Experiment Results

[cookies4you]

Here are the results of my experiments.

Day 1:
1 - Dropped, randoms claimed I was a known cheater. Didn't mention experiment.

2 - Dropped, no words. Didn't mention experiment.

3 - Played. Mentioned being on kick-list and being legit. Normal game as SK. Killed on day one by asshole Jailor. His question was "What's your favorite color?". My answer being "Blue", he proceeded to execute me.

4 - Played. Mentioned being on kick-list and being legit. Normal game as Consort. Killed on day one by SK.

5 - Played. Same as above. Normal game as Jailor. Discovered 2nd Jailor. Jailor Jailor win.

6 - Played. Same as above. Investigator, died night 1.

7 - Played. Mentioned doing an experiment. Forgot the details, died on night 3.


My results:
- Players are less inclined to kick someone when they have other people to vouch for them
- Most players will begin as Vote Sheep initially, but will change when the above conditions are met
- Some players will blare out random statements such as "X is a cheater! Kick him! He game-throws!"
- Declaring innocence is nearly impossible unless you have merciful players
- Players are less inclined to vote kick after playing a game with that person
- Most players don't read the kick-list description. My description is isn't a reasonable reason to kick me.
- My description accuses me of being a "huge liar", a trait that's extremely important for Mafia. It is also impossible to be banned for this
- Players on the kick-list have a higher chance of being killed off early
- Day 2 starts tomorrow.


Day 2:
1 - Played. Mentioned being on kick-list. Won the support of 3 players. Normal game as Veteran, killed 3 people on Night 1. Won as town. There were 2 Skypers this game, with one player admitting it

- This test was a minimalist test to ensure that I wouldn't encounter the same players
- Many players who looked at my description were confused by it
- Again, some players will falsely accuse kick-list players
- There were 2 Skypers in the game, may post replay if I can find it

2 - There is no Game II for the sake of testing purposes

Day 3:

1 - Played. Mentioned being on kick-list. ALMOST got kicked. Players insisted that I was Skyper due to confusing Kick-List description, that being "Epical is a confirmed Lying Bastard!!". Won as Bus Driver. My last will, "BEEP BEEP GOES THE ROFLBUS CAT!"

2 - Played. Same as above. Nearly got kicked. Players insisted that I was a Skyper, again. Became a Witch and helped kill off Mafia by coincidence. Commited suicide knowing that I wouldn't be able to win.

3 - Played. Investigator. Nearly got kicked. Won the game.

4 - Played, Same as above, Investigator. Had vouchers. Lost to an arsonist.

5 - Played, but terribly. A lagger overwhelmed us all. Not even worth talking about. Died day 1 as Escort.

6 - Kicked. Only one player wondered what my Description meant, claiming he's never seen it before.

7 - Played. Got Mayor, acted like Survivor. Worked with Jailor and Investigator to root out and kill the Mafia. Won my first game as Mayor, but died two days before the end. Last will was "MAYOR CAT FTW!"


- The test was a repeat of Day 1, with a new set of players
- Most players will not read the kick-list description
- Several players hated me just for being on the kick-list
- My description confuses players A LOT
- Most players who vouch for me use my description as back-up, claiming its "Impossible" and "Part of the game". Amazing aren't they?
- Donors with shining models and hats usually die before kick-list players. That's because it's impossible to figure out their real name
- Most Mafia players are pessimists, not optimists. Many players assume the worse, rather than the greater. Most players say "# of town is dead" rather than "# of town is alive". This is just a random observation
- Again, the "Sheep Effect" was seen throughout most of my games today.
- Game 7 was the only game where I had majority not vote me off, and where us individual players actually thought. No sheep here
- Mafia is only good when you remove all the Sheep


My experiment is completed.

[Apocist]

Doesn't seem bad so far

[Ambient]

- Declaring innocence is nearly impossible unless you have merciful players

>.>

Well.. we do our best to make sure no one 'innocent' is ever listed.

[Admiral]

- Players on the kick-list have a higher chance of being killed off early

Only if you make it completely obvious by say...

picking the Marine model and the Afro hat/hair.

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One of my absolute favorites is when I win and they say "knew I should have kicked the gamethrower."

[Archangel69]

Picking the marines model, glowing model, or a donor hat is instant death. But this is a good experiment, good job.

[jaczac]

Picking the marines model, glowing model, or a donor hat is instant death. But this is a good experiment, good job.

I second this. 8/10 times i die if i choose golden hat.

[Sookie]

Picking the marines model, glowing model, or a donor hat is instant death. But this is a good experiment, good job.

I second this. 8/10 times i die if i choose golden hat.

the golden hat paired with the female model is the only things i use and i never seem to have any problems. it is very rare that i die on the first or 2nd night.

[Lysergic]

I second this. 8/10 times i die if i choose golden hat.

I've only used Donor hats since donating, and have NEVER been killed because of the hat.

Still working on getting the marine model, so we'll see how that goes once I have it.

[cookies4you]

I'll be starting Day 2 soon. Wish me luck.

[Luna]

I've only used Donor hats since donating

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[Apocist]

Donor hats have never given me any trouble

[Raptorblaze]

Donor hats have never given me any trouble

I only get in trouble when I use the colored name (dead giveaway) a lot of pubs don't seem to realize the golden hat is a donor item.

[Ash]

Who has the time to look around to see who has a golden hat or some other epic hat? I believe the marine theory, but not hats lol.

[CmG]

i do

[NorthStar]

Bamboo Hat + Scientist is as discreet as you can get.

[Archangel69]

Bamboo hat + female is more legit, usually never get killed with that unless I have some stupid name or a donor name.

[Ash]

I always use Male + Top Hat to look like a pimp. i dont usually die on n1

[Auckmid]

I vary which body I use, but I always have the afro

[Luna]

Afro Prisoner, all the way

[cookies4you]

Day II Finished. There were 2 Skypers

[Sookie]

Who has the time to look around to see who has a golden hat or some other epic hat? I believe the marine theory, but not hats lol.

i always glace over peoples models and hats day 1 XD

[cookies4you]

Day 3 is finished.

Anyone notice how the Marines never die? Despite how much damage you do to them, they always seem to survive, walk away, and "Lose their Life". I'm assuming this is because of their lack of animations? I'm pretty sure Marines have a headshot animation...

[Apocist]

Maybe it was done of purpose?

[Dark.Revenant]

Let me know when you want it to end.