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Got slammed at work. Will catch up on this shortly 

I prob won't be here tomorrow but I want to settle on a target very shortly at least for myself because it's prob the last I will be on before the night phase

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For anyone who shares the opinion "I have no reads because nothing has happened"

Be the change you want in the world. No reads? Create some. Look harder. 400+ posts isn't just "bickering". Rather than complain about a lack of value create some. Other wise you'll have games like Bullishes last one where we no lynched every day phase and scum win with little to no effort. You wanna win? Play to win. Or be lazy, be part of the problem and reason why mafia dies here. And be okay with town losing every game. Up to you 
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Again, didn't say nothing happened. I hop on for short periods of time over the course of the day. I provide shit feedback because whenever we start to get into something that looks interesting, it seems to get derailed by a wagon on either Elm or Draft, and whatever consequences spin out from that. Shockingly, I don't want to add to those wagons and make the problem worse because I see them as problematic beyond the scope of this single game. I also don't think there's enough information on anyone else to push for a lynch, and I'm consistently wary of lynching anyone in DP1 for much the same reason. If you think that's lazy, then I guess I can't change your mind, but no, the attitude isn't the reason why town loses games. It's bad in later DPs to not push for a lynch, and I was pretty upset in Bullish's game that we didn't get a lynch in DP2. I think it's also bad in DP1 to push for a lynch with no or next to no information beyond some small behavioral tells. I think that tends to lead to a lot of mislynches.
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Unvote drafter 

Something to note. If drafter was scum , would he replace. I think he would be more likely not to because he would feel invested with his scum buddy. 

That leads me to believe he is town, because pie did in fact confirm that he was being replaced to me. 





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Last thing I will say about the spat because it's not game relevant. I intentionally came into this game wanting to try and drafter has been intentionally antagonistic and would not let go of it. So the only way to break him of that was to have no one agree with him (which happened) and contest his statement. To see if he would actually never remove a vote on me ever. 


His hiatus shows that he is that vindictive so , 0 sympathy
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In the same way you all should have had 0 sympathy for me when I got insta killed the past 2 games. Don't blame you. 

There just comes a point where you let it go, but his pride would not allow that 

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As for the game when I get a chance I really want to look at whiteflame as well. I'd need time to eloquently explain why but his opening and non committal behavior really sits not well with me. I know we've said that was eat established in another game as non ai but something really sets wrong with me in this one 
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Again, didn't say nothing happened. I hop on for short periods of time over the course of the day. I provide shit feedback because whenever we start to get into something that looks interesting, it seems to get derailed by a wagon on either Elm or Draft, and whatever consequences spin out from that.
YOU have the power the re-rail a wagon wherever you see fit. Be a leader, and steer us back if you think we're on the wrong path.

Shockingly, I don't want to add to those wagons and make the problem worse because I see them as problematic beyond the scope of this single game. I also don't think there's enough information on anyone else to push for a lynch, and I'm consistently wary of lynching anyone in DP1 for much the same reason.
So in your mind the grand solution is to do nothing and just wait for scum to out themselves?

 If you think that's lazy, then I guess I can't change your mind, but no, the attitude isn't the reason why town loses games. It's bad in later DPs to not push for a lynch, and I was pretty upset in Bullish's game that we didn't get a lynch in DP2. I think it's also bad in DP1 to push for a lynch with no or next to no information beyond some small behavioral tells. I think that tends to lead to a lot of mislynches.
We set the precedent for inactivity in by being inactive in dp1 of bullishes game. No one taking the charge and leading anything, led others to act the exact same way, it was a problem that persisted the entire game, and we as scum let it happen, because why wouldn't we? I'm not gonna let it happen this time though, and if your town you shouldn't either. If you like no lynches dp1, that's fine. Im indifferent to the outcome of a lynch as long as everyone did their part in the day phase and there is plenty of content to read for investigators to sift to. If you don't lynch by the end of the phase that's  fine, but you absolutely shouldn't have reads or have tried to do nothing the phase, and say things like "The whole day phase was bickering" when you could have created an alternative outcome.
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Unvote drafter 

Something to note. If drafter was scum , would he replace. I think he would be more likely not to because he would feel invested with his scum buddy. 

That leads me to believe he is town, because pie did in fact confirm that he was being replaced to me. 

