For your entertainment, I present to you my PM backlog from this game.
Night 1Entropy to Mods wrote:Recruit AMTJust because she so desperately wanted to be recruited in Death Note
Night 2Entropy to Mods wrote:Recruit cycoden
Entropy to ameretrifle wrote:Heh, I forgot that we could talk at night. We should probably get acquainted. I am recruiting the humans on this side of the galaxy on the behalf of the Orici, so that all humans can embrace Origin. Anyone who rejects Origin must be destroyed.
Would you be willing to tell me a bit about your talents, that we might plan the most effective way of using them in forwarding our cause?
Hallowed are the Ori.
ameretrifle wrote:After the length of that bloody day I don't blame you for forgetting.
I wanted it to end so I could figure out what I'd been recruited to! MaJ's PM was spectacularly uninformative in that regard. "Oh hai you've been recruited you guys can talk tonight have a nice day". Well, nothing wrong with that, but the curiosity has been killing me.
I fear I will not be one of the most spectacularly useful servants of the Mighty Ori. No kill abilities or anything-- I can only hope such a pitiful servant will still be accepted. I'd be pretty much vanilla, in fact-- except for the mason group.
There's four of us. We have limited communication (One PM per day/night), and we can send anonymous PMs (if we can manage to decide on what to send in time, at which so far we have failed...). Should I go on and tell you who it is? We've got all night, and I keep worrying about eavesdroppers. Though, anyone who intercepts this would probably know who I am, so I guess there's no point worrying... I will go on and say it is NOT MoA.
Either Amy really was scum or she's OFF this game.
Since I can't think of a real downside and I'm feeling quite reckless this game (so draggy...), it's Knight, Brook, Kells, and me. Unless Kells got replaced. I need to look back and see if that happened. Other things I can think of: there was NOT a guarantee that we were all town, that was made quite clear; and I don't see any reason there might not be another mason group in this game, except balance issues. We are not SG-1. Or SGA or SG anything, actually.
So, anything we need to decide on? And anything you want me to say/not say to my mason friends, besides the obvious? I was going to suggest we send out some esoteric poetry alluding to our existence tonight to someone; while it might give the game a bit of a kick in the rear, and strengthen our claims, it might be obvious that I'm the one who wrote it. But, there might be info to be gained.
The Ori be hallowed!
Entropy to ameretrifle wrote:ameretrifle wrote:We are not SG-1. Or SGA or SG anything, actually.
ameretrifle wrote:I was going to suggest we send out some esoteric poetry...
If you immediately know the candlelight is fire, how long ago was the meal cooked?
ameretrifle wrote:there was NOT a guarantee that we were all town, that was made quite clear
If you are the ascended then it is likely Anubus is among you. I am forbidden to reveal who else is Ori, but you have already done us a great service. Let me know who among your mason friends strike you as most suspicious, and soon the system lords will be forced to bow to the True Gods of this galaxy.
Hallowed are the Ori.
ameretrifle wrote:Ah! You think it might be so? Indeed, that may be the deception my PM alluded to. I cannot be certain: all I know is that none of us are Terran, and we may not all have started town. Due to that warning, and our limited communication, we have been, as the Earth saying does, playing our cards quite close to the vests. In fact, today we did not speak at all, despite the fact that we had the opportunity. Such laziness-- I am sure the teachings of Origin will eliminate such vices, once we prevail...
No one yet has spoken their true name, and, were they the one we seek, they would not be likely to admit it now. Still, the Ori grant me cunning! I shall try to draw them out. It may take time. But now that you know their names, you may watch them nearly as well as I. Surely this is the will of the True Gods.
If there is anything more I can do to help you spread the True Word of Origin, you need only call on me. Until then, I shall attempt to ferret out the true secrets of my mason group. Perhaps I can at least get them to admit whether or not they are of the Ascended-- that alone should be of aid...
The Ori be hallowed!
Entropy to ameretrifle wrote:ameretrifle wrote:Perhaps I can at least get them to admit whether or not they are of the Ascended-- that alone should be of aid...
Your allusion to the esoteric poetry and your group's limited communication abilities led me to believe that you were all ascended. If this is not the basis for your masonic group, what is the common thread that connects you?
ameretrifle wrote:I never did make the truth of it plain, did I? My apologies. I was slightly worried. You see, I am the Asgard. No specific Asgard; the entire Asgard race. The other three in my group, I was told, are the other ancient races, though as I said, none of us have claimed exactly which is ours, because we were told that there was not a guarantee we all were town. I had assumed they were, in some order, the Nox, Furlings, and Ancients. Then I learned you were a priest of the True Gods and I became terribly confused.
