I figured I'd at at least get things started for now. Even the vote was a narrow 5-4 in favor of the 10-11 AM day/night time schedule, I'm still going to go ahead with it. Since it is a small turnout of 12, this is really the best time to experiment with something like that. So, this day doesn't end until 10 AM EST Tomorrow. So, you have plenty of time to make up your minds for the grand Day 1. There is no voting requirement. With a small turnout, this game won't last to long anyways. I will make a quick rule section in the morning to make sure we are all squared up and will address all matters concerning the game. And now some helpful info:
There are three mafia members this game and for the townies, they have only a doctor, no investigator. Some quick info on those in the morning as well but they are just your basic roles.
However, there will be an investigative power made available to all players including the mafia. It is a first come, first served sort of thing. But again, I'll post more info in the morning.
Story
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November 21, 9:00 AM
Phoenix Wright Law Offices
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Phoenix: Ugh! If I don't get some business soon, I might have to start looking elsewhere for some money. Maybe poker?
Maya: NICK! NICK! ARE YOU HERE?!
Phoenix: AHHH!
Maya: Why are you lying on the ground Nick? This is no time to be sleeping!
Phoenix: Who's sleeping? I'm having a heart attack.
Maya: Well, this is no time to be joking either. Have you seen the news?
Phoenix: Uh, no. Not yet. *I've actually been catching up on my Steel Samurai.*
Maya: Well, check it out.
*click*
*in a startling development today, onlookers were horrified today when a man fell 34 stories from the top of The Pyropizm Corporation. Police have identified the body of being none other than millionaire Bill Aurion, CEO of the anime and manga company, Bridget Publishing, as well as a few pairs of panties. A thorough investigation is being conducted as we speak.*
*click*
Phoenix: Well, that's quite a story but what's the emergency?
Maya: What's the emergency? Bill is the greatest publisher of anime and manga in this country. Without him around, it might result in Bridget Publishing being bought out by that heartless German anime and manga company, KDR_11k. Can you imagine what it would be like buying from them?
Phoenix: Actually, I can't imagine what one could buy at any company called KDR_11k.
Maya: Exactly. It's good to see you are catching on to the importance of this.
Phoenix: *I wouldn't go that far with congratulations yet*
Maya: Now hurry up before it is too late.
Phoenix: Uhh, hurry up for what?
Maya: To get down to The Pyropizm Corporation to investigate for clues before the police find them all.
Phoenix: *uh, isn't it the job of the police to find them all?*
Maya: Quit daydreaming and start moving!
Phoenix: *sigh. Why do I have a feeling I'm going to regret this.* Alright, lead the way.
Maya: Yay! With us on the case, this mystery will be solved in no time. Do you think we'll be able to stop by Bridget Publishing also?
Phoenix: I don't think you'll let me decide either way.
Maya: Come on Nick. You know I always value your thoughts.
Phoenix: Thanks Maya.
Maya: Now enough talking, more sleuthing!
Phoenix: *How about more attorneying instead?*
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November 21, 10:10 AM
The Pyropizm Corporation
Outside Lobby Entrance
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Phoenix: *This police tape must mean we've reached the spot. There's an outline of where Bill hit the ground. You can still some traces of blood. Sends a shiver up my spine*
? ? ?: Hey pal! Not so close!
Phoenix: *I only need one guess as to who that voice belongs to*
Maya: Detective Gumshoe!
Gumshoe: Oh, it's you pal. I didn't recognize you from the back.
Phoenix: *I don't think Gumshoe would have recognized me if he had approached from the front either* Detective Gumshoe. Are you investigating Bill's death?
Gumshoe: You bet I am, pal! It hasn't been easy but we've managed to apprehend the culprit.
Phoenix: *Apprehend the culprit already? Maybe I should ask Detective Gumshoe more.*
*Phoenix selects Talk*
*Phoenix selects "The Victim"*
Phoenix: So what do you know about this Bill, Gumshoe?
Maya: Nick! How can you say a thing like that? Especially when I already told you who he was! You know who he is, don't you detective?
Gumshoe: Heh. Oh yeah, sure. I think everyone around has heard of Bill Aurion. He's world famous.
Phoenix: *So why am I always the last in the world to hear about these people?* Famous for his business?
Gunshoe: Not just that. He's also famous for his love of Japan and his eccentric personal life.
Phoenix: *Eccentric personal life?"
*Phoenix selects "Personal Life"*
Phoenix: What do you mean, "eccentric personal life"?
Gumshoe: Ah, well, come on pal. Surely you've heard in the news before. He liked to surf the internet using girl pictures for his personal icons. And then there's his collection of, well, panties.
Phoenix: Panties?
Maya: What's wrong with that?
Phoenix: Umm, nothing I guess. It just seems a little odd, don't you think?
Maya: I own a lot of panties. Does that make me odd to you?
Phoenix: *I don't think she's getting the point*
Maya: Not to mention, a lot of that is just rumor.
Gumshoe: Oh yeah. I remember that speculation started when Bill ran for office against Honest Unclebob.
Maya: In fact, there were some rumors that it was Unclebob who encouraged people to send Bill panties to help spread that belief.
Phoenix: *Honest Unclebob. How can you trust a name like that?*
*Phoenix selects "The Culprit"*
Phoenix: You said you had arrested the culprit. How did you find him so fast?
Gumshoe: Oh, that's the most interesting part, pal. Bill had a knife in his back. Before he fell, he was stabbed.
Maya: Stabbed? By whom?
