Posts from Mafia 26. Lady Mallowen's Last Caprice Auto-translated

It's a shame they killed me off so early.

I would even say – too early, it hadn't even been three days.

Congratulations to my colleagues on their victory!
As you understand, Arandor will be freed from prison under my protection. Opium will be found with the cook Ling, and he will be imprisoned for life for aiding and abetting criminals. All the murders will be blamed on Flandre and the vagrant Hermit – for revenge against the rich and well-fed. Nebko will eat all his correspondence and, as a result, die from food poisoning. Nothing personal, it’s just that there’s no need to read other people’s letters. Neira will accept everything as it should be – after all, now we have money – and will not be offended by her brother, so her life will be spared... Happy end!

No, that won’t happen, because I don’t eat paper.

Nebko, don't worry, they'll make you pay.

Who? You? The game is over; you should have done it earlier, and now it’s too late to talk about it.

Well then, I'll share my thoughts as well.
First, I'll go through the nights one by one.
Night 1: When I read the log, I was simply shocked—how was Hos, the lawyer, blocked if the description CLEARLY stated that the butler's target had been changed? The description obviously indicated a transfer, that it happened! If he were blocked, he shouldn't have been mentioned at all; it would be like on the third night, during my target transfer, this being written despite me having no ND!!! Damn, that's a 50% chance of losing! By the second night, I had already narrowed Hos's possible roles down to 2 or 3 (more accurately, 2 townies or mafia, as I recall); yesterday I was clearly convinced he was either the cook or mafia. Then I realized there actually WAS a cook's ND on the first night (yes, I doubted it, the description is vague after all, but that's correct). But if not for that description, I would have known his role by the second night—because a target transfer would have been mandatory, and its absence would have made it clear that the lawyer was one of two under block (actually, I would have known on the first night, just wouldn't be 100% sure). It turns out the mafia got lucky three times on the very first day... They hit the doctor immediately, the man probably chose the butler by pure chance (the only other role with even a single possibility of healing), and then everything in the description worked out so that one of the mafia players' roles just vanished. Simply wonderful. Monte Cristo—heh, I likely wouldn't have figured it out; I didn't associate cigars with Guinness's filmography, although I looked through his entire filmography on the first day. And I would have figured it out with own same as same today—I was planning to watch the movie (yes, I haven't seen it and didn't know who the main villain was, I confess). The situation with the man was more interesting. I didn't know which anime character Flandre had on their avatar (I fundamentally didn't want to ask him). I must admit, the first day's clues were easy—it's purely our fault we didn't solve them. Though the mafia also failed to understand this clue.
Night 2: Here I was specifically own same. Firstly, the fact that Ple-sen held something in his hand. That's why I became convinced of his role. But then, due to a flaw in my structural analysis of the notes, I considered him the postman, despite not finding an explanation for the "empty hand." My first mistake. The hooded cloak—here I was just an idiot; I could have solved it back then, but I didn't use the English wiki and trusted the Russian one instead. Both mentioned Obi-Wan Kenobi's role, but on the Russian one, it wasn't in the main description, but further down—and so Gur slipped through my fingers. Based on his behavior, I was sure he was mafia—I suspected him on the second day, and became certain on the third (but closer to the end, which is also bad). Neyra's block combined with her posts made me 100% understand her role—well, it was obvious.
The clue about Flandre—mega-stupidity on my part. I realized it the next day when he had already been killed, and yet I wanted to execute the man on the second day; if only I'd been a bit more diligent... I want to note a flaw on the mafia's part, the pseudo-detective's note: obviously, if a detective writes about status, they would also report the role of one of the killed (especially considering the heap of doubt due to stupidity) and an additional clue. I don't know why such a pseudo-detective note was sent if it would be dismissed immediately. This isn't criticism, just thinking out loud. And back to the mafia: the funniest thing, Ar, is that the murder clue for the man was your quote. :D Here we all played the fool together, both the mafia and the town. The fact that there was no specific object etc. actually indicated that the clue stood out by its method of delivery. And even after reaching this conclusion, I didn't decode it, focusing on Ar's execution. By the way, if we had executed Ar on the second day as I wanted, we would most likely have won. In any case, the chances would have been much higher. However, it's not surprising you didn't believe me, since I could have been mafia misleading everyone. But My God, it was so clearly visible HOW Ar was defending himself. On the second day he still tried, which made sense then, but on the third he didn't try at all; he was more like egging everyone on—well, that's elementary psychology—and even on the third day some doubted.
Night 3: Well, Reg's murder is clear. Flandre's murder is a bit more interesting: I did think that since the necklace was made of blood clots, it must be strangulation by hand. But I wasn't sure, so I didn't insist on this version for myself. I solved the clue to Pandora toward the end of the day, but because I had to leave for courses, I didn't have time to find my "berber" for the second clue and realized that if Pandora isn't the man, she definitely killed—even if she could be the enamored maid (yes, I eventually dismissed the possibility of Jane-killer). At this stage, I considered Hostora the cook, but then started thinking in the direction of mafia and realized my mistake. Only it was too late; everyone collectively executed Arandor—and that was because of me. My main mistake, which led to the loss. Of course, I could say others could have thought more and found the error on my part. But I'm used to relying on myself, so I don't intend to blame anyone. The only thing I'll say: Nebo, maybe you just didn't have internet access? :( Because you knew the postman was alive, you knew I was wrong... And it was precisely because of this mistake that we lost... I thought the detective was in the game, and even with my death, we would win... Of course, the chances would be small, and this isn't the only factor that influenced the outcome, but it was significant. The bridge thing is my fault; I thought it was the detective and became even more convinced of my version. Mafia letters—well, as I said, either the