FM7 FAQ Thread

[Dust]

Will there be secondary objectives?

[Raiden]

Will there be secondary objectives?

Yes, every role (with the possible exception of citizen) will have a secondary objective. None of those will be in contrast with your win conditions, some will be just "use your ability successfully", which should not to be taken for granted for some roles.

[Spy]

When do we get to play? The only time I get to post is when I am in this café! Please start...

P.S. I need to reserve the 500 MB or so I have left at home for important stuff.

[philie]

game starts monday.... you might not wanna wait in the cafe...

[Spy]

game starts monday.... you might not wanna wait in the cafe...

I won't. No attractive people today :P

[Luna]

I assume you'll be providing plenty of background story and context aye? While little references and in-jokes will definitely be appreciated by those who love FF7, I'm in the situation where I *did* play FF7 but only when it first came out, and I can barely remember anything that happened (quite frankly all I remember is being on a train at the beginning, fighting a giant mechanical scorpion, and punching my friend in the face accidentally while celebrating the death of Sephiroth).

Actually I've been meaning to play it again at some point for years but I don't think I ever will, so if anyone knows of a good wiki or plot synopsis which is actually really detailed I'd love a link. In the meantime I'll stick to FF3 on my DS (and laugh hysterically whenever I pass FFXIII on my shelf).

[Velma]

I assume you'll be providing plenty of background story and context aye? While little references and in-jokes will definitely be appreciated by those who love FF7, I'm in the situation where I *did* play FF7 but only when it first came out, and I can barely remember anything that happened (quite frankly all I remember is being on a train at the beginning, fighting a giant mechanical scorpion, and punching my friend in the face accidentally while celebrating the death of Sephiroth).

Actually I've been meaning to play it again at some point for years but I don't think I ever will, so if anyone knows of a good wiki or plot synopsis which is actually really detailed I'd love a link. In the meantime I'll stick to FF3 on my DS (and laugh hysterically whenever I pass FFXIII on my shelf).

sad sad day, FF13 was good unlike FF3

[McJesus]

FF13 had addictive gameplay but I don't remember much of the plot other than it being confusing as fuck to follow

[Velma]

FF13 had addictive gameplay but I don't remember much of the plot other than it being confusing as fuck to follow

I thought it was pretty easy to understand, maybe you just forgot.

[Ambient]

O.o Simple Relax.

I thought we had a lovely game last night ;D

[SimpleFigment]

This was prior to that :P And believe it or not you aren't who I'm referring to <3

[Auckmid]

With 10 Citizens, I hope we don't have much of a problem with newb players raging because "They don't want to be Citizens". FM5 could have been worse, but still pretty bad as far as raging citizens

Good Citizens
Joshua
Elizabeth
Philip
Thelma
Roger

Bad Citizens
Timothy (4 sentences in 2 days)
Yolanda (2 posts in 3 days)
Thomas (Modkilled)
Mathew (9 posts in 5 days)

[Raiden]

Uh, yeah, regarding the citizens: i'd like to have some high quality material there. Be smart. Take notes. Contribute to the discussion. If you are too lazy to do that, at least try to save real power roles by appearing like one and go have fun in the dead chat. Or try to be masoned.

Lurking and posting once in a while without even reading the full thread will be severely frowned upon.

[Raiden]

Updated the original post with the possible hidden roles.

[Dust]

Seeing as how there is a confirmed journalist in the roles list and that the journalist is also in the possible randoms, is it possible for there to be multiple journalists? I ask because as said in the journalist thread, that its more like a citizen than a real power role.

[oops_ur_dead]

Can you put the common role name in brackets beside the RP role name in all places where it is written? It's annoying to have to constantly flip back and forth to see what each role is.

[NorthStar]

Update: NorthStar hosts FM6.

I don't do stuff when I'm cit, just sit there reading posts and not bothering to speak.

[Raiden]

Seeing as how there is a confirmed journalist in the roles list and that the journalist is also in the possible randoms, is it possible for there to be multiple journalists? I ask because as said in the journalist thread, that its more like a citizen than a real power role.

Ah, yes, i should have clarified this. I view the journalist as a power role, and it will be treated like that. It is possible to have multiple journalists if there is one among the hidden roles, or student/amnesiac decide to pick journalist as their target. Mason recruits on journalists will fail, just like every other town power role.

[Raiden]

Can you put the common role name in brackets beside the RP role name in all places where it is written? It's annoying to have to constantly flip back and forth to see what each role is.

Yes, that's how we planned it. Every RP name will have its original mafia name in brackets.

[Thelma]

With 10 Citizens, I hope we don't have much of a problem with newb players raging because "They don't want to be Citizens". FM5 could have been worse, but still pretty bad as far as raging citizens

Good Citizens
Joshua
Elizabeth
Philip
Thelma
Roger

Bad Citizens
Timothy (4 sentences in 2 days)
Yolanda (2 posts in 3 days)
Thomas (Modkilled)
Mathew (9 posts in 5 days)

Thank you!

[Deathfire123]

Well we have another "beast" per se, but slightly less massclaim worthy who goes by the name of Sephiroth

[Thelma]

Are there any rebels or other factions?

[Illidan]

Are there any rebels or other factions?

Nope. You can check the possible neutrals in the first post.

[Thelma]

ok.

[SimpleFigment]

So i did a search on the term 'lurking' and came up with too many posts to sift through so i hope I don't get scolded for asking this but...

What exactly is lurking?

[Luna]

So i did a search on the term 'lurking' and came up with too many posts to sift through so i hope I don't get scolded for asking this but...

What exactly is lurking?

I don't think he's referring to Mafia Jargon, just using it in the normal context - just hanging around, loitering

[Thelma]

If your mafia talk, its looking, but not posting on the FM

[Dust]

I think we should have a set definition of lurking before we start playing so that people won't lawyer up and argue about it.

