weeks ago to do some of it a second time. I'm getting like 55-75% on most of the sections now instead of like 40-65% (totally depends on the subsection/topic). It's just crazy because I keep thinking to myself, I've done all of these one time, in theory I should be getting them ALL correct now. I think the hardest part is just the absolute plethora of information you need to remember. Regulation is all tax and law, lol, so it comes down to whether you know your rules or not, essentially.

#362

I have no idea if this was a good day 1, but I was glad to be a part of it.

#363

I think this day one has been a good one only I hope Night 1 and the rest of the days will contain less name calling and general snarky-ness tbh.
It is a good group of people who should be able to refrain from acting this way./soapbox

#364

The name calling and snarkiness must have passed me by. Can't say i really noticed it

#365

Snow Dog wrote:The name calling and snarkiness must have passed me by. Can't say i really noticed it

Same here. I'm frankly puzzled as to what Roxy is talking about.

#366

Kate wrote:During this break, I just want to say we have a great group of players here because that was one hell of a day one!

Quite intense for this first timer, but I am very much enjoying it. :yay:

I hope my kids don't get neglected as the days go on. I sort of have an addictive personality. Good thing I don't drink.

#367

Elohcin wrote:
Kate wrote:During this break, I just want to say we have a great group of players here because that was one hell of a day one!
Quite intense for this first timer, but I am very much enjoying it.
I hope my kids don't get neglected as the days go on. I sort of have an addictive personality. Good thing I don't drink.

I understand this all too well. Except without the kids part. Lol.

#368

MovingPictures07 wrote:
Kate wrote:
MovingPictures07 wrote:I'm trying to make the decision today (because I just got my notice to schedule from the state) whether I should take the first part of my CPA exam next Wednesday the 27th or if I should wait. The problem is there's no testing during March so I would have to wait until early April. But I'm not sure if I will feel comfortable enough on Regulation even if I kick ass and review it the next 7 days. I have been working on Financial (the second part I'm going to take) the last two weeks since I didn't want to fall behind with the Becker class schedule AND because I wasn't sure I'd even be able to get my test scheduled in time for February. I want to get Regulation over with, but I have to balance my other class to. And this game isn't helping!

I know most, if not all of you don't care, but whatever. Lol.
I care! Can you take it again if you don't pass? If so, I say knock it out next week and if worse comes to worse, take it again in April!
I can take it again. I just have to shell out another $250, lol. I am leaning that way currently, especially because it would be awesome to knock one of the four out now so I can take Financial in April. Need a 75% to pass. I have watched all the lectures, taken notes, and done all the homework for Regulation once. I've been going back today and also like two weeks ago to do some of it a second time. I'm getting like 55-75% on most of the sections now instead of like 40-65% (totally depends on the subsection/topic). It's just crazy because I keep thinking to myself, I've done all of these one time, in theory I should be getting them ALL correct now. I think the hardest part is just the absolute plethora of information you need to remember. Regulation is all tax and law, lol, so it comes down to whether you know your rules or not, essentially.

I have absolutely no doubt you can do this in a week. I learned an entire tax class (that I slept through in law school) in two days and got an A. Its all about cramming sometimes!

#369

@MP: Honestly both BF and Boomslang pinged me--for me it came down to who pinged me more and it was BF. I am worried now because of his revealing the info, but I have seen baddies pull the last minute civvie plea before so I'm not ready to buy it just yet. If I'm wrong then I hope Boomslang loses the tie and is a baddie!

And as far as Day 1's go in games, this one was pretty darn spectacular!

#370

Flyin' High wrote:@MP: Honestly both BF and Boomslang pinged me--for me it came down to who pinged me more and it was BF. I am worried now because of his revealing the info, but I have seen baddies pull the last minute civvie plea before so I'm not ready to buy it just yet. If I'm wrong then I hope Boomslang loses the tie and is a baddie!

And as far as Day 1's go in games, this one was pretty darn spectacular!

I understand that. Perhaps it's my paranoia setting in, lol, especially because I'm second-guessing what one ping I did have today.

Okay, back to studying!

