The Syndicate

Alright, role PMs are now incoming. Your lovely bea is going to be working on creating a thread/poll for the start of the game, so please do not post until she gives her permission. Enjoy and good luck to all!

S~V~S wrote:*tiptoes out of the thread*

We're almost done. Roles should be coming out within the next 20-30 minutes methinks.

MovingPictures07 wrote:

birdwithteeth11 wrote:

MovingPictures07 wrote:

birdwithteeth11 wrote:Alright. Now that I remembered I actually have bea's cell number (I realized it when she PMed me giving it to me, and it was already in my phone. Doh!), I think this last bit should move pretty fast. Once I get a final answer back from her about something, I will go ahead and send out roles.

Unacceptable, start sending them now.

Well it depends on if she accepts my additional role for our extra person or if Hedge has to be a replacement. I texted her for her answer (I think she said it's fine before but I want to make sure). I'm hoping she lets me know tonight so I can get the roles out, and then I work late tomorrow, so I can get a thread up and going tomorrow. At least, that's the plan.

Also, STFU :P

I was just giving you a hard time.

I incredibly look forward to the game, whenever it starts!

I'll give you a hard time if you know what I mean.

MovingPictures07 wrote:

birdwithteeth11 wrote:Alright. Now that I remembered I actually have bea's cell number (I realized it when she PMed me giving it to me, and it was already in my phone. Doh!), I think this last bit should move pretty fast. Once I get a final answer back from her about something, I will go ahead and send out roles.

Unacceptable, start sending them now.

Well it depends on if she accepts my additional role for our extra person or if Hedge has to be a replacement. I texted her for her answer (I think she said it's fine before but I want to make sure). I'm hoping she lets me know tonight so I can get the roles out, and then I work late tomorrow, so I can get a thread up and going tomorrow. At least, that's the plan.

Also, STFU :P

Alright. Now that I remembered I actually have bea's cell number (I realized it when she PMed me giving it to me, and it was already in my phone. Doh!), I think this last bit should move pretty fast. Once I get a final answer back from her about something, I will go ahead and send out roles.

Enrique wrote:More people incoming, apparently... people on IRC are liking the idea of Mafia.

You don't mean even more people want to play, do you? Because if there are more, I'm afraid I will have to say no to them. I already wasn't anticipating an extra person, but I'm willing to work with it if it's only one.

I'm really tired right now, so I could be reading your post the wrong way.

Hmmmmm...so we added an extra person? I'm fine with it. Bea and I are going to have to talk about what we want to do about this tomorrow. Once we get it figured out, I'll start getting roles out to everyone. But more likely than not, the game will start either tomorrow night or Tuesday morning at the latest.

MovingPictures07 wrote:Random factoid: This is now the sign-ups thread with the most amount of replies out of any on TS.

You've also recruited far more people than everyone else. You greedy little snob. :P

Epignosis wrote:

S~V~S wrote:Are we full?

I am. Fried chicken and green beans.

Sounds delicious. I'm full of turkey burger, fries, and two rather delicious Octoberfest beers.

And we need 30 players to start, so only 2 more!

W00t! Only 4 more spots left then! I would like to get them filled, because as long as it is okay with my lovely, wonderful co-hostess, I would like to start the game ASAP. Preferably this weekend or early next week.

And bea, I'll send you some other stuff this weekend in regards to running the game and the general plot ideas.

Bullzeye wrote:Also, the premise of this game reminds me of one of my favourite scenes from the show:

That is a good one.

However, it doesn't top what is still possibly the best line to date:

Only 11 more spots to fill! Come and get yours before they're gone!

Black Rock wrote:I switched over to yes.

Yay! Glad you decided to change your mind!

S~V~S wrote:We need to recruit faster so zeek can play

*hands on hips*

Well then go out and recruit some! :P

Mister Rearranger wrote:Well sabie peer-pressured me, I'ma hop in this one and go for my first Syndicate win one more time before Flash.

I guess sabie is also getting a prize then! Over halfway now! So exciting!

Welcome, zeek! Glad you could join us and hope you enjoy the ride!

MovingPictures07 wrote:I think I should get a bonus for every individual I originally recruited to the site to play mafia, since, if I hadn't, they wouldn't be playing (or about to be playing) this game. :P

No u :P

Dana wrote:

Made wrote:

Dana wrote:

birdwithteeth11 wrote:

Made wrote:

birdwithteeth11 wrote:

Dom wrote:*is not currently in a game, so wants to play rn*

I'm in one, and am still anxious to get this game started. So I know how you feel!

Alright. We're going to try and speed up recruiting. Go out and invite others to join the game. For every person you invite/PM/whatever, tell them to mention that you were the one who recommended doing so. Anyone who recruits someone will start the game off with an added bonus.