My apologies for only alluding to these facts at the start. I tend to get lost in artistry, for one, and there are also those who might overhear-- and you must admit, to recruit the Asgard to the Origin faith is a feat almost incredible. None other could have done it. It is a sign, I think, that the time for our complete victory has come at last.
There's no rule against quoting PMs you yourself have sent, is there? I can't think why there should be. The esoteric poetry I referred to:
In old but not-forgotten lore
The wise ones told of races four.
The Ancients, builders of the Rings;
The Asgard, who knew many things;
The Furlings, who are rarely seen;
The Nox, whose world is as a dream.
They worked together, so they say,
But none know if they live today.
This I tell you, newborn race,
Barely stepping into space,
The Four still live, and aim to serve.
The chosen shall recieve their words.
But yet beware: though most are town,
Some may yet seek to bring you down--
And though the elder ones are wise,
They cannot always see through lies...
We never sent it, because, as I said, we were lazy, vice-ridden things, and judging by our continued lack of activity, are yet. I was considering attempting to prod them into sending it tonight... but my prediliction for pointless poetry is perfectly apparent to plenty of players. ;D As such, it might put me at risk, and while I would gladly sacrifice my life to further our Cause, I cannot see how this would achieve that. Perhaps in claiming myself, I can coax the others into revealing their identities (though I know from experience Kells often clams up entirely after night one...). Would this still be advantageous?
Entropy to ameretrifle wrote:It is quite remarkable that the entirety of a race would be encompassed in a single entity. Though we priors do convert whole worlds at a time, this may be the first time we have converted an entire race in a single night.
I see no reason for any of you to claim at present, as doing so would only serve to draw the ire of the Goa'uld. Our goals will be most quickly accomplished if we can convert the system lords, and based on your most recent clarification it no longer seems likely to me that any are among you.
Night 3Entropy to Mods wrote:recruit: MoA
Entropy to cycoden wrote:Welcome into the fold. I am recruiting the humans on this side of the galaxy on the behalf of the Orici, so that all humans might embrace Origin. Anyone who rejects Origin must be destroyed.
Would you be willing to tell me a bit about your talents, that we might plan the most effective way of using them in advancing our cause?
Hallowed are the Ori.
Entropy to ameretrifle wrote:So, have you learned anything new from your mason group? Our ranks grow stronger every day, and it will not be long now until we have complete control over this galaxy.
ameretrifle wrote:Ah, I am glad to hear of your success! Though I gather you can give me no details. That is all right; I am, as of yet, a rather lowly servant of the True Gods, and it is not for me to know.
As Kells was the Nox, Knight and Brook must be the Ancients and the Furlings, in some order. Kells' death has allowed us to communicate more often, twice in a day and night instead of once; this may help me to draw them out on the issue. (Should only two of us remain, IIRC, our communication with each other becomes unlimited. I believe that's even day AND night, though I would have to check.) However, as the days wear on and as Kells has been revealed to be town, we grow quite wary of each other. It will be delicate work; I shall keep you informed of my progress.
A tale that might amuse you-- Brook just floated the idea of using our anonymous PM to imply that our races are present in the game, and uncultable-- allegedly as a way to try to deter potential cults from targeting us. A trifle late.
Thinking on it, it is an odd suggestion, even for Brook-- unless we claim, how would the cult know who not to target?
Hallowed be the Ori!
cycoden wrote:Heh. I knew it.
I am able to discern the species of a player. So far, I have identified that VZ is a human, and AMT is an asgard.
Can you teach me the ways of the Ori? While I understand that a follower of Ori is prohibited from knowing or contacting other followers of Ori, how many are we in number? Do we recruit a new disiple each night? If so, have you chosen a recruit for tonight?
Who are our sworn enemies?
Entropy to cycoden wrote:A quarter of the galaxy is now under our control, and we grow stronger every passing day. Our only enemy is the doubt and lack of faith of those who deny the teachings of Origin. It would be best if all had the opportunity to be saved, but those that cannot must be destroyed.
I ask that you use your power to uncover the species of Brooklynxman next. I have reason to believe that his identity could be important.
Hallowed are the Ori.
Entropy to ameretrifle wrote:ameretrifle wrote:As Kells was the Nox, Knight and Brook must be the Ancients and the Furlings, in some order.
Powers are at work which should allow me to know the exact species of both Brook and Knight by tomorrow night.
A tale that might amuse you-- Brook just floated the idea of using our anonymous PM to imply that our races are present in the game, and uncultable-- allegedly as a way to try to deter potential cults from targeting us. A trifle late.
Thinking on it, it is an odd suggestion, even for Brook-- unless we claim, how would the cult know who not to target?
