hopefully fun Coup (the game)

[Aspiring Writer]

Well, Sos, I gotta admit, you made a bad play. There are two players with really deadly combos that are vulnerable to assassination, and you chose the player with one card. Granted, a really good card to our knowledge, but still not anywhere near as vital as the other two. if you had targeted them, you would actually be on your way to winning. Everyone to our knowledge was vulnerable to assasination, which would let you pick us off one by one far faster than those two would, and if you took out their captains, you would make them vulnerable to stealing (Which I believe you can do?) So you not targeting them definitely screwed us over and have given them a chance to win. if you took one of Chickens cards and then she took one of Ghanders cards, we would have removed the two most powerful players the pivotal piece they need, making you the dominate player. Everything says the move you made was bad. @Whysper That look like everything?

[+Whysper she/her]

3 hours ago, Somebody from Sel said:

Also @Whysper if you coup me, how do you think that would make Reading feel? 

Please don't resort to this.  Anyway, I gave my word to Ookla that I was going to use my coup on you. Even though I will freely bluff since that's part of this game, I always keep my word in a deal.

2 hours ago, Aspiring Writer said:

Well, Sos, I gotta admit, you made a bad play. There are two players with really deadly combos that are vulnerable to assassination, and you chose the player with one card. Granted, a really good card to our knowledge, but still not anywhere near as vital as the other two. if you had targeted them, you would actually be on your way to winning. Everyone to our knowledge was vulnerable to assasination, which would let you pick us off one by one far faster than those two would, and if you took out their captains, you would make them vulnerable to stealing (Which I believe you can do?) So you not targeting them definitely screwed us over and have given them a chance to win. if you took one of Chickens cards and then she took one of Ghanders cards, we would have removed the two most powerful players the pivotal piece they need, making you the dominate player. Everything says the move you made was bad. @Whysper That look like everything?

Well, I don't want to make them feel any worse. But in the interest of learning for future reference, I'll describe what I probably would have done.

Yes, you are basically right that the focus should be the two with Duke+Captain combos. Reading was pretty much going UTR, so I would have actually just taken income again another turn and waited to see what Ookla would do for the coup. Otherwise if I tried to assassinate Ookla first, she might not go for Ghander and would instead strike back.

Then yeah, if Ookla followed through with a coup on Ghander, then I would have been in a nice position to start assassinating targets. Probably going for one of Ookla's first. Then probably one of Aspiring Writer's. Though maybe I wouldn't have targeted you since I couldn't be sure whether you had a Contessa (though you've since then slipped that you actually have an Ambassador ).

No, SoS/Reading doesn't have a way to steal, just a way to block stealing (though actually I have some doubts that the other card is an Ambassador). So it wouldn't necessarily be an easy win since it would be a race to get income for assassination versus income for coup by everyone else. But definitely would have had a good chance.  

Edited November 26, 2020 by Whysper

[Ghanderflaffle she/her]

9 hours ago, Ookla The Female Chicken said:

IM GONNA CRY WE KNEW IT!! goshhhhh ahhhhh. Okay full disclosure I was gonna PM Whysper at first but then I realized she was one of the suspects AHHHHHHHHH

Now, for my real turn. 

I will Coup @Ghanderflaffle

Cards:2 

Coins: 1

Apparently our truce never existed. I will kill my captain.

cards: 1

Coins: 4 (I think, I can’t find it)

[Hen she/her]

Okay we have two Ooklas now so you guys can just call me Hentient so it’s not confusing (I mean if you want to you don’t have to but It might just be less confusing) 

48 minutes ago, Ookla the Sarcastic said:

Apparently our truce never existed. I will kill my captain.

cards: 1

Coins: 4 (I think, I can’t find it)

*sniffs* Is that all I am to you? A truce that never was? *sniff* We had a bond Ghander! We were connected! The kinship created by us both being strong players is just... it’s just wish-wash to you!? *wipes away fake tear* 

Oh right. I couped you. Well... this is awkward. 

