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Are You Being Served? [We're Closed!]

Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2014 9:18 pm
by Epignosis
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Grace Bros. Staff

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Captain Peacock
Inquires of someone, “Are you being served?” His target will be able to use his or her action again the next hour.
Inquires of someone, “Are you free?” If that person is a member of the staff, he will be told “I’m free!”
Whichever question he asks must not be asked again immediately after.
Decides all ties.

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Mrs. Slocombe
She tells a story about her pussy, Tiddles. In the midst of her story, she may include her thoughts about the goings on for the betterment of the thread.
On one occasion, she may be “unanimous in that” and select the person to be ousted.

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Mr. Humphries
Is he or isn’t he? *Secret*

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Mr. Lucas
Always late! *Secret*

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Miss Brahms
Will go out with someone, establishing temporary BTSC. Her date must claim a role. She refuses to go out with Mr. Lucas.

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Mr. Grainger
The forty-year veteran often falls asleep on the job. *Secret*

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Mr. Tebbs
Very organized and an overachiever, Mr. Tebbs may redirect someone’s action. In case his action is doubled, he will be able to redirect someone’s vote.

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Mr. Goldberg
Mr. Goldberg has so many friends who make purchases from him, he cannot be sacked by The Management!

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Mr. Spooner
Mr. Spooner insults someone each hour. That person’s hour vote won’t count!


Maintenance
Has BTSC
Can win with any team, but both Captain Peacock and Mr. Rumbold must be out.


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Mr. Mash
A trade union zealot, he has -2 votes against him at all time. Good luck getting rid of him!

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Mr. Harman
Sets up bizarre displays. *Secret*


The Management
Have BTSC
Gives someone the sack each odd hour!

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Mr. Rumbold
Old Jug Ears wants to get to the bottom of this at once! He will either double someone’s ability or block. Due to his incompetence, there is a 50% chance he will accidentally perform the other action.

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Young Mr. Grace
“You’ve all done very well!” Young Mr. Grace can say, doubling the vote of three people who are not a part of The Management.

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Old Mr. Grace
“I’m in very much the same position,” Old Mr. Grace can say, stealing the power of his target to use that same hour.


The Canteen

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The Canteen Manageress
*Secret*

Re: Are You Being Served? [7:00am]

Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2014 9:23 pm
by Epignosis
Please Read

1. No BTSC (behind the scenes conversation) with anyone unless you have explicit permission from the Host.
2. No editing or deleting of posts.
3. No role outing of yourself or anyone else.
4. No double-targeting (targeting the same individual with a Night power twice in a row).
5. Be respectful to other participants. If you have an issue, please contact the Mod, thellama73.
6. Dead players should not post on-topic and should be in dead red. There is a "dead" button when posting for this function.
7. Off-topic posts should be in off-topic green. There is an "OT" button when posting for this function.
8. Posts from non-players should be in non-player blue. There is a "np" button when posting for this function.
9. This is the host color. Please do not use it.
10. No revealing the contents of private messages from the Host into the thread.

Re: Are You Being Served? [7:00am]

Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2014 9:29 pm
by Epignosis
The Staff

Miss Blooper
Mr. Boogs
Mr. Dom - Sacked at 11:00am.
Mme. Effzi
Mrs. Eloh
Mrs. Essviess
Ms. Goosey
Mr. Person - Sacked at 9:00am.
Mr. Pictures
Mr. Porcupine - Ousted at 12:00pm. Mr. Tebbs
Mr. Rey - Ousted at 10:00am. Young Mr. Grace
Mr. Snowy - Sacked at 2:00pm.
Ms. Sorsha - Ousted at 8:00am. Mr. Spooner
Mr. Turnips
Mr. Vomperdoodle - Ousted at 12:00pm Old Mr. Grace

8 Employed
7 Unemployed

Re: Are You Being Served? [7:00am]

Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2014 9:38 pm
by Epignosis
The events contained herein will take place in one workday, starting at 7:00am.

Don't be confused by this. Even hours will require you to vote for someone to be ousted ("Days"), and odd hours will have someone sacked ("Nights").

