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<div class="plainlinks" style="font-size:162%; border:none; margin:0; padding:.1em; color:#000;">Welcome to the [https://forum.mafiascum.net MafiaScum] Wiki,</div>
<div style="top:+0.2em; font-size:95%;">The largest wiki for the [[Game of Mafia]] on the web.</div>
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The above is a typical opening for the game called ''[[Game of Mafia|Mafia]]'' (Also known as "Werewolves of Miller's Hollow" or "Town of Salem"). The game can be played by an indeterminate group of people, each playing the role of either a murdering [[Mafia]] member or an innocent [[townie|townsperson]], along with a [[game moderator]]. At the beginning of the game, [[Night]] falls, and the Mafia family members become aware of each other (by communication from the moderator). They then choose a victim, and the moderator announces the [[death scene]]. When [[Day]] breaks, the town must try to weed out the evil by [[lynch]]ing someone they suspect to be mafia. 

The game of Mafia (in [[Meat World]]) is usually run with playing cards representing the possible [[roles]] in the game. The moderator secretly distributes the cards to the players, then has everyone put their head down/close their eyes. During the Night, the moderator "wakes up" the mafia, and they silently choose a victim. During the Day, everyone discusses, argues, swears, and eventually [[vote]]s for someone to lynch. The cycle repeats until the [[endgame]].

'''MafiaScum''', however, is devoted to the online version of the game. The history of mafiascum.net can be traced back to a game moderated by [[mith]] in August 2000 on the [[Grey Labyrinth]], a puzzle website. Due to the success and growth of the game on the GL, mith started mafiascum.net as a dedicated forum in March 2002. [[Online Mafia]] has the potential for more strategy and subtlety because it removes most of the possibility for cheating and provides players with a chance to form suspicion based on logic and [[voting patterns]] instead of facial expression. It also has the potential for just as many (if not more) laughs, because the players can act however they like, no matter how shy they might be in real life.

For more information on the game check out this article: [[Game of Mafia]]</div>
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| style="color:#000; padding:2px 5px;" | <div id="mp-itn">{{MP-Image3}}This month's featured role is the [[Ninja]]!<br/>
Ninja is a [[Role modifier|Role-Modifier]] that can work as a standalone role that prevents roles such as [[Tracker|Trackers]] or [[Watcher|Watchers]] from seeing who they targeted during a [[Night]]. The Ninja modifier is most commonly attached to a [[Mafia Goon]] (resulting in the "Mafia Ninja" role), which allows the [[Mafia]] to kill without fearing the aforementioned [[:Category:Investigative Roles|Investigative Roles]]. It can also be used as a modifier to a Town power role, in order to hide it from a Mafia-aligned Tracker or Watcher. However, this is not commonly found in games on mafiascum.net.
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| style="color:#000; padding:2px 5px;" | <div id="mp-itn">{{MP-Image4}}This month's featured setup is [[Lovers Mafia]]!<br/>
This [[Micro Setup]] by [[Guardian]] is for 6 players. It is a simple setup, containing 4 [[Vanilla Townies]] and 2 Mafia-aligned players. What makes it unique is that the two mafia are [[Lover|Lovers]], meaning when one is lynched, the other dies as well (and Town wins). While this setup theoretically favors the Town (with a 60% expected win probability), in practice it is difficult for Town to win because all members of the Town must be on the [[Wagon]] to successfully lynch a Mafia.<br /><br />This setup lasts at most two days, so it is a good option to consider if you are looking for a shorter setup to run.
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== Other areas of MafiaWiki ==
* [[Quick Guide to Mafia]] - A rundown of how the [[game of Mafia]] works.
* [[FAQ]] - Some questions and issues that pop up with first-time players.
* [[Rules]] - Important rules for Mafia games that are standard on mafiascum and most other sites.
* [[Commonly Used Abbreviations]]
* [[Glossary]] - A compilation of Mafia terminology.
* [[Modding Requirements]] - The site's standards for prospective moderators.
* [[Don't Panic]] - Wiki-based thread for posting problems when the forum is down.
* [[Downloads]] - Programs and files that may help with the game.
* [[:Category:Meetups|Meetups]] - Information on [[MeatWorld]] meet-ups.
* [[QuoteBook]] - Amusing quotes from various places around [[MafiaScum]].
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