Hello everyone!

I wanted to introduce our rank system with a little background information about each rank. Hope you enjoy!

Associates: Below 50 Post



Associates are not actual members of the Mafia but rather anyone who teams up with them on a criminal enterprise of some kind. They could be someone who does business with the mob, including money-laundering bankers, crooked cops, lawyers, politicians, drug dealers, etc. There are also the Italian newcomers who have yet to be made, called cugines, and they play a minor role in the operation of the Mafia. 

Soldiers 50 Post Minimum



The lowest-ranking members of the hierarchy of the Mafia and La Cosa Nostra are the soldiers, the grunts of the organization who do the majority of the dirty work. This is where the place where the kids start off: running errands, making deliveries, picking up cash, and generally sticking out their neck in the hope of making a name for themselves by demonstrating their loyalty to the organization. 

Capo 150 Post Minimum



The capo, or caporegime, is the captain or lieutenant of a division within the Mafia. He heads a crew of soldiers and reports directly to a boss or underboss, who hands down the instructions. He ranks much higher in the hierarchy of the Mafia.

Consigliere 250 Post Minimum



The consigliere, or chief advisor, is not officially part of the hierarchy of the Mafia, but he plays one of the most important roles in a crime family. He is the close trusted friend and confidant of the family boss. The function of the consigliere is a throwback to medieval times, when a monarch placed his trust in an advisor whom he could summon for strategic information and sound advice. The consigliere is meant to offer unbiased information based on what he sees as best for the family. They are not supposed to factor emotional concerns, such as retaliation and blood feuds, into his decisions. Unlike the underboss (see below), the consigliere is not required to be a direct relative of the boss. Instead, he is chosen solely for his abilities and the amount of knowledge he possesses. Generally, only the boss and underboss have more authority than the consigliere in an organized crime family.

 Underboss 400 Post Minimum



The underboss, or capo bastone, is second-in-command in the hierarchy of the Mafia crime family. His level of authority varies from family to family, but he is ready to stand in for the boss at any given moment. In the violent and volatile world of the mob, the underboss can easily find himself at the helm of the family so, for the most part, they are usually groomed for an eventual takeover, particularly if the boss's health is failing or if it looks like he's headed for a stay in the joint.

Boss1000 Post Minimum



The boss, or capo famiglia, makes all the important decisions, much like a CEO of a company would. Although each mob boss may run his outfit in a different way, they have one thing in common: they are greatly respected and widely feared by their subordinates. All of the men in his outfit pay him a tribute, so he is also usually an extremely wealthy man.

Special Ranks:

Modders - Group of modders who have been approved by Site Staff.



Site Staff - Your MS.net Site Staff Members wear this rank.



Family Member - Regular visitor who is active at MS.net. Is asked by staff to be a "Family Member"



Contributor - Member who has graciously donated to help with expenses at MS.net



 

It's with a heavy heart that I let the community know that Rene "Crazypreacher" , passed away this morning November 8, 2013.
Crazy fought a long and hard battle with cancer and now he is at peace.
He was a great friend to our community and part of our "Mafia Scene" family. He helped build this community and he will be greatly missed.
Majorcarl, who is a member here and a good friend to Crazy has kept me informed of his progress. I'd like to thank Majorcarl for keeping me updated until Crazys last day.
I think it's best to remember him for helping our community grow and for the contributions he made. He will be greatly missed.
Joshua

By Luke KarmaliMafia 3 could take place in an open-world Louisiana, if a casting call from Take-Two is to be believed.


 


 


 




The casting call was published online by AGB, and reveals that Take-Two, the parent company of Mafia publisher 2K, is looking for three actors for voice over, motion capture and facial scans. All three characters it's looking to cast were born in Louisiana.


 




The trio of Louisiana natives are Franklin, Tony and Mickey. Franklin is in his early 20s, and "knows how to get a job done at any cost". Tony is in his early 30s, and is apparently "a genius with numbers and statistics who runs sports betting operations". Finally, Mickey is in his late teens, who "likes to run his mouth" and acts as a street hustler. Sadly, he can't back his big talk up with much.


 




Though 2K Games publish a wide number of titles, the focus on crime makes it seem increasingly likely that Mafia 3 is what we're dealing with. Fingers crossed that an open-world New Orleans is on the cards.


 




We heard rumors some time ago that 2K Czech was working on the third installment in the franchise, targeting PS4 and Xbox One. 2K's goal of having the game available for the launch of both systems was likely affected when 2K Czech suffered layoffs in 2011. However, with Mafia 3 remaining an unannounced project, we've never received any official word about its status. Seeing as 2K Czech was massively restructured earlier this year, it's unclear if development was rebooted, though casting seems to be a positive sign.

<div>What do you hope to see?? Let us know in the thread below!





Original Article Credited to:


Nathan Hughes


April 2, 2014


http://www.onlysp.com/what-we-hope-to-see-in-mafia-iii/







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The Mafia series has always been one of our favourites. Great old-fashioned music, realistic elements and a fun, but sometimes, harrowing look at the life of a mafioso, Mafia 2 was a fantastic game. With the recent news that Mafia 3 may be set in Louisiana, we decided to take a look at we would like to see in the highly anticipated sequel.