Are these retroactive? Me Dana and Enrique convinced Gotrees to join, but he likes me more than all of them so I should get credit.

I would count this. But he needs to tell me which of you recruited him first. Because only that person will get the bonus.

I was totally the one that sent him the link and told him to sign up, I have IRC logs if you'd like proof. And also don't lie Made he definitely likes me best

but none of that means poop if he says I did it first. We both suggested it in the skype. I will fight you for gotrees, Dana.

Fight me irl

Alright. You definitely get credit for this then.

Made wrote:

birdwithteeth11 wrote:

Dom wrote:*is not currently in a game, so wants to play rn*

I'm in one, and am still anxious to get this game started. So I know how you feel!

Alright. We're going to try and speed up recruiting. Go out and invite others to join the game. For every person you invite/PM/whatever, tell them to mention that you were the one who recommended doing so. Anyone who recruits someone will start the game off with an added bonus.

Are these retroactive? Me Dana and Enrique convinced Gotrees to join, but he likes me more than all of them so I should get credit.

I would count this. But he needs to tell me which of you recruited him first. Because only that person will get the bonus.

Dom wrote:*is not currently in a game, so wants to play rn*

I'm in one, and am still anxious to get this game started. So I know how you feel!

Alright. We're going to try and speed up recruiting. Go out and invite others to join the game. For every person you invite/PM/whatever, tell them to mention that you were the one who recommended doing so. Anyone who recruits someone will start the game off with an added bonus.

MovingPictures07 wrote:Made, where did you find that self-portrait of me?

That's not you!

He's far better-looking than you.

bea wrote:

S~V~S wrote:I am Jacks Lack Of Impulse Control

whooops, wrong game...~

It still works here. Capt Jack has notoriously poor impulse control.

I wouldn't mind having Captain Jack's notoriously poor impulse control if you know what I mean.

Snow Dog wrote:

DFaraday wrote:

Snow Dog wrote:Does anyone watch classic Who? Which Doctor is your pre "reboot" favourite?

I quite like 5, and in particular his pairing with Nyssa, Tegan, and Adric.

I know I'm in the minority, but the First Doctor is great too.

I am happy to find another Peter Davison fan.

Davison is severely underrated.

As for favorite Classic Doctor, I'd probably go with 5 as well. He had possibly the best companions out of all of them.

bea wrote:

birdwithteeth11 wrote:I will say that I watched Into the Dalek tonight, and I REALLY like where Capaldi is going with the role. In fact, he's impressed me so much in two episodes that it really does make Smith's Doctor look that much more terrible. #controversy

But seriously though, while Matt Smith got handed some pretty awful scripts, I got really tired of his "sunshine and butterflies and rainbows" carefree attitude at times. His last season helped redeem a lot of that for me though, because it was not only his best season, but one of the best seasons in the history of the show.

Linki: I started getting into Doctor Who about a month before Smith's last season started. I caught up quickly enough that his last season ended right as I started it (not counting the 50th and his last Christmas special there obviously). So I binge-watched the hell out of it.

I disagree with the bolded parts. I think Smith was stronger at the beginning than he was at the end. Vincent and The Doctor is hands down one of my MOST favorite episodes.

I LOVE Capaldi.I hope I love where they are going with him. I remain unsure. I keep hoping that this whole nod to Rome and Volcanos will play a part not only in explaining how a dr would look like someone he met in the past but also his new insistnace of "why did I pick this face?" This seems completely new to dr who - that he could pick a face.

Fair enough. I know most fans have much different opinions of Smith than I do. But I'm sticking with my guns. I do agree that Vincent and the Doctor is one of the best episodes Smith had. I just felt like early on, for every gem he had, there were 2 or 3 clunkers to go along with it.

If Moffat writes that in as him picking a face, I'm going to fly over to Britain and slap the shit out of him. We all know that if the Doctor could pick a face, he'd become a ginger. :P

I will say that I watched Into the Dalek tonight, and I REALLY like where Capaldi is going with the role. In fact, he's impressed me so much in two episodes that it really does make Smith's Doctor look that much more terrible. #controversy

But seriously though, while Matt Smith got handed some pretty awful scripts, I got really tired of his "sunshine and butterflies and rainbows" carefree attitude at times. His last season helped redeem a lot of that for me though, because it was not only his best season, but one of the best seasons in the history of the show.

Linki: I started getting into Doctor Who about a month before Smith's last season started. I caught up quickly enough that his last season ended right as I started it (not counting the 50th and his last Christmas special there obviously). So I binge-watched the hell out of it.