#371

Kate wrote:
MovingPictures07 wrote:
Kate wrote:
MovingPictures07 wrote:I'm trying to make the decision today (because I just got my notice to schedule from the state) whether I should take the first part of my CPA exam next Wednesday the 27th or if I should wait. The problem is there's no testing during March so I would have to wait until early April. But I'm not sure if I will feel comfortable enough on Regulation even if I kick ass and review it the next 7 days. I have been working on Financial (the second part I'm going to take) the last two weeks since I didn't want to fall behind with the Becker class schedule AND because I wasn't sure I'd even be able to get my test scheduled in time for February. I want to get Regulation over with, but I have to balance my other class to. And this game isn't helping!

I know most, if not all of you don't care, but whatever. Lol.
I care! Can you take it again if you don't pass? If so, I say knock it out next week and if worse comes to worse, take it again in April!
I can take it again. I just have to shell out another $250, lol. I am leaning that way currently, especially because it would be awesome to knock one of the four out now so I can take Financial in April. Need a 75% to pass. I have watched all the lectures, taken notes, and done all the homework for Regulation once. I've been going back today and also like two weeks ago to do some of it a second time. I'm getting like 55-75% on most of the sections now instead of like 40-65% (totally depends on the subsection/topic). It's just crazy because I keep thinking to myself, I've done all of these one time, in theory I should be getting them ALL correct now. I think the hardest part is just the absolute plethora of information you need to remember. Regulation is all tax and law, lol, so it comes down to whether you know your rules or not, essentially.
I have absolutely no doubt you can do this in a week. I learned an entire tax class (that I slept through in law school) in two days and got an A. Its all about cramming sometimes!

And thanks. That does help. I'll probably end up scheduling it tonight for next Wednesday, we'll see. I'm going to work some more of these first. Thankfully, my job as a Graduate Assistant means I study more than I work, lol. The next week should be fun!

#372

thellama73 wrote:
Snow Dog wrote:The name calling and snarkiness must have passed me by. Can't say i really noticed it
Same here. I'm frankly puzzled as to what Roxy is talking about.

I am talking about the words that were used. I won't use them here as they deffo not a part of my vocabulary. Also what you may not find snarky or offensive I might.

#373

MovingPictures07 wrote:
DisgruntledPorcupine wrote:
MovingPictures07 wrote:
DisgruntledPorcupine wrote:Missed the vote by two minutes. Would have voted BF.
Why, must I ask?
Idk why, but his vote for Vomps made me feel weird. Nothing totally major, but randomizing seems to be getting me eyes nowadays so I try to use something now.
Wait, what? No one voted Vomps. He voted reywaS.

You either need to read the thread or get the info right from your BTSC.

Sorry, meant rey. I said Vomps because he was on my mind as he pointed out BFs vote for Stridor during the exchange where BF voted for rey.

#374

Roxy wrote:
thellama73 wrote:
Snow Dog wrote:The name calling and snarkiness must have passed me by. Can't say i really noticed it
Same here. I'm frankly puzzled as to what Roxy is talking about.
I am talking about the words that were used. I won't use them here as they deffo not a part of my vocabulary. Also what you may not find snarky or offensive I might.

Yes, there was some definite snark and some unpleasant words used. Hopefully, we are passed it now.

#375

DisgruntledPorcupine wrote:
MovingPictures07 wrote:
DisgruntledPorcupine wrote:
MovingPictures07 wrote:
DisgruntledPorcupine wrote:Missed the vote by two minutes. Would have voted BF.
Why, must I ask?
Idk why, but his vote for Vomps made me feel weird. Nothing totally major, but randomizing seems to be getting me eyes nowadays so I try to use something now.
Wait, what? No one voted Vomps. He voted reywaS.

You either need to read the thread or get the info right from your BTSC.
Sorry, meant rey. I said Vomps because he was on my mind as he pointed out BFs vote for Stridor during the exchange where BF voted for rey.

Okay, lol. I'm not sure whether to take it you're just a very distracted civvie or if you're displaying your typical baddieness here. It's a bit too early to tell, perhaps, but I'm definitely keeping an

on you. Besides, the result of the lynch is to be determined, which wmight change factors in my evaluation of players.

