I'm finding it a tad hard to find scenes for Ellen. I can never tell: is there a peak time most people log in to play, or is there some preferred method people use to schedule RP? I haven't had the opportunity to chat much with anyone, but I figure maybe I could throw some ideas out here, and that way anyone who's interested could get in touch with me.
This is just a general listing of starting story hooks for Ellen. It's by no means complete, but things I’d love to be taken up on:
Running Interference: Want to try and rob someone? Break into some random warehouse or apartment off the grid? Need the PoPo to show up? Chances are if you've got the benefit of mutant powers you'll still pull it off, but what's a brilliant heist without someone to try and trip you up?
Coffee and Donuts: Ellen's not a cop 24/7; she does get out and as it stands there are quite a few places she would frequent. The 7-11, coffee shops, church (on occasion), shooting range, gyms and rec centres… Maybe you want someone to train with? If you hang out in any of these places, there is a good possibility Ellen could find you. Or beat the tar out of you. Or have her butt kicked. Or whatever!
Differing Opinions: Are you a mutant sympathizer? Idealistic university kid who wants to share the word? Try and stage a small public protest? If you mouth off around Ellen it could land you in her bad books and maybe in the back of a squad car.
Spreading the Hate: Meeting up with other people prejudiced towards mutants is a major goal I have for Ellen. It'd be good to start building connections. And, of course, nothing spells drama like hate-filled people coming together to complain. Maybe you want someone to opine with. Maybe you're looking to have a 'friend' on the force. I'm open to pretty much anything.
Crime Reports: Not much to say about this one… but if you find yourself the 'victim' of one of those shady low-level NPCs Ellen can take down a crime report if it's in her jurisdiction (Midtown Manhattan).
No Love Lost: Are you a registered mutant who is publicly known or keeps a high profile? An investigator turned mutant rights advocate? Ever consider having one lone cop itching to arrest you just because you've done something to rub her the wrong way? To the point that every time she sees you, she has that “I know you're up to no good, just you wait until I find the evidence!” look plastered on her face? There's more than one way to gain a kind of 'mini-antagonist' for your character.
Friend Turned Foe: It'd be interesting to play out a relationship where eventually it turns out the other person is a mutant. It could very well turn out to be the thing that keeps Ellen from going overboard with her mutant-hating… or it could be seen as a kind of betrayal and have little to no effect on her stance at all.
As well, if there's any particular role you're looking to fill, I'd be happy to try and work something out with you. Page, send me mail, or an instant message here—if I'm online, I'm not away from my computer unless otherwise noted, and I'm always up for pages.
Bottom line is, I'd like to start getting more involved, so if you're looking for a new story hook, you can always give me a nudge.
