Hi GadraalIncarnate,

I can't speak for drpete, but we've been on hiatus during the current COVID-19 situation, so there haven't been any posts for just over a month.

Assuming that we do get things up and running again, I don't think it would be too late to join.

Cheers
-Mik

Finn gives a quick nod as he stands up. “Right sir, very good. I know just the fella. Will have a quiet word with him when he starts his shift tonight.” He turns to go, but then pauses as his hand reaches for the doorknob. “If you don’t mind me asking sir, what was the cleanup for today? I mean, tha...

Sorry to hear that rossik.

Take care.

No worries - just take your time. Real life has to take priority.

Stay safe.

"I do sir. Understand that is. Candles from Clarke, and keep his lads out of the basement tonight. Good as done." Finn nods again in response to the second request, drawing in a mouthful of smoke as his does so, trying to work his way through the cigar as quickly as possible. "The gu...

Finn smiles nervously at the Warden. That does sound good sir, he says as he draws in another mouthful of smoke. He is now regretting the cigar - it is strange to be sitting here smoking in front of his superior, as if they were buddies enjoying an illicit drink in some underground gin joint. You ca...

Finn's eyes widen as he spots the box of cigars. He seldom smokes, but from his association with Mickey Blue Shoes (who has a penchant for Cuba's finest), he is well aware of the value of what is being offered. He wavers for a moment - refuse, and risk offence, or accept, and be seen as wanting to r...

Finn shakes his head and returns to his sweeping.

"The Forgotten, eh?" he muses quietly. "Perhaps he's just talking about his own sad self..."

FInn looks over at the prisoner while attempting to use his broom to dislodge some of the grime from the walls.

"What are you muttering about?" he asks in a disinterested tone. "What have you forgotten? His name is Hal - is that what you mean?"

“God, this place stinks!” says Finn, as he sweeps the filthy straw into the dustpan. He gestures to the walls, and then looks at Louis. “Go find a bucket and a mop - we’re going to have to get the grime off these walls. And get a brush and some soap for our friend here - no point cleaning this plac...

“Get him up Louis,” says Finn, gesturing to the figure on the floor. He turns to the other guard, and points to the manacles attached to the wall. “You got a key for those?” The guard grunts again, and he and Louis begin to drag the old man to the back of the cell and secure him in the restraints. ...

Finn raises an eyebrow at the Warden's request, but knows well enough not to question the man - he simply nods in assent. "Aye sir" , he replies, snapping a smart salute before turning to exit. He makes his way quickly through the corridors of the prison, heading for the isolation block. O...

Awesome - we’re under way! And now I (of course) have questions. :) Does Finn know which cell and which prisoner the Warden is referring to, or do we need to play out that conversation? Sorry - not sure how much detail you want to get into, or how much we should just assume (or make up as we go alon...

I’m not worried if there is no plan yet for the Dark Secrets - “play to find out” applies to the GM too!

Alright, lots to cover... Comments from you guys are in italics (in no particular order): Personally, I'm interested to see Finn's rationalist side get "poked" a bit... to see how he reacts to something supernatural. Yep, me too! Lets do it. :) Mik, do you think either one of us has ever h...

What does it say about Finn that he has such a high perception? I figured that Finn is not a big tough guy, but has got to where he is by having good people skills, being able to read a situation, and being able to figure things out. What does that mean for him? He tries to use his brains to keep o...

Okay, here is where I am up to: Name: Finn O’Leary Background: Irish-American in his mid-twenties. His parents were immigrants, but he was born and raised in New York. Dark secret: Family Secret (happy for the GM to define this, and then have it gradually revealed during play). Disadvantages: Ration...

Sorry, been crazy busy with work for the past few days. I’ve been thinking though. :) I like your suggestion of Rationalist instead of Bad Reputation - it fits nicely with Family Secret and Repressed Memories. In terms of the habits you listed, I can imagine my character sitting with a deck of cards...

Yeah, "Bad Reputation" does seem a bit more geared to someone who is nasty by nature (or who has been publicly accused of something pretty awful).

Feel free to suggest any other Disadvantages that you think might work better.

I'll have more of a think too.

Happy to go with Repressed Memories, and have them gradually revealed during the game. I am very much a "play to find out" style of player, so won't be going in with a big backstory for my character - I prefer to start with a rough sketch and a few general principles, and then see what the...