The Syndicate

Posted: **Mon May 19, 2014 3:14 am**

The Hobbit Mafia

Civvies
Win Conditions: defeat Smaug and all the baddies, and win back the Dwarves' ancestral home and treasure!
No BTSC, except where noted.

Bilbo Baggins

Possessor of the Ring, which gives him special powers. Also the dwarves' burglar, despite being a homebody. Initially doubted by the dwarves, he continually goes up in their estimation.
Gains +1 vote every 3 Day periods. May have the opportunity to burgle from Smaug.

Gandalf

Wizard and friend to Bilbo and the dwarves. Known for his smoke rings and fireworks. Wields the sword Glamdring, the Foe-Hammer, known to the Goblin Town Goblins as Beater.
May send messages to players via PM nightly. Also knows magic spells. (Secret)

Bard

Lake Town resident, charismatic leader, and valiant archer. Owner of a Black Arrow, the only weapon ever to pierce Smaug's armored hide.
(Secret)

Thorin Oakenshield

King of the Dwarves, rightful ruler of the Lonely Mountain, experienced fighter, and leader of the expedition to defeat Smaug. Wields Orcrist, the Goblin-Cleaver, known to the orcs of Moria as Biter.
Protects a player nightly with his oaken shield. (Secret)

Other Dwarves

Kili
Brother of Fili. The two youngest dwarves have the sharpest eyes of the group.
Uses his good sight to see manipulations during votes. Targets a player once per night and learns what their vote counted for the previous day.

Fili
Brother of Kili. The two youngest dwarves have the sharpest eyes of the group.
Uses his good sight to see what happens at night. Targets a player and sees who else targeted them during the same Night.

Dwalin
Brother of Balin and one of the two eldest dwarves.
Because he is so old and wise, he is an experienced riddler. May receive hints to riddles during the game.

Balin
Brother of Dwalin and one of the two eldest dwarves.
Deferred to by the other dwarves. He does not carry a pack and thus walks ahead, receiving information on night polls.

Bifur
Cousin of Bofur and Bombur.
Is often overlooked, and thus will not be affected by non-kill night powers.

Bofur
Brother of Bombur. Often winds up in the rearguard for this reason.
Prevents a player from voting in night polls or answering riddles every night.

Bombur
Brother of Bofur. Fattest, slowest dwarf, tends to sleep through important events.
Forces a player to carry him every night, rendering them incapable of carrying out other night actions.

Dori
Brother of Nori and Ori.
BTSC with Nori and Ori. As long as all 3 brothers survive, they may add 1 to any player's vote total per day. If 2 brothers survive, they may add .5 instead.

Nori
Brother of Dori and Ori.
BTSC with Dori and Ori. As long as all 3 brothers survive, they may add 1 to any player's vote total per day. If 2 brothers survive, they may add .5 instead.

Ori
Brother of Dori and Nori.
BTSC with Dori and Nori. As long as all 3 brothers survive, they may add 1 to any player's vote total per day. If 2 brothers survive, they may add .5 instead.

Oin
Brother of Gloin. Noted for his skill at firemaking.
Lights a fire each night that interrupts BTSC. Targeted player/player's group loses any BTSC for the next day period.

Gloin
Brother of Oin. Noted for his skill at firemaking.
Stokes a fire each night, which illuminates clandestine conversation and makes public a random snippet of BTSC.

Indies
Win Conditions: survive to the end.
No BTSC.

Gollum

A pitiful, miserable creature and the owner of a Ring of Power (these facts are connected). Lives alone in a cave, eating raw fish and practicing riddles.
Secret

Mayor of Lake Town
Men's hearts are greedy and lust after gold. Their loyalty is for sale. The influential Mayor is no exception.
The Mayor accepts bids for his vote, which is worth 3, nightly. He can use the gold he earns to buy armor and gain protections.

Wood Elves
Win Conditions: Wood Elves begin as an indy team, able to win with any team. Their alignment may change based on Wood Elf Points, which quantify their relationship with other factions.
Have BTSC with each other.
Wood Elf King
Ruler of the Wood-Elves, he engages in trade, but is distrustful and slow to form friendships.
Sends Gold to a player of his choice nightly. (Gives Wood Elf points as well.)

