From what I see, the entire thread is against me, for reasons I'm still not sure I understand. I came in, started scumhunting and that very second people dissed me for doing that. Then I cut back on it, being a new player and unsure of what to do, then people diss me for that. Tell me, if you were a townie in my position, wouldn't you despair? I'm cornered and about to get mislynched, of course I'm defending.
Why am I not scumhunting? Try doing that when everyone is calling you an idiot for being aggressive and a scum for not, plus being a new player on top of that.
Emotional appeals are considered scummy. Just so you know.
Just relax a little. Everybody isn't out to get you. It will take a time to get the hang of the game, and in the meantime, we'll be there to help you when you go wrong. What you don't realize is that we're actually holding your hand here. You may not appreciate it, but nobody said that a game of mafia would be a cakewalk. Why, I think I said in the New Player's Guide to the Subforum that a mafia game can be an intense experience for people who don't know what they're doing.
Looking back at your questions, they're alright, but you should leave off the wildly speculative part that you tacked on at the end. So, instead of this:
Jim Groovester, you seem to be awfully intent on proving your point. Perhaps there is more to that than simple stuborness?
I'm quite uncertain what you meant by the question, that's why I avoided it. I do not actually know why he was not playing, I don't know him. At all. But I think I can see why you asked it. Perhaps you're wondering if he had a role, Orangebottle? Perhaps you are wondering if I'm the doctor, to give you, one of the mafia, a fine target?
As you wish, Powder Miner. Tell me then, again, just what are you basing your claims on me? Why do you keep telling me to be aggressive? Are you perhaps afraid you'll forget to do that? How can you even call me passive? I have a feeling you just barged in here, saw someone who you know not to be scum, tried to make up a reason, and attacked.
You would be better off asking questions like this:
Jim Groovester, you seem to be awfully intent on proving your point. Why are you so aggressive about it?
I'm quite uncertain what you meant by the question, that's why I avoided it. I do not actually know why he was not playing, I don't know him. At all. Why did you ask?
As you wish, Powder Miner. Tell me then, again, just what are you basing your claims on me? Why do you keep telling me to be aggressive? Are you perhaps afraid you'll forget to do that? How can you even call me passive?
These edited questions are fine. They're not
brilliant, but the moment you get rid of the crazy paranoia your questions improve immensely. The gist of this is that until you have a basic grasp of what does and does not constitute scummy behavior, you should probably keep whatever ideas and conclusions you have about it to yourself, but this is important: Don't stop asking questions. If something bugs you, you better ask a question about it.
You'll get the hang of it eventually if you keep at it. Don't give up.