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     /  -Player Run Mysteries & Events Forum-  \
     |             -July 19, 1999-             |
     |  Recorded & Edited by Aubrey McMichaels |
     \___http://pages.prodigy.net/aubreymcm/___/


Zoe Wilder steps out of the shadows.
Zoe Wilder waves.
Zoe Wilder exclaims, "Hey guys!"
Zoe Wilder says, "We're going to keep this as informal as we possibly can, so no
 cone of silence unless we really need it"
Zoe Wilder grins.
Zoe Wilder says, "And...keep in mind, this really is an OOC issue, so it's okay to
 get OOC here, as long as we stay on topic."
Zoe Wilder exclaims, "And with that - welcome!  I am so glad to see so many of you
 interested in player run events!"
Zoe Wilder says, "You might not be too sure what classifies a player run event..."
Zoe Wilder says, "A player run event is an event, be it a mystery or a party, or
 whatever that you plan and run entirely on your own."
Zoe Wilder says, "And, yes - it can be done successfully."
Zoe Wilder grins.
Zoe Wilder says, "I love to read through the player boards on Modus and see the
 types of events and things you guys are interested in.  But I'm not sure you
 realize how much you can do with your ideas."
Zoe Wilder asks, "You're all still awake, right?"
Zoe Wilder grins.
Zoe Wilder glances around.
Zoe Wilder says, "So, let's start with the simple stuff"
Zoe Wilder smiles, showing her dimple.
Zoe Wilder asks, "Pop question, how many of you own, or know people who own,
 lockers full of elaborate gowns that they have no use for?"
Zoe Wilder grins.
Hippy James raises her hand.
Savannah Reynolds raises her hand.
Arielle Drummond raises her hand.
Allan Bullest says, "I have plenty of gowns.."
Jon Garfield gets a distant look on his face as he ponders.
Ami Stuart raises her hand.
Allan Bullest grins.
Ami Stuart chuckles.
Zoe Wilder says, "Just about every female has at least one.  Most men are a little
 more easy going about it."
Zoe Wilder asks, "And we have, what - one, maybe two real 'balls' or dances a year
 that are GM sponsered?"
Zoe Wilder exclaims, "What a waste!"
Zoe Wilder wrinkles her nose.
Zoe Wilder says, "But you can plan your own events...why wait for us to get up to
 it?  If you have an idea - odds are, you can bring it to life on your own."
Zoe Wilder says, "There are so many things you can plan and pull off....what about
 an island-wide picnic?  A beach party?  Go camping in the jungle?  You have the
 power to turn time on your hands into exciting things to do."
Eric Kennedy asks, "Camping with what gear..?"
Eric Kennedy scratches his head, looking a bit confused.
Ami Stuart asks, "camping in the jungle? yeah lets see, first game who dies the
 first?"
Zoe Wilder says, "Eric, when a merchant comes on, you can get props..."
Zoe Wilder grins at Ami Stuart.
Jon Garfield begins chuckling at Ami Stuart.
Lisa Stone giggles at Ami Stuart.
Mickey Dufresne says, "The devil is in the details, young Eric."
Zoe Wilder says, "Adds to the excitement a bit, that's for sure"
Zoe Wilder chuckles.
Ami Stuart says, "well its true"
Eric Kennedy says, "Yeah..."
Zoe Wilder says, "Yep, it's very true"
Zoe Wilder grins.
Eric Kennedy says, "*When* a merchant comes on."
Eric Kennedy chuckles.
Ami Stuart says, "I'll take the beach party"
Jon Garfield says, "And does enough to get enough supplies for everyone"
Zoe Wilder laughs!
Hippy James says, "Nah, just get the Amazons to protect you."
Hippy James winks at Sara McGyver.
Ami Stuart grins at Hippy James.
Bobby Stuart grins.
Jennifer Mephisto grins.
Ryan Sloan smiles.
Sara McGyver grins.
Eric Kennedy says, "Welp."
Sara McGyver leans on Hippy James.
Eric Kennedy asks, "Who votes for player-earned Merchant positions?"
Eric Kennedy chuckles.
Ami Stuart looks at Eric Kennedy and gags.
Zoe Wilder says, "Let's start with an idea I had heard that I liked a lot, just as
 an example..."
Eric Kennedy sobs.
Eric Kennedy glances at Zoe Wilder.
Eric Kennedy shhhes.
Zoe Wilder says, "So many people, especially the women of the island have more
 stuff than they know what to do with...clothes, etc."
Mickey Dufresne exclaims, "Oh my God, a garage sale!"
Honey Templeton chuckles.
Eric Kennedy grins at Mickey Dufresne.
Liz Larson jumps into the air and gives Mickey Dufresne a triumphant high five.
Zoe Wilder asks, "Sure, why not?"
Eric Kennedy says, "My thoughts exactly."
Bobby Stuart snickers at Mickey Dufresne.
Eric Kennedy asks, "Who's garage?"
Ryan Sloan says, "thats what I was just gonna say"
Zoe Wilder asks, "How fun could that be?"
Zoe Wilder grins.
Ami Stuart grins at Mickey Dufresne.
Jon Garfield says, "First you need a garage"
Eric Kennedy grins at Jon Garfield.
Liz Larson exclaims, "A shop and swap!"
Hippy James says, "Irie's."
Eric Kennedy says, "Tu che."
Hippy James nods.
Savannah Reynolds nods to Liz Larson.
Ami Stuart says, "ok yard sale"
Zoe Wilder says, "Actually, what I heard was an auction."
Ami Stuart says, "someone people have yard's"
Ami Stuart babbles incoherently.
Eric Kennedy asks, "Borrow the Auction House in FQ?"
Bobby Stuart takes a sip of his champagne punch.
Eric Kennedy glances at Zoe Wilder.
Raine Alekhin says, "There ARE parking lots you can set up in."
Zoe Wilder says, "Maybe the ladies of the island want to form their own little
 social circle.  They gather for brunch and take turns auctioning all their
 excess..."
