Anybody still around?

[johnhughthom]

I'd be up for hosting a mini/small game if there is any interested parties out there.

[Montmorency]

Eh, it's just not the same. What were the other popular sites for Mafia that many of the Gameroomers here also frequented or originated from?

Just in case I ever feel the itch again.

[johnhughthom]

TWC is just as dead as here, CFC (Civilization Fanatics Forum) still has a pulse, but it's faint. There are a few other forums Pizza and others played, but the main merged playerbase was here, TWC and CFC.

[Kagemusha]

I will play if you host. Its just the same if we want it to be so.

[Visor]

I'm always down for an Org game.

Giraffe boards has a couple of crossovers.

[GeneralHankerchief]

I'm still around, but don't tell anybody.

[Visor]

Host it and they'll come.

[GeneralHankerchief]

Actually, hell, let's double down.

If you guys can guarantee me at least 25 reliable players, I'll host Pirate Ship III in September. The usual recruitment bonuses will be in play.

[El Barto]

Really? I'm in.

[Askthepizzaguy]

Don't give me any recruitment bonus, I have gotten such bonuses a lot and need no further incentive.

Also, I have a lot of friends that might be interested to play. So.... keep hope alive.

[Choxorn]

Actually, hell, let's double down.

If you guys can guarantee me at least 25 reliable players, I'll host Pirate Ship III in September. The usual recruitment bonuses will be in play.

YES

[Winston Hughes]

Actually, hell, let's double down.

If you guys can guarantee me at least 25 reliable players, I'll host Pirate Ship III in September. The usual recruitment bonuses will be in play.

Do I count as reliable? :sweatdrop:

[Double A]

Do I get a bonus for recruiting myself?

[Montmorency]

Get at least half of

ACIN
Andres
Arjos
Beskar
Chaotix
Ishmael
Khaan
LazyMcCrow
JHT
Tincow
Zack

and we're talking.

[robbiecon]

I'm looking to get back into mafia games, I didn't realise the scene had gotten quiet again. But yes, if there's games happening count me in.

[Visor]

I'm wondering where Ishmael is myself. I need to bring up State of Origin again.

I might (don't rely on me getting players) be able to snag a couple from 2+2.

[Ituralde]

A Mafia game in Setpember you say? Well count me in!

[Kagemusha]

In!

[johnhughthom]

Well, that escalated quickly.

Seeing as I'm on my honeymoon, playing in a large game starting Septamber (and a GH one at that), rather than hosting a smaller one now, would suit me just fine. I don't think Mrs jht would take to kindly to "sorry dear, I can't join you for lunch just yet, I have to collate and action everybody's night orders."

[Csargo]

Actually, hell, let's double down.

If you guys can guarantee me at least 25 reliable players, I'll host Pirate Ship III in September. The usual recruitment bonuses will be in play.

I'd play.

[El Barto]

Well, I'm down for either or both of the games discussed here. We have even got Beskar to become Tiaexz again… or did Tiaexz become Beskar… ah, what a mind-screw.

[Zack]

I'll play in Pirate Ship Mafia.

[Ishmael]

I'm wondering where Ishmael is myself. I need to bring up State of Origin again.

I might (don't rely on me getting players) be able to snag a couple from 2+2.

I'd definitely be up for any game that might be run. It's been too long since I've had a game of Mafia.

...not that I've been avoiding the place because Visorslash might bring up Origin. Perish the thought.

[Double A]

Well, that escalated quickly.

Seeing as I'm on my honeymoon, playing in a large game starting Septamber (and a GH one at that), rather than hosting a smaller one now, would suit me just fine. I don't think Mrs jht would take to kindly to "sorry dear, I can't join you for lunch just yet, I have to collate and action everybody's night orders."

Why would she be against that? You already use her to type with.

[seireikhaan]

Hn. Haven't seen this guy in a while...


:charge:

[Kagemusha]

I think we already have 16 people. 9 more and we are good to go.:yes:

[El Barto]

So, signed up, we have… (seriously, jht, I once even put up a signups post for you):

Montmorency?
jht (host?)
Kagemusha
Visorslash
GeneralHankerchief
El Barto
Atpg
Choxorn
Winston Hughes
Double A
robbiecon
Ituralde
Csargo
Zack
Ishmael
seireikhaan

Does anyone need/want a host right now? I can host a short-ish, not-too-big game before term starts again somtime in August. With a few surprises and some vanilla roles of course. :)

[Visor]

I'd play.

[edse]

I'd probably also play, if I can get back into mafia after the summer "vacation".

Edit: Furthermore, it appears that Civilization fanatics' forum (what was the short form? CFF?) is down at the moment?

[El Barto]

I'd probably also play, if I can get back into mafia after the summer "vacation".
Two possible signups? Good enough for me to start a thread.

