Is there a particular reason why you want to run signups in advance of finishing the setup? People tend to get antsy if they sign up and the game doesn't start for weeks.
I'd like to have a general idea of how many players I will have because I have to scrap together 20 from two separate areas of the forum.
Also, the setup is one or two minor revisions away from being done. But I can see your point, too.
I would wait AI till you are finished with the setup and know how many clans will have reps/participants. You might get lucky and not have to go the general community at all
Anyone known what happened to Lost_Profit/Andelijah? He's dropped off the face of MTGS entirely for 2+ weeks now, and would've needed to be replaced in my game had it not ended.
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If you're town and I'm mafia, you've already lost. You just don't know it yet.
guys, i have an issue i want to discuss. one of my games (basic touhou) is stalled, what can we do to make it go forward?
since 07/06 the players (including me) havent done anything, ive asked the mod for some prods, he prodded everyone but that hasnt changed anything, the players just posted some "hi, im here" and disapeared again.
i even asked for replacement some time earlier because of that but ultimately gave up. i dont know more what to do, im not feeling like contributing anymore because i feel im playing alone. i dont want to waste my time posting to deaf ears.
theres some kind of magical solution for this?
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The game is not being dumbed down. Control is doing fine; Draw-Go is not the only kind of control. Aggro is doing fine; Red Deck Wins is not the only kind of aggro. Creature combat is an important core concept and belongs in every color. Mythic rarity is not destroying the game. People whine too much for no good reason. Magic is more popular than ever, so keep calm, brew some decks and play some damn cards.
Magical? No. But what I found works for me is organizing discussion; "Here's what we're going to talk about. Now start talking." And example of a good topic: "Is person X scum? Why or why not?"
guys, i have an issue i want to discuss. one of my games (basic touhou) is stalled, what can we do to make it go forward?
since 07/06 the players (including me) havent done anything, ive asked the mod for some prods, he prodded everyone but that hasnt changed anything, the players just posted some "hi, im here" and disapeared again.
i even asked for replacement some time earlier because of that but ultimately gave up. i dont know more what to do, im not feeling like contributing anymore because i feel im playing alone. i dont want to waste my time posting to deaf ears.
theres some kind of magical solution for this?
Deadlines are pretty good at forcing the game to a conclusion, one way or another. Whether Zajnet uses the "highest number of votes" or "no lynch" deadline rule is up to him, though I prefer the latter since the former can be more easily influenced at the last minute and a deadline is meant to punish the town for being lazy, anyway: No sense in letting them use their most useful weapon (the lynch) if they aren't doing their job.
Bad paperwork pointed to The Derpsmith being a Naka gimmick. He isn't, & he is unbanned. Apologies to The D for making him miss out on CCMV, apologies to AI for making him seek a replacement, & apologies to the Mafia Sub Gang for waving the Naka flag.
Well, better grease up Ambassador Laquatus & me & run us up the flagpole, I guess
Oh, we flipped town! Ah well.
We all make mistakes.
Is it bad that I was a little happy, because Shalako would have another gimmick to give fakeclaims?
Can you release any information on how you arrived at the original conclusion of him being NAka?
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We all make mistakes.
Is it bad that I was a little happy, because Shalako would have another gimmick to give fakeclaims?
Can you release any information on how you arrived at the original conclusion of him being NAka?
He was explicitly tied to a gimmick that is, even now, banned as a Naka gimmick. . . but isn't a Naka gimmick.
I am going to overturn that ban in ~24 hours, because I hate bad paper trails & it's wrong/misleading/leads to n00b Globals making an arse of themselves
He was explicitly tied to a gimmick that is, even now, banned as a Naka gimmick. . . but isn't a Naka gimmick.
I am going to overturn that ban in ~24 hours, because I hate bad paper trails & it's wrong/misleading/leads to n00b Globals making an arse of themselves
Could we get information on this exact tie to a banned naka gimmick?
