# Watchalong Thread for Simpleton Mafia - No Live Players Please! **URL:** \ **Category:** Thread Games\ **Created:** [February 18, 2016, 11:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/watchalong-thread-for-simpleton-mafia-no-live-players-please/746500 "2016-02-18T23:43:47Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**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:** [February 18, 2016, 11:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/watchalong-thread-for-simpleton-mafia-no-live-players-please/746500/1 "2016-02-18T23:43:47Z")
Might as well set up the tables and chairs, and get out the punch bowl. and, of course, NO SPOILERS! ---
**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:** [February 21, 2016, 10:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/watchalong-thread-for-simpleton-mafia-no-live-players-please/746500/2 "2016-02-21T22:42:21Z")
Well, here we go! Today’s first very special guest… Mahaloth! What do you want on your pizza? ---
**Author:** ![SCAdian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/scadian/32/3292_2.png) [@SCAdian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SCAdian)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2016, 11:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/watchalong-thread-for-simpleton-mafia-no-live-players-please/746500/3 "2016-02-21T23:14:46Z")
I love the way these games always seem to start with half the players wanting to lynch the Prof… 😃 ---
**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:** [February 22, 2016, 12:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/watchalong-thread-for-simpleton-mafia-no-live-players-please/746500/4 "2016-02-22T00:07:26Z")
It’s my dynamic personality! (And I don’t stop chattering.) ---
**Author:** ![HookerChemical](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/278dde/32.png) [@HookerChemical](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HookerChemical)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2016, 7:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/watchalong-thread-for-simpleton-mafia-no-live-players-please/746500/5 "2016-02-22T19:08:00Z")
I’m at a loss to explain Day One. That was a bizarre end. Prof, I don’t get your unvote at all. ---
**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:** [February 22, 2016, 7:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/watchalong-thread-for-simpleton-mafia-no-live-players-please/746500/6 "2016-02-22T19:14:41Z")
Yeah, well, the real world intervened sharply. I have occasional bouts with tussive syncope: I have a coughing fit and pass out. It hasn’t happened in a couple of years, then it did. I hit my head and concussed. I was trying to play two Mafia games at once, and suddenly found myself with only enough cerebral power for one, and was fearful I wasn’t going to be able to do even that one. Consequently, I decided a dramatic exit would shake things up. I did (and do) think PCM’s town (I’m guessing) and TexCat is Scum (guessing). No repeat episodes, and I’ve stopped coughing completely, so I’m probably good for awhile now. ---
**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:** [February 25, 2016, 3:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/watchalong-thread-for-simpleton-mafia-no-live-players-please/746500/7 "2016-02-25T15:55:21Z")
I wonder when toDay ends. Better get a chair ready for snfaulkner. ---
**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:** [February 25, 2016, 4:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/watchalong-thread-for-simpleton-mafia-no-live-players-please/746500/8 "2016-02-25T16:04:51Z")
> [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](#): > > Well, here we go! Today’s first very special guest… Mahaloth! What do you want on your pizza? Mushrooms. Double mushrooms. ---
**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:** [February 25, 2016, 4:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/watchalong-thread-for-simpleton-mafia-no-live-players-please/746500/9 "2016-02-25T16:10:14Z")
Coming right up. ---
**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:** [February 25, 2016, 8:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/watchalong-thread-for-simpleton-mafia-no-live-players-please/746500/10 "2016-02-25T20:20:40Z")
This is one active game. Will septimus claim? Will septimus die? Who’s Scum? Who’s Town? ---
**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:** [February 25, 2016, 9:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/watchalong-thread-for-simpleton-mafia-no-live-players-please/746500/11 "2016-02-25T21:39:39Z")
Welcome snfaulkner! What do you want on your Tombstone? (Pizza, that is.) ---
**Author:** ![snfaulkner](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snfaulkner/32/433_2.png) [@snfaulkner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/snfaulkner)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2016, 9:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/watchalong-thread-for-simpleton-mafia-no-live-players-please/746500/12 "2016-02-25T21:47:17Z")
Hey guys! First of all, sorry I killed yinz. Second, that was my first time as scum and I’m not sure I liked it as much as being a townie. It was less stressful, but I felt bad making lies and accusing people. Thirdly, Pepperoni and BACON! load up the pig bits! ---
