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Blood
He knelt before her grave, no tears in his eyes and only cold anger in his heart. She had died when they had come to "liberate" his people, the scream of the artillery and crescendo of the firefights in the night as the Westerners had paved away through the feeble Warlords armies were the last lullabies his children had heard.
They took away everything, and then gave it all back, under the guise of charity. Instead, they enslaved his people, forcing them to work in the factories and plants that now dotted the landscape for a mere pittance. Those who resisted or demanded more were killed, exiled, or branded as terrorists. In the schools now, the Westerns taught their education, brainwashing the children into obedient servants.
But few said anything for those who had lost, for why should they? Everything was given, so long as you never questioned the Corporation.
A tear escaped his eye, surprising him. He moved to wipe it away, but instead, looked upon it with awe as the rising sun's light glanced off of it, and it was filled with wondrous colors. It touched his heart, and he held it close, the thoughts of his people swirling in his mind as emotion overcame him. In that moment, he decided upon his path. He would liberate his people, and pay blood for blood.
Money
He smiled at the numbers before him. All was good, and soon even more cash would flow in. He had manipulated the Government into capturing this area with the Army, and using the Corporation's Mercenaries, began to seize all assets within the area. They would grow rich, him and his fellow Executives, and at a fraction of the cost.
He thought of all the new things he could buy, and his mouth watered at it - the best food, the best cars, the largest mansions, the most exotic women. So what if a few thousand suffered? It was simply the nature of the beast, and if he wanted to take, something had to give. He was the stronger, and their current existence was simply a result of that - he was not God, he did not make the rules, and he could not remake them. Such is life.
He let his mind drift to the thought of the party later tonight, and mused upon what suit he would wear. "The white or the black...hmmm..."
Power
"Why...that is all I ask."
From the pool of blood surrounding him, the Mercenary looked up at the man he once trusted and called friend, even brother. Amongst him lay the rest of the PMC, effortlessly butchered where they stood. This man, conviction in his eyes and being, responded in a smooth voice, a hint of fervor.
"Humanity has fallen from grace. It's leaders have become weak, and corrupt. It's people, decadent and fearful. Nation's steal from the poor and helpless, and we bicker of the inconsequential as the world decay's and falls apart around us."
The Mercenary spit out blood, his time left limited. "But...we could've..."
The man interrupted. "No, you are only motivated by money. You, and all of those who worked with us, were cowardly, selfish beings. Do not deny this - you have let the innocent die for a few coin more. You would have never worked with me - your loyalty was to your pay check, not to the people. I shall seize power, I shall direct the world into a new golden era, and I will do it with the same conviction as myself - not you."
The Mercenaries vision began to blur, and his mind began to numb, as the man finished.
"But I shall be merciful, for you have taught me all I need to know. Rest easy, and know your sacrifice was not in vain."
A single shot rang out through the night, and then all was quiet as the rain began to wash away the sin from the slaughter...
Beginnings
Welcome to a new brand of game, that truly has no name! I'll be your host, YLC, as I report to you the tragedy that has since unfolded these past few nights, a tale of power, corruption, money, and the men and women entangled in the recent corporate struggle. We will give you indepth news on the scandal, along with live action reports, and interviews with those involved.
Now, understanding that the nature of this program, and that which will be reported, we ask that you follow these guidelines -
The game will be played out in mafiaesque Chapters, a combination of mafia's day and night phases.
Each Chapter will be 48 hours long - it is up to you during this time to accomplish any objectives you need to, and you post as much or as little as you want in the main thread. If you wish to hire Mercenaries, you must send the Host, which is myself, What each party agrees to do, and for what they will do it for. This is called a Contract, and without a Contract, any actions a player would do are invalid (Except as noted under role rules) - mostly because I need to keep track of it.
A Contract is valid if all parties agree with it, and it is CCed to each person involved in the Contract.
The games objectives are as follows -
If you are an Executive
When a player receives an Executive Role PM, they may send a PM stating their business name to the host. If not, the host will select one for them.
Each Executive role starts with 100K, in their Bank Account and the ability to earn 10% each turn from their Bank Account. They also start with 3 Assets, each that generate 5k apiece. All assets earn the same amount, unless Invested in. Each Asset has an Asset Type - if an Executive controls greater then 50% of all of an Asset Type, he has a Monopoly, and gains +10% to how much he earns from his Bank Account, in addition to the 10% he already earns.
An Executive is allowed to ask the the GM to post a "want add" during the day, or night write up. Want adds are completely anonymous, and the Executive may say whatever he wishes to, with a limit of 25 words.
For the purposes of resolving "Seize" actions, a Executives Bank Account can be stolen from. However, only 10% will be stolen for each participating Mercenary if the action is successful, and a maximum of 50% for cooperative actions.
An Asset earns 5k, but for every 10k a Executive invests in it, the asset generates 5k more. An Asset can be invested in up to 4 times.
All Executives will receive a Mercenary Role Cover PM. An Executive can participate in a Mercenary action, but he does not enhance a Mercenary groups chance of success. However, an Executives role does grow in both level and in ability just like a normal mercenaries, and when factoring an action resolution upon them, their abilities will count.
All Executives primary goal is to be the last Executive standing, by killing of the other executives, or be the first to accumulate $1,000,000. Executives also have personal goals, which will be described in their PM.
If you are a Mercenary
When a player receives a Mercenary Role PM, they must send the host back their "Callsign". A Callsign must be composed of one or more of the following - weapons, equipment, nationality, and any specific titles they wish to give themselves. A Callsign will be reflected in any write up they are involved in.
All Mercenaries have the following abilities, and each ability has a minimum payment. Actions can be done without a contract, but the Mercenary gains neither pay nor experience for doing so -
Sabotage: Can Roleblock a Mercenary or Asset - 2K minimum
Guard: Can Protect an Executive, Mercenary or Asset - 5k minimum
Assassinate: Can Kill an Executive or Mercenary - 5k minimum
Seize: Can steal an Asset or from a Bank Account - 3k minimum
Inquiry: Can Investigate an Executive or Mercenary - 1k minimum
Conceal: Can Protect an Executive or Mercenary from Investigation -2k minimum
Sabotage functions just like a standard roleblock. Roleblocking a Mercenary prevents their participation in an action, while roleblocking an Asset prevents the owner from gaining money from it, and the Asset loses an investment level.
Guard protects any target from Sabotage, Assassinate, and Seize actions. When a Mercenary is specifically targeted, factor in his own Guard skill to determine success.
Assassinate allows the attempted killing of either a Mercenary of Executive. Any Executive who is assassinated has all Assets turn neutral (Assets are now known but must be taken with "Seize" actions) and his Bank Account is locked.