Hippy James says, "That sounds rather prudish.  We'd need a male dancer or
 something to spice it up."
Hippy James coughs.
Hippy James says, "Sorry."
Zoe Wilder laughs!
Mickey Dufresne laughs!
Bobby Stuart snickers at Hippy James.
Zoe Wilder pokes Hippy James in the ribs.
Bryan Hit nods to Jon Garfield.
Savannah Reynolds gives a big thumbs up to Hippy James!
Jon Garfield rolls his eyes.
Ami Stuart grins at Hippy James.
Mercer Aldred gives a big thumbs up to Hippy James!
Scott Williams says, "What was that thing that you liked Zoe?  I got knocked off"
Bobby Stuart grins at Hippy James.
Lacy Southern begins chuckling at Hippy James.
Eric Kennedy says, "But we can't boogie anymore."
Raine Alekhin says, "You're not getting your hands on Koko.  Sorry."
Savannah Reynolds whistles innocently to herself.
Eric Kennedy sniffles.
Sara McGyver says, "Amazons are a social circle, but we definitely don't do
 brunch."
Sara McGyver giggles.
Bobby Stuart says, "Jaku might be available."
Hippy James snaps her fingers at Raine Alekhin.
Scott Williams says, "That idea or whatever"
Bobby Stuart ducks his head.
Zoe Wilder says, "An auction, people gathering socially to auction their goods"
Zoe Wilder smiles at Scott Williams.
Zoe Wilder asks, "What other ideas can you think of?"
Scott Williams says, "Oh that sounds good"
Eric Kennedy asks, "That's what the Auction Block is for?"
Zoe Wilder asks, "A dance?"
Scott Williams says, "That auction sounds good"
Jennifer Mephisto says, "heh a dance sounds good zoe"
Ami Stuart asks, "ok but what about getting people to come?"
Mickey Dufresne exclaims, "I nominate Eric as auctioneer....he talks really fast!"
Zoe Wilder says, "Right, Eric...but on the auction block, you wait days for a
 result.  With a gathering, you can get your items then and your cash for what you
 sell right away"
Eric Kennedy looks at Mickey Dufresne and gags.
Jon Garfield says, "Some people already have done some, their own karaokes and
 trivia games and stuff"
Ami Stuart nods to Jon Garfield.
Zoe Wilder says, "What about it, Ami?  There's so many mailing lists and we have
 the Player boards...post the event.  Talk it up.  Get people involved."
Zoe Wilder says, "Yep, they sure have, Jon"
Bobby Stuart says, "Uh."
Zoe Wilder nods to Jon Garfield.
Bobby Stuart fidgets.
Sara McGyver says, "Singles event. We need singles events."
Jon Garfield comforts Bobby Stuart.
Sara McGyver whistles a cheerful tune.
Bobby Stuart nods to Ami Stuart.
Zoe Wilder grins at Sara McGyver.
Savannah Reynolds agrees with Sara McGyver.
Bobby Stuart laughs!
Eric Kennedy grins at Sara McGyver.
Raine Alekhin says, "Singles Hunting Group."
Mercer Aldred coughs.
Bobby Stuart says, "Don't mention the "L" word, Zoe."
Sara McGyver says, "Wow, that's my dream"
Ami Stuart grins at Raine Alekhin.
Sara McGyver grins at Raine Alekhin.
Bobby Stuart says, "Por favor."
Zoe Wilder laughs!
Bobby Stuart cringes.
Mickey Dufresne snickers.
Eric Kennedy asks, "L?"
Bobby Stuart says, "Uh huh."
Eric Kennedy blinks.
Zoe Wilder says, "Let's talk a little about mysteries.  Player run mysteries."
Eric Kennedy says, "Oh..."
Bobby wipes the sweat from his brow.
Ami Stuart grins at Bobby Stuart.
Jon Garfield sticks cotton in Bobby's ears and says, "List."
Bobby Stuart takes a sip of his champagne punch.
Bobby Stuart hums a tune softly to himself.
Zoe Wilder says, "My personal favorite..."
Zoe Wilder grins.
Julie McCoy takes a sip of her champagne punch.
Zoe Wilder says, "Many of you have been having a great time with some of the short
 mysteries we've run."
Bobby Stuart isn't a good lip-reader, but will give it a shot.
Eric Kennedy says, "Dirty Business."
Eric Kennedy nods.
Jon Garfield removes the cotton.
Bobby Stuart nods to Jon Garfield.
Zoe Wilder says, "Sure, that one...the Tea House one, the Egypt Dagger one..."
Zoe Wilder nods.
Eric Kennedy says, "Didn't do any others.."
Eric Kennedy chuckles.
Zoe Wilder says, "Those are fun to do because they are held and wrapped up pretty
 quickly and cleanly"
Raine Alekhin coughs, "And Raine doesn't have any dead bodies lying around."
Zoe Wilder laughs!
Bobby Stuart chuckles.
Julie McCoy nods.
Jon Garfield says, "You did in two of 'em"
Jon Garfield pokes Raine Alekhin in the ribs.
Savannah Reynolds chuckles.
Julie McCoy takes a sip of her champagne punch.
Bryan Hit nods to Jon Garfield.
Jon Garfield says, "I do appreciate the last two things, neither had a corpse"
Zoe Wilder grins.
Jon Garfield lets out a hearty cheer for Raine Alekhin.
Sara McGyver says, "Puts me out of work."
Raine Alekhin says, "Uh-hoh.  You can tell my bodies from all the others...they are
 much uckier."
Jon Garfield begins chuckling at Raine Alekhin.
Zoe Wilder says, "Any one of you can hold a mystery like the ones we've put
 together.  Easily."
Raine Alekhin nods.
Zoe Wilder says, "First, let's get into the Guides you have to follow."
Zoe Wilder says, "Honestly, with the exception that I have more resources...you
 follow the same basic guidelines I would have to if I thought up a mystery."
