The Syndicate

Posted: **Sun Apr 15, 2018 5:46 pm**

FIVE DAYS - OPEN BTSC DAY ONE, CLOSED BTSC DAYS 2-5

The predator-prey interaction of 13 animals is shown in a food chain. Higher level animals can attack a lower level animal and feed on them. Each player will be randomly assigned an animal, and if you meet that animal’s win condition, you win the game. The win conditions are different for each animal. Before the game begins, you can choose one player, and you may peek at what animal that player is.

The game consists of four rounds. When a round begins, players choose to move to either the River, the Sky, the Field, or the Forest environments. However, each animal has a main habitat, and if they spend a round outside of their main habitat, they must return to their main habitat in the next round. After moving, players may attack any animals in the same area. If the target is a lower level animal, the attack is successful, and the target is eaten. However, if the target is on the same level, nothing will happen. Attacks are carried out by publicly stating in the location’s chatroom that you wish to attack someone. Attacks are only known to the players in the same area.

Each “environment” consists of an online chatroom. Players in environments may not engage in BTSC or post in the thread. Once you leave an environment, you may not return to its chatroom. When a player is eaten, their death will be announced in the thread, and they will be removed from the chatroom. They can engage in BTSC with other dead players, but they cannot contact any living players, or post in the game thread.

After Round 4 ends, the animal identities of each player will be revealed, as well as the people who managed to fulfill their win conditions. The winners will all receive a Garnet and a Token of Life. They also get to choose one of the losers to become the elimination candidate. They have 24 hours to come to a unanimous decision. If they cannot do so, the elimination candidate will be decided by voting. Ties will be broken by a coin toss.

LIST OF ROLES:

Spoiler: show

Posted: **Wed Apr 25, 2018 8:00 pm**

Welcome to the Genius.

To begin the game, each player will be given a single Garnet. Garnets are the currency of The Genius, and are earned by winning Main Matches or Death Matches. Garnets are transferable, and can be a valuable tool in making deals and alliances with other players. Having a large amount of Garnets means that you will be able to gain an edge in many of the Matches. Before and after each Match, I will reveal every player's Garnet count.

[mention]Golden[/mention] - ONE GARNET

[mention]Spacedaisy[/mention] - ONE GARNET

[mention]Nutella[/mention] - ONE GARNET

[mention]Dharmahelper[/mention] - ONE GARNET

[mention]Long Con[/mention] - ONE GARNET

[mention]Sprityo[/mention] - ONE GARNET

[mention]Speedchuck[/mention] - ONE GARNET

[mention]Lunalee[/mention] - ONE GARNET

[mention]DisgruntledPorcupine[/mention] - ONE GARNET

[mention]Scotty[/mention] - ONE GARNET

[mention]M Plus 7[/mention] - ONE GARNET

[mention]EdJou[/mention] - ONE GARNET

[mention]Epignosis[/mention] - ONE GARNET

Posted: **Wed Apr 25, 2018 8:04 pm**

Players should have received their animal roles. Each player needs to PM me with the player(s) they have chosen to “peek” at, and the environment they would like to reside in during Round 1. These PM’s are due in 24 hours, at which point Round 1 will begin. The results of “peeks” will be given to players when Round 1 begins.

You may now post.

Posted: **Wed Apr 25, 2018 8:08 pm**

Hmmmmmmmmm

Posted: **Wed Apr 25, 2018 8:36 pm**

Who you gonna peek DH?

Posted: **Wed Apr 25, 2018 8:47 pm**

Golden wrote: ↑Wed Apr 25, 2018 8:36 pm Who you gonna peek DH?

I'm gonna peek you. Who're you gonna peek?

Posted: **Wed Apr 25, 2018 8:56 pm**

I already peeked, and not at either of you. I rolled a die.

Posted: **Wed Apr 25, 2018 8:57 pm**

Is it legit to, like hash out and talk about the rules of the game as we begin? Or am I supposed to just shut up and scheme?

Posted: **Wed Apr 25, 2018 8:58 pm**

insertnamehere wrote: ↑Sun Apr 15, 2018 5:46 pm FIVE DAYS - OPEN BTSC DAY ONE, CLOSED BTSC DAYS 2-5

Does Day One mean Round One?

Posted: **Wed Apr 25, 2018 8:59 pm**

Long Con wrote: ↑Wed Apr 25, 2018 8:57 pm Is it legit to, like hash out and talk about the rules of the game as we begin? Or am I supposed to just shut up and scheme?

