Game.Werewolf.Role

Roles are split into four categories:

• The Ambiguous.
• The Loners.
• The Villagers.
• The Werewolves.

Role

data Role

Role definitions require only a few pieces of information. Most of the game logic behind a role is implemented in Game.Werewolf.Command and Game.Werewolf.Engine.

The balance attribute on a role indicates the allegiance it favours. For example, a Simple Werewolf has a balance of -4 while the Seer has a balance of 2. A balance of 0 means it favours neither allegiance.

N.B., role equality is defined on just the name as a role's allegiance may change throughout the game.

Instances

Eq Role

Read Role

Show Role

name :: Lens' Role Text

allegiance :: Lens' Role Allegiance

balance :: Lens' Role Int

description :: Lens' Role Text

rules :: Lens' Role Text

data Allegiance

The Loner allegiances are seldom used, rather they are present for correctness.

Constructors

Angel

Villagers

Werewolves

Instances

Eq Allegiance

Read Allegiance

Show Allegiance

_Angel :: Prism' Allegiance ()

_Villagers :: Prism' Allegiance ()

_Werewolves :: Prism' Allegiance ()

Instances

allRoles :: [Role]

A list containing all the roles defined in this file.

restrictedRoles :: [Role]

A list containing roles that are restricted to a single instance per Game.

  restrictedRoles = allRoles \\ [simpleVillagerRole, simpleWerewolfRole]
  

allAllegiances :: [Allegiance]

A list containing all the allegiances defined in this file.

TODO (hjw): use reflection to get this list

The Ambiguous

No-one knows the true nature of the Ambiguous, sometimes not even the Ambiguous themselves!

The Ambiguous are able to change allegiance throughout the game.

devotedServantRole :: Role

Who could dream of a better servant than one willing to give up her life for that of her masters? Don't rejoice too fast, as the devouring ambition within her could spell the end of the village!

Before the revelation of the card of the player eliminated by the village's vote, the Devoted Servant can reveal herself by showing her card and taking on the role of the eliminated player. Upon taking on her master's role, any special abilities are reset and any first turns are replayed.

wildChildRole :: Role

Abandoned in the woods by his parents at a young age, he was raised by wolves. As soon as he learned how to walk on all fours, the Wild-child began to wander around Miller's Hollow. One day, fascinated by an inhabitant of the village who was walking upright with grace and presence, he made them his secret role model. He then decided to integrate himself into the community of Miller's Hollow and entered, worried, in the village. The community was moved by his frailty, adopted him, and welcomed him in their fold. What will become of him: honest Villager or terrible Werewolf? For all of his life, the heart of the Wild-child will swing between these two alternatives. May his model confirm him in his newfound humanity.

On the first night, the Wild-child may choose a player to become his role model. If during the game the chosen player is eliminated, the Wild-child becomes a Werewolf. He will then wake up the next night with his peers and will devour with them each night until the end of the game. However for as long as the Wild-child's role model is alive, he remains a Villager.

wolfHoundRole :: Role

All dogs know in the depths of their soul that their ancestors were wolves and that it's mankind who has kept them in the state of childishness and fear, the faithful and generous companions. In any case, only the Wolf-hound can decide if he'll obey his human and civilized master or if he'll listen to the call of wild nature buried within him.

On the first night, the Wolf-hound chooses if he wants to be a Simple Villager or Werewolf. The choice is final.

The Loners

The Loners look out for themselves and themselves alone.

angelRole :: Role

The muddy life of a village infested with evil creatures repulses him; he wishes to believe he's the victim of a terrible nightmare, in order to finally wake up in his comfortable bed.

When the Angel is in play, the game always begins with the village's debate followed by an elimination vote, and then the first night.

The Angel wins if he manages to get eliminated on the first round (day or night). If he fails, then he becomes a Simple Villager for the rest of the game.

