View Full Version : Mafia Wars Is Returning ...
... Its time to return to the original format with the original rules and original roles with special roles limited ...
Little Italy in New York awaits visitors ... sign up here ... start date is mid September.
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TH14
Dragonfly
Thomas
Dragonfly
29-08-2011, 00:53
I'm in, you mamaluke.
Start date seems far away. I'll decide whether I will join when it gets a little closer.
I'll probably run a game based on an anime/show/movie after this one.
In you pompinaras.
Andate tutti a 'fanculo.
Start date seems far away. I'll decide whether I will join when it gets a little closer.
I don't think 2 weeks or so is too far away really. Gives us enough time to promote it, get the rules, organisation of it etc really down and nailed this time.
You know what we need, a Mafia Wars forum skin to promote an upcoming War for example. A really dark skin, maybe a grainey Little Italy backdrop in black and white. Would look cool as hell.
PS: I'll be all up on your anime game too bro.
Just got Paprika, Howl's Moving Castle, Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke too. So excited to see them this coming week!
Start date seems far away. I'll decide whether I will join when it gets a little closer.
I'll probably run a game based on an anime/show/movie after this one.
Its two weeks off, mainly because I always get requested to extend the sign up duration.
Up to you lad but I think interest in game variants has severely waned after the Wild West debacle. Last successful variant was MW IV and If I'm honest I think that was probably the games apex moment.
Its two weeks off, mainly because I always get requested to extend the sign up duration.
True. It's not that far away. Just feel it is better to have the sign up thread may a few days to a week of the start so enthusiasm is still high.
Up to you lad but I think interest in game variants has severely waned after the Wild West debacle. Last successful variant was MW IV and If I'm honest I think that was probably the games apex moment.
I think I said this straight after, but the Wild West War game only failed because one member was dumb enough to spoil it. Before that incident, everything was going very well. I remember one afternoon there was so much activity in the thread - more than I have seen in years on this forum.
I can't speak of the Pirates Wars though. Seems like it was just at a bad time.
Themed games don't have to be crazy, btw. You don't even have to make up roles. It's more or less just to give people a name and a character to relate to.
For example, if a character is Frasier Crane; Frasier is a psychiatrist, so maybe you'll give that member the role of tracker.
The Wild West Wars is actually something of a disappointment to me. I spent ages prepping for it developing roles around members and the thing goes tits up because of one faux pas. Problem is that one faux pas seemed to cloud some people's opinions of the game and the verve and vigour is gone.
I must say, making up roles was one of the best parts of the creative direction but I feel returning back to basics is the right move.
Bammers05
29-08-2011, 01:51
I'm in.
Btw just how mid September are we talking? It's just I'm busy for the next three weeks.
I'm in.
Btw just how mid September are we talking? It's just I'm busy for the next three weeks.
*Shakes fist* There's always one! :lol:
How 'busy'?
Bammers05
29-08-2011, 01:56
Busy enough that I wouldn't be able to put the same effort and determination into this game as I did in previous games.
Busy enough that I wouldn't be able to put the same effort and determination into this game as I did in previous games.
Well I need to start this before October at least! :D
I think I said this straight after, but the Wild West War game only failed because one member was dumb enough to spoil it. Before that incident, everything was going very well. I remember one afternoon there was so much activity in the thread - more than I have seen in years on this forum.
Got to agree with you here. Wild West Wars was awesome. Everyone really got into it, which was obvious with the large variety of western avatars and even sigs we seen. Just look the numbers; 1,661 posts and 18,254 views - and this was even with smudge dampening everyone's spirits, bless him. Despite the hiccup, WWW was a big hit for sure.
Got to agree with you here. Wild West Wars was awesome. Everyone really got into it, which was obvious with the large variety of western avatars and even sigs we seen. Just look the numbers; 1,661 posts and 18,254 views - and this was even with smudge dampening everyone's spirits, bless him. Despite the hiccup, WWW was a big hit for sure.
You've retained your characters name as well so a positive remnant right there ... That's what I want to achieve again, get the participants to feel an affiliation to their roles, to get the interest back ... as ridiculous as that sounds :lol:
You've retained your characters name as well so a positive remnant right there ... That's what I want to achieve again, get the participants to feel an affiliation to their roles, to get the interest back ... as ridiculous as that sounds :lol:
Of course. My name now bares a triple meaning:
1) Homage to my favourite War game on this site, along with my character
2) The new interest I've taken in the man himself, from the simply sublime film to a book I bought on him and the civil war
3) It also connects with Team Rocket, with the Pokémon evil characters being named after the legend himself, albeit with one minor spelling alteration; Jessie, and James.
Awesomeness.
