FM Moderators Announcements

[ObiWan]

Game Moderator Message: Since I'll be going on Vacation Mid-February and likely will not be able to fit a full GIM game into it, I'll be doing a little mini TFM GIM (Say that ten times fast) for fun.

When I get back from Vacation, and both of the current SFM's are finished with (Invenio will be running SFM15, I'll be running 16) I'll run the real GIM game.

I will have a standard TFM role list (7-9 players most likely), but will roll only GIM roles into it. I'm not sure which roles I will exclude yet, I may just include any and all for fun.

It could end by Day 2, but at least we will have fun

Hope you're all having a great night/day.

[RockFire]

Game Moderator Message: I will be opening sign ups for Episode IX sometime in mid February so keep a lookout for that. I'll announce the exact date that sign ups will go live when 8E ends. The rolelist slated to be used will be like the one Met proposed here. Changes may occur for balancing purposes.

Also, starting this game, the rule that players from the previous Episode may not join will be in full effect. This means that if you participated in Episode VIII, you may not join Episode IX. Have a nice day.

[Invenio]

Game Moderator Message: I'll be releasing signups for a much anticipated game of mine today: SFM15. If you are in 8D and another game, you may sign up as that game will definitely be over by the time this one starts.

[ObiWan]

Game Moderator Message: TFM GIM sign ups will also be opening tonight (In around 2 hours from this post).

Reminder: You may not be in any other games if you want to join TFM

[iggyvolz]

Game Moderator Message: I will be running a CFM as my next game. In order to be considered, your pitch must be submitted no later than this Friday, at 9:30 PM Eastern Time - that's 48 hours from this post.

Remember that pitches must be completely game-ready mechanics-wise. We must have a clear picture of what every role does, including investigative results (if any). This rule includes any closed mechanics.

If there are minor things missing from the pitch, such as one investigative result or a confusing scenario where two roles interact, I'll contact you for clarification. But if there are major sections missing or "Work In Progress" - your pitch will not be considered.

This rule does not include anything flavour-wise, like the exact text of role cards. It would be nice to have an idea of the general theme of the game, like an OP intro paragraph - but that's not mandatory.

I'll be announcing the game once we decide which one to run and I can confirm with the cohost that they can still host the game.

[ObiWan]

Game Moderator Message: All NFM games you play will only count as 1 game total for Episode qualifications.

For example: You've played in 2 NFM games. That still only counts as 1 game played.

You'd need to play in 2 regular games (SFM/CFM/Numbered Game) to qualify for an Episode.

I will add this to the rules under Episodes.

[Metrion]

8G signups will be posted in 2 hours.

[iggyvolz]

VFM2 (Video Forum Mafia 2) signups are now live! The game will be hosted by me on February 6th

[iggyvolz]

I will be hosting the next CFM game - TF2 Mafia - alongside ShortcutButton! Look for signups this Wednesday at 9:00 PM Eastern.

We are going to be recording footage from Team Fortress 2 to use in the game. If you would like to participate this Saturday, please shoot me a PM. People participating in recording will be able to play in the game.

[ObiWan]

Game Moderator Message: TFM16 is over, I may run TFM17. If so, those sign ups will be up tonight or tomorrow.

Real GIM will be opening up on the 23rd, after I get back.

[Metrion]

Game Moderator Message: By order of the royal Forum Mafia Moderators it is decreed that for each game of TFM or Tiny Forum Mafia that the participants or those who are loosely defined as "players" in layman's terms are to be counted as playing in a game of forum mafia just as any other game would. However as a causation of this rule I find it important to announce that for Tiny Forum Mafia the previous restriction of having to be occupying no other slots in any game (exceptions being made of course) is to be lifted; also by order of the Forum Mafia Moderators.

Now carry about your business, as you were.

Spoiler: Too Confusing ; Didn't Read

TFMs count for your 2 game count. TFMs can be joined by people in a game already.

[ObiWan]

Game Moderator Message: TFM17 will be going up sometime today.

Reminder that you may join as long as you are not in two games.

[RockFire]

Game Moderator Message: Episode IX will open sign ups on February 14th at 3:00 P.M. (UTC -7) with this rolelist:
Spoiler:
Town Invest
Town Protective
Town Support
Town Killing
Random Town
Random Town
Random Town
Citizen
Citizen
Citizen
Citizen
Citizen
Citizen

Godfather
Mafia Tactical
Random Mafia
Random Mafia

Witch
Bomber
Serial Killer/Arsonist

You must have played in 3 completed FM games without replacing out to be able to join an Episode. Check with an FM Mod first if you're unsure if you've competed a game. If you do not work to help your faction win then it is us to our discretion if you receive a flair or not. Also remember that if you played in Episode VIII, you cannot join Episode IX. Thank you and have a nice day.

