A Game of Cold-Blooded Murder [Game Over]

[Askthepizzaguy]

You may begin by posting the word in, in bold thusly. Or you can try to be more clever and think of a subtler way.

[Chaotix]

It is time...

[LazyMcCrow]

IN please

[Gaius Scribonius Curio]

Despite the fact that I am unsubtle, I would like to play...

Or is that not the way we do it?

[Darth Feather]

Not feeling creative right now

[BSmith]

Playin!

[rickinator9]

I'm hiding in the trash bin!

[Visor]

On a break, so I can go for some mafia. Sign me up.

[Askthepizzaguy]

It is time...

Chaotix will be assisting with some of the moderating duties during this game, so as to avoid a repeat of my failed game at TWC.

[El Barto]

I'll stay subscribed in order to read Pizza's updates.

[johnhughthom]

I don't get why you can't play. Post a picture of a cat, make a few inane non-game related posts, then make a vote with no thought put in to it. How much of your time could it take?

[Askthepizzaguy]

The game has begun. Please begin by noticing your environment.

You are locked together in a filthy metal container with artificial lighting at the top. You are given written instructions that one of you will die at the end of this day, and the choice of who plays the victim remains up to you.

The method of execution remains up to your captors. And they will be watching you very closely.

[Major Robert Dump]

Artificial lighting makes me look fat

[Zack]

I don't get why you can't play. Post a picture of a cat, make a few inane non-game related posts, then make a vote with no thought put in to it. How much of your time could it take?

How much of your time could it take to join my game?

Also, what a suspicious name change.

[Montmorency]

It stinks in here due to Montmorency's farts.

My unwashed genitalia.

By the way, Visorslash has just revealed himself to be scum in one of the games. Sloppy...

[Diana Abnoba]

Can we get a player list please.

[Diana Abnoba]

You guys are sick!!! *hands Monty a wash cloth and soap*

[El Barto]

thusly

If I may correct you, my dear sir, 'thus' is an adverb in its own right, so, adding the '-ly' subject is completely needless and creates a nonexistent word.

I do declare that this proposed game of 'murder' might be interesting of course. Jolly good show, what?

[Chaotix]

If I may correct you, my dear sir, 'thus' is an adverb in its own right, so, adding the '-ly' subject is completely needless and creates a nonexistent word.

I do declare that this proposed game of 'murder' might be interesting of course. Jolly good show, what?

No, you are mistaken.

"Thus" is a verb. "Thusly" is clearly an adverb.

Noun forms include "thussion", "thussitude", and "thusburger".

[Askthepizzaguy]

Don't get me started on the English language.

Historic = adjective.

Historical = adjective.

Therefore, which suffix makes it an adjective? -ic? -ical?

Buffoonery.

[Jarema]

http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/thusly

[Askthepizzaguy]

http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/thusly

If it is in the dictionary, it's a word now. Why? Because it's in use, unlike thousands of other words in the dictionary that no one ever really uses, and the definition is publicly known.

Because language is evolving, it doesn't have many defined or permanent rules. But one of them is, if I can find it in a dictionary, and people use it as a word, it is now a word. That's it, folks.

"Ain't ain't a word."

Except now it is. Suck on that, English teacher.

[Ferret]

I am in agreement with this argument.

The purpose of language is to convey ideas and feelings, if we are able to do that clearly and effectively then the words or grammar used are inconsequential. As long as people understand what you are trying to say, then it is correct.
Having said that if you dare to confuse 'your' and 'you're' I will never forgive you, because I am a hypocrite.

[El Barto]

If it is in the dictionary, it's a word now. Why? Because it's in use, unlike thousands of other words in the dictionary that no one ever really uses, and the definition is publicly known.

Because language is evolving, it doesn't have many defined or permanent rules. But one of them is, if I can find it in a dictionary, and people use it as a word, it is now a word. That's it, folks.

From said wiktionary entry: [INDENT]'thus +‎ -ly, dating from the 19th century, seemingly coined by educated writers to make fun of uneducated persons trying to sound genteel, with a false inference that thus is not an adverb.'[INDENT] Wiktionary ain't an official dictionary, Askthepizzascum. vote: Askthepizzaguy for faulty argumentation

"Ain't ain't a word."

Except now it is. Suck on that, English teacher.

I amn't sucking on anything, colonial mispronouncer.

[Askthepizzaguy]

You may begin by posting the word in, in bold thusly. Or you can try to be more clever and think of a subtler way.

Start with the rules, notice how I bolded "in" a second time, and re-read the game with the knowledge you have now.

I bet that you'll find some enjoyment in picking up on my hints.

A subtler way, indeed...

[Makrell]

:( not a fan of the twist, but other than that good game indeed

[Darth Feather]

Yay, we won!
Thanks for hosting Chaotix and ATPG. I still wonder what would have happened if we got to the latter rounds where bandwaggoning would be more devastating.

Spoiler Alert, click show to read: 

Or is it a fake ending? Is it over yet?

[Gaius Scribonius Curio]

Thanks to ATPG for the concept and Chaotix for hosting. I really enjoyed it.

rather than subject you to what would probably be more than a month of chasing ghosts...

While I appreciate this, part of me is disappointed that we weren't allowed the time to solve the mystery and exact a long and lingering revenge. I had some nagging suspicions that you were involved, but not enough at this stage to act on them. Perhaps you were just too subtle...

And finally, just something that is bothering me. Andres: in what way am I 'always so suspicious'? I am genuinely confused...

[Chaotix]

Thanks for playing, all.

I had fun scaring you with my red text.

I'll post the role PMs soon.

[B-Wing]

Aw, I'm sad to see it end so soon, especially since ICFFoF is also nearing completion, but it was very fun while it lasted. I liked the setting and the sense of urgency created by the rules. I don't personally care for the gory, graphic death scenes, but I appreciated the serious tone they set. Much like watching Saw the first time, I figured there was an important twist coming, but I don't think I would have ever figured it out. While I first played mafia here at the .Org years ago, I haven't been very active since then, and up until now I hadn't participated in any games with "tricky" elements like voting for the host. But I'm starting to learn how cleverly you guys think.

Thanks for hosting, ATPG! Sorry it didn't go quite as intended, but I suppose that's a necessary risk with such an elaborate design. Chaotix was a real wildcard, gotta give him credit for playing his part well (and of course for helping host).