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	'''A dead player cannot die again.''' If a dead player is attacked by the Demon, for example, they do not die again, and the group does not learn that they died last night.		'''A dead player cannot die again.''' If a dead player is attacked by the Demon, for example, they do not die again, and the group does not learn that they died last night.
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	== Alignment and Character ==		== Alignment and Character ==
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	'''...with a few exceptions.''' Sometimes, a player thinks they are a character or alignment that is different from their true character or alignment. For example, the Drunk and the Lunatic are designed to not know who they really are.		'''...with a few exceptions.''' Sometimes, a player thinks they are a character or alignment that is different from their true character or alignment. For example, the Drunk and the Lunatic are designed to not know who they really are.
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	== Drunkenness and Poisoning ==		== Drunkenness and Poisoning ==
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	<span style='font-style: normal'>'''TIPS.'''</span> To run drunkenness and poisoning well, listen to the bluffs of the evil players, and support those bluffs wherever possible. For example, if the drunk Ravenkeeper chooses to learn about Doug, who is the Baron but bluffing as the Mayor, you can help the evil team if you show the Ravenkeeper the Mayor token. If the drunk Ravenkeeper instead chooses to learn about a good player, it can be helpful to show an evil character token instead. Normally, you should make drunkenness and poisoning as harmful as possible to the drunk or poisoned player.		<span style='font-style: normal'>'''TIPS.'''</span> To run drunkenness and poisoning well, listen to the bluffs of the evil players, and support those bluffs wherever possible. For example, if the drunk Ravenkeeper chooses to learn about Doug, who is the Baron but bluffing as the Mayor, you can help the evil team if you show the Ravenkeeper the Mayor token. If the drunk Ravenkeeper instead chooses to learn about a good player, it can be helpful to show an evil character token instead. Normally, you should make drunkenness and poisoning as harmful as possible to the drunk or poisoned player.
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	== Madness ==		== Madness ==

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Life and Death

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	'''A dead player cannot die again.''' If a dead player is attacked by the Demon, for example, they do not die again, and the group does not learn that they died last night.		'''A dead player cannot die again.''' If a dead player is attacked by the Demon, for example, they do not die again, and the group does not learn that they died last night.
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	== Alignment and Character ==		== Alignment and Character ==

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Life and Death

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	'''A dead player cannot die again.''' If a dead player is attacked by the Demon, for example, they do not die again, and the group does not learn that they died last night.		'''A dead player cannot die again.''' If a dead player is attacked by the Demon, for example, they do not die again, and the group does not learn that they died last night.
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	== Alignment and Character ==		== Alignment and Character ==

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Madness

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	'''When a player is instructed to be mad about something, but they aren’t, the Storyteller might give them a penalty.''' Likewise, if they are mad about it, the Storyteller might give them a bonus. The specific instructions, benefits, and penalties of madness are written on the character token or character sheet.		'''When a player is instructed to be mad about something, but they aren’t, the Storyteller might give them a penalty.''' Likewise, if they are mad about it, the Storyteller might give them a bonus. The specific instructions, benefits, and penalties of madness are written on the character token or character sheet.

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	The Mutant’s ability is “If you are ‘mad’ about being an Outsider, you might be executed.” Alex, the Mutant player, is trying to convince the group that he is the Mutant, an Outsider character, so he is mad about being an Outsider. Alex might say something obvious, like “I am the Mutant!” or “I am not a Townsfolk... but I’m not going to tell you my character.” In either case, the Storyteller is welcome to execute him.		The Mutant’s ability is “If you are ‘mad’ about being an Outsider, you might be executed.” Alex, the Mutant player, is trying to convince the group that he is the Mutant, an Outsider character, so he is mad about being an Outsider. Alex might say something obvious, like “I am the Mutant!” or “I am not a Townsfolk... but I’m not going to tell you my character.” In either case, the Storyteller is welcome to execute him.
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	The Cerenovus’ ability tells a player that they should be mad about being a specific character or else they might be executed. The Cerenovus chooses Sarah to be mad about being the Sage, so Sarah should do her best to convince the group that she is the Sage, or else she risks being executed.		The Cerenovus’ ability tells a player that they should be mad about being a specific character or else they might be executed. The Cerenovus chooses Sarah to be mad about being the Sage, so Sarah should do her best to convince the group that she is the Sage, or else she risks being executed.
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	'''You, the Storyteller, are the final judge about who is and who is not behaving madly.''' There are no rules about what must or must not be said. What matters is what you think the player is trying to do.		'''You, the Storyteller, are the final judge about who is and who is not behaving madly.''' There are no rules about what must or must not be said. What matters is what you think the player is trying to do.

