The Rookie Werewolf - Game Thread

[Boris the Fool]

Rolled villagers are still villagers, so part of the team. They are independent of one another, they don't know who the other rolled villagers are.

At the moment the only actions non rolled villagers can do is vote. There may be prizes which grant temporary powers or abilities.

NRVs are very valuable. We are expendable so we can push and prod as much as we like to get info from others.

Just to say the copy and paste thing was a genuine glitch, there are no actions over the weekend, just posting.

Copy and paste is probably nothing. Its the paragraph above about NRVs on the back of the traitor talk that stands out to me. This post isnt helpful other than to wolves

Not really helpimg a wolf is it? It's just explaining the game but not going into actual roles. I'd be more looking at the op making an effort to say they are an nrv as a bit ott myself. Just something I'd keep an eye on.

[Mick the Drunk]

Copy and paste is probably nothing. Its the paragraph above about NRVs on the back of the traitor talk that stands out to me. This post isnt helpful other than to wolves

Not really helpimg a wolf is it? It's just explaining the game but not going into actual roles. I'd be more looking at the op making an effort to say they are an nrv as a bit ott myself. Just something I'd keep an eye on.

That was my point on the follow up, even if it was an NRV revealing such is helpful to the wolves by reducing the pool of RVs. She's also assumed the new player is an NRV

[Weyland the Blacksmith]

With a bit of luck we'll have a failed lynch on the alpha and the vig can then take a shot.

We need to remember Elijah too though "He will stop at nothing to block Officers from going about their business." If they have a vote block they might save a villager from the yeet so the vig will take them out the next day, this would keep the wolves safe for a day. I still think Elijah might have a role block though.

Sorry just walk me through that a second. If we lynch the alpha... would that not take them out of the game or is it that you think they have "two lives", so the lynch is one... we'd see they are still in the game, so the vig shoots to kill?

Simlilarly, if the wolves use a vote block to save a villager, it would look like they are saving their own so the vig would target them? Would it not be incredibly obvious that the wolves would use that tactic so therefore whomever they save is probably more likely than not, a villager (or the SK).

On the alpha, I could see it working either way i.e. two kill attempts (including lynch) required to kill (which is Friar's reading of it) or that 2 shots are needed but the lynch would take him out in one go. It probably doesn't really matter until we get to the point of a failed lynch / shot though

On this piece: 
"Simlilarly, if the wolves use a vote block to save a villager, it would look like they are saving their own so the vig would target them? Would it not be incredibly obvious that the wolves would use that tactic so therefore whomever they save is probably more likely than not, a villager (or the SK)."

Not really - if a wolf was up for lynch, the wolves would definitely use that power to buy that wolf another day. They could of course use it as a diversionary tactic as you describe; how they use it may depend on how many uses of it they have IMO

[Vincent the Artist]

I am still catching up really, right now all the players are melding into one and I haven't been paying attention to see who's who. I'll try catch up properly at lunch time but it might be after work yet. When I saw your post I went to see if I was the only one post wonder, and it was obvious I wasn't so that's why I found it interesting.
It is interesting depending on how either of your alignment falls out, wolves tend to distance themselves from each other you see.

Alright fair enough so.. I'll be waiting to see what you come back with later but you're high up my list at the moment. You were able to pick out my comment about you quickly but then not very non commital about anything else

I'd be more suss of those who are very committal on anything at this stage of the game. There isn't anything to go on.

[Countess Markievicz]

How is describing the usefulness of NRVs to a new player helpful to wolves? I genuinely don't understand the reasoning of this.

Regarding the traitor, I was presuming some kind of scenario were if a wolf dies a villager takes on their role as an apprentice. Not sure if that makes sense though. I'm not sure if I've played a game were there was a possibility of converting a certain player. Does anyone know of past games were this has happened? Not certain whether the traitor knows they are a traitor from the start or whether it is something they only learn if activated.

You using the word "We" about NRVs is making a few assumptions at best. Its also reducing the pool to role hunt for the wolves if you're on the level. If your reply is directed at a new player then assuming they are an NRV is an interesting stretch tbh.

I know I'm an NRV. The we is referring to me and the other NRVs, not assuming that the person I'm replying to is an NRV.

[Mick the Drunk]

You using the word "We" about NRVs is making a few assumptions at best. Its also reducing the pool to role hunt for the wolves if you're on the level. If your reply is directed at a new player then assuming they are an NRV is an interesting stretch tbh.

I know I'm an NRV. The we is referring to me and the other NRVs, not assuming that the person I'm replying to is an NRV.

Do you not see how this isnt helpful to the village in isolation?

[Kevin the Armorer]

Isn't it all a bit "I'm Spartacus" when someone says they are an NRV. It's not really reducing the pool. No-one is going to say if they have a role as that puts a target on their back.