At this point I think he is town too. Just hope he decides to play seriously or hope pie finds a replacement soon. 
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YOU have the power the re-rail a wagon wherever you see fit. Be a leader, and steer us back if you think we're on the wrong path.
And we've previously established that I'm shit at doing that. It's one of the major problems with my play. One of these days, that might change. This was not that time.

So in your mind the grand solution is to do nothing and just wait for scum to out themselves?
I don't know how I can clarify this any better than I have. I'm not saying do nothing, I'm saying that we don't push for a lynch until we have the information from the NP to give us some guidance. You believe a lot in behavioral tells, and maybe I should as well, but I don't yet, and I like to be able to see how things actually play out before assuming that someone should be lynched.
We set the precedent for inactivity in by being inactive in dp1 of bullishes game. No one taking the charge and leading anything, led others to act the exact same way, it was a problem that persisted the entire game, and we as scum let it happen, because why wouldn't we? I'm not gonna let it happen this time though, and if your town you shouldn't either. If you like no lynches dp1, that's fine. Im indifferent to the outcome of a lynch as long as everyone did their part in the day phase and there is plenty of content to read for investigators to sift to. If you don't lynch by the end of the phase that's  fine, but you absolutely shouldn't have reads or have tried to do nothing the phase, and say things like "The whole day phase was bickering" when you could have created an alternative outcome.
Yes, we did set a precedent in that game, and it wasn't good. I contributed to that, as town, and that's a failure on my part. I'm happy to pick up activity in DP2 when we actually have some information to go off of, and frankly, that was the plan. If you don't want to wait for that, then lynch me. I'm honestly just tired of this back and forth, and I'm tired of being defensive. I'm also tired of constantly correcting you when you misquote me, as you've done here as well. If you're unhappy with my play, then that's not going to change because I pointed out why I did it.

I understand that you want to correct for what went so wrong in Bullish's game. I understand that I, like so many others in this game, was part of the problem there. And if you want to punish me for not making changes to my play to improve things, then I guess I'm guilty. Always appreciate the feedback.
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Who are they and why aren't you pressuring them then?
Because the only reason I tend to put pressure on people in DP1 is to get information, and at this point, I think we have enough information to be able to interpret what happens in the NP. Until then, I don't think getting more information does anything to further our cause, though it gives scum more known targets.

Is the only information worth getting, someone's character and role? 

Well, I guess we'll have to agree to disagree. I didn't say there's nothing to behaviorally read into the posts that have gone up, but enough of this has been focused on their infighting that I think it's entirely appropriate to call much of this a pissing match, and I think it's a little odd that you can claim this is 17 pages of grade A content that should afford me every opportunity to pick out scum. It's not.
I didn't say it was grade A content, but not all of it has been two people, and there have been others posting in between. It's content. And if it's not sufficient enough to meet your standards, then guess who has the ability to influence the day phase with their voice and vote? Only you can prevent wildfires.

Normally, when I've done that, it's actually sussed me because I tend to jump on and off of lynches, especially in DP1, on the basis of getting more activity or claims. Activity is above average, and we have more than enough claims. I'm not interested in getting more to interpret what happens in the NP. I've said this several times.

I don't think i've ever sussed you for that, in fact I note it's usually your town tell. The three games you've played as scum have been closer to this one then any of your town ones. Also claims aren't the only thing that come from a day phase. You shouldn't rely to heavily on them in the first place, they are generally better for helping mafia pick out power roles.

From your post #417: "I asked for reads yesterday and got a nothing post, and earlier today a contradictory fence sitting post." Yes, you did say contradictory. I started off nonplussed (appreciate your use of that term, btw), but I gave an informed decision nonetheless. I've straight up said on multiple occasions that I don't like lynching in DP1, and this is no different, but I provided reasons why I'd still consider it. I wanted to get other insights before voting because if I did vote, I would be seeking to lynch, something I've never committed to in a DP1 for a reason.
You don't have to want a dp1 lynch, but you should attempt to get as much out of the day phase as possible. Mafia can communicate constantly, 24/7. Town get's short 3 day gaps to plan who we are lynching each time. That is the time we use to sus out people and work our magic. Mafia have the whole game. Why waste it letting poeple lurk, or do what you are doing and do virtually nothing? I get your stance but do you think if everyone shared your stance that anything would ever get done? Bullishes game is proof that sitting around and waiting for something to happen gets town no where. 
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Whats your activity plan for the day phase? Who are your scum reads? Your are in the same boat as whiteflame here. 
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Yall need to help as well. 
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Alright, I can see you're really just trying to provide feedback. I guess I'm taking it a little personally when I should just be doing what I can to improve things. I'll read back through this phase, maybe I just missed relevant information, but for now I'll take a break from posting to do that.
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YOU have the power the re-rail a wagon wherever you see fit. Be a leader, and steer us back if you think we're on the wrong path.
And we've previously established that I'm shit at doing that. It's one of the major problems with my play. One of these days, that might change. This was not that time.
I am bad at it too, but I still try. I am not FourTrouble, Raisor, or Yraelz, but I know nothing gets done if you don't try. If your objective is to win, it's what is neccesary. If you aren't succesful, it's a learning experience for the next one. If someone gives you sh1t for being a leader and pressing a lynch but being wrong, ask them what they did to help. 