#376

Day 1: Impasse

In the main courtyard of the Village of Veridas, accusations came forth, many singling out those who had ventured forth on Stridor. Talk became bitter and defensive. Several people merely stood there, gazing at the ground, their nerves delivering them into a silent panic.

A vocal minority became resolute. But another, equally vehement minority argued in favor of someone else’s death. Someone would die that day, but who? Truth could not be delayed, and yet, it was.

The sunset threw a sanguine glow upon the village where they had initially sought deliverance. An impasse, after so much aggressive talk, was evident.

“blindfaeth must perish!” cried birdwithteeth11.

“Boomslang is evil- I know it!” said AllAlongtheBoardwalk.

With these cries in the air, the two mobs encircled the two suspects.

Crying out in anguish, blindfaeth felt a blow to the back of the head. One among their number took a spear, still sticky with the blood of one of the marauders, and drove it through a meaty thigh.

llama73 used his fists on Boomslang’s face, while the others pierced the howler several times with their weapons.

Those who had stood idly jumped in, either to increase the violence or try to defend one of the accused.

Chaos had erupted.

“Stop this now!” cried a passionate Ladeena over the din of the fighting. Her sudden plea seemed to diminish the spell that compelled their attacks. She was crying out in agony over what she was witnessing. By then a crowd had gathered around them.

Ladeena, despising her father for his coercive measure, cried out, “Castle Grayskull is just to the north! Perhaps you can seek peaceful revelations there.”

The bitter accusers could not argue the chief's daughter. They all knew that they would have to use their skills and powers- for their new forms did not rob them of their talents- in order to determine the truth of their identities in a more practical manner.

The thirty set forth to seek the arcane counsel that Grayskull may have for them. The two injured travelers hung on the shoulders of their respective defenders, and many of them exchanged vile, bruised gazes.

#377

Night 1: Castle Grayskull

Sandspurs stuck to the travelers’ feet and the air grew more humid. A light rain took to the task of washing the grime and blood from their bodies, which grew wearier as the evening set in. Distant peals of thunder rumbled in the distance. Lightning flashed in ominous streaks.

It was as though they had forgotten where they were going, when over the horizon, it appeared.

Cyclopean masonry came into view, the greenish gray walls of the legendary Castle Grayskull. It towered high above them, a perfect symbol of ancient wisdom, strength, and all that is mysterious.

As the party considered what to do, and as some worried about their desperately injured companions, the cacophony of a descending drawbridge came upon them. As they approached the gate, they could see a green and gray mist take form in the mouth of the castle. In their hearts, they recognized the ancient Spirit of Grayskull.

It’s pulsating voice was not audible; it was as though the message imprinted itself feely in the recesses of their minds.

“The Sorceress...”

It repeated this phrase in the minds of each individual until the syllables blended into an undecipherable mass of phonemes. Then the phrase took shape, and formed a new, unuttered message.

They perceived that there was a shield wedged in two of the molars of the structure- the Shield of Grayskull. And that whoever possessed it would be protected against any stroke that came by night.

And that the shield grew heavy over time, such that it would have to be passed to someone else who would bear the burden for a while.

It seemed that the Spirit was searching for The Sorceress, and that it could faintly detect her. It wanted her counsel as to who should receive it.

At last the thirty determined that they must take another vote to determine who would be the first shieldbearer. They could not afford to be unwise.

It is now Night 1. You have 24 hours to send in your PMs.

#378

Great post, looks like no one died. Interesting...

#379

Epignosis wrote:
Cyclopean masonry came into view, the greenish gray walls of the legendary Castle Grayskull.

Someone's been reading their Lovecraft...

#380

RIP/BIH no one? How did this happen?

#381

Fantastic posts, Epignosis!!

From the wording, it seems that someone stepped in and stopped the lynch.... ???

#382

MovingPictures07 wrote:RIP/BIH no one? How did this happen?

RIP/BIH means what exactly?

#383

RIP = Rest in Piece (if it's a civvie reveal)
BIH = Burn in Hell (if it's a baddie reveal)

#384

Rest in Peace* LOL. Typos ftl.

#385

@Robert, was the lynch a tie? If so, is the fact that no one was lynched a result of a lynch stop or is this how you are handling ties?