Seize allows the attempted taking of Assets or Bank Account money. An Asset must be targeted - you may not simply target a person to seize an asset - and the same applies to Bank Accounts. If seizing a Bank Account, only 10% can be taken per participating Mercenary, 50% max for a cooperative effort.
Inquiry allows one to investigate an Executive or Mercenary. The first inquiry will only reveal role, but a second inquiry will reveal bank account, assets and number if the target is an Executive, and will reveal level, best skill, and PMC affiliation if Mercenary. A third inquiry reveals last turns dealings as well as personal goals.
Conceal protects from Inquiry's. An overly successful conceal will also reveal who is inquiring.
All Mercenaries start at Level 1 and progress in level based upon number of successful actions.
Level 1: Starting Level
Level 2: 1 successful action, +.5 to abilities
Level 3: 2 successful actions, +1 to abilities
Level 4: 4 successful actions, +1 to abilities
Level 5: 6 successful actions, +1 to abilities
Every Mercenary may buy "Training" for each ability up to 3 times. Each time they do so, it adds +1 to that specific ability. Training has the following costs -
Sabotage Training: 4k, 6k, 9k
Guard Training: 12k, 18k, 27k
Assassinate Training: 10k, 15k, 22k
Seize Training: 6k, 9k, 13k
Inquiry Training: 2k, 3k, 5k
Conceal Training: 4k, 6k, 9k
Mercenaries can win through accumulating the most amount of money by the end of the game. Every Mercenary also has personal goals, which will be described in their role PM.
Action Resolutions
Any uncontested actions are instantly resolved as successes. Actions that are contested, are resolved based upon the total skill level of those involved, and those with higher total skill level are deemed the victors, and their action is a success. However, in the event of a tie, those involved will then compare their RPS throw, which must be sent in with any action. Actions without an RPS throw will be ignored. Their RPS throw must consist of a first and second throw, in case of a further tie. Players are then paired off against each other based upon closeness of skill, starting from highest to lowest, and those that win their throw will be calculated into the final total, to determine the victor.
Due to this, it is possible for partial victory - you do not gain anything but half a success however for partial victories. A partial victory is achieved by winning your own throw, but losing the action, or by tieing completely, in which case both sides have partial success.
Example: Mercenaries A, Z and E will assassinate Executive B - Merc A has 3 skill for Assassinate and Z has 5, while E has 2. However, B, C and Y are protecting Executive B, and their skill is 2, 7 and 1 respectively. They tie, and must now be paired off to determine who has won or lost. Z and C square off, and C wins. However, A and B compare and B loses, while Y loses to E. However, Executive B is protected, because C's 7 skill tops the 5 skill A and E have combined.
PMC
Minimum 3 people, no maximum limit. Host must be PMed the following - the formation of the PMC and the choosing of it's Captain, PMC name, and those currently in the PMC. You may submit anything else you wish to about your PMC, such as equipment and methods, and I will try to incorporate that into the write-ups.
PMC's gain 1000 x total level of all involved in PMC. Thus, 5 Level 5 members equals 25, or 25000 that the Captain can give out. He is not obligated to give any specific amount to anyone within the PMC and can keep the PMC's base earnings all to himself.
Captain - Appointed leader of a PMC. A Captain acts as a voice to his other PMC members, and provides money to the other PMC members. If a Captain is involved in an action where he among the group holds the highest level, then he adds a +.5 bonus to those working with him.
Contracts
Contracts can be formed between any two consenting parties. If the contract involves and action taken by mercenaries, I only need the mercenaries to CC it between each other - I do not require the Executive to CC it with any but the original signers.
This may need better wording - anyone willing to better clarify this rule would be most helpful
Other roles are present in the game, each having a corresponding cover PM, and their own separate goals.
You are allowed to role reveal either in private or public, and their is no restrictions on chatlogs or screenshots. You are infact encouraged to be as creative as possible in whichever endeavor you may undertake.
Remember to have fun while your at it too.
I am looking for 20 players, with a serious intent to play and give feedback about the mechanics of the game, so when it comes time for the full game it can be the best it can be. Players that play this game will also receive their own banner, crafted specifically for them.
Player Sign Ups (20/20)
Askthepizzaguy
johnhughthom
Double A
Beskar
Niklas
Splitpersonality
Romanic
Seon
Psychonaut
Renata
TheFlax
atheotes
Crazed Rabbit
Cultured Drizzt Fan
Chaotix
Death is Yonder
Centurion1
Yaseikhaan
DiamondEye
Secura
Just a notice, this is sign-ups only - I wanted to make sure everything was prepared ahead of time, so when the game is supposed to start, it will be ready as soon as the moderators say "Go", with no delays.
Game begins in 15 days.
Askthepizzaguy
05-08-2010, 11:40
I would like to see this one in action
johnhughthom
05-08-2010, 13:54
Yes please.
Double A
05-08-2010, 16:45
If I miss this I die.
Wouldn't miss it for the world.
Splitpersonality
05-09-2010, 01:59
In for teh betaz!
Oh yes, very.
Oh and people, if you have nothing else to do, could you join the NotW game in CFC? We need players, like, desperately.
Edit: In case you are wondering, this is my innage.
You should make it so corperations have to do corperate logo's/tags. So for example, I set up "Steel" company, I would have to make a tag/logo which would be used in advertisements, etc. Gives a nice atmosphere to the game.
If your up to it Beskar, that would be great - I otherwise have zero skill with photoshop manipulation.
Hah, I am pretty bad at creating things from stratch. I mainly use pictures from google and work them into my images. I could assist anyone if they needed it (perhaps through you, for obvious reasons) if they are simple enough requests.
atheotes
05-12-2010, 17:08
sign me up :bow:
Crazed Rabbit
05-12-2010, 20:14
Looks neat.
I'm in.
CR
Cultured Drizzt fan
05-12-2010, 23:21
Seems like a good a place to get back into the games :bow:, In
I need 5 more people, and I can start the game.
Death is yonder
05-23-2010, 04:42
In, since you need people :yes:
But please be warned, I will be completely devoid of internet access from the 21st of June to the 23rd of June (out of country). If you deem this to be an issue considering you want 20 very active people, then I won't mind being a replacement.
:bow:
Askthepizzaguy
05-23-2010, 21:43
When this moves to the gameroom proper, then you will find more players.
I'd recommend a move asap.
johnhughthom
05-23-2010, 22:47
Yes, it's easy to forget about this place when you don't have your own game planned.
Centurion1
05-24-2010, 22:08
in for drizzity
seireikhaan
05-25-2010, 01:02
Count me in.
Diamondeye
05-25-2010, 11:39
...
Okay okay I'll join! Can't let an experimental game go unnoticed, can I?
Centurion1
05-25-2010, 22:23
I just want to say after reading the rules and background for this game you would have to be a little slow to not want to play.
Its a flipping boss idea
Signing up as requested.