7:00am is "Day 0." 8:00am will be "Day 1." 9:00am will be "Night 1" and so forth.

The Management sack someone each odd hour, so this is the same as "killing every Night." The sacking is a "group action." and cannot be prevented (i.e., blocked), but may not necessarily be successful.

Re: Are You Being Served? [7:00am]

Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2014 9:46 pm
by Epignosis
The Time Sheet:

7:00am

Re: Are You Being Served? [7:00am]

Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2014 9:48 pm
by Epignosis
7:00 AM
Surprisingly, everyone at Grace Brothers was on time. This morning was different. A British agent was awaiting them.

“Good afternoon, Grace Bros. I am Agent E of British Intelligence and I am here on an anonymous tip to investigate allegations of fraud, mismanagement, tax evasion, and improper misbehavior toward female employees.”

“Oh, if only we had equal rights,” said Mr. Humphries.

Agent E cleared his throat. “I am here to investigate these matters. Have any of you anything to say?”

“My pussy suffers because of the conditions here!” Mrs. Slocombe cried. “And I am unanimous in that!”

Agent E balked.

Young Mr. Grace said, “I think you should see our workers perform. They’ve all done very well!”

Old Mr. Grace said, “And those who do not!”

“Very well,” said Agent E. “Go on about your day. I’ll observe you. Pretend I’m not here. We’ll sort out who is to blame soon enough.”

Captain Peacock’s eyes widened and he muttered, “And how is that going to work out?”

Mr. Lucas grinned. “He’s British Intelligence, so probably about as well as Mrs. Slocombe’s suspenders!”

Mrs. Slocombe’s face stretched in disapproval.

“I don’t like this idea at all,” Mr. Rumbold said, his brow furrowed behind black spectacles. “This government man’s presence will frighten away customers.”

“Ere,” Miss Brahms said and crossed her arms. “I was thinkin’ we let ‘im stick around. I ain’t got nuthin’ to hide.”

Mr. Spooner chimed in. “I hear you wasn’t hiding anything at the nightclub last weekend.”

Mr. Tebbs said, “That’s a thing to tell around.”

“I’m not worried about not making sales!” Mr. Goldberg announced and chuckled. “He can stay!”

“What do you think Mr. Grainger?”

But Mr. Grainger was fast asleep.


It is now 7:00 AM. You have 24 hours to vote.

Re: Are You Being Served? [7:00am]

Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2014 10:05 pm
by Epignosis
All role PMs should be out. PM me if you were expecting one, but did not get one.

And go.

Re: Are You Being Served? [7:00am]

Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2014 10:10 pm
by thellama73
I'm modding this game so when (inevitably) something happens to send you right up the wall, tell me about it instead of bedeviling your host and fellow players. I am an excellent listener/mediator/fixer of problems.

Re: Are You Being Served? [7:00am]

Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2014 10:16 pm
by Mongoose
It is good to be here. It is not my birthday.

Re: Are You Being Served? [7:00am]

Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2014 10:37 pm
by Dom
I do not understand the question and will not respond to it!

Re: Are You Being Served? [7:00am]

Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2014 10:37 pm
by Dom
(jk)

Re: Are You Being Served? [7:00am]

Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2014 10:53 pm
by Boogs
Mr Boogs is good with sales. That's why he is a kitty with a monocle and tophat

Re: Are You Being Served? [7:00am]

Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2014 11:31 pm
by Turnip Head
I'd wager that Mr. Vomperdoodle made the most in sales, since everything is more expensive in Finland.

Mr. Gnosis: Is this Day 0 or Day 1? Are we voting to lynch someone? Can votes be changed?

Re: Are You Being Served? [7:00am]

Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2014 11:48 pm
by DisgruntledPorcupine
:D

Re: Are You Being Served? [7:00am]

Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 6:27 am
by S~V~S
It took me a few to find myself on that poll, lol. What an interesting set up.

@Epi~ since nights are "odd hours" , and the Management kill is all odd hours, that means they kill EACH night, not just odd nights, correct?

