The Duck Detective: The Damsel Strikes Back - Revision history

Admin: /* The Duck and the Damsel */

2026-06-29T12:51:19Z

The Duck and the Damsel

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	<jinx from="duckdetectivetheduckdetective+marionette"/>		<jinx from="duckdetectivetheduckdetective+marionette"/>

	Be careful though as the Marionette has a similar mechanic, but is evil! They will claim a good character, and will reveal as that character when executed. So you gotta be careful about information from dead ~~"confirmed~~ good" characters.		Be careful though as the Marionette has a similar mechanic, but is evil! They will claim a good character, and will reveal as that character when executed. So you gotta be careful about information from dead good characters.

	== Townsfolk ==		== Townsfolk ==

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The Duck and the Damsel

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	<jinx from="duckdetectivetheduckdetective+damsel"/>		<jinx from="duckdetectivetheduckdetective+damsel"/>

	The Damsel will bluff a Townsfolk character, even ~~when dead~~! So you might not even know that their information is incorrect if you aren't careful! If there are no evil Duck Detectives and one cannot still be made, the Damsel will publicly claim to ''be'' the Damsel at any point the Storyteller deems appropriate.		The Damsel will bluff a Townsfolk character, even if you execute them! So you might not even know that their information is incorrect if you aren't careful! If there are no evil Duck Detectives and one cannot still be made, the Damsel will publicly claim to ''be'' the Damsel at any point the Storyteller deems appropriate.

	<jinx from="duckdetectivetheduckdetective+marionette"/>		<jinx from="duckdetectivetheduckdetective+marionette"/>

Admin at 12:49, 29 June 2026

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	== The Duck and the Damsel ==		== The Duck and the Damsel ==

	<jinx ~~src="duck_detective_damsel"~~ from="duckdetectivetheduckdetective+damsel"/>		<jinx from="duckdetectivetheduckdetective+damsel"/>

	The Damsel will bluff a Townsfolk character, even when dead! So you might not even know that their information is incorrect if you aren't careful! If there are no evil Duck Detectives and one cannot still be made, the Damsel will publicly claim to ''be'' the Damsel at any point the Storyteller deems appropriate.		The Damsel will bluff a Townsfolk character, even when dead! So you might not even know that their information is incorrect if you aren't careful! If there are no evil Duck Detectives and one cannot still be made, the Damsel will publicly claim to ''be'' the Damsel at any point the Storyteller deems appropriate.

	<jinx ~~src="duck_detective_damsel"~~ from="duckdetectivetheduckdetective+marionette"/>		<jinx from="duckdetectivetheduckdetective+marionette"/>

	Be careful though as the Marionette has a similar mechanic, but is evil! They will claim a good character, and will reveal as that character when executed. So you gotta be careful about information from dead "confirmed good" characters.		Be careful though as the Marionette has a similar mechanic, but is evil! They will claim a good character, and will reveal as that character when executed. So you gotta be careful about information from dead "confirmed good" characters.

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2026-06-29T12:48:26Z

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	== The Duck and the Damsel ==		== The Duck and the Damsel ==

	The Marionette will bluff a good character, but unlike other evils, they will be revealed as that character when executed. The same applies to the Damsel, except they will always bluff a Townsfolk. If the Duck Detective is not, and can not possibly turn evil, the Damsel will claim to be the Damsel at any point the Storyteller deems appropriate.		<jinx src="duck_detective_damsel" from="duckdetectivetheduckdetective+damsel"/>

	If a ~~Duck Detective is turned evil~~, ~~they must at one point publicly guess which seat~~ is ~~the Damsel.~~ If ~~correct, the~~ evil ~~team wins. If wrong~~, ~~good wins. In~~ the ~~case of multiple duck detectives that have different alignments, prioritise~~ the ~~choices of~~ the ~~good duck detectives, especially around executions~~.		The Damsel will bluff a Townsfolk character, even when dead! So you might not even know that their information is incorrect if you aren't careful! If there are no evil Duck Detectives and one cannot still be made, the Damsel will publicly claim to ''be'' the Damsel at any point the Storyteller deems appropriate.

	~~The bluff that~~ the Marionette ~~and the Damsel use should not be completely undetectable~~, but ~~difficult to discern to not immediately out two evils (in the case of Marionette)~~ and ~~make it remain an enjoyable puzzle~~ when ~~a Duck Detective turns evil~~.		<jinx src="duck_detective_damsel" from="duckdetectivetheduckdetective+marionette"/>

			Be careful though as the Marionette has a similar mechanic, but is evil! They will claim a good character, and will reveal as that character when executed. So you gotta be careful about information from dead "confirmed good" characters.

	== Townsfolk ==		== Townsfolk ==

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	== The Duck and the Damsel ==		== The Duck and the Damsel ==

	The Marionette will bluff a good character, but unlike other evils, they will be revealed as that character when executed. The same applies to the Damsel, except they will always bluff a Townsfolk.		The Marionette will bluff a good character, but unlike other evils, they will be revealed as that character when executed. The same applies to the Damsel, except they will always bluff a Townsfolk. If the Duck Detective is not, and can not possibly turn evil, the Damsel will claim to be the Damsel at any point the Storyteller deems appropriate.

	If ~~the~~ Duck Detective is ~~not~~, ~~and can not possibly turn~~ evil, the ~~Damsel will claim to be~~ the ~~Damsel at any point~~ the ~~Storyteller deems appropriate~~.		If a Duck Detective is turned evil, they must at one point publicly guess which seat is the Damsel. If correct, the evil team wins. If wrong, good wins. In the case of multiple duck detectives that have different alignments, prioritise the choices of the good duck detectives, especially around executions.

