Hotel San Andreas - New-new Mafia thread!

[K. Kilmister]

Mr Scholz you seem to have the right idea, we should investigate Room D, I would cast my vote but I fear I am not allowed to at present. I do ask however, why is it that you are so adamant about prosecuting Mr Y. Young?

[W. Wakeman]

If that's the case then I guess it would make more sense. We'll just have to keep track of where we have and haven't searched as of yet. Has Mr. Y. Young even been around this last hour? How would we detain him if we do not know of his whereabouts?

[S. Scholz]

I have nothing against either Y.Young or F.Fogerty, but for me to determine how best we should interpret the clues we have found a hypothesis must be tested.
My hypothesis is that the lines "bad moon rising" and "Tailored suits, chauffeured cars, fine hotels and big cigars" point to Fogerty and Young respectively, if this hypothesis is incorrect we will have cleared an innocent and cleared one avenue of clue interpretation.
I feel that this is an achievement worth the relatively short interrogation time.

[U. Ulrich]

i am confused by this whole ordeal. i don't know where i sould be or what i shoud do. i only wish we find the killer and kill him ourselves! now onto the next suspect, visitors!

[L. Lennon]

The people of Nagia used a very controversial technique for sifting through the masses for their cultists, a practice of random accusation. In the town people's lives were in danger, here only the bad guy is at risk. I propose we randomly accuse either Mr P. Plant, Dr. D. Dickinson or Sir J. Jackson.

I do not agree with these random accusations, Sir Kilmister. I believe the most efficient manner of proceeding would be to detain all the members of one room, while we investigate the other rooms. This way we'll be able to essentially investigate one extra room in the given time.

As for which room to investigate next, I'll gladly agree to our room (D), as clues to Ms. Illiana's whereabouts could prove vital.

[U. Ulrich]

[QUOTE=L. Lennon;355641]I do not agree with these random accusations, Sir Kilmister. I believe the most efficient manner of proceeding would be to detain all the members of one room, while we investigate the other rooms. This way we'll be able to essentially investigate one extra room in the given time.QUOTE]

i agree! i call to detain the dining room first!

[K. Kilmister]

I do not agree with these random accusations, Sir Kilmister. I believe the most efficient manner of proceeding would be to detain all the members of one room, while we investigate the other rooms. This way we'll be able to essentially investigate one extra room in the given time.

As for which room to investigate next, I'll gladly agree to our room (D), as clues to Ms. Illiana's whereabouts could prove vital.

A good choice, I hope everyone else joins you with this decision. I feel that the only way to proceed is to detain the current most suspicious person here, and then proceed, as you said, to systematically detain his room mates. I'll be off for a nap, I will see you all when voting time comes around.

[P. Plant]

Excellent point indeed. I also vote Room D. Let us root out this evil!




i agree! i call to detain the dining room first!

I don't think you quite understood his point, nor the meaning of the word detain, my good sir.

[R. Rose]

Oh deary me, it is as if I have been in a coma today! I wonder if one of my roommates slipped me a 'roofies'? It is no secret that Miss Iha and I did not see eye to eye I just hope nothing too ill has become of her. I also will humbly apologise to Mr Kilmister as you have taken your detainment in good stead.

Strange that the body of Miss Aimee is missing? It really does point to more of a conspiracy in this case. I wonder if searching through room D will yeild anything but it seems we shall be doing this regardless. I must say that Scholz's crazy idea might have a little merit behind it and would call for the detaining of Y. Young.

[U. Ulrich]

im sorry. can i detain the young one instead?

[M. Mercury]

I'd rather we focus on clearing people, because searching rooms, without having any clue what we should be looking for, is a little silly. I have no idea what is going on here, and a little trinket here or there won't tell us as much as detaining the right person would.

And so, because I have no reason yet to hold in anyone in particular in suspicion more than others, I'll go with mrs.Rose's suggestion of Y. Young

[G. Gramm]

I put forward the suggestions of G. Gramm and D. Dickinson, both for much the same reason, I have observed them in secret messaging mode, at times where as a complete innocent the chances of having received a canonical secret message or message from the staff has been slim.

I didn't want to divulge the contents of my private message, but it seems I will have to do so in order to allay your suspicions.

I recently paid a visit to my doctor, because I was having trouble breathing and started coughing up blood. He ran a few tests, and told me he would send me the results in due course. I never did receive those results, until today.

The manager told me he had received a sealed envelope addressed to me two weeks ago. I don't know how this happened, as I didn't even know about this hotel until last week, when I was selected in a lucky draw to spend two nights here. I am thoroughly spooked by the whole thing, and wish I had just stayed at home with my cat.

Anyway, the results say I'm suffering from a respiratory disease, caused by this cloud of smoke that I take with me everywhere I go in order to be dramatically silhouetted at all times. I don't want to get rid of this cloud - I've grown quite fond of it actually.

[N. Nicks]

I looked out this morning and the sun was gone. I had so many hopes for someday, but for me someday never comes. And yet, this need I have to warn you is urgent, so urgent. Am I paranoid? Perhaps, but it’s more than a feeling. Call me jaded, but how many more times must I tell you, you’re all skating away on the thin ice of the new day.

Before you accuse me, take a look at yourself and realise I’m simply the owner of a lonely heart, not even a valley girl for company. Imagine, if you would all jump into action, you could prevent another one from biting the dust before its 2 minutes to midnight. No point in searching haystacks for the needle and the damage done. Focus on what is to come, lest another of you be killed by death. Walk this way, so that I may be avenged, and justice for all! Because castles made of sand fall in the sea, eventually.

[L. Lennon]

My vote is to investigate room D. I'll assume Y. Young will receive enough votes to be detained. If he proves innocent we can investigate his room mates, Gramm, and the supposed 'Dr' Dickinson.
I fear if tonight's investigation yields no compelling results, hope might be beginning to fade...

[Chippit]

Room D: 3
Y. Young; 2

2 and a half hours to go.


im sorry. can i detain the young one instead?
You cannot change your vote. Alea jacta est.

[K. Kilmister]

Time is cruel with us, and with no tangible results and no leads this is making for quite a difficult search. In the mean time, I would like to question the nature of Sir Lennon's presence over here in the Hotel.

[T. Tyler]

Hahaha! So the thick plottens. Things are getting very interesting indeed. I maintain that Storage must be searched.

Well, I've unpacked my briefcase in Room E, but it seemed that M. Mercury, O. Osbourne
and U. Ulrich's belonging remain in their bags. In a rush gentlemen?

I take it that nothing resulted from the pendant in the meantime then?

[H. Hendrix]

F. Fogerty seems to be afraid of being detained.

[A. Anderson]

^ Oops...

*goes back to sleep*

[I. Iha]

It's as if a veil has been removed from my eyes. I can see through some of the guests disguises O_O

[E. Elliot]

I have been silent thus far, but must speak out.

I believe it would be wise to search the kitchen, for any clues associated with the fact that this may all be wild fantasy from substances eaten, and that the missing persons had fallen into a haze of confusion and simply...wondered off? Who be the chef!

[S. Scholz]

I'm inclined to continue voting for Fogerty but for the sake of my theory I will vote Y. Young
I hope I'm not wrong, being wrong would make life so much more difficult especially on a deadline.

[C. Clapton]

I personally feel that we should investigate room D. Mayhaps the murderer left some incriminating evidence in his room...

[G. Gramm]

Y. Young it is. I want to be sure of the innocence/guilt of my fellow roommates.

[S. Scholz]

I thought I'd just clear something up for D. Dickenson, all letters are accounted for, there are no people without a room.

[F. Fogerty]

My vote goes to Room D.

Reasoning: I feel it is much too early to be accusing our fellow guests of any wrongdoing, wild assumptions aside. Here's hoping that I am correct in this regard, and am not thinking too highly of everybody!

*Have a login in badge.*


F. Fogerty seems to be afraid of being detained.

Why, just because I make some questionable films, that's my art! I may keep a few misteress, but I would never murder anyone.

In truth, I know that I am innocent, a cop out I know, so I know that detaining me wastes actions.

[D. Dickinson]

I thought I'd just clear something up for D. Dickenson, all letters are accounted for, there are no people without a room.
Dr. D. Dickinson has noticed. Dr. D. Dickinson is still sure that something is up, even if Dr. D. Dickinson was not right at first. There is still some kind of riddle involved. There just has to be. There must be a reason for Dr. D. Dickinson's keen sense of knowing room inhabitants. It does however mean that no gentlemen are booked into the suites. Therefore Dr. D. Dickinson believes it is imperative that those rooms are searched as soon as possible. Suite A is Dr. D. Dickinson's choice.

[Chippit]

Room D: 4
Y. Young: 4

1 hour left.

I did not count the misplaced vote above, that player (whoever might it be?) will need to make it under the correct account first, assuming you want to make the risk of potentially being associated with your forum account. Bold would also be nice :D

[F. Fogerty]

I'd like to see Room D searched and the 'good' Dr. D. Dickinson detained.

[S. Scholz]

Mr. Fogerty, you only get one vote. making two really doesn't help.
Mr. Dickinson its more likely that if there is a pattern or puzzle its not alphabetical but
rather obscure and based on the general theme, either way I'm not seeing any connections yet.

[L. Lennon]

Time is cruel with us, and with no tangible results and no leads this is making for quite a difficult search. In the mean time, I would like to question the nature of Sir Lennon's presence over here in the Hotel.

My associates often discuss their exciting and luxurious stays here at Hotel SA. I must say, regarding the former is has certainly been no disappointment. I will make no comment on the luxury of my stay thus far, as I don't believe I've been offered a drink in the past hour.

I will admit, however, that I was hoping to have to practice my charm, thus my excitement when encountering the startlingly beautiful Illiana.

I am but a man taking a well-deserved break, good Sir Kilmister.

[Chippit]

Room D: 5
Y. Young: 4
D. Dickinson: 1
F. Fogerty: 1
Suite A: 1
Suite B: 1
Room A: 1
Kitchen: 1
Storage: 1
Dining Room: 1


17:30

After much deliberation and many proposals, the group eventually decide to set off for the fourth guest room on the second floor, leaving a smaller band behind to keep an eye on the thunderstruck Mr Young.

In between the dramatic flashes of lighting, the group ascended the stairs and entered the sparsely furnished room. Four large beds imposed from each corner of the room, with stained wood end tables alongside and a large trunk at the foot of each one. A large rug with a sun emblem dominated the center of the room. The guests recognised it as having an identical layout to the other rooms on this floor.

The group proceeded to rummage through the chests and drawers, with the guests staying in the room eying all the proceedings with grave suspicion and mistrust. Barring the discovery of a few lewd (and perhaps illegal) images on every page, every magazine of a rude collection under one of the beds – which the offending guest insisted were there before he arrived – and a sizable and meticulously kept box-set of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle novels owned by a second member, the group discovered nothing at all of interest.

“Did Mr Young reveal anything,” asked one, upon returning to the Dining Room to rendezvous.

“Well, do you also want to hear about a certain significant Miss Rosie and how she shook him all night long? Because I’m leaving if you do. Seriously, though? He kept complaining that he has somewhere to be. I’ve no idea what else you’d want to do around here anyway.”

“He met a devil woman who took his heart away?”

“Shut up.”

“Hey. Where’s Mr Fogerty? And Mr Hendrix?”

[K. Kilmister]

Fellow guests, our situation has just worsened. Not only has this fiend taken away Mr Fogerty, but he has thankfully also stolen from us the bad lyrically-speaking Mr Hendrix. Either we are dealing with one person with his own agenda or we might be dealing with multiple individuals each with their own motives.
A recurring motif seems to be the constant cult imagery in this Hotel, the moon pendant and the large sun emblem rug, both are known to be associated with the cults of Nagia. I suspect that an individual is residing in my room who is not of an innocent character. Sir Lennon and Sir Jackson, what do you have to say about my allegations?

