[OLD] Open Setup Ideas and Discussion

Otolia · Post Post #3074 (isolation #0) » Wed Apr 20, 2011 6:50 am

Quilford wrote:How about
3 mafia goons
6 oracles

You could put everyone (including Mafia) oracles AND add modifier like paranoid, naive etc ... But it would be a nightmare to balance properly I guess.

Otolia · Post Post #7967 (isolation #1) » Wed Mar 25, 2015 2:32 am

It seems so much in favor of Mafia that I wouldn't bother playing it. Chance of Cop and Tailor targeting the same person : 1 / (Nb of townies + Nb of Mafioso - 1)² or 1 / 49 on N1, 1 / 25 on N2, 1 / 9 on N3. Doesn't look significant enough to alter the dynamic of a 7-2 Mountainous. And the Desperado is a lesser Vig since it's just one shot with a considerable drawback. And Mafia have Day-talk.

Otolia · Post Post #7982 (isolation #2) » Thu Mar 26, 2015 1:32 am

In post 7980, wgeurts wrote:The desperado is basically a 1-shot cop as well if he claims his role before the shot.

So it's a Day Desperado ?

Otolia · Post Post #7989 (isolation #3) » Mon Mar 30, 2015 3:36 am

Are they separated Mafia ? If the gunbearer hits a Vengeful Mafia which Mafia elects a new gunbearer ? Is there a voting mechanic ?

The main drawback I see in this setup (as in many Nightless setups) is the absence of motivation of all of the townies to participate. With so little PR, participation will be an issue.

Otolia · Post Post #7991 (isolation #4) » Mon Mar 30, 2015 11:42 am

It has some merits and it's an interesting setup. Still I'm worried that it may not nurture good gameplay but raher LOLWUT vig'ing.

Otolia · Post Post #8016 (isolation #5) » Fri Apr 03, 2015 10:29 am

I really like the domination concept. 6-3 isn't in favor of town at all and I don't see how the current mechanics change the EV that much. As for possible PR, JK, Doc or Watcher/Tracker would too powerful in my opinion unless they get their powers if they're voted.