Careless Village WW

[Lady Serpentine]

Misnoted the time on my voting worksheet. Also, for some reason the posting times have not done the fall back for DST. Does anyone know if I have something misset on my account?

You probably don't. Last year there was lag of a couple of weeks or so before the forum registered "Oh, hey! The time should be different!".

[Count Dingdong]

Day 11

With Originals rooted out, gaze turns to newcomers. "One of you has to be the culprit! People are still dying left and right! Explain yourselves!" Of those, two come to mind, talk bout selves. "I have to tell you: lynching me does nothing. I won't die. See, that proves I'm Village!" "I've explained myself enough for now. But we need to test that claim. If he doesn't die, there's nothing to lose!" Arguing continues, and Mob argues at gallows.

Watching over proceedings, Mayor is approached by Legislator. "I have the information you requested. The Assassin, correct? Anything you need to help keep this town running, old chap!" The papers read as follows: "The Assassin: no one knows where he comes from or who he is by day. He appeared one day and kills on whim, or maybe at command. He's skilled at what he does, takes job seriously, only killing when there's a job, flying under radar when none. Sadly, don't have much else on him."

Twins continue searching through town, not caring about chaos all around with killings. They'll die or not, but all that's on minds right now is finding their other. Similarly, Youth, Elder, and Other search for each other, trying to one-up each other. Other groups search, but those are most prominent.

Meanwhile, back at gallows stage, Magician claps his hands with loud boom, and arguing quiets. "Yes, that's better. You know, we need to calm down and really think, yes, really think about who we're going to lynch." One from audience cries "You!" to laughter. "Yes, yes, funny, funny. But let's leave this all to the next day, hmm? We may all be innocent here!" "Not everyone can be innocent! Death to those who say so!" and out comes throwing axe, straight at Magician. Cloud of smoke, and disappears into flurry of doves, as does axe. Fading voice... "That's not good..."

With lynch attempted but failed, Mob disperses to sleep for night in hopes of less deaths. Realize that won't happen but hopes nonetheless.

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The Magician avoided lynch. His role/player not revealed.
C'nor did not reclaim his old character. Newcomer #51 was Secret Circle Member B.
Gray Mage assumes his role.
Two more Clueless Newcomers enters town.
usourselves&we can choose a spot as a Clueless Newcomer on Tonight!
Grue Bait can choose a spot as a Clueless Newcomer on Day 12
TigerFang can choose a spot as a Clueless Newcomer on Night 12

Publicly revealed wins:

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Player Name	Wins
Zar Peter	3
TigerFang	2
usourselves&we	1
Gray Mage	1
Ramsus	1
Grue Bait	1
planswalker	1
Matthias2207	1
Devmaar	1
bladescape	1

Player List:

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Living Roles:

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##	Player Name
9	Zar Peter
16	Eternis
18	planswalker
19	Gray Mage
26	Tom the Mime
28	TBFProgrammer
30	Penguinator
31	Devmaar
32	Nightpenguin
33	Lex-Kat
36	gunnar11
39	Caprice
43	Chromasia
50	bladescape
--	Clueless Newcomers
21	C'nor
22	Kalrany
49	Matthias2207

Night 11 begins
...and will end in 24 hours

Call for any onlookers to be Clueless Newcomers!

Due to popular demand (and lack of an opponent), there is now a Mayor role. Vote everyday for it! Candidate was elected Mayor today, but that role is flexible: anyone can take it, and who has it can change from day to day. What it does, find out for yourselves. Candidates for Mayor role should send in one title (bold in narrations) or topic they would like to learn more about.

Missed 1 Day
Chromasia

Edit: Those who care: bladescape sent in to investigate Assassin, Zar sent in nothing. tech. Zar's mayor, but blade's doing investigating. Wrote part during tie and didn't want to change it.

[usourselves&we]

How about 45, because all the real good links to three are taken. 4+5=9=3*3 so yeah guess that will work.

