It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, and it was also the annual Mushroom Festival. Toads of all sorts were gathered in appreciation for the continued heroic deeds of the Mario Bros. Princess Peach in particular was excited to present the brothers with a letter in the mail that read:
Dear Mario (and Luigi),
I've baked a lovely cake for you at our Mushroom Festival, and would be honored if you came by and had a slice.
Yours truly,
Princess Toadstool.
Peach <3
Mario, of course, was eager to visit the festival, dragging a reluctant Luigi (who was thinking more of Princess Daisy at the time) along with him.
As they arrived they were met by happy Toads who were singing and cheering, and were met with a red-carpet reception with Princess Peach at the very end, holding the cake with a pleasant smile on her face.
But as they approached, the sky grew dark as several warships with Bowser's insignia approached. The evil King of the Koopas stood at the front of the largest one, making his presence known as his voice boomed.
“Mario! You've been a thorn on my side for too long, but no more!” He boomed as he held a wand aloft. “With this wand, I'll finally get everything I want!” he boomed once more. He then waved the wand as everything began to sparkle and shine, and Mushroom Kingdom was engulfed in a bright light.
As it receded, chaos had began to spread throughout Mushroom Kingdom: Ducks had suddenly appeared in a portal and had began attacking people, Princess Daisy was kidnapped by what seemed like a large ape that favored large areas that it could throw barrels from, and many of the Mushroom Kingdom inhabitants suddenly got the urge to get into the paper delivery business, only to be thwarted by random obstacles including other toads chasing them for breaking their windows.
There's also the sudden emergence of heroes seeking golden triangles, a new fascination with karate and flying space ships, toads chasing others with whips claiming they're chasing vampires, and homes being destroyed by blocks seemingly appearing from space (and then disappearing when they touch)...but those things aren't important!
All in all, it seemed Mushroom Kingdom was doomed.
The rules clearly state someone has to be lynched every day. What happens if someone refuses to vote for anyone?
I kept an eye on Colby specifically
Vote: Eject Laurentus.
Here's an out of context quote:I kept an eye on Colby specifically
It can't really be aternox, because he has been very absent.
I admit I didn't have a lot to go on when I first voted for Sapphiron, and I really only did it to generate some sort of debate, but his reaction was exceedingly odd. I still wouldn't say I'm sold on him being the wolf, but I don't see a lot to go on either way.
Time for my old test.
Everyone must give reasons why they could be wolves, and why they could not be wolves. As Aaron Specter well knows, I'm serious when I say non-compliance will be met with raised eyebrows. :P
I first want to see some activity myself before delving into reasons for being a wolf or not.
And no, absenteeism isn't a good indication of innocence, but aternox was inactive for so long that he couldn't have done anything in the night phase, thereby removing him from my suspect list for the time being. He also hasn't played with Colby that often.
Hmm, it seems I have my facts wrong. I just remember checking regularly for people who were online during the night phase.
Not much to tell. I only checked activity, as it was activity that betrayed Sauron in WW III. Everyone, except those who are about to get lynched for inactivity, were active at some point while I observed during the night phase, and as you've just pointed out, aternox was too.
I'm also looking at aternox for the same reason, though he hasn't been online much.
QuoteI'm also looking at aternox for the same reason, though he hasn't been online much.
That was a rather unfortunate choice of words. :/
It bears noting, however, that the reason I looked at him and Sapphiron was because I had played with them only once before, and we were all PM'ing each other because of our power roles, and being active in the forum discussion too. It struck me as odd that they were both more quiet this time around, so I commented on that, and then stated that aternox's lack of activity (as I perceived it at the time) made me go with Sapphiron instead. I also immediately pointed out that it is a pretty terrible guess meant to generate discussion.
Honestly, I don't know who I would really say I suspect right now. With all the inaccuracies I've been spewing for the last few hours, I would probably be my own prime suspect. No use dancing around the matter. :P
Looking at the posts today, I notice that Aaron Specter hasn't voted. He clearly is picking holes in Laurentus's arguments, but whether that is because Laurentus is just the most active or because he is trying to help Sapphiron is hard to say.
I will Vote: Lynch Sapphiron. I don't think a wolf would put so much effort into posting if they were in Laurentus's shoes. If he wasn't posting this round would have been a lot quieter which is in the wolves favour.
