Game Rules stolen from Cicero who in turn stole then from Stoofer
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VOTING METHOD
: Votes must be in bold. example:
Vote: LlamaFluff
If you do not bold your vote, it will not be counted. You must
unvote
before casting another vote, if you wish it to count.
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LYNCH
: Lynching will require a simple majority of votes. Once a player has reached the necessary majority, any attempts to unvote will be unheeded.
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NO LYNCH
: You may vote: no lynch – unless it is deadline, majority votes of this kind are necessary to end the day without a death.
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DEADLINE:
This game will have mandatory deadlines of, at most, 3 weeks. As the game whittles down its living membership deadlines may grow shorter. If I deem it necessary a player being replaced may extend the deadline.
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DEADLINE LYNCH RULES:
As the At deadline, a person will be lynched if they have a majority of voters voting for them. That means you can be lynched with just one vote if only one person is voting. If no one has a majority of the votes cast, it is a no-lynch.
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NIGHT CHOICES
: Night choices will be expected within 72 hours. If you do not inform me of a night choice you will forfiet it.
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LURKING AND NOT POSTING
: Lurking is not an acceptable strategy in this game. Anyone who goes more than 72 hours without posting, without advance warning, will be prodded. (I count weekends as 48 hours.) Three prods in one day, or five through the entire game will result in you being forcibly replaced. Mafia is a social contract. Everyone is expected to give information and comment to be analysed. If this is uncomfortable for you, consider taking up solitaire instead.
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OUT OF THREAD COMMUNICATION
: The game is not to be discussed outside the thread unless your role specifically states that you may do so – and then only in the manner stated in your role PM. Don’t quote any out-of-thread communications regarding this game in the thread, this includes role PMs.
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BAH POSTS ARE ALLOWED
: Once your death scene has been posted, you’re dead. However, since I love Bah post you may absolutely make one "Bah" post. It should be short and should contain absolutely no game related opinion or information.
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TOO CLEVER BY HALF RULE
: No small or hidden text or obscure codes. Don’t edit/delete previously submitted posts either.
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CLAIMING PARTNERS
: It is againt the rules to say you are mafia with anyone. This is true regardless of your alignment and if you are telling the truth or not. Breaking this rule results in an immediate modkill.
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VACATION? LIMITED ACCESS?
If you anticipate being unavailable for more than a 48-hour period, please post a notice to that effect
in this game thread.
Treat this game as a commitment. Be considerate – don’t leave us hanging.
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FALLIBILITY CLAUSE:
Unlike other mods I am fallible. Please point out any mistakes I make gently. In particular, if I post a vote count that does not accurately reflect your vote, it is your responsibility to correct me -- otherwise your vote may be treated as it appears in the vote count.
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QUESTIONS
: If you have any questions at all, please PM me or post the question in the thread.
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FUN
: Remember, it’s a game and it’s supposed to be fun. Be nice to your fellow players and your mod. I have very low tolerance for abusive posts.
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I've reserved this color for any purposes I might choose. Don't use it, please.
The sample townsperson PM is as follows
You are a
townsperson
You are armed with only your wits, words and vote, but you are determined to rid the town of the mafia. You may cast votes to lynch during the day, but that is it.
You win when all threats against the town have been eliminated.
Plus, I like penguins.
