# Johnny Bravo's First Mafia Game (signup thread) **URL:** \ **Category:** Thread Games\ **Created:** [October 20, 2015, 5:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/johnny-bravos-first-mafia-game-signup-thread/735253 "2015-10-20T17:54:40Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Johnny\_Bravo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_bravo/32/493_2.png) [@Johnny\_Bravo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_Bravo)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2015, 4:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/johnny-bravos-first-mafia-game-signup-thread/735253/21 "2015-10-21T16:20:40Z")
Biotop isn’t in yet. Please leave the bookkeeping to me for now, as I’m easily confused. ---
**Author:** ![Biotop](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biotop/32/321_2.png) [@Biotop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biotop)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2015, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/johnny-bravos-first-mafia-game-signup-thread/735253/22 "2015-10-21T16:21:01Z")
Wait…I have not decided yet. **Johnny Bravo** , can you give any more information about the game’s format? And might someone provide some excuses I can give my wife if I join? ---
**Author:** ![Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/prof.pepperwinkle/32/13627_2.png) [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prof.Pepperwinkle)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2015, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/johnny-bravos-first-mafia-game-signup-thread/735253/23 "2015-10-21T16:34:47Z")
“It’s in my blood.” “It’ll keep me off the streets.” “Don’t stop me before I kill again.” “They made me an offer I couldn’t refuse.” “I would tell you why but it’s above your pay grade.” “I’d tell you, but I’d have to kill you.” “The safety of the entire planet depends upon it.” “Oh, look! A squirrel!” “Don’t concern yourself with it, darling, just wait for me in the bunker.” “Prof. Pepperwinkle told me to.” ---
**Author:** ![Astral\_Rejection](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/258eb7/32.png) [@Astral\_Rejection](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Astral_Rejection)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2015, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/johnny-bravos-first-mafia-game-signup-thread/735253/24 "2015-10-21T16:34:58Z")
Mafia, as a game of logic and deduction, provides numerous health benefits to its players. It increases mental acuity, enhances debate skills, and provides a valuable relief from daily frustration. It teaches important stress-management skills (from dealing with all the people calling you filthy lying scum!) and can act as a cardiovascular workout. You’re gambling with your health by _not_ playing, Biotop! ---
**Author:** ![Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/prof.pepperwinkle/32/13627_2.png) [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prof.Pepperwinkle)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2015, 4:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/johnny-bravos-first-mafia-game-signup-thread/735253/25 "2015-10-21T16:36:48Z")
“85% of male players have noticed sizeable penis growth.” ---
**Author:** ![Biotop](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biotop/32/321_2.png) [@Biotop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biotop)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2015, 4:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/johnny-bravos-first-mafia-game-signup-thread/735253/26 "2015-10-21T16:38:52Z")
Enough. Sign me up. ---
**Author:** ![Dante\_G](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/977dab/32.png) [@Dante\_G](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dante_G)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2015, 4:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/johnny-bravos-first-mafia-game-signup-thread/735253/27 "2015-10-21T16:41:47Z")
Just tell her that playing mafia keeps you away from her for hours. What wife wouldn’t want that?? Also, sorry, JB, for stepping on your toes. ---
**Author:** ![Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/prof.pepperwinkle/32/13627_2.png) [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prof.Pepperwinkle)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2015, 5:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/johnny-bravos-first-mafia-game-signup-thread/735253/28 "2015-10-21T17:03:02Z")
IIRC, sangfroid was wanting another game… ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_Bravo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_bravo/32/493_2.png) [@Johnny\_Bravo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_Bravo)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2015, 5:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/johnny-bravos-first-mafia-game-signup-thread/735253/29 "2015-10-21T17:14:46Z")
> [@Biotop](#): > > B]Johnny Bravo\*\*, can you give any more information about the game’s format? I have not created a game for this purpose. I will likely use an existing non-broken, balanced setup from somewhere on the wilds of the internet. Otherwise, I will build a game using the approved [“normal” setup rules](http://wiki.mafiascum.net/index.php?title=Normal_Game) on the mafiascum wiki, doing my best to balance it properly. All of this depends on the final number of players. We’re currently at 11 players (10 if **Dead Cat** chooses not to play). If/when we hit 12, I’ll put a countdown timer on registration. If we don’t hit 12, I’ll pull the trigger and try to get things rolling so that everyone can get their roles over the weekend and we can start in earnest on Monday. ---
