Justice League Mafia (Game 1: Secret Society)

[Kijar]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Leion" data-cite="Leion" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46614" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I hope you won't rely too much on night abilities, judging by what EP stated earlier, all of us are given abilities and we don't know for sure how all of that will work once pitted against each other. The day phase is still the phase that can help the town win.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I very much agree, I just know at the start of the first day we have absolutely nothing (but speculation). After the first night, we will surely all have something to add in one way or another to the day phase. This coming from the lack of vanilla townies, as noted before the game got rolling.</p>

[Leion]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Kijar" data-cite="Kijar" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46614" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I very much agree, I just know at the start of the first day we have absolutely nothing (but speculation). After the first night, we will surely all have something to add in one way or another to the day phase. This coming from the lack of vanilla townies, as noted before the game got rolling.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> That is good to know, don't want to get into the habit of relying too much on night roles. But don't disregard Day 1 either. People like dropping hints, don't want to miss one..</p>

[Kijar]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Leion" data-cite="Leion" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46614" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>That is good to know, don't want to get into the habit of relying too much on night roles. But don't disregard Day 1 either. People like dropping hints, don't want to miss one..</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I'm hoping I can find a few more hints before night phase, to be honest. Lot of nothing thus far, from what I can see.</p><p> Going to scan through thrice more, at least.</p>

[BHK1978]

<p>The funny thing is despite me not being a fan of Day 1 lynches, I would be behind a Paws vote. Simply for the fact that the last game I was in with her she voted for me, did not ask any questions, and then claimed she led the lynch against me. </p><p> </p><p>

What the what? To me that is just voting, there was no leading the lynch.<img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p>

[michgcs]

<p>Interesting theories everyone's brought up, but there was one thing I didn't see brought up. Granted it was way back when I was still regularly reading comics so I'm not sure how relevant it is...</p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Eternal Phoenix" data-cite="Eternal Phoenix" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46614" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><strong>Night Zero</strong><p> On one Earth of many in DC's multiverse, all was going swimmingly. Until it wasn't. Confusion spread across the Earth as people no longer recognized each other during the day. Even at night most people had no idea who even their closest friends and family were. Everyone had gone incredibly face blind.</p></div></blockquote><p> Sounds like an old JLA storyline where everyone lost their eyes. Maybe Starro?</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Eternal Phoenix" data-cite="Eternal Phoenix" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46614" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Meanwhile...at the Hall of Doom...the Secret Society of Supervillains congratulated themselves on a job well done. The secret of the Justice League's success in defeating them time and again was the League's unity. Now that they didn't even recognize each other, taking over would be a piece of cake.</div></blockquote><p> At least we know who the (main?) bad guys are. Last sentence sounds ominous, though.</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Eternal Phoenix" data-cite="Eternal Phoenix" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46614" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Elsewhere on Earth, something activated. It had a mission to be completed. It would complete its mission at any cost.</div></blockquote><p> Something being activated sounds like OMAC or Brother Eye, to me.</p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Eternal Phoenix" data-cite="Eternal Phoenix" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46614" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>And a short while later, at the Metropolis Docks, the King of Atlantis had no idea what was going on. It was...dare he say it...outrageous. And not in the good way. Everyone had gone face blind. This was a problem. He had to contact the League so they could solve this conundrum.<p> </p><p> <span style="color:#800080;">"Ah, so we did miss you. There was a possibility seawater would block the effect. Unfortunate for you. You'll have to be the first to go. We can't have you going and uniting them all, now can we?"</span></p><p> </p><p> The King called on his seaborne allies, but in the end it was not enough. His body was thrown back into the ocean like garbage.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>theoutlaw321 is dead. He was </strong><strong><span style="color:#0000FF;">Aquaman (Arthur Curry)</span></strong><strong>.</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> Poor Aquaman. We'll make sure to avenge you! Oh wait, we're not the Avengers. We'll bring them to JUSTICE! Yeah, sounds about right <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p>

[BHK1978]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="michgcs" data-cite="michgcs" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46614" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Interesting theories everyone's brought up, but there was one thing I didn't see brought up. Granted it was way back when I was still regularly reading comics so I'm not sure how relevant it is...</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Wait a second, you no longer regularly read comics? Not even Hawkman?</p><p> </p><p> What would that guy on Twitter who spends all day talking about Hawkman say about that?<img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p>