The Wild West Wars is actually something of a disappointment to me. I spent ages prepping for it developing roles around members and the thing goes tits up because of one faux pas. Problem is that one faux pas seemed to cloud some people's opinions of the game and the verve and vigour is gone.
I must say, making up roles was one of the best parts of the creative direction but I feel returning back to basics is the right move.
In my opinion, the problem was the excessive use of special roles, it got to the point where an entire mafia organization got destroyed over night because two or three different special roles randomly rebounded against just one mafia, which in my opinion spoiled the game.
I think having special roles is much better than not having any roles, for example, I would like to play a game with the dictator role that I've discussed, just to see if it makes a positive difference to the experience, I think it certainly sounds more interesting than playing with no roles, and at the end of the day it's something we've never tried before; however, at the same time, I would prefer to play without roles if the available roles do not improve the entertainment factor for the people whom are just regular townies.
I would like to play a MW with two leading roles, the dictator role and the cult leader role, as I think the mix of those two would add a cool dynamic to the game, with the possibility of the dictator playing for the cult at some stage of the game, etc.
Also, the idea of having two pro-town dictators sounds hilarious, I can imagine the two dictators having different suspicions and creating a divide amongst the town folk, has the potential to be awesome.
In my opinion, the problem was the excessive use of special roles, it got to the point where an entire mafia organization got destroyed over night because two or three different special roles randomly rebounded against just one mafia, which in my opinion spoiled the game.
I think having special roles is much better than not having any roles, for example, I would like to play a game with the dictator role that I've discussed, just to see if it makes a positive difference to the experience, I think it certainly sounds more interesting than playing with no roles, and at the end of the day it's something we've never tried before; however, at the same time, I would prefer to play without roles if the available roles do not improve the entertainment factor for the people whom are just regular townies.
I would like to play a MW with two leading roles, the dictator role and the cult leader role, as I think the mix of those two would add a cool dynamic to the game, with the possibility of the dictator playing for the cult at some stage of the game, etc.
Also, the idea of having two pro-town dictators sounds hilarious, I can imagine the two dictators having different suspicions and creating a divide amongst the town folk, has the potential to be awesome.
That was the London Mafia Wars and specifically Chelsea11's character, as he was integral to the game I had to arm him with enough abilities to keep him alive to drive the narrative.
Yes that might sound slightly unfair but in terms of writing that is the one game that actually has a complete story to it. I can understand why some people feel it was too frenetic from a game playing sense hence the return to basics for this game.
I'm in.
And please give me a decent role :). I've been a plain and simple townie more often than not.
Right, so that's settled.
I vote for Ali to be hanged.
:lol:
Right, so that's settled.
I vote for Ali to be hanged.
:lol:
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... Mafia Wars really IS returning ... Friday 9th December ... a sign up thread will be opened soon.
Billy Minof
28-11-2011, 22:11
... Mafia Wars really IS returning ... Friday 9th December ... a sign up thread will be opened soon.
:bravo:
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Billy Minof
28-11-2011, 22:36
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Its starting already.
I've got nine players so far. Still waiting to hear on these regulars
Bammers
Amateur
Dale
Laughin Man
Papa
Bammers05
30-11-2011, 18:52
Go on then. In.
Mighty. We have 10. Would like some more players if possible. Any suggestions from the PES section?
Bammers05
30-11-2011, 18:55
Football778?
You mean Nifty? He's back as Nifty now isn't he. I'll PM him see what he says.
Bammers05
30-11-2011, 18:57
Micho?
IronCity
30-11-2011, 18:59
I'm in - but I have no clue what the hell I am doing. When I see a call out for a need of more players I am there.
Bammers05
30-11-2011, 19:00
Vote IronCity
:troll:
I'll join if there's room.
Bammers05
30-11-2011, 19:02
There is always room...
...in the mafia cemetery :shfty:
IronCity
30-11-2011, 19:03
Vote IronCity
:troll:
I've a feeling Vote Iron is not a good thing from my limited knowledge of mafia wars - see I am already paranoid
Lovely stuff. 12 bums on seats.
Excellent, good to have you on board TH14 & Iron.
IronCity
30-11-2011, 19:13
who is this sminky guy posting? shouldn't his post count be 1.
Nifty1Pound50
30-11-2011, 19:13
It depends on how much time is required, really, and if there are specific times of the day that require a commitment.
Although free of the shackles of a relationship, I still have a fairly rigid set of commitments throughout the week.
I wouldn't even be in this thread if it were not for Hunter PMing me and pleading with me to join.
I can't believe I'm seeing the return of the legendary Save a tree. Eat a beaver sig. Instantly repped.
:rigbys:
As for time commitments, there is likely to be some - however they can be worked around somewhat by simply leaving other members messages as to your thoughts I guess.
