2019 Socky Awards

[nutella]

I can't even find the words to express the importance the second inductee has had to our site. He is an outstanding player no matter what faction, he is an award winning host, he is an admin who truly cares about the site and he will tell you this win was predetermined, destined to happen. I am so please to present our second inductee:

Second Induction

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JaggedJimmyJay

I invited this person to play a mafia game in the early days of RYM, the first I’d ever hosted. He declined.

Lmao, just wait til you hear the story of how I twisted MP's arm into playing his first mafia game and how confused he was about the whole concept

[Epignosis]

This is a footnote in the many nice things about nutella, but she also gave us walruses this year. Thank you for that and all the other things.

As I said, "a broadening of life experiences."

Have you tried yumm sauce yet

I have not. I will soon. The produce in our area has not been great. I swear to God lettuce has it out for us.

[Sloonei]

I can't even find the words to express the importance the second inductee has had to our site. He is an outstanding player no matter what faction, he is an award winning host, he is an admin who truly cares about the site and he will tell you this win was predetermined, destined to happen. I am so please to present our second inductee:

Second Induction

Spoiler: show

JaggedJimmyJay

I invited this person to play a mafia game in the early days of RYM, the first I’d ever hosted. He declined.

Lmao, just wait til you hear the story of how I twisted MP's arm into playing his first mafia game and how confused he was about the whole concept

Hm, it’s a shame he didn’t take to it. I bet there was real promise in that kid.

[Epignosis]

I can't even find the words to express the importance the second inductee has had to our site. He is an outstanding player no matter what faction, he is an award winning host, he is an admin who truly cares about the site and he will tell you this win was predetermined, destined to happen. I am so please to present our second inductee:

Second Induction

Spoiler: show

JaggedJimmyJay

I didn't know Mafia was a contact sport until I met this guy.

I made a hobby of getting into fights with you from the Economics game onward. It's been great fun.

I've enjoyed about 70% of every moment.

[nutella]

I can't even find the words to express the importance the second inductee has had to our site. He is an outstanding player no matter what faction, he is an award winning host, he is an admin who truly cares about the site and he will tell you this win was predetermined, destined to happen. I am so please to present our second inductee:

Second Induction

Spoiler: show

JaggedJimmyJay

I invited this person to play a mafia game in the early days of RYM, the first I’d ever hosted. He declined.

Lmao, just wait til you hear the story of how I twisted MP's arm into playing his first mafia game and how confused he was about the whole concept

Hm, it’s a shame he didn’t take to it. I bet there was real promise in that kid.

I guess I am finally being honored for having contributed to the very existence of this site...

[juliets]

Our final inductee for the Lifetime Achievement Award came to us in 2015 full of life. He dazzled us with his style and proved to be an outstanding mafia player and host. We have all been fooled by his mafioso game and won over by his civ game. He too has been nominated for many Sockys and won as recently as tonight. He has added class to our site and been rewarded with an admin role (I think thats a reward?). I'm so happy to announce our third inductee:

Final Induction

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Sloonei

[Epignosis]

I can't even find the words to express the importance the second inductee has had to our site. He is an outstanding player no matter what faction, he is an award winning host, he is an admin who truly cares about the site and he will tell you this win was predetermined, destined to happen. I am so please to present our second inductee:

Second Induction

Spoiler: show

JaggedJimmyJay

I invited this person to play a mafia game in the early days of RYM, the first I’d ever hosted. He declined.

Lmao, just wait til you hear the story of how I twisted MP's arm into playing his first mafia game and how confused he was about the whole concept

Hm, it’s a shame he didn’t take to it. I bet there was real promise in that kid.

I guess I am finally being honored for having contributed to the very existence of this site...

You may unknowingly be contributing to the very destruction of an entire city right now.

Something to think about.

[Sloonei]

Aw, thanks. I don’t think I deserve this ahead of several people, but thank you. It means a lot. You guys all make up the nicest online community I’ve ever been a part of.

[JaggedJimmyJay]

Our final inductee for the Lifetime Achievement Award came to us in 2015 full of life. He dazzled us with his style and proved to be an outstanding mafia player and host. We have all been fooled by his mafioso game and won over by his civ game. He too has been nominated for many Sockys and won as recently as tonight. He has added class to our site and been rewarded with an admin role (I think thats a reward?). I'm so happy to announce our third inductee:

Final Induction

Spoiler: show

Sloonei

This is a takeover.

