Mystery on the Excelsior - Sign Ups!

[Bob]

 

 

Preface:

This game is going to be very, very different to mafia games that you might have played. I’m well aware that the last mystery game on this forum was about ten years ago. Therefore, before you sign up, I’d like you to read the rules carefully and ensure you know the difference between a mystery game and a mafia game. These rules will also serve as guidelines and some will highlight the differences between a mafia game and a mystery game. I have adapted the rules from past mystery games and have changed some. These games typically last longer than mafia games and since nobody gets "voted" out, odds are you'll be around for the entire time. 

Rules

1) Every player has received a character with a backstory and information that may be exclusive to them knowing. You can feel free to roleplay the character and flesh them out more. Mystery games are often primarily role-playing games, don’t forget that. There is no such thing as a “fluff post” or anything to the like. Throw out any conceptions you have used in mafia games. Feel free to make the character yours beyond what I've given.

2) There is no voting of players in this game. Providing something extreme, all twelve characters will last until the end of the game, at which time they must attempt to “solve” the mystery. You win if you are able to correctly solve the mystery, or if you get close enough to do so. This will happen in the final chapter of the game. You’ll receive several questions and then you have to answer them and explain. If you get it right, you win. If not, well…

3) A chapter will last as long as necessary for the story with no given or set end time. This is, of course, different to mafia games where days last about 72 hours. Keep in mind that mystery games often run longer than mafia games. If you commit to signing up and playing, make sure you can participate for at least a few months.

4) There is no PMing in the game without my permission. For example, you can say “I wish to speak to this person privately” and I may give you approval to do so.

5) You must search for clues. The room that you enter will be described to you and will also usually have a photo to accompany the description. This means that clues typically won’t be out in the open for you to see. If you want to search a room or area for clues, you cannot type:

               “I want to look for suspicious or hidden objects in this room."

Rather, you must specify what you want to do. For example:    

               “I want to open the drawers of the cabinet.”

You can only submit one action at a time until I reply to it, but anyone can request a search of something at the same time as you. For example, if you ask for a search of a closet, you must wait until I reply to it to submit another action. However other players can request searches of other parts of the room.

6) Please don’t edit your posts. There’s no real penalty to it, but it might make you look more suspicious and I would appreciate not doing so. If you’re worried about a typo, double check your post.

7) Do not talk about the game outside of the threads!

8) This is still a game of deception. Players have things that they wish to hide. If you have any questions about your character, feel free to ask via PM!

9) Make sure any actions that you take are in italics and on a separate line so I can see them. If I miss it for some reason, just quote it and yell at me in another post.

10) When it’s time to end the chapter, you can decide where you’d like to go next in the form of a vote. Voting will last 24 hours strictly. The location with the most votes will win. You’ll be given a map/layout of the ship as well as some choices that you can explore. You can always return to a previous location if you wish.

11) I know we'll all be good rule-followers, but I'll ask everyone to adhere to these rules. Breaking them too frequently could see you removed from the game. 

 

I'm looking for exactly twelve players please, but if more sign up I'll adjust accordingly. I'm leaning towards not using anonymous accounts this game. Like I said, before signing up, make sure that you've read the rules and you can commit. I've been really heartened by the stellar roleplay in the past few mafia games, and I'm hoping it continues in this game, which is primarily focused on role-play and minor deception. 

1) Darkdragon
2) Tariq j
3) Trekkie
4) KotZ
5) Waterbrick Down
6) Omrom Hinckley
7) Dannylonglegs
8) Kristel
9) Shadows
10) Lind Whisperer
11) Fugazi
12) Pandora

Extras: jimmynick, Lord Duvors, Sir Stig

[Darkdragon]

I am in. Please.  

 

[Tariq j]

I've always wanted to try one of these. Count me in too!

[Trekkie99]

First!...awwwww.  

[jimmynick]

Never done one of these before. Count me in Bob!

[Trekkie99]

Man this is gonna be interesting!

What was the name of the last mystery game? 