There are certainly no rules against talking about the rules of the game, if that's what you're asking.

Posted: **Wed Apr 25, 2018 9:00 pm**

DharmaHelper wrote: ↑Wed Apr 25, 2018 8:47 pm
Golden wrote: ↑Wed Apr 25, 2018 8:36 pm Who you gonna peek DH?
I'm gonna peek you. Who're you gonna peek?

Sweet. Well I’m not gonna perk myself. Peeking in a sort of round robin way might stop anyone from lying.

Posted: **Wed Apr 25, 2018 9:02 pm**

Long Con wrote: ↑Wed Apr 25, 2018 8:58 pm
insertnamehere wrote: ↑Sun Apr 15, 2018 5:46 pm FIVE DAYS - OPEN BTSC DAY ONE, CLOSED BTSC DAYS 2-5
Does Day One mean Round One?

No. Sorry for the confusing nomenclature. BTSC is currently open until 7PM tomorrow, when everyone will go into their chosen "environments." Of the five days that comprise the Food Chain Match, the first day has Open BTSC, and the second, third, fourth, and fifth, when people are in enviornmental chatrooms, have Closed BTSC.

Posted: **Wed Apr 25, 2018 9:05 pm**

What happens if we attack someone who s at a hgher level than we are?

Posted: **Wed Apr 25, 2018 9:07 pm**

Hello people

Posted: **Wed Apr 25, 2018 9:08 pm**

hello fellow animals

Posted: **Wed Apr 25, 2018 9:09 pm**

Spacedaisy wrote: ↑Wed Apr 25, 2018 9:05 pm What happens if we attack someone who s at a hgher level than we are?

So you have a predator role then

Cheers love

(also you'd die)

Posted: **Wed Apr 25, 2018 9:11 pm**

DharmaHelper wrote: ↑Wed Apr 25, 2018 9:09 pm
Spacedaisy wrote: ↑Wed Apr 25, 2018 9:05 pm What happens if we attack someone who s at a hgher level than we are?
So you have a predator role then

Cheers love

(also you'd die)

Am I?

And all due respect, I'd like the answer from the host because the rules don't say that.

Posted: **Wed Apr 25, 2018 9:12 pm**

Spacedaisy wrote: ↑Wed Apr 25, 2018 9:05 pm What happens if we attack someone who s at a hgher level than we are?

Nothing happens. The same would occur if, say, a prey animal attacked another prey animal.

Posted: **Wed Apr 25, 2018 9:14 pm**

insertnamehere wrote: ↑Wed Apr 25, 2018 9:12 pm
Spacedaisy wrote: ↑Wed Apr 25, 2018 9:05 pm What happens if we attack someone who s at a hgher level than we are?
Nothing happens. The same would occur if, say, a prey animal attacked another prey animal.

pfff nothing happens. Shame.

Posted: **Wed Apr 25, 2018 9:15 pm**

Open BTSC for 24 hours huh? That'll be fun.

Posted: **Wed Apr 25, 2018 9:51 pm**

insertnamehere wrote: ↑Wed Apr 25, 2018 9:12 pm
Spacedaisy wrote: ↑Wed Apr 25, 2018 9:05 pm What happens if we attack someone who s at a hgher level than we are?
Nothing happens. The same would occur if, say, a prey animal attacked another prey animal.

What about if a prey animal attacked the snake? Still nothing because the prey animal can't actually attack?

Posted: **Wed Apr 25, 2018 9:54 pm**

Golden wrote: ↑Wed Apr 25, 2018 9:51 pm
insertnamehere wrote: ↑Wed Apr 25, 2018 9:12 pm
Spacedaisy wrote: ↑Wed Apr 25, 2018 9:05 pm What happens if we attack someone who s at a hgher level than we are?
Nothing happens. The same would occur if, say, a prey animal attacked another prey animal.
What about if a prey animal attacked the snake? Still nothing because the prey animal can't actually attack?

Anyone that attacks the snake dies regardless of rank. So, a prey animal would die if it attacked the snake.

Posted: **Wed Apr 25, 2018 9:57 pm**

Yo. I’m a free agent- who wants to talk chop?

I have no idea the best strategy in this, Even after watching this episode. So ima just wing it. I think it probably dangerous for anyone to say which location they’re looking to start, so I ain’t gonna disclose anything.

