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A '''Named Townie''' is a role that has no real abilities, but differs from a normal [[Vanilla Townie]] in the sense it has a unique title or attribute.  This in itself can be powerful.
A '''Named Townie''' is a role that has no real abilities, but differs from a normal [[Vanilla Townie]] in the sense it has a unique title or attribute.  This in itself can be powerful.


In particular, in [[Open]] setups Named Townies are remarkably powerful - the Named Townie can claim their role, and unless scum are brave (or foolhardy) enough to counterclaim them the claim is evidently true - and thus often, so is their alignment.
==Variations==


Named Townies are less common in [[Closed]] games, although inadvertent Named Townies can sometimes exist. For example, if a mod includes a [[Miller]] without a [[Cop]], a [[Nurse]] without a [[Doctor]] or a [[Deputy]] without a [[Cop]], the secondary/linked roles associated with the primary role have no power at all, other than having a unique title to claim. Under certain conditions, Named Townie claims can be quite believable, particularly if they are completely outlandish like [[FBI Agent]] - roles like those are too bizarre to be sensible fakeclaims.
A [[Vanilla Townie#Variations|Chocolate Townie]] is a common type of Named Townie.
 
In practice, any character that has a name is technically a Named Townie, although not by function. This was a trope subverted in [https://forum.mafiascum.net/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=74375|Mini 1975: A Village in the Woods] where some players had names, others names and roles, and some players simply roles.
 
==Use & Power==
 
In [[Open]] setups Named Townies are remarkably powerful - the Named Townie can claim their role, and unless scum are brave (or foolhardy) enough to counterclaim them the claim is evidently true - and thus often, so is their alignment.  
 
Useless roles such as a [[Miller]] with no [[Cop]] are considered to be a Named Townie. These useless roles are weaker than a townie with just a name as they may be under the impression their corresponding role is in the game, and this could in theory offer [[scum]] opportunity to freely claim this role.
 
An abstract problem of having too many [[power roles]] in a setup can lead to [[Breaking_Strategy|breaking strategies]] whereby the town can [[massclaim]] and presumingly [[lynch]] the scummiest players to claim VT.
 
==Play Advice==
 
There is little that can differentiate a Named Townie from a [[Vanilla Townie]], however by ''not'' being a VT it can itself be considered a kind of power. If a [[massclaim]] can be beneficial to the town, consider insisting going after a player you view as [[scummy]], as the town may end up with too many [[power role]] claims, making decisions derived [[Setup Speculation]] and [[Process of Elimination]] easier.
 
==Sample Role PM==
 
{{CustomRolePM
|Align=Town
|Role=Earl
|Ability1=You have no abilities other than your voice and your vote.
|WinCon=Town1}}
 
==See Also==
 
===Similar Roles===
 
A [[Fruit Vendor]] is a role that can give a player a piece of fruit each night.
 
A [[Visitor]] is a role that can be seen as visiting a target at night.
 
===Related Articles===
 
[[My Name is Earl]] is an Open Setup and quintessential example of a Named Townie.

Revision as of 01:46, 21 May 2018

Named Townie
Alias:
  • Earl
Alignment:
Role type:
  • Informative
Choice: none

A Named Townie is a role that has no real abilities, but differs from a normal Vanilla Townie in the sense it has a unique title or attribute. This in itself can be powerful.

Variations

A Chocolate Townie is a common type of Named Townie.

In practice, any character that has a name is technically a Named Townie, although not by function. This was a trope subverted in 1975: A Village in the Woods where some players had names, others names and roles, and some players simply roles.

Use & Power

In Open setups Named Townies are remarkably powerful - the Named Townie can claim their role, and unless scum are brave (or foolhardy) enough to counterclaim them the claim is evidently true - and thus often, so is their alignment.

Useless roles such as a Miller with no Cop are considered to be a Named Townie. These useless roles are weaker than a townie with just a name as they may be under the impression their corresponding role is in the game, and this could in theory offer scum opportunity to freely claim this role.

An abstract problem of having too many power roles in a setup can lead to breaking strategies whereby the town can massclaim and presumingly lynch the scummiest players to claim VT.

Play Advice

There is little that can differentiate a Named Townie from a Vanilla Townie, however by not being a VT it can itself be considered a kind of power. If a massclaim can be beneficial to the town, consider insisting going after a player you view as scummy, as the town may end up with too many power role claims, making decisions derived Setup Speculation and Process of Elimination easier.

Sample Role PM

Welcome, [Player]! You are a Town Earl.

Abilities:

  • You have no abilities other than your voice and your vote.

Win Conditions:

  • You win if all threats to the town are eliminated and at least one town-aligned player is alive.

See Also

Similar Roles

A Fruit Vendor is a role that can give a player a piece of fruit each night.

A Visitor is a role that can be seen as visiting a target at night.

Related Articles

My Name is Earl is an Open Setup and quintessential example of a Named Townie.

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