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Oct-9-2006 14:38

Forgive this (stupid) question, but what exactly is role-playing in the agencies? I've seen it mentioned several times. (I know, I know, Sleuth is an RPG, but still...) Do you interact with each other as the detective you've created, complete with your own *interesting* personality? Do you get sent to the broom closet if you break character? :) Just curious...

Oct-10-2006 11:23

Uh..Ran? See right now we got this thing going on? Maybe you've heard of it: the AVL?

So get back to work!

*cracks whip*

Oct-10-2006 11:27

Ahhh, yes.

The joys of being low man on the totem pole again.....


Yes Boss, you want more sugar in that tea as well?

Oct-10-2006 11:41

Director Anstett,

When I arrived at The Shire, I discovered there has been no activity there since I left 2 days ago. A very thin layer of dust covers everything. Not sure if I should be concerned, though. Very capable Detectives there.

I have searched for Mr. yoyo to no avail. I'll keep combing the streets of Delhi during my cases and see if I can find him. When I do, I'll take him out for a drink to make amends.

Good luck on the AVL.

*tips hat*
Barry

Oct-10-2006 13:24

LOL!

Oct-10-2006 15:57

(Leaves note for Mr. Grant)

Dear Mr. Grant,
I do thank you for trying to find our elusive agent Yoyo. You might have some luck tracking him down in the Barber shop. For some reason, our boy Yoyo has something of a fascination with his appearance, especially his hair. Of course, you may also find him at the Mission, confessing his sins about his latest adventures or newest trysts with the ladies (wink). If or when you do find him, would you kindly remind him that his presence is needed back at The Shire? It would be a shame for his desk to get swamped under four feet of case folders again so soon. Thank you kindly.

My regards,

Mari Peterson
Director

Oct-10-2006 16:24

Awww, Squirrel, thank you!! (Blushes, and hands Squirrel a bag of macadamia nuts in gratitude.) We have quite a few people around Omega's associated agencies who are very good and interested in role-playing, and it adds a lot of depth to a group's interactions and relationships. Much of our role-playing storyline is actually based on real-life and real-life events, so it doesn't have to be that complicated or fanciful, really. (And no, you don't get burned at the stake or something else dreadful for breaking out of your character or supposedly 'screwing up'. It's very hard to make a mistake in our storylines--we work around people's additions.) If you would like to see an example of some of ours, we have some of our beginning storyline posted now on our website. You can find it at
http://www.freewebs.com/omegadetectives/index.htm.
I hope this helps, and that you begin to enjoy role-playing!!

Oct-10-2006 16:46

What??, Reese says, running into City Hall building. "Barry is in DELHI???" She grumbles to herself, as she walks back out, saying, "How dare he leave and not stop by my office to say bye. You just wait until he comes back" Straightening her jacket, and looking around to see if anyone was listening, she walked off, planning to TP his office while he is away, as punishment for not saying bye *grins*

Oct-10-2006 17:43

Now Now Reese, please do not mess up the offices while I am out of town. Or at least please clean everything up before I get back from this hunt.


Yes yes, I know, I am moving along, chasing, hunting searching....

Mistress X is a task master you know.

Oct-10-2006 17:56

A telegram arrives.

REESE STOP
WAS CALLED AWAY STOP
UNEXPECTEDLY STOP
DIRECTIVE FROM ANSTETT STOP
NO TIME FOR GOODBYES STOP
EXPECT TO BE BACK STOP
TOMORROW STOP
HOPE TO FIND STOP
YOYO BEFORE I LEAVE STOP
WANT TO CONTINUE STOP
ADVENTURE WHEN STOP
I RETURN STOP
BARRY STOP

Oct-10-2006 18:00

See folks, this is what happens when you team up with guys..it is all fun and games until someone gets whiped.

Oh well, at least, *one* of my team-mates is *actually* hunting...

*cracks whip*
Mistress X