Mid-Range Game 16: War of the (Cosmere) Worlds

[Magestar]

Just now, STINK said:

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What? Huh???????????????????

  You know what I'm saying.

[STINK]

I honestly don't. To 'twist the truth' is an unhonest act. So, I really don't.

[Magestar]

2 minutes ago, STINK said:

I honestly don't. To 'twist the truth' is an unhonest act. So, I really don't.

You guys talked a whole doc about this once.  It was the idea that you could get people to think things without saying them, never lying, but making sure something else was believed.  Idk, it was a while ago I read this.  

TBH, I am not sure what I am trying to say.  I never told Wilson that I was Scadrial.

None of this really matters, nor is it making me look better.

Edited August 26, 2016 by Magestar

[Nyali]

18 minutes ago, Magestar said:

Yeah, TBH, that's what's scaring me as well.

I didn't say I was scared - that would imply that I didn't know where Cuddles was. *whistles innocently*

[Elenion]

Right now I'm wagoning on Magestar. Even if he were on my faction (which I doubt he actually is), he currently is of no help to anyone.

[little wilson]

1 hour ago, Magestar said:

I never told Wilson that I was Scadrial.

You said "I am a Politician."

Now, let's look at the rules:

On 8/15/2016 at 10:59 PM, Alvron said:

Roles/Teams:
Scadrial: 

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Inquisitor:  You were snatched from your world right as you were becoming an Inquisitor.  As such you don’t have the telltale Spikes jutting from your eyes.  However you did get other Spikes before you were taken.  Once per cycle you may use any of the following abilities however you cannot use the same ability twice in a row.
Allomantic Brass: Allows you to cancel another player’s vote.
Allomantic Steel: Attacks your target in the hopes of killing them.
Feruchemical Steel: Speeds you up allowing you to protect your target from one attack.
Allomantic Cadmium: Slows down time so your target is unable to take any actions during the turn it’s activated.

Koloss-Blooded:  The blood of a Koloss runs strongly in your veins and with it comes certain benefits.  You are able to survive one attack or lynch without dying.

Constable:  A life fighting crime has given you heightened senses for when something is about to happen.  Once per cycle you can protect either yourself or another from one kill attempt.

Outlaw:  Ever since you were a kid living on the streets you knew that all you needed was fast feet and good aim.  With your trusty six shooter at your side you feel invincible.  Once per cycle you can attempt to kill another player.

Seeker:  Normally you can only tell when someone is burning metals but you noticed something different. It seems you can now distinguish between different types of Investiture.  Once per cycle you can target someone to learn their planet of origin.

Politician: A silver tongue and honeyed words are your weapons of choice.  Once per cycle you can persuade another player to vote for who you want them to.

Sel: 

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Elantian:  The Dor flows through your veins allowing you to use Aons.  Once per cycle you may use any of the following abilities however you cannot use the same ability twice in a row.
Aon Ashe: Blinds your target stopping them from taking any actions that turn.
Aon Ate: Steals a player’s voice and rendering them unable to vote in the lynch.
Aon Daa:  Attacks your target in the hopes of killing them.
Aon Ien: Protects your target from one attack that cycle.

ChayShan Practitioner:  You have spent years practicing the art of ChayShan and have reached a level that allows you to deflect blows directed at you or another.  Once per cycle you can protect either yourself or another from one attack.

Soldier: A soldier's life is a hard life and your life is no different.  Years in the army hard turned you into thick muscle and ropy tendons.  As such you can survive one attack or lynch without dying.

Bloodsealer: Skeletals are your specialty and the living your enemy.  Once per cycle you can send your skeletals out to attack one player.

Seon User: You have had you faithful Seon Opa even since your mother gave her to you.  Once per cycle you may send Opa to spy on another player and learn what planet they are from.

Diplomat: A silver tongue and honeyed words are your weapons of choice.  Once per cycle you can persuade another player to vote for who you want them to.

Nathis:

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God King:  You are the God King of Nathis.  You have enough Breath to Awaken any object you wish.  Once per cycle you may use any of the following abilities however you cannot use the same ability twice in a row.
Awaken Rope:  Awaken and throw this at another player to stop them from taking any actions for the cycle.
Create Lifeless:  Create a Lifeless to protect a player from one attack.
Awaken Scarf: Awaken another player's scarf to stop them from voting in the lynch.
Power Overwhelming: Sends the Legendary Black Beast of Aaaaarrrrrrggghhh to attack another player.

Lifeless:  You are a lifeless from Nalthis and are very strong.  Unfortunately no one here knows your commands.  However your body is resistant to damage and can survive one attack or lynch before falling apart.

Bodyguard:  The life of a Bodyguard isn’t easy nor is it glamorous but it’s a living albeit a short one.  Once per cycle you can protect a player from one attack.