Furthermore, it appears that Civilization fanatics' forum (what was the short form? CFF?) is down at the moment?
Yes, they're handling the downfall of AtomicGamer in their very own special way.

[El Barto]

Host it and they'll come.
Following those words of wisdom, here goes:

https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?149377-I-m-hosting-a-game!

[Zack]

I'd probably also play, if I can get back into mafia after the summer "vacation".

Edit: Furthermore, it appears that Civilization fanatics' forum (what was the short form? CFF?) is down at the moment?
CFC

Civilization Fanatics Center For Kids Who Can't Read Good And Wanna Learn To Do Other Stuff Good Too

[Double A]

Is this a server for ants?

[BSmith]

Seems like we are getting the band back together. I'm in for Pirate Ship III.

[Askthepizzaguy]

I'd be in provided what I know about the game is not spoiler info and known from game start.

I am showing off our smileys to some friends dont mind this post.


:bow:

:stare:

:sweatdrop:

:laugh4:

:wall:

:whip:

:bounce:

:jumping:

:stupido:

:curtain:

:book:

:pirate2:

~:pimp:

BEHOLD THE GLORY

[GeneralHankerchief]

If I include said feature, it will be publicly known.

You know how I operate, my games are generally open-source and I've always been a big advocate of increased transparency from the host at the start.

(edited for clarity)

[El Barto]

Updated list:

Montmorency?
jht (host?)
Kagemusha
Visorslash
GeneralHankerchief (PS III host)
El Barto
Atpg
Choxorn
Winston Hughes
Double A
robbiecon
Ituralde
Csargo
Zack
Ishmael
seireikhaan
Visorslash
edse
BSmith
Askthepizzaguy

19 players. Quite an interesting little number.

[Double A]

:curtain:


WHAT DID YOU DO WITH BEEFY

[Askthepizzaguy]

Are you STILL making Bowser jokes!?

No idea what I'm talking about, just felt like playing along.

[El Barto]

You haven't answered about Beefy.

[Askthepizzaguy]

He was delicious.

[El Barto]

You made him into a pizza and ate him? You, you bastard, you killed Beefy.

[Double A]

HE WAS MY BEST FRIEND
I WANTED A PIECE TOO

[Double A]

wait does anyone have him on steam

[Askthepizzaguy]

I can contact Beefy via Skype.

[Double A]

Can you give him my skype?

[Xiahou]

Count me in.

[Gaius Scribonius Curio]

I would be up for, and might be available for, a one-off GH game in September. It would be dependent on dates, since I am moving back to the UK on around the 25th...

[GeneralHankerchief]

I would be up for, and might be available for, a one-off GH game in September. It would be dependent on dates, since I am moving back to the UK on around the 25th...

My target start date is September 19th, which happens to be International Talk Like a Pirate Day as well as the day I began sign-ups for the previous two Pirate Ship Mafias. Would you be better early or late in the month?

-edit- this is when I'm planning to begin sign-ups, so the game will start a few days to a week after that.

[Gaius Scribonius Curio]

Earlier would probably better than later. I'm flying in then starting a doctorate a few days later... but please don't mess around for me. 19th-20th onwards should be fine.

[Zack]

My target start date is September 19th, which happens to be International Talk Like a Pirate Day as well as the day I began sign-ups for the previous two Pirate Ship Mafias.
Can we expect Pirate Ship Mafia IV to open sign-ups September 19, 2018?

[landlubber]

I would play in Pirate Ship.

[El Barto]

But, meanwhile, would you play another game? (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?149422-A-mafi(y)a-game)

[Iskander 3.1]

May I play? :)

[autolycus]

I'll return for this.

[Visor]

If anyone want to play a large game on CFC, the link is here. (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=551218)

[Andres]

My target start date is September 19th, which happens to be International Talk Like a Pirate Day as well as the day I began sign-ups for the previous two Pirate Ship Mafias. Would you be better early or late in the month?-edit- this is when I'm planning to begin sign-ups, so the game will start a few days to a week after that.Not sure if it'll match with my shedule...Perhaps for the right amount of gold...

[Askthepizzaguy]

May I play? :)

WHAT
WHAT
WHAT
WHAT

OH HELL YEAH

[Askthepizzaguy]

WHERE IN THE BLUE HECK HAVE YOUUUUU BEEN, ISKANDER!??!?!

[Iskander 3.1]

WHERE IN THE BLUE HECK HAVE YOUUUUU BEEN, ISKANDER!??!?!

Oh, you know...life and all...

[Askthepizzaguy]

Oh, you know...life and all...


Dude, I thought...

You're basically back from the grave, man. You left abruptly and never returned.

I had a sad! It has goned away nao.