[Epignosis]

Our final inductee for the Lifetime Achievement Award came to us in 2015 full of life. He dazzled us with his style and proved to be an outstanding mafia player and host. We have all been fooled by his mafioso game and won over by his civ game. He too has been nominated for many Sockys and won as recently as tonight. He has added class to our site and been rewarded with an admin role (I think thats a reward?). I'm so happy to announce our third inductee:

Final Induction

Spoiler: show

Sloonei

What I am about to say is something I mean 100% with no sarcasm or humor intended:

When I think of how I want to be perceived in the real world, one person who frequently comes to mind is Sloonei: Calm, kind, and full of equanimity.

[juliets]

you're a rock star Sloonei

[Sloonei]

Through a long chain of events, nutella brought us this post:

MP right now reminds me of a dog who is so excited he is just peeing all over everything.

[nutella]

This site would be rather bland without its paprika.

[JaggedJimmyJay]

Thanks so much for your help [mention]juliets[/mention], and for taking on those LAA inductions at the last second.

Thanks as well to everyone who was here for the awards. I didn't expect them to last over 3.5 hours.

Y'all are super, and I am happy to be a part of this thing we have going here. Again, we'll have banners for all winners soon.

[nutella]

Through a long chain of events, nutella brought us this post:

MP right now reminds me of a dog who is so excited he is just peeing all over everything.

I rather like the thematic link between that and Fayt's quote about the dog shitting on the carpet.

[Sloonei]

Our final inductee for the Lifetime Achievement Award came to us in 2015 full of life. He dazzled us with his style and proved to be an outstanding mafia player and host. We have all been fooled by his mafioso game and won over by his civ game. He too has been nominated for many Sockys and won as recently as tonight. He has added class to our site and been rewarded with an admin role (I think thats a reward?). I'm so happy to announce our third inductee:

Final Induction

Spoiler: show

Sloonei

What I am about to say is something I mean 100% with no sarcasm or humor intended:

When I think of how I want to be perceived in the real world, one person who frequently comes to mind is Sloonei: Calm, kind, and full of equanimity.

I am slightly speechless right now.

[JaggedJimmyJay]

And if it isn't clear: Sloonei deserves the crap out of that. Or I'll crap myself.

[juliets]

Through a long chain of events, nutella brought us this post:

MP right now reminds me of a dog who is so excited he is just peeing all over everything.

omg I remember this post!

[juliets]

ok it's way past my bedtime, congrats all you winners and finalists and nominees. Good year!

[Sloonei]

ok it's way past my bedtime, congrats all you winners and finalists and nominees. Good year!

Thank you for sticking it, juliets. And for hosting this thing, you j’s.

[NANOOKTHEGREATANDFEARSOME]

Fitting that generic brand jay and overpriced sloonei would get lifetime achievements at the same time.

[Sloonei]

Fitting that generic brand jay and overpriced sloonei would get lifetime achievements at the same time.

Two for the price of one, and a jar of hazelnut spread as a bonus.

[Long Con]

Best Mafia Team Victory Winner

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Inception Mafia

Dragomir
Elephant
Evenstar
Jackofhearts2005
Long Con
MacDougall

Great, great victory! Hard-fought and suspenseful!

Best Theme Winner

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TIE

Inception Mafia
Mafia: A World Asunder

Best Host Winner

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TIE

Epignosis
JaggedJimmyJay & Sloonei
Long Con & Black Rock

Best Job Winner

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Mafia: A World Asunder

I don't know what to say. I've started typing and erased it a few times. This game is just so full of bad memories for me, I made several awful, awful mistakes. I really appreciate... I worked hard on this game, this series is my personal series, and I know I push it too hard sometimes. Hardcore roles. Dubiously high power levels. Sometimes some fucked-up shit. I know. I want this series to be filled with roles where every single player feels like they got a special, unique role that's fun and interesting.

Thank you for the votes, it means a lot to us. I will do my best to make the next game in the series all ups and no downs. I love you guys.

[Long Con]

Also, the banners are all ready, I just got too Real Lifey today and forgot to get them to the Magnificent JaggedJimmyJay.

[Epignosis]

Me misunderstanding my purpose didn't help.

Sorry about that.

[Long Con]

Me misunderstanding my purpose didn't help.

Sorry about that.

You will gain new purpose in Mafia: A World Ascended.

