Long Game 11: Twinborn Village

[Lightsworn Panda he/him]

Has anyone else gotten their Action Results yet?

[Lord Pifferdoo he/him]

I have not.

 

Newan/Aonar! Gah!

[Mailliw73 he/him]

Araris, I meant more of wanting to know why you said you got results that you died, but then you're actually alive. Something's up there.

 

I have my results...

[Araris Valerian he/him]

I feel like I've explained this way too many times but, here we go. Somebody did a double enhanced tin scan and showed me the results last night. This was for period 2, and I didn't show up in any of the rooms. I also don't have Feruchemical iron or Feruchemical atium, so I assumed that I had been killed. Turns out the GM confused something, and I just got left out on accident.,

[Lord Pifferdoo he/him]

Still waiting on results...

[Alvron]

On 4/25/2015 at 10:51 AM, Wonko the Sane said:

I have other directions to look into, though. Alvron, you were the first to put a vote on Sart. Now, I did the same (although I later removed it), so I'm not saying that that alone is suspicious.

 

However, that vote was your first major public action this game. What about Sart made you suddenly decide that now was the time to act? I mean, Sart was just as inactive on every other day of the game. So why now?

I put a vote on Sart as he wasn't posting despite being seen viewing the threads.  I didn't vote for him prior as if he was busy and unable to post then it's only fair that he have the time to do so.  I have been in that position a few times and others have given me time so I thought it only fair if he had the same chance.  However not posting at all by the fifth cycle is waiting too long for answers so I called him out on it and he responded.

As for why Sarts vote was my first major action, I don't vote very often in any game and when I do vote I like to have a reason for doing so.  I gave myself a reason for posting in thread with the gravestone posts as I have a tendency to post less and less as a game progresses and I want to change that.  The combination of the two probably make it look like I'm avoiding discussion but it's simply because I have nothing to say.  At least not yet.

Rolan worked hard on his latest masterpiece.  A special Tombstone, one that no one had ever seen before.  Red marble flew as Rolan chipped away at the block.  It had to be perfect.  The request had come in days before and Rolan just knew that the spirit of D'wag would appreciate this little touch on the final product.

A few hours later and both Rolan and Jain carted the headstone into the cemetery.  Placing it at the head of the grave Rolan stood back to make sure it was correctly lined up.

"You sure this is what he asked for?" Jain asked
"Word for word.  That plaque is exactly what was requested."
"And what about the tombstone itself?"
"That's just my little touch."  Rolan replied with a grin.

Turning and walking away Rolan and Jain headed back to the workshop leaving a red circular tombstone with two small round protrusions sticking out from either side and a slightly larger cap on the top.  A bronze plaque attached halfway up the front.

D'wag
Well, I guess I got taken down too,
but at least my name's not a synonym for a bathroom.

[Araris Valerian he/him]

I would like to request an extension.

[Metacognition he/him]

I would like to request an extension.

 

I would like to request our GMs show up and get everyone their actions!  

 

Seriously though, it's okay if things are hectic for you two right now. We waited on Bartbug throughout his game as well, so it's fine if Real Life is taking up more of your time. What would be nice though is to know that that's what is going on (if that's the case) and to take responsibility of such issues by readjusting the turns accordingly. We shouldn't have to call an extension due to people not yet receiving their PMs, as that should be a priority before the next turn even starts (or should be done directly afterwards)! 

 

If both of you just don't have the time right now, that's okay. It happens. Just let us know what the deal is so that we know where we all stand. In my opinion, this lack of communication is hurting things more than anything else. We don't know if people aren't speaking up because they're inactive, or haven't received their orders, or lurking, or whatnot. We rely on you, the GMs, to keep things flowing in an orderly fashion or to let us know when there's an issue. 

 

So, at least, give us a heads up on where we're at and what we can expect going forward, please! 

[ostrichofevil he/him]

Twelfthrootoftwo, why are you voting for me if you know that I've been scanned?

[neodymium]

Right now I have several trusted sources confirming that Alvron is spiked.  My vote goes there for now.  I have not received my actions yet, so that could change things.

[Tulir he/him]

I know some people are suspicious of me, sorry Meta for not showing up last Day cycle.  I have not gotten my actions yet, so I also want to request and extension.

 

I have a few ideas, but I don't want to share them until I get my actions back. 

[ostrichofevil he/him]

Yeah, I also have to agree with Neodymium.  Twelfthrootoftwo.  Alv.

[Newan he/him]

Extension granted.  

[twelfthrootoftwo]

 

Twelfthrootoftwo, why are you voting for me if you know that I've been scanned?

Because putting a name in red tends to attract attention. For example, last time you posted was day 4, and my vote has caused you to post again. (You haven't answered my question, so I guess the vote is staying there for now.)

 

 

Whomever is charging Spikes, please be careful with them! I know everyone would like to have additional powers, but you could also wind up as a Spiked! Unless that's your intent, which then I wouldn't count you as a Villager anyways. 

They were charged from NPCs, which means they're the "Two metal spikes" item; they don't have a risk of changing alignment (except potentially to Koloss).

[Bort he/him]

I was hoping to have my action report before joining in the conversation here, but it still hasn't arrived.

My vote this cycle is for Alvron. A few of us have suspicions about him and decided the village may be better off without his headstones.

[jaelre he/him]

Sorry for not showing up earlier, I don't have much to say in my defense, I have been playing, yes, but my attention has not been particularly focused on this game, and I have been losing interest. Add to that an irregular schedule and you can understand why I haven't been posting. I guess I have to thank a risked lynch for being drawn back again. I realize my actions have been a hindrance though.