It is odd, and perhaps just a reckless ill thought-out plan on his part. I shall have to think on this further.
cycoden wrote:Entropy:
I bring you regards from the goa'uld system lords. They are distrustful and skeptical, but I have convinced them that our interests may be aligned. I proposed to them a deal: each night, you send me the names of three enemies of Ori. From this list, they will select a target for death (presumably subject to no other player presenting an imminent risk to the goa'uld). As you might expect, they wish to remain anonymous, and I am not in a position to reveal their identities to you. On your part, they expect you to ensure my safety, and the safety of any other goa'uld (or other roles sympathetic to the goa'uld) who become Ori, or will become Ori in the future, should they reveal their identities to you.
Know that, among the powers of the system lords, they hold an unblockable kill. They advise that you would be wise to consider that before crossing them.
So that you understand my motivations: my goal is to see Origin spread across the galaxy through your survival. However, I also wish to see the galaxy governed by the goa'uld. I can not succeed without satisfying both these goals.
Investigate: BXM
Entropy to cycoden wrote:I am pleased that the system lords have chosen to embrace the teachings of Origin. Your terms are fair, though it is disheartening that your brethren have chosen to hide themselves from me. There is a parable in the book of origin which you may wish to share with them.
The brothers Jacob and Marcus were lost in a cave. Jacob was convinced the best course of action was to stay put and call for help. However, Marcus was frightened and believed that he could find the path on his own. Marcus set off in a direction he thought best, losing himself deeper and deeper in the maze of the cavern. Jacob remained where he was and called out for help, over and over, for three days. At the end of the third day, he heard a voice call back. Making his way toward the voice, he was able to find his way to the surface and be saved. Unfortunately, Marcus had lost himself too deeply in the caverns to hear the voice. Over the next month he slowly starved to death in the darkness.
If your fellow system lords insist on forging their own path, I do not see how they can be saved by the time this galaxy has been converted. However, they must make their own decisions.
If you have not yet chosen tonight's kill, I present you with the following list of options.
Knightshire
Adacore
mieulium
Hallowed are the Ori.
cycoden wrote:Unfortunetly, tongiht's kill has already been submitted. I look forward to receiving your suggestions tomorrow night.
Entropy to ameretrifle wrote:A tenuous alliance has been forged with the system lords.
ameretrifle wrote:Ah, excellent! Truly you are a credit to the true religion: such progress would have been unthinkable such a short time ago. With the help of the Great Ori, surely it is as you say-- this galaxy shall soon be ours entire.
As day has yet not broken, let me inform you of the progress our mason group has failed to make. We have done astonishingly little. In three nights we have never made use of the anonymous PM we possess. Should I choose to co-opt it, I doubt anyone would notice-- so if you can think of any use for such a thing, I will ask MaJ if unilateral action is possible. I hate seeing such waste. Though if you do devote any of your valuable time to such an unworthy thought, take care: if only two of us remain, we have discussed plans of
finally using this message, so co-opting it might become less feasible; and if only one of us remains, the PM ability vanishes entirely, as we fade into our paranoia.
Additionally, Knight is suspicious of Adacore, if I recall correctly, for reasons of OMGUS-- Adacore's been attacking him for quite some time. Additionally, the theory has been floated about that mister k might have some sort of godfather role. They are distrustful of MoA as well, but then again, they are also distrustful of each other. We had no guarantee of each other from the beginning, and the possibility of cults has only made our trust deteriorate with each passing moment.
I am glad to hear you will be able to divine the roles my other masons play, as I have still had no luck drawing them out myself. Whether paranoia or sheer indolence has been the more difficult to surpass, I cannot say. If I had to guess, I would say that Knight is the Furlings, and Brook therefore the Ancients. But, the signs that lead me to that conclusion could fairly easily go the other way, and I should not like to stake my life upon the outcome. If you do indeed find out-- as I am certain you will, if you but decide it is what you want to do-- let me know whether I have guessed correctly, if you may. I would be quite interested to know.
Hallowed be the Ori!
Night 4Entropy to Mods wrote:Recruit: Brooklynxman
Entropy to MasterOfAll wrote:Welcome into the fold. I am recruiting the beings on this side of the galaxy on the behalf of the Orici, so that all might be given the opportunity to embrace Origin. Anyone who rejects Origin must be destroyed.
Would you be willing to tell me a bit about your talents, that we might plan the most effective way of using them in advancing our cause?
Hallowed are the Ori.
Entropy to cycoden wrote:I believe it to be in our best interest to eliminate Knightshire tonight. Since I know he is not one of your members I hope it is acceptable that I am only selecting a single target.
Hallowed are the Ori.
cycoden wrote:I will discuss this with the Council (what is left of it, anyway).
Also: brook's role claim concurs with my investigation result.
Entropy to cycoden wrote:I've been thinking and I'm not sure who a good investigation target would be for tonight. Has anyone struck you as particularly interesting?
