Simple Normal

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Introduction

Simple is a type of Normal game, introduced in the October 2023 Normal Update on mafiascum.net. Simple games are intended to provide an experience of a basic Mafia game with minimal complexity and focus on mechanical discussions. This type of game is very suitable for new players, and is also enjoyed by many more experienced players. Please use this page to learn what is and is not allowed in Simple games.

Roles

• Roles which are allowed in Simple games:
  Bodyguard, Bulletproof, Doctor, Gunsmith, Jailkeeper, Macho*, Neapolitan, Neighborizer, Roleblocker, Role Cop, Tracker, Vanilla, Vanilla Cop, Watcher
• Roles which are allowed in Simple games for Town only:
  Cop, Friendly Neighbor, Innocent Child, Mason, Vigilante, any roles listed as "for any alignment"
• Roles which are allowed in Simple games for Mafia only:
  Juggernaut
• Modifiers which are allowed in Simple games:
  X-shot, Odd-Night/Even-Night, Macho*, Novice

• Simple Games may only use the roles and modifiers listed above.
  • Roles may not be hybrid. In Simple Games, most players should be Vanilla Townies - although there is not a hard floor here - and non-Vanilla roles must have one role and a maximum of one modifier.
  • Macho is a passive role, but can be treated as a modifier for the purpose of Simple games. For example, Macho Cop is legal, but Bulletproof Cop is not.
  • No duplicate roles are allowed.
  • Vigilantes are not allowed in Micro games.
  • No third parties, including Serial Killers, and no multiball - there can be only one Mafia faction.
  • There should not be any additional information in the opening posts of Simple games.
  • Flavor should be minimal or nonexistent.
  • Games which technically follow Simple rules may still be more suited to a different Compartment or Queue. For example, if reviewers feel that a game does not meet their standards of what should be considered Simple, they may change the game to be Regular.

Prior to running, all Normal Games are subject to a mandatory review by the Normal Review Group. To learn more about this process, visit this page.

Simple Games must follow all rules of Normal Games.

Setup Rules

• • Flips do not reveal private information, such as Mafia partners or investigation results.
  • Roles may not self-target, including roles like Doctor.

Games must have one of the following faction ratios:

• 7 Town and 2 Mafia
• 10 Town and 3 Mafia
• 13 Town and 4 Mafia
• 16 Town and 5 Mafia

Role Descriptions

Role	Description	Alignment
Vanilla	No abilities. Town version is called Vanilla Townie, and Mafia version is called Mafia Goon.	Any
Bodyguard	Protects a player at night - if they are targeted by a kill, the Bodyguard dies instead.	Any
Bulletproof	Will survive any nightkills targeting them.	Any
Cop	Investigates a player at night to find their alignment.	Town Only
Doctor	Protects a player at night from a nightkill.	Any
Friendly Neighbor	Targets a player at night. That player is informed that the Friendly Neighbor is Town.	Town Only
Gunsmith	Investigates a player at night to learn if they have a gun. This is based on their role. Most mafia members have guns and most Town members don't, but please check the Gunsmith page for more details.	Any
Innocent Child	Can confirm themselves as Town upon request to the moderator.	Town Only
Jailkeeper	Protects a player at night and prevents them from using any abilities.	Any
Juggernaut	When this player performs the factional kill, it cannot be prevented.	Mafia Only
Macho	Cannot be protected from nightkills.	Any
Mason	There must be at least two Masons if one exists. Masons know other Masons are Town and can communicate with them in a Private Topic.	Town Only
Neapolitan	Investigates a player at night to learn whether or not they are a Vanilla Townie.	Any
Neighborizer	Targets a player at night to add them to a Private Topic where they can communicate.	Any
Roleblocker	Roleblocks a player at night to prevent them from using any abilities.	Any
Rolecop	Investigates a player at night to learn their role, but not their alignment.	Any
Tracker	Tracks a player at night to learn who - if anyone - they visited.	Any
Vanilla Cop	Investigates a player at night to learn if they are Vanilla or not.	Any
Vigilante	Kills a player at night.	Town Only
Watcher	Watches a player at night to learn who - if anyone - visited them.	Any

Modifier Descriptions

Role	Description	Alignment
X-Shot	Can only use its ability X amount of times.	Any
Novice	Cannot use its ability on Night 1.	Any
Odd-Night/Even-Night	Can only use its ability on odd numbered or even numbered nights.	Any