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Amsfield Posts: 176 7/10/2017	Well, that's pretty much this election wrapped up, which begs the question who do you think/would like to see next year? I'd put echos on Ms. Plenty, and probably my vote behind her too. Outside that, I doubt they'll put forward either a Rubbery or a Devil, because the former would take it in a landslide and the latter would be crushed. If there were to be a devil though, I'd suspect the Pianist, as they have the whole defector angle to separate them from the embassy and provide interesting narrative. Ideal candidate would be the Topsy King, but I doubt it. I'd love to read their campaign speeches though. edited by Amsfield on 7/10/2017 -- Amsfield: http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/Amsfield A devotee of pleasures intellectual and fleshy. Always fabulously masked. Honoria Kastern: http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/Honoria%20Kastern A hunter, a shooter and a fisher. Also a patriotic busy body. Mildly corrupted. Maiser: http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/Maiser A young firebrand of obviously criminal intent. Venshik: http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/Venshik Not a nice person. Asmeria: http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/Asmeria Quiet, thoughtful and possibly mad. Excellent listener though. Favours grey.
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Arcanuse Posts: 89 7/10/2017	Certainly would be amusing. A master doing a terrible job at hiding the fact that this mysterious new candidate is actually a master. False mustaches may be involved. -- https://www.fallenlondon.com/profile/Arcanuse
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Diptych Administrator Posts: 3493 7/10/2017	Let's see.. who's probably alive; recognisable but not too beloved, and has at least some interest in politics? ...wait, no, forget all that. I was looking through a characters list and remembered the Pirate Poet exists PIRATE POET FOR MAYOR. -- Sir Frederick, the Libertarian Esotericist. Lord Hubris, the Bloody Baron. Juniper Brown, the Ill-Fated Orphan. Esther Ellis-Hall, the Fashionable Fabian.
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Isaac Zienfried Posts: 364 7/10/2017	Trying to lower the pitch of their voice as much as possible. Trying to find obscuring clothes that aren't damned cloaks. Trying to crouch down to human height without an obvious hunch. -- Isaac Zienfried, 'The Vacillating Belligerent.' A gentleman of complicated loyalties, complicated morality, and complicated goals. But really, it's hard to keep things simple down here!
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Jeremy Avalon Posts: 345 7/13/2017	I'm flattered, but I don't think I'll be announcing my candidacy at this time. Oh, wait. I'd be interested in the Barbed Wit as a mayoral candidate, actually. -- How we must glow; yes, I bet we look like snow.
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Kukapetal Posts: 1449 7/13/2017	I think His Amused Lordship would be a fun candidate
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Sir Joseph Marlen Posts: 575 7/14/2017	Azothi wrote: Since it hasn't been said already, I think the Whiskered Admiral could make for an interesting candidate. Having retired to a life of luxury after a politically unfortunate defeat, he returns at the prodding of one Dark-Spectacled Admiral (who has been barred by the Empress from running), running a platform of restoring the might of London and her navy. I was going to suggest the Dark-Spectacled Admiral run instead, but I think having him run as the Admiral's support would leave the Admiral as a connection to players of FL while he brings in the interest of Sunless Sea players and gives them an insight to the Admiral's values. Though, I think his social role is underplayed; an emotional leader of London's forces in a time where the country's power seems to wane, all the while keeping an active presence in society, would certainly be a draw for many NPC Londoners if not players as well. I could see him being supported by the Dockers for obvious reasons and Society since his candidacy could be seen as a remembrance of London's prior glory. His platform, heavily influenced by the Dark-Spectacled Admiral, could run along the lines of improving the city's power (especially via the Navy), reinforcing their hold over London and its territories, and taking on "both foreign and domestic risks to the Crown" which would be a not-so subtle attack on the Dawn Machine. Lady Sapho Byron wrote: The Kind-Hearted Widow: Her platform would have many of the planks Jenny and the DTC adopted. Anne Auclair wrote: It would certainly be interesting seeing such a thoroughly kind and gentle person get involved in London politics. But...am I the only one worried for her if she did? The poor woman felt incredible guilt when one of her lodgers left without saying anything and we know this because she thought it worthy of a Hallowmas confession... Lady Sapho Byron wrote: And yet she has a K&C connection ... I would be interested in seeing this apparent contradiction explored as part of her candidacy. A modest yet covertly influential supporter of the downtrodden with familiarity to the player while not being too relevant as to ensure her the win? An interesting candidate indeed. Though I wonder who her support would be and what her policies would involve that would separate her from the altruism of Jenny and the Campaigner. Maybe a push for furthering support of benefits to the impoverished or a connection to Mr Irons and other relations in K&C? edited by Sir Joseph Marlen on 7/14/2017 -- Sir Joseph Marlen - The Romantic Sophist Alexus Harven - The Defiant Fatalist Rose Reinhelm - The Respectful Revolutionary Cappuccino - The Perfidious Spycraft Available for any and all social actions.
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gronostaj Posts: 403 7/14/2017	Anne Auclair wrote: She has what now?! I know, right? Who in this godforsaken underground city doesn't do murders for sport. That cute soft-hearted lady who lets me sleep in her spare bedroom for free after my lodgings were Eaten? She looks innocent, right? Wrong! she's a K&C messanger. It's been a while since my last K&C, but I believe her card used to give an opening? edit: speaking of which, anyone knows when new K&C season starts? i feel like feducci's mayoral term is a perfect moment for stabby lunatics to run the streets again. Or really, introducing villein or soft-hearted widow as new candidate with the platform of bringing K&C back. I'd vote for them edited by gronostaj on 7/14/2017 -- Gronostaj (pl. Ermine), a decadent duellist of mysterious and indistinct gender. Seeker. Willing to die- but not of boredom. Open to all social actions, including the harmful ones. Soft-Spoken Surgeon, a doctor who owes an onerous debt. Professor of medicine at the University by day, at criminal employ by night. Open to all non-harmful social actions.
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WinterIV Posts: 68 7/20/2017	I would actually love Mr. Slowcake as a candidate. Especially if the halfway reveal turns out to be that the person who is claiming to be "Mr. Slowcake" is not someone backed by the devils that created him. It is simply someone claiming to be the candidate, but the devils certainly cannot come forward and say "You aren't Mr. Slowcake, we made him up!". They have somewhat backed themselves into a corner and given power to a person who is now claiming the role. Who are they? What do they want?
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Anne Auclair Posts: 2215 7/13/2017	I think the job of the writers is a bit more difficult than picking three balanced and interesting candidates. First, they have to pick candidates who make sense in-universe, who would want and be able to serve as Mayor. The character has to logically fit the role. Second, they have to pick candidates who sort of click with each other and have interlocking themes, so the election is about actual issues and has a sort of story. In 1894 we had the Bishop and the Bohemian, with the Contrarian cocking a snook to them both and the Masters. In 1895 we had Feducci paired with the Detective in Elder Continent lore and Feducci squaring off with the Campaigner in ideology. Third, they have promised to consider player nominations (go back to the first nominations thread and you'll see that a lot of people wanted Feducci to run). Fourth, they need to have, in theory, a competitive election, where each candidate has a shot. It's a pretty hard job. edited by Anne Auclair on 7/13/2017 -- http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/Anne%20Auclair
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Azothi Posts: 586 7/14/2017	I love the idea of a Mr. Slowcake candidate, even if I probably wouldn't vote for them. Since it hasn't been said already, I think the Whiskered Admiral could make for an interesting candidate. Having retired to a life of luxury after a politically unfortunate defeat, he returns at the prodding of one Dark-Spectacled Admiral (who has been barred by the Empress from running), running a platform of restoring the might of London and her navy. His campaign would be quite interesting, to say the least. He is rather unqualified for the position, with little of note in his resume (considering how he had a military career of little note and nowadays just hangs around society parties), and he appears prone to anger, enough to die from the frustration of arguing against the Jovial Contrarian. Such a character is unlikely to succeed alone in politics, but this can be balanced by placing highly competent advisors with him. He could have a staff of palace functionaries, heavily supported by the Dark-Spectacled Admiral. Furthermore, he wouldn't win the support of any group wholeheartedly. Dockers might support his plans for strengthening London's navy, but captains would realize that their freelance (perhaps even criminal) activities could be endangered by this plan. Wily captains might support the idea with the intent of using the navy for protection, while dissidents would argue that the improvement of the navy is too ambitious a project for the one-year mayorship. His acquaintances in Society may seek to call upon old favors and connections to advance, but many too would be opposed to his personality. Criminals could support him with the plan of scamming the government with bad contracts. The second-week twist is set up rather nicely as well. The Voracious Diplomat and the New Sequence try to influence the Whiskered Admiral through agents in his campaign staff, with the Dark-Spectacled Admiral and the Admiralty trying to hold onto their candidate. With Sunless Skies out, it could be interesting to have a throwback to the conflicts of Sunless Sea. -- Azoth I, the Emissary of Cardinals - A Paramount Presence (not currently accepting new Proteges) Away to where the Chain cannot bind us. Hesperidean.
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Tystefy Posts: 450 7/10/2017	Why would they even need to hide who they were? Maybe that's their instinct. It would be funny if everyone legit knew who they were but just didn't say anything. The Masters would be amazed by their deceit! And then there's just that one Rubbery Man trying to point it out to everyone... edited by Tystefy on 7/10/2017 -- Will sometimes return to post absurdity.
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Isaac Zienfried Posts: 364 7/10/2017	Third candidate can be Storm. Speaking through Slivvy. -- Isaac Zienfried, 'The Vacillating Belligerent.' A gentleman of complicated loyalties, complicated morality, and complicated goals. But really, it's hard to keep things simple down here!
