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There’s no need to do that. People haven’t even seen the game yet, and they’re already reserving spots? Haha. Just open the registration, and then let people sign up. Maybe someone doesn’t want to now, but after seeing the schedule, they’ll want to, but there won’t be any spots left. Or maybe the opposite will happen, and everyone will sign up right away.

Maybe it’s more convenient for Jack this way...

There's no convenience in this approach; it just adds unnecessary hassle. And the Mafia game itself could be started earlier, as those who played the previous one are unlikely to be too tired or want such a long break. How many were left at the end? Five? That's all.

There is no convenience in this option, only extra hassle.

The number of people who want it will determine it precisely. ;)

And the Mafia game itself could be opened earlier.

Toh hasn't closed it yet... why the rush?

The number of interested people will determine it precisely.

No. It will be determined when the list is shown.

Tox hasn't closed it yet... why the rush?

Did I write that he should open it today? I said it could be done sooner, not wait a whole week. Tox only needs to finish the final and post the log, so it can be considered closed.

I did it this way because I didn't provide an exact date for the game's launch: someone might not have time to sign up and would be upset. Let them register earlier to be sure they get a spot. After all, only I know about the registration. If they change their mind, I can cancel it. The complete list will be available in the game anyway. No problems should arise...

What prevents you from setting an exact date? You could prepare a post about the Mafia game in advance, write everything out, upload the images (if any), then copy it into a document and copy all of that into the thread on the specified day. That way, there would definitely be no hassle, no one would have to write in private messages, there would be no need to write down numbers on a piece of paper, calculate the number of players, make plans, and deal with all that other nonsense. And again, you said you would post the game setup when the game starts, and during that time, people could comment on its changes, add to it, etc. But if people sign up in advance, will there be time for that? The night will start right away.

Someone might not have time to sign up and will be upset.

Now, everyone will start signing up in private messages, and someone will decide to wait until the game starts to sign up in the thread, but there will be no more spots, and they will be upset.

now everyone will start sending private messages to sign up, and some will decide to wait until the game starts to sign up in the thread, but there will be no more spots available, and they will be upset.

That's definitely not my problem.

And I'll be playing GaM for the first time, so I'm still not quite sure what's going on. I'll be improvising as I go.

This will be my first time GMing, so I'm still not entirely sure what to do. I'll be improvising as I go.

Why? I've GMed before and advise you to keep it as simple as possible for yourself and the players. There's no need to reinvent the wheel.

That's definitely not my problem.

In that case, it shouldn't be your problem if someone doesn't have time to sign up when a game suddenly opens.

There's no need to reinvent the wheel.

It's designed for 16 players. And there will clearly be more people interested. It's a perfectly reasonable way to identify those who are truly interested. Besides, if the game is open on weekends, the chances of players missing out are higher, as not everyone spends those days in front of their computers.

There will definitely be more people who want to participate.

not necessarily.

It's a perfectly reasonable way to identify those who are truly interested.

still, not necessarily.

as for those who might miss out, everyone has a chance of missing out. In any case, some people won't be able to play, but there's nothing we can do about it. We'll have to accept it.
and yes, I suggested Friday evening.

but in general, the issue has already been resolved privately.

No, there's no need to register players in advance. Firstly, I'd still like to see how things go with the online game. Secondly, I might not be to someone's liking, and an invitation to join me might not reach them again.

Hmm, let's open registration for a larger turnout next week, starting on Monday, or perhaps on Sunday.

Actually, the issue has already been resolved privately.

So, perhaps you could tell us about the decision that was made?

Perhaps you could tell us about the decision that was made?

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