[El Barto]

He got a life?

[GeneralHankerchief]

By my count we have 20 players who have overtly expressed interest, plus three others who might be playing. This is as good enough of an excuse as anything to give you guys an appetizer:

Nassau, three years earlier: (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?142535-Pirate-Ship-Mafia-II-Concluded&p=2053489923&viewfull=1#post2053489923)

Two figures met on a small hilltop that marked the highest point on the island. A rough wooden cross, about a foot high, was stuck into the ground.

"It's been a while," said the first figure, moving to shake the second figure's hand. "How be life treatin' ye?"

"They killed my consort," the second figure, the Frenchman, said, motioning to the cross on the ground. "Right near the start. We didn't have enough time to do anything. I loved her, I truly did."

"Ah, I be sorry about that, matey."

"I'm sure it will pass," the Frenchman said. "Maybe you'll have to tell me one of your stories to cheer me up, but some other time. How about you? How fares business?"

The first figure sighed. "Business be tough. We mortal folk can't just go raidin' some Treasure Fleet every time we feel like it. The navies be crackin' down everywhere, you know that."

"So then, you should be happy that I have a contract for you, yes?" The Frenchman leaned in closer. "This wouldn't be an attack against any colonial power, so there will be little risk of a ship of the line coming in and leveling its guns at your boat. What do you say, are the men of the Maven up for it?"

The Captain of the Maven paused. "What be the target?"

"I'm done playing around," the Frenchman said. "I want the Presence."

--------------

May 23, 1723
Aboard the Presence

Nassau had traditionally been the Presence’s home base, but it did have a few other places it was allowed to dock. New Tortuga was one of these. Built only a couple of years before, due largely thanks to the small uptick in piracy (of which the Presence and its exploits played a good part), the island settlement off the northern coast of Hispaniola quickly became home to all sorts of folk of less-than-upstanding persuasion. The settlement grew, more money was poured into it, and soon New Tortuga became a bustling pirate haven.

The problem with boomtowns, of course, is that they inevitably went bust.

Such was to be the fate of New Tortuga. On one fine late spring’s day in 1723, the usual merriment and mayhem was interrupted by a couple of sailors racing from building to building, all shouting the same piece of news: “The French Navy is on its way! The French Navy is on its way! La Royale is coming!”

Of course it would come to this. Everyone knew that the French would not be happy with pirates encroaching on their territory, especially not with the period of relative peace that Europe was currently enjoying. It was only a matter of time before they came in and reasserted their authority, much as they did with the original Tortuga after 1684. With this knowledge of the inevitable finally occurring, the exodus from New Tortuga back to the ships was uneventful, almost orderly.

At least, it was until two sailors of the Presence looked at each other, with greed in their eyes. While everyone else was filing down, they entered the backroom of the tavern they had been drinking at to take possession of all its gold. Word got passed to the other crew members, and the looting was officially on.

Eventually the other inhabitants of the town realized what was happening, and what had been an uneventful departure descended into the customary chaos of a pirate raid. As the sun started to descend, the mayhem increased. The sound of gunshots and broken windows became more and more commonplace. The town’s pigs were set loose, squealing and running every which way, having absolutely no idea what was happening. Anne the tavern wench walked right up and knifed two pirates to death just so she could take one of their nice-looking hats for herself.

By nightfall, no crew could chance staying in the town any longer, and so they cast off regardless of current circumstance. Every crew’s haul had been tremendous, but the Presence, having a time advantage over everyone else, made out particularly well. Celebrating on the ship late into the night, it took them a while to realize what had gone wrong.

“Waitaminute,” one of them said, “where’s the Captain?”

“Oh hellfire, he was still looting Bertha’s place when I got back on!”

“And you were the last one on board before we cast off, right?”

“...we left our Captain behind!”

This realization put everyone in a sour mood and shortly thereafter they went to bed. They would elect a new Captain in the morning, but until then they would ponder how out-of-control the circumstances had gotten that they accidentally left their Captain to be taken in by the authorities.

One person, though, was happier than ever. The Frenchman smiled to himself. The chaos of the raid, brought about by his well-paid accomplices who delivered the initial message of the Navy coming in, had worked splendidly to get him on board. Phase One of his long-awaited plan was complete.

[Iskander 3.1]

Dude, I thought...

You're basically back from the grave, man. You left abruptly and never returned.

I had a sad! It has goned away nao.

I know, too much going on...with school done and my daughter not so demanding (she's 6 now, believe it or not!) I have a little more time to devote to enjoyable time-wasting enterprises such as Mafia. Good to see you again too, Pizza!

[El Barto]

What's the minimum legal age for Mafia? If there's to be an influx of votes from Portland from people saying ‘Daddy says to vote:askthepizzaguy’ then I'm going to have to cry foul.

