Brittney played by JDodge
o Role: Newspaper Editor
o Win Condition: Eradicate all evil in the town.
o You are the Media Mogul of Freaktown. That position carries lots of power, one being the Newspaper editor for 3 publications in freaktown
The Freaktown Sun-Times (Headline News and the town will assume it’s true)
The Freaktown Enquirer (Tabloid News which the town will assume it’s only meant to amuse the town and could possibly give a tad bit of insight)
Mafia Courier-Journal (Mafia Spin paper to encourage the dark side with cryptic messages to confuse the town)
At night your journalist will receive 3 stories. They will each choose one story to finalize to give to you. I will relay them to you for you to choose which category they call under. You have 3 journalists, two who are given the role as journalist but secretly write only headlines or tabloids and one journalist you is on the mafia’s side. Your role as editor is to figure out which story belongs in which paper. If you correctly identify the correct publications you could be able to send messages to the town helping them in their witch hunts during the day.
o WARNING: The Mafia Journalist has placed a bomb in the Newspaper. Lynching the Journalist will trigger the bomb killing 50% of the people inside of it. It will also destroy all items.
o You run Maurice’s. When a certain number is rolled you will receive one of the items in the store. Then you will choose to keep it to drop it for the town to pick up or use. If you keep it then you will be allowed to use it next turn.
1=Shirts
2=Shorts
3=Shoes
4=Dress
5=Purse
o Item Goals = Survivor, Rice, Beans, Bible, Snake
o Inventory: Empty
o Articles:
Night 1:
Sun-Times - Mafia seen in nearby stores giving each other objects
Enquirer - Mafia can eat twice as much as normal citizens
Mafia Courier-Journal - Mafia’s control includes half the town
Night 2:
Spamed
Night 3:
Sun-Times - Mafia enjoys town inability to find mafia
Enquirer - Papa John's a cult hideout
Mafia Courier-Journal - Mafia celebrates at distillery
Night 4:
Sun-Times - Alex’s Ladies Mafia completely wiped out due to earthquake
Enquirer - Soupfly was last confirmed seen with Kinetic the night before the earthquake
Mafia Courier-Journal - Papa Johns has been confirmed as a meeting place for Mafia
Megan played by scotmany12
o Role: Journalist (Headline)
o Win Condition: Eradicate all evil in the town.
o You work for the Media Mogul of Freaktown. As a journalist you will have 3 stories presented to you, you must pick the one you want to be sent to your editor. Your Editor will then take the articles received from the Tabloid Journalist and the Headline Journalist (Both Journalist receive the role, journalist, they don’t know which one of the journalist they represent) along with the Mafia Journalist’s article and label them under the three different publications they produce:
The Freaktown Sun-Times (Headline News and the town will assume it’s true)
The Freaktown Enquirer (Tabloid News which the town will assume it’s only meant to amuse the town and could possibly give a tad bit of insight)
Mafia Courier-Journal (Mafia Spin paper to encourage the dark side with cryptic messages to confuse the town)
During the morning when the town wakes up they will receive the publications. Your role as Journalist is to help your side by choosing most helpful article for the town to see or unhelpful for the mafia.
o WARNING: The Mafia Journalist has placed a bomb in the Newspaper. Lynching the Journalist will trigger the bomb killing 50% of the people inside of it. It will also destroy all items.
o Note: When the one of the Journalist die:
Congratulations you have done well at your job. So well that you have picked up new duties and you will send two articles. To be published in two papers.
o You run the Shady Back Alley. When a certain number is rolled you will receive one of the items in the store. Then you will choose to keep it to drop it for the town to pick up or use. If you keep it then you will be allowed to use it next turn.
1=Cocaine
2=Marijuana
3=Heroin
4=Ecstasy
5=Painkillers
o Item Goals = Lilly, Beans, Facebook, Tomatoes, Corn
o Inventory: Empty
o Articles:
Night 1:
Mafia seen in nearby stores giving each other objects; First batch of Bear Bear Wine has been brewed; Over 1/3 of the town gives up their items in a great display of generosity.
Mafia seen in nearby stores giving each other objects
Members of the mafia have been spotted making transactions which each other in local stores. The identity of these mafia members, as well as the items that were traded, remain unknown. Members of Freaktown are encouraged to take every precaution necessarily to avoid conflict.
