Effingham Heights: A Game of Homes Mafia Game Thread

[Derek B]

<p>Can confirm what MoT said about the vote policies for this phase. And while I am going to vote for the majority, I will say that I was sorely tempted to go for the day skip.... right up to the point that I realised that we'd have no council members to vote on other policies, which would then get RNG'd and could be worse than this.</p><p> </p><p>

The main reason I'd have supported the day skip is because it would give us the chance to double up on all of our information gathering abilities, and given how games on GDS often have a no lynch on D2 anyway, I'd be cool with that.</p><p> </p><p>

But the lack of council votes that would lead to doesn't feel good, so I'm voting for the majority lynch option. Even though I don't think it's going to accomplish a lot unless we find something exciting to deal with in the day phase. I guess we'll see what happens. <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p>

[Destiny]

So, unless at least two of us are lying or there's more to this than meets the eye it looks like we'll have majority voting next phase. I think we can all give ourselves a pat on the back.

[Derek B]

I'm tempted to switch my policy vote to see if I catch anyone out in a lie..... but the threat of enacting a policy with no councillors is something I don't like and would be the outcome of that action soooo.....

[Destiny]

Skipping the day phase rarely helps anybody other than scum, hence it usually being a scum action. Day is our time to discuss, look how quiet this night phase is despite discussion not being banned.

[EddieFnG]

Heh, wasn't aware the game had started.. gg everyone.

[Derek B]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Destiny" data-cite="Destiny" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Skipping the day phase rarely helps anybody other than scum, hence it usually being a scum action. Day is our time to discuss, look how quiet this night phase is despite discussion not being banned.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I usually agree. Day 2 is a day where there is generally very little to go on... if there is going to be a day skip at any point, this would be the time to do it as it would essentially give us all double use of abilities. Obviously that has upsides and downsides... for every extra investigation, watch, track, protect, roleblock, etc there would be a chance for more scum kills too.</p><p> </p><p> If it were as simple as just a day skip, I would legit vote for it. But skipping the nominations for councillors to make a decision on the next night's policies is the bit that would worry me the most about it. No idea what we wouldn't be getting a choice on.</p><p> </p><p> Anyways, I think I've made my point as much as I can. I'm less cautious than I used to be and I'm happier to take chances. I believe if we go for the majority vote we will likely end up with a no lynch and be a few real life days further along with no gain.... whereas if we go for a day skip we'd be doubling down on getting things done for a fairly minor cost and have plenty to talk about as a result, but with the risk of missing out on something else that we don't know about.</p><p> </p><p> I understand people wanting to be cautious, but I figure pushing for more aggression makes things more interesting. At least for me. <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p>

[Destiny]

Fair enough. Let's try to make the most of the day phase we have tomorrow then so that we feel we made the right decision.

[Derek B]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Destiny" data-cite="Destiny" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Fair enough. Let's try to make the most of the day phase we have tomorrow then so that we feel we made the right decision.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I hope that means that you are going to be bringing the FLAVA~! in the day phase then, no matter what you can or can't do. <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p>

[Too Sweet Spartan]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Derek B" data-cite="Derek B" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I understand people wanting to be cautious, but I figure pushing for more aggression makes things more interesting. At least for me. <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> You know, I didn't actually hate your logic.</p><p> </p><p> When I saw the choices, it seemed immediately obvious what the right decision was but you brought up a lot of good points and sold the other option really well.</p><p> </p><p> Like you mentioned, not having any council members and having to RNG it is the big additional hurdle that makes me feel that the council made the right decision this night phase. If it weren't for that... maybe day skip actually would have been a smart decision. Definitely the risky/aggressive one either way.</p><p> </p><p> It's already settled and it reads like you three already each submitted in the right decision but just wanted to post this to say "good point, Derek B". I actually really appreciated your thoughts/logic on the matter. I wouldn't have thought that way about it until you said something.</p>

[Destiny]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Derek B" data-cite="Derek B" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I hope that means that you are going to be bringing the FLAVA~! in the day phase then, no matter what you can or can't do. <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Of course I'll be doing my best to bring the flava. I might have already fallen asleep by the time day phase starts though. Will probably be late here.</p>

[Derek B]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Too Sweet Spartan" data-cite="Too Sweet Spartan" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>You know, I didn't actually hate your logic.<p> </p><p> When I saw the choices, it seemed immediately obvious what the right decision was but you brought up a lot of good points and sold the other option really well.</p><p> </p><p> Like you mentioned, not having any council members and having to RNG it is the big additional hurdle that makes me feel that the council made the right decision this night phase. If it weren't for that... maybe day skip actually would have been a smart decision. Definitely the risky/aggressive one either way.</p><p> </p><p> It's already settled and it reads like you three already each submitted in the right decision but just wanted to post this to say "good point, Derek B". I actually really appreciated your thoughts/logic on the matter. I wouldn't have thought that way about it until you said something.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I always try to make the most out of abilities and come up with out of the box solutions to problems. More than once it has led to people thinking I'm scum when I'm town. <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> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Destiny" data-cite="Destiny" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Of course I'll be doing my best to bring the flava. I might have already fallen asleep by the time day phase starts though. Will probably be late here.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Assuming the phase ends as advertised, I'll be in bed for sure and will miss about the first 8 hours of the new day phase. I'm assuming you will be spreading the word of the FLAVA~! before then. <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p>

[Destiny]

I'm currently six hours ahead of you in terms of time zones so yes I think I'll wake up first. Hopefully we have some leads.

