Okay, this is a sample of what I would like to do for a triple A mafia game. It's not a real mafia game, just an example. Although my theme is based on the movie Last Man Standing, which parallels a forum mafia game very very well.
Let me explain what we've got going on here:
I think a graphic header adds an identity to the game and should be at the head of every day's post.
I like the game's story as a short and sweet premise that tells everyone what they need to know. Moderators often lag behind writing the daily story and half the player don't read it anyhow.
A link to the rules post.
A link to the player list.
Illustrations of each of the major roles, with color coded borders. Makes it easier for people to keep track. Also, when a role is killed, we update the picture with a red X.
I think this information should present in each day's first post and would help the games go smoother.