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	Returning to the Mutant example above, if you think that the player is genuinely trying to convince the group that they are not the Mutant, they are not mad about being the Mutant. But if you think they are trying to convince the group that they are an Outsider, however subtly, then it’s curtains for them. Execute them at will.		Returning to the Mutant example above, if you think that the player is genuinely trying to convince the group that they are not the Mutant, they are not mad about being the Mutant. But if you think they are trying to convince the group that they are an Outsider, however subtly, then it’s curtains for them. Execute them at will.
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	'''The timing of drunkenness and poisoning can vary''' slightly with unusual character combinations. Normally, if an ability is a permanent ability or is already affecting the game, the player loses their ability when they become drunk or poisoned, and that ability resumes when they become sober and healthy again.		'''The timing of drunkenness and poisoning can vary''' slightly with unusual character combinations. Normally, if an ability is a permanent ability or is already affecting the game, the player loses their ability when they become drunk or poisoned, and that ability resumes when they become sober and healthy again.

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	The Tea Lady is poisoned, so she does not protect her neighbors. Later, the Tea Lady becomes healthy, so she protects her neighbors again.		The Tea Lady is poisoned, so she does not protect her neighbors. Later, the Tea Lady becomes healthy, so she protects her neighbors again.
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	If an ability is triggered or used when the player is drunk or poisoned, the ability is wasted. It has no effect now, and no effect later on, even if the player later becomes sober and healthy.		If an ability is triggered or used when the player is drunk or poisoned, the ability is wasted. It has no effect now, and no effect later on, even if the player later becomes sober and healthy.

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	A poisoned Sweetheart dies. The Sweetheart does not make a player drunk, even if the Sweetheart becomes healthy later on.		A poisoned Sweetheart dies. The Sweetheart does not make a player drunk, even if the Sweetheart becomes healthy later on.
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	If an ability is triggered or used when the player is sober and healthy, the ability works normally, even if the ability relies on some condition being true in the past and the player was drunk or poisoned at that time in the past.		If an ability is triggered or used when the player is sober and healthy, the ability works normally, even if the ability relies on some condition being true in the past and the player was drunk or poisoned at that time in the past.

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	A sober Juggler wakes at night and learns correct information, even though the Juggler was drunk when they made their guesses earlier that day.		A sober Juggler wakes at night and learns correct information, even though the Juggler was drunk when they made their guesses earlier that day.
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	Clocktower is designed so that such odd timing situations are rare. When in doubt, refer to the character’s almanac entry for clarification.		Clocktower is designed so that such odd timing situations are rare. When in doubt, refer to the character’s almanac entry for clarification.

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	<span style='font-style: normal'>'''TIPS.'''</span> To run drunkenness and poisoning well, listen to the bluffs of the evil players, and support those bluffs wherever possible. For example, if the drunk Ravenkeeper chooses to learn about Doug, who is the Baron but bluffing as the Mayor, you can help the evil team if you show the Ravenkeeper the Mayor token. If the drunk Ravenkeeper instead chooses to learn about a good player, it can be helpful to show an evil character token instead. Normally, you should make drunkenness and poisoning as harmful as possible to the drunk or poisoned player.		<span style='font-style: normal'>'''TIPS.'''</span> To run drunkenness and poisoning well, listen to the bluffs of the evil players, and support those bluffs wherever possible. For example, if the drunk Ravenkeeper chooses to learn about Doug, who is the Baron but bluffing as the Mayor, you can help the evil team if you show the Ravenkeeper the Mayor token. If the drunk Ravenkeeper instead chooses to learn about a good player, it can be helpful to show an evil character token instead. Normally, you should make drunkenness and poisoning as harmful as possible to the drunk or poisoned player.
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Alignment and Character

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	If a good player has an evil character, or an evil player has a good character, turn their character token upside-down to remind yourself that the player’s alignment is the opposite of the color of the token.		If a good player has an evil character, or an evil player has a good character, turn their character token upside-down to remind yourself that the player’s alignment is the opposite of the color of the token.

	'''Character is independent of alignment.'' If a player changes alignment, their character stays the same, and vice versa. For example, if the Goon becomes evil, they’re still the Goon. Or if the Pit-Hag turns the good Juggler into the Witch, then the Witch is still good.		'''Character is independent of alignment.''' If a player changes alignment, their character stays the same, and vice versa. For example, if the Goon becomes evil, they’re still the Goon. Or if the Pit-Hag turns the good Juggler into the Witch, then the Witch is still good.

	'''The player learns of changes...''' If a player’s alignment or character changes, they learn this at the earliest opportunity, in secret. You will usually show the YOU ARE info token and then their new character or alignment. The night sheet or character almanac will tell you when an alignment or character changes, prompting you to wake the changed player and inform them. Learning a new character or alignment isn’t information in the normal sense. It is not affected by drunkenness or poisoning, or by characters such as the Vortox. This is so that players know their own alignment and character.		'''The player learns of changes...''' If a player’s alignment or character changes, they learn this at the earliest opportunity, in secret. You will usually show the YOU ARE info token and then their new character or alignment. The night sheet or character almanac will tell you when an alignment or character changes, prompting you to wake the changed player and inform them. Learning a new character or alignment isn’t information in the normal sense. It is not affected by drunkenness or poisoning, or by characters such as the Vortox. This is so that players know their own alignment and character.