Black Rock wrote:If the game does not start before next Monday then I will play. I just had to drop out of a game because my next week is horrendous.

I think that is very likely. With another full game in progress, a speed game that just started, and a few games over on RM starting, signups for Doctor Who will probably take some time. So no pressure!

Good point. Okay, bicycle tire first, then a car tire if that doesn't work.

S~V~S wrote:Oh just sign up you curmudgeony individual stop teasing us, or i shall have to fishslap you

Oops too late, i already did.

^This. Except next, we're upgrading to harder objects. Maybe a car tire perhaps?

Bullzeye wrote:In other news, I think Capaldi is shaping up to be an awesome Doctor. His first two episodes haven't been amazing IMO but I'm really enjoying his attitude and humour.

"Clara's my carer, she does all the caring so I don't have to".

Capaldi reminds me of 6 more than anyone else so far. I didn't see the new Dalek episode from this past weekend yet (no spoilers pls), but that's who I thought of most in his first episode. Seems like he might become the type of doctor who just shouts down everyone who disagrees with him. Which I would find very amusing.

Metalmarsh89 wrote:I don't really know anything about Dr. Who, but I'll play.

You don't have to in order to enjoy the game. Some who are fans of the show might appreciate the theme more, but you can go in cold and be fine. So have at it!

thellama73 wrote:You guys could just all promise to lynch Bullz on day one, so it won't take up much of his time.

Only if he has a role that doesn't matter.

Oh wait....

Sign-ups are now open! I ideally need 30 players to start the game. I can cut a few roles if it comes to that, but I'm hoping to avoid that. So would prefer 30, but could make do with 1-2 less than that I think.

Civvies (19): Must eliminate Daleks, Cybermen, and The Master to win.


The Doctor: The last surviving Time Lord in the universe. He travels through time and space in the TARDIS (Time and Relative Dimension in Space), which is disguised as a police phone box. Usually he travels with a companion or companions. Comes off as mysterious and eccentric initially, but often shows that he is much more complicated than he appears. He cares deeply for his companions, and as such, every night he searches for one of them. Every time he finds one, he gains a permanent ability. If he manages to find at least 3 of them, he gains a special power. SECRETS


Rose Tyler: The Doctor's main companion for Series 1 & 2. Starts off initially skeptical of the man who saved her from the Plastic People, but grows to develop an attachment for him. Even to the point of loving him. The Doctor searches for her every night. If he finds her, she unlocks her “Bad Wolf” form, which makes her immune to any targeting from the Daleks.


Martha Jones: The Doctor's main companion for Series 3. Was a medical student interning at a hospital, until one day, the hospital was transported to the moon. This is where she initially met The Doctor. Develops strong feelings for him, but becomes frustrated when he does not reciprocate them. Mostly this is due to his grief over losing Rose. The Doctor searches for her every night. If he finds her, she may redirect one night action of her choice back to the person who targeted her.



Donna Noble: The Doctor's main companion for Series 4. Is very head-strong and brash, and does not put up with some of The Doctor's antics. But despite coming off as harsh, the two of them develop a very strong friendship. The Doctor searches for her every night. If he finds her, she gains her “DoctorDonna” form with enhanced intellect. She may role-check a dead player every night.


Amy Pond: One of The Doctor's main companion for Series 5, 6, and Part 1 of Series 7. Is a very sassy, funny, and passionate woman. Her and The Doctor develop a very interesting dynamic over the course of their time spent together. Loves her fiance/husband Rory Williams more than anyone. The Doctor searches for her every night. If he finds her, her vote becomes worth 2.


Rory Williams: The other main companion for Series 5, 6, and Part 1 of Series 7. Is initially insecure with The Doctor, because he thinks Amy loves him more than Rory. Gets over his insecurities when he realizes she doesn't, proves himself a hero many times over, and ends up marrying Amy. Given how strong his love is for Amy, he was willing to wait and guard her for almost 2000 years for her to wake up. SECRETS


Clara Oswald: The main (and to-date current) companion of The Doctor who premiered in this role in Part 2 of Series 7. Very saucy and sparky personality-wise, but there's something odd about this girl. Hasn't The Doctor seen her somewhere before? The Doctor searches for her every night. If he finds her, SECRETS...


River Song: A time traveler as well, however, her and The Doctor's events are both out of synchronization. The first time The Doctor meets her is apparently the last time she meets him. During the Doctor's eleventh incarnation, she appears as an occasional companion. There is much more to tell about her, but shhhhhhhhhh...spoilers...Every night, she searches for The Doctor. If she finds him, she can steal his Sonic Screwdriver nightly and block one person of her choice.