:bow:
Yes! Okay, I'm going to get right on the role PM's - game should start later this night.
johnhughthom
05-26-2010, 23:15
Nice one, looking forward to this. I expect it to fill the void left by the end of Resident Evil. No pressure there then...
All PM's are sent, you have your roles.
Chapter 1 has started!
Game is in motion - you have 48 hours to turn in any Callsign or Business Name required of you, and to make any deals you wish, as well as form any PMC. Please send in all contracts you make with another person to me. If your an Executive, please send me any adverts you want put in the Chapter 1 Summary.
Cultured Drizzt fan
05-27-2010, 11:09
Groovy.
Cultured Drizzt fan
05-27-2010, 20:17
So let me start off by saying that Yog Sothoth is the Gate.
Where is everybody? I'll have you all know I play these games at least partly due to the hilarious dialog. I demand Hilarious dialog!
Double A
05-27-2010, 21:12
Oh, you should read the origional Tower of London (http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=185926) from GSTK then.
*ahem*
The question as to whether or not money can only be made through contracts between Executives and Mercenaries has come up enough times for me to finally say it - your have absolute freedom with what you do with your money. You can give it all away, you can buy favors with it, you could sell signatures, etc.
Crazed Rabbit
05-28-2010, 04:50
Your attention please!
What is it that separates a good executive from a great executive? Is it how much money you make, how big your company is or how large your yacht is?
The answer is - none of those things. A good executive can make hundreds of millions and milk people for all they're worth - but a great executive will have the same people genuinely grateful for doing so.
How do they do it? The answer is image; how they present themselves and their corporation to the world. And that's where CR Relations Imaging comes in - we help make your company's image reflect your vision. To help elevate your company from the herd we provide a wide range of services, including custom avatars of your CEO, logo consultation and design for your company and covert actions, costume and image design for hired mercenaries , and more. We specialize in custom work, so contact us if you want to know if we can do something. Chances are we can! All prices are negotiable, and start below $5k.
Competition is sure to be fierce between executives, and the winner will be someone who can inspire and lead people. Whoever comes out on top, you can be sure they will have the look of a champion - and that their public image will align with their vision. Get a head start today by hiring us to help you realize your vision.
Please contact us via PM. Complete discretion is of course guaranteed. Please see examples of our portfolio here (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?117686-Some-Art), here (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?127006-The-Shadow-Fort-Summary-Thread), here (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?126647-The-Shadow-Fort-Concluded&p=2482870&viewfull=1#post2482870), and here (https://img690.imageshack.us/img690/9765/mohammedimage.gif).
CR
Centurion1
05-28-2010, 19:23
ok im here sorry ive had internet troubles.
Some confusion about Contracts has been cleared up in the OP. Please R&U.
*sigh*
Some of you haven't looked that deeply into the Mercenary rules apparently. I am extending this Chapter for another 24 hours so I can get everyone's orders in on time with their RPS throws. If you do not, your action will be ignored.
Please also put the "Chapter #" after any orders PM's so I can organize them better. I'm getting close to a 120 PMs just this phase, specifically for this game.
Hey YLC, when does the game begin? I mean, when are the adverts going out, when do we send orders in, and all that jazz?
Death is yonder
05-29-2010, 08:03
Game is in motion - you have 48 hours to turn in any Callsign or Business Name required of you, and to make any deals you wish, as well as form any PMC. Please send in all contracts you make with another person to me. If your an Executive, please send me any adverts you want put in the Chapter 1 Summary.
My take of this previously was that this chapter was merely for PMC's and the background info ETC.
Are we suppose to send in orders as well?
Hey YLC, when does the game begin? I mean, when are the adverts going out, when do we send orders in, and all that jazz?
My take of this previously was that this chapter was merely for PMC's and the background info ETC.
Are we suppose to send in orders as well?
The "Please send in all contracts you make with another person to me" is the orders part. I believe that must have been the confusing part - I'll be clearer from now on, if you all follow the rules :wink: ~;p
Also, I THINK my MSN Handle is up, I am not sure. I inputed it in my profile, but I myself can't find it - blasted new format...
I'm dropping from this game, please find a replacement for me. My apologies but I can't play mafia anymore. I hate this game.
I'm dropping from this game, please find a replacement for me. My apologies but I can't play mafia anymore. I hate this game.
Are you sure about that? It seems to be a rash decision, not that I'm entirely alien to such - I'll give you till the end of this phase.
Centurion1
05-29-2010, 14:04
What why roman? We had such a great time sidling together though
Also, I THINK my MSN Handle is up, I am not sure. I inputed it in my profile, but I myself can't find it - blasted new format...
It's not there. EDIT: Nvm, it's to the left beneath your avatar.
Are you sure about that? It seems to be a rash decision, not that I'm entirely alien to such - I'll give you till the end of this phase.
Better to replace him right away so his replacement can actually get in orders for this chapter.
It's not there.
It's the little man icon. He accepted my add, but YLC doesn't find me worthy to talk to a mere mortal like myself. :cry:
It's not there.
Check under my post count. As for Profile, not sure.
Better to replace him right away so his replacement can actually get in orders for this chapter.
I'd have to find a replacement first, the invite list is outdated, and I had a hard enough time getting 20 :laugh4:
But, duty calls.
While I am here - can I have people send in their default RPS throws for when your away? This should have been in your PM and in the rules, but I conveniently forgot.
@ Romanic: Oh no, what happened?
Are you sure about that? It seems to be a rash decision, not that I'm entirely alien to such - I'll give you till the end of this phase.
I'll stay in the game if you haven't replaced me yet, otherwise it's fine.
I'll stay in the game if you haven't replaced me yet, otherwise it's fine.
Your good to go, and glad to have you back.
I'll stay in the game if you haven't replaced me yet, otherwise it's fine.
Thank you for changing your mind.
I'm glad someone takes my words to heart, and that I hope you attempt to reverse your decision in Beefdom Shall Rise Once More also; as I stated in that game, we don't want to lose the good players. The Gameroom can be an utter PITA most of the time, it's difficult to get used to what they deem as scummy compared to other places you may play at; don't take it too personal, chin up and all that. :3
Thank you for changing your mind.
I'm glad someone takes my words to heart, and that I hope you attempt to reverse your decision in Beefdom Shall Rise Once More also; as I stated in that game, we don't want to lose the good players. The Gameroom can be an utter PITA most of the time, it's difficult to get used to what they deem as scummy compared to other places you may play at; don't take it too personal, chin up and all that. :3
We're not aliens or barbarians Secura XD
We're not aliens or barbarians Secura XD
What I mean is that while the core principles remain the same no matter where you play, attitudes are different; at the last place I played, lurkers were loathed to the point where if you didn't post at least once in a round, you were WOG'd, no questions. Activity was key, posting theories was welcomed (if you're not a certain person here, you're usually lynched for doing so) and so-on.
