This is called lovers mafia, and it's been done in various variations and at various player sizes over the years.In post 24, Creature wrote:Actually, why tf do we need to create hydra accounts rather than just post individually?
I wouldn't say I hate hydras but I often dislike them even if they're not "bad" hydras. I'll generally avoid a game if it has a lot of hydras in it unless I have some strong reason for wanting to play it. One or two 2-head hydras doesn't typically bother me (e.g. rapier upick was fine), but I generally prefer smaller games and hydras artificially inflate player list sizes. Hydras can lead to slots that would otherwise flake out continuing to post with one head, but they can also lead to slots with two heads neither of which feels all that committed to the game because they're only half the slot. Because of that hydras have a tendency to relatively often either hyperpost (if both heads are very active invested players), lurk (if neither is), or function as a single player who is allowed to consult a second player for counsel if they so desire (if one player is). None of those are especially desirable.Ankamius wrote:I think everybody who doesn't like hydras more hates bad hydras
I don't understand any other reason for hating hydras?
When they work out they're fine, but I'd still usually rather just have single player slots. It makes the game feel more straightforward. Reading things like hydra dissonance is less interesting from a social deception standpoint IMO than reading other things.