And yeah, seeing what answer THs question gets before voting. Since 7 is an odd hour, I am guessing Night Zero, but better safe than sorry.

Re: Are You Being Served? [7:00am]

Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 7:40 am
by Epignosis
I clarified a few things on this post. If any questions remain, I will update that post again.
Turnip Head wrote:Mr. Gnosis: Is this Day 0 or Day 1? Are we voting to lynch someone? Can votes be changed?
This is not to eliminate anyone.

Yes, votes can be changed in all polls.

Re: Are You Being Served? [7:00am]

Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 9:10 am
by reywaS
Hello hello

Re: Are You Being Served? [7:00am]

Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 9:21 am
by Snow Dog
Hi Hi Hi

Re: Are You Being Served? [7:00am]

Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 9:37 am
by A Person
Turnip Head wrote:I'd wager that Mr. Vomperdoodle made the most in sales, since everything is more expensive in Finland.

Mr. Gnosis: Is this Day 0 or Day 1? Are we voting to lynch someone? Can votes be changed?
vomps once got a job as a telemarketer, but when he realized that he had to actually call people he quit and never made a single sale.

Re: Are You Being Served? [7:00am]

Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 10:46 am
by Vompatti
A Person wrote:
Turnip Head wrote:I'd wager that Mr. Vomperdoodle made the most in sales, since everything is more expensive in Finland.

Mr. Gnosis: Is this Day 0 or Day 1? Are we voting to lynch someone? Can votes be changed?
vomps once got a job as a telemarketer, but when he realized that he had to actually call people he quit and never made a single sale.
ture

I thought they'd pay me a basic something for just showing up. :shrug:

Re: Are You Being Served? [7:00am]

Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 11:20 am
by Elohcin
Gosh, I was a telemarketer during the 6 months of mine and Epi's engagement. It was pretty horrible, but at least the job was not commission based.

Hello all! :daisy: Glad to be here. I am not sure who to pick for the poll...can we vote ourselves? Is there a prize for the winner? :D

Re: Are You Being Served? [7:00am]

Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 11:54 am
by Tangrowth
Yay game!!! :yay:

I love the unique "time" twist here instead of days and nights. It's a small change, but pretty cool.

I actually have a theory on the poll because, knowing Epig, I think there is probably a deeper meaning to this. I could be way off, BUT has anyone considered that the "most sales" equates to the most wins on The Syndicate? And that the last quarter would pretty much be the last quarter of time? If that is the case, then reywaS would be the winner since he is the only one with two wins.

It's a stretch, and I have no idea if it's right, but it's the first thing I thought of and I think it's a really cool and plausible way of looking at the question, so I am voting reywaS.

Re: Are You Being Served? [7:00am]

Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 12:13 pm
by Elohcin
MovingPictures07 wrote:Yay game!!! :yay:

I love the unique "time" twist here instead of days and nights. It's a small change, but pretty cool.

I actually have a theory on the poll because, knowing Epig, I think there is probably a deeper meaning to this. I could be way off, BUT has anyone considered that the "most sales" equates to the most wins on The Syndicate? And that the last quarter would pretty much be the last quarter of time? If that is the case, then reywaS would be the winner since he is the only one with two wins.

It's a stretch, and I have no idea if it's right, but it's the first thing I thought of and I think it's a really cool and plausible way of looking at the question, so I am voting reywaS.
It is possible. I do agree with you that there is deeper meaning behind Epi's polls, just not sure if your particular theory is correct. I am going to think on other possibilities.

So are you thinking that there may be a prize for everyone who votes the correct person (i.e. Rey) instead for a prize for the person that gets the most votes?

Re: Are You Being Served? [7:00am]

Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 12:29 pm
by Tangrowth
Elohcin wrote:
MovingPictures07 wrote:Yay game!!! :yay:

I love the unique "time" twist here instead of days and nights. It's a small change, but pretty cool.

I actually have a theory on the poll because, knowing Epig, I think there is probably a deeper meaning to this. I could be way off, BUT has anyone considered that the "most sales" equates to the most wins on The Syndicate? And that the last quarter would pretty much be the last quarter of time? If that is the case, then reywaS would be the winner since he is the only one with two wins.

