# Mafia: Conspiracy 2: The Cabal Strikes Back! \[Game Over\] **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Created:** [June 9, 2008, 2:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-conspiracy-2-the-cabal-strikes-back-game-over/452324 "2008-06-09T14:52:29Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Hoopy\_Frood](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hoopy_frood/32/8452_2.png) [@Hoopy\_Frood](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hoopy_Frood)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2008, 3:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-conspiracy-2-the-cabal-strikes-back-game-over/452324/41 "2008-06-11T15:37:56Z")
[QUOTE=Hal Briston] Five days of Night seems a bit much… [/QUOTE] Not if you live at McMurdo or Vostok. ---
**Author:** ![CatInASuit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/3be4f8/32.png) [@CatInASuit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CatInASuit)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2008, 3:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-conspiracy-2-the-cabal-strikes-back-game-over/452324/42 "2008-06-11T15:47:12Z")
Schedule looks fine to me. Last time, I was just pretending to raise zombies. I wonder what I will get to do this time? 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Oredigger77](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/oredigger77/32/3181_2.png) [@Oredigger77](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oredigger77)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2008, 4:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-conspiracy-2-the-cabal-strikes-back-game-over/452324/43 "2008-06-11T16:00:26Z")
Looks good to me, since we can strategize during the night I don’t think that a long night will affect anything besides allowing more time to get the right lynch. The closest thing to a problem I see is that the 4th falls during a day period and I’m sure I’ll be out of internet range for that weekend. But the days goes to the 9th which leaves 3 days afterwards to get caught up on what I missed. Looking forward to starting tomorrow. ---
**Author:** ![storyteller0910](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecae2f/32.png) [@storyteller0910](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/storyteller0910)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2008, 6:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-conspiracy-2-the-cabal-strikes-back-game-over/452324/44 "2008-06-11T18:05:17Z")
I’d really like to play. A lot. I’m just… that’d be three games at once… and I just don’t see how any human could… do… three… \ /in ---
**Author:** ![Pleonast](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pleonast/32/1183_2.png) [@Pleonast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pleonast)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2008, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-conspiracy-2-the-cabal-strikes-back-game-over/452324/45 "2008-06-11T18:19:17Z")
And we have 25 players now, although two are “fillers” who will bow out if someone else wants to join. Or, we can go for the full 30 players and the extra bloody set up. By the way, now is a good time for questions about the rule set. Roles will be PM’d tomorrow about this time. ---
**Author:** ![ShadowFacts](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/shadowfacts/32/2934_2.png) [@ShadowFacts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShadowFacts)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2008, 8:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-conspiracy-2-the-cabal-strikes-back-game-over/452324/46 "2008-06-11T20:41:38Z")
[QUOTE=Pleonast] By the way, now is a good time for questions about the rule set. Roles will be PM’d tomorrow about this time. [/QUOTE] I have some questions about Witches and Cabalists. The rules state: [QUOTE=Pleonast] All decisions by the Witches must be without dissent among all three, living or dead, Witches. \ As a unanimous group (alive and dead), the Cabal may choose to block the actions of one player each Night. [/QUOTE] 1. Does the first rule mean that, if there are Witches, there will definitely be three and only three? 2. What if a dead Witch/Cabal member stops participating in discussions (because, you know, they’re dead). Will that mean that the living members will no longer be able to use their powers since it will no longer be unanimous (or “all three” for Witches)? It would really suck to be penalized because another player got killed and decided to bail. Since there is little posting requirement for the game, and none for dead players, I would hope that if a dead player decides not to participate, his vote would be forfeit and the living could proceed without him/her. ---
**Author:** ![Pleonast](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pleonast/32/1183_2.png) [@Pleonast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pleonast)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2008, 9:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-conspiracy-2-the-cabal-strikes-back-game-over/452324/47 "2008-06-11T21:02:54Z")
_1. Does the first rule mean that, if there are Witches, there will definitely be three and only three?_ Yes. There will be either three or zero Witches. If the Cabal faction exists, there will be Witches. _2. What if a dead Witch/Cabal member stops participating in discussions (because, you know, they’re dead)._ I use “without dissent” to mean that none of the Witches oppose a decision. If one or two Witches abstain, then the others’ choice is used. The same holds for the Cabal (I’ll change the wording for them). ---
**Author:** ![ShadowFacts](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/shadowfacts/32/2934_2.png) [@ShadowFacts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShadowFacts)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2008, 9:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-conspiracy-2-the-cabal-strikes-back-game-over/452324/48 "2008-06-11T21:17:25Z")
[QUOTE=Pleonast] _1. Does the first rule mean that, if there are Witches, there will definitely be three and only three?_ Yes. There will be either three or zero Witches. If the Cabal faction exists, there will be Witches. _2. What if a dead Witch/Cabal member stops participating in discussions (because, you know, they’re dead)._ I use “without dissent” to mean that none of the Witches oppose a decision. If one or two Witches abstain, then the others’ choice is used. The same holds for the Cabal (I’ll change the wording for them). [/QUOTE] Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![Hockey\_Monkey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a183cd/32.png) [@Hockey\_Monkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hockey_Monkey)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2008, 9:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-conspiracy-2-the-cabal-strikes-back-game-over/452324/49 "2008-06-11T21:53:17Z")
[QUOTE=Pleonast] And we have 25 players now, although two are “fillers” who will bow out if someone else wants to join. Or, we can go for the full 30 players and the extra bloody set up. By the way, now is a good time for questions about the rule set. Roles will be PM’d tomorrow about this time. [/QUOTE] Extra bloody please! Hold the mercy! ---
