Bob Posted May 1, 2015 Hello and welcome to the sign up thread for Main Street Mafia! Don't let the vague banner fool you, you won't be assigned a mini-modular building as your character, however interesting that may be. You'll just have to wait until the action packed confirmation thread. Before you sign up, please answer the following questions: 1) Have you played mafia before and/or have you graduated from a mafia school? 2) Will you be available for the duration of the game? 3) Let's say in a totally hypothetical situation that's not going to be used when assigning you a character of course that you wanted to open a store. What would that store be and why? 4) Defiantly or definitely? 5) Please write a sixty page dissertation on the theory of mafia games. 6) That last one is a joke, please don't do that. You must also promise to not make fun of the horrible banner and the sub-par photography that's become a staple in my games. A few additional notes, I'm looking for an undetermined amount of players, at least eighteen. Fret not if you're the nineteenth person, because I've made plenty of back up roles and the mechanics of the game would work better with more players. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mostlytechnic Posted May 1, 2015 1) Have you played mafia before and/or have you graduated from a mafia school? No, I don't think so. I'm new here. Can I still play? 2) Will you be available for the duration of the game? most likely. Except for my lengthy trip to northwestern Asia, where I'll only have internet via carrier pigeons. 3) Let's say in a totally hypothetical situation that's not going to be used when assigning you a character of course that you wanted to open a store. What would that store be and why? Toy, of course. Where else to stock up on the newest Lego sets? 4) Defiantly or definitely? well now, that would depend on the situation, now wouldn't it? If someone is being obnoxious, I definitely want to defiantly respond to them. 5) Please write a sixty page dissertation on the theory of mafia games. I'll just take the shortcut and recommend you go here: http://forum.mafiasc....php?f=5&t=9791 6) That last one is a joke, please don't do that. Oh. Then don't click that link. Besides, I didn't write it. And yes, I'll only make fun of your photography a little bit. Now, you'd better let me play because I already put this game in my sig. See! Down there... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lind Whisperer Posted May 1, 2015 (edited) 1) Have you played mafia before and/or have you graduated from a mafia school? Can you ever really play mafia?* 2) Will you be available for the duration of the game? Almost certainly.Also, I want to make sure to get first call on a pirate gear vendor store. Because everyone else is obviously going to call that one first thing. 3) Let's say in a totally hypothetical situation that's not going to be used when assigning you a character of course that you wanted to open a store. What would that store be and why? Selling pirate gear, because pirates are awesome! 4) Defiantly or definitely? Defiantly. You can't take the sea from me.5) Please write a sixty page dissertation on the theory of mafia games. a sixty page dissertation *This is funniest when read aloud in the voice of a generic slacker sitcom character applying for a job. UPDATE: I am afraid that I will not be able to play, due to the fact that I need to increase my focus on my non-LEGO life. Edited May 2, 2015 by Lind Whisperer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dragonfire Posted May 1, 2015 1) Have you played mafia before and/or have you graduated from a mafia school? Yep, played three games, including mafia school. 2) Will you be available for the duration of the game? For most of it. I won't have any Internet on the 16th and 17th of May, and I'll be really busy from the 1st - 5th of June. But apart from that I'll be fine! 3) Let's say in a totally hypothetical situation that's not going to be used when assigning you a character of course that you wanted to open a store. What would that store be and why? I would probably open a bookshop or a pet shop. 4) Defiantly or definitely? Definitely, unless I'm defending myself from a bandwagon of scumreads... (and yes, the collective noun is bandwagon) You must also promise to not make fun of the horrible banner and the sub-par photography that's become a staple in my games. It's better than anything I could do, so of course not :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamamono Posted May 1, 2015 (edited) 1) Have you played mafia before and/or have you graduated from a mafia school? Yes 2) Will you be available for the duration of the game? Yes 3) Let's say in a totally hypothetical situation that's not going to be used when assigning you a character of course that you wanted to open a store. What would that store be and why? Sausage house... 4) Defiantly or definitely? Defiance in the face of death 5) Please write a sixty page dissertation on the theory of mafia games. Contemporary Mafia Theory in Today's World Abstract: Mafia theory can be broken down into three overarching themes - WIFOM, bussing, and blatant dickery. Each has its own place in mafia, but the truly adept player can take advantage of all three to form a coherent strategy with which to perform the proverbial "slam dunk" on his or her opponents. This article details the inner-workings of each individual theme along with a) its history, b) its epistemological conditions, c) its implementation, d) its psychological implications, and finally e) how one ought to go about debunking each strategy. [Access to this article requires a Eurobricks Gold® Membership. Update today!] 6) That last one is a joke, please don't do that. Oh. 7) You must also promise to not make fun of the horrible banner and the sub-par photography that's become a staple in my games. It's got its own charm. Edited May 1, 2015 by Tamamono Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KotZ Posted May 1, 2015 1) Have you played mafia before and/or have you graduated from a mafia school? Yes, I've been in quite a few games, just not in awhile. 