Wood Elf Gaoler
Protects the Wood Elves from men and other thieves who would have their treasure.
Jails a player nightly, rendering them unable to post or vote the next Day. Subtracts Wood Elf Points if successful. (Secret).

Wood Elf Vintner
Makes the Wood-Elves' (in)famous wine, the effects of which are notorious.
Invites a player to drink with him nightly. The vintage is unknown to the recipient. Is insulted if a player refuses his offering. (Secret).

Goblin Town Goblins
Win Conditions: Outnumber or kill the Dwarves and their allies, kill the rival Moria Goblins, and defeat Smaug.
Have BTSC.

The Great Goblin

Ruler of Goblin Town, deep in the Misty Mountains.
Directs the kill for his team on odd nights. This power will pass to his appointed successor if he dies. (Secret.)

Goblin Torturer
Goblin specializing in making and using instruments of torture.
Insanifies a player each night.

Goblin Thief
A sticky-fingered goblin.
Robs a player (except Smaug) of their Gold nightly.

Goblin Sapper
Goblin with an affinity for fire and explosives.
(Secret).

Goblin Inventor
Goblin who creates mechanical devices with devious purposes.
Creates items such as armor and weapons for his tribe.

Moria Goblins
Win Conditions: outnumber or kill the Dwarves and their allies, kill the rival Goblin Town goblins, and defeat Smaug.
Have BTSC.

Bolg

A fearsome albino goblin warrior, who killed Thorin's father outside of Moria.
Directs his team's kill on even nights (the kills continue if he dies, however). (Secret.)

Bolg's Warg
Chieftain of the Wargs, the steeds of the goblins. Albino like Bolg, it is a fearsome, wolflike beast.
May injure a player's pony each night. The player will have to walk the next day, and because they lag behind the group their vote will not be heard.

Goblin Sapper
Goblin with an affinity for fire and explosives.
Every night, can plant bombs on other players. These have a 1/3 chance of killing a voter at random if the chosen player is lynched.

The Necromancer
A shadowy, ominous presence that rules the southern reaches of Mirkwood.
Every second Night, may turn his Eye upon a player, learning their role. (Secrets.)

Rogue
Win Conditions: kill everyone to protect your treasure.

Smaug the Dragon

Also known as Smaug the Deceiver, this fat dragon hoards a fortune in gold and precious jewels under the Lonely Mountain. Though only remembered by the dwarves and the oldest residents of Lake Town, this mythical creature is still the terror of the East. He is covered in impenetrable armor and can breathe gouts of flame.
Begins the game with 2500 Gold. (Secrets.)

Posted: **Mon May 19, 2014 3:49 am**

Shop

Every player begins the game with 0 Gold, unless otherwise noted in the roles. 100 Gold is earned automatically by voting in lynch and night polls, and additional gold can be won by solving riddles. Night polls may even occasionally give rewards of gold. Gold is purely individual and may not be shared among teammates. Gold cannot be collected while dead, by any means.

You may, at any point during the game, elect to purchase any of the items listed below using your gold by PMing me. Unless you specify otherwise in your PM, the item you purchase will take effect immediately.

Mithril Vest -- 4500 gold -- Protects from NKs for the duration of the game.
Steel Vest -- 2100 gold -- Protects against the first NK attempt against a player.
Leather Vest -- 700 gold -- Protects against an NK attempt for one Night period.

Elven Dagger -- 3000 1800 gold -- 50% chance to kill any player who attempts an NK against you (unlimited uses).
Dwarven Dagger -- 2000 1200 gold -- 66% chance to kill a player who attempts an NK against you (single use).
Dagger -- 1000 600 gold -- 30% chance to kill a player who attempts an NK against you (single use).

Foghorn -- 4500 gold -- Grants +3 vote permanently.
Megaphone -- 1500 gold -- Grants +1 vote permanently.

Fake Ballots -- 1200 gold -- Adds +3 to your vote on a given day.
Small Bribe -- 400 gold -- Adds +1 to your vote on a given day.

