The Syndicate

I'll also have a period of limited activity coming up (next weekend vacation in Gatlinburg, woo!), so I should pass on the prefect thing as well. Though I have been spending an inordinate amount of time on Internet politics groups, so maybe I am qualified? :P

So many unread rules.

12. Votes are not changeable. In addition, you will have two votes to cast in every poll. Submit both votes at the same time, or you will lose your second vote. If you cast more than two votes, none of your votes will be counted. Self-voting is permitted.

Dragon D. Luffy wrote:

Turnip Head wrote:Prefect - (n) a chief officer, magistrate, or regional governor in certain countries.


Is anyone qualified for such a position? And if you are qualified, please explain your qualifications as creatively and amusingly as you can. My vote is up in the air.

I looked at this post for 15 minutes and couldn't think of anything.

That's probably more time and effort than anyone else has spent for this.

You sound prefect for the position.

Boomslang wrote:

Scotty wrote:Checking in, and boy do those treasures look tasty.

There's a fabled sword, rare tomes of wisdom, exquisite sculptures... and a bag of tea. Someone's getting shafted :P But yay game!

By the fabled sword, of course! Mmmm, tea.

I will also be ridiculously busy, but if y'all wanna vote me, whatever. I'm a leader and such, at least of high school-aged children I'm gonna vote INH because Steve Buscemi, and Spacedaisy because I had to drop out of her game, and she's awesome and leader-y.

There. Did it. Yes.

Also, because I'm sad I missed my chance, this is what happens when you type "Steve Buscemi eyes" into Google images:

You're welcome for the nightmares.

We need to make posts immediately so that that isn't the first thing I see when I open this thread.

oh, yeah. Figure I should put this out there because it's important. I am currently in the middle of Marching Band Camp, which will last from now until the end of august. I will try to keep up with this game, but please bear in mind that I will be gone for large portions of the day, and that I have summer work to finish in addition to band.

timmer wrote:Hi all! I'll vote for people with votes who I think will be active. Please do not vote me, I'd make a lousy prefect.

Ditto

I'll help a little...

No one should ever mess with Ariel!

I don't know what prefects do. I just picked two people I trust to be good prefects. Quin for prefect!

Golden why bubbles?

One of my votes will definitely be going to JJJ, that's just a no-brainer imo. Gonna wait a bit to decide on the other, but will probably go for someone who wants it/promotes themselves.

sig wrote:Golden why bubbles?

Because bubbles is awesome.

Agreed, JJJ.

Hey, I REALLY like the idea of the "whoever does ____ first, gets my votes" posts. They prevent people from finding excuses to give votes to baddie teammates. So I'm gonna do one too, and would suggest others do the same (even though it's an itsy bit late for a few).

The first two people to post pictures or emojis of platypi earn my votes.

Golden wrote:

sig wrote:Golden why bubbles?

Because bubbles is awesome.

I think you mean Bubbles are awesome.

Russtifinko wrote:

Golden wrote:

sig wrote:Golden why bubbles?

Because bubbles is awesome.

I think you mean Bubbles are awesome.

Both are simultaneously true.

Russtifinko wrote:Agreed, JJJ.

Hey, I REALLY like the idea of the "whoever does ____ first, gets my votes" posts. They prevent people from finding excuses to give votes to baddie teammates. So I'm gonna do one too, and would suggest others do the same (even though it's an itsy bit late for a few).

The first two people to post pictures or emojis of platypi earn my votes.

I'd like to push my name forward as someone who'll be active and wouldn't mind the prefect post.

The phrase prefect mainly just reminds me of Harry Potter. I promise that, if elected, I won't turn into a Percy.

Why not. I like a good platypus.

Who doesn't?

"Photo courtesy of Jay Town"

Let that be a signal.

I posted my votes on the wrong thread.

I voted those who voted for me, and thankfully they're both people I could count on to do a good job.

Fair warning, I'm in the midst of hosting my own game, interviewing for a new job and applying for others, and packing up my apartment and moving for the next two week. So yeah, don't expect a ton here at first from me. I'll do my best but frankly I am quieter at the beginning and get more engaged as the numbers thin out. It's just kind of how I work, and given everything going on, it's not likely to be any different here.

As for prefect, well I'll just quote some Douglas Adams' Hitchiker's Guide...

"It is a well-known fact that those people who must want to rule people are, ipso facto, those least suited to do it... anyone who is capable of getting themselves made President should on no account be allowed to do the job."

Therefore I am voting for timmer and nutella because they said they didn't want it.

Russtifinko wrote:Agreed, JJJ.

Hey, I REALLY like the idea of the "whoever does ____ first, gets my votes" posts. They prevent people from finding excuses to give votes to baddie teammates. So I'm gonna do one too, and would suggest others do the same (even though it's an itsy bit late for a few).

