I never imagined it would come to this.
Back in the early days it all seemed so simple. We were just a group of friends, playing together and trying to spread the Good Word of Mafia to anyone who would listen. The site was small, and none of us could imagine what it would become.
I don't remember when it was that we first realized we were in over our heads. It wasn't a sudden shock to the system, just a small fear in our hearts, gradually growing larger.
I do remember their first attack. They disfigured our site. Our skin, our avatars. Nobody even knew what happened until the attack was over. We launched a counter-strike, reclaimed the site. I thought we fought them off. Now I realize I was wrong. We all were. It was a warning, nothing more. The tigers were marking their territory. Letting us know that they could wipe us out anytime they wanted.
We grew bigger, and stronger. But the once clean and organized General Discussion grew ugly. Although some embraced the change, others despised it. And so it was decided that a new forum would be made, one to contain all considered unsightly. Some termed it Hamsterdam, but it was known to all as Forum 62. And it grew in size rapidly, becoming a sprawling metropolis of threads. All sorts of users sought refuge, from the lowliest troll to the most fabulous fag, and all embraced 62 with unconcealed joy. The tyranny of GD was gone, and the wonderful world of Forum 62 was open. There were only the site rules, and those were lax. For the first time, mafiascum was truly free.
Should've known it couldn't last.
Of course. There have always been those who abuse power. Those who would not only take what they could, but take away from others. And so a time of turmoil fell on Forum 62, where the once peaceful community had chosen sides in a great war. A war between the old school and the new kids. The snobs and the shit-posters, as they called one another. Peace against freedom, dictatorship against anarchy. It all came to a head in November 2011. Posters would challenge one another to barbaric duels, games of Russian Roulette. Others would viciously spam topics to try and destroy what the other side found most precious.
Luckily, there was a way out. It was decided a Tsar would be elected, one who would rule over Forum 62 and bring forth a reign of peace and justice, where citizens lived in harmony. When asked who would be their glorious ruler, the masses cried out:
CHANNELDELIBIRD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And so began the rule of The Great CDB. He was all that was hoped for, and Forum 62 prospered under his kind, wise leadership.
But of course it didn't last.
The tigers came again, striking in full force. Their warnings to us had gone unheeded, and against their wishes the forum had grown stronger. We were too big a threat to be ignored any longer, and so they fought as hard as they could.
Nothing could've prepared me for that day. Watching as the tigers ate away games, history, in the blink of an eye. Watching as users frantically tried to recover caches, only to be struck down by razor-sharp claws.
There was only one thing I could do.
We never expected to use the time machine. It was built into the site as a last resort safety measure, something that was too dangerous to be used unless our very existence was in jeopardy. But the tigers had eaten away everything, it was our very last hope.
When we activated it, it was March 2012.
When it shut off, it was November 2011.
As we began the slow, slow process of rebuilding, it was discovered that The Great ChannelDelibird, Tsar of Forum 62, had fallen in battle.
I shudder to think of what will happen to our beloved forum, but I have more pressing concerns. There is a tiger attack in the near future for which I must prepare. Therefore, the task falls to you: make 62 strong again. I don't care how you have to do it. I know there are various factions vying for control, I need the strongest one in place if we're to survive the future.
Do whatever it takes. Fight it out among yourselves. I don't care who assumes power, just as long as they can defend that power. I will moderate, and I will mediate, but I will not interfere.
May the best leader win.
mith
R.I.P. ChannelDelibird
Great ruler of Forum 62
March 19 2006 - March 29 2011
There once was a scummer named CDB.
He made 62 safe for you and me.
But now he is gone,
we have to move on.
Let us fight now to preserve his legacy.
Name:
Forum 62: The Game!
Theme:
Game design on true events that transpired right here on mafiascum. Roles based on the users involved.
Reviewers:
Amrun and Whiskers, may be sent for another review as I've tweaked the setup slightly since.
Players:
THIRTY, BABY! THE BIG 30! IT'S GOING TO BE ABSOLUTELY INSANE AND AWESOME!
Pre-/ins:
I remember accepting pre-/ins months ago, but I've checked several times and I can't find any in my inbox. So I've decided not to accept pre-/ins (see below as to the main reason why) but I will notify you when the game goes to sign-ups if you PM me and ask nicely.
Requirements:
Two completed large theme games on site are to be sent in to me for review. If you're a flaker, you won't get in. If you're a troll, you won't get in. This game is not designed for new users, this is a game for dedicated members of the site. If you're not familiar with 62 or the people who hang out there, this is not a game for you. If you're offended by foul language, homosexuality, anarchy, violence, or limericks, this is not a game for you.
Launch:
Will hit the queue as soon as I'm done role PMs, i.e. shortly after I'm done with school, i.e. in a few days.
Notes:
This is not a fair and balanced game. This is bastardly in every sense of the word. Everything you know about mafia will be challenged, from power roles to lynches. Some roles will be overpowered, some will be underpowered, some will be unpredictable and swingy. However, this is not a mind screw, therefore I will never lie to you. The goal is to outsmart the players, not to outsmart the mod. I do promise not to have an instant 'everyone dies' role again however. Probably.
I'll explain it to you. You have to get someone else to understand it for you.