Soft Slippers -- 2000 gold -- Let you sneak around behind someone, giving a role check.

Resurrection -- 4000 gold -- (May only be used on self.)

The Mayor of Lake Town will also be accepting bids for his vote each Night. You may elect to submit a bid for his vote, and he may decide to hold his own vote or to sell it for the bidding price. No bids will be submitted after the Night poll closes. Winning bidders will be notified and votes will then be directed by PMing me at any point during the subsequent Day.

Bids for any vote may be accepted; that is, on Night 2 you may bid for his Day 3 vote, his Day 7 vote, or even his permanent loyalty. If he does accept a bid for permanent loyalty, his win condition will change to that of the bidder and he will be informed what side he has joined. He will not receive BTSC, but the player who bought his loyalty may PM him through me once per day to inform him what his vote will be.

Posted: **Mon May 19, 2014 3:58 am**

Rules
(Read carefully; they're not like every other host's rules.)

1) Respect other players! That way every one can have a good time, and we'll get to do this more often. (Anyone for a LotR-themed sequel?)

These next four are punishable by death, after consideration of any extenuating circumstances:
2) NO ASSHATTERY! This ruins the game for others. No exceptions.
3) No role outing or explicit revealing of your role in-thread.
4) No BTSC without express written consent of the host.
5) No verbatim reproduction of PMs in the thread.

6) Info-dumping (INCLUDING ROLE HINTING) is strongly discouraged and will likely be punished. It can result in a loss of gold, or, in extreme cases, your instant death. If you have any doubts about whether something you might say will get you modkilled, ask me first. In the event that a punishable info-dump occurs as a player is about to die, that player's teammates may lose gold at my and S~V~S' discretion.

7) Fake info dumps/role hints will be treated exactly as if they were real. This is for the protection of the game's integrity, so that if an info dump does happen, no one will know whether it is real or not by seeing how I handled it.

8) Have fun!
9) The dead may not post on-topic and may only post in this color.
10) This will be the host color, because I like it. (I call it "peach".) Please don't use it unless you're me!
11) You have to be sarcastic all the time or else. Seriously though, sarcastic orange is encouraged for sarcasm.
12) RESPECT OTHERS!
13) No targeting of the same player 2 Nights in a row.

Also, S~V~S is the Mod on Duty for this game. She is an awesome player and is just coming off a very impressive win, and she's also one of the most experienced and respected players on the site. She gave input on game balance, and did a great job of it, and she's going to do splendidly as Mod.

If at any point during the game you have an issue with the game itself or another player, please contact me or S~V~S and we will do our best to help resolve your issue quickly. If you have an issue with me during the game, S~V~S is the person to talk to, and I think she'll be able to talk sense into me if I'm acting crazy or unfairly.

Posted: **Mon May 19, 2014 3:58 am**

Participants

birdwithteeth11 -- killed by the Misty Mountains Goblins on Night 11
Boogs -- lynched on Day 7 (Wood Elf Gaoler)
Bullzeye -- killed in an explosion on Day 11
Captain Bunny Killer -- killed on Night 8 (Smaug)
DFaraday -- killed by the Misty Mountains Goblins on Night 5
DisgruntledPorcupine -- killed by Smaug on Night 4
Dom-- killed by spiders on Night 4 -- returned on Night 5 -- killed on Day 9
Elohcin -- lynched on Day 3 (Bolg's Warg)
Epignosis
fingersplints -- killed by Smaug on Night 11
FZ. -- lynched on Day 2 (Goblin Sapper, Moria Goblins)
Hedgeowl -- killed on Night 8 (Moria Goblins)
insertnamehere -- lynched on Day 9 (Dwalin)
juliets -- killed on Night 3 by the Misty Mountains Goblins
juliets 2.0 -- replaced in for Lizzy on Night 7
kneel4justice -- killed on Night 10 by Smaug
Kylemii -- killed on Night 2 by the Moria Goblins
Kylemii 2.0 -- replaced in for A Person on Day 8 -- lynched on Day 12 (Goblin Torturer)
Leamiteo -- killed on Night 7 by Smaug
Metalmarsh89 -- lynched on Day 11 (Goblin Sapper - Goblin Town Goblins)
Mongoose -- lynched on Day 5 (Bilbo Baggins)
MovingPictures07 -- lynched on Day 1 (The Necromancer)
nijuukyugou -- killed on Night 9 (Misty Mountains Goblins)
reywaS -- killed by Smaug on Night 5
Snow Dog
Spacedaisy -- killed in an explosion on Day 11
>SpaghettiEverywhere -- killed by the Misty Mountains Goblins on Night 7
thellama73 -- lynched on Day 10 -- Gandalf the Grey
Turnip Head -- incinerated by Smaug on Night 3
Turnip Head 2.0 -- replaced in for FH on Day 5 -- lynched on Day 8 (The Great Goblin)
Vompatti -- lynched on Day 6 -- Thorin Oakenshield

