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The Resistance: Steepers vs. Tigers
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Bela Talbot III
Bela Talbot III
Con Artist

Jul-1-2015 09:01

The rival factions of the city of Shangri-La have been at odds for years. The Tigers seek to crush all opposition to the Prince’s rule, while the Tea Steepers are disapproving of the new Prince’s disregard for the peaceful traditions of Shangri-La.

To complicate an already fragile state of co-existence, quite a few nemesis hunters have gained the trust of both factions. Both factions, while obliged to be cordial to their new saviours, are feeling uneasy with what is apparently the new status-quo. The Prince’s soldiers have worked to ensured that the Monastery is off-limits to all visitors to Shangri-La, but this hasn’t stopped the Steepers from finding detectives sympathetic to their cause and collaborating with them " and the Tigers know it.

With the haunting clickety-clack-clack of countless pairs of Polka Dot Pumps ringing in his ears, the Chief of the Tigers of Shangri-La resolves to destroy the Tea Steepers once and for all. The Tea Steepers, fully aware of the plans the Tigers have in store for them, put together a team of detectives to put their plan into action. The wise monks of Shangri-La (after a few brainstorming sessions with the Scholars of Shangri-La " because you can never escape the Scholars of Shangri-La) know that there is but one way to protect their campaign against what they believe to be the Prince’s oppressive rule. However, the Prince’s Chief of Security has managed to sneak a few trusted informers onto the team.

Will the Steepers succeed? Will their champions succumb to the scheming of the spies? Will we ever figure out what's going on with Rasputin’s Egg? How many Sparkly Vests are the Tigers slowly processing to create"? Whoa, I nearly gave the game away there. Anyway, let’s find out!

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Molly Maltese
Molly Maltese
Old Shoe

Jul-10-2015 09:34

This is weird that this is voted unanimously. But I don't think there's been a lot of resistance to any propositions, unless its been Yeti or myself. Is it because there's a spy on this team or because the spies are not speaking up?! :|

Bela Talbot III
Bela Talbot III
Con Artist

Jul-10-2015 10:25

Mission 4:

"You are...the boys?" Mansour Shankouti, Cairo's finest Rug Merchant consulted a scrap of paper, looking up at Sal and Yeti.

"Yes, we were told you had something for us?", Yeti asked as Sal looked around for any more "Larry"s.

"Sure, I've had it ready for you detectives ever since Larry sent me that message from the Steeper -- what? What happened?" He looked behind him, slightly alarmed as "the boys" jumped into attacking poses.

"Wait a minute. That...that's an ordinary full length possum coat. It doesn't look all that special," Sal said, drawing himself up and walking over to take a closer look.

"Well, don't let the possum hear you!" Mansour scowled; the members of Mission 3, Team 2 blanched visibly, faced with this contortion.

"Oh, it's nice. Very nice," Yeti reassured the rug merchant. Somewhat mollified, Mansour proceeded to wrap up the coat and put it in a small bag. "That it is. Here you go, then."

Oh, the Steepers wanted us to give you this. We added a few when we remembered," Sal cracked a smile as he gave the Rug Merchant a small envelope.

"Stamps! Oh, this one will help me complete my Shanghai collection! This is too kind of you, keep the $4800, I insist!" Mansour grinned as he looked at the detectives; they stepped back a little. "They really are very serious about the $4800," Yeti whispered to Sal. "I think it's time we got back to give the team the good news."

___

The mission was a SUCCESS.

The votes:

???SUCCEED
???SUCCEED

The Resistance lead 2-1.

DevilishWings is the next leader.

The List:

Molly Maltese
Riza Hawkeye
Yeti Face
Sal Iva
DevilishWings

Riza has the "STRONG LEADER" card as well as "IN THE SPOTLIGHT". If you'd like to use "STRONG LEADER", you'd have to do so before DW proposes a team or decides who gets the power card. "IN THE SPOTLIGHT" can be used after a mission proposal is approved, if you'd like to see what one player's action during that mission was.

Bela Talbot III
Bela Talbot III
Con Artist

Jul-10-2015 10:27

Mission 4:

“We are in urgent need of an item unavailable to us here. We request that three of you detectives set out and search the wider world for a pair of Polka Dot Pumps.” The monk turned away from the group and started to walk away.

“Pumps now? Really? What are you doing with all these items?!” Yeti asked.

"Hello detective. Have you brought me the Polka Dot Pumps?

"No? Well please return here when you do. Now if you'll excuse me, I am a busy man."
“He’s got some Tiger blood in him,” Riza muttered, as Yeti turned around, looking at the others as if to say, “Can you believe this guy?”

“Well, to be fair, you only just asked us to get you those Pumps. A minute ago. We’re skilled, but you’re crazy,” Molly said. Now it was her turn to be stared at. “I mean, no. We will soon, though.”

