Scotland Yard - Mr X is in police custody.

[Jedo the Jedi]

Analysis:

- The only possibilities of his position are 72, 90, 91, 106, 107, and 108.
- 90, 91, and 106 provide very limited possibilities for a 2x ticket next round.
- 72 allows for bus maneuverability in the NE, but we also have three detectives in close range.
- 107 allows for similar movement, but with variability between the NE and the SE. The latter could be more trick with only DF available, but it's also possible to quickly close off the bridges.
- 108 places him firmly in the SE, but with a well-used 2x he can jump back across the river behind the NE detectives.
- If he tries to double-back, he will be on recently vacated spaces at most and not beyond our reach.

I believe lex's move to 115 is a no-brainer. DF should probably bus to 128 for better area coverage. I think TGC should maybe bus to 55 for similar reasons. If we think he will try to double-back, Courk can move down to TGC's recently vacated space, otherwise, I'm not sure what would be a good move for her. I'm thinking I might bus to 41.
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Paragon Tally: 18 mafia, 3 SKs (1 twice), 1 cultist, numerous chat scum...and counting.

[lexprod]

Taxi to 115
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I'll have a P please...

[3iff]

Ok, just waiting on Dented Ford, Jedo and Courk.

[Dented Ford]

Jedo, I'm quite relieved your analysis matches mine and I haven't completely gone off on the wrong track in my thoughts

DF by bus to 128

[3iff]

Still waiting on Jedo and Courk. Unless they move soon I think I'll be asking the other detectives to supply their moves.

Lex/TGC, can you let me have moves for them and I'll use those if Jedo/Courk fail to submit...thanks.

[Jedo the Jedi]

Distracted. Sorry.

Bus to 41
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Paragon Tally: 18 mafia, 3 SKs (1 twice), 1 cultist, numerous chat scum...and counting.

[3iff]

I still need a move from Courk but I'm happy to take a subsitute move from any of the detectives...

[Jedo the Jedi]

She'll tube to 89 I guess.
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Paragon Tally: 18 mafia, 3 SKs (1 twice), 1 cultist, numerous chat scum...and counting.

[3iff]

Thanks. I'll take that as the move...we've waited long enough.

[Undercover Monk]

I know they may not want to provide it but can I get a map of curent locations that really helps. Its hard to keep track of where 5 other people are.
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The Classic Blunders:
1. never get involved in a land war in Asia
2.Never go in against a Sicilian when DEATH is on the line
3. Never release Peyton Manning

[3iff]

DF has been supplying the map updates. I'm not quite sure where he posts the picture...

[Dented Ford]

I've been posting them on my private space. You can have a copy of the psd file if you like, the locations are all on individual layers so they can be easily dragged around. Or I can carry on updating. Or both.

[3iff]

If you're happy to keep updating then that's fine. I don't really have anywhere to put the pictures as I don't have any webspace (mainly by choice!)

[Undercover Monk]

Thank you Dented Ford this really would be impossible if not for a visual representation. also as much fun as posting the flavor is I'd much rather be a detective. It sucks when you know the answer and can't tell anyone. pondering my next move.
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The Classic Blunders:
1. never get involved in a land war in Asia
2.Never go in against a Sicilian when DEATH is on the line
3. Never release Peyton Manning

[Undercover Monk]

SORRY BEEN BUSY WILL SEND MOVE TODAY
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The Classic Blunders:
1. never get involved in a land war in Asia
2.Never go in against a Sicilian when DEATH is on the line
3. Never release Peyton Manning

[3iff]

Mr X moves.

[lexprod]

He could have snuck past and be at 86, 70, or 42 right now...If he used the black ticket to get onto the SE island, he has to still be on it, but could move to 88 next turn. Sadly I can't move east from here, so probably a taxi south is my best bet?
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I'll have a P please...

[Jedo the Jedi]

He can't be at 86 or 70 because we blocked those paths. He also couldn't be at 87, 88, 89, 115, 128, 135.

