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Feel free to use any of these if you want. I appreciate seeing people use my rulesets (and I appreciate it even more when I'm credited...)

Newbie Ruleset

Example visible here. As per newbie rules of the time of writing, has 10 hour D1 deadline with 7 days following and 36 hour prods.

Includes introductory mod post as is required.

[size=300][color=#00BFFF][b]GAME RULES[/b][/color][/size]
[size=80](Adapted from northsidegal)[/size]

[color=#00BFFF][b]GENERAL[/b][/color]
[list=1]
[*] Adhere to all [url=https://forum.mafiascum.net/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=6470]site rules[/url].
[*] Always play to win.
[*] Remember that this is a game - heated discussion is allowed, but personal attacks are not. Comment on play, not player.
[*] Pretending to break the rules will be treated similarly as actually breaking the rules.
[*] Do not quote any private communication regarding this game—this includes your role PM, other mod communication, posts from private threads, etc. Paraphrasing is acceptable. If you're unsure, ask me first.
[*] If you need to get my attention, please include "[b]@mod[/b]" in your post or PM me.
[*] [color=#00BFFF][b]This[/b][/color] (#00BFFF) is my color. You can use it, if you want, but please don't try to impersonate me.
[*] Do not use encryption, hidden text or excessively small text in your posts.
[*] Do not use any form of provable randomness. This includes dice tags, screenshots of random.org, etc. Saying you flipped a coin is okay, providing some sort of proof that you did isn’t.
[*] Day 1 will last for 10 days, with all further days lasting for 7 days. Any day will end when a majority is reached.
[*] Do not post in the game thread or any private topics following your death, with the exception of the dead thread.
[*] If you have the ability to edit your posts, do not do so.
[*] My decisions are final. If I feel you are violating any of the rules, I will take the appropriate action.
[*] Have fun![/list]

[color=#00BFFF][b]VOTING[/b][/color]
[list=1]
[*] All votes and unvotes must be in [b]bold[/b] or in [vote][/vote] tags, with vote tags being preferable.
[*] Votes in spoilers will not be counted.
[*] Abbreviations and nicknames are acceptable, as long as I can understand them.
[*] Eliminations will occur when a majority (>50%) is reached. If no majority is reached before deadline, the day will end in a no-elimination.
[*] Voting to end the day in a no-elimination requires only 50% of players rather than >50%.
[*] Once a hammer has occurred, the game is in "twilight". Discussion may continue until I lock the thread but no further votes or unvotes will be counted.[/list]

[color=#00BFFF][b]ACTIVITY[/b][/color]
[list=1]
[*] You are expected to make at least one game-relevant post every 36 hours. Players who go 36 hours without posting will be prodded.
[*] If you are prodded, you have 24 hours to post in-thread. If you do not respond within 24 hours, you will be replaced. Additionally, if I have to prod you 3 or more times, I reserve the right to replace you at my own discretion.
[*] If you are going to be V/LA (Vacation / Limited Access), please bold it in thread or PM me.[/list]

[color=#00BFFF][b]ADVICE:[/b][/color]

[spoiler=Introductory Mod Post][area=Introduction and Tips][i]Here are some helpful links (a lot of them from our helpful wiki):[/i]
-> [url=https://forum.mafiascum.net/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=6470]Forum Rules and Guidelines[/url]
-> [url=https://wiki.mafiascum.net/index.php?title=Category:Glossary]The Glossary[/url]
-> [url=https://wiki.mafiascum.net/index.php?title=Commonly_Used_Abbreviations]Commonly Used Abbreviations[/url]
-> [url=https://wiki.mafiascum.net/index.php?title=Newbie_Guide]The Newbie Guide[/url]
-> [url=https://wiki.mafiascum.net/index.php?title=Category:Play_Articles]Articles on How to Play Well (be sure to check the dates these were written/updated, as good advice changes over time)[/url]


[b][i]Key Concepts and Tips[/i][/b]

[b][u]Activity[/u][/b]

[b]Try to check in at least once a day.[/b] Besides the activity requirements listed in the moderator's original post, it's just necessary for a fun and healthy game that everyone [i]plays[/i]. If you post very rarely, or only post a little bit at a time, you may get scumread for lurking. Even if you are not scumread for it, what's the fun in playing a game where multiple people are hardly participating?

[b][u]Site Meta[/u][/b]

Meta is the description of how people on Mafiascum like to play mafia. Things can be different on other online mafia sites, or if you play IRL, so it's good to know what's expected of you on this site. These aren't "rules", per se, but if you don't follow these guidelines it is likely things will go poorly for you on MS. Some examples are...

[b][u]Random Voting Stage (RVS)[/u][/b]
Games on MafiaScum almost always begin with what we call the Random Voting Stage (RVS).  At this point in the game, we are in a low information game state (except the mafia, which know everyone’s alignment).  As a way to provoke reaction, start a discussion, and try to determine alignment, people will usually vote for non-serious reasons.  As the discussion progresses, we will eventually get the game moving and progress out of RVS.

