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enodia_ic2023-05-28 05:36 pm
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MAY MURDER MYSTERY PARTY
MAY MURDER MYSTERY PARTY
Starting at 7:00 PM, a room in the rec center is opened to the guests. Isaiah's done his best to evoke something like a nice, 60's sitting room, completely with dramatic lighting. Maddox has been provided with a bar cart and bottles of liquor so he can mix drinks for the guests. There are also snacks available, which look a bit like rearranged cafeteria charcuterie boards. Candles have been lit, and the atmosphere isn't too bad for Isaiahls first attempt at hosting a themed party.
There's a table as well as arm chairs for seating, and the music is largely jazz instrumentals. Isaiah won't fuss too much if people want to take over the playlist as long as they don't kill the mood. Only Jack is allowed to get murdered tonight.
There's a table as well as arm chairs for seating, and the music is largely jazz instrumentals. Isaiah won't fuss too much if people want to take over the playlist as long as they don't kill the mood. Only Jack is allowed to get murdered tonight.
HOW THIS WORKS
✎ The party begins at 7:00 PM, the murder is scheduled for 8:00 PM, and the investigation will last until 10:00 PM where everyone will need to state their case.
✎ Phones and other internet-connected devices are collected at the door and kept in a little box. They can be accessed if there's an emergency, but not to help them win the game.
✎ To accuse someone, you must provide a name, murder weapon, motivation, and opportunity. Whoever gets the most right win. (OOC: I will largely be using RNG and observing your characters for this, because we as players will know who the killer is. I might attempt something more ambitious next month, but for now it's just a roleplaying opportunity!)
✎ The winner gets to choose who next month's murder victim is.
✎ Feel free to make up details and just have fun in the space. This isn't supposed to be too serious! The assigned roles are just prompts!
✎ Characters may use their powers, but only if they disclose exactly what they can do to the entire group before the game begins.
✎ Phones and other internet-connected devices are collected at the door and kept in a little box. They can be accessed if there's an emergency, but not to help them win the game.
✎ To accuse someone, you must provide a name, murder weapon, motivation, and opportunity. Whoever gets the most right win. (OOC: I will largely be using RNG and observing your characters for this, because we as players will know who the killer is. I might attempt something more ambitious next month, but for now it's just a roleplaying opportunity!)
✎ The winner gets to choose who next month's murder victim is.
✎ Feel free to make up details and just have fun in the space. This isn't supposed to be too serious! The assigned roles are just prompts!
✎ Characters may use their powers, but only if they disclose exactly what they can do to the entire group before the game begins.
ROLES
Right before Jack is found with his head splattered across the walls of the back room, everyone is handed an envelope containing their role, general information about the case, and their unique clue. They're asked to open them after the murder is revealed.
Jack is welcome to mill about with the guests as a "ghost" if he'd like, but he can also just take a nap in the back room.
GENERAL INFORMATION:You all know one another from an elite club you were part of in university, where you would try to solve cold cases. You even found brief fame when you solved a cold case together as a group. However, it's been many years since you've last seen one another, and old scandals and secrets may come to light now that you're together again.
When Jack Jung, a movie star, is found murdered in the middle of a the reunion, the armchair detectives have to suspect one another. A snowstorm rages outside, ensuring that no one can leave or call for help until morning.
✎ Isaiah is the host, and is running the game. He can only be asked questions about technicalities and rules.
✎ Maddox has recused himself from participating because of his powers, but he's mixing drinks and can socialize at his leisure.
✎ Jack is the murder victim, and although he knows who killed him, he can't share anything he knows with the players because he's a corpse.
✎ Vidalia - Doctor - With your medical training you have a lot of insight into how Jack died, and can tell his head exploded unnaturally. You’re close friends with Jack’s wife, who is also Minty’s cousin.
✎ Minty - Butcher - You heard gossip that Jack was never actually going to leave your cousin for his mystery mistress, and was just leading her on. You also know he recently inherited a lot of money. [MINTY IS THE MURDERER]
✎ Eden - Author - This scenario is playing out exactly like a novel you wrote two years ago, and in your book the killer got away with it. You know Annie and Jack were having an affair.
