GL actually just finished one up...FD2 wrote:Has anybody ever done Ancient Greece mafia before?
i.e. A mythical creature could be the Serial Killer or Vig, the Aristocrats are Mafia, etc.?
) That's okay. The sooner you claim your ideas, the less chance of someone else doing what you have your heart set on. That being said...!Chucklez! wrote:Ok, I know I'm not really qualified to Mod a game yet, but I wanted to get some initial opinions on these ideas anyway. I have been completely addicted to Mafia lately, and have had some rather cool (I think) ideas.
Yeah, I think we've had two FG games so far, probably enough for the near future...1. Family Guy (I found out while reading some of this thread that this had already been mentioned.
I like the idea, and there's plenty of other holidays to choose from... but I would caution you against discussing the roles of the Mafia in public, just in case you do end up running such a game... players can be remarkably clever (or think they're clever) with the Search function.2. Holiday Mafia (Your role would be Santa, Easter Bunny...ect. My only concern would be that I may not have enough characters to go around. My only idea to combat this would be to have Christmas be the Mafia. Santa the Kingpin, and the Reindeer other mafiosos?)
I like it. I think this has good potential, and given the other games that do well here, the theme should get you a lot of players.3. Cowboy Bebop (I can't help it. I just love it so much. This is the one I see as having the most potential, as the characters are amazing, and fit into many roles easily. If I did this, it owuld most likely have a few experimental/uncommon roles.)
Could also be good. I thought I heard someone talking about this recently - might do a search on the phrase "adult swim"?4. Adult Swim (That's right, your role would be a show on Adult Swim. I personally like ANime, but I think they would end up being the Mafia because AS always has jokes about how bad Anime does in the ratings. I think this one could be hilarious.)
It might be tough to find roles that are safe for scum to claim, but yes, this could be very exciting...and I'd probably play. (rolando might, too).5. Dark Tower (I really don't think I need to say more. If you read the books you know how amazing this could be if done right.)
Getting on the list for a Normal Game (which none of these would qualify for, except maybe Holiday, being themed from shows/books), or either of the Mini lists, just requires that you have played a game here. Theme Park requires successful moderation of at least one game, here or other approved sites... but I'd suggest you play a few games in different types before starting to set up your games. Will give you a feel for game dynamics here...then you can feel free to experiment, knowing your baseline. Good luck!Well, what do you guys thnk? Oh, and for the record, what are your qualifications to host here?
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Well, once there are two confirmed town, they can lynch everyone else and probably win. Once there are more confirmed town than scum, they can lynch everyone else and certainly win.Seol wrote:I'm working on a variant I call "Lights Out" Mafia, based on the mechanics of early IRL variants I've read about. The basic twist is that the game doesn't go to night after a lynch, it only goes to night when the town votes "lights out". Dead roles aren't revealed until night falls.
Thoughts?
I'm working on mechanics to deal with that. Possibly a non-role-revelation, but instead only revealing how many scum are left (so true confrimation is harder to achieve), possibly defining the win as only if you're alive at the end (so people won't go along with the mass sacrifice strategy).Norinel wrote:Well, once there are two confirmed town, they can lynch everyone else and probably win. Once there are more confirmed town than scum, they can lynch everyone else and certainly win.Seol wrote:I'm working on a variant I call "Lights Out" Mafia, based on the mechanics of early IRL variants I've read about. The basic twist is that the game doesn't go to night after a lynch, it only goes to night when the town votes "lights out". Dead roles aren't revealed until night falls.
Thoughts?
Sounds like the Cruise Ship game I've got in mind... but it could be done a lot of ways. Mine's very Experimental/Variant...!Chucklez! wrote:6. Mutiny (Not based of Pirates of the Car. like the other. Just a regular ship that has a few mutinous crew members.
Not even having seen the movie (yet), this sounds intriguing. Just make sure your mafia isn't so obvious/roles so restricted that a claim on Day One breaks things wide open for the town.8. Cube (This would probably have to be a mini game due to the sheer lack of characters. I do however have a great idea for the mafia in this one)
Lovely. McCarthy, by the way...(I think).McArthy (sp) Trials (What's more in spirit with the paranoid atmosphere of Mafia, then Mr. Jingoist's crusade?)
Is there a particular reason why not? They tend to move a little faster than Normal/Theme games, but not so quickly decided as Newbies... they're my favorite, usually, unless it's a REALLY good Theme Game...I don't really like Minis though.