[b][u]Voting, L-x, and Hammers[/u][/b]
L-x is a way to convey how far away a player is away from an elimination.  For example, you should always announce that you are putting someone at L-1 (1 vote away from an elimination) so that someone doesn’t come along and accidentally vote for that players elimination.  This also prevents Mafia-aligned players from coming along and placing the final vote to eliminate (“hammer”) and claiming ignorance about doing so.  You may also see L-2 and L-3 (2 votes away from a elimination and 3 votes away from a elimination, respectively).

Before you hammer a player, state your intent to hammer (usually done in bold) and ask the player to claim their role. This is done to prevent power roles from being eliminated, and can sometimes get Mafia-aligned players to be caught (via counter claiming).  It's best to then allow other players to react and discuss the claim before hammering.


[u][b]Claiming Your Role[/b][/u]
It is almost always best to not claim your role unless you are at L-1 and have been asked to claim as part of an “intent to hammer.”  This is because, as a town power role (“PR”), if you out prematurely, you are likely to be night-killed (“NK’d”).  As a Vanilla Townie (“VT”), claiming early helps the mafia team narrow down the setup and possible PR candidates.  An exception to this would be if a mafia player claimed your role, claiming early to counter the false claim (“CC”) would out the mafia player, and would be a benefit to the town.

[b]Do not fake claim a power role as town![/b] While it may help you avoid getting eliminated, you might cause a real PR to out themselves by counter claiming - then the mafia will know who the PR is, and you will probably get eliminated for lying to town. Feel free to fake a claim as scum, though, if you think it would help.

[b][u]LyLo[/u][/b]
LyLo is the shortened representation of “eliminate or lose.” LyLo in the Newbie Queue is when there are 3 remaining players, 2 of which are town and 1 is mafia; or when there are 5 remaining players, 3 of which are town and 2 are mafia.  It is important in these situations that the town aligned players do not carelessly vote like is done during RVS or early days, as the mafia player(s) can organize and instantly provide the necessary votes to eliminate (“quickhammer”) and win the game.

[b][u]Conclusion[/u][/b]
[b]Mafia is hard! [/b]As town, it can be hard to figure things out, and stressful when people think you're scum. [b]That's okay![/b] Just share your thoughts on who you think is scum as they come to you, and don't be afraid to change your mind. As scum, it can be hard to lie convincingly, and stressful when people think you're scum. Don't let that scare you! Try to think of what you would post if you were town, and don't be afraid to "change your mind".

This is a game. [b]Have fun![/b][/area][/spoiler] 
[center][color=#00BFFF][b]MOST IMPORTANTLY:[/b][/color][/center]
[center]Remember: this is a game. Enjoy it! If you have any questions, feel free to PM me.[/center]

Normal Game, Simple

Adapted mainly from here, though it looks a little different now. Obviously you'll need to substitute in your own VT role PM unless you decide to go with my same formatting. I have Day deadlines set at 12 real life days. Private thread rules may also need to be set on a game by game basis.

[size=250][color=#8000FF][u][b]Rules[/b][/u][/color][/size]
[size=80](Adapted from northsidegal)[/size]

[b][color=#8000FF]General[/color][/b]
-Adhere to all [url=https://forum.mafiascum.net/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=6470]site rules[/url].
-Always play to win.
-Remember that this is a game - heated discussion is allowed, but personal attacks are not.
-Pretending to break the rules will be treated similarly as actually breaking the rules.
-Do not quote any out of game communication regarding this game - this includes your role PM and any other PMs I may send you.
-If you need to get my attention, please include "[b]@mod[/b]" in your post or PM me.
-[color=#8000FF][b]This[/b][/color] (#8000FF) is my color. You can use it, if you want.
-Do not use encryption, hidden text or excessively small text in your posts.
-Do not use any form of provable randomness. This includes dice tags, screenshots of random.org, etc. Saying you flipped a coin is okay, providing some sort of proof that you did isn’t.
-Each day phase will last for 12 days, with night phases lasting 48 hours.
-Do not post in the game thread or any private topics following your death, with the exception of the dead thread.
-If you have the ability to edit your posts, do not do so.
-My decisions are final. If I feel you are violating any of the rules, I will take the appropriate action.
-As a general principle, whenever moderator action is required I will attempt to make the decision that has the least impact on the natural flow of gameplay. For example, force replacing instead of modkilling whenever possible.
-Have fun!

[b][color=#8000FF]Voting[/color][/b]
-All votes and unvotes must be in [b]bold[/b] or in [vote]vote[/vote] tags, with vote tags being preferable.
-Votes in spoilers will not be counted.
-Abbreviations and nicknames are acceptable, as long as I can understand them.
-Eliminations will occur when a majority (>50%) is reached. If no majority is reached before deadline, the day will end in a no elimination.
-Voting to end the day in a no-elimination requires only 50% of players, not >50%.
-Once a hammer has occurred, the game is in "twilight". Discussion may continue until I lock the thread but no further votes or unvotes will be counted.