He could possibly be at 42 or somewhere in that small corner. I'm guessing his next move will not be another taxi.

My proposal:
- TGC taxi to 72. That lets him block a double-back from 42 or 107, and he has good access to the taxi spots 90 and 91.
- lex I'm not sure about. Maybe taxi to 102 or 127. It depends on what weaknesses other people see.
- DF to taxi to 142. That lets him go up to 116 if necessary, and gives good access to the surrounding taxi grid.
- Jedo taxi to 29. This traps Mr. X in the NE corner if he went there.
- Courk taxi to 88.
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Paragon Tally: 18 mafia, 3 SKs (1 twice), 1 cultist, numerous chat scum...and counting.

[Dented Ford]

I think TGC to 72 is a good move, as is Jedo to 29.
I'd consider for Courk moving to 105.
Then he'd be pretty hemmed in if he's in the northeast.

Therefore I'd have lex move to 127. For me, I'd think maybe of 135 or 161, 135 is not reachable by taxi for his second move but if he went to 108 with his black ticket he'd now be at 117 or 119. If he went to 107 with his black ticket, then as far as being south of the river goes then he'd be at 119 too. If he went by taxi with the black ticket to 106, then he's still only at 107. I'm inclined to put myself at 161 if lex comes to 127. He can still sneak through the pincer but we're covering the best spread that way I think.

[lexprod]

TAXI TO 127
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I'll have a P please...

[Jedo the Jedi]

Of the options you proposed, I prefer 135 for you, DF. It's your choice though.
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Paragon Tally: 18 mafia, 3 SKs (1 twice), 1 cultist, numerous chat scum...and counting.

[Dented Ford]

The more I think about it, the more I think you were right to suggest Courk goes to 88.

From 105 with his black ticket, Mr X can't have gone to 88 as there is no taxi route, and the bus goes straight past. 87 was blocked, 89 is blocked now, meaning he went to either:
90
72
91
106
107
108

A taxi now puts him in:

90 > 72 or 91
72 > 71, 42, 91 or 90
91 > 105, 90, 72, 56 or 107
106 > 105 or 107
107 > 106, 91 or 119
108 > 117, 105 or 119

There's three possibilities he's doubled back to 105, but I have a feeling if he's doubling back he'd be going 117 > 88. At least, I don't want to give him that possibility and have him escape westwards behind our wall of cops if we try to squish him northeastwards.

Which also means if he is trying something like that then he's going to be stuck south of the river (at this time of night guv? you gotta be jokin') and from 117 facing lex westwards, so I also agree that 135 for me works there too. As he's not trying to use the bus route from 107 to make a long haul to 161, he could only be as far as 119 by now, so 135 is still in touch there.

You (lot all) think I should bold that in?

[Jedo the Jedi]

Taxi to 29
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Paragon Tally: 18 mafia, 3 SKs (1 twice), 1 cultist, numerous chat scum...and counting.

[3iff]

Thanks. TGC and Courk to move...

[Jedo the Jedi]

So you aren't waiting on us, I'll tentatively send Courk taxi to 88. Have your deadline in mind and only take that if she doesn't speak up.

Courk, if you come back in here, you are certainly welcome to make your own decision. DF and I have speculated that this or 105 are your best moves, but we are only two perspectives. I'm sure we are both willing to hear other suggestions that work with the other moves.
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Paragon Tally: 18 mafia, 3 SKs (1 twice), 1 cultist, numerous chat scum...and counting.

[3iff]

Thanks...the game has bogged down a bit waiting for detectives. I'll give it 24 hours or so then proceed if I have orders from everyone (even proxy orders).

I'd prefer to keep the game moving along but I will wait if anyone requests it...

[Dented Ford]

Just to confirm DF by bus to 135

[3iff]

Sorry DF, I had overlooked you had not sent instructions...apologies.

