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I enjoy playing and creating games (mostly RPGs) and have a love of story and characterisation above graphics. I've been into RM* since '96 and have used all makers - started on the PSX makers, found and used a patched version of the SNES RM, then moved to RM95. When I found RM2K I finally decided to join some forums and I've been a part of the community ever since.
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Before that: 24th May 2016
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Site last broken: 7th January, 2017
Before that: 24th May 2016
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[~WRITE OFF THE BAT~] Sing me a Song
So, welcome to my new series, Write Off the Bat! This is a series of topics (12) dedicated to practising writing by assigning writing exercises over a month, each on different aspects or genres. This month I decided to go with Poetry as a challenge.
So what does this entail? I will post up a list of prompts and people will (hopefully) use them to write. They can write as many or as little words as they want, in any poetry form they want, about any characters (or objects) they want. You can be as silly or serious as you wish.
At the end of the month anyone who completed all 20 prompts will get a badge. Collect 3, 6, 9 and 12 badges to get the complete badge sets and a lot of MS!
Yes, this will run each month for a year!
You don't have to sign up, you can jump in at any time of the year. As long as you complete all challenges/prompts during that month, you are eligible for that months' badge.
There are a few rules, though!
RULE 01 - In the interest of making it easy on me to see who completed which prompts, you have one post in each thread where you post your completed prompts. That is:
RMN has no post size limit so don't worry about running out of space. Of course, feedback and general discussion is fine, but I'll be linking in the OP to each of your main posts to make it easier to find them, so please follow this for posting prompt updates/additions.
RULE 2 - This thread and the 11 others in the series can be brought back from the dead at any time. It's immune to age, so feel free to post the prompt updates your forgot to add at any time, even two years down the track. If it's past the first month, though, you won't be eligible for that month's badge, but you will still gain some pretty good experience.
RULE 3 - Feedback. Please be constructive when giving feedback. This means, try to point out the things you liked in a written piece as well as the parts that need improving. Don't be a dick. Try to be nice about it: "I liked your character, but I think you need to check out your spelling and grammar. Also, the theme is really good, but there needs to be a bit more reaction from the surprise twist. As it stands your character kinda just takes it as is and doesn't really react at all..."
Let's get this started then, shall we? Keep in mind that this is supposed to be DESCRIPTIVE~ This is all about jumping out of your comfort zone, experimenting and just having fun with words. Keep that in mind~
For Ease of Use
If you're looking for different types and rules, try >Here< and >Here<
So what does this entail? I will post up a list of prompts and people will (hopefully) use them to write. They can write as many or as little words as they want, in any poetry form they want, about any characters (or objects) they want. You can be as silly or serious as you wish.
At the end of the month anyone who completed all 20 prompts will get a badge. Collect 3, 6, 9 and 12 badges to get the complete badge sets and a lot of MS!
Yes, this will run each month for a year!
You don't have to sign up, you can jump in at any time of the year. As long as you complete all challenges/prompts during that month, you are eligible for that months' badge.
There are a few rules, though!
RULE 01 - In the interest of making it easy on me to see who completed which prompts, you have one post in each thread where you post your completed prompts. That is:
LIBERTY'S PROMPT POST
Prompt 1
<hide tags>Content<hide tags>
Prompt 2
<hide tags>Content<hide tags>
Prompt 5
<hide tags>Content<hide tags>
RMN has no post size limit so don't worry about running out of space. Of course, feedback and general discussion is fine, but I'll be linking in the OP to each of your main posts to make it easier to find them, so please follow this for posting prompt updates/additions.
RULE 2 - This thread and the 11 others in the series can be brought back from the dead at any time. It's immune to age, so feel free to post the prompt updates your forgot to add at any time, even two years down the track. If it's past the first month, though, you won't be eligible for that month's badge, but you will still gain some pretty good experience.
RULE 3 - Feedback. Please be constructive when giving feedback. This means, try to point out the things you liked in a written piece as well as the parts that need improving. Don't be a dick. Try to be nice about it: "I liked your character, but I think you need to check out your spelling and grammar. Also, the theme is really good, but there needs to be a bit more reaction from the surprise twist. As it stands your character kinda just takes it as is and doesn't really react at all..."
Let's get this started then, shall we? Keep in mind that this is supposed to be DESCRIPTIVE~ This is all about jumping out of your comfort zone, experimenting and just having fun with words. Keep that in mind~
PROMPTS
01 - Like a Roses Thorns
02 - Fire Night
03 - Sugar and Spice
04 - Abstract
05 - Living Under
06 - Breath
07 - Silly Lyrics
08 - Rhyme and Rythm
09 - Another Reason
10 - Drag
11 - Kiss and Sell
12 - Flighty
13 - On the Way to the End
14 - After the Death of Me
15 - Prostitution
16 - The Letter
17 - Can't
18 - Only the Once
19 - When we left
20 - Psych-out
POSTS
Topic
01 : 02 : 03 : 04 : 05 : 06
07 : 08 : 09 : 10 : 11 : 12
01 - Like a Roses Thorns
02 - Fire Night
03 - Sugar and Spice
04 - Abstract
05 - Living Under
06 - Breath
07 - Silly Lyrics
08 - Rhyme and Rythm
09 - Another Reason
10 - Drag
11 - Kiss and Sell
12 - Flighty
13 - On the Way to the End
14 - After the Death of Me
15 - Prostitution
16 - The Letter
17 - Can't
18 - Only the Once
19 - When we left
20 - Psych-out
POSTS
Topic
01 : 02 : 03 : 04 : 05 : 06
07 : 08 : 09 : 10 : 11 : 12
For Ease of Use
[b]01 - Like a Roses Thorns[/b]
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[b]02 - Fire Night[/b]
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[b]03 - Sugar and Spice[/b]
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[b]04 - Abstract[/b]
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[b]05 - Living Under[/b]
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[b]06 - Breath[/b]
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[b]07 - Silly Lyrics[/b]
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[b]08 - Rhyme and Rhythm[/b]
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[b]09 - Another Reason[/b]
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[b]10 - Drag[/b]
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[b]11 - Kiss and Sell[/b]
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[b]12 - Flighty[/b]
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[b]13 - On the Way to the End[/b]
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[b]14 - After the Death of Me[/b]
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[b]15 - Prostitution[/b]
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[b]16 - The Letter[/b]
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[b]17 - Can't[/b]
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[b]18 - Only the Once[/b]
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[b]19 - When we left[/b]
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[b]20 - Psych-out[/b]
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If you're looking for different types and rules, try >Here< and >Here<
Secret Santa Surprise~ 2012
It's that time of year again, folks. This year, though, we're going to be trying something a little bit different. Instead of just giving reviews, we're giving anything from music to fanart to media to reviews to graphics to fanfiction! Of course, what you give is up to you, but if you do need something, feel free to say so and we'll see if something can be whipped up.
So, welcome one and all to Secret Santa Surprise!
What it entails
People sign up, give a gift and on Christmas Eve the gifts are sent anonymously to each other.
Event Outline
- Secret Santa's sign up in this topic before the 10th of December.
- You may PM me a note that tells you what kind of present you'd like or need. This does not mean that you'll necessarily get that kind of present, though.
- I will then randomly dispatch names to each Secret Santa.
- Each person has until the 22nd to whip up a present for the person they have received.
- The gifts can be anything small - a song, graphic, title/game-over screen, logo, fanart, media, review or something else as long as it's game/on-site related.
- On the due date each person sends, via PM, their presents to me.
- On Christmas Eve I will PM the presents to each Secret Santa, without mention of who gave what present.
To Join in
Sign up in this topic and, if you'd like/need a particular gift, send me a PM. You need to be the creator of, a contributor to or have at least one game/profile on the site.
SIGN UP DATE: Sign up in this topic by Monday 10th December.
When you receive your name please let me know if there is any reason you cannot give a gift (what they want is beyond your scope of expertise) as soon as possible.
If you choose to do this you are not only putting your name in for a present but agreeing to give one as well.
Hopefully you will all receive the names by the 12th, if not sooner, giving you over a week to whip something up. I would like all gifts PMed to me before the 22nd. I can be flexible if need be, but ask about that via PM, if necessary.
If you sign up and at a later date can no longer make your gift, please PM me as soon as possible! I can try to arrange a fix, or drum up someone else to take over.
So, let's get a list of names happening! If you'd like to join just post a 'Yae!' in this thread.
Any questions, please feel free to ask here.
JUST NAMES!
-------------------------------------------
SIGN-UPS
StarSkipping
Deckiller
Liberty
Zeuzio
Dudesoft
Link_2112
Caz
Archeia_Nessiah
Little Wing Guy
Tau
Sailerius
Clareain_Christopher
Irili
dragons_fire
jackalotrun
jackspinoza
Bloblofgoo
masterofmayhem
Emmych
BurningTyger
jomarcanter
Mister Big T
Marrend
marimo
UPRC
pikachu 2127
pyrodoom
Hirei
Gibmaker
calunio
Jonnie91
Shaddow
noellechan
-------------------------------------------StarSkipping
Deckiller
Liberty
Zeuzio
Dudesoft
Link_2112
Caz
Archeia_Nessiah
Little Wing Guy
Tau
Sailerius
Clareain_Christopher
Irili
dragons_fire
jackalotrun
jackspinoza
Bloblofgoo
masterofmayhem
Emmych
BurningTyger
jomarcanter
Mister Big T
Marrend
marimo
UPRC
pikachu 2127
pyrodoom
Hirei
Gibmaker
calunio
Jonnie91
Shaddow
noellechan
If your name is struck out, I have received your gift. Remember to send them via PM.