Living: 4
Dead: 27

Posted: **Wed May 21, 2014 9:12 am**

Here is a list of all polls taken in the game so far:

Posted: **Wed May 21, 2014 9:34 am**

Event Links

Evening 0
Day 1
Day 1 Lynch -- MP -- Necromancer
Night 1
End of Night 1 -- no one died
Day 2 Lynch -- FZ. -- Goblin Sapper (Moria Goblins)
Night 2
End of Night 2 -- Kylemii's Death (Moria Goblins)
Day 3
Day 3 Lynch -- Elohcin -- Bolg's Warg
Night 3
End of Night 3 -- TH's Death (Smaug) and juliets's Death (Misty Mountains Goblins)
Day 4 Lynch -- no one
Night 4
End of Night 4 -- Dom's Death (Spiders) and DP's Death (Smaug)
Day 5 -- Turnip Head 2.0 Joins
End of Day 5 -- Mongoose's Lynch (Bilbo Baggins)
Night 5
End of Night 5 -- reywaS's Death (Smaug) and DFaraday's Death (Misty Mountains Goblins)
Day 6
End of Day 6 -- Vompatti's Lynch (Thorin Oakenshield)
Night 6 -- no one died
Day 7
End of Day 7 -- Boogs' Lynch -- Wood Elf Gaoler
Night 7
End of Night 7 -- Leamiteo's Death (Smaug) and >SpaghettiEverywhere's Death (Misty Mountains Goblins)
Day 8
End of Day 8 -- TH 2.0's Lynch (The Great Goblin)
Night 8
End of Night 8 -- Captain Bunny Killer's Death (Smaug) and Hedgeowl's Death (Moria Goblins)
Day 9 -- INH's Lynch (Dwalin) and Dom's Death
Night 9 -- Ninja Blooper's Death (Misty Mountains Goblins)
Day 10 -- thellama73's Lynch (Gandalf)
Night 10
End of Night 10 -- kneel4justice's Death (Smaug)
Day 11 -- Metalmarsh89's Lynch (Goblin Sapper, Goblin Town Goblins) -- Bullzeye's and Spacedaisy's Deaths

Posted: **Wed May 21, 2014 9:59 am**

Story

Our story actually began weeks ago, under a hobbit-hole in a seldom-heard-of part of Middle-Earth called the Shire. Hobbits keep to themselves, and are happy to enjoy life's simple pleasures: the food they grow (preferably great quantities of it), a cup of tea by a warm fire, a spot of pipe-weed, and a companionable evening at home, discussing perhaps genealogies or the best phase of the moon in which to plant daffodils. They never have any adventures (except Bullroarer Took, but that's an altogether different story). They tend to escape the notice of the Big People, as they refer to most non-hobbits.

It is for precisely that reason that Bilbo, a hobbit of the Shire (and quite a homebody) was chosen by Gandalf the Grey, known to the hobbits primarily as a blower of smoke-rings and maker of fireworks. Unbeknownst to hobbits, he was quite a powerful wizard, and had a hand in most of the major happenings of the day.

