Newbie 584: Mark it "done"!

[Xdaamno]

The purpose of what I was saying was to spark conversation. I don't think I am being too cautious. I have seen plenty of newbies think that the first day of a game is supposed to last 2-3 real life days and, when they see a few votes on a person, they say, "Okay, I'll just go with the crowd and vote for that person too." And yes, I've seen townies do this. I have seen some really really badly played newbie games. As an IC, I would expect YOU to know that.

And you really think what I said was the scummiest thing you've seen so far? What about this?

fos: sd_reaper, not even i voted for a person who hasnt even posted yet when i first played. Seems very noob scumy if u know what i mean considering u dont know him whatsoever.

Don't take it too harshly, I don't want to lynch you or anything, we're in the early stages of the game. Instead of saying what you did, however, why didn't you point that out before, when you unvoted?

Also, I did, of course, read muffinhead's post. It's obviously flawed logic but I don't see how a newbie making a mistake of not knowing there was a RV stage makes them scum.

[Rishi]

I'm not taking it harshly. Sorry if my tone reflected that. However, I don't agree with the theory that townies need to be up front with their motives at every point. I wanted to see what kind of reaction I would get.

And, yes, it is possible that muffinhead didn't know there was a random voting stage. But he has said he played before. And he made the statement after making what was, essentially, a random vote. Is this a scumtell? Perhaps not. Maybe he's just being a newbie. But I would rather hear that from him.

[Twiglees]

As I have never played a game of mafia before in my life; does the random voting phase have a purpose over just having a bit of silly fun?[/hr]

[Xdaamno]

As I have never played a game of mafia before in my life; does the random voting phase have a purpose over just having a bit of silly fun?[/hr]

It's not just there for a bit of fun; it's really the only way we can start the game off, as there's nothing to go on. You can see how that's worked in sparking discussion as I've given suspiscions against Rishi.

[muffinhead]

The purpose of what I was saying was to spark conversation. I don't think I am being too cautious. I have seen plenty of newbies think that the first day of a game is supposed to last 2-3 real life days and, when they see a few votes on a person, they say, "Okay, I'll just go with the crowd and vote for that person too." And yes, I've seen townies do this. I have seen some really really badly played newbie games. As an IC, I would expect YOU to know that.

And you really think what I said was the scummiest thing you've seen so far? What about this?

fos: sd_reaper, not even i voted for a person who hasnt even posted yet when i first played. Seems very noob scumy if u know what i mean considering u dont know him whatsoever.

To help u out i have played 1 other game on this site and was a scum lynched on the 2nd page which is humiliating. Thats y i didnt take the rv stage into consideration. Therefore i am most definatly a noob.

Correct me if im wrong but this is the way i c it. our aim is to get as many clues as possible into who is scum and who isnt.

As for twiglees question, I believe the rv stage is used to see if there r any giveaways after doing so. I read that somewhere but cant remeber where lol.

[MeMe]

Vote Count

Twiglees

(3):

SD_Reaper, ting =), SpZ

ting =)

(2):

Snailman8, Twiglees

Snailman8

(2):

farside22, muffinhead

Rishi

(1):

Xdaamno

not voting

(1):

Rishi

Five to lynch!

[muffinhead]

unvote

for now untill i hav a clear mind

[muffinhead]

omg where is everyone, it seems to be a dead game

[ting =)]

Lol, it's a little too hasty to make that assumption don't you think? It's only been 1 day since the game started. Actually, seeing as how 3 people have gone to L-2 already, this game is moving pretty fast.

unvote:twiglees.

@muffin. Do you think random voting is scummy? Were you being serious in post 9?
@rishi. What kind of reaction were you expecting in post 26?

[Rishi]

@rishi. What kind of reaction were you expecting in post 26?

Get an avatar and I'll answer your question.

[ting =)]

Heh, alright. I'll be gone for the weekend, I'll post again Monday. I'll go look for an avvy and have one by then.

[farside22]

@rishi. What kind of reaction were you expecting in post 26?

Get an avatar and I'll answer your question.

be nice. Just answer the question and ask him to please get an avatar.

[Rishi]

Also, for those of you without avatars, it's really helpful for us to tell people apart. Though if multiple people get similar avatars, like Nibbler from Futurama for example, then the entire purpose of avatars is defeated. So don't do that.

I already did ask nicely. It didn't work. It's time to resort to more drastic measures.

[muffinhead]

hay guys im also a noob although i have alrady played a game here while waiting for this to start so i definatly have an idea of whats going on.

vote snailman8

it seems to sus to come here and randomly vote someone out. Proberbly will change later but for now lets c what happens.

fos: sd_reaper, not even i voted for a person who hasnt even posted yet when i first played. Seems very noob scumy if u know what i mean considering u dont know him whatsoever.

I was serious but now im not because i understand that u need more info to do. But since there has been a lack in posting it seems its going to be a long long day lol.

[SD_Reaper]

Everyone is a saying that this game is slow due to lack of posting lol. I end up checking this site every couple hours looking for new info or perhaps posting myself. But, since this is my first game i find myself not knowing what to say. Kinda like this post itself lol.