[michgcs]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="BHK1978" data-cite="BHK1978" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46614" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Wait a second, you no longer regularly read comics? Not even Hawkman?<p> </p><p> What would that guy on Twitter who spends all day talking about Hawkman say about that?<img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div></blockquote><p> It's just too hard to follow everything LOL I did want to ask about why you think Tom King is a bad writer but I googled it and I did catch the start of the Gotham Guy and Gotham Girl storyline... oof. Did not enjoy that.</p><p> Going back to that conversation we had about that Hawkman guy, I'm currently catching up to Snyder's Justice League, coincidentally, and yeah he's been kinda overrated ever since his Batman run, and SPOILERS? for the Justice League<span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> apparently J'onn J'onzz and Hawkgirl get together in the future or an alternate future or something LOL</span></p>

[BHK1978]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="michgcs" data-cite="michgcs" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46614" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>It's just too hard to follow everything LOL I did want to ask about why you think Tom King is a bad writer but I googled it and I did catch the start of the Gotham Guy and Gotham Girl storyline... oof. Did not enjoy that.<p> Going back to that conversation we had about that Hawkman guy, I'm currently catching up to Snyder's Justice League, coincidentally, and yeah he's been kinda overrated ever since his Batman run, and SPOILERS? for the Justice League<span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> apparently J'onn J'onzz and Hawkgirl get together in the future or an alternate future or something LOL</span></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Tom King is either really good or god awful there is nothing in between with him. The start of his Mister Miracle series was very good, then it started to really drag in the middle, became good again at the next to last issue, and then really sucked in the last issue. That pretty much sums up everything I have read from him.</p><p> </p><p> In one issue of Batman he had Batman and Catwoman talking and for an entire page the dialogue was pretty much as follows... </p><p> </p><p> Batman: Cat</p><p> </p><p> Catwoman: Bats</p><p> </p><p> Batman: Cat</p><p> </p><p> You get the drift. Just horrible writing. So yeah not a fan of Tom King as a writer, he seems like a nice enough guy from what I have read about him. I am just not a fan of his writing.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> If you are looking for comics to read I would recommend you check out Neal Adams' Deadman mini-series that came out last year. The book was absolutely bat crap insane and made no sense whatsoever but that was what made it awesome. It was like reading an Ultimate Warrior promo, that was how insane it was. That was money well spent, I laughed so hard at the insane dialogue.</p>

[michgcs]

<p>Thanks for the recommendation, I'll check it out. Not a big fan of fantasy stuff, though, so we'll see. </p><p> </p><p>

Anyway, back to the game at hand. What do you think of my OMAC and Brother Eye theory? Have the numerous reboots rendered them obsolete? <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/eek.png.0e09df00fa222c85760b9bc1700b5405.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p>

[BHK1978]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="michgcs" data-cite="michgcs" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46614" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Thanks for the recommendation, I'll check it out. Not a big fan of fantasy stuff, though, so we'll see. <p> </p><p> Anyway, back to the game at hand. What do you think of my OMAC and Brother Eye theory? Have the numerous reboots rendered them obsolete? <img alt=":eek:" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/eek.png.0e09df00fa222c85760b9bc1700b5405.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Honestly I do not know, I actually had to look up what were talking about. I guess it is possible. I mean at this point pretty much any theory is possible when it comes to the thing that was activated. </p><p> </p><p> For me I might have gone with the Joker (or the Joker and Harley Quinn as an SK team) as the SK. But it looks like Phoenix might be going in a different direction. If the activated character is indeed the SK it might not be for all I know.</p>

[michgcs]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="BHK1978" data-cite="BHK1978" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46614" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Honestly I do not know, I actually had to look up what were talking about. I guess it is possible. I mean at this point pretty much any theory is possible when it comes to the thing that was activated. <p> </p><p> For me I might have gone with the Joker (or the Joker and Harley Quinn as an SK team) as the SK. But it looks like Phoenix might be going in a different direction. If the activated character is indeed the SK it might not be for all I know.</p></div></blockquote><p> Wait, <em>YOU</em> had to look up something that I was talking about?!? That's a first <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> Joker and Harley seem like a go-to SK duo. If not maybe a hitman and JOAT with being usurpers on the side? Secret Society of Supervillians sounds like it'd be led by Luthor, TBH, so I'm assuming he's the mafia don.</p>

[Destiny]

So the Society of Villians are probably villains from several different DC works that aren't necessarily linked together. Other than the Joker/Harvey, any other options for SK?