[Count Dingdong]

How about 45,

Added. Stupid min char. limit

[planswalker]

The man with the big iron on his hip went down to the cemetery at dusk, looking at the names on the fresh graves that have been rapidly added to the town. He starts at the mayor who died nearly 12 days ago. So many dead so fast. Most of the original inhabitants of the town are gone. Why was the killing continuing? Perhaps things would have been worse if the spy in the information network hadn't been outed so quickly.

He stopped dead when he came to his brother's grave. It read simply "

James Slynt

Born: , Died: October 6, 713 AIM

Face of the masons, friend to the town. May his memory never be forgotten.

... may his memory never be forgotten? They don't even know his real last name. They don't even know when he was born. How can they remember a man they didn't even know?

He'll take a nearby rock and scratch in some more information for the tombstone:

James Slynt James Tyler Johnson

Born: December 16, 689 AIM , Died: October 6, 713 AIM

Face of the masons, friend to the town. May his memory never be forgotten. Brother, son, and hero to a town. Refused all glory for a chance to make a difference.

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from my QT on the issue of time/date (read bottom to top):

Count Dingdong
11-07-2012
05:03 PM ET (US)
Sure, let's do that. I'll move it out of D&d world for that and make this new world.

Let's say... 713 AIM (annus ignoti mundi) let's do latin for legitimacy or stuff.
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planswalker
11-07-2012
04:40 PM ET (US)
sorry about causing extra work. Could I propose that you have the years counted by an arbitrary calendar that doesn't correspond to any real one?

For example have it be the year "132 cvr" (clueless village reckoning) or maybe "3920 ycw" (years from creation of world) or something?
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Count Dingdong
11-07-2012
04:30 PM ET (US)
Thanks for the extra work... will get back to you on this. need to think of something that will make sense.
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planswalker
11-07-2012
04:28 PM ET (US)
I'm asking because I wanted to have the stranger with the big iron visit the Face Man's grave. Wanted to show his death date.Edited 11-07-2012 04:28 PM
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Count Dingdong
11-07-2012
03:30 PM ET (US)
some year, some place, some world. hadn't quite decided, figured maybe D&D world or something (have campaign and was thinking there). Why?
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planswalker
11-07-2012
02:20 PM ET (US)
btw, what year is the Clueless Village set in?

[Count Dingdong]

Less than 12 hours left. Missing lots of actions. Make sure to send em in.

[Penguinator]

She walked over to the slouching figure. “Nighthunter?” she stated once he was in hearing range. She was not completely sure what she was expecting, but the feeling of frustration seemed to wave off the man was not it. It seemed like no one had a handle on the current situation. Wonderful.

She slowed down as he approached. She figured that the family resemblance would work well for her here. Though she was several years older than Kal, she knew that there was no question that they looked like sisters. Probably the greatest difference was the brash self-assurance she wielded – it would either stand her in good stead with Kal’s formor allies, or put them on edge. Either way, this meeting would be telling for her future endeavors with this town. As they came face to face, she set her focused gaze directly to his own and repeated her question, “Are you the one Kal called Nighthunter?”

The man stopped in his tracks, straightening up. He looked left and right, then noticed a girl coming toward him. The cigar loosened in his lips, and he watched her walk straight up to him. She looked a lot like... no. But the resemblance was uncanny. As she came closer, she spoke, a determined expression on her face. He nodded, once. "I am. An' you are? Her nex' o' kin?"

(I don't know why, it didn't really strike me before, but I have the sudden feeling that Nighthunter would stand a head taller than most other men, which means he's likely a fair bit taller than the woman before him)

[Count Dingdong]

Night 11

Was not a calm night, but not bad in spectrum of things. Successor keeping up killings, others running around with tasks to do. Mayor working furiously on papers. There were still questions to answer and couldn't go out to confront people without answers. They'd target him next. In notes, stumbles across relevant passage: "Magician: This fellow brings interesting things wherever he goes. He may have something against Executioner but likely won't act against it. Became magician to avoid killing, sating people's interest with entertainment instead. Loves puffs of smoke, I have yet to figure out where it comes from." Well that was something but not much.