[ObiWan]

Game Moderator Message: Rule Update for NFM

• Any new player that dies on Night 1, will be put on the top of waiting list automatically for the next game.

This is so there isn't that meta of "We have to kill an experienced player N1." That is not how we normally play FM, and I don't think newbies should have to worry about that.

[ObiWan]

Game Moderator Message: As a note, I'll be leaving Saturday for my Vacation. I'll be gone until the 22nd.

When I get back I will be running GIM. It'll either be 20 players or 25. Most likely 20 unless we have room.

If you are suggesting stuff for GIM (Or have suggested stuff) please make sure your roles have a clear description.
If it's not obvious what it is (Obvious - something I can look up on Mafia Scum or played here) please describe your role in detail.
If I do not know what it is, and it is rolled, I may make something up or re-roll.

[Arcthurus]

TFM18 signups will be going up in the 10th, 13:30 EST.
Closed game. More details in the signups post.

[ObiWan]

Game Moderator Message: Im leaving tomorrow and I will be back the 22nd.

If there is an emergency contact any FM Mod online as usual. If it's something that can wait, feel free to message me and I will get back to you when I get back.

Hope you all have a great week!

Hopefully the other Mods won't have blown up the forum while I'm away.

[ObiWan]

I will be home officially tomorrow. I'll be popping off and on to look at what I've missed, but I won't be commenting on anything until tomorrow evening.
Hope you are all having a great day!

[Arcthurus]

Just an announcement of my next game (or at least soon after my next game -- probably the former though), more details MAY be given in the signups page.
The exact date of when signups go up isn't decided as well, I'll let you guys know a couple days on advance though.

Anyway, this trailer took a lil bit effort, but it was pretty fun to do. I see why Obi likes doing this now.
Anyway, enjoy!
(Also if the video doesn't work, PM me so I try to fix it)

Spoiler:

[ObiWan]

Game Moderator Message: GIM sign ups will most likely be tomorrow evening. If not, then Tuesday for sure.

[iggyvolz]

Most of you have noticed a sharp drop in how much I've been on the forums over the past month or so - with Council of Five reducing my role as moderator and having Shortcut run CFM almost by himself. Live has been very busy and stressful for me over the past month, and it will only get worse over the next two weeks. I've begun to feel more and more disjoint from Forum Mafia - like I'm just going through the motions of running a game because I have to - I don't really know when the last time was that I've enjoyed running a game, and I'm not sure if it's just the stress of life kicking in or other things.

I am going to be temporarily leaving the forums for the next two weeks, which obviously includes my role as Forum Mafia moderator, as I focus on life itself. Arcthurus will be taking over my CFM game (leaving another CFM game - #iggyCFMcurse) for the remainder of the game. Because it's only temporary at this point, I won't ask TurdPile to remove me from the Moderators group.

I am not sure at this point whether I will make the leave permanent or not - I will see how I feel when I get back and make a decision then.

I'm sorry this has been so delayed - I should have done this weeks, if not months, ago, but I thought it would be best to just keep going. I would hate to leave everyone here - it's been an amazing time - but I just don't know if it's best for me to stay or not.

[ObiWan]

My flight got delayed and I'm tired. GIM sign ups will be up tomorrow.

[ObiWan]

Game Moderator Message: GIM sign ups are now open

[Arcthurus]

Reminder:
Do not use the report button when reporting posts in the Forum Mafia section unless it contains Gore/Obscene content. Instead, PM any online FM mods/the host of the game where the post was made.

[ObiWan]

Game Moderator Message: Rule #17 is being changed. The rule itself is pretty strict when it comes to replacing out of two games and it has not been a huge issue as of late. It could change back if it becomes a bigger problem. We will still be keeping an eye on those that are joining two games and constantly are replacing out. You may also inform the FM Mods if you are seeing this pattern in someone else.

Here is what the rule was:

If a player cannot handle being in two games at one time and must replace out of one of their games, the following occurs:

If it is the player’s second incident of this, that player may only play in a maximum of one game for the player’s next two games.
If it is the player’s third incident, that player will permanently only allowed to be on a maximum of one game at a time.

Here is what it is being changed to:

• If a player is repeatedly joining two games, and replacing out of one or both of them, the FM Mods will temporarily only allow them to be in one maximum game at a time for their next two games.
• If a player has been placed on a maximum of one game a second or more times, the FM Mods may decided to either:
  
  • Up the number of games you are only allowed to play one game on.
  • Permanently ban the player to 1 game at a time. This can be removed with good behavior.