Chapter 0 - Character Creation

I don't mind, both are foreign countries to me :P Likely leaning towards Sweden as the original setting.

Same class sounds good. Probably not the closest of friends, but maybe we have something connecting us, like some club or something. I always kind of like that as a group set-up. But we can probably make it work with just being in the same class.

Light, did you settle on a character concept for yourself?

That's why I was asking about friends/class. As either popular kid who may be a bit difficult to get along with first, or possible can see rocker fitting the second concept I was considering, moving it away from bookworm, someone using music as a escape from homelife. Am leaning towards that one.

Everyone has weighed in. Let’s go with Sweden for the setting.

Neat. I'll try to get the basics at least of my character done and posted tomorrow.

The adventure is written with the expectation that the kids are living somewhere near Kungsberga on Svartsjölandet. We don't need to stick with that, but keep that in mind while developing your character.

Question for Each Character.
Does your kid have a parent, guardian, or anchor that works at Riksenergi for or at the Loop?

I think my chaarcter's parents would both be farmers, so they wouldn't work there at the Loop. Her anchor might, though. I still kind of like the idea of the anchor being a parent of one of the other characters whom that character doesn't get along with as well, but whether that works depends on the other characters.
Otherwise, probably an uncle or an aunt who would be working at the Loop. I have an idea for how that might work

I also like the idea of the anchor being a parent of one of the other characters. It creates an interesting dynamic. On one hand there's potential for resentment, jealousy, or anger. However, they'll also need to help each other when they're in trouble or when they're trying to solve the mystery.

One of Tanya's parents could work for Riksenergi, sure. After all it must be one of the biggest employers in the area.

That would work with her Problem too: if one of her parents is scientifically-minded, they will disapprove of Tanya's wish to write. The old Science vs Humanities...

Maybe her mother.

It also ties well into her anchor because she’s reaching out to the retired professor instead of her parents.

Submitted my preliminary character sheet. Still need to fill out one or two things, including the Anchor. Light, did you have any more thoughts on your character?

I've got the gist. A rocker who gets very little time to herself. At home she's having to do chores/look after siblings as her one parent is out working all the time. While they mean well they are putting a lot of pressure on her to do well at school. Tries to keep smiling and never lets anyone realise that she's struggling/doesn't know how to ask for help. Originally was thinking a scientist for parent as well, but may clash a bit too much with Tanya so may more be a warehouse worker needing to keep up with bills of a family.

Edit: Scratch that. Brains decided popular kid under a lot of pressure to keep up grades/appearances may be a bit more interesting to the group dynamic.

Still a lot of the same tones however.

Will try and sort the sheet soon.

Sounds like maybe we could make my anchor connection idea work if you're interested in that. There appears to be some resentment between your character and her parents. And maybe if it's your mother who's working in a warehouse, Robbie might look up to her because she's probably also physically strong but still manages to look beautiful, which Robbie is struggling with. If that works for your ideas.
I just like the inherent tension in one character getting along better with another's parents than that one themself.

Well, I guess I was too slow in my response 🤣

Ah tbf if you can think of an anchor connection to the first can swap back to that. The concepts are very similar :P

I mean if your family needs farm hands Mum could be one of those? Or someone who comes and handles the pickups. A truck driver out all the time may fit.

So yeah resentment that you are seeing more of her than my own character is definitely works.

Oh, I like that idea of a truck/transporter driver. From my perspective, the cool lady who comes by regularly, from yours the mom who's always gone.

But don't let my anchorage decide your character for you. I'm sure if we want to, we can make any option work. And I can always still just pick a different anchor if it absolutely doesn't work.

Actually can see that working with popular girl as well, someone who is trying to created appearance/appear someone she is not rather than snobbish/well off lets pencil that in.

Checking in with the group. Is there anything you need from me or is there anything I can do to help with character creation?

I guess we need to start thinking about Relationships?
I can see there is room for 2 relationships with the other kids, plus one with an NPC