Rumors Mafia

Rumors Mafia
by Jocus

Rumors Mafia is a theme where players can only talk to a select number of others. This means that all information about other players will need to be heard from other players.

Playerlist: Town, Town, Town, Mafia

At the beginning of the game, the host should randomize the playerlist to assign each player a letter (A, B, C, or D). You can use random.org or the /pick command on Pokemon Showdown. Inform the players of their "neighbors," who are the people they are allowed to talk to. In the sequence "A B C D," referring to the players, the neighbors are the people adjacent to you. It's also helpful to explicitly state who isn't a neighbor.

PMs would normally be used for communication. If you or spectators want to watch, you can set up groupchats. However, you must use /modchat + and immediately devoice every spectator who enters so that only the host and players can speak. Also, give a strict warning that you will harshly punish a player who enters an off-limits groupchat (usually with a modkill). Lynches are public, but do not speak in the game chat. Players may not talk to others, even neighbors, at night. If a player talks to a non-neighbor, it is up to the host's discretion whether to modkill, sub the player out, or give a warning.