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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 â€" 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 â€" 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 createâ€"? Whoa, I nearly gave the game away there. Anyway, let’s find out!

Jul-7-2015 01:22

It'll surprise you all to know, but I am not actually a spy. No, I am in fact a member of the glorious Steeper resistance, who went undercover to try and obtain information about our foes. We know from the vote that a spy must have been on the last mission, what we do not know is whether that spy is Molly or Sal. Therefore the spy has blundered by not sabotaging when they had the opportunity, and have helped our cause.

The second spy must be Riza or Devi. Riza, I believe Devi is the second spy. She's usually so chatty, whereas since the game started she has not said a word, which I imagine to be a sign of her trying to conceal her identity. You have not said a word either, but that is how you'd act regardless of whether you were a spy.

I'm leaning towards Sal being the first spy, as if he were then it's game perfect to how he acted in the last game he played. Therefore Riza I recommend a team of yourself, myself, and Molly for this mission, and using your power on Molly. If you are truly a Resistor I imagine my thoughts are ones you've already had.

Jul-7-2015 06:00

You're NOT A SPY? Tickle me with a feather, I'm so shocked. :D I knew a spy couldnt be so brazen. Haha!

It is odd, the silence. I can't say for certain since I don't recall ever playing with Devi, or Sal. Riza has always been stonily silent, whether shes Resistance or a spy in games past so inconclusive there.

I follow your logic Yeti, the only caution I draw on from games past is that everyone is on their very best behavior in the first round, even with their YES/ NO votes. As you can see, its highly visible and prone to cast suspicion, particularly in a such a small group. However, your logic is sound, and with the team you've suggested we'd know for certain who the spies are if it succeeds.

Jul-7-2015 06:34

I believe Sal and Devi have only played the one round, which is to be found here: http://noir.playsleuth.com/map/cityhall/post.spy?id=36142

Jul-7-2015 07:09

Oh nice one, Yeti!

Haha reading the grandfather game from Serges that I was in is hilarious, too. They've definitely gotten a little less technical than the reign of nicnic ;D. It's a little unfortunate though, its nicer and a lot more interactive with regular appearances from the other players. Being silent is a grand way to mystify in regards to allegiance, but it does not lend itself to the really fun/ frustrating part of the game. :)

With that said, I'll also volunteer to run the next round of Resistance if no one else was planning to- I know Bela is dying to be able to play!

I suppose we'll check out what Riza proposes! :)

Jul-7-2015 07:22

Ooh, game over, Molly wins! :D What do you mean, team? Fine, fine, fine. You'd be a lifesaver though Molly; I promise to vote quickly (hint? Where?) :) I think I see that proposal coming.

Jul-7-2015 07:41

I propose a team of Molly, Sal, and myself.

There's no reason to vote no if you're on the team, considering where we are in the game. Or any good reason for anyone to vote no, unless...reasons. :)

Jul-7-2015 08:35

Riza has proposed a team, and taken "IN THE SPOTLIGHT" for herself.

Mission 2, Team 1 consists of:
Molly Maltese
Riza Hawkeye
Sal Iva

Time for everybody to vote; PM me your vote (Mission 2, Team 1, YES/NO) when you're ready.

Jul-7-2015 09:11

Since that team must include a spy, and there's no clear way to determine who that spy is should they sabotage the mission, I'm going to have to vote down this proposal. I'm terribly sorry Devi, but I do believe I have made a false accusation against your good name.

Jul-7-2015 09:30

Molly or Sal, whichever one of you is a true member of our steeper resistance must vote no.

Jul-7-2015 10:26

I'm at a crossroads here. On one hand, I do believe if we went through with this mission we could find out who the spy was- well I guess if Sal was the spy. We wouldn't know if it was Riza, but I'm thinking of her spotlight card. It's a gamble AGAIN, because thats banking on if Riza being Resistance. If she's a spy, she could lie.

Is it worth a potential loss though? Probably not. I find it curious that Yeti was not included. I have a strong feeling that he is Resistance. What to do, what to do?