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The role of '''Universal Backup''' is almost always a pro-town role.
At start, this role is effectively an ordinary [[Townie]].  However, whenever the first power role dies (i.e. [[Doctor]], [[Cop]], [[Vigilante]], etc.), the Universal back-up inherits that power role and can use it themselves.


This role starts the game as a vanilla townie, but whenever the first pro-town power role dies (i.e. [[Doctor]], [[Cop]], [[Vigilante]], etc.), the Universal back-up inherits that power role. This role is considered to be more powerful than [[Deputy]] or [[Nurse]], but it can increase the swinginess of the game.
Universal Backups are not necessarily self-aware; they may learn they are a Universal Backup when they inherit an ability.
 
==Mod's Notes==
The term "power role" is somewhat ambiguous - generally anything that is not truly Vanilla is considered a "power role", including roles like [[Miller]].  It is ultimately up to the moderator's discretion which abilities are inheritable, though it should be planned in advance.
 
 
If the game has multiple killing roles with potential for multiple power role deaths, then the mod must resolve which killer strikes first.
 
==Use and Power==
Universal Backup is considered swingier than single-role backups like [[Deputy]] or [[Nurse]], but depending on the setup, it can be more powerful simply because it is more likely to back up an ability than a single-role backup.
 
Thus, its power varies.  The game should be acceptably balanced in the event that the Universal Backup inherits any ability feasible in the setup.


The player may or may not know that they are a universal back-up.


==Mod's Notes==
The term "power role" is ambiguous and up to the [[mod]]'s discretion which roles are inheritable. It is important to plan out which pro-town non-vanilla roles have potential to be inherited by the Universal Back-Up. If the game has multiple killing roles with potential for multiple power role deaths, then the mod must resolve which killer strikes first.
==Examples==
==Examples==
* [[Mini 47]]
* [[Mini 47]]

Revision as of 01:53, 14 July 2011

Universal Backup
Aliases:
  • Graverobber
  • Overachiever
Alignment:
Role type:
  • Linked
  • Manipulative
Choice: none

At start, this role is effectively an ordinary Townie. However, whenever the first power role dies (i.e. Doctor, Cop, Vigilante, etc.), the Universal back-up inherits that power role and can use it themselves.

Universal Backups are not necessarily self-aware; they may learn they are a Universal Backup when they inherit an ability.

Mod's Notes

The term "power role" is somewhat ambiguous - generally anything that is not truly Vanilla is considered a "power role", including roles like Miller. It is ultimately up to the moderator's discretion which abilities are inheritable, though it should be planned in advance.


If the game has multiple killing roles with potential for multiple power role deaths, then the mod must resolve which killer strikes first.

Use and Power

Universal Backup is considered swingier than single-role backups like Deputy or Nurse, but depending on the setup, it can be more powerful simply because it is more likely to back up an ability than a single-role backup.

Thus, its power varies. The game should be acceptably balanced in the event that the Universal Backup inherits any ability feasible in the setup.


Examples