Posted: **Wed Apr 25, 2018 9:57 pm**

DH are you a deer? Asking for a friend

Posted: **Wed Apr 25, 2018 9:58 pm**

What do we find out about what is happening in other environments?

Posted: **Wed Apr 25, 2018 10:00 pm**

Golden wrote: ↑Wed Apr 25, 2018 9:58 pm What do we find out about what is happening in other environments?

If a player dies, I will post in this thread: "SoAndSo has been killed."

Everything else will remain private, unless a player in a future round decides to relay it. Of course, they're under no obligation to tell the truth about what occurred in their past environments.

Posted: **Wed Apr 25, 2018 10:02 pm**

Scotty wrote: ↑Wed Apr 25, 2018 9:57 pm DH are you a deer? Asking for a friend

He's a dear

Posted: **Wed Apr 25, 2018 10:02 pm**

Also, for the record, if you fail to submit an environment for a round, you die.

I'd also like to give the option of pre-selecting environments in advance for future rounds, if you know you will not be available.

Posted: **Wed Apr 25, 2018 10:15 pm**

Scotty wrote: ↑Wed Apr 25, 2018 9:57 pm Yo. I’m a free agent- who wants to talk chop?

I have no idea the best strategy in this, Even after watching this episode. So ima just wing it. I think it probably dangerous for anyone to say which location they’re looking to start, so I ain’t gonna disclose anything.

Let's talk bro. What's the strat here for Scotty and Longy C to come out as garnet-hoarding victors?

Posted: **Wed Apr 25, 2018 10:19 pm**

Long Con wrote: ↑Wed Apr 25, 2018 10:15 pm
Scotty wrote: ↑Wed Apr 25, 2018 9:57 pm Yo. I’m a free agent- who wants to talk chop?

I have no idea the best strategy in this, Even after watching this episode. So ima just wing it. I think it probably dangerous for anyone to say which location they’re looking to start, so I ain’t gonna disclose anything.
Let's talk bro. What's the strat here for Scotty and Longy C to come out as garnet-hoarding victors?

Is this where we can PM? I’m 100% not used to PMing outside of chat rooms for game convos

Posted: **Wed Apr 25, 2018 10:30 pm**

Sure seems to me that those with a main habitat of the sky are at a bigger disadvantage in this game since there are fewer animals that can go there. Like, the crow is in a tough pickle from the eagle as long as they start in different areas.

Posted: **Wed Apr 25, 2018 10:34 pm**

Scotty wrote: ↑Wed Apr 25, 2018 10:19 pm
Long Con wrote: ↑Wed Apr 25, 2018 10:15 pm
Scotty wrote: ↑Wed Apr 25, 2018 9:57 pm Yo. I’m a free agent- who wants to talk chop?

I have no idea the best strategy in this, Even after watching this episode. So ima just wing it. I think it probably dangerous for anyone to say which location they’re looking to start, so I ain’t gonna disclose anything.
Let's talk bro. What's the strat here for Scotty and Longy C to come out as garnet-hoarding victors?
Is this where we can PM? I’m 100% not used to PMing outside of chat rooms for game convos

I think we can PM each other at this point.

Which animal has the greatest chance of winning? The lion?

Posted: **Wed Apr 25, 2018 10:41 pm**

Long Con wrote: ↑Wed Apr 25, 2018 10:34 pm
Scotty wrote: ↑Wed Apr 25, 2018 10:19 pm
Long Con wrote: ↑Wed Apr 25, 2018 10:15 pm
Scotty wrote: ↑Wed Apr 25, 2018 9:57 pm Yo. I’m a free agent- who wants to talk chop?

I have no idea the best strategy in this, Even after watching this episode. So ima just wing it. I think it probably dangerous for anyone to say which location they’re looking to start, so I ain’t gonna disclose anything.
Let's talk bro. What's the strat here for Scotty and Longy C to come out as garnet-hoarding victors?
Is this where we can PM? I’m 100% not used to PMing outside of chat rooms for game convos
I think we can PM each other at this point.

Which animal has the greatest chance of winning? The lion?

Doubtful, actually. Odds are the lion’ll be isolated towards endgame because the rest of the group will have heard to avoid them.

My bet’s on like the alligator or some lower tier predator. Better odds

Posted: **Wed Apr 25, 2018 10:45 pm**

Location destinations are secret, right? So, everyone goes to the location the lion was last at then?