When Thorin Oakenshield, the dwarven king without a kingdom, asked for Gandalf's help to retake Erebor, The Lonely Mountain, where his grandfather ruled until it was taken by Smaug the Great and Terrible, Gandalf recommended taking a small band to burgle the Arkenstone, the greatest gem ever mined by dwarves. Thorin and Gandalf planned to use the Arkenstone to reunite the splintered dwarven tribes under Thorin's rule, and to then gather an army to retake Erebor. But first, they needed a thief, and because hobbits are so good at escaping notice, Gandalf chose Bilbo Baggins.

Bilbo, of course, didn't know this, and he got quite a shock when 13 dwarves showed up at his doorstep for breakfast and ate his entire store of food. At first he wanted nothing to do with the venture, protesting that going off so suddenly was quite unlike him. However, Bilbo actually had a bit of Bullroarer Took's blood in him, and so, to the surprise of everyone but Gandalf, he went with the dwarves when they set out the next day.

We join this group partway through their journey to the Lonely Mountain. They have had a number of adventures already, and passed through Rivendell, home of Elrond and the elves. They were ambushed by goblins in the Misty Mountains, but managed to escape, and in the Mountains Bilbo found a peculiar Ring and its peculiarer owner. It was there that he first lived up to his title of Burglar.

The travelers were pursued when they escaped the Misty Mountains, not only by the Goblins of the Misty Mountains, but also by Orcs of Moria, led by Azog the Pale Orc, who slew Thorin's grandfather Thrór and thirsts for more Oakenshield blood. The sun is about to set, and they must seek refuge at the only safe house between the Misty Mountains and Mirkwood Forest, the home of Beorn the Shapeshifter, a friend of Gandalf...who hates dwarves almost as much as he hates orcs.

Posted: **Wed May 28, 2014 9:17 am**

Ok, here we go! All role PMs are out, roles have received slight updates (mostly for clarity), and I am writing up the Day 0 post now. At that point I'll unlock the thread and the game will begin!

Posted: **Wed May 28, 2014 9:57 am**

Disclaimer: This post contains ABSOLUTELY no role hints. So don't read into it too much.

Evening 0 -- An Unexpected Party

The weary group of dwarves (and one hobbit), with Gandalf at their head, marched tiredly southeast across the plain. They were bedraggled from their adventures in the Misty Mountains, which they could still see off to their right, and from their rescue on eagles' wings from the Orcs. The shadow of Mirkwood loomed to their left, only a few leagues away. The sun was falling into the trees, and the reddish light of late evening caught a silver glow as it passed through the branches of the foreboding forest.

Presently, they came to the house they were making for: a gigantic house, it seemed to both hobbit and dwarves. A hedge nearly twice Gandalf's height surrounded it, and they heard a buzzing as of a hundred lumberjacks hard at work. Gandalf called them into a circle and said, "This is the house of Beorn the Shapeshifter. He is not over-fond of dwarves, but he hates goblins and orcs. I believe he will shelter us for the night. At any rate, we have no choice. The plains are bare, and the orcs and goblins do not tire in the light of the moon. They would be on us before we reach the forest. I will go in first. Follow me, three at a time, and I will make introductions. If Beorn has one weakness, it is a good story."

With that, he strode off through a small gate in the hedge, leaning on his staff. He passed huge yellow flowers, and all around buzzed bees as large as Bilbo's head. He knocked on the door, and was greeted by a great stout shaggy man with an uncomfortably powerful embrace and a warm smile.

"Gandalf, my old friend! Welcome! Rest your feet! The stew is hot and my ale is well-chilled."

As Gandalf sat and took a bowl and a mug, Beorn asked "What brings you to my house, Gandalf? I know you are not one for idle wandering."

Gandalf blew lightly on a steaming spoonful of potato and beetroot soup, and let a string of melted cheese fall back into the bowl before taking a bite. "In truth, my friend, I am once again at work. There is evil stirring in the land such as I have not felt in years. We are beset on all sides, and I believe that we must act swiftly. I am heading East with a pair of companions....Why, in fact, there they are now!"

