WWJ XII: "Oh the tangled web we weave..."

[Macalaure]

*ahem*

Three things that go hunting for us in the night while we try to lynch them at day? Sounds strangely familiar. A dark doom has been laid upon me and my ancestors that we always get caught up in villages like that. So, let us try to save our skin, however futile the effort may seem.

How do we proceed?

Nice suggestions you gave there, Rikae.
Well, in a way...

Look for those who speak quickly, those who wish to lead.

Some innocents will try to lead us out of this misery, too. But you're right in part. Since a thing will die earlier than a wolf, they can lead us without worry. A wolf that leads us wrong will meet the vengeance of the innocents before the end, while a thing dies before that can happen.

Beware of those who are certain.

My lorebook tells me that this is exactly the image most things try to avoid. May not count for each of them, though.

Admittedly random accusations have meant innocence in other villages, for the innocent know they know nothing.
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Demand explanations,

Isn't this a bit contradicting?
Random accusations are a curse, I tell you, even if admitted. They usually give the accuser a sure raise on everybody's suspicion list. Demanding explanation is a good counsel. Look for crooked explanations!

Beware of those who collaborate to defend anyone also, for only the things and the seer know who is who.

The weaver also knows a bit. And the wolves don't know the gifted villagers. Again, obvious collaboration is something things tend to avoid, at least usually. And if nobody dares to defend another, even if s/he does not know of the other's innocence, this village will turn into a mad chicken house.

and avoid bandwagons.

Be careful! The opposite often is even worse. If the votes are spread all over the village, then the few votes of the things will carry a heavier weight. It's best to first discuss whom to vote for and then build a well-reasoned bandwaggon. Bandwaggons are only really dangerous if they get out of control early in the day.

I will then try to be as helpful as I can in what little time I have, for my allegiance lies with the villagers, as my death will confirm.

Ai! But, unless you're the seer or weaver, it won't. You'll just be turned into one of them, and nobody will notice.


Hmmm. I have to admit that your post would usually make me very, very suspicious of you. But this is your first game, so I'll be nice.
For now...


It'll be interesting to see some new wolf/thing tactics this game. The things don't only have to think about whom they want out of the game, but also whom they want on their side.

edit:x-ed with Lommy