The Syndicate

JaggedJimmyJay wrote: ↑Sun May 23, 2021 1:47 pm Sloonei's view on nutella is the one I've been most waiting for. That he's without opinion or perhaps trending negative makes me more comfortable.

Dyslexicon wrote: ↑Fri May 21, 2021 4:14 pm

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Age: 31
Hight: 5'6
Hair color: Varies
Interests: Philosophy, Music, Murdering my friends

Hi, I'm Dizzy! And I'm looking for those special ones. YES, IN PLURAL.

If you love me, I will most likely love you. I'm quite uncomplicated that way.
Watch out for complications in all other areas.
Once, I got lost for hours at my own high school.
I usually cry when looking at a starlit sky.

I like moderately long walks in nature if the weather is nice.
Since I live in Norway, it's not.
Please take me away from this place.

I hope you all find the love that you deserve!

Allcrab wrote: ↑Sun May 23, 2021 1:46 pm Ghavial is definitely that person that pings me super hard most of the game and I think should flip wolf and then flips village anyway.

Sloonei wrote: ↑Sun May 23, 2021 1:41 pm

nutella wrote: ↑Sun May 23, 2021 1:36 pm Half awake and haven't read, voting me is extremely dumb, there are def wolves on my wagon rn. Would look more into the names there if I have time before eod but from what I've read I'm fine with LM or owner votes today.

This isn’t feisty enough.

Tangrowth wrote: ↑Sun May 23, 2021 1:40 pm I don't really care for the accusations that I'm either 1) doing nothing but padding yet 2) simultaneously I'm fishing for things and spreading agenda. Which is it?

Owner of a Lonely Heart wrote: ↑Sun May 23, 2021 1:44 am

Tangrowth wrote: ↑Fri May 21, 2021 4:58 pm
Hi!

To the PerC people and/or anyone else who wants to answer:

1) what do you think you bring to a game when you're town?
2) what do you hope to accomplish this game?

[VOTE: Tangy] aubergine Same reasons as voting for Sloonei...it's a tell. This questionnaire feels more agenda based than Sloonei's did. It feels like you are really looking to see where everyone is at. It's like you are specifically fishing for something. There is a motive behind this.

It kind of looks like you are trying to be on good graces, but to me it feels like you are searching for reasons to keep or not keep someone in the game. It is troublesome.

Kito wrote: ↑Sat May 22, 2021 11:41 pm Speaking of votes idk what to do with mine now, might just dump it on bunny

JaggedJimmyJay wrote: ↑Sat May 22, 2021 11:40 pm

Tangrowth wrote: ↑Sat May 22, 2021 11:38 pm

JaggedJimmyJay wrote: ↑Sat May 22, 2021 11:36 pm I don't really find myself worried by Alison. She is building a view of the game that is generally compatible with mine, and that means she's either good to go (town), she's POEing her own team into hell (mafia), or she's exposing her own team with protective play for later phases (mafia; e.g. Bread Mafia).

What happened in Bread Mafia?

Alison was mafia and in the earliest portion of the game enjoyed a position of relative comfort. Her team was safely outside the POE, so she endorsed that POE through a couple of mischops. Eventually the tide turned against her, well enough in time for town to be fine, and through her mafia alignment it became easier to find her teammate (DkKoba) because of that protective outside-POE play. To be fair tutuu was still deep in that game, but it ended with a concession due to mechanics. The point is that even when she was comfortable as mafia, it ended badly.

JaggedJimmyJay wrote: ↑Sat May 22, 2021 11:36 pm I don't really find myself worried by Alison. She is building a view of the game that is generally compatible with mine, and that means she's either good to go (town), she's POEing her own team into hell (mafia), or she's exposing her own team with protective play for later phases (mafia; e.g. Bread Mafia).

JaggedJimmyJay wrote: ↑Sat May 22, 2021 11:34 pm I'm a bit bugged that lost monkey appeared, responded to my grievances, beer-cheers emoji'd me when I said I'd let 'em hunt, and then... gone.