The monk shook his head a little, and turned to DevilishWings. “Detective, you seem not to be missing a filter. You have remained quiet and left me in peace. Perhaps you could put together a team to look for these Pumps. I assure you, they are extremely important; if they weren’t, you would be relaxing in the park (“Not the park!” everybody screamed. Silently. Like, in their minds). I’m sure you will be able to come up with something,” he smiled, and turned to leave. Nobody stopped him this time.

___


DW, you’re up. Please propose a team of THREE detectives (you may put yourself on the team). Once DW proposes her team, everybody will vote on whether or not they approve the team proposal by PMing me. If a majority approves it, the mission starts; if not, Molly shall be the next leader. Your power (which you can give to anybody, including yourself) is...

OPEN UP: The receiver must reveal their allegiance to a player of their choice.
*Use immediately.


Have I forgotten anything yet? :D

Yeti Face
Yeti Face
Pinball Amateur

Jul-10-2015 11:28

What a jolly interesting power.

Molly, if we assume that Riza and Devi are dirty tiger scum, then all the glorious hero types declared they'd be voting yes on the thread itself. After I decided Devi was a spy based on five YES votes, and Riza being my top contender for second spy, it'd be most inept for them to be the only ones to vote NO to a mission they know will both pass and succeed. Voting YES became the only cover they had left, and they took it.

That said, whilst I am certain Devi should face Steeper court martial, I am allowing Riza a slight level of benefit of the doubt. If she is truly a loyal supporter of the monks, she should be able to use some combination of powers in order to prove it.

DevilishWings
DevilishWings
Charioteer

Jul-10-2015 12:21

Yeti dear, if you'll check the last game you'll see I voted Yes there too. I'll do the same here,regardless of what you may think my allegiance is. It's more fun this way. I do believe you are a spy, however, bases on pretty much the same logic, however, since it was the best way to hide your identity, by sabotaging your own mission. Therefore, i get it. It doesn't change the fact that I'm Resistance.

Anyway. Since this is about a pair of shoes, I think it's best to send a team of ladies on the battlefield. I propose a team of myself, Riza and Molly.

I'm using my power on Yeti.

Yeti Face
Yeti Face
Pinball Amateur

Jul-10-2015 13:27

Since I am loyal to the monks, and that proposal does not include me, I'm rather afraid I'll be putting my weight behind the "no" camp for it.

Riza, let's pretend for a moment that you are a loyal and trustworthy member of our item gathering gang. I think it's fairly clear there's a spy split between two groups - Devi and I on one hand, yourself, Molly, and Sal on the other. I'll reveal my true colours to Molly now, using OPEN UP. Once I'm confirmed as being a true freedom fighter, and Devi's proposal has been shot down, Molly can propose a team containing herself, Sal, and I. You can then use your SPOTLIGHT card on either Molly or Sal. If one of them turns out to be scum it'll be easy to tell who it is, and we can take them down on Mission 5.

Bela, please reveal my allegiance to Molly using the OPEN UP power Devi has used on me.

Molly Maltese
Molly Maltese
Old Shoe

Jul-10-2015 15:13

I simply can't wait! :) Still waiting on Bela, but I'll interject my thoughts here.

I'm confident now, since my team will of course be Sal, Yeti and myself. Banking on the fact that Sal and Yeti are Resistance too, since the last mission went off without a hitch, it'll be in the bag for Resistance! :)

My turn will come next regardless of if we approve or dont approve Devi's team, right? With that (at least seemingly) so solid as a Resistance win, I almost want to proceed with her team! My thinking is this: If we force Riza to use In the Spotlight and then tally up the Succeed/ Sabotages, we'll be sure to positively identify one or two spies, and proceed confidently on the final mission. Even if they Sabotage, it'll bring it to 2-2 and then the next round will be in the bag, and my faith in Sal will be ironclad-- we'll know for sure our final mission is a win.
If Riza still refuses to use in the Spotlight on Devi or myself, it can be assumed that she is indeed a spy. I don't know if I'm missing something in figuring that, any thoughts?

Yeti Face
Yeti Face
Pinball Amateur

Jul-10-2015 15:28

Either you or Sal could still be a delightfully devious spy. Riza is the most sketchy, but there's nothing concrete against her. Mission 4, rather than Mission 5, needs to be a Yeti, Molly, Sal team - with IN THE SPOTLIGHT used on either yourself or Sal. That way if either of you turn out to not be a true darling for the cause the redeemed Riza can take their spot.

Molly Maltese
Molly Maltese
Old Shoe

Jul-10-2015 17:55

Oh yeah, I guess I forget that I'm still a suspect. : | Well, that makes sense then, carry on.

Sal Iva
Sal Iva
Little Monster

Jul-10-2015 18:04

I guess, if you are asking yet, I shall vote YES for DW's mission team.

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