Mafia Unveiled: Unraveling The Intricate Strategies Of Salem's Underworld

In the game Town of Salem, the Mafia are a faction of evildoers that serve as the primary enemy of the Town. All members have one common goal: to kill anyone that will not submit to the Mafia. Unlike the Town, the Mafia know who each other are from the beginning of the game. Every Mafia member has a unique function and unique attributes, much like the Town and Coven.

The Mafia's greatest strength is knowing their allies and being able to talk to them privately at night. If someone in the Mafia is being accused of being Mafia, they can team up with the other Mafia to invent proof that they are innocent.

However, the Mafia must kill off the Townies in the Night, while using their deception abilities to try and trick the Town during the Day. They must also be aware at all times, as the Town may outsmart them and reveal important information at any time, and end the Mafia in days.

Mafia members can disguise themselves as town members

Mafia members have unique functions and attributes, and they all have a common goal: to kill anyone who will not submit to the Mafia. They can pose themselves as another normal townie much easier than the Coven. Their main intention is to eliminate every faction opposed to them, including the Coven, Vampires, most Neutrals, and the Town.

Mafia members must be aware that many Townies will try to stand in their way. A suspicious Sheriff or Investigator can lead to their demise, and the Jailor or Vigilante won't hesitate to take them out.

Mafia members can choose a target to disguise themselves as each night. Any Investigators checking the disguised player will see the results of the role they have been disguised as. A Sheriff will see them as innocent or suspicious, depending on who they have been disguised as. A Lookout will see the person they have been disguised as visiting, instead of them. A Spy will not see their visit if they have been disguised as a Townie. Disguises last for the night up until the next day.

• Have a fake will made up in case things go sideways.
• If you are a Framer, either pretend to be a Jester or any other role, and then if questioned, just say you were framed.
• If you are a Forger, claim to be a Lookout and keep checking dead people's wills.
• If you are a Consort, just have a will as you would if you were an Escort.
• If you are a Blackmailer, it is best to claim to be a Spy and mark down each Mafia visit exactly so that other Spies can confirm that information, making it believable.
• If you are a Disguiser, know who you are visiting. If you are visiting someone who claims to be a Lookout, have a fake will made up as a Lookout, framing someone as evil.
• If you are a Janitor, claim to be a Medium and/or Retributionist. You can't really have a fake will for these, but just in case, make up fake things, and say, "The dead said..."
• If you are a Mafioso, as stupid as it sounds, claim to be a Vigilante. Just have a fake Vigilante will made up in case.
• If you are a Godfather, as stupid as it sounds, claim to be a Bodyguard. If you are caught out by an Investigator, you will be lynched straight away. If you want to take the risk, just have a fake will of another role in case things go bad.

Mafia members can kill anyone who will not submit to them

In the game Town of Salem, the Mafia is a faction of evildoers that serve as the primary enemy of the Town. All members have one common goal: to kill anyone that will not submit to the Mafia.

The Mafia is made up of up to four members, each with a unique function and unique attributes. They know who each other are from the beginning of the game, unlike the Town. The Mafia can pose as another normal Townie much more easily than the Town can. Their main intention is to eliminate every faction opposed to them, including the Coven, Vampires, most Neutrals, and the Town.

The Mafia must kill off Townies at night, while using their deception abilities to trick the Town during the day. They must be aware that the Town may outsmart them and reveal important information at any time, which could be their demise.

Mafia members include the Godfather, who gives orders, and the Mafioso, who carries out the Godfather's orders and becomes the new Godfather if the current one dies. The Consigliere investigates other players, while the Consort can role block the Medusa, preventing her from turning fellow members into stone. The Disguiser can pose as someone else, tricking Investigators. The Framer can frame someone, making them appear as a member of the Mafia to Investigators. The Hypnotist can hypnotize a target, giving them false memories. The Janitor can clean a target, hiding their role and last will from the Town. The Blackmailer can prevent targets from speaking during the day.

The Mafia must be aware of the Town's protective roles, such as the Doctor, who can heal one person each night, and the Bodyguard, who can protect one person during the night. The Jailor is the most powerful Town role and can single-handedly cost the Mafia the game, so it is vital to identify and kill them as quickly as possible.