	The bluff that the Marionette and the Damsel use should not be completely undetectable, but difficult to discern to not immediately out two evils (in the case of Marionette) and make it remain an enjoyable puzzle when a Duck Detective turns evil.		The bluff that the Marionette and the Damsel use should not be completely undetectable, but difficult to discern to not immediately out two evils (in the case of Marionette) and make it remain an enjoyable puzzle when a Duck Detective turns evil.

Admin at 10:32, 29 June 2026

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	== The Duck and the Damsel ==		== The Duck and the Damsel ==

	The Marionette will bluff a good character, ~~even if~~ executed.		The Marionette will bluff a good character, but unlike other evils, they will be revealed as that character when executed. The same applies to the Damsel, except they will always bluff a Townsfolk.

	If a Duck Detective is or can possibly ~~still~~ turn evil, the Damsel will ~~also bluff a Townsfolk (even if executed), otherwise the Damsel will publicly~~ claim to be the Damsel at any point the Storyteller deems appropriate.		If the Duck Detective is not, and can not possibly turn evil, the Damsel will claim to be the Damsel at any point the Storyteller deems appropriate.

	The bluff that the Marionette and the Damsel use should not be completely undetectable, but difficult to discern to not immediately out two evils (in the case of Marionette) and make it remain an enjoyable puzzle when a Duck Detective turns evil.		The bluff that the Marionette and the Damsel use should not be completely undetectable, but difficult to discern to not immediately out two evils (in the case of Marionette) and make it remain an enjoyable puzzle when a Duck Detective turns evil.

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	== The Duck and the Damsel ==		== The Duck and the Damsel ==
	~~(Jinx image and text here)~~

	~~Specifics about duck and damsel~~. ~~More in depth information about this specific interaction when evil~~		The Marionette will bluff a good character, even if executed.

	(~~Mario Jinx image and text here~~)		If a Duck Detective is or can possibly still turn evil, the Damsel will also bluff a Townsfolk (even if executed), otherwise the Damsel will publicly claim to be the Damsel at any point the Storyteller deems appropriate.

	~~Add information for Mario jinx as well since~~ it ~~behaves similar~~		The bluff that the Marionette and the Damsel use should not be completely undetectable, but difficult to discern to not immediately out two evils (in the case of Marionette) and make it remain an enjoyable puzzle when a Duck Detective turns evil.

	== Townsfolk ==		== Townsfolk ==

Admin: /* Gameplay */

2026-06-29T08:12:57Z

Gameplay

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	This script is all about the flavor text. With a Mezepheles in play, the Duck Detective can be convinced to play for the evil in town, helping them find the damsel. The Storyteller decides the word and weaves the tale. The detective must go about their normal investigation, but if they turn evil, the objective changes to helping find the damsel or determining if one is even in play.		This script is all about the flavor text. With a Mezepheles in play, the Duck Detective can be convinced to play for the evil in town, helping them find the damsel. The Storyteller decides the word and weaves the tale. The detective must go about their normal investigation, but if they turn evil, the objective changes to helping find the damsel or determining if one is even in play.

	''Advanced.'' Gameplay can flip on it's head and the Damsel and Marionette both can hide through bluffs, providing even more misinformation. Please be sure to read the Storyteller tips at the bottom of the page and visit the [[Gameplay and Jinxes]] page for more in depth explanations.		''Advanced.'' Gameplay can flip on it's head and the Damsel and Marionette both can hide through bluffs, providing even more misinformation. The Storyteller plays a more active role, weaving a story that might lead to the detective saying the secret Mezepheles word. Please be sure to read the Storyteller tips at the bottom of the page and visit the [[Gameplay and Jinxes]] page for more in depth explanations.

	== The Duck and the Damsel ==		== The Duck and the Damsel ==

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Gameplay

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	== Gameplay ==		== Gameplay ==
	This script is all about the flavor text. With a Mezepheles in play, ~~Mr.~~ Duck Detective can be convinced to play for the evil in town, helping them find the damsel. The Storyteller decides the word and weaves the tale. The detective must go about their normal investigation, but if they turn evil, the objective changes to helping find the damsel or determining if one is even in play.		This script is all about the flavor text. With a Mezepheles in play, the Duck Detective can be convinced to play for the evil in town, helping them find the damsel. The Storyteller decides the word and weaves the tale. The detective must go about their normal investigation, but if they turn evil, the objective changes to helping find the damsel or determining if one is even in play.

	''Advanced.'' Gameplay can flip on it's head and the Damsel and Marionette both can hide through bluffs, providing even more misinformation. Please be sure to read the Storyteller tips at the bottom of the page and visit the [[Gameplay and Jinxes]] page for more in depth explanations.		''Advanced.'' Gameplay can flip on it's head and the Damsel and Marionette both can hide through bluffs, providing even more misinformation. Please be sure to read the Storyteller tips at the bottom of the page and visit the [[Gameplay and Jinxes]] page for more in depth explanations.

Admin: /* Synopsis */

2026-06-29T08:01:15Z

Synopsis

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	<botc-script src="duck_detective_damsel" send_override="fabled" send_to="Gameplay_and_Jinxes" />		<botc-script src="duck_detective_damsel" send_override="fabled" send_to="Gameplay_and_Jinxes" />''This script is in progress as we work out the kinks! Play at your own caution!''

	== Synopsis ==		== Synopsis ==
	''Mr. Duck Detective has come back to town, but this time his moral compass is a little shaky! Evil has been whispering in his ear and they are desperate to turn him over to their side. Can we trust him?''		''Mr. Duck Detective has come back to town, but this time his moral compass is a little shaky! Evil has been whispering in his ear and they are desperate to turn him over to their side. Can we trust him?''