It was late last night that I took my place at the table with the other city leaders to discuss business between our cities. For quite some time now you will be aware we've been discussing and implementing various plans for what we truly believe is the best for our community. Last night was no exception to this and there are a couple of changes that we all agree will improve the way we do business as we progress.

After looking at the cities around us, it's easy to see that city populations are increasing daily. I haven't studied the numbers but it wasn't all that long ago that we saw empty cities outnumbering those that had residents. Much has changed recently, including plans that were put into place to allow more even growth across all cities. We previously limited each city (excluding Las Vegas) to only allow the purchase of a new HQ if it currently had 10 spaces or fewer available to new mobsters, we were also limited to 4 leaders within the city borders too. The reasons for this were simply to stop the culture we previously saw, leaders were being set up all over the place whilst the other families were far from full, taking away from the meaning of leadership.

Looking forward, we're all agreed that the previous template is a good thing. We're also aware that as business picks up between our cities, we need changes to the way we work to get the best results. All cities have agreed to only auth new leaders within their borders when they have 15 spaces or less available to new members. We will also see a fifth HQ introduced to cities if they so desire, just so long as they follow the same rules in only expanding to the fifth when the others are full.

The last point we want to leave you with is regarding each and every one of our members. We had a look at how we're handling this as a whole and decided this was going to change, or should I say revert? Looking back at how our ancestors lived, we hear tales of years gone by and how differently certain situations were handled.

For quite some time now we've seen leaders fall for various reasons, leaving their members homeless and vulnerable. We've seen cities try to protect their members by hanging posters on the street to advise outsiders that their members are still under the protection of the city for a set number of days. We are all in agreement that we will see an end to this process. As of now, any homeless Mafioso walking our streets without clearly displaying their family name will not be offered any kind of protection. Homeless members displaying the family name of their former leader will be allowed the same seven day safety net we previously saw as a result of the protection orders. This has been agreed that there will be no exceptions to this, the homeless from all cities (including Las Vegas) will be subject to the same ruling.

Prowls out into the streets and listens to the Godfather speak. A smile creeps onto his face and he begins clapping his hands when the Godfather is done

Thank you Godfather Stamina for keeping us all informed. These changes I am sure will be well accepted by the many mafioso of these cities. I for one am truly happy to see the population of our cities increasing.

I must say, I am also happy to hear about the new rule on bums who sadly have no loyalty to sport their families name on them. They don't deserve an inkling of protection.

Great changes GFC, I look forward to seeing how it all works out.

Now I mean no disrespect with this but may I make a suggestion for your next council meeting...

I believe it would be a great time to bring back the need for a City leader to make an announcement before their new auths are set up.

This will not only calm the masses who are wondering if we have a rogue upon our shores but also protect they new auths from being shot at as potential rogues.

Simba see's a bird flying in the air and chases off after it

Leaning against a lamppost Dante lights up a smoke, he takes a few draws while listening to what the Godfather of New Orleans is saying. Nodding his head he is pleased to hear the news coming from the Godfather Council. Before speaking he hears another voice, waits till Simba is finished and then turns to him.

I'd like to pick up on what you said about auth speeches. I'm sure that when someone is recieving auth there is communication between the other leaders informing them of the event. So I personally feel that to have a city head come out here to make a speech, which then is followed by another speech by the leader who is setting up is unncessary. After all the only ones who should be questioning if someone is a rogue or not should be the leaders. So if they already know then there is no need for a city head to make an announcement.

takes another draw from his smoke before continuing

I feel that it is better for the leader who is setting up to make their pressence felt as there have been times when those who have set up and are relatively unknown to the streets.

Simba after hearing someone speaking to him, returns

Although I do agree on some points you say such as the new auth making their presence felt. I still believe a city head should be out announcing their choice for many reasons.

In my previous speech I mentioned the being seen as a rogue factor.


Now if I look back in my forefathers journals, presenting a new auth was an honor.

It meant taking pride in your city and your choice to work along side you.
It also meant letting the masses know this person was deserving of your backing.

