Game Modes

In Town of Salem, there are five modes to play the game; Classic Mode, Custom Mode, All Any, Rapid Mode and Vigilantics. Each differ from the other.

Classic Mode
Classic is the simplest form of the game; the roles are predetermined. They are geared towards newer players so they can learn roles without them changing every other game.

The amount of roles depend on the number of players. The corresponding number will be the first roles that are used. For example: if there are 10 players only the first 10 roles will be used.

Custom Mode
Custom unlike Classic Mode gives the Host more freedom to chose what they want to put into their game.

The Host

 * The Host gets the ability to choose from 15 of the current 29 roles in the game.
 * /repick has a lot more power in Custom than Classic because if people don't like the current role list they can change who chooses the roles.
 * Along with the 29 roles the Host also can choose from the slightly more random roles. By either choosing random Town, Mafia, or Neutral.
 * You can also choose from random role alignments and that will choose from the possible alignments for you.
 * In addition to these you can also choose the any option which can be any one of the 29 roles. But not a unique role if it is already present in the set roles.

For common setups to host, view Custom Setups.

All Any
All Any is a favorite by many players as the gamemode is completely random and none of the roles are fixed.

Like any other gamemode, All Any can start at a minimum of 7 players and a maximum of 15.

There can only be a max of 6 mafia in an all any game. There is no limit to how many neutrals or townspeople there can be.

Some people might favor this mode because its easy to lie to players about your role (unless an investigative role says otherwise) since the roles list is completely random, i.e. someone can be a serial killer but when questioned they can claim to be an executioner, which defeats the mafia/vigilantes claim that they were immune to attacks. All roles are possible.

Rapid Mode
Rapid Mode is a Gamemode where everything is fast paced unlike the other game modes. Instead of the normal speed the game speed is rapidly increased by halving the timer during all aspects of the game. If you need a quick game, or like fast progressing games then this is where you'll find it.

Differences

 * Time given to complete actions is cut in half.
 * Some roles are broken (Medium seancing and Jailor are next to useless due to the time given.)

Advantages

 * Great for people who want to play a game but don't have enough time.
 * Great for people who like fast progression.

Disadvantages

 * Night and Defense phases progress very fast. Pay attention!
 * Tiny amount of time to finish up wills.
 * Hard to find a match, most people don't play Rapid Mode.

Vigilantics
The goal is for one team, either Vigilantes or Witches, to kill the opposing team at night to win. Witches want to control Vigilantes to try and kill other Vigilantes, and Vigilantes try and shoot the Witches. If a Vigilante shoots another Vigilante, both will die, as the original shooter will die from guilt for murdering an innocent person. There are only 5 Witches and 10 Vigilantes in a full game.

Strategy
It is basically a game of risk, chance, and luck. The most effective way to kill Witches is to lynch them and hope you choose the right people.

Differences

 * Provides Gameplay like no other. Up to 10 Vigilante and 5 Witch players are picked.

Advantages

 * Extremely fun with friends.
 * Good way to spend time.
 * Good way to make friends

Disadvantages

 * Cheaters who team-kill may ruin the game
 * If you're a Vigilante, you'll have a high possibility of shooting and killing other Vigilantes.
 * Scarcely any users play on this mode