The Syndicate

Havok wrote:Epignosis: Was the lynch a tie?

No.

Epignosis wrote:Danger Room Index...100% Complete.

You shine bright like a diamond.

Epignosis wrote:Danger Room Index...100% Complete.

Very clever Epi!

I need to catch up but I can't until this evening. Sorry to see you go Deathlok (I think that was your username). I voted for Miss Monroe's book because she's a favorite & I didn't really know what the options meant. Lol

So the Danger Room index shows us a listing of everyone's posts. Is this just the host being helpful, or is there something more to it?

Polaris wrote:These books don't sound very pleasant; I went with My Latest Invention.

I realize I did miss the vote deadline, but I don't feel particularly bad, I didn't really have anyone I wanted to vote for. At least there's no penalty in this game.

This post really caught my eye. So, I took a look at what you have posted so far in the game, and you haven't voiced any suspicion so far. You seem content to sit back and not call anyone out. You seem to be saying in this post "Hey, everyone, I didn't vote for the civvie that just got lynched".

So, you have not suspicions whatsoever???

EBWOP: not=no

Havok wrote:

Polaris wrote:These books don't sound very pleasant; I went with My Latest Invention.

I realize I did miss the vote deadline, but I don't feel particularly bad, I didn't really have anyone I wanted to vote for. At least there's no penalty in this game.

This post really caught my eye. So, I took a look at what you have posted so far in the game, and you haven't voiced any suspicion so far. You seem content to sit back and not call anyone out. You seem to be saying in this post "Hey, everyone, I didn't vote for the civvie that just got lynched".

So, you have not suspicions whatsoever???

I saw that this morning also. I get a ping by Polaris, if anything sounding indie more than Baddie. But nonetheless, an enemy. I will be keeping an

Hi everyone!

Polaris wrote:These books don't sound very pleasant; I went with My Latest Invention.

I realize I did miss the vote deadline, but I don't feel particularly bad, I didn't really have anyone I wanted to vote for. At least there's no penalty in this game.

I don't get this. Voting in a lynch is the primary way the civs have to get rid of baddies, yet you don't care that you didn't vote?? Is it because you didn't want to put yourself out there for your vote to be examined? Others did it - if no one voted we wouldn't have a game.

Ooh I'm so dashing in my cape!

I vote myself for best-looking.
*votes*

Memiors are boring. So are most dissertations, but this one seems cool.
*votes for dissertation*

Linki: Longshot is right

Aww darn! just realized I could've even all the books up at 4 apiece! My OCD side HATES me right now. Plus spotting imposters seems cool too.

RIP Deathlok

SC, I did not like your tone which sounded self-righteous and blendy, because at the time the prevailing mindset was that Avalanche had some sort of hidden agenda for pushing his Morlocks option. Now that the general view on Avalanche changed, so did yours. Do you see what I am saying? Who would you have voted for though?

Interesting point about Polaris, and that's a mighty fine way to try to detach yourself from the result.

Welcome, Rasputin #2!

And Tony's been paying me to read his book, so I'll go with that.

Havok wrote:

Polaris wrote:These books don't sound very pleasant; I went with My Latest Invention.

I realize I did miss the vote deadline, but I don't feel particularly bad, I didn't really have anyone I wanted to vote for. At least there's no penalty in this game.

This post really caught my eye. So, I took a look at what you have posted so far in the game, and you haven't voiced any suspicion so far. You seem content to sit back and not call anyone out. You seem to be saying in this post "Hey, everyone, I didn't vote for the civvie that just got lynched".

So, you have not suspicions whatsoever???

I didn't voice any suspicion, so I must not have any suspicions yet!!! Nice work detective.

And no, I did not see anything that made me want to vote. Sure, I could have popped in and dropped a meaningless vote on someone, but what good would that have done?

And yes, that's how I usually play. I'm not good at fabricating crazy stories from tiny little 'slip-ups' on Day 1 (which by the way doesn't really work anyway). So I prefer to observe at the beginning. And you're welcome for at least stating my reasons for not voting.

I find Polaris' statement confusing as well, but I know a lot of players who feel that way when they are civs. I don't agree and I don't understand it, since lynches are the only tools we have to kill baddies, but I know a lot of players conduct their civ play with that mindset. I also pause because it seems unlikely to me that the host would single out a baddie on day 1, the way Polaris was singled out in the host post.