[Mick the Drunk]

Isn't it all a bit "I'm Spartacus" when someone says they are an NRV. It's not really reducing the pool. No-one is going to say if they have a role as that puts a target on their back.

Its Spartacus if everyone does it.

It's giving wolves unnecessary insight if done in isolation. Which it was

[Mick the Drunk]

Isn't it all a bit "I'm Spartacus" when someone says they are an NRV. It's not really reducing the pool. No-one is going to say if they have a role as that puts a target on their back.

I am a villager gives the same vibe without the same detail. In a game like this, first task is finding wolves/sk and eliminating them. Second task for an NRV in my mind is to draw a kill and keep the power roles in play

[Kevin the Armorer]

But by default we all work off the assumption that everyone is going to say they are an NRV. Maybe it's naivity on my part but it feels like everys default position if asked would be "yeah I'm an NRV".

[Robin the Jester]

catchup time

[Moe the Innkeeper]

Isn't it all a bit "I'm Spartacus" when someone says they are an NRV. It's not really reducing the pool. No-one is going to say if they have a role as that puts a target on their back.

I am a villager gives the same vibe without the same detail. In a game like this, first task is finding wolves/sk and eliminating them. Second task for an NRV in my mind is to draw a kill and keep the power roles in play

But by default we all work off the assumption that everyone is going to say they are an NRV. Maybe it's naivity on my part but it feels like everys default position if asked would be "yeah I'm an NRV".

I'd agree with Mick here.. It's all well and good saying I'm a villager but Countess coming out now & saying I'm a NRV does nothing but narrow down wolf munch choices. Unless Countess is a wolf obviously then she knows it's not true

If Countess is sk it's a good way of trying to stay alive I suppose, dunno though

[Boris the Fool]

catchup time

Great way of getting your post count up. You gonna announce when you're half way through also?

[Robin the Jester]

1st early thought. prob best for monica to die later than other wolves cos she: will be able to learn the identification of any of the fallen and will probably withhold that information from the rest until we can take her down.

[Robin the Jester]

catchup time

Great way of getting your post count up. You gonna announce when you're half way through also?

maybe

[Kevin the Armorer]

I am a villager gives the same vibe without the same detail. In a game like this, first task is finding wolves/sk and eliminating them. Second task for an NRV in my mind is to draw a kill and keep the power roles in play

But by default we all work off the assumption that everyone is going to say they are an NRV. Maybe it's naivity on my part but it feels like everys default position if asked would be "yeah I'm an NRV".

I'd agree with Mick here.. It's all well and good saying I'm a villager but Countess coming out now & saying I'm a NRV does nothing but narrow down wolf munch choices. Unless Countess is a wolf obviously then she knows it's not true

If Countess is sk it's a good way of trying to stay alive I suppose, dunno though

Fair enough. I don't see the issue myself. Like you say Countess could be 1) an NRV, 2) a RV, 3) a wolf, or 4) the SK. Saying she is an NRV means nothing IMO. However, I digress and I'll defer to the concensus.

[Robin the Jester]

Hi folks,

Dont know the theme at all. Op looks fairly interesting. An alpha and a wolf priest make this tough in my opinion. Potential conversion metric in play too

where'd you see a reference to a potential conversion metric  being in play?

[Robin the Jester]

Hi folks,

Dont know the theme at all. Op looks fairly interesting. An alpha and a wolf priest make this tough in my opinion. Potential conversion metric in play too

where'd you see a reference to a potential conversion metric  being in play?

NM. missed this part:


be on your toes as we have been informed that there is a traitor in our ranks. Try to take them down before the criminals find them

[Robin the Jester]

You seem to have missed this @Countess Markievicz

I don't understand the question?
Everytime I copy and pasted no text appeared in the text box for some reason. I saw my message was very long so deleted back a few times which may account for things running into each other. I have no idea why they didn't display until I clicked post.

Are you trying to imply I didn't copy and paste? Why would that be?

when you copy and paste you are pasting in white text into the white text-box.

paste as plain text, or ctrl A and change font colour to black after you paste

[Dexter the Dragoon]

Any genuine first time newbies here so we keep them free from lynch later?

[Kevin the Armorer]

Any genuine first time newbies here so we keep them free from lynch later?

The Traitors game last month was my first game, so this is my first WereWolf game. I think I'm up to speed with the mechanics of it now though.

[Robin the Jester]

So Benji is starting with the accusations, someone has to, I suppose.

I'm just disappointed that no one has streaked yet. 😂

Welcome to Benjis Nightly* Lists of Likes and Worries.
(*non-commital)

(took me ages to figure out how to embed the gif)

Today, Benji liked….people working through the rules and roles and tryin to figure out what info we can glean from them. Marki Mark and Moe are the two I have as most involved in that legwork.

