Welcome to [The Family]: a clan comprised completely of mafia players. What do we hear? Everything. Talk about mafia, yell at each other, drunk post (you know who you are), and hang out in general. If you would like to join post here and we'll discuss it since we currently don't have any membership requirements. If you don't play mafia you are more than welcome to friend us.
/In: 33
Ecophagy - Unlynchable Cult Clan Leader
ZeDorkSlipeur - Clan Representitive
Shibui - The noob formaerly known as Emo_Pinata
Skander
Ace - Cereal Killer
Alpha Werewolf
ZasZ324
Ced395 - Townie Lolcat
Callaway
Roja
Some One - Mafia Bassoonist
creampuffeater
ChrisXIV
Bilbroxain - Sock confectioner Extrodinaire
Archmage Eternal
andelijah
Deaths Vampire
Shadow Knight
Stormblind
Toastboy - Mr. Implosion
DYH
Zionite - Supah Saint
Jordman
Zebi - Doer of things
Syrenz
Dagger
Jobie
Manders Hex
NightHawk
Red_0mega
TACKY
lrd
Aplhpa Insidious
If you're updating the first post, you might want to reword the first paragraph. It says we don't have any member requirements but then says if you don't play mafia you can friend us (implication being that you can't join).
When designing my basic I started off thinking that it would be simple yet original at the same time. As I got further along I realized that I should shelve my selfish desires as a game designer and instead focus on the player's best interests.
The point of a basic is not too impress anyone with your design abilities but rather to just make a very simple game that is easy for newcomers to grasp. This will probably restrict you creatively but will ultimately lead to a better playing experience for your players.
If you're updating the first post, you might want to reword the first paragraph. It says we don't have any member requirements but then says if you don't play mafia you can friend us (implication being that you can't join).
Mm, yeah. I'll get round to re-working it when that elusive monster known as "free time" comes round again
What Skander said. If you want something original, just replace your roleblocker with a toastblocker. Same thing, sillier name.
Just please don't confuse the new players with new or uncommon roles.
I'm probably guilty of this ("Town roleblocker?!?!"), but I think a degree of variation of roles - within a framework of only at night, simple abilitites - provdies enough varience without being crazy.
To be fair, using a jailer instead of a doc or a tracker instead of a cop is completely fine. The point is to a) keep the usual protection/investigation combo, and b) only use common, simple roles. Vote inhibitor and Bomb don't really fit into these categories.
Interestingly enough this discussion is also taking place in Mafia Hosting thread. Kraj brought up absolutionis' list but I think that's outdated and too restrcitive personally.
I can't remember really. All I remember was seeing the concept and tossing out a few ideas. I'm pretty sure it was Ced though. I don't know if he ever took it anywhere (I think he's signed up for a mini though).
It's an interesting setup, the best description is it's half open. The roles existing in the game is known to everyone, but who has which role at any given time is not. I just need someone to review it and maybe be a backup mod if I go MIA.
That's an open set-up. A half open set-up would be something like a Basic, where the players have a rough idea of what the set-up looks like and what roles may be in it. As for smalltown games, they are in a category of their own.
It's difficult to describe what I mean without giving the setup to the game away.
woot woot...when I have tons of time, I need to get my specialty in order. Several people have seen the setup, and they couldn't agree on anything. Stupid groundbreaking/never-before-seen aspects that are impossible to balance because everyone has their own opinions about what's fine and what's not....uggg....
Welcome to [The Family]: a clan comprised completely of mafia players. What do we hear? Everything. Talk about mafia, yell at each other, drunk post (you know who you are), and hang out in general. If you would like to join post here and we'll discuss it since we currently don't have any membership requirements. If you don't play mafia you are more than welcome to friend us.
/In: 33
Ecophagy - Unlynchable
CultClan LeaderZeDorkSlipeur - Clan Representitive
Shibui - The noob formaerly known as Emo_Pinata
Skander
Ace - Cereal Killer
Alpha Werewolf
ZasZ324
Ced395 - Townie Lolcat
Callaway
Roja
Some One - Mafia Bassoonist
creampuffeater
ChrisXIV
Bilbroxain - Sock confectioner Extrodinaire
Archmage Eternal
andelijah
Deaths Vampire
Shadow Knight
Stormblind
Toastboy - Mr. Implosion
DYH
Zionite - Supah Saint
Jordman
Zebi - Doer of things
Syrenz
Dagger
Jobie
Manders Hex
NightHawk
Red_0mega
TACKY
lrd
Aplhpa Insidious
Replacements:
Azreal
kpaca (Founder)
The Fallen One
Guardman
greymon90210
AsianInvasion
Ravus
Zaph
Drakoguard
Clem
Charm Master
KeyofDestiny
Loran16
Dragoon26
GiftsTrix
Niv
KepperOfZion
Joboman
Current Things to Talk About/ Get Done:
Mafia, Duh.
Drunk Posting
Clan Contests
The Godfather game.
Member Titles.
Miscellaneous whatnots.
Former Clan Threads:
1. [The Family], with a clan alive it's Yukora to lynch
2. [The Family]: It's Aezwolging Time!
3. Keep Your Friends close, keep [The Family] Closer
No, this is the new thread now.
Both good points. I will update the clan HQ post now.
Also, I feel like the opening post could do with a re-write. Anyone have ideas?
Many thanks to Sgt. Chubbz of Damnation studios.
The point of a basic is not too impress anyone with your design abilities but rather to just make a very simple game that is easy for newcomers to grasp. This will probably restrict you creatively but will ultimately lead to a better playing experience for your players.
Eco: Do it.
Many thanks to Sgt. Chubbz of Damnation studios.
Mm, yeah. I'll get round to re-working it when that elusive monster known as "free time" comes round again
I'm probably guilty of this ("Town roleblocker?!?!"), but I think a degree of variation of roles - within a framework of only at night, simple abilitites - provdies enough varience without being crazy.
EDIT:
This needed to be brought over so that we can enter it into the contest easily:
I actually like the banner even more than before for some reason. Maybe something to do with not seeing it for a couple of days.
Interestingly enough this discussion is also taking place in Mafia Hosting thread. Kraj brought up absolutionis' list but I think that's outdated and too restrcitive personally.
I actually had the same reaction when I brought it over to this thread.
Yes, the clip is overused but by god its funny.
...Crap
k, as resident Cereal killer, please let me live until next thread. I win with the town too... *shifty eyes*
The one where Hitler gets banned from Xbox Live is the best
You may run into some copyright issues with that. I'm pretty sure I collaborated a bit with someone (ced?) on that setup.
I can't remember really. All I remember was seeing the concept and tossing out a few ideas. I'm pretty sure it was Ced though. I don't know if he ever took it anywhere (I think he's signed up for a mini though).
It's difficult to describe what I mean without giving the setup to the game away.
more specifically, will my wicked knowledge of how to solve differential equations come in handy?
woot woot...when I have tons of time, I need to get my specialty in order. Several people have seen the setup, and they couldn't agree on anything. Stupid groundbreaking/never-before-seen aspects that are impossible to balance because everyone has their own opinions about what's fine and what's not....uggg....