Mafia 23 - The Town of Rings

[VoidKitten]

Welcome to the game thread! Remember, there is a post minimum of 10 posts per day phase.

Initial Game Information:

1. This game will have modified writeups. Each night, three actions will be randomly chosen to be shown in the writeup, but without a target. Colors shown will be based on results of night actions. There may be flavor outside of these actions, but they should not be taken as bonafide game information.
2. Role-claiming is allowed, but NOT character/flavor claiming. A list of all roles in the game will be made available to everyone. There is nothing hidden this game as all players will see all possible abilities. While claims are allowed, please do not abuse this as it can take away from the game as a whole.
3. There is a strict post minimum of 10 posts per day phase (48 hours). One warning will be given to the entire game. Any subsequent failures will be met with modkill at end of the day. Posts must be relevant to the game and not just shitposting to hit post count. As always, ultimate decision to modkill or not comes down to the moderator. If day ends early, considerations will be given.

As this game includes roles and rules that are different, I have made a few channels inside the game discord that will show all potential roles in the game. This does not mean every role is in the game, but they will be randomly decided based on the below formulas. The below are just examples of the type of game it can be.

Game Setup Specifics:

Any/All - 13 Player Setup

Spoiler

1+ Coven/Apocalypse
12 Any/All

Rules:
-Unique Roles cannot be repeated.
-No more than 4 Coven roles and no more than 4 Apocalypse roles.

Game Mechanics

1. Day phases will be 48 hours and Night phases are 24 hours. End time will typically be around 8:00pm ET, but may change. Day may be shortened to 24 hours, with notice. Majority will be required for elimination and if it is not reached before the end of day no elimination will occur.
2. All players will be able to keep a Last Will. This cannot exceed 100 words (I will be forgiving with formatting not counting towards words and flavor text is fine. Keep game info to under 100 words.) and will be released to all players upon your death. This can contain information about your targets, role, things that happened, results, etc. Or it can be used to provide disinformation depending on how roles can obscure and manipulate flips, faking results, etc. Or you can just use it to shitpost/taunt on your death. You can submit one Last Will each phase which will lock it in as the newest one. If a Last Will is not submitted, none will be flipped or the most recent version submitted will be used. As a reminder, Last Wills can be obscured/edited by different roles.
3. Certain roles and kills will be able to leave a Death Note. This cannot exceed 50 words (and can be a gif/picture) explaining why this player was killed or you can use it to troll. Any role with a kill, outside of Town Killing roles, can leave a Death Note. Coven roles can leave a Death Note only if they have the Necronomicon.
4. Being jailed will not remove a player from their chats, but they will be unable to speak in the chat for the duration of the night.
5. All nights, except Night 1 and Night 3, will be Full Moon nights.
6. The game will follow typical Mafia feedback. Only roles that need a notification of their action failing will be told (expecting results/role needs to know feedback, etc). If there is specific feedback you get, it will be listed on your card.
7. There is the potential for framed results during this game based on the roles within the game. Specifics are detailed on these role cards.

Common Terms:

Spoiler

Basic Attack - Standard attack that cannot pierce any protection
Powerful Attack - Attack that pierces basic defense
Unstoppable Attack - Attack that pierces basic and powerful defense.
Rampaging Attack - An attack that will also attack all visitors.
Basic Defense - Protects against basic attacks.
Powerful Defense - Protects against powerful and basic attacks
Invincible Defense - Protects against unstoppable, powerful, and basic attacks.
Astral Visit/Attack - Does not count as a visit and cannot be seen by most abilities.

Immunities:

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Roleblock - These roles cannot be roleblocked by Tavern Keeper or Poisoner: Tavern Keeper, Poisoner, Retributionist, Necromancer, Witch, Socialite, War, Pestilence, Serial Killer, and Coven Leader. Jailor and Pirate blocks are considered super blocks and will bypass this immunity.

Control - These roles cannot be controlled - Retributionist, Veteran, Doomsayer, Necromancer, Ritualist, and Witch.