MovingPictures07 and Lizzy sidled sheepishly in through the door. Beorn quirked an eyebrow and said, "Welcome, friends of Gandalf! Join us at the table!"

Gandalf continued "...as I was saying, we set off from the Shire some weeks ago. A few of our number were caught by trolls, and were about to be eaten...ah, here they come!" And Epi and Eloh walked in, sat down, and dug in to the stew.

Beorn looked perplexed, but motioned for Gandalf to continue. "...Where was I? Eaten by trolls, yes! So I shouted at the trolls first to fry them, then to boil then, and kept the oafs arguing about how to cook my companions until sun came up, and POOF! They turned to stone."

Beorn roared with appreciative laughter.

"We sheltered in a cave while trying to pass over the Misty Mountains, and a dozen of our ponies were stolen..."

"Wait, wait, wait, Gandalf! What need had you of a dozen ponies, when I see but 5 travelers here?"

Gandalf replied "Well, in fact, we were more than five..." In walked Captain Bunny Killer, A Person, and DisgruntledPorcupine, and helped themselves to Beorn-sized mugs of ale. Beorn mumbled something about greedy dwarves, but was engrossed in the tale and bade Gandalf continue.

"Upon leaving the Mountains, we were set upon by not one, but two groups of goblins! I saw a pale orc. I believe that Azog has heard news of our quest and roused a party from Moria to kill Thorin. We escape with the help of a squadron of eagles..."

"Gandalf, please! A dozen is a large company, surely, but a squadron??"

"In truth, Beorn, we numbered more than a dozen...and here is the rest of the company!"

In waltzed FZ., juliets, Hedgeowl, Boogs, and a great number more, and helped themselves to ale, stew, cheese, bread, honey...a sizeable chunk of even Beorn's well-stocked larder. Beorn tried to be outraged, and clouted Gandalf on the back as tears of laughter streamed down his face "My old friend, I knew you were cunning, but this....springing an entire troop of dwarves on me...."

Gandalf, however, uttered not a word. He looked with wide eyes at the group, counting silently, until he confirmed what he already knew to be true...their number had increased since he left!

"Beorn, my friend! When we set out, we were but 15, myself included. I count 29 here. I fear the goblins caught us quicker than I expected. They may be among us even now!"

Beorn surveyed the scene. His beard bristled and his eyes glistened with rage. "These are ill tidings indeed, my friend. Goblins in the House of Beorn, the one safe haven between the Misty Mountains and Mirkwood. But you and your company are weary from the chase. Rest here; I will keep watch. Two dozen orcs would not dare attack me in my own house. I will keep watch for tonight. I doubt not that by morning, the villains will be found, and we will put this danger to rest as well."

Beorn left the room, and the company heard a tearing noise, as of old leather being torn, and then snuffling and a few muffled growls. Gandalf raised his voice to be heard among the din, sounds of horror and consternation, "Sleep now! Beorn is watching, and he is right! We will be safe under his roof, for tonight."

As the rumble of the crowd died down to whispers, shocked expressions remained on the faces of the company. Despite Gandalf reassurances, little sleep was had that night, and all the company tossed and turned fitfully. The goblins' disguises were so clever that the company could not recognize even the hobbit or their brothers, and they lie alert and awake, with daggers by their sides, wondering whom they could trust.

Posted: **Wed May 28, 2014 10:01 am**

"It’s a dangerous business... going out of your door... you step into the Road, and if you don’t keep your feet, there is no knowing where you might be swept off to. "

Posted: **Wed May 28, 2014 10:13 am**

Ok! Poll is up! For this poll and this poll ONLY, you will be able to change your vote as you see fit. Also ONLY for this poll, you can receive Gold either by voting or by posting in the thread. For future polls you must vote in order to claim your gold.

Posted: **Wed May 28, 2014 10:22 am**

Yay! Adventure!

Posted: **Wed May 28, 2014 10:29 am**

Let's do an adventure.

Posted: **Wed May 28, 2014 11:35 am**

Yay game!!!!! :yay:

Posted: **Wed May 28, 2014 11:41 am**

Omg MP is Smaug! Smauuuuuggggggg! LOL ! Yay let's play

Posted: **Wed May 28, 2014 11:42 am**

When does Elijah Wood show up?