Havok wrote:So the Danger Room index shows us a listing of everyone's posts. Is this just the host being helpful, or is there something more to it?

Epi has been doing this in most games he's in lately, I doubt it's a mechanic or anything.

Polaris wrote:

Havok wrote:

Polaris wrote:These books don't sound very pleasant; I went with My Latest Invention.

I realize I did miss the vote deadline, but I don't feel particularly bad, I didn't really have anyone I wanted to vote for. At least there's no penalty in this game.

This post really caught my eye. So, I took a look at what you have posted so far in the game, and you haven't voiced any suspicion so far. You seem content to sit back and not call anyone out. You seem to be saying in this post "Hey, everyone, I didn't vote for the civvie that just got lynched".

So, you have not suspicions whatsoever???

I didn't voice any suspicion, so I must not have any suspicions yet!!! Nice work detective.

And no, I did not see anything that made me want to vote. Sure, I could have popped in and dropped a meaningless vote on someone, but what good would that have done?

And yes, that's how I usually play. I'm not good at fabricating crazy stories from tiny little 'slip-ups' on Day 1 (which by the way doesn't really work anyway). So I prefer to observe at the beginning. And you're welcome for at least stating my reasons for not voting.

Snarkily responding to a genuine point. That doesn't do you any favors.

And, just to clarify, I didn't point you out because you "don't have any suspicions yet". I find it odd that you just don't seem to care about finding suspicions whatsoever. You seem content just sitting back and doing nothing.

Avalanche wrote:I find Polaris' statement confusing as well, but I know a lot of players who feel that way when they are civs. I don't agree and I don't understand it, since lynches are the only tools we have to kill baddies, but I know a lot of players conduct their civ play with that mindset. I also pause because it seems unlikely to me that the host would single out a baddie on day 1, the way Polaris was singled out in the host post.

So, you are saying that Epig would make sure to pick a civvie as the first person to have a Danger Room ID just so as to not put suspicion on someone? I don't see the logic with this. Polaris didn't receive any suspicion whatsoever for having a Danger Room ID first.

Spiral wrote:

Havok wrote:So the Danger Room index shows us a listing of everyone's posts. Is this just the host being helpful, or is there something more to it?

Epi has been doing this in most games he's in lately, I doubt it's a mechanic or anything.

You are right. I remember now that you say that Epig doing this in a recent game.

Havok wrote: So, you are saying that Epig would make sure to pick a civvie as the first person to have a Danger Room ID just so as to not put suspicion on someone? I don't see the logic with this. Polaris didn't receive any suspicion whatsoever for having a Danger Room ID first.

I don't know. But I would be nervous as a host putting a baddie out front and center on Day One, knowing that ANYTHING that makes someone stand out is fairly likely to get them lynched.

Havok wrote:

Polaris wrote:

Havok wrote:

Polaris wrote:These books don't sound very pleasant; I went with My Latest Invention.

I realize I did miss the vote deadline, but I don't feel particularly bad, I didn't really have anyone I wanted to vote for. At least there's no penalty in this game.

This post really caught my eye. So, I took a look at what you have posted so far in the game, and you haven't voiced any suspicion so far. You seem content to sit back and not call anyone out. You seem to be saying in this post "Hey, everyone, I didn't vote for the civvie that just got lynched".

So, you have not suspicions whatsoever???

I didn't voice any suspicion, so I must not have any suspicions yet!!! Nice work detective.

And no, I did not see anything that made me want to vote. Sure, I could have popped in and dropped a meaningless vote on someone, but what good would that have done?

And yes, that's how I usually play. I'm not good at fabricating crazy stories from tiny little 'slip-ups' on Day 1 (which by the way doesn't really work anyway). So I prefer to observe at the beginning. And you're welcome for at least stating my reasons for not voting.

Snarkily responding to a genuine point. That doesn't do you any favors.

And, just to clarify, I didn't point you out because you "don't have any suspicions yet". I find it odd that you just don't seem to care about finding suspicions whatsoever. You seem content just sitting back and doing nothing.

Yes I was making fun, because your deduction was quite redundant considering I had just stated the exact same conclusion you came to. Maybe it was genuine, but it very well could be someone trying to make something of nothing. It is Day 1 after all.