Aviva Jacobsen steps out of the shadows.
Zoe Wilder says, "First and foremost, if you have an idea, write it up - list the
 characters, the plot and the outcome...send it to Mo-Siri@play.net"
Zoe Wilder says, "Siri needs to approve any mystery ideas.  Yours, mine,
 anyones..."
James Hill mumbles something about Siri.
Aviva Jacobsen says, "Ahhh, no no no, listen to Zoe, not me"
Aviva Jacobsen grins.
Zoe Wilder snaps her fingers at Hippy James.
Zoe Wilder grins.
Zoe Wilder grumbles about something.
Zoe Wilder giggles.
James Hill begins chuckling at Zoe Wilder.
Raine Alekhin says, "I do offer a screening process before final evaluation."
Bobby Stuart grins.
Zoe Wilder grins at Raine Alekhin.
Liz Larson asks, "What if we need props for the mystery, or something that we can't
 readily get?"
Jon Garfield asks, "You mean before submitting to her for approval, or after it's
 approved and before it's done?"
Raine Alekhin says, "Before submitting to her."
Zoe Wilder says, "If you send an idea for a player mystery in and Siri approves it
 all for you...we have and will help you with between 3-5 clues, costumes, items."
Zoe Wilder says, "Raine is great at screening them too.  Resident expert.  That's
 why I've dragged her here tonight"
Zoe Wilder grins.
Raine Alekhin grins.
Raine Alekhin says, "You ice 'em, we slice 'em."
Zoe Wilder asks, "So, what's really involved in dreaming up your own mystery?"
Savannah Reynolds giggles.
Zoe Wilder groans.
Lacy Southern begins chuckling at Raine Alekhin.
Savannah Reynolds pokes Raine Alekhin in the ribs.
Zoe Wilder wrinkles her nose at Raine Alekhin.
Jon Garfield begins nagging Raine Alekhin unmercifully.
Eric Kennedy asks, "Thinking?"
Mickey Dufresne says, "A solid plot"
Eric Kennedy says, "Good character developement..."
Bobby Stuart takes a sip of his champagne punch.
Zoe Wilder says, "Start with a simple plotline...something realistic"
Zoe Wilder says, "No alien invasions"
Jon Garfield snaps his fingers.
Zoe Wilder nods to Eric Kennedy.
Bobby Stuart asks, "No aliens?"
Bobby Stuart says, "Well, time for me to go."
Eric Kennedy says, "Darn."
Zoe Wilder grins at Bobby Stuart.
Bobby Stuart grins at Zoe Wilder.
Eric Kennedy exclaims, "Oh!!"
Eric Kennedy exclaims, "I got an idea now!"
Sara McGyver says, "The only alien here is you, Bobby."
Eric Kennedy cackles oddly at Bobby Stuart.
Zoe Wilder blinks at Eric Kennedy.
Hippy James snickers.
Bobby Stuart pouts.
Zoe Wilder grins.
Savannah Reynolds begins chuckling at Sara McGyver.
Bobby Stuart sniffles.
Eric Kennedy says, "It involves a sneaky Whiskey Thief."
Bobby Stuart grins at Sara McGyver.
Eric Kennedy whistles a cheerful tune.
Sara McGyver pats Bobby on the back.
Bobby gawks at Eric.
Zoe Wilder exclaims, "Don't tell us!"
Eric Kennedy laughs!
Ami Stuart laughs!
Bobby Stuart says, "No, you can not have the rights to my life story."
Zoe Wilder laughs!
Bobby Stuart just nudged Eric Kennedy.
Bobby Stuart grins.
Eric Kennedy grins at Bobby Stuart.
Mickey Dufresne chuckles.
Eric Kennedy asks, "Why not?"
Savannah Reynolds seems relaxed.
Bobby Stuart says, "I'm still talking with network execs."
Hippy James asks, "Cause it's a... mystery?"
Bobby Stuart whistles innocently to himself.
Eric Kennedy begins chuckling at Bobby Stuart.
Eric Kennedy says, "Ok ok.  I'm done interrupting."
Eric Kennedy clears his throat loudly.
Mercer Aldred sighs.
Zoe Wilder says, "With the power of knowing you can write a plot and have a handful
 of clues made up for you, you guys have almost as much ability as we do to do
 this..."
Bobby Stuart shuts up too.
Ryan Sloan smiles.
Zoe Wilder says, "You can use your existing character, or dream up a new one..."
Zoe Wilder says, "Sometimes it's best to use a new character..."
Zoe Wilder says, "With the new and improved act command and a little creativity on
 your part, no one could tell you from a GM mystery character."
Bryan Hit nods.
Bobby Stuart grins.
James Hill chuckles.
Honey peers quizzically at Zoe.
James Hill points at Julie McCoy.
James Hill says, "You're banned."
Aviva Jacobsen says, "Also, you don't want your existing character being stalked
 and investigated, when you just want to play"
Aviva Jacobsen grins.
James Hill says, "Log off now."
Honey Templeton asks, "New and imrpoved act command?"
Bobby Stuart smiles, showing his dimple.
Bobby Stuart says, "Ooops."
Bobby Stuart says, "That one is taken."
Zoe Wilder says, "Yep, we once has parenthesis on them if you were players."
Bobby Stuart ducks his head.
Raine Alekhin says, "Just don't get in trouble and get those parenthesis put back
 on."
Savannah Reynolds asks, "What new and improved act command?"
Zoe Wilder smiles, showing her dimple.
Jon Garfield begins chuckling at Bobby Stuart.
Honey Templeton says, "ah"
Bobby Stuart grins.
Raine Alekhin smiles, showing her dimple.
Savannah Reynolds says, "oh"
Zoe Wilder says, "The oldies know it well"
Savannah Reynolds nods.
Zoe Wilder grins.
Mercer Aldred shudders.
Bobby Stuart says, "Dimples, all around! They're on the house."