More Than One Character, But With More Range



If thereââ¬â¢s one thing that GTA V did well, it was having 3 characters. It gave a bit more of a range than the typical ââ¬ÅI donââ¬â¢t want to shoot bad guys, but I will anywayââ¬Â story that the series often relies on and allowed for a fresh new feature that open world games ought to take advantage of. Mafia 3 is rumored to have 3 characters instead of the usual one. These characters include the well-groomed business type Tony, the weak but loud-mouthed Mickey and the strong-willed and loyal Franklin. While these characters may seem rather clichéd on the surface, it is the potential of their interactions with Mafia society that could be interesting.



The Mafia took pride in its Italian roots and members could only reach an ââ¬Åeliteââ¬Â status if they could prove they were full-blooded Italians with roots in the ââ¬ÅOld Countryââ¬Â. The fact that Franklin is a coloured character and Mickey is more than likely an Irish descendant, their involvement with the Mafia might be more restricted than the fully-Italian Tony. It could also give a social commentary to the rampant racism and xenophobia that was present in America. Either way, the diversity of the characters could certainly have more of an impact than GTA V did.

Better Story + Memorable Missions



Mafia 2ââ¬Â²s story was good, but it ended rather poorly and a lot of what could be considered cutscene material occurred on long car trips. Not to make too many comparisons to GTA, but when IV did this, a lot of conversations served as filler to the already substantial story material. The conversations were just a thread of a characterââ¬â¢s life or a humorous anecdote between the protagonist and another character. Mafia 2 relied on driving to give the meat and potatoes of the story, and even the cutscenes and character development were inconsistent. There was never any reaction from Vito for what happens in the story or when someone dies and it just felt off.



In terms of missions, there never really was too many memorable ones. From shooting up a diner, blowing up the hotel or sneaking into the meat factory, Mafia 2 deliveredàsomeàquality missions, but the average/mediocre outmatched them considerably. While this is an issue with a lot of open world games where 1 out of 20 missions are amazing, I think Mafia 3 could deliver some great missions that could evoke references to top Mafia culture like Goodfellas, The Sopranos or The Godfather while still telling a good story and developing great characters.



Set Up Your Own Operations With Your Own Gang



One of the main motifs of any Mafia story is rising through the ranks from a street hustler, to a top criminal. However smart or tough you think you might be, that is not an easy task for just one person. Thatââ¬â¢s why there ought to be some form of gang-building in Mafia 3. You could hire people through contacts on your telephone or go down to the local bar and ask the tough guys if theyââ¬â¢re interested. Either way, once you start to build a reputable gang, you can start to make a little bit of cash. Maybe you and your crew could meet up and discuss robbing a bookies, shaking down a store for protection money or lifting alcohol off of a delivery truck.



The opportunities for making money should be endless in this game and it would certainly help make a lot of side missions which Mafia 2 sorely lacked. After a long day, you could meet up with your gang for some ââ¬Åfriend activitiesââ¬Â such as shooting darts, racing, betting on horses/greyhounds, fist fights or even just chilling out at a safehouse to learn more about your other members Mass Effect style. Mafia 2 focused on the story of Vito and Joe and I think it might be time for expanding that ââ¬Åblood brothersââ¬Â gang into something even bigger.

More Realism



Probably one of the best aspects of Mafia 2 was being able to have a sense of realism with the game. You could pump your own gas, pay off a fine for speeding, go to a diner and grab a bite to eat. There was a lot of ââ¬Årealisticââ¬Â aspects that helped give the game a sense of authenticity and it is often those small details that can help make an open world game even more believable. àMafia 3 should certainly expand on this realism.



A day and night cycle should be included in the game that changes the behaviour of pedestrians in the city. If New Orleans really is the new setting, the population should get rowdier at night time and more subdued in the day time. You could imagine crowds rushing to get to the trams in the morning for work and big parties at bars and nightclubs at nightime. On top of all this, there should be a lot more interactivity with buildings and homes. You can enter any businesses and purchase or steal commodities, as well as enter housing at night to steal from them. After all, you are a criminal and you should be encouraged to try your hand at every crime possible.

Side Missions



While the main story of Mafia 2 was fun, there was a severe lack of stuff to do with the game outside of it. Sure, you could go to the bar and drink, or have the cops chase you down for speeding, but there was never any real missions to do. Mafia 3 should bring something new to the table and include a multitude of side missions that give you experience that help you rise through the ranks and play a stronger role in the Mafia.



Side missions like dealing drugs, racketeering, heists, hitman assassinations etc. are all crimes that Mafia members have been known to be guilty of. Perhaps there could be a level of specialisation with one of these missions so your character could be known as the Drug Pusher or The Hitman, granting you special attributes to become a better criminal, or giving you access to contacts to help sell you cheaper guns or cars.





We are eagerly anticipating the sequel to Mafia 2 and, hopefully, weââ¬â¢ll hear more about the sequel in the near future. Got a feature youââ¬â¢d love to see in Mafia 3? Let us know in the comments below!