Sara played by Mariyta
o Role: Journalist (Tabloid)
o Win Condition: Eradicate all evil in the town.
o You work for the Media Mogul of Freaktown. As a journalist you will have 3 stories presented to you, you must pick the one you want to be sent to your editor. Your Editor will then take the articles received from the Tabloid Journalist and the Headline Journalist (Both Journalist receive the role, journalist, they don’t know which one of the journalist they represent) along with the Mafia Journalist’s article and label them under the three different publications they produce:
The Freaktown Sun-Times (Headline News and the town will assume it’s true)
The Freaktown Enquirer (Tabloid News which the town will assume it’s only meant to amuse the town and could possibly give a tad bit of insight)
Mafia Courier-Journal (Mafia Spin paper to encourage the dark side with cryptic messages to confuse the town)
During the morning when the town wakes up they will receive the publications. Your role as Journalist is to help your side by choosing most helpful article for the town to see or unhelpful for the mafia.
o WARNING: The Mafia Journalist has placed a bomb in the Newspaper. Lynching the Journalist will trigger the bomb killing 50% of the people inside of it. It will also destroy all items.
o Note: When the one of the Journalist die:
Congratulations you have done well at your job. So well that you have picked up new duties and you will send two articles. To be published in two papers.
o You run the Garden. When a certain number is rolled you will receive one of the items in the lawn. Then you will choose to keep it to drop it for the town to pick up or use. If you keep it then you will be allowed to use it next turn.
1=Tomatoes
2=Corn
3=Potatoes
4=Beans
5=Blackberries
o Item Goals = Bible, Shorts, Purse, Ale 8, Cat
o Inventory:
o Articles:
Night 1:
Black Cat seen around the Newspaper; Mafia can eat twice as much as normal citizens; Night One, We stock up for the war (most of us).
Mafia can eat twice as much as normal citizens
A new study shows that mafia can eat nearly twice as much as a normal citizen can. While the implications of these findings have not yet been revealed, it is suggested that citizens be on the lookout for overindulgent townsfolk and report them to the appropriate authorities.
Night 2:
Important people die first; Mafia has more possessions than most; Prominent Mafia lords seen at a local meetings.
Mafia has More Possessions than Most
A recent study (source unknown) has shown that mafia members tend to accumulate more possessions than the average Freaktown citizen. Results of the study only show numerical data, and it is unknown what the effect will be on the townsfolk.
Night 3:
Many people lack interest in town’s wellbeing, will it survive? Item collecting has come to a halt! Erika’s store, Papa Johns, a Cult Hideout?
Item collecting has come to a halt!
In a drastic turn of events, item collecting seems to have ground to a stop. Authorities are desperate to find a cause for this horrific issue and are not releasing any information on their investigation to the public.
Erika’s store, Papa Johns, a Cult Hideout?
An unrevealed source has accused the local Papa John's of being a cult hideout. Erika, the store's owner, has vehemently denied these accusations, claiming, "That person probably wanted me to use an expired coupon or something. There's no evidence that a cult hangs out here at all!"
Night 4:
Alex’s Ladies Mafia completely wiped out because of earthquake; People gaining abilities, some can’t get any; Happy Days are on Freaktown, the Taps flow with alcohol!
Alex’s Ladies Mafia completely wiped out due to earthquake
Could it be true? Rumors are spreading that Alex's Ladies Mafia has been completely decimated by a recent earthquake. Investigators are on the case and will keep the town updated with any pertinent information.
Happy Days are on Freaktown; the Taps flow with alcohol!
Reminiscent of the days following prohibition, Freaktown residents are reveling in the easy access of alcohol. Could this lead to mayhem in the streets and maternity wards? Only time will tell.
Night 5:
Drunk disturbs town; Editor missing; Town feels helpless because of No Lynch.
A local drunk has been seen wandering the streets of Freaktown, throwing raging insults at passersby and being a general nuisance. Many are wondering if the drunk is a harmless lush, or someone more threatening.
As may have been noticed by the town, an editor has gone missing. Authorities have declined to reveal more information until an investigation can be conducted.
Kalie played by Flameaxe
o Role: Mafia Journalist
o Win Condition: Win with either Mafia.
o You work for the Media Mogul of Freaktown. As a journalist you will have 3 stories presented to you, you must pick the one you want to be sent to your editor. Your Editor will then take the articles received from the Tabloid Journalist and the Headline Journalist (Both Journalist receive the role, journalist, they don’t know which one of the journalist they represent) along with the Mafia Journalist’s article and label them under the three different publications they produce:
The Freaktown Sun-Times (Headline News and the town will assume it’s true)
The Freaktown Enquirer (Tabloid News which the town will assume it’s only meant to amuse the town and could possibly give a tad bit of insight)
Mafia Courier-Journal (Mafia Spin paper to encourage the dark side with cryptic messages to confuse the town)
During the morning when the town wakes up they will receive the publications. Your role as Journalist is to help your side by choosing most helpful article for the town to see or unhelpful for the mafia.
o WARNING: The Mafia Journalist has placed a bomb in the Newspaper. Lynching the Journalist will trigger the bomb killing 50% of the people inside of it. It will also destroy all items.
o Note: When the one of the Journalist die:
Congratulations you have done well at your job. So well that you have picked up new duties and you will send two articles. To be published in two papers.
o You run the Yahoo Store. When a certain number is rolled you will receive one of the items in the store. Then you will choose to keep it to drop it for the town to pick up or use. If you keep it then you will be allowed to use it next turn.