[Visor]

:duel:

[El Barto]

If anyone's looking to play, I have a sudden need for a replacement on my ongoing game (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?149https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?149422-A-mafi(y)a-game422-A-mafi(y)a-game).

[Montmorency]

I have no memory of the events of Pirate Ship II, and I hope no one else does either.

[El Barto]

I dunno. I remember that it was 1st place Zack, 2nd place El Barto, all other places everyone else.

[Askthepizzaguy]

Ituralde

I remember your name, we must have played together before, but.... checking my memory banks, you'd be ancient.

Which game did we play in together?

Must have been in 2008 or early 2009....

[Askthepizzaguy]

You were opposing mafia in the Fight for Inishmore, iirc?

Edit: Confirmed.

I never forget a name. Even when their faces/avatars change....

[GeneralHankerchief]

He also goes by Duke Leopold of Austria and (briefly) Kaiser Siegfried von Kastilien. :yes:

KOTR never forget :horn:

[El Barto]

I always thought mafia players were above petty grudges.

[Double A]

Especially you.

[Ituralde]

Hey,

thanks Askthepizzaguy and GeneralHankerchief for remembering me.
KOTR for life!

Yeah those stints were ancient. You got me lynched in the Inishmore one. I also played another Mafia game here, where I was detective and maybe a third, I don't know, I can't even remember.
Well fourth or third time is the charm?

Also I don't remember changing my profile picture / avatar. What's up with that?

Edit: I seem to have changed it for Shogun:Total War. I only notice the bigger pictures, wich has been a Knight for ages. :2thumbsup:

[El Barto]

Especially you.
I don't have grudges. I merely think that some people deserve what they get.

[Zack]

I might try hosting my Futurama game over here after Pirate Ship, if I can get enough players (at least 25).

[Sooh]

Look what the cat, AKA Pizza (:love:), dragged in! That's right. Me. :laugh4:

I would love to play a game here some time. I've been reading a few games here (or more specifically the narrations), and I've enjoyed them a lot.

Looking forward to getting to know more of you!

[Askthepizzaguy]

:heart: you, sweetie.

Going to that champions thingy was a really good move. I'm glad Thingy talked me into it.

[Sooh]

hehe.. we won!

[GeneralHankerchief]

Welcome aboard! :medievalcheers:

[El Barto]

If atpg likes you it's a bad sign.

[Askthepizzaguy]

I like most everyone I've met, and pretty much added them all to my friends list, which I have to admit, I probably stopped bothering to do at one point.

If Askthepizzaguy likes you it's a good sign. You're decent folk.

[Zack]

I can't wait for sooh to be killed Night 1, and then for ATPG to point to it as proof that he is not scum.

:bounce:

[El Barto]

^Pretty much my thoughts. :yes:

[Askthepizzaguy]

Even I'm not that cold.

Wait, yes, yes I am.

[Sooh]

Deja vu ;)

[El Barto]

Can anyone else host? I won't be able to for around a month, unless it's a completely vanilla game (no roles except mafia, only one mafia faction and perhaps a serial killer or cult if enough players join).

[GeneralHankerchief]

I'm out in terms of hosting or playing until Pirate Ship finishes, unless it's a *really* small game. It's crunch time in terms of balancing.

[Askthepizzaguy]

I could probably host something non-elaborate.

Mayhaps a test game for a larger one later...

[Zack]

Doesn't pirate ship start up soon? Can the forum support two simultaneous games at this time? Does it need to? I worry that running too many games could actually discourage activity.

[GeneralHankerchief]

I'm planning on starting signups on September 19th. Depending on the size of the game, people could sneak in another one before that.

I suppose now that I'm green I should come up with/codify a new queue system that better represents our current activity levels, but that will be for later this week. In the meantime, any other thoughts on the matter?

[GeneralHankerchief]

Actually, better idea: I'll make a new thread for this sort of discussion. For now let's keep this thread confined to talk about availability, etc. :yes:

-edit- here (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?149504-September-2015-policy-discussion-thread)

[GeneralHankerchief]

Well, as of a minute ago, Pirate Ship Mafia III is officially ready for launch. Let the countdown to Saturday begin...

[Andres]

If only a group of players promised me a 100 gold, payable on the first game phase...

I might consider taking part.

[Visor]

Ironside

[Lissa]

Hello.

Visor asked me to play. This where I in? Bit sleep deprived right now, sorry.

[El Barto]

It is already Caturday in Visorland. But then again, every day is a Caturday.

[GeneralHankerchief]

Hello.

Visor asked me to play. This where I in? Bit sleep deprived right now, sorry.

Welcome! ~:wave: I'll be posting the sign-up thread in 17 hours or so, that'll be the place to officially indicate interest.