Eric Kennedy cackles gleefully.
Bobby Stuart hums a tune softly to himself.
Ami Stuart grins.
Eric Kennedy threatens Bobby with a pair of (       ).
A look of pain crosses Bobby Stuart's face.
Operative Dane Mccloud went through an archway.
Jon Garfield says, "I thought they were on the face"
Jon Garfield gets a distant look on his face as he ponders.
Zoe Wilder says, "Who has questions so far?  Shoot."
Bobby Stuart slumps and closes his mouth.
Zoe Wilder pokes Jon Garfield in the ribs.
Julie McCoy blinks.
Lacy Southern grins at Jon Garfield.
Lacy Southern just hugged Julie McCoy.
James Hill raises his hand.
Julie McCoy just hugged Lacy Southern.
Zoe Wilder says, "Go for it, James"
Liz Larson asks, "What if we had a basic idea, would you be available to help
 refine it?"
Bobby Stuart gets a distant look on his face as he ponders.
Zoe Wilder grins.
Julie McCoy asks, "Why is James banning me?"
Julie McCoy glances at Hippy James.
Liz Larson says, "oops, sorry"
Bobby Stuart nods to Liz Larson.
Liz Larson blushes a nice shade of off-pink.
James Hill smiles at Julie McCoy.
James Hill says, "Long story."
Bobby Stuart leans on Ami Stuart.
Julie McCoy glances at James Hill.
Zoe Wilder says, "We can help, sure - Liz.  That's one of the reasons you send it
 in to Siri for approval first"
Jon Garfield says, "Can we also suggest ideas for revolving mysteries? Sorry if
 that's a bit off-topic"
Zoe Wilder says, "Oh, heck yea"
Raine Alekhin says, "That would be me, and sure...but don't expect it to look the
 same as when you gave it to me."
Zoe Wilder grins.
Bobby Stuart grimaces at Raine Alekhin.
Ami Stuart nods to Bobby Stuart.
Jon Garfield grins at Raine Alekhin.
Bobby Stuart asks, "You won't add killer elves or anything, will you?"
James Hill asks, "Anyway, my question. If we have minor things done by a GM (for
 example, having a finger print added to an item) does it become a GM mystery, or
 can it still be considered a player run mystery?"
Zoe Wilder says, "Ideas of ANY nature are welcomed, begged for, appreciated...use
 the Suggest verb or post it on the Player Boards."
Bobby Stuart seems worried.
Zoe Wilder grins.
Raine Alekhin says, "Well, James, it's gonna depend on the amount of work we have
 to put into it."
Mickey Dufresne exclaims, "Hey Janis!"
James Hill nods to Raine Alekhin.
Ami Stuart pokes Mickey Dufresne in the ribs.
James Hill says, "A GM said "work"."
Raine Alekhin says, "Without going into huge detail, fingerprints come in many
 types."
James Hill laughs!
Bobby Stuart shakes his head.
Eric Kennedy shudders.
Lacy Southern just nudged James Hill.
Eric Kennedy says, "Fingerprinting is icky."
Raine Alekhin says, "If it's sample-able, that's something we need to monitor much
 more closely than if it's just a simple look at thing."
James Hill nods to Raine Alekhin.
James Hill says, "Okay. That's what I was getting at. Thanks, Raine."
Raine Alekhin nods.
Zoe Wilder says, "And just a side note on your suggestions...when I'm looking for a
 new idea, one of the first things I do is go through the ideas you've SUGGESTed or
 posted on the Modus boards."
Ami Stuart nods to Eric Kennedy.
James Hill asks, "What's the usual turn around from submiting a mystery to having
 it approved?"
James Hill waits while Raine and Zoe wake up the old woman.
Bobby Stuart blinks.
Raine Alekhin says, "That's going to depend on what other projects are ongoing,
 James."
James Hill nods to Raine Alekhin.
Zoe Wilder says, "Siri is pretty quick on her emails, but like anyone else, there
 are times she's got a lot on her plate.  When you send it in, you may get a reply
 right away - or she may need a little bit before she gets back with you on it"
Zoe Wilder says, "Typically, she'd reply within a few days."
James Hill says, "Okay. Cool."
Zoe Wilder says, "There are two places offhand that I know of where you can view a
 list of the Guides for player events."
Zoe Wilder says, "One is on the Modus Boards.  I found it under BCC Mysteries,
 dated May 11"
Zoe Wilder says, "The other is on a player's website - at
 http://hometown.aol.com/Bokonon009/mystery.htm.  That's Snake Silvertongue's
 site."
Eric Kennedy raises his hand.
Zoe Wilder nods to Eric Kennedy.
Zoe Wilder says, "Shout it out"
Zoe Wilder grins.
Eric Kennedy asks, "If we get a really neat prop can we keep it after the mystery's
 over?"
Eric Kennedy chuckles.
Mercer Aldred stretches.
Zoe Wilder says, "It depends."
Zoe Wilder grins.
Jon Garfield chuckles.
Eric Kennedy asks, "On?"
Raine Alekhin coughs.
Eric Kennedy says, "Policy, policy, policy."
Zoe Wilder says, "No, logic...listen"
Zoe Wilder grins.
Zoe Wilder asks, "Can you keep a vase with a fingerprint on it?  Or a clue?"
Mickey Dufresne says, "Eric wants a turbo charged bazooka.......no go, Eazy-E."
Zoe Wilder says, "No.  Because when the mystery is over, it wouldn't be there
 anymore."
Eric Kennedy laughs!
Zoe Wilder says, "Having it around could lead to confusion in future events."
James Hill asks, "In all seriousness, would a mystery be accepted if it involved a
 certain player being treated as a religious icon?"
Zoe Wilder says, "But that brings up another good point."
Eric Kennedy glances at Zoe Wilder.
Mickey Dufresne blinks.
Bryan peers quizzically at James.
Raine Alekhin says, "Only if it's me."
Bryan Hit grins.