Groups again, Network shuffles feet and mutters among self, not willing to put selves on line for this. Society feels same way, muttering distrust when people join, unsure who Spy actually was, cowl was covering face. Anyone could kill them at any time. Couldn't expect anything and took each day alive as small victory.

Up in Observatory, Observer watches proceedings with telescope. Looking for person, checking roof to roof, house to house, window to window for glimpse. Suddenly, flash of color on rooftop, movement that shouldn't be there. Gasp of confusion and shock for moment before scope meets scope and shot rings out. Suddenly, vision blacks out as Zar Peter tumbles to floor, bleeding out, whispering out last words: "But... he's... can't be... he... one of... uhh...". Body isn't found for while, and by then Sniper is gone.

In alleyway, Furious still searches for Escaped, turning over every stone, each can, dumpster, each alleyway. Grunting and ranting, infuriated at inability to find her. Suddenly, feels sharp pain in chest and grunts before trying to turn. Young woman there, wild-eyed and crazed. "You came too far. Made yourself known. I've escaped my targets time and time again, and this time is no different. But I didn't have to kill you. That's all on you..." before walking away, glancing back at body now and again and then rushing off to who knows where. Penguinator lies dead in alley.

Two dead this night, but day dawns with another chance. Can culprits be picked out or not? Mob gathers once again for lynch...

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Zar Peter, the Observer was killed. His role is not revealed.
Penguinator, the Furious was killed by the Escaped. His role is not revealed.
Kalrany assumes her role.
A third Clueless Newcomer enters town.
Grue Bait can choose a spot as a Clueless Newcomer on Today!
TigerFang can choose a spot as a Clueless Newcomer on Night 12
Zar Peter and Penguinator can choose spots as Clueless Newcomers Night 13

For lasting so long, Devmaar and bladescape gain wins

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Player Name	Wins
Zar Peter	3
TigerFang	2
Devmaar	2
bladescape	2
usourselves&we	1
Gray Mage	1
Ramsus	1
Grue Bait	1
planswalker	1
Matthias2207	1

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Living Roles:

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##	Player Name
16	Eternis
18	planswalker
19	Gray Mage
22	Kalrany
26	Tom the Mime
28	TBFProgrammer
31	Devmaar
32	Nightpenguin
33	Lex-Kat
36	gunnar11
39	Caprice
43	Chromasia
50	bladescape
--	Clueless Newcomers
21	C'nor
45	usourselves&we
49	Matthias2207

Day 12 begins
...and will end in 48 hours

Call for any onlookers to be Clueless Newcomers!

Due to popular demand (and lack of an opponent), there is now a Mayor role. Vote everyday for it! Candidate was elected Mayor today, but that role is flexible: anyone can take it, and who has it can change from day to day. What it does, find out for yourselves. Candidates for Mayor role should send in one title (bold in narrations) or topic they would like to learn more about.

All Originals dead! Time to start rooting out Newcomers...

13 players -> 4 min to lynch

Missed 1 Day
Chromasia

[planswalker]

Nightpenguin as an early vote before I head out for the weekend.

[Nightpenguin]

Ok, the time has come to ask, why this opposition against me?

[Grue Bait]

Can I rejoin with spot 42?

[usourselves&we]

was taken and is now dead, there is an up to date list in the first post under player list: newcomer roles.

[Penguinator]

(I'm still going to RP as Nighthunter.)

[Grue Bait]

All right, I'll take 30.

[Penguinator]

All right, I'll take 30.

I just was 30...

[Grue Bait]

Dang it, it was empty. 20 then.

[Penguinator]

Dang it, it was empty. 20 then.

It's right in the first post. 29 is empty, 30 is not.

[Count Dingdong]

Dang it, it was empty. 20 then.

That was interesting back and forth of roles. 20 it is.

[Grue Bait]

It's right in the first post. 29 is empty, 30 is not.

Stupid eyeballs. Don't see right.