Detection Immunity - These roles appear not suspicious to Sheriff - Neutral Killing, Apocalypse, Necronomicon Wielder, and players affected by Illusionist

Rejection Immunity - Socialites and the Witch are immune to rejection from Socialite parties as are any Astral visits.

Rules:

1. No discussing this game with any players outside of the game thread, unless you have a specialized Discord thread to do so.
2. Please no angleshooting or OGI (out of game information), such as a player’s potential lurking or activity, or seeing they are active in another thread/discord but not Mafia. Focus on the game and what is happening in the game. You may use this to form reads but do not bring things like “omg Claws posted in wrong channel” or “Future is on discord, but not posting in thread” into the game thread.
3. There will be no night chat allowed in the thread. The general chat in Discord will be enabled to allow non-game chat during each night phase.
4. The game will follow Natural Action Resolution (NAR) where unmodified actions of the same priority will go before others. For example: Player A kills player B, Player B roleblocks Player C, and Player C roleblocks Player A. Since Player C’s roleblock is modified by Player B, it would go after Player B. This would result in Player B’s roleblock stopping Player C’s roleblock and allowing the kill on Player B to go off by Player A. Conflicting redirections may fail.

Living Players:

1. Apocaclaws
2. Blind Ninja
3. Caito
4. CWE
5. Grumpycat
6. Listo
7. llettuce
8. Matthieu
9. MitchRapp
10. MTR
11. PsychoSoldier

Dead Players:

1. Val the Moofia Boss, playing as Gandalf, the Soul Collector, has been eliminated. (Day 2)
2. LDG, playing as The Ringwraiths, the Town Socialite, has been modkilled (Day 2)

Flavor:

An explosion ripped through the Shire, obliterating every Hobbit and creature within a 20 mile radius. As soon as the explosion finished, silence fell and buildings started to appear from the ground, covered in ivy and different colored flowering plants. As the building rose, smaller pops rippled around the area as combatants from all over the realm were being pulled into the battle zone. As everyone assembled, each was encoded with one main focus. One condition they needed to see through to the end. Former alliances, allies, and enemies be damned. For this was the Town of the Rings and everything starts anew here.

Walls rose around the 20 mile radius, locking our combatants into the zone. They looked at one another suspiciously and then started to talk amongst themselves to find out if any of them had the same mindset.

Current Phase:

It is now Night 2. Night 2 will end on at 8:00pm ET on Sept 23rd or when all actions are submitted. Actions must be submitted by 6:00pm ET for them to be valid.

 

[VoidKitten]

Final Day 1 Vote Count:

Mitch - 4 (Matthieu (#159, Apocaclaws #182, Val #316, llettuce #458)
Val - 2 (Blind Ninja #57, Psycho #326)
Caito - 1 (CWE #40)
Sleep - 1 (Caito #268)
Matthieu - 1 (MTR #269)
Psycho - 1 (Mitch (#444)

Not Voting: LemonDemonGirl, Listo, Grumpy #318

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The group gathered and discussed things as a whole, mostly wondering how they got there and what the heck was really going on. Throughout the discussion, alliances were formed and accusations levied. However, the group could not come to a consensus on which of them should be cast out and obliterated. With daylight fast fading, knowing full well the night brings terrors, the group split up to find a safe haven for the evening.

There has been no elimination.

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It is now Night 1. Night 1 will end at 8:00pm ET on Sept 20th or when all actions are submitted. Actions must be submitted by 6:00pm ET for them to be valid.

 

[VoidKitten]

As a reminder, there is a minimum post requirement per day of 10 posts. Players who fail to meet this post requirement will be subject to a modkill at the moderator’s discretion going forward.

Additionally, below is a spoiler with a basic idea for you all on how night actions are resolved. This is also located in discord.

Action Order Priority:

Spoiler

Bucket A:

Witch Control
Pirate Win (Invincible Defense)

Bucket B:

Admirer Care/Guardian Angel
Socialite
Plaguebearer
Poisoner/Tavern Keeper
Trickster Magic Mirror

Bucket C:

Trapper
Necromancer/Retributionist

Bucket D*:

All other roles that are not investigative or killing
Killing Actions
Investigative Actions (investigative roles can see what happened in prior buckets)

*Actions happen simultaneously within their groups unless a conflict arises. If a conflict arises, action will be randomized on which goes first. If Doomsayer wins with their kill and action goes, off they get priority for Invincible Defense before all other kills process.

