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Werewolf Game 2 [Concluded; Human Victory]

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Werewolf Game Rules

The Werewolf Game is one of the most popular message board games ever conceived. It is a team game involving Humans and Wolves.

However, it is not a casual game; it's very involved and requires a commitment to play (like Monopoly). Players are required to sign up ahead of time to participate.

Table of Contents
Basic Premise
Basic How-It's-Played
In-Depth Explanation
Roles

Basic Premise

There are several werewolves among a group of ordinary humans. The objective of the game is for the humans to figure out who the wolves are and kill them off before the wolves kill all the humans by voting on a lynching (public execution) each day to take place at dusk.

Basic How-It's-Played

On the first Day, the Host announces the scenario, and introduces the players. After that, play, put as simply as possible, progresses as follows:

Night
The Wolves kill a Human.

Dawn
The Humans awake to find the body of the player the Wolves killed.

Day
The Humans discuss who they think the Wolves are, and cast lynch votes against players they suspect are Wolves.

Dusk (aka Sundown)
The lynching takes place; the person with the most lynch votes against them is killed in a public execution. This is the humans' primary method for attempting to eliminate Wolves from the game.

This cycle repeats itself until the Humans are all dead (Wolf victory), or the Wolves are confirmed all dead by the remaining Humans waking up in the morning to find nobody died the previous night (Human victory).

In-Depth Explanation

A bit more interested? Here's everything you'll need to know. Sit down, this explanation is going to take a while (but it's so worth it once you start playing).

Signup
First, there's a signup period. The Host announces their intention to hold a Werewolf Game and tells everyone when the signup deadline is.

All players interested in playing need only to post in the thread stating their desire to play.

The more people that sign up:

* The more Wolves there will be
* The more Auxiliary Roles will be used

Role Confirmation
After signups close, the Host randomly selects each player's role (see "Roles," below) and sends a Role ID to each player via Private Message (PM) (this means you need to have knowledge as to how PM'ing works before you play!!). In order to confirm their place in the game, everyone must reply to their Role ID PM.

Your official Role ID is your only positive proof you have of your role, and you cannot forward it to other players - it will result in getting kicked out of the game!!

Once all players have confirmed their roles, the game proper begins.

The Host announces when each time phase begins, and at what real time the next phase will hit.

Here's the detailed explanation as to what happens during each time phase:

Dawn
Dawn of Day 1 is the introduction of the scenario by the Host; all others proceed as seen below.

The Host informs the players who died. That person is out of the game (they can't talk anymore, but they're certainly welcome to watch and see how the rest of the match goes).

Day
The Host announces when (in real time) Sundown is, and the players are free to say whatever they want until that time. ALL PLAYERS (Humans and Wolves!!) must submit a lynch vote before Sundown (if you don't, you get a "phantom vote" that counts against you the next day).

How Lynch Voting Works
During a Day phase, all players who are still alive must submit a vote for a player they suspect is a Wolf. (Wolves must submit votes also to remain unsuspicious; however, they're probably all going to vote for humans - all the more reason to make sure you submit your vote if you're Human!)

Voting Rules
* Your vote MUST be public and posted in the thread for all to see, so be sure of your decision.

* It helps the host a great deal if you cast your vote in bold text.

* If you feel you've made a mistake with your vote, you are allowed to change your vote before Sundown arrives. (Just remember that changing your vote, especially if you do it multiple times, can confuse the Host, and is also often considered by other players to be suspicious activity.)

* If you deem it tactically necessary, you are allowed to vote for yourself or refuse to vote with the understanding that it will earn you a Phantom vote for the next day.

How Phantom Votes Work
If you refuse or fail to vote before Sundown, you will receive an automatic Phantom Vote that will count against you the next Day phase in addition to any other votes that may be cast against you that Day.

What is Considered "Fair Play"
* The only thing you're not allowed to do is show other players your Role ID. Other than that, EVERYTHING is fair play - wolves claiming to be humans, humans claiming to have auxiliary roles (see "Roles" below), and deciding who to believe.

* As long as the above rule is followed, any player can publicly or privately claim to hold any role they want, including knowledge, be it true or false, they claim to have because of their role - in fact, it's part of the dynamics of playing this game.

* Players can form alliances if they like, through either public board or PM (although that's always risky, as you could be forming an alliance with a Wolf). Be careful what you say - keen observers will jump you if you say anything even remotely suspicious. (Even editing a post can result in suspicion.)

