Day 1: Kick-off
Hello everyone, I'm ESPN's Steve Levy. Sad news today out of South Africa as FIFA president Sepp Blatter has been found dead just days before the start of the World Cup. We go to John Harkes on the scene.
Thanks Steve. A wave of sadness has come over South Africa with the death of FIFA president Sepp Blatter. All we know right now is that Blatter fell down a set of stairs before kicking his head kicked up against the wall, leading to a skull fracture and his death. We were able to catch up with a few people to get their take on the news.
Leo Messi: I feel terrible about what has happened. Everyone was ready to go out and preform and to have this black cloud hovering over Africa's coming out party, and my coronation as the best player in the world, is something that is awful.
Cristiano Ronaldo: Why is no one talking about the more important thing. Have you seen me on the cover of Vanity Fair? Did you see how hot I looked? Sure, FIFA will get a new president, but the world only has one Cristiano Ronaldo!
Well Steve, there you have it. The mystery of this World Cup murder continues. Hopefully the men responsible will be brought to justice.
RULES[/i] Stolen from mafia games past and present
Section 1: Pregame/Roles
Once you have received your role PM, please confirm by posting "confirm" in this thread.
No quoting PM's for ANY reason. If you have a question about your role, PM me. Do not ask in the thread. This may result in a mod kill pending my discretion.
MASS ROLE CLAIMS ARE PROHIBITED! Anyone suggesting/pressuring players to mass role claim will be warned the first time and modkilled the second time. No other restrictions other than the aforementioned. Any questions, PM me.
Section 2: Gameplay
You may not discuss this game outside of this thread, for any reason, unless your role specifically states that you can do so. Please respect this. It keeps the integrity of the game in tact.
All posts must contain visible letters. You cannot use text that has to be highlight to read, or text so small that it has to be enlarged.
NO POST EDITING. Period. Please add EBWOP (Edited By Way Of Post) when posting directly after another post of yours to indicate that the intent was a new post. 3 strike rule is in effect (2 warnings, 3rd violation is a mod kill)
Section 3: Voting
Votes MUST be in this format
Vote: Player AVotes MUST be bolded. If possible, place your vote separate from the rest of your post. This makes counting votes easier for the mod.
If you wish to remove your vote post
Unvote (again, in bold). To change votes from one player to another post
Unvote, Vote: Player B. Any questions, PM me.
In an effort to move the game along, voting for a No Lynch will not be allowed.
I will do my best to attempt to have a vote count on each page or, at minimum, once per day. Players may request an updated vote count at any time.
Section 4: Day Phase
Day Phase will end upon the reaching of the deadline or when the player reaches the necessary number of votes for a lynch. Deadline will typically be one week from End of Night Phase.
If the game is stalling, the deadline may be moved up.
At the reasonable request of the majority of the players, the deadline may be pushed back IF the game discussion merits a delayed deadline.
Section 5: The Lynch
When a player reaches the necessary number of votes for a lynch (this will be posted with the initial game start write up and with each subsequent night write up) the Day Phase will end and the Lynch write up will be posted shortly after. If no player reaches the necessary number of votes, the player with the most votes at deadline will be lynched.
In the event of a tie, the player who reached the set amount of votes first will be lynched (i.e if Player A and Player B both have 5 votes at deadline and Player B got to 5 votes first, he/she will be lynched).
You are dead when I say you are. You may continue to post until the Lynch write up is posted. You MAY NOT share game information! You had your chance to do so during the game. Any information you had not revealed dies with you character.
After the Lynch write up is posted, you are allowed a final "bah" post.
Section 6: Night Phase
Once the Lynch write up has been posted, Day Phase will end and Night Phase will begin.
There is NO POSTING during the Night Phase. First offense is a warning. Second offense is a mod kill.
Night Phase will typically last between 48-72 hours.
If you have a Night Action you MUST send it in to the mod (i.e. me) via PM with "Night Action" in the subject title before Night Phase ends. If you fail to do so before the Night Phase ends, you lose your action.
If you have a Night Action but do not wish to use it, please send me a PM with "Night Action" in the subject title letting me know you do not wish to use it. This helps the game run smoother.
Night Phase may end early at the mod's discretion should all Night Actions be submitted before the end of deadline.
Section 7: Participation
To reiterate, this game requires a commitment. If you can not meet the one post every other day requirement, DO NOT SIGN UP TO PLAY.
If, at any time, you are unable to participate for a limited time (i.e. going out of town for the weekend, personal issues, etc.) PLEASE let me know via PM. If you are unable to contact me, please contact one of the other game players so that they may relay the message to me or make a post in the game thread alerting me of the issue. I will make a note of it to other players.
If, at any time, you need to drop out of the game permanently, again, please let me know via PM as soon as possible so that I can find a replacement for you.
You must remain active in this game. Lurking is acceptable play (posting the bare minimum), but your posting MUST meet the minimum requirement (1 post every 48 hrs) or you will be subject to a Prod.
There is a 3 Strike Rule concerning Prods. (2 warnings, 3rd offense will constitute replacement or modkill at the mod's discretion). NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE.
I will do my best to prod inactive players. I will also prod players at the reasonable request of other players. Only make a request if the player(s) in question have not been active for more than 48 hrs please.
Section 8: Sportsmanship
NO FLAMING WHATSOEVER. Anyone flaming or goading another player will be modkilled on the first offense. This is a game. Treat it as such.
Do not invoke external non-mafia factors (i.e. threats, wagers, or demands not related to this game) in an attempt to influence the game.
Do not make personal attacks on other players. You may criticize their gameplay or game actions but never make your argument personal.
Play your role; that's what you're here for and it's more fun that way.
All other WC Forum rules still apply. If necessary, I WILL inform a WC Mod and report violations accordingly. (most times mods will be players themselves and will likely take action themselves if necessary. In other words, don't be stupid; follow the rules)
Section 9: Miscellaneous
All decisions of the mod are final. If you have a question or wish to bring an error to my attention, do so in a PM to me as soon as possible. I am human and am prone to mistakes. I will make every reasonable attempt to correct mistakes. Any corrections/changes are subject to my discretion.
I reserve the right to amend these rules at any time if a situation arises that needs to be addressed.
If you die and become a replacement player, any info you had previously that you did not share with the group died with you. You MAY NOT answer questions regarding actions/ideas you had as the previous character. Other players MAY NOT ask replacements about the previous character they played.
If at any time you have a question about anything concerning the game, please PM me.
The Game has begun! It is Day 1. Day one will end at Midnight board time on June 3rd. It will take 8 votes to lynch.1) SnS
2) Jonathan Michaels
3) Scruffy
4) The Dom
5) Above Average
6) Sawyer
7) Ritt
8) RatedGDR
9) Michael Hayden
10) D2
11) Pegasus Warrior
12) Doley
13) Herr Hund
14) Gunslinger