I guess it's safe to say right now, that you're a maybe.
It depends on how much time is required, really, and if there are specific times of the day that require a commitment.
Although free of the shackles of a relationship, I still have a fairly rigid set of commitments throughout the week.
I wouldn't even be in this thread if it were not for Hunter PMing me and pleading with me to join.
It all depends on how much time you can devote against how quickly you might be lynched :D
Seeing as erudite a poster you are I think you'd enjoy Mafia Wars, its all about misdirection and banter.
It all depends on how much time you can devote against how quickly you might be lynched :D
Seeing as erudite a poster you are I think you'd enjoy Mafia Wars, its all about misdirection and banter.
More importantly, it's about winning.
There is always room...
...in the mafia cemetery :shfty:
You'll be spending a lot of time there I hear..
More importantly, it's about winning.
I think Bammers is probably most qualified to discuss that :laugh:
More importantly, it's about winning.
:billsmug:
We need to just eliminate Bammers early, so he doesn't show us all up, yet again. :lol:
It's essentially all about outwitting one another. Really quite an interesting game.
I've got nine players so far. Still waiting to hear on these regulars
Bammers
Amateur
Dale
Laughin Man
Papa
I haven't seen LM or Papa for a while... wouldn't get your hopes up there. Amateur only seems to pop in occasionally these days.
Nifty1Pound50
30-11-2011, 19:36
OK, well I am unavailable for any sort of posting on Thursday evenings/nights so if it revolves around that, then no chance.
If it doesn't, then I guess I'm in.
OK, well I am unavailable for any sort of posting on Thursday evenings/nights so if it revolves around that, then no chance.
If it doesn't, then I guess I'm in.
It's an all week thing but don't let that deter you, if there are some nights you can't make it that's fine and dandy. Some players dip in and out (fnar fnar) like Dundon's and still contribute heartily to the game.
Bammers05
30-11-2011, 19:47
I like Dundon's general gameplan, when he's mafia:
1) Contribute nothing until you get accused.
2) If accused, fight your corner like a wounded tiger.
Makes it so obvious :facepalm:
Dragonfly
30-11-2011, 20:22
I'm out.
Bammers05
30-11-2011, 20:23
How about 777, or whatever he's called now?
:laugh: @DF.
This is going to be epic.
I like Dundon's general gameplan, when he's mafia:
1) Contribute nothing until you get accused.
2) If accused, fight your corner like a wounded tiger.
Makes it so obvious :facepalm:
To be fair, Dundon's does the same exact thing when he's not mafia.
Lets just hope smudger doesn't return and cock it all up again!
Smudger :laugh:
Never came back after that ban.
To be honest I'm feeling as if this final is essentially lackluster to say the least. Don't force me to make a story Hunter with the help of youtube :laugh:
I'm curious to hear your reactions as I answered your question.
As to the voters out there I ask you not to be swayed by the notions of "The People" notions like this when politicians star lumping you into one mindless group is what leads to this...
InFTon5M3YI&
It would be cool to add things like that to the game; like, creating voting campaigns against the people who you suspect are mafia, but without exposing your real identity.
Dragonfly
30-11-2011, 20:46
Smudger :laugh:
Never came back after that ban.
Haha! He said he wouldn't. Gotta give him credit for sticking to his word.
Poor Smudge, he really did take it badly :lol:
Poor Smudge, he really did take it badly :lol:
I'm reading through the Wild West thread now, and it's just pure gold.
Good idea ... I'm going to check it out ... it was quite dramatic if I remember correctly. It all kicked off.
I'm reading through the Wild West thread now, and it's just pure gold.
Was that the one where he tried to convince us that the probability of getting a head on a flipped coin changed depending on what came before it?
I see Dale has returned from his ban ... I await his confirmation that he has joined mafia wars.
Bammers05
02-12-2011, 18:05
Have you asked Makavelian?
Makavelian
02-12-2011, 19:16
I'll join.
Question though, what the hell is it about?
I'll join.
Question though, what the hell is it about?
Subterfuge and general cunning.
Urban Translation: Its like totally vexing your opponents an shit.
chelsea11
02-12-2011, 19:55
Was that the one where he tried to convince us that the probability of getting a head on a flipped coin changed depending on what came before it?
:laugh:
No, I think that was the one I was in too. Good times.
Chelsea11 (or should I say Fixers Prize :ninja:) ... going to join mate?
Bammers05
02-12-2011, 20:03
Fixers Prize or Fick's Surprise? :ninja:
chelsea11
02-12-2011, 20:04
Might do so. Haven't actually looked at it to see what's happening this time. Had a quick look at page 1 there. When is it starting?