Whereas here, I've seen people lurk to victory, post nice analytical posts but be lynched for it anyway... t'is a funny world, mafia. S'what I'm saying.... ya barbarian! :P
I'd have to agree with that sentiment, and I've tried to instill it before by setting up rule systems which automatically hurt lurkers, regardless of what the players do.
Such as games like this :3
URGENT REPORT
I have just been randomly hit by a trojan that tried really hard to hijack my system. Not sure if it was entirely successful before I could pull a system restore, running a sweep right now - if nothing turns up, I'm going to have to do a full reinstall.
That said, I will most likely not be able to do this phases write up on time. I am deeply shocked and sorry.
Cultured Drizzt fan
05-30-2010, 03:38
It's fine, Just make sure Your computers OK :tongue:
I hope it's okay - I have a lot of stuff I wanna keep!
Double A
05-30-2010, 04:18
Yeah, viruses are NOT fun. Ever.
I've had the AI 20XX security virus twice, if I get it on my PC again I'm just gonna buy a new hard drive.
Alright, have all your orders, round ends now. I am sorting through the mess of PM's I have now to get all your information. Do NOT be surprised if the write up is late :laugh4:
And for the record, I am extremely happy at the PM volume, despite the paperwork, and very happy some of you are already giving me input.
RPS = Rock, Paper and Stones. Not Role-Play Save dice-roll or anything like that.
Splitpersonality
05-31-2010, 17:00
Yeah I had some trouble with understanding what an RPS throw was initially.
Thank god for google :B
RPS = Rock, Paper and Stones. Not Role-Play Save dice-roll or anything like that.
Um, does Rock beat Stones or the other way around? :thinking:
Double A
05-31-2010, 18:05
RPS = Rock, Paper and Stones. Not Role-Play Save dice-roll or anything like that.
Stones? How does more than one rock lost to one rock?
Askthepizzaguy
05-31-2010, 18:26
Because when your stones are made out of diamonds, they can chew right through rock.
Basically, my stones beat everyone's stones.
Cultured Drizzt fan
05-31-2010, 18:31
:laugh4: :laugh4:
Don't mess with Atpg's Stones.
We now interrupt this program for a special announcement.
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Bad News Enterprises, PMC is now accepting applications from talented respondents. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and do not discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation, gender, race, religion or creed. We do discriminate on the basis of ability to shoot straight. Serious inquiries only.
(And for the ambitious solo operator: please ask about our exciting sub-contracts!)
Cultured Drizzt fan
05-31-2010, 19:16
I protest against This organizations discrimination against my ability to drink on the Job! If I want to surpress the bad memories of my childhood its none of your business! :tongue:
Well, it goes like this.
You throw stones at the paper, and it rips holes through it.
The paper can wrap around the rock and ????? profit
A rock is bigger then a stone, and can crush it into sand.
Something like that, anyway.
Double A
05-31-2010, 22:21
Or a rock could just smash the scissors and the scissors could cut paper.
Also, how the hell do you do stones? I can't exactly separate my fingers.
Cultured Drizzt fan
05-31-2010, 22:35
Or a rock could just smash the scissors and the scissors could cut paper.
Also, how the hell do you do stones? I can't exactly separate my fingers.
You make a fist and punch the other person in the face. :yes:
Double A
05-31-2010, 22:55
That's what I like to call "Jesus power"
seireikhaan
06-01-2010, 03:43
:stare:
Less spam, please.
Okay, sorry for not getting this in on time. I have to go pick up my checks, and I'll be back to post and send in results. From now on, phases will be 48 hours, no more no less.
Sorry mods and players.
johnhughthom
06-01-2010, 17:57
No problem YLC, there seems to have been a huge amount of communication so far. Not surprised it's caught you short.
I cannot for some reason, get my templates to work for a newspaper style write up. I have tried EVERYTHING, and I've given up. So, until I find ones that work, they're coming in a rather basic format - the old way. I am sorry, and yes, this is what took me this long. I feel full of excuses :shame:
Chapter 1
"....due to the recent deaths of some of the more popular and public CEO's, many have decided to temporarily retire from public view, some even so far as to go underground. Almost in response to this, many companies have begun hiring private investigators. The reasons for this are unknown and are attempt to gain interviews from companies such as WiFom Holdings, Shuurai Industries and CynoSure, has resulted in a swift denial from each company.
However, we were able to speak to a group of men dressed in mafiaesque attire. Although the refused a live interview, they were willing to comment that "secrets are the current coin". When we last spoke to Bad News Enterprises, a newly formed and rather large private military company and contractor, they could only comment that in the interests of their clients "discretion is our byword".
Later this hour, we will have an upcoming interview with the many new faces of corporations, and the mercenaries they hire, through one our on field correspondents in the Middle East. Then there will be the story on the recent mugging of a bird watcher by a group of supposed thieves and bandits, calling themselves the "Hellhounds"., followed by Dan our weatherman with the weekly forecast. But first, a message from one of our sponsors..."
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https://i1025.photobucket.com/albums/y316/cynosureindustries/CompanyName.jpg
Cynosure Industries: Bringing You A Brighter Tomorrow... Today!
...and as you can see, the forecast is going to be a cloudy one for the next 8 days, with only a couple with some nice sunshine. Otherwise, it's going to be rain, rain, rain, for the next 5 days straight - oh my, how wet and moggy it will be. Better get those raincoats ready folks....
The Players (20/20)
Askthepizzaguy
johnhughthom
Double A
Beskar
Niklas
Splitpersonality
Romanic
Seon
Psychonaut
Renata
TheFlax
atheotes
Crazed Rabbit
Cultured Drizzt Fan
Chaotix
Death is Yonder
Centurion1
Yaseikhaan
DiamondEye
Secura
The Defeated (0/20)
Okay, 48 hours folks. I'll be getting PM updates out for those that need them. I will be updating the first page rules with something each day for clarification, so please look here for BIG BOLD RED LETTERS, if there is an update, WHICH THEIR IS, FOR EXECUTIVES.
I cannot for some reason, get my templates to work for a newspaper style write up. I have tried EVERYTHING, and I've given up. So, until I find ones that work, they're coming in a rather basic format - the old way. I am sorry, and yes, this is what took me this long. I feel full of excuses :shame:
Speaking as a former GM of some rather large non-mafia games - it's only to be expected that updates take time. Games usually don't fail because updates take too long (though some do), far more of them fail because would-be GMs think they are superman (eh, I mean ATPG). So my advice would be, let updates take the time they take, and don't put yourself to impossible constraints.
Okay, sorry bout sleeping 20 hours. I am getting cuaght up on the PM's - I'm going to throw a 12 hour extension to make up for my laziness so any PM's being sent through me have time to work out.