1=Wikipedia
2=Mail
3=Goatse
4=Messenger
5=Spam
o Item Goals = Myspace, Strawberry Shortcake, Dog, Textbooks, Magnolia
o Inventory:
o Articles:
Night 1:
DSL lines crash. Chaos in Freaktown; Mafia’s control includes half the town; Mafia using DVDs to learn Godfatheresque Moves.
Mafia’s control includes half the town
Short Overview: The mafia has infiltrated many of the town's local businesses. These include AOL, FYE, and Gamestop to corrupt the town's mind with thoughts of violence! With the Mafia's control growing daily, it may already be too late!
Night 2: Spam: JDodge
Two town dead at the end of day one; Certain prominent members of the town has connections to the Mafia; Freaktown Mafia ranked in the top 10 Mafia groups of all time.
Two town dead after Day One
Short Backstory: Soon after the deaths of Scotmany and Kilroy, the CSI team was sent in to do their investigation. After a search of Scotmany's house and belongings, it was soon clear that he was not part of any mafia. The same outcome came from the search of Kilroy's house.
Whether or not these two men had any other connections within the town is still unclear.
Night 3:
Freaktown’s supplies empty, people asked to participate; Mafia enjoys the town’s inability to find a single Mafia member; Mafia seen celebrating at <insert store of choice>
Mafia seen celebrating at Distillery
Over the past night, reporters saw some of the members of the mafia celebrating their continued success at the distillery, drinking a pint (or two). It is said that the owner of the distillery was also present at the festivities. The identities of the others present are still unknown.
Mafia enjoys the town’s inability to find a single Mafia member
After some brief detective-ness, town detective people have confirmed that neither MoS or Battle Mage were part of the Freaktown mafia. It would seem as if the mafia is still slipping by unnoticed in Freaktown, and are currently relaxing as they are becoming closer to a majority in the town.
Night 4:
<insert deadperson> was last confirmed seen with <insert alive person> the night before the earthquake; <deadperson> and <deadperson> confirmed mafia; <insert store> has been confirmed as a meeting place for Mafia.
Soupfly was last confirmed seen with Kinetic the night before the earthquake
The two of them were like...talking and stuff...and laughing about things. They did stuff too, it involved a knife. Seriously, it happened.
Papa Johns has been confirmed as a meeting place for Mafia.
After further investigation, Papa Johns has been confirmed as a mafia meeting place. Officials say that the mafia has been seen swapping items and enjoying their current reign over the town during these meetings. The owner, Erika, refused to comment on the situation.
Night 5:
Freaktown is a one Mafia town; Freaktown has 4 scum left; [insert role] confirmed mafia from investigation
Freaktown has 4 scum left.
Scumbags enjoy their complete domination over the town. Could the end be near?
Alex confirmed mafia from investigation.
In a recent report published by the Freaktown Investigative Force, they have come out with new claims that Alex is the mastermind behind the "Alex's Ladies Mafia, and has been seen partying with said ladies during one of their celebrations for controlling much of the town.
Night 6:
Baby Season, two children are born in Freaktown; Who are the mayors of Freaktown, one has came out is another one out there? Reports say mafia controls at least half the town, how true is it? Could there be a majority?
Baby Season, two children are born in Freaktown
Two new young souls have been brought into the world that is known as Freaktown. The parents' identities have yet to be confirmed.
Who are the mayors of Freaktown, one has came out is another one out there?
Rumors have been spreading about someone else taking control of a mayor position in Freaktown. Is this 'new mayor' friend or foe?
raj's comment: The newspaper was one of my favorite roles in this game. In a no reveal game you always want some kind of information, and the Newspaper gave the town just that. The mafia journalist had the biggest flexibility because at any point during the day she could get herself lynched and have the whole institution blown up. This threat effectively keep the mafia journalist hidden. Which might have been a bad thing since she was killed by the mafia eventually. Proportions was given to journalist the night after a journalist stops sending in articles. So Megan (scotmany) died night 1, Night 2 she didn't turn in an article, Night 3 her articles were given to the surviving journalists.
The headline and tabloid journalist weren't supposed to know which journalist they were, I screwed that up.
Sara (maryita) was given headline info Night 3 and on wards making her articles half and half. The tabloid articles weren't totally tabloidly. There was a lot of truth in them. Overall I was proud of our journalist on the responsibility they took in giving the game depth.