Today, Benji disliked…one post players whose posts made me feel icky. Micks post that felt like a repost of info others had already outlined and also was a bit negative straight off the bat as an example. Gave me a weird vibe. I think there should be positivity going into the game.

Today, Benji also disliked…Jacob’s sole post of the day being about how the wolfs are looking for the traitor who could be a recruit. One post and it being about a mechanic where the wolves need to find someone. Gives me the ick.

Not much else happening today. Hopefully Monday sees some stuff to work with before we have to vote someone out.

friar, you posted this before benjamin posted his thoughts. 

did you somehow know in advance he was going to post this?

[Robin the Jester]

Any genuine first time newbies here so we keep them free from lynch later?

amy and kevin so far have confirmed to be new

[Dexter the Dragoon]

Any genuine first time newbies here so we keep them free from lynch later?

The Traitors game last month was my first game, so this is my first WereWolf game. I think I'm up to speed with the mechanics of it now though.

Sorry Kev, you can be lynched so😅

[Kevin the Armorer]

friar, you posted this before benjamin posted his thoughts. 

did you somehow know in advance he was going to post this?

I think this is what Friar was replying to

Ok, we’ve got the numbers
Shall we start throwing some accusations?

[Dexter the Dragoon]

Any genuine first time newbies here so we keep them free from lynch later?

amy and kevin so far have confirmed to be new

Just Amy so to confirm, since Kev said they've played Traitors

[Kevin the Armorer]

The Traitors game last month was my first game, so this is my first WereWolf game. I think I'm up to speed with the mechanics of it now though.

Sorry Kev, you can be lynched so😅

Fair enough 😅

[Weyland the Blacksmith]

amy and kevin so far have confirmed to be new

Just Amy so to confirm, since Kev said they've played Traitors

Is @Benjamin the Alchemist a newbie? He replied to Amy's post with "we need to start a support group" (post # 34) which I read as him being a newbie but maybe not based on subsequent posts?

[Friar Tuck]

With a bit of luck we'll have a failed lynch on the alpha and the vig can then take a shot.

We need to remember Elijah too though "He will stop at nothing to block Officers from going about their business." If they have a vote block they might save a villager from the yeet so the vig will take them out the next day, this would keep the wolves safe for a day. I still think Elijah might have a role block though.

Sorry just walk me through that a second. If we lynch the alpha... would that not take them out of the game or is it that you think they have "two lives", so the lynch is one... we'd see they are still in the game, so the vig shoots to kill?

Simlilarly, if the wolves use a vote block to save a villager, it would look like they are saving their own so the vig would target them? Would it not be incredibly obvious that the wolves would use that tactic so therefore whomever they save is probably more likely than not, a villager (or the SK).

The alpha is "harder to kill" so we're assuming it takes two attempts in the absence of more information.

If a vote manipulation saves a player from yeet they are pretty much a policy lynch as they could be the alpha who peeks good, we won't know if the wolves made the play.

[Robin the Jester]

With a bit of luck we'll have a failed lynch on the alpha and the vig can then take a shot.

We need to remember Elijah too though "He will stop at nothing to block Officers from going about their business." If they have a vote block they might save a villager from the yeet so the vig will take them out the next day, this would keep the wolves safe for a day. I still think Elijah might have a role block though.

Sorry just walk me through that a second. If we lynch the alpha... would that not take them out of the game or is it that you think they have "two lives", so the lynch is one... we'd see they are still in the game, so the vig shoots to kill?

Simlilarly, if the wolves use a vote block to save a villager, it would look like they are saving their own so the vig would target them? Would it not be incredibly obvious that the wolves would use that tactic so therefore whomever they save is probably more likely than not, a villager (or the SK).

do the wolves have a vote block?

[Kevin the Armorer]

If a vote manipulation saves a player from yeet they are pretty much a policy lynch as they could be the alpha who peeks good, we won't know if the wolves made the play.

Ok this is getting stupid but what do those words mean? I vaguely recall mention of policy lynches in the Traitors game.

[Kevin the Armorer]

Sorry just walk me through that a second. If we lynch the alpha... would that not take them out of the game or is it that you think they have "two lives", so the lynch is one... we'd see they are still in the game, so the vig shoots to kill?

Simlilarly, if the wolves use a vote block to save a villager, it would look like they are saving their own so the vig would target them? Would it not be incredibly obvious that the wolves would use that tactic so therefore whomever they save is probably more likely than not, a villager (or the SK).

do the wolves have a vote block?

In the description of the Elijah character.... "He will stop at nothing to block Officers from going about their business." So he has some sort of block.