The first two people to post pictures or emojis of platypi earn my votes.

Well not to be a Debbie downer, but all it takes is a quick chat in BTSC to say "I'm posting the next player to post in Sanskrit will get my vote"

Not that that is happening, but I'm just being devil's advocate here .



Also, vote for me. I'll be a better president than Herbert Hoover

स्चोत्त्य फ़ोर् प्रेफ़ेच्त्?

Scotty wrote:Also, vote for me. I'll be a better president than Herbert Hoover

If only we were voting for a president...

Oh ho ho ho ho~

Turnip Head wrote:Prefect - (n) a chief officer, magistrate, or regional governor in certain countries.


Is anyone qualified for such a position? And if you are qualified, please explain your qualifications as creatively and amusingly as you can. My vote is up in the air.

I just noticed that I joined the Syndicate a year and 3 days ago, does that count for anything?

Jan wrote:Hey Wilgy, I remember you from Jesus Toast.

I'll vote for you if you convince me.

Hello Jan, good to see you. How have you been?

sig wrote:I think I should get to be a prefect.

DrWilgy wrote:What is good everyone?

My name is DrWilgy and I am most definitely...

Actually... I'll follow INH's example and vote for the two people who tell me what I most definitely am first!

Linki - Hi Quin... Cheeky...

A Doctor!

So the way I see it the top three players voted on will become prefects, I assume this will give them extra abilities or items.

Sig gets my first vote.

DrWilgy wrote:Oh ho ho ho ho~

Turnip Head wrote:Prefect - (n) a chief officer, magistrate, or regional governor in certain countries.


Is anyone qualified for such a position? And if you are qualified, please explain your qualifications as creatively and amusingly as you can. My vote is up in the air.

I just noticed that I joined the Syndicate a year and 3 days ago, does that count for anything?

Jan wrote:Hey Wilgy, I remember you from Jesus Toast.

I'll vote for you if you convince me.

Hello Jan, good to see you. How have you been?

sig wrote:I think I should get to be a prefect.

DrWilgy wrote:What is good everyone?

My name is DrWilgy and I am most definitely...

Actually... I'll follow INH's example and vote for the two people who tell me what I most definitely am first!

Linki - Hi Quin... Cheeky...

A Doctor!

So the way I see it the top three players voted on will become prefects, I assume this will give them extra abilities or items.

Sig gets my first vote.

Give me a vote, Nurse Wilgy.

Golden wrote:

sig wrote:Golden why bubbles?

Because bubbles is awesome.

I am indeed happy to be back playing Mafia here with you, my friend

And you're spot on - after the utter debacle that was Arkham Mafia for me - my friend Bubbles PM'd me to encourage me. She's a good egg!

I have seen a lot of people post that JJJ is an obvious choice.
Can someone fill me in as to why thats an obvious choice or is it because JJJ is an active player?

Honestly the fact JJJ is such an active civ is one reason for me to put him on my "do not trust" list, not the opposite.

Specially sice I've seen him admit he tries hard to make his baddie meta as civ-looking as possible.

Judge people based on this game, not on how much of a good civ they tend to be.

Dragon D. Luffy wrote:Judge people based on this game, not on how much of a good civ they tend to be.

Do you have judgments to render of people based on this game right now?

No.

I think the warning is still useful, though.

Dragon D. Luffy wrote:No.

I think the warning is still useful, though.

I dig.

While I don't think it will be practical to form an "informed" perspective of anyone in these 48 hours of Day 0, I have so far withheld my own votes to at least get a first look at people before giving them the keys to my car. In that regard we seem to be in a similar place.

To commerate the US getting their first woman president in a few months I propose we nominate a chic.

I will be voting for two of these:

Bubbles
Elohcin
LoRab
nijuukyugou
rabbit8
Spacedaisy
S~V~S

I don't want it and Nutella says she doesn't either so I'll honor her wishes. If you are one of the ladies on this list and don't want to be chosen just say so.

Hey everyone super excited this game started. I work till 5 EST so I will be more active then, but for now let me go ahead and vote DVD and Rabbit.

Is there anyone here not too busy to play this?

Dragon D. Luffy wrote:Is there anyone here not too busy to play this?

It's not so much that I'm busy ...moreso my face just really hurts

My votes will go to two players who show me that they have the desire and the motivation to work for the greater good. Inspire me, and bring honor to your family.

Meeeeeeeeeee JJJ, I want to work for the greater food and I'm very motivated. In fact I'm so motivated that not only did I make this post, but I added ten extra e's to it.

Russtifinko wrote:Agreed, JJJ.