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Vavakx Nonexus Posts: 892 7/10/2017	Anne Auclair wrote: I still think Mr. Slowcake has a lot of potential. The last two elections have shown off Society's angelic side in its support of the Bishop and the Campaigner. You know, the side of Church picnics, fancy afternoon teas, well kept houses, respectable parties. But Society also has a side that smells very much of brimstone: parties at the Brass Embassy, Abstraction, hiding your Tomb Colony read relatives in the attic, Great Game intrigues, red honey... Of course Mr. Slowcake isn't actually a real person, but a composite character created by a team of Devils, but in a city of spies and face tailors, is that really an obstacle? I can't believe I'd come to support Anne in something, but Slowcake for mayor! -- Amets Estibariz, the Moulting Eidolon: Cradled by a sun all their own. Blabbing, the Hobo Everyone Knows: The One Who Pulls The Strings. A Clarity In The Darkness. Charlotte and the Caretaker: A family?
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WinterIV Posts: 68 7/13/2017	Lady Sapho Byron wrote: Gillsing wrote: WinterIV wrote: The hardest part isn't picking a character, it is picking three characters who are on even footing. As we learned this year, name recognition is a beast of a boost to votes. Also, we proved that people who actually have names tend to be better remembered (see both Jenny and Feducci) Nothing has been proven. Correlation is not causation, and with only two elections so far, it could have been mere coincidence that the named candidates won. Too, we all know the Bishop of Southwark's name is [spoiler]Reginald[/spoiler] I would bet cold hard echoes that half the people on this forum don't know that, let alone casual players. And true, nothing is set in cold hard stone and our data set is very small. It is a theory that lines up so far. Maybe it will be disproven next year?
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Charlotte_de_Witte Posts: 360 7/13/2017	Gillsing wrote: Sir Frederick Tanah-Chook wrote: Soap and Molly for London! Molly who? Never heard of her. Colonel Molly. Leader of the Regiment (One of the Urchin gangs). Holds up Dock workers with a cannon. Steals Mr Sack's sack at Sackmas.(Now there's an odd sentence.) Unless, Sir Fred was simply suggesting we improve FL's hygiene while worsening its drug problem? . edited by Charlotte_de_Witte on 7/13/2017 -- "Do one thing for me, Sredni Vashtar." Social actions welcome. Only, send me dupes if you need help with the Affluent Photographer please, I like the bats! [And boxed kitties, and extreme gardening]- Thank-you! http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/Charlotte%20de%20Witte
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Isaac Zienfried Posts: 364 7/14/2017	gronostaj wrote: it was totally worth it though [spoiler]You think ol' Hundreds agrees with that assessment, though?[/spoiler] -- Isaac Zienfried, 'The Vacillating Belligerent.' A gentleman of complicated loyalties, complicated morality, and complicated goals. But really, it's hard to keep things simple down here!
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Anne Auclair Posts: 2215 7/14/2017	Teaspoon wrote: Given these requirements, I am not positive it is actually possible to create a perfectly balanced election. But then, they never promised that London was fair. Well, Feducci got less than 50% of the vote, so things are certainly moving in the right direction balance wise. If you have elections, there is always the possibility of one candidate winning with a big margin or just walking away with it, no matter how carefully things are arranged. The one thing that elections are indisputably good at is giving minor, supporting or background characters with a political quality their hour to really shine. We know a whole lot more about the Contrarian, the Dauntless Temperance Campaigner, and the Detective than we did before their respective mayoral campaigns. Each now has a story that can be continued: the Contrarian's middle way, the Campaigner's relationship with John, and the Detective's Elder Continent and Fingerking investigations. It might sting a little to see the fresh characters beaten by the more well known ones, but this could be alleviated by giving defeated candidates a second chance a few elections later. I mean, is there any reason why the Jovial Contrarian shouldn't get another go in London's third election? He managed 35% of the vote against Juggernaut Jenny, a very respectable showing, and as a character he seems tailor made to be a semi-perennial candidate. His contrarianism means his campaigns can have variety. The Campaigner is the same way, she has a long list of issues, so any future campaigns can focus on a different melange. This would provide some extra balance - the more well known candidates will probably win in the first election, but the fresh characters have their breakout moment and later, after they are more familiar, have a better shot at winning their second contest. This could be represented in-story by having them run better organized campaigns. So, does anyone want to nominate the Contrarian for a second attempt? edited by Anne Auclair on 7/14/2017 -- http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/Anne%20Auclair
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Lady Sapho Byron Posts: 770 7/14/2017	In the fifth mayoral election, I would like to see the winners of the first three square off. -- http://fallenlondon.com/Profile/Lady%20Sapho%20L%20Byron Fighting the Menace of Corsetry Since 1892.
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Estelle Knoht Posts: 1751 7/14/2017	I'd say it is more limitations and less laws. Also, for context, kitchen was verboten because there's an unusually high concentration of kitchen spambots compared to all other subject matters. -- Estelle Knoht, a juvenile, unreliable and respectable lady. I currently do not accept any catbox, cider, suppers, calling cards or proteges.
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Anne Auclair Posts: 2215 7/18/2017	Estelle Knoht wrote: I don't know, what if Slowcake really ended up being a candidate and won? Doesn't even exist... In preparation for the coming nominations thread, I've been working on a post making the full case for Mr Slowcake. Here's the section where I argue that Mr Slowcake's fictional existence is actually a boon, as the spy playing Mr. Slowcake would be giving us Mr. Slowcake in order to maintain his cover. So we'd get to see the spy and Mr. Slowcake as he would be if he were real. *** Of course nonexistence might seem a pretty significant barrier for any mayoral candidate to overcome, but in a city of veteran spies and face tailors, is it really that much of an obstacle? Becoming Closest to the Great Game involves inventing a fictional retired spy/diplomat named Jebediah Crope and pretending to be him for months: Jebediah's face is wax and his eyes are glass. His smell is a concoction of cheese and vinegar. His accent is impeccable, and a lie. You invented him. You lived as him for months, smiling with his lips, spinning his nostalgic yarns, widening his web. He is missed, when he suddenly disappears. This leads to the third and most interesting group that Mr. Slowcake’s candidacy would involve: the players of the Great Game. In particular, the spies that serve the Surface Powers. The Great Game is the one faction that has yet to have any role or involvement in a London election. True, Feducci is a spy for the Presbyterate and had “Game” in his slogan, but there was very little, if anything, of the Great Game about him. None of the Wilmot's End crowd was involved with him, he didn’t have any spies explicitly campaigning for him by being spies, Saint Joshua wasn’t anywhere to be seen, there were no contacts with the Old Man in Vienna, and Feducci’s platform had clear dueling theme as opposed to a chess theme (chess being the universal symbol of the Game). More importantly, the Great Game is rather selfless, in the sense that its devotees repeatedly sacrifice their identities, memories and individual selves for its collective realization (whatever that is). Feducci plays dress up with bandages, but he works solely for himself and clearly does not conceive of himself as a mere piece on a board. Nor has the false Tomb Colonist sacrificed his larger than life identity/self (quite the opposite really). But then, a character who has “Great Game” as one of his primary identity would normally make a very tricky candidate, because if Mr. Spy is running for mayor as Mr. Spy then he’s doing it wrong. The ideal Great Game candidate would rather be someone who has, in their pursuit of the Game, completely subsumed themselves into a role, a deep cover, a persona - just like your character subsumed themselves into Jebediah Crope. So instead of the spy being the candidate, their cover would be the candidate. They’re not Mr. Spy, they’re Mr. Slowcake, revered master of London’s social scene. The agent playing Slowcake, in perfectly maintaining his cover, would be doing everything expected of a master spy and everything expected of Mr Slowcake. We’d therefore be seeing Mr. Slowcake as his Devilish creators and his Society fans have imagined him. He would be a pure simulacra, a copy without an original, a map creating the territory. As a successful spy-actor would not let slip his true identity, he could therefore be anyone, and his own character would be of minor importance compared to the greater character he is playing. We could therefore have our Slowcake and eat it to. . edited by Anne Auclair on 7/18/2017 -- http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/Anne%20Auclair
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Estelle Knoht Posts: 1751 7/19/2017	Might as well throw in the Elusive Countess into the mix so we have two fabricated persona in running. Now we just need a third, and we'd have an election where they all take "I am not actually who I claim to be" to the utter extreme! -- Estelle Knoht, a juvenile, unreliable and respectable lady. I currently do not accept any catbox, cider, suppers, calling cards or proteges.
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Diptych Administrator Posts: 3493 7/12/2017	Say we want three named characters, to really even the odds... how about... Snake, Red Bird and Cat no that's dreadful. I'll try again. Phoebe, Lucy and Cynthia... no. Jasper, Frank and Lyme sorry I'll stop. Who's named and hasn't yet run? Huffam, Inch, Plenty, Clathermonts of various stripes, Edward, Orthos, Schlomo, Bagley, Catherine, Hathersage, Pleat, Silas, Virginia, Grace, Lettice, Molly, Slivvy, Sophia, Soap, Villein, Pommery, Chi Lan, Norton... okay, at this point, I'm just trying to figure out which names would look funny next to each other. Inch, Soap and Molly for London! -- Sir Frederick, the Libertarian Esotericist. Lord Hubris, the Bloody Baron. Juniper Brown, the Ill-Fated Orphan. Esther Ellis-Hall, the Fashionable Fabian.