Personally If I was to be a new auth, I would certainly want my City head to begin by introducing me. It just seems the natural way of things. Its how I was taught growing up back home. Maybe things are different now. Maybe information is no longer as valuable as it once was.

Also why does it become my leaders job to tell me that this new presence is sanctioned? It seems that the work is being pushed onto someone else to notify the masses. This is not his auth but that city heads. My leader has enough stuff to do then transmit someone elses information.

Many points on each side can be raised on the pro's and con's of it all.

Hopefully more people step forward and give their views it would be nice to see what people think about this.

I can understand where your coming from and while I have a fondness for the past that I've read in my forefathers journals those times and these times are different.

I agree with you that presenting a new auth is an honor, as you were not at Senka's announcement you are not aware that Technical was present and remarked on how proud he is of her. Did he need to make a separate announcement himself to state this? He's a busy man and it to me would be pointless of him to stand on one street corner to announce her auth, to then walk over to another street corner to congratulate her and give his backing.


I didn't actually say that it was your leaders job to tell you if a new presence is sanctioned, what I said was that the other leaders are the only ones who need to know if an auth is sanctioned or not. If it is then it's business as usual among the cities, if it is not then I would expect your leaders to then inform you that there is a rogue among us.

I have to say, I agree with Simba here. The reason is similar to his, it becomes fairly lazy if the city head doesn't even announce the fact that one of his own has the privilege of setting up their own family within his city. I feel that this should be something that deserves an announcement.

At the same time, I agree with Dante's point too, in that it becomes redundant to have two speeches. This came in only when the new family head decided they wanted to announce themselves too. This would actually be entirely optional. If they choose to, they can merely add to their city head's announcement. This makes sense and does agree with both sides of the coin as it were.

After hearing his GF speak Popcorn begins to applaud

"I personally love the changes along with the update! Thanks for taking your time to come to the streets to notify everyone"

He then turns to Simba and Dante

"As for both of your comments and point of view I do believe both of you have it right in a sense, in my opinion of course. The question if someone is a rogue are not should be figured out just like always by contacting your upper structure as to whether or not you should take a shot at them. Like we all know when in doubt, especially in a situation like this, you should confirm with one of your uppers.

With that said I do agree with you also Simba that it should be an Honor for a City Head to announce their new Auth. It allows them to show pride and confidence in their choice. Also I still believe that the new Auth should come out introducing their family. So I don't believe either speech isn't neccessary.

Like I said before both of you have valid points. Rogues are to be questioned by the upper structure when not notified, and speeches from both the City Head announcing a new auth, and a speech from the new Auth him/herself introducing their family are both welcomed in my book.

Once again, thank you God Father for coming out here with this update. I'm sure we can all appreciate the changes"

He begins to head back to the office to finish up his daily work.

Clarity overheard a few people suggesting things and then frowned a bit as her thoughts rushed through her mind.

"I have always found that a city lead should announce when they are authing someone, yes. It not only shows that the head of the city holds them to high esteem, but it is an honor to be authed. One should be treated like such."

"Yet, for you to say we should bring it back leads me to believe you think we don't do it, which I'll be quite honest, offends me. The two times I authed someone you saw me out here dodging bullets or having some drinks and announcing it."

"Does every city lead do it? Perhaps not, but it is up to them to lead the city how they want to. We may bring that up in the next meeting, but it is up to that city lead how they go about authing and what they do about it. Many could say, 'Well, what if it was a rogue? How would everyone else know?' This is the mafia, the people that should know, know."

"Granted I do not run my city like that. I feel that any auth I set up should be announced by myself. Yet, I'm not going to say that other cities should have to do this also. As long as they let upper structures know a person isn't a rogue, then to each their own."

"Sorry if you feel like I may of attacked this suggestion, but you led me to believe you think we don't do this. When I can direct you to where you can see that it does happen."

Simba sits and listens to everyone

Clarity maybe i should have been more clear in my speech when i said what I did.