Posted: **Wed May 28, 2014 11:46 am**

So, what role did everybody get?

Posted: **Wed May 28, 2014 11:47 am**

Yay! I've been looking forward to this game for ages!

Linki: I got all of the roles. Not sure how you guys are gonna play tbh but oh well.

Posted: **Wed May 28, 2014 12:15 pm**

Checking in! So glad we started.

Posted: **Wed May 28, 2014 12:22 pm**

At long last the adventure begins! Verily I am stoked to play this game!

Posted: **Wed May 28, 2014 1:13 pm**

Hey everyone,
I came home from work today and discovered someone broke in to our home, made a lot (and I mean a lot) of mess, took money and jewelry and other stuff. The police just left recently, and I don't think they're going to be very helpful

My husband is out of state....and I am so not in the mood for playing.
So if you have someone that can replace me, that would be the best option. If not, you'll have to bare with me til I get this sorted out and I get over the shock.
I'm really sorry

Posted: **Wed May 28, 2014 1:30 pm**

I'm sorry this happened to you

My uni flat got broken into and trashed a few months back, not really the same thing but I know it feels awful and kind of scary for a while. Glad nobody was hurt though, and hopefully they won't come back because they'll know you've called the police (just because anybody would). I hope nothing of sentimental value was taken/broken and everything else can be replaced quickly!

Posted: **Wed May 28, 2014 1:44 pm**

I'm the wombat.

Posted: **Wed May 28, 2014 1:52 pm**

Do you think it might have been Goblins and Russ is just way too committed to making his game realistic?

In all seriousness, I am very sorry to hear that. I know how upsetting that sort of thing can be. I once had an apartment broken into and while nothing was stolen, it was very unsettling and made me feel unsafe for a while afterwards, so take all the time you need.

Posted: **Wed May 28, 2014 1:58 pm**

That is terrible FZ

My advice would be to take some time to go do something that makes you happy and just put this experience behind you. Maybe watch a movie, or swig a beer, or play mafia!

Day 0/ Day 1 is relatively stress free compared to the rest of the game, so hopefully by the time things kick into high gear you'll be back in mafia mode. I don't think you need to be replaced, I'm sure everyone will be understanding of your circumstances.

Posted: **Wed May 28, 2014 2:08 pm**

Oh my! FZ, I am so sorry to hear that, I hope that things manage to turn around for you and the police can actually be of help.
I am glad at least that you and your family are okay. You are in my thoughts!

I know I am being selfish but I do hope you can play eventually, I for one am willing to bare with you and wait it out.
I was looking forward to playing with you!

Posted: **Wed May 28, 2014 2:23 pm**

My heart goes out to you, FZ. I've had my home broken into and quite a lot stolen before and I know how unsettling it is. Take all the time you need and don't worry about the game.

As for the game, yay for hobbits!!!

Posted: **Wed May 28, 2014 2:58 pm**

oh FZ. I'm sorry to hear about that terrible experience. I've also been broken into - not scared in the least by my dog who evidently was only brave when we were there - so I know that angry-scared-frustrated feeling. As for the game, I'm willing to bear with you until you can wrap your head around it. I can't speak for others but I bet everyone is willing to give you some time.

Posted: **Wed May 28, 2014 3:16 pm**

That is horrible, FZ.! As others have said, I think everyone is willing to let you take the time you need to get everything sorted out, and if you want to keep your role and continue playing later on I fully support that. If not, I completely understand and will find a replacement.

Posted: **Wed May 28, 2014 4:47 pm**

Poor FZ. And I thought I had a rubbish day.

And hellz yeah game!

Uhm... Monsieur le Host, would it be possible to put the polls up and have them end at around 6 p.m. EST? Some people in Yurp might find that helpful.

Posted: **Wed May 28, 2014 4:49 pm**

And of course, I didn't read the poll. Rubbish day...

Posted: **Wed May 28, 2014 4:59 pm**

I'm sorry to hear it, FZ! I'll keep y'all in my prayers.