Edited November 26, 2020 by Ookla The Female Chicken

[+Whysper she/her]

56 minutes ago, Ookla the Sarcastic said:

Apparently our truce never existed. I will kill my captain.

cards: 1

Coins: 4 (I think, I can’t find it)

@Ookla the SarcasticYes, that's correct. And actually your turn next.

Game State

• Somebody from Sel (previously Shard of Reading): Coins 0, Cards 1 (dead Assassin)
• Ookla The Female Chicken (Hentient): Coins 1, Cards 2
• HoidWasTaken: dead Duke + Ambassador
• The Windrunner Supreme: dead Ambassador + Assassin
• Ookla The Sarcastic (Ghanderflaffle): Coins 4, Cards 1 (dead Captain)
• Aspiring Writer: Coins 0, Cards 2
• Whysper: Coins 7, Cards 1 (dead Assassin)
• Somebody from Sel: dead Contessa + Captain

[Aspiring Writer]

 

@Ookla the Sarcastic make a play dang it!

[Ghanderflaffle she/her]

8 hours ago, Aspiring Writer said:

 

@Ookla the Sarcastic make a play dang it!

Sorry, was with family.

I will tax. (Just for it to get stolen, likely)

Cards: 1

Coins: 7

[Aspiring Writer]

I use Ambassador to make a card exchange.

@Chasmgoat show me my options.

@Whysper your turn.

[+Whysper she/her]

I will coup @Somebody from Sel.

@Ookla The Female Chicken After their card is revealed, it's your turn. Please note that Ghander has enough for a coup, but can be stolen from.  

Game State

• Somebody from Sel (previously Shard of Reading): dead Assassin + ?
• Ookla The Female Chicken (Hentient): Coins 1, Cards 2
• HoidWasTaken: dead Duke + Ambassador
• The Windrunner Supreme: dead Ambassador + Assassin
• Ookla The Sarcastic (Ghanderflaffle): Coins 7, Cards 1 (dead Captain)
• Aspiring Writer: Coins 0, Cards 2
• Whysper: Coins 0, Cards 1 (dead Assassin)
• Somebody from Sel: dead Contessa + Captain

[Guest Somebody from Scadrial]

23 minutes ago, Whysper said:

I will coup @Somebody from Sel.

@Ookla The Female Chicken After their card is revealed, it's your turn. Please note that Ghander has enough for a coup, but can be stolen from.  

Game State

• Somebody from Sel (previously Shard of Reading): dead Assassin + ?
• Ookla The Female Chicken (Hentient): Coins 1, Cards 2
• HoidWasTaken: dead Duke + Ambassador
• The Windrunner Supreme: dead Ambassador + Assassin
• Ookla The Sarcastic (Ghanderflaffle): Coins 7, Cards 1 (dead Captain)
• Aspiring Writer: Coins 0, Cards 2
• Whysper: Coins 0, Cards 1 (dead Assassin)
• Somebody from Sel: dead Contessa + Captain

I had a Contessa

[+Whysper she/her]

Ahhh, so Reading did fake the Ambassador for blocking the steal. I kind of thought so.  

@Ookla The Female Chicken Your turn now. Below is the updated game state.

Game State

• Somebody from Sel (previously Shard of Reading): dead Assassin + Contessa
• Ookla The Female Chicken (Hentient): Coins 1, Cards 2
• HoidWasTaken: dead Duke + Ambassador
• The Windrunner Supreme: dead Ambassador + Assassin
• Ookla The Sarcastic (Ghanderflaffle): Coins 7, Cards 1 (dead Captain)
• Aspiring Writer: Coins 0, Cards 2
• Whysper: Coins 0, Cards 1 (dead Assassin)
• Somebody from Sel: dead Contessa + Captain

[Aspiring Writer]

@Ookla The Female Chicken Steal from Ghander, He's going to go after you next. You're his biggest rival. And me and whysper have no coins for you to steal anyway.

[Hen she/her]

Sorry I was playing coup with my family

Yeah, I got you guys.

I use my captain to steal from @Ookla the Sarcastic

Coins:3

Cards:2

 

[Aspiring Writer]

Yes! @Ookla the Sarcastic Go. Make your move. It will be useless. Hentient and I can keep stealing from you until you die!