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. . .but isn't a Naka gimmick. No, I'm being about as transparent about this as I think is reasonable, in an effort to show the haters who gonna hate that it's not so cut & dry from this side.
I acted in haste because had it been a Naka gimmick, it seemed worse to let him post for X days, then pull him out. I was trying to do AI & the game a favour by shutting it down while there was still DATBF/other replacement rigamarole happening.
. . .but isn't a Naka gimmick. No, I'm being about as transparent about this as I think is reasonable, in an effort to show the haters who gonna hate that it's not so cut & dry from this side.
I acted in haste because had it been a Naka gimmick, it seemed worse to let him post for X days, then pull him out. I was trying to do AI & the game a favour by shutting it down while there was still DATBF/other replacement rigamarole happening.
Alright, thank you for the avaible information.
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I've asked that we get photo identification on any users suspected of being Naka gimmicks before pulling the trigger, going forward. We do not want this kind of mistake to be repeated.
I've asked that we get photo identification on any users suspected of being Naka gimmicks before pulling the trigger, going forward. We do not want this kind of mistake to be repeated.
Stop editing your posts while I'm busy responding to them! Second, don't state the obvious.
The spare account Rian mentioned is one that I made when I was waffling back and forth about what I really wanted my name to be. I mean, "The Derpsmith" is pretty dang ridiculous, right? It's a game forum. Why so serious? My other one was ridiculous in sort of a different way. I made both accounts and then sat on them for a week when I decided which ridiculous I wanted to go with. Tactical blunder, as it turns out.
And for that matter I appreciate this being in a public place so that I don't have to try to explain things to the mod for the next game I sign up for. I didn't enjoy it, but I understand how and why it happened. It's resolved, and I'm OK.
The spare account Rian mentioned is one that I made when I was waffling back and forth about what I really wanted my name to be. I mean, "The Derpsmith" is pretty dang ridiculous, right? It's a game forum. Why so serious? My other one was ridiculous in sort of a different way. I made both accounts and then sat on them for a week when I decided which ridiculous I wanted to go with. Tactical blunder, as it turns out.
And for that matter I appreciate this being in a public place so that I don't have to try to explain things to the mod for the next game I sign up for. I didn't enjoy it, but I understand how and why it happened. It's resolved, and I'm OK.
Now that's a class act. *clap* If I was expecting to run a game any time soon, you'd have an automatic spot.
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If you're town and I'm mafia, you've already lost. You just don't know it yet.
That's not an acident. Thats someone being lazy. And not doing their job right.
I didn't say anything about an accident. I said a mistake. And it was. Losing faith in the staff over a mistake is ludicrous. As I said, we're all human here, and mistakes happen.
The spare account Rian mentioned is one that I made when I was waffling back and forth about what I really wanted my name to be. I mean, "The Derpsmith" is pretty dang ridiculous, right? It's a game forum. Why so serious? My other one was ridiculous in sort of a different way. I made both accounts and then sat on them for a week when I decided which ridiculous I wanted to go with. Tactical blunder, as it turns out.
And for that matter I appreciate this being in a public place so that I don't have to try to explain things to the mod for the next game I sign up for. I didn't enjoy it, but I understand how and why it happened. It's resolved, and I'm OK.
You can have an auto in in my basic
You are a very good player for someone new, derp. I wish I was as good as you were. I look forward to playing with you in the future, again, if you decide that you would like your place back in Clan Contest Mafia, just PM me, and you can have it. I wouldn't want to take anything away from you.
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. I acted in haste because had it been a Naka gimmick, it seemed worse to let him post for X days, then pull him out. I was trying to do AI & the game a favour by shutting it down while there was still DATBF/other replacement rigamarole happening.
Now changing his tune. Was the matter investigated or done in haste? Throw in a little appeal to the town.
Man I wish this was a mafia game. What an easy lynch.
I look forward to playing with you in the future, again, if you decide that you would like your place back in Clan Contest Mafia, just PM me, and you can have it.