* You are allowed to edit your posts if you like (again remembering that this could be seen by other players to be suspicious activity).

Dusk (aka Sundown)
The Host tallies the votes, and whomever has the most votes against them is lynched. That player is out of the game. It is possible, under special circumstances, to get a lynching cancelled - see the "Roles" section for more on that.

Night
ALL PLAYERS must remain SILENT on the board during a Night phase. (You can still get in kahoots with other players via other private methods like PM at Night if you want, but you cannot speak on the board.) The Wolves PM each other and discuss who the kill will be tonight. The pack's spokeswolf will PM the Host, informing them who the target is.

I always give a Pencils Down post before announcing the day's lynch (which I always announce in a separate post immediately thereafter) so there is no chance of anyone accidentally posting after the official Night declaration post; thus there is NO EXCUSE for talking at Night: it will be punished by issuing a Phantom Vote.

Roles

(Were)Wolf
You kill humans; it's in your nature. At night, you gather with the other wolves and kill one person each night. (In some larger games, the Pack Leader role may be used; the Pack Leader can choose to "sniff" a Human each night to see if that Human holds an Auxiliary Role. In really big games, he might even be told what it is.)

Civilian
You're an ordinary human who does not hold an Auxiliary Role. Nothing you can do other than cast your lynch vote, really.

Anything other than "Civilian" is considered an Auxiliary ("Aux") Role, and is special and unique. The good thing is, having an Aux Role gives you an advantage. The bad thing is, sure, you could try to help the other Humans by telling them who you are (remember, you can't show them your Role ID), but they might not believe you, and the wolves might catch on and try to kill you.

Seer
You can sense danger. Each night, you must PM the Host and tell them whether you wish to exercise your ability (which is to know how many Wolves there are left). If so, in some large games, the Wolves may be informed it's happened (or even who you are).

Psychic
You can see hidden talents in others (and the truth in Wolves). Each night, you must PM the Host and tell them whether you wish to exercise your ability (you'll be informed of that player's exact role). The Wolves might get informed if you do this, so look out!

Coroner
You specialize in dead people. Via PM, each Dawn, you're told the exact role of the person the Wolves killed, and each Sundown, you're told the exact role of the player who got lynched. You can use the process of elimination to determine who's left.

Insomniac
You have trouble sleeping at night (who wouldn't with all this killing going on?). Each night, you must PM the Host and tell them whether you were able to sleep. If not, you will be informed of the NAME of one of the wolves!! The problem is, that very Wolf will also be told who YOU are, so be careful!! Depending on the size of the game, the Insomniac may also be given information on other Aux Role Humans who happen to also be up and about any Night they can't sleep. (In my games, it tends to be progressive in nature, starting at first with a vague sighting, increasing eventually to a full discovery.)

Unknown Celebrity
You're popular where you came from, but the other players don't know this. If you're killed, the players will find out in the newspaper the next day, and that day's lynching will be CANCELLED. This provides a valuable opportunity for the other players to say whatever they want without fear of getting lynched for it (and because of this, some Hosts may give additional time during that Day phase for discussion; I know I do). Remember, though, that getting the lynching cancelled effectively means the Wolves get a "free" kill that Night, so make the most of your extra discussion time!!

Vigilante
You were smart - you packed a GUN. Trouble is, you only have one bullet. Once you're sure you know who you want dead, during any Day phase, you can announce your role publicly, and shoot anyone you want (this MUST BE CONFIRMED BY THE HOST). That player is dead IMMEDIATELY (some Hosts might cancel the day's lynching for this, because now someone's already been killed, and/or extend the Sundown deadline for extended discussion). You may no longer have your gun, but at least now the other players know for sure you're human!! Note: In some games, if the Vigilante is killed before he can use his weapon, another human might find it, and the role of Vigilante is added to any other Aux Role that player might have. ALSO: Nobody can pretend to be the Vigilante. Why? If you try to declare a shot, and you're not the Vigilante, it backfires because a shot MUST be confirmed by the host.

