I wasn't expecting ioi either, because once again I fail to see how that is random.

I don't like the "crazy cop" bit either, because I have a slight feeling it was suggested as a pre-emptive defense in case I'm lynched for when I flip town. It's not necessary for someone else to claim cop though for hat to be Insane, as the presense of a Tracker, Watcher, LD, Thief, etc. would also support the "weakening" of a traditional cop. If there is a cop counter-claim they should step forward, but I'm not asking for anyone to come out as one of those roles. Simply asking that they keep that in mind.

If hat changed his mind from investigating you or ST, it would make sense given the suspicion voiced during twilight. I'm not questioning his choice of me as a target, though that could have been a set up.

Given no protection role(s) is already dead, I would normally disagree with not testing the claim today; however, since I know I am town that would be problematic. I think the idea of giving hat another night is best. You haven't mentioned the possibility of a scum roleblocker, but since nobody has claimed to be roleblocked, there's a good chance they don't have one. hat is a shoe-in for protection as the only claimed power, so it's unlikely he'll be killed.

As for me prodding you more, I usually wait til later with you because I always have such trouble reading you. The only interactions that haven't sat well with me were the ones between yourself and hat earlier. I currently have a town read, and your caution of hat's claim only enforces that further. I also think I have the scumteam pegged, in ST, sabby, and Heph(unmentioned until now, but I'll explain in the next post) so I haven't looked too strongly at anyone else.

well i'm a lot more interested in Hat than in you right now.

though this is a possibility:

and here's why:

Hat is bold and with the time to talk to linkz, this could be an easy way to either clear himself or linkz.

Linkz is a likely night target... Hat says he's scum, he gets direct support form the power roles that targeted linkz. This outs poweroles without their knowledge. This makes Hat trustworthy to them.

-> linkz is lynched... Hat is a hero.

-> link is not lynched....stale mate, a day is gained for both of them.

-> Hat is lynched and flips scum.... Linkz is the poor victim as a high profile player who survived a suicide-bombing attempt.

What doesn't fit though is Hat's agression before the night... but this was late enough that it was not a risk, he could very well have planned all this and shared with you at night.

In any cases, Identifying Hat is the key.