Mafia members can blackmail town members

In the game Town of Salem, the Mafia is a faction of evildoers that serve as the primary enemy of the Town. Mafia members have one common goal: to kill anyone that will not submit to the Mafia. The Mafia can pose as another normal Townie much easier than the Town can. Their main intention is to eliminate every faction opposed to them, including the Coven, Vampires, most Neutrals, and the Town.

One of the roles in the Mafia is the Blackmailer. Blackmailers are eavesdroppers who use information to keep people quiet. They can choose one person each night to blackmail. Blackmailed targets cannot talk during the day and can only say "I am blackmailed" once if they are put on trial. Blackmailers can also hear whispers and private messages.

Blackmailers can blackmail the Mafia members accidentally. They can also blackmail people who are accusing a member of the Mafia to make them stop accusing them. They can also blackmail a confirmed Townie to make them less effective.

Blackmailers can become a Mafioso when there are no kill-capable Mafia roles left.

Mafia members can frame town members

When choosing who to frame, it is important to consider the gameplay and dynamics of the specific game. On Day 1, if no one has talked, framing someone with a standout name may be a good strategy, as some players may be biased against such names and more inclined to believe they are Mafia. If people have talked, framing those who are obnoxious or attracting attention is a viable option, although there is a higher chance of them being investigated by an Investigator.

On Day 2 and beyond, framing people who are likely to draw attention from investigative roles is a good strategy. If someone is suspected but survives the day, they will likely attract investigative attention the next night, making them a good target for framing. Additionally, if someone claims a role during the day, especially an influential town role, framing them can be powerful. However, this tactic is risky if the player is a Veteran, as they may be baiting the Mafia.

Another strategy is to frame the same person throughout the game. This can be effective because investigative roles who stay quiet about their results will suspect the framed player of evil activity and may come forward with their results later. Additionally, if multiple investigatives check the framed player on different nights, their consistent results will place the framed player under powerful scrutiny. However, this strategy forgoes the opportunity to frame popular public targets and potentially get them lynched.

When accused by an investigative role, it is important for the Framer to always claim that they have been framed themselves. Additionally, they should avoid actively framing someone through speech if they are under intense scrutiny, as it may be challenging to convince the town of the existence of two Framers. If the Framer has not yet claimed a role, it is advisable to prepare a claim in advance and build a fake will. Claiming a Town Protective or Spy role can be risky, as it may be difficult to convince the town that a Framer is not Mafia.

Overall, the Framer role in Town of Salem can be a powerful tool for the Mafia to frame town members, divert suspicion, and manipulate information to their advantage.

Mafia members can hypnotise town members

In the game Town of Salem, Mafia members can hypnotise town members. This is done by the hypnotist, a deception role within the Mafia. The hypnotist can manipulate messages that people receive, altering their perception and planting false memories.

The hypnotist can sneak into a player's house at night and give them a false message when the night ends. For example, they can make a player think they were attacked but then healed, controlled by a witch, poisoned, or role blocked. The hypnotist can also make it seem like someone occupied their night, or that they were transported to another location.

The hypnotist's ability to manipulate messages can help with claiming specific roles. For instance, they can hypnotise someone into thinking they were attacked but then healed, and then whisper "you're welcome" to make the player feel indebted to them and more likely to support their claim. They can also whisper a message a close friend would say, such as "I don't think so!" or "Not today!", to make the player see them as more friendly and create a sense of connection.

The hypnotist can also be useful in claiming roles such as Escort, Transporter, Crusader, Bodyguard, or Retributionist. For example, they can send a protection message to make it seem like they are a Doctor or Crusader, or a transportation message to make it seem like they are a Transporter.

However, there are some risks associated with the hypnotist role. For instance, if they send a fake role-blocking message to a role-block-immune role like the Transporter or Veteran, these players will know there is a hypnotist in the game. Additionally, a Spy can easily call out the hypnotist and have them lynched. Investigators can also limit the hypnotist's claim space, as they can identify them as an Escort or Transporter.

Overall, the hypnotist is a powerful tool for the Mafia in Town of Salem, allowing them to alter the perception of town members and manipulate messages to their advantage.

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