Hey, I REALLY like the idea of the "whoever does ____ first, gets my votes" posts. They prevent people from finding excuses to give votes to baddie teammates. So I'm gonna do one too, and would suggest others do the same (even though it's an itsy bit late for a few).

The first two people to post pictures or emojis of platypi earn my votes.

I disagree with this, people with BTSC can easily plan it ahead of time, get the pictures, and then post it. This could just as easily help the mafia since when one player flips the defense could be "It was random since they posted X."

Dragon D. Luffy wrote:Honestly the fact JJJ is such an active civ is one reason for me to put him on my "do not trust" list, not the opposite.

Specially sice I've seen him admit he tries hard to make his baddie meta as civ-looking as possible.

I'm not sure I really understand your point. I think most people are voting JJJ because: #1) He is a thorough player and #2) He is an active player and we know he won't flake on us a few days in.

And, don't we ALL try to make our baddie meta as "civ-looking" as possible? I've never known anyone to get a baddie role and try to look bad...well, except maybe MovingPictures that one time

Sorsha wrote:To commerate the US getting their first woman president in a few months I propose we nominate a chic.

I will be voting for two of these:

Bubbles
Elohcin
LoRab
nijuukyugou
rabbit8
Spacedaisy
S~V~S

I don't want it and Nutella says she doesn't either so I'll honor her wishes. If you are one of the ladies on this list and don't want to be chosen just say so.

I want it. But please leave Hilary out of it.

Hello ole sports! I am campaigning for a Prefect position!

Who am I? I am a player in Mafia who boldly goes where no man has gone before. Every game, I will spout things from my head orifice that has never been said, nor ever should be said.
I'm obsessive, and even when I don't have the proper time to commit to things, I will do my best to stay involved!

What do I stand for? Listen, I'll tell you what I don't stand for. Liars. Purple People Eaters. Slugs. Cherry Tomatoes. Especially Cherry Tomatoes.

"I'm not crazy"- the voices tell me to divulge this information so as to develop a sense of trust among the masses. You might hear my detractors push this element against me. To them I say: Would you rather jump out a moving train or gargle boiling McDonalds coffee?

Anyway fam, I don't know what the prefect role entails, but I am perfectly capable of whatever the role throws at me. I've sprained my neck while skiing; I got a paper cut once; I've established dominance over my neighbor's cat; I've been mislynched by most of the players in this game before- so I know firsthand what it takes to pererserve through adversity.

That's my pitch.

#voteScotty #imnotthrowinawaymyshot #theroomwhereithappens #imalexanderhamilton

As for who I'm going to vote for: I'd vote for someone who leads with their best foot forward.
If you've only got one foot, go ahead and raise your hand to make it easier for me.
If you've got no hands, I'm so so so so sorry.

Scotty wrote:As for who I'm going to vote for: I'd vote for someone who leads with their best foot forward.
If you've only got one foot, go ahead and raise your hand to make it easier for me.
If you've got no hands, I'm so so so so sorry.

Well have I two hands to make it super easy for you.

I am voting for Scotty because he used the word fam. It resonates with me.

I am also voting for Sig because he is pretty cool.

sig wrote:Meeeeeeeeeee JJJ, I want to work for the greater food and I'm very motivated.

same tbh

I might be willing to vote for someone who can tell me what I am supposed to wear on a coffee date. I never learned social attire. Or social anything.

JaggedJimmyJay wrote:My votes will go to two players who show me that they have the desire and the motivation to work for the greater good. Inspire me, and bring honor to your family.

Somehow I'll make a man out of you.

Elohcin wrote:

Dragon D. Luffy wrote:Honestly the fact JJJ is such an active civ is one reason for me to put him on my "do not trust" list, not the opposite.

Specially sice I've seen him admit he tries hard to make his baddie meta as civ-looking as possible.

I'm not sure I really understand your point. I think most people are voting JJJ because: #1) He is a thorough player and #2) He is an active player and we know he won't flake on us a few days in.

And, don't we ALL try to make our baddie meta as "civ-looking" as possible? I've never known anyone to get a baddie role and try to look bad...well, except maybe MovingPictures that one time

Not exactly. We want our bad metas to look like our civ metas, but a lot of us have civ metas not as thorough or pro-active as they can be, so the baddie counterpart to those metas are easier to make. We don't look that good all the time, so when we actually are bad, people don't detect it that easily.

But Jay? Like you said, he is the perfect civ. He is the town leader, the pro-active guy, the king of TL;DRs. And he tries to make his baddie meta look exactly like that (Ive never seen it myself, but he has described it that way). And that makes him a more dangerous baddie than most. Its harder to pull that metaboff successfully, but if he does it, we have a problem.

So I tend to be paranoid and avoid easily trustingnplayers like him. A good parallel to that is Marco from my forum, who plays a similar way.