[OOC] The Dresden Files RPG: Fault Line

Sakutian

With the release of the latest installment of the Dresden Files coming up later this month I thought now might be a good time to try my hand at GMing a Dresden Files RPG one more time.

What Do I Need?
A copy of The Dresden Files RPG: Your Story by Evil Hat Productions



Experience with the game is helpful but knowledge of the Dresden Files universe is a must. If you are familiar with the Dresden Files but you lack a copyof the book I can work around that, but I want players to have first hand knowledge of the books.

You will need to be able to post once a day, it seems like players dropping out cause the death of Dresden Files games one after another.

How Do I Apply?

Simply signigy your interest in Red Court Red. Please don't put forward character concepts yet, we'll be working those out together once players are chosen. Basic ideas like, Warden, Reformed Denarian, or Red Court Infected are fine. I'm hoping for 2-4 players.

Game Info

The game will be set in present day Key West, Florida with the assumption that the events of Changes haven't taken place yet. Meaning that there is still a Red Court presence in the world. I'm hoping to get this game off of the ground quickly so I'll be starting in a week with any luck.

Just in case you're wondering why Key West I chose it for several reasons. It falls within the US but it is influenced by several other cultures. It also has some interesting history and supernatural ties that I think we could build a great game around.

Turanos

I would definitely be interested in this, I'm a big Dresden Files fan and even briefly played with this RPG system a while back. I'm far from an expert but I understand the basic concepts and would be happy to help others get into it.

I have several character ideas but I'll wait until others are about to start developing, so for now I'm interested!

Sakutian

Well I'm very glad to see that at least one person has taken an interest.

Crovaxan

I, too, am interested in this game! just finished side jobs and cant wait for the next book.

Sakutian

Side Jobs was pretty good, I hear there will be another book like that in the future.

Alright so two players on board now which is a promising start, I'm going to keep waiting to see if anyone else takes up an interest. It'd be nice if we could have a party of three.

Sakutian

I thought this map might come in handy when we get to the city creation part of our game.

Map of Key West

Also here are a few fun Key West facts while we're waiting to see if anyone else takes up an interest.

-The first European to visit the island was Juan Ponce De Leon in 1521.
-It was originally known as Caya Hueso which means bone key. This was in reference to the many skeletons which could be found all over the island, these were the remains of natives who had used the island as a communal graveyard.
-During the 17th century the waters off of Key West were a favorite hunting ground for many pirates who sought treasure aboard Spanish ships.

Those are jsut a couple of interesting things I spotted, might serve to give you guys a few fun ideas.

Sakutian

Alright it's been two days which isn't very long for a recruitment period but I think we need to keep the ball rolling on this. Otherwise we'll go the same way of other Dresden Files RPGs. To that end I've decided to leave full recruitment running for one more day then we star city/character creation.

Of course that means that as of this moment we'll have a two player game which I think we can do a great job with. Hopefully Crovoxan and Turanos won't object.

If no one else comes forward I will leave recruitment open during city/character creation and even after the game begins. Hopefully this will work and others will want to join up later on.

Lets start planning a good day and time for a city creation session folks.

Wildcat

Oooh, I'm interested too.

Crovaxan

well i work mon-sat 9-6 mountain time. sundays are open tho.

Captain Carrot

Ooh, I want in! Maybe it'll actually work this time. :P I'm not exactly employed, so any time is fine by me.

SniperGuy

As a big Dresden Files fan, Me me! I wanna play! The denarians are my favorite part of the books, so I'd likely lean towards something like that, but I'm open to play anything.

Sakutian

Wow, I go out for a few hours and all the players start flooding in. Nice.

Alright here are the players Im going to be going forward with.

1. Captain Carrot
2. Crovoxan
3. Wildcat
4. SniperGuy

Reserves- Reserves will be contacted to in case anyone who leaves or needs to be replaced.
1. Turanos

On another note SniperGuy Im a big fan of the Denarians too. Ever think of playing a reformed Denarian?

Anyway recruitment is officially done. If people want to submit their name to the reserve list they can continue to do so.

If eveyone can suggest a good time/day so we can start planning a city creation session that'd be great. I'm thinking of doing this in real time on slash if we can coordinate it.

Captain Carrot

I don't suppose tonight at 9 EDT/6 MDT works for people?

SniperGuy

I am actually meeting some friends at 10 EDT tonight (I'm going to run them through tomb of horrors. They don't know this yet.), so I can meet at 9 for a little while.

Sakutian

I could do 9 tonight for a bit. I'm not sure if Crovoxan will be off work and I have no idea what Wildcat's schedule is but if nothing else we can do a brainstorming session.

Here is a link to the slashnet channel we'll be using:
Dark Times

Crovaxan

i actually got off early today to go to the dentist so im here for tonight.

