[OOC] The Octopus: A 19th Century Political/Crime RP

[BingTheWing]

Great!

But by the way (sorta dumb question incoming): is one neighborhood limited to only one precinct captain? Or are there numerous precincts within a neighborhood?

[Byrd Man]

I'd say with Central City's size there would at least be two or three per neighborhood.

[Byrd Man]

First post. Not much but there it is.

[FantasyChic]

I'll be honest, I've been going back and forth with this RP, deciding if I wanted to join it or not. I am a fan of this style of RP, period and all that. I do have a question though, and I apologize if you answered it before, but is it possible to play a female character? I ask because I usually do play females in RPs, it's kind of my thing. I understand this is the 1800s and women don't have the rights like they do now, but women were out and about doing their thing, even if they didn't have the right to vote yet. I imagine one could potentially be part of the life of crime.

Just wondering really. This isn't a deal breaker either way, just more of a "What could I do if I do end up joining" kind of thing.

[Byrd Man]

It's a fair question. It does kind of suck that going back this far does limit your options, but I went over this with another potential member who wanted to play a woman and there are some options. If you wanted to be a criminal working in Saloon City, a leader in the suffragette/temperance movement member that is starting to grow and take steam in this time period, or even a journalist ala Nellie Bly or Ida Tarbell. You can be a woman with power and value to the Combination without necessarily having the vote.

[Morden Man]

I'm pretty sure a deal was struck regarding some posts in another game in exchange for this sheet. I'm not saying anything... I'm just, you know... saying.

My Hider

Character Sheet

Name: Joseph “Injun Joe” Harjo.

Age: Thirty-two.

Ethnicity: Half-breed.

Occupation/Place in the Combination: Enforcer.

Personal History:

Nobody knows for sure where Injun Joe is from. He showed up one day in Saloon City and has spent the years since terrorizing the enemies of the Combination. Some say Injun Joe is the half-breed son of a high-ranking member within the Combination that had a taste for squaw. Others that he was orphaned as a child and taken in by the kindly son of a Combination official. All anyone knows for sure about Joseph Harjo is that he fiercely loyal to the Combination and is uniquely skilled with a blade.

Those that have crossed paths with Joe and lived describe him as softly spoken and well educated. His hair is short and well kept, he dresses in “European dress” as opposed to Native clothing, and has impeccable manners. To Central City’s Negro and Native population, Injun Joe’s name is dirt. Though he is often trusted with more sensitive Combination matters, Harjo is not above performing menial tasks like debt collection – often from Negros and Natives in Black Jack. He shows them no quarter and is reported to despise them even more than the white man.

Every day for Joe is a test of his loyalties, his performance in the Combination is more scrutinized than most given his blood, and Joe is acutely aware of this. It would be wrong to call Harjo immoral. He takes no pleasure in the pain he inflicts on behalf of the Combination. He knows however that without the Combination he would be indistinguishable from the other ill-tempered half-breeds that can be found in their cups at public houses in Saloon City or Black Jack. Or dead.

[Byrd Man]

I never said anything for certain either way. That's politics, bitch!

And you are good to go, you racist bastard.

[FantasyChic]

Hmm I kinda like the idea of being journalist. Ima play along that route.

[Byrd Man]

Excellent! Get cracking on that sheet and the rest of you get to posting!

[Byrd Man]

If you've been approved go ahead and post them sheets in the characters tab.

[Dinh AaronMk]

We repainted the living room, so we had everything unplugged for the past couple days more or less if that explains to anyone my absence.

But now the drama's over, I can get around to trying to catch up on shit.

[Vilageidiotx]

Oh fuck I forgot about this thing

[Byrd Man]

For shame. Vilage, why have thou forsaken me?

[Gwen]

Ohlàlà

[Dinh AaronMk]

Oh damn, whadda necro.

[Vilageidiotx]

Oh damn, whadda necro.

@Dinh AaronMk

[Byrd Man]

I tried to restart this a few months ago, but to no avail.

[Morden Man]

I thought it was only right that I chip in. (Then disappear for months on end)

[Byrd Man]

I wouldn't expect anything less, mate.