[Rikae]

Originally Posted by Thinlomien

I mean, she continuosly presents an assumption of the things and adds "of course, that applies to me" or something of the sort. That makes me uneasy. Why to do this?

Because if I don't point it out, someone else will, and because I want to start discussion without pointing fingers at other people.
The village doomsayer appears to have extensive knowledge of this type of terrible situation, and yet, much of what he says appears to contradict what has happened in other villiages.

Originally Posted by Macalaure

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.

But in other villages, there has frequently been an 'alpha wolf' type who did take a leadership role, which allowed him/her to direct votes and appear knowledgable, helpful, indispensible...while the other two kept a low profile.
You are right in saying a thing has less need to worry about keeping our trust long-term. One of the things will be revealed tomorrow night, and they don't know which. I don't doubt they will accuse and defend with this in mind.

Originally Posted by Macalaure

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

Try, yes, but according to the experiences of other villagers, the certainty of a wolf/thing has a tendancy to show through nonetheless.

Originally Posted by Macalaure

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!

Originally Posted by Macalaure

If random accusations aren't a bad thing, then why demand explanations for them? I see a contradiction in that.

I'm saying random accusations may be the act of an innocent who wishes to get his/her vote out of the way without starting a bandwagon.
I am certainly not saying others should join in on a random persecution. Just the opposite!

Originally Posted by Mac

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.

Which will expose the things. Bandwagons are easy to hide in!

Originally Posted by Mac

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.

I did say day or night; I was thinking of Werewolf infestations, with which I am more familiar. You're right, of course.

Originally Posted by Mac

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...

Macalaure casts me in a bad light while simultaneously distancing himself and drawing attention to his own experience. I'm not saying it's thingish behavior, only that it might be worth taking note of.

Originally Posted by Rune

I don't understand why you use so much time to attack her arguments, if you knew all along that you were not going to act on it

Indeed.

EDIT: Xed with Volo and Jenny.