No. You've done nothing wrong. And disrupting the situation further is not a solution I want any part of. Do our character proud.
@ manders, with the exception of you a few others I've never had faith in the mods here. And its because of mods like rian. we have had it out a couple times now and this "mistake" just further proves my points about him and others.
If he. Can't handle his job he should man up and step down.
How is it *you* have more of a problem with this than the guy it happened to? You're just looking to make drama.
eds - for the record, I think I handled this fine, the user in question has shown great reserve & understanding, what's the issue? If you want to respond to this, please take it to my helpdesk, since at that point it has no bearing on the Mafia Council or the Mafia sub.
creampuffeater of bad claims mafia disappeared. his last post was 12 days ago. can the council do something?
another thing, why there are not more games with two mods or a backup mod? i think thats a good way to avoid things like that on the future.
what if all games required a backup mod? it could even lessen the mod queue, that its too long and makes people lose interest on moderating.
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The game is not being dumbed down. Control is doing fine; Draw-Go is not the only kind of control. Aggro is doing fine; Red Deck Wins is not the only kind of aggro. Creature combat is an important core concept and belongs in every color. Mythic rarity is not destroying the game. People whine too much for no good reason. Magic is more popular than ever, so keep calm, brew some decks and play some damn cards.
That sounds like a great idea, and could even lead to a sort of mod-mentoring service, where experienced moderators can take someone interested in modding as the back-up moderator, who can then be shown the ropes, update when the regular moderator will be away, and so on.
creampuffeater of bad claims mafia disappeared. his last post was 12 days ago. can the council do something?
While he may not have posted in 12 days, he was on the site earlier today. If it is not needed for a mod to post, then they just won't do so. If you are not waiting for something from him, I would not expect him to post.
I will go ahead and PM him though to see if he needs assistance.
Anyway, who thinks games are too long these days? 2000 post (or even 1000 post) day 1's are kinda ridiculous, aren't they?
I am of the opinion that there ought to be some kind of a campaign to shorten days, to get people to go with their gut a little more. Shorter games offer a lot of benefits. Am I alone in this?
Wit's End is the PERFECT answer to your opponent's Monomania however.
Just hold on to your Wit's End when they Monomania, so you can Wit's End them on your next turn!!!
I think this is fairly reminiscent of the "Jace Battles" we have seen in past standards.. My guess is we will soon witness the great Monomania-Wit's End battles.
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I'd like to have a general idea of how many players I will have because I have to scrap together 20 from two separate areas of the forum.
Also, the setup is one or two minor revisions away from being done. But I can see your point, too.
So...what's the decision?
Writing Contest is independent of the PCQ.
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No idea where he is.
And re: clans, I agree with Az. Get the setup before signups.
AI's setup is as done as it's gonna be.
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I like it and feel that it should be moved to the articles sticky.
Has anyone discussed this with you? Cause I will. I'm not a reviewer or anything, but I could probably help, or at least recruit a reviewer to do so.
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Gigas1 has been discussing it with me.
Ah, cool. That means you've got the knowledge of Dagger behind you. Good times.
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since 07/06 the players (including me) havent done anything, ive asked the mod for some prods, he prodded everyone but that hasnt changed anything, the players just posted some "hi, im here" and disapeared again.
i even asked for replacement some time earlier because of that but ultimately gave up. i dont know more what to do, im not feeling like contributing anymore because i feel im playing alone. i dont want to waste my time posting to deaf ears.
theres some kind of magical solution for this?
Mythic rarity is not destroying the game. People whine too much for no good reason. Magic is more popular than ever, so keep calm, brew some decks and play some damn cards.
Deadlines are pretty good at forcing the game to a conclusion, one way or another. Whether Zajnet uses the "highest number of votes" or "no lynch" deadline rule is up to him, though I prefer the latter since the former can be more easily influenced at the last minute and a deadline is meant to punish the town for being lazy, anyway: No sense in letting them use their most useful weapon (the lynch) if they aren't doing their job.
