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'''Backup''' roles are typically linked with a primary role, and don't get to use their action until an/the active role of the same name dies. Backup [[Cop]] and Backup [[Doctor]] (sometimes called [[Deputy]] and [[Nurse]] respectively) are common roles to utilise this modifier; but [[Trackers]], [[Vig|Vigilantes]], and [[Roleblockers]] (amongst others) are all roles that occasionally might have a | '''Backup''' roles are typically linked with a primary role, and don't get to use their action until an/the active role of the same name dies. Backup [[Cop]] and Backup [[Doctor]] (sometimes called [[Deputy]] and [[Nurse]] respectively) are common roles to utilise this modifier; but [[Trackers]], [[Vig|Vigilantes]], and [[Roleblockers]] (amongst others) are all roles that occasionally might have a Backup. | ||
Most moderators design games with | Most moderators design games with Backup roles to reduce swing. Having a [[Cop]] and a Backup [[Cop]] is a simple way to ensure a good chance of that investigation power to be successful, as opposed to a game with just a [[Cop]], which is subject to a Day 1 lynch or Night 1 kill, completely eliminating that ability. | ||
Some [[moderator|mods]] have also designed games with a | Some [[moderator|mods]] have also designed games with a Backup existing without the primary role present, which typically serves to sew seeds of misdirection about the setup for the individual player and sometimes the town if that player dies. A Backup in a game without a primary role present is essentially a [[Named Townie]]. However, some moderators find this practice in distaste - either because the backup role creates a violated expectation of a primary role existing in the game, or because the backup-with-no-primary trope has been overdone. | ||
Backup is an acceptable modifier under [[Normal]] guidelines on mafiascum.net. | Backup is an acceptable modifier under [[Normal]] guidelines on mafiascum.net. | ||
Revision as of 20:55, 17 February 2013
Backup roles are typically linked with a primary role, and don't get to use their action until an/the active role of the same name dies. Backup Cop and Backup Doctor (sometimes called Deputy and Nurse respectively) are common roles to utilise this modifier; but Trackers, Vigilantes, and Roleblockers (amongst others) are all roles that occasionally might have a Backup.
Most moderators design games with Backup roles to reduce swing. Having a Cop and a Backup Cop is a simple way to ensure a good chance of that investigation power to be successful, as opposed to a game with just a Cop, which is subject to a Day 1 lynch or Night 1 kill, completely eliminating that ability.
Some mods have also designed games with a Backup existing without the primary role present, which typically serves to sew seeds of misdirection about the setup for the individual player and sometimes the town if that player dies. A Backup in a game without a primary role present is essentially a Named Townie. However, some moderators find this practice in distaste - either because the backup role creates a violated expectation of a primary role existing in the game, or because the backup-with-no-primary trope has been overdone.
Backup is an acceptable modifier under Normal guidelines on mafiascum.net.