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[Martyr Syndrome]

I've got the patience to wait. No biggy.

[dakarian]

Bump so that more novices can spot this.

[Org]

What are ICs?

[dakarian]

In this case, they are coaches: outside the game but able to comment and support the players in the game.  Their goal isn't to win but to, instead, help you learn the tricks and pitfalls of the game.

The Town IC knows what the town knows and, thus, can help the town learn how to organize, scumhunt, and avoid the traps that cause a town to lose.

The mafia IC can contact the mafia through Quick Topic so they can help the mafia avoid detection and confuse the town.

The ICs shouldn't be trying to win the game for the town (nor the town should use the ICs to try to win) they are free to speak directly about the game.  It's different from the ICs in the other games, which had to balance town aid with their own wishes to win (especially for mafia ICs).

[webadict]

In this case, they are coaches: outside the game but able to comment and support the players in the game.  Their goal isn't to win but to, instead, help you learn the tricks and pitfalls of the game.

The Town IC knows what the town knows and, thus, can help the town learn how to organize, scumhunt, and avoid the traps that cause a town to lose.

The mafia IC can contact the mafia through Quick Topic so they can help the mafia avoid detection and confuse the town.

The ICs shouldn't be trying to win the game for the town (nor the town should use the ICs to try to win) they are free to speak directly about the game.  It's different from the ICs in the other games, which had to balance town aid with their own wishes to win (especially for mafia ICs).

So, what am I allowed to do in this game?

[Laetificus]

I'll join. If "beginner" is the only requirement, then hopefully this being my first Mafia qualifies me.

[Pandarsenic]

The ICs shouldn't be trying to win the game for the town (nor the town should use the ICs to try to win) they are free to speak directly about the game.  It's different from the ICs in the other games, which had to balance town aid with their own wishes to win (especially for mafia ICs).

I can definitely support that this was a problem for me as the scum IC.

[webadict]

I'll join. If "beginner" is the only requirement, then hopefully this being my first Mafia qualifies me.

It'll be just fine. Don't take my yelling personally and you'll do well.

[dakarian]

@Laetificus

Yah, that would do.

Sidenote: I'm tempted to say that anyone either not in the Karma Thread or who still have a "*" counts as beginner enough to play.

Not to say that those without a star CAN'T play, but it'll be more of a case by case basis.

@web

Imagine you're a General with a pack of green Recruits in Boot Camp.  The recruits may only care about passing through that obstacle course but you want them to be good and strong enough for WAR!

In other words: look for them doing something stupid and get them to do something smart.  Whether town wins or loses, YOU win when the players can actually get through a game-Day without making you slam your head on the keyboard.

@Pandar

In particular, I'd like you to get the mafioso to at least actually USE Quick topic.  Many don't even bother using it much and IT SHOWS! 

[Vector]

I would totally play, but I'm not sure I count as a beginner anymore, no matter how stupid I am.

[Pandarsenic]

Aye, the coordination Toony and I managed in NSB Mafia helped us a lot.

[SirBayer]

My new goal in life:

Cause head-desks. Ideally hospitalizing ones.

And darn it, I'm good at that.

[dakarian]

Vector, you're at 6 Starred currently.

As such, unless others think my 'starred can play' theory is too messed up I can let you in.

[Vector]

... In.

[dakarian]

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