[G. Gramm]

To make matters worse, I believe we have a thief in our midst!

I brought with me a priceless family heirloom which I couldn't bare to leave at home. I foolishly left it in the trunk at the end of my bed for safe-keeping, and when I went to check up on it a few minutes ago, it was no longer there!

I urge whoever took it to please return it to me! It has been in my family for generations, and its sentimental value far exceeds its monetary one.

[L. Lennon]

Fellow guests, our situation has just worsened. Not only has this fiend taken away Mr Fogerty, but he has thankfully also stolen from us the bad lyrically-speaking Mr Hendrix. Either we are dealing with one person with his own agenda or we might be dealing with multiple individuals each with their own motives.
A recurring motif seems to be the constant cult imagery in this Hotel, the moon pendant and the large sun emblem rug, both are known to be associated with the cults of Nagia. I suspect that an individual is residing in my room who is not of an innocent character. Sir Lennon and Sir Jackson, what do you have to say about my allegations?

Firstly, you can hardly call the insolent J. Jackson a sir. If his dancing wasn't so brilliant I'd easily mistake him for an orangutan.

Now may I enquire as to what arose your suspicions? An investigation of our room has provided no indication that we are to be mistrusted. As the situation stands, the only two people with more to prove their innocence is you and the recovering Mr. Young. It would certainly be a waste to continue investigating anyone from room D, Sir Kilmister.

I believe the next course of action involves detaining one of Mr. Young's room mates, and searching one of the remaining rooms.

[J. Jackson]

Firstly, you can hardly call the insolent J. Jackson a sir. If his dancing wasn't so brilliant I'd easily mistake him for an orangutan.

Actually, officially I do own the title of sir. I was knighted bt da queen of the englands for my contribution to the arts, so stick that in your crack pipe and smoke it.

as for mister kilmisters suspicions, I agree that even though there was no evidence in the room, that don't clear our names. Only a dumb killer would hide evidence in his own room.

so I vote for the detaining of Mr Lennon

[U. Ulrich]

i agree with the gansta man. it's not nice to tell a man he is not a "sir'. a person woh can make such wrong can easy by wrong. mister l lennon, you must be asked about your intnensions!

[R. Rose]

Oh deary me! Now two people have disappeared. Why is there never any screams or signs of struggle when these disappearences occur?

Well Mr Lennon you seem quite fearful of being detained. Lets add in to the mix your fixation on a certain Miss Iha and her disappearence and there seems to be a case towards you. Especially since the last thing I recall Miss Iha doing is accepting a drink from you. What was in that drink?

Also this key needs to be found, unless somebody here can pick locks? Where would someone keep a key to a forbidden room, aside from on their person? I would say that the storage room would be the next logical step purely because the last three rooms we have searched have yielded little to nothing and I have a hunch. My husband used to leave all sorts of things in our storage room.

I say we start with the Storage room.

[L. Lennon]

Detain me if you must. It pains me not because I am guilty, but because of the time we're wasting. The orangutan votes for me because of a personal reasons. Do not blindly follow his lead, gentlemen.

Mrs. Rose, do not be silly. I chose to acquaint myself with Illiana because she is fair company. By your logic Mr Fogerty should be guilty for hitting it off with Mr Nicks, but he obviously isn't seeing as he's probably dead.

You make a good point regarding the investigation, however, so I will join you in voting that we search the Storage.

[K. Kilmister]

Sir Lennon, if you are indeed innocent you won't take this personally, but we need to ensure that you are a man of your word. I have a suspicion about the Cult imagery in this Hotel, it might be giving us clues.

Ms Rose, good to see that you are leading the case for investigating the storage room, your little nap must work wonders for the mind. I would like if other people would join this discussion with their opinions on the matter of room investigation and individual detained, it would not serve Sir Lennon well in his defense if you all followed the first few debaters like sheep.

[V. Van Halen]

I grow depressed at what appears to be a singular lack of common sense amongst my fellow detainees. Perhaps all these disappearances are due to a misguided bout of euthanasia to rid this world of the, ah, shall we say, synaptically challenged?

In any event, I despair at how the masses seem to be led into strange choices.....

[Chippit]

Might I remember all the fine gentlemen and ladies that you have 5 hours left to make your decision.

L. Lennon: 3
Storage: 2

[R. Rose]

I grow depressed at what appears to be a singular lack of common sense amongst my fellow detainees. Perhaps all these disappearances are due to a misguided bout of euthanasia to rid this world of the, ah, shall we say, synaptically challenged?

In any event, I despair at how the masses seem to be led into strange choices.....

Care to divulge this 'extra' information you seem to have on events Mr Van Halen?

[V. Van Halen]

Care to divulge this 'extra' information you seem to have on events Mr Van Halen?

I have no extra information other than the observations I have already supplied. But, let me paraphrase. I have mentioned that you, mrs Rose, along with Mr A, for some reason mentioned family in your introductions. Strange fact; I have heard that Mafia are quite strong proponents of family....

Mr Nicks observed strange behavior from Miss P Plants and then was the first to vanish.

I see now that your suggestion of investigating the storage room has met with some support, based on what your dear ex husband used to do...

I refer also to the fact that for some reason Mr Young was detained, for no reason that I could fathom. Our killers must have loved that. I also notice that the detaining of Mr Dickonson was not considered, even though he contributed directly to the detaining of Mr K, and has also professed some sort of investigative role and given us information which may prove useful to the rest of, should we but believe him. And to believe him we would have to detain him. But people chose to investigate Mr Young instead.

Thus, I am concerned at the lack of thought that appears to be applied to our choices whilst are numbers continue to dwindle at a rapid pace.

[S. Scholz]

Investigating young allowed me to check a theory relating to the clues, I didn't truly believe it was correct but I needed to be sure I therefore suggested we detain young or fogerty, ms rose kindly went along with my suggestion.
It is also not necessary for us to clear someone in order to believe or trust in the information they supply as someone completely guiltless is not necessarily correct. Ideas and suspicions should be tested logically.
Personally I believe we should detain Jackson but I will vote we investigate the storage and propose we investigate suite A next.

[R. Rose]

I have no extra information other than the observations I have already supplied. But, let me paraphrase. I have mentioned that you, mrs Rose, along with Mr A, for some reason mentioned family in your introductions. Strange fact; I have heard that Mafia are quite strong proponents of family....

Mr Nicks observed strange behavior from Miss P Plants and then was the first to vanish.

I see now that your suggestion of investigating the storage room has met with some support, based on what your dear ex husband used to do...

Thus, I am concerned at the lack of thought that appears to be applied to our choices whilst are numbers continue to dwindle at a rapid pace.

What are you insinuating young man? Every move that I have made has been in the interests of the group and the fact that I supposedly mention my husband all the time only shows that I miss him. It was less than 6 months ago that he died you know? If it would put your mind to rest then detain me but I have been nothing but truthful and therefore have nothing to hide. By consequence the group has nothing to gain in detaining me as I am just as clueless as the next person on our current predicament.

[W. Wakeman]

Storage might hold some interesting clues.

[L. Lennon]

It is indeed a shame that it will be three detainments in a row tonight that prove nothing other than the fact that this group is about effective at investigating as Nagians were at not forming mobs.

[K. Kilmister]

Sir Lennon, you are awfully resistant to being detained yet you have not given us any other choices but yourself. You wanted to detain one of Mr Young's roommates when Mr Young is innocent? How different is that to detaining you when I am innocent? Only time will tell, we have no leads and this systematic approach is better than Nagia'a approach.

[V. Van Halen]

Investigating young allowed me to check a theory relating to the clues, I didn't truly believe it was correct but I needed to be sure I therefore suggested we detain young or fogerty, ms rose kindly went along with my suggestion.
It is also not necessary for us to clear someone in order to believe or trust in the information they supply as someone completely guiltless is not necessarily correct. Ideas and suspicions should be tested logically.
Personally I believe we should detain Jackson but I will vote we investigate the storage and propose we investigate suite A next.

Let me see if I understand you correctly. Mr D claims to have an investigative ability of some sort. As has been proven by past results, our collective determination of who is to be detained and thus investigated has proven rather inadequate. Mr D stated that the occupants of THREE rooms he thought were likely innocent. Yet you feel it unimportant to verify conclusively that he is telling the truth?? Truth be told, I struggle to follow this "logic".

And by your own admission your theory about Mr Young appeared to be incorrect. Therefore forgive me if I do not subscribe to your viewpoint.


Vote D. Dickinson

[V. Van Halen]

What are you insinuating young man? Every move that I have made has been in the interests of the group and the fact that I supposedly mention my husband all the time only shows that I miss him. It was less than 6 months ago that he died you know? If it would put your mind to rest then detain me but I have been nothing but truthful and therefore have nothing to hide. By consequence the group has nothing to gain in detaining me as I am just as clueless as the next person on our current predicament.

I find it odd that you say you are clueless, seeing as you have been at the forefront of many of the places and people we have investigated. You are rather confident of stating your opinion as a "clueless", and recent, widow.

[S. Scholz]

although my theory was incorrect it was at least tested logically, and resulted in the clearing of Young as well as giving us the certainty that one interpretation of our clues is incorrect. This is better than no certainty at all.

Proving D. Dickinsons innocence does not neccesarily prove his theory nor anything else for that matter, it'll simply reveal the state of his binary flag.

so I don't say don't vote for D. Dickinson, go right ahead he could be guilty, but I say don't vote for someone in the vain hope that clearing their name will do anything more than just that.

[R. Rose]

I find it odd that you say you are clueless, seeing as you have been at the forefront of many of the places and people we have investigated. You are rather confident of stating your opinion as a "clueless", and recent, widow.

Clueless, as in, lacking clues, because, well, we haven't found any. That is why I proposed we search for clues, in the storage room, because it stores things. I have not tried to convince anyone to follow suit except if it makes logical sense to them. It does make sense to search the storage room because searching the last bedroom was fruitless. When we searched the Dining Room we at least discovered that Miss Aimme's body had vanished mysteriously.

[L. Lennon]

Sir Lennon, you are awfully resistant to being detained yet you have not given us any other choices but yourself. You wanted to detain one of Mr Young's roommates when Mr Young is innocent? How different is that to detaining you when I am innocent? Only time will tell, we have no leads and this systematic approach is better than Nagia'a approach.

You speak of the 'systematic approach', yet I thought the previous agreement was to detain all the members of one room while investigating another. Room D was investigated, therefore I suggested voting for Young's room mates so that we may clear their room as well.

It has already been decided that I be detained, however, so the systematic approach is out the window. Will we investigate Jackson next so that we can waste even more time trying to get clues from Room D while there are none?

[V. Van Halen]

although my theory was incorrect it was at least tested logically, and resulted in the clearing of Young as well as giving us the certainty that one interpretation of our clues is incorrect. This is better than no certainty at all.

Proving D. Dickinsons innocence does not neccesarily prove his theory nor anything else for that matter, it'll simply reveal the state of his binary flag.

so I don't say don't vote for D. Dickinson, go right ahead he could be guilty, but I say don't vote for someone in the vain hope that clearing their name will do anything more than just that.

In this troubled time, I do appreciate your attempt at humour. You are attempting a joke? The innocent do not lie, and Mr D stated his investigative ability was a fact, not a theory. And by your "theory", do you in actual fact mean "suspicion"? For you have offered up nary a theory, much less the reasoning that led to it. But, before I dismiss any of your thoughts out of hand, what mean you by the the statement "giving us the certainty that one interpretation of our clues is incorrect"? If I missed something, please expand?


Clueless, as in, lacking clues, because, well, we haven't found any. That is why I proposed we search for clues, in the storage room, because it stores things. I have not tried to convince anyone to follow suit except if it makes logical sense to them. It does make sense to search the storage room because searching the last bedroom was fruitless. When we searched the Dining Room we at least discovered that Miss Aimme's body had vanished mysteriously.