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Madness

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	Generally, be firm in your judgment. If players come to believe that all they need to do is put in a half-assed effort to avoid the madness penalty, then that’s what they will do. It’s not the end of the world if this happens, but the fun in being mad is in being incentivised to spread lies and misinformation to your own team and to not be able to own up to it until you are sane again!		Generally, be firm in your judgment. If players come to believe that all they need to do is put in a half-assed effort to avoid the madness penalty, then that’s what they will do. It’s not the end of the world if this happens, but the fun in being mad is in being incentivised to spread lies and misinformation to your own team and to not be able to own up to it until you are sane again!
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			'''Advanced players should know how to play madness well''', while beginner players may be confused. Take this into consideration when deciding whether or not to penalize a player for madness.

			For example, if Abdallah, an advanced player, is instructed to be mad about being the Flowergirl, then he better be telling the group which days the Demon voted and did not vote. If Abdallah was truly the Flowergirl and had revealed his character to the group, there would be little reason for him to withhold his Flowergirl information. Abdallah is an advanced player, so he should not be getting any free passes. If he puts in a solid effort in convincing the group he actually is the Flowergirl, then he lives!

			'''Beginner players should be given a little more leeway.''' As long as you believe they are putting in a genuine effort to convince the group, then you can be more forgiving. Players don’t have to actually convince anyone in order to count as mad... they just need to put in a sincere-looking effort.

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Madness

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	'''You, the Storyteller, are the final judge about who is and who is not behaving madly.''' There are no rules about what must or must not be said. What matters is what you think the player is trying to do.		'''You, the Storyteller, are the final judge about who is and who is not behaving madly.''' There are no rules about what must or must not be said. What matters is what you think the player is trying to do.

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	Returning to the Mutant example above, if you think that the player is genuinely trying to convince the group that they are not the Mutant, they are not mad about being the Mutant. But if you think they are trying to convince the group that they are an Outsider, however subtly, then it’s curtains for them. Execute them at will.		Returning to the Mutant example above, if you think that the player is genuinely trying to convince the group that they are not the Mutant, they are not mad about being the Mutant. But if you think they are trying to convince the group that they are an Outsider, however subtly, then it’s curtains for them. Execute them at will.
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 Similarly, even if the Storyteller doesn’t spot Alex telling anyone that he is an Outsider, but an evil player comes up to the Storyteller in private and says, “Alex told me he is the Mutant,” then that’s evidence enough that he’s trying to convince the group that he is the Mutant, so the Storyteller can execute him.
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Madness

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	The Mutant’s ability is “If you are ‘mad’ about being an Outsider, you might be executed.” Alex, the Mutant player, is trying to convince the group that he is the Mutant, an Outsider character, so he is mad about being an Outsider. Alex might say something obvious, like “I am the Mutant!” or “I am not a Townsfolk... but I’m not going to tell you my character.” In either case, the Storyteller is welcome to execute him.		The Mutant’s ability is “If you are ‘mad’ about being an Outsider, you might be executed.” Alex, the Mutant player, is trying to convince the group that he is the Mutant, an Outsider character, so he is mad about being an Outsider. Alex might say something obvious, like “I am the Mutant!” or “I am not a Townsfolk... but I’m not going to tell you my character.” In either case, the Storyteller is welcome to execute him.
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	Alex may instead try something more subtle. He might say something like “I am not going to tell you who I am, but I’m definitely not the Mutant,” with a mischievous grin on his face, or he may even say nothing at all while other players accuse him of being the Mutant. In either case, the Storyteller may judge that Alex is trying to convince the group that he is the Mutant. In the first case, he is saying one thing and meaning another. In the second case, he is saying nothing at all but hoping that, because of it, the group will conclude that he is the Mutant. In either case, the Storyteller might execute him.		Alex may instead try something more subtle. He might say something like “I am not going to tell you who I am, but I’m definitely not the Mutant,” with a mischievous grin on his face, or he may even say nothing at all while other players accuse him of being the Mutant. In either case, the Storyteller may judge that Alex is trying to convince the group that he is the Mutant. In the first case, he is saying one thing and meaning another. In the second case, he is saying nothing at all but hoping that, because of it, the group will conclude that he is the Mutant. In either case, the Storyteller might execute him.
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	Similarly, even if the Storyteller doesn’t spot Alex telling anyone that he is an Outsider, but an evil player comes up to the Storyteller in private and says, “Alex told me he is the Mutant,” then that’s evidence enough that he’s trying to convince the group that he is the Mutant, so the Storyteller can execute him.		Similarly, even if the Storyteller doesn’t spot Alex telling anyone that he is an Outsider, but an evil player comes up to the Storyteller in private and says, “Alex told me he is the Mutant,” then that’s evidence enough that he’s trying to convince the group that he is the Mutant, so the Storyteller can execute him.
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