Mystery on the Excelsior - Chapter One

[Bob]

Mystery on the Excelsior

Chapter One - Depature

The Excelsior departs the Blue Star Interstellar Station orbiting Earth. After clearing spacedock, it enters into FTL drive for the twelve day trip to Alpha Centauri. Current ship time is mid-afternoon.

The passengers and crew assemble in the lounge...

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Welcome to the first chapter! During this chapter, you cannot use "search" actions. However, you can still take some dynamic actions in thread and also private actions if you PM me. You can use this chapter to settle into your character further. 

Players:

Crew:

Captain Amelia Bennett - Played by Shadows

Noah Baker, chef - Played by Kristel

Arthur Allan, steward - Played by Waterbrick Down

Gabriella Palmer, engineer - Played by Hinckley

Passengers:

George Dawson, businessman - Played by Lind Whisperer

Emily Dawson, lawyer - Played by jimmynick

Jack Mallory, author - Played by KotZ

Dr. Logan Frost, psychiatrist - Played by Fugazi

Charlotte Sawyer, regional politician - Played by Pandora

Sophie Young, lecturer - Played by Darkdragon

Charlie Seymour, zoologist - Played by Tariq j

Oliver Hudson, artist - Played by Trekkie99

NPCs:

Jason Falcon, helmsman

Pierce Foster, navigator

Alfie Peck, passenger

Ezra Parry, passenger

Rules

1) Every player has received a character with a backstory and information that may be exclusive to them knowing. You can feel free to roleplay the character and flesh them out more. Mystery games are often primarily role-playing games, don’t forget that. There is no such thing as a “fluff post” or anything to the like. Throw out any conceptions you have used in mafia games. Feel free to make the character yours beyond what I've given.

2) There is no voting of players in this game. Providing something extreme, all twelve characters will last until the end of the game, at which time they must attempt to “solve” the mystery. You win if you are able to correctly solve the mystery, or if you get close enough to do so. This will happen in the final chapter of the game. You’ll receive several questions and then you have to answer them and explain. If you get it right, you win. If not, well…

3) A chapter will last as long as necessary for the story with no given or set end time. This is, of course, different to mafia games where days last about 72 hours. Keep in mind that mystery games often run longer than mafia games. If you commit to signing up and playing, make sure you can participate for at least a few months.

4) There is no PMing in the game without my permission. For example, you can say “I wish to speak to this person privately” and I may give you approval to do so.

5) You must search for clues. The room that you enter will be described to you and will also usually have a photo to accompany the description. This means that clues typically won’t be out in the open for you to see. If you want to search a room or area for clues, you cannot type:

               “I want to look for suspicious or hidden objects in this room."

Rather, you must specify what you want to do. For example:    

               “I want to open the drawers of the cabinet.”

You can only submit one action at a time until I reply to it, but anyone can request a search of something at the same time as you. For example, if you ask for a search of a closet, you must wait until I reply to it to submit another action. However other players can request searches of other parts of the room.

6) Please don’t edit your posts. There’s no real penalty to it, but it might make you look more suspicious and I would appreciate not doing so. If you’re worried about a typo, double check your post.

7) Do not talk about the game outside of the threads!

8) This is still a game of deception. Players have things that they wish to hide. If you have any questions about your character, feel free to ask via PM!

9) Make sure any actions that you take are in italics and on a separate line so I can see them. If I miss it for some reason, just quote it and yell at me in another post.

10) When it’s time to end the chapter, you can decide where you’d like to go next in the form of a vote. Voting will last 24 hours strictly. The location with the most votes will win. You’ll be given a map/layout of the ship as well as some choices that you can explore. You can always return to a previous location if you wish.

11) I know we'll all be good rule-followers, but I'll ask everyone to adhere to these rules. Breaking them too frequently could see you removed from the game. 

[Lind Whisperer]

"You look lovely dear, silhouetted against all these Stars!"

[KotZ]

"This newspaper seems to be out of date. It's last month's copy. My new release isn't on here."

[Tariq j]

"Colin's feeling a bit peckish, anybody got any spare tiger food?"

[Pandora]

16 minutes ago, Tariq j said:

"Colin's feeling a bit peckish, anybody got any spare tiger food?"

When you said you had a tiger named Colin, I didn't think you meant you had him here with you!

Are you crazy, bringing a wild animal into the depths of space?  I vote for the chef cooking up some food regularly to make sure Colin is not peckish. Ever. 