I feel loved. :))Consider my eyebrows raised for not answering the question of why you are or aren't the wolf. ??? :)
Actually, I would like to see an updated list from everyone so far as to who they think is a koopa (at least one suspect) and why. @Wintermoot @aternox @LaurentusI continue to believe that Laurentus is the most likely Koopa, for all the reasons I posted yesterday in addition to the fact that the person he pushed so hard to have removed yesterday turned out to be Mario. taulover and aternox also voted for Sapphiron, and that makes them suspect, but I'm not sure if either of them are Koopas or if they just sold into Laurentus' argument. Your own summary selection of taulover is a little odd, too, but given that you didn't join in on the Sapphiron train I think you're somewhat less suspect.
Laurentus, I must admit, your last post yesterday gave me some pause. This does not mean I no longer suspect you, just not as strongly as before.
Vote: Eject taulover
That's how my vote's gonna stay until I see you explain why exactly you voted Sapphiron and not Laurentus. I'd also like to see who you think the koopas are now.
Actually, I would like to see an updated list from everyone so far as to who they think is a koopa (at least one suspect) and why. @Wintermoot @aternox @Laurentus
Pengu: Am I correct in thinking one of the players who started as a normal toad has now become a koopa, Iggy?
I don't have a clear suspect at this time, though. Everyone is a suspect.
Edit: Actually, why taulover? What are your reasons for selecting him right out the gate?
Something we should worry about, though: if we go after King Koopa, and even guess him correctly, he won't be lynched, and the two Koopas can just kill anyone during the night to win.
Actually, my order was more of Laurentus > (but only slightly) everyone > (slightly again) aternox.
And as Laurentus pointed out, if we rely on past behavior, we're essentially screwed, so we'll need to look at the more recent posts.
Aaron and Laurentus suddenly supporting each other after previously opposing each other seems somewhat suspicious.
Actually, my order was more of Laurentus > (but only slightly) everyone > (slightly again) aternox.
And as Laurentus pointed out, if we rely on past behavior, we're essentially screwed, so we'll need to look at the more recent posts.
Aaron and Laurentus suddenly supporting each other after previously opposing each other seems somewhat suspicious.
This isn't typical tau behaviour anymore.
1. You're not answering the question that Aaron is putting to you (why you chose Sapph over me). Are you avoiding the question? It would seem so.
I accept that I'm still suspicious, but I must ask why I would hurt my own cause if I were a Koopa by pointing out that looking for King Koopa would be pretty useless? Especially (as you seem to be implying) if I want to hide the newest addition to the Koopa clan's identity, I'd remain completely silent on that point, since I'd realise that pointing that out could point to Aaron as a new Koopa since we no longer oppose each other so vehemently. I've pretty much been suspicious from the start, so if I am a Koopa, I'd be King Koopa, making Aaron this Iggy character.
2. Second paragraph is self-explanatory and true.
3. Why would Aaron even ask the question of whether we're dealing with a new Koopa, if he could have remained silent and we could easily have remained unnoticed as a Koopa pair?
I don't know what his reasons are for not suspecting me as much as he did previously, but it stands to reason that a defender would do everything in his power to ensure his partner's survival, making his insistence that I was the most suspicious (even though I was only slightly more suspicious) interesting, because if he were a defender, he'd know for certain that Sapph was also one, and would protect him to the end.
I'm beginning to suspect you all the more, tau. Usually, you would consider these things I've pointed out.
I'd in fact have been ready to vote for you if I weren't so afraid that you could be King Koopa, instead of Iggy.
Oh, that reminds me, @Pengu. Are we already screwed? Because even if we guess Iggy correctly and he gets ejected, we'd probably still lose someone during the night phase, meaning we'd be reduced to a 2:1 good/bad ratio, and if we then guess King Koopa's identity correctly, he would survive and kill another person, winning the game.
Am I correct in saying our only hope would be if our defender performs some world class defending?
This isn't typical tau behaviour anymore.Much like Aragonn did, I voted for Sapphiron because I was running out of time and did not want to chance at being ejected for inactivity. Furthermore, Sapphiron was already winning by an overwhelming amount at that point, so my vote was pointless except for that reason. And then, of course, I was busy, and so I just voted the way that seemed to both be the general opinion and the one one least likely to cause disturbances. (I mean, I could have voted to eject myself, but I didn't think of that until afterward.)
1. You're not answering the question that Aaron is putting to you (why you chose Sapph over me). Are you avoiding the question? It would seem so.
