Post by: Khushrenada on October 13, 2006, 11:00:50 PM
Gomar & Shioh aka Mantidor were enjoying a game of cards together. They also liked doing things together and as such didn't spend much time with the other racers. Hence, they were very surprised when another racer came up to them. "Congrats on coming in first. You forgot to pick up a little gift the Fire Field officials was giving to the winner of this circuit. It's just a little native trinket. An ancient mask of some sort. Anyways, I thought you might want it and had offered to drop it off for you when we realized you forgot to pick it up at the post-race party. Well, see you at the nect race," said the guest, who handed them the mask and left. "What do you want to do with this?" asked Gomar. "Throw it away and lay a card down already," said Shioh. "Fine," replied Gomar. They kept playing for awhile but something started happening. Slowly, the two racers began to get suspicious of one another. He's cheating, Gomar could hear a faint voice whipsering. He's cheating, a faint voice told Shioh. They tried to fight these disquieting thoughts. They looked around the room carefully watching the other. No one else was there. It had to be a voice in their minds. What if he's a mafia member or a killer, the voice asked. How could you know for sure? Maybe he plans on killing you too. It would be the perfect alibi. He always has you to depend on to back up his claims. Finally, the two pilots could not take the strain anymore. "Die, you lying Mafia worm!" yelled Shioh. "I'll get you first, Killer," yelled Gomar. And so the two began to wrestle on another, tearing up the garage they were in. The people from Huckmine (Gomar & Shioh's home planet) have an odd custom of partnering up when young and doing everything together. But, that same team spirit can also be reversed into an incredible hate for the other person if they have a falling out in the partnership. Such was the case now. The fight went on until bloody and bruised, both threw wrenches at the other and then ducked at the same time. The wrenches hit two switches which caused a bunch of chains to fall on them and activate a conveyer belt. Weak and exhausted from the brutal fight, neither could get free of the chains as they caught onto the conver belt and started dragging the two tangled racers towards a garbage compactor. Before the racers were crushed, they heard a bone-chilling laugh. It was coming from the mask. The voice was that of the racer who delivered the mask. "Hello boys. My you've had quite the fight. I guess that's what happens when fear hormones are released in the air and you get subtle suggestions. In case you're wondering why I'd do something like this, allow me to introduce my self. Boys, you just met the leader of the MaxVelocity Mafia. And you're going to pay for the time you saved the life of a racer Deathborn tried to kill. Just another message I'm sending to the rest of the racers to quit messing with MaxVelocity. Ta ta." A few minutes later, the MaxVelocity member walked into the garage, shut down the conveyer belt, collected the mask and grabbed the doctor's certificate Gomar & Shioh kept hidden in their racer and ripped it to peices.
The Skull aka Blackfootsteps was doing some thinking. Why couldn't he, with all his years of experence, why couldn't he solve this mystery? And so, he began thinking things over and trying to solve the clues. But then, he began to think about the killer's victims. And then he realized who the killer would hit next. I have to warn him, realized the Skull. He raced over to the bay of the the suspected victim. "I'm glad I found you. You need to come with me..." the Skull stopped. Lying everywhere was weaponry of every sort along with diagrams of buildings, security cards, and disguises. "Well, good for you Skull. Looks like your going to die again," said the Killer.
"Dang. I'm an idiot," said the Skull turning and fleeing. And as ran from the spray of bullets showering over his head, the Skull thought back to an earlier time when racing vehicles had wheels. Things were simplier then. Back then, you just had to go fast. Of course, there was one spotty batch where the Skull had a breakdown and later had to learn how to drive with the fear. But fortunately, he always had a partner to shake and bake with. Maybe that's what was missing, a partner, thought the Skull as he fell to the ground after recieving a crowbar to the head. If he had a partner, maybe he wouldn't have made this mistake. Two heads are better then one and maybe then he could have solved this mystery. And so the Skull's last memories were of the time he raised under the name Ricky Bobby and those heady days of championships. After the beating, the killer took the Skull back to his bay and then went searching through the Skull's belongings. He found nothing other than the fact that the Skull was a regular racer or townie. Picking up the Skull's head, the killer said, "Alas poor Yorick. I knew him well." And then he left.
