MAFIA CHOPPER : DAY 2

Day 2

Melburnians gathered once again at Federation Square, shocked and appalled at the horror the last 24-hours had brought. A valuable member of the town had been murdered, and it seemed no-one was any closer to catching the Overcoat Gang.

Everyone in the crowd chatted amongst themselves, testing the names of different people, trying to gauge the reactions of those around them. Suddenly a man loudly whistled to get everyone’s attention. They all turned towards the one who had whistled with some recognising him as Aiden. “I know for a fact Clair is married to Chopper himself!” he shouted. Gasps and grunts were heard throughout. They all wondered whether it could be true, whether they could trust him. But mainly they wondered how did he know?

Clair, not bothered by the claim, rebutted in a clear voice. “You are a fool. But if I must be punished for the greater good of the town, so be it!”.

The crowd stared at the two of them, looking from Aiden to Clair and back again, unsure what to do.

Discussion continued. The murmurs turning into more of a roar, louder and louder, growing more frantic as time passed. Suddenly someone pushed Aiden to the front of the crowd. “Explain yourself” they shouted. Aiden sighed and tore off the beard and mustache that were glued to his face. “It is I, Detective Bob Coad, and I have run a background check on Clair. She is guilty!”. The crowd rushed at Clair, angry for justice, she let them restrain her.

Just as they were starting to march Clair down to City Hall, someone asked the man what his report had said exactly. “She is an ex-con” he said matter-of-factly. Everyone stopped in their tracks, confused before almost as one they all began shouting, “We’re all ex-cons!” Perhaps this man was a liar? Perhaps he was a member of the notorious gang!

He fumbled for his badge and held it up in the air. “I am a detective, you can’t lynch me.” But no-one was taking his claims seriously anymore. They released Clair and immediately turned on him.

There were grunts and screeches as the crowd converged around him. A short time later the crowd dispersed. As the town members left for their homes, the body of a man lay on the ground. The badge he had carried for decades was still clasped in his hand. The picture on the ID was identical and the inscription read ‘CIB Detective Bob “Aiden” Coad, Officer of the Law’.

Later that night, Chopper pulled his car up to the curb in front of a beautiful suburban home. It was a large house with bay windows and a blooming garden. He walked upto the front door and lifted his fist to knock, but before he could, the door opened. The man on the otherside was wearing a white coat, he had a small bag in his hand with a plus sign on it, and an identification card clipped to his pocket. He was surprised to see Chopper, but smiled nonetheless. “Can I help you, sir? I’m just on my way to work.” Chopper chuckled and shoved the man back into his house, shutting the door behind them. “I think you’re going to be a bit late tonight” he grinned. Sometime later, Chopper slid back into his car and drove away.

The body of Dr. Rosenthal “Ronan” Gibbs was found in his home the following morning. His stethoscope was wound dangerously tight around his throat, and next to a pair of secateurs his fingers laid separate to his body. Dr. Gibbs was the only Melbournian who was willing to save ex-cons from certain death, and now he was gone. Will the Overcoat Gang reign free? Or will the remaining ex-cons see justice?

In an unrelated case, the body of a beautiful woman named Clair was found in her home this morning. She was an ex-con who had been nothing but a model citizen since her release from prison. She died pain-free from natural causes in her sleep. Rest in Peace.

July 24, 2020July 24, 2020

Mafia : Chopper (Day 1)

Day 1 Report

The day opened with a large gathering of people at Federation Square where Melbournians debated how best to identify the notorious Overcoat Gang. Tara was first to begin pointing a finger, quickly casting a vote for Aiden. Other experienced ex-cons joined in on her finger pointing, casting votes for the same fellow.

Then came a move by Jake, calling Gemma out. But why? Gemma stormed up to Town Hall and brazenly cast her vote. A move against a well-known resident, she cast a vote against Britin. After this came a flurry of votes against some others, with debate centring around the newer ex-cons, Jessie and Steven.

Town chat erupted in raised voices as everyone looked to their neighbour with a mix of scepticism and angst. Members of the Overcoat Gang were hiding in plain sight within the gathered mob, but who were they? Could these new faces be members of the gang, or could more familiar faces truly be hiding their standover nature?!

Votes were spread with Aiden’s name carrying the greater burden, while four others also carried the weight of votes upon their shoulders. Calvin loudly pronounced he preferred not to lynch anyone, not feeling comfortable with a lynching with so little information. Aiden joined in the proclamation of no lynch and each scribed their choice up at City Hall.

Britin had begun to worry of the three votes cast against her, even though Aiden carried double that number. Jake bumped things along by changing his vote for Brit. This caused a bigger stir within Britin. She implored Maatua and Jake to change votes away from the innocent townie. More discussion, even more people seemingly not hearing her words. Jake wasn’t 100% certain whether she was innocent or not.

“Again, you’re voting for a helpful townie. So you would rather keep Aiden than me, is what you’re saying, you don’t care there’s no difference to you?” Britin accused.

She could take the uncertainty no longer. Britin stood on a chair and rubbed at her face with a handkerchief to reveal the man underneath. In a loud and clear voice he announced “I am none other than Ernie Trotter!” He looked down at those around him with disdain. “So if you guys would unvote me and the doctor could save me tonight, that would be great!”.

Gasps, exclamations, shocked and laughing faces throughout the crowd! Stunned, just stunned. Was this man telling the truth, or was it another elaborate disguise? The town members continued to discuss in hurried whispers.