I accept that I'm still suspicious, but I must ask why I would hurt my own cause if I were a Koopa by pointing out that looking for King Koopa would be pretty useless? Especially (as you seem to be implying) if I want to hide the newest addition to the Koopa clan's identity, I'd remain completely silent on that point, since I'd realise that pointing that out could point to Aaron as a new Koopa since we no longer oppose each other so vehemently. I've pretty much been suspicious from the start, so if I am a Koopa, I'd be King Koopa, making Aaron this Iggy character.I meant that, hypothetically, you may be King Koopa. And you could be intetionally hurting your own cause to deflect suspicion, and might also point that out to hurt morale.
2. Second paragraph is self-explanatory and true.As I have stated earlier, he may have done that to deflect suspicion; Pengu's post (the one in which Sapph got ejected) already pointed out that a new Koopa had been chosen, so there was no need to ask again.
3. Why would Aaron even ask the question of whether we're dealing with a new Koopa, if he could have remained silent and we could easily have remained unnoticed as a Koopa pair?
King Koopa: Cheer for now little toads, but now with Mario out of the way, I can do this!
*King Koopa waves his wand, as one of the toads transforms into Iggy Koopa. Iggy hops away and dons a new, better looking Toad mask before he blends back into the crowd.*
I don't know what his reasons are for not suspecting me as much as he did previously, but it stands to reason that a defender would do everything in his power to ensure his partner's survival, making his insistence that I was the most suspicious (even though I was only slightly more suspicious) interesting, because if he were a defender, he'd know for certain that Sapph was also one, and would protect him to the end.My conjecture fits as well, though. If you were King Koopa, your suspicious behavior may have alerted Aaron, but if he were also chosen as Iggy, he would try to deflect suspicion away from you.
I'm beginning to suspect you all the more, tau. Usually, you would consider these things I've pointed out.As you can see, I did see all that you've pointed out. I just interpreted the information in a different way.
I'd in fact have been ready to vote for you if I weren't so afraid that you could be King Koopa, instead of Iggy.That's also why I don't think I'll vote for you. Even if you or I were a Koopa, we'd probably be Bowser and nothing would happen, so there's still no point voting for me or you.
When did aternox become Iggy?I do believe it's when this post is made.
*a poorly drawn toad-mask falls off of Annelise, revealing them to be Ludwig Von Koopa. Everyone gasps, but jumps for joy.*
King Koopa: Cheer for now little toads, but now with Mario out of the way, I can do this!
*King Koopa waves his wand, as one of the toads transforms into Iggy Koopa. Iggy hops away and dons a new, better looking Toad mask before he blends back into the crowd.*
I'm a generic toad, though I'm not sure the purpose of this...somehow I don't think anyone is going to openly admit to being Bowser or Iggy. :P
At the time, the logic was that the following would have been claimed: Luigi, Toad, Peach. There would be 2 claimed Toads, both of whom started as toads, but one of them now Iggy. Bowser would have to counterclaim Peach or Luigi. Thus we'd narrow down who we had to lynch from there - one of the two Toad claims. Also we'd have one confirmed clear. If there were two Luigi claims and two Toad claims, then whoever claimed Peach must be the real Peach. If there were two Peach claims, similarly, whoever claimed Luigi must be the true Luigi.Even if that were the case, it would still be up to everyone to decide which of the two people were the real good people and the real bad people, a process that could have taken 2-4 turns depending on lucky guesses and the actions of the wolves. It was a bit too little, too late at the very last turn. :P
Well played though, to everyone.
This is the fastest game to end though. :PAnd it's a shame, too...I think this game fell victim to bad timing, with the beginning of the annual NS summer decline and a lot of people taking breaks and vactions. I hope we revisit this theme in the future though, cause it was bar none my favourite, and Pengu's posts brought the theme to life in his uniquely humorous way. In spite of the relative inactivity, this was my favourite game, and I even think it was more intimate in a way. :)
It made for an interesting game, though.That would be me. :P I believed that Laurentus would be the most formidable opponent from what I observed during the first day phase, but I felt that directly targetting him would be obvious and a waste of a vote, so I picked you instead in the hopes that someone would pick up on Laurentus mentioning you during the first day...which fortunately Sapphiron did. :P
Okay, whose idea was it to get rid of me immediately, and why? :P
Good game everyone! That last day was going to be tricky for the good players for sure.
I liked the theme Pengu. I've had a Mario kart inspired theme in mind for a while, but never the time to run it. Hopefully we will get to revisit the Mushroom Kingdom again :)
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I must say, I didn't expect you to go after Sapphiron so hard, but it played well into my strategy. :PI had nothing else to go on. I didn't really want to go after you because the tradition of dying first wasn't a completely valid reason to go for you, and that really kicked me in the butt.
I actually thought I did fairly well at masking myself. :P