Jackie Tyler: The late-30s mother of Rose Tyler. She is wary of The Doctor at first and views him as a danger to her daughter. Eventually she warms up to him however. The first time she met The Doctor, she tried to seduce him (rather unsuccessfully) in a very awkward manner. Each night, she attempts to seduce another player, insanifying them for the subsequent day and night.


Mickey Smith: Rose's on/off boyfriend in the series. A bit of a goof and a clown, he ends up losing Rose for a significant period and struggles with coping with the dangers involved with her newfound friend. He grows and matures however and ends up proving himself later on. If he is targeted by a night action, a coin is flipped. SECRETS



Captain Jack Harkness: A time traveler and former con man from the 51st century. Unlike The Doctor, Jack is more a man of action, and prefers a direct, albeit sometimes blunt, solution to problems. Eventually becomes the leader of Torchwood, a British organization dedicated to protection the Earth from alien invasion. Given his immortality, he is extremely difficult to kill. Sometimes. SECRETS


The Face of Boe: A being that resembles a gigantic human-like head. According to legend, he is as old as the universe itself. Perhaps even older. Regardless, he has lived a very long life and has seen much of the universe, growing very knowledgeable and wise from it. His knowledge and wisdom allows him to know who represents the greater good and who seeks out more nefarious ends. Each night, he may check one statement to determine if it is true or false.


Sarah Jane Smith: A companion with the Third and Fourth incarnations of The Doctor. Often considered to be one of the favorite, if not all-time favorite, companions from fans. She makes a cameo appearance an an episode during the Tenth Doctor's tenure along with K-9. Given her responsibilities to defend Earth from extraterrestrial invasion and her skills as an investigative journalist, if she is targeted by a hostile alien life form, there is a 50% chance that nothing will happen.


K-9: A 51st century dog originally acquired by the Fourth Doctor. He makes a cameo appearance during the Tenth Doctor's tenure. He contains a powerful laser in his nose, and has extensive encyclopedic knowledge as well as a very advance computer intelligence. He can use his knowledge to reveal 3 truths which will be included in the night post. However, due to him being in need of some mechanical repairs, some of his inner circuits will cause some of the 3 "truths" to be false statements.


The Ood: A race of telepathic aliens. While they initially appear as an enslaved race that can become hostile, they're actually very peaceful. Assuming you come in peace. SECRETS



Wilfred Mott: Donna's maternal grandfather. He has an interest in alien conspiracies, which makes him a bit eccentric. This is coupled with his astronomy hobby, which has made him spend countless nights staring into the sky with his telescope. A vanilla civ.


Madame Vastra: A member of the Silurian race from prehistoric Earth. After being pacified by The Doctor, she overcame her hatred for humans and became a consulting detective for Scotland Yard. SECRETS


Jenny Flint: The wife of Madame Vastra. You are an expert at hand-to-hand combat, martial arts, and swordfighting. SECRETS


Strax: A member of the Sontaran warrior race. You were demoted to a nurse, forced to heal the injured as punishment for being defeated by The Doctor. You often assist Madame Vastra and Jenny Flint, but they prevent you from acting on your more violent outbursts and ideas. For now though, you are allowed to act out on some of those urges because you are the civ ninja.

Daleks (4): Must eliminate Civvies, Cybermen, and The Master to win. Have BTSC.


Emperor Dalek: The leader of the Dalek race. Your goal is to cleanse the universe of any "unfit races". In other words, kill everyone who is not a Dalek. Your team selects which member will carry out the kill on odd nights. SECRETS


Dalek Sec: The leader of the Cult of Skaro. You are responsible for leading experiments on how to evolve the Dalek race. SECRETS


Dalek #1: An ordinary Dalek SECRETS


Dalek #2: An ordinary Dalek SECRETS

Cybermen (4): Must eliminate Civvies, Daleks, and The Master to win. Have BTSC.


The Cyber Controller: A ruler over lesser Cybermen. Can direct them to carry out the objectives of the Cybermen (to "upgrade" the lesser beings into Cybermen, thereby rendering them absent of emotion). SECRETS


Cyberman Head: Oh no! You lost your body somewhere and you can't remember where. Every night you try to search for it. SECRETS


Cyberman #1: An ordinary Cyberman SECRETS


Cyberman #2: An ordinary Cyberman SECRETS

Indy (1): Must be Last Man Standing to win.


The Master: A renegade Time Lord and archenemy of The Doctor. As a child, he was forced to look into the Untempered Schism as all Time Lords did. However, he went insane as a result of this. The only thing he seeks is the death of The Doctor and the enslavement of the universe with himself as the ultimate ruler and ultimate Time Lord. He will stop at nothing to achieve these goals. SECRETS