Kito wrote: ↑Sat May 22, 2021 11:24 pm

Sloonei wrote: ↑Sat May 22, 2021 11:22 pm I have a lingering suspicion of Alison, but she has tossed around more easy town reads than I would expect her to if she was mafia. Some of her content has felt a bit flat to me.

flat?? what's the bar here? her posts have been beefier than most people's posts put together

Sloonei wrote: ↑Sat May 22, 2021 11:22 pm I have a lingering suspicion of Alison, but she has tossed around more easy town reads than I would expect her to if she was mafia. Some of her content has felt a bit flat to me.

JaggedJimmyJay wrote: ↑Sat May 22, 2021 11:10 pm nutella's recent floating doesn't inspire the comfort I'd like to feel. I do appreciate her willingness to create a sizeable town pile.

I'm torn. I'm just so torn! Oh my goodness how can I decide what to do? Oh me oh my!

JaggedJimmyJay wrote: ↑Sat May 22, 2021 11:11 pm Kito seems town

Made wrote: ↑Sat May 22, 2021 7:19 pm

Tangrowth wrote: ↑Sat May 22, 2021 6:25 pm

JaggedJimmyJay wrote: ↑Sat May 22, 2021 2:49 am Made sure did make a post.

@Made talk to me, my friend!

They exchange glances from across the thread. There’s a spark in Made’s eye, a glimmer different from his regular boyish charm. Tangrowth says “talk to me, my friend”

Made feels something, the familiar voice of a old friend always brings him feelings of good vibes. But this time was different. He recalls the context of their meeting and immediately goes cold, as if he just remembered something. Made has been lead on before. Could it happen to him again? He thought pensively, and decided to welcome her friend’s embrace.

“it’s been so long pal, too long. How’s the thread treating you? I know it’s been so terribly terribly long since the last time...”

He trails off for dramatic effect, “Played together”

Spoiler: show

Kito wrote: ↑Sat May 22, 2021 11:04 pm oh also potential scum distancing between belzy and guillo. you heard it here first lads

Kito wrote: ↑Sat May 22, 2021 10:54 pm

JaggedJimmyJay wrote: ↑Sat May 22, 2021 10:45 pm Hey PerC/MafC gang:

Would you say it's common or uncommon for mafia teams in your games to be low in activity overall (or for individual mafia members to be low in activity)? Are there any players here you associate with high-activity mafia play?

depends on the player, I'd say only lomo and bunny would be low activity here. Speaking of bunny she's done almost nothing and I'm pretty sus of that

JaggedJimmyJay wrote: ↑Sat May 22, 2021 10:33 pm GTH swipes, sorta (call the left swipes POE more than "mafia reads")

Spoiler: show

Kito wrote: ↑Sat May 22, 2021 10:23 pm

Tangrowth wrote: ↑Sat May 22, 2021 10:20 pm

Kito wrote: ↑Sat May 22, 2021 10:08 pm Hi I haven't read since page 10. Should prolly do that. What's the sitch?

You don't have to catch up on everything if you don't want to. Read backwards or check out a player's ISO if you'd prefer.

That sounds even worse, i'll just skim read. You've got me for about 2 hours now then I gotta dash til like... D2

Kito wrote: ↑Sat May 22, 2021 10:08 pm Hi I haven't read since page 10. Should prolly do that. What's the sitch?

Sonny wrote: ↑Sat May 22, 2021 9:37 pm

nutella wrote: ↑Sat May 22, 2021 9:30 pm

Sonny wrote: ↑Sat May 22, 2021 9:19 pm Funny thing, when I woke up one of my first thoughts was I bet LoMo would be leading the votes and lol, here it is, should be fun to catch up. 2 is meh, but it tickles me that I saw that one coming.

do you have a read there?

Nope, was just a premonition. It says nothing about his alignment, just that he has this weird power that involves being able to attract votes without people even really saying he's scum, happens with those who know him as well. Strange super power.