Sakutian

Dentist, ouch. Well Im glad you'll be around at any rate.

Wildcat

Not sure what my schedule is going to be like either actually! :P If I can't make it then go on ahead, sure. I'm on GMT by the way - if that is going to be a problem then by all means swap Turanos in for me.

Sakutian

It shouldn't be a problem Wildcat, we just have to work around the time difference which is doable.

I'm thinking of planning a session for sunday, it'd have to be some time around 5 pm EST because I work until then. Does that work for everyone?

Captain Carrot

I'm fine. Got a vague idea for a face/location - half-mer runs a surf shop, which is actually a front for his intelligence operations.

Sakutian

I like it. Sowould this half-mer be more of an information broker or some sort of mover and shaker?

Captain Carrot

I see him as kind of more of the former. He's part of the leadership of the mers itching to take on the Reds, and it's his job to make sure their position is solid while they build up the resources to do so. He doesn't simply sell secrets to anyone, but he doesn't use them himself either, for the most part.

Wildcat

Possibly a reformed Denarian and a half-mer? Hmm, sounds like an interesting mix to stick an inexperienced Warden into ... :P

Crovaxan

5pm est is good for me tmrw

Sakutian

Wildcat wrote: »

Possibly a reformed Denarian and a half-mer? Hmm, sounds like an interesting mix to stick an inexperienced Warden into ... :P

I'm always excited when someone wants to play an inexperienced Warden. They're fun. It'd be especially interesting in this setting.

Sakutian

Just a quick heads up, I might be a little bit late for today's session. I have to make a quick stop after work. Shouldn't bemore than a few minutes. though.

SniperGuy

I should be good around 5.

Captain Carrot

Location: Red Court 'Embassy' (area where they tend to meet mers and vampires from other courts, but mostly strategize about how to push them out of Key West)
Face: Mikro Stasi, Vampire Ambassador (whose stated job is to manage the ostensible functions of the embassy, and really masterminds the hidden role)
The goal here is a mix of plausible deniability and secrecy - strengthening their hold on the area without provoking a response.

Captain Carrot

Are you guys not home?

Crovaxan

we both in the channel

Captain Carrot

Ah, I was in CF. My bad.

Sakutian

Thanks to everyone for taking the time to do some city generation tonight. I've been really impressed with this group's effort and creativity, I think this is going to be a great game.

To avoid future confusion we will always use the Dark Times channel on Slash.

Now, we've made a fair amount of progress and I am going to post our themes/threats as I feel we have established those pretty well already. This is just meant to serve as quick ref. in case anyone needs it. It also open to change still so if you have a thought share it.

Everyone should continue doing research and coming up with places/face. Ideally I'd like 3 places from each party member.

Theme
Aspect: Troubled Waters
The Idea: The smaller supernatural factions of Key West often cross paths but there is little trust between them. Susipicion and opposing motives on their parts often mean these encounters end violently.

Theme
Aspect: Economic Crossroads
The Idea: Mortals will go to almost any ends to make alivingoff on someone else. The only real question is will they choose other humans or the world itself? And how well will those sharing the world with the upstarts take it?

Threat
Aspect: The Red Carpet
The Idea: The Red Court has controlled this region for morew than four hundred years. The court commands great power here and they are capable of utilizing it with deadly consequences.

SniperGuy

I totally missed our session last night due to me napping and being dumb. My bad guys! I need to read the handbook more as well. Gonna take that to work tomorrow and do some major reading.

Wildcat

I'm sorry that I couldn't stay later, but it was great to mix things up with you all and I'm excited to see how things progress here.

Captain Carrot

When shall we five meet again?

Sakutian

I'm off for the next two days so I'm free whenever is good for everyone.

Captain Carrot

9 Eastern tomorrow? (Tomorrow meaning Tuesday)

Sakutian

Works for me, although it may be a bit late for Wildcat with the time difference.

Wildcat

I think that's like 3am so ... probably not. :P

SniperGuy

I'm still fairly new at the Dresden RPG, but was reading over the character generation thing. I'm thinking my guy will have had a denarian in the past, and have become a priest after losing the coin. Or just the denarian? Maybe still has the coin? I was thinking he'd be "pious to a fault" as an aspect, and originally got the coin after doing a bunch of martial arts competitions/street fights when he was younger and getting it as an offer of more power. Ooh, maybe he's cuban (we're in Miami, right?) and went for the coin and then, horrified at the things he did while on it, because uber-pious. Still reading up in the book, just throwing out some ideas.

Captain Carrot

Looks like Sunday will be the only time we can all meet in real time. Hrm. Also, I don't see how a Denarian can be reformed and keep the coin.