detective's letter or one of the postman's letters had to be correct. This is where I made this fundamental error, which unfortunately no one noticed. The note from the Head Maid was actually funny. :D Then, returning from courses when night had already begun, I solved the clue for Gur, solved the clue for Pandora, realized she was likely Sir Charles (didn't specify because I wasn't sure and didn't want everyone to go in the wrong direction by default on the deciding day), determined Neyra's role, realized Hos is mafia... In total, my list of mafia players were Ar, Hos, Gur, Pandora... There was no evidence for TaKo either, of course, but based on her posts on the second day about Ar's execution, I thought she was probably the fifth. As I found out today, I wasn't wrong. Thanks to Lingu for great culinary skills—you couldn't help, it wasn't up to you, but you played correctly and even figured out who Lady Beatrice is and who needs defending. Neyra, why didn't you write a note earlier that Pandora was sitting in the room? :( Because that would have shown she was either Lady Beatrice, the Cook, Charles, or the Enamored Maid... Well whatever, what's there to say now. The will was drawn up by me with hope for victory, as can be seen.
Night 4: Well, what is there to say, my assumptions about the mafia were confirmed. Though that's where the shock was—Hos was the lawyer. Truly knocked me sideways, considering the description of the first night. I want to thank the mafia for a worthy game; it doesn't seem like it was particularly stressful for you—you just quietly and peacefully did your job. You had pretty good luck; we were specifically own same. The victory is quite honest (I won't say 100% because I am firmly convinced of how cruelly that night description of night 1 affected the outcome).
Next, I'll go through the posts and comment on what you all wrote here.
Ar, those accusations of mafia making mistakes were just playing to the crowd. I couldn't know your thinking completely, but it was necessary for me to convince the mob of my correctness. So you can take none of those accusations personally (regarding the mafia, rather); I was just playing a "role within a role." I used standard human psychology for my own goals. What else was I supposed to do if we didn't get enough votes on the second day and I couldn't reveal my role? I got into an argument with you trying to counter every one of your arguments with my own, making them simply "sound more correct." Not that you tried very hard, of course, but I didn't have to use maximum skills either. The goal was achieved; you were executed. But a day later. And specifically on day 2, I lacked the eloquence to hang you. The last mistake in the list of my stupidity during the game. Hard to call it a mistake—I just didn't find a method to convince everyone. Nonetheless. And also, I won't say I was wrong about needing to look for Charles first—that's simply a consequence of me being wrong about the detective. Had I known he was dead—I would have certainly done everything to ensure Pandora was executed. Regardless of whether she was guaranteed to be Charles—if not, we wouldn't find him anyway. Except maybe by guessing from possible options.
On my part, also a huge thank you to Slonysh; great game, unusually pleasant setting—glad I debuted with this mafia. It was a pleasure playing with everyone—even if we lost because of me (yes, yes, the same self-flagellation, and no one will prove to me that anyone other than me is at fault), but overall, I'm more or less satisfied with my debut. It could have been worse, and for my first game, I didn't mess up an infinite number of times, just a whole lot (my own scale :D). Ar, Hos, Pandora, TaKo, Gur—you were worthy opponents (though Gur was too obvious with his complete lack of activity—only it didn't matter :D).
Man really helped us out—acted like a representative of a second mafia with the goal of getting rid of the town. :D
Yes, Slonysh, the clues really were easy (well not the very-very easiest (won't name nicknames), but not difficult at all—balance was present). And you think poorly of me; I actually did look at the actor's page—right on the first day. Not noticing and not trying to find it at all are different things, after all.
Hermit, well done, held up well. And even though Zedji mentioned a kamikaze version, it's good you didn't do that. It only made sense on the first night, but by the second day I knew the smoker 100%, and your vote was important—every one counted. Thank you.
Yes, solved three via clues, the remaining two via behavior. Only as always too late.
Hos, well they were supposed to amuse you; I was just playing a role as I said before. :D Well I couldn't leave the third day without an execution when I definitely knew 1 mafia and suspected two almost certainly! And such descriptions and addresses psychologically pressure a townie and convince them of my correctness. But yes, I believed in the detective. Just a small slip-up, sigh... My argument, damn it, was that you couldn't predict the detective's actions, and this night he supposedly found out my status while playing bridge—even if it was stated in the letter who he would check, I thought the check happened—and you wouldn't be able to rig that. And also, did Flandr play well? :D Let's be honest, he didn't play well, but luckily for you. He just had bad luck; he chose the wrong people. What reason does a man have in a game with SUCH roles to cut out mafia? You could have simply transferred his target to himself as soon as you figured him out and killed him without spending the killer's ND. Not to mention that before that, you would have used him every night as a puppet...
Register, thank you too for the game; played well, it was pleasant to be on the same team as you. :) And my play may not have been brilliant, but yes, for the first time, not bad. Thank you. :)
Slonysh, thank you. :) Congrats on your debut too, by the way! Since in a way ours is shared. :)
Ple-Sen, well done, played your role correctly. Thank you, colleague. :)
Ar, not 16th, but 15th. :D And yes, I could have. By the way, that's exactly when I would have been the man as you thought—if not 15, I would have taken four.
Flandre, it's okay, you didn't do it on purpose, and how are you supposed to know who to kill on the very first day. Thanks for the game. :)
Pandora, esteemed Charles, thank you too for the game. :D Yes, the clues were transparent; I solved the one about Vienna that same day. And yes, as I already wrote, the victory is mostly deserved.
By the way, a question to the mafia—by what logic did you kill our detective on the second day? Just at random? I don't seem to see any ways you could have known he was the detective. Another rather lucky coincidence here, our only killer. :)
Well, that's basically all. Didn't mention everyone because I was only responding to posts after the game ended. :D Thanks again to everyone—townies, mafia, GM. I'll participate in the next mafia too; ready to start even today, actually. So I look forward to it. :)

