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Mafia Game Threads / Re: MXXXIX: Adventure Time! Mafia (Day 1)

« on: February 23, 2014, 10:10:32 pm »

I have no experience with this game. I have, however, actually sat down and spent time thinking about the mechanics of the game and the possible strategies people could use. I have plenty more newbie questions but I saw what that got me the first time so I haven't asked anything else. Apparently asking questions is a scumtell but hey, whatever. I'm not surprised you're voting for me, I just thought you would've had a little more to go on than that.

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Mafia Game Threads / Re: MXXXIX: Adventure Time! Mafia (Day 1)

« on: February 23, 2014, 09:49:42 pm »

Sure. I did feel a little pressured and it seemed like the question was posed in an accusatory manner. However, this is the internet and I tend to give people the benefit of the doubt. I have no facial expression to go on and certain sentences can seem like they're saying more than they actually are. That is to say things can be quite easily misinterpreted and skewed. Ok now I'm rambling.

Sorry for playing devil's advocate but the main thing I felt when I first read that was "why am I being asked this? I thought I was clear what I was trying to learn." It seemed more like prodding and unnecessary interrogation than a serious curiosity. Of course, that's what this game is about right?

So, is shraeye scum or not?

Am I supposed to know the answer to that? Sure.

vote: shraeye

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Mafia Game Threads / Re: MXXXIX: Adventure Time! Mafia (Day 1)

« on: February 23, 2014, 09:25:30 pm »

Sure. I did feel a little pressured and it seemed like the question was posed in an accusatory manner. However, this is the internet and I tend to give people the benefit of the doubt. I have no facial expression to go on and certain sentences can seem like they're saying more than they actually are. That is to say things can be quite easily misinterpreted and skewed. Ok now I'm rambling.

Sorry for playing devil's advocate but the main thing I felt when I first read that was "why am I being asked this? I thought I was clear what I was trying to learn." It seemed more like prodding and unnecessary interrogation than a serious curiosity. Of course, that's what this game is about right?

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Mafia Game Threads / Re: MXXXIX: Adventure Time! Mafia (Day 1)

« on: February 23, 2014, 08:19:42 pm »

I just re-read you previous post. Thank you and sorry for thr misunderstanding. But I'm still not changing my vote though... yet.

Do you plan on changing your vote?  Is axxle currently the scummiest looking to you?

Not really anymore, as Yuma cleared some stuff up for me concerning Axxle's meta. Nothing's really jumping out at me yet, especially considering what one person calls scummy, another person would consider townie. I guess I could benefit from a re-read from the beginning and see what I come up with then.

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Mafia Game Threads / Re: MXXXIX: Adventure Time! Mafia (Day 1)

« on: February 23, 2014, 05:25:58 pm »

Hi. Anybody still playing this game? Scott? Mcmc? Robz? Shraeye? Bueller?

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Mafia Game Threads / Re: MXXXIX: Adventure Time! Mafia (Day 1)

« on: February 23, 2014, 10:46:20 am »

So you don't think someone should be lynched who we're not 100% on? Fair enough. But how do you propose we become 100% on someone? And what makes your accusation of Raerae any nobler than Yuma's or Axxle's or mail-mi's?

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Mafia Game Threads / Re: MXXXIX: Adventure Time! Mafia (Day 1)

« on: February 21, 2014, 06:01:08 pm »

I haven't had any communication with anyone about mafia. I've been following Super Mario a little bit and maybe I picked up the concept there. Sorry this got blown out of proportion.

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Mafia Game Threads / Re: MXXXIX: Adventure Time! Mafia (Day 1)

« on: February 21, 2014, 05:37:27 pm »

I'm suspicious of everyone right now, obviously a little more of you than others but not by much. I'm confused as to what you guys are getting at. You want me to commit, which I did through voting, it if I try to discuss my suspicions that's crummy?

I think you're not being scummy. I'm saying that some of the actions you took in a different context might have been scummy. Eevee's not taking context into account which is not great but not necessarily scummy either.

I personally like people committing all the time, it prevents scum from doublebacking on reads easily.

I just re-read you previous post. Thank you and sorry for thr misunderstanding. But I'm still not changing my vote though... yet.

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Mafia Game Threads / Re: MXXXIX: Adventure Time! Mafia (Day 1)

« on: February 21, 2014, 05:32:14 pm »

I'm typing from my phone so please excuse typos and auto correct.