[Waterbrick Down]

I'd be glad to join, if you'll have me. :)

[Hinckley]

28 minutes ago, Waterbrick Down said:

I'd be glad to join, if you'll have me. :)

Yay!

I would also like to play, please. I'm not sure I can roleplay, but I'll give it my best try. Something I've been wanting more practice at.

[Omrom]

Oh! Oh! Oh! Tan baby dwagons pway??? Pweeeeeeeeeease!  

[Trekkie99]

[Bob]

1 hour ago, Trekkie99 said:

Man this is gonna be interesting!

What was the name of the last mystery game? 

I think the last one was Hinckley's Red Moon or my Suburbia game. It's been ages.

21 minutes ago, Omrom said:

Oh! Oh! Oh! Tan baby dwagons pway??? Pweeeeeeeeeease!  

I'm going to have to buy some baby dragons off of Bricklink now. They really owe Darkdragon a commission. 

[Dannylonglegs]

Loved Red Moon even tho i didn't realize what was going on at the end there. I don't know If I'll have the time commitment to be as engaged as I'd like, but if one post a day is fine then feel free to include me. Otherwise don't I don't want to overcommit. My life is busy and draining atm but I love interacting w/ y'all and I love this community, and I'm huge into RP as you can probably tell from the fact that I run a TTRPG twitch channel.

Edited August 31, 2020 by Dannylonglegs

[Kristel]

I’m in, if you’ll have me.  Hopefully life won’t get in the way.

[Darkdragon]

2 hours ago, Bob said:

I think the last one was Hinckley's Red Moon or my Suburbia game. It's been ages.

I'm going to have to buy some baby dragons off of Bricklink now. They really owe Darkdragon a commission. 

I have some extras that I was going to trade at Brickworld, le me know what you want. Seriously, it was cheaper in bulk so...

[Shadows]

I would like to walk to the front desk where I take the quill, dab it in the inkwell, then sign the guest book with a flourish. "Corrina Cow." Er. "Shadows!" Yes, with the !, it adds a bit of excitement to the whole affair.

[Lind Whisperer]

Please tell me I'm not too late! I've been waiting for this forever!

Edited September 1, 2020 by Lind Whisperer

[Fugazi]

I'd like to join in if there's still room! Just checked, my last mystery was Red Moon 2... 8 years ago.

[Waterbrick Down]

3 hours ago, Hinckley said:

Yay!

I would also like to play, please. I'm not sure I can roleplay, but I'll give it my best try. Something I've been wanting more practice at.

You just narrated an entire demented story about baby dragons, I think you've got this in the bag. 

[Pandora]

I would like to play too please, if I may? 

[Bob]

We’ve got our twelve I believe. I will leave signups open for a bit longer, just in case anyone else wishes to sign up. I can increase the number of players if there’s more people wanting to participate.

15 hours ago, Hinckley said:

I would also like to play, please. I'm not sure I can roleplay, but I'll give it my best try. Something I've been wanting more practice at.

Your roleplay in Brickster’s Mystery Ship was stellar and is one of the reasons I reread it every once in awhile.

[KotZ]

I'd love to play if there's room for a 13th person! I've never done one of these.

[jimmynick]

I think life may get in the way for me so if you’d like to keep it at 12, KotZ can have my spot.

[KotZ]

20 hours ago, Darkdragon said:

I have some extras that I was going to trade at Brickworld, le me know what you want. Seriously, it was cheaper in bulk so...

I'll purchase some if you have some extra!

18 hours ago, Waterbrick Down said:

You just narrated an entire demented story about baby dragons, I think you've got this in the bag. 

Demented, yes. But what's wrong with that?

4 hours ago, jimmynick said:

I think life may get in the way for me so if you’d like to keep it at 12, KotZ can have my spot.

I mean if you're offering haha.

[Duvors]

I've been away from the forums for a while, but this is exactly the sort of thing that interests me. I'd be happy to get involved if you'll allow it.

[Sir Stig]

This seems very cool. If there will be more spaces I'd like to join. Is there a set number of actions? Rounds? Winner is the ones that solves it in the least amount of actions like the old game Orient Express (Parker brothers?)?