[Septimius Severus]

I think I might incorporate some of the essential elements of Belac's idea mole/mafia concept into game 2.

As you know, I've been searching for more ways to empower the non-particpant/supporting players in the game and hold their interest. I think creating a seperate exclusive forum where team alternates (8 in number) and team advisors (4 in number) will be able to mix might be an intriguing idea along this vein.

This Black Market forum, could be the place where these 12 can do deals, conduct inter-team diplomacy, exchange intel, gather intel, trade items, spread propaganda, misinformation, etc.

By giving the team alternates and team advisors power over inter-team diplomacy and relations, these often left our players could in fact become more powerful than the 4 participating players on each team. Of course much of this could and probably should be handled via PMs, but advertisements for items for sale, trade offerings and so forth could be posted on such a forum.

So now a team advisor who feels he is being ignored by his team, can have a way to "correct" their behaviour if so inclined. Alternates now become very important as well. Of course people can play it honest and true, but the option of course is always there. Now the only question is will alternates and advisors have the time or inclination to do this.

I might set it up as a standalone forum or locate it within a seperate neutral forum. I want to call it either Belac's Black Market or The Deva's Den.

Comments/suggestions?