[SimpleFigment]

I think we should have a set definition of lurking before we start playing so that people won't lawyer up and argue about it.

I agree I don't think i still completely understand what the definition is.

[fred]

In the context of forum mafia:

If you don't post in a day, or post so little in terms of contribution (i.e. you just say hello or something entirely random and unhelpful) you are in fact lurking. If you do not contribute to the day chat, I classify that as lurking. If you post even one credible statement you should not be classified as a lurker. How much someone posts is entirely up to them.

[SimpleFigment]

Ah i see, ok ok....

One last question Um... will there be jesters? lol.

[Muso]

Ah i see, ok ok....

One last question Um... will there be jesters? lol.

The role-list is on page 1 of this thread.

You can see 2 benign neutrals which may or may not be jesters.

[Dust]

Another question: What flavor of veteran? Grandma style or SC2 style?


I have a feeling that this will be revealed when all the role options are shown. If that is the case, then don't even bother replying as I could just check this thread after the options are up.

[Jimmy1]

At least the first time through, the 'One Winged Angel' music is even better than pretty much all Zelda music (one of only 3 gaming songs/themes I've ever been able to say that about): I sincerely want to be the SK for nostalgia's sake...

[Illidan]

Another question: What flavor of veteran? Grandma style or SC2 style?

SC2 style with limited alerts.

[SimpleFigment]

*Crosses fingers to be apart of the Cetra* C'moooooon ancient race of humans who really aren't humans but predecessors to humans who are attuned depely to spirituality through nature! C'moooooon Cetra!

[FalseTruth]

Anything but a sheriff plox. kthxbai.

[Deathfire123]

ive been town every time, would like some variety plox.

[Illidan]

You should ask random.org

[Elixir]

shotgun Chocobo trainer







bus driver maybe? ;/

[Luna]

I wonder what kind of names we'll have?

I'm guessing we might have a 'Cloud'... maybe a 'Storm'... maybe 'Lightning'...

Can I have 'Mildly bad dew'?

[Dust]

I just have too many questions that don't come all at once. Will the "one-winged angel" be able to use the double kill multiple times if the game goes on that long? If so, will the two kills count for the next double kill?

I'm pretty sure the answers are in this order: Yes then No


Edit: I got another two questions. If a journalist asks for an article from a player who is jailed, will the inquiry go through? (I'm asking if the jailer's complete roleblock is fullly complete)


Will this be like in FM5 when if a player falsely claims a COM identity, will you intervene? (this was one of Elixir's rules afaik)

[Illidan]

I just have too many questions that don't come all at once. Will the "one-winged angel" be able to use the double kill multiple times if the game goes on that long? If so, will the two kills count for the next double kill?

I'm pretty sure the answers are in this order: Yes then No

You're correct. After using the Black Materia's powers, Sephiroth will have to recharge it with standard kills. As soon as he reach 4, he will be able to use the Black Materia again. This process may be repeated limitless times.

Edit: I got another two questions. If a journalist asks for an article from a player who is jailed, will the inquiry go through? (I'm asking if the jailer's complete roleblock is fullly complete)

He will be able to answer even when jailed.

Will this be like in FM5 when if a player falsely claims a COM identity, will you intervene? (this was one of Elixir's rules afaik)

As with the previous FM, we will intervene only if you false claim in NIGHT chats. You are free to claim whatever you want in day chats.

[Raiden]

Final word about names and identities:

• We will use 36 new accounts and 36 new randomly generated names.
• Players will be able to choose whether to reveal their COM identity or not. If you choose to reveal:
  
  • Doing this at day causes no harm. You can lie freely.
  • Doing this at night requires you to tell the truth. You can NOT lie about your identity at night. If we find you lying at night, we will step in and reveal you. Jail chat (if present) is an exception to this rule.
• Changing your name, for any reason, is forbidden.
• You will not be able to use your original COM account to play the game. Sorry about this, but we don't want any confirmed identity during the day.

[Ubernox]

Hey Guys!

Love this game you've got here, makes me feel nostalgic ;)

Well, I'm not exactly an experienced player, as I've only played the game a couple of times. Whenever I was in an important role, people were getting mad because I didn't know the commands.

So, my question is: Where can I find a list of the total commands?

[philie]

also i hope everyone learned the lesson when i claimed yvette and got inca killas role in pm. If you really have to pm something send it to the ingame account but rather try avoid pming at all and claiming to be someone else for that causes trouble every single time someone does that.

[Illidan]

Hey Guys!

Love this game you've got here, makes me feel nostalgic ;)

Well, I'm not exactly an experienced player, as I've only played the game a couple of times. Whenever I was in an important role, people were getting mad because I didn't know the commands.

So, my question is: Where can I find a list of the total commands?

This thread is about an upcoming game of forum mafia, you should create an account and post your questions in the Mafia General forum.

also i hope everyone learned the lesson when i claimed yvette and got inca killas role in pm. If you really have to pm something send it to the ingame account but rather try avoid pming at all and claiming to be someone else for that causes trouble every single time someone does that.

To clarify for the new people, PMs are not allowed.

[FalseTruth]

Is there going to be any attempt to balance the two mafias because the Red Mafia looks significantly stronger than the Orange atm.

[J]

Where can I sign up? I'd really like to play ;)


Edit: Scratch that, I worked it out - It was rather more simple than I'd expected

[Dust]

-Does the journalist visit his target? I ask because the journalist has a target before the night starts.
-If the journalist dies at night, will the article still be posted?
-Does Yuffie (ninja) kill a recruiting mason if he has a killing role's power or is he even benign?
-Can we yell at Elixir if he doesn't end FM5 before FM7(?) starts?