Bad News Enterprises is having a picnic in honor of the Sicilian Mafia. Corn dogs are on us, boys!
(Don't ask ...)
Also, we have a spiffy new logo:
https://img80.imageshack.us/img80/1001/badnewslogoa.jpg
and you guys don't. Slacking a bit, eh?
You should have just used the Fox News intro, with a slight renaming. In reality, they are the same thing.
Double A
06-04-2010, 21:41
All news is bad news.
Crazed Rabbit
06-04-2010, 23:20
Bad News Enterprises is having a picnic in honor of the Sicilian Mafia. Corn dogs are on us, boys!
(Don't ask ...)
Also, we have a spiffy new logo:
https://img80.imageshack.us/img80/1001/badnewslogoa.jpg
and you guys don't. Slacking a bit, eh?
Indeed all the other PMCs are addle-brained chumps if they haven't yet taken a proactive approach to their brand. ~;p
Fortunately, they can rectify that by contacting CR Relations Imaging (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?128019-Blood-Money-and-Power-Beginnings&p=2496521&viewfull=1#post2496521) today! It's what separates the wannabes from the professionals!
You should have just used the Fox News intro, with a slight renaming. In reality, they are the same thing.
If that's what you want, that's what you can get!
CR
Askthepizzaguy
06-04-2010, 23:30
:laugh4: Obvious fishing attempt is obvious.
I wonder if I can use ingame money to a picture drawn of a crazy man in a black rabbit suit with red eyes surrounded by corperation buildings, raining money, thunder and lightening, with a one-liner about the free market.
Double A
06-04-2010, 23:37
Google is your friend.
johnhughthom
06-04-2010, 23:40
Google is your friend.
???
https://i405.photobucket.com/albums/pp139/johnhughthom/images-1.jpg
Google is your friend.
I doubt you can find that on google.
Crazed Rabbit
06-04-2010, 23:44
I wonder if I can use ingame money to a picture drawn of a crazy man in a black rabbit suit with red eyes surrounded by corperation buildings, raining money, thunder and lightening, with a one-liner about the free market.
Yes.
CR
Askthepizzaguy
06-04-2010, 23:52
Yes.
CR
It seems CR will gladly take your money so you can think you've made a point about CR's political views.
The wonder of the free market is you've made your statement, but he has your money. :bounce:
I wonder if I can use ingame money to a picture drawn of a crazy man in a black rabbit suit with red eyes surrounded by corperation buildings, raining money, thunder and lightening, with a one-liner about the free market.
Something like this? It doesn't have the buildings, the money or the weather, but the crazy rabbit and the line about the free market are both there:
https://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s257/spacepope4u/game_over_return_of_ganon_zelda_2.jpg
Double A
06-05-2010, 00:15
???
https://i405.photobucket.com/albums/pp139/johnhughthom/images-1.jpg
see
I wonder if I can use ingame money to a picture drawn of a crazy man in a black rabbit suit with red eyes surrounded by corperation buildings, raining money, thunder and lightening, with a one-liner about the free market.
johnhughthom
06-05-2010, 00:16
Yes, I typed in what Beskie wanted and that was what I got.
Double A
06-05-2010, 00:27
???
https://i405.photobucket.com/albums/pp139/johnhughthom/images-1.jpg
Oh weird, the image just didn't show up on page 3 for me... I guess?
Strange, when I tried, I got Cirith Ungol.
Something like this? It doesn't have the buildings, the money or the weather, but the crazy rabbit and the line about the free market are both there:
https://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s257/spacepope4u/game_over_return_of_ganon_zelda_2.jpg
:laugh4: :laugh4:
:laugh4: Obvious fishing attempt is obvious.
No! No. No? Nooooo. I would never do such a thing.
Unless you were referring to Crazed Rabbit. In which case, carry on.
Hey, hey, HEY! This is a game about cutthroat businessmen and greedy mercenaries with guns, why are you all discussing POLITICS? PHILOSOPHY?
Also, round has ended, time to compute the write up!
OKAY - this just came to me, but, can I have everyone's Quicktopic's as well? Understandably there are few rules, BUT, I'm making a storyline here - knowing background details is helpful.
Can we get an ETA on the update? I don't mind longish waits per se (just look at my participation award for Dark Falls :p ), but lack of communication, missing claimed update times, and the like, really get under my skin. Can you estimate by now how much time you'll need for each update, let us know, and then (mostly) stick to it?
Double A
06-06-2010, 16:46
Renata, remember YLC's OTHER game? The awesome one he closed? Yeeeeeah.
I know. I don't want that to happen again.
Askthepizzaguy
06-06-2010, 18:30
Let's give him however much time he needs. He probably didn't realize just how much work was involved hosting a complex game.
Now, imagine the game was 3 times this size, and twice as complicated... :bounce:
Like I said, I'm perfectly willing to give him as much time as he needs. I just don't want to see the game die. I've seen it happen too often when GMs don't set realistic deadlines for themselves and stick to them. Inevitably, players get frustrated and wander off. I'm almost always one of the last to go, kicking and screaming, under protest, but I don't know how many more such situations I can put myself in, realistically. This is a complicated game. Updates will take a good amount of time; I fully understand that and appreciate the difficulty. I just don't want to see this game fail because of lack of communication or unrealistic expectations. (Please don't see this as a criticism, YLC -- I want the game to go well, because it's really good!)
Askthepizzaguy
06-06-2010, 18:44
Translation:
"Darn it YLC, I finally get this awesome executive role and I already have a growing empire underneath me, I can taste victory.... but not if the host doesn't advance the game. Get back to work, slave! :whip:"
Cultured Drizzt fan
06-06-2010, 19:44
Translation:
"Darn it YLC, I finally get this awesome executive role and I already have a growing empire underneath me, I can taste victory.... but not if the host doesn't advance the game. Get back to work, slave! :whip:"
Translation:
Hah! Now That I have exposed Renata as an executive no one will even guess that it is I who is the executive! No I can sink into the backround and slowly murder everyone around me with a loyal band of mercenary cultists.
and of course Translation:
By humorously stating Atpg is a executive I have thrown the suspicion off of myself, the REAL executive! Now I can go buy another yacht!
Everyone already thinks I am an executive anyway, so I am not going to bother denying it.
Just make me lulz by paying people to steal my assets, that is all I ask.
I am sorry for the delay - I've come down with a major ear/nasal infection, mostly due to my own fault of not listening to doctors orders and keeping taking my meds. Staring at the computer screen hurts like :daisy:.
It's a little better right now, and I'll be seeing the doctor tomorrow to see what can be done. For now, the write up will be out tonight, before midnight. Promise.
Askthepizzaguy
06-06-2010, 21:28
Everyone already thinks I am an executive anyway, so I am not going to bother denying it.