✎ Crysta - Florist - The flowers, orange lilies, left on Jack’s body symbolize pride, hatred and humiliation. They’re the exact same as the ones you brought to the party. You were accused of killing your late husband after he cheated on you.
✎ Annie - Singer/songwriter - Before Jack left the party, he played an obscure song foreshadowing his death. You were having an affair with him, he said he’d leave his wife for you.
✎ Wren - Accountant - Jack contacted you out of the blue three months ago about how he just inherited a great deal of money, and you helped him invest it in a way that also benefited you.
✎ Enoch - Politician - You’ve read Eden’s book, where someone dies in an eerily similar way. Jack was once your best friend, until you had a well-known falling out.
✎ Taby - Actor - Lost the leading role in a critically acclaimed film to none other than Jack, and hasn't found much work since then. You've heard rumors Jack also had an affair with his costar.
✎ Lenz - Museum Curator - Jack was your first love during university, but it didn't last. However, while doing research for his upcoming role as Napoleon Bonaparte, Jack contacted you. It required a lot of late nights and long phone conversations.
✎ Noah - Hollywood Agent - You've been representing Jack for the past several years, but he's become a difficult client and it's impacting your reputation. If Jack does actually leave his wife for that singer, it'd be a disaster.
Jack is welcome to mill about with the guests as a "ghost" if he'd like, but he can also just take a nap in the back room.
GENERAL INFORMATION:You all know one another from an elite club you were part of in university, where you would try to solve cold cases. You even found brief fame when you solved a cold case together as a group. However, it's been many years since you've last seen one another, and old scandals and secrets may come to light now that you're together again.
When Jack Jung, a movie star, is found murdered in the middle of a the reunion, the armchair detectives have to suspect one another. A snowstorm rages outside, ensuring that no one can leave or call for help until morning.
ISAIAH, MADDOX, JACK
These three characters are playing special roles, and do not get any envelopes.✎ Isaiah is the host, and is running the game. He can only be asked questions about technicalities and rules.
✎ Maddox has recused himself from participating because of his powers, but he's mixing drinks and can socialize at his leisure.
✎ Jack is the murder victim, and although he knows who killed him, he can't share anything he knows with the players because he's a corpse.
SUSPECTS
✎ Raine - Artist - When Jack arrived, he warned you to be careful around Enoch. You think he knew a terrible secret about Enoch. You discovered the body first, and now you have blood on you. ✎ Vidalia - Doctor - With your medical training you have a lot of insight into how Jack died, and can tell his head exploded unnaturally. You’re close friends with Jack’s wife, who is also Minty’s cousin.
✎ Minty - Butcher - You heard gossip that Jack was never actually going to leave your cousin for his mystery mistress, and was just leading her on. You also know he recently inherited a lot of money. [MINTY IS THE MURDERER]
✎ Eden - Author - This scenario is playing out exactly like a novel you wrote two years ago, and in your book the killer got away with it. You know Annie and Jack were having an affair.
✎ Crysta - Florist - The flowers, orange lilies, left on Jack’s body symbolize pride, hatred and humiliation. They’re the exact same as the ones you brought to the party. You were accused of killing your late husband after he cheated on you.
✎ Annie - Singer/songwriter - Before Jack left the party, he played an obscure song foreshadowing his death. You were having an affair with him, he said he’d leave his wife for you.
✎ Wren - Accountant - Jack contacted you out of the blue three months ago about how he just inherited a great deal of money, and you helped him invest it in a way that also benefited you.
✎ Enoch - Politician - You’ve read Eden’s book, where someone dies in an eerily similar way. Jack was once your best friend, until you had a well-known falling out.
✎ Taby - Actor - Lost the leading role in a critically acclaimed film to none other than Jack, and hasn't found much work since then. You've heard rumors Jack also had an affair with his costar.