 

Wait, how are we going to handle hentient? @Whysper, you have a plan?

Edited November 28, 2020 by Aspiring Writer

[Ghanderflaffle she/her]

You know what, I’m screwed anyways. May as well attempt this. I CHALLANGE THAT CAPTAIN

@Ookla The Female Chicken

[Hen she/her]

How do I do this @Chasmgoat? 

I do have a captain

@Ookla the Sarcastic, you lose a card (and you are also now dead). Chasm, I need a new card. 

[+Whysper she/her]

12 minutes ago, Ookla the Sarcastic said:

You know what, I’m screwed anyways. May as well attempt this. I CHALLANGE THAT CAPTAIN

Oh wow, I wasn't expecting that.  Can you confirm the card that you had, Ghander? Was it indeed a Duke?

10 hours ago, Aspiring Writer said:

Wait, how are we going to handle hentient? @Whysper, you have a plan?

I guess Ghander helped handle things as far as the Duke+Captain combo.  Though not sure I like that she completely removed herself now. Having her around to counter was helpful. And she actually still had a chance. Just as much or possibly more than I do. Anyway, we'll see how things proceed. Looks like you both are about even now for chances of winning.

Game State

• Somebody from Sel (previously Shard of Reading): dead Assassin + Contessa
• Ookla The Female Chicken (Hentient): Coins 3, Cards 2
• HoidWasTaken: dead Duke + Ambassador
• The Windrunner Supreme: dead Ambassador + Assassin
• Ookla The Sarcastic (Ghanderflaffle): dead Captain + ?Duke?
• Aspiring Writer: Coins 0, Cards 2
• Whysper: Coins 0, Cards 1 (dead Assassin)
• Somebody from Sel: dead Contessa + Captain

Edited November 28, 2020 by Whysper

[Aspiring Writer]

Wow. Didn't expect that either. however, i feel this is the best time to get rid of all the pretense.

As duke, I will tax. 

Yep. Got that from the ambassoder. Suck it.

Cards-2

Coins-3

[Hen she/her]

I won’t challenge that, unless you do @Whysper, it’s your turn. 

[Guest Somebody from Scadrial]

1 hour ago, Aspiring Writer said:

Wow. Didn't expect that either. however, i feel this is the best time to get rid of all the pretense.

As duke, I will tax. 

Yep. Got that from the ambassoder. Suck it.

Cards-2

Coins-3

 

29 minutes ago, Ookla The Female Chicken said:

I won’t challenge that, unless you do @Whysper, it’s your turn. 

I will (I'm a zombie, BOO)

[Ghanderflaffle she/her]

I had a duke. 

[Hen she/her]

26 minutes ago, Ookla the Sarcastic said:

I had a duke. 

(SoS is dead, they cant officially challenge, right?)

[+Whysper she/her]

3 hours ago, Ookla The Female Chicken said:

(SoS is dead, they cant officially challenge, right?)

Haha, right. I was confused at first too, but I think the posts are unrelated. Ghander was just confirming after the challenge and loss that she did indeed have a Duke as her final card.

Edited November 29, 2020 by Whysper

[Hen she/her]

13 minutes ago, Whysper said:

Haha, right. I was confused at first too, but I think the posts are unrelated. Ghander was just confirming after the challenge and loss that she did indeed have a Duke as her final card.

Ooooooooooooh right okay. Different people, same cards.

[+Whysper she/her]

22 minutes ago, Ookla The Female Chicken said:

Ooooooooooooh right okay. Different people, same cards.

Yeah I was really worried that it was actually you responding to the challenge from SoS. I got confused by the names and the lack of a quote for what that was responding to.

Oh wait, I just recalled it's my turn. Thinking about it. I'm out on mobile now but will return home to my laptop soon and post my turn and then updated game state.

Actually I'll just go ahead with...

Exchange Ambassador

@Chasmgoat pinging for card choices

 

 

Edited November 29, 2020 by Whysper
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