Palmar's Purge: Crisis and Turmoil in Liquidia

Palmar

Iceland22633 Posts

August 07 2016 23:07 GMT

TL Mafia Presents:

Palmar's Purge: Crisis and Turmoil in Liquidia - Mutually Assured Destruction Edition - In Loving Memory of Caller

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"Honesty is the best policy, but insanity is a better defense." - Some guy

Palmar

Iceland22633 Posts

August 07 2016 23:08 GMT

Rules

This is an unusual game, and as such, the rules are also unusual. The most important rule is to just not piss me off.

List of things that might piss me off:

Being a jerk
Failing to participate in the game
Being a rules lawyer
Looking at me funny
Breaking the cheating rules from the standard ruleset
Asking questions in the thread

Essentially, I'm not gonna spell out the rules for a bunch of adults, and due to the nature of the game, this is an excellent opportunity for me to just mod the game in a way that benefits me. See, I might not kill you if you break a rule, I might just handicap you, your ridicule you, I don't care. In some ways this game is a bastard mod game.

Just act like something resembling a normal human being and you'll be fine.

Palmar

Iceland22633 Posts

August 07 2016 23:08 GMT

Game setup and critical information

This is a closed, very heavily themed game that due to the high amount of killing power on all sides has the potential to be very swingy. If people fuck up, their side can lose really badly. I have some experience balancing "swingy" games (see storm mafia series) so the game should be relatively even, at least the primary objectives.

Events:

The game features special events. These might range from accidents to government action to international crises. It's important to pay attention.

Cycle Mechanics:

There is no lynching and there is no night killing. Everything in the game relies on events and player abilities. Each day lasts 48 hours and the night lasts 24 hours, but there may be abilities and events that change this.

Resolution checks. All actions, unless otherwise specified, are resolved at the end of the day.

For the most part, each "phase" will work like this:

24h setup (day part 1)
24h action (day part 2)
24h calm and relocate (night)

The whole idea is that part 1 is for debating and creating situations, part 2 is for actually taking action, and then the night is to do other stuff. For example, most travelling between locations happens during the night.

Winning More:

In addition to the primary goal of your faction (there are traditional factions in the game), all players will have multiple secondary objectives. At the end of the game all players will be ranked based on their game score.

Note that winning with your faction will score you a bunch of points, so it's important to do that, but you need to keep track of your secondary objectives too.

Traits and Attributes:

Each player has a significant list of things that applies to them as a player. These may be important because of secondary objectives, events or player abilities.

Items:

The game features a number of items that have various effects and can be used by the players. Some are used secretly, others publicly in the thread.

It's important to note that a very common item held by players is a sum of cash.

Active and passive abilities:

All abilities in the game are either active or passive. The general rule of thumb is that you can use one active ability per cycle. Some active abilities have further restrictions, such as being day or night use only, or being related to special events.

All abilities, unless specified otherwise, will be resolved at nightfall (end of day).

Location:

Some events and game mechanics rely on character location. The host will keep track of the current location of all players in the game privately. Traveling between locations, for those who have the means to do so, does not count as the use of an active ability unless specifically stated.

Additional information

Sample role PMs:

Superman

Faction: Town
Nationality: Kryptonian, American
Traits: Handsome, Strong
Abilities:

Super strength (passive): You're immune to most forms of physical damage
Noble (active): You're unable to carry out any killings, even if you gain the ability to kill, but you can roleblock a suspected criminal every day
Kryptonian (passive): You're vulnerable to Kryptonite.

Items:

Super Suit - Looks marvelous.

Secondary Objectives:

Save the world at some point - 1500 points
Help lock up a bad guy - 800 points

Questions and clarifications:

Palmar

Iceland22633 Posts

August 07 2016 23:08 GMT

Signups:

Hosts:

Palmar (Host)
Ritoky (Cohost)
Grackaroni (Cohost)

Signups:

Palmar

Iceland22633 Posts

August 07 2016 23:24 GMT

Palmar

Iceland22633 Posts

August 07 2016 23:25 GMT

woopsie

Palmar

Iceland22633 Posts

August 08 2016 09:14 GMT

#14

On August 08 2016 13:28 Trfel wrote:
What is the estimated game length?