**Author:** ![Santo\_Rugger](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e95f7d/32.png) [@Santo\_Rugger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Santo_Rugger)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2008, 10:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-conspiracy-2-the-cabal-strikes-back-game-over/452324/50 "2008-06-11T22:11:59Z")
[QUOTE=NAF1138] I am ok with that. FYI I am getting married on August 16th, so it looks like this game will run into my wedding…but I doubt that I will still be alive by then. And even so I am only going to be gone for 4 days if I am alive. [/QUOTE] And we’re not invited?! [QUOTE=Hockey Monkey] Extra bloody please! Hold the mercy! [/QUOTE] It’s time to go home… I read that as “Hold the Mary!” WTF? ---
**Author:** ![Pleonast](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pleonast/32/1183_2.png) [@Pleonast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pleonast)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2008, 10:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-conspiracy-2-the-cabal-strikes-back-game-over/452324/51 "2008-06-11T22:13:36Z")
[QUOTE=Hockey Monkey] Extra bloody please! Hold the mercy! [/QUOTE] I’m happy to oblige, but we’ll five more players… Any more Mafia wannabes out there? ---
**Author:** ![NAF1138](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/naf1138/32/3245_2.png) [@NAF1138](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NAF1138)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2008, 10:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-conspiracy-2-the-cabal-strikes-back-game-over/452324/52 "2008-06-11T22:15:23Z")
[QUOTE=Santo Rugger] And we’re not invited?! It’s time to go home… I read that as “Hold the Mary!” WTF? [/QUOTE] Hell, you can all come if you want, I don’t know if I have enough invitations for you all but feel free to crash. Bring a gift…and it’s a cash bar to anyone who I don’t recognize by sight. ---
**Author:** ![peekercpa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/8baadc/32.png) [@peekercpa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/peekercpa)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2008, 11:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-conspiracy-2-the-cabal-strikes-back-game-over/452324/53 "2008-06-11T23:24:26Z")
And now that I see the potential cast I kind of want to play. I will hold to my filler comment. But crap get either get 5 or 0 more. By the way, congrats [Naf]. Donde the party? Cash bar is fine for me. I’ve got a ton of confederate money. ---
**Author:** ![NAF1138](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/naf1138/32/3245_2.png) [@NAF1138](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NAF1138)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2008, 11:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-conspiracy-2-the-cabal-strikes-back-game-over/452324/54 "2008-06-11T23:36:24Z")
[QUOTE=peekercpa] And now that I see the potential cast I kind of want to play. I will hold to my filler comment. But crap get either get 5 or 0 more. By the way, congrats [Naf]. Donde the party? Cash bar is fine for me. I’ve got a ton of confederate money. [/QUOTE] The party is in the city of Ventura, in Ventura county about an hour North of LA. Stop on by. ---
**Author:** ![peekercpa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/8baadc/32.png) [@peekercpa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/peekercpa)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2008, 12:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-conspiracy-2-the-cabal-strikes-back-game-over/452324/55 "2008-06-12T00:53:37Z")
[QUOTE=NAF1138] The party is in the city of Ventura, in Ventura county about an hour North of LA. Stop on by. [/QUOTE] Ok, so it’s SA to El Paso, then on to LA. I’m going to be a thirsty bastard by the time I get there. Where’s the flippin’ honey moon? Seriously, good luck. Unless you are a bad guy. In which case: \*\* Vote …\*\* to be determined. ---
**Author:** ![Boozahol\_Squid\_P.I](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/d9b06d/32.png) [@Boozahol\_Squid\_P.I](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boozahol_Squid_P.I)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2008, 2:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-conspiracy-2-the-cabal-strikes-back-game-over/452324/56 "2008-06-12T02:54:05Z")
For the love of Christ, please say there’s room for lil’ Dio… I’ll be real nice, and not try to make the Necromancer cry this time! ---
**Author:** ![peekercpa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/8baadc/32.png) [@peekercpa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/peekercpa)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2008, 7:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-conspiracy-2-the-cabal-strikes-back-game-over/452324/57 "2008-06-12T07:23:15Z")
And I just want to add, if I am going to play in this bad boy, based on my self defined criteria, then I commit to several mindless and wrongly insightful posts per day (not **D** ay). Seems like participation in some of the recent games has lagged a wee bit. ---
**Author:** ![CatInASuit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/3be4f8/32.png) [@CatInASuit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CatInASuit)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2008, 7:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-conspiracy-2-the-cabal-strikes-back-game-over/452324/58 "2008-06-12T07:49:50Z")
[QUOTE=Diomedes] For the love of Christ, please say there’s room for lil’ Dio… I’ll be real nice, and not try to make the Necromancer cry this time! [/QUOTE] I’ve been waiting for you **Diomedes**. Payback time 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Boozahol\_Squid\_P.I](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/d9b06d/32.png) [@Boozahol\_Squid\_P.I](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boozahol_Squid_P.I)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2008, 7:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-conspiracy-2-the-cabal-strikes-back-game-over/452324/59 "2008-06-12T07:56:33Z")
[QUOTE=CatInASuit] I’ve been waiting for you **Diomedes**. Payback time 😃 [/QUOTE] Or was it the Vampire? I forget… I just remember killing all of you… 😃 ---
**Author:** ![One\_And\_Only\_Wanderers](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/838e76/32.png) [@One\_And\_Only\_Wanderers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/One_And_Only_Wanderers)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2008, 7:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-conspiracy-2-the-cabal-strikes-back-game-over/452324/60 "2008-06-12T07:59:30Z")
/in if there’s still room. I’m sure I have time for a dayone before getting lynched [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-conspiracy-2-the-cabal-strikes-back-game-over/452324.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-conspiracy-2-the-cabal-strikes-back-game-over/452324.md?page=4)