As I originally said, I didn't intend to miss the poll. But considering the circumstances thus far, it's not really a loss. I haven't looked deeply into players' votes yet, but I'm sure there are worse reasons from people who actually did vote. There are also players who have done less this game than I have. There are also players who didn't vote who haven't said a word. I dunno why my admittance has drawn your attention.

Avalanche wrote:

Havok wrote: So, you are saying that Epig would make sure to pick a civvie as the first person to have a Danger Room ID just so as to not put suspicion on someone? I don't see the logic with this. Polaris didn't receive any suspicion whatsoever for having a Danger Room ID first.

I don't know. But I would be nervous as a host putting a baddie out front and center on Day One, knowing that ANYTHING that makes someone stand out is fairly likely to get them lynched.

I don't even know how to respond to this. While I know I'm good, I don't think the fact that my ID (which hasn't shown any significance in the game yet) was revealed on Day 1 is a good way to prove it. And yes, I am as curious as everyone else as to what the ID means.

Clearly we need help picking out the baddies...

I'm going with How to Spot Imposters for sure.

RIP Deathloc

Longshot - touche'

I voted How to Spot Imposters bc it would be a cool ability to have.

Select a book for studying.

How to Spot Imposters, by Kevin Sydney
5
Banshee (2), Sunfire (4), Mojo (13), Phoenix (24), Scarlet Witch (25)
20%

The Humanitarian Mutant, a Memoir by Ororo Munroe
4
Shadowcat (11), Dazzler (19), Exodus (20), Thunderbird (21)
16%

The Universal Atlas: A Mutant’s Guide, by Charles Little Sky
4
White Queen (6), Longshot (8), Avalanche (10), Sebastian Shaw (14)
16%

My Latest Invention, a Dissertation by Forge
5
The Vision (7), Spiral (12), Bastion (15), Polaris (16), Mikhail Rasputin (22)
20%

Being Obscenely Wealthy (and Other Defensive Tactics) by Tony Stark
5
Deadpool (3), Quicksilver (5), Marrow (9), Havok (17), Hawkeye (23)
20%

Fifty Shades of Grey, by Scott Summers (The Host, the Mod, the Dead)
2
Epignosis (1), Deathlok (18)
8%


Total votes : 25

Victor Creed had been tracking Logan for days across the Canadian wilderness. The trail was getting stronger, and he knew he was close to his foe.

Or as he liked to think, his prey.

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He woke up when the timber struck the ground.

A blade of a different sort was staring him in the face. Magnetism held it poised inches from Sabretooth’s eyes.

“I am displeased,” Magneto said. “You have slept through the night, and you have done nothing.”

The voice of Professor X resonated in everyone's minds:

Mutants! You've had a rocky start, but don't get discouraged. You may be different, but that's what makes you special. You must reach within yourselves to find your self-confidence and unleash your natural leadership potential. That is The Secret.

So glad no one died I have a few individuals I want to reread.

Yay for no kill! The post makes it sound like Sabretooth didn't send in his PM because it says he didn't do anything.

HOST: Did you receive all the pm's expected* last night? Are the posts just storytelling or might there be hints about what happened in them?

*not counting people who use a power on an inconsistent basis or/and people who didn't have powers last night

Longshot wrote:HOST: Did you receive all the pm's expected* last night? Are the posts just storytelling or might there be hints about what happened in them?

*not counting people who use a power on an inconsistent basis or/and people who didn't have powers last night

The writing is literary decoration. Please don't read into it.

I won't share if there were any missing PMs.

Yay no death!

I am looking at votes and posts so far.

And trying to wrap my mind around all the possible scenarios with the voting manipulations that will/could be in play today.

Linky Epi - somehow I am not surprised. lol

I'm glad no one died

Yay! No one died. I'm going to go catch up, now.

White Queen wrote:@Exodus; I believe Mojo said he reread, and that caused him to change his mind.