[JaggedJimmyJay]

BANNERS

Best Job

[mention]Long Con[/mention], [mention]Black Rock[/mention]

Best Side Mission

[mention]JaggedJimmyJay[/mention]

Best Heist


[mention]speedchuck[/mention], [mention]Epignosis[/mention]

Best Theme


[mention]JaggedJimmyJay[/mention], [mention]Sloonei[/mention], [mention]Long Con[/mention], [mention]Black Rock[/mention]

Best Civilian Team Victory

[mention]ColinIsCool[/mention], [mention]Dragon D. Luffy[/mention], [mention]DrWilgy[/mention], [mention]Epignosis[/mention], [mention]Funnygurl555[/mention], [mention]Jackofhearts2005[/mention], [mention]Long Con[/mention], [mention]Luxurious[/mention], [mention]MacDougall[/mention], [mention]Matahari[/mention], [mention]sprityo[/mention], [mention]Ultra[/mention]

Best Mafia Team Victory

[mention]Dragomir[/mention], [mention]Elephant[/mention], [mention]Evenstar[/mention], [mention]Jackofhearts2005[/mention], [mention]Long Con[/mention], [mention]MacDougall[/mention]

Best Host or Host Team



[mention]Epignosis[/mention], [mention]Sloonei[/mention], [mention]JaggedJimmyJay[/mention], [mention]Long Con[/mention], [mention]Black Rock[/mention]

Best Civilian


[mention]novaselinenever[/mention], [mention]JaggedJimmyJay[/mention]

Best Mafioso

[mention]Jackofhearts2005[/mention]

Best Independent

[mention]Master Radishes[/mention]

Best Newcomer

[mention]Dragomir[/mention]

Best Role Use

[mention]Sloonei[/mention]

Funniest Poster

[mention]MacDougall[/mention]

Spirit Award

[mention]nutella[/mention]

Best Quote

[mention]speedchuck[/mention]

Most Valuable Player

[mention]MacDougall[/mention]

Lifetime Achievement Award



[mention]nutella[/mention], [mention]JaggedJimmyJay[/mention], [mention]Sloonei[/mention]

[JaggedJimmyJay]

Thanks as always to Long Con for putting together such fantastic banners. He outdoes himself every year.

[Michelle]

Grats to the winners! Well deserved for everyone

Unfortunately that was at 4 am for me, thanks Jack for the Discord ping ^^

[JaggedJimmyJay]

Grats to the winners! Well deserved for everyone

Unfortunately that was at 4 am for me, thanks Jack for the Discord ping ^^

Well done for your nominations! Glad that cop work you did in the dream world didn't go unnoticed.

[nutella]

Ooo these banners are suuuuper snazzy, thanks LC!!

[MacDougall]

Congrats everyone for a great year of maphier. I am so pleased to win the most important award ... And MVP too I guess.

[JaggedJimmyJay]

The Hall of Fame is updated to reflect all the new awards. Take a look!

[Master Radishes]

Woah. Wut. Cool. Thanks for the love, guys. And congrats to the other winners, especially my fellow Inceptioners.

[Michelle]

Grats to the winners! Well deserved for everyone

Unfortunately that was at 4 am for me, thanks Jack for the Discord ping ^^

Well done for your nominations! Glad that cop work you did in the dream world didn't go unnoticed.

thanks, i feel it like an award being in such company ^^

[sabie12]

Wow I got three nominations? I didn't win anything but thank you all who nominated me especially for the lifetime achievement award! Sorry I missed the award posting. I didn't realize it was happening yesterday. Congrats to everyone who did win! Some of the people I voted for won yay! Awesome job everyone and here's to another good year of games!

[juliets]

Best Mafia Team Victory Winner

Spoiler: show

Inception Mafia

Dragomir
Elephant
Evenstar
Jackofhearts2005
Long Con
MacDougall

Great, great victory! Hard-fought and suspenseful!

Best Theme Winner

Spoiler: show

TIE

Inception Mafia
Mafia: A World Asunder

Best Host Winner

Spoiler: show

TIE

Epignosis
JaggedJimmyJay & Sloonei
Long Con & Black Rock

Best Job Winner

Spoiler: show

Mafia: A World Asunder

I don't know what to say. I've started typing and erased it a few times. This game is just so full of bad memories for me, I made several awful, awful mistakes. I really appreciate... I worked hard on this game, this series is my personal series, and I know I push it too hard sometimes. Hardcore roles. Dubiously high power levels. Sometimes some fucked-up shit. I know. I want this series to be filled with roles where every single player feels like they got a special, unique role that's fun and interesting.