**Author:** ![snfaulkner](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snfaulkner/32/433_2.png) [@snfaulkner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/snfaulkner)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2016, 9:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/watchalong-thread-for-simpleton-mafia-no-live-players-please/746500/13 "2016-02-25T21:53:08Z")
I need a lesson in not feeling bad about crafting devious lies about people I barely know. Well, first I need a lesson in crafting devious lies. Then maybe therapy to not feel bad about it. ---
**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:** [February 25, 2016, 10:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/watchalong-thread-for-simpleton-mafia-no-live-players-please/746500/14 "2016-02-25T22:07:09Z")
I understand. I hated playing Scum the one time I did. Thin or thick crust? ---
**Author:** ![snfaulkner](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snfaulkner/32/433_2.png) [@snfaulkner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/snfaulkner)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2016, 10:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/watchalong-thread-for-simpleton-mafia-no-live-players-please/746500/15 "2016-02-25T22:17:50Z")
> [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](#): > > I understand. I hated playing Scum the one time I did. Thin or thick crust? I can see maybe enjoying it more if the setup were a bit different, but I’m not gonna spoiler it with details. And does tombstone pizza come in anything other than thin crust? ---
**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:** [February 25, 2016, 10:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/watchalong-thread-for-simpleton-mafia-no-live-players-please/746500/16 "2016-02-25T22:18:54Z")
> [@snfaulkner](#): > > And does tombstone pizza come in anything other than thin crust? It does if I hook up my bicycle pump. 😛 ---
**Author:** ![snfaulkner](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snfaulkner/32/433_2.png) [@snfaulkner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/snfaulkner)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2016, 10:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/watchalong-thread-for-simpleton-mafia-no-live-players-please/746500/17 "2016-02-25T22:26:11Z")
> [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](#): > > It does if I hook up my bicycle pump. > > 😛 Hehe, thin crust is fine. We should start our own mafia game. With Blackjack. And hookers. ---
**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:** [February 26, 2016, 1:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/watchalong-thread-for-simpleton-mafia-no-live-players-please/746500/18 "2016-02-26T01:10:57Z")
> [@snfaulkner](#): > > I need a lesson in not feeling bad about crafting devious lies about people I barely know. > > Well, first I need a lesson in crafting devious lies. Then maybe therapy to not feel bad about it. Re: not feeling bad about it – the key is to realize you didn’t pick being Scum, it was forced upon you. And every good story needs a good villain. ---
**Author:** ![snfaulkner](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snfaulkner/32/433_2.png) [@snfaulkner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/snfaulkner)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2016, 2:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/watchalong-thread-for-simpleton-mafia-no-live-players-please/746500/19 "2016-02-26T02:16:49Z")
> [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](#): > > Re: not feeling bad about it – the key is to realize you didn’t pick being Scum, it was forced upon you. And every good story needs a good villain. I’m much better at Clue. ---
**Author:** ![HookerChemical](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/278dde/32.png) [@HookerChemical](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HookerChemical)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2016, 1:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/watchalong-thread-for-simpleton-mafia-no-live-players-please/746500/20 "2016-02-26T13:51:36Z")
> [@snfaulkner](#): > > I need a lesson in not feeling bad about crafting devious lies about people I barely know. > > Well, first I need a lesson in crafting devious lies. Then maybe therapy to not feel bad about it. The one and only time I’ve scummed, I more or less found myself telling the truth. Town will do things that look scummy. Scums job is to make sure those are discussed more than the scummy things scum does. You’re lying with the truth. What as the assassin’s ability, if that’s not spoilery? [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/watchalong-thread-for-simpleton-mafia-no-live-players-please/746500.md?page=2)