[Tariq j]

1 minute ago, Pandora said:

When you said you had a tiger named Colin, I didn't think you meant you had him here with you!

Are you crazy, bringing a wild animal into the depths of space?  I vote for the chef cooking up some food regularly to make sure Colin is not peckish. Ever. 

"Oh he's here alright! But don't worry - he's very well trained aren't you boy? Siiiiiiiiit, Good boy. See, very well trained". 

"Colin likes steaks. And apple juice. Medium rare. The apple juice that is not the steak."

[Fugazi]

9 minutes ago, Pandora said:

When you said you had a tiger named Colin, I didn't think you meant you had him here with you! 

Are you crazy, bringing a wild animal into the depths of space?  I vote for the chef cooking up some food regularly to make sure Colin is not peckish. Ever.  

Maybe the chef can cook up Colin when we run out of coq-au-vin.

With apple sauce. Mmm.

[Lind Whisperer]

4 minutes ago, Tariq j said:

"Oh he's here alright! But don't worry - he's very well trained aren't you boy? Siiiiiiiiit, Good boy. See, very well trained". 

"Colin likes steaks. And apple juice. Medium rare. The apple juice that is not the steak."

"Bennett! I was not informed there be wild animals running loose!"

2 minutes ago, Fugazi said:

Maybe the chef can cook up Colin when we run out of coq-au-vin.

With apple sauce. Mmm.

" eating an animal that is constantly fighting Extinction! Even in jest sir...!"

[Bob]

56 minutes ago, Tariq j said:

"Colin's feeling a bit peckish, anybody got any spare tiger food?"

"Oh dear! Is that a real tiger? I didn't think they were allowed onboard!" 

[Tariq j]

28 minutes ago, Lind Whisperer said:

"Bennett! I was not informed there be wild animals running loose!"

" eating an animal that is constantly fighting Extinction! Even in jest sir...!"

 

11 minutes ago, Bob said:

 

"Oh dear! Is that a real tiger? I didn't think they were allowed onboard!" 

"I'm sorry! like I said he's very well behaved. But he doesn't like loud noises, it makes him jumpy. He went bite though!" 

 

[Waterbrick Down]

1 hour ago, Pandora said:

When you said you had a tiger named Colin, I didn't think you meant you had him here with you!

Are you crazy, bringing a wild animal into the depths of space?  I vote for the chef cooking up some food regularly to make sure Colin is not peckish. Ever. 

Arthur brings out the mimosa to Representative Sawyer "Your drink, Mam."

29 minutes ago, Tariq j said:

"I'm sorry! like I said he's very well behaved. But he doesn't like loud noises, it makes him jumpy. He went bite though!" 

"Dr. Seymour, I really must insist that you at least keep your pet collared while in the lounge. Our insurance policy, while extensive, does not cover dismemberment by large beasts."

4 hours ago, KotZ said:

"This newspaper seems to be out of date. It's last month's copy. My new release isn't on here."

"My apologies Mr. Mallory, some of the crew like to squirrel away the latest edition for the coupons. I'll see if I can find you a more current paper."

Arthur takes a minute to remind himself of the day's activity schedule.

[Trekkie99]

48 minutes ago, Waterbrick Down said:

Our insurance policy, while extensive, does not cover dismemberment by large beasts."

Ah just say it was a alien you'll be alright.

[Kristel]

2 hours ago, Pandora said:

When you said you had a tiger named Colin, I didn't think you meant you had him here with you!

Are you crazy, bringing a wild animal into the depths of space?  I vote for the chef cooking up some food regularly to make sure Colin is not peckish. Ever. 

2 hours ago, Fugazi said:

Maybe the chef can cook up Colin when we run out of coq-au-vin.

With apple sauce. Mmm.

I vote we slow cook him.  I learnt from my time in Sumatra that tiger meat can be very gamey and tough, but a 10 hour slow cook will produce a to-die-for stew.

 

2 hours ago, Tariq j said:

"Oh he's here alright! But don't worry - he's very well trained aren't you boy? Siiiiiiiiit, Good boy. See, very well trained". 

"Colin likes steaks. And apple juice. Medium rare. The apple juice that is not the steak."

I'm a world-renowned chef - I don't do pet food.

[Tariq j]

58 minutes ago, Waterbrick Down said:

Dr. Seymour, I really must insist that you at least keep your pet collared while in the lounge. Our insurance policy, while extensive, does not cover dismemberment by large beasts."