NANOOKTHEGREATANDFEARSOME wrote: ↑Sat May 22, 2021 6:50 pm

Tangrowth wrote: ↑Sat May 22, 2021 6:50 pm

NANOOKTHEGREATANDFEARSOME wrote: ↑Sat May 22, 2021 6:43 pm

Tangrowth wrote: ↑Sat May 22, 2021 6:38 pm

NANOOKTHEGREATANDFEARSOME wrote: ↑Sat May 22, 2021 3:25 am Dana's just trying to work on being the best Dana she can be rn and sometimes that takes equivocating until you've determined which Dana is the best Dana that Dana would like to be

You're a delight, Nanook.

Thanks ❤

Of course! Let's get to F3 together.

Id rather sweep

NANOOKTHEGREATANDFEARSOME wrote: ↑Sat May 22, 2021 6:43 pm

Tangrowth wrote: ↑Sat May 22, 2021 6:38 pm

NANOOKTHEGREATANDFEARSOME wrote: ↑Sat May 22, 2021 3:25 am Dana's just trying to work on being the best Dana she can be rn and sometimes that takes equivocating until you've determined which Dana is the best Dana that Dana would like to be

You're a delight, Nanook.

Thanks ❤

JaggedJimmyJay wrote: ↑Sat May 22, 2021 12:58 pm I've looked at hawkataine's posts and emerge with no opinion.

Garden Gnome wrote: ↑Sat May 22, 2021 11:41 am

Spoiler: show

NANOOKTHEGREATANDFEARSOME wrote: ↑Sat May 22, 2021 11:31 am

Garden Gnome wrote: ↑Sat May 22, 2021 11:27 am

Guillotine wrote: ↑Sat May 22, 2021 3:25 am

JaggedJimmyJay wrote: ↑Sat May 22, 2021 3:14 am

Guillotine wrote: ↑Sat May 22, 2021 3:12 am Hell no. I'm gone for 6 hours and there are ten pages to read?

tlDr, gimme the summary.

I can't recall what precisely has happened within that 10 page window, but if you'd like an easier way to integrate into the current thread: I'd appreciate if you could look specifically at PerC people and share your views.

Uhhhmmm I have something to confess... I'm not from Perc...or rather, I am from Perc as much as I am from here.

I've played two games there and hosted one at PerC, same for here minus hosting a game....

I just wanted a date cause I'm lonely as hell, so lonely that I play mafia at a forum with other lonely nerdy people.

I know how you feel. About wanting a date, not about being from the Syndicate. This is my first time on this site. I'm from PerC. It's there that I played Mafia for the first time. They've become accustomed to my somewhat erratic (and enthusiastic) play style. They still sometimes call me scum for my play style or claim that they can't read me, which is an odd thing because reads are my area of weakness, not necessarily theirs. I came here to look for a date who would be understanding of my eccentricities and my odd play style. And my slowness to form reads. I don't have any reads yet, probably because people are coming across as too anxious to find a date and, therefore, very guarded and not open. I am seeing shells and not players so the reads aren't there.

I am looking for an date who can be better at reads and who might need a partner who is good at being spontaneous and a little eccentric. Together, this date and I will complete each other. What are you looking for?

You and @Tangrowth would be a good match imo

Sure, sounds like there is potential in the relationship. @Tangrowth

MartinGG99 wrote: ↑Sat May 22, 2021 6:42 pm

Tangrowth wrote: ↑Sat May 22, 2021 6:37 pm Hello, Martin! Don't believe we've had the pleasure.

Hello!

While this is our first game together, I would like to note I'm not being my usual self. Probably; I don't know for sure. Might have to do with having just dealt with a rough exam/final paper week.