And pray tell how the vanishing of miss Aimees body, as has happened to a few of us as well, did anything to narrow our search?

All I can say is, should I myself disappear, take heed of my suspicions. Especially at those who seem determined to keep Mr. D from being detained.

One further thought.

Mr K did seem rather determined to be detained. In fact, one might say he strove for it (along with Mr D's help). Although I am not saying he is suspicious, kindly keep in mind that one of us might just have the ability to appear innocent even should they be investigated.

[L. Lennon]

Wait! A thought just occurred to me. Why have none of us considered where the suspects keeping the missing people?

[Chippit]

Since rather few people have voted, and since we're taking the usual weekend break, I think it's going to be a good idea to extend the Friday vote (at least today), until Saturday. It'll give everyone time to deliberate, give folks time to send me their PMs, (some of which I'm still missing) and give me time to do Friday things.

So when I said 5 hours left earlier, I really meant 29 hours. Clearly. We'll all be back in black then.

[V. Van Halen]

Wait! A thought just occurred to me. Why have none of us considered where the suspects keeping the missing people?

Could it be the forbidden room?

[S. Scholz]

Mr Van Halen
"There must be a reason for Dr. D. Dickinson's keen sense of knowing room inhabitants"
the power to know who is in which room, I have yet to see Mr Dickinson claim any investigative power other than this ability, assuming he's saying its an ability and he hasn't just pieced the information together like I did.

so other than the same level of investigative ability the rest of us have (i.e. formulating theories) what do you propose Dickinson will be able to do once we've cleared him ?

I also call to mention your very own statement that one of us may have the ability to resist the interrogation, whats to say dickinson doesn't have this ability ?

so tell me how is it that clearing dickinson is any different to clearing anyone else ?

further if someone were to propose a theory with a logical backing (even if its a stretch) there is no need for the proposer to be cleared before we test the theory.

If Dickinson does claim to be a detective (a sherlock holmes novel self taught one even) we can be more certain of his statements by clearing his target rather than dickinson himself.

as for my theory (which was incorrect) it was based on the lyrical quotes provided with each clue, I believed that such quotes would lead us to the person we should detain that round. by proving young innocent we have debunked my first theory, allowing us to be certain that the clues are not interpreted like I thought originally.

[R. Rose]

And pray tell how the vanishing of miss Aimees body, as has happened to a few of us as well, did anything to narrow our search?

All I can say is, should I myself disappear, take heed of my suspicions. Especially at those who seem determined to keep Mr. D from being detained.

One further thought.

Mr K did seem rather determined to be detained. In fact, one might say he strove for it (along with Mr D's help). Although I am not saying he is suspicious, kindly keep in mind that one of us might just have the ability to appear innocent even should they be investigated.

It yeilded us more than Shorlock Holmes novels, for one, whilst also hinting at a potential that the initial murder was staged. I would garner that the bottom rooms are more likely to reveal information. Of course if you are truly suspicious start a vote to search my room. Mind you, the forwardness of Mr Bonham could indeed be suspicious.

To clarify why we voted for Y Young yesterday was because of the 'hidden' linkages between lyrics and possible suspects which Scholz pointed out. It was a long shot but could have been a very lucrative find.

What actually worries me is how quiet some of our guests are. With Mr Osbourne only uttering one word and Mr Plant keeping mum about what was so fragile in his suitcase. However we have no idea how many people are innocent versus how many are part of this conspiracy and are losing time at this point.

I am sure that if we find the key to the forbidden room, Mr Lennon, we will find the missing people. It is the most obvious place they could be.

[V. Van Halen]

Mr Van Halen
"There must be a reason for Dr. D. Dickinson's keen sense of knowing room inhabitants"
the power to know who is in which room, I have yet to see Mr Dickinson claim any investigative power other than this ability, assuming he's saying its an ability and he hasn't just pieced the information together like I did.

Mr Scholz. Mr D claimed an investigative ability was granted to him. Fact. If he has just put information together, then he is lying. Which makes him someone who is not innocent.


so other than the same level of investigative ability the rest of us have (i.e. formulating theories) what do you propose Dickinson will be able to do once we've cleared him ?

As above Mr Scholz - he did not say this was an educated guess; he declared it to be a granted ability. The fact that you deny this seems rather strange to me. And the fact that you pre-suppose him being cleared makes me wonder if you are not in cahoots with him and rather desperate for him to be over-looked in any detaining.


I also call to mention your very own statement that one of us may have the ability to resist the interrogation, whats to say dickinson doesn't have this ability ?

I believe I have a glass for the wine you are pouring.


so tell me how is it that clearing dickinson is any different to clearing anyone else ?

I do not know how to answer this question without being sarcastic or insulting towards you. Suffice to say, I have already explained this.


further if someone were to propose a theory with a logical backing (even if its a stretch) there is no need for the proposer to be cleared before we test the theory.

Of course, the problem with your logic is that there has been no logical theory put forward; but having said that, logic is always subject to being tested.


If Dickinson does claim to be a detective (a sherlock holmes novel self taught one even) we can be more certain of his statements by clearing his target rather than dickinson himself.

as for my theory (which was incorrect) it was based on the lyrical quotes provided with each clue, I believed that such quotes would lead us to the person we should detain that round. by proving young innocent we have debunked my first theory, allowing us to be certain that the clues are not interpreted like I thought originally.

Mr. S, the only reason I do not ask others to vote to detain you is because it would be very stupid of the killers to go out on such a limb to protect Mr D. So, I simply ask you to look at what I have said and consider the logic.

[V. Van Halen]

It yeilded us more than Shorlock Holmes novels, for one, whilst also hinting at a potential that the initial murder was staged. I would garner that the bottom rooms are more likely to reveal information. Of course if you are truly suspicious start a vote to search my room. Mind you, the forwardness of Mr Bonham could indeed be suspicious.

Mrs Rose. Besides my thinking your opinion that detective novels are less important than another body disappearing is rather debatable, kindly explain why you now come up with yet another two theories (seeing as you have said you are clueless). These two new theories being the ground level and now Mr. B.


To clarify why we voted for Y Young yesterday was because of the 'hidden' linkages between lyrics and possible suspects which Scholz pointed out. It was a long shot but could have been a very lucrative find.

Kindly explain the "we" in your comment. I have not been able to have private conversations with anyone; have you?


What actually worries me is how quiet some of our guests are. With Mr Osbourne only uttering one word and Mr Plant keeping mum about what was so fragile in his suitcase. However we have no idea how many people are innocent versus how many are part of this conspiracy and are losing time at this point.

I thought it was Miss Plant? Do you know something that the rest of us don't? And now you raise another suspicion as to Mr. O. It strikes me you are trying to seed confusion amongst us guests.

I am sure that if we find the key to the forbidden room, Mr Lennon, we will find the missing people. It is the most obvious place they could be.

Mr. Lennon? May I remind you as to my name? Or are you repeating a name that is stuck in your mind somewhat.

Mrs Rose. You become as suspicious as Mr. S, and therefore Mr. D as well.

[J. Jackson]

YO LENNON!! Stop bitchin and take detainment like a man yo ***** assed fool.

[R. Rose]

Mrs Rose. Besides my thinking your opinion that detective novels are less important than another body disappearing is rather debatable, kindly explain why you now come up with yet another two theories (seeing as you have said you are clueless). These two new theories being the ground level and now Mr. B.

Kindly explain the "we" in your comment. I have not been able to have private conversations with anyone; have you?

I thought it was Miss Plant? Do you know something that the rest of us don't? And now you raise another suspicion as to Mr. O. It strikes me you are trying to seed confusion amongst us guests.

Mr. Lennon? May I remind you as to my name? Or are you repeating a name that is stuck in your mind somewhat.

Mrs Rose. You become as suspicious as Mr. S, and therefore Mr. D as well.

My word young man! Have you lost your mind as well as your manners? I am merely stating my opinions on the matters at hand, I am not trying to convince anyone of anything. You, on the other hand, seem to want to lead people to vote in different ways, to convince them as it were. In Mr Bonhams case he seemed rather active at first and is decidedly less so now. Pass it off as the ramblings of an old lady, I won't take offence.

The 'we' I refer to are the people who voted for Young based on Mr Scholz's theory. The only people I talk to are those in the open, that is, I also have not had any private conversations either.

Lastly when I refer to Mr Lennon it may be that I am addressing him in conversation. When I refer to you Mr Van Halen I shall be sure to refer to you as Mr Van Halen. Hmmmf!

[S. Scholz]

Mr Van Halen I apologise if Dickinson has indeed said for fact he has investigative powers.
my problem is I haven't seen any point where he has said this, so kindly show me, or Mr Dickinson could
clear it up himself.

just to make it clear I am in no way protecting Mr D, I'm saying that if you want to vote for him go ahead
but it's no different to voting for some other random pick (unless Dickinson has truely said he has Investigative powers, I've only seen mention of knowledge of rooms, in which case as I said voting for the target he proposes is a more effective use of time than voting for him and then the targets).

also you don't need to have private conversations with people to form a group and hence a "we" pay attention to whats going on around you, I put forward a theory, Rose and Mercury (although he may have just been following Rose) agreed with it, at this point we become a collective "we".

this entire argument becomes rather pointless though when both you and I have already cast our votes

oh and


Mr. Lennon? May I remind you as to my name? Or are you repeating a name that is stuck in your mind somewhat. or perhaps she was talking to, I dunno, Mr Lennon ? you know in reply to this:

Wait! A thought just occurred to me. Why have none of us considered where the suspects keeping the missing people?
oh and unless Plant just never felt like correcting us everyone here who has spoken to or of plant (barring you) has referred to plant as Mr Plant and he must therefore be a Mr.


Edit: I just checked, I believe you will find dickinson has said he has detection abilities not detective.

Gentlemen. Dr. D. Dickinson is here to reveal something amazing. Dr. D. Dickinson have been granted some kind of detection abilities. These abilities tell Dr. D. Dickinson the inhabitants of the rooms

[K. Kilmister]

I just checked, I believe you will find dickinson has said he has detection abilities not detective.

Gentlemen. Dr. D. Dickinson is here to reveal something amazing. Dr. D. Dickinson have been granted some kind of detection abilities. These abilities tell Dr. D. Dickinson the inhabitants of the rooms

I am starting to subtly doubt the sincerity of Dr Dickinson's ability. I have a theory. What if, Dr Dickinson is in collaboration with other killers, they could tell him the occupants of their rooms, thus it would seem to us as if Dr Dickinson has a special ability wherein fact he is using information at his disposal for a clever ruse. We, thinking that the good Doctor is on our side, would never detain him because he is not our main suspect now and won't be for a while. This is only a theory and open for discussion.

[V. Van Halen]

I am starting to subtly doubt the sincerity of Dr Dickinson's ability. I have a theory. What if, Dr Dickinson is in collaboration with other killers, they could tell him the occupants of their rooms, thus it would seem to us as if Dr Dickinson has a special ability wherein fact he is using information at his disposal for a clever ruse. We, thinking that the good Doctor is on our side, would never detain him because he is not our main suspect now and won't be for a while. This is only a theory and open for discussion.

Really? Subtly doubt? Due to my sophisticated upbringing I shall refrain from snide remarks. Thus, assuming I may be incapacitated due to unfortunate events in the future, I shall simply state my main suspects in these nefarious circumstances:

Mr. D Dickinson
Mr. S Scholz
Mrs. R Rose
MR. K Kilmeister

I believe you will have a rather satisfactory conclusion if you detain these individuals.