[Zar Peter]

At least I had absolute power for about one night

[Tom the Mime]

I'm leaning towards Devmaar right now. Seems like the executioner chose him from after the tie vote and he was protected from a lynch. However, he claimed his role was "The Knight in Shining Armour" whereas (assuming the non-lynch referred to him) the narration referred to him as the Magician. If that's the case and he's lying about that, then what about everything else? Thoughts anyone?

[TBFProgrammer]

If that's the case and he's lying about that, then what about everything else? Thoughts anyone?

It also says his role is not revealed.

NightPenguin, I already stated my reasoning against you. I think you are the backup voider because you asked two people whether they were claiming baner.

[Kalrany]

(I'm still going to RP as Nighthunter.)

We can do that? Awesome! I will hang onto Daring then. That will be fun.

At least I had absolute power for about one night

I hope you used it well (not necessarily for good or evil, but well anyway...) ...

Let's see, time to put your opponent into office... bladescape for Mayor!

It also says his role is not revealed.

NightPenguin, I already stated my reasoning against you. I think you are the backup voider because you asked two people whether they were claiming baner.

That's a good argument, actually. The best put forward so far. Until someone puts forth a better one, I think I will vote the same. The fact that Penguinator scried NightPenguin as town with a 50% chance leaves the claims' veracity rather dubious. Sorry.

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The man stopped in his tracks, straightening up. He looked left and right, then noticed a girl coming toward him. The cigar loosened in his lips, and he watched her walk straight up to him. She looked a lot like... no. But the resemblance was uncanny. As she came closer, she spoke, a determined expression on her face. He nodded, once. "I am. An' you are? Her nex' o' kin?"

(I don't know why, it didn't really strike me before, but I have the sudden feeling that Nighthunter would stand a head taller than most other men, which means he's likely a fair bit taller than the woman before him)

She nodded. “Yes. It falls to me to complete her remaining last requests.” She opened the small bag and reached in, pulling out a leather pouch. “She wanted you to have this,” the women said as she handed it over.

“Has it been announced yet who died last night?” she said, resignation coloring her voice, a grim look in her eyes.

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Inside the leather pouch is compass with an intricate design on the protective cover, much like a pocket watch would have. If Nighthunter is aware of any ancient/dead languages, he would see an old symbol of protection surrounded by runes for travel and speed. It is old, but carefully maintained.

((Since this is the morning after TigerFang was killed, and she was still a clueless newcomer, I assume she has not heard much of anything yet that Face’s brother (John now, I guess) didn’t tell her last night. ))

[Nightpenguin]

Wait, what's dubious? I haven't made any claim.

[Kalrany]

Wait, what's dubious? I haven't made any claim.

Yes, but Penguinator stated that he scried you as town, however that scry was with only a 50% chance of accuracy. That 50/50 is dubious to the result being accurate. That's all.

You have not made a claim that I could readily find, and could not glean anything from my notes... Would you like to make a claim?

[Nightpenguin]

Yes, but Penguinator stated that he scried you as town, however that scry was with only a 50% chance of accuracy. That 50/50 is dubious to the result being accurate. That's all.

Yes, it's dubious, but from your perspective there's a better than 50% chance of my being town, due to the fact that Penguinator could have scried me as town, neutral, or wolf.

You have not made a claim that I could readily find, and could not glean anything from my notes... Would you like to make a claim?

Claiming would make me useless if not dead. If that's what you all need to be convinced of my innocence, then I'll make one, but I'd rather it not come to that.

[Gray Mage]

Yes, but Penguinator stated that he scried you as town, however that scry was with only a 50% chance of accuracy. That 50/50 is dubious to the result being accurate. That's all.

No, it isn't. If it's 50/50 then the chance of it being wrong is the same chance of it being correct.

This is the reason why the fool's scry is not to be relied upon.

Also, he was the "Furious", has he ever said his role's name? Because that doesn't sound very seer-y.

Of everyone, I'm having a gut feeling on Eternis, and I think Dev is cleared.

[Eternis]

Executioner.
Also, grey mage?
Gut feelings are almost always wrong.
And they are in this case.

