 Behind the Crown [OoC], Out-of-Character information for Behind the Crown |
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 Nov 2 2021, 02:16 AM
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#501
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Old Man of the North  Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 10,373 Joined: 14-August 03 From: Just north of the Centre of the Universe Member No.: 5,463  |
Is the Emerald Suites Hotel itself connected to a casino?
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Nov 2 2021, 03:37 PM
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Neophyte Runner Group: Members Posts: 2,383 Joined: 19-May 12 From: Seattle area Member No.: 52,483 |
Yes, in my canon.
Explanation: after the volcanic eruptions of the Cascades, the lahar wipeouts of valleys and destruction of much of the region by earthquakes, tsunamis and so on, there was a construction boom on the relatively sound land, which increased elevation, density and interconnection. This included building up and in some cases both over and beneath existing thoroughfares such as I-5. It's a simple economic consequence of the pressures of the enclave and the surrounding lands. The aggressive rewilding growth of fauna and flora made greenfield development much more difficult and expensive, so moneyed concerns such as those behind the area amalgamated their construction as well as diversifying every location with more floors, more basement levels, more of everything. Increasingly hostile environmental conditions caused by pollution motivated more interconnected indoor spaces, so covered pedestrian spaces and interconnections are quite common. So, yes, while the hotel has an existence, and the casino has an existence, they are are both separate and connected, and the casino security doesn't apply the same strictures as the hotel security. |
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Nov 2 2021, 04:38 PM
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Old Man of the North Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 10,373 Joined: 14-August 03 From: Just north of the Centre of the Universe Member No.: 5,463 |
I guess some astral reconnaissance is in order, then.
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Nov 2 2021, 11:07 PM
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Grand Nagus Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 4,115 Joined: 27-July 04 From: Almost Heaven Member No.: 6,518 |
Okay. I was specifically avoiding the casino property because it would have more security and guests. Thats why I was going to a nearby hotel, not the one attached to the casino. I didn't want to be in the casino property.
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Nov 3 2021, 12:47 AM
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Old Man of the North Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 10,373 Joined: 14-August 03 From: Just north of the Centre of the Universe Member No.: 5,463 |
I interpret Koekepan's description as saying the bar has lower security.
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Nov 3 2021, 01:45 PM
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Neophyte Runner Group: Members Posts: 2,383 Joined: 19-May 12 From: Seattle area Member No.: 52,483 |
You're right, pbangarth. And you're right, Bastard.
You aren't on casino property; you're on hotel property. The two are linked, and the casino has high, intense security. But high, intense security is expensive, so they have it where the risks are high; the casino floor. Below grade are multiple links between the two structures, incorporating both extended parking and utility spaces, and an underground mall where punters can stroll along, and spend any winnings on their way to the hotel where their bounty can be delivered straight to their hotel room. Above grade are covered walkways as well, as well as some extended penthouse-style hotel rooms with landing pads for rotorcraft. |
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Nov 5 2021, 05:29 PM
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Old Man of the North Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 10,373 Joined: 14-August 03 From: Just north of the Centre of the Universe Member No.: 5,463 |
Anything showing up on the astral?
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Nov 5 2021, 07:25 PM
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Neophyte Runner Group: Members Posts: 2,383 Joined: 19-May 12 From: Seattle area Member No.: 52,483 |
Not in terms of obvious risks.
It's a cinch that this place is regularly patrolled on the astral, but in spiritual terms it is pretty quiet. From a plausible guess there's a combat mage or similar who gets small elementals or watchers to scoot around the whole place regularly, and then stomps the hell out of anything major to be found. Which is both comforting and scary at the same time, if you think about it. |
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Nov 8 2021, 02:12 AM
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Old Man of the North Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 10,373 Joined: 14-August 03 From: Just north of the Centre of the Universe Member No.: 5,463 |
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Nov 8 2021, 02:16 AM
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Old Man of the North Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 10,373 Joined: 14-August 03 From: Just north of the Centre of the Universe Member No.: 5,463 |
QUOTE """So you really shouldn't be surprised when you hear that your client is worth five figures on the public market to the Big Mittens, but is worth six on the black market to Camelia's. C.O.D.""" Not sure whether Blue will be scared or proud to learn this. |
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Nov 9 2021, 04:30 AM
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Old Man of the North Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 10,373 Joined: 14-August 03 From: Just north of the Centre of the Universe Member No.: 5,463 |
Considering the situation further, it seems to me the rational thing for Blue to do, once he learns of a six figure price on his head, is to get the hell out of Dodge.
Of course, rationality isn't subsumed under the Willpower Attribute, is it? |
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Nov 9 2021, 05:06 PM
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Neophyte Runner Group: Members Posts: 2,383 Joined: 19-May 12 From: Seattle area Member No.: 52,483 |
In a world with a Matrix and professional bounty-hunters looking for money, does it really matter which direction he goes? This is the sort of problem that can only be nipped in the bud.
