Q: Why is the title SuperVillian-FragileJustice-HP-alidocious? How long did it take you to come up with the title? What other nicknames are there for the game?
A: The title is supposed to be a pun of the Mary Poppins word. It was very quick to come up with. After choxorn said he would make a "game of awesomeness," I was forced to explain that word on the street was that my game had nicknames such as:
20,000 Awesomes under the CFC
Dr. Awesome or: How I learned to Stop Worrying and Love Mr. Kennigit (Love helped/is helping with this game)
But, the title has vital information inside of it.
1: SuperVillain- The "townies" are split into factions that are a collection of evildoers similar to themselves. Mostly everyone, even the innocents/Blu, are an evil characters; factions are strong and have objectives to compete against other factions, often to kill another "townie" faction. Every is aligned against the Innocents/Blu, but they are also greedy sinners who seek power for themselves and are often their own hidden objectives.
2: FragileJustice- This is due to the fact that the Innocents/Blu are the "mafia" in this game. The Mafia/Red outnumber the Innocents/Blu. SO, the Innocents/Blu are fragile and are trying to restore Justice to this scum filled town.
3: HP- The game uses an HP system, which will now be explained a bit better:
So, with an HP system, attacks do "damage." Injured characters take 133% damage from attacks. For characters that have attacking abilities, there are two types of attacks that are specified to you.
1) Strength based attacks: These attacks are based on the strength of the attacker/defender and any modifiers that come with it. As the innocents in this game and the mafia are ruthless, so the attacker will have the advantage:
STR > victim: full damage done
STR = victim: 66% damage done to victim, 20% to self
STR 1 less than victim: 40% done to victim, 30% to self; attacker is injured
STR 2 less than victim: 20% done to victim, 40% to self; attacker is injured and injury is made public
STR 3 less than victim: attack fails; 40% done to self (no injury, as the attacker would flee upon knowing he would lose the battle)
If protection occurs: attack fails, no result happens
2) Specialty attacks: Specialty attacks are often based off of items, but the nature of a specialty attack is specified individually. These do not rely on the strength system, and damage is determined elsewise.
Q: Wait, so why is there even an HP system?
A: Well, the HP system allows for an interesting method of healing, attacking, damage, damage-reducers, items, etc. It allows for poisonings, bleeding, regeneration of health, deterioration of some characters if they do not complete their goals (getting weaker over time), strengthening of some characters, etc. It allows for modifiers, such as items that may reduce damage taken, etc.
It also allows for a system of Super Effectivenessand to accommodate the idea of factions having "enemies":
Characters/Factions may be weak to some types of attacks or may be resistant to some types of attacks. Factions or Characters that have "enemies" (pretty much most factions, as every faction is competing for something) will do twice as much damage to their "enemies" or if the faction is weak to that type of attack. In effect, they are "Super Effective." Some characters have attacks, but the attacks are weak against everyone except for their enemies-- naturally, their goal is to get rid of their enemy.
It makes the game more complex, and I think contributes to the central idea of having a multi-faction game.
Q: You talk about a multifaction game. Why did you want a multifaction game? What do you think it will accomplish?
A: Well, I have played a few games at cfc now, and have experienced different types of games. I began with Those Darn States and Star Wars Mafia, which for the most part was a straight Town vs. Anti-town (with some serial killers in TDS). I have played/am playing 2 NotW, which gives more to the multi-faction feel and, with TheForestAuro's current NotW, gives an important Item feel. I died quickly in remake20's small mafia game, which included cultists and jesters.
So, I wanted to mix some of these worlds. In a multifaction game, I hope it encourages activity--in TDS, my first game, I got a relatively simple Townie role with no immediate ability; I didn't communicate very much with people, and more or less lurked as I tried to figure out that game. I died right when action was heating up for me.
I don't want people to go inactive, or even if they are active, feel they are just "floating around," with no clear objective besides "PG: survive until end of game. Victory Condition: Innocent victory. Abilities- once per game you may scan someone. Items: none." This game has almost everyone with an ability, and by being paired up with a faction, helps guides your game to clearly defined goals. And, you have allies to supposedly back you up. No one should be feeling "left out" or just sitting around waiting for something to happen.