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Sir Joseph Marlen Posts: 575 7/13/2017	Isaac Zienfried wrote: Okay, yeah, I'd get behind this. Many players from the Court already have. edited by Sir Joseph Marlen on 7/14/2017 -- Sir Joseph Marlen - The Romantic Sophist Alexus Harven - The Defiant Fatalist Rose Reinhelm - The Respectful Revolutionary Cappuccino - The Perfidious Spycraft Available for any and all social actions.
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Gillsing Posts: 1203 7/13/2017	Akernis wrote: Why do people keep saying that 'X' will be a landslide? Do we have any sort of ideas of what and who are popular amongst the casual player base which will carry those 98% of the weight? Or are these purely speculations based on what is fairly popular on the forums? I mean, for instance rubberies might be hugely popular with some people on the forum (and even here I get the feeling it is less one-sided than some people seem to think it is) but have we ever had official statistics about the opinions of those who aren't dedicated lore experts likes those of us who come here? Some people seem to believe a Rubbery Candidate would get almost all of the votes, but that's probably not the case. It could be a lot less one-sided than that, and the Rubbery candidate would still win with about half the votes. I base that on Rubbery Men being the most 'Fallen London' thing ever. And players of Fallen London probably like things that are unique to Fallen London. So it seems reasonable that candidates who show a lot of 'Fallen London' would have quite the edge compared to candidates who mainly have certain platforms. But of course, it would make a lot of sense if second class citizens wouldn't be allowed to run for Mayor, simply because the main populace consists of 'invisible' NPCs who according to canon would not vote inhuman creatures into such elevated positions. After all, if they liked Rubbery Men as much as the players seem to do, Rubbery Men would be cherished, and merely shaking 'hands' with them would not give a player 3 CP of Scandal. So I believe that the election will never have a canon Rubbery Candidate, because the entire campaign staff would be immediately exiled to the Tomb-Colonies. When it comes to specific named characters I don't really know how popular any of them really are, and I'm not convinced that 'name recognition' matters that much. I know who Mrs Plenty is, but aside from the Carnival she's mostly a purveyor of inadequate rubbery lumps as far as I'm concerned. Not necessarily Mayor material in my book. It is a bit 'Fallen London' though, to sell something like that, so it gets her some points on that scale, starting somewhere in real life (where the players are), then going through supernatural fiction, and finishing somewhere in Fallen London for maximum points, since that's where the player characters are, and that's the destination that the real life players choose when they play the game.
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Odin, All-father Posts: 15 7/10/2017	Sir Frederick Tanah-Chook wrote: Let's see.. who's probably alive; recognisable but not too beloved, and has at least some interest in politics? ...wait, no, forget all that. I was looking through a characters list and remembered the Pirate Poet exists PIRATE POET FOR MAYOR. The one problem with this is that she's a possible companion, imagine the chaos caused be players endlessly kidnapping the mayor by selecting her as their companion and then hoping on a boat to some far flung location. She wouldn't get a spare second to actually do any mayoring in.
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Indigo Clardmond Posts: 60 7/10/2017	Adding my two cents in now that I have the time and knowledge, I suppose we also need to take into consideration which of the remaining Major Lateral qualities they'll base next year's election on. Last year was Identified with a School: Jenny (Bazaarine), Bishop (Celestial), Contrarian (Nocturnal). This year it was Identified with a Philosophy: Dauntless (Legacy of Anchoress), Feducci (Unconfined), Detective (Implacable Method) So next year it will either be: Identified with a Tradition: School of Hard Knocks, Adventuress' Correspondence Course, Forms of Tomb-Colonies or You Pledge Your Support/Make Your Toasts to: Cheery Man, Gracious Widow, Topsy King Now the second would be rather obvious as to who would be the candidates, though also unlikely given that the criminal lords don't strike me as the type to get involved in politics at the cost of their empires. Unless the whole election got hijacked as a kind of turf war... The first though provides some interesting food for thought. Would the Presbyterate Adventuress be an eligible candidate considering her nationality if Feducci was allowed to run? Would the Urchins put forward someone like Slivvy to represent the School of Hard Knocks? Perhaps the Once Dashing Smuggler might appear on behalf of the Tomb-Colonies? And are there other NPCs that would better fit those traditions? -- Indigo Clardmond - A kind-hearted Notary that is also a member of the C.V.R. And good friend to the Rubberies. And close to the Urchins. A gentleman of many talents. He is most definitely not secretly an imp of an existential nature. That would just be silly. Vazio Solus - A broken, bitter Correspondent with a sick relationship to the Truth. Defiant to all, even in the end, as the Gate was opened. The Luminous Orphan - A dazzling young Doctor of legendary charisma, weaving powerful Celestial imagery while she studies the form...'a star' would certainly be an appropriate way to describe her.
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Isaac Zienfried Posts: 364 7/10/2017	Charlotte_de_Witte wrote: (and if FBG were actively trying for a near 100% of the vote candidate, reveal the second week that his name is Jeremy... ) ... ... ... ... FBG. *DO IT.* -- Isaac Zienfried, 'The Vacillating Belligerent.' A gentleman of complicated loyalties, complicated morality, and complicated goals. But really, it's hard to keep things simple down here!
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Hark DeGaul Posts: 208 7/10/2017	Thinking about it Mr. Huffman may be a good successor for Jenny and the DTC's social reform stances. His one downside is that he's based on a real person, but that didn't stop the Bishop of Southwark. Besides, the idea of Charles Dickens becoming mayor of London to fight against the evils of society he addressed in his serials has a certain charm to it. -- The Dawn-Eyed Optician: http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/Hark%20DeGaul That Vicar Who Ruined the Royal Wedding for Everyone (including himself): http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/Hebediah%20Fix The Dreaded Relative: http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/Your%20Aunt
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Anne Auclair Posts: 2215 7/10/2017	I still think Mr. Slowcake has a lot of potential. The last two elections have shown off Society's angelic side in its support of the Bishop and the Campaigner. You know, the side of Church picnics, fancy afternoon teas, well kept houses, respectable parties. But Society also has a side that smells very much of brimstone: parties at the Brass Embassy, Abstraction, hiding your Tomb Colony read relatives in the attic, Great Game intrigues, red honey... Of course Mr. Slowcake isn't actually a real person, but a composite character created by a team of Devils, but in a city of spies and face tailors, is that really an obstacle? -- http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/Anne%20Auclair
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gronostaj Posts: 403 7/10/2017	Amsfield wrote: Outside that, I doubt they'll put forward either a Rubbery or a Devil, because the former would take it in a landslide and the latter would be crushed. I feel like you underestimate the hellish force with which a lot of players thrists after devils especially the low-level players which don't have many interactions with Rubbery, but often get in honeypot of Affectionate Devil's..... affections. I'd like to see Royal Bethlem Manager running for Mayor. A perfect mayor for the underground- he already has quite a lot of experience in running a madhouse, after all. -- Gronostaj (pl. Ermine), a decadent duellist of mysterious and indistinct gender. Seeker. Willing to die- but not of boredom. Open to all social actions, including the harmful ones. Soft-Spoken Surgeon, a doctor who owes an onerous debt. Professor of medicine at the University by day, at criminal employ by night. Open to all non-harmful social actions.
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Gul al-Ahlaam Posts: 225 7/10/2017	I think the Bishop would be an extraordinary mayor. He's compassionate, yet pragmatic where it counts. He's thoughtful and contemplative, but is never afraid to take action when necessary. He's not involved with any radical ideology or group and hasn't permanently killed anyone (though assassins do supposedly work on his behalf). Most of all, he seems genuinely concerned with the wellbeing of people in general, and of his people especially, without wanting to impose his own way of thinking on them. The biggest scandal he's got is that he isn't human, and the only reason he's keeping it a secret is that he's afraid of being murdered. Personally though, I've got to endorse Dr. Carrywell. She's brilliant, charismatic, has lots of political experience (well... sort of), and is clearly an exceptional scientist and businesswoman. Plus, she's got connections! She's a mover and a shaker! Will she advance scientific progress? Will she reform the special constables? Will she destroy us all? Let's find out together! -- The Uncanny Hierophant. The Jewel-Eyed Prince.
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Yeah Posts: 67 7/10/2017	I'd love to see our dear friend, the Ambitious Barrister, take a year of leave from the Iron Republic in order to attempt to become mayor. She is quite ambitious, after all, and every POSI player has seen her for at least a brief period of time. -- Yeah Man - A Bleeding-heart hoarder of curiosities.
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Sara Hysaro Moderator Posts: 4514 7/10/2017	F.F. Gebrandt would almost certainly have a completely different goal than the Implacable Detective, though. Perceived similarity in their personalities doesn't mean they'd have even remotely similar mayoral agendas. -- http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/Sara%20Hysaro Please do not send SMEN, cat boxes, or Affluent Reporter requests. All other social actions are welcome. Are you a Scarlet Saint? Send a message my way to be added to the list.
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dov Posts: 2580 7/10/2017	Anne Auclair wrote: dov wrote: Anne Auclair wrote: I think she's too much like the Detective. How so? She's the most notable chemist in the Neath, but besides that do you know her position on any of the city's social issues? She's a logical older lady who delves the secrets of the Neath... I wouldn't reduce her to just her gender and age. We have no idea about her politics and ambitions. The whole point of the election candidates is picking someone who has been mentioned here and there in the background, and fleshing them out. I, for one, would love to know more about F.F. Gebrandt. Just think about the Investigations / Flash Lays you could do, sneaking into her laboratory to find out what she's really putting into all those Tinctures of Vigor... -- Want a sip of Hesperidean Cider? Send me a request in-game. Here's an_ocelot's guide how. (Most social actions are welcome. Please no requests to Loiter Suspiciously and no investigations of the Affluent Photographer)
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Tystefy Posts: 450 7/10/2017	Fourth candidate would be a Master. edited by Tystefy on 7/10/2017 -- Will sometimes return to post absurdity.
