Character Creation

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KCC

Jun 3, 2021 1:10 pm
Let’s use this thread for character creation! Feel free to bounce some ideas around!

And let’s think about some interesting connections for the characters.

Who wants to start us off with the playlist, then?
Jun 3, 2021 1:23 pm
I was thinking of a kid who uses humor to cover up insecurities. A chunk (Goonies reference?) of those will be related to their frenemy (Windyridge: it's on, punk).
Jun 3, 2021 1:40 pm
Yeah? Bring it fatty!
Jun 3, 2021 1:58 pm
Currently not home, but I have a fun idea for a Troublemaker character. Bit of a bully and that friend you have that your parents don't want you to hang out with. But with a heart of gold. Not the Henry Bowers type, obviously 😆
Last edited June 3, 2021 1:58 pm
Jun 3, 2021 2:38 pm
My kid will be a jock, a little full of himself because you can't be a good jock otherwise, right? Need that confidence and that get out of my way, I'm better mentality, along with a dedication to being the best and practicing a lot. Haven't decided what sport or sports yet. Thinking about a little league star. At that age and in that timeframe, kids' sports weren't nearly as competitive as they are today, except maybe in little league.
Jun 3, 2021 2:53 pm
Have we gotten an answer on Sweden or US by the way?

KCC

Jun 3, 2021 3:29 pm
I was leaning towards USA. Despite being European, I don’t know how much I know about 80s Sweden. Not that I’ve ever been or experienced the USA either. I’m hoping cultural osmosis will see me through! :D
Jun 3, 2021 3:40 pm
I'm fine with either
Jun 3, 2021 4:52 pm
Me three

KCC

Jun 4, 2021 1:26 pm
No sign of Harigan, as of yet! I think we’ll go with American Loop, if that’s alright! I’ve read through the first adventure and have a good idea of the second.

Anyone willing to put some stats down on paper?
Jun 4, 2021 2:09 pm
Sure! I plan on getting a character sheet done today or tomorrow.
Jun 4, 2021 2:14 pm
I'll work on my character when I get home. Shouldn't take too long
Jun 4, 2021 2:17 pm
I've poked Harrigan and Ant1product. I'll also look at the creation tonight.
Jun 4, 2021 3:03 pm
I submitted a preliminary sheet. The relationships to NPCs are still pretty vague, let me know if I should elaborate anywhere there.

I also sent you a PM, KCC
Jun 4, 2021 3:44 pm
KCC69 says:
No sign of Harigan, as of yet! I think we’ll go with American Loop, if that’s alright! I’ve read through the first adventure and have a good idea of the second.

Anyone willing to put some stats down on paper?
Sorry about that -- still not really used to the way GP does / doesn't make certain things visible to its users. Now that I'm in, should be good to go.

Totally fine with a US-based loop. Boulder City, Nevada, then?
Jun 4, 2021 3:44 pm
Qralloq says:
I've poked Harrigan and Ant1product. I'll also look at the creation tonight.
Ow!
Jun 4, 2021 3:46 pm
I should be able to whip up a character pretty quickly, but I'm also sort of someone who likes to go last when I don't already have a strong idea in mind. Like to fill gaps if I can. Looks like so far we have a Jock and a Troublemaker pegged for sure...
Jun 4, 2021 4:12 pm
I'm going with a Bookworm or Computer Geek (Weirdo and Rocker both sort of work too, if Ant or Harr prefer either of the first two)
Jun 4, 2021 4:22 pm
My preferences are rocker, weirdo and if someone has these already, maybe bookworm. (Qralloq and I need matching bracelets from what I see)
Jun 4, 2021 6:55 pm
So...

Spinach: Troublemaker
Qralloq: Bookworm or Computer Geek
Windy: Jock
Antiproduct: Rocker, Weirdo, maybe Bookworm

I have ideas for the Hick and the Popular Kid. Could go Weirdo if Anti doesn't. Has anyone picked a gender yet?
Jun 4, 2021 6:56 pm
I think Windy and are I are playing boys. Bowls character has a boy name (Mikey).
Jun 4, 2021 6:57 pm
I'm going to be a boy. Haven't found an avatar yet, though
Jun 4, 2021 7:07 pm
That's right. Andy (Andrew) Davis is a goal-scoring hero on the school soccer team.

