It's fun to be evil.
Not much to say about the formal that hasn't already been said; met up with railer, dawnfrenzy, jasroth and sang_noir again, which was cool, spent the evening with pins sticking into my scalp, which wasn't.
Moving on.
Catch O'Shane Entertainment Enterprises proudly presents:
THE BRIEFCASE GAME
Requirements:
1 Crowded Street, Upmarket Shopping Centre, Open-Air Restaurant, Multi-Storey Car Park, Casino or Other Public Place
1 Black Briefcase (chain, lock or other flamboyant security measure preferable)
2 (or More) Suspicious People. Suggestions are as follows:
*The Dealer starts off with the goods, and should finish off without them (unless something goes Terribly Wrong).
*The Client is on the receiving end of the case and will presumably be paying for the privilege- in cash, chips or information.
The Bodyguard/s are your common thugs. The strong, silent type. Stand behind their employers and look menacing. More for realism/effect than anything else.
The Rival Agent/s want in on the deal, legitimately or otherwise, and are out to somehow acquire the case and its mysterious contents.
The "Undercover" Cop Is Watching You. Loiters around 'surreptitiously' trying to collect audio and video while remaining 'unnoticed'. Doesn't have to be via camera or tape recorder, at least not openly- leaning against a wall wearing a large, flashy ring, which pans to track people in the crowd, is just as effective.
The Decoy/s are fun. They pass the case from one to another, possibly going through the Client at any time. Better yet if there's a Rival Agent or Undercover Cop present.
HOW TO PLAY
This game has fewer rules than a barfight- and anyway, they're more like guidelines. The first guideline, and the buzzword of this game, would have to be "Conspicuously Inconspicuous"- to attract attention by looking like you're trying not to attract attention. Thus, don't dress like some 3vil g0thick unless everyone else in the room is, or you're playing as the Serrators, or you're playing in Peril (for some utterly fucking unknown reason). Pseudo-corporate stuff works well, particularly if you pay attention to detail (e.g. business suit, white shirt, shades, black fingerless gloves). The Rival Agent and their minions can be a little more ostentatious. The effect should be that of a B-grade spy movie- cheesy, but still plausible...
Guideline the second- Don't burst out laughing. It's hard, I know. Particularly when on the receiving end of a just-barely-serious glare from someone you've seen dancing like a chicken while standing on her head. But don't.
Guideline the third- Don't all arrive at the same time or from the same direction. Too obvious. An Undercover Cop should arrive a few minutes before anyone else, because, after all, they Got A Tip-Off and they're All Subtle.
Guideline the fourth- Improvise. Anyone could be in control of the situation- client, dealer, rival agent, even a decoy who suddenly goes rogue. Spoken or silent exchange? Old friends or old enemies? Consummate professional or quaking rookie? Your call.
Guideline the fifth- Shades, baby.
Moving on.
Catch O'Shane Entertainment Enterprises proudly presents:
THE BRIEFCASE GAME
Requirements:
1 Crowded Street, Upmarket Shopping Centre, Open-Air Restaurant, Multi-Storey Car Park, Casino or Other Public Place
1 Black Briefcase (chain, lock or other flamboyant security measure preferable)
2 (or More) Suspicious People. Suggestions are as follows:
*The Dealer starts off with the goods, and should finish off without them (unless something goes Terribly Wrong).
*The Client is on the receiving end of the case and will presumably be paying for the privilege- in cash, chips or information.
The Bodyguard/s are your common thugs. The strong, silent type. Stand behind their employers and look menacing. More for realism/effect than anything else.
The Rival Agent/s want in on the deal, legitimately or otherwise, and are out to somehow acquire the case and its mysterious contents.
The "Undercover" Cop Is Watching You. Loiters around 'surreptitiously' trying to collect audio and video while remaining 'unnoticed'. Doesn't have to be via camera or tape recorder, at least not openly- leaning against a wall wearing a large, flashy ring, which pans to track people in the crowd, is just as effective.
The Decoy/s are fun. They pass the case from one to another, possibly going through the Client at any time. Better yet if there's a Rival Agent or Undercover Cop present.
HOW TO PLAY
This game has fewer rules than a barfight- and anyway, they're more like guidelines. The first guideline, and the buzzword of this game, would have to be "Conspicuously Inconspicuous"- to attract attention by looking like you're trying not to attract attention. Thus, don't dress like some 3vil g0thick unless everyone else in the room is, or you're playing as the Serrators, or you're playing in Peril (for some utterly fucking unknown reason). Pseudo-corporate stuff works well, particularly if you pay attention to detail (e.g. business suit, white shirt, shades, black fingerless gloves). The Rival Agent and their minions can be a little more ostentatious. The effect should be that of a B-grade spy movie- cheesy, but still plausible...
Guideline the second- Don't burst out laughing. It's hard, I know. Particularly when on the receiving end of a just-barely-serious glare from someone you've seen dancing like a chicken while standing on her head. But don't.
Guideline the third- Don't all arrive at the same time or from the same direction. Too obvious. An Undercover Cop should arrive a few minutes before anyone else, because, after all, they Got A Tip-Off and they're All Subtle.
Guideline the fourth- Improvise. Anyone could be in control of the situation- client, dealer, rival agent, even a decoy who suddenly goes rogue. Spoken or silent exchange? Old friends or old enemies? Consummate professional or quaking rookie? Your call.
Guideline the fifth- Shades, baby.