Yeah, I saw that Mojo reread. I actually just reread his statement to make sure I didn't misinterpret what went on, myself. I suppose him being "confused" as to who the Morlocks were could explain his change in opinion of Avalanche, but I'm not sure that is the case. My problem is, he started out 1. agreeing with Avalanche about looking into conformists, and 2. defending him yet leaving his options open. Both of which to me are kind of scummy considering he switched his opinion so quickly. I'm all for changing opinions, but what I do not understand is why he took the morlock discussion so seriously. How does ignoring or debating with those who say morlocks are good, make him scum? I don't feel like that is a reason to vote (I ask, why would a baddie draw such attention to themselves when unnecessary?), and I feel like he was using the morlock discussion to help force a suspicion. Especially since he is also in a way contradicting the agreeing with #1 (to look at conformists) which should have had nothing to do with Avalanche's alignment (it was an actual opinion that he just contradicted, in my eyes). It doesn't come across sincere to me.

Hawkeye wrote:I would have liked to hear more from Shadowcat because I really didn't like this post and it's what bugged me the most so far.

Shadowcat wrote:Sorry I haven't been around much. I am quite busy fighting supervillians, and will continue to be doing so for a few days. I will try to make some time when I can though.

I thought it was very interesting how Avalance really kept pushing the Morlock Tunnels, when I felt like we had sound logic/advice not to do so. Not sure if he has an ulterior motive or was just being goofy, but I would lean towards the first one. I also thought this was interesting.

Bastion wrote:

Avalanche wrote:

White Queen wrote: Do you have a motive for wanting people to not go to the school?

Yes. My motive is that I don't want to go there. I want to fight Morlocks.

Why do you want to fight a group of outcasts when the leader of the brotherhood base is on the list?

If you're going to go fight someone, this option makes a lot more sense.

As for the Polaris having an ID thing, I think we'll need more information before we start putting that puzzle together.

I'll be placing my vote here today.

While I agree with the whole logic that is being argued against Avalanche as far as how choosing that option wasn't the best, I do wonder why Shadowcat said that she was leaning towards him doing this because he had an ulterior motive, rather than being goofy because I read it the opposite, since it kept continuing it came across as clearly chaotic/antagonizing behavior. So, Shadowcat, if you haven't explained, can you explain some more about this? If you have I'll hopefully see when catching up.

Mojo wrote:

White Queen wrote:

Mojo wrote:Did bastion just vote and not post? I'm not feeling the greatest about those two quick votes for avalanche so quickly at the end of the poll here..

Linki- ok then

"Quick"? The poll ended at 6:30, I voted at 6:04.

The timing of those two votes just pinged me a bit for a minute. Not enough to make me change my vote though.

I think if avalanche wanted to avoid this he could have answered more of the questions brought to him instead of morlock tunnel vision.

Avoid what? Being lynched? I am not understanding your statement.

Avoid getting votes/almost being lynched. I'm not sure what it so confusing about that statement.?

Yay for no death!

I'm sorry, but I worked an 11-hour work day today and am absolutely exhausted tonight. I plan to unwind mentally and catch up fully tomorrow.

Mojo wrote:Avoid getting votes/almost being lynched. I'm not sure what it so confusing about that statement.?

My problem is, doesn't that imply he didn't care about being lynched? Wouldn't a scum care about being lynched?

Exodus wrote:

Mojo wrote:Avoid getting votes/almost being lynched. I'm not sure what it so confusing about that statement.?

My problem is, doesn't that imply he didn't care about being lynched? Wouldn't a scum care about being lynched?

I'd think most roles in this game would care about being lynched, civvie or scum.

Mojo wrote:

Exodus wrote:

Mojo wrote:Avoid getting votes/almost being lynched. I'm not sure what it so confusing about that statement.?

My problem is, doesn't that imply he didn't care about being lynched? Wouldn't a scum care about being lynched?

I'd think most roles in this game would care about being lynched, civvie or scum.

I thought your statement was showing your suspicion of Avalanche more. If I misinterpreted it, nevermind.

yay, no death very interesting night otherwise

You are confusing me and I'm not really sure where you are even going with this. I voted for avalanche because I didn't think his actions day one were civvie-like. He spent most of the time talking about killing morlocks, and the other part not answering questions people were asking him.

Mojo wrote:You are confusing me and I'm not really sure where you are even going with this. I voted for avalanche because I didn't think his actions day one were civvie-like. He spent most of the time talking about killing morlocks, and the other part not answering questions people were asking him.

I thought you said that if Avalanche wanted to avoid getting votes he would have answered the questions, which contradicts the idea that a baddie (you thought he was bad) wants to survive. I don't know how else to explain myself.