We killed Mold, because he's not that simple. I don't know why, but Mold plays quite well as a town member when I'm playing as Mafia and somehow manages to write the correct nicknames. Also, after checking me and the postman, I suspected Mold and Sky the most for the roles of detective and postman, because they like to check and distrust me. Especially knowing the latter's affection for me))
The first two murder suggestions came from specific people, and we discussed the 3rd and 4th collectively, trying to find Beatrice.

Ple-Sen, well done, you played your role perfectly. Thank you, colleague.

You're welcome.)

I don't know why.

Hey, I might get offended! )

but Ple-Sen plays quite well for the city.

He doesn't do so badly for the maniacs either, but he does make mistakes when playing for the mafia.

We, meaning the mapmakers, were giving ourselves away throughout the entire game... each of us in our own way :D None of us play like that when playing as a city. Well, except for Gur, he always disappears))) Against the backdrop of the overall "activity," this was even more noticeable, in my opinion.

Yes, in principle, we could set up another Mafia game. This one ended quickly. Thanks to everyone for playing!

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Oh, I wouldn't want to be a Mafia member if Gil4 is playing as the town. :D :D :D

What can I say: Sky, you probably just didn't have internet access? You knew that the postman was alive, you knew that I was wrong...

I didn't have access to time; I was going to ask for a replacement, but then I decided to finish the game.

We, that is, the mafia, were giving ourselves away throughout the entire game... each of us in our own way :D None of us play like that when we're on the town team. Except maybe Gur, he always disappears))) Against the backdrop of the overall "activity," this was noticeable even more, in my opinion.

Don't forget, I'm playing for the first time, and I was really only following the 25th mafia game, where Ara was killed on the first night, and Hosa on the second; you were a mere civilian. :D I didn't see Gur at all, and TaKo wasn't playing there either. Even if I was reviewing old mafia games, that's not the same as observing; it doesn't create the same picture of behavior as real-time observation.

Oh, I wouldn't want to be on the mafia team if Gil4 is on the town team:D :D :D

Well, that's just what we needed; now they'll start eliminating people constantly... Defenders, you know what to do, HELP! :D

I didn't have access to the time; I was going to ask for a replacement, but then I decided to finish the game.

Ah, well, that's what I thought... :( See, mafia, you were lucky that Nebo and I were limited in time. :D Just kidding, these are our problems.

If I had been less of an idiot and thought more...

Come on. We were close. Of course, the city lacked teamwork – not enough people were looking for clues. I wasn't great either – I messed up so many times... But my role wasn't meant to be a solo one, and I wasn't supposed to look for clues alone either. Even though there was a chance to lead the city to victory on my own, I missed it.

