# MAFIA: The Road to Canterbury (Open Game; Sign-Ups) **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Created:** [June 12, 2012, 1:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-the-road-to-canterbury-open-game-sign-ups/624906 "2012-06-12T13:14:02Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 6
**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:** [June 15, 2012, 4:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-the-road-to-canterbury-open-game-sign-ups/624906/101 "2012-06-15T16:53:55Z")
Oh, I think you’ll fit in nicely here… ---
**Author:** ![MHaye](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/bbe5ce/32.png) [@MHaye](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MHaye)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2012, 4:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-the-road-to-canterbury-open-game-sign-ups/624906/102 "2012-06-15T16:58:10Z")
Well goode Pilgrymes, we are at the start of an ennobling journey to the fane at Canterbury, for the salvation of our soules Welcome one and all. Let none in our fair Companye bear ill-will against others for past slights, ---
**Author:** ![Visorslash](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/ee59a6/32.png) [@Visorslash](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Visorslash)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2012, 5:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-the-road-to-canterbury-open-game-sign-ups/624906/103 "2012-06-15T17:00:15Z")
> [@Enderw24](#): > > PM received. > > Still debating on my power. Apparently I can choose between > > 1. _murder death kill_ - target three people. All allignments will be verified and all identified scum will be killed by next the next night. > > 2. \*Bartending Barista \*- You’ve discovered the secret to pina coladas! No longer will you just have to drink mead! Unfold your umbrella and have a great trip! > > I think both can be useful. But I’m still new to the game so I’m looking to crowdsource this. I would advise killing the host and taking his powers. ---
**Author:** ![sachertorte](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sachertorte/32/3727_2.png) [@sachertorte](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sachertorte)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2012, 5:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-the-road-to-canterbury-open-game-sign-ups/624906/104 "2012-06-15T17:00:28Z")
> [@MHaye](#): > > Let none in our fair Companye bear ill-will against others for past slights, I’ve kind of grown tired of the MHaye schtick, but that was awesome. ---
**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 15, 2012, 5:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-the-road-to-canterbury-open-game-sign-ups/624906/105 "2012-06-15T17:00:55Z")
**Vote Mhaye** No way am I spending the whole game reading thys olde englyshe shyte. And I know he was early middle english, so don’t waste your time picking that nit. ---
**Author:** ![Alka\_Seltzer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/c89c15/32.png) [@Alka\_Seltzer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alka_Seltzer)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2012, 5:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-the-road-to-canterbury-open-game-sign-ups/624906/106 "2012-06-15T17:02:11Z")
PM received thanks. > [@Suburban\_Plankton](#): > > I don’t think they had busses in the 14th century… Maybe we should refer to it as _“carting”_ in this game. It’s much the same, but takes a bit more patience. > [@Enderw24](#): > > 1. \*Bartending Barista \*- You’ve discovered the secret to pina coladas! No longer will you just have to drink mead! Unfold your umbrella and have a great trip! The Inquisition would like a word with you lad. ---
**Author:** ![storyteller0910](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecae2f/32.png) [@storyteller0910](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/storyteller0910)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2012, 5:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-the-road-to-canterbury-open-game-sign-ups/624906/107 "2012-06-15T17:06:19Z")
> [@MHaye](#): > > Let none in our fair Companye bear ill-will against others for past slights, Brilliant. ---
**Author:** ![Enderw24](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/ba9def/32.png) [@Enderw24](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enderw24)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2012, 5:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-the-road-to-canterbury-open-game-sign-ups/624906/108 "2012-06-15T17:10:49Z")
In all seriousness, I have a question. It’s one that probably only storyteller can answer but I thought I’d throw it out here. We all now have characters with an accompanying description. Is this just flavor or are we expected to act like our particular character would for the duration of the game? ---
**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 15, 2012, 5:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-the-road-to-canterbury-open-game-sign-ups/624906/109 "2012-06-15T17:17:22Z")
You can if you like. Since it’s an open setup, acting in a manner consistent with your character may earn you a NK if the scum team thinks your chosen one-shot is too dangerous to leave hanging around. ---