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Mafia Game Threads / Re: MXXXIX: Adventure Time! Mafia (Day 1)

« on: February 21, 2014, 05:28:00 pm »

I'm suspicious of everyone right now, obviously a little more of you than others but not by much. I'm confused as to what you guys are getting at. You want me to commit, which I did through voting, it if I try to discuss my suspicions that's crummy?

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Mafia Game Threads / Re: MXXXIX: Adventure Time! Mafia (Day 1)

« on: February 21, 2014, 04:53:32 pm »

I really like the way Andrew is thinking, but "trying to see if anyone else thought this could be scummy" is definitely a scumtell.

It is?

Yes. Looking for validation, or throwing dirt around and waiting to see what sticks until committing to it is natural for mafia, as they want to lynch anyone but one of their own.

I don't remember "throwing dirt around" or "looking for validation". All I did was notice they way Axxle posted and though I should discuss it with other people. I never said "Axxle is scum. Who agrees?". It seems like you're the one doing that. Just because you say something is a scumtell doesn't make it so.

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Mafia Game Threads / Re: MXXXIX: Adventure Time! Mafia (Day 1)

« on: February 21, 2014, 04:11:29 pm »

I really like the way Andrew is thinking, but "trying to see if anyone else thought this could be scummy" is definitely a scumtell.

It is?

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Mafia Game Threads / Re: MXXXIX: Adventure Time! Mafia (Day 1)

« on: February 21, 2014, 03:03:19 pm »

Again, I have no experience with what is "scummy" or "townie" but Axxle's erratic posting and constant joking about being scum is obviously to get some sort of response. Would it be scummy to cast early suspicion on yourself so as not to be considered scummy later?

That question.  By asking it, what information are you trying to learn?  Is it rhetorical?

That question.  By asking it, what information are you trying to learn?  Is it rhetorical?

It is an interesting question though... because it is what I would consider a higher thinking sort of question. Not that a new player couldn't have such a higher question (they obviously can and do!) but it is something that has only recently for f.ds mafia become even a point of discussion... so it does make me wonder if it is possible that andrew is partners with someone who mentioned something along the lines in a QT to introduce him to the concept and is now asking for more.

Andrew what made you want to ask the question?

I don't think it's higher thinking, it's just something that I thought was a real possibility in this game. I saw Axxle joking about being scum (if my memory is correct) and I thought maybe he's trying to make people overlook him. Not that I think he is scum necessarily, but I just wanted to see if anyone else thought that was a possibility.

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General Discussion / Re: Combo: Bacon & Eggs (& toast?)

« on: February 21, 2014, 01:49:04 pm »

Combos very very well with Coffee, too.

But, then again, Coffee is pretty dominant on its own.

Combos well, yes, but just coffee will slow you down in the end. Is it really worth that initial boost when you know you'll just become sluggish in the end?

Not a problem.  Just pick up another Coffee later.  Profit.

An interesting strategy. More testing is needed.

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General Discussion / Re: Combo: Bacon & Eggs (& toast?)

« on: February 21, 2014, 01:32:34 pm »

Combos very very well with Coffee, too.

But, then again, Coffee is pretty dominant on its own.

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General Discussion / Re: Combo: Bacon & Eggs (& toast?)

« on: February 21, 2014, 01:31:31 pm »

Combos very very well with Coffee, too.

But, then again, Coffee is pretty dominant on its own.

Combos well, yes, but just coffee will slow you down in the end. Is it really worth that initial boost when you know you'll just become sluggish in the end?

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General Discussion / Combo: Bacon & Eggs (& toast?)

« on: February 21, 2014, 12:56:30 pm »

Guaranteed a significant number of victory points in a short amount of time. I know, some of you might say the bacon slows you down. Indeed, like the coffee rush, it gives you the feeling of victory although victory has yet to be achieved. Thus, bacon is best when paired with something complimentary. Enter, eggs.

