I totally agree that it was a great experience! Having played Werewolf before, it has never been as much fun as this time, probably due to playing with other LessWrongians. I liked that we had very long and detailed discussions, trying to decide on the most optimal strategy, bluffing on several levels—and it was very interesting to see how minor less rational thoughts could affect our decisions very substantially! Like that time when I was playing werewolf, I decided to maul Thomas during my last night, thinking that I knew I was dead the next day anyway but at least I would have some revenge. I should have thought a bit longer and mauled James instead—he would have passed the sheriff badge to me!
I definitely learned a lot about myself during this game—how I analyse things when pressed for time; how emotions affect my rationality; how hard I find it to bluff in a game more complex than poker...
I would strongly recommend other meetup groups try playing this game!
I totally agree that it was a great experience! Having played Werewolf before, it has never been as much fun as this time, probably due to playing with other LessWrongians. I liked that we had very long and detailed discussions, trying to decide on the most optimal strategy, bluffing on several levels—and it was very interesting to see how minor less rational thoughts could affect our decisions very substantially! Like that time when I was playing werewolf, I decided to maul Thomas during my last night, thinking that I knew I was dead the next day anyway but at least I would have some revenge. I should have thought a bit longer and mauled James instead—he would have passed the sheriff badge to me!
I definitely learned a lot about myself during this game—how I analyse things when pressed for time; how emotions affect my rationality; how hard I find it to bluff in a game more complex than poker...
I would strongly recommend other meetup groups try playing this game!