**Author:** ![gnarlycharlie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/5f9b8f/32.png) [@gnarlycharlie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gnarlycharlie)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2012, 5:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-the-road-to-canterbury-open-game-sign-ups/624906/110 "2012-06-15T17:27:22Z")
We’re off, we’re off! We’re on our pilgrim way! We’re off, we’re off! It’s Canterbury day! And some are here for fun and beer. And some are here to pray. So let’s go merry to Canterbury. We’re on our pilgrim way! ---
**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:** [June 15, 2012, 5:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-the-road-to-canterbury-open-game-sign-ups/624906/111 "2012-06-15T17:29:47Z")
In general, there’s absolutely no requirement to ever be ‘in character’. we did have a game a couple years back where several of the players \*were \*required to post in character (it was a Halloween ‘Costume Party’ game), but that was very much the exception to the rule. ---
**Author:** ![Kamino\_Neko](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kamino_neko/32/34_2.png) [@Kamino\_Neko](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kamino_Neko)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2012, 5:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-the-road-to-canterbury-open-game-sign-ups/624906/112 "2012-06-15T17:42:19Z")
But there’s no rule against it, right? We’ll just look funny? 'Cuz it really sounds more fun to play in character. \<_\< And if the scum choose to gank me (presuming I’m not scum myself, wahaha) for my power? Ah, so be it, I died having fun. \>_\> ---
**Author:** ![TexCat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/texcat/32/9041_2.png) [@TexCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TexCat)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2012, 6:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-the-road-to-canterbury-open-game-sign-ups/624906/113 "2012-06-15T18:08:45Z")
PM received. I have my meager possessions packed and am ready to go. ---
**Author:** ![MentalGuy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/439d5e/32.png) [@MentalGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MentalGuy)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2012, 6:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-the-road-to-canterbury-open-game-sign-ups/624906/114 "2012-06-15T18:09:13Z")
PM Received. ---
**Author:** ![Alka\_Seltzer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/c89c15/32.png) [@Alka\_Seltzer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alka_Seltzer)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2012, 6:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-the-road-to-canterbury-open-game-sign-ups/624906/115 "2012-06-15T18:13:52Z")
> [@Tengu](#): > > But there’s no rule against it, right? No rule, but it could be detrimental to your team. ---
**Author:** ![Snickers](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/5daacb/32.png) [@Snickers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snickers)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2012, 7:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-the-road-to-canterbury-open-game-sign-ups/624906/116 "2012-06-15T19:30:11Z")
Whan that Aprille with his shoures soote… Sorry, I’m an English major. Yes, I read it in the middle English (at least the Prologue). Yes, it was tiresome. Anyway, I’m all PMed up and ready. Let’s do this! ---
**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 15, 2012, 7:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-the-road-to-canterbury-open-game-sign-ups/624906/117 "2012-06-15T19:49:37Z")
Ducking in to make sure everyone knows that [Geoffrey Chaucer hath a blog](http://houseoffame.blogspot.com/), on which be yfounde sych minor workes as: > [@](#): > > Ther was a SMUGGELERE, and he the beste, > Wyth gowne of whit and snazzye litel veste. > He hadde a shippe that was a noble vessel > For in twelf parsekkes it had yronne the Qessel; ---
**Author:** ![sinjin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ebca7d/32.png) [@sinjin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sinjin)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2012, 8:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-the-road-to-canterbury-open-game-sign-ups/624906/118 "2012-06-15T20:05:27Z")
Sorry to be late for the the party. Got my pm. I knew I should of paid better attention to that book. Han Solo was a pilgrim, who knew? ---
**Author:** ![Hal\_Briston](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a9a28c/32.png) [@Hal\_Briston](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hal_Briston)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2012, 8:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-the-road-to-canterbury-open-game-sign-ups/624906/119 "2012-06-15T20:25:54Z")
For those wondering when the scum-lotto might take place, here’s who we’re waiting on: Haven’t posted since PMs we’re handed out: **fubbleskag Mosier KellyCriterion** Posted, without clearly saying they’ve received their PM: **MHaye Visorslash** ---
**Author:** ![Alka\_Seltzer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/c89c15/32.png) [@Alka\_Seltzer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alka_Seltzer)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2012, 8:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-the-road-to-canterbury-open-game-sign-ups/624906/120 "2012-06-15T20:31:18Z")
I seem to remember **KellyCriterion** is in Australia, so we are unlikely to hear from him tonight. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-the-road-to-canterbury-open-game-sign-ups/624906.md?page=5) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mafia-the-road-to-canterbury-open-game-sign-ups/624906.md?page=7)