So... no one PM'd me that they'd like the game to end, and two folks have said here they'd like it to continue, but in spite of all that this year's averaging out to about ten posts per real day, a fifth of which are by me.  This is true notwithstanding the presence of seventeen (17) active players, all but one of whom has logged on recently. 

I write all this to explain why theRepublic and I have decided to change the rules a bit.  Starting in 72 hours (Friday, 6 PM Pacific time), we will begin handing out modkills like they're roofies at a rave.  This should lower the voting bar, and thus end this game sometime before Summer.

In order to avoid getting modkilled, players must maintain a good faith effort at playing the game.  I think we can all agree this is a low bar to set: we're not asking that you devote your life to the game, or that you make at least X number of posts per day.  Instead, we ask that you play the game.  Lurking, parroting, and going off-topic don't count as playing, but pretty much everything else does.  Note that zexen is immune to this rule for the next two weeks, for obvious reasons, although he can still be lynched/murdered/etc.

I'd also like to emphasize "maintain." The first modkills will start in 72 hours, but if we get a sense that folks are slacking off after that time we won't hesitate to modkill.  There will not be any other warning or fanfare beyond this post.

I know some people here think it's okay for them to lurk because they don't have any particular ideas, or because everything they want to say has already been said.  I'd like to inform those folks that that mindset is complete and utter bullshit; as an individual human I can guarantee that there is some original thought lurking in your skull, and I can promise you that your participation will contribute to the game, even if you feel otherwise. 

But, assuming you are, in fact, the most unoriginal, slow, boring person on the planet, and that EVERYTHING you want to say has already been said, verbatim, several times over, remember that you still have the ability, nay, the duty to lobby others' votes!  Look to see who's voting differently than you are, and do what you can to sway them to your side.  Or find someone who thinks differently, and debate him!  Really, the options here are endless.  So, no excuses folks: you signed up to play because you thought you'd have fun playing, so give it a go and see if you're right!

This concludes our peptalk/announcement/warning.  I hope everyone enjoys the rest of the game, and that we won't have to modkill anyone else.  But we will if we must.

Oh, and it goes without saying, but if you would also like an out right now, please let us know, and we will oblige.

I can't tell if this was a joke vote or not rereading 5 times now...

If its serious, it comes across as a revenge vote, even though linkz didn't even threaten you.

@noname:

Bottom feeders ftw!

New rules noted.

I've been catching up with a shit-load of Algebra two work. I'll try to post when I'm all caught up. 

I've been working for h ours and I'm still not done. I have two packets to complete, in one hour if I want to get 6 hours of sleep. Graaaaah

This game has been going for a while, so I agree with the new rules.

I'll try and see which way the remaining players that haven't voted yet will vote when I return from school

Well it was pretty much theprof attacking you so you shouldn't be that surprized.  Also almost no one is posting so there is hardly anyone attacking or being attacked.

With the rule changes people should return soon or will be modkilled.

Although Stefl might have had some odd logic or odly worded logic SAK is still a strong candidate for scum and shouldn't be overlooked.

Potals can be a helpful tool although the big thing they show is participation so they won't help much over the last few weeks.  They can also show how a person views other people and that too can be helpful in figuring out the alignment of the person making the potals. 

I don't really care about people being suspicious of me.  However I do notice that almost no one has comented on any of the points I've made about hat and instead just mention their suspcions of me now you are on that short list.  It may not seem like much but with you and others not commenting on my posts at all and just commenting on me is making my very suspicous of all of you.  I doubt you'd all be scum but it does make me wonder.

What do you mean most votes?  He only had one as well as several other people.

Yes and last round theprof was the first one killed. 

What are your thoughts on HAT?

@noname/theRepublic:
applause.gif is very fitting for the new rules. I'd hate to see modkills happen, but hopefully this way activity will rise and the game will end either way. Also, it's nice that it doesn't force deadlines. Not that I mind them, but that's simply how you intended it from the start.

@radish:
What do you mean by "I'll try and see which way the remaining players that haven't voted yet will vote when I return from school?" Are you going to try and guess who each player will vote for?

Also, come up with anything else on me yet? I'm really curious if you have because nobody's really said anything about me since day one.

@Truck:(Welcome back)
Perhaps I'm misunderstanding "ride out the game," but noting the above I think I'd also fit the description you fall into. Even if I don't, then I'm sure a few others do.

When I inquired, j0 also said that part of the reasoning was because scottie didn't turn up scum. I actually find that odd, but I believe I've already made the fact I'm suspicious of j0 clear. I don't feel the need to explain why I find it odd at this point, though perhaps I will before the day is over. I'm actually hopeful someone else will see why though.

@Gnizmo:(Welcome back)
I'm sure you've noticed, but prof did back off a bit before your absence started and then of course was killed night two. I did have some minor questioning with you, but I'd say otherwise you could be one of those that are 'riding out the game with few suspicions cast upon them.' Additionally, so many people have been inactive lately that it's nearly pointless to choose one at random of the bunch. It is what it is, and that's why you haven't been attacked recently.

With your vote on Stefl, is the "weird logic" you're referring to the stuff I pointed out or something else?

Wow, I didn't think it took me that long to reply to the latest posts, but obviously I missed both of yours. It is quite late and I've been tired. Thank you for the reminder that I need to comment on your points of hat. Well I don't have to necessarily, but with the town as it is I've been trying to be extra active and commenting on almost everything. I certainly do agree the points should be looked at by others, so I'll be happy to.. in the morning.

thank you much