Bad paperwork pointed to The Derpsmith being a Naka gimmick. He isn't, & he is unbanned. Apologies to The D for making him miss out on CCMV, apologies to AI for making him seek a replacement, & apologies to the Mafia Sub Gang for waving the Naka flag.
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Investigate then ban not ban then investigate.
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Take your own advice - get the facts before you make an accusation.
I assure you, they do investigate then ban, not the other way around.
Mistakes happen. After all, we're all human here.
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On the same poor soul.
That's not an acident. Thats someone being lazy. And not doing their job right.
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Oh, we flipped town! Ah well.
We all make mistakes.
Is it bad that I was a little happy, because Shalako would have another gimmick to give fakeclaims?
Can you release any information on how you arrived at the original conclusion of him being NAka?
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He was explicitly tied to a gimmick that is, even now, banned as a Naka gimmick. . . but isn't a Naka gimmick.
I am going to overturn that ban in ~24 hours, because I hate bad paper trails & it's wrong/misleading/leads to n00b Globals making an arse of themselves
Could we get information on this exact tie to a banned naka gimmick?
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I acted in haste because had it been a Naka gimmick, it seemed worse to let him post for X days, then pull him out. I was trying to do AI & the game a favour by shutting it down while there was still DATBF/other replacement rigamarole happening.
Alright, thank you for the avaible information.
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FOS Rianalnn for tying me to him.
Stop editing your posts while I'm busy responding to them! Second, don't state the obvious.
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And for that matter I appreciate this being in a public place so that I don't have to try to explain things to the mod for the next game I sign up for. I didn't enjoy it, but I understand how and why it happened. It's resolved, and I'm OK.
Now that's a class act. *clap* If I was expecting to run a game any time soon, you'd have an automatic spot.
I didn't say anything about an accident. I said a mistake. And it was. Losing faith in the staff over a mistake is ludicrous. As I said, we're all human here, and mistakes happen.
Seconded.
Good attitude, Derpy.
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You are a very good player for someone new, derp. I wish I was as good as you were. I look forward to playing with you in the future, again, if you decide that you would like your place back in Clan Contest Mafia, just PM me, and you can have it. I wouldn't want to take anything away from you.
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Hmmm, smug and a little flailing.
Now some deflection onto AL.
Now changing his tune. Was the matter investigated or done in haste? Throw in a little appeal to the town.
Man I wish this was a mafia game. What an easy lynch.
They hate us cause they ain't us.
No. You've done nothing wrong. And disrupting the situation further is not a solution I want any part of. Do our character proud.
* Sir Mu discreetly pulls out a grenade.
But really, it's good to see that everything turned out a-okay.
If he. Can't handle his job he should man up and step down.
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eds - for the record, I think I handled this fine, the user in question has shown great reserve & understanding, what's the issue? If you want to respond to this, please take it to my helpdesk, since at that point it has no bearing on the Mafia Council or the Mafia sub.
another thing, why there are not more games with two mods or a backup mod? i think thats a good way to avoid things like that on the future.
what if all games required a backup mod? it could even lessen the mod queue, that its too long and makes people lose interest on moderating.
Mythic rarity is not destroying the game. People whine too much for no good reason. Magic is more popular than ever, so keep calm, brew some decks and play some damn cards.
While he may not have posted in 12 days, he was on the site earlier today. If it is not needed for a mod to post, then they just won't do so. If you are not waiting for something from him, I would not expect him to post.
I will go ahead and PM him though to see if he needs assistance.
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True. I did think of this but figured modding would be different. Some vote counts here and there, nothing major. Oh well live and learn.
They hate us cause they ain't us.
He'll probably post a votecount on October 30th.
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Anyway, who thinks games are too long these days? 2000 post (or even 1000 post) day 1's are kinda ridiculous, aren't they?
I am of the opinion that there ought to be some kind of a campaign to shorten days, to get people to go with their gut a little more. Shorter games offer a lot of benefits. Am I alone in this?