[S. Scholz]

Lol interesting theory Mr Van Halen, and its simple enough to disprove, detain me next.
the probability of 2 people having the same power (to avoid detection once detained) is slim,
so if I am found innocent and Kilmister is found innocent one of us must be innocent and the other could feasibly have
this power you suspect( I will join you on this suspicion though as I to believe it probably exists)
either way if one of us is truly innocent it means you were wrong, and your theory is base suspicion.

as for your theory Mr Kilmister, I suspected D. Dickinson too and although it is still possible he's guilty I no longer believe so.
I will post my logs of observed activity if you'd like, I have only observed Dickinson in private messaging once (unfortunately I didn't record the time, but I believe it was around the time he mentioned his power)

[G. Gramm]

I very much doubt that any guilty person in this hotel has the ability to appear innocent when detained and interrogated. Think about it: our objective is to find all the bad guys, and we can't do that if they appear innocent when detained.

I heard that in Nagia, certain individuals were able to put up a mask of innocence. This did not matter, as anyone could be lynched whether innocent or guilty, so the bad guys could still be killed. In this hotel, however, we can only remove someone who is found to be guilty, so if they appear to be innocent then they will be able to roam free in the hotel indefinitely. Therefore, our objective will never be completed and the practicality of these proceedings would be brought into question.

As for my vote, I would very much like to question Dr. Dickinson's motives for being here. Someone stole my heirloom, and it is logical to believe that whoever did it had to be a roommate of mine who was with me while I was unpacking.
N. Nicks disappeared before we were allocated our rooms (his bags were moved to my room in his absence, and are sitting on an empty bed, unopened.)
Y. Young has been interrogated, and he is an innocent man.
Which leaves only Dr. Dickinson. Even if you are an innocent man, Sir, you'll see that my suspicion in you is not unfounded.

[R. Rose]

Really? Subtly doubt? Due to my sophisticated upbringing I shall refrain from snide remarks. Thus, assuming I may be incapacitated due to unfortunate events in the future, I shall simply state my main suspects in these nefarious circumstances:

Mr. D Dickinson
Mr. S Scholz
Mrs. R Rose
MR. K Kilmeister
I believe you will have a rather satisfactory conclusion if you detain these individuals.

When we detained him last time it brought us nothing except that 'He kept complaining that he had somewhere to be'. Detaining him again would surely be a waste of time? Unless maybe he gets one 'get out of revealing anything' detainment.

Also it's Ms Rose, why do I have to keep repeating myself? This place is turning into a chinese democracy.

Kindly note also Mr Van Halen that I have not once said you shouldn't vote for Dr Dickinson. I too have my doubts about his claims to be a doctor.

[C. Clapton]

Kindly excuse my tardiness. I was predisposed yesterday.

I think we should investigate Mr. K Kilmeister. He seems by far the best dressed amongst you lot, and in my experience the best dressed are always up to no good.

[Chippit]

Kindly excuse my tardiness. I was predisposed yesterday.

I think we should investigate Mr. K Kilmeister. He seems by far the best dressed amongst you lot, and in my experience the best dressed are always up to no good.
Have something against sharply dressed men? I think you all look wonderful tonight.

Also:

Storage: 4
L. Lennon: 3
D. Dickinson: 2
K. Kilmister: 1


5 and a half and a bit hours left.

[S. Scholz]

I thought I'd just add an image to better show our current status in this hotel.

http://i.imgur.com/W4H7P.png

[D. Dickinson]

To make matters worse, I believe we have a thief in our midst!

I brought with me a priceless family heirloom which I couldn't bare to leave at home. I foolishly left it in the trunk at the end of my bed for safe-keeping, and when I went to check up on it a few minutes ago, it was no longer there!

I urge whoever took it to please return it to me! It has been in my family for generations, and its sentimental value far exceeds its monetary one.
Dr. D. Dickinson finds this most distressing. Dr. D. Dickinson cannot remember any gentleman entering the room who would have done something as heinous! Dr. D. Dickinson's hands are clean. The gentlemen present can look. The thief cannot be from Dr. D. Dickinson's room. This must mean some kind of infiltrator!


Mr D stated that the occupants of THREE rooms he thought were likely innocent.
Unsubstantiated lies. Dr. D. Dickinson claimed nothing of the kind. Dr. D. Dickinson only has the ability of finding out which gentleman stays where, not their allegiances.


Although I am not saying he is suspicious, kindly keep in mind that one of us might just have the ability to appear innocent even should they be investigated.
That makes no sense. What then is the purpose of doing these investigations? Dr. D. Dickinson notes that the other gentlemen cannot even consider such a possibility.

V. Van Halen seems to be saying a lot, seems like deflection to Dr. D. Dickinson.

Dr. D. Dickinson stays completely willing to undergo detainment.

If the occupants of rooms are in cahoots, Dr. D. Dickinson would almost certainly want to detain gentlemen from rooms A and E. The suites too, still needs investigating. Why would their occupants not be among us?

[L. Lennon]

YO LENNON!! Stop bitchin and take detainment like a man yo ***** assed fool.

I do indeed hope you disappear next, you blithering imbecile.

[F. Fogerty]

*Hello, barman, could you send some drinks up to our undisclosed location? I'm getting pretty 'thirsty' up here.*

[S. Scholz]

that'd be a bad idea, didn't you know alcohol is bad for those who've been turned

[G. Gramm]

I would like to know why only ten guests have voted. Your silence is worrying.

[Z. Zappa]

While we do have some suspicious characters in our company, I do think we should investigate the storage room.
I really want to clear these rooms.

[C. Clapton]

I would like to know why only ten guests have voted. Your silence is worrying.

Your face is worrying... Good Sir.

[G. Gramm]

Your face is worrying... Good Sir.

I know. That's why I like to be intensely lit from behind at all times so that no one can see it.

[Chippit]

Storage: 4
L. Lennon: 3
D. Dickinson: 2
K. Kilmister: 1
V. Van Halen: 1


18:00

Half an hour passes as the guests argue and accuse and blame, yet it manages to feel like so much longer than that before the consensus is reached. Eventually, the majority of the group decide to head out for the Storage room adjacent to their current location while a handful remain behind to speak with a very nervous-looking L. Lennon.

“Why the jitters, old man?”

“Bad things afoot. I can feel it, like I already dodged a bullet last night. Like I should already be dead.”

“What on earth-“

“But that can only happen once, right? Only one saving throw, only one extra life.”

“You’re not making any sense.”

“I’M MAKING PERFECT SENSE,” screamed an increasingly delusional Lennon. He exhales in exasperation, then continues more calmly. “Listen. Beware. Beware all those angels with their wings glued on.”

He paused as the main group returned, earlier than expected, from their search of the Storage room. “Couldn’t see a damned thing. Black as night in there, and full of crates and other things to stub your ****ing toe on.”

At this, another blinding flash of lightning silhouetted their figures against the large window, and the lights blinked out again. Everyone froze in place.

“Yeah, exactly like this, but with less lightning. Damnit, doesn’t anyone have a torch or something? There’s got to be one in this accursed place somewhere. It’ll be our rainbow in the dark. Hey… is it usually out this long? Someone check the breakers.”

A handful of people shuffled out of the room in the dark, cursing as they bumped into forgotten furniture and each other, and felt their way towards the electrical panel in the entrance hall. A few moments pass before the lights flash back on, accompanied by a frightening snap as a bulb in one of the wall sconces burns out.

The group returned into the newly illuminated chamber to discover than Mr Lennon no longer numbered among them. In an even more shocking surprise, Mr Hendrix had walked in together with the intrepid circuit-breaker party and seated himself at the table with nary an explanation.


Next vote deadline is Monday 20:00.

[S. Scholz]

I propose we douse Hendrix with holy water, strap a crucifix to him and prod him with silverware, oh and I'm going to start eating lots and lots of garlic.

furthermore I also propose we detain Jackson for good measure(Lennon didn't like him) and investigate room A, E or B

[K. Kilmister]

That was an unpleasant surprise, sadly no blood. Nothing conclusive, nothing to show but riddles. And now, Mr Hendrix number us again, care to explain you disappearance good sir. I had hoped Sir Lennon would have been of more use to us, he leaves us only with: "Beware. Beware all those angels with their wings glued on". Until we have some idea what Sir Lennon meant and what the reappearance of Mr Hendrix means we shouldn't vote to hastily.

[J. Jackson]

I propose we douse Hendrix with holy water, strap a crucifix to him and prod him with silverware, oh and I'm going to start eating lots and lots of garlic.

furthermore I also propose we detain Jackson for good measure(Lennon didn't like him) and investigate room A, E or B

Go ahead and detain me, it will only prove my innocence, but player be knowing that would be a waste of precious time that could be used to detain the truly suspicious such as Hendrix.

[M. Mercury]

I vote mr Hendrix. If only to learn how he learnt to be as cool as ice.

[V. Van Halen]

Unsubstantiated lies. Dr. D. Dickinson claimed nothing of the kind. Dr. D. Dickinson only has the ability of finding out which gentleman stays where, not their allegiances.


Really. Why are you quietly confident then? See below.



Gentlemen. Dr. D. Dickinson is here to[B] reveal something amazing. Dr. D. Dickinson have been granted some kind of detection abilities. These abilities tell Dr. D. Dickinson the inhabitants of the rooms, what exactly they mean Dr. D. Dickinson do not know - but that is why Dr. D. Dickinson needs all gentlemen dedicated to this puzzle.

Dr. D. Dickinson is still quietly confident that it might also mean that the murderer is not one of the gentlemen currently inhabiting a room..

So Mr. S, you still declare that Mr D did declare no abilities?

[V. Van Halen]

Dr. D. Dickinson finds this most distressing. Dr. D. Dickinson cannot remember any gentleman entering the room who would have done something as heinous! Dr. D. Dickinson's hands are clean. The gentlemen present can look. The thief cannot be from Dr. D. Dickinson's room. This must mean some kind of infiltrator!


Unsubstantiated lies. Dr. D. Dickinson claimed nothing of the kind. Dr. D. Dickinson only has the ability of finding out which gentleman stays where, not their allegiances.


That makes no sense. What then is the purpose of doing these investigations? Dr. D. Dickinson notes that the other gentlemen cannot even consider such a possibility.

V. Van Halen seems to be saying a lot, seems like deflection to Dr. D. Dickinson.

Dr. D. Dickinson stays completely willing to undergo detainment.

If the occupants of rooms are in cahoots, Dr. D. Dickinson would almost certainly want to detain gentlemen from rooms A and E. The suites too, still needs investigating. Why would their occupants not be among us?


Storage: 4
L. Lennon: 3
D. Dickinson: 2
K. Kilmister: 1
V. Van Halen: 1



Next vote deadline is Monday 20:00.

Well, once again it seems Ms Rose has led us down the garden path. I declare, I am at a loss for words. Other than to say if there was a sheep-shearer amongst us, he/she would have rich pickings.

[Chippit]

Is that a vote? Might want to bold the whole name if so, lest someone (read: me) misinterprets your intentions!

[V. Van Halen]

Is that a vote? Might want to bold the whole name if so, lest someone (read: me) misinterprets your intentions!

Like it would make any difference with this bunch of sheep? I declare, I have never been so disappointed in a situation that supposedly requires some intellect to preserve continuing existence.

[V. Van Halen]

Although you did miss one of my earliest votes....

[Chippit]

I have just confirmed with my Spreadsheet of Great Information, and I have assigned a vote for you for every day except the first, where you did not vote. So I know not of which you speak.

[V. Van Halen]

If I was not so much within my cuppeth (from 10:30am this morning ek se!), I would search for the evidence that is quite evidenth :)

But, submitting to your "Spreadsheet of Great Information" (oh frak me, wish I could give you rep for this!); I shall attempt to show you that which I wish to show you....

...tomorrow

[H. Hendrix]

Brothers and foxxy ladies, I have some information I'd like to share. While I was off, experiencing some purple haze in the pantry, I discovered a secret passage. I was trying to do too many things at the same time, which is my nature. But I was enjoying it, and I still do enjoy it. I was afraid I might trip, haha pun,*gives a big grin exposing his yellow teeth* and fall while entering in my current state, high on the music. I am placing myself at a great risk giving you this information, so while I can I can also tell you that there is either another hidden passage or a hidden compartment on the floor of the storage closet. I have also found this: takes out a small vial marked "CHCl3" from his jacket pocket It was hidden in the pantry. I believe that some of the missing guests might actually still be alive based on this finding. This is all I know, so if I die, I want people to play my music, go wild and freak out and do anything they want to do. The link between M. Mercury and the moon pendant also still bothers me.

