Since first votes are entirely random, I vote imperial.
Put all votes in Red.
Generally games on Bay12 start with the "Random Voting Stage" [RVS] don't get too flustered if you acquire a few votes here or there. This is usually accompanied by a few question. Not something like "What is your favorite flavor of ice-cream" Please try to keep most conversation on topic. A bit of deviation is fine but please recall that there are other places [General Discussion] for that sorta thing. Please, also, try not to simply vote. Ask questions. Stimulate conversation. A lurky game is a boring game. Believe me when I say that lurking doesn't make the game fun for anyone.
For those of you who are new please read the Original Post [OP]. Already read it? Read it again. Even pros [I.E. Not me] can forget some basic stuff. Don't worry too much about winning. This is a beginner game. Winning is secondary. What you're here to do is learn.
That being said I like to start the RVS with a single question to every player that will help me get a feel for how they think. It works for me. That being said it might not work to you.
TheWetSheep: Which role would you most want to have? Which would you least like to have? Why?
Griffpup: I've seen you around a few times... Anyway who would you most prefer to have on the scum-team with or against you?
GriffDay: If you were scum would you pursue an easy lynch or would you try to push a different conclusion?
Powder Miner: It is day 3 and the player you've suspected most has died and been shown to be confirmed scum. Where do you go from there?
Imperial Guardsman: Which team would you prefer to be on and why?
DaveTheGrave: Assume you're the Warden [Jailkeeper if you like the lesser names]. What would you look for in whom you target?
Mah
Boy: Peace is what all true warriors strive for. Let's assume you're the cop and you get an innocent inspection. However you feel like the mafia is onto you but you're not sure. Do you claim or bank on not getting caught?
Notquitethere: What advice would you like to offer to the new people [most of whom aren't new I've noticed...] and what's something you think they should really try to avoid? Furthermore what role would you like most and why?
If you have
ANY questions at all feel free to ask me or NQT. We're here for your benefit. Do not be put off if you think a question might sound dumb. Asking is how you learn and like I said earlier learning is the most important thing here.
Lastly you should remember to have fun.