# "I'm Too Busy To Play This" Mafia **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Created:** [February 25, 2012, 6:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-too-busy-to-play-this-mafia/613978 "2012-02-25T18:02:16Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 8
**Author:** ![Suburban\_Plankton](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/suburban_plankton/32/219_2.png) [@Suburban\_Plankton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Suburban_Plankton)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2012, 1:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-too-busy-to-play-this-mafia/613978/141 "2012-03-26T13:30:25Z")
Can we get clarification on one item, please? > [@Askthepizzaguy](#): > > [ul] > [li] **Any round where you place a vote during the day, and do not switch character classes, you are awarded one experience level. You do not have to successfully lynch a mafioso or use a special ability.** [/li][/ul] Does this apply to any vote placed at any time during the Day, or only to votes that are in place at End of Day? For example, if I place a vote in my first post of the Day, then unvote in my second post, and never vote again all Day, do I still Level Up? ---
**Author:** ![choie](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/choie/32/7829_2.png) [@choie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/choie)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2012, 7:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-too-busy-to-play-this-mafia/613978/142 "2012-03-26T19:16:05Z")
Holy crap. I now look back fondly on the days when I was found the double-voting mechanic in **De’endee** and the RPGesque themes of **Thrill of the Chase** confusing. Gonna have to read this puppy over very carefully until it sinks in through the fog. ---
**Author:** ![Askthepizzaguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/askthepizzaguy/32/9405_2.png) [@Askthepizzaguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Askthepizzaguy)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2012, 8:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-too-busy-to-play-this-mafia/613978/143 "2012-03-27T08:07:20Z")
> [@Mahaloth](#): > > Sounds cool, and I’d ask permission to start a new thread once the game is started properly. I’m fairly sure they will grant it. Absolutely, this is my intention. Otherwise I’ll host it on a rather inappropriately named thread until someone changes the thread title, or… we’ll just deal with it. The name of this game is called **“The Realm of Phere”,** and I’d hope to get the name in the title of the new thread. > [@PetW](#): > > Can’t wait! Neither can I, the whole game creation process has been excruciating because I know folks are waiting to start and they’re drooling. Very soon, very soon… almost there… This is one of those games you’ll want to stay glued to, even if you die. You’ll see why. > [@glee](#): > > You said we can ask you questions, so here goes. Your in-game character “will hate on everyone who isn’t the mafia…” > Does that mean your character won’t be mean to Mafia? I have no restriction where I must be kind to them, if that’s what you’re asking. > [@Suburban\_Plankton](#): > > Can we get clarification on one item, please? > > Does this apply to any vote placed at any time during the Day, or only to votes that are in place at End of Day? For example, if I place a vote in my first post of the Day, then unvote in my second post, and never vote again all Day, do I still Level Up? Yes, you can even **vote: abstain** or **vote: no lynch.** **Vote: abstain** counts as “present” but otherwise does not affect the tally. \*\* Vote: No Lynch\*\* means if that option wins the plurality of votes, nobody will be lynched that day. > [@choie](#): > > Holy crap. I now look back fondly on the days when I was found the double-voting mechanic in **De’endee** and the RPGesque themes of **Thrill of the Chase** confusing. > > Gonna have to read this puppy over very carefully until it sinks in through the fog. I will be available to respond to questions at least once a day. The premise is complex, the gameplay will actually be easy to learn. I’ve done way more complex games than this. ---
**Author:** ![Scathach](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/aeb1de/32.png) [@Scathach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scathach)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2012, 1:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-too-busy-to-play-this-mafia/613978/144 "2012-03-27T13:50:09Z")
Sounds good 😃 When do we kick this thing off? ---
**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:** [March 27, 2012, 8:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-too-busy-to-play-this-mafia/613978/145 "2012-03-27T20:44:08Z")
I’ve never had the prospect of a PM dangled in front of me for so long. If Pizza’s next post is “Psych! There is no game, y’all got punked.” I will never tip for pizza again. ---
**Author:** ![Mosier](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/7ea924/32.png) [@Mosier](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mosier)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2012, 11:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-too-busy-to-play-this-mafia/613978/146 "2012-03-27T23:32:22Z")
Good luck, suckers! ---
**Author:** ![septimus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/septimus/32/410_2.png) [@septimus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/septimus)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2012, 8:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-too-busy-to-play-this-mafia/613978/147 "2012-03-28T08:24:32Z")
> [@Inner\_Stickler](#): > > I’ve never had the prospect of a PM dangled in front of me for so long. If Pizza’s next post is “Psych! There is no game, y’all got punked.” I will never tip for pizza again. Some people [pay money for such](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tease_and_denial). Let’s be thankful Pizza is giving it to us for free. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Visorslash](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/ee59a6/32.png) [@Visorslash](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Visorslash)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2012, 10:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-too-busy-to-play-this-mafia/613978/148 "2012-03-28T10:06:27Z")