[Kalrany]

No, it isn't. If it's 50/50 then the chance of it being wrong is the same chance of it being correct.

This is the reason why the fool's scry is not to be relied upon.

Also, he was the "Furious", has he ever said his role's name? Because that doesn't sound very seer-y.

Of everyone, I'm having a gut feeling on Eternis, and I think Dev is cleared.

No role name was declared. See below.

Yes, it's dubious, but from your perspective there's a better than 50% chance of my being town, due to the fact that Penguinator could have scried me as town, neutral, or wolf.



Claiming would make me useless if not dead. If that's what you all need to be convinced of my innocence, then I'll make one, but I'd rather it not come to that.

OK. I would think that it is still early enough that you don't have to claim to avoid lynch. If it doesn't come to that, I can see why you would not want to in either case. It certainly killed me immediately.

Ok. Here is the relevant post:

I'm a neutral scryer. I have one target to find, and they may be dead or a still-coming role on the list. I don't know their alignment, and they aren't killed/don't lose (as far as I know) if I find them. Look at my roleplaying posts, I suggest that bladescape's character "has something in common with Nighthunter." bladescape was my first scry. I got him as Neutral. My second scry revealed that TBFProgrammer was not my target. I did not get any other information, the scry was interfered with. My scries work on a four night schedule. The first night, I have no scry. The second night, I receive only an alignment. The third night, I scry role. (I'm told that I will scry my target accurately regardless of disguises, interference, what have you. In other words, it isn't TBF.) The fourth night, I scry both role and alignment, but only have a 50% chance to scry either correctly. I scried Nightpenguin, as "town." No idea if that's correct. But also, not my target.

Now, I'm going to sit back and be a good little neutral, 'cause I've drawn too much attention in this game. Keep in mind, I have no scry tonight.

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I this is one of the only posts I have been able to find with info and this is where the 50% accuracy comes from. If I have read it wrong, then I would like someone to please explain how I did so. Honestly, if there is anyone who has a better argument, then I will run with it. I guess you could call it more of a gut feeling than anything else.

@ Eternis: not necessarily. My scries on you and Ramsus (regarding your previous alignments) were both gut feelings since I didn't get much of anything off voting history to chose who to scry. I'd say gut feelings are about as good as any other arbitrary device used (coins, dice, throwing darts, etc...). Mind you, I am not saying that it is likely to be right, or that it is in this case, just that gut feelings are not "almost always wrong." More like they are arbitrary and that is all -- it's just a guess.

I guess what I am trying to say is that right now, we have little information on anyone, and unless we get more info, going with gut feelings work about as well as any other. That's all.


Edit: Do we know if there is a newcomer executioner? Because the entire original cast is dead now, so the original executioner’s role cannot be passed on...

[Penguinator]

We can do that? Awesome! I will hang onto Daring then. That will be fun.

Well, if the Nighthunter had died in the narration, I would care a bit more. But it was clearly some Penguinator fellow who died, so the Nighthunter is still around.

She nodded. “Yes. It falls to me to complete her remaining last requests.” She opened the small bag and reached in, pulling out a leather pouch. “She wanted you to have this,” the women said as she handed it over.

His grizzled brow furrowed as he looked quickly inside the pouch, then stuffed it away into his satchel. He nodded in thanks. Perhaps it would come in handy. (I can't imagine that he would have knowledge of ancient languages.)

“Has it been announced yet who died last night?” she said, resignation coloring her voice, a grim look in her eyes.

The man looked away for a moment, staring into the distance. "Nah' in so many words, nay; but I gets a feelin'." He took a long draw from the cigar, then removed it from his lips. "'Twas an ol' contac' o' mine. Use' t' tell me when 'ere were killin's about. 'E's the one 'oo told me t'come 'ere. But 'e's gone, now, an' I hain't e'en seen him 'roun', yet." He shook his head. "Bu' he ain' the only one, either. Oh, no. I feel another was slain. Not by the same folk, mind you."