DUE DATE FOR GIFTS: 22nd December!
If you drop out of the event please realise that you probably won't receive a gift in return. I do have to balance things, after all.
Of course, if the world does end, you needn't worry about sending a gift in. I'm sure it'll be the last thing on our minds at the time.
[~WRITE OFF THE BAT~] Care to Elaborate?
So, welcome to my new series, Write Off the Bat! This is a series of topics (12) dedicated to practising writing by assigning writing exercises over a month, each on different aspects or genres. This month I decided to go with Description, as a challenge.
So what does this entail? I will post up a list of prompts and people will (hopefully) use them to write. They can write as many or as little words as they want, in any form they want (poem, story, list, ideas, sketch, thoughts, etc), about any characters (or objects) they want. You can be as silly or serious as you wish.
At the end of the month anyone who completed all 20 prompts will get a badge. Collect 3, 6, 9 and 12 badges to get the complete badge sets and a lot of MS!
Yes, this will run each month for a year!
You don't have to sign up, you can jump in at any time of the year. As long as you complete all challenges/prompts during that month, you are eligible for that months' badge.
There are a few rules, though!
RULE 01 - In the interest of making it easy on me to see who completed which prompts, you have one post in each thread where you post your completed prompts. That is:
RMN has no post size limit so don't worry about running out of space. Of course, feedback and general discussion is fine, but I'll be linking in the OP to each of your main posts to make it easier to find them, so please follow this for posting prompt updates/additions.
RULE 2 - This thread and the 11 others in the series can be brought back from the dead at any time. It's immune to age, so feel free to post the prompt updates your forgot to add at any time, even two years down the track. If it's past the first month, though, you won't be eligible for that month's badge, but you will still gain some pretty good experience.
RULE 3 - Feedback. Please be constructive when giving feedback. This means, try to point out the things you liked in a written piece as well as the parts that need improving. Don't be a dick. Try to be nice about it: "I liked your character, but I think you need to check out your spelling and grammar. Also, the theme is really good, but there needs to be a bit more reaction from the surprise twist. As it stands your character kinda just takes it as is and doesn't really react at all..."
Let's get this started then, shall we? Keep in mind that this is supposed to be DESCRIPTIVE~ This is all about jumping out of your comfort zone, experimenting and just having fun with words. Keep that in mind~
For Ease of Use
So what does this entail? I will post up a list of prompts and people will (hopefully) use them to write. They can write as many or as little words as they want, in any form they want (poem, story, list, ideas, sketch, thoughts, etc), about any characters (or objects) they want. You can be as silly or serious as you wish.
At the end of the month anyone who completed all 20 prompts will get a badge. Collect 3, 6, 9 and 12 badges to get the complete badge sets and a lot of MS!
Yes, this will run each month for a year!
You don't have to sign up, you can jump in at any time of the year. As long as you complete all challenges/prompts during that month, you are eligible for that months' badge.
There are a few rules, though!
RULE 01 - In the interest of making it easy on me to see who completed which prompts, you have one post in each thread where you post your completed prompts. That is:
LIBERTY'S PROMPT POST
Prompt 1
<hide tags>Content<hide tags>
Prompt 2
<hide tags>Content<hide tags>
Prompt 5
<hide tags>Content<hide tags>
RMN has no post size limit so don't worry about running out of space. Of course, feedback and general discussion is fine, but I'll be linking in the OP to each of your main posts to make it easier to find them, so please follow this for posting prompt updates/additions.
RULE 2 - This thread and the 11 others in the series can be brought back from the dead at any time. It's immune to age, so feel free to post the prompt updates your forgot to add at any time, even two years down the track. If it's past the first month, though, you won't be eligible for that month's badge, but you will still gain some pretty good experience.
RULE 3 - Feedback. Please be constructive when giving feedback. This means, try to point out the things you liked in a written piece as well as the parts that need improving. Don't be a dick. Try to be nice about it: "I liked your character, but I think you need to check out your spelling and grammar. Also, the theme is really good, but there needs to be a bit more reaction from the surprise twist. As it stands your character kinda just takes it as is and doesn't really react at all..."
Let's get this started then, shall we? Keep in mind that this is supposed to be DESCRIPTIVE~ This is all about jumping out of your comfort zone, experimenting and just having fun with words. Keep that in mind~
PROMPTS
01 - Madness of a Mind
02 - In the Morning Papers
03 - For all the Wrong Reasons
04 - Dogs
05 - Life in the Fast Lane
06 - Unrepentant
07 - Remembered Lullaby
08 - Lyrical Persuasion
09 - Broken Tea Cup
10 - Finding Another Way
11 - Painting
12 - I Ate a Hamburger
13 - Dreaming in Darkness
14 - Style is All
15 - Shame about the Carpet
16 - Sweets Made Sour
17 - Kissed
18 - Closing Time
19 - Death of a Toy
20 - Where the Beginning Ends
POSTS
Gourd_Clae
Liberty +1
Irili
pyroslasher
Marrend
MrChearlie
Mathakar
Sigrosa
Dudesoft +1
Topic
01 : 02 : 03 : 04 : 05 : 06
07 : 08 : 09 : 10 : 11 : 12
01 - Madness of a Mind
02 - In the Morning Papers
03 - For all the Wrong Reasons
04 - Dogs
05 - Life in the Fast Lane
06 - Unrepentant
07 - Remembered Lullaby
08 - Lyrical Persuasion
09 - Broken Tea Cup
10 - Finding Another Way
11 - Painting
12 - I Ate a Hamburger
13 - Dreaming in Darkness
14 - Style is All
15 - Shame about the Carpet
16 - Sweets Made Sour
17 - Kissed
18 - Closing Time
19 - Death of a Toy
20 - Where the Beginning Ends
POSTS
Liberty +1
Dudesoft +1
Topic
01 : 02 : 03 : 04 : 05 : 06
07 : 08 : 09 : 10 : 11 : 12
For Ease of Use
[b]01 - Madness of a Mind[/b]
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[b]02 - In the Morning Papers[/b]
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[b]03 - For all the Wrong Reasons[/b]
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[b]04 - Dogs[/b]
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[b]05 - Life in the Fast Lane[/b]
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[b]06 - Unrepentant[/b]
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[b]07 - Remembered Lullaby[/b]
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[b]08 - Lyrical Persuasion[/b]
[hide][/hide]
[b]09 - Broken Tea Cup[/b]
[hide][/hide]
[b]10 - Finding Another Way[/b]
[hide][/hide]
[b]11 - Painting[/b]
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[b]12 - I Ate a Hamburger[/b]
[hide][/hide]
[b]13 - Dreaming in Darkness[/b]
[hide][/hide]
[b]14 - Style is All[/b]
[hide][/hide]
[b]15 - Shame about the Carpet[/b]
[hide][/hide]
[b]16 - Sweets Made Sour[/b]
[hide][/hide]
[b]17 - Kissed[/b]
[hide][/hide]
[b]18 - Closing Time[/b]
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[b]19 - Death of a Toy[/b]
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[b]20 - Where the Beginning Ends[/b]
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[Poll] Editing and you
You're making a post in a topic and you notice that you've misspelled a few words, or left out part of your convincing* argument or your links aren't working for some reason. You go to edit your post, and maybe you should bold some of the headings? Oh, how about you add another picture from your locker? And maybe some code to show off what script you're using.
Now what was the BBC/HTML for that again...? You have no idea, because that super-handy-dandy little bar of shortcuts that shows up when you're making the initial post isn't showing up for you. Oh well, no problem! You can just press the button that allows you to go in to full edit mode, right? Right? Oh, that's right. There is none.
I can't be the only one annoyed by this, yes? May we please have a shortcut bar pop up when we edit posts? Please? Pretty please with sprinkles?
And while we're at it, how about being able to edit the answers to polls, since after previewing a topic causes all bar one to vanish and some people (me) didn't check that before confirming... >.<;
*lol
Now what was the BBC/HTML for that again...? You have no idea, because that super-handy-dandy little bar of shortcuts that shows up when you're making the initial post isn't showing up for you. Oh well, no problem! You can just press the button that allows you to go in to full edit mode, right? Right? Oh, that's right. There is none.
I can't be the only one annoyed by this, yes? May we please have a shortcut bar pop up when we edit posts? Please? Pretty please with sprinkles?
And while we're at it, how about being able to edit the answers to polls, since after previewing a topic causes all bar one to vanish and some people (me) didn't check that before confirming... >.<;
*lol
[Poll] Fan Art Competition *Voting*
So judgement day has come! Of these six contenders, one will wear the 'crown'. Pick your favourite of the below fanarts and vote~
The winner will receive $10 of store swag via RMW, a review of their game and their design of Father will be made the canon one. (If Father is not in the winner's picture, the design with the most votes will become canon.)