Ninja
You are a free agent ninja. At night, you must PM the Host to tell them if you're doing any stealthy assassinating tonight, and if so, who your target is. (No matter whether you kill a Wolf or a Human, the Wolves still get their kill that night.) You may be a ninja, but if you manage to kill enough Wolves, they're going to figure out who you are sooner or later, and if they choose you specifically to kill, there won't be anything your ninja skills can do about it. This role can work great against Wolves, but, as you can do it multiple times, if you don't know what the heck you're doing, you can end up wiping out the humans FOR them. Ninjas may be cool, but don't overdo it. Be careful!! (Also, if other Aux Roles that perform actions at night, such as the Insomniac or Guardian Angel, happen to be up and about the same night you are, you'll be told what you saw on the way to your target.)

Guardian Angel
You have the heavenly ability to guard the lives of those around you. Each night, you must PM the Host telling them who, if anyone, you're protecting tonight. You can't protect the same person more than one night in a row (unless the Wolves choose that person to kill - in which case, nobody dies that night, and you can protect the same player again the next night under the reasonable assumption that they will be attacked again). Sure, you can protect yourself, but why be greedy? Also, some games force you to blow your cover when a protection is successful. Be cautious.

Priest
Just as the Vigilante can bring death, you can bring life. Once, anytime Day or Night, publicly or privately, you can bring back to life any player who was previously dead. You can DEVESTATE the Wolf team if you bring back a well-informed Aux Role late in the game (such as the Coroner, the Psychic, or the Insomniac), but you could just as easily get the human team killed by unintentionally bringing back a Wolf. Be careful with this role.
Larto
MEMEMEMEME

GMT+1 if it's still important
LadySuburu
I'm in if our game ends before it. :3
YoshiKart
*power slides into thread*

EST, as usual. :P
Cuddlebun
welp this looks interesting, and the other game seems to be going well (apart from the retarded 3rd-person narrative everyone seems to have adopted)

I think I'll join as so to spice up the participation. I'm on the East Coast as well.
YellowerYoshi
Holy greatness. I'll definitely jump in for this one too. It's a great fun time.
Echo
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Neo@lex
Do want.
GMT+1.
kuwarudo
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kuwarudo

Todesengal wrote:

welp this looks interesting, and the other game seems to be going well (apart from the retarded 3rd-person narrative everyone seems to have adopted)

I think I'll join as so to spice up the participation. I'm on the East Coast as well.
Well, it's for Pasonia. We all don't have a problem with that.
Jinxy
My forum life has lost meaning after I was lynched.

Sign up.
foulcoon
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Echo
It's kinda sad to see the sign up thread having more activity than the actual thread ;X
Topic Starter
AceOfArrows
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Pasonia
I'm in on this one.

DAMMIT I DIED TOO FAST ON THE FIRST GAME.
Jinxy
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Loginer
Resurrection would be more fun.
Also, I'm in.
Sir Minelli
I'm in again!!
thepianist
*looks around and signs up.*

GMT+8. (I think. ^^ Pacific Time.)
vytalibus
I'm applying... as a co-host.

I have roleplaying skills as awesome as Chuck Norris' roundhouse-kick power meter, werewolf game experience to give out settings prior to the game itself, and an ego the size of the third tallest building in the world (my cuteness and my pride, respectively, would have the size of the first and second). I can help Ace level the game up to a point where neither sides have advantage over the two. Honestly, the first game looks very easy.
Topic Starter
AceOfArrows
Vytalibus, with all due respect (and you certainly command a lot, in my opinion), I decline your offer to act as a co-host despite your skill at hosting.

Though I do not have a huge amount of experience hosting, I certainly believe I do my job well enough (not that I believe you're accusing me of not doing a good job), and I cannot see how having two Hosts during the game could do anything other than make things more complicated and confusing. Experience comes faster from hands-on experience than visual aids, so to speak.

About all I'd really ever want a bit of advice for would be determining the number of Wolves and the number and types of Auxiliary Roles used, which you are more than welcome to give. (You'll recall I've been pretty open to suggestion so far.)

I appreciate and thank you for your offer, I really do, but I respectfully decline.
vytalibus
No offense taken, Ace_of_Hearts. I understand and respect your decision about this matter. I do want you to know that the first game of Werewolf has been really inclined towards the side of the werewolves, and despite the Aux roles the humans had a hard time lynching the wolves off. My suggestion is that you only have five or six werewolves for the next game.

EDIT: *slaps forehead* I guess you figured that out, but methinks putting ALL of the Aux roles in the next game would really pit the werewolves this time. I honestly hope you're not putting all the Aux roles.
Echo
Apparently I made a wrong call with Loginer, huh.

