I like the idea of extended godfather/gangs but instead of being forced to choose one or the other when you are a gangster how about a third option for "independent" or ""other" so players are not forced to join a side.

I like the idea of extended godfather/gangs but instead of being forced to choose one or the other when you are a gangster how about a third option for "independent" or ""other" so players are not forced to join a side.