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The darkness came quickly, eerily so, as many of the group were still heading to any ruins they could find shelter in for the evening. Throughout the night, strange noises were heard and what sounded like screams maybe? It was hard to tell. Despite that, Bilbo Baggins lamented the loss of the Shire. Bilbo knelt down and wept quietly at what was now lost. He heard a noise around him and saw someone. Bilbo had learned some magic from his time with the elves and said some words that caused the air to shimmer. Bilbo watched as the someone disappeared behind some ruins and turned his attention back to the home he wished he could have saved.

Elsewhere, Boromir stalked out in the wilderness with a purpose. He had picked up the scent of someone he was looking for. Once Boromir’s prey was discovered, he attached a device to their cloak and swiftly left, curious if the device would activate. As Boromir left, he could have sworn he heard the screeches of The Ringwraiths in the far distance, but the screeches to be cutting in and out rhythmically. Boromir had no idea what The Ringwraiths were doing or where they were at, but the screeches didn’t scare him…instead they seemed interesting and inviting. Boromir quickly shook his head, as he didn’t have time for this and had to head back and hunker down for the night.

As dawn came, everyone awoke and realized they had all been teleported back to the center of the arena, seemingly to force another discussion of who must be gotten rid of. All of them seemed intact however.

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Living Players:

1. Apocaclaws
2. Blind Ninja
3. Caito
4. CWE
5. Grumpycat
6. LemonDemonGirl
7. Listo
8. llettuce
9. Matthieu
10. MitchRapp
11. MTR
12. PsychoSoldier
13. Val the Moofia Boss

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It is now Day 2. Day 2 will end on at 8:00pm ET on Sept 22nd or when majority is reached. With 13 players alive, majority is 7 votes on single player. If majority is not reached by the end of the day, there will be no elimination.

 

[VoidKitten]

MitchRapp is the Mayor and his vote is now worth 3 for the remainder of the game.

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Day 2 Vote Count:

Mitch - 4 (Matthieu #589, Val #605, Caito #646, llettuce #649)
Lettuce - 2 (CWE #513, Grumpy #519)
Val - 1 (LDG #528)
LDG - 1 (Apocaclaws #615)

Not Voting: Blind Ninja, Caito, Listo, llettuce, MTR, Psycho, MitchRapp #662

It is now Day 2. Day 1 will end at 8:00pm ET on Sept 22nd or when majority is reached. With 13 players alive, majority is 7 votes on a single player. If majority is not reached by end of day, there will be no elimination.

 

[VoidKitten]

Everyone was excited that Gandalf and his reign of terror over Middle Earth was finally ended. Others were a bit sad that they couldn’t join the ragers that the Ringwraiths threw. But they had to quickly get to their shelters to ensure that they would be safe for the evening. Or, you know, better position themselves for some mischief. One of these denizens quickly sped off to her cave. Shelob didn’t enjoy the last time she came across adventurer’s. She still has horrid memories of that fat hobbit. Nevertheless, Shelob found her cave and settled in for the evening, wondering mildly if she’d have any visitors.

At the same time, Treebeard awoke from his slumber and stretched his branches with a load roar. This roar startled someone nearby and Treebeard was not happy with the interruption. Treebeard found his quarry and spoke in the ancient language of Arborish and branded the soul the onlooker. The Eagles flew overhead, but only had one concern in their mind. They wanted to ensure the vitality of their main target and with that in mind set off to make it happen.

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Living Players:

1. Apocaclaws
2. Blind Ninja
3. Caito
4. CWE
5. Grumpycat
6. Listo
7. llettuce
8. Matthieu
9. MitchRapp
10. MTR
11. PsychoSoldier

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It is now Day 3. Day 3 will end on at 8:00pm ET on Sept 25th or when majority is reached. With 11 players alive, majority is 6 votes on single player. If majority is not reached by the end of the day, there will be no elimination.