The glorious finish of the race was supposed to take place at Earth, just above orbit and in outer space. It was to cap off a glorious tournament across the F-Zero organization and be the crowning glory of it's illustrious history. With all the top racers competing, it was sure to be the greatest thrill for the fans. But instead, five hobbled racers were lined up at the starting line. 29 racers had died over 9 days. There had been talk of just ending the tournament but instead, people and officals just consigned themselves to letting the thing play out. It looked like this would be the end of the F-Zero organization. The sports reputation had sunk incredibly low. People were shocked at the manner many racers were killed. Planets involved with the race had suffered incredible disasters, while the collapse and disillusionment of the race by the fans caused many planet's economies to collapse after depending so much on the revenue it generated. And so, they let it play out. Let them kill one another, people thought. Maybe this way we can start over and be clean from the scars they have covered the race in. Indeed, it was rather telling when instead of counting down for the race to begin, someone yelled from the sidlines, "Just go already." and waved them forward. And so the final race began. No one knew who was in the lead because with all the deaths, the scores had become so jumbled and updated and changed that there was almost no way of figuring out who had been winning. Despite this, all the racers still felt they had a shot at victory and raced off to sieze the moment.
The Lane Corporation
Lab Headquarters.
"My goodness, what a disaster this race is. Why didn't our agent Pheonix do anything?" asked the head.
"I can't answer that. QQQ hasn't given us enough information on the subject. Should we send out the task force yet?"
"No, we still need to figure out who was left of this mafia and who was acting as the killer. We need to wait," answered the head.
"Why don't we just round the remaining ones up already?"
"And do what with them. We don't know who's involved with what so how can we fix this problem when we don't know who to fix. We can't go changing the time back correctly until we know what exactly has to be changed. Otherwise, we just mess up time and tamper it ourselves. It's fine. We just need to finish getting the facts already and then we can move," explained the head.
"I understand that sir but time is not something we have much off ourselves. Already, even our building is being penetrated by the changing past. If it's getting through our time defences, it means we've almost run out of time to act," said one technician by a wall of security cameras.
"Let me see what's happening," said the head, coming over.
"What's happening? The galaxy becomes female only or something? What's with the wierd clothing?" asked the head after scanning the cameras.
"I don't know how this connects to the past but I can tell you that it isn't female only. Some of those people your seeing in the affected regions are men. But I don't know why everyone is dressing that way."
"Men? They sure all look like women. We need to solve this fast. I don't know how this F-Zero competition could be responsible for this. Keep going QQQ," said the head.
Post by: Khushrenada on October 13, 2006, 11:18:06 PM
Dead:
NuclearSpeed - townie
Mantidor - townie doctor
Blackfootsteps - townie
Clearly, the townies have moved one step closer to victory. The following need to vote today:
Yes, once again, no one actually needs to vote. The thread closes at midnight eastern. I don't think anything else needs to be said.
Post by: Shift Key on October 13, 2006, 11:27:48 PM
VOTE BIGJIM
Good job fooling us for this long. Pity that the killer refused to join you. Once a townie, always a townie I guess.
Post by: ShyGuy on October 13, 2006, 11:30:59 PM
Post by: ThePerm on October 14, 2006, 12:03:04 AM
for now
Post by: BigJim on October 14, 2006, 12:23:00 AM
Post by: ThePerm on October 14, 2006, 12:31:10 AM
NuclearSpeed - Silver Neelson - Townie
BigJim - Draq ? ? ?
Blackfootsteps - The Skull - Townie
idk I didnt get a message saying I switched with Vudu using my magicianing
Post by: ThePerm on October 14, 2006, 12:32:33 AM
Post by: Shift Key on October 14, 2006, 12:44:04 AM
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Originally posted by: ThePerm
Vudu - Blood Falcon ? ? ?
NuclearSpeed - Silver Neelson - Townie
BigJim - Draq ? ? ?
Blackfootsteps - The Skull - Townie
idk I didnt get a message saying I switched with Vudu using my magicianing
If not, that's ok. Check your PMs for the exit strategy.
Post by: BigJim on October 14, 2006, 12:52:12 AM
Post by: Shift Key on October 14, 2006, 02:51:13 AM
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Originally posted by: BigJim
It would be comedy gold if perm stepped in and swapped my role. Just for shits and giggles.
Mafia can't swap with townies. Nice try though.
Post by: vudu on October 14, 2006, 04:37:35 AM
The "townie alliance" has the numbers to back up their story. However, it's feasible (although unlikely) that they all could have been recruited and the MaxVelocity mafia is really much larger than I thought it was. However, if that's the case, I'm screwed regardless because the mafia far outnumbers the townies, so I couldn't do anything about it anyway.
I'm going to have to cross my fingers here and VOTE BIGJIM.