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Isaac Zienfried Posts: 364 7/10/2017	Topsy would win hands-down. No contest. The only one who might beat him is a Rubbery. -- Isaac Zienfried, 'The Vacillating Belligerent.' A gentleman of complicated loyalties, complicated morality, and complicated goals. But really, it's hard to keep things simple down here!
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Amsfield Posts: 176 7/10/2017	Hark DeGaul wrote: Thinking about it Mr. Huffman may be a good successor for Jenny and the DTC's social reform stances. His one downside is that he's based on a real person, but that didn't stop the Bishop of Southwark. Besides, the idea of Charles Dickens becoming mayor of London to fight against the evils of society he addressed in his serials has a certain charm to it. A Charles Foster Cane style Paper tycoon candidate could be interesting, but I'd guess its unlikely as FB rely on him too much as a neutral party to report and interview during these things. If the player base started developing strong opinions about him it could throw a lot of things off. -- Amsfield: http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/Amsfield A devotee of pleasures intellectual and fleshy. Always fabulously masked. Honoria Kastern: http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/Honoria%20Kastern A hunter, a shooter and a fisher. Also a patriotic busy body. Mildly corrupted. Maiser: http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/Maiser A young firebrand of obviously criminal intent. Venshik: http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/Venshik Not a nice person. Asmeria: http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/Asmeria Quiet, thoughtful and possibly mad. Excellent listener though. Favours grey.
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gronostaj Posts: 403 7/10/2017	Isaac Zienfried wrote: Indigo Clardmond wrote: Perhaps the Once Dashing Smuggler might appear on behalf of the Tomb-Colonies? And are there other NPCs that would better fit those traditions? That's... actually very possible. in my heart of hearts, he already won. love me a bandaged man -- Gronostaj (pl. Ermine), a decadent duellist of mysterious and indistinct gender. Seeker. Willing to die- but not of boredom. Open to all social actions, including the harmful ones. Soft-Spoken Surgeon, a doctor who owes an onerous debt. Professor of medicine at the University by day, at criminal employ by night. Open to all non-harmful social actions.
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Plynkes Posts: 631 7/13/2017	I could see Chuffy or one of the other Stags running "for a lark" in the mould of Screaming Lord Sutch or Lord Buckethead. -- "Then tell Wind and Fire where to stop, but don't tell me."
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Lady Sapho Byron Posts: 770 7/13/2017	Lady Sapho Byron wrote: Molly: She could do a great deal of good for Urchins (or at least for the Regiment) as mayor. Anne Auclair wrote: I suspect that children can't actually be mayor, for a lot of reasons. This may very well be true. Although recent events suggest mayoral qualifications are exceptionally lax ... Lady Sapho Byron wrote: The Kind-Hearted Widow: Her platform would have many of the planks Jenny and the DTC adopted. Anne Auclair wrote: It would certainly be interesting seeing such a thoroughly kind and gentle person get involved in London politics. But...am I the only one worried for her if she did? The poor woman felt incredible guilt when one of her lodgers left without saying anything and we know this because she thought it worthy of a Hallowmas confession... And yet she has a K&C connection ... I would be interested in seeing this apparent contradiction explored as part of her candidacy. edited by Lady Sapho Byron on 7/13/2017 -- http://fallenlondon.com/Profile/Lady%20Sapho%20L%20Byron Fighting the Menace of Corsetry Since 1892.
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gronostaj Posts: 403 7/12/2017	well, with Villein as mayor, at least we could all righteously complain that people of London keep picking villeins as their mayors I, for one, would love to see a devil (though I suppose they aren't really citiziens of London, so they can't compete. unless..... an immigrant devil.) or a rat running for mayor. or like, an assembly of rats, real well-bred L.B.s, in a trenchcoat. Something that would look cool on a mayoral card. Or a tomb-colonist. A real tomb-colonist. edited by gronostaj on 7/12/2017 -- Gronostaj (pl. Ermine), a decadent duellist of mysterious and indistinct gender. Seeker. Willing to die- but not of boredom. Open to all social actions, including the harmful ones. Soft-Spoken Surgeon, a doctor who owes an onerous debt. Professor of medicine at the University by day, at criminal employ by night. Open to all non-harmful social actions.
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Charlotte_de_Witte Posts: 360 7/10/2017	dov wrote: I can't think of a clear candidate for the School of Hard-Knocks. The only name which comes to mind is the Knuckle-Scarred Inspector, but we've already had a campaign about law enforcement issues (even though the Detective wasn't herself a Constable). Maybe the Woman in Green? (though I doubt she'd like to run for public office). Colonel Molly maybe? Though I guess that would hardly help with landslide avoidance. (I'd still feel torn not picking Grace in that line-up though) And although it would very likely make a very dull election I still hold out hope to see the Tentacled Entrepreneur one day (and if FBG were actively trying for a near 100% of the vote candidate, reveal the second week that his name is Jeremy... ) -- "Do one thing for me, Sredni Vashtar." Social actions welcome. Only, send me dupes if you need help with the Affluent Photographer please, I like the bats! [And boxed kitties, and extreme gardening]- Thank-you! http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/Charlotte%20de%20Witte
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G N Posts: 6 7/13/2017	re: whether folks we encounter in stories are more likely to get our votes or not...I like the idea of a panel of all completely new and unknown challengers, characters and backstories cooked up exclusively for the election and revealed on that first day of the campaign, before we move on to trying a panel of all Established Names. I think a good test for whether Established Names have more pull is to have Mrs. Plenty run against a Rubbery Man and another named character we dig dirt up to discover gasp they're September of the Calendar Council!! (please be the Gracious Widow, please be the Gracious Widow) I'd love to see a slate of candidates where 2/3 (or even 3/3!) were Othered for deviations from Fallen London human "norms" (such as they are) for 1899's or 1900's election, like a "progressive new millennium!" kind of feel. But dang if it wouldn't be nice to see folks both Rubbery and Clay pop in before then! Maybe in 1896 we can have a Clay Man with a super progressive platform...but when we dig up dirt, it turns out one faction or another with a very different agenda is making him OBEY GRUDGINGLY all the way to the highest electable office to perform an about-face on the electorate! Then in 1897, an Unfinished Scholar trying to make it legal to become a Professor with the support of the most radical Benthic academics, Revolutionaries and the Docks where he self-taught working hard labour to support his education...opposed by Summerset and Society alike, who field a candidate they think is ideal to oppose him...who is also a French agent in the Great Game! Also when are we going to see a high-ranking member of The Kaleidoscopic Church for that awkward Bohemian/Church backed candidate? I get excited dreaming about slates of candidates in this game far more than any slate of candidates any country puts forward in real life. -- Your Neighbourly Anarchist Comrade
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Teaspoon Posts: 866 7/13/2017	Given these requirements, I am not positive it is actually possible to create a perfectly balanced election. But then, they never promised that London was fair. -- Truth lies at the bottom of a well. https://www.fallenlondon.com/profile/Alt%20Ern
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Sir Joseph Marlen Posts: 575 7/13/2017	G N wrote: I think a good test for whether Established Names have more pull is to have Mrs. Plenty run against a Rubbery Man and another named character we dig dirt up to discover gasp they're September of the Calendar Council!! (please be the Gracious Widow, please be the Gracious Widow) I'd love to see a slate of candidates where 2/3 (or even 3/3!) were Othered for deviations from Fallen London human "norms" (such as they are) for 1899's or 1900's election, like a "progressive new millennium!" kind of feel. Those are very interesting ideas! I doubly support the Calendar Council reveal, but even that isn't necessarily limited to revolutionary characters. It could be an established Snuffer character in disguise, or a character serving as proxy for another character that doesn't wish to be known by the voters. At first I'd be worried that players would overlook them when compared to the other known candidates, but there's also the possiblity that players would be drawn to them for wondering who even is this person? You'd probably have to have some heavy implications of their true identity from their supporters, their platform/character traits, and the secrets you get from investigations and flash lays. On the second week, you could either add further insight to who they are or just outright say it in a reveal or from more investigations. The great thing is that we've come up with some great predictions and yet there are plenty more out there. The Amused Lordship and the Presbyterate Adventuress have been suggested, and I love those since they're such interesting characters with plenty of room to grow. If I had to think of two other possibilities, one would be the Captivating Princess, if royalty can even run for office, that is. As for the latter...what about our Aunt? Your Aunt. My Aunt. The cumulative concept of our Aunt has come back to the Neath to haunt us and make our lives more of a hell than they already were with her fresh Surface politics. We've already seen her work borderline-diplomatic work during our time as governor of Port Carnelian, so it isn't too much of a stretch. edited by Sir Joseph Marlen on 7/13/2017 -- Sir Joseph Marlen - The Romantic Sophist Alexus Harven - The Defiant Fatalist Rose Reinhelm - The Respectful Revolutionary Cappuccino - The Perfidious Spycraft Available for any and all social actions.
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Morkan Kassington Posts: 261 7/15/2017	Lady Sapho Byron wrote: In the fifth mayoral election, I would like to see the winners of the first three square off. Preferably on a bed, amirite -- Ladies of the Neath, here comes Morkan Kassington, the gem among gentlemen (He is actually a self-centered and foolish braggart, but he means no harm. Hit him up for social actions or dangerous lessons! Or just flirt.)