Just make me lulz by paying people to steal my assets, that is all I ask.
You could always pay me to steal your assets.
There's an idea. I could even pretend I had, and collect double from an actual executive to do something else.
Come on Beskar! How much are the lulz worth to you? :beam:
Askthepizzaguy
06-06-2010, 23:00
My favorite part of the game is when an executive unwittingly hires another executive to do his bidding. Then, he's not only exposed to, but also paying his competition.
It's quite counterproductive! :bounce:
Okay, getting to work on the write up :sweatdrop: My eyes are no longer troglodytizied.
Double A
06-07-2010, 02:47
♫ And that's the word of the day! ♫
Centurion1
06-07-2010, 03:55
I have pent a lot of time very the last couple weeks talking to double a an over that time I have realized that he is in fact spammy 24/7. And I love him for it
Double A
06-07-2010, 05:04
Hey, it's what I do!
Chapter 2
"....we are here live at a California data center, where recently, intruders hacked into the database to steal highly sensitive information. Although the police were unable to figure out what the thieves were after, they did get a good description of them - one was a male about 6 feet tall and seemed in charge, using a thompson submachinegun, another was in a long trenchcoat with a switchblade while the other was apparently a woman of Spanish nationality. The police ask that people be aware of...
- Channel Changes -
...Cynosure, despite claims to the contrary, has not been able to corner the market yet. That, goes to as of yet an unannounced company. Although we do not have much to report upon on the businesses latest ventures, their stock prices speak for themselves, and they continue to grow higher, despite claims by some left wing groups that the company is involved in a scandal relating to a private military contractor named....
- Channel Changes -
Switches to a live concert with music playing - the band is going at it and the crowd is loving it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgFAHVJKjkk&playnext_from=TL&videos=dG_NIGC3Q6k
- Channel Changes -
...Well folks, it's seems this is going to be a tough week. That rain has turned to snow in the upper regions and it has come in droves, with a possible 11 inches, that's right, 11 inches of snow. Folks, if your in these areas be prepped for the worst road conditions imaginable, in fact we advise you stay home. Flights out of the regional airport have been delayed, some as much as 11 hours. We've already got listings for 10 schools that have closed and...
- TV is turned off -
The Players (20/20)
Askthepizzaguy
johnhughthom
Double A
Beskar
Niklas
Splitpersonality
Romanic
Seon
Psychonaut
Renata
TheFlax
atheotes
Crazed Rabbit
Cultured Drizzt Fan
Chaotix
Death is Yonder
Centurion1
Yaseikhaan
DiamondEye
Secura
The Defeated (0/20)
Okay, 48 hours folks. I'll be getting PM updates out for those that need them. I will be updating the first page rules with something each day for clarification, so please look here for BIG BOLD RED LETTERS, if there is an update, WHICH THEIR IS, FOR Mercenaries.
Host has made an error that has been corrected. Please continue.
Cultured Drizzt fan
06-11-2010, 21:47
so.... Hows everyone doing?
Lots of money being made I hope.
Double A
06-11-2010, 22:16
I'm kinda hungry actually.
Centurion1
06-11-2010, 23:13
This still going on?
Askthepizzaguy
06-11-2010, 23:24
YLC is not feeling well. He will be back.
I don't know what you guys are doing, but I am swimming in money!
Give YLC some time, a game like this carries a massive workload. :3
Death is yonder
06-12-2010, 06:09
YLC is not feeling well. He will be back.
Get well soon YLC :bow:
I don't know what you guys are doing, but I am swimming in money!
*cocks gun*
So guv'nor, how would you like to "share" some of that money out eh? :smoking:
Or do you need some... extra persuasion? :mellow:
*cocks gun*
So guv'nor, how would you like to "share" some of that money out eh? :smoking:
Or do you need some... extra persuasion? :mellow:
Be careful with that gun kid, you don't want to get hurt. :laugh4:
Askthepizzaguy
06-17-2010, 20:26
Any progress on the update, YLC?
I am scrounging up my Role PM's - going to give you fully updated Chapter 3 PM's to get everyone back into swing.
:sweatdrop:
Double A
06-18-2010, 04:06
You can do it YLC!
Or thou shalt face the undying wrathe of the Gameroome!
Double A
06-18-2010, 05:18
refrain
Centurion1
06-18-2010, 05:22
from
Double A
06-18-2010, 05:24
this
johnhughthom
06-18-2010, 07:57
ludicrous
Death is yonder
06-18-2010, 08:45
Adventure
I am scrounging up my Role PM's - going to give you fully updated Chapter 3 PM's to get everyone back into swing.
Glad to see that you've likely recovered :bow:
Double A
06-19-2010, 18:12
spam
johnhughthom
06-19-2010, 18:21
again
Double A
06-19-2010, 19:04
there
Double A
06-19-2010, 20:16
severe
seireikhaan
06-19-2010, 21:10
Oh deary, what happened here? Looks like an infestation needs to be cleaned out. :stare:
I don't know if anyone of you are still with this game at all, and I am sorry for the two week hiatus - June has NOT been a good month for me. However, there will be no more delays, no more false starts or promises - the game picks back up TODAY. You will each receive your PM again, updated to Chapter 3. Executives will notice a few changes - they will have gained 2 new stats. This is to reflect the companies inherent ability to protect itself. Mercenaries, you should have your PMC affiliation mentioned as well as any role you may have within the PMC.
I'm not sure when it'll be posted, but it will be posted today. I still have issues to take care of, and I hope to solve those issues today. This game will consist of 48 hours periods, and if I transgress that boundary again the mods have freedom to completely lock this game. I am a Host, and as a Host, I am here to present you with entertainment. That means I have responsibilities, to both you as players and to myself as a Game Designer, something I have been sorely lacking in - I apologize for these deficiencies.
I hope you can all come back and enjoy the game once more. Regardless of the outcome, thank you for your time and I appreciate you putting up with me :bow:
I wouldn't have minded if you'd delayed another week, personally. :laugh4:
(Only because I'll be away most of this one and I have no idea how I'll manage to keep up with the rest of the games I'm in during that time, much less this one too, argh! But yeah.)
Death is yonder
06-21-2010, 14:14
In the end our very entertainment hinges upon your free and willing desire to grant it to us :yes:
This, a beta game? Then I'm positively drooling in anticipation for the actual game :bow:
I wouldn't have minded if you'd delayed another week, personally. :laugh4:
(Only because I'll be away most of this one and I have no idea how I'll manage to keep up with the rest of the games I'm in during that time, much less this one too, argh! But yeah.)
LOL. I'm sorry, but I must move on. I will do what I can for players that have issues - I won't stick you in suicidal actions and will default people into a "safe mode" from now on. I'm already working on a new game, and I want to finish this one first to prove to you that I can host.