✎ Lenz - Museum Curator - Jack was your first love during university, but it didn't last. However, while doing research for his upcoming role as Napoleon Bonaparte, Jack contacted you. It required a lot of late nights and long phone conversations.
✎ Noah - Hollywood Agent - You've been representing Jack for the past several years, but he's become a difficult client and it's impacting your reputation. If Jack does actually leave his wife for that singer, it'd be a disaster.
SCHEDULE
» VIBE CHECK: What's your character feeling as they join the party? What are they wearing? How are they behaving and who are they hanging out with? (optional)
» 7 PM - COCKTAIL HOUR: Before the murder is revealed, there's time to socialize and enjoy some drinks mixed up by Maddox. Near the end of cocktail hour, everyone is handed an envelope containing their role and clues.
» 8 PM - A MURDER!: The host, Isaiah, announces that one of the guests has been murdered. Gasp! No one saw this coming! Jack has been brutally dispatched via an exploded head. (Enoch's illusions assist with the visuals. There is a short, semi-ironic photoshoot.)
» 8-10 PM - INVESTIGATION: Now that everyone has their roles, their clues, and the murder scene, the investigation may begin.
» PERFORMANCES: Please fill out and post the following form under this header so I can get an idea of how your character performed at their assigned role. I'll be using this information as well as their activities during the event to RNG who solved the murder! (The winner will be announced on Monday or Tuesday so everyone has a chance to participate.)
» 7 PM - COCKTAIL HOUR: Before the murder is revealed, there's time to socialize and enjoy some drinks mixed up by Maddox. Near the end of cocktail hour, everyone is handed an envelope containing their role and clues.
» 8 PM - A MURDER!: The host, Isaiah, announces that one of the guests has been murdered. Gasp! No one saw this coming! Jack has been brutally dispatched via an exploded head. (Enoch's illusions assist with the visuals. There is a short, semi-ironic photoshoot.)
» 8-10 PM - INVESTIGATION: Now that everyone has their roles, their clues, and the murder scene, the investigation may begin.
» PERFORMANCES: Please fill out and post the following form under this header so I can get an idea of how your character performed at their assigned role. I'll be using this information as well as their activities during the event to RNG who solved the murder! (The winner will be announced on Monday or Tuesday so everyone has a chance to participate.)
8:10ish PM - INVESTIGATION w/ a Ghost & his "ex-wife"
8:10ish PM - INVESTIGATION w/ a Ghost & his "ex-wife"
"I am," he says, recovering quickly. "Exactly." A quick pause. "What do you mean 'incredibly non-shagadelic.'" It's actually not a question, just light indignation.
8:10ish PM - INVESTIGATION w/ a Ghost & his "ex-wife"
"And duh, I was only ever actually with you for your money? How else was I supposed to support my little flower store?? "
8:10ish PM - INVESTIGATION w/ a Ghost & his "ex-wife"
None of this sounds familiar, let alone groovy. But Crysta is asserting everything in a very matter-of-fact manner, like it’s so obvious, and why would she mislead him? Jack can also see (and agree) that everything she said is a fairly appropriate comeuppance for a number one nasty boy actor.
“I guess I’ll just go back to being dead,” he shrugs, and lies back down.
8:10ish PM - INVESTIGATION w/ a Ghost & his "ex-wife"
8:10ish PM - INVESTIGATION w/ a Ghost & his "ex-wife"
“Isaiah said I could nap in the back,” he starts, considering the option as he voices it. “Ooor I can play the game a little bit. I just can’t tell you who killed me.” Not that Jack knows much more than the identity of his killer. If there were clues or hints or an outline of the murder in the notes Isaiah gave him, Jack has forgotten them all.
“Do you want a ghost incredibly non-shagadelic detective ex-husband? At least until you make some living allies?”
8:10ish PM - INVESTIGATION w/ a Ghost & his "ex-wife"
"Actually. Absolutely. We can say this is your like. Making amends so you can float gracefully on to the afterlife afterward."
8:10ish PM - INVESTIGATION w/ a Ghost & his "ex-wife"
"Okay, let's do this. Let me just grab my tote bag."