Gumshoe: We took the knife to investigate. Turns out it is a pretty rare knife. In fact, there's only one person who owns a knife like that. Ian Sane.
Maya: Ian Sane? I should have known.
Phoenix: *Here we go again* Who's Ian Sane?
Maya: Who's Ian Sane? Come on Nick. Surely, you have to know who that is. Ian Sane is the owner for a chain of magazines the most notable being The Rebuttal. Are you sure it's him Detective?
Gumshoe: Absolutely pal. Not only did the knife belong to him, it also had his fingerprints all over it. Moreover, a witness spotted him leaving Bill's office shortly after Bill fell from his top story office.
Maya: That does seem pretty conclusive.
Gumshoe: You bet it does pal. And Detective Gumshoe always follows the evidence.
*Phoenix selects "Ian Sane"*
Phoenix: Tell me a little more about this Ian Sane person? What is he like?
Gumshoe: Well, he has a pretty strong personality. He's not afraid to speak his mind on many issues even if it is an unpopular view. I'm afraid it tends to rub people the wrong way and as such, he's not too well liked.
Maya: Plus, he's the owner of a bunch of magazine companies like "Another Perspective", "WWE History", "Pikmin Gardening Weekly", and of course, "The Rebuttal".
Phoenix: *That's a random array of titles* Why would he want to kill Bill?
Gumshoe: Well, last month, Ian wrote an article in "The Rebuttal" criticizing the way Mario, president of Disaster Relief, ran his organization. He thought it was ridiculous that Disaster Relief would only open up certain branches in different parts of the world and leave others neglected. Bill was a friend of Mario's and took his friend's side in the argument. It lead to some pretty heated debates in the papers.
Maya: I think he only prints that stuff to get a reaction and get more sales. I hardly agree with any of the things he says.
Gumshoe: Me either. Each month, when I read his latest Editorial, I want to write back a whole bunch of rebuttals myself.
Maya: Me too. It gets me wound up.
Phoenix: Uh, then quit buying it.
Gumshoe: Are you kidding, pal? If I did that, what would happen to the motivation it gives me to fight for my opinion.
Maya: Yeah. It helps me better realize how I feel on different topics.
Phoenix: *Then why can't I figure out how you feel about him*
Gumshoe: Well, I have to go pal. The prosecution wants to talk to me about the case. Don't go messing up the crime scene while I'm gone now.
Maya: And he's gone. Let's touch and poke everything we can.
Phoenix: Good idea.
*Phoenix messes up the entire crime scene*
Maya: I found something!
Phoenix: What it is it?
Maya: A needle. I was digging through this garbage can and pushed my hand right into it. Should we put it into evidence?
Phoenix: I'm not so sure it's going to be useful to us.
Maya: Everything's spinning. I need to lay down for awhile.
Phoenix: Don't worry. I've called for an ambulance. I must admit, it is weird waiting for it to come to me instead of me chasing it. RIMSHOT!
*Phoenix gives the needle to the medical personal*
Phoenix: Well, I can't find anything here. Maybe Gumshoe really did find all the clues this time.
? ? ?: Psst. Over here.
Phoenix: Who said that? Gah! There's a man waving to me in the lobby. Guess I'll see what this is all about since the story won't move forward until I do.
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November 21, 11:30 AM
The Pyropizm Corporation
Main Floor Lobby
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Phoenix: Did you want to see me?
Khushrenada: Yes. Hello. My name is Khushrenada. I wanted to talk to you about what happened with Bill.
Phoenix: What about?
Khushrenada: Ian Sane. The police have arrested him but he didn't do it.
Phoenix: How do you know about that?
Khushrenada: It is all over the news.
Phoenix: Oh. Well, what do you want from me?
Khushrenada: I want you to represent him and defend him.
Phoenix: Oh. I don't think so. The evidence seems clear. I looked myself and couldn't find anything unusual.
Khushrenada: No. He is innocent. You must help him.
Phoenix: How can you be so sure?
Khushrenada: Because Ian Sane would never break the rules and killing a fellow member is definitely against the rules.
Phoenix: Fellow member? Rules? What are you talking about?
Khushrenada: I am not at liberty to say too much but myself, the victim, the suspect, the real killer and many others are all linked to one another through a secret organization.
Phoenix: What is this organization?
Khushrenada: I'm not going to give you all the answers right now. I just told you that. Meet me at this location tomorrow morning and I will tell you more then. In the meantime, please take the case. If anyone can find Ian Sane innocent, it is you Phoenix Wright. And now this, others are working to help you on this case. You will not fight alone.
*Khushrenada runs away*
Phoenix: Right. They always say that until the trial where I actually have to fight alone. Now I'm curious what this is all about. What should I do now? Take the case of course. Guess I'll go meet my client.
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November 21, 3:45 PM
Detention Center
Visitation Room
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Ian Sane: Who are you?
Phoenix: I'm Phoenix Wright. I've heard about your troubles today and against my better judgement, I've decided to offer my services to you.
Ian: What? No way! Awesome. I got the greatest defense lawyer in the whole world. Everyone knows you are an expert on pinning the blame on someone else. I'm going to be free in no time.
Phoenix: W-W-W-WHAT!? No, it doesn't work like that. I don't pin blame...
Ian: Well, I'll see you tomorrow.
Phoenix: Whoa! Wait! Come back. I need to talk to you about what happened.... today...... He left. *sigh* Why don't I keep my office locked? I could prevent a lot of this stuff before it even happened. Well, guess I'll see my client tomorrow. At least he'll have to stick around longer then.
To be continued..........
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