'The darkness only wants to hug you' - Clareain_Christopher
Father Exorcist - Ephiam
Father and Daughter - alterego
Emi - Dudesoft
Dad and Emi - Magical_Rune_Knight_200
Madoka-style Emi - Elements
Good luck all~
The winner will receive $10 of store swag via RMW, a review of their game and their design of Father will be made the canon one. (If Father is not in the winner's picture, the design with the most votes will become canon.)
'The darkness only wants to hug you' - Clareain_Christopher
Father Exorcist - Ephiam
Father and Daughter - alterego
Emi - Dudesoft
Dad and Emi - Magical_Rune_Knight_200
Madoka-style Emi - Elements
Good luck all~
[~WRITE OFF THE BAT~] Getting to Know Who?
So, welcome to my new series, Write Off the Bat! This is a series of topics (12) dedicated to practising writing by assigning writing exercises over a month, each on different aspects or genres. This month I decided to go with characters, to help those who are doing NaNoWriMo.
So what does this entail? I will post up a list of prompts and people will (hopefully) use them to write. They can write as many or as little words as they want, in any form they want (poem, story, list, ideas, sketch, thoughts, etc), about any characters (or objects) they want. You can be as silly or serious as you wish.
At the end of the month anyone who completed all 20 prompts will get a badge. Collect 3, 6, 9 and 12 badges to get the complete badge sets and a lot of MS!
Yes, this will run each month for a year!
You don't have to sign up, you can jump in at any time of the year. As long as you complete all challenges/prompts during that month, you are eligible for that months' badge.
There are a few rules, though!
RULE 01 - In the interest of making it easy on me to see who completed which prompts, you have one post in each thread where you post your completed prompts. That is:
RMN has no post size limit so don't worry about running out of space. Of course, feedback and general discussion is fine, but I'll be linking in the OP to each of your main posts to make it easier to find them, so please follow this for posting prompt updates/additions.
RULE 2 - This thread and the 11 others in the series can be brought back from the dead at any time. It's immune to age, so feel free to post the prompt updates your forgot to add at any time, even two years down the track. If it's past the first month, though, you won't be eligible for that month's badge, but you will still gain some pretty good experience.
RULE 3 - Feedback. Please be constructive when giving feedback. This means, try to point out the things you liked in a written piece as well as the parts that need improving. Don't be a dick. Try to be nice about it: "I liked your character, but I think you need to check out your spelling and grammar. Also, the theme is really good, but there needs to be a bit more reaction from the surprise twist. As it stands your character kinda just takes it as is and doesn't really react at all..."
Let's get this started then, shall we? Keep in mind that this is supposed to be CHARACTER-centric~ This is all about jumping out of your comfort zone, experimenting and just having fun with words. Keep that in mind~
For Ease of Use
So what does this entail? I will post up a list of prompts and people will (hopefully) use them to write. They can write as many or as little words as they want, in any form they want (poem, story, list, ideas, sketch, thoughts, etc), about any characters (or objects) they want. You can be as silly or serious as you wish.
At the end of the month anyone who completed all 20 prompts will get a badge. Collect 3, 6, 9 and 12 badges to get the complete badge sets and a lot of MS!
Yes, this will run each month for a year!
You don't have to sign up, you can jump in at any time of the year. As long as you complete all challenges/prompts during that month, you are eligible for that months' badge.
There are a few rules, though!
RULE 01 - In the interest of making it easy on me to see who completed which prompts, you have one post in each thread where you post your completed prompts. That is:
LIBERTY'S PROMPT POST
Prompt 1
<hide tags>Content<hide tags>
Prompt 2
<hide tags>Content<hide tags>
Prompt 5
<hide tags>Content<hide tags>
RMN has no post size limit so don't worry about running out of space. Of course, feedback and general discussion is fine, but I'll be linking in the OP to each of your main posts to make it easier to find them, so please follow this for posting prompt updates/additions.
RULE 2 - This thread and the 11 others in the series can be brought back from the dead at any time. It's immune to age, so feel free to post the prompt updates your forgot to add at any time, even two years down the track. If it's past the first month, though, you won't be eligible for that month's badge, but you will still gain some pretty good experience.
RULE 3 - Feedback. Please be constructive when giving feedback. This means, try to point out the things you liked in a written piece as well as the parts that need improving. Don't be a dick. Try to be nice about it: "I liked your character, but I think you need to check out your spelling and grammar. Also, the theme is really good, but there needs to be a bit more reaction from the surprise twist. As it stands your character kinda just takes it as is and doesn't really react at all..."
Let's get this started then, shall we? Keep in mind that this is supposed to be CHARACTER-centric~ This is all about jumping out of your comfort zone, experimenting and just having fun with words. Keep that in mind~
PROMPTS
01 - Bio
02 - Morning Routine
03 - Playing Game
04 - Reacting to Danger
05 - When romance blooms
06 - The darkest secret
07 - Morning after
08 - Dinner with the parents
09 - After the breakup
10 - Fluff
11 - Sleeping over
12 - Getting a pet
13 - Holiday!
14 - Making the bad choice
15 - Sports
16 - Lost
17 - Childhood Memories
18 - Bad Dreams
19 - Birth of a child
20 - Death
POSTS
Jeroen
Irili +1
Gourd_Clae +1
MrChearlie
Liberty +1
Marrend
Dudesoft +1
LockeZ
pyroslasher
Topic
01 : 02 : 03 : 04 : 05 : 06
07 : 08 : 09 : 10 : 11 : 12
01 - Bio
02 - Morning Routine
03 - Playing Game
04 - Reacting to Danger
05 - When romance blooms
06 - The darkest secret
07 - Morning after
08 - Dinner with the parents
09 - After the breakup
10 - Fluff
11 - Sleeping over
12 - Getting a pet
13 - Holiday!
14 - Making the bad choice
15 - Sports
16 - Lost
17 - Childhood Memories
18 - Bad Dreams
19 - Birth of a child
20 - Death
POSTS
Irili +1
Gourd_Clae +1
Liberty +1
Dudesoft +1
Topic
01 : 02 : 03 : 04 : 05 : 06
07 : 08 : 09 : 10 : 11 : 12
For Ease of Use
[b]01 - Bio[/b]
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[b]02 - Morning Routine[/b]
[hide][/hide]
[b]03 - Playing Game[/b]
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[b]04 - Reacting to Danger[/b]
[hide][/hide]
[b]05 - When romance blooms[/b]
[hide][/hide]
[b]06 - The darkest secret[/b]
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[b]07 - Morning after[/b]
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[b]08 - Dinner with the parents[/b]
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[b]09 - After the breakup[/b]
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[b]12 - Getting a pet[/b]
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Fan Art Competition
So I'm trying to spread the word about this little competition I'm holding as a kind of event within an event within an event. Evenception.
What is it? A chance to win sweet loot, that's what.
You can win:
- $10 worth of stuff from the RMWeb store. That includes music, graphics and anything there under $10! (Yes, it'll be out of my own pocket)
- A review of your game, done by myself.
- The best design of Emi's father will be made CANON!
What do you have to do to win this stuff? Easy!
Draw some Fan Art of the game Where End Times Saddest Song. Anything from the forest, Emi or her father will do. You can go wild with designs of the Father and forest, and there are references of Emi herself found on the Game Page, as well as a general description here.
After you make the art, just PM it to me and on the 31st of October we will hold a vote for the best piece. The winner takes all (unless they didn't design the Father, in which case, I'll choose the best design for him and add it).
Easy, eh?
Emi
Age: 8 1/2
Gender: Female
Eyes: Left is blue, right is magenta (red/pink/purple).
Hair: Black/grey-brown in a ponytail
Clothes: Pants and a tee shirt. One suspender diagonal over the right shoulder and fastening to the left back/front of pants. A small backpack and torch.
Bio: Has a mysterious power that allows her to see the dead. She can interact with them, and doing so pries them loose of the world, allowing her father to come in and exorcise them despite his weak power. She's kind and gentle, but determined to do what she believes is right. Though not easily scared, sometimes when things get too scary she'll curl up in a ball.
Father
Age: 32
Gender: Male
Eyes: up to you
Hair: up to you
Clothes: up to you
Bio: A loving father who took over the business as an Exorcist after his talented and powerful wife died. He tries his best to do what he can for his daughter, especially after his son's death, and keeps her close to him at all times; bringing her on his trips because of her abilities, though he is careful to monitor her when she uses them and won't let her get too deep into that world. Currently he is lost in a haunted forest.
[~WRITE OFF THE BAT~] 20 Shades of Romance
So, welcome to my new series, Write Off the Bat! This is a series of topics (12) dedicated to practising writing by assigning writing exercises over a month, each on different aspects or genres. This month I decided to go with romance, a genre most of us have no idea how to handle.
So what does this entail? I will post up a list of prompts and people will (hopefully) use them to write. They can write as many or as little words as they want, in any form they want (poem, story, list, ideas, sketch, thoughts, etc), about any characters (or objects) they want. You can be as silly or serious as you wish.
At the end of the month anyone who completed all 20 prompts will get a badge. Collect 3, 6, 9 and 12 badges to get the complete badge sets and a lot of MS!
Yes, this will run each month for a year!
