Moo Who? Mechanics — Voice, Flies, Herds & Shots

How does voice mimicry work?

Animal players use a microphone to produce the sound associated with their assigned species. The mechanic turns voice performance into evidence: timing, volume, consistency, and accidental human speech can all help a hunter distinguish players from the herd.

Why do flies appear?

Animals cannot remain silent forever. During a sound-pressure moment, failing to make the required sound can cause buzzing flies to appear around the player. Flies make the location easier to spot, transforming silence from a safe default into a tactical risk.

What does the NPC herd do?

NPC animals provide both camouflage and a comparison set. Their movement establishes what “normal” looks like. Animal players borrow that normality; hunters search for actions that appear too deliberate, reactive, or controlled.

Why do hunter shots matter?

The hunter carries a shotgun, but firing at the wrong animal wastes an important opportunity. The weapon creates a cost for weak guesses and keeps deduction at the center of the game.

How are rounds won?

Animal players aim to stay hidden and survive the search. Hunters aim to identify the real players among the NPC animals. Exact round details may evolve with updates, but every decision flows from this opposition: believable imitation versus careful comparison.