I apologise Mr Allan. I will keep Colin collared at all times. I will keep him in his room as much as possible.

2 minutes ago, Kristel said:

I vote we slow cook him.  I learnt from my time in Sumatra that tiger meat can be very gamey and tough, but a 10 hour slow cook will produce a to-die-for stew.

No . Please don't cook Colin. I promise I will leave him in his room like I told Mr Allan.

 

[Trekkie99]

11 minutes ago, Kristel said:

but a 10 hour slow cook will produce a to-die-for stew.

Oh we'll be dying alright. Trying to kill a tiger are you serious?

12 minutes ago, Kristel said:

I'm a world-renowned chef - I don't do pet food.

Yet you can't get my eggs and toast right. I ask for so little in life.

[Shadows]

3 hours ago, Lind Whisperer said:

"Bennett! I was not informed there be wild animals running loose!"

Most of them drink too much and throw up on the carpets. Oh, you mean the tiger. There will be no speciesism aboard this ship, Colin is just as welcome as the rest of you animals as long as everyone behaves.

1 hour ago, Kristel said:

I'm a world-renowned chef - I don't do pet food.

All of this comes as news to me.

[Bob]

Moderator Note: Emily Dawson is now being played by jimmynick. 

"I propose a toast! To the success of this voyage!" 

[jimmynick]

7 hours ago, Lind Whisperer said:

"You look lovely dear, silhouetted against all these Stars!"

Oh daaaahling, I'm blushing! And Alpha Centauri is out there, waiting for us in the night

1 hour ago, Kristel said:

I'm a world-renowned chef - I don't do pet food.

Chef Baykaaaah, what a privilege to cruise with you on board! I never got the chance to visit your restaurant New Fat Duck when I toured New Old England some yaaaahs ago but now I have the chance to saaaahmple your galactically renowned cooking! I'm afraid I was beside myself over breakfast, but if you're still doing eggs could you whip some up with a dash of caviaaaah, just for me?

Say, Ezra, there's only one drink on my table! Is the maaaahtini you're holding for me? Don't mind if I do!

12 minutes ago, Bob said:

"I propose a toast! To the success of this voyage!"

What constitutes a successful voyage, Captain?

[Hinckley]

I love Colin.  can I please pet him? Or what’s the best way to make friends? I know where there are some big fat rats for him to chase! If you’ll allow me to take him to Engineering. 

[Kristel]

27 minutes ago, jimmynick said:

Chef Baykaaaah, what a privilege to cruise with you on board! I never got the chance to visit your restaurant New Fat Duck when I toured New Old England some yaaaahs ago but now I have the chance to saaaahmple your galactically renowned cooking! I'm afraid I was beside myself over breakfast, but if you're still doing eggs could you whip some up with a dash of caviaaaah, just for me?

For you, anything! 

 

1 hour ago, Trekkie99 said:

Yet you can't get my eggs and toast right. I ask for so little in life.

You could learn a little from Emily if you want me to get your eggs right 

[Trekkie99]

24 minutes ago, Kristel said:

You could learn a little from Emily if you want me to get your eggs right 

Wha!- Oi! Why don't we kiss both each others megablocks while were at it egh?! I call you a damn good chef or whatever and you can call me a damn good painter! Oi I'm talking to you you fahking muffin head! I got a cool french hat to you know! It's called a beret and it's flat just like how I'm gonna "berate" your head flat with this here frying pan!... What?... I DON"T CARE IF IT"S A FAHKING "SAUTE" PAN!!!!!!!

[Trekkie99]

4 hours ago, Tariq j said:

But he doesn't like loud noises, it makes him jumpy.

Oh...heh heh. Right. Sorry mate. I'm just paritcular about me eggs. Guess I got a little uh...carried away...heh heh...nice kitty...pretty kitty...

[jimmynick]

I may specialize in M&A law (that's how I met my darling Georgie) but, Oliver, if you need me to I can dabble in criminal law. If you get nicked for drunk and disorderly during this voyage, just give me a call, OK?

[Bob]

1 hour ago, jimmynick said:

What constitutes a successful voyage, Captain?

"Pardon? I'm not the captain, my name is Alfie. I'm just a passenger, like you." 

[KotZ]

5 hours ago, Waterbrick Down said:

"My apologies Mr. Mallory, some of the crew like to squirrel away the latest edition for the coupons. I'll see if I can find you a more current paper."

Thank you.