[J. Jackson]

Well, that be the biggest clue we got so I be votin fir the investigating of the pantry

[S. Scholz]

Like it would make any difference with this bunch of sheep? I declare, I have never been so disappointed in a situation that supposedly requires some intellect to preserve continuing existence.

This is kind of ironic coming from someone who stupidly refuses to read and understand what people are saying.

I have never said that D. Dickinson had -no- ability, I have simply time and again tried to point out to you that D. Dickinsons ability is only able to tell the inhabitants of a room, and not innocent from guilty as you seemed to believe.



Originally Posted by D. Dickinson

Unsubstantiated lies. Dr. D. Dickinson claimed nothing of the kind. Dr. D. Dickinson only has the ability of finding out which gentleman stays where, not their allegiances.
Really. Why are you quietly confident then? See below.

anyone can be confident in something they believe, I was confident in my lyrical theory despite it being wrong, what you seem to have missed is the key words -Might- and -also-


Dr. D. Dickinson is still quietly confident that it might also mean that the murderer is not one of the gentlemen currently inhabiting a room..

I am confident that it -might- rain tomorrow, does this mean that I have an ability to tell the weather ?

also be aware that at this point D. Dickinson would have just received his ability and was was still unaware that all of us were assigned a room, leading to his belief (as far as I can ascertain) that the murderer might be someone not assigned a room.

I seriously hope you are just trolling, for if you are not, I despair at your fathomless inability to fathom.

[Chippit]

I'm going to extend today's voting cutoff to 9pm, since I shall be home late today.

That leaves everyone with about 7 hours to add to the 3 votes already cast.

[R. Rose]

Well, once again it seems Ms Rose has led us down the garden path. I declare, I am at a loss for words. Other than to say if there was a sheep-shearer amongst us, he/she would have rich pickings.

Yes, because you somehow knew that we would require a flashlight to search the storage room, which is why you wanted to detain Dr Dickinson? Your attempts to paint me in a bad light are only doing yourself a disservice. You have convinced me that you are not to be trusted because you have created a delusion of some sort and are completely invested in it. I will say this one more time, deary, I have not tried to manipulate people to vote the same way as me, if people have followed suit it is of their own accord. Stop trying to make me out to be some sort of leader. If I was a leader of some sort all my leading would be done via private messages, no? Again you will continue to ignore logic and will find any and everything to link back to me, cest la vie, as they say.

Moving on.

Well, I am glad to see that Mr Hendrix is once again with us, and that he is not dead. Although I find it quite suspicious that you just happened to stumble upon this secret passage, the fact that you have been forthright with this information tends to allay my suspicions of you, for now. Also you seem to have searched the pantry by yourself and found a vial of some chemical? Was there nothing else in the pantry?

Purely because I want the rooms on the bottom floor to be sorted I would say we search the Kitchen. Mr Van Halen, feel free to vote for me, if you haven't already.

[P. Plant]

I humbly apologize. It would seem I dozed off for a minute or two there. I had the strangest dream I was being chased by a venomous Ukranian fern. Unsettling indeed.

So, hum, what to do now. Hermmm, I vote we detain Mr Hendrix. I do not trust this sudden appearance after his disappearance. It does not bode well.

[D. Dickinson]

To clear the air, Dr. D. Dickinson will be voting for detaining Mr. H. Hendrix. When it comes to light that H. Hendrix is innocent, then the gentlemen can begin to follow accusations coming from him.

[R. Rose]

I am not sure if we will learn anything more than proving Hendrix's innocence but there is an element of doubt as to his explanation. In any event I shall be putting forth my vote to search the Kitchen.

[T. Tyler]

Well let us detain H Hendrix and see what info he has to share with us. I had expected him to share some insight during the day, but find myself disappointed.

[S. Scholz]

so we have hendrix, pantry and kitchen so far.
I say we investigate room A or Room E the only rooms to have no one go missing (although hendrix has rejoined us)
so I'll vote Room A because Hendrix looks like he's going to be detained anyway and until he's proven innocent I'm not sure I trust
his explanations, he could have brought that chloroform with him in the beginning and is now trying to remove suspicion.

[C. Clapton]

I propose we investigate the Good Sir Hendrix

Maybe we could do it violently and add a cavity search to teach him a lesson?

[T. Tyler]

Mr Clapton, such violent tendancies are rather worrying. Why would you want to inflict harm on one who has been through such a trying ordeal?

[C. Clapton]

Mr Clapton, such violent tendancies are rather worrying. Why would you want to inflict harm on one who has been through such a trying ordeal?

I believe him to be in league with the murderer. Why else would he return?

[E. Elliot]

I shall repeat my earlier votes and vote for the kitchen.

If nothing is found there, I shall then continue to follow the party on searching rooms...as I am in search for an heirloom missing.

[Z. Zappa]

so we have hendrix, pantry and kitchen so far.
I say we investigate room A or Room E the only rooms to have no one go missing (although hendrix has rejoined us)
so I'll vote Room A because Hendrix looks like he's going to be detained anyway and until he's proven innocent I'm not sure I trust
his explanations, he could have brought that chloroform with him in the beginning and is now trying to remove suspicion.

Sound words.

I'll join you on that vote.
Room A

[Chippit]

Hendrix: 5
Kitchen: 2
Room A: 2

2 and a half hours left.

[B. Bonham]

Kitchen I say.

[W. Wakeman]

Room A!

[J. Jackson]

Hendrix: 5
Kitchen: 2
Room A: 2

2 and a half hours left.

You forgot my vote for the pantry, not that it matter none seeing as its bein outvoted anyway...

[Chippit]

You forgot my vote for the pantry, not that it matter none seeing as its bein outvoted anyway...

No, I didn't forget. I only show the highest ones. There's another vote for M. Mercury that I didn't show as well.

Also, only got home now and dead tired. I will, however, try and see if I can finish all this now.

[brazed]

/rock Chippit in arms

/cast revive on Chippit

[Chippit]

Oh! The forum's back. \o/ It died sometime last night, and I wasn't going to wait up for it.

[Chippit]

H. Hendrix: 5
Kitchen: 3
Room A: 3
M. Mercury: 1
Pantry: 1


18:30

Unsurprisingly, the guests treated the returning Mr. Hendrix with grave suspicion, and a large band stayed behind to hear him explain himself, while the remaining few members trudged off the kitchen investigate and pretend that they didn’t steal food.

Mr Hendrix, bombarded with suspicion and accusations and mistrust, relayed his experiences in the past hour. He told of how he broke off from the group to investigate the Pantry on his own, and how he spent an hour searching the shelves on his own. He once again displayed the mysterious vial to the group, showing the label. He also tells how he discovered a trap door in the far corner of the room.

“Why? Why did you go off on your own? YOU’RE LYING.”

“And you lot are just afraid. I see you running, don’t know what you’re running from. We’ll never solve this unless we get as much information as possible.”

The search party returned at this point, with grave news.

“There was no food in the kitchen. Nothing! Oh, and all the staff is gone.”

“And, apparently, so is Mr Scholz.”

[T. Tyler]

It is obvious that the vial is of utmost importance. Clearly it's Chloroform (Chloroform - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia), being used to abduct the victims without them making a sound. Who among us has a scientific background?

And our loss of Scholz is great indeed. He was the one who put the summary image together afterall.

[R. Rose]

I would say that we should start detaining the less actives. They are more than likely doing stuff in the background. My suggestion is O. Osbourne as he only uttered a sentence or two since we arrived. Right now this is looking like the perfect crime with innocent people vanishing left right and centre. Of couse Hendrix's finding of the secret passage should definitely not be overlooked, it's just that most times we have done the obvious logical step we have been missing an important item. With the forbidden room it was the key and the storage room the flashlight.

I am now leaning towards searching Room E based on the fact that nobody has gone missing from that room and nor has there been much activity from the occupants. Also my main suspect, O. Osbourne, is in that room which I have just noticed now, well, at least according to Scholz's updated map. Or was the map the catalyst to his demise?

[J. Jackson]

Correct a man if he's wrong but I remember from highschool chemistry that "CHCL3" is chloroform... That could mean that everybody that was abducted is just knocked out and still alive. We can save them mother ****ers!!

I say we investigate dat there trap door

[V. Van Halen]

*Hello, barman, could you send some drinks up to our undisclosed location? I'm getting pretty 'thirsty' up here.*

What's with the those that disappear making the odd comment.


that'd be a bad idea, didn't you know alcohol is bad for those who've been turned

Wish you were around to explain what you meant, but who knows, maybe you will surface again.


Well, that be the biggest clue we got so I be votin fir the investigating of the pantry

Although if Hendricks has already explored it, what do you think we will find further?


I am not sure if we will learn anything more than proving Hendrix's innocence but there is an element of doubt as to his explanation. In any event I shall be putting forth my vote to search the Kitchen.

Ms Rose, I simply point out that once again you have chosen to search a venue that proved extremely barren. Either you are rather unlucky, or you have an unerring sense of where there will be no clues found....


Correct a man if he's wrong but I remember from highschool chemistry that "CHCL3" is chloroform... That could mean that everybody that was abducted is just knocked out and still alive. We can save them mother ****ers!!

I say we investigate dat there trap door in da pantry

As above, is there not a risk that we will find nothing other than what has already been discovered?

[Chippit]

3 hours and 20 minutes left, with but a single vote.

Also do note the distinction in exploring the pantry and exploring the trap door. I will allow Mr Jackson the ability to amend his vote in this case.

[V. Van Halen]

3 hours and 20 minutes left, with but a single vote.

Also do note the distinction in exploring the pantry and exploring the trap door. I will allow Mr Jackson the ability to amend his vote in this case.

Ah, in that case, I vote we investigate the trap door

[T. Tyler]

Let us have a look at Room E. Perhaps we'll find more of the chemical, narrowing things down a bit.

[cr@zydude]

What's with the those that disappear making the odd comment.

Wish you were around to explain what you meant, but who knows, maybe you will surface again.


*Or maybe we are vampires thirsty for blood ... the plot thickens?*

[D. Dickinson]

Following Mr. Hendrix's advice of the previous day, it is obvious that Dr. D. Dickinson wishes to detain Mr. Mercury.

[G. Gramm]

Correct a man if he's wrong but I remember from highschool chemistry that "CHCL3" is chloroform... That could mean that everybody that was abducted is just knocked out and still alive. We can save them mother ****ers!!

You are indeed correct. However, chloroform can be used to kill people if a lethal dose is administered. I'm not sure how large a lethal dose is, but since there is only one vial, I imagine that those who have disappeared are still alive.

Another interesting fact: chloroform was once widely used as an anesthetic in the medical field and is still used as a solvent in the pharmaceutical field. Therefore, my suspicion of Dr Dickinson has grown stronger.

[J. Jackson]

3 hours and 20 minutes left, with but a single vote.

Also do note the distinction in exploring the pantry and exploring the trap door. I will allow Mr Jackson the ability to amend his vote in this case.

In that Case I change my vote to the Trapdoor

[V. Van Halen]

Let us have a look at Room E. Perhaps we'll find more of the chemical, narrowing things down a bit.

how could you not want to investigate a hidden trapdoor, especially when people are disappearing all over the place?


*Or maybe we are vampires thirsty for blood ... the plot thickens?*

The plot does indeed thicken, especially as your name was not on the guest list?

[B. Bonham]

Check out the trapdoor. But it could be a trap though (what? It says so in the name).

[D. Dickinson]

how could you not want to investigate a hidden trapdoor, especially when people are disappearing all over the place?
Very very suspecious, Dr. D. Dickinson must admit.