Eggs rock. Not only are they an excellent source of protein, eggs also contain important vitamins and minerals such as vitamins A, D, E, B6, B12, and calcium, phosphorus, zinc, thiamin, and folate, respectively. And the best part is, they work perfectly with bacon. See for yourself:

F T T W: 9am

F T T W cooks bacon
F T T W cooks eggs

F T T W: 10am

F T T W scores a ton of victory points

F T T W: 1pm

F T T W cooks bacon
F T T W cooks eggs

F T T W: 1:30pm

F T T W feels like a winner

F T T W: 6:30pm

F T T W cooks bacon
F T T W cooks eggs

F T T W: 6:45pm

F T T W immediately regrets eating bacon and eggs three times in one day, but feels like a champ anyway
F T T W wins life

DAY OVER

F T T W total victory points: a lot

Toast adds another dimension to this already ridiculous combo, though I haven't fully explored the possibilities. I would imagine an over medium egg would be necessary, perfectly balancing the cooked white with the runny yolk, and thus allowing the toast to soak up the yellowy goodness. But questions loom. What kind of toast is best? Wheat? White? Rye? Maybe some of the more experienced people can enlighten us.

So, in conclusion:

Bacon is good with:

• Eggs
• Toast

Bacon is not AS good with:

• No eggs
• No toast

Questions? Comments? I'm hoping this will make it onto the wiki.

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Game Reports / Oh so THAT'S how you use outpost

« on: February 21, 2014, 12:03:04 pm »

I learned this one the hard way. I've never understood the point of outpost until now. I guess this also works with wharf, (with a village, obviously) haven, and possibly tactician? They probably show this very clearly in a premade set for Seaside but I've only played with base, alchemy, prosperity, and dark ages in real life. Are there any other "duh" combos that I'm missing out on because of this?

http://dom.retrobox.eu/?/20140221/log.516ddc20e4b082c74d7cbc04.1392970311143.txt

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Develop, Shanty Town, Armory, Caravan, Militia, Navigator, Rats, Outpost, Hunting Grounds, Peddler

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Help! / Re: I know I could've won this one

« on: February 21, 2014, 02:11:31 am »

And here's one where I didn't get an embassy. I played against a bot because nobody else seemed interested. I probably could've picked up one embassy but I think I only got one or two 5s and I know with one of them I decided to get a madman. This didn't go so well and I think it's because embassy is just superior here. Blocking goons attacks can be good but with shanty town as the village, sometimes discarding an action or two is good so the shanty towns can be activated, and with embassy the sifting is so good that if the deck is thin enough, a discard attack shouldn't matter that much. Does any of this sound right?

http://dom.retrobox.eu/?/20140220/log.516ddc20e4b082c74d7cbc04.1392966459653.txt

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Help! / Re: I know I could've won this one

« on: February 21, 2014, 01:55:07 am »

Ok here's the first one. It took me forever to get my first and second goons and thus the game was pretty close but I pulled it off. I think madman was essential in kickstarting the deck building process, and I should probably have gotten a couple more throughout the course of the game. I preferred embassy to moat (although I did get one moat) just because of cycling although for the next game I want to try more moat. I had a couple misplays, most notably on turn 21 where I discarded a goons because I'm dumb but all in all not bad I think. What do you guys think?

http://dom.retrobox.eu/?/20140220/log.516ddc20e4b082c74d7cbc04.1392965541463.txt

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Help! / Re: I know I could've won this one

« on: February 20, 2014, 11:17:30 pm »

Thanks for the input, hopefully I can try a couple more games with this kingdom using your advice and post the results.

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Mafia Game Threads / Re: MXXXIX: Adventure Time! Mafia (Day 1)

« on: February 20, 2014, 10:11:52 pm »

We'll give you strategies but you have to pinkie promise that you're not mafia.

Really? The game is that easy? 

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Mafia Game Threads / Re: MXXXIX: Adventure Time! Mafia (Day 1)

« on: February 20, 2014, 10:05:24 pm »

Again, I have no experience with what is "scummy" or "townie" but Axxle's erratic posting and constant joking about being scum is obviously to get some sort of response. Would it be scummy to cast early suspicion on yourself so as not to be considered scummy later?

That question.  By asking it, what information are you trying to learn?  Is it rhetorical?

I just thought it would be helpful to learn common strategies and things to look for but I guess there are other places I can learn stuff like that.

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Help! / Re: I know I could've won this one

« on: February 20, 2014, 07:28:45 pm »

So generally you think madman plays a big roles here? What about shanty town? How does hermit support duchy/duke?

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Mafia Game Threads / Re: MXXXIX: Adventure Time! Mafia (Day 1)

« on: February 20, 2014, 06:23:28 pm »

Recap? Hi, I'm Andrew! This is my first mafia game ever and It probably shows. Anything else you would like to know just ask!