KCC

Jun 4, 2021 10:19 pm
How do we feel about avatars? Real life people? Or artwork?
Jun 4, 2021 10:21 pm
Good question. I can work with either. Though, as I said, I haven't found anything yet
Jun 4, 2021 10:25 pm
I've been having a hard time finding a good one, so either is fine with me.
Jun 4, 2021 10:44 pm
Same here. Whichever best represents the vision of your character.
Jun 5, 2021 12:20 am
[ +- ] Georgie
Jun 5, 2021 12:37 am
[ +- ] Andy Davis
Jun 5, 2021 1:50 am
Alright, so I might balance us out with a Weirdo or Popular Kid girl, or a Hick boy if we're going all XY, and girls will be something to fear, admire, and run from...

KCC

Jun 5, 2021 9:19 am
KCC sent a note to Qralloq
KCC sent a note to Harrigan
KCC sent a note to Windyridge
KCC sent a note to bowlofspinach
KCC sent a note to Antiproduct
Jun 5, 2021 7:57 pm
Warning: bug picture as it doesn't scale down
[ +- ] Jaden Jameson
Jun 5, 2021 8:21 pm
Went with the Weirdo, and she's submitted. Still need to do a once-over on her sheet, but she's 90% complete. Need to define relationships.

Who among you might have a parent who likes her, kind of looks after her a little since her work-focused single father isn't the best parent?

Might be a minute before I get a pic. Can't find one I like so am considering a commission...
[ +- ] Em
Last edited June 5, 2021 8:27 pm
Jun 5, 2021 10:25 pm
Quote:
am considering a commission
Saaaame

I don't think my parents would be the best anchors/parental figures for your character. Though I love that idea, I was thinking of asking for one of your parents to work as my anchor. Didn't go with that in the end but it's an awesome idea
Jun 5, 2021 10:59 pm
I took my mother as my own anchor. Could be that neighborhood mom who always feeds other kids
Jun 5, 2021 11:24 pm
My anchor is my coach. Parents are a little stifling.
Jun 6, 2021 5:49 am
I picked the gym teacher for mine but might still change it if I have a better idea.
I don't think we should have two people sharing the same anchor, probably
Jun 6, 2021 6:15 am
Ok I think I figured it out; I stood up for weirdo, trading tapes with the jock, bookworm tagged along. Does it seem ok?
Jun 6, 2021 8:17 am
Sounds good to me! Incorporated.

Also, here's my updated PC, now with extra mystery sauce:
[ +- ] Morgan Moore ("Em")
Question -- rather than dumping our characters into this thread like this, can't we just reveal them? I did that with mine, but now I also see that tweaking the character's label may have borked things -- she's not showing up under "Characters" at the bottom of the page for me anymore. KCC69, I'm going to try withdrawing and re-submitting...
Last edited June 6, 2021 8:18 am
Jun 6, 2021 8:19 am
Hm. No luck...

KCC

Jun 6, 2021 9:04 am
Just approved Harrigan and Antiproduct’s characters.

Do we need to do a final brainstorm/character intro thing before we start? Who’s who and who knows who kind of thing?
Jun 6, 2021 9:34 am
I might need that, yeah. If it's not too much trouble.
Last edited June 6, 2021 9:58 am
Jun 6, 2021 3:34 pm
Relationships
Andy (Jock): Frenemy
Jaden (Rocker): wants to impress him
Mikey (Troublemaker): doesn't really trust but finds hilarious
Em (Weirdo): future bookclub co-president maybe?
Jun 6, 2021 4:05 pm
Here's what I'm thinking for relationships if the other players I haven't spoken with about this agree.

Georgie: Frenemy
Jaden: He idolizes him because he is older and trades music with him so he feels cool
Em: He stands up for Em when he sees her getting bullied, so sort of a protector and maybe a small crush
Mikey: Not sure. Any ideas Bowl?
Jun 6, 2021 5:45 pm
Okay, some thoughts on relationships. Let me know what you all think

Andy: We might know each other through the soccer team. I could be on the team as well, just not a star player like you. I feel like we might just be friends.
Georgie: We have a deal that you do my homework and I protect you if anyone gives you trouble
Em: I secretly think you're pretty cool but don't want to show that so I bully you instead
Jaden: Not sure. Maybe you're just a cool older kid I latched on to so that coolness rubs off on me
Jun 6, 2021 6:17 pm
So Bowl, your dad is the coach of Andy's soccer team (per Discord) and you are also on the team and we are friends.
Jun 6, 2021 6:44 pm
bowlofspinach says:
Okay, some thoughts on relationships. Let me know what you all think