You don't have to sign up, you can jump in at any time of the year. As long as you complete all challenges/prompts during that month, you are eligible for that months' badge.
There are a few rules, though!
RULE 01 - In the interest of making it easy on me to see who completed which prompts, you have one post in each thread where you post your completed prompts. That is:
RMN has no post size limit so don't worry about running out of space. Of course, feedback and general discussion is fine, but I'll be linking in the OP to each of your main posts to make it easier to find them, so please follow this for posting prompt updates/additions.
RULE 2 - This thread and the 11 others in the series can be brought back from the dead at any time. It's immune to age, so feel free to post the prompt updates your forgot to add at any time, even two years down the track. If it's past the first month, though, you won't be eligible for that month's badge, but you will still gain some pretty good experience.
RULE 3 - Feedback. Please be constructive when giving feedback. This means, try to point out the things you liked in a written piece as well as the parts that need improving. Don't be a dick. Try to be nice about it: "I liked your character, but I think you need to check out your spelling and grammar. Also, the theme is really good, but there needs to be a bit more reaction from the surprise twist. As it stands your character kinda just takes it as is and doesn't really react at all..."
Let's get this started then, shall we? Keep in mind that this is supposed to be ROMANCE-centric~ This is all about jumping out of your comfort zone, experimenting and just having fun with words. Keep that in mind~
So what does this entail? I will post up a list of prompts and people will (hopefully) use them to write. They can write as many or as little words as they want, in any form they want (poem, story, list, ideas, sketch, thoughts, etc), about any characters (or objects) they want. You can be as silly or serious as you wish.
At the end of the month anyone who completed all 20 prompts will get a badge. Collect 3, 6, 9 and 12 badges to get the complete badge sets and a lot of MS!
Yes, this will run each month for a year!
You don't have to sign up, you can jump in at any time of the year. As long as you complete all challenges/prompts during that month, you are eligible for that months' badge.
There are a few rules, though!
RULE 01 - In the interest of making it easy on me to see who completed which prompts, you have one post in each thread where you post your completed prompts. That is:
LIBERTY'S PROMPT POST
Prompt 1
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Prompt 2
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Prompt 5
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RMN has no post size limit so don't worry about running out of space. Of course, feedback and general discussion is fine, but I'll be linking in the OP to each of your main posts to make it easier to find them, so please follow this for posting prompt updates/additions.
RULE 2 - This thread and the 11 others in the series can be brought back from the dead at any time. It's immune to age, so feel free to post the prompt updates your forgot to add at any time, even two years down the track. If it's past the first month, though, you won't be eligible for that month's badge, but you will still gain some pretty good experience.
RULE 3 - Feedback. Please be constructive when giving feedback. This means, try to point out the things you liked in a written piece as well as the parts that need improving. Don't be a dick. Try to be nice about it: "I liked your character, but I think you need to check out your spelling and grammar. Also, the theme is really good, but there needs to be a bit more reaction from the surprise twist. As it stands your character kinda just takes it as is and doesn't really react at all..."
Let's get this started then, shall we? Keep in mind that this is supposed to be ROMANCE-centric~ This is all about jumping out of your comfort zone, experimenting and just having fun with words. Keep that in mind~
PROMPTS
01 - Holding hands in the rain
02 - The first kiss
03 - Indecent exposure
04 - Accidental love
05 - Compromising positions
06 - Lovers' tiff
07 - Dark romance
08 - Out of the closet
09 - Threesome
10 - Date
11 - Love to hate
12 - Rough loving
13 - Sex, sex, sex
14 - Steamy shower scene
15 - Fluffy and cute
16 - Realisation of a crush
17 - Blushes
18 - Homosexuality
19 - Unrequited love
20 - Vows and Forever
POSTS
JEROEN+1
LIBERTY+1
CAZ
TRIHAN
IRILI
MARREND
ANONYMOUS
GOURD+1
MRCHEARLIE +1
KILLER WOLF
DUDESOFT +1
Topic
01 : 02 : 03 : 04 : 05 : 06
07 : 08 : 09 : 10 : 11 : 12
01 - Holding hands in the rain
02 - The first kiss
03 - Indecent exposure
04 - Accidental love
05 - Compromising positions
06 - Lovers' tiff
07 - Dark romance
08 - Out of the closet
09 - Threesome
10 - Date
11 - Love to hate
12 - Rough loving
13 - Sex, sex, sex
14 - Steamy shower scene
15 - Fluffy and cute
16 - Realisation of a crush
17 - Blushes
18 - Homosexuality
19 - Unrequited love
20 - Vows and Forever
POSTS
JEROEN+1
LIBERTY+1
TRIHAN
IRILI
MARREND
ANONYMOUS
GOURD+1
MRCHEARLIE +1
DUDESOFT +1
Topic
01 : 02 : 03 : 04 : 05 : 06
07 : 08 : 09 : 10 : 11 : 12
~Murder Mystery Mafia~ [Game Thread]
I'm standing in the corner, looking at the faces surrounding me. There's a fair few people in the room at the moment, all looking at me or each other. It's odd. I've never wanted power of any sort, always happy to follow the Inspectors' lead, but here I am, in charge of a murder case. Goddamnit. I never asked for this!
But no, the Inspector and the Rookie are playing undercover in order to root out the culprit and the members of the Cartel that they are sure are in the room, too. Well, the Inspector is sure, anyway - demanded that I treat both of them like any other suspect.
I'll do my job, though, so I guess I should pay attention. Let me see what I managed to jot down while my head was still spinning.
Mister Margraves
Missus Margraves
Ms Lee
Mister Harver
Lady Cinatti
Miss Jane
Miss Maria
Miss Sara
Mister Jives
Mister Simmons
Michael Simmons
Lord Essex, Esquire
Mister Fevell
A pretty decent list of names, some of them quite troublesome - I hate dealing with the Upper Class. The ones I've had the ... pleasure to meet, were all entitled pains in the arse, so full of themselves they were liable to burst at the slightest inclination of anything not up to their exacting standards.
I'm already getting a headache and the case has barely begun. I need something strong in my gut, but I'll be damned if I'll be allowed to drink before this is over with.
I may as well start with the body, then. An older gentleman, hit from behind in the Dining Room around 2:40 PM in the afternoon. The room had been closed at about 2PM, and emptied of staff by 2:30 so there wasn't much of a time gap between the death and the last staff member leaving. That's why the last two staff members to leave the room were rounded up. The rest of the group were found nearby at the time and have no real alibi.
I've no current name for the dead man, though I've requested the crew do a head-count. He was probably one of those hermit-types who stayed in his room the whole trip. He definitely looks the type.
The murder weapon was found next to the body, wiped clean of prints. It's a bust of the owner of the ship and was on display about two feet away from the body, or so I've been told. So this was probably not a pre-meditated murder. Damn, there's too few clues to go on. I guess I'll have to keep my eye out.
First things first, though. Alibis and interviews. This is gonna be one hell of a day, I just know it...
Introduce yourselves, all, and answer me these questions three~
Name, Occupation, Reason for being on the Garnet Tide.
Of course, you're not going to tell us everything now, are you? But do try to be nice~
Current Clues and Information
There are four 'groups' in this game: Mafia, Cartel, Independents and Town
There's an unknown dead man. He was hit on the head by a bust at 2:40PM.
When his body was taken away a note fell from it. The note described some sort of transaction that took place and mentions a receipt of some kind. Note was added to Evidence.
Map
The body was found at the left of the stage. The Bar is now a makeshift holding cell. Right side is the women's area. The left is the men's area.
Evidence
Crumpled Letter - slightly torn and crumpled as though either read a lot or crushed in a fist. Found on the deceased. Author currently unknown, but thought to be the deceased himself. Half of it is missing.
Blood-stained Bust - most likely the murder weapon. The bust depicts the visage of the owner of the Garnet Tide and is rather garish - more so with the blood that currently covers it. There are no finger prints.
Small Satchel of Oparium
Found in the bathroom after an attack (?), this small satchel carries residue of the hallucinogenic drug, Oparium, which is known to make users violent and dangerous when confronted. The drug is missing, possibly used by the attacker.Yes, the drug can be taken intravenously.
'Livestock' Receipt
The name has been removed due to being found in a highly influential persons' room. It was from the deceased, Mr Ryan Coldidge, and details the sale of two 'animals' - namely, slaves, according the the Acts and guidelines cited.
Needles
Quite a few needles were found in Mr Harvers room, some used, some not. He has yet to answer why there were there.
Deceased Information
An official piece of paper which has details on the Deceased.
Name: Ryan Coldidge
Age: 57
Gender: Male
Known Alias': Mister Col
Occupation: Unknown
Police Record: Handling stolen goods (dropped), Kidnapping (dropped), Racketeering (dropped), Smuggling (dropped), Smuggling (dropped), Theft (dropped), Theft (dropped), Fraud (dropped), Fraud (dropped), Theft (dropped)
Other information:
Rumour has it that Mr Coldidge has ties to a lot of underground businesses including slave-running, smuggling, insider-trading and racketeering.
He has been suspected of various small crimes, though he has never been charged with anything.
He has been accused of handling stolen goods and there was some nasty business with a kidnapped child, though he managed to get out of that one somehow, since all charges were dropped and it was revealed to be a family issue.