[R. Rose]

Ok well considering the trap door has three votes I will cast my vote to search Room E as I don't think this one detainment one search is working out.

Mr Van Halen can you point out any instance where you have lead us closer to our goal of finding the murderer? Has anyone's votes lead us closer to finding the murderer? Your confirmation bias is leading you astray, and once again I will say that if it would put your mind to rest cast your vote my way. If it would put your incessant finger pointing to bed, I would encourage that I be detained then. Then again I for one would know it is a waste of a vote and would yield no other information other than my innocence and then who would we blame Mr Van Halen? You?

[C. Clapton]

I move that we look into this trapdoor situation...

[V. Van Halen]

Ok well considering the trap door has three votes I will cast my vote to search Room E as I don't think this one detainment one search is working out.

Mr Van Halen can you point out any instance where you have lead us closer to our goal of finding the murderer? Has anyone's votes lead us closer to finding the murderer? Your confirmation bias is leading you astray, and once again I will say that if it would put your mind to rest cast your vote my way. If it would put your incessant finger pointing to bed, I would encourage that I be detained then. Then again I for one would know it is a waste of a vote and would yield no other information other than my innocence and then who would we blame Mr Van Halen? You?

The only thing I will point out is that thus far, if I recall correctly, non of my votes have ever been in the majority. And as you point out, none of these majority investigations have led us to any tangible leads. Thus you can deduce what you will as an answer to your question bolded above.

[M. Mercury]

I move that we look into this trapdoor situation...

I think you're onto something there, sounds like an obvious place for someone to hide or hide something

Maybe too obvious?

I'll support this endeavour though, but my track record of late has been rubbish.

Trapdoor

[E. Elliot]

I must conform to the popular vote of investigating Room E. It is in an interest to begin to searching more rooms than investigating personal, as personal are not exactly constant...at this time...

[Kharrak]

Aaaaaand.... deadline. Chippit will be late today, so I'll step in and put the cut off in now. No votes after this will be counted.

[Chippit]

I will? :P

I was actually about to come here to extend the deadline, since I might as well, given I'm going to allow those late folks a little extra time to send me their secret actions. I'm beneficent (and patient) that way.

(This is what I get for having simultaneous actions. Who thought that was a good idea? What a moron)

So, yeah. Everyone has until 9. And stuff

[Kharrak]

I will? :P

That's what you told me, silly pants :P

[Z. Zappa]

Damn and blast! Deadline.

I would've made it too, had I not searched so long for my grandfather's golden necklace. Yeah! -that's right! Some sorry son of a bitch stole it from my case in room A.

It seems that Mr Gramm and I share something in common.

[Chippit]

That's what you told me, silly pants :P

Shhh, I clearly meant yesterday!



Damn and blast! Deadline.

You have time.

[Z. Zappa]

Excellent. While I'm burning to investigate some of my roommates, I'll hold that off for a while and vote on the Trapdoor.

[V. Van Halen]

Let us have a look at Room E. Perhaps we'll find more of the chemical, narrowing things down a bit.


Very very suspecious, Dr. D. Dickinson must admit.

So the great Dr. D Dickinson says investigating room E is suspicious other than the trapdoor.


Ok well considering the trap door has three votes I will cast my vote to search Room E as I don't think this one detainment one search is working out.



And here come the prolific Ms Rose, votong for room E as well.


I must conform to the popular vote of investigating Room E. It is in an interest to begin to searching more rooms than investigating personal, as personal are not exactly constant...at this time...

And Mr E conforms to popular vote. Which would be understandable in a general election, but seeing how effective this has proved thus far....

Ah well, perhaps Room E will reveal something. I just wonder if a red herring may have been deposited. Time will tell.

[Chippit]

Cavernous Chamber: 5
Room E: 3
M. Mercury: 1


19:00

A tense crowd suspiciously followed Mr Hendrix as he led them cautiously back to the pantry, navigating the maze of shelving to the furthest corner of the room.

Embedded in the floor is a large iron ring, which Hendrix heaved at to reveal a ladder leading down into dark passage. The group stood expectantly, watching Hendrix, urging him to go down first with their untrusting gazes.

Hendrix caved to the pressure and lowered himself slowly down the ladder, quickly disappearing into the darkness. After a few moments, his voice called back, announcing a clear path (and light) ahead.

The ladder led into a stone passage, faintly lit by softly pulsing amber light shining through cracks in the rocks. The damp walls pressed down on the resolve of the guests, whose fear of being killed only just overpowered their fear of proceeding down the eerie passage.

Just as their eyes had fully adapted to the darkness the tunnel spread out into a vast cavern, lit with strange artificial looking lights embedded randomly across the ceiling and walls. The walkway fell away on both sides into the all-consuming depths, threatening to swallow those who misstep, but everyone safely reached the safety of the fairly spacious area in the middle of the cave.

There stood a plain wooden chair, upon which rested a page seemingly torn out of a notebook. A message was scrawled on it in an unsteady hand.

“I cannot help but feel that something ancient and evil slumbers here. And it’s stirring.

Thieves. Cult thieves are the real threat. They’re looking for things. Items. Relics of secret power. If they find all of them, and get hold of those who owned them... God help us.”

One intuitive member recognised that the page resembled those from a journal Mr Fogerty regularly carried around with him and was always consulting.

On the return trip to the pantry, a brave guest peered through one of the larger cracks, through which the eerie light was seeping. “Hey. There’s another cave back here! The light, it’s from candles. There must be a way in somewhere.”

They met with their second splinter group, who had gone to investigate Room E, and shared their experiences. The group from Room E recounted their discovery of an additional, identical vial to the one they had discovered earlier, and mused on its significance.

The rendezvous was interrupted by a deep rumble that was ostensibly emanating from the very ground, accompanied by an almost intangible feeling of utmost dread. “I hear the drums echoing tonight,” said a guest, in reference to the rumble.

“Shut up.”

Among all the distractions, not a single soul thought it unusual that nobody went missing, as had happened every time before.

* Thief faction revealed.
* Terror level revealed.
* Cavern level revealed.
* Map updated.

[J. Jackson]

What in the Hell was a bottle of Chloroform doing in Room E? Residents of Room E got a lotta explainin to do....

But for now I want to detain Mr Mercury as the first suspect from room E

[V. Van Halen]

Well this is an interesting turn of events! Lots of information for a change. I do think that all the voters for room E should be held in suspicion. But, I say this - I am not going to use my vote yet, but does nobody seem to think Ms Rose is suspicious. Should I use my vote on her?

[V. Van Halen]

What in the Hell was a bottle of Chloroform doing in Room E? Residents of Room E got a lotta explainin to do....

That's a bit of an overkill. One bottle of chemicals does not make all the occupants guilty....Especially as ms Rose and others seemed determined to have the room investigated....

[R. Rose]

That's a bit of an overkill. One bottle of chemicals does not make all the occupants guilty....Especially as ms Rose and others seemed determined to have the room investigated....

So now that the room I voted for has been slightly fruitful this makes you suspicious, much like when the rooms I voted for bore little to none? Seriously, young man, I don't know what to make of you.

Now until we find a flashlight, and can search the storage room for the other trapdoor, I say we need to get information on these relics and thieves.

[V. Van Halen]

So now that the room I voted for has been slightly fruitful this makes you suspicious, much like when the rooms I voted for bore little to none? Seriously, young man, I don't know what to make of you.

Now until we find a flashlight, and can search the storage room for the other trapdoor, I say we need to get information on these relics and thieves.

Now where would you suggest we find a flashlight?

[V. Van Halen]

So now that the room I voted for has been slightly fruitful this makes you suspicious, much like when the rooms I voted for bore little to none? Seriously, young man, I don't know what to make of you.

Now until we find a flashlight, and can search the storage room for the other trapdoor, I say we need to get information on these relics and thieves.

So I await your suggestion.

[M. Mercury]

You'll be absolutely wasting your time with me, and I put forward that the only reason you're voting for me is because I have better groomed chest hair than you.

[Kharrak]

I cannot help but feel that something ancient and evil slumbers here. And it’s stirring.

icwutudidthar

[R. Rose]

So the vial that was found in Room E must belong to one of the occupants, right? Considering nobody has gone missing from that room I would garner that to be the most logical assumption. Mr Mecury and Mr Tyler are the only active participants of that room too. I have been wondering about U Ulric and O Osbourne for quite some time now. I have included their contributions to the search for the murderers.


we have to find someone who likes the devil? or simply somoene who freaks out about him??? i dont like this. i dont like this at al.


*wakes up from off the floor* Hey man whats up with the unicorn on your head? *starts poking air above staff members hair* I've been in a drug induced coma since we got here, righteous!! What did I miss? (sorry I couldn't come on yesterday cause I had to help a girl with her physics at school and haven't had time to read the whole thread)

I am not sure if there is any significance to the fact that they have been keeping rather scarce and are both from Room E but if we are to detain someone today I would go for one of those two.

Unless someone comes up with a better idea.

I also noticed that N Nicks is now proclaimed to be a thief by the Chippit, on the summary page. With 3 thieves and 3 murderers out and about. Also if Fogerty's journal is to be believed the thieves should be our priority as we know that they have stolen two relics already. In which case would it perhaps be wiser to investigate the rooms where the relics went missing for any clues as to who might have taken them or would the random detainment and questioning of one lead to the other?

[N. Nicks]

I hadn't even noticed that yet. Bugger.

[Chippit]

6 hours left. Tickity tock.

[T. Tyler]

I'll be honest. this is all a bit too complex for my meager brain. I have absolutely no clue as to what's going on, or how we should proceed.

My best guess is that we investigate Room E; but let's skip detain M Mercury to see if he can give us anything to go on for when we do look into it.

[R. Rose]

Ok well I am going to cast my vote the way of the inactive but I just wonder how innocent Mr. Plant is considering N Nicks wasn't as innocent as he first seemed. Was it a cunning ruse to avert suspicion from himself, or did he do it to intentionally throw us off. I have also noticed that Mr Plant is decidedly inactive for such a charmer and what was in that case?

In fact Mr Plant you were rather coy about revealing anything other than the fragility of what was in your case. I propose we search your Room B, whilst detaining one of the occupants of Room E. Anyone else have any ideas? Where is Mr Kilmister?

[R. Rose]

My best guess is that we investigate Room E; but let's skip detain M Mercury to see if he can give us anything to go on for when we do look into it.

We did investigate Room E mere moments ago, dear.

[M. Mercury]

Seeing as everyone seems to be voting like sheep whilst we have very little time left, I say we get this out of the way and let me vote for myself M. Mercury to be detained. Every hour another one bites the dust, and whilst I agree that the show must go on, we are not the champions if we keep on voting this way. We will never have a breakthru and none of us will live forever (who wants to anyway), so I put forward that the others vote to save me, before everyone partakes in some bohemian rhapsody at my detainment.

[brazed]

(lol)

[R. Rose]

Seeing as everyone seems to be voting like sheep whilst we have very little time left, I say we get this out of the way and let me vote for myself M. Mercury to be detained.

Or you could use your vote for a search of a room. That is just a silly waste of a vote.

[Chippit]

(Well, I must say that voting for oneself is a unique tactic indeed)

[Chainsaw]

Seeing as everyone seems to be voting like sheep whilst we have very little time left, I say we get this out of the way and let me vote for myself M. Mercury to be detained. Every hour another one bites the dust, and whilst I agree that the show must go on, we are not the champions if we keep on voting this way. We will never have a breakthru and none of us will live forever (who wants to anyway), so I put forward that the others vote to save me, before everyone partakes in some bohemian rhapsody at my detainment.

http://catmacros.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/its_beautiful.jpg

[D. Dickinson]

Dr. D. Dickinson still holds that the suites may still hold a key. Suite A is therefore Dr. D. Dickinson's choice.