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Estelle Knoht Posts: 1751 7/20/2017	Since she has literally no relevance to anything aside from being a mark, I guess it is fine to spoil here: [spoiler]You bungle her house and discover that she is so active in socializing because it is four women taking turns to be a Countess with the other three playing servants.[/spoiler] -- Estelle Knoht, a juvenile, unreliable and respectable lady. I currently do not accept any catbox, cider, suppers, calling cards or proteges.
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Estelle Knoht Posts: 1751 7/14/2017	Moon League aside, I could never pick it over donating to her. -- Estelle Knoht, a juvenile, unreliable and respectable lady. I currently do not accept any catbox, cider, suppers, calling cards or proteges.
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gronostaj Posts: 403 7/14/2017	Lady Sapho Byron wrote: gronostaj wrote: It's been a while since my last K&C, but I believe her card used to give an opening? Quite so, she carried messages for the game ... indicating a target was available, if I recall correctly. There was an option to meet her eyes and make the sign. Here's the text when you did: [spoiler]A smile ... but a trace of sorrow. Does she disapprove of this brutal, lovely game? Why then does she carry messages?[/spoiler] Why, indeed. I'd be delighted to find out, and how interesting her platfrom could be, too- at one hand, picking up where DTC left off, at the other hand, undoubtedly making life easier for all sorts of shady types. Could either be played as "please everyone" or conflicting motives. Such potential. And she doesn't seem like the type to smack you upside head with a shoe, if you fell drunkenly into her lap. Always a plus And what happend to her husband, anyway? She is a widow, innit she. -- Gronostaj (pl. Ermine), a decadent duellist of mysterious and indistinct gender. Seeker. Willing to die- but not of boredom. Open to all social actions, including the harmful ones. Soft-Spoken Surgeon, a doctor who owes an onerous debt. Professor of medicine at the University by day, at criminal employ by night. Open to all non-harmful social actions.
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Estelle Knoht Posts: 1751 7/14/2017	Her husband's fate is explained as part of the Season of Wreck's conclusion - no wriggling room. -- Estelle Knoht, a juvenile, unreliable and respectable lady. I currently do not accept any catbox, cider, suppers, calling cards or proteges.
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JimmyTMalice Posts: 237 7/14/2017	gronostaj wrote: speaking of which, anyone knows when new K&C season starts? It's currently postponed indefinitely, because the app ruins everything. -- Gideon Stormstrider, the Esoteric Gadgeteer Jimmy T. Malice, gone. A Tale of Two Suns - Meeting Your Maker - A Squid in the Polls
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Lady Sapho Byron Posts: 770 7/14/2017	gronostaj wrote: It's been a while since my last K&C, but I believe her card used to give an opening? Quite so, she carried messages for the game ... indicating a target was available, if I recall correctly. There was an option to meet her eyes and make the sign. Here's the text when you did: [spoiler]A smile ... but a trace of sorrow. Does she disapprove of this brutal, lovely game? Why then does she carry messages?[/spoiler] -- http://fallenlondon.com/Profile/Lady%20Sapho%20L%20Byron Fighting the Menace of Corsetry Since 1892.
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Sara Hysaro Moderator Posts: 4514 7/14/2017	The forum has very strange laws. Only one spoiler per post, never doubleclick when posting a message...not too long ago the word kitchen was verboten. -- edited by Sara Hysaro on 7/14/2017 -- http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/Sara%20Hysaro Please do not send SMEN, cat boxes, or Affluent Reporter requests. All other social actions are welcome. Are you a Scarlet Saint? Send a message my way to be added to the list.
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Akernis Posts: 255 7/15/2017	While it would be interesting to see all the losers / winners have another chance to square of in more equal circumstances, I would rather see new characters that hasn't tried for the mayoral campaign to get the spotlight so we can flesh out more of London's cast. While I supported Feducci he was probably the weakest choice in terms of character development, as we didn't really learn much about him that we couldn't have surmised ourselves, whereas the others were much more blank slates that then got time to shine with intriguing revelations, the Campaigner and Contrarian especially so. . edited by Akernis on 7/16/2017 -- Vena's profile - http://fallenlondon.com/Profile/Akernis
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Estelle Knoht Posts: 1751 7/14/2017	He was around as the Contrarian's first Campaign Manager before February out-fabulous-ed him. He is apparently not inclined to directly run. -- Estelle Knoht, a juvenile, unreliable and respectable lady. I currently do not accept any catbox, cider, suppers, calling cards or proteges.
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Isaac Zienfried Posts: 364 7/14/2017	[spoiler]I believe you mean he knows a thing or two about betraying a city.[/spoiler] -- Isaac Zienfried, 'The Vacillating Belligerent.' A gentleman of complicated loyalties, complicated morality, and complicated goals. But really, it's hard to keep things simple down here!
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Anne Auclair Posts: 2215 7/19/2017	Estelle Knoht wrote: Might as well throw in the Elusive Countess into the mix so we have two fabricated persona in running. I have no idea or recollection of who that is. Um, help? ^_^ Gillsing wrote: Anne Auclair wrote: More importantly, the Great Game is rather selfless, in the sense that its devotees repeatedly sacrifice their identities, memories and individual selves for its collective realization (whatever that is). They have a collective realization? Well, maybe they do. But I assume that it's the historical Great Game, and that the reason why it's not two or more factions is because we can't know for sure which side specific agents might be on, so they're all treated as a collective of potentially treacherous spies. The collective realization is the sum total of the Game's moves, its gradual unfolding in history. The spies, when they aren't serving their various masters or agendas, are giving their secrets to Saint Joshua in order to keep the Game moving. In devoting oneself to the Great Game, one becomes the instrument through which forces greater than oneself act upon the world. [spoiler]Such as the Judgments. . The Gentleman of the Bureau wrote: His eyes are grave. "The Great Powers are always watching," he hisses. "Even here. Everything you've done, you chose to do. Remember: there is a sea more sunless." [/spoiler] . edited by Anne Auclair on 7/20/2017 -- http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/Anne%20Auclair
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gronostaj Posts: 403 7/13/2017	Jeremy Avalon wrote: I'd be interested in the Barbed Wit as a mayoral candidate, actually. oh man, me too. Just imagine the debates! -- Gronostaj (pl. Ermine), a decadent duellist of mysterious and indistinct gender. Seeker. Willing to die- but not of boredom. Open to all social actions, including the harmful ones. Soft-Spoken Surgeon, a doctor who owes an onerous debt. Professor of medicine at the University by day, at criminal employ by night. Open to all non-harmful social actions.
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Lady Sapho Byron Posts: 770 7/13/2017	Anne Auclair wrote: I think the job of the writers is a bit more difficult than picking three balanced and interesting candidates. First, they have to pick candidates who make sense in-universe, who would want and be able to serve as Mayor. The character has to logically fit the role. This is something I keep thinking about and I can only come up with a relatively short list of characters fitting this criterion ... although I'm sure I'm missing some and other folks may have different interpretations. Mrs Plenty: Being mayor, or even just running for mayor, would be a great boon for her business: campaign rallies at the Carnival! Dr Orthos: I don’t think there’s much text to support this, but I imagine him as one who relishes attention and authority. Being mayor would bring him both. Molly: She could do a great deal of good for Urchins (or at least for the Regiment) as mayor. The Kind-Hearted Widow: Her platform would have many of the planks Jenny and the DTC adopted. Devil of Your Choosing: As mayor, she or he could do so much to help people shed their burdensome souls. The Turkish Girl: She likes to run. (Sorry, I couldn’t resist the joke. To me there’s actually nothing about her character that suggests an interest in being mayor.) The Northbound Parliamentarian: She’s got a mission and a message! And she’s already in politics. Political Tigress: I have a mayorship. Do you have a mayorship? The Ambitious Barrister: She’s … well … ambitious. The Last Constable: Her campaign would be similar to the Implacable Detectives, without, I hope, the whiff of authoritarianism. Two others might be: His Amused Lordship: Although he would have a rollicking good time being mayor, he seems, to me, to prefer wielding power behind the scenes. Mr Huffam: Possible ... but I think he’d rather make the news than be it. edited by Lady Sapho Byron on 7/13/2017 -- http://fallenlondon.com/Profile/Lady%20Sapho%20L%20Byron Fighting the Menace of Corsetry Since 1892.
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Isaac Zienfried Posts: 364 7/13/2017	I want Jeremy for mayor, and at first he's being guided by the Campaigner and sort of just a front for her, but then he gets his confidence second week of the election and starts making his own priorities... and she's totally okay with that and supports him. Okay so maybe I just want to see more Campaigner being the best character in FL. -- Isaac Zienfried, 'The Vacillating Belligerent.' A gentleman of complicated loyalties, complicated morality, and complicated goals. But really, it's hard to keep things simple down here!
