In post 40, Approximately Normal Guy wrote:
Super eager and ready to get the ball rolling. I like this guy.
And it's a great plan! Discussion is our greatest weapon. In my first newbie game I started getting really frustrated because the game wasn't active enough for me. It makes it nearly impossible to move forward when it's day 3 and most of the people in the game aren't even saying anything.
Let's not forget that people do have real lives, however. So it should be something within reason. I'm thinking like 4-5 posts per day?
I think that 5 posts a day is a healthy benchmark. Honestly, it only takes a minute or two to write something or respond to someone else. If you can't take 5 to 10 minutes out of a day to ensure that your fellow townsmen aren't wrongfully lynched, you probably shouldn't be playing the game.
But, yeah, let's talk about the quota for a bit.
Does a 5-post-per day quota work for you? Why or why not?
Keep in mind, this is wholly a construction of our game and wouldn't be enforced in any way. It'd just encourage us to keep the ball rolling and better ensure that we don't lynch the wrong people. The thing Mafia are scared of most is good communication, as they thrive off of miscommunication. If we stay in good touch, it should be a solid way to evaluate every player involved. Those who don't post very often will be under higher scrutiny as they aren't contributing to the well-being of the whole.