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Nov 9 2021, 09:07 PM
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Old Man of the North Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 10,373 Joined: 14-August 03 From: Just north of the Centre of the Universe Member No.: 5,463 |
"Nipped in the bud.""
Such an innocent sounding phrase. So full of potential for bloodshed and murder. I'm looking through all those cool little personnel and organization descriptions you gave at the start. Looking for some distractor/opponent for Jeremy. Hmmm. [Crazy Idea] What if Polidemos could be sicked on him? [/Crazy Idea] |
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Nov 11 2021, 03:48 PM
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Neophyte Runner Group: Members Posts: 2,383 Joined: 19-May 12 From: Seattle area Member No.: 52,483 |
... the enemy of my enemy is a useful tool?
... the clash of titans makes for great trideo? ... two wrongs don't make a right, but hit Stuffer Shack first for some snacks while you watch? |
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Nov 11 2021, 05:13 PM
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Old Man of the North Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 10,373 Joined: 14-August 03 From: Just north of the Centre of the Universe Member No.: 5,463 |
QUOTE (Koekepan @ Nov 11 2021, 10:48 AM)  ... the enemy of my enemy is a useful tool? ... the clash of titans makes for great trideo? ... two wrongs don't make a right, but hit Stuffer Shack first for some snacks while you watch? Mostly #1, a dash of #2, and, as Blue's life progresses in the shadows, increasingly #3. |
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Nov 12 2021, 01:55 AM
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Grand Nagus Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 4,115 Joined: 27-July 04 From: Almost Heaven Member No.: 6,518 |
Do I know who Big Mittens or Camelia are?
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Nov 12 2021, 03:14 AM
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Old Man of the North Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 10,373 Joined: 14-August 03 From: Just north of the Centre of the Universe Member No.: 5,463 |
Well, you could make a die roll (or just assume ?) to find that Big Mittens and Big Mittenhammer are likely slang for AAA Mitsuhama. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
Camelia is a business concern of Jeremy's. see the clues We got at the start of the OOC thread, particularly the one about Jeremy. |
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Nov 12 2021, 03:09 PM
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Neophyte Runner Group: Members Posts: 2,383 Joined: 19-May 12 From: Seattle area Member No.: 52,483 |
She can assume knowledge that they're Mitsuhama - after all, that is laid out in the understanding of the bounty on Blue.
Camelia, given that Karmakaze would have dealt with them, and has been looking into Jeremy Huang recently, would be something that she'd know about. |
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Nov 16 2021, 03:39 PM
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Neophyte Runner Group: Members Posts: 2,383 Joined: 19-May 12 From: Seattle area Member No.: 52,483 |
Is anybody out there? It's been days ...
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Nov 16 2021, 05:44 PM
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Old Man of the North Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 10,373 Joined: 14-August 03 From: Just north of the Centre of the Universe Member No.: 5,463 |
I figure the scene has shifted to Karmakaze and her friend. I wouldn't mind knowing what Blue sees in the astral.
EDIT. Oh. You already told me. Never mind. Move along. Nothing to see here. |
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Nov 19 2021, 02:47 AM
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Grand Nagus Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 4,115 Joined: 27-July 04 From: Almost Heaven Member No.: 6,518 |
Sorry. I have been slacking. Lot of life things happening.
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Nov 19 2021, 02:52 AM
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Old Man of the North Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 10,373 Joined: 14-August 03 From: Just north of the Centre of the Universe Member No.: 5,463 |
Darn those 'life things'.
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Nov 22 2021, 08:35 PM
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Old Man of the North Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 10,373 Joined: 14-August 03 From: Just north of the Centre of the Universe Member No.: 5,463 |
Live and learn. As I think about the Owl Totem description, I have a feeling it didn't emphasize enough things like perception and stealth. 'Hunter' is in there a bit. The next time I build an Owl shaman, I will put more into those Skills.
Of course, Owl can guide the fledgling Blue as he adapts to the new environment. ::: You are far too noisy, little one. And how will you find your prey if you are almost deaf and blind? ::: And, finding prey might involve the Astral or Matrix realms, too, no? |
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Nov 22 2021, 11:20 PM
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Neophyte Runner Group: Members Posts: 2,383 Joined: 19-May 12 From: Seattle area Member No.: 52,483 |
Owl isn't broadly going to care much about the Matrix as such, but astral? Of course.
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Dec 5 2021, 03:57 PM
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Grand Nagus Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 4,115 Joined: 27-July 04 From: Almost Heaven Member No.: 6,518 |
Is Amanda Chung the girlfriend or the one who put out the bounty?
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