He's known to be a philanthropist and funds a soup kitchen and Women's shelter, so a lot of people consider him a kindly man who is just misunderstood and gives many second chances to those who probably don't deserve them.
No one can quite trace where his large fortune comes from but many believe it to be ill-gotten.
Note
A note found on Mr Simmons' body after his death. It has the East Province Cartel insignia stamped on it.
"Carve the sentence 'Seven shells to the forwind' into a bookshelf backstage to signal the next group of the pickup."
Blood-stained Knife
A bloody divers knife found in Mr Simmons' hand after his death, presumed to be the murder weapon of both he and Mr Fevell.
Blood stained Statuette
Used to kill Inspector Lee, it's the partner of the original murder weapon and covered in blood, though any finger prints have been wiped off.
Flavour
Introduction/Day 01
The Garnet Tide, an up-scale riverboat which travels the length of the Zangatti river. In this fine establishment men and women of all backgrounds mix freely, distracted by the gambling, music, dancing and other fine entertainments found aboard.
I like a bit of class and pomp, sure, but I've never been one for bright lights and music, though the card tables are right up my alley. I'm here because my boss needed an extra hand, and he's here because he's following a lead on some drug-running cartel who are supposedly aboard the boat. I can't say I don't appreciate the offer of a free ride on a riverboat of this calibre and it was awfully nice of the office to pay our way, but chances are our doughnut rations are going to be cut for the next month or two. And that's just one more reason to not want to be here.
Another is the screaming we just heard coming from the dining room. Looks like I won't be hitting the card table for a while yet. Damn duty and her impatient nature. The bitch has always had it out for me.
~~~
I'm standing in the corner, looking at the faces surrounding me. There's a fair few people in the room at the moment, all looking at me or each other. It's odd. I've never wanted power of any sort, always happy to follow the Inspectors' lead, but here I am, in charge of a murder case. Goddamnit. I never asked for this!
But no, the Inspector and the Rookie are playing undercover in order to root out the culprit and the members of the Cartel that they are sure are in the room, too. Well, the Inspector is sure, anyway - demanded that I treat both of them like any other suspect.
I'll do my job, though, so I guess I should pay attention. Let me see what I managed to jot down while my head was still spinning.
Mister Margraves
Missus Margraves
Ms Lee
Mister Harver
Lady Cinatti
Miss Jane
Miss Maria
Miss Sara
Mister Jives
Mister Simmons
Michael Simmons
Lord Essex
Mister Fevell
A pretty decent list of names, some of them quite troublesome - I hate dealing with the Upper Class. The ones I've had the ... pleasure to meet, were all entitled pains in the arse, so full of themselves they were liable to burst at the slightest inclination of anything not up to their exacting standards.
I'm already getting a headache and the case has barely begun. I need something strong in my gut, but I'll be damned if I'll be allowed to drink before this is over with.
I may as well start with the body, then. An older gentleman, hit from behind in the Dining Room around 2:40 PM in the afternoon. The room had been closed at about 2PM, and emptied of staff by 2:30 so there wasn't much of a time gap between the death and the last staff member leaving. That's why the last two staff members to leave the room were rounded up. The rest of the group were found nearby at the time and have no real alibi.
I've no current name for the dead man, though I've requested the crew do a head-count. He was probably one of those hermit-types who stayed in his room the whole trip. He definitely looks the type.
The murder weapon was found next to the body, wiped clean of prints. It's a bust of the owner of the ship and was on display about two feet away from the body, or so I've been told. So this was probably not a pre-meditated murder. Damn, there's too few clues to go on. I guess I'll have to keep my eye out.
First things first, though. Alibis and interviews. This is gonna be one hell of a day, I just know it...
~~~
I watch the group of those who have been interviewed as they interact. It's hard to get a read on them; harder to think that any one in this room could be a murderer. A lot of the suspects still have to be interviewed but a break might be a good idea.
At the door I summon one of the plain-clothed detectives, asking them to bring some food and drink. For one, that kid should be getting hungry about now. So am I, come to think of it. I haven't had a drop since breakfast and lunch is well-over. Dinner should be starting soon and I don't know where they're going to be having it tonight because this room is closed to all but myself, the officers guarding the doors and the suspects with-in.
I'd like to see the body moved or at least covered before dinner arrives, but I have to wait until the Medical Officer shows up and apparently he has a few patients to tend to first - the living before the dead, as my father always said.
At least someone is making an effort to keep the child entertained. That's good. Better for him to focus on something other than the grisly scene in the middle of the room. Better for us all, really.
I've ordered a few of my men to gather up some supplies for the night. We'll be sleeping in this room - all of us - until this murder is solved or we reach the nearest port. It's hard to say which will come first, but I'm determined not to mess this up. Now that I'm stuck with the damn job, I may as well do it right.
One of the officers sidles up to me and whispers something in my ear. Seems that the Medical Officer is finally on his way down. Good. I don't need to be told that the deceased died from blunt force trauma to the head, but following the protocols is a good thing, or so they tell me. Besides, at least the Cadaver will finally be removed and we can all settle down a bit before the night.
God, I'm hungry.
~~~
Just two more suspects to question, both girls have kept to themselves so far but they'll soon warm up, I'm sure. It can wait until after dinner is served, though.
I'm being signalled again by the officer at the door. The ships' Medical Officer has finally arrived - apparently he got distracted by someone on the way. Probably another 'richer than thou' snob who wanted something asinine of him and spent the rest of the time gossiping. You can't trust people to be on time any more. I just hope this doesn't count as my fault when this is all over and done with. The body should have been removed hours ago.
I let him in and watch carefully as he examines the body. The rest of the suspects have congregated into a group, with a few of them on the outskirts - obvious loners who will probably bear watching closely. All in all, they seem to be getting along well, despite the age and class differences. We'll see how long that lasts when they spend more time together. I'm expecting more than a couple of arguments and hell of a lot more posturing before this thing is through.
Finally the Medical Officer gives his opinion - blunt force trauma to the back of the head. Nothing I couldn't see with my own eyes, but I guess it's good to have confirmation at least. He'll be taking the body back to the Sick Bay to examine further and hopefully glean more information about the man there. Good riddance. Dead bodies creep me the hell out.
As he leaves with the body, one of the lads at the door lets me know that dinner is on it's way in a cart. Finally. If this lot aren't fed and watered soon, I don't think they'll take my after-dinner talk too well.
~~~
Dinner has come and gone without too much incident and the last of the suspects have been interviewed - two slave girls. Sisters. Young. It's a horrible tradition but one that is prevalent in many rich families still. And they wonder why I hate the bastards so much. The last thing I want to deal with right now is a fight between the pro- and negative-slavery movements. Especially during a murder case.
God, I hope Scarrow doesn't hear about this. It's the very last thing I need right now - an incident caused by an ex-slave trying to free current ones. It's a sad fate for the girls, but there's nothing I can lawfully do unless there's proof of neglect, abuse or injury. Unfortunately, both girls seem to be in good health, if a little worn-down by their work. Poor kids.
I stand up and try to catch the attention of the assorted group. I've suspicions about some of them but no proof; no evidence. I look at each of them in the eye, then say a fast prayer in my mind before telling them. Best get the good out of the way because they won't want to listen to it after I'm done with the rest of the news.
"I have here a map of the current room, kindly sketched up by Mister Fevell. The area near stage-left is currently out of bounds to all, so please, stay away unless you wish to be considered even more of a suspect than you already are."
It's not a bad map, either, even if it is pink. Hot pink at that. Is Mister Fevell a...? No, back on topic. Nice, safe, going-to-get-me-killed-or-fired-or-both topic. The Bad News.
"It seems that due to the lack of viable evidence all of us will be confined to this room until further notice."
I can already hear the robust voice of the Lady Cinatti and the grumbling of the younger man, Harver - both protesting, but I used to be a stage actor and boy, do I know how to throw my voice. I shout down their protests and wait for silence before I continue. Damn, wish it were the Inspector doing this - now there's someone who can silence a room! One look is all it takes and everyone - from the highest Nobles to the meekest bus-boy - is dead still. I'd kill for that skill. Or, well, at least maim, maybe.
"As I said, we will all be stuck in this room, together, until such time as the culprit is caught or we arrive at the nearest port." God, I hope I catch the person who did this first. Chances are that if the port authorities take over this case, anyone who is affluent or famous will be laughing their way out of the station, while the other poor shmucks become the main suspects.
I chance another glance around the room. Damn. They don't look impressed. Well, better get the worst out of the way.
"That said, alternate bedding will be provided by the staff - kit beds mostly, with plenty of bedding - and a section will be cordoned off for the ladies. Needless to say, anyone caught out of bed during the night hours will be locked in the side room and kept for extensive questioning."
The bar area will serve for a makeshift cell, I suppose. Thank God there are restrooms off the Dining room so I don't have to worry about them sneaking things in and out.
"Lastly, I ask that you bear with me, but...," Dammit, I just know there's going to be trouble when I say this. "Ahem! Lastly... alternate clothes and accessories will be provided for you for the night. Thank you and please have a good evening!"
I stride quickly to the door, seemingly intent on holding a conversation with the Officer there. It should put off anyone who wishes to voice their displeasure with the arrangements for a little while at least. Let them steam a bit.