Georgie: We have a deal that you do my homework and I protect you if anyone gives you trouble
Love it!
Jun 6, 2021 6:49 pm
Windyridge says:
So Bowl, your dad is the coach of Andy's soccer team (per Discord) and you are also on the team and we are friends.
👍
Jun 7, 2021 5:40 am
Just noticed that Andy and Mikey both have a bike as their iconic item. I'll switch mine up to something else. Not very iconic otherwise. Maybe a swiss army knife. That's sure to come in handy sooner or later
Jun 7, 2021 6:01 am
A stab at Em's relationships:

Andy: A popular jock who stands up for Em sometimes, which confuses her. To the point of not knowing how to thank him or even talk to him. Blushes
Georgie: A fellow book lover and thinker! Em quietly likes Georgie a lot. His mom is nice, too.
Jaden: Hello Jaden! An older kid who bucks the system? Just a bit of distant hero worship going on here, at least initially.
Mikey: Em envies Mikey's willingness to stir things up and wishes she was half as brave as he is, but what the heck is up with him picking on her?!

Thoughts?
Jun 7, 2021 6:06 am
Quote:
Mikey: Em envies Mikey's willingness to stir things up and wishes she was half as brave as he is, but what the heck is up with him picking on her?!
Sounds good to me
Jun 7, 2021 10:14 am
Sounds good. My character is a bit indifferent towards the younger ones, but not too rude or anything.
Jun 7, 2021 10:41 am
bowlofspinach says:
Quote:
Mikey: Em envies Mikey's willingness to stir things up and wishes she was half as brave as he is, but what the heck is up with him picking on her?!
Sounds good to me
Me too!
Jun 7, 2021 11:27 am
Harrigan says:
A stab at Em's relationships:

Georgie: A fellow book lover and thinker! Em quietly likes Georgie a lot. His mom is nice, too.

Thoughts?
That's cool. Did we want to have a book club with a hand drawn set of rules and a schedule for recruiting other kids that has had almost no success?
Jun 7, 2021 2:50 pm
Qralloq says:

That's cool. Did we want to have a book club with a hand drawn set of rules and a schedule for recruiting other kids that has had almost no success?
We do now!

KCC

Jun 12, 2021 12:04 am
I’ve been a poor DM. I didn’t discuss a hideout for the group.

Any ideas about a place that would get all of you hanging out together?
Jun 12, 2021 12:41 am
Tree house/fort? Maybe not so great for winter though.
Jun 12, 2021 1:01 am
Yeah, southern kids are pretty wussy when the temperature drops below 80F.

How about a clifftop over looking a ravine, or a small butte?
Jun 12, 2021 2:56 am
Or a treefort on top of a cliff...
Jun 12, 2021 3:23 am
Oh now you're talking!
Jun 12, 2021 8:24 am
I don't think we're enough of a clique to have a treehouse together.
Maybe there's a youth house in Boulder - pool tables, arcade machines, a soda machine and some couches and beanbags to sit. Wouldn't be our personal place but maybe just a corner in the back there would work...

KCC

Jun 12, 2021 9:04 am
Yeah it’s always hard to get such varied individuals together. You can get small with it. Maybe the five of you all scored among the top ten in an arcade game. It became tradition to knock each other off the top spot on the weekends. Though unlikely, you became friends through that. You guys hang out in one of the side rooms of the arcade with a few cans of pop and an ice cream sundae or two.

Or maybe you were all friends when you were in kindergarten/elementary school. And even though you all grew into different young people, with different interests, you still carry on that friendship. Though maybe not in school... it draws less jeers if you just hang out in Georgie’s garage/basement instead.

Or maybe it’s as easy as your parents are/were all friends.

Spitballing :D
Jun 12, 2021 1:25 pm
Space Invaders! Or Galaxian! I just found a web version of Galxian. Looks like the real deal.

These all sound good although Andy is still very upset with Spud. The parents being friends might be more likely since they would be the glue that keeps them together as they grow apart in interests or whatever.

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