I don't think I'll be too well received in this game anymore D:
vytalibus

Echo wrote:

Apparently I made a wrong call with Loginer, huh.

I don't think I'll be too well received in this game anymore D:
Nonsense. The game was already decided when we figured out that the first three people killed were humans.

LadySuburu told me everything.
Echo
No, there was a chance we could've won, as long as we managed to pick off one wolf per night for five nights in a row.

Well...

The game's not over if you don't kill anyone tonight, right? :P
Jinxy

vytalibus wrote:

The game was already decided when we figured out that the first three people killed were humans.
Took you long enough, no?
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Loginer wrote:

Resurrection would be more fun.
Also, I'm in.
But then we would all remember how we died, and not trust our "Killers" and the wolves will still be wolves.

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Ace, after the island has been bombed in game 1, will you put up a listing to say who has what role? Everyone is gonna be like "DAMMMIITTTT" if they see who the wolves are. :D
(No, its not me. But I know who else is.)
Echo
I know Vytalibus and Minelli definitely are wolves. But Loginer!... he was so a wolf last game, how could he turn out not to be a wolf? >:|
kuwarudo

Echo wrote:

I know Vytalibus and Minelli definitely are wolves. But Loginer!... he was so a wolf last game, how could he turn out not to be a wolf? >:|

Ah, so you mean this isn't the first time a wolf game was held?
Echo
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kuwarudo
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vytalibus

Echo wrote:

I know Vytalibus and Minelli definitely are wolves.
:<

Echo so racist. *goes crying*
kuwarudo

vytalibus wrote:

Echo wrote:

I know Vytalibus and Minelli definitely are wolves.
:<

Echo so racist. *goes crying*
You do know, that the fact that you did that, it means it's true.

It only hurts when it's true. lol




HAHAHAHA NEVERMIND

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Rolled
Okay, let's try.

EST
Jarby
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Rena-chan
I'm in.

GMT+1, I guess.
kuwarudo
Hooray more people!
eee
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Wojjan
Count me in if you're still accepting. This looks like fun.
Don't worry about me mixing up roles in the two games, I can work with different notepad files ;P
You proably remember, but I'm GMT +1
adam2046
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Topic Starter
AceOfArrows
Yeah, I don't plan on using as many werewolves, proportionally, as I did last game. In fact, only one additional one this time if we have exactly 20 signups (although I predict 25 or more, and if that happens, I'll adjust projected role usage and distribution accordingly).

If I only get exactly 20 people, I'll decide on an Aux Role or two to not use, but if I get much more than that as predicted, I'll use 'em all.

I want to maximize on fun factor.

Also, I realize that more people requires more discussion/voting time per Day phase; I do make sure they last longer when there are more players, so rest assured that your Host will give you longer to talk this game than last.

The first game's been exciting; and this one looks like it will be even better - I can hardly wait to get started!!

The signup list should now be up-to-date and accurate; if you signed up, please double-check to assure your name is on it and get in touch with me if I somehow missed you.

And finally, yes, once a Werewolf Game is over, it is customary to publicly reveal the list of role assignments, both to make everything clear, and as a form of closure. That way nobody will be left wondering anything.
nardii
Better join while I still can!
Topic Starter
AceOfArrows
Okay, Nardi's signed up.

Also, I've added a bunch of clarification to the Rules, so even if you read them recently, make sure you read them again so you're up to speed.

If you've signed up, please take a moment to look at the Status listings to assure two things:

* That you're on the list.
* That your username is spelled EXACTLY the way it appears when you post - capitalization, numbers, symbols, spaces and all, because that is the name I am going to PM your Role ID to when the time comes. If I've got it wrong, let me know immediately!
Jarby
My name isn't on the list. So much for single word applications.
Topic Starter
AceOfArrows
Precisely the reason why I asked for everyone to make sure, JarJar. Fix't.
foulcoon

Ace Of Hearts wrote:

Precisely the reason why I asked for everyone to make sure, JarJar. Fix't.
I think Rolled wants in too.
Topic Starter
AceOfArrows
Oh yes, you're right. Rolled's been added to the signup list.
Echo
I think I'm going to take a more passive role in this game.
BagelBob_old
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Mashley
Let me in. I'm GMT. I can check this regularly. I think.
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