Damn, I should have stayed at home.
~~~
"I apologise, men, but when I said we are all stuck in here, I meant all of us. You are as much as suspect as any other, Mister Jives. Sorry to say, but you will have to stay here. I'm sure the ship will run just fine without yourself and the waitress, Miss Jane.
As for the child? His father has asked that he be kept with him at all times. I am also not a fan of having a child in these conditions but it is protocol. I cannot allow any suspected of murder to have free roam of the ship, especially due to the chance for evidence to go missing. Keep this among yourself, gentlemen, as I'd rather not worry the ladies, but as we speak all your rooms are currently being searched."
I hate this, telling them stuff like this, but if it keeps them from rebelling and understanding the situation they are in, well, I'll do it. Protocols, protocols, protocols. God, I hate them but the only other alternative is to get a new job.
Maybe I should consider that...
~~~
I finally finish talking to the officer at the door and look out over the room. There's no more news just yet, but progress is being made on the search of everyone's quarters. That said, they're still only half done and will probably be searching late into the night.
At least the majority of the suspects have calmed down a bit. Some, I'm sure, are just biding their time, but others seem to have even forgotten about the body that lay next to the stage a scant hour or so ago.
In fact, someone has even gotten bold enough to scramble up on the small stage and mess around up there. I feel another headache coming on...
~~~
I watch in silence as the suspects toss theories and speculations back and forth between each other, late into the night. There's a lot of name-calling, insults and childish behaviour, but they behave pretty well besides. I've definitely been surprised with how co-operative they have all been about having to stay here the night.
It's nearing Midnight when I stand up and finally announce time for bed. It makes me feel like I'm their parent or something, especially when they all seem to comply.
I still don't have any idea as to who the murderer is. We'll see if the searching of the personal quarters turns up anything of interest tomorrow, and hopefully there will be some new clues to work off. I didn't really expect this to be wound up on the first day, but it would have been nice. Damn, and I've still to catch a clue about the Cartel, too.
Tomorrow will probably be a hectic day. I'd better get to bed.
Rules
Most typical rules of Mafia apply - that is,
- no quoting PMs
- no communication outside of the thread unless told you are allowed
- no cheating
- no posting when you're dead unless told to
- no editing your posts in this thread
There are also a few new rules:
- You MUST participate. At least ten posts per day phase, if you are able, or else you will be replaced/mod killed.
- You must make an effort to Role Play.
- I may PM you with some instructions. These are to be followed.
Information:
- Lynching will be done by majority votes: That is, if there are 11 alive, it will take 6 to lynch.
- Only roles (Mafia, Cartel, Town, Indy) will be revealed on death.
- You may submit a night action each night, if you have one.
- You will all receive flavour during the night. Sharing that will be up to you but no quoting.
Day Phase will be 72 hours, Night Phase will be 48 - unless stated otherwise for whatever reason. >.>
Current Living Player List
Mr Chearlie/Craig Harver Town Druggie
Zeuzio/David Simmons Cartel
Gourd_Clae/Maria Eddington
MirrorMasq/Mrs Margraves
Jeroen_Sol/Essex Independent Slaver
thatbennyguy/Jives Town
Yellow Magic/Ms Lee, Town Investigator
CAVE_DOG_IS_BACK/Cinatti Town
Dudesoft/Mr Margraves
chana/Michael Simmons Innocent
Adon237/Jane Starmoon
LittleWingGuy/Indrah/Sara Eddington
Nessiah/Fevell, Town
Any questions, PM me~
But no, the Inspector and the Rookie are playing undercover in order to root out the culprit and the members of the Cartel that they are sure are in the room, too. Well, the Inspector is sure, anyway - demanded that I treat both of them like any other suspect.
I'll do my job, though, so I guess I should pay attention. Let me see what I managed to jot down while my head was still spinning.
Mister Margraves
Missus Margraves
Mister Harver
Miss Jane
Miss Maria
Miss Sara
A pretty decent list of names, some of them quite troublesome - I hate dealing with the Upper Class. The ones I've had the ... pleasure to meet, were all entitled pains in the arse, so full of themselves they were liable to burst at the slightest inclination of anything not up to their exacting standards.
I'm already getting a headache and the case has barely begun. I need something strong in my gut, but I'll be damned if I'll be allowed to drink before this is over with.
I may as well start with the body, then. An older gentleman, hit from behind in the Dining Room around 2:40 PM in the afternoon. The room had been closed at about 2PM, and emptied of staff by 2:30 so there wasn't much of a time gap between the death and the last staff member leaving. That's why the last two staff members to leave the room were rounded up. The rest of the group were found nearby at the time and have no real alibi.
I've no current name for the dead man, though I've requested the crew do a head-count. He was probably one of those hermit-types who stayed in his room the whole trip. He definitely looks the type.
The murder weapon was found next to the body, wiped clean of prints. It's a bust of the owner of the ship and was on display about two feet away from the body, or so I've been told. So this was probably not a pre-meditated murder. Damn, there's too few clues to go on. I guess I'll have to keep my eye out.
First things first, though. Alibis and interviews. This is gonna be one hell of a day, I just know it...
Introduce yourselves, all, and answer me these questions three~
Name, Occupation, Reason for being on the Garnet Tide.
Of course, you're not going to tell us everything now, are you? But do try to be nice~
Current Clues and Information
There are four 'groups' in this game: Mafia, Cartel, Independents and Town
There's an unknown dead man. He was hit on the head by a bust at 2:40PM.
When his body was taken away a note fell from it. The note described some sort of transaction that took place and mentions a receipt of some kind. Note was added to Evidence.
Map
The body was found at the left of the stage. The Bar is now a makeshift holding cell. Right side is the women's area. The left is the men's area.
Evidence
Crumpled Letter - slightly torn and crumpled as though either read a lot or crushed in a fist. Found on the deceased. Author currently unknown, but thought to be the deceased himself. Half of it is missing.
"My Dear Friend,
I do hope this letter finds you well. I must say, it shall be wonderful to see you once more and I hope that the goods you promised to bring with you are in good shape. You do know how much I enjoy these things when they're brand new and I am very much looking forward to checking them out for myself.
After our transaction is completed, we should get together for a quiet game of Backgammon, share a bottle of Pimms finest and reminisce about the old times. Sounds a treat, doesn't it?
Oh, and don't forget to bring the receipt for the items. I almost got into trouble the last time when you forgot. Something about having little claim to them and ..."
I do hope this letter finds you well. I must say, it shall be wonderful to see you once more and I hope that the goods you promised to bring with you are in good shape. You do know how much I enjoy these things when they're brand new and I am very much looking forward to checking them out for myself.
After our transaction is completed, we should get together for a quiet game of Backgammon, share a bottle of Pimms finest and reminisce about the old times. Sounds a treat, doesn't it?
Oh, and don't forget to bring the receipt for the items. I almost got into trouble the last time when you forgot. Something about having little claim to them and ..."
Blood-stained Bust - most likely the murder weapon. The bust depicts the visage of the owner of the Garnet Tide and is rather garish - more so with the blood that currently covers it. There are no finger prints.
Small Satchel of Oparium
Found in the bathroom after an attack (?), this small satchel carries residue of the hallucinogenic drug, Oparium, which is known to make users violent and dangerous when confronted. The drug is missing, possibly used by the attacker.Yes, the drug can be taken intravenously.
'Livestock' Receipt
The name has been removed due to being found in a highly influential persons' room. It was from the deceased, Mr Ryan Coldidge, and details the sale of two 'animals' - namely, slaves, according the the Acts and guidelines cited.
"To: NAME REMOVED
This document is to prove the purchase of two (2) livestock under the Class Q-31 Act. Both animals are in sound health and mind. Both are registered and marked in the proper and usual manner. The cost of both is $2000 Pounds total, that is $1000 Pounds each. Payment has been received. The bearer of this document is considered the owner of said livestock and may sell or use them as S/He sees fit as long as they abide by the guidelines set down by the 1872 Provinces Convention.
Enjoy your purchases.
From: Ryan Coldidge.
PS: Hope you enjoy these two, old friend. I know you prefer them young and pretty!
"
This document is to prove the purchase of two (2) livestock under the Class Q-31 Act. Both animals are in sound health and mind. Both are registered and marked in the proper and usual manner. The cost of both is $2000 Pounds total, that is $1000 Pounds each. Payment has been received. The bearer of this document is considered the owner of said livestock and may sell or use them as S/He sees fit as long as they abide by the guidelines set down by the 1872 Provinces Convention.
Enjoy your purchases.
From: Ryan Coldidge.
PS: Hope you enjoy these two, old friend. I know you prefer them young and pretty!
"
Needles
Quite a few needles were found in Mr Harvers room, some used, some not. He has yet to answer why there were there.
Deceased Information
An official piece of paper which has details on the Deceased.
Name: Ryan Coldidge
Age: 57
Gender: Male
Known Alias': Mister Col
Occupation: Unknown
Police Record: Handling stolen goods (dropped), Kidnapping (dropped), Racketeering (dropped), Smuggling (dropped), Smuggling (dropped), Theft (dropped), Theft (dropped), Fraud (dropped), Fraud (dropped), Theft (dropped)
Other information:
Rumour has it that Mr Coldidge has ties to a lot of underground businesses including slave-running, smuggling, insider-trading and racketeering.