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lady ciel Posts: 2548 7/13/2017	I can't see the sisters leaving Hunter's Keep. As people were saying they would like to see a Rubbery or Clayman candidate I thought of which ones would be recognisable. Nearly everyone will encounter Lyme; any one who attends the party will have met the Tentacled Entrepreneur and I thought adding Madame Shoshana as the third candidate would be fun. -- ciel Sorry RL means I am not a very active player at the moment. No social actions unless you are prepared to wait and definitely no sparring or other mult-action things. No Calling Cards or boxed cats please. Will take dupes on the affluent photographers. Other social invitations welcome. Parabolan Kittens usually available, send me an in-game social action saying you want one and I will get one to you as soon as possible. storynexus name - reveurciel
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Akernis Posts: 255 7/13/2017	Why do people keep saying that 'X' will be a landslide? Do we have any sort of ideas of what and who are popular amongst the casual player base which will carry those 98% of the weight? Or are these purely speculations based on what is fairly popular on the forums? I mean, for instance rubberies might be hugely popular with some people on the forum (and even here I get the feeling it is less one-sided than some people seem to think it is) but have we ever had official statistics about the opinions of those who aren't dedicated lore experts likes those of us who come here? -- Vena's profile - http://fallenlondon.com/Profile/Akernis
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dov Posts: 2580 7/13/2017	Akernis wrote: Why do people keep saying that 'X' will be a landslide? People are mostly projecting based on their own preferences and inclinations. -- Want a sip of Hesperidean Cider? Send me a request in-game. Here's an_ocelot's guide how. (Most social actions are welcome. Please no requests to Loiter Suspiciously and no investigations of the Affluent Photographer)
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dov Posts: 2580 7/10/2017	Indigo Clardmond wrote: So next year it will either be: Identified with a Tradition: School of Hard Knocks, Adventuress' Correspondence Course, Forms of Tomb-Colonies A very interesting idea Indigo Clardmond wrote: The first though provides some interesting food for thought. Would the Presbyterate Adventuress be an eligible candidate considering her nationality if Feducci was allowed to run? Would the Urchins put forward someone like Slivvy to represent the School of Hard Knocks? Perhaps the Once Dashing Smuggler might appear on behalf of the Tomb-Colonies? And are there other NPCs that would better fit those traditions? The Presbyterare Adventuress might be an interesting candidate if they can differentiate her from Feducci. Grace would be great for the Forms of the Tomb-Colonists (much more of a fighter than the Smuggler). I can't think of a clear candidate for the School of Hard-Knocks. The only name which comes to mind is the Knuckle-Scarred Inspector, but we've already had a campaign about law enforcement issues (even though the Detective wasn't herself a Constable). Maybe the Woman in Green? (though I doubt she'd like to run for public office). -- Want a sip of Hesperidean Cider? Send me a request in-game. Here's an_ocelot's guide how. (Most social actions are welcome. Please no requests to Loiter Suspiciously and no investigations of the Affluent Photographer)
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Estelle Knoht Posts: 1751 7/10/2017	The acquaintances would probably need to compete at the same time to make it not a landslide. -- Estelle Knoht, a juvenile, unreliable and respectable lady. I currently do not accept any catbox, cider, suppers, calling cards or proteges.
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dov Posts: 2580 7/10/2017	Isaac Zienfried wrote: Another problem with having the Soldier be a candidate is that his fate differs between players. For some (the very awful ones), he is a soulless wreck. For others, he's still mourning the loss of his beloved's soul. And for those of us who are truly lucky and generous, he's far happier and in a good place... albeit haunted by the past still. And for some, he's a statue over at the Elder Continent (I think) -- Want a sip of Hesperidean Cider? Send me a request in-game. Here's an_ocelot's guide how. (Most social actions are welcome. Please no requests to Loiter Suspiciously and no investigations of the Affluent Photographer)
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dov Posts: 2580 7/10/2017	Anne Auclair wrote: ... Since you've snipped the most important part of my post, I'll repeat it: You obviously don't have to agree. I was just looking for side-characters who are mentioned here and there in the game and could use fleshing out a bit. Feel free to offer your own candidate(s). -- Want a sip of Hesperidean Cider? Send me a request in-game. Here's an_ocelot's guide how. (Most social actions are welcome. Please no requests to Loiter Suspiciously and no investigations of the Affluent Photographer)
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Sir Joseph Marlen Posts: 575 7/10/2017	Perhaps the Bishop of Saint Fiacre? I'd love the concept of a repentant Snuffer in office. A more personal companion in the political ring, such as one of our acquaintances (the Regretful Soldier, the Sardonic Music-Hall Singer, the Repentant Forger, the Wry Functionary, and so on) would be a fan favorite as well. Perhaps even the return of the Last Constable, whether as herself or in disguise? She would be a fun option, if not a dangerous one for our criminal friends. Arcanuse wrote: Would make for the most interesting election yet, you ask me. Just needs a third candidate to round out this bizarre trio. The third would either be a Snuffer (the Bishop), a Clay Man (maybe Soap?), or a rat with a tiny top hat (perhaps one of the relicker rats!). The vote would be split evenly three ways and they all serve as co-mayors for a term. -- Sir Joseph Marlen - The Romantic Sophist Alexus Harven - The Defiant Fatalist Rose Reinhelm - The Respectful Revolutionary Cappuccino - The Perfidious Spycraft Available for any and all social actions.
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dov Posts: 2580 7/10/2017	Anne Auclair wrote: I think she's too much like the Detective. How so? She's the most notable chemist in the Neath, but besides that do you know her position on any of the city's social issues? -- Want a sip of Hesperidean Cider? Send me a request in-game. Here's an_ocelot's guide how. (Most social actions are welcome. Please no requests to Loiter Suspiciously and no investigations of the Affluent Photographer)
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dov Posts: 2580 7/10/2017	How about F.F. Gebrandt? -- Want a sip of Hesperidean Cider? Send me a request in-game. Here's an_ocelot's guide how. (Most social actions are welcome. Please no requests to Loiter Suspiciously and no investigations of the Affluent Photographer)
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Teaspoon Posts: 866 7/10/2017	Amsfield wrote: I'd put echos on Ms. Plenty, and probably my vote behind her too. That would be a dull election. Not because I wouldn't vote for her in a heartbeat, but because it'd be a landslide. -- Truth lies at the bottom of a well. https://www.fallenlondon.com/profile/Alt%20Ern
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Isaac Zienfried Posts: 364 7/10/2017	Another problem with having the Soldier be a candidate is that his fate differs between players. For some (the very awful ones), he is a soulless wreck. For others, he's still mourning the loss of his beloved's soul. And for those of us who are truly lucky and generous, he's far happier and in a good place... albeit haunted by the past still. -- Isaac Zienfried, 'The Vacillating Belligerent.' A gentleman of complicated loyalties, complicated morality, and complicated goals. But really, it's hard to keep things simple down here!
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Isaac Zienfried Posts: 364 7/10/2017	Regretful Soldier: WAR WITH HELL, BABY. Actually no, because he knows that war is hell, whether it's with Hell or not. I doubt he'd send men to the same fate he met. He would probably be way less friendly to devils than many other characters, though. Regretful Forger: I can't even see him running, really. The guy rather avoids any kind of spotlight. He just wants to live a quiet life making art enough to eat every day. Sardonic Music-Hall Singer: Likely winner, though the Soldier would give her a good run for her money. I can't really see her running, but if she did, it'd likely be as a rather centrist candidate that seeks to address the worst ills of the city without being particularly ambitious. Wry Functionary: Actually knows how government works, would probably streamline a bunch of shit and have London working efficiently. And yet, perhaps a little too cautious when it comes to tackling big problems. -- Isaac Zienfried, 'The Vacillating Belligerent.' A gentleman of complicated loyalties, complicated morality, and complicated goals. But really, it's hard to keep things simple down here!
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Leonora Rothwood Posts: 17 7/10/2017	Sir Joseph Marlen wrote: Perhaps the Bishop of Saint Fiacre? I'd love the concept of a repentant Snuffer in office. A more personal companion in the political ring, such as one of our acquaintances (the Regretful Soldier, the Sardonic Music-Hall Singer, the Repentant Forger, the Wry Functionary, and so on) would be a fan favorite as well. You know, I was just thinking I'd love to see the Sardonic Singer run for office! I've been recently reacquainted with her after moving back into the heart of town. I'd forgotten how much I enjoyed the character concept and also how little interaction we get with her at higher levels. St. Fiacre would be interesting as well; I'm not sure whether his inclusion in Flint would count against him in terms of selection, though? It is an Exceptional Story, so not necessarily widely played-through, but... Mr. Slowcake, the Manager. and Mrs. Plenty are also lovely suggestions, but none of them has my insta-vote the way the SMHS does. -- Leonora Rothwood, the Ink-Stained Wanderer
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Isaac Zienfried Posts: 364 7/10/2017	Indigo Clardmond wrote: Perhaps the Once Dashing Smuggler might appear on behalf of the Tomb-Colonies? And are there other NPCs that would better fit those traditions? That's... actually very possible. -- Isaac Zienfried, 'The Vacillating Belligerent.' A gentleman of complicated loyalties, complicated morality, and complicated goals. But really, it's hard to keep things simple down here!
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Anne Auclair Posts: 2215 7/12/2017	Vavakx Nonexus wrote: Anne Auclair wrote: I still think Mr. Slowcake has a lot of potential. The last two elections have shown off Society's angelic side in its support of the Bishop and the Campaigner. You know, the side of Church picnics, fancy afternoon teas, well kept houses, respectable parties. But Society also has a side that smells very much of brimstone: parties at the Brass Embassy, Abstraction, hiding your Tomb Colony read relatives in the attic, Great Game intrigues, red honey... Of course Mr. Slowcake isn't actually a real person, but a composite character created by a team of Devils, but in a city of spies and face tailors, is that really an obstacle? I can't believe I'd come to support Anne in something, but Slowcake for mayor! I feel obligated to mention that Slowcake for Mayor wasn't my idea. It was first proposed by Frederick Metzengerstein. I was just really taken with it. -- http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/Anne%20Auclair
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WinterIV Posts: 68 7/12/2017	The hardest part isn't picking a character, it is picking three characters who are on even footing. As we learned this year, name recognition is a beast of a boost to votes. Also, we proved that people who actually have names tend to be better remembered (see both Jenny and Feducci) I don't envy FB in trying to find another three candidates that are equally popular among all players. For example, Ms. Plenty is a great choice, but who could possibly stand toe to toe with her without it being a landslide? Everyone knows her and she is a great character. Only person offhand I could think of would be the Royal Beth Manager and I doubt he would run. He is someone who knows how hard it is rule and I don't think he has much interest in it...
