Does the clique meta affect games?

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Ill worded but there's definitely a similar effect

I'm categorically less likely to townread a capable player who I haven't played with much (lack of a 'feel' for their playstyle / idea of their ability as scum) honestly.

Fmpov I don't think it's an issue of specifically wanting to play within cliques--probably more so lower level of confidence in playing to wincon with unknown factors around


Happy for people to shoot me down here. just doin some stimulatin

well done.


Can you tell me a story about a "capable player" who you played with? What made them stand out in your mind as capable?

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I have literally seen things like "I don't want to argue with them because it will ruin my friendship" and "I don't want to lynch them since I like them" of course that could also just be things that scum say....

Being likable and friendly are good ways to not get lynched. We are only human so a players status with another player will affect how we read/interact said slot. Of course, there's the hubris effect where one says they can read a slot b/c they know the person. But I think if you are not lynching players just b/c they are your friends then its playing against your wincon (if you are town)

Yeah I totally agree. I would add that there is also hubris about the idea of "status" itself.