Mercenary:  You life as a Mercenary has taught you one hard and fast rule; when in doubt, stab.  Once per cycle you can attack another player in the hopes of killing them.

Awakener:  You have reached the first Heightening level and can tell the different types of Investiture others have.  Once per cycle you can attempt to learn what planet another player is.

High Priest:  Years spent preaching your faith has given you a unique insight into how to change the volume and pitch of your voice to capture your audience's attention.  Once per cycle you can persuade another player into voting for who you want them to.

Roshar:

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Knight Radiant:  You are a Knight Radiant of the Windrunner Order.  Once per cycle you may use any of the following abilities however you cannot use the same ability twice in a row.
Full Lashing:  Prevents your target from taking any actions that cycle.
Basic Lashing:  Protects your target from one attack.
Shardblade:  Attacks your target in the hopes of killing them.
Intimidation:  Cancels another player's vote.

Shardplate Wearer:  You have Shardplate.  Sadly your spheres are almost drained meaning your Plate can only protect you from one more attack before it completely locks up.  You will survive the first attack or lynch on you.

Bridge Four Member:  You are one of the elite members of Bridge Four.  Like the other members of Bridge Four Kaladin is your role model and you have started seeing his ideals as your own.  Once per cycle you can protect a player from one attack.

Ghostblood:  The Diagram spoke of this.  A mighty clash between worlds that can greatly change the balance of power in the Cosmere.  It is your duty to insure that your side emerges victorious even if you don’t survive.  Once per cycle you can attack another player hopefully killing them.

Ardent:  Information is what’s important to you and information is what you are good at discovering.  Once per cycle you can try and discover what planet another player is from.

Highprince:  Your word is law, or at least it used to be.  In this place your presence is just enough to persuade another to your way of thinking.  Once per cycle you can change another’s vote.

Independent: (May or may not be included depending on GM’s mood.)

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Serial Killer:  You are a sociopath who enjoys inflicting pain and killing others. As such you have two abilities. You can attack once per cycle, or you may instead stalk up to two people a cycle and find out their role, but must attack one of them during the following cycles before you can attack/stalk anyone else.  To help you in your undertaking you have been given body armour capable of saving you from one kill attempt including lynchings.  Win condition: Kill everyone.

Hoid:  You have no idea how you got here but you can’t pass up the chance for a bit of fun.  You can change anyones actions to target another player.  Additionally should anyone try to learn what faction you belong to they will be told that you are the same as them.  Win condition: Survive until another team emerges victorious.

Demolitionist:  You love to see things go boom.  You enjoy it so much that you no longer care if anyone is killed by your explosions.  Once per cycle you can either give someone a tiny explosive device or detonate all the explosives you have given away.  Your targets will not be told they have been given an explosive.  Win condition: Kill everyone.

Paranoid Arms Dealer:  You have no idea how you got caught up in all this.  One moment you were selling weapons to Nightwielder and the next you’re in a fight for your life on some strange planet.  Thankfully you still have your lucky sidearm.  Three times during the game you may choose to Hunker Down.  While hunkered down you will attack anyone that targets you with any action.  Win condition: Survive until another team emerges victorious.

 

Now, correct me if I'm wrong, but the only role there with the name "Politician" is a Scadrial role. So yes, you claimed Scadrial. Not in so many words, but you claimed a Scadrial-only role. Now, had you said "I'm like a Politician," then that wouldn't be claiming Scadrial. But that's not what you said. Therefore, you've once again lied. You were not twisting the truth. Care to try again?

[Magestar]

Well shoot.  And I tried so hard, too.

[little wilson]

I've had a lot of experience with people who twist words over the last year and a half (well, one person who twists words very well, more like). I've gotten fairly good at noticing it.

[Magestar]

Yes, I'm sure you have.

I would cough and say someones name, but I'd be worried I'd get it wrong.

Or worse, they'd twist it to mean something else.

[Elenion]

It took Mandos about an hour of searching to find the stone he'd thrown away so angrily. When he finally did, he picked it up, noticing that it felt heavier than its size would suggest. Flipping it the customary five times, he summoned the newcomer. In a puff of mist, the figure in the robes appeared.

"I do not enjoy being summoned. You would do well to remember that."

"I do not enjoy being interrupted." Mandos was not in a good temper, and this Duke Ashkelon character looked like he was planning something.

"Your man Nonel told me a few things," Ashkelon said with no hint of emotion.

"Like what?"

"Like if I kill you I'll return to life."

Mandos forced a laugh. Although the spirit was not far from the truth, Mandos didn't want him to know that.

"You think killing me will solve your problems? Kill me and my death will ensure your eternal torment!"

[Ecthelion III]

Don't kill me, inactivity filter. I need some time to read through everything.

[Burnt Spaghetti]

7 hours ago, Magestar said:

I hate to double post, but it's been three hours.

