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Buddhist

For the first 2 minutes of each day, veteran players may not talk.

You throw thorns. Falling in my silence, they become flowers.

Storyteller cues

First nightAnnounce which players are affected by the Buddhist.

How to run it (Storyteller)

Add the Buddhist to any game where experienced players are likely to dominate early-day discussion and crowd out quieter or newer players. Announce the Buddhist is in play before the game starts so all players know the two-minute silence rule applies each day. Use a visible timer and clearly signal when the restriction lifts. The Buddhist requires no night interactions beyond its first-night wake — keep it simple and enforce the rule consistently.

Playing with the Buddhist — as good

  • Use the two-minute silence window to privately process the previous night's information before the louder voices set the day's narrative.
  • New or quieter good players should prioritize speaking in the first two minutes — this is your protected window to share information without being talked over.
  • Pay close attention to which players are visibly itching to speak the moment the restriction lifts; that eagerness can itself be a tell about who has strong agendas.
  • Don't waste the silence — use it to mentally organize your claims, cross-reference what you heard overnight, and decide what to reveal and what to hold back.

Playing with the Buddhist — as evil

  • The two-minute silence prevents you from immediately steering the conversation after night deaths, which is one of evil's most powerful tools — accept this and plan accordingly.
  • Use the silent window to observe body language and gauge who seems nervous, relieved, or eager, then exploit that intelligence once you can speak.
  • If you are a known veteran, the restriction spotlights your silence and removes your ability to do damage control early — coordinate with your team the night before on what story you want newer-seeming players to seed in that opening window.
  • Avoid visibly counting down or rushing to speak the instant the restriction lifts, as this signals to the town that you have something urgent to push — let a beat pass before you engage.