[H. Hendrix]

M. Mercury, as once before.

[V. Van Halen]

I vote R. Rose for somehow knowing there is another trapdoor and a flashlight is needed.

I also tell you all that an old book I inherited from my grandfather has gone missing. It dealt with mystic practices.

[R. Rose]

Due to Mr. Plants deafening silence on the matter at hand I will vote for Room B even though I am intrigued by the existence of the Suites...

Just to clarify, Mr Van Halen, Hendrix mentioned the trap door and our failed attempt at searching the storage room lead to a need for a flashlight. How else do you think we get to the other parts of the cave if not by another trap door?

[Chippit]

Okay, looks like I'm going to be waiting for people (perhaps indefinitely, as was the case last night) again, so everyone can have another hour!

[Z. Zappa]

Suite A gets my vote

[Chippit]

M. Mercury: 3
Suite A: 2
Room B: 1
R. Rose: 1


19:30

A strong sense of foreboding accompanied the group as they deliberated over where to go next, with the irregular rumbles interrupting their discussions entirely at random and spreading unease among the guests.

It was decided, eventually, that Mr Mercury would be the subject of their suspicions, and he agreed with almost infuriating complacence. Indeed, the group quickly discovered that he truly did have nothing to hide, when he spent much of his time inventing fake murder stories, speaking with fake drama to an imaginary mother about how he’d just killed a man, how he put a gun against his head, and he lamented his fake crime with gusto and passion.

Meanwhile, a smaller band had ascended the staircase for the umpteenth time, on this occasion to investigate the contents of the first suite. The door, mysteriously unlocked, creaked as the intrepid leader pushed it open, and the light spilling from the passageway illuminated an exquisitely kept but clearly unoccupied room, ostensibly for the most highest-paying guests.

Expecting to find nothing of interest, the group nonetheless fanned out to explore the oversized room and its adjoining bathroom. It didn’t take long before they noticed the simple brass key lying exactly in the middle of the king-sized bed.

They returned excitedly to display their find to the main group, but arrived to find a scene of confusion.

“The lights down here went out while you lot were gone. Just for a moment. But when we looked again, Miss Rose was gone!”

“I don’t wanna die. I sometimes wish I’d never been born at all.”

“Shut. Up. This is no time to make jokes.”

Sometime during the confusion Mr Hendrix had also once again disappeared, though the guests expressed less concern over his fate than they did over that of Miss Rose.

[J. Jackson]

Fo'sho my Cracker peoples,awesome job, This key must be for dat forbidden room.

[P. Plant]

Oh, what a horrible situation I find myself in. Fate is certainly not favoring me today. First Mr Nicks cast suspicions my way, then subsequently disappears, then sweet old Miss Rose raises suspicions, after which she disappears. I fear someone is sowing the seeds of an ugly conspiracy to frame me, knowing that this situation would make me a prime suspect. Why they should do so, I shall not understand, as I am innocent and detaining me shall reveal that truth.

T'is an awkward situation I find myself in, friends, and therefore I propose to detain myself, so this conspirator can do so no longer. I just hope this does not make me a target for someone's backstabbing blade. I shall root out all the suspicions about myself at once, so my vote goes to me, P. Plant.

[R. Rose]

It was MS Rose :P

[P. Plant]

Ah, hold on. I am beginning to understand. Bu detaining me, we are wasting time, and that buys the killer(s) amongst us more time. It would make sense for the killer(s) to try and send us on a merry chase to cover their tracks. It is too late to change my vote now, however, but even if I could, I would not, as I find it necessary to dispel whatever suspicions surround me.

As for my suitcase, seeing as it has been brought up countless times now, there is nothing diabolical within. The contents are merely of an, ah...more sensitive kind. Something I would prefer not to discuss with strangers.

[A. Anderson]

A very clever ruse, Mr. Plant, very clever indeed. You are obviously using some form of reverse psychology to deceive us into thinking that you are innocent. We are no puppets of yours, good sir!

The evidence says it all, but I would like to practice patience, and see how things pan out. I will therefore withhold my vote for the time being.

[U. Ulrich]

i'm geting more scared every hour now. i'm am going to keep my eyes open from now on!

[Chippit]

???: 1
P. Plant: 1

I say. It's like you all want to be devoured. 6 and a half hours left to add to the two existing votes.

[Z. Zappa]

Full steam ahead! ???
I don't see any reason not to open that door.

[M. Mercury]

Just to clarify, I don't get to vote this round...hey?

[Chippit]

That is correct.

[G. Gramm]

Well, the obvious choice is to investigate ???. I hope we find something in that godforsaken room.

[M. Mercury]

I can't vote, but seeing as there is this strange chippity voice, I would encourage you to vote for him........

[T. Tyler]

Well well well well well, so now all have gone into hiding. Difficult to deduce anything when so many are silent.

Well it is obvious that we must look into ??? given that we've found the key. No clue who to cast suspicions on anyone specific at the moment though.

[V. Van Halen]

Personally I think we have a bunch of suicidal guests. Why did no-one else pick up on Ms Roses divulging of information that she couldn't really have had (ie there is another trap door; the use of a flashlight being needed). If we had detained her we would have verified her information and most probably kept her from vanishing. It seems that the key we have is our only hope, and must therefore investigate the forbidden room

[Z. Zappa]

Personally I think we have a bunch of suicidal guests. Why did no-one else pick up on Ms Roses divulging of information that she couldn't really have had (ie there is another trap door; the use of a flashlight being needed). If we had detained her we would have verified her information and most probably kept her from vanishing.

What Ms Rose knew about the trapdoor in the storage room and the flashlight was hardly secret.
The flashlight was explained by the Chip
and you can see there's another room underneath the storage on the map on page 1.

Oh, and yes, was I the only one who felt another presence in the room. It reeked of smugness and alcohol.

[V. Van Halen]

What Ms Rose knew about the trapdoor in the storage room and the flashlight was hardly secret.
The flashlight was explained by the Chip
and you can see there's another room underneath the storage on the map on page 1.

Oh, and yes, was I the only one who felt another presence in the room. It reeked of smugness and alcohol.

Really? Oops. Then I must apologise for being an arrogant idiot.

[Chippit]

Sigh.

DRASTIC ACTIONS. I am forced to take them.

[Chippit]

20:00

Mr Plant looked on in confusion as the entire group trundled out of the room towards the locked door off the Entrance hall, leaving him all alone in the vast Dining Room, backlit by the frequent lightning.

“I’ll just detain myself, then, shall I?” he called after them exasperatedly, and somewhat fearfully. “Walk away, if you want to, it’s okay if you need to-“ He was ignored, and the door was barred from the outside.

The guests proceeded with confidence towards the room on the opposite side of the hall, the leader clutching the key as if it were an idol. It was inserted into the keyhole, turned, jiggled wildly, but the door would not open.

The guest at the door was shoved aside by Mr Hendrix, return from the kitchen at that moment. “You dolt, you’re turning it the wrong way.” The door creaked open, revealing a number of shrouded figures of all shapes and sizes. A slow clap emanated from the room.

“Bravo, bravo.” The lights snapped on, and the hotel manager was revealed standing in the centre of the room, with Aimee standing at his side.

“You’re officially the fastest group to find this location, our prop storage room. Only 4 hours! We keep all the equipment we use to stage the murders here, all the ingenious stuff your intrepid band of ‘murderers’ have been using to whittle your numbers away.

“Well, at least, what they had been using before about an hour ago, when they all decided to hang up their knives, allowing all the other guests they ‘killed’ to leave the building. We’ve no idea where they went, but I posit they’ve caught on to what these cult thieves are up to and got the hell out.

“Unfortunately, they’ve also taken the drastic measure of barring all the doors and secret exits behind themselves. So we’re stuck. And the cultists are getting desperate.

“So it’s good you’ve found this room, because I’d have been forced to reveal the plot to you whether you’d reached this place or not. Because we’re running out of time.

“You see, the cultists are gathering items. And soon, they’ll be gathering people. The owners of what they stole, for some obscene ritual. You must recover the elder sign relic to prevent the cultists from completing their ritual.

“I don’t know where they hid it after it was stolen. It could be anywhere; any room they knew existed. It might even be some places you’ve searched before. In fact, the thieves may very well be people you’ve interrogated before, before you knew what to ask.”

“So we’re screwed, basically.”

“Basically.”


* Thief victory condition revealed.
* Murderers disbanded.
* Terror raised
* Map updated

Detaining a murderer will now provide you with potentially valuable information to help discover the thieves, and will still remove the murderer from the game. Murderer victory condition remains the same, but the murderer ability is now lost (not like they were using it anyway).

Guest victory now requires detaining all thieves, or recovering the Elder Sign relic. Further investigations may also reveal another way to interfere with the thieves' plans.

[C. Clapton]

Kindly excuse my tardiness the past two days. I was overcome by the most insane sickness and it required some bed rest according to Doc D Dickinson.

At this point I'm just picking names from the list as I have little to no knowledge clues as to the perpetrators... Let's throw a ball in the air and investigate W. Wakeman

[M. Mercury]

Z.Zappa

Do it,. do it now

[I. Iha]

Kindly excuse my tardiness the past two days. I was overcome by the most insane sickness and it required some bed rest according to Doc D Dickinson.

At this point I'm just picking names from the list as I have little to no knowledge clues as to the perpetrators... Let's throw a ball in the air and investigate W. Wakeman

Just for the record, Dr D. Dickinson isn't a medical doctor. He made that clear when he introduced himself.
Also, what may have felt like two days for you was in reality only 1 hour for the rest of the guests...


Dr. D. Dickinson has ascertain that the fellow there is indeed dead. Not being a medical doctor however, it makes Dr. D. Dickinson quite uncertain if any of his observations are of any value.

Dr. D. Dickinson also notes that his name is seemingly there to be made fun of by a puerile forum board censor. Oh, grow up, you ruffian!

[J. Jackson]

I have a gut feeling.... I propose we search Room D again. I think the Thieves have the ability to Hide the stolen Possesions and where in rooms as they steal them and what would be a better place be than a room we have already searched.

[V. Van Halen]

Just for the record, Dr D. Dickinson isn't a medical doctor. He made that clear when he introduced himself.
Also, what may have felt like two days for you was in reality only 1 hour for the rest of the guests...

I truly am confused. Having said that, it seems from the canonic information it is more important to search two locations ;other one location and one person?

[H. Hendrix]

J. Jackson, I believe you may have some information for us.

[U. Ulrich]

mr mercury is clear, so i think i will agree wit him and detain mr zappa. zappa sounds too muhc like booz to make him inocent!

[J. Jackson]

J. Jackson, I believe you may have some information for us.

Yo man all the information I have I share publicly.

[Z. Zappa]

Detain me? A person who has personally lost something to these, these thieves!?
I share your fear for this unknown terror Mr Mercury, but we are in no position to detain people blindly!

No, we need to turn this mansion upside down. Uncover what is hidden.

[M. Mercury]

A thief you might not be, but a murder you could. I'm not taking any chances. Besides, if we went alphabeticaly, you would stay untouched, so, as you did once before, I'm voting on my instincts.

[Z. Zappa]

Except I was voting on a room.
I see any lingering rational thought has finally left you Mr Mercury. Anyone who follows you in your decision is blatantly deluded and will be sorely disappointed.

[D. Dickinson]

With the murderers disbanded, Dr. D. Dickinson can now without fear reveal the rest of what he knows. Mr. Z. Zappa was/is indeed the holder of an heirloom, Dr. D. Dickinson doesn't think that Dr. D. Dickinson risks giving the thieves anymore information by stating this as Mr. Z. Zappa let it slip on his own accord.

What Dr. D. Dickinson can also reveal is that Mr. A. Anderson is either a murderer or conspired with the murderers as Dr. D. Dickinson spotted A. Anderson exchanging vials with an unknown gentleman.

[T. Tyler]

Then we must detain Z Zappa at once! We cannot let these Heirlooms fall into the wrong hands for the purpose of evil doing.