So in your mind the grand solution is to do nothing and just wait for scum to out themselves?
I don't know how I can clarify this any better than I have. I'm not saying do nothing, I'm saying that we don't push for a lynch until we have the information from the NP to give us some guidance. You believe a lot in behavioral tells, and maybe I should as well, but I don't yet, and I like to be able to see how things actually play out before assuming that someone should be lynched.
Like to see how what plays out? I've seen games go three to four phases with 0 results. Last game was that lol. What do you do if nothing plays out? I hope we get results on scum, but I wouldn't rely on them by any means. 

Yes, we did set a precedent in that game, and it wasn't good. I contributed to that, as town, and that's a failure on my part. I'm happy to pick up activity in DP2 when we actually have some information to go off of, and frankly, that was the plan
Can you clarify what you mean by "waiting for information to go off" because you as well as I know that is not a guarantee. Most likely one of us already claimed roles gets killed, you learn really nothing new. Or our cop or other investigative role gets killed, and wala, no info. And we are back to square one. Waiting for things to happen gets us nowhere.

If you don't want to wait for that, then lynch me. I'm honestly just tired of this back and forth, and I'm tired of being defensive. I'm also tired of constantly correcting you when you misquote me, as you've done here as well. If you're unhappy with my play, then that's not going to change because I pointed out why I did it.
I haven't mis-qouted, and if you think my inference that you are particularly less helpful this game than in others is wrong, you are welcome to prove me wrong at any time. Your not forced to be defensive. You can be the aggressor at any time. Pick a target and pressure them to be active, or ask their thoughts if you don't want them to claim, just tell them you aren't pressuring them for a claim.

I understand that you want to correct for what went so wrong in Bullish's game. I understand that I, like so many others in this game, was part of the problem there. And if you want to punish me for not making changes to my play to improve things, then I guess I'm guilty. Always appreciate the feedback.
I am not doing or saying any of this to punish you or be vindictive. I actually genuinely scum read you for not participating. I tend you further scum read people who double down instead of try to make a change or admit they could be doing more. Your in this wierd spot where you admit to doing nothing, but are certainly fine with doing nothing, and also mentioning that mostly bickering is occuring when you could change that.
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Alright, for activity, warren42 has easily posted the least in this DP. He also usually has quite a bit to say in his reads, and he clearly knows that the DP is on, so I'd like to know why he's been utterly absent, especially since he was on 3 hours ago and didn't say anything. At least Bullish has sporadically posted, though I'm wary of him as well for not doing his usual of... well, being bullish.

VTL warren for activity.
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Whiteflame (2/6) - Speed, Lunatic 
Drafterman (1/6) -  Greyparrot
Elminster (1/6) - Drafter
Warren (1/6) - Whiteflame
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I literally can't do much right now. I wasn't even told that I was going to be in the game. I will probably be more useful later in the game, but I'll do what I can in the meantime.
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I told pie "I don't know how active I'll be, I'll try my best, only use me if you absolutely need me"

He never followed up

I got an activity prompt yesterday

It's honestly kinda frustrating, cause it puts me at a significant disadvantage, and as a result puts my faction (in this case town) at a significant disadvantage as well.
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Anyway, at this point I should probably claim given my negative utility (via inactivity, not a negative utility role)

I'm Drew Ferguson from Georgia, I was the deputy house minority whip at some point and I used to be a dentist.
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Well, at least you're here. I'll try to get Bullish back into this, but then I'm taking a break.

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Whiteflame (2/6) - Speed, Lunatic 
Drafterman (1/6) -  Greyparrot
Elminster (1/6) - Drafter
Bullish (1/6) - Whiteflame

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sounds like a doc softclaim
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After my post last night I read up to around where GP claimed. I don't know if I buy that he's changed his meta, and honestly it feels like something he needs to prove before we can believe him. He doesn't claim as scum, he claims as town. That's my main suspect for today.

