Mafia VIII: Return of the Recommencement of the Revenge of the Mafia [Concluded]

[Gaius Scribonius Curio]

Great and (as Khann mentioned) depressing write-up GH!

I'd just mention a few things as clarification of my actions. Most importantly:

Curio kept his activity up, which among other things might have ruined him.

It may be pretty anal, but if I sign-up for something then I'm going to contribute. It's just my nature to post at least once per phase unless RL gets in the way (like it did this weekend, some muppet headbutted me on the nose, I think it's broken... ironic much?). Plus by my logic to change my style and frequency because I'm coming under suspicion would exacerbate the situation. Then again that's probably down to my inexperiance.

Interestingly enough, Curio PM’d me later to compliment me on CA’s death saying it’s what he would have done. I wondered if, because of it, suspicion would have fallen on Curio, but none ever did.

I wouldn't have had the imagination to come up with something like that but I enjoyed reading it and thought it a fitting way to end CA's life. I also wondered if anybody would pick up on it, but apparently not...

Knowing my history, I personally thought Curio was a liiiiittle bit overconfident/cocky, but watched to see it play out.

I now agree, just a touch overconfident. The irony is that the 'research' I did into Kage and Disco was similar in nature to that which I did in Taormina. In other words, were I a townie I still probably would have accused them in a similar way (just because I've spent time researching and analysing doesn't mean that I'm necessarily right does it PK?). I'd finished my exams and had the time and the inclination to up my contribution. It wasn't down to me sensing blood as it were...

Curio chose Kukri and Ichigo partially because he wanted a bunch of lurkers left in the game and because he didn’t think khaan would be back.

I chose Ichigo because he always seems to vote for Khann regardless of whether he is seemingly innocent or not. I chose Kukri because of my idea for the write-up and I didn't expect Khann to be back. In retrospect this was a horrible idea. I did consider knocking off Disco instead (honestly I'd actually typed out a PM to GH saying that I wanted to change my kill from Kukri!), but didn't go through with it... I'm an idiot with delusions of grandeur.

Khaan was lynched with a ton of the dead screaming that Kage had played them all.

And I laughed... It was heartbreaking to come so close, but at the same time it was absolutely hilarious that almost everybody who couldn't vote and was active would have voted for Kage (according to their posts anyway).

Curio definitely established himself as a very good player in this game with his commendable effort.

Thank you but I still have a lot to learn.

Once again I'd like to congratulate the town, particularly:

Kagemusha: who won it for them.
PK: for providing the analysis that led to my downfall.
And..
Kukrikhan: for casting the deciding vote and lynching me, even though you immediately regretted it.

And thanks to GH for a great and very enjoyable game.

[seireikhaan]

Oh, and one thing I should mention to be fair: this game has gotten me absolutely psyched to host my next mafia game. I think I'm off to work more on it.

[woad&fangs]

The writeup was very enlightening. I feel rather embarrased knowing that GSC was frequently referring to the writeups considering that was one of my main reasons for going after FH and Seamus.

I once more must congratulate makaikhaan and Gaius Scribonius Curio on a game well played.

I personally agree with your descision to remove the detective in your games for exactly the reasons you mentioned. I'm very curious to see how that will shake things up in Mafia IX.

Thank you for hosting GH

I'd like to announce that I'm taking a short break from large mafia games. I still might play a few small games which are less intense and have lower stakes. I plan to return for Midgard Saga II.