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Post by Chucara on Sept 18, 2008 11:58:59 GMT -5
Hoopy invited me here for a game of Marvel-themed Mafia, which I get is your bag. I've never actually tried it before, but it sounds like the kinda wholesome detective drama I've been so sorely needing after they cancelled Matlock.
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Post by Høøpy Frøød on Sept 18, 2008 12:01:48 GMT -5
Greetings Chucky.
Unfortunately, right before you showed up, Squid came in. However, you'll be first on the sub list if you want. (Let storyteller know.)
And following along while the game progresses is a good way to get up to speed anyway.
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Post by NAF1138 on Sept 18, 2008 12:21:43 GMT -5
Greetings Chucky. Unfortunately, right before you showed up, Squid came in. However, you'll be first on the sub list if you want. (Let storyteller know.) And following along while the game progresses is a good way to get up to speed anyway. Hang out. Sit relax, play a mini game (if there is one.) Taunt the current players. This one should be fun.
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Post by Idle Thoughts on Sept 18, 2008 12:21:47 GMT -5
As I said in the PM I sent you, you can have my spot. I insist, believe me. As others can tell you (as much as they seem to like me in the games), I could use another break or three, heh. I've played in a fair share of them and would gladly give up my spot for a new player in the hopes that HE BECOMES HOPELESSLY ADDICTED AND THUS, NEVER LEAVES THIS PLACE, MUWHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA Er..ah..where was I? Oh yes. You can have my spot in the the game.
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Post by Chucara on Sept 18, 2008 12:54:46 GMT -5
As I said in the PM I sent you, you can have my spot. I insist, believe me. As others can tell you (as much as they seem to like me in the games), I could use another break or three, heh. I've played in a fair share of them and would gladly give up my spot for a new player in the hopes that HE BECOMES HOPELESSLY ADDICTED AND THUS, NEVER LEAVES THIS PLACE, MUWHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA Er..ah..where was I? Oh yes. You can have my spot in the the game. Soo.. First time is free, eh? Like I said in the PM, thanks for your spot. I take it that 'no' isn't really an answer, and I am looking forward to trying this thing.
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Post by Idle Thoughts on Sept 18, 2008 13:07:03 GMT -5
Well, no is an answer if you really don't want to play this one...never feel like it's not..but really, most members here are more than willing to let someone who has never played in a game before come first and I was having second thoughts about playing anyway, so it worked out!
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Post by Chucara on Sept 18, 2008 14:27:39 GMT -5
Well, I am rather intrigued with this game, so I will accept your generous donation of a game slot. Now, is there anything I should read before the game starts.. Also.. When does the game start?
I'm browsing through the Batman game, as Hoopy told me that would be a good idea..
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Post by ComeToTheDarkSideWeHaveCookies on Sept 18, 2008 14:54:43 GMT -5
Welcome chucara.
Though you will likely get advice otherwise, I can't imagine how reading through old games is at all fun or enlightening, but then I can't even read games as they are being played if I'm not playing in them, so ymmv.
I still subscribe to the "just dive in" and "trial and error" schools of newbie mafia thought.
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Post by Høøpy Frøød on Sept 18, 2008 15:36:08 GMT -5
Hope you enjoy the game, Chucky.
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Post by NAF1138 on Sept 18, 2008 15:41:59 GMT -5
Welcome chucara. Though you will likely get advice otherwise, I can't imagine how reading through old games is at all fun or enlightening, but then I can't even read games as they are being played if I'm not playing in them, so ymmv. I still subscribe to the "just dive in" and "trial and error" schools of newbie mafia thought. I don't know, I think it could be fun. Anyway, if you are going to read a game other than Batman I would suggest either Firefly or Pirates if only to get an idea of where most of this groups generally accepted wisdom comes from. Pirates in particular established a lot of ground rules regarding what to look for and how to find it.
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Post by Chucara on Sept 18, 2008 16:44:48 GMT -5
I wasn't really thinking about strategy yet, but more if you guys had any rules that I should know about other than what wikipedia states. - Or is that specific to each game?
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Post by NAF1138 on Sept 18, 2008 16:56:21 GMT -5
I wasn't really thinking about strategy yet, but more if you guys had any rules that I should know about other than what wikipedia states. - Or is that specific to each game? Ah. Hard and fast rules? That changes game to game. Usually editing isn't allowed (though sometimes it is) votes usually have to be in blue and sometimes bold (but not always) in about half the game you aren't allowed to quote a mod, sometimes majority=lynch other times plurality=lynch, sometimes there is a cooling off countdown clock etc. There are some unofficial rules that I doubt anyone would be all that willing (or even able) to try to put into words. You will kind of figure those out as you go along. Don't be a dick is a big one. A good way to get voted out right away is to be new and start acting like a dick. If you aren't new acting like a dick can be strategy, dicey strategy, but strategy all the same. If you are new acting like a dick will get you lynched fast. It's not so much a rule as it is just a pattern. The other stuff is more subtle.
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Post by Gir! on Sept 18, 2008 18:15:13 GMT -5
Welcome, chucara. I'll try not to be too EVIL while you get settled in. Idle, you better sign up for my next game now!
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Post by sinjin on Sept 18, 2008 19:22:56 GMT -5
For Og's sake don't put the third vote on someone!!!!!!! It's a dead giveaway that you are scum. Unless of course you are scum then feel free to put the third vote on someone, no one will notice. Also if you are under the gun claim that you have some secret power that allows you not to be night killed and also not be day killed too. It's always works. Claiming Chia Bingo Master or Top Dog is always a good idea. Welcome.
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Post by Pollux Oil on Sept 18, 2008 19:26:28 GMT -5
Welcome!
So guys, do we need to get the goat for chucara, or is that only for the Straight Dope initiation?
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Post by Gir! on Sept 18, 2008 20:09:36 GMT -5
Goats are only for the SDMB initiation. You can see if you can borrow the squid, though.
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Post by KidVermicious on Sept 18, 2008 20:11:23 GMT -5
Definately be the first to bring up the mass claim idea. That always makes people think you're town.
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Post by Idle Thoughts on Sept 18, 2008 23:03:21 GMT -5
Welcome, chucara. I'll try not to be too EVIL while you get settled in. Idle, you better sign up for my next game now! Well, I am still a sub in this one, sooooo. Usually there's one or two subs in every game. I'll be following along.
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