I think i should get an avatar as well...lol

[muffinhead]

Everyone is a saying that this game is slow due to lack of posting lol. I end up checking this site every couple hours looking for new info or perhaps posting myself. But, since this is my first game i find myself not knowing what to say. Kinda like this post itself lol.

I think i should get an avatar as well...lol

No thats only me saying that cause i love to whine lol. I havnt got an avatar either and i will worry about that later.

It seems odd that u dont know what to say cause when i was mafia that was exactly how i felt, but as a townie i can just say how i fell from my head.

based on that will

vote SD_reaper

untill i am conivinced u r not mafia

[muffinhead]

oh i forgot to ask what is a bandonwagon vote?

[SD_Reaper]

a bandwagon vote is a vote where you vote along with somebody else to turn the attention away from you.

Well, heres the thing muffinhead. Yeah is seems logical that scum would be nervous about what to say in order to make sure they dont get caught. But this also applies for noobs like myself who dont want to end up looking like scum. And, secondly dont you think it logical that i would be nervous to post again right after my first post got me a finger pointed at me?
Sure when your were a townie you can say whatever you want. But on your first game and first post someone is pointing a finger at you, of course your gonna get cautious.lol.

[muffinhead]

Ok cheers for the response, thats all i asked for

unvote

for now.

I am stil watching u though so u better get really nervous lol.

[Xdaamno]

hay guys im also a noob although i have alrady played a game here while waiting for this to start so i definatly have an idea of whats going on.

vote snailman8

it seems to sus to come here and randomly vote someone out. Proberbly will change later but for now lets c what happens.

fos: sd_reaper, not even i voted for a person who hasnt even posted yet when i first played. Seems very noob scumy if u know what i mean considering u dont know him whatsoever.

I was serious but now im not because i understand that u need more info to do. But since there has been a lack in posting it seems its going to be a long long day lol.

We should be starting to move out of the random voting stage now, so there's no reason to stop 'being serious'. Keep looking for scumtells.

a bandwagon vote is a vote where you vote along with somebody else to turn the attention away from you.

Well, heres the thing muffinhead. Yeah is seems logical that scum would be nervous about what to say in order to make sure they dont get caught. But this also applies for noobs like myself who dont want to end up looking like scum. And, secondly dont you think it logical that i would be nervous to post again right after my first post got me a finger pointed at me?
Sure when your were a townie you can say whatever you want. But on your first game and first post someone is pointing a finger at you, of course your gonna get cautious.lol.

That's... pretty misleading. A bandwagon is several players voting a player to try and speed the game up, provide pressure, or gather information (when done by town...). It's very common and not scummy in the random voting stage.

A bandwagon vote is basically jumping on this metaphorical bandwagon of a player. I guess it could be used to divert attention, but not moreso than various other tactics.

Everyone is a saying that this game is slow due to lack of posting lol. I end up checking this site every couple hours looking for new info or perhaps posting myself. But, since this is my first game i find myself not knowing what to say. Kinda like this post itself lol.

I think i should get an avatar as well...lol

This game is as slow as we all make it... anyone who hasn't posted in the last two days should really give some insight on anything possible, even almost trivial things just so we can get a read on you.

Oh... and also, you guys do need to get avatars pretty soon. For example:

[SpZ]

I don't think that rishi is scum because of unvoting. And muffinhead i think it is pretty normal that people wont post in the middle of the night

[farside22]

Thank you Xdaamno for the real explanation of bandwagoning. There is a big difference between what SD_Reaper said and Xdaamno and can be misleading.

FOS: SD_Reaper

. I only FOS because it could be you may have misunderstood yourself what it really was about, but I've got my eye on you.

Vote: muffinhead

After a vote and comment towards SD_Reaper. I found your quick belief in a non IC very questionable.

Ok cheers for the response, thats all i asked for

unvote for now.

I am stil watching u though so u better get really nervous lol.

Wishy-washy comments from newbs is scum mistake I see often.

[farside22]

tee hee forgot to.

unvote:
vote: muffinhead

[Xdaamno]

Thank you Xdaamno for the real explanation of bandwagoning. There is a big difference between what SD_Reaper said and Xdaamno and can be misleading.

FOS: SD_Reaper

. I only FOS because it could be you may have misunderstood yourself what it really was about, but I've got my eye on you.

Vote: muffinhead

After a vote and comment towards SD_Reaper. I found your quick belief in a non IC very questionable.

Ok cheers for the response, thats all i asked for

unvote for now.

I am stil watching u though so u better get really nervous lol.

Wishy-washy comments from newbs is scum mistake I see often.

First of all, I can guarantee you that is what bandwagoning is; you can verify that with the link I gave.

Secondly, and more importantly... why the FOS on SD? I was clarifying what he said, but making a mistake about what bandwagoning is is hardly scummy; unless you're suggesting his 'master plan' is to slightly confuse the townies for no real benifet whatsoever, hoping that none of the 3 ICs actually knows what bandwagoning is.

[SD_Reaper]

Xdaamo, I love that avatar suggestion! But frankly, im having trouble getting my avatar to appear lol. So it might be about a week before i get one, possibly sooner if my friend can talk me through it over the phone. Also, did you make that image or did you find it? Cuz if you found it, tell me the link.

its too early for me to be sure who scum is.

unvote: twiglees