[OOC] In This Fine Town Of Arkham - A Lovecraftian Mystery

[Romero]

Another quick announcement. If you take a wander over to the 0th post of the Characters Tab, you'll see that there are now a list of notable NPC's. Admittedly, this list is currently very short, as it will only gain entries as and when an Investigator (aka one of you) crosses paths with them, and at the moment, only two notable NPC's have been encountered (Parker at the carriage with Drachen, Rosanna and Alvin, and Tomkins retrieving Opportunity). This both hopefully gives you all a better sense of what the NPC's look like than my vague update mentions, and helps me not have to keep finding ways to say "the coachman"! Keep checking here as more NPC's are introduced to get a better sense of what you're looking at (although these 'sheets' will be shorter/longer for different NPC's depending on what their role is)

[Romero]

Another update, and that means another word from me. First of all, we have our first NPC Masquerade Guest, 'Mister Violet', and secondly, this most recent update is a great learning moment for two things!

1) Whenever I am writing update, I am making rolls for plenty of things behind the scenes. A good example of that, is noticing the mud on Mister Violet's shoes. I rolled for both Moses and Renee (against their Spot (Hidden) stats for those following along from home), and Moses failed, but Renee succeeded, and so Renee notices the mud, while Moses doesn't. This is also a good reminder that you have no idea what you might find out when you call for some rolls!

2) We now have two groups of more than two (that is Moses, Renee and Mister Violet in one group, and Alvin, Drachen and Rosanna in the other). If you want to have conversations, then it's going to be a fairly glacial conversation if each conversationalist is only getting one line out per post. Instead, you have the option of getting in touch with each other (and me if you are including an NPC) and working out a longer conversation. Just let me know if you want/need any help setting it up, and I'm looking forward to seeing what people get up to!

[Dark Cloud]

Nice. Just let me know when something pertinent happens to Morgan. I sometimes don't get proper updates.

[Lady Selune]

I love Mr Violet's old timeyness. Really fun.

[Romero]

Any excuse to write a character like he's just stumbled out of a P.G Wodehouse book, I will happily take! Glad you're enjoying it

[psych0pomp]

Ignore the post. I was working on it and didn't see the new one pop up. I'll edit it, and try again later.

That's what I get for doing research on early 1900s lighters. Curse you, weird need to be somewhat historically accurate. *shakes fist into sky and all that*

UPDATE: I edited it. Trimmed out most of the dialogue as it would contradict what Madmoiselle Noir said. So, hopefully, it flows and doesn't seem too stilted.

[Romero]

As another example of the influence of dice, I rolled 'Luck' for @Dark Cloud to see if Morgan managed to avoid bumping into Tomkins, and fumbled the roll, hence the dramatic collision!

[Dark Cloud]

@Romero Yay I'm about to get my ass kicked, could I perhaps PERSUADE the gentleman? Apologize for the abrupt collision and get him to calm himself?

[Romero]

Absolutely. Let me just PM you quickly to sort that out

[Romero]

Just getting in touch quickly for the people that are waiting (very patiently) for an update. The week really did a number on me, and I'm taking the weekend to recharge. I may well have a burst of inspiration and get an update out, but I want to be able to give you all an update that matches all of your brilliant posts, so no promises. If not today, then Monday for definite.

[Dark Cloud]

@Romero No worries my friend, we all got stuff on our plates.

[psych0pomp]

Just getting in touch quickly for the people that are waiting (very patiently) for an update. The week really did a number on me, and I'm taking the weekend to recharge. I may well have a burst of inspiration and get an update out, but I want to be able to give you all an update that matches all of your brilliant posts, so no promises. If not today, then Monday for definite.

@Romero

I think this week penciled everyone in for a bad time. I know mine was a hectic, how do I say this politely, poop fest. Anyway, I'm enjoying myself, and I'm in no rush. You've made an awesome RP, and batteries always need to be recharged.

[Lady Selune]

Not sure about leaving the quotation marks uncolourised. I'll have to think about that. That being said, Renee will be disparaging to any woman in fine dress without a cigarette holder. It's simply fashionable darlings.

[Romero]

I hope you are all having a good weekend (and a good Easter if you're that way inclined). I really like the way we're ticking along, and hopefully you're all enjoying it so far! Consider this a reminder that my PMs are always open, so if you have any questions, queries, complaints or random tangents (about your characters, the RP, or anything else), then please don't hesitate to get in touch.

On another note, I'd love to see a post from @Kazemitsu@DruSM157@sassy1085 in the next couple of days! As the group that is closest to the jaws doors of Wilde Hall, I'm excited for you all to be the trailblazers.

[sassy1085]

@Romero
I will try to make a post today or tomorrow

[Kazemitsu]

Was waitin on one of the others o3o

[Dark Cloud]

I as well.

[Penny]

@Dark Cloud I think it makes sense for you to go first in our little duet

[Dark Cloud]

@Penny That does my sense doesn't it? Whoops, I'll post soon.

[Romero]

Looking forward to seeing what everyone comes up with!