Mafia: general discussions.

Due to the rule regarding abstentions, it’s practically impossible to eliminate anyone; everyone distributes their votes among a bunch of candidates, so it’s just some kind of nonsense.

Eliminating someone is actually easier. Ideally, it should be done without abstentions altogether, and the players themselves should decide on a draw by evenly distributing the votes. But I’m no longer hoping for the cancellation of abstentions.

And in general, it’s illogical when a minority can determine the outcome of the vote.

But it’s very “fun” when, because of 2-3 abstentions, you can’t eliminate anyone at all. And the game just drags on. But with the same number of inactive players, they will simply eliminate someone, but at least this will maintain the game’s dynamics.

If inactivity is a concern, it’s better to tighten the rules regarding inactive players, up to a limit on the minimum number of messages per day and a ban on voting with abstentions for more than two days in a row.

A limit on the minimum number of posts is nonsense. Posts can be different: some people help explain the rules, some count votes, and some just chat. Should we judge by “usefulness”? You can never determine this accurately, because firstly, the concept itself is subjective, and secondly, in different situations, the same post can be interpreted differently.

a ban on voting with abstentions for more than two days in a row.

This is all not serious. If desired, an abstention (or a draw) can be achieved on any day by voting for players, because two people cannot be eliminated simultaneously.