Savannah Reynolds laughs!
Jon Garfield snickers.
Mickey Dufresne asks, "You mean like Oral Robers?"
James Hill chuckles.
Zoe Wilder grins at Raine Alekhin.
James Hill says, "It's not."
Savannah Reynolds grins at Mickey Dufresne.
Mickey Dufresne giggles.
Zoe Wilder says, "If you create a character and they're killed off.  They stay
 dead."
Eric Kennedy chuckles.
Zoe Wilder says, "If your character goes to jail.  They stay there."
Raine Alekhin says, "James, it's all going to depend on the surrounding context of
 the mystery."
James Hill smiles at Raine Alekhin.
James Hill nods.
Mercer Aldred says, "Let's just hope it doesn't create another Jonestown."
Mercer Aldred sighs.
Savannah Reynolds asks, "Zoe, if your character is killed or imprisoned...is that
 character space freed up and returned to your account at some point?"
Eric Kennedy says, "I think this island needs to see some more weather changes.."
Zoe Wilder says, "Sure, you reroll it"
Savannah Reynolds nods.
Scott Williams stands back up.
Scott Williams just helped himself to a piece of fruit torte.
Raine Alekhin smiles at Eric Kennedy.
Scott Williams takes a bite of his fruit torte.
Raine Alekhin says, "We'll pass that on."
Zoe Wilder says, "The point is, don't go into the mystery idea because you think
 you'll get free goodies out of it.  Sometimes you will, often you won't"
Zoe Wilder grins.
Scott Williams went through an archway.
Zoe Wilder says, "Here's another thought..."
Eric Kennedy says, "I wanna perrty box."
Eric Kennedy giggles.
Zoe Wilder says, "We all know how hard it is to introduce a new character today."
Eric Kennedy puts his t-bar in his white bag.
Mickey Dufresne says, "No joke."
Zoe Wilder says, "People are reserved about 'newbies'"
Zoe Wilder grins.
Bobby Stuart nods.
Bobby Stuart groans.
Zoe Wilder asks, "So, you want to come up with some really great new
 character...got a background and everything?"
Zoe Wilder says, "Introduce your new character with a mystery."
Aviva Jacobsen slips into the shadows.
Zoe Wilder says, "A movie star, a politician...a professor "
Zoe Wilder shrugs.
Zoe Wilder grins.
Jon Garfield asks, "A millionaire and his wife?"
Zoe Wilder grins.
Honey Templeton chuckles.
Zoe Wilder says, "I was waiting for that"
Zoe Wilder jumps into the air and gives Jon Garfield a triumphant high five.
Bobby Stuart grins.
Zoe Wilder grins.
Bryan Hit just applauded Jon Garfield.
Bobby Stuart says, "Ginger."
Zoe Wilder asks, "Sure, why not?"
Bobby Stuart drools.
Bobby Stuart says, "Ooops."
Jon Garfield pets Bobby Stuart in a patronizing manner.
Bobby Stuart blushes a nice shade of off-pink.
Mickey Dufresne pokes Eric Kennedy in the ribs.

Horribly off-key, James Hill sings:

    "A three hour tour."

Zoe Wilder says, "After the mystery, providing they haven't been arrested or killed
 off, you can keep them around"
Bobby Stuart chuckles.
Mickey Dufresne exclaims, "Hey, little Buddy!"
James Hill waves a stuffed Elvis doll around.
Bobby Stuart shudders.
Lacy Southern takes a sip of her champagne punch.
Bobby Stuart asks, "See what you've started, Zoe?"
Zoe Wilder says, "You know, James...that makes me think.  Play a character washed
 up from a shipwreck."
Eric Kennedy says, "Thar's gold dabloons thar."
Lacy Southern begins chuckling at James Hill.
Eric Kennedy says, "Ardy Har Har."
James Hill says, "I think she enjoyed saying 'washed up' a bit too much."
Bobby Stuart asks, "Will the GMs provide the radioactive seeds?"
Zoe Wilder grins.
Eric Kennedy says, "Ooooh.."
Eric Kennedy says, "You could actually make use of the Scuba Diving Skill."
Eric Kennedy cackles gleefully.
Bobby Stuart nods to Eric Kennedy.
Bobby Stuart says, "That'd be cool."
Ryan Sloan stands back up.
Eric Kennedy exclaims, "Search fer me sunken ship Mateys!"
Ryan Sloan went through an archway.
Bobby Stuart shudders.
Eric Kennedy says, "Arrrrrrrrr..."
Zoe Wilder says, "I might add that we would watch the mystery and it'd be a great
 way to earn RP awards.  For yourselves as well as for those that participate"
James Hill nods to Zoe Wilder.
Mickey Dufresne says, "He could have amnesia, even.  Have to help the poor soul
 find out who he is."
Jon Garfield leans on Lisa Stone.
Zoe Wilder asks, "Sure, and say one of the clues found is his wallet, with ID in
 it?"
Zoe Wilder shrugs.
Eric Kennedy says, "I was just about to whisper that."
Eric Kennedy just tickled Zoe Wilder.
Eric Kennedy says, "Thanks fer giving it away Matey."
Aviva Jacobsen steps out of the shadows.
Zoe Wilder laughs!
Mickey Dufresne chuckles.
Zoe Wilder says, "Hmmm, another thing..."
Eric Kennedy exclaims, "Arrrrrrr!"
Zoe Wilder says, "First let me say, ALL player mysteries must be approved.  Whether
 you have GM help or not.  There's a darned good reason for this.  You never know
 what we have in the works - and we try to prevent a conflict.  It's always
 possible your idea for a storyline could affect something we have planned"
Jon Garfield nods.
Aviva Jacobsen slips into the shadows.
Zoe Wilder says, "Keeping that in mind, if you create a great mystery character
 that sticks around, don't be surprised if people suspect you involved in future
 mysteries too.  If you're a great RPer, you just might be a future suspect too"
Zoe Wilder chuckles.