Yay game! And great post, Russ! I loved the Beorn sequence in the book, it's a shame they changed it for the movie (although I did get my sig from that scene).

Posted: **Wed May 28, 2014 5:26 pm**

I am a civvie.
I am not a civvie.
I am a baddie.
I am not a baddie.
I am an indy.
I am not an indy.

All of those are true.
None of those are true.
Some of those are true.

Yay Hobbit game!

I vote yes.
I vote no.

What is a poo poo platter? Sounds gross.

Posted: **Wed May 28, 2014 5:38 pm**

I am totally 100% a baddie.

Posted: **Wed May 28, 2014 5:39 pm**

I voted "Yes", but I'm okay with whatever options works out better for everybody.

Posted: **Wed May 28, 2014 5:44 pm**

I voted for a particular option, but I don't particularly care which wins.

Posted: **Wed May 28, 2014 5:51 pm**

I voted for the posts and results to be at 5 and soon after solely because there is no way I can stay up until 12:00 a.m. for a poll end. I don't mind the post in the morning part I just can't make it until midnight.

Posted: **Wed May 28, 2014 6:13 pm**

I voted Yes because I'm being chased by an invisible dragon.

Posted: **Wed May 28, 2014 6:41 pm**

This poll is so hard. Jeez!

Posted: **Wed May 28, 2014 7:06 pm**

I voted Yes but could have gone either way really. Whichever is easier for the host!

I wish.

Posted: **Wed May 28, 2014 7:36 pm**

I don't this this would EVER happen, lol. But if anything DOES happen that makes anyone unhappy, I am here, even if you just need to vent. If you have an issue, take it to me, via PM, and not to the thread

Posted: **Wed May 28, 2014 8:19 pm**

Hooray, it's started!

Voted for the second option. Until I'm off of work for the summer and can go back to my regular horrible sleep schedule late at night, I can't stay up until midnight waiting for polls (and I probably won't sleep waiting til morning

) I won't, however, be heartbroken if "Yes" wins.

Yay again!

Posted: **Wed May 28, 2014 8:28 pm**

I voted yes. However, this will mean I might have to vote a few hours early. I put the kids to bed at 9 and sometimes crash right after. If I don't do that, Epi and I use that hour to sing praises that our children are finally quiet (until one of them comes out of the room to ask for a drink of milk

)

Posted: **Wed May 28, 2014 8:39 pm**

FZ I am so sorry you went through that. We went through it a few years back and it was horrible. One thing that was taken was my computer with all our family photos and videos. All those videos from the little grunts when he was a newborn to his first steps. It was horrible and we felt so violated. To this day I hide my laptop and camera every time we all leave the house.

Posted: **Wed May 28, 2014 10:02 pm**

I'm really sorry to hear that, FZ!

Take all the time you need to recover and get your head wrapped around what matters most!

So here's the deal with me. I did not bring my laptop with me on this vacation, so the only way I can check in is on my phone. I will post once or twice each day, but not much more because I find playing mafia from my phone very inconvenient sometimes. I will probably be this way until Sunday afternoon/evening, so if you csn bear with me until then, I'd appreciate it.

I also voted yes, but I will support whatever is easiest for our host.

Posted: **Wed May 28, 2014 10:26 pm**

You're soooo zany.

I have to think about the poll. I don't think I mind that much.

Posted: **Wed May 28, 2014 10:26 pm**

YAY Adventure!

FZ, I am so sorry this happened to you. I, too, have been broken into and my dogs were a bit beaten up.

thankfully nothing was taken that couldn't be replaced. Take whatever you need.

Posted: **Thu May 29, 2014 12:29 am**

yay game! I'm okay with Yes because midnight EST is like... 2am PST or something like that, and that works out perfectly with my typical summer sleep schedule.

FZ I know it's been said before but... yeah, take whatever time you need to regen

Posted: **Thu May 29, 2014 12:45 am**

I think you need to math again.

Posted: **Thu May 29, 2014 1:35 am**

I love hobbits.

My life is pretty flexible until the fall, so yes for me.

The Syndicate

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