CHESS MAFIA 2

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It has been pointed out in observer chat that the current pawn neighbor mechanics may in fact be a severely balance destabilizing design, stacking things overly much against scum.

I'm not fit to analyze if this is so properly. However, I do think the concerns have merit. Accordingly, I am polling all players (including dead players)

Please inform me by role PM if you believe it would be better to;

Carry on with the game as is, and accept any balance issues.

or

Restart the entire game from the step of role distribution, with pawns changed to having a one shot, first day only neighborizer power, thus eliminating the ability to directly guess alignment of those in neighborhoods with pawns. Yes, this would include re-randing alignments and so forth.

If over half the players submit a preference for restarting before the game day is over, I will set to work on that immediately, otherwise, things will simply carry on. Apologies for not scrutinizing the neighborhood mechanics more carefully.

 

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So we have another replacement request, if anyone is interested.

(this admittedly tilts me into thinking going back to sign-up phase outright might be easier...)

 

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@theajl has replaced @Squirtodyle. Additionally, based on the feedback from players in role PMs thus far, I think it's safe to say we will not be restarting, and will play it out to the end.

Carry on.

 

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Day 2 Ends

In a frantic flurry of discussion, and by a slim margin, one is selected to fall by the group.

@NinetyNineLies, a Pawn, has ben [Captured En Mass].

The army retires, hoping for better luck next time.

Night 2 has begun. In order to avoid drift, night 2 will end in a bit under 48 hours, at Mar 10, 2021 at 9:00 PM .

 

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Day 3 Starts

The group returns considerably diminished. The fallen are checked, the names and causes accounted for.

@hailcapital, a Rook, has been [Royally Beaten].

@Scia, a Knight, has [Fallen Afoul of Sabotage].

@Shadell, the Kingside Bishop, has been [Jousted off the Board].

The surviving pieces quickly begin discussing the losses of so many fine warriors, and pointing suspicious fingers about, with ever more vigor than before.

Day 3 has begun. In order to avoid drift, day 3 will last 71~ hours, ending at Mar 14, 2021 at 9:00 PM

 

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Day phase has been extended 24 hours, and day start post edited to reflect new ending time. Carry on, but in slow motion.

 

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The King In Full View

Suddenly, the King grows weary of debate and ceases to pretend to be one of the ranks;

@QTesseract is the King, and none may doubt the truth of his majestic presence.

The day, per the rules, now ends in another 24 hours, at Mar 15, 2021 at 9:00 PM

 

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@InterstellarHobo has replaced @theajl. Carry on.

 

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Day 3 End

In a flurry of last minute action, the debate reaches a climax! Ultimately, by a narrow margin, the group, without even word from the great King, votes for the fall of one...

@InterstellarHobo, a Knight, has been [Captured En Mass]

And three cheers go up for the capture of a saboteur.

Night 3 Has Begun. Night 3 Ends in 48~ hours, at Mar 17, 2021 at 9:00 PM

 

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Day 4 Begins

The night proves eventful, as two more fall in the battle.

@mesonoxian, the Queen, has been [Exploded Into Pieces].

@Cyricubed, a Pawn, has been [Royally Beaten].

The group, or what's left of it anyways, discusses their next moves...

Day 4 has begun. Day 4 ends in 72 hours, at Mar 20, 2021 at 9:00 PM