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hellaGumshoe Posts: 76 7/12/2017	I'd like to propose basically the best 3 candidates for an election: Dr. Schlomo(Or the Manager), The Duchess, and, wait for it... a Clay (that's capital-C Clay, like the Men) sculpture of snake, with a Fingerking inside! Glasspeople, rejoice! It's time to fight your conflict in the form of a fair democratic process! -- main account. new account because i've completely forgotten how the early-game went
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dov Posts: 2580 7/13/2017	lady ciel wrote: How about The Tentacled Entrepreneur; Lyme and Madam Shoshana How about Cynthia / Lucy / Phoebe ? :-) -- Want a sip of Hesperidean Cider? Send me a request in-game. Here's an_ocelot's guide how. (Most social actions are welcome. Please no requests to Loiter Suspiciously and no investigations of the Affluent Photographer)
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lady ciel Posts: 2548 7/13/2017	How about The Tentacled Entrepreneur; Lyme and Madam Shoshana -- ciel Sorry RL means I am not a very active player at the moment. No social actions unless you are prepared to wait and definitely no sparring or other mult-action things. No Calling Cards or boxed cats please. Will take dupes on the affluent photographers. Other social invitations welcome. Parabolan Kittens usually available, send me an in-game social action saying you want one and I will get one to you as soon as possible. storynexus name - reveurciel
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dov Posts: 2580 7/13/2017	lady ciel wrote: I can't see the sisters leaving Hunter's Keep. Oh, I wasn't really serious... Just something that came to me thinking of triplets who would play well against each other. -- Want a sip of Hesperidean Cider? Send me a request in-game. Here's an_ocelot's guide how. (Most social actions are welcome. Please no requests to Loiter Suspiciously and no investigations of the Affluent Photographer)
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Isaac Zienfried Posts: 364 7/13/2017	I'm just gonna point out that they're not triplets due to being different ages. I know what you meant, and I know you knew that, but someone's going to point it out and it's gonna be me. -- Isaac Zienfried, 'The Vacillating Belligerent.' A gentleman of complicated loyalties, complicated morality, and complicated goals. But really, it's hard to keep things simple down here!
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Anne Auclair Posts: 2215 7/13/2017	Lady Sapho Byron wrote: Molly: She could do a great deal of good for Urchins (or at least for the Regiment) as mayor. I suspect that children can't actually be mayor, for a lot of reasons. But isn't the Regiment's official Commander (who gets on very well with Molly) an adult? I think we rescued him in the Chimney Pot Wars. He had a mustache? Lady Sapho Byron wrote: The Kind-Hearted Widow: Her platform would have many of the planks Jenny and the DTC adopted. It would certainly be interesting seeing such a thoroughly kind and gentle person get involved in London politics. But...am I the only one worried for her if she did? The poor woman felt incredible guilt when one of her lodgers left without saying anything and we know this because she thought it worthy of a Hallowmas confession... . Lady Sapho Byron wrote: Devil of Your Choosing: As mayor, she or he could do so much to help people shed their burdensome souls. One of the advantages of Mr. Slowcake is that he is literally all the Brass Embassy Devils ^_^ Investigating Mr. Slowcake wrote: Mr Slowcake is a fiction. Specifically, he is the invention of a cabal of devils. It takes all your skill to tear through the misdirections and subterfuges, but you are convinced. The force behind Slowcake's Exceptionals is the Brass Embassy. Of course, this raises more questions than it answers. edited by Anne Auclair on 7/13/2017 -- http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/Anne%20Auclair
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Corran Posts: 401 7/14/2017	For more balance / as a fun experiment they could introduce three completely new characters right now and make sure both new and old players have interactions with them through the year. The elections could then give us some interesting statistics (even more so if they send round an inquisitive urchin afterwards to gather some data on why people 'voted' as they did). This would be a lot more work for Failbetter though, so for this and other reasons I don't see it happening. -- My Fallen London profile
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Isaac Zienfried Posts: 364 7/14/2017	An Admiralty candidate could definitely provide opportunities for more Dawn Machine content, yes... -- Isaac Zienfried, 'The Vacillating Belligerent.' A gentleman of complicated loyalties, complicated morality, and complicated goals. But really, it's hard to keep things simple down here!
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Jeremy Avalon Posts: 345 7/13/2017	Here's a terrible idea for candidates: Edie, Myrtle, and Lily. Here's an even worse idea: Snake, Red Bird, and Cat. -- How we must glow; yes, I bet we look like snow.
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Diptych Administrator Posts: 3493 7/13/2017	Gillsing wrote: How about you have Doctor Taupe-Wainscot run for Mayor? Ooh, you are a flatterer. (Funny thing is... most of the candidates have had at least a suggestion of a name. Reginald, Mrs Dauntless, probably August...) -- Sir Frederick, the Libertarian Esotericist. Lord Hubris, the Bloody Baron. Juniper Brown, the Ill-Fated Orphan. Esther Ellis-Hall, the Fashionable Fabian.
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Sir Joseph Marlen Posts: 575 7/13/2017	Sir Frederick Tanah-Chook wrote: Say we want three named characters, to really even the odds... how about... Snake, Red Bird and Cat no that's dreadful. I'll try again. Phoebe, Lucy and Cynthia... no. Jasper, Frank and Lyme sorry I'll stop. Who's named and hasn't yet run? Huffam, Inch, Plenty, Clathermonts of various stripes, Edward, Orthos, Schlomo, Bagley, Catherine, Hathersage, Pleat, Silas, Virginia, Grace, Lettice, Molly, Slivvy, Sophia, Soap, Villein, Pommery, Chi Lan, Norton... okay, at this point, I'm just trying to figure out which names would look funny next to each other. Inch, Soap and Molly for London! Listen here, I would DEFINITELY consider voting for Schlomo, Huffam, Plenty, or Lettice. They're all familiar and have interesting stories with potential development...which, now that I think of it, is exactly the landslide problem repeated. Though, the possibility of using 3 named candidates with roughly equal notoriety is a very real solution to the problem. I also realized that, even though the Last Constable's candidacy would be a stellar return for her, I'd much prefer her to come back in a new story rather than running the risk of her running for mayor but losing so we end up not seeing her again indefinitely. And for the rubbery, while that would be awesome of FB, I'm pretty sure it would be a landslide unless the other mayors were equally surprising. As for the criminal underlords, I wouldn't put it past FB to use them. Our past candidates have been a religious escort actively out to kill one of the Masters and a spy that runs duels to the death for fun. Hardly conventional politicians, so I would certainly keep the possibility of the Topsy King or the Gracious Widow running open to possibility (that is, if she can run without anyone seeing her face). edited by Sir Joseph Marlen on 7/13/2017 -- Sir Joseph Marlen - The Romantic Sophist Alexus Harven - The Defiant Fatalist Rose Reinhelm - The Respectful Revolutionary Cappuccino - The Perfidious Spycraft Available for any and all social actions.
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Gillsing Posts: 1203 7/12/2017	WinterIV wrote: The hardest part isn't picking a character, it is picking three characters who are on even footing. As we learned this year, name recognition is a beast of a boost to votes. Also, we proved that people who actually have names tend to be better remembered (see both Jenny and Feducci) Nothing has been proven. Correlation is not causation, and with only two elections so far, it could have been mere coincidence that the named candidates won. Sir Frederick Tanah-Chook wrote: Inch, Soap and Molly for London! Molly who? Never heard of her. How about you have Doctor Taupe-Wainscot run for Mayor? I'd like to see my 'don't be boring' theory disproved by having the Most Boring Man in Fallen London not end up dead last in the election. I'd even campaign for him. Might even make an effort! I'm sure he's surrounded by friends and acquaintances (from the forum) who would vouch for his suitability for higher office. The Sensible Choice!
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Odin, All-father Posts: 15 7/20/2017	Anne Auclair wrote: I have no idea or recollection of who that is. Um, help? ^_^ The Elusive Countess is one of the possible victims you can choose to target with a heist. If you want to find out her secret save up 5 criminals favours and then head to the heist storylet in the Flit. edited by Odin, All-father on 7/20/2017
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Estelle Knoht Posts: 1751 7/18/2017	Morkan Kassington wrote: Lady Sapho Byron wrote: In the fifth mayoral election, I would like to see the winners of the first three square off. Preferably on a bed, amirite I don't know, what if Slowcake really ended up being a candidate and won? Doesn't even exist... -- Estelle Knoht, a juvenile, unreliable and respectable lady. I currently do not accept any catbox, cider, suppers, calling cards or proteges.
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Isaac Zienfried Posts: 364 7/18/2017	Estelle Knoht wrote: I don't know, what if Slowcake really ended up being a candidate and won? Doesn't even exist... He'd only be the biggest liar voted mayor by a rather small margin, anyways. -- Isaac Zienfried, 'The Vacillating Belligerent.' A gentleman of complicated loyalties, complicated morality, and complicated goals. But really, it's hard to keep things simple down here!