I’m in to get lynched Day one. ---
**Author:** ![Askthepizzaguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/askthepizzaguy/32/9405_2.png) [@Askthepizzaguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Askthepizzaguy)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2012, 10:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-too-busy-to-play-this-mafia/613978/149 "2012-03-28T10:12:02Z")
Welcome Visorslash! Hope you enjoy your stay at the Straight Dope. Cultural differences will be noticeable on this board, heads up. ---
**Author:** ![Askthepizzaguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/askthepizzaguy/32/9405_2.png) [@Askthepizzaguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Askthepizzaguy)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2012, 10:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-too-busy-to-play-this-mafia/613978/150 "2012-03-28T10:13:08Z")
I have three days off. This game will launch before those days are up, come hell or high water. This I promise, this I vow. We’re counting down, and today is one of the days. So I am hoping to be done by today or tomorrow. \*Launch… launch… launch… launch… \*😃 ---
**Author:** ![Visorslash](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/ee59a6/32.png) [@Visorslash](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Visorslash)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2012, 10:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-too-busy-to-play-this-mafia/613978/151 "2012-03-28T10:14:13Z")
> [@Askthepizzaguy](#): > > Welcome Visorslash! Hope you enjoy your stay at the Straight Dope. > > Cultural differences will be noticeable on this board, heads up. Like what? Actually, I haven’t been killed early since the Gameroom anniversary. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Visorslash](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/ee59a6/32.png) [@Visorslash](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Visorslash)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2012, 10:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-too-busy-to-play-this-mafia/613978/152 "2012-03-28T10:20:15Z")
Look ATPG, I promise I won’t be racist just because these guys have an uglier coloured forum. I respect lesser cultures. ---
**Author:** ![Askthepizzaguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/askthepizzaguy/32/9405_2.png) [@Askthepizzaguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Askthepizzaguy)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2012, 10:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-too-busy-to-play-this-mafia/613978/153 "2012-03-28T10:21:08Z")
Oooooo, that’s gonna net you a warm welcome. 😃 _creeps away_ ---
**Author:** ![Visorslash](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/ee59a6/32.png) [@Visorslash](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Visorslash)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2012, 10:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-too-busy-to-play-this-mafia/613978/154 "2012-03-28T10:24:12Z")
Just joking, I know you all are actually slaves, that are too poor to have culture. 😃 (Also a joke, I do that kind of thing. :P) ---
**Author:** ![Askthepizzaguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/askthepizzaguy/32/9405_2.png) [@Askthepizzaguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Askthepizzaguy)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2012, 10:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-too-busy-to-play-this-mafia/613978/155 "2012-03-28T10:24:54Z")
This guy is actually cool, he’s just… you’ll get used to him. Like peeker. ---
**Author:** ![Visorslash](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/ee59a6/32.png) [@Visorslash](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Visorslash)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2012, 10:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-too-busy-to-play-this-mafia/613978/156 "2012-03-28T10:28:59Z")
Just what? ---
**Author:** ![Askthepizzaguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/askthepizzaguy/32/9405_2.png) [@Askthepizzaguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Askthepizzaguy)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2012, 10:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-too-busy-to-play-this-mafia/613978/157 "2012-03-28T10:29:30Z")
Visorslash-y. ---
**Author:** ![Normal\_Phase](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Normal\_Phase](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Normal_Phase)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2012, 10:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-too-busy-to-play-this-mafia/613978/158 "2012-03-28T10:36:45Z")
Hi visor 🙂 I’m seeing a less-wordy, more … visory repeat of ATPG’s first game here in my future, where I get the pleasure, should things turn out that way, of patiently trying to explain to all and sundry why your behavior is not actually scummy. ---
**Author:** ![Askthepizzaguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/askthepizzaguy/32/9405_2.png) [@Askthepizzaguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Askthepizzaguy)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2012, 10:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-too-busy-to-play-this-mafia/613978/159 "2012-03-28T10:38:06Z")
It’s town-scummy. Edit: Or will it be, this time…??? :eek: :eek: :eek: ---
**Author:** ![Normal\_Phase](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Normal\_Phase](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Normal_Phase)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2012, 10:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-too-busy-to-play-this-mafia/613978/160 "2012-03-28T10:38:45Z")
BTW, Visor, your limit on voting yourself or referring to yourself as scum on this board is once per game. Do it twice and the sharks with lasers for eyes chew off your feet. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-too-busy-to-play-this-mafia/613978.md?page=7) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-too-busy-to-play-this-mafia/613978.md?page=9)