[panix04]

<p>Good morning, sorry for the inactivity - I was hung over and eating every fried item in my place. I mean my diet is shot but there you go. </p><p> </p><p>

So I speed read all the posts to get up to date. Something being activated sounds like it could be Brainiac - at least a couple of versions of the character have it as an AI type of villain. Are there any DC robot baddies?</p><p> </p><p>

What are the JL's main rivals: Joker, Lex Luthor, Darkseid, Sinestro, there are a wealth of Batman baddies too. As for the goodies the Justice League has a lot if incarnations, right? So Supes, Batman, Flash, Aquaman (RIP), Wonderwoman (not me, despite rep!), Cyborg, Green Lantern? Green Arrow? Martian Manhunter?</p><p> </p><p>

That's only 13 roles though (assuming they are all in) I'd have guessed that there probably won't be too many secondary characters like Lois Lane as everybody has a power of some sort...Just speculation at this point though.</p><p> </p><p>

Does anyone want to roleclaim as a mafia? Nope? You should probably all know that I am Deadpool, settle down, it's a joke...I know he's not DC</p>

[panix04]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Destiny" data-cite="Destiny" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46614" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>So the Society of Villians are probably villains from several different DC works that aren't necessarily linked together. Other than the Joker/Harvey, any other options for SK?</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Deadshot?</p>

[michgcs]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="panix04" data-cite="panix04" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46614" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Deadshot?</div></blockquote><p> Maybe Deathstroke as well? Although I guess he'd be better suited as the hitman?</p>

[Rabbitman]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="BHK1978" data-cite="BHK1978" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46614" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>The funny thing is despite me not being a fan of Day 1 lynches, I would be behind a Paws vote. Simply for the fact that the last game I was in with her she voted for me, did not ask any questions, and then claimed she led the lynch against me. <p> </p><p> What the what? To me that is just voting, there was no leading the lynch.<img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> The effort is suspect I grant you but it wouldn't be the first time someone has felt vindicated just by being on the right lynch and then carrying on after the fact like they did something impressive. I once saw a guy 'nail' 2/3rds of a scum team based on logic that made no sense with the setup of the game, he literally just put random words together that made no sense, got lucky but carried on like he was the greatest mafia player ever.</p>

[panix04]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="michgcs" data-cite="michgcs" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46614" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Maybe Deathstroke as well? Although I guess he'd be better suited as the hitman?</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Yeah he could well be in...Is there a difference between a hitman and a SK? It's been a long while since I played!</p>

[panix04]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Rabbitman" data-cite="Rabbitman" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46614" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>The effort is suspect I grant you but it wouldn't be the first time someone has felt vindicated just by being on the right lynch and then carrying on after the fact like they did something impressive. I once saw a guy 'nail' 2/3rds of a scum team based on logic that made no sense with the setup of the game, he literally just put random words together that made no sense, got lucky but carried on like he was the greatest mafia player ever.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> What a guy! <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p>

[michgcs]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="panix04" data-cite="panix04" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46614" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Yeah he could well be in...Is there a difference between a hitman and a SK? It's been a long while since I played!</div></blockquote><p> hitman's usually scum, SK is usually indy, I suppose.</p>

[Destiny]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="michgcs" data-cite="michgcs" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46614" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>hitman's usually scum, SK is usually indy, I suppose.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> This. Scum would have a hitman on their team carrying out the kills whereas the SK would presumably being working alone.</p>

[hellshock70]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="michgcs" data-cite="michgcs" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46614" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Maybe Deathstroke as well? Although I guess he'd be better suited as the hitman?</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> This goes back to my era comment. Deathstroke could be a hero, a villain, anti-hero, hit man for hire.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> Even Doomsday had a turn as a hero when he evolved. Gog storyline I think it was.</p>

[theoutlaw321]

<p><strong>Paws7297-2</strong> (Imarevenant, hellshock70)</p><p>

<strong>i effin rule-1</strong> (FirstToGetThisName)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Not Voting:</strong></p><p><strong>

(bak42, BHK1978, Bluestar, Crychon, Destiny, djthefunkchris, Emark, Fella Libby, i effin rule, Jaded, Kijar, Leion, lukess11, Memory of Talon, michgcs, panix04, Paws7297, Queen of Gnomes, Rabbitman, Teh Showtime, Tha Black Phenom, Zergon)</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>It is now Day Phase One. With 25 people remaining, its 13 to lynch. You have until 12:00 EST (16:00 EST) Monday May 6 2019, to reach a majority decision. If no majority is reached by that time the day will end in a no lynch. </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

As always, if you see a mistake point it out.</strong></p>

[panix04]

<p>screw it, no vote = no info so...</p><p> </p><p>

<span style="color:#FF0000;">vote Paws7297</span></p><p> </p><p>

Will probably be irrelevant, but i'm bored at "work"</p>

[panix04]

<p>I should have emboldened that, right?</p><p> </p><p>

<span style="color:#FF0000;"><strong>vote Paws7297</strong></span></p>

[Leion]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="panix04" data-cite="panix04" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46614" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I should have emboldened that, right?<p> </p><p> <span style="color:#FF0000;"><strong>vote Paws7297</strong></span></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> well, going by IER's rule we have our first scum. Lol</p>