2) Will you be available for the duration of the game? Well of course. There are scum to catch after all... or townies to kill... whichever you prefer. 3) Let's say in a totally hypothetical situation that's not going to be used when assigning you a character of course that you wanted to open a store. What would that store be and why? Gun store. Or a sword shop. Or a film store. Why? Someone has to keep the masses in check with entertainment. You pick which one is entertainment... 4) Defiantly or definitely? Depends on the situation. But I would definitely stand defiantly, that's the definitive version. 5) Please write a sixty page dissertation on the theory of mafia games. Would a sixty page film script work? With guns, swords and people standing defiantly? 6) That last one is a joke, please don't do that. You sure? You definitely sure? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Piratedave84 Posted May 1, 2015 1) Yes/Yes 2) Yes 3) Yes Although not a store per se, I would love to own a food truck! 4) Yes Definitely defiantly 5) Yes 6) Yes 7) Never Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mostlytechnic Posted May 1, 2015 Tamo, your link to the EB Gold membership is broken, and that's sad cause I wanna read the rest of your essay! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamamono Posted May 1, 2015 Tamo, your link to the EB Gold membership is broken, and that's sad cause I wanna read the rest of your essay! [Access to this post requires a Eurobricks Gold® Membership. Update today!] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady K Posted May 1, 2015 1) Have you played mafia before and/or have you graduated from a mafia school? Yes x7 2) Will you be available for the duration of the game? Yes 3) Let's say in a totally hypothetical situation that's not going to be used when assigning you a character of course that you wanted to open a store. What would that store be and why? Spaceship dealer/ Space Survival Gear Store. As we all know life on this planet is coming to an end.... so have I got a deal for you on a slightly used rocket with capsule for a family of four. Thats right just come on down to..spaceships, Spaceships, SPACESHIPS (and Space Survival Gear) store for all your intergalactic needs! 4) Defiantly or definitely? Always definitely defiantly defying anything definite. 5) Please write a sixty page dissertation on the theory of mafia games. How about sixty words instead? 6) That last one is a joke, please don't do that. You must also promise to not make fun of the horrible banner and the sub-par photography that's become a staple in my games. Always. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jluck Posted May 1, 2015 (edited) 1) Have you played mafia before and/or have you graduated from a mafia school? I received my Mafia GED, only way I could graduate. 2) Will you be available for the duration of the game? Well let's see... Baby do this month Grading finals Going on tour with my band So what the heck, ya I'll be available. 3) Let's say in a totally hypothetical situation that's not going to be used when assigning you a character of course that you wanted to open a store. What would that store be and why? A music shop. Then I'd keep all the instruments for myself! 4) Defiantly or definitely? I definitely don't answer such personal questions. 5) Please write a sixty page dissertation on the theory of mafia games. I don't give this info away for free, you can buy my book if you're interested. http://books.google.com/books/about/Harpo_s_Horrible_Secret.html?id=hoHsAAAACAAJ Chapter one: What is mafia? Chapter two: too cool for school Chapter three: just plain vanilla? Chapter four: scum or plain dumb Chapter five: bandwagons, friend or foe? Chapter six: roles and reasoning Chapter seven: the Art of the PM Chapter eight: death and taxes Chapter nine: flying solo (or how to be a vig) Epilogue: dying and learning to live with it. 6) That last one is a joke, please don't do that. Ohhhhh... Edited May 1, 2015 by jluck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JackJonespaw Posted May 2, 2015 1) Have you played mafia before and/or have you graduated from a mafia school? Yes...to...yes to both. 2) Will you be available for the duration of the game? Yep 3) Let's say in a totally hypothetical situation that's not going to be used when assigning you a character of course that you wanted to open a store. What would that store be and why? A brothel. Oh, right..why. Well, why not, eh? Let's not pretend that Lego City is pristine as it's made out to be. 4) Defiantly or definitely? Whatever pays the bills. 5) Please write a sixty page dissertation on the theory of mafia games. No. How dare you ask such a task of me. 6) That last one is a joke, please don't do that. Well now I want to. Is this reverse psychology? As for the banner, I think it's classy. I can tell you took the image yourself. Took it from the internet. Boom. Also seriously consider the brothel. And what a hell of a business proposition that is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Posted May 2, 2015 As for the banner, I think it's classy. I can tell you took the image yourself. Took it from the internet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmynick Posted May 2, 2015 Let's give this a go. 1) Have you played mafia before and/or have you graduated from a mafia school? Yes. 2) Will you be available for the duration of the game? Yes. 3) Let's say in a totally hypothetical situation that's not going to be used when assigning you a character of course that you wanted to open a store. What would that store be and why? A bike shop. Bikes are awesome. 4) Defiantly or definitely? I'll invoke my 5th Amendment right to remain silent until my lawyer arrives. But that probably counts as defiant. 5) Please write a sixty page dissertation on the theory of mafia games. a sixty page dissertation the theory of mafia games Look! I can math! 6) That last one is a joke, please don't do that. It was a ripper. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
