Stripping away the sarcasm...seriously, how is someone supposed to prove that they're a cop?
Mmm...well, obviously claiming--but its also in how you claim that matters.
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Right now, you've a contending claim against you being NQT's. Though, as a point to you, I can get that generally newbies look for inspect targets being more apparent than not.
Alright. So, how do I claim in a way that makes me look legit, keeping in mind that a mafia would also know whatever common knowledge you cite and would attempt to emulate it?
Want an example? NQT didn't claim he was a cop until after I did. He claimed that I was definitely a mafia, whereas I merely claimed that he was not
not a mafia, and the most likely suspect. While I'm at it, my story is internally consistent with griffinpup's. First, keep in mind that NQT's claim is more
convenient. Second...well...there are three possibilities:
1. NQT is telling the truth. Only after hearing my lie and griffinpup's did he actually decide to share his information. Oh, and the lie I made was also an inconvenient one--rather than claiming that NQT was the clown, I stated that griffinpup was
not, and that I found him more suspicious than you.
2. I am telling the truth, and my suspicions are correct. NQT, not wanting to lose, claims that I'm lying mafia to try and divert suspicion.
3. I am telling the truth, but my suspicions are incorrect. This would imply two things: One, you (Tiruin) are the tent 4 clown, and two, NQT decided to lie about his role. Unlikely.
Which seems more likely? One, or two?
...Actually, I just thought of some other things.
First off, NQT claims that griffinpup and I are collaborating. If I'm mafia, why would griffinpup be collaborating with me? If my math is correct, two out of four clowns is enough for an instant mafia victory.
Second off...well...I say that NQT is probably mafia and that griffinpup is cop. griffinpup says that I'm a cop, and once he sees NQT's vote and claim, he'll vote NQT as well, regardless of if it's to stop me from being lynched or to lynch the obvious (to him) mafia. You can vote for me, tying it and guaranteeing loss, or you can vote for someone else (or abstain), lynching NQT and possibly winning the game, depending on if you trust me.
That...was easier than I thought it would be. Also longer.
Though I question why griffinpup is the most suspicious? One of the best ways to explain yourself is to assume an invisible 'why' when you think of an answer to a question (that doesn't have a Why).
I mean, I get one part about him: I could say the suspicion was on him due to that one vote which caused the lynch to happen due to. . .him not being there. But I'd like to see your reasoning as what I get...doesn't amount to much, really.
Yeah...doesn't amount to much. My reasoning is that what I have on everyone else amounts to less.
IC advice section: Look at the scenario of today and check: who can you trust based on what YOU know? Who can't you trust given what YOU know? Make a case on such and advance it. Communicate with your suspected target.
Tent 4: I can trust me and griffinpup. I cannot trust NQT. I don't know if I can trust Tiruin.
Tent 2: I don't frikkin' know.