[moon_lit_tears]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Destiny" data-cite="Destiny" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Congratulations to your niece/heart. You must be very proud. My nephew is only three at the moment but I can imagine how nice it must be to see. Out of curiosity, if you were around at deadline where would your vote have remained?</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Honestly, the last few games I’ve been in, I’ve gotten Harper on fir going after the quiet folks. I was torn between Eddie, Blue, and Luke.</p>

[Destiny]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="moon_lit_tears" data-cite="moon_lit_tears" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Honestly, the last few games I’ve been in, I’ve gotten Harper on fir going after the quiet folks. I was torn between Eddie, Blue, and Luke.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I'm not sure what Harper on fir is but it was apparent Eddie was going to be lynched if he didn't show up. I feel sorry for him but next time he signs up for a game he should check the board at least once a day to see if it has started, the mods were quite clear about when role PMs were going out.</p>

[cappyboy]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="EddieFnG" data-cite="EddieFnG" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Heh, wasn't aware the game had started.. gg everyone.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Figured that was probably the case. Easy mistake to make given when signups closed.</p>

[Destiny]

cappyboy I like that, just as with me, you aren't invisible despite the many years you've been playing. What's your reasoning behind that?

[cappyboy]

cappyboy I like that, just as with me, you aren't invisible despite the many years you've been playing. What's your reasoning behind that?

 

Not sure I understand what you mean.

[eayragt]

Not sure I understand what you mean.

 

Your forum status - you can set it to invisible so people can't see when you're in the thread. Most old school mafia players are invisible, apart from you me and Destiny (I expect there are other exceptions out there).

[Emark]

Not sure I understand what you mean.

 

Your forum status - you can set it to invisible so people can't see when you're in the thread. Most old school mafia players are invisible, apart from you me and Destiny (I expect there are other exceptions out there).

 

I believe BlueStar and Rabbitman stay visible as well.

[cappyboy]

Your forum status - you can set it to invisible so people can't see when you're in the thread. Most old school mafia players are invisible, apart from you me and Destiny (I expect there are other exceptions out there).

 

Oh okay. Just hadn't occurred to me once the games went quiet for so long.

[Derek B]

<p>I was hoping the phase would be called early so that I could still be up to see it. But I'm off to bed. OH well. <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p>

As for being invisible, I always encourage people to use that for mafia. I've never agreed with the metaplay of looking at someone's profile to see if they are looking at their PMs, or when they were last online and whatnot. Whether town or scum, I suggest doing it and I will never call anyone out for doing so. <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p>

[djthefunkchris]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Derek B" data-cite="Derek B" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I was hoping the phase would be called early so that I could still be up to see it. But I'm off to bed. OH well. <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> As for being invisible, I always encourage people to use that for mafia. I've never agreed with the metaplay of looking at someone's profile to see if they are looking at their PMs, or when they were last online and whatnot. Whether town or scum, I suggest doing it and I will never call anyone out for doing so. <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I can't believe I helped vote you in, you have been totally scummy ever since. I just got home from work and read what you (and TSS agreeing?) said about the decision.</p><p> </p><p> Here is how it sounds to me "Hey everyone, I thought it would be a good idea because we are all too freakin' lazy to vote for two day phases anyways, so why not just give scum a free phase?"<img alt=":cool:" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/cool.png.f00d2562b2c1d873a09323753efdb041.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> I don't care if you are even remotely right, that just sounded horrible. Is this how you inspire the town?</p>

[lukess11]

Sorry for not being around much. Most people here know I am in favor of no lynch. However, by the time I was caught up it was clear my vote wouldn't matter. I feel the majority is best for the reasons discussed in thread.

[djthefunkchris]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="i effin rule" data-cite="i effin rule" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46676" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><strong>It is Night 1. You have until </strong><strong><strong>9:00pm EDT (2:00am GMT) on Wednesday, May 29th</strong></strong><strong> to send any abilities to both i effin rule and Imarevenant. Elected officials must submit their votes prior to the phase ending.</strong></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <img alt="tenor.gif" data-src="https://media1.tenor.com/images/df7f1ad968b7c382415c8b440aea958c/tenor.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p>

[i effin rule]

<strong>Phase is over! Write-up as quickly as possible.</strong>