def Posted May 2, 2015 1) Have you played mafia before and/or have you graduated from a mafia school? No 2) Will you be available for the duration of the game? Probably. 3) Let's say in a totally hypothetical situation that's not going to be used when assigning you a character of course that you wanted to open a store. What would that store be and why? The jerk store, and they're running out of Bob! 4) Defiantly or definitely? Definitely. I'm an English teacher, and take the meanings of words quite seriously. 5) Please write a sixty page dissertation on the theory of mafia games. "a sixty page dissertation on the theory of mafia games" 6) That last one is a joke, please don't do that. Ha! You must also promise to not make fun of the horrible banner and the sub-par photography that's become a staple in my games. HA! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandy Posted May 2, 2015 Sure, I have time to play. 1) Have you played mafia before and/or have you graduated from a mafia school? Umm, yes...? 2) Will you be available for the duration of the game? Yes, if the Fates allow. 3) Let's say in a totally hypothetical situation that's not going to be used when assigning you a character of course that you wanted to open a store. What would that store be and why? My secret dream has always been to run a nerd shop with boargames, comics, plushies, roleplaying stuff and of course LEGO. 4) Defiantly or definitely? Definatily. 5) Please write a sixty page dissertation on the theory of mafia games. Pfft, no way! 6) That last one is a joke, please don't do that. Okay, now I just have to do it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brickelodeon Posted May 3, 2015 I'll probably have to sit this one out. I'll be traveling all month long, so I would be even less fun to play with. I will be following along though! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StickFig Posted May 3, 2015 Aww yiss, more Mafia! 1) Have you played mafia before and/or have you graduated from a mafia school? Aww yiss... 2) Will you be available for the duration of the game? Aww yiss... except for 14-17 May - if the game is going during that time I will be completely absent. 3) Let's say in a totally hypothetical situation that's not going to be used when assigning you a character of course that you wanted to open a store. What would that store be and why? Aww yiss... breadcrumbs! 4) Defiantly or definitely? "Definitely," he said defiantly. 5) Please write a sixty page dissertation on the theory of mafia games. Aww no... 6) That last one is a joke, please don't do that. Aww yiss... You must also promise to not make fun of the horrible banner and the sub-par photography that's become a staple in my games. Aww yiss, I promiss. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Posted May 3, 2015 Still plenty of room! But I'm going to keep it open for awhile longer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrumpetKing Posted May 4, 2015 Might be time to freshen up on my mafia skills. 1) Have you played mafia before and/or have you graduated from a mafia school? 2) Will you be available for the duration of the game? 3) Let's say in a totally hypothetical situation that's not going to be used when assigning you a character of course that you wanted to open a store. What would that store be and why? 4) Defiantly or definitely? 5) Please write a sixty page dissertation on the theory of mafia games. 6) That last one is a joke, please don't do that. 1. Yes, back in the olden days. 2. This week as well as the first few days of next week I'll be around less than I would like, but otherwise yes. 3. I would open a movie rental service. I love me some movies. 4. Definitely. 5. If you're looking for mafia theory, there's a wiki. I could copy and paste it but that would take more time than writing the dissertation. 6. Oh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
def Posted May 4, 2015 Trumpetking is back? Woohoo! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Posted May 5, 2015 Still at least four spots open, but like I said, the more people who join past eighteen the better! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MagPiesRUs Posted May 6, 2015 1) Have you played mafia before and/or have you graduated from a mafia school? Yes 2) Will you be available for the duration of the game? Yes 3) Let's say in a totally hypothetical situation that's not going to be used when assigning you a character of course that you wanted to open a store. What would that store be and why? A paranoid gun owner store. Because I'm paranoid. 4) Defiantly or definitely? They're both words I appreciate, I could never pick a favourite. 5) Please write a sixty page dissertation on the theory of mafia games. Ok 6) That last one is a joke, please don't do that. Ok Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shadows Posted May 7, 2015 1) Have you played mafia before and/or have you graduated from a mafia school? A couple of times, all horrible. I keep vowing not to come back. 2) Will you be available for the duration of the game? If I die early. Unless I think I can win, then you'll never get rid of me. 3) Let's say in a totally hypothetical situation that's not going to be used when assigning you a character of course that you wanted to open a store. What would that store be and why? Toaster shop! Because toast! 4) Defiantly or definitely? Defiantly. As for your horrible banners and sub-par photography, it wouldn't be a Bob game without them, they're part of the charm of the whole thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dannylonglegs Posted May 7, 2015 Been a while since I've been around... might be time to play again? 1. I've played one or two... a long time ago... in a galaxy far far away. 2. I still have no life. That hasn't changed. 3. Artisanal Applause Applesauce 4. or 5. Here is my dissertation 6. MEGABLOX! Too late. ~Insectoid Aristocrat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