If the townie alliance is lying to Blood Falcon I will destroy you all! I will wash the Blood Hawk in your blood!
EDIT: I just remembered that someone in the "townie alliance" told me last night that the killer was going to go after BFS--which he did--so I feel a bit better now.
Post by: ThePerm on October 14, 2006, 09:07:45 AM
Shift Key - Jody Summer
Shyguy - Pico
ThePerm - Phoenix Lestrade
Vudu - Blood Falcon
Post by: BigJim on October 14, 2006, 10:46:36 AM
Vudu was cool with and supported every vote/kill I gave. Maybe because none of them targetted him? I don't know.
It's not guaranteed there's just the recruiter left. And they might still be able to recruit again.
Edit: Vote shyguy
Post by: Shift Key on October 14, 2006, 04:11:28 PM
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Originally posted by: vudu
Alright, this isn't good. I was sure either BFS or NuclearSpeed was mafia. Since neither of them are, I'm in trouble. I was also almost certain BigJim was a townie.
It comes down to who you can trust. No matter how much recruiting has occured for the MaxVelocity mafia, we need to kill BigJim off. From there Khush will tell us if any mafia remain. If not, then we remove the killer.
From the Killer:
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Ok, here's the story. If found out tonight that the last mafia member is BigJim. He tried to recruit me, but I rejected it (yeah, I don't remember that in the rules either, but anyway)
Perm: Save the magicianing in the unlikely event that someone has been recruited. I honestly think that BigJim and Svevan (yes, Svevan, stop manipulating the game from beyond the grave) are putting thoughts of doubt into people's minds.
We'll see what happens tomorrow.
Post by: BigJim on October 14, 2006, 04:20:48 PM
What killer would work with the townies and guarantee his own death? We need to watch each others backs here.Deal with me later if you really need to. The killer is the known problem tonight. He and/or the mafia knows I am a sitting duck since I don't have a distinct role... I am just the next on the list of easy targets. Either the killer, vudu, or both are dangerous. The killer is the only certain.
He may have accepted a recruit and they're just throwing me to the wolves next. The townies will lose if they're down another 2 men tonight.
Did the swap fail?
I changed my vote to shyguy. I trust vudu more right now.
Post by: Shift Key on October 14, 2006, 04:54:21 PM
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Originally posted by: BigJim
Deal with me later if you want. The killer is the known problem tonight. He and/or the mafia knows I am a sitting duck since I don't have a distinct role.... I am just the next on the list of easy targets. Either the killer, vudu, or both are dangerous. The killer is the only certain.
Wrong again. Aside from you, I know that the remaining people have had their roles swapped by the magician. There is only one townie left and I know who he is. You're not him. Everyone else has a townie role. You haven't been part of the swaps because you are mafia through and through.
You are the only problem tonight. If we leave you be you'll just continue to try and recruit. If it works then you drag this game on for even longer.
It's come down to:
Serial Killer
Townie Idiot
Magician
Townie
Recruiter: BigJim
You do the math.
Post by: BigJim on October 14, 2006, 04:58:40 PM
Post by: Shift Key on October 14, 2006, 05:02:48 PM
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Originally posted by: BigJim
The math says the Killer is not a friend by the definition of the game. He's either screwing around or incredibly stupid.
Looking back over the PMs I've received tonight indicates that something is amiss. I'm waiting for Khush to get back to me at the moment before i respond to this.
Post by: ThePerm on October 14, 2006, 05:48:43 PM
also BigJim..what can the killer do if his identity was compromised?he can either team with the townies, which would allow him to last longer in the game...or get voted out as soon as possible
Post by: BigJim on October 14, 2006, 06:05:10 PM
Teaming with the townies is certain death for him, no matter what.
Post by: Shift Key on October 14, 2006, 06:12:15 PM
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Shyguy BigJim revealed himself to me. I will kill him tomorrow.
Khushrenada So, you are opting to win as the killer? Or do you want the mafia win? I'm still waiting for this response.
Shyguy I choose the killer.
Yeah, pity the recruitment backfired BigJim.
See you in the dead thread.
