2,500 individuals will be allowed to reserve a spot in the very first instance of Vida Nostra -- the most realistic wiseguy simulation on the web. These "Originals" will help to finance the development of the sim, and will receive special status within Vida Nostra. Regardless how many players ultimately join, no one outside this select group will EVER wear the Originals badge in Vida Nostra! Don't miss out on this opportunity to guarantee your spot. Unlike most online mafia simulations, which brag about having millions of active players, each instance of Vida Nostra is strictly limited to 2,500 participants.  Our goal of creating the most realistic depiction of underworld life possible also means there are no second chances.  Get yourself whacked, and you're done.  Period.  As our motto says, "Vida Nostra isn't just a game, it's a life.  And you only get one."