Bobby Stuart grins.
Mercer Aldred shudders.
Eric Kennedy says, "Great way for the GMs to get back at us for the annoying
 complains about the noto cap."
Eric Kennedy says, "You're officially *always* a suspect."
Zoe Wilder says, "I want to try to avoid tossing too many ideas around, I'd hate to
 spoil something that you could pull off - but a few basic ideas to consider...."
Eric Kennedy raises his hand.
Zoe Wilder says, "A kidnapping, a missing person, a spy....a manhunt...."
Zoe Wilder says, "Just shout out your questions, we're all just being informal
 here"
Zoe Wilder grins.
Eric Kennedy sobs.
Eric Kennedy says, "Ummmm..."
Julie McCoy asks, "Could you do a spur of the moment kidnapping?"
James Hill nods to Julie McCoy and says, "Who's worse, him or Ted?"
Julie McCoy says, "Like say.."
Eric Kennedy asks, "Could you give a char a title that like....Doesn't
 *technically* exist?"
Julie McCoy grins at Hippy James.
Julie McCoy grins at James Hill.
Zoe Wilder says, "Julie, as long as it's approved, sure.  I'm not sure what you
 meant by spur of the moment in that regard"
Julie McCoy asks, "What if I created a new character, kidnapped someone like say
 Eric... and started a spur of the momment RP?"
Julie McCoy says, "Okay.. if it has to be approved"
Eric Kennedy says, "It'd prolly need some kind of GM approval."
Julie McCoy asks, "Does the Kidnappee have to be preapproved?"
Zoe Wilder says, "But, what if one day "Julie McCoy" was missing?  What if strange
 people were asking around about her...you could drum up some mystery stuff that
 way too"
Aviva Jacobsen steps out of the shadows.
Mercer Aldred grins.
Mickey Dufresne says, "Julie makes a good point here."
Julie McCoy asks, "Or can I pick someone who I'd think would play a long?"
Julie McCoy says, "That's an idea Zoe"
Julie McCoy nods.
James Hill smiles at Julie McCoy.
Zoe Wilder says, "Eric, to answer you, sometimes.  I vaguely recall a player
 mystery where a player was made to look like a ghostly figure."
Zoe Wilder smiles, showing her dimple.
James Hill says, "Not me. No one would look."
Zoe Wilder says, "Ah - I see..."
Zoe Wilder nods to Julie McCoy.
Eric Kennedy asks, "Ghostly..?"
Julie McCoy begins laughing at Hippy James!
Zoe Wilder says, "Well, that brings up something else."
Julie McCoy begins laughing at James Hill!
Julie McCoy sighs.
Julie McCoy asks, "Or would I get in trouble for involving someone who hadn't given
 consent to being kidnapped?"
Julie McCoy grins.
Zoe Wilder says, "In Siri's RP forums, she is real specific on considering other
 players in your RPing."
Zoe Wilder says, "You might"
Zoe Wilder nods to Julie McCoy.
Julie McCoy says, "That would be silly.. if I wasn't abusing them"
Mickey Dufresne says, "It seems to me that some great mystery opportunities could
 arise from the normal interaction of characters already present in the game."
Zoe Wilder says, "Well, let me pick at that a second, Julie."
Julie McCoy says, "Exactly, Mickey"
Julie McCoy says, "I would try to blend into the everyday routine."
Mickey Dufresne says, "You know, take a situation and run with it."
Julie McCoy says, "I'm not trying to make up an excuse to harass someone"
Julie McCoy grins at Zoe Wilder.
Julie McCoy nods to Mickey Dufresne.
Julie McCoy says, "Exactly."
Zoe Wilder says, "Let's imagine that Eric has a player mystery of his own planned. 
 And right in the middle of it, you kidnap him.  If a player has a line of a plot
 that they are RPing, you can't interfere with it by dropping them into your
 impromtu scenario"
Zoe Wilder grins.
Julie McCoy says, "That's true"
Eric Kennedy exclaims, "But it could throw a planned wrench into it!"
Eric Kennedy says, "Like..."
Zoe Wilder says, "Which reminds me...in planning, be prepared for anything"
Aviva Jacobsen nods.
Zoe Wilder chuckles.
Julie McCoy says, "but I think that could be avoided if Eric whispered that it
 wasn't a good moment to do it"
Julie McCoy shrugs.
Eric Kennedy agrees with Julie McCoy.
Aviva Jacobsen says, "I'd pick some friends, and have them play different parts."
Julie McCoy says, "I think it's important for things not to look "staged""
Julie McCoy says, "I don't have any friends, Aviva"
Julie McCoy grins at Aviva Jacobsen.
Lacy Southern nods to Julie McCoy.
Eric Kennedy walks by, drops a few subtle clues...
Zoe Wilder says, "A good way to avoid that is to have a plotline you want to
 follow, but no script"
James Hill nods.
Aviva Jacobsen says, "It works better if they know how to react... don't plan out
 reactions, but just scenarios"
Aviva Jacobsen comforts Julie McCoy.
Aviva Jacobsen grins.
Aviva Jacobsen nods to Zoe Wilder.
Aviva Jacobsen says, "Exactly"
Aviva Jacobsen blushes a nice shade of off-pink.
Julie McCoy says, "Okay"
Bobby Stuart gets out a dustbuster and cleans up the clues.
Bobby Stuart asks, "Stop making a mess, will ya?"
Eric Kennedy grins at Bobby Stuart.
Bobby Stuart grins.
Julie McCoy takes a sip of her champagne punch.
Lacy Southern drains her champagne punch!
Eric Kennedy says, "Anyways..."
James Hill winks at Lacy Southern.
Eric Kennedy asks, "About the Title...?"
Eric Kennedy glances at Zoe Wilder.
Lacy Southern grins at Hippy James.
Zoe Wilder says, "I've seen player mysteries where the suspect was 'kidnapped' by
 well-meaning players and stranded deep in the jungle and the others floundered for
 a few minutes because they needed him back"
Bobby Stuart grins.