[Z. Zappa]

This is most interesting Doctor. I would also like you to know that I'm currently heirloom-less.
Mr Anderson? Would you care to explain this conniving behaviour?

Jesus! Three panic induced decisions against me already?
Let it be known that my moustache means you no harm.

[V. Van Halen]

With the murderers disbanded, Dr. D. Dickinson can now without fear reveal the rest of what he knows. Mr. Z. Zappa was/is indeed the holder of an heirloom, Dr. D. Dickinson doesn't think that Dr. D. Dickinson risks giving the thieves anymore information by stating this as Mr. Z. Zappa let it slip on his own accord.

What Dr. D. Dickinson can also reveal is that Mr. A. Anderson is either a murderer or conspired with the murderers as Dr. D. Dickinson spotted A. Anderson exchanging vials with an unknown gentleman.

I'll go with this for the moment. Detain A. Anderson

[A. Anderson]

This is most interesting Doctor. I would also like you to know that I'm currently heirloom-less.
Mr Anderson? Would you care to explain this conniving behaviour?

Jesus! Three panic induced decisions against me already?
Let it be known that my moustache means you no harm.

Are you seriously going to go on the word of this lunatic? A man that continuously refers to himself in the third person? Does that not sound like a mental condition to you? Scitzophrenia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schizophrenia) maybe? Have you not seen that John Cusack movie, Identity? Because I haven't either, but I hear it's quite good.

And with that I will cast my vote. D. Dickinson.

[Z. Zappa]

Meestor Andersan, pleese.

Dr Dickinson seems more sane than most of the guests at this house - who tend to vote in irate spasmodic bursts.

[A. Anderson]

The insane are usually the last to be thought of as otherwise, my friend. His story is a fabrication, no doubt hoping to throw a bone to the other guests that vote in "irate spasmodic bursts".

[D. Dickinson]

Mr. A. Anderson doth protest too much.

[Z. Zappa]

Mr. A. Anderson doth protest too much.

My thoughts exactly.

Mr A. Anderson

[A. Anderson]

So be it.

[B. Bonham]

You hear that Mr. Anderson?... That is the sound of inevitability... It is the sound of your death... Goodbye, Mr. Anderson...

[A. Anderson]

You have us confused with those savages over at Nagia. We merely detain, instead of burning at the stake.

[Chippit]

Since it's Friday, I'm going to do what I did last week and allow everyone up until tomorrow to make their decisions. It appears there's a lot of discussion to be done anyway, and this one is important; for everyone. ;)

[V. Van Halen]

Since it's Friday, I'm going to do what I did last week and allow everyone up until tomorrow to make their decisions. It appears there's a lot of discussion to be done anyway, and this one is important; for everyone. ;)

So much discussion that there has not been a single comment since you posted. well, lets see what happens in the last few moments...

[Chippit]

So much discussion that there has not been a single comment since you posted. well, lets see what happens in the last few moments...

Not my loss!

[Chippit]

A. Anderson: 4
Z. Zappa: 3
Room D: 1
D. Dickinson: 1
J. Jackson: 1
W. Wakeman: 1


20:30

Barely managing to survive the now palpable tension and the thick air of dread, the group turned on itself, with accusations flying back and forth between the guests. A few left, ostensibly to re-investigate Room D, but likely also to escape the impending confrontation.

Eventually, the group focused their attention on Mr Anderson, though occasionally still casting suspicious glances towards Z. Zappa.
Under the immense pressure, Anderson caved.

“All right, all right. I was one. The manager, he pulled us aside before we all came inside. He told us what we had to do, how we’d isolate people, take them to him, pull them out of the game. It was all harmless! But this cult stuff, none of us knew anything! I hear they shot someone who was trying to leave the hotel, one of the guests we ‘killed’. They thought he was one of the guys with one of their relics.

"That's why we're all here, it looks like. They orchestrated it all, to get us together and find what they need.

“Anyway, like. The manager showed us a lot of cool things about this hotel that aren’t obvious at all. Like the caves in the basement, where we took all the people. He hinted at others, leading in from the Storage Room. He said it was some kind of ancient tomb or something; it had historical significance, but I wasn’t paying much attention.”

“But we’ve been to the Storage Room. It was too dark to see anything!”

“Then find a damn torch. It’s not complicated.”

“But it’s hard to hold a candle in the cold November rain.”

“Shut up.”

The band that went up to search Room D returned at that point, reporting that they’d found nothing of interest.

“Well that was a waste.”

* Terror level raised!

Next vote deadline's 8pm Monday.

[V. Van Halen]

Ok, I say we need to look at who did not vote for Mr A, But once again, it seems we need to investigate places more than people right now...

[R. Rose]

Ah, the suite life it b good. Wooo.

[U. Ulrich]

i did not vote for mr anderson, so i would vote to detain mysefl, mr u. ulrich! this is acording to van halen!

[D. Dickinson]

Ah, the suite life it b good. Wooo.
Dr. D. Dickinson takes this as a hint that Suite B needs inspecting.

[Chippit]

I'll be home late today, so I'm going to give until 9 instead of 8, as normal. That leaves 7 hours to add to the two votes already counted.

[V. Van Halen]

i did not vote for mr anderson, so i would vote to detain mysefl, mr u. ulrich! this is acording to van halen!

This is rather immature, but interesting as well. Seeing as an innocent would not attempt to misdirect or waste a search given our precarious position. Hmmm...

[V. Van Halen]

vote suite B

[Chippit]

Okay, I'm not going to be able to do this post tonight. Unfortunate things have come up that I need to attend to, lest... well, nevermind that.

Expect it tomorrow morning sometime. Apologies for the delay.

[Wight]

****

[Chippit]

Suite B: 2
U. Ulrich: 1



21:00

In a stark contrast to the activity and indecision of the previous meeting, the group unanimously decided to investigate the B Suite, leaving a surprised Mr Ulrich behind in the barred room. “Don’t you want to hear what I have to say?”

The group trudged their way up the stairs and down to the end of the hall, where they pushed open the door to the second suite, laid out in a mirror image of the design of the first, and brightly lit. Indeed, the room was covered with all manner of varied light sources, including candles, oil lanterns and an assortment of electronic torches.

The guests raided the room, each claiming an item for themselves.

“Now we go where angels fears to tread!”

As the guests descended the stairs, a faint maniacal laugh seemed to suffuse over the group, gradually growing louder and more emphatic, before suddenly cutting off entirely, leaving only a starkly juxtaposed silence in its wake.

“****, what was that?”

“Someone happy – someone bad.”

* Terror maxed - thief victory imminent.
* Torches discovered.

[N. Nicks]

I'd have thought you'd be in a much better position, so many alphas in the room and all.

[J. Jackson]

We gots light, off to the storage room

[T. Tyler]

It is obvious that we'll be investigating the storage room, so let me use my precious vote to detain P. Plant. He has done nothing but lead us in the wrong direction, and scanning through all that has transpired also had an altercation with N Nicks before he went missing

[V. Van Halen]

Suite B: 2
U. Ulrich: 1




* Terror maxed - thief victory imminent.
* Torches discovered.

I thought we had two actions as a group, and thus would have been able to investigate Mr. U as well?

[V. Van Halen]

Wight - An informative post - we must be sure to use this in our investigations :)

[U. Ulrich]

i gave you guyz a free chance to question me! why didn't u>?! anyway i also think the storeroom should be checkde out with our new lights.

and to the person who stole my celphone from my crotch pocket, i will find you! :$

[Chippit]

I thought we had two actions as a group, and thus would have been able to investigate Mr. U as well?

You did. He was that boring. :P

[M. Mercury]

I'l like to stick to mr. Zappa.

He smells funny...

[V. Van Halen]

It seems our only chance of survival is to find this relic. At this point in time detaining guests seems useless. So we have the storage room as one search, and I vote for the BAR, hoping these scummy thieves have a sense of humour and hid it here. And, in case this is our last moment alive, I would like to go down with a drink at hand! :)

[V. Van Halen]

You did. He was that boring. :P

Oh no. Truly, it is better to die from fear than from boredom!!

[Z. Zappa]

Off to the storage room. I might as well throw my vote behind Mr Tyler. P. Plant

[V. Van Halen]

Off to the storage room. I might as well throw my vote behind Mr Tyler. P. Plant

Well, if we survive the hour then you and Mr Mercury not wanting to search locations would make you fairly obvious suspects as well. But somehow I think the end is nigh....

[N. Nicks]

Jeez, do I have to spell it out for you lot? I wonder if you even know how the alphabet begins....

[V. Van Halen]

Jeez, do I have to spell it out for you lot? I wonder if you even know how the alphabet begins....

Interesting. But seeing as you are indicated as a thief by Chippit, how could we trust you?

[Chippit]

P. Plant: 2
Storage: 1
Z. Zappa: 1
Bar: 1


21:30

The guests split up once again, half staying behind to interrogate Mr Plant, while the remainder proceeded hesitantly back towards the storage room, light sources in hand.

The multiple points of light cast disorienting shadows across the walls as the members of the group strode in between the aisles of crates and shelving, revealing many dust-matted items but nothing of importance.

What was, however, of importance, was the solid brass rung set into the ground roughly in the middle of the room, identical to the one discovered in the pantry. The guests noted it and returned to the Dining Room to deliberate on their next move.

There they found the remainder of their number sitting casually with Mr Plant, laughing over some shared joke, evidently as ease with one another?s presence. At that moment, another waylaid guest stormed into the room, covered in blood.

?Mr Dickinson! I tried? I tried to save him. But. Blood. So much blood. He... he?s dead!?

True enough, the group discovered the corpse of Mr Dickinson near the trapdoor they had just uncovered, seemingly on his way there to perform some nefarious deed. He had ostensibly been accosted there by a knife-wielding menace.

?He?s one of the thieves! Look!? He revealed a cult tattoo on Mr Dickinson?s neck, just below the cuff. ?How did we not notice this before??

* Thieves delayed
* Trap door discovered
* Map updated

[D. Dickinson]

What is the meaning of this! Dr. D. Dickinson is dead? Dr... D... Dickinson... will...

[V. Van Halen]

P. Plant: 2
Storage: 1
Z. Zappa: 1
Bar: 1



* Thieves delayed
* Trap door discovered
* Map updated

Personally, I am as confused as an ANC government official faced with an ethical decision....

[Garson007]

Not that it matters...

[D. Dickinson]

Dr. D. Dickinson has been playing you all from the start. This ending was most unfortunate.

[V. Van Halen]

Dr. D. Dickinson has been playing you all from the start. This ending was most unfortunate.

Well, it's nice to know that my attempts from the beginning had merit....

[V. Van Halen]

Not that it matters...

Another displaced body...:)

[V. Van Halen]

P. Plant: 2
Storage: 1
Z. Zappa: 1
Bar: 1



* Thieves delayed
* Trap door discovered
* Map updated

Actually, no. There is much information to be gleaned from this reveal. If only I had not imbibed to much from the bar. Anyway, those that did not vote, stayed behind with Mr. Plant. Seeing as they at ease with a cleared individual...means they are innocent?

[M. Mercury]

I don't want to sound like a broken record, but I still firmly believe that Zappa is hiding something

[T. Tyler]

V Van Halen wanted to investigate a room that was clearly not of benefit given that we'd found the tourches, and wanted us to stop detaining people. I strongly believe that we should consider detaining him. Does anyone have a solid reason not to?

[Z. Zappa]

I don't want to sound like a broken record, but I still firmly believe that Zappa is hiding something

Why? What have I done to merit such steadfast suspicion from you? My hair? My musky scent? I knew nothing about Dr Dickinson's involvement with the thieves.
We followed his hint on Mr Anderson and uncovered a murderer. *check*
I've lost a heirloom to the thieves. *check*

Where do you make the connection?

[M. Mercury]

Your musky scent, my good man, your musky scent