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Of course this has given rise to strategies like [[Lepton's Gambit]], where a [[Mafia]] member claims to be something he isn't in order to avoid lynching, and possibly lynch someone else he believes to be one of the [[Roles#Power Roles|Power Roles]] instead. | Of course this has given rise to strategies like [[Lepton's Gambit]], where a [[Mafia]] member claims to be something he isn't in order to avoid lynching, and possibly lynch someone else he believes to be one of the [[Roles#Power Roles|Power Roles]] instead. | ||
Note that when claiming, it is very important that you do not simply repeat your Role PM. Almost all [[Mod]]s will [[Modkill]] a player who quotes his Role PM in whole or in part. So it is essential to paraphrase, describing the role in your own words. | Note that when claiming, it is very important that you do not simply repeat your [[Role PM]]. Almost all [[Mod]]s will [[Modkill]] a player who quotes his Role PM in whole or in part. So it is essential to paraphrase, describing the role in your own words. | ||
See also [[mass roleclaim]]. | See also [[mass roleclaim]]. | ||
[[Category:Glossary]] | [[Category:Glossary]] | ||
Revision as of 19:43, 13 May 2007
To state what your role is, truthfully or not. Often a roleclaim is a last defense against being lynched. The Town doesn't want to lynch its Doctor, or Cop, so they may back off if that's what the person claims to be.
Of course this has given rise to strategies like Lepton's Gambit, where a Mafia member claims to be something he isn't in order to avoid lynching, and possibly lynch someone else he believes to be one of the Power Roles instead.
Note that when claiming, it is very important that you do not simply repeat your Role PM. Almost all Mods will Modkill a player who quotes his Role PM in whole or in part. So it is essential to paraphrase, describing the role in your own words.
See also mass roleclaim.