He has been suspected of various small crimes, though he has never been charged with anything.
He has been accused of handling stolen goods and there was some nasty business with a kidnapped child, though he managed to get out of that one somehow, since all charges were dropped and it was revealed to be a family issue.
He's known to be a philanthropist and funds a soup kitchen and Women's shelter, so a lot of people consider him a kindly man who is just misunderstood and gives many second chances to those who probably don't deserve them.
No one can quite trace where his large fortune comes from but many believe it to be ill-gotten.
Note
A note found on Mr Simmons' body after his death. It has the East Province Cartel insignia stamped on it.
"Carve the sentence 'Seven shells to the forwind' into a bookshelf backstage to signal the next group of the pickup."
Blood-stained Knife
A bloody divers knife found in Mr Simmons' hand after his death, presumed to be the murder weapon of both he and Mr Fevell.
Blood stained Statuette
Used to kill Inspector Lee, it's the partner of the original murder weapon and covered in blood, though any finger prints have been wiped off.
Flavour
Introduction/Day 01
The Garnet Tide, an up-scale riverboat which travels the length of the Zangatti river. In this fine establishment men and women of all backgrounds mix freely, distracted by the gambling, music, dancing and other fine entertainments found aboard.
I like a bit of class and pomp, sure, but I've never been one for bright lights and music, though the card tables are right up my alley. I'm here because my boss needed an extra hand, and he's here because he's following a lead on some drug-running cartel who are supposedly aboard the boat. I can't say I don't appreciate the offer of a free ride on a riverboat of this calibre and it was awfully nice of the office to pay our way, but chances are our doughnut rations are going to be cut for the next month or two. And that's just one more reason to not want to be here.
Another is the screaming we just heard coming from the dining room. Looks like I won't be hitting the card table for a while yet. Damn duty and her impatient nature. The bitch has always had it out for me.
~~~
I'm standing in the corner, looking at the faces surrounding me. There's a fair few people in the room at the moment, all looking at me or each other. It's odd. I've never wanted power of any sort, always happy to follow the Inspectors' lead, but here I am, in charge of a murder case. Goddamnit. I never asked for this!
But no, the Inspector and the Rookie are playing undercover in order to root out the culprit and the members of the Cartel that they are sure are in the room, too. Well, the Inspector is sure, anyway - demanded that I treat both of them like any other suspect.
I'll do my job, though, so I guess I should pay attention. Let me see what I managed to jot down while my head was still spinning.
Mister Margraves
Missus Margraves
Ms Lee
Mister Harver
Lady Cinatti
Miss Jane
Miss Maria
Miss Sara
Mister Jives
Mister Simmons
Michael Simmons
Lord Essex
Mister Fevell
A pretty decent list of names, some of them quite troublesome - I hate dealing with the Upper Class. The ones I've had the ... pleasure to meet, were all entitled pains in the arse, so full of themselves they were liable to burst at the slightest inclination of anything not up to their exacting standards.
I'm already getting a headache and the case has barely begun. I need something strong in my gut, but I'll be damned if I'll be allowed to drink before this is over with.
I may as well start with the body, then. An older gentleman, hit from behind in the Dining Room around 2:40 PM in the afternoon. The room had been closed at about 2PM, and emptied of staff by 2:30 so there wasn't much of a time gap between the death and the last staff member leaving. That's why the last two staff members to leave the room were rounded up. The rest of the group were found nearby at the time and have no real alibi.
I've no current name for the dead man, though I've requested the crew do a head-count. He was probably one of those hermit-types who stayed in his room the whole trip. He definitely looks the type.
The murder weapon was found next to the body, wiped clean of prints. It's a bust of the owner of the ship and was on display about two feet away from the body, or so I've been told. So this was probably not a pre-meditated murder. Damn, there's too few clues to go on. I guess I'll have to keep my eye out.
First things first, though. Alibis and interviews. This is gonna be one hell of a day, I just know it...
~~~
I watch the group of those who have been interviewed as they interact. It's hard to get a read on them; harder to think that any one in this room could be a murderer. A lot of the suspects still have to be interviewed but a break might be a good idea.
At the door I summon one of the plain-clothed detectives, asking them to bring some food and drink. For one, that kid should be getting hungry about now. So am I, come to think of it. I haven't had a drop since breakfast and lunch is well-over. Dinner should be starting soon and I don't know where they're going to be having it tonight because this room is closed to all but myself, the officers guarding the doors and the suspects with-in.
I'd like to see the body moved or at least covered before dinner arrives, but I have to wait until the Medical Officer shows up and apparently he has a few patients to tend to first - the living before the dead, as my father always said.
At least someone is making an effort to keep the child entertained. That's good. Better for him to focus on something other than the grisly scene in the middle of the room. Better for us all, really.
I've ordered a few of my men to gather up some supplies for the night. We'll be sleeping in this room - all of us - until this murder is solved or we reach the nearest port. It's hard to say which will come first, but I'm determined not to mess this up. Now that I'm stuck with the damn job, I may as well do it right.
One of the officers sidles up to me and whispers something in my ear. Seems that the Medical Officer is finally on his way down. Good. I don't need to be told that the deceased died from blunt force trauma to the head, but following the protocols is a good thing, or so they tell me. Besides, at least the Cadaver will finally be removed and we can all settle down a bit before the night.
God, I'm hungry.
~~~
Just two more suspects to question, both girls have kept to themselves so far but they'll soon warm up, I'm sure. It can wait until after dinner is served, though.
I'm being signalled again by the officer at the door. The ships' Medical Officer has finally arrived - apparently he got distracted by someone on the way. Probably another 'richer than thou' snob who wanted something asinine of him and spent the rest of the time gossiping. You can't trust people to be on time any more. I just hope this doesn't count as my fault when this is all over and done with. The body should have been removed hours ago.
I let him in and watch carefully as he examines the body. The rest of the suspects have congregated into a group, with a few of them on the outskirts - obvious loners who will probably bear watching closely. All in all, they seem to be getting along well, despite the age and class differences. We'll see how long that lasts when they spend more time together. I'm expecting more than a couple of arguments and hell of a lot more posturing before this thing is through.
Finally the Medical Officer gives his opinion - blunt force trauma to the back of the head. Nothing I couldn't see with my own eyes, but I guess it's good to have confirmation at least. He'll be taking the body back to the Sick Bay to examine further and hopefully glean more information about the man there. Good riddance. Dead bodies creep me the hell out.
As he leaves with the body, one of the lads at the door lets me know that dinner is on it's way in a cart. Finally. If this lot aren't fed and watered soon, I don't think they'll take my after-dinner talk too well.
~~~
Dinner has come and gone without too much incident and the last of the suspects have been interviewed - two slave girls. Sisters. Young. It's a horrible tradition but one that is prevalent in many rich families still. And they wonder why I hate the bastards so much. The last thing I want to deal with right now is a fight between the pro- and negative-slavery movements. Especially during a murder case.
God, I hope Scarrow doesn't hear about this. It's the very last thing I need right now - an incident caused by an ex-slave trying to free current ones. It's a sad fate for the girls, but there's nothing I can lawfully do unless there's proof of neglect, abuse or injury. Unfortunately, both girls seem to be in good health, if a little worn-down by their work. Poor kids.
I stand up and try to catch the attention of the assorted group. I've suspicions about some of them but no proof; no evidence. I look at each of them in the eye, then say a fast prayer in my mind before telling them. Best get the good out of the way because they won't want to listen to it after I'm done with the rest of the news.
"I have here a map of the current room, kindly sketched up by Mister Fevell. The area near stage-left is currently out of bounds to all, so please, stay away unless you wish to be considered even more of a suspect than you already are."
It's not a bad map, either, even if it is pink. Hot pink at that. Is Mister Fevell a...? No, back on topic. Nice, safe, going-to-get-me-killed-or-fired-or-both topic. The Bad News.
"It seems that due to the lack of viable evidence all of us will be confined to this room until further notice."
I can already hear the robust voice of the Lady Cinatti and the grumbling of the younger man, Harver - both protesting, but I used to be a stage actor and boy, do I know how to throw my voice. I shout down their protests and wait for silence before I continue. Damn, wish it were the Inspector doing this - now there's someone who can silence a room! One look is all it takes and everyone - from the highest Nobles to the meekest bus-boy - is dead still. I'd kill for that skill. Or, well, at least maim, maybe.
"As I said, we will all be stuck in this room, together, until such time as the culprit is caught or we arrive at the nearest port." God, I hope I catch the person who did this first. Chances are that if the port authorities take over this case, anyone who is affluent or famous will be laughing their way out of the station, while the other poor shmucks become the main suspects.
I chance another glance around the room. Damn. They don't look impressed. Well, better get the worst out of the way.
"That said, alternate bedding will be provided by the staff - kit beds mostly, with plenty of bedding - and a section will be cordoned off for the ladies. Needless to say, anyone caught out of bed during the night hours will be locked in the side room and kept for extensive questioning."