**Author:** ![IRConfused](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/76d3ee/32.png) [@IRConfused](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IRConfused)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2015, 5:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/johnny-bravos-first-mafia-game-signup-thread/735253/30 "2015-10-21T17:53:29Z")
First time player but long time lurker (4th post in the 5 years I have been registered on the SD boards.) I would like in. ---
**Author:** ![Dante\_G](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/977dab/32.png) [@Dante\_G](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dante_G)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2015, 5:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/johnny-bravos-first-mafia-game-signup-thread/735253/31 "2015-10-21T17:57:59Z")
Welcome aboard, Veteran New Guy! IRConfused, IRDante G. ---
**Author:** ![IRConfused](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/76d3ee/32.png) [@IRConfused](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IRConfused)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2015, 6:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/johnny-bravos-first-mafia-game-signup-thread/735253/32 "2015-10-21T18:02:00Z")
I just hope I don’t live up to my name.😕 ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_Bravo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_bravo/32/493_2.png) [@Johnny\_Bravo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_Bravo)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2015, 6:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/johnny-bravos-first-mafia-game-signup-thread/735253/33 "2015-10-21T18:03:34Z")
Welcome! **Dead Cat** , can you confirm that you want to play? ---
**Author:** ![Precambrianmollusc](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/precambrianmollusc/32/63_2.png) [@Precambrianmollusc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Precambrianmollusc)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2015, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/johnny-bravos-first-mafia-game-signup-thread/735253/34 "2015-10-21T19:10:59Z")
In please ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_Bravo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_bravo/32/493_2.png) [@Johnny\_Bravo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_Bravo)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2015, 7:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/johnny-bravos-first-mafia-game-signup-thread/735253/35 "2015-10-21T19:22:18Z")
Alright! Here is the current roster. 1. Dante G 2. WF Tomba 3. Prof. Pepperwinkle 4. HookerChemical 5. Mahaloth 6. Astral Rejection 7. Sario 8. DeadCat (probably) 9. Texcat 10. Sub. Plankton 11. Biotop 12. IRConfused 13. Precambrianollusc Signups will remain ongoing until, at the latest, Friday at noon EST. I reserve the right to cut them off at any time before that. I’ll send out role PMs by Saturday and, hopefully, we’ll be able to start Monday morning. ---
**Author:** ![Biotop](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biotop/32/321_2.png) [@Biotop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biotop)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2015, 7:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/johnny-bravos-first-mafia-game-signup-thread/735253/36 "2015-10-21T19:28:47Z")
Heads up. I have a long work day at the mill this Monday. I am not a lurking scum. Really. ---
**Author:** ![IRConfused](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/76d3ee/32.png) [@IRConfused](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IRConfused)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2015, 7:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/johnny-bravos-first-mafia-game-signup-thread/735253/37 "2015-10-21T19:32:53Z")
From what I have seen in prior games on this board, I am sure that nobody will hold it against you for lurking on the first day… VOTE BIOTOP ---
**Author:** ![Biotop](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biotop/32/321_2.png) [@Biotop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biotop)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2015, 7:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/johnny-bravos-first-mafia-game-signup-thread/735253/38 "2015-10-21T19:43:05Z")
AH! From my diligent research I find that the first voter in the sign-up thread is almost always later shown to be scum. Vote IRConfused. ---
**Author:** ![Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/prof.pepperwinkle/32/13627_2.png) [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prof.Pepperwinkle)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2015, 7:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/johnny-bravos-first-mafia-game-signup-thread/735253/39 "2015-10-21T19:47:10Z")
Uh, Biotop,\*\* I \*\*was the first voter (for Sario) in the sign-up thread. See post #5. ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_Bravo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_bravo/32/493_2.png) [@Johnny\_Bravo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_Bravo)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2015, 7:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/johnny-bravos-first-mafia-game-signup-thread/735253/40 "2015-10-21T19:51:58Z")
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