Drafter's Mikal pressure is dumb cause Mikal hasn't done anything stupid (at least as far as I'd gotten)

The speed pressure also felt dumb, I dislike the "this person is good as scum, might as well lynch them" argument which nobody overtly said but that's what the argument boiled down to
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That is not a doc soft claim, and if it was why the hell would you say that openly in the DP
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Lolll I was literally about to come here like "I messaged warren so he'd come" and he already logged on, I'm dead
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Mr. Drafterman - town
Mr. Lunatic - town
Mr. Warren - null, inactive
Mr. Greyparrot - null?
Mr. Supa - null, inactive
Mr. Bullish - null, inactive
Mr. Elminster - town
Mr. Whiteflame - lean scum
Mr. WaterPhoenix - null
Mr. Chris - null


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Way too many nulls/inactives
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What are your reads
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  • Given pie's political inclination, is the theme split obvious?
Bullish - This reads to me like bullish got a town GOP role, which sticks out to me because I'm a town dem. I think the theme may be more complicated than his bias. Because even in my justification, he is taking shots at my character being incompetent but that is why I'm the scape goat. 

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  • Drafter basically full claims
There is town sided reasons for this outside of what is said and what is obvious. But it could also be that he has a fake claim

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    • Not gonna comment on Drafter's claim yet. I think I know what he's trying to do. 
    Mr Chris - Now that drafter baby raged his way out of the game, I'm curious to hear what you think his motivations were

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    • Gp claims but with no role (does claim this later)
    This just strikes me as off meta, but I actually hope GP is town. Gp as town is great 

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    • Speed votes grey for no role claim
    This to me is a strong split , meaning I don't think speed and grey are scum together. Full list of splits below

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    • All of lunatics activity probes here pings me as town

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      • As for who to randomly (read as: whatever BS reason we can come up with) lynch, always up for removing Elminster based on past anti-town behavior, but not much of a wagon on him right now. For the time being, I'll just try and stimulate activity from the quiet ones.

      Whiteflame - I think this is actually a split between him and drafter. I don't think 2 scum would go for this right off the bat. It's town/town or town/scum. Likely a split. I don't like this remark at all and I thin he doubles back on this later

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      • WF - always up for removing Elminster based on past anti-town behavior, but not much of a wagon on him right now. For the time being, I'll just try and stimulate activity from the quiet ones.
      • Luna -  I am not gonna do the "policy lynch mikal" thing. If it's just to teach him a lesson, I already know he doesn't care lol. He's been slapped on the wrist enough to know people aren't a fan of that playstyle. Also Mikal doesn't always do that, and I am going to give him the benefit of the doubt this go around until he does it again. He seems to have mostly signed up for this as a favor to pie, so auto lynching him probably isn't doing us or him a favor. As soon as he does the self sabotoging antics, I will vote him so not to distract the dp, but until he does Im give him the benefit of the doubt. 
      • WF - Yeah, I'm not planning to vote him out on that reasoning alone. He would have to commit some actual anti-town actions this round for me to seek that. So far, he's been fine.
      This is one big ass back peddle to me. Maybe I read this improperly but this is a glaring "o no wagon so i'll leave it alone thing" and then after he sees there is no wagon, he says hes not willing to do it as long as i try which is directly opposite of what he said in that remark. Read all of this back to back and see how it sounds

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      • Gps character justification and drafters role claim, make me think split. Because I don't think grey came up with that and if drafter is telling the truth it means grey could have been given a fake character claim. I think luna said one or the other. 
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      • Putting me and Drafter and Me and Luna as not possible scum for obvious reasons. I'm already aware this is true obviously  but for other people
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      • Supa seems town to me, can't really full explain this but tone 
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      • Does whiteflame always get offended when hes scum read?
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        • I am 100% on board with the original plan as provided by you, where you are a 1x vig who has guaranteed success unless he is roleblocked.
        Asking pie this directly 

        "would an enabler be able to make a vig go through if the vig was roleblcoked"

        What sticks out to me about this is drafter would have to know a roleblock could stop a vig that is enabled to make that claim
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        Not mafia together

        • Grey / Speed
        • Drafter / WF
        • Grey  / Drafter
        • Me / Drafter
        • Me / Luna
        • Luna / Drafter