It's a stretch, and I have no idea if it's right, but it's the first thing I thought of and I think it's a really cool and plausible way of looking at the question, so I am voting reywaS.
It is possible. I do agree with you that there is deeper meaning behind Epi's polls, just not sure if your particular theory is correct. I am going to think on other possibilities.

So are you thinking that there may be a prize for everyone who votes the correct person (i.e. Rey) instead for a prize for the person that gets the most votes?
Definitely, if you think of something else, throw it out there! I can't think of anything else really, and my lunch break is just about over now, and I have a busier day so I'm not sure I'll be back again.

And yes, I do think that will be the case. In Shawshank, I received a prize for voting llama as the "first to cry out" and it turns out I was right because he was the first one to vote in the poll. I can't think of a similar in-game reason for "most sales", and Epig doesn't like to repeat himself too much, so that's why my mind went somewhere outside of the game for a deeper meaning.

Re: Are You Being Served? [7:00am]

Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 12:56 pm
by Turnip Head
Maybe most sales means the most posts in the game?

Re: Are You Being Served? [7:00am]

Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 1:12 pm
by Sorsha
So MP wants us to vote for Rey.... Interesting. :ponder: I won't be voting for Rey.

I have a few years of retail under my belt from back in my high school and early college days. Nothing commission based but one place did keep track of our sales and number of customers served each day. I always had a high number of customers served but that didn't always translate to higher sales.

Even still... I think I can outsell each of you guys so I'm voting for myself. :p

Re: Are You Being Served? [7:00am]

Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 1:23 pm
by Elohcin
Turnip Head wrote:Maybe most sales means the most posts in the game?
This is an interesting theory. How would anyone know who that is unless they wait until the last minute to vote?

Re: Are You Being Served? [7:00am]

Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 1:28 pm
by Boogs
Well I do work in retail IRL so I think I am a good kitty salesman to add..

Re: Are You Being Served? [7:00am]

Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 2:13 pm
by Vompatti
I'm voting for Boogs because he says he sells kitties.

Re: Are You Being Served? [7:00am]

Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 2:39 pm
by FZ.
Hi :D
MovingPictures07 wrote:
Elohcin wrote:
MovingPictures07 wrote:Yay game!!! :yay:

I love the unique "time" twist here instead of days and nights. It's a small change, but pretty cool.

I actually have a theory on the poll because, knowing Epig, I think there is probably a deeper meaning to this. I could be way off, BUT has anyone considered that the "most sales" equates to the most wins on The Syndicate? And that the last quarter would pretty much be the last quarter of time? If that is the case, then reywaS would be the winner since he is the only one with two wins.

It's a stretch, and I have no idea if it's right, but it's the first thing I thought of and I think it's a really cool and plausible way of looking at the question, so I am voting reywaS.
It is possible. I do agree with you that there is deeper meaning behind Epi's polls, just not sure if your particular theory is correct. I am going to think on other possibilities.

So are you thinking that there may be a prize for everyone who votes the correct person (i.e. Rey) instead for a prize for the person that gets the most votes?
Definitely, if you think of something else, throw it out there! I can't think of anything else really, and my lunch break is just about over now, and I have a busier day so I'm not sure I'll be back again.

And yes, I do think that will be the case. In Shawshank, I received a prize for voting llama as the "first to cry out" and it turns out I was right because he was the first one to vote in the poll. I can't think of a similar in-game reason for "most sales", and Epig doesn't like to repeat himself too much, so that's why my mind went somewhere outside of the game for a deeper meaning.

I have a theory, and I'll save it to myself :D just in case I'm right and I can get a prize for it. :p But seriously, is it usually better to share or not, because do we want the baddies to get a prize?

