Basic Mafia Strategy (updated 1/3 4:21 PM EST)
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Re: Basic Mafia Strategy (updated 9/23 11:14 PM EST)
SJB, you should try playing a round of Mafia where no external communication is allowed. Those are so much fun. No one is trustworthy. Role claims never happen, unless it's a cop. Basically, it's a lot less thinking and a lot more guessing.
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Re: Basic Mafia Strategy (updated 9/23 11:14 PM EST)
Like Trucy said, this is a place for discussing and suggesting basic mafia strategy. This isn't a place for anything else. Further spam will be deleted on this topic.
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Re: Basic Mafia Strategy (updated 9/24 4:01 PM EST)
First post is updated again with a couple more that came to mind, and something GvK brought up.
Re: Basic Mafia Strategy (updated 9/24 4:01 PM EST)
I regret NOTHING!Even the best players can have an off day, or just do something really friggin stupid.
Yeah, that MAMA defense was a stroke of stupid genius when I realized that I never did it before... but unfortunately, I had forgotten that I was not the first to use it. XD
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Re: Basic Mafia Strategy (updated 9/24 4:01 PM EST)
That wasn't pointed at you specifically actually, but I guess it fits.
Re: Basic Mafia Strategy (updated 9/24 4:01 PM EST)
Oh, I know it wasn't for me, but like you said, it fit, ja.
Plus, who doesn't love to rag on themselves every now and then. XD
Plus, who doesn't love to rag on themselves every now and then. XD
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Re: Basic Mafia Strategy (updated 9/24 4:01 PM EST)
To expand on an idea in the first post, I think that the word of a dead player premoretem does NOT constitute real evidence. Ever. Except if it was an investigation, and even then, don't use it as a crutch. I plan to make my next round either with no cops, or just no roles period (except a godfather...but only with the names list ability).
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Re: Basic Mafia Strategy (updated 9/24 4:01 PM EST)
No roles is no fun!
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Re: Basic Mafia Strategy (updated 9/24 4:01 PM EST)
LIESForcemaster wrote:No roles is no fun!
The fun in such a round comes from, oh, I don't know, THE CRITICAL THINKING THAT'S SUPPOSED TO BE KEY TO THE ENTIRE MAFIA GAMEPLAY. You of all people should realise that a lot of players need a crash course in common sense, Force, after what just happened to you this round.
There's been talk on and off of a "Mafia Lite" for months now - something simple that helps people practice thinking critically.
Adapting C9/F11 game designs for our own purposes might be something to try out.
C9 Article
C9+2 Article
F11 Article
I'd like to play a few C9 games in the AAO/CR vein of design both as training for myself and for others. It's something to think about, anyway.
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Re: Basic Mafia Strategy (updated 9/24 4:01 PM EST)
I personally only like no roles in IRL mafia. It gets boring online, especially if we have a ton of people in it.
He robbed from the rich, and he gave to the poor
Stood up to the man, and gave him what for
Our love for him now, ain't hard to explain
The hero of Canton, the man they call Jayne
Stood up to the man, and gave him what for
Our love for him now, ain't hard to explain
The hero of Canton, the man they call Jayne
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Re: Basic Mafia Strategy (updated 9/24 4:01 PM EST)
At the very least, I think we should discourage investigative roles for a while. I do think that I'd like to do a C9 or no-role round sooner or later.Forcemaster wrote:I personally only like no roles in IRL mafia. It gets boring online, especially if we have a ton of people in it.
EDIT: Or maybe a Dethy round.
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Re: Basic Mafia Strategy (updated 9/24 4:01 PM EST)
I've heard of Dethy rounds. One sane, insane, paranoid, and naive cop, and one mafia scum. That sounds like fun.
Also, I was thinking about theme games, like a Texas Shootout round I heard about where the roles are Mafia scum and One shot vigilantes.
Also, I was thinking about theme games, like a Texas Shootout round I heard about where the roles are Mafia scum and One shot vigilantes.
Re: Basic Mafia Strategy (updated 9/24 4:01 PM EST)
I'm Actually Co-GMing a themed Texas Justice Mafia on another Forum. I'll let you know how it turns out.
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Re: Basic Mafia Strategy (updated 10/13 6:47 PM EST)
just added 2 tips. One for each the town and mafia sections.
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Re: Basic Mafia Strategy (updated 10/13 6:47 PM EST)
This. The human brain is wired to find patterns where there are none. Unless you consciously realize it, you're going to be tricked by this kind of thing and other similar tricks every time.Advance Stratagist wrote: *NEW* 5. RANDOMIZERS HAVE SHORT TERM MEMORY - The greatest thing casinos have ever added to las vegas roulette tables is a sign that shows what numbers have come up in the last few plays. They're designed to trick your mind into thinking that a certain number or color has to come up sooner or later. But it doesn't mean anything in the least, that ball has the same chance of hitting a square every time.
...That's why I don't gamble. >_>
He robbed from the rich, and he gave to the poor
Stood up to the man, and gave him what for
Our love for him now, ain't hard to explain
The hero of Canton, the man they call Jayne
Stood up to the man, and gave him what for
Our love for him now, ain't hard to explain
The hero of Canton, the man they call Jayne