The Villagers

Fraught with fear of the unseen enemy, the Villagers must work together to determine the truth and eliminate the threat to Fougères. The task before them will not be easy, but a certain few have learnt some tricks over the years that may turn out rather useful.

defenderRole :: Role

This character can save the Villagers from the bite of the Werewolves.

Each night the Defender is called before the Werewolves to select a player deserving of his protection. That player is safe during the night (and only that night) against the Werewolves.

The Defender may not protect the same person two nights in a row.

druidRole :: Role

How honoured we are to be in the presence of such a noble leader. The return of the Druid marks an exceptional time in Fougères's history! Friend of the woodland creatures, practiced philosopher and now, with the help of Ferina their companion, a bane to the Werewolves themselves! My does she have a nose on her, strong enough to sniff out lycanthropes in close proximity! Listen for her grunt and heed the Druid's words for they will not let you down.

Each morning when Ferina wakes from her slumber she will be alert and cautious. If the Druid is next to a Werewolf then Ferina will grunt in warning.

jesterRole :: Role

Every village needs a Jester, they're so stupid but provide so much entertainment! The Jester may not have any special abilities, but at least no one in the village would want to hurt him.

If the village votes to lynch the Jester, his identity is revealed. The village realise there's no point in burning him and so he is set free.

The Jester continues to play but may no longer vote as no one can take him seriously.

scapegoatRole :: Role

Werewolves don't just spring up out of the ground! That's where dwarves come from. Clearly someone is to blame for this affliction to Fougères. Ah! Unluckily, since no-one actually knows who brought them here, the blame is always laid upon the Scapegoat.

If the village's vote ends in a tie, it's the Scapegoat who is eliminated instead of no-one.

In this event, the Scapegoat has one last task to complete: he must choose whom is permitted to vote or not on the next day.

seerRole :: Role

Frequently misunderstood and thought to be a fortune teller, the Seer has the ability to see into fellow townsfolk and determine their true nature. This ability to see is not given out lightly, for certain it is a gift! Visions will always be true, but only for the present as not even the Seer knowns what the future holds.

Each night the Seer sees the allegiance of a player of their choice.

simpleVillagerRole :: Role

A simple, ordinary townsperson in every way. Some may be cobblers, others bakers or even nobles. No matter their differences though, the plight of Werewolves in Fougères unites them in this unfortunate time.

A Simple Villager has no special abilities, they must use their guile to determine whom among them is not who they say they are.

villagerVillagerRole :: Role

This person has a soul as clear and transparent as the water from a mountain stream. They will deserve the attentive ear of their peers and will make their word decisive in crucial moments.

When the game begins, the village is told the identity of the Villager-Villager, thus ensuring certainty that its owner is truly an innocent Villager.

witchRole :: Role

Somehow forgotten with the coming of the Werewolves, the Witch has a chance to prove themself valuable to the village. The Witch is blessed (or maybe cursed) with the ability to make two powerful potions; one of which may heal a victim of the Werewolves, the other able to poison a player. The use of these potions could alter the village's currently misguided perception of the Witch.

The Witch is called after the Werewolves. They are able to heal and poison one player per game. There is no restriction on using both potions in one night or to heal themself.

The Werewolves

Hiding in plain sight, the Werewolves are not a small trifle.

simpleWerewolfRole :: Role

It's difficult to tell, but a Werewolf is merely a Villager underneath; unfortunately one that has been afflicted with lycanthropy and consequently transforms each night into a fearsome lupine. Not all hope is yet lost, some Villagers would like to try and cure the curse of lycanthropy. Perhaps one day this dream will be realised.

A Werewolf may never devour another Werewolf.

Utility functions

is :: Getting Any s a -> s -> Bool

The counter-part to isn't, but more general as it takes a Getting instead.

isn't :: Getting All s a -> s -> Bool

A re-write of isn't to be more general by taking a Getting instead.

filteredBy :: Eq b => Lens' a b -> b -> Traversal' a a

A companion to filtered that, rather than using a predicate, filters on the given lens for matches.