Thank you for the votes, it means a lot to us. I will do my best to make the next game in the series all ups and no downs. I love you guys.

I love, love, love this series Long Con. Cant wait until the next one. You are very deserving of these wins.

Also, for everyone else who won a game in 2019 make sure you sign up for our Game of Champions which this year is being run by Long Con and Black Rock. Its always a good time but especially with these two hosts!

[S~V~S]

I can't even find the words to express the importance the second inductee has had to our site. He is an outstanding player no matter what faction, he is an award winning host, he is an admin who truly cares about the site and he will tell you this win was predetermined, destined to happen. I am so please to present our second inductee:

Second Induction

Spoiler: show

JaggedJimmyJay

Thank you so much, juliets. I'm humbled, even if I was always guaranteed to be humbled given the conditions of the universe.

I'll have a lot more to say later.

When I voted (and this was the only category I voted in, since I was not around for the last year) I thought you already had this! I somehow missed the list of previous winners. I totes would have voted for you had I realized.

Congrats all winners !!

[speedchuck]

These awards were all very well deserved, and call back some of the best memories of the year.

It's a pity we couldn't award everyone who made last year great, though.

[Dragon D. Luffy]

Sorry folks I missed it, I went on a rock concert last night.

Congratulations to all the winners! A lot of the winners were the same I voted for and the ones I didn't vote for were mostly because I didn't play the corresponding games, so I really do think those were deserved!

This site seemed to be shrinking fast in 2017-2018, but this year we had an influx of new people as well as most of the old ones holding strong, so we had a lot of great games and great plays. I hope this trend continues.

[Sloonei]

I love, love, love this series Long Con. Cant wait until the next one. You are very deserving of these wins.

Also, for everyone else who won a game in 2019 make sure you sign up for our Game of Champions which this year is being run by Long Con and Black Rock. Its always a good time but especially with these two hosts!

In addition to the GoC, the Full Game queue is still open for at least a few more days if anyone has a game they’d like to submit. Maybe you’ll win the Best Job socky for 2020.

[G-Man]

Huzzah to the LAA recipients! Looks like I don’t have to cry foul. Very deserved for all of you. Hopefully we can keep this site going for years to come with dedicated folks like you at the helm.

[JaggedJimmyJay]

When I voted (and this was the only category I voted in, since I was not around for the last year) I thought you already had this! I somehow missed the list of previous winners. I totes would have voted for you had I realized.

Congrats all winners !!

I'm glad you placed the votes that you did! [no spoilers] Thank you still though.

The LAA means a lot. As the site has grown and changed since I arrived in 2015 (and particularly since I joined the admin team), many past regulars have moved on entirely. I have sometimes had the tendency to blame myself for that. Though I have tried very hard to preserve the traditions that preceded me here, I have undoubtedly been associated with much of the cultural shifting we've experienced too -- some of which has probably driven folks away. I wish it weren't so. With that in mind though, it makes recognition like the LAA quite special, to know that the folks here do know that I am trying the best I can. I've had my hands in just about every cookie jar of site operation since MP started to phase himself into his next era, and I am certain I have goofed along the way. Thanks so much to the rest of the staff for the support, for the admins past and present for the same and for checking me on my mindsets, and to the pile of users still here playing games so often.

[JaggedJimmyJay]

Woah. Wut. Cool. Thanks for the love, guys. And congrats to the other winners, especially my fellow Inceptioners.

Look at this guy, playing one game and taking home gold.

[Master Radishes]

Woah. Wut. Cool. Thanks for the love, guys. And congrats to the other winners, especially my fellow Inceptioners.

Look at this guy, playing one game and taking home gold.

I have to admit, I've considered just retiring now and going out on top.

[Dom]

[mention]nutella[/mention] [mention]JaggedJimmyJay[/mention] [mention]Sloonei[/mention]

I am so proud of you all. <3

[112]

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[112]

Woah. Wut. Cool. Thanks for the love, guys. And congrats to the other winners, especially my fellow Inceptioners.

MR is a big time legend for those who don't know... one of the best in the game.

[112]

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[novaselinenever]

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Good point, I agree.