View source for Cyclic Experimentation Set x01

==Opening Flavor==
 //PASSWORD: ************ USERID: MS1775305
 //INTIALIZING 
 //OPERATIONAL CODE 4186245
 //APPLYING PERMISSION SCHEMA
 //ACCESSING LATEST CONSTRAINT TABLE
 //CONNECTING OUTPUT TO CONSOLE
 //EXECUTE CYCLIC SIMULATION --


//Welcome to Experiment Set x01 MS1775305.<br /> 
//Status: Standby<br />
//Chamber: x679


>>Whats with this? I've never been assigned out of C528. 


//We've developed an entirely new program MS1775305. We needed to put together the most proficient team for this one, and with you being one of the most prominent Eruci...you're in it.


>>I've had enough of your 'games', I tell you this every time, but you insist on using me.


//This one is too significant to trust to just any subject. Truthfully...we've recognized your combative ability within the simulations. It's going to be required in this one, as we are almost guaranteed to have enemies in on this one. You may not understand the purpose of this set, but we do, they do. So our offer is simple. You protect the integrity of the set, you get your release. We integrated some enhanced features for more advanced feedback recognition and performance results. The rest of your group should be online and briefed shortly. We'll bring up a quick rundown of the rules on your console before simulation zero-time. Thank you MS1775305, you have been a very valuable subject.




''The group was separated into five subgroups and an engineer led them away, each group to their own platform. One by one they filed into their respective platforms, and each soon filled. It was an eerily silent procession.''

''Once locked, the platforms in unison silently rose into the sky. There were a few tortuous seconds of nothingness, then a blue light pierced the blanket of black.''

''An unnaturally bright blue pyramid appeared in the center of the five platforms. It slowly rotated through space, seemingly unconnected to this world. Every eye was fixated upon it, every mind felt its presence penetrating.''

''The pyramid pulsed once, then the platforms begin spinning circles in circles, until the whole chamber vibrated in response.''

''The simulation had begun.''

==Description==
'''Cyclic Experimentation Set x01''' is Large Theme game centered around the use of  "cyclic mechanics". This in essence means that abilities present within the game will be passed around the available players within the game. It is a 25 player setup. 
==Special Mechanics/Rules==
*This is a '''Closed''' Setup. I promise no Cults/Jesters/Survivors.
*'''This setup will utilize a Cycle system in place of Day and Night, focused on post count.'''
*The end and beginning of each Cycle will be publicly announced, and will last approximately 250 posts.
*Post count is only influential in defining the beginning and end of Cycles, and has no role or ability related effects.
*All actions must be submitted before the end of the cycle is announced. All actions resolve immediately upon receipt.
*Players must choose who they would like to send their ability to by the end of each cycle. If you fail to submit your choice by the time Cycle End is publicly announced, you have 24 hours maximum to submit your choice before it is randomized. You will receive an Infraction, and accruing three such Infractions results in a Modkill. 
*If a person with an ability is killed at any point in the game, that ability is removed from gameplay.




==Sample Town Role PM==
Welcome, '''QD3498561, <small>[Callsign Playername.]</small>'''. ''Thank you for sacrificing your time to help ensure a greater future for all of us. In Experiment x01 you are a member of the '''<span style="color:green">Town</span>'''.''

'''Abilities:''' Your abilities are designated in the accompanying '''Ability Message'''. Please review the updated Ability Message that will be sent at the beginning of each cycle.

'''Ability Cycling:''' Abilities will cycle approximately every 250 posts. You may use your abilities once per cycle. Actions resolve immediately, and post numbers are not influential with the exception of defining cycles. For each ability you have you must choose a different person to pass the ability to at the end of the cycle. When the next cycle begins you will receive a new Ability Message detailing any changes in your available abilities. If you fail to submit your choices for ability cycling before the end of the cycle is publicly announced, you will have a maximum of 24 hours from the Moderator's public announcement of Cycling to submit your choice, otherwise your choice will be randomised and you will receive an Infraction. 3 Infractions will lead to a Modkill. 

'''Town Win Condition:''' You win if all threats to the town are eliminated and at least one town-aligned player is alive, whether you are alive or not.<br />
<small>[Standard Factional Win Condition.]</small>

'''Game Topic is here: [http://mafiascum.net/forum/viewtopic Cyclic Experimentation Set x01].'''

Please confirm in thread.


==Sample Vanilla Ability Message==

'''''<span style="color:darkred">//OUTPUT PERMISSION SCHEMA//</span>'''''

These are your available abilities for the Cycle beginning Post XXX. You must choose, by the end of the cycle, who you would like to send your ability to. If you have multiple abilities, you must send each one to a different person. Please remember that each cycle lasts approximately 250 posts, so please submit your cycling choice within that time frame.

'''Void''' <small>['''Vanilla''']</small> - You are unable to perform any activity during the current cycle as your permission set does not allow it. You are not required to submit a cycle choice. 

'''''<span style="color:darkred">//END PERMISSION SCHEMA//</span>'''''




==FAQ==

'''Q: What happened to Night/Day?'''<br />
''A: The traditional Night/Day Phases have been replaced with "Cycles"; essentially a series of 250 posts, or 10 pages.''

'''Q: My Role PM doesn't state any abilities!'''<br />
''A: Your Role PM serves only to designate to you which faction you are a part of and what your win condition is. Additional abilities will be sent in an accompanying [b]Ability Message[/b] at the beginning of each Cycle.''

'''Q: What should I do each cycle?'''<br />
''A: If you are in possession of any abilities, you should send in your action. After doing so, it is also necessary to select your "cycling choice", the person you would like to pass your ability to so they can use it the next cycle.''

'''Q: When should I submit my actions?'''<br />
''A: You can submit your actions at any point within the Cycle that you have that ability. Each ability may only be used once per cycle. All abilities will be processed immediately upon receipt.''

'''Q: What is a "cycling choice" and when should I submit it?'''<br />
''A: A cycling choice is the person you wish to send your ability to. If you have more than one ability, each ability must be sent to separate players. It is suggested that you submit your cycling choice at the same time you submit your action, but not required. It is required to submit your choice before the current cycle ends, as late choices will accrue an Infraction. If you acquire three Infractions you will be modkilled.''

'''Q: What if a Cycle ends unexpectedly?'''<br />
''A: All Cycle Ends will be publicly announced. If for any reason a cycle ends unexpectedly, you may not use any abilities that you have failed to submit actions for, but you must send in your cycling choices for any abilities you may have within 24 hours or your choice will be randomized. No Infractions will be accrued in such a case.''