Waiting on TGC and Courk. I'll PM them but if someone would like to offer a move for TGC (I have one for Courk) then I can get the turn finished later this afternoon.

[Jedo the Jedi]

TGC taxi to 72
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Paragon Tally: 18 mafia, 3 SKs (1 twice), 1 cultist, numerous chat scum...and counting.

[3iff]

To save us waiting, I'll accept the move instructions from Jedo for Courk and TGC.

[The Great Crep'er]

Blah...too late on this one. Sorry to make ya work extra, Jedo.

I trust your judgment though....

[Jedo the Jedi]

Just glad you are alive.
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Paragon Tally: 18 mafia, 3 SKs (1 twice), 1 cultist, numerous chat scum...and counting.

[3iff]

DF, if you pop in, can you do the map honours? Thanks.

[Dented Ford]

Aye, here it is

[Undercover Monk]

You think you have Mr. X don't you superintendent Jedo. Well this evil mastermind has a few tricks up his sleeve. Eyegor set up the stealth jet. Next stop point 2.....on the czechoslavakian map

edit: sent
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The Classic Blunders:
1. never get involved in a land war in Asia
2.Never go in against a Sicilian when DEATH is on the line
3. Never release Peyton Manning

[3iff]

Mr X is busy. He steps off a bus and immediately takes a taxi for a double move. He must surface at the end of his next move.

[Dented Ford]

If he took a bus for his first move this time, then the only option he could have taken via 90 for his black ticket would be to taxi back to 105, as the only other bus stop he could reach is already staked out by TGC.
If he went to 72 with the black ticket, then we can eliminate all but 42 as that's the only bus stop he could get to by taxi.
If he went to 91, we can eliminate all but 107 (if 72 he'd be nabbed already).
If he went to 106 then he could still have reached either 105 or 107.
He can't have gone to 107 with the black ticket, because via taxi from there he couldn't reach a bus stop.
If he went to 108, then he can only have doubled back to 105, because there are no other bus stops reachable by taxi from there.

So that puts him at the beginning of this move in either:

42, 107 or 105.

So with his first bus ticket he can have gone

105 > 87,107 or 108
107 > 105 or 161
42 > 7

From 87 via taxi only gives him the chance of 70.
From 107 via taxi he could be in 106, 91 or 119
From 108 via taxi he could be back in 105, in 119 or 117
From 105 via taxi he could be in 90, 91 or 89
From 161 via taxi he could be in 160 or 174
From 7 via taxi he could be in 6 or 17

Here's a map with what I think are the various possibilities (please check and see if my workings are correct).



I think we should concentrate most on an attempt by Mr X to get to a tube station. Therefore a move by Courk to 89 to nab him there or block him from using it next turn seems right to me. I think I should also head back by bus to 128. Not sure about lex, whether to head into the southeast or stay handy for guarding routes across the river until after Mr X's next reveal. Jedo could gamble on a choice of the northeast possibles but I don't really think Mr X would have routed himself into a corner like that, so a move southward to put pressure on, along with TGC trying to eliminate those possibles looks best to me.

[lexprod]

My main preference is to use a bus ticket this turn because I want to hold on to taxis for the end game, and I've yet to do anything but taxi moves so far. 133 sound good?
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I'll have a P please...

[DF*]

It certainly sounds better than 102

I'm a little torn whether you should advance eastwards. If you went to 116, and he happens to be in 117 that would stop him heading to 86 and then west behind the cops. Not sure what the best move for you is, I'd like to keep the pressure on him but don't want to leave things unguarded, especially if he tries to get back to the riverboat stop.

[The Great Crep'er]

Excellent detective work, DF!

I'm wondering if a bit of double-teaming (By Courk and myself at the green) at the 87-107 section would do us any good. Really need to go over this methodically. Just proposing moves for right now...

If we are thinking about cutting off red routes, I think lex has a pretty good adjacency for now. I'm just wondering about the small bit of green Courk won't be able to reach