Merlin Role

General Information:

Assuming the role of

Merlin necessitates a masterful balancing act: one must possess intimate knowledge of all minions of evil (save for

Mordred, in classic gameplay) yet be unable to divulge this information outright. The true challenge lies in covertly shepherding the forces of good toward triumph, all while avoiding detection and a potential assassination by the forces of evil's assassin at the game's conclusion. More intricate still is the necessity to counteract the deceits of

Morgana and to garner the trust of

Percival.

Morgana vies to mimic your persona, leading the righteous astray, whereas

Percival endeavours to pierce through the pretense and uncover the verity.

General Tips:

• Be cautious with your knowledge: While
  Merlin knows who the evil players are, revealing this directly can risk being assassinated. Your goal is to aid the Arthurian side subtly.
• Use hints wisely: Mastering the art of dropping subtle hints to your team without being too obvious is crucial for
  Merlin.
• Be careful with accusations: Accusing minions of evil too accurately or quickly can reveal your role. Balance is key.
• Maintain balance in your gameplay: It’s important to not appear too knowledgeable. Sometimes, making deliberate mistakes or staying silent can throw evil players off.
• Pay attention to the assassin: Remember, an assassin will try to identify Merlin at the end of the game if good prevails. Being too obvious with your hints could lead to your downfall.

Strategic Tips:

• Strategize your silence: Sometimes, the best way to conceal your role is by withholding comments, especially in the early stages of the game.
• Reveal evil players gradually: Guide your allies to the truth gradually, avoiding harsh accusations.
• Utilize ambiguity: Make comments that could be interpreted in multiple ways, keeping the evil players guessing.
• Build trust: Apart from revealing evil, convincing other players of your allegiance to good is vital. Establishing trust can influence team decisions.
• Support your allies: Sometimes it's more effective to back up correct suggestions from others than to constantly push your own ideas.

Playing as

Merlin is challenging yet highly rewarding. With careful strategy and tactful communication, you can lead the forces of good to victory while staying hidden from the dark clutches of the assassin. Good luck!