I think I’ve mulled over my thoughts on Jahudo and Haschel enough. Time to make my vote.
Thoughts on the claims themselves – both flavor and role:
From a flavor standpoint both seem to fit well. Newman being Jerry’s ‘nemesis’ is an intregal part of his character. Newman also being a Mailman is also very often referenced in the series and is the basis for several episodes plot points.
From a role standpoint, on the other hand, I find Haschel’s claim to be overall more convincing than Jahudo.
Haschel is a Cop that can only find 1 of 4 scum. I can see the limited Town usefulness of that role.
Jahudo is a Tracker who basically is a limited PR cop. Given we have VERY limited Scum theorized PRs (Roleblocker) and no Nightkills I don’t see the usefulness of his role to Town at all. It would, however, be a useful Scum PR hunting tool.
Thoughts on the timing of the claims –
The following is all presented from my perspective, so attacking it on the basis that no-one else knows I am Town will not be useful in convincing me I’m incorrect.
I don’t relastically see Haschel making a fake-Newman as Cop claim in the position he did. Even if scum did know I was Crazy Joe and thus only had one other player (Jahudo) who could counterclaim I don’t see much motivation to try to bolster a limited Cop fake-claim by tacking on a fake-name claim. From my perspective Scum have some access to fake-claims and going of personal experience working with Kdub as a Co-Mod I don’t think Kdub would hang them out to dry with less fake-claims than there are scum.
Had he wanted to make a fake-cop claim for Town cred he would have had plenty of time to concoct a Cop claim around whatever fake-claim he had (not hard in the Seinfeld Universe, IMO).
I also don’t see any scum motivation in trying to set himself up in a potential 1 versus 1. Scum would be better served keeping the lynch pool as wide a possible.
Jahudo’s claim on the other hand has all the hallmarks of a gambit to win the game. I’ve already provide the link to Harry Potter Mafia where I did a very similar gambit as scum. Also examine the manner in which he attacks Haschel’s claim in his ISO 24. I don’t see that as Town oriented.
Thoughts on their other play –
Haschel is playing as I‘ve seen him do before as Town. That’s Null for me. He certainly could be coasting Town or coasting scum.
Jahudo on the other hand has taken stances that I don’t see as reasonable from a Town perspective. He modded the first game I ever played here on MS so I know he’s very sharp, but overal his play don’t align with that in my eyes.
In the end I can’t see myself not voting for Jahudo based on all the above.
VOTE: Jahudo"I am a leaf on the wind ... watch how I soar!"
Pretty much Geriatric game restricted at this point ... unless there are players I REALLY want to play with.