MasterOfAll wrote:First of all, what were you doing awake at such an unusual hour? (you do still live in LA area, right?)
Secondly, my role is exactly what I have posted in the game thread. I am Walter, and had limited shot investigations (which are now used up).
Thirdly, what's up with your role and the claims you've been making in game?
Fourthly, who else have you recruited? (the PM I got from the mods said that I could only talk with you at night, but I'm curious who else you have on your team at this point)
Entropy to MasterOfAll wrote:It is not my place to discuss the specific members of Origin, but you may rest assured that we are quite close to controlling the majority of the populace in this galaxy. My public role-claim was completely fabricated in order to immunize myself against being considered a potential threat. My earlier statement that I can win with the town is a bold faced lie, which I intentionally worded in a manner which would deter anyone from double checking it. In addition, you will be interested to know that I have formed an alliance with the system lords and have influence over who they choose to kill each night. If all goes to plan, we should see victory by the day after tomorrow.
Also, yes, I have been keeping odd hours as of late. I have been experimenting with the idea of being a super early morning person.
Entropy to cycoden wrote:I strongly recommend that if you cannot convince your fellow system lords to reveal themselves to me, you aid in lynching them tomorrow. We are poised to have majority control in the very near future, and at that point the only thing standing between us and victory will be unculted goa'uld.
MasterOfAll wrote:The system lords are the mafia-type group, right? I'm curious how you have the ability to communicate with them to form an alliance. Also, don't cult and scum win conditions usually interfere with each other? (In other words, even if town has no chance to win, the game keeps going to see which anti-town faction wins.)
So, is lynching the system lords necessary for cult to win? If so, it would be really nice if you could share what information you have on system lord identities.
And really, I don't think you are as immune as you think to being either lynched or NK'd at this point, so it would be really nice if you shared everything you know with your recruits so that if you aren't around to recruit anyone new we still have a chance to win the game.
Entropy to MasterOfAll wrote:MasterOfAll wrote:The system lords are the mafia-type group, right? I'm curious how you have the ability to communicate with them to form an alliance. Also, don't cult and scum win conditions usually interfere with each other? (In other words, even if town has no chance to win, the game keeps going to see which anti-town faction wins.)
Within the next day I expect the remainder of the system lords to be either dead or converted to the cause of Origin. This, along with majority control, should ensure our victory.
MasterOfAll wrote:So, is lynching the system lords necessary for cult to win? If so, it would be really nice if you could share what information you have on system lord identities.
And really, I don't think you are as immune as you think to being either lynched or NK'd at this point, so it would be really nice if you shared everything you know with your recruits so that if you aren't around to recruit anyone new we still have a chance to win the game.
My survival is required for us to win, so dissemination of this information would serve little purpose.
Also, dissemination of this information would be in violation of the rules governing my role.
cycoden wrote:Entropy wrote:I strongly recommend that if you cannot convince your fellow system lords to reveal themselves to me, you aid in lynching them tomorrow. We are poised to have majority control in the very near future, and at that point the only thing standing between us and victory will be unculted goa'uld.
In view of todays events (you'll find out in the morning
), there may be some amenability to this. I will see. (also, I have put forward knightshire - they control the kill at present). However, if I turn on my remaining colleague before the hammer, it could result in your identity being revealed (for fairly obvious reasons).
Entropy wrote:I've been thinking and I'm not sure who a good investigation target would be for tonight. Has anyone struck you as particularly interesting?
There can be few remaining who do not follow the way of Ori. I suspect you are in a better position than I to recommend targets.
Entropy to cycoden wrote:cycoden wrote:Entropy wrote:I strongly recommend that if you cannot convince your fellow system lords to reveal themselves to me, you aid in lynching them tomorrow. We are poised to have majority control in the very near future, and at that point the only thing standing between us and victory will be unculted goa'uld.
In view of todays events (you'll find out in the morning
), there may be some amenability to this. I will see. (also, I have put forward knightshire - they control the kill at present). However, if I turn on my remaining colleague before the hammer, it could result in your identity being revealed (for fairly obvious reasons).
Is anything preventing you from revealing this last member to me? Their recruitment might be the best option for all of us.
cycoden wrote:Entropy wrote:I've been thinking and I'm not sure who a good investigation target would be for tonight. Has anyone struck you as particularly interesting?
There can be few remaining who do not follow the way of Ori. I suspect you are in a better position than I to recommend targets.
Perhaps Adacore would be worth a look then.
Which is why I wasn't inclined to believe you yesterday. And is also why I keep getting such deja vu to Nickrole 2. I get recruited night 1 to something that isn't a cult but looks like one, and MoA nearly gets us both killed by claiming for no apparent reason first thing day 2. It's freaking eerie. If I DO get killed tonight it'll be even weirder. 