Post by: ThePerm on October 14, 2006, 06:19:42 PM
the magician..the magician keeps the killer in check because the magician can change into the killer..and then kill the killer
Post by: BigJim on October 14, 2006, 06:29:21 PM
Post by: ThePerm on October 14, 2006, 06:32:52 PM
Post by: BigJim on October 14, 2006, 06:44:19 PM
Post by: ThePerm on October 14, 2006, 06:45:14 PM
as of now we have it set up so that your voted out, if you recruited the killer..it would make no differnce because he would just be voted out by the townies that are left...there is four of us..if teamed you can only take out two of us tonight, one of you would die, and then there would be the killer and two townies...the townies could vote out the killer, and the killer could take out one townie, but that leaves 1 person...a townie
Post by: Shift Key on October 14, 2006, 06:52:42 PM
I knew that once we had 4 people voting the same that we could eliminate every person of suspicion, regardless of however many mafia hits are made. Having the killer on our side gave us our own pseudo-mafia in addition to the voting majority each night. Its just a shame that we had to cut down so many townies because we lacked the intel in the last few days (MaryJane, I'm looking in your direction).
Post by: ThePerm on October 14, 2006, 06:54:19 PM
Post by: BigJim on October 14, 2006, 06:57:16 PM
But I will put you two down in the "he's an idiot" category. No worries. I do too.
Post by: BigJim on October 14, 2006, 07:00:22 PM
Post by: Shift Key on October 14, 2006, 07:04:39 PM
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Originally posted by: BigJim
The math says the Killer is not a friend by the definition of the game. He's either screwing around or incredibly stupid.
In regards to this, the role of the killer is not a cookie-cutter vigilante. He is not a part of the townies or the mafia, but that doesn't mean he has to remain neutral at all times. I had originally formed an alliance with Grubdog and Pale to create a vigilante team. But that failed when Grubdog was blown up and my killer role was magic'd away from me. But as soon as I received my new role I knew who the new serial killer was. We were both townies at some stage and so we just worked together on a day-to-day basis. Sharing information, discussing rumours, and just rallying the townies.
If you don't like that you run your own game where everyone must do as you say, with no room for PMs or independent decision making.
Post by: ThePerm on October 14, 2006, 07:05:07 PM
Post by: BigJim on October 14, 2006, 07:13:04 PM
But if you still want to persist about rules, they say the Killer can only win by being the last man standing. If he wants to throw away his chance, that's his perogative. It's not against the rules, and I never said it did, but it doesn't mean it's not a bad gameplay move.
I'd take even 33% chance over 0%.
Post by: ThePerm on October 14, 2006, 07:22:16 PM
he may not be in he last position on the last day, but being one of the last three is a win as well.
Post by: Shift Key on October 14, 2006, 07:25:11 PM
Post by: BigJim on October 14, 2006, 07:26:21 PM
Pull the stick out, Shift. It has nothing to do with my death either. You just don't grasp the strategy that would kill you if the killer had thought his choice through.
I said Good Day, Sir!
Post by: ThePerm on October 14, 2006, 07:28:35 PM
Post by: BigJim on October 14, 2006, 07:30:01 PM
Post by: ThePerm on October 14, 2006, 07:30:29 PM
i say good day!!!
Post by: BigJim on October 14, 2006, 07:30:59 PM
Post by: ThePerm on October 14, 2006, 07:32:38 PM
Post by: BigJim on October 14, 2006, 07:35:13 PM
Post by: ThePerm on October 14, 2006, 07:40:53 PM
Post by: BigJim on October 14, 2006, 07:41:44 PM
But the first Wonka movie was still better.
Post by: Shift Key on October 14, 2006, 07:42:00 PM
Post by: BigJim on October 14, 2006, 07:45:28 PM
Coincidentally, that's my thought on the Killer's chances.
And that's why Mafia will never understand the likes of you, Mr. Killer. A killer instinct indeed. Your not Mafia material afterall. Your Front Page Obituary story will join Black Shadow's picture on the Dumb Death Wall of Shame!
Oh, and I found my racer's Return-to-Sender label under the car seat. Make sure my pimp ride gets to its final destination. Thanks.
And now... with my last breath... I utter the word.... "wow."
Post by: Khushrenada on October 14, 2006, 09:36:00 PM
I'll post the big story up in a bit.
Post by: ShyGuy on October 14, 2006, 10:03:05 PM
Post by: ThePerm on October 14, 2006, 10:11:47 PM
" Khushrenada Hey Perm. I just forgot to switch the roles last night. You are a townie."
looking back at that..what does that mean? Because If indeed you misdirected me, by vague statements. For instance saying i'm a townie implies i'm a regular townie, not a magician. Saying nothing happened would be clearer. If I had a clear message then i would have changed the bandwagon vote to Vudu...hmm this looks like a disputed game
