# Crimson Glyph forbidden thread: **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Created:** [April 30, 2009, 4:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crimson-glyph-forbidden-thread/494861 "2009-04-30T16:57:38Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 17\ **Page:** 14
**Author:** ![Meeko](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e495f1/32.png) [@Meeko](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Meeko)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2009, 11:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crimson-glyph-forbidden-thread/494861/261 "2009-06-08T23:26:58Z")
> [@Inner\_Stickler](#): > > It’s a shoddy craftsman who blames his tools, Meeko. The BHs got lucky at the beginning and by the end they had a bunch of sheep to lead around. > [@Joey\_P](#): > > I hate to be the one to tell you this, but there was nothing wrong with the game. It was your playstyle, that caused the problems for town, and in no small part contributed to the BH win. The game mechanic was not 100% flawless. ---
**Author:** ![Inner\_Stickler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/inner_stickler/32/318_2.png) [@Inner\_Stickler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inner_Stickler)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2009, 11:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crimson-glyph-forbidden-thread/494861/262 "2009-06-08T23:35:38Z")
Maybe not, but do you really wanna say that your playing was better? ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2009, 11:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crimson-glyph-forbidden-thread/494861/263 "2009-06-08T23:52:52Z")
> [@Meeko](#): > > \*\* > Pure and simple, I blame Pede. \*\* > > It is an uphill battle for town to begin with. Fine. That is the game, I get that. > > But to be Gastard, and not admit it? Why blame Ped? The game was fine. Ostracization was a goof, but not a huge one. > [@Meeko](#): > > The game mechanic was not 100% flawless. Neither was/is Haggle. Meeko, the game had a lot of bad breaks for Town and very few for Scum. We had stability and active posters, most of whom had played before. If you and two newbies were scum and the town was experienced and had less town might have won. Meeko, if you play again, please don’t go and lynch me, Rysto, or Joey right away. It would make no sense, unless we actually do something scummy or you suspect us. ---
**Author:** ![Meeko](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e495f1/32.png) [@Meeko](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Meeko)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2009, 11:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crimson-glyph-forbidden-thread/494861/264 "2009-06-08T23:58:03Z")
> [@Mahaloth](#): > > Meeko, if you play again, please don’t go and lynch me, Rysto, or Joey right away. It would make no sense, unless we actually do something scummy or you suspect us. Now, this really hurts Mahaloth. I mean, ok, fine, scapegoat the noob for the previous game.\*\* I Get it.\*\* But to suggest that I would hold a grudge and / or simply not get that this game is over, and that roles are random in each game? And further, of all players, I thought you knew me the most. Do I REALLY come off that thick to you? ---
**Author:** ![Meeko](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e495f1/32.png) [@Meeko](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Meeko)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2009, 11:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crimson-glyph-forbidden-thread/494861/265 "2009-06-08T23:59:29Z")
> [@Inner\_Stickler](#): > > Maybe not, but do you really wanna say that your playing was better? Yes, my gameplay was light years better than the last Mafia game I played. Oh, Wait… ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2009, 12:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crimson-glyph-forbidden-thread/494861/266 "2009-06-09T00:00:51Z")
Sorry, Meeko, I didn’t mean to offend. ---
**Author:** ![Meeko](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e495f1/32.png) [@Meeko](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Meeko)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2009, 12:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crimson-glyph-forbidden-thread/494861/267 "2009-06-09T00:07:04Z")
I heard about this new game Mafia. Can someone tell me how you play it ? I also see this “Crimson Glyph” thread over here too. Tell me, that’s _not_ a Mafia game is it? Ok, but seriously, People who were “committed” to this game drop out, and THAT did it (Town Loss). Right? Ironically, those who didn’t drop out probably were \> \< that close being commited on my behalf. ---
**Author:** ![Inner\_Stickler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/inner_stickler/32/318_2.png) [@Inner\_Stickler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inner_Stickler)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2009, 3:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crimson-glyph-forbidden-thread/494861/268 "2009-06-09T03:38:45Z")
> [@Meeko](#): > > Yes, my gameplay was light years better than the last Mafia game I played. > Oh, Wait… Please, I played just as poorly as you and I _have_ experience. But it’s tacky to go around blaming other people for your failures. Take the chance to evaluate your tactics and see what needs to be tweaked. ---