The amount of time it takes a town full of questionably intelligent people armed with nukes to kill themselves.

Palmar

Iceland22633 Posts

August 08 2016 09:30 GMT

#16

On August 08 2016 18:18 Skynx wrote:
/in
This sounds sick, how many players needed Palmie? Asking cuz if this is a mini game this might fill out before shapelogs game finishes in which case I should out.

I'll accept exactly as many people as sign up.

If 12 sign up, that's fine, if 30, that's also fine.

Palmar

Iceland22633 Posts

August 08 2016 14:03 GMT

#23

On August 08 2016 23:01 disformation wrote:
Hm, when (in x days/weeks/whatevers) are you planning to start this game?

Depending on the rate of signups, really. I'll start the game when signups slow down and the time is right (I'm not starting on friday or saturday). If I have close to 20 people by next weekend we'll start the monday after that. If I have 20+ people tomorrow, we're starting wednesday.

Palmar

Iceland22633 Posts

August 10 2016 09:58 GMT

#49

On August 10 2016 06:23 disformation wrote:
ah fuck it. since this even hasnt a deadline i think ill join.
going to try to chill here a bit though, so not sure on activity.
if thats okay with everyone: /in

game does have deadlines, you just don't have to do anything. The day/night cycle continues as normal (at least in most locations).

Palmar

Iceland22633 Posts

August 10 2016 10:13 GMT

#50

On August 10 2016 18:13 Skynx wrote:
+ Show Spoiler [Just a small feedback for Palmar] +

In storm mafia, the split 3p is not a good option. SK very rarely wins anyway and to reduce its power even more to either shoot/protect is too much. In addition one person having kill power and other gets eliminated when killer is shot is just unfair for jk part of 3p. And since that kind of possibility is revealed in that game, it would force mafia in a struggle with the decision of if they should shoot or not if they get alignment information.
Just my opinion ofc. I'm sure you spent a decent time balancing the game out so no disrespect.

thanks, but of course, this game is far more heavily themed than that one. Don't expect things to really make sense, and don't expect perfect balance because this one has so many moving parts that it's impossible to achieve.

This is the farthest away from a normal mafia game you can get, basically.

Palmar

Iceland22633 Posts

August 10 2016 17:22 GMT

#57

ok ppl just so we clear:

Why obs when you can in?

Palmar

Iceland22633 Posts

August 10 2016 18:36 GMT

#61

On August 11 2016 03:24 Skynx wrote:
I think LS has an ongoing ban thats why

game does not follow banlist. I literally don't care.

Palmar

Iceland22633 Posts

August 11 2016 08:38 GMT

#69

On August 11 2016 12:33 Meapak_Ziphh wrote:
Is the plan to start this as soon it's filled or will it wait for a bit?

There is no "filled". Game can be any size really. But I'm sort of happy with the rate of signups and amount of players. I think I'll start it Sunday night.

Palmar

Iceland22633 Posts

August 14 2016 13:26 GMT

#113

Ok

This game had more signups than expected and I haven't had the time to finish up flavour for this many roles. I'm delaying the start until Monday 22:00 GMT (+00:00). I'm closing the signups tonight at 22:00 GMT (+00:00) in order to give myself the time to ensure there's at least a semblance of balance and time to push out some more flavour.

I once again remind you that this is a stupidly heavily themed game and weird shit will happen that may feel unfair, If you wanted a normal game of mafia, you should've signed up for something else

Palmar

Iceland22633 Posts

August 15 2016 10:16 GMT

#129

Some housekeeping things:

The final playerlist is up. I expect all of you to review it and make sure your name is on there. I did re-read the thread but it's easy to mess it up.