Posted: **Wed Apr 25, 2018 11:03 pm**

insertnamehere wrote: ↑Wed Apr 25, 2018 10:00 pm
Golden wrote: ↑Wed Apr 25, 2018 9:58 pm What do we find out about what is happening in other environments?
If a player dies, I will post in this thread: "SoAndSo has been killed."

Everything else will remain private, unless a player in a future round decides to relay it. Of course, they're under no obligation to tell the truth about what occurred in their past environments.

So we won’t know who has gone where except in our own environment?

Posted: **Wed Apr 25, 2018 11:07 pm**

And when one of us gets eaten, does anyone get to know who did it? I assume not... so we might get two people coming back from a formerly-three-person zone both pointing at each other, saying "He's the lion!!" And then everyone will flock to that zone... except we won't know which zone it was, will we?

Posted: **Wed Apr 25, 2018 11:10 pm**

Long Con wrote: ↑Wed Apr 25, 2018 11:07 pm And when one of us gets eaten, does anyone get to know who did it? I assume not... so we might get two people coming back from a formerly-three-person zone both pointing at each other, saying "He's the lion!!" And then everyone will flock to that zone... except we won't know which zone it was, will we?

That’s true - but it’s hard to lie knowing that people might have peeked you.

So thinking it through, maybe we shouldn’t make all of our perks public

Posted: **Wed Apr 25, 2018 11:13 pm**

So if I die it's because Golden is afraid of what I'll see if I'm not lying about peeking him?

Posted: **Wed Apr 25, 2018 11:14 pm**

Because you want to be able to lie?

Serious question, even though it sounds like a Mafia game setup question.

Posted: **Wed Apr 25, 2018 11:17 pm**

DharmaHelper wrote: ↑Wed Apr 25, 2018 11:13 pm So if I die it's because Golden is afraid of what I'll see if I'm not lying about peeking him?

[VOTE: DharmaHelper] aubergine

Posted: **Wed Apr 25, 2018 11:19 pm**

Long Con wrote: ↑Wed Apr 25, 2018 11:14 pm Because you want to be able to lie?

Serious question, even though it sounds like a Mafia game setup question.

Why wouldn't I want to be able to lie? Anyone would. If you're a predator, you want to attract prey. If you are prey, you want to appear strong. Or you want to appear like you want to appear strong. Or you want to appear like you want to attract prey.

Fear and doubt are this particular game/round's biggest weapons.

Posted: **Wed Apr 25, 2018 11:21 pm**

Long Con wrote: ↑Wed Apr 25, 2018 11:14 pm Because you want to be able to lie?

Serious question, even though it sounds like a Mafia game setup question.

The opposite. If people know no-one has peeked them, they can lie. If no-one knows no-one has peeked them, they're taking a risk lying.

Posted: **Wed Apr 25, 2018 11:24 pm**

DharmaHelper wrote: ↑Wed Apr 25, 2018 11:13 pm So if I die it's because Golden is afraid of what I'll see if I'm not lying about peeking him?

I'm not lying no matter what. I'm fine with you peeking me, it means you'll trust me when I tell you that I am what you see I am.

Posted: **Wed Apr 25, 2018 11:45 pm**

Golden wrote: ↑Wed Apr 25, 2018 11:03 pm
insertnamehere wrote: ↑Wed Apr 25, 2018 10:00 pm
Golden wrote: ↑Wed Apr 25, 2018 9:58 pm What do we find out about what is happening in other environments?
If a player dies, I will post in this thread: "SoAndSo has been killed."

Everything else will remain private, unless a player in a future round decides to relay it. Of course, they're under no obligation to tell the truth about what occurred in their past environments.
So we won’t know who has gone where except in our own environment?

That's correct.

Posted: **Wed Apr 25, 2018 11:45 pm**

Don't worry Golden I'm not going to rat you out.

Posted: **Thu Apr 26, 2018 12:04 am**

You're not that kind of snake in the grass.

Posted: **Thu Apr 26, 2018 12:09 am**

Terrible puns all around, rather than engaging I’ll turn the otter cheek

Posted: **Thu Apr 26, 2018 12:13 am**

wow...

Posted: **Thu Apr 26, 2018 12:24 am**

This shit is getting good

Posted: **Thu Apr 26, 2018 12:25 am**

Spacedaisy wrote: ↑Thu Apr 26, 2018 12:13 amwow...

Don’t pretend you don’t want to join in daisy

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