 

[VoidKitten]

Final Day 3 Vote Count:

Matthieu - 7 (Psycho #825, Apocaclaws #828, Llettuce #830, Caito #882, Mitch #932)
Llettuce - 1 ( Matthieu #875)

Not Voting: Blind Ninja, Grumpycat, Listo, MTR, CWE #915

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The group came together and from the get-go had one name on their mind. Within a short period of time, the group came together and decided that Matthieu had to be the evil one they were fearing. Matthieu was marched up to the front of the group and offered the chance to say some final words.

Matthieu went into a long diatribe about his friends named Adam, Jimmy, and Francis to explain why he was not the most suspicious person at this Council. As Matthieu told a riveting tale, one of the onlookers didn’t feel like listening anymore and casually walked up to Matthieu and slit his throat. As Matthieu bled out the onlooker shrugged and said “Ooops. Tripped”

Matthieu, playing as Smaug, the Plaguebearer, has been eliminated.

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It is now Night 3. Night 3 will end at 8:00pm ET on Sept 24th or when all actions are submitted.

 

[VoidKitten]

The group was elated as the fiery dragon Benedict Cumberbatch, I mean, Smaug, was defeated and would no longer be spreading his fire across the land. They went back to their hovels, confident that tonight would be no different from the rest. How wrong they would end up being.

Legolas knew he had to take care of some things tonight and muched on some Lembas bread while reading the newest gossip magazines. He swore in Elvish and then stood up and intently sought someone out. Legolas has been best friends with this person for, like, ever, omgosh, and wanted to reunite and weave some magical spells. While Legolas played with his friend, Thorin Oakenshield was no lover of the elven kind. They wouldn’t even help with Smaug all those moons ago.

But dwelling on the past wouldn’t help. Thorin followed closely behind someone and tossed a small rock at them. But this was no ordinary rock as it attached to this someone. Thorin wondered if there was anything he’d find out.

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Llettuce, playing as Bilbo Baggins, the Town Cleric, has been killed.
Grumpycat, playing as The Eagles, the Town Admirer, has been killed.
CWE, playing as Boromir, the Town Trickster, has been killed.

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Living Players:

1. Apocaclaws
2. Blind Ninja
3. Caito
4. Listo
5. MitchRapp
6. MTR
7. PsychoSoldier

Dead Players:

1. Val the Moofia Boss, playing as Gandalf, the Soul Collector was eliminated. (Day 2)
2. LDG, playing as the Ringwraiths, the Town Socialite, was modkilled. (Day 2)
3. Matthieu, playing as Smaug, the Plaguebearer, was eliminated. (Day 3)
4. Llettuce, playing as Bilbo Baggins, the Town Cleric, has been killed. (Night 3)
5. CWE, playing as Boromir, the Town Trickster, has been killed. (Night 3)
6. Grumpycat, playing as The Eagles, the Town Admirer, has been killed. (Night 3)

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It is now Day 4. Day 4 will end at 8:00pm ET on Sept 26th or when majority is reached. With 7 players alive, majority is 4 votes on single player. If majority is not reached by the end of the day, there will be no elimination.

 

[VoidKitten]

Day 4 Final Vote Count:

Caito - 6 (Apocaclaws #971, Psycho #1105, MTR #1107, Mitch #1110)

Not Voting: Blind Ninja, Caito, Listo

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As the day progressed, there was a sudden flurry of action as the group came together to put someone up for elimination. As arguments went back and forth, the group decided on a single name. Caito was the next person suspected of being an evildoer. Caito was not given the chance to defend himself before the group slit his throat in an offering to Cthulu and the Valar.

Caito, playing as Treebeard, the Coven Hex Master, has been eliminated.

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It is now Night 4. Night 4 will end at 8:00pm ET on Sept 25th or when all actions are submitted.

 

[VoidKitten]

The night seemed to speed by and dawn was starting to approach. Shelob decided to leave her cave as she was hungry and there were definitely some tasty morsels that she could find. Shelob stalked out of her cave with her mind on a single focus.

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PsychoSoldier, playing as Boromir, the Town Spy, has been killed.