Okay, I think I've got a handle on the clues.:) They're easy, but also too complicated. :D

Now, I'll just put my head under the big, heavy boot...

Night 1: When I was reading the log, I was simply shocked - how could Host, the lawyer, have been blocked if the description CLEARLY stated that the butler's target had been changed? The description obviously indicates a transfer, which it was! He shouldn't have been mentioned at all during the block; it's like on the third night, when my target is transferred, it would still be written even though I don't have Night Defense!!! Damn, that's 50% of the game lost! I had already narrowed down the possible roles of Host to 2 or 3 on the second night (or rather, 2 townies or mafia, as far as I remember). Yesterday, I was quite sure that he was either the cook or a member of the mafia. Then I realized that there WAS a Night Defense on the cook on the first night (yes, I doubted it; the description was vague, but that's a good thing). But if it weren't for that description, I would have known his role on the second night - because the transfer of the target should have been mandatory, and if it wasn't, it would have been clear that the lawyer was one of the two under block (in general, I would have known it on the first night, I just wouldn't have been 100% sure).

Yeah... I have to admit that this was the GM's mistake. I'll tell you everything in order.

First night, supposedly. Energetic and full-of-energy players send me their Night Defenses, I write them down in my table, and I think about the newspaper. In the end, all the Night Defenses are sent, except for the Night Defense of our beloved housekeeper. I think everyone remembers how long the first night was. It dragged on so much that some players complained and started talking about replacing those who were delaying everyone (so as not to reveal roles, I answered all the curious ones that I was waiting for several players, not just one). As you remember, the housekeeper's block comes first, so the sent Night Defense could have changed the night in any way. I had already written the newspaper, ready to remove the murder, block, or other significant action from it.

More than 24 hours passed, and I received the Night Defense - a block on Hostor. Hostor, as we remember, was transferring the protection of Vegtam, but this transfer didn't affect anything at all - neither of them was attacked. "Great," I thought, and I wrote a paragraph about Hostor's closed door. I completely forgot that the transfer of protection should be canceled. This colorful paragraph with the crawling butler remained in the newspaper...

And only when someone (most likely, Gil) said that Host is not the lawyer because Host was blocked, but the transfer was - I realized that this Night Defense was important, and very important. :(

So, it's my mistake, I'm a scoundrel and I don't deserve to appear in this section. :smile39: Kill me, someone.

Woo-hoo!! Congratulations to us, I guess :)
Thanks to everyone for the game... It's a shame it turned out to be so short.

Overall impressions. First, only the smart one, Gil, played well for the town. Applause! The others didn't do anything.
Second, the town was just unlucky. They killed off important roles right away, and the killer only targeted the townspeople. But the clues were easy, at least they were solvable - that's for sure!
Third. Regarding the Mafia game. I think we worked pretty well as a team - the lineup was VERY strong, it was nice to play with you :) But we played terribly in the main chat. Almost everyone gave themselves away. If I were playing for the town, I would have had us all executed long ago. Hos was defending me, I was defending Ara with all my might, Tanya and Gur barely appeared at all. And I myself didn't write much either :) But I did it on purpose - because somehow the less your nickname appears in the chat, the later you are suspected - I've found that this is a rule that often works. Overall, congratulations, I think the victory was well-deserved, after all. And we thought pretty well at night - even if not always correctly.

Now about our... hmm... slight confusion. Regarding the killer. We immediately started looking for Clover. A symbol of luck. At the beginning, we suspected our captain, Vrunge, with his Beda, and the horseshoes from Hermit. That's why we made those NDs on the second night. It turned out that Hermit is a wanderer.
Then we started thinking, taking into account the second clue about mana. And here, I confess, I made some very wrong conclusions. Based on my suggestion, we considered Gil to be the killer - his birthday is March 17th, on St. Patrick's Day - the clover fit perfectly. And the clue from the second day, as it seemed to us -

WhiteLizard was running around every corner in an attempt to avoid them

Corners - 4 corners - GilFOR (Hermit also fit again with his four horsemen of the apocalypse and the horseshoe from the first night - but we already knew that he wasn't the killer. We had a plan to accuse him based on these clues in the chat.). Regarding Flandre, the second clue immediately made us think - but we couldn't find any clover on him (although I was looking for a picture, but I couldn't find out who was depicted there - and I was too embarrassed to ask). I thought that his Android from his signature was somehow related to clover, I searched all the information, but I didn't find anything, except for the green color :D So we decided that Gil was the killer. When we realized our mistake, it was already daytime. But after finding out that Gil is Beatrice, we understood that everything would work out!

Overall, thanks again to everyone for the game. And a special thanks to Oksana - excellent debut!!!! It was interesting. I want to play Mafia again :)