I will be adding more rules and clarifications on mechanics throughout the day. Role PMs will be going out in the hour before the launch of the game.

Once again, I didn't expect 27 people to sign up for what is going to be a pretty stupid game. I can't stress enough that this is not a normal game and there will be weird shit in it.

Please remain quiet from this post and until the game starts. The exception is, questions about the mechanics that have been revealed in rules and other general setup inquiries are ok. Post them in green in the thread here and I'll respond. Remember though, that once the game starts, questions should be exclusively in PM to the host.

Also I have a co-host. His name is ritoky, he's a good guy.

Palmar

Iceland22633 Posts

August 15 2016 21:38 GMT

#130

There is approximately 100% chance this will be delayed a bit, expect role pms and game start within 2 hours

Palmar

Iceland22633 Posts

August 15 2016 23:28 GMT

#131

This is the BBC World Service!

State of the World

America is struggling economically, but there’s a lot of optimism about the upcoming elections. America remains the world leading democracy. It’s important to note that criminals and murderers will be prosecuted in America.

Europe is still trying to figure out how to deal with governance. The rise of nationalism and facism threatens the european project. Only a strong democratic union can fight those off. Law and Order remains intact throughout Europe, despite mounting pressure of refugees.

The British decision to leave the European Union has had a profound impact on the exchange rate of the GBP.

Soviet Russia has upcoming elections. The state remains firmly in the grasp of communism. Recent polls by the Communist Party have the Communist Party at record high favorable ratings!

Civil war rages across Africa, various factions fight for dominance. The region is in complete lawlessness.

As for the rest of the world, law and order remains intact in most places. Please be mindful of the consequences of your actions.

Elections in America!

Today there will be presidential elections in America.

For the candidates: Please announce your candidacy officially in the thread by typing:

##I announce my candidacy for the President of the United States of America

For the voters: Please vote for one of the candidates by submitting their name in a PM to the host before Tuesday, Aug 16 10:00pm GMT (GMT+00:00)

Remember that in order to run for office or vote you must be a citizen of America. Any fraud will be punished severely.

Elections in the USSR!
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Today there will be General Secretary elections in Soviet Russia.

For the candidates: Please announce your candidacy officially in the thread by typing:

##I announce my candidacy for General Secretary of the Central committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union

For the voters: Please vote fore one of the candidates by submitting their name in a PM to the host before Tuesday, Aug 16 10:00pm GMT (GMT+00:00)

Remember not to betray the fatherland. Foreign capitalist spies will be dealt with.

Market Report

Exchange rates around the world

1 Gold = 500,000 Dollars
1 Galactic Credit = 10000 Dollars
1 Ruble = 0.01 Dollars
1 Euro = 1 Dollar
1 GBP = 0.1 Dollars
1 Ear = 10,000,000 Dollars

Science Report

Spaceship research is going fantastically, we can realistically start selling space tourism opportunities in the near future.

We’re ever closer to figure out how to build even stronger nukes. This is of course excellent news.

We probably don’t have to worry too much about this global warming thing.

Classifieds

Selling Excellent Tank - Mint Condition
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May need repairs…
20 million dollars or highest bid.
Send all formal bids via PM to Palmar

Selling Iphone 4s - Cracked Screen
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I got pissed off when I got 6pool’d 8 games in a row and threw it against the wall. Gonna buy a new one.
Taking any offers, will sell to highest bidder.
Send all formal bids via PM to ritoky

The game started. This is the BBC World Service that will be posted regularly throughout the game to update you on important events in the game.

Palmar

Iceland22633 Posts

August 15 2016 23:37 GMT

#137

I just want to point out that unless stated otherwise, all actions are sent to a host for resolution. You can announce you're using them in the thread too if you want, but the actual action is used by sending the host a pm

Palmar

Iceland22633 Posts

August 15 2016 23:50 GMT

#149

Regarding the auctions:

they're silent. whoever has the highest bid at the end of the day receives the item. There is no indication whether or not you're winning

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