 

I have heard some rumors that Burnt is the other independent, and I would just like to rid the faction game of independents. So... Burnt.  I think that seems like a good idea.

[Elenion]

Does anyone have projections on who is going to die from the filter next cycle?

[Stick.]

About that, how does it work? Do you die from the filter if you don't post every round, or are you supposed to post at least once altogether?

[Burnt Spaghetti]

You have to post once every two rounds i believe. So you die if you go for two cycles without saying anything.

Edited August 27, 2016 by Burnt Spaghetti
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[Doc12]

The Healer sat back by a wall, his face a frown. 

Secrets and lies. It's all secrets and lies with these people!

He sighed. Admittedly, this was not one of his shining moments. Caught in the web of fear, distrust and confusion, he was afraid he had sunk to keeping secrets and talking in back alleys in hushed tones. He wished to return to his homeworld. A beautiful land of colors and tones, perfect, peaceful. Where no war threatened. 

But he couldn't, could he? Stuck here, on this world. He had been hearing rumors. Other worlds had assembled. Soon the killing would begin anew. And he had not even found all of his own people. He didn't know who to trust. And it was perfectly evident he wasn't trusted in return. 

Honestly? He was terrified. A wrong move, and the mob would swarm him. He had seen it happen once, did not want to see it happen again, not even to the fool who had claimed to be Hoid. A wrong move, and he would find a knife between his ribs, never wake up, his body in pieces, or embraced by a smiling black sword. He was terrified.

But  fear was like… a companion. A constant companion, always there. Usually it was alright. Because fear could bring them together. Fear could have brought them home. Fear might have made companions of them all. Or it could force them to slaughter each other in mindless frenzy. 

But now he had to make a move. Up to now, he had been debating in secret alleys, pleading, revealing himself for scraps of information. Secrets, secrets, secrets. Well, now he would no longer let fear control him. He would ride it. He had to. 

He walked to the centre of the arena, feeling the gazes of the people bore into him.

He cleared his throat. "Hello, I'm the Healer. Just the Healer. I need your help. I am from Nalthis. Many of you know this. Others don't. Others who I had no chance to contact. Well know you know. I am Nalthian. And I plead, I plead for the rest of the Nalthian faction to come to me. Please. You know who you are. Come to me. I have found some of your faction mates for you. Please. start. responding. Thank you."

He returned to his spot, hoping earnestly that the plea had been heard by the right ears. 

[Young Bard]

I have to admit that I'm not caught up on the thread. I have to admit, though, that I don't get where this neutral hate is coming from. Yes, we need to kill the SK and Arsonist, but Hoid isn't really a danger to us right now, which is what Wilson seems to be claiming Mage is. For the same reason, I don't particularly feel like voting on Burnt.

I'll do some more analysis in the morning, but from now I think that the Jack of All Trades roles are the biggest threat right now, because the number of deaths yesterday suggest that there are no pure kill roles. If we can knock them out, then everybody gets a bit more breathing room to think, and factions grow more obvious too as people need to rely on the lynch to win.

[STINK]

You know cuddles is in the game now right? There will always be a kill option.

Also, it's not hate on Hoid, it's hate on what he's doing as Hoid.

[Magestar]

55 minutes ago, The Young Bard said:

I'll do some more analysis in the morning, but from now I think that the Jack of All Trades roles are the biggest threat right now, because the number of deaths yesterday suggest that there are no pure kill roles. If we can knock them out, then everybody gets a bit more breathing room to think, and factions grow more obvious too as people need to rely on the lynch to win.

While I quite agree, by the same token, does it make any sense to think that the factions are going to kill their biggest weapon?  I would love the factions to try and get rid of Jack of all Trades, but it just seems unlikely.

Do any factions think this is a good idea?  I don't really think it will work, but I'd like to hear what you guys think.

21 minutes ago, STINK said:

Also, it's not hate on Hoid, it's hate on what he's doing as Hoid.

So, if I stop trolling you guys, will you take your vote off me?  

[Nyali]

I know Mage isn't Hoid. i'm pretty sure I know his real role and faction. I don't care so much though - he trolled a bit in the beginning and has just generally been chaotic. Also, he's not in my faction. Pus, his role is annoying late game, in my opinion. I guess I could change my vote to someone else in his faction, maybe his faction's protector, but I like her.

[STINK]

Yeah, I'm just gonna keep saying he's Hoid because it doesn't really matter and it makes him think his trolling is working so ya know.

[Magestar]

4 minutes ago, STINK said:

Yeah, I'm just gonna keep saying he's Hoid because it doesn't really matter and it makes him think his trolling is working so ya know.

Awww, Thanks!   

[Elenion]

We need to get some actual discussion going in this game, instead of... this. To generate that, Mage Burnt[/color].

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[STINK]

It's a faction game, we don't need discussion.

[Nyali]

So, what's that, two votes for Mage, two votes for Burnt?