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When a player is intentionally (or even unintentionally) quiet during a game's [[Day]], or misses their [[Night Choice]], they | When a player is intentionally (or even unintentionally) quiet during a game's [[Day]], or misses their [[Night Choice]], they are said to be '''lurking'''. Generally seen as a poor strategy by other players (because it slows down the Day, gives other players less posts to analyze, and decreases the information gained during the [[Night]] phase), it can be helpful at times to both [[Pro-Town]] and [[Scum]] players. | ||
For example,a [[Doctor]] or [[Cop]] may lurk during a day phase in order to observe the behavior of others and not draw attention to themselves to be killed by the [[Scum]] at [[Night]]. Alternatively, [[Scum]] may wish to "lie low" if they see their position as precarious, and wait for some other player to make [[Logical Fallacies]] or show weakness that can be capitalized on in order to direct suspicion elsewhere. | For example,a [[Doctor]] or [[Cop]] may lurk during a day phase in order to observe the behavior of others and not draw attention to themselves to be killed by the [[Scum]] at [[Night]]. Alternatively, [[Scum]] may wish to "lie low" if they see their position as precarious, and wait for some other player to make [[Logical Fallacies]] or show weakness that can be capitalized on in order to direct suspicion elsewhere. | ||
Revision as of 22:20, 1 May 2007
When a player is intentionally (or even unintentionally) quiet during a game's Day, or misses their Night Choice, they are said to be lurking. Generally seen as a poor strategy by other players (because it slows down the Day, gives other players less posts to analyze, and decreases the information gained during the Night phase), it can be helpful at times to both Pro-Town and Scum players.
For example,a Doctor or Cop may lurk during a day phase in order to observe the behavior of others and not draw attention to themselves to be killed by the Scum at Night. Alternatively, Scum may wish to "lie low" if they see their position as precarious, and wait for some other player to make Logical Fallacies or show weakness that can be capitalized on in order to direct suspicion elsewhere.
Moderator should be careful not to "play favorites" by Prodding Scum more often than they do Pro-Town players. In addition, giving players the option to confirm their presence by PM rather than an in-thread post is usually considered fair to those who are intentionally lurking.