[William the Grave Robber]

Finally getting up to speed and have some (albeit possibyl useless thoughts)

A good few active players and plenty of low posters (including myself so far)

As always wolves will have some active and less active players and I expect there's a wolf in the bottom somewhere and good chance the SK is there too as they've no friends to help them and need to stay relatively innocuous.


Total Posts: 150
User # Posts
Friar Tuck 20
Moe the Innkeeper 19
Countess Markievicz 15
Kevin the Armorer 12
Robin the Jester 11
Mick the Drunk 11
Benjamin the Alchemist 9
Boris the Fool 8
Lilly the Millennial 7
Dexter the Dragoon 6
Amy the Singer 4
Vincent the Artist 4
Weyland the Blacksmith 4
Edward the Barber 4
Lieutenant Grey 4
Dora the Explorer 3
Gordon the Cook 2
Magda the Maid 2
Jacob the Tailor 2
Wesley Evers 1
Ina May the Midwife 1
Trigger 1


Out of the low scorers I don't particularly like the "vibe" of yet are: Jacob, Dora, Edward, Magda, Ina and Gordon. Problem is they can't all be bad actors .

Out of the other players I'd be suspicious of Boris, Vincent and Robin.


Sadly too wide a net yet but not much to really stake a claim on.

[William the Grave Robber]

If we have a peak I'd be curious to check out either Friar or Moe, and see where they're at. They're active and it's open as to whether they're being active wolves or genuine village.

[William the Grave Robber]

I have a few who I think are leaning village but not sure if that'd just put targets on their backs if I called them out directly.

[William the Grave Robber]

Oh and sounds like we can protect someone during the day from the SK kill but not at night? Unless I've misinterpret that skill.

[Edward the Barber]

1st early thought. prob best for monica to die later than other wolves cos she: will be able to learn the identification of any of the fallen and will probably withhold that information from the rest until we can take her down.

Do you think we’re playing blind the entire game?

[Robin the Jester]

1st early thought. prob best for monica to die later than other wolves cos she: will be able to learn the identification of any of the fallen and will probably withhold that information from the rest until we can take her down.

Do you think we’re playing blind the entire game?

i prob should have corrected that after i read on, as it does appear that once moncia is dead a full on auto priest will kick in.

[Mick the Drunk]

Finally getting up to speed and have some (albeit possibyl useless thoughts)

A good few active players and plenty of low posters (including myself so far)

As always wolves will have some active and less active players and I expect there's a wolf in the bottom somewhere and good chance the SK is there too as they've no friends to help them and need to stay relatively innocuous.


Total Posts: 150
User # Posts
Friar Tuck 20
Moe the Innkeeper 19
Countess Markievicz 15
Kevin the Armorer 12
Robin the Jester 11
Mick the Drunk 11
Benjamin the Alchemist 9
Boris the Fool 8
Lilly the Millennial 7
Dexter the Dragoon 6
Amy the Singer 4
Vincent the Artist 4
Weyland the Blacksmith 4
Edward the Barber 4
Lieutenant Grey 4
Dora the Explorer 3
Gordon the Cook 2
Magda the Maid 2
Jacob the Tailor 2
Wesley Evers 1
Ina May the Midwife 1
Trigger 1


Out of the low scorers I don't particularly like the "vibe" of yet are: Jacob, Dora, Edward, Magda, Ina and Gordon. Problem is they can't all be bad actors .

Out of the other players I'd be suspicious of Boris, Vincent and Robin.


Sadly too wide a net yet but not much to really stake a claim on.

What in Inas 1 post and Magda and Gordon's 2 posts are pinging with you?

[Kevin the Armorer]

Finally getting up to speed and have some (albeit possibyl useless thoughts)

A good few active players and plenty of low posters (including myself so far)

As always wolves will have some active and less active players and I expect there's a wolf in the bottom somewhere and good chance the SK is there too as they've no friends to help them and need to stay relatively innocuous.


Total Posts: 150
User # Posts
Friar Tuck 20
Moe the Innkeeper 19
Countess Markievicz 15
Kevin the Armorer 12
Robin the Jester 11
Mick the Drunk 11
Benjamin the Alchemist 9
Boris the Fool 8
Lilly the Millennial 7
Dexter the Dragoon 6
Amy the Singer 4
Vincent the Artist 4
Weyland the Blacksmith 4
Edward the Barber 4
Lieutenant Grey 4
Dora the Explorer 3
Gordon the Cook 2
Magda the Maid 2
Jacob the Tailor 2
Wesley Evers 1
Ina May the Midwife 1
Trigger 1


Out of the low scorers I don't particularly like the "vibe" of yet are: Jacob, Dora, Edward, Magda, Ina and Gordon. Problem is they can't all be bad actors .

Out of the other players I'd be suspicious of Boris, Vincent and Robin.


Sadly too wide a net yet but not much to really stake a claim on.

Why didn't you include your own post count in that table?