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Kowth Posts: 64 4/26/2018	The Bishop of Southwark. Full, expansionist re-invasion of Hell. This time, London’s performance depends on the collective might of the players. Or maybe they’ll let players side with Hell. Or a third side, such as the Presbyter or the Tigers, (more likely someone who’s neutral, like the New Sequence or pirates or something) will render assistance to the losing side if it gets too lopsided or rob both sides, etc.
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Tystefy Posts: 450 7/19/2017	The Tiger Keeper. "Cage The Enigmas" -- Will sometimes return to post absurdity.
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lady ciel Posts: 2548 7/14/2017	Only one spoiler allowed per post. -- ciel Sorry RL means I am not a very active player at the moment. No social actions unless you are prepared to wait and definitely no sparring or other mult-action things. No Calling Cards or boxed cats please. Will take dupes on the affluent photographers. Other social invitations welcome. Parabolan Kittens usually available, send me an in-game social action saying you want one and I will get one to you as soon as possible. storynexus name - reveurciel
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Jermaine Vendredi Posts: 588 7/14/2017	Jasper. For a real gangster. -- No plant battles, please. https://www.fallenlondon.com/profile/Jermion
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gronostaj Posts: 403 7/14/2017	Estelle Knoht wrote: Her husband's fate is explained as part of the Season of Wreck's conclusion - no wriggling room. right, I forgot there's a non-FTP world where people get to actually know the answers to interesting questions but the rest of my point still stands. Also, still thinking about the Manager for mayor. He has managed a madhouse for years and years. And what is London, if not a particularly big madhouse? 'Sides, (Heart's Desire spoiler) [spoiler]the Manager already knows a thing or two about ruling over a city. He's what we haven't had here yet- an actual experienced politician.[/spoiler] -- Gronostaj (pl. Ermine), a decadent duellist of mysterious and indistinct gender. Seeker. Willing to die- but not of boredom. Open to all social actions, including the harmful ones. Soft-Spoken Surgeon, a doctor who owes an onerous debt. Professor of medicine at the University by day, at criminal employ by night. Open to all non-harmful social actions.
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Elaina Schill Posts: 191 4/30/2018	Ok but like,,,,what if the player character could be elected mayor? Like for who you support you could pick 'your own sweet self.' I doubt it would happen and there'd be a lot they'd have to do to make that possible but it would be fun. -- Main, Phiri Ulfur, the Cunning Shadow. Their heart belongs to a Pirate-Poet across the Zee. Alt Vermillion Liminate, the Tragic Scholar. Alt #2,Lady Jacqueline Blackwood, the Savage Beauty. Alt #3, Veracity Taylor, the Dame of the Docks. The Dogged Seeker, self explanatory. I will accept any social actions on Fallen London(unless its a box of live rats. I already got rid of the d---ned things once and am not eager to repeat the endeavor).
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Mira Venefica Posts: 2 6/4/2018	I don't remember who first suggested her, but I would vote for the Northbound Parliamentarian. Unfortunately I think Indigo's analysis of the likely field is correct. -- The Soft-Shoed Demimondaine: A woman of shadow and mystery, and a certain scoundrelish integrity. A friend and colleague to poets, prostitutes, mystics, and thieves. ʀᴇʙᴜs Eᴍᴘᴏʀɪɪ, ᴀsᴘᴇᴄᴛᴀ sᴇᴍᴘᴇʀ ᴀᴍᴏʀᴇᴍ
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SirKorran Posts: 45 7/20/2017	dov wrote: Anne Auclair wrote: dov wrote: Anne Auclair wrote: I think she's too much like the Detective. How so? She's the most notable chemist in the Neath, but besides that do you know her position on any of the city's social issues? She's a logical older lady who delves the secrets of the Neath... I wouldn't reduce her to just her gender and age. We have no idea about her politics and ambitions. Just think about the Investigations / Flash Lays you could do, sneaking into her laboratory to find out what she's really putting into all those Tinctures of Vigor... Or what does F.F. stand for! Compelling Sir, your know how to motivate and agitate! edited by SirKwint on 7/21/2017 -- Truly and honorably yours, SirKorran Curiosity killed a lot of cats. And counting...
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Anne Auclair Posts: 2215 7/21/2017	WinterIV wrote: I would actually love Mr. Slowcake as a candidate. Especially if the halfway reveal turns out to be that the person who is claiming to be "Mr. Slowcake" is not someone backed by the devils that created him. It is simply someone claiming to be the candidate, but the devils certainly cannot come forward and say "You aren't Mr. Slowcake, we made him up!". They have somewhat backed themselves into a corner and given power to a person who is now claiming the role. Who are they? What do they want? Not knowing the full plan or who it's ultimately serving, only that it's big, is the very essence of the Great Game, is it not? The rooks know no more than the pawns. btw, if anyone is interested in a portrait of the sort of spy who would take on the role of Mr. Slowcake and play the part to perfection, I've made a thread on this collective Great Game character over at the Salon. -- http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/Anne%20Auclair
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Gillsing Posts: 1203 7/19/2017	Anne Auclair wrote: More importantly, the Great Game is rather selfless, in the sense that its devotees repeatedly sacrifice their identities, memories and individual selves for its collective realization (whatever that is). They have a collective realization? Well, maybe they do. But I assume that it's the historical Great Game, and that the reason why it's not two or more factions is because we can't know for sure which side specific agents might be on, so they're all treated as a collective of potentially treacherous spies.
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gronostaj Posts: 403 7/20/2017	He doesn't even have a name but I'd love to see the catholic priest who tells you to drown people as a "penance" run, just to find out more abt him. London might be anglican in nature, but being catholic was never more fun. And I'd love to see Bishop of Southwark's reaction. -- Gronostaj (pl. Ermine), a decadent duellist of mysterious and indistinct gender. Seeker. Willing to die- but not of boredom. Open to all social actions, including the harmful ones. Soft-Spoken Surgeon, a doctor who owes an onerous debt. Professor of medicine at the University by day, at criminal employ by night. Open to all non-harmful social actions.
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G N Posts: 6 7/12/2017	Emelia Hathersage 1896 -- Your Neighbourly Anarchist Comrade
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Lady Sapho Byron Posts: 770 7/13/2017	Gillsing wrote: WinterIV wrote: The hardest part isn't picking a character, it is picking three characters who are on even footing. As we learned this year, name recognition is a beast of a boost to votes. Also, we proved that people who actually have names tend to be better remembered (see both Jenny and Feducci) Nothing has been proven. Correlation is not causation, and with only two elections so far, it could have been mere coincidence that the named candidates won. Too, we all know the Bishop of Southwark's name is [spoiler]Reginald[/spoiler] -- http://fallenlondon.com/Profile/Lady%20Sapho%20L%20Byron Fighting the Menace of Corsetry Since 1892.
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Gillsing Posts: 1203 7/13/2017	Sir Joseph Marlen wrote: As for the latter...what about our Aunt? Your Aunt. My Aunt. The cumulative concept of our Aunt has come back to the Neath to haunt us and make our lives more of a hell than they already were with her fresh Surface politics. We've already seen her work borderline-diplomatic work during our time as governor of Port Carnelian, so it isn't too much of a stretch. Port Carnelian? Some people sure get around. Last I heard from my Aunt she was off to the Brass Embassy to sell her soul or something. I suppose the Devils could want her as their loyal Mayor?
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Gillsing Posts: 1203 7/13/2017	Charlotte_de_Witte wrote: Colonel Molly. Leader of the Regiment (One of the Urchin gangs). Holds up Dock workers with a cannon. Steals Mr Sack's sack at Sackmas.(Now there's an odd sentence.) Well, that explains it! I'm not very well connected with the Urchins. I used to just give them lizards in between selling them out to Devils, Dockers and the Gracious Widow. And I've never been tempted to investigate Mr Sacks sack.
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Isaac Zienfried Posts: 364 7/13/2017	Okay, yeah, I'd get behind this. -- Isaac Zienfried, 'The Vacillating Belligerent.' A gentleman of complicated loyalties, complicated morality, and complicated goals. But really, it's hard to keep things simple down here!
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Arcanuse Posts: 89 7/10/2017	I could see the Music-Hall Singer or the Wry Functionary being future candidates for mayor, but the Regretful soldier would have a harder time, particularly in setting the tone of their campaign. -- https://www.fallenlondon.com/profile/Arcanuse
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Arcanuse Posts: 89 7/10/2017	with the size problem in mind, perhaps they rely on circular podiums and lowered floors to conceal this. Always being the last to leave. (when nobody is looking, of course.) -- https://www.fallenlondon.com/profile/Arcanuse
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Anne Auclair Posts: 2215 7/10/2017	I think she's too much like the Detective. -- http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/Anne%20Auclair
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dov Posts: 2580 7/10/2017	Anne Auclair wrote: I think I mentioned her characterization and occupation as well. You didn't mention her occupation at all (which is very distinct from the Detective's anyway - one is a private investigator, and the other is a chemist). As for characterization, you've only mentioned "delves the secrets of the Neath" which is generic enough. For example, this side of the Detective hardly even came up during this election - you, for one, mostly emphasized her connection to the Constables (despite her being an outside professional consultant). Were "secrets of the Neath" even a factor this time? You obviously don't have to agree. I was just looking for side-characters who are mentioned here and there in the game and could use fleshing out a bit. Feel free to offer your own candidate(s). ---- edited by dov on 7/10/2017 -- Want a sip of Hesperidean Cider? Send me a request in-game. Here's an_ocelot's guide how. (Most social actions are welcome. Please no requests to Loiter Suspiciously and no investigations of the Affluent Photographer)
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