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Living Players:

1. Apocaclaws
2. Blind Ninja
3. Listo
4. MitchRapp
5. MTR

Dead Players:

1. Val the Moofia Boss, playing as Gandalf, the Soul Collector was eliminated. (Day 2)
2. LDG, playing as the Ringwraiths, the Town Socialite, was modkilled. (Day 2)
3. Matthieu, playing as Smaug, the Plaguebearer, was eliminated. (Day 3)
4. Llettuce, playing as Bilbo Baggins, the Town Cleric, has been killed. (Night 3)
5. CWE, playing as Boromir, the Town Trickster, has been killed. (Night 3)
6. Grumpycat, playing as The Eagles, the Town Admirer, has been killed. (Night 3)
7. Caito, playing as Treebeard, the Coven Hex Master, has been eliminated. (Day 4)
8. PsychoSoldier, playing as Boromir, the Town Spy, has been killed. (Night 4)

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It is now Day 5. Day 5 will end at 8:00pm ET on Sept 27th or when majority is reached. With 5 players alive, majority is 3 votes on single player. If majority is not reached by the end of the day, there will be no elimination.

 

[VoidKitten]

Final Day 5 Vote Count:

MTR - 5 (MTR #1146, Apocaclaws #1231, MitchRapp #1235)
Claws - 1 (BN #1210)

Not Voting: Listo

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The day came and went as the group quickly discussed which among them still sought to do them harm. As discussions were quickly had, names all over were thrown out there, but eventually it settled upon one name.

MTR was dragged in front of everyone and offered to say any last words. However, there was no response as MTR had fallen asleep during the proceedings. Everyone looked around and shrugged and just was tipped into a pot of boiling tar.

MTR, playing as Legolas, the Town Cleric, has been eliminated.

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It is now Night 5. Night 5 will end at 8:00pm ET on Sept 26th or when all actions are submitted.

 

[VoidKitten]

The night seemed like it ended quickly and thus the final remaining participants met in the arena for their discussions.

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Claws, playing as Morgoth, the Town Trapper, has been killed.

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Living Players:

1. Blind Ninja
2. Listo
3. MitchRapp

Dead Players:

1. Val the Moofia Boss, playing as Gandalf, the Soul Collector was eliminated. (Day 2)
2. LDG, playing as the Ringwraiths, the Town Socialite, was modkilled. (Day 2)
3. Matthieu, playing as Smaug, the Plaguebearer, was eliminated. (Day 3)
4. Llettuce, playing as Bilbo Baggins, the Town Cleric, has been killed. (Night 3)
5. CWE, playing as Boromir, the Town Trickster, has been killed. (Night 3)
6. Grumpycat, playing as The Eagles, the Town Admirer, has been killed. (Night 3)
7. Caito, playing as Treebeard, the Coven Hex Master, has been eliminated. (Day 4)
8. PsychoSoldier, playing as Thorin Oakenshield, the Town Spy, has been killed. (Night 4)
9. MTR, playing as Legolas, the Town Cleric, has been eliminated. (Day 5)
10. Claws, playing as Morgoth, the Town Trapper, has been killed. (Night 5)

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It is now Day 6. Day 6 will end at 8:00pm ET on Sept 26th or when majority is reached. With 3 players alive, majority is 2 votes on single player. If majority is not reached by the end of the day, there will be no elimination.

 

[VoidKitten]

With the Mayor’s decision, the die of fate was set in motion. Gollum looked around at everyone and he pointed at Tom Bombadil and spoke. “You aren’t precious. Bad…whatever you are.” Gollum jumped up and bit Tom’s throat out and Tom surprisingly died.

Listo, playing as Tom Bombadil, the Arsonist, has been eliminated.

Gollum cheered, but was then immediately attacked by Shelob, who spun him into a web and had a delicious morsel for later.

MitchRapp, playing as Gollum, the Town Mayor, has been killed.

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Congrats to our sole winner - BLIND NINJA!

Blind Ninja, playing as Shelob, the Werewolf, has won the game!

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Game concluded. I hope you enjoyed!