Lacy Southern just kissed James.
Eric Kennedy asks, "The Dre Cole incident?"
Eric Kennedy does a half-gainer to the floor, rolling about and laughing insanely.
Zoe Wilder says, "Eric, that would be part of your approval.  If you needed a
 title, you can ask for it in your request and see what comes of it."
Eric Kennedy says, "Okies."
Julie McCoy nods to Lacy Southern.
Eric Kennedy asks, "Can I whisper an idea to you?"
Zoe Wilder says, "Sure"
Zoe Wilder smiles, showing her dimple.
Eric Kennedy asks, "Like, to give you a clue as to what I mean?"
Scott Skidder came through an archway.
Mickey Dufresne says, "Believe me, impropmtu conflict between characters could be
 developed into amazing storylines."
Eric peers quizzically at Zoe.
Julie McCoy agrees with Mickey Dufresne.
Eric Kennedy says, "But that could tear you apart for good..."
Zoe Wilder grins at Eric Kennedy.
James Hill begins chuckling at Julie McCoy.
Eric Kennedy asks, "What?"
Eric peers quizzically at Zoe.
Zoe Wilder says, "Actually, Eric - that could be better achieved with a prop."
Eric Kennedy asks, "Oh..?"
Eric Kennedy asks, "How?"
Zoe Wilder says, "Like a badge or an ID card, credentials"
Zoe Wilder grins.
Eric Kennedy says, "Oh...."
Eric Kennedy says, "Oooh, I like..."
Bobby Stuart raises his hand.
Zoe Wilder says, "I'm trying not to give away your ploy, but still let everyone
 know what I mean"
James Hill gets a FBI identification badge from inside his Blues hockey jersey.
Zoe Wilder grins.
Zoe Wilder nods to Bobby Stuart.
James Hill puts his badge in his Blues hockey jersey.
Bobby Stuart asks, "Will props or clothing of any type be given to the characters
 simply for the mystery at all?"
Zoe Wilder says, "Good example, James"
Zoe Wilder smiles, showing her dimple.
Bobby Stuart asks, "Or do you have to use what is here?"
Zoe Wilder says, "Like we were talking about earlier - if your idea is approved,
 you can get a few items made.  But since you're limited in that regard, you may
 want to use as much as you can that's out there"
Bobby Stuart nods to Zoe Wilder.
Bobby Stuart says, "Alright, thanks Zoe."
Zoe Wilder says, "Planning can take a bit, maybe your next merchant shopping list
 could help you get some items too.  Stock up."
Bobby Stuart nods.
Bobby Stuart rubs his chin thoughtfully.
Eric Kennedy says, "The only problem is when the next merchant shows up."
Jon Garfield says, "Maybe there could be a merchant sometime specifically for props
 for that sort of thing"
Eric Kennedy nods.
Bobby Stuart nods to Jon Garfield.
Zoe Wilder grins at Hippy James.
Zoe Wilder snaps her fingers.
Julie McCoy says, "Yeah, merchants don't seem to appear that often anymore"
Zoe Wilder grins at James Hill.
Bobby Stuart chuckles.
Hippy James grumbles about something.
Zoe Wilder says, "Candi, jump in"
James Hill says, "Yea. Carrot Top the Merchant."
Zoe Wilder nods to Candi Cane.
Candi Cane cackles gleefully.
Bobby Stuart chuckles.
Lacy Southern giggles at James Hill.
Candi Cane says, "I just wanted to say don't think it's a breeze... My player
 mystery took a lot of people and many hours of planning and it still had flaws"
Candi Cane shrugs.
Candi Cane says, "And have fun with it... Don't be too strict"
Zoe Wilder exclaims, "They all have flaws!"
Zoe Wilder laughs!
Bobby Stuart grins.
Candi Cane says, "Ours was a bit strange though"
Candi Cane snickers.
Zoe Wilder says, "You have to RP them off.  Trust me, *even* GM mysteries run into
 funny snags"
Candi Cane says, "We had everything set like we would just play it and there would
 be no friction... But then this whole new twist came in and we had to go along
 with it"
Zoe Wilder says, "You can never predict what a player will do or how they might
 react"
Candi Cane snickers.
Zoe Wilder grins.
Aviva Jacobsen says, "You can plan as much as you want, but it's like live TV...
 anything can happen"
Aviva Jacobsen says, "I think it turned out better for it"
Zoe Wilder says, "That's one of the things I like best"
Aviva Jacobsen comforts Candi Cane.
Eric Kennedy exclaims, "Days of Our Lives!"
Aviva Jacobsen grins.
Zoe Wilder grins.
Candi Cane grins.
Zoe Wilder laughs!
Lacy Southern nods to Aviva Jacobsen.
Eric Kennedy jumps up excitedly.
Aviva Jacobsen says, "It was original, for sure"
Aviva Jacobsen grins.
Eric Kennedy suddenly swoons and passes out for a few seconds.
Candi Cane laughs!
Lacy Southern says, "Tell me about it, Aviva."
Lacy Southern grins.
Eric Kennedy exclaims, "John got kidnapped by Princess Gina!"
Eric Kennedy stands back up.
Mickey Dufresne laughs!
Eric Kennedy suddenly swoons and passes out for a few seconds.
Zoe Wilder says, "I'm not going to keep you all here lecturing all night, so let's
 turn this into an even more informal Q&A, discussion"
Eric Kennedy exclaims, "Oh the suspense!"
Eric Kennedy stands back up.
Bobby Stuart grins.
Scott Skidder raises his hand.
Scott Skidder says, "Err"
Eric Kennedy says, "Hey Aviva, can I ask ou something outside"
Zoe Wilder says, "If you have a great idea for a mystery, you can always post on
 the boards asking for player that are interested in participating too"
Zoe Wilder smiles, showing her dimple.
