Parasite Doubt

[Leum]

So I had this idea for a game variant the other day. Thought it might be interesting, even if we've had too many special games.

Please, tell me what you think.

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Parasite Doubt

Player Types:
Rabbit, Infected, Virus-Wolf, Wolf

Rabbit: Players that must try to catch the Wolf. Everyone that isn't another type.

Infected: Rabbits who will eventually turn into a Virus-Wolf. About 1/3 to 1/2 of the Rabbits.

Virus-Wolf: Wolves that started as Rabbits. They die after two turns. They do not know the Wolves. Only one exists at a time.

Wolf: Standard Wolves. They must kill Rabbits. They may kill the Virus-Wolf. Only two.

Win Conditions:
Rabbits, Virus-Wolf, Wolf

Rabbit: If both Wolves are killed. The Virus-Wolf does not have to die. All Infected who have not turned are included in this victory.

Virus-Wolf: If Virus-Wolf successfully kills both Wolves. Hanging does not count. MUST kill BOTH Wolves. It does not have to be the same Virus-Wolf.

Wolf: If Wolf # (Living Virus-Wolf included) matches or outnumbers Rabbit #. Virus-Wolf can claim victory in this case as well, even if a Virus-Wolf has killed a Wolf.

Rules:
Rabbit, Infected, Virus-Wolf, Wolf

Rabbit: Standard Rules Apply.

Infected: Rabbit Rules Apply. When Virus-Wolf dies, the next Infected in line takes over. The order of the infected is determined from the beginning of the game.

Virus-Wolf: May kill both Rabbits and Wolves. At the time of death, they may guess a number between 1 and 10 (Actual # range is up to the GM). If they match the Randomizer, they may kill any "type" of player they wish. They may only do this action once. A player is randomly killed from the type selected. It will save them from death once. To learn types, refer to the top. Virus-Wolf MUST kill at least once in its lifetime, but does not have to kill at both opportunities.

Wolf: Standard Rules Apply. They may kill both Rabbits or Virus-Wolf.

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Hopefully I made everything clear, but if there are any questions, please feel free to ask. Criticisms are fine too.

[Deleted]

Interesting game concept. I really like the idea of having infected bunnies. However, there are some problems. Do the normal bunnies know who's infected? Do the wolves? Or are both the wolves and the infected privately told that they are infected or a wolf, like a normal game?

Also, about the turns and the qualifications of killing. If we try to hang someone who is infected/ a wolf, and they do not meet the qualifications, are they not hung? This could lead to frustration and repeated hanging rounds.

[Leum]

Apr 29, 2012 14:35:56 GMT -5 cloudandis said:

Interesting game concept. I really like the idea of having infected bunnies. However, there are some problems. Do the normal bunnies know who's infected? Do the wolves? Or are both the wolves and the infected privately told that they are infected or a wolf, like a normal game?
The GM would not make the identities of the infected public knowledge. Either it would be kept a secret from everyone, or it would be PMed to the infected (Either the # or just the knowledge of infection). If the Infected know who they are, then revealing themselves is at their own discretion.
Also, about the turns and the qualifications of killing. If we try to hang someone who is infected/ a wolf, and they do not meet the qualifications, are they not hung? This could lead to frustration and repeated hanging rounds.
Could you be a bit more clear on what you're asking? If someone is hung then they're hung. If it was a Virus-Wolf, then the net Infected in line takes over and the Virus-Wolf who was hung does not get the special chance to avoid death.

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Apr 29, 2012 14:47:48 GMT -5 Leum said:

Apr 29, 2012 14:35:56 GMT -5 cloudandis said:

Interesting game concept. I really like the idea of having infected bunnies. However, there are some problems. Do the normal bunnies know who's infected? Do the wolves? Or are both the wolves and the infected privately told that they are infected or a wolf, like a normal game?
The GM would not make the identities of the infected public knowledge. Either it would be kept a secret from everyone, or it would be PMed to the infected (Either the # or just the knowledge of infection). If the Infected know who they are, then revealing themselves is at their own discretion.
Also, about the turns and the qualifications of killing. If we try to hang someone who is infected/ a wolf, and they do not meet the qualifications, are they not hung? This could lead to frustration and repeated hanging rounds.
Could you be a bit more clear on what you're asking? If someone is hung then they're hung. If it was a Virus-Wolf, then the net Infected in line takes over and the Virus-Wolf who was hung does not get the special chance to avoid death.

XD Ah sorry about the second one. You answered my questions. XD

[Maou]

Interesting so it looks to be a modified version of Liar Game's Pandemic round with a RDG twist. I would say this would be a GM nightmare, but if you can refine the idea then I say that I like it. Someone else would have to GM this one though since this seems like one I would like to play in.

[Degree]

Sounds like a good idea, Leum. It reminds me of the one time in the Liar Game manga...what game was that? Pandemic/Infected one? Just a different take on it, kind of. Still has it's originality though.

Apr 30, 2012 9:56:04 GMT -5 Maou said:

Interesting so it looks to be a modified version of Liar Game's Pandemic round with a RDG twist. I would say this would be a GM nightmare, but if you can refine the idea then I say that I like it. Someone else would have to GM this one though since this seems like one I would like to play in.

So if Maou isn't holding it, and I doubt anyone but Kuro would hold a special game like this with this much- organization, would it be? Could be wrong ^^ But maybe once the powerful GM's choose the Temps, one will manage it. Seems like a likely choice if this idea gets accepted.


Speaking of which, shouldn't Xetka see this sooner or later to approve?

[Leum]

I don't know about a GM Nightmare (but then, I'm not a GM) but yeah, I'm pretty sure it would require more effort on the GM's part compared to a normal game or even some of the special games that've been played.

I don't think I've read the Pandemic Round in Liar Game yet. I'll have to check it out.

Glad you guys find it interesting.

[HARU-SENSEI]

hm. I dont mind ~

[Trin]

It sounds like it'll be crazy.
It also kind of sounds like Lyon's game... in certain aspects more than others. That game was crazy.

If well organized, I think it could be good and people would probably really enjoy it. Even though, really, I think the bunnies need normal games for a bit longer.

Yep... that's just my two cents.
Feel free to ignore.

/crawls back into her hole

[Kuro]

If this gets popular, I wouldn’t mind GMing it because it sounds like I would enjoy more GMing it than playing it. It might need a few modifications though and we can discuss these with Leum when the time comes. Just… not now... or in the very near future.

Anyway, Gallows’s Christmas game required a lot more effort than the spy one you know…

[takishi]

I seriously think this game will give a seizure to the GM who hosts it, and brain damage to the rabbits.

what are we waiting for?

LETS ROCK THIS JOINT!

[twinArmageddons]

Mmm... Infections...

[Deleted]

Owww... I feel like having a special game after such a long break would be nice. :3
However I would simply pair the infected wolfs with the wabbits orr let them pick a side.

Alsoo...

At the time of death, they may guess a number between 1 and 10 (Actual # range is up to the GM). If they match the Randomizer, they may kill any "type" of player they wish. They may only do this action once. A player is randomly killed from the type selected.

I think this ability to kill a random player from a selected type is a bit too much. It doesn't sound like a good idea to let the blind luck have such a big impact on the game.... especially cos there are only two real wolfs.

[okami-kun]

i am very much for the idea.
the only question is if the whole plan is really executable in practice.
but if it is then i would like too see what it gives