Now, with this game having many factions and items, it gives excitement in that information is hard to come by. And you never know who is secretly against you--there are many underlying, intertwining relationships between characters/factions. By basing this game with having everyone be evil (even the Innocents are evil), it allows for thievery, deception, attacking, etc. There should be much excitement in the game, but it will not be too chaotic-- your faction/character will have clear goals to follow, and you have a faction to discuss and be active with in the game.
Q: Items. Why should I go after items? What do they do? And what about thieves?
A: In any game with items, I think your interest should naturally be sparked. There are many items that are in the game that do various things. Most of you will have some exposure to items at the start, and I hope you realize that the items are cool and fun and you will then pursue them vigorously. Many of you will have goals to get "your" item, and every faction will have an opportunity to have a "thief".
Remember, even though it is Townie/Mafia/Red vs. Anti-town/Innocent/Blu, the factions and individuals might be competing with each other-- you should want to steal from/kill your faction's "enemy," you should want items, you may need items to unlock your abilities, etc.
Items also contribute to the multifaction aspect, as many factions are looking for their items. To get them, they have to steal, or kill, or some other means. Which is why I keep repeating: be wary of everyone you meet. Trust no one. Innocents are trying to kill you, enemies are trying to steal and kill you, etc. Information is valuable and you never know the motives of the super villains around you; indeed, YOU are a super villain, a treacherous villain interested in his faction and his own ulterior motives.
And, items may mean different things to different people. So, you may be going after "your" item, but someone else may think it is also "their" item. Factions and individuals again will compete against each other for items.
Q: Why should I spend 10-20 minutes a day checking in with my faction, reading the thread, sending in my orders? It seems bothersome; won't I have more fun looking at pictures of lolcats for 10-20 minutes a day?
A: Unless you are Takhisis, you shouldn't be exposed to that many lolcats a day. And since most of you enjoy mafia games, you should have fun in this game.
But this game has the added excitement of a new HP system, items, thievery, deception, competition, secret motives, awesome abilities, cool storylines, and humor at every turn. This game will be awesome and fun. That shouldn't be a problem. And it may be very educational to you, in the sense that you may enjoy the very consistent storylines/items paired with characters. And you may enjoy the intertwining of the characters of different factions.
Q: Okay, so, what are the basics again?
A: alright, I wanted to see if you were reading! But, simple straightforward stuff:
Voting phase/Night: Vote with highest tally wins. These are votes for lynches/items/other. This period lasts for 48 hours; some of you may have some Night abilities.
Action Phase/Day: Attacks are made, thieves attempt to steal, scans occur, etc. 24 hours. Standard Procedure.
Anti-Towns are the Innies/Blu.
Townies are the Mafia/Red.
It's a multifaction game and you will have to figure out a lot of stuff. But it won't be chaotic for you individually-- you will have clear objectives, goals, and abilities. You are to think of the game as "follow my faction, kill the innocents/Blu"
Q: How will the game be scored?
A: I don't know yet. It's not as clear cut as something like Star Wars was, which was like 60% victory, 30% PG, 10% survival. And that's because this game has certain events that will trigger other events; as factions get eliminated, your goals may change.
So, it will be more informal like Those Darn States, and Kennigit Fun Bucks (trademarked) will be rewarded at the end for stuff. I'm going to be a very studious GM and will watch your every move--hopefully since you are divided up into factions, it will make my job easier to trace your actions (by reading your Faction QuickTopic). I love humour, so I will recognize anything funny you say/do, etc. Basically, if you are active and do stuff, you can be included in the final write ups.
Q: Okay cool. When is this game starting?
A: As soon as sign ups are done and I hand everything out. I'm checking with Love for some final details, but I'm satisfied with the game mostly. But, I've said before that I intend to start around July 10th.
Q: Alright! So, will the GM pay attention to me as an individual? Will my role be cool?
A: Of course he will! Kennigit is currently off for the summer before starting university/college, and he doesn't have a job. And every role has been lovingly crafted; I love all of my creatures/creations equally! And every role will be cool--again, I want people to not have Joe innocent; people are part of a larger faction, have personal goals, have abilities, want items, etc. The game will be very exciting.