Those who believed Ernie turned their attention back to Aiden. Was he a better target? Some rescinded their votes, refusing to cast another against anyone for the remainder of the day. As the sun started to set behind the skyscrapers, a consensus was reached – noone would be lynched today, even the newbies would be spared. Some agreed, others shook their head, and the group dispersed to head home.

Later that night Chopper and Margaret decided to pay a visit to a fellow Melbourian. Margaret stood outside the residence ensuring no one inside could leave. Some time later Chopper came out, his shirt covered in blood. Grinning, he kissed his wife and they drove away together.

The next morning the body of Ernie ‘Britin’ Trotter was discovered in the living room of his suburban home. He was tied to a chair, with a gunshot wound to chest. His toes were sprawled haphazardly on a rug next to a set of boltcutters. Will the Overcoat Gang be caught before they strike again?

July 21, 2020July 21, 2020

MAFIA: CHOPPER EDITION

MAFIA: CHOPPER

Welcome to the streets of 1980s Melbourne, Australia. Several vicious gangs run the underworld and they are ensuring their enemies meet a messy end. Chopper is feared among the innocent and guilty alike, and alongside the Overcoat Gang he is coming to seek vengeance. Noone is safe. Will Chopper be caught before your past catches upto you?

MAFIA ROLES

Mark “Chopper” Read

The big man himself. Mark Read, best known as Chopper. Was an Australian criminal and gang member. He spent several years in prison for various crimes and was well known for torturing and later killing several members of the Melbourne underworld. Whether he was donned “Chopper” for the cruel tortures he used on his foes or for asking a fellow inmate to assist in chopping off his ears, one thing is for sure, he was a force to be reckoned with…

Power: Chooses one person each night to kill or delegates this to Jimmy.
Shown as: Overcoat Gang when lynched.

James “Jimmy” Loughnan

Jimmy Loughnan was a long-time friend of Chopper, spending time with him both inside and outside of prison. Jimmy was an armed robber and never one to turn down trouble. He once broke both his legs jumping from a wall in an attempted prison escape, and Chopper once attacked a judge in an attempt to get Jimmy released. Truly friends until the bitter end.

Power: Can be delegated to kill one person each night, determined by Chopper.

Shown as: Overcoat Gang when lynched.

Ned Clonan

Ned Clonan was a long-time friend of both Chopper and Jimmy. He was incarcerated at the same time as the two and much like them, was a hardened criminal. He was a mysterious fellow and not much is known about aside from his activities related to Chopper and the gang. This, however, does not mean he wasn’t extremely dangerous.

Power: Can watch one person each night and learn if they are a cop or not.

Shown as: Overcoat Gang when lynched.

Margaret Cassar

Margaret Cassar was Chopper’s second wife and long-time friend. They dated briefly in 1991, before he married his first wife. After a divorce and another stint in prison, they reunited, got married and had a son together. They remained married for the rest of Chopper’s life. She claims the Chopper she was married to was a different man internally than the vicious criminal he was on the streets.

Power: Can visit one person each night and block them from carrying out their night duties.

Shown as: Ex-Con when lynched.

TOWN ROLES

CIB Detective Bob Coad

Bob Coad was the officer who arrested Chopper following the shooting of notorious bikie, Sidney Collins, in 1992. Coad watched Chopper for several hours without confronting him in order to prevent a shootout, then later ran Chopper’s taxi off the road. Sidney did not die, but following Coad’s arrest, Chopper served 5 years in prison for the crime. Coad became well known for this career-making arrest.

Power: Can investigate one person each night to learn their role.
Shown as: Cop when killed/lynched

Ernie Trotter

In 1978 Chopper brought a gun into the courtroom with the intent to kidnap the judge as leverage to have Jimmy released from prison. Ernie was the judge’s tipstaff and right-hand man at the time. He bravely stepped up that day, disarmed Chopper and held him until police could handcuff him. The judge put his faith in the right man, for Ernie did not fear Chopper like so many others did.

Power: Can investigate one person each night and learn their alignment.

Shown as: Cop when killed/lynched.

Dr. Rosenthal Gibbs

Dr. Rosenthal Gibbs is a prestigious oncologist at the Melbourne Private Hospital. He was part of the oncology team that treated Chopper from his diagnosis of liver cancer in 2012, up until Chopper’s death in 2013. He has served the people of Victoria, both good and bad, for 20 years and continues to do so.

Power: Can visit one person each night. If that person is attacked by Chopper’s gang on the same night, Dr. Gibbs will render medical aid, saving that person’s life. Cannot visit the same person two nights in a row.

Shown as: Town when killed/lynched.

EX-CON ( TOWNIES )

The majority of players will be ex-cons. You have done your crime, done your time, and are now trying to make an honest living. Unfortunately you cannot run from your past. Your task is to help the innocent find the guilty, and hope your dark past doesn’t catch up to you in the process.

Power: None.

Shown as: Town when murdered/lynched.

ROGUE ROLES

Alphonse Gangitano

Alphonse Gangitano was a criminal. Known as the “Black Prince of Lygon Street”, he was the head of the notorious Carlton Crew, a rival gang of Chopper’s. Alphonse and Chopper’s rivalry was strong throughout the 80s and 90s when they were both active criminals on Melbourne’s streets. Chopper once stated that Alphonse attempted to assault Chopper in a toilet stall. To avoid the attack and fight him off, Chopper claimed he rubbed his excrement in Alphone’s face before making a speedy getaway.

Power: Wins the game if they are lynched (by town) when there are 7 players or less remaining, including himself.

Shown as: Town when killed/lynched.