@Drixx;
I actually agree with your assessment of the situation. I formulated a strategy early on that did not account for possibilities that are only present in forum mafia. I did not account for the fact that there could be more than just town and mafia, so my intention on showing the mafia that I was no threat, was a fallacy. I went into this game knowing that A.) Mafia know that I am town (which is actually an incorrect assumption, I have now realized) and B.) that once I claimed listener, townies would point some sort of powers at me to get a read, and make a claim that I am town, or at least confirm my listener claim to buy me some credibility. Again, this was a bad assumption because, no other townie would come out this early with a claim of a read against me, else paint a giant target on their head. Lessons learned for the next game.
Also, it's funny that you should mention suicide. I contemplated it, but decided to stay anyway, after all, it's the journey, not the destination.
I am debating whether or not to make another claim. In my mind, by coming forth with my actual role and results, it would most certainly clear me. But at the same time, I am pretty certain it will just be viewed as a play to get more town credit.
But, at this point in the (game's) late afternoon, it could go either way. Maybe posting has been slow due to the fact that it was a weekend.
But, I am indeed having fun. And learning a lot. This is quite different than any variations of this game I have played in person. It's especially hard going into this game not knowing the technical operations of the game, such as the whole Shoot: Zokar thing. I really didn't even suspect that was an actual game command. Also, not being intimately familiar with roles and powers has led me to some mistakes as well. And finally, the possibility of more than the 2 main factions has opened my eyes to some strategies, or more accurately, which strategies cannot work, and which assumptions cannot be made. Anyway, day is rolling on, and I doubt I will be back in this thread to stay updated. If I come back tonight and see that I am still alive, then great, we'll fight this battle another day. But at this point, the fact that I can't prove anything to anyone, and that I can't even vote, really leaves me no reason to participate for the rest of the afternoon. Good luck town, I'm rooting for you!