[b][color=#8000FF]Activity[/color][/b]
-You are expected to make at least one game-relevant post every 48 hours. Players who go 48 hours without posting will be prodded.
-If you are prodded, you have 24 hours to post in-thread. If you do not respond within 24 hours, you will be replaced. Additionally, if I have to prod you 3 or more times, you will be replaced at my own discretion.
-Abuse of prod dodges will result in you being replaced at my own discretion.
-If you are going to be V/LA, please announce it in thread or PM me. If your V/LA will last 7 days or longer I may be forced to replace you.

[b][color=#8000FF]Game Notes[/color][/b]
-Night actions this game will follow Natural Action Resolution.
-If you do not send me an action for the night, I will assume that you are not taking one.
-The Mafia private thread remaining open during the day would be dependent on the existence and survival of a Mafia Encryptor.
-At least one player has received the following role:
[quote]
Welcome, [playername]. You are a [color=#40BF00][b]Vanilla Townie[/b][/color].

[b]Abilities[/b]
You possess no special abilities: your vote is your weapon.
[b]Win Condition[/b]
You win when all the threats to the town are eliminated.[/quote]

Normal Game, Fancy Text, Spoilered

Taken from here. Everything said for the last Normal ruleset applies here as well.

[size=300][color=#FF6040][font=corsiva][b]GAME RULES[/b][/font][/color][/size]
[size=80](Adapted from northsidegal)[/size]

[b][size=150][color=#FF6040][font=corsiva]GENERAL[/font][/color][/size][/b]
[spoiler=]-Adhere to all [url=https://forum.mafiascum.net/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=6470]site rules[/url].
-Always play to win.
-Remember that this is a game - heated discussion is allowed, but personal attacks are not. Comment on play, not player.
-Pretending to break the rules will be treated similarly as actually breaking the rules.
-Do not quote any private communication regarding this game—this includes your role PM, other mod communication, posts from private threads, etc. Paraphrasing is acceptable. If you're unsure, ask me first.
-If you need to get my attention, please include "[b]@mod[/b]" in your post or PM me.
-[color=#FF6040][b]This[/b][/color] (#FF6040) is my color. You can use it, if you want, but I'd prefer you didn't.
-Do not use encryption, hidden text or excessively small text in your posts.
-Do not use any form of provable randomness. This includes dice tags, screenshots of random.org, etc. Saying you flipped a coin is okay, providing some sort of proof that you did isn’t.
-Each day phase will last for 12 days, with night phases lasting 48 hours.
-Do not post in the game thread or any private topics following your death, with the exception of the dead thread.
-If you have the ability to edit your posts, do not do so.
-My decisions are final. If I feel you are violating any of the rules, I will take the appropriate action.
-As a general principle, whenever moderator action is required I will attempt to make the decision that has the least impact on the natural flow of gameplay. For example, force replacing instead of modkilling whenever possible.
-Have fun![/spoiler]

[b][size=150][color=#FF6040][font=corsiva]VOTING[/font][/color][/size][/b]
[spoiler=]-All votes and unvotes must be in [b]bold[/b] or in [vote][/vote] tags, with vote tags being preferable.
-Votes in spoilers will not be counted.
-Abbreviations and nicknames are acceptable, as long as I can understand them.
-Eliminations will occur when a majority (>50%) is reached. If no majority is reached before deadline, the day will end in a no-elimination
-Voting to end the day in a no-elimination requires only 50% of players rather than >50%.
-Once a hammer has occurred, the game is in "twilight". Discussion may continue until I lock the thread but no further votes or unvotes will be counted.[/spoiler]

[b][size=150][color=#FF6040][font=corsiva]ACTIVITY[/font][/color][/size][/b]
[spoiler=]-You are expected to make at least one game-relevant post every 48 hours. Players who go 48 hours without posting will be prodded.
-If you are prodded, you have 24 hours to post in-thread. If you do not respond within 24 hours, you will be replaced. Additionally, if I have to prod you 3 or more times, I reserve the right to replace you at my own discretion.
-Abuse of prod dodges will result in you being replaced at my own discretion.
-If you are going to be V/LA, please announce it in thread or PM me. If your V/LA will last 7 days or longer I may be forced to replace you.[/spoiler]

[b][size=150][color=#FF6040][font=corsiva]SETUP[/font][/color][/size][/b]
-Night actions this game will follow Natural Action Resolution.
-If you do not send me an action for the night, I will assume that you are not taking one.
-The Mafia private thread remaining open during the day would be dependent on the existence and survival of a Mafia Encryptor.
-At least one player has received the following role:

[spoiler=Vanilla Townie][quote]
[area=Mini Normal XXXX]Welcome, playername. You are a [color=green][b]Vanilla Townie[/b][/color].

[tab]1[/tab][b][color=#8080FF]Abilities:[/color][/b]
[tab]2[/tab]You have no special abilities. Your vote is your weapon.

[tab]1[/tab][color=#8080FF][b]Win condition:[/b][/color]
[tab]2[/tab]You win when all threats to the town have been eliminated and there is at least one town player alive.

The game thread is [url=0000]here[/url]. Please confirm by replying to this with your role name and alignment.[/area]
[/quote][/spoiler]