The Bulge's Large Normal Review, October 2020

[Ircher]

should the traitors be informed of each others' alignment?

As simple neighbors, no, but it may be more interesting if they were. (You would have to tack on an informed modifier for them to know each other's alignment.)

[Ircher]

I largely agree with schadd_ in this instance. My earlier interpretation was in part because I forgot that traitors know the main team. In terms of the wording ambiguity, if we look at the wiki page, it goes on to say, "cannot be recruited to join the

rest

of the Mafia team". The word "rest" here implies that the page is including the traitors when we see the words "Mafia team". In addition, as schadd_ points out, not including traitors in the identities given does lead to a very tricky wording to ensure it is correct and not misleading.

[Ircher]

I think schadd_ some concerns regarding the setup's balance/interactions that haven't been resolved and then we got sidetracked on whether the double traitors knowing that they are scum together or not. This is just a recap of where we are in the review.

[Ircher]

Are the "Assuming no interference with your action" clauses in the sample wiki Pms necessary?

I wouldn't say they are

required

, but I would highly recommend it so that players fully understand that their role is not guaranteed to work.

should the vig have shots returned if blocked?

Shots are never refunded when blocked.

if the UB inherits a new role, do they flip "UB->new role" or just the new role?

The UB--> New Role flip is fairly typical.