My remark was not meant to offend anyone although I am sorry it made you feel that way.
I am also extremely happy to know that New York takes the time to make their auths known.
This only shows that New York cares about their auths and are proffesional about it.

I agree you should not force other cities to do the same and truly I hope they see New York as an example
That will bring those cities to follow suit.

As for the rogue issue Although I agree that it should be approached by the upper structure, what happens when they are away on business?
Should a person sit there waiting to find out, I mean I live and breath to serve New Orleans but I am also sure my Godfather surely would not want me to just sit there waiting to be shot. Information is valuable no matter if its upper structure or not.

I am merely trying to try to bring back something that was once held in a higher regard. Maybe it won't but at least i tried.


Simba sits down on an old box and continues to listen

takes a long draw from his smoke and turns to Simba

Simba it is honorable that you would be willing to jump into action if your upper structure was there, however there would be leaders from other cities about. So I don't think a rogue would last any great length of time. We all know everyone likes a good kill and killing rogues is good for business. Entertains the masses and such a little as well.

Simba rubs the cuffs on his vest as he speaks

Dante surely you are not saying that I should sit tight and place my trust in other cities to protect me. After all we are mafioso are we not? We crime, cheat,lie and do what it takes to come out on top for our families. So if a rogue is attacking a city you dont have good ties with, or they just dont like, are you sure that leader would attempt to end the rogue? Why would they, the rogue would be doing the work for them. It may not always be the case but allowing my life to rest in the hands of another city would be ridiculous on my part. Unless my godfather or my leader said otherwise.

Simba sits back down as he watches a flock of birds flying high above

Some people believe it makes no sense to stand in front of the masses to announce a new crime family. You speak of your journals, but some others are also trying to mimic other times or other worlds. In what you could call the "meat world" nobody would stand in the middle of a crowd to announce such things.

I do agree with you that any excuse to come out to make some street presence is positive. One could just announce it to a few close friends in a bar or speakeasy and anybody eavesdropping could find out and still congratulate the man of the hour.

It works either way but I don't think we should impose a rule that doesn't really ensure anybody's safety. It should be one of those things that one city should pick up if they decide to make it their style but not something mandatory.

Sorry I forgot one small detail...

I find it a bit concerning that some people dare say that some leaders are lazy when in fact we have seen examples of very hard working leaders adhere to announcing new auths in private to the other leaders. I do not think any of us are in a position to say a leader is being lazy. Unless you are the Godfather above that leader in question.

listens to Simba before he continues

Honestly Simba, I highly doubt the other city leaders are gonna let a potential threat sit idle. While they wait for some one to turn up. I mean come on, it's a juicy fat rogue kill. That's a tough prize to pass up. Their length of time will be cut short, probably once they figure out who's turn it is to shoot the rogue.

Don't fear the rogue man, honestly it's all good. Some of them can get a little annoyed when they miss their turn to shoot.

All seems good and well and has the possibility to aid in the growth already taking place in our country. Bravo.

I do have one question though just for the Clarity (pun intended ;-) and complete understanding of what was said about protection lists. Does this now mean that they are not at all required for the protection of tagged members? Essentially the rules concerning associate protection are exactly the same but a protection order is not required at all?

The rules are exactly the same for associates PoisonousJelly, if they don't belong to a crew and display no tag they are taking a risk. You are also correct about the protection lists, tagged members will automatically receive the same 7 days of safety they would have had before but without the need for an order.

Many thanks for clearing that up Godfather.

After Devils listens to this announcement from his Godfather he says "I like the new changes as they are for the better of the game and the crews and members!" Then Devils turns and finds a nice spot on the wall to lean against!!!

Gene leaned against the wall while the Godfather made his announcement and then Gene says "I like the new changes keep em coming." Then Gene walks into a dark walkway and disappears.

Redneck hears the announcements and think wow his grandfather told him of times that wasn't as complicated as this but seeing as how Redneck is new to the mafia he figures he can get used to the changes.