The bar area will serve for a makeshift cell, I suppose. Thank God there are restrooms off the Dining room so I don't have to worry about them sneaking things in and out.
"Lastly, I ask that you bear with me, but...," Dammit, I just know there's going to be trouble when I say this. "Ahem! Lastly... alternate clothes and accessories will be provided for you for the night. Thank you and please have a good evening!"
I stride quickly to the door, seemingly intent on holding a conversation with the Officer there. It should put off anyone who wishes to voice their displeasure with the arrangements for a little while at least. Let them steam a bit.
Damn, I should have stayed at home.
~~~
"I apologise, men, but when I said we are all stuck in here, I meant all of us. You are as much as suspect as any other, Mister Jives. Sorry to say, but you will have to stay here. I'm sure the ship will run just fine without yourself and the waitress, Miss Jane.
As for the child? His father has asked that he be kept with him at all times. I am also not a fan of having a child in these conditions but it is protocol. I cannot allow any suspected of murder to have free roam of the ship, especially due to the chance for evidence to go missing. Keep this among yourself, gentlemen, as I'd rather not worry the ladies, but as we speak all your rooms are currently being searched."
I hate this, telling them stuff like this, but if it keeps them from rebelling and understanding the situation they are in, well, I'll do it. Protocols, protocols, protocols. God, I hate them but the only other alternative is to get a new job.
Maybe I should consider that...
~~~
I finally finish talking to the officer at the door and look out over the room. There's no more news just yet, but progress is being made on the search of everyone's quarters. That said, they're still only half done and will probably be searching late into the night.
At least the majority of the suspects have calmed down a bit. Some, I'm sure, are just biding their time, but others seem to have even forgotten about the body that lay next to the stage a scant hour or so ago.
In fact, someone has even gotten bold enough to scramble up on the small stage and mess around up there. I feel another headache coming on...
~~~
I watch in silence as the suspects toss theories and speculations back and forth between each other, late into the night. There's a lot of name-calling, insults and childish behaviour, but they behave pretty well besides. I've definitely been surprised with how co-operative they have all been about having to stay here the night.
It's nearing Midnight when I stand up and finally announce time for bed. It makes me feel like I'm their parent or something, especially when they all seem to comply.
I still don't have any idea as to who the murderer is. We'll see if the searching of the personal quarters turns up anything of interest tomorrow, and hopefully there will be some new clues to work off. I didn't really expect this to be wound up on the first day, but it would have been nice. Damn, and I've still to catch a clue about the Cartel, too.
Tomorrow will probably be a hectic day. I'd better get to bed.
Rules
Most typical rules of Mafia apply - that is,
- no quoting PMs
- no communication outside of the thread unless told you are allowed
- no cheating
- no posting when you're dead unless told to
- no editing your posts in this thread
There are also a few new rules:
- You MUST participate. At least ten posts per day phase, if you are able, or else you will be replaced/mod killed.
- You must make an effort to Role Play.
- I may PM you with some instructions. These are to be followed.
Information:
- Lynching will be done by majority votes: That is, if there are 11 alive, it will take 6 to lynch.
- Only roles (Mafia, Cartel, Town, Indy) will be revealed on death.
- You may submit a night action each night, if you have one.
- You will all receive flavour during the night. Sharing that will be up to you but no quoting.
Day Phase will be 72 hours, Night Phase will be 48 - unless stated otherwise for whatever reason. >.>
Current Living Player List
Gourd_Clae/Maria Eddington
MirrorMasq/Mrs Margraves
Dudesoft/Mr Margraves
Adon237/Jane Starmoon
LittleWingGuy/Indrah/Sara Eddington
Any questions, PM me~
Murder Mystery Mafia Sign-Ups
The Garnet Tide, an up-scale riverboat which travels the length of the Zangatti river. In this fine establishment men and women of all backgrounds mix freely, distracted by the gambling, music, dancing and other fine entertainments found aboard.
I like a bit of class and pomp, sure, but I've never been one for bright lights and music, though the card tables are right up my alley. I'm here because my boss needed an extra hand, and he's here because he's following a lead on some drug-running cartel who are supposedly aboard the boat. I can't say I don't appreciate the offer of a free ride on a riverboat of this calibre and it was awfully nice of the office to pay our way, but chances are our doughnut rations are going to be cut for the next month or two. And that's just one more reason to not want to be here.
Another is the screaming we just heard coming from the dining room. Looks like I won't be hitting the card table for a while yet. Damn duty and her impatient nature. The bitch has always had it out for me.
Welcome one and all to Murder Mystery Mafia~
This game will be a little different from normal Mafia for a few reasons. One is that your characters will be known before-hand. No, you will not be able to get a read on who is Mafia because of this. Another reason is that you will be asked to play a role - the role of the character you are given. Think of this as a pseudo murder mystery RP with Mafia elements - or vice versa if it makes you feel better.
You will also, at times, be told via PM to drop a certain clue or hint during the day (or night - there will be some playable night phases if we get that far) in your responses. It might be something as simple as finding a letter somewhere or letting something slip.
RULES:
Most typical rules of Mafia apply - that is,
- no quoting PMs (unless told to),
- no communication outside of the thread unless told you are allowed
- no cheating
- no posting when you're dead unless told to
There are also a few new rules:
- You MUST participate. Only sign up if you are sure you want to play and will be on more often than not. This is because this game is heavily interaction based and requires people to actually be here. I know people have to sleep, eat, go to school and what-not, but if you're going to lurk, you're going to be replaced. To combat this, everyone will have to post a certain amount of times a day and if that quota is missed, I'll be replacing you with someone else.
- You must make an effort to RP at least a bit. Please, I've taken a lot of time writing this thing up, sorting out the characters and not Role Playing a little at least would be a pity. :(
Information:
- Lynching will be done by majority votes
- Only roles (Mafia, Cartel, Town, Indy) will be revealed on death.
- You must submit a night action each night, if you have one.
- You will all receive flavour during the night. Sharing that will be up to you but no quoting.
Any questions, just ask.
SIGN UPS
1. Mr Chearlie
2. Zeuzio
3. Gourd_Clae
4. MirrorMasq
5. Jeroen_Sol
6. thatbennyguy
7. Yellow Magic
8. CAVE_DOG_IS_BACK
9. Dudesoft
10. chana
11. Adon237
12. LittleWingGuy
13. Nessiah~<3
EXTRAS/BACKUPS
- Ivoryjones
If anyone misses out on the initial sign-up, you might still have a chance to play... whether because people might get replaced or for certain one-shot roles. So, extras may apply.
I like a bit of class and pomp, sure, but I've never been one for bright lights and music, though the card tables are right up my alley. I'm here because my boss needed an extra hand, and he's here because he's following a lead on some drug-running cartel who are supposedly aboard the boat. I can't say I don't appreciate the offer of a free ride on a riverboat of this calibre and it was awfully nice of the office to pay our way, but chances are our doughnut rations are going to be cut for the next month or two. And that's just one more reason to not want to be here.
Another is the screaming we just heard coming from the dining room. Looks like I won't be hitting the card table for a while yet. Damn duty and her impatient nature. The bitch has always had it out for me.
Welcome one and all to Murder Mystery Mafia~
This game will be a little different from normal Mafia for a few reasons. One is that your characters will be known before-hand. No, you will not be able to get a read on who is Mafia because of this. Another reason is that you will be asked to play a role - the role of the character you are given. Think of this as a pseudo murder mystery RP with Mafia elements - or vice versa if it makes you feel better.
You will also, at times, be told via PM to drop a certain clue or hint during the day (or night - there will be some playable night phases if we get that far) in your responses. It might be something as simple as finding a letter somewhere or letting something slip.
RULES:
Most typical rules of Mafia apply - that is,
- no quoting PMs (unless told to),
- no communication outside of the thread unless told you are allowed
- no cheating
- no posting when you're dead unless told to
There are also a few new rules:
- You MUST participate. Only sign up if you are sure you want to play and will be on more often than not. This is because this game is heavily interaction based and requires people to actually be here. I know people have to sleep, eat, go to school and what-not, but if you're going to lurk, you're going to be replaced. To combat this, everyone will have to post a certain amount of times a day and if that quota is missed, I'll be replacing you with someone else.
- You must make an effort to RP at least a bit. Please, I've taken a lot of time writing this thing up, sorting out the characters and not Role Playing a little at least would be a pity. :(
Information:
- Lynching will be done by majority votes
- Only roles (Mafia, Cartel, Town, Indy) will be revealed on death.
- You must submit a night action each night, if you have one.
- You will all receive flavour during the night. Sharing that will be up to you but no quoting.
Any questions, just ask.
SIGN UPS
1. Mr Chearlie
2. Zeuzio
3. Gourd_Clae
4. MirrorMasq
5. Jeroen_Sol
6. thatbennyguy
7. Yellow Magic
8. CAVE_DOG_IS_BACK
9. Dudesoft
10. chana
11. Adon237
12. LittleWingGuy
13. Nessiah~<3
EXTRAS/BACKUPS
- Ivoryjones
If anyone misses out on the initial sign-up, you might still have a chance to play... whether because people might get replaced or for certain one-shot roles. So, extras may apply.
The game will begin some time next week (I'm a bit busy at the moment) as long as all 13 spots are nabbed.
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