Suffice it to say I intend to bring back That Creeping Darkness, in a new grittier, darker, edgier setting, that'll bring new meaning to the phrase "shades of grey", and I hope to topple Capo, at least in moral descisions and player evolution, and make a new series that people will anticipate each year.
And I won't be finished there.
I adored TCD (well except for one role that could have really ruined my day), so I will look forward to that.
Diamondeye
06-21-2010, 15:40
Good to know we're back on track.
I'm leaving for 8 days of vacation 5 days from now. You might want to know in advance :bow:
Double A
06-21-2010, 22:34
I was about to go play Dragon Age, but my mind has been blown... I'm gonna need to stay on the couch for a while... new TCD... gaaaaaaaholycrap!
I'm going to scream...Windows & auto-updater somehow ate my Chapter 3 stuff. :wall::wall:
Slight delay expected...
GeneralHankerchief
06-26-2010, 09:09
*peeks in thread, prods host*
GeneralHankerchief
06-26-2010, 22:10
Okay, the last update of this game was on June 7th. This game has to get moving within 24 hours or I'm going to be forced to close it.
Double A
06-27-2010, 00:49
I don't mind waiting... can't you just put it on hiatus and let other games start? If YLC is ever revived, he can start the game up again when another game ends.
Probably best to start a new thread if YLC wanted to restart it, due to the green text everywhere.
Askthepizzaguy
06-27-2010, 20:31
YLC, I am disappoint.
Someday I will host a version of this game, so people will understand how awesome it could have been. My nips are still hard just thinking about it.
*drums roll* Please be a little bit more patient.
Chapter 3
"
A man in clear distress is reporting in front of a devastated building, as armored cars and SWAT vans lie either wrecked in the facade and inside of the main lobby of a towering office building of Shuuria Industries. Police and the remains of the security forces cower behind the wreckage and debris as the correspondent continues over the loud gunfire.
....reports are streaming in of an intense gun fight happening within Shuuria Industries main building, as several unknown parties are now battling with the Security forces within. As you can see, the front the of the building is *explosion rocks the building, sending a rain of glass crashing to the streets below* is near completely destroyed from anti-tank rockets that one of the unknown groups brought with them.
the correspondent raises his hand to his left ear to hear something, and then turns back to continue
We seem to be picking up a distress signal, from a woman named Ana! It appears that the upper floors are being held by a group of private military contractors hired by Shuuria industries to protect their data assets. They managed to cordon off the attackers from reaching the upper floors after one of the groups had tripped the alarm, and were able to overcome them, but a second paramilitary group overwhelmed their defenses! They are reporting wounded and are as *another explosion rocks the building, and hugs chunks of the concrete and glass facade fall to the ground in a thunderous roar, covering the ground below in thick dust*
As the cameraman recovers, he points the camera skyward - it is filled with men and datacenters gliding through the city in parachutes, towards the nearest tallest building. They land, and a commotion is heard above, as gunfire is exchanged between the parachutists and those from the Shuuria office building. Time seems to slow as the cameraman watches in awe as a C-130 swoops in from above, skyhook snagging the lines of the now bound together data centers, the paramilitary thieves along for the ride - one could swear one was in a trenchcoat waving a thompson, and another was luaghing in a rapsy voice.
- Screen shifts to the shocked Newsroom -
...we ask that people please remain calm, as it appears that our people in the field are okay - however, casualties have been reported, and a second group sighted leaving the building using a zipline. They are identified as having been the perpetrators behind most of the destruction throughout the building. They identified themselves as the "the Hellhounds, from Dynamic Solutions". One was identified as the "Maestro" a notorious soldier from East Asia, and Gods Hunter, an apparently religious warrior. We will get back to you as more details surface in this recent...
- Channel Changes -
Switches to one of those music channels, with some oddly fitting music.
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- Channel Changes -
...news from Wallstreet has it that a company has been nearly gutted, with most of it's assets forcibly taken. Although the company has strong backing, it is unlikely that they are to recover from this devastating blow - investors are outraged and Wallstreets public relations offices have been swamped by incoming calls and emails. In other news, Cynosure has now taken the lead in the industry in both development and in sales...
- Channel Changes -
...what a sunny week for us, right after those rut of storms these past few weeks. Wow, I'm sure everyone is ready for the following 18 days of pure blissful sunshine! It's going to be mild weather all about, so get ready to go out and have some fun for the next few days. Even the clouds will only have a slight, about 15%, chance of appearing. But of course, our predictions are only good out to 13 days, so you never know...
- TV is turned off -
The Players (20/20)
Askthepizzaguy
johnhughthom
Double A
Beskar
Niklas
Splitpersonality
Romanic
Seon
Psychonaut
Renata
TheFlax
atheotes
Crazed Rabbit
Cultured Drizzt Fan
Chaotix
Death is Yonder
Centurion1
Yaseikhaan
DiamondEye
Secura
The Defeated (0/20)
Okay, I am aiming for 60 hours this round, enough time to find out what happened to my role pms for you guys. Hopefully, they will be out today, but then again, it's me. Sorry for all the delays and such - not making promises, but I will try my best to keep this game alive. I honestly hope most of you will come back. No rules updates for today.
Host has likely made an error - please point any out for corrections.
Askthepizzaguy
07-01-2010, 17:09
is this game over?
Double A
07-02-2010, 03:50
No, just no one has anything to say.
Because no one got any result pm's.
Double A
07-02-2010, 04:19
And there's that.
GeneralHankerchief
07-02-2010, 23:53
24 hours again.
GeneralHankerchief
07-04-2010, 00:08
One update in the past near-month + no feedback PMs = time to put this game to bed. Sorry everyone, but the show must go on. I'll leave the thread open a couple of days so you can debrief.
I only knew three executives. Not sure if there are anymore, I'll allow them to reveal themselves but the three that I knew, know that I knew them.
I was just a Merc.
Double A
07-04-2010, 01:36
That's 3 more execs than I knew.
Death is yonder
07-04-2010, 04:23
I was a Merc.
Interestingly, Chaotix suspected that I was an executive :beam:
Askthepizzaguy
07-04-2010, 04:37
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HOW ARE YOU GENTLEMEN
ALL YOUR BASE ARE BELONG TO US.
YOU ARE ON THE WAY TO DESTRUCTION.
YOU HAVE NO CHANCE TO SURVIVE MAKE YOUR TIME.
HA HA HA HA
I was the assassin.
My goal was to get rid of all of the executives personally, by murder.
Since I had personally investigated two executives, Johnhughthom and Niklas, and Secura had revealed herself to me as a third, I was well on my way.
I also personally held all of the money my group was making, the Sicilian Mafia. Everyone trusted me with their money.
I was going to use that money to beef myself up and train myself along the assassin path. I had various members of my group protecting me at night.