Not sure if you can answer that, but it's worth a try.

#386

LittleTiger wrote:Fantastic posts, Epignosis!!

From the wording, it seems that someone stepped in and stopped the lynch.... ???

“Stop this now!” cried a passionate Ladeena over the din of the fighting. Her sudden plea seemed to diminish the spell that compelled their attacks. She was crying out in agony over what she was witnessing. By then a crowd had gathered around them.

Seems to me that Ladeena stopped the lynching.

#387

MovingPictures07 wrote:@Robert, was the lynch a tie? If so, is the fact that no one was lynched a result of a lynch stop or is this how you are handling ties?

Not sure if you can answer that, but it's worth a try.

I am unwilling to answer any of that.

#388

What if everyone votes for themself on this one?

#389

Elohcin wrote:
LittleTiger wrote:Fantastic posts, Epignosis!!

From the wording, it seems that someone stepped in and stopped the lynch.... ???

“Stop this now!” cried a passionate Ladeena over the din of the fighting. Her sudden plea seemed to diminish the spell that compelled their attacks. She was crying out in agony over what she was witnessing. By then a crowd had gathered around them.
Seems to me that Ladeena stopped the lynching.

Who's Ladeena? Maybe I'm just crazy, but I don't see that in the roles.

#390

Great post, Epignosis! You are certainly doing those of us that grew up on He-Man proud.

Interesting lynch result. I'll have to look at the roles and read the post again.

#391

Snow Dog wrote:What if everyone votes for themself on this one?

I was thinking this too. I don't really trust anyone more than myself for this night poll, if I understand it correctly. But then it becomes a howevermanyway-tie.

#392

MovingPictures07 wrote:
Snow Dog wrote:What if everyone votes for themself on this one?
I was thinking this too. I don't really trust anyone more than myself for this night poll, if I understand it correctly. But then it becomes a howevermanyway-tie.

I can live with that. everyone on one vote

#393

In any case, anyone who votes for someone other than themselves will be sure to attract a lot of attention.

#394

Well, I voted myself, because I don't see why I wouldn't want to be the first to bear the shield of Grayskull.

#395

Bah. Sorry everybody. The vote ended while I was in school today. I'll do better to keep track of end times so I can vote early if necessary. Interesting result from the vote though, surprised that nobody died. Going to have to go reread roles and see if i can get an idea of what happened.

#396

MovingPictures07 wrote:
Elohcin wrote:
LittleTiger wrote:Fantastic posts, Epignosis!!

From the wording, it seems that someone stepped in and stopped the lynch.... ???

“Stop this now!” cried a passionate Ladeena over the din of the fighting. Her sudden plea seemed to diminish the spell that compelled their attacks. She was crying out in agony over what she was witnessing. By then a crowd had gathered around them.
Seems to me that Ladeena stopped the lynching.
Who's Ladeena? Maybe I'm just crazy, but I don't see that in the roles.

She is not in the roles, she is in the story.

#397

Elohcin wrote:
MovingPictures07 wrote:
Elohcin wrote:
LittleTiger wrote:Fantastic posts, Epignosis!!

From the wording, it seems that someone stepped in and stopped the lynch.... ???

“Stop this now!” cried a passionate Ladeena over the din of the fighting. Her sudden plea seemed to diminish the spell that compelled their attacks. She was crying out in agony over what she was witnessing. By then a crowd had gathered around them.
Seems to me that Ladeena stopped the lynching.
Who's Ladeena? Maybe I'm just crazy, but I don't see that in the roles.
She is not in the roles, she is in the story.

I know that. But that tells me that no particular role likely stopped this, which, given Robert's response regarding ties, makes me wonder if every tie will result in a no lynch. Which is unconventional, but something I could totally see him doing.

Of course, there's some secrets in roles too, so maybe it's that.

#398

thellama73 wrote:
Epignosis wrote:
Cyclopean masonry came into view, the greenish gray walls of the legendary Castle Grayskull.

Someone's been reading their Lovecraft...

Stoker, actually.

#399

So AnnaDanielle, who didn't vote on the lynching, now mysteriously votes for Snow Dog as shield bearer without posting... O.o

#400

Voted myself