Guillotine wrote: ↑Sat May 22, 2021 4:18 am Town

MacDougall
Belzy
Nanook

Scum

Alison
Nutella
JJJ

nutella wrote: ↑Sat May 22, 2021 4:05 am Strong town
Jay
Sonny
Guillo
Tangy

Town leans
Gnome
Alison
Martin I guess sheeping alison
Dana
Mac
Sloonei
Hawk? Liked their style
Act maybe at this point

Gav Nook LC are more tbd
Dont remember anyone else

Going to sleep for like 12 hours gl

JaggedJimmyJay wrote: ↑Sat May 22, 2021 3:29 am

Belzy wrote: ↑Sat May 22, 2021 3:17 am JJJ: you are the second post count leader. You got at least some involvement, which is a better look. You give a lot of easy townreads however, including on Tang, and I would appreciate you delibating that read because I don't see it.

Hi Belzy!

Nothing drives mafia nuts like townies town reading townies. That's what I strive for.

What you say about Tangrowth is technically valid -- she has a relatively low ratio of post-count-to-reads-content and much of her play to this point has been of the fluffier conversational variety. In a backwards manner, that actually contributes to my positive view of her. I get no impression that she is trying to look a part or move the game any particular direction (i.e. agenda) beyond a few choice questions/pokes/reads. Instead she just looks thrilled to be here, in her first Syndicate game in quite a while -- a significant thing given that she founded the website. Her comfort level is suitable to the town alignment, and there's still enough reading going on in her posts to make her relevant and involved.

Vigilance on the Tangrowth read is important, because she has proven in the past to be a capable mafioso who can outpost most town players in her sleep. On that front I don't fault you or others for being unsure. I lean in the positive direction at this point though.

NANOOKTHEGREATANDFEARSOME wrote: ↑Sat May 22, 2021 3:25 am Dana's just trying to work on being the best Dana she can be rn and sometimes that takes equivocating until you've determined which Dana is the best Dana that Dana would like to be

JaggedJimmyJay wrote: ↑Sat May 22, 2021 3:24 am

Sonny wrote: ↑Sat May 22, 2021 3:15 am Tell me more about your Dana read? Her intro pinged me but I note that the locals seemed unphased.

Good one to ask about, and that's a read that could stand to develop further. I liked Dana's entry into the game, because it reflected the persona I have come to associate with her in limited time together -- she and I actually shared a mafia chat for one day prior to AIM Mafia before the game was re-rolled, and I think I learned a lot about her in there. She's an earnest player who wants to be involved and make her mark, and she will make a good effort to do so -- but only by plowing through her own natural uncertainty, paranoia, and lower confidence. She had a lengthy hiatus of her own until a few months ago and is still feeling out her way around the game of Mafia. To this point I think she looks like the town version of her that I have seen so far and learned about in that chat.

She should provide more reads so I can do more with this read than rely on vague notions like those above.

Tangrowth wrote: ↑Sat May 22, 2021 6:35 pm

Spoiler: show

Belzy wrote: ↑Sat May 22, 2021 3:17 am

JaggedJimmyJay wrote: ↑Sat May 22, 2021 3:09 am

MacDougall wrote: ↑Sat May 22, 2021 3:07 am man you can't think you've solved these people in half a gameday you are not that naive

"solved" no, but I do think I can achieve an acceptable level of Day 1 comfort to orient the game toward dead mafia on the basis of reads like that. I am often wrong about at least someone though, so it's worth asking

You and Tang are dominating the thread, at least when it comes to post count.

It took me forever to catch up. And by doing so, I have noticed that:

Tang: post count leader, has got a high potential of busy bee-ing. I see a lack of actual reads and game solving. Rather agrees with someone when someone is being called town by another than question others himself much or frequently.

JJJ: you are the second post count leader. You got at least some involvement, which is a better look. You give a lot of easy townreads however, including on Tang, and I would appreciate you delibating that read because I don't see it.

Alison: is not even in the top 5 post count (but 6th), but feels most 'presense'. Gives a lot of reads, and sometimes also create overview by saying what the thread its general reads are. Very helpful, and I like Alison's early point on Tang.

I'm working at like 10% capacity right now. I'm doing what I want, it's great.