**Author:** ![Idle\_Thoughts](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/838e76/32.png) [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2009, 7:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crimson-glyph-forbidden-thread/494861/269 "2009-06-09T07:10:44Z")
If you’re dead (and you obviously must be if you’re reading this thread)…a new main game’s sign ups have started over at the offsite board: > **[Moved: Undying War Sign-ups | Mafia Games](https://psychopathgame.proboards.com/thread/964?page=1)** > > This message has been moved to Undying War by \[url=http://www.idlemafia.com/index.cgi?action=viewprofile For anyone interested. ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2009, 3:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crimson-glyph-forbidden-thread/494861/270 "2009-06-09T15:23:07Z")
I will be starting a Mafia game within the next week or so on the Dope, guys. It should be reasonably normal and will not contain anything too crazy or complex. Everyone from this game is invited. Open signups will begin in about a week. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Chronos](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chronos/32/134_2.png) [@Chronos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chronos)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2009, 5:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crimson-glyph-forbidden-thread/494861/271 "2009-06-09T17:03:05Z")
We might want to wait a bit on one of those games: I think part of the problem with this game was that we had one too many games running at once. ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2009, 5:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crimson-glyph-forbidden-thread/494861/272 "2009-06-09T17:42:36Z")
> [@Chronos](#): > > We might want to wait a bit on one of those games: I think part of the problem with this game was that we had one too many games running at once. Mine is quite newbie friendly, so I will probably go ahead, mentioning that to draw some fresh people into it. It’s not totally for newbies, but does not contain anything complex as ostracization or anything. I think some newer players and veterans will rather enjoy it. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Telcontar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/3bc359/32.png) [@Telcontar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telcontar)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2009, 6:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crimson-glyph-forbidden-thread/494861/273 "2009-06-09T18:59:20Z")
> [@Mahaloth](#): > > Mine is quite newbie friendly, so I will probably go ahead, mentioning that to draw some fresh people into it. It’s not totally for newbies, but does not contain anything complex as ostracization or anything. > > I think some newer players and veterans will rather enjoy it. 🙂 I’d be up for that. Hopefully I’ll live a bit longer this time. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2009, 7:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crimson-glyph-forbidden-thread/494861/274 "2009-06-09T19:35:44Z")
> [@Telcontar](#): > > I’d be up for that. Hopefully I’ll live a bit longer this time. 🙂 I’ll sign you up. Hey, I wont’ be scum or town in that game, so I have no responsibility over whether you live or die. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Tom\_Scud](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/f08c70/32.png) [@Tom\_Scud](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tom_Scud)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2009, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crimson-glyph-forbidden-thread/494861/275 "2009-06-09T19:45:21Z")
You could modkill him just for the fun of it. ---
**Author:** ![Chronos](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chronos/32/134_2.png) [@Chronos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chronos)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2009, 7:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crimson-glyph-forbidden-thread/494861/276 "2009-06-09T19:55:56Z")
> [@](#): > > I’ll sign you up. Hey, I wont’ be scum or town in that game, Aha! So you confess to being the Serial Killer! Vote Mahaloth ---
**Author:** ![paulwhoisaghost](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/e5b9ba/32.png) [@paulwhoisaghost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/paulwhoisaghost)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2009, 8:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crimson-glyph-forbidden-thread/494861/277 "2009-06-09T20:12:26Z")
> [@Thing\_Fish](#): > > In **paul’s** mysterious vote for **Joey** , he listed the names of **Joey** , **Mahaloth,** and **me**. I wonder if he might be thinking that since all three of us used the same PM, and I turned up scum, that therefore all of us must be scum? > > Of course, that would be ludicrous; it is at least equally possible that **Joey** and/or **Mahaloth** are Town (or BH) and that I copied their PM after they had already posted it. Of course, if\*\* Joey\*\*, who posted the PM first, is scum, that means **Mahaloth** must also be, but you can’t work that logic backwards. But **paul** is not the sharpest knife in the drawer, so I wouldn’t be surprised if that is what he is thinking. > > Truly, this game is getting almost painful to read. The BH have been doing a great job of nightkilling in such a way as to reduce the collective Town IQ with every kill… > > It looks like if the BH have their act together, they can probably pull a last minute vote switch and put the game away. Nope… That hadn’t occured to me. What I was thinking was that I was sure IS was town, and knew Meeko was originally town, that Peeker had originally been pure, and that there hadn’t been any BH deaths… so the numbers were such that I was convinced the three of you had to be scum. With Rysto being BH, I figured that meant that one of the three remaining was sinner, but not knowing which one, I decided that I would just let my opinion be known. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crimson-glyph-forbidden-thread/494861.md?page=13)