Re: Are You Being Served? [7:00am]

Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 2:42 pm
by FZ.
Turnip Head wrote:Maybe most sales means the most posts in the game?
Well, I guess I'm not the only one to think of that theory.
As for Elo's question, I think it's a safe bet to assume MP would have the most votes. Or we can wait a little

Re: Are You Being Served? [7:00am]

Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 3:38 pm
by reywaS
Turnip Head wrote:Maybe most sales means the most posts in the game?
Me don't tink dis poll querstion be talkin bout dis game. It say "had" not "has"

Re: Are You Being Served? [7:00am]

Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 3:47 pm
by FZ.
Oh, I thought TH said day, not game. I think it might be for this day.
I didn't think about the "had". Does it really rule out that option?

Re: Are You Being Served? [7:00am]

Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 3:56 pm
by Elohcin
reywaS wrote:
Turnip Head wrote:Maybe most sales means the most posts in the game?
Me don't tink dis poll querstion be talkin bout dis game. It say "had" not "has"
Maybe MP is right. :ponder:

Re: Are You Being Served? [7:00am]

Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 4:04 pm
by A Person
I voted for mongoose because i have no idea who to vote for

Re: Are You Being Served? [7:00am]

Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 4:07 pm
by reywaS
FZ. wrote:Oh, I thought TH said day, not game. I think it might be for this day.
I didn't think about the "had". Does it really rule out that option?
Of course not


Host: What does most sales in the poll question mean? Please and thank you, sir. :D

Re: Are You Being Served? [7:00am]

Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 4:12 pm
by DisgruntledPorcupine
I'll go with Mr. Rey.

Re: Are You Being Served? [7:00am]

Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 4:22 pm
by FZ.
DisgruntledPorcupine wrote:I'll go with Mr. Rey.
Why? Are you sucking up?

Re: Are You Being Served? [7:00am]

Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 4:27 pm
by DisgruntledPorcupine
I'm going with MP's theory since it seems likely. :p

Re: Are You Being Served? [7:00am]

Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 4:27 pm
by FZ.
Is there a way to check how many posts each player made in the game so far?

Re: Are You Being Served? [7:00am]

Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 4:31 pm
by nijuukyugou
Hello all! It's lovely to be here :D

Not really sure who to vote for yet. MP's theory is enticing. I'd also like to have the most sales, however...but who knows what that means if MP is wrong? Not sure if I wanna risk it, so I'll take a bit to think about it.

Re: Are You Being Served? [7:00am]

Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 4:32 pm
by DisgruntledPorcupine
Go to the Side Mission section and click the number of replies beside the thread.

linki: This was at FZ.

Re: Are You Being Served? [7:00am]

Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 4:37 pm
by FZ.
Thanks DP :)

Apparently, I have the most posts, haha. Well, I truly suck at sales.

How about who had the most posts in the sign up thread?

Re: Are You Being Served? [7:00am]

Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 4:44 pm
by Epignosis
Once everyone has checked in and voted, we will be starting the workday proper.

Re: Are You Being Served? [7:00am]

Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 4:47 pm
by Mongoose
I'm voting Vomps to mix it up.

Re: Are You Being Served? [7:00am]

Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 4:51 pm
by Snow Dog
Could it mean most posts over the entire forum in the last three months? Is that checkable?

Re: Are You Being Served? [7:00am]

Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 4:53 pm
by Epignosis
reywaS wrote:Host: What does most sales in the poll question mean? Please and thank you, sir. :D
The poll says "most in sales" and not "most sales," signifying the individual who, while not necessarily having moved the most inventory, brought in the greatest number of pounds for the company during the last fiscal quarter.

:llama:

Re: Are You Being Served? [7:00am]

Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 4:57 pm
by Snow Dog
Mr Goldberg? Whoever that is....

Re: Are You Being Served? [7:00am]

Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 4:57 pm
by FZ.
I'm going to sleep, so I'm just going to go with MP. If it's a post thing, you can't go wrong with him. If it's recruiting people to the site or to games, I think he's a solid option, and after the way he was lynched last time he played, I kind of feel I want to vote for him, just in case the person who gets most votes gets the prize.

*votes MP*
Night

Re: Are You Being Served? [7:00am]

Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 5:01 pm
by FZ.
Oh, and just in case, MP, can you post a few more posts? :p