 

What I would like to point out though, after a very brief review of the past discussions, is that while many people have been trying to start a discussion, few have actually engaged in one. Which is actually a great way to stifle it, while not looking suspicious at all. For instance, Wonko has been making some consistently good points. Meta on the other hand, has encouraged people to discuss time and again, but hasn't said much of consequence. And he wound Sart up against me, albeit, I think and hope, involuntarily.
Talking of Sart, I don't personally see much wrong in what he did but for the recklessness of his action. Trying to prove oneself in that way is not, in my opinion, the best way. But fortunately no harm was done, and I do share the fault of it.

But coming to the voting part: Meta, I would kindly (and I guess somewhat childishly) encourage you to act as you preach.

[Surgebound Rainspren he/him]

I have some sources that say Alvron is spiked. However my vote might change when I get my actions back.

Who knows maybe I burst into flame and gained the ability to summon hordes of the undead last night.

[ostrichofevil he/him]

Alright.  To answer your question, Twelfthrootoftwo, I had been in contact with Vine.  Before his death, he told us that he thought that he probably would be killed.

[Araris Valerian he/him]

I have heard from a couple sources that Alvron has been confirmed somewhat as a Kandra. None of those sources themselves are people I have complete trust in though, and killing a Kandra is better than killing an innocent villager. There has been a rumor floating through the world of PMs that Meta is spiked. I myself don't know what to make of that since I have heard zero rationalization behind it, but I was wondering if anyone had more information on the whole story behind such a statement.

[Metacognition he/him]

If you look back, I never set Sart on the path to you, Jaelre. My last vote was for Tulir and before that, Ella. I never really mentioned you unless you considered yourself amongst those hiding as inactive. If that's the case, well, there were plenty of inactives to choose from. The fact that Sart picked you out, out of everyone who's been inactive, is on him; not me. 

 

In fact, I find it curious that you would defend Sart so much, especially if it was based on a random chance read. It would be easy for two Spiked to make sure that they weren't in the same room as each other (as they'd know where they where) and thus provide an excuse for why an attack never happened ("Oops! I must have been in the wrong room!"). It would be a nice way to soft confirm someone. 

 

You think I'm unwilling to practice what I preach, then let's debate! You only started talking when you finally came under fire and you decided to defend one of those that was attacking you (Which, btw Sart, where are you and do you still feel the same way?). To add to that, Sart called you out and you did nothing. You didn't respond to him. It wasn't until I did that you finally got out of your shell and posted (ENTIRELY OOC: I understand that the lack of GM order has screwed up this game quite a bit, so I'm not taking that into account when determining player actions. I'm taking into account what people did within each specific turn). 

 

So explain to us: Why now? You're not up any more for the lynch than you were that last day turn; the first time you were up for a lynch. So a "risked lynch" was as valid last day turn as it is now; more so when you account that Sart was willing to kill you for your inactivity during the night. 

 

That seems a lot more risky to me than only me throwing a vote towards you, but you were absent throughout that cycle. Seems to me that you might have known that Sart's claim wouldn't hit*. That, to me, is worth looking in to! 

 

*I'm not claiming that Sart is Spiked and that they were working together (though they might be). I'm only claiming that Jaelre knew that he wasn't in B2 due to inactivity and thus knew that if that was what Sart was basing his read on, then he wouldn't die. 

Edited April 26, 2015 by Metacognition

[Alvron]

Rolan worked on his final gravestone.  It was the one that all stone carvers didn't want to do.  Their own headstone.

The village had turned against him.  Rolan had done nothing wrong but that was enough apparently.  Keeping your head down and trying not to draw attention was now all it took for the mob to think you had joined the ranks of the spiked.

Letting out a sigh of regret Rolan looked at the piece of stone that would forever mark the place of his rest.

Here Lies Rolan
Dead before his time.

Stop ye travellers as you pass by
As you are now, so once was I
As I am now, soon you shall be
Prepare yourself to follow me.

 

Heading inside his small workshop Rolan gathered up his notes.  Even though he would soon be dead it didn't mean that his work wouldn't continue.  His apprentice Jain would have to see to the rest of the commissioned epitaphs.

Once everything was in order he once more went outside to await the mob that would soon arrive calling for his head.  Glancing one final time at his final masterpiece Rolan dropped the stack of notes.  Someone had defaced his tombstone.  Written under his carving in blood red letters was the following.

 

To follow you

I am not content.

Until I know

which way you went

[Sart he/him]

Alright, let me preface this by saying that I still haven't received my actions yet, so this might become outdated.

 

Honestly, I'm not sure what the deal is with Jaelre. He clearly was active, as I wasn't able to kill him, but at the same time, why didn't he respond after I posted a message. I assume he just left the Town Square after I posted. It's suspicious, but I don't want to force a lynch. We need answers. I know there's been some trusted groups forming, so hopefully we can work from there.

[Mailliw73 he/him]

I feel like I've explained this way too many times but, here we go. Somebody did a double enhanced tin scan and showed me the results last night. This was for period 2, and I didn't show up in any of the rooms. I also don't have Feruchemical iron or Feruchemical atium, so I assumed that I had been killed. Turns out the GM confused something, and I just got left out on accident.,

Sorry, I do remember seeing that now. Araris. Alv. I've also heard from multiple sources that you're spiked. So sorry, but I will be looking into those responsible if you die.

 

GMs, can you let us know when all the PMs are sent out and when the cycle will be over?

[Tulir he/him]

I know the GMs have a lot on their plate, so I would advocate that this current cycle lasts the normal cycle length from when we get our PMs.

[Newan he/him]

Yes, the cycle will go for a while after the last PM gets sent out.  It won't be exactly 48 hours, because I want it to still end at the same time of night, but it will be thereabouts.  

 

Again, sorry for the wait, but life always manages to throw a wrench into things.  The PMs will come when they come.