Scott Skidder asks, "Has anyone had a tape recorder running?"
Eric peers quizzically at Aviva.
Scott Skidder grins.
Zoe Wilder says, "I'll post a log on the boards"
Zoe Wilder smiles at Scott Skidder.
Aviva Jacobsen nods to Eric Kennedy.
Scott Skidder smiles.
Zoe Wilder smiles at Scott Skidder.
Mickey Dufresne says, "I think there should be flexibility in all storylines to
 accomodate exceptional roleplay by a character. That itself can totally change the
 outcome."
James Hill nods to Mickey Dufresne.
Zoe Wilder says, "If you type FORUM, there are a lot of really great forums coming
 up that deal with RPing and mysteries.  They might be really helpful to you in
 forming an idea of your own"
Scott Skidder asks, "Will logs be posted for these?"
Scott Skidder says, "I'm gonna be out of town for a month"
Scott Skidder frowns.
Raine Alekhin asks, "For the upcoming forums?"
Zoe Wilder says, "I can't speak for every forum, but I'm sure someone will log
 them"
Zoe Wilder smiles, showing her dimple.
Raine Alekhin says, "Yes, they will be."
Scott Skidder says, "Nice dimple"
Scott Skidder grins.
Jon Garfield came through an archway.
Raine Alekhin says, "Mine at least will be."
James Hill chuckles.
James Hill asks, "Wanna see my dimple?"
Julie McCoy says, "No"
Scott Skidder is scared.
Julie McCoy makes a funny face at James Hill.
Scott Skidder seems scared.
James Hill smiles.
Lacy Southern reaches over and smacks James.
Lacy Southern giggles at James Hill.
Zoe Wilder asks, "Anything else or does that answer the burning questions in your
 minds?"
Julie McCoy lets out a hearty cheer for Lacy Southern.
Zoe Wilder grins.
Savannah Reynolds grins.
Lacy Southern smiles at Julie McCoy.
Hippy James says, "The ones about mysteries, anyway."
Zoe Wilder says, "I'm guessing that does it."
Hippy James nods to Zoe Wilder.
Aviva Jacobsen slips into the shadows.
Zoe Wilder chuckles.
Savannah Reynolds says, "Thanks, Zoe"
Zoe Wilder says, "Well, if you have specific questions you want to ask..."
Savannah Reynolds stands back up.
James Hill says, "Thank you, Zoe and Raine."
Scott Skidder says, "Yum"
Zoe Wilder says, "Feel free to email me anytime at ZoeWilder@aol.com.  You can send
 mystery ideas to Siri at MO-Siri@play.net"
Zoe Wilder smiles, showing her dimple.
Jon Garfield asks, "Send them to Raine first though?"
Jon Garfield says, "The ideas, that is"
Zoe Wilder says, "Raine is a GREAT person to get into the deep aspects of a
 mystery"
Zoe Wilder grins.
Zoe Wilder says, "If you have a plot, but aren't sure on your angle or need a
 boost, she has a very devious mind"
Zoe Wilder grins at Raine Alekhin.
Scott Skidder says, "Raine is tolding a huge 2X4"
Julie McCoy says, "I wasn't sure if she still was the mystery guru"
Zoe Wilder asks, "Do you know why?"
A look of pain crosses Bobby Stuart's face.
Zoe Wilder grins at Scott Skidder.
Bobby Stuart hides behind Jon.
James Hill asks, "Who does she think she is? Hacksaw Jim Duggan?"
Julie McCoy laughs!
Scott Skidder shakes his head.
Scott Skidder grins.
Julie McCoy cowers away from Raine Alekhin!
Zoe Wilder exclaims, "Sometimes that's what it takes to get you to notice mystery
 stuff!"
Jon Garfield says, "Raine always has to smack us with a 2x4 to get us to notice
 clues"
Zoe Wilder laughs!
Zoe Wilder nods to Jon Garfield.
Scott Skidder laughs!
Bobby Stuart just had awful WWF flashbacks.
Savannah Reynolds begins chuckling at Zoe Wilder.
Hippy James chuckles.
James Hill begins chuckling at Bobby Stuart.
Bobby Stuart grins.
Zoe Wilder says, "I've watched some of you walk right past the obvious and groaned
 to myself"
Zoe Wilder chuckles.
Jon Garfield says, "We often jokingly refer to a blunt mystery character as one of
 Raine's 2x4s"
Jon Garfield grins.
Bobby Stuart chuckles.
Aviva Jacobsen steps out of the shadows.
Scott Skidder says, "I know a few"
Julie McCoy yawns.
Zoe Wilder chuckles.
Zoe Wilder wags her finger at you.
Raine Alekhin coughs.
Julie McCoy says, "We need more invasions and mysteries. That's all I have to say"
Julie McCoy sighs.
Bobby Stuart blinks.
Zoe Wilder says, "I expect great things from you."
Scott Skidder grins.
Candi Cane grins.
Aviva Jacobsen begins chuckling at Zoe Wilder.
Aviva Jacobsen grins.
Julie McCoy yells, "Action, action, we want action!"
Raine Alekhin says, "I CAN scroll up to read what I missed while I lagged, you
 know."
Savannah Reynolds begins laughing at Julie McCoy!
Candi Cane nods to Julie McCoy.
Zoe Wilder says, "We do need more mysteries.  So start planning a few of your own"
Jon Garfield says, "It was all nice"
Zoe Wilder grins.
Jon Garfield comforts Raine Alekhin.
Julie McCoy grins at Zoe Wilder.
Candi Cane says, "I need people for an upcoming mystery I have half-planned"
Candi Cane snickers.
Candi Cane says, "Just to plug my own"
Candi Cane giggles.
Zoe Wilder says, "Which, essentially was the point of this little forum"
Zoe Wilder grins.
Zoe Wilder lets out a hearty cheer for Candi Cane.
Zoe Wilder says, "You guys have a great night.  Start applying those dark and
 devious minds you have to something really intriguing"