I was going to have Niklas pay my group to steal all of johnhughthom's money, then Niklas and/or Secura would pay for me to finish him off, and then "for Secura" me and my group would finish Niklas off immediately as well. Both Niklas and Secura thought I was working for them. The plan was about to be executed after this very update.
John was going down, then Niklas. Secura would be rolling in riches and sharing them with our group, which by then counted six members.
Then I am afraid, Secura my dear, I would have murdered you as well.
After that, it didn't matter if anyone found out who I was. I would have personally wiped out most of the executives AND stolen ALL of the money my group had made and used it to turn myself into the ultimate assassin. Even if my group called for my head it would have been too late. None of them would have mattered... survival was not my goal. Money was not my goal.
Too late......
This is officially the third game that I have played wherein the game host went AWOL and potentially cost me a scum victory.
Did anyone figure out who I was in time?
http://www.quicktopic.com/44/H/bm9bpdLABAHQ
Splitpersonality
07-04-2010, 04:38
I trusted you ATPG.... :(
Merc here.
Romanic and I had our suspicions, Pizza, and I had a contingency plan in place for what I felt was inevitable betrayal; you've clearly assumed that I trusted you implicitly and that I was completely duped by you, which I'm afraid just wasn't the case. Every single thing you did reeked of a scummy vibe and I was preparing to remove you from your own PMC.
And though the moment's already gone, so to speak, I was an executive and my company was Cynosure Industries; I had revealed myself to Romanic after near-constant prodding over it, and told Beskar when I knew unequivocally that he was a vanilla merc. I hadn't intended to reveal myself to Pizza as I didn't like the information that I was hearing about him, but did so at the request of my two confidants and to further my own goals.
I briefly moonlighted as a mercenary for the odd chapter or so, but mostly I sat back with my money, investing and twiddling my fingers... biding time, as it were.
Lame. The PLC I was in was in the process of robbing aethotes blind.
Centurion1
07-04-2010, 15:43
No one wanted to hire us........
Askthepizzaguy
07-04-2010, 16:53
No one wanted to hire us........
Did you ever get in contact with any executives?
Our group did a significant amount of price-cutting to ensure we got the work, from a couple of execs, specifically to deny contracts to others, in the hope that a little bit of guaranteed money is worth more than no extra money at all.
Crazed Rabbit
07-04-2010, 17:13
My own goal was to kill all the executives and establish myself as one.
I lied about the name of one of the assets atheotes owned and planned to steal it for myself.
I also personally held all of the money my group was making, the Sicilian Mafia. Everyone trusted me with their money.
What? I am continually amazed by your ability to get people to meekly follow you, ATPG.
I trusted you ATPG.... :(
Why? For goodness' sake man, WHY?
And here I thought ATPG being a cunning vampire in The Shadow Fort might have weaned some people of their dependence on him.
Though in this game he might have helped me further my own goals by killing executives and then, likely, being brought down by his PMC or a wary executive before he even knew about me.
I just needed to figure out who 'Renata's Exec' was.
In our initial PMC, formed by Renata, Johnhughtom and me, there was one exec, one exec killer, and only one merc.
A pity I didn't get to use my skills against someone. I got a +2 bonus to training instead of a +1.
CR
Cultured Drizzt fan
07-04-2010, 17:34
Did you ever get in contact with any executives?
Our group did a significant amount of price-cutting to ensure we got the work, from a couple of execs, specifically to deny contracts to others, in the hope that a little bit of guaranteed money is worth more than no extra money at all.
No no contact at all. We toyed with the idea of just starting to randomly kill people and demand money to stop, but decided that would have just made you guys hunt us down ruthlessly and never give us the money :tongue: We should have just done it for teh Lolz
Askthepizzaguy
07-04-2010, 17:36
My own goal was to kill all the executives and establish myself as one.
I lied about the name of one of the assets atheotes owned and planned to steal it for myself.
NICE. As a contributior to the design to the game, I am glad to see there were other nasty roles like that. it's supposed to be about power and betrayal.
What? I am continually amazed by your ability to get people to meekly follow you, ATPG.
Interesting observation. My thoughts:
When I am pro-town I really put out an effort and I network well. I also play enough games where eventually I have to be right about something. :tongue2: So that gives me the illusion of competence. Although to be fair, if you just try in mafia games, you get several chances to lynch a scumbag. So if you keep trying, you will win maybe 1:3 games or better. Often people have lives and they don't have time to pay attention to detail, and I usually keep meticulous notes and hound people for information or try to entrap them. Even swinging blindly you hit the pinata sometimes.
I am a firm believer that any kind of leadership (especially the kind where the leader gets killed when he starts to suck at his job) is better than a disorganized effort. You have the ability to coordinate your votes more effectively. That makes it harder for the mafia to fight back. I generally try to take on some kind of contributory/leadership/organizational role in half the games I am in or better. Since some people don't have the time for that, but agree it is a good strategy, that gets me teammates willing to follow my lead for a little while. I think I have gotten myself into a "Sure, we'll kill him later... for now, let's see what he does" position. The side effect of that is everyone and their mother wants to investigate me right away. So there are downsides.
If you look at games where there are players like GH or Reenk Roink or other "magnetic" personalities, you'll see a lot of my support dwindle. To be honest I am grateful when I get a chance to sit back and see someone else handle a leadership position for a while. Or see Pirate Ship mafia, you know what happened there. I was fairly competent when I was fighting for your side.
Why? For goodness' sake man, WHY?
And here I thought ATPG being a cunning (thank you) vampire in The Shadow Fort might have weaned some people of their dependence on him.
I am not sure they are dependent on me. Watch people play in games where I am not playing; someone usually steps in and fills the shoes, and people do just fine.
I know I got a lot of healthy skepticism from Beskar and Romanic and Secura in this game. I guess they just felt it was too early to act on it. I was able to gather critical information way too fast in this game; people should have been more guarded about their executive status.
A pity I didn't get to use my skills against someone. I got a +2 bonus to training instead of a +1.
CR
Similar situation here. I got a bonus from experiece, 1.5 bonus per successful action instead of 1.
I was able to gather critical information way too fast in this game; people should have been more guarded about their executive status.
Well, both Beskar and Romanic pressed me into revealing, particularly the latter; it was all about gauging your response, seeing the extent to which you maintained the claims they informed me about, and so on. For the most part, I was willing to believe your claims, but there's always this niggling doubt about being duped, and I ended up struggling to believe you; Romanic had made some suggestions to me about forming a separate PMC, but I was of the mind that we should remove you outright, and would have acted on it in later chapters... once you'd done what I required, anyway. :P
T'was a good game while it lasted, shame it ended so abruptly. :<
Double A
07-12-2010, 20:48
I'm getting a profound sense of déjà vu.
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