@Bammers,
That was awesome when you came up with that little gem. Really took the heat away from me for a while! :lol:
Might do so. Haven't actually looked at it to see what's happening this time. Had a quick look at page 1 there. When is it starting?
This thread is effectively a discussion thread, take a gander at this one. I've got 14 so far. Always room for more :D
http://www.pesgaming.com/showthread.php?t=88152
Bammers05
02-12-2011, 20:11
Have you tried MeatGravyMeat? His posts always make me laugh, so he might be worth asking. Also, how about Cesc Fabregas and Viperized?
Have you tried MeatGravyMeat? His posts always make me laugh, so he might be worth asking. Also, how about Cesc Fabregas and Viperized?
MGM was on the list of people to ask. I know Hunter has been frantically PMing members for me while I'm prepping my material, I've no idea if any of those have been approached yet though. The more the merrier.
I just hope that everyone stays active this time, it's a bit shit when half the players don't even turn up. The more heated discussion the better. The last one petered out, but I think the timing of this one is much better, considering we've had a nice big break from MW and it'll feel fresh. Plus, it's gone back to its roots - ie mafia, not silly pirates or whatever ;)
Plus, it's gone back to its roots - ie mafia, not silly pirates or whatever ;)
Its Mafia.
The prologue has now been posted in the game thread (closed until next Friday).
http://www.pesgaming.com/showthread.php?t=88242
IronCity
02-12-2011, 23:03
please someone post some game objectives/strategy/purpose. I have no idea what I am doing and I don't want to dissapoint Ali two posts up
Dragonfly
02-12-2011, 23:04
Just vote for Bammers.
IronCity
02-12-2011, 23:08
that is a given. i checked out some of the older posts but there are so many threads on mafia wars not sure what the master thread could be
Does anyone remember the link that was posted in the past, where it showed all of the rules and objectives of Mafia Wars, in an easily understandable presentation.
I can't seem to find it. Stick men were used (through MS Paint it seemed) to display the rules etc.
Bammers05
02-12-2011, 23:17
Iron, this site has a basic explanation of the game/the roles etc: http://www.sitesled.com/members/mikeburnfire/mafiascum04.swf
Obviously, it's slightly more complex now, but that gives you all the essentials on the game.
The key thing to remember though Iron, is...
VOTE BAMMERS
That's the one Bammers. Thanks.
It'll help refresh my memory now too, as it's been a while. I'm looking forward to this game. :D
please someone post some game objectives/strategy/purpose. I have no idea what I am doing and I don't want to dissapoint Ali two posts up
Just vote Bammers, and if he's not mafia, then you know for sure that Ali is mafia; for some reason, one of them is always mafia (if I'm not mistaken?).
Its Mafia.
....That's what I said.
Just vote Bammers, and if he's not mafia, then you know for sure that Ali is mafia; for some reason, one of them is always mafia (if I'm not mistaken?).
Well, there was that one where Bammers was the cult leader and I was the cop who was eventually recruited by cult..... I'm sure you remember that one fondly ;)
I'm pretty sure that in one of them, both of us were townie. Might have been MW2.
Well, there was that one where Bammers was the cult leader and I was the cop who was eventually recruited by cult..... I'm sure you remember that one fondly ;)
Good times.
Is this starting tonight?
Is this starting tonight?
Tomorrow isn't it?
Tomorrow indeed. What time is it starting tomorrow, just to clarify?
Perfect brother. I finish work at 8, so I'll be on soon after!
I'm looking forward to it!
Can you get one of the staff to unlock the Mafia Wars thread around 7pm for me?
Nice one. Need to work on my opening post for tomorrow :hmm:
Use a translator and post it in Italian.
:hmm:
IronCity
05-12-2011, 23:14
Iron, this site has a basic explanation of the game/the roles etc: http://www.sitesled.com/members/mikeburnfire/mafiascum04.swf
Obviously, it's slightly more complex now, but that gives you all the essentials on the game.
"very much thankyou"
now If I can only get you guys to post in one thread on these topics.
Dundon's
08-12-2012, 01:33
What about a xmas edition of the game?
muscularmatt
08-12-2012, 01:39
What, where one gang leader is Santa and all the players are his magical little elves? Cram it.
Dundon's
08-12-2012, 01:44
Take it easy, you know you fucking want to.
Mafia Wars at its peak was immense fun to be involved in and a pleasure to write for, unfortunately with all fads it had its moment, interest waned and it probably outstayed its welcome.
I can't see the likelihood of being able to recapture its original allure without somehow incorporating the Chatbox into the format.
I'm happy to scribe a Christmas Mafia Wars tale a la the original format if I can get at least 12 people involved.
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