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Dec 11, 2023 5:06 pm
Here are my ideas on how Greta will know the others;

Greta is thrilled with the conference, and especially with the team building event as she gets to go with the team Esko Heikkinen is a member in. She has heard so much about his work, and studied many of his papers during her first 3 years in Engineering at the University of Iceland.

While working on secondment at the powerplant she has run into Dalvin Arnarson a number of times. She finds him difficult because he always starts every conversation with "Well, in my day we didn't...". But she is respectful of her elders, and always tries to be kind to the old man. I mean, he has never used socials!! She is disappointed he will be in her team, but decides that maybe it will be a chance for Dalvin to see that not all new ideas, or young people, are silly.

Not sure how to fit Mikko Alexander into her narrative. Maybe she has had a chance to talk with him during the conference, and found they both share an interest in something?
Dec 11, 2023 7:33 pm
Rabbits says:
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journalist of Finnish origin(?)
Yes, he is of Finnish origin, but his parents moved to America for a good length of time (maybe his junior high to high school years), and then the family moved back to Finland. So he's culturally very American.
Great!
Dec 11, 2023 8:43 pm
Dalvin is shocked to see that pesky Greta kid is part of the camping trip. Dammit, I'll have to babysit...
Dec 11, 2023 11:04 pm
Hahaha!
Dr_B says:
Dalvin is shocked to see that pesky Greta kid is part of the camping trip. Dammit, I'll have to babysit...
"Hahaha! C'mon grand dad, keep up. Hey, we'll do a super glow-up t'gether when we get there. Stand still, like, so I can post you on my Snapchat! Oh! Big Yikes! Never mind. Hahaha!"
That's gonna be the dialog he'll have to put with!
Dec 12, 2023 1:14 am
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Not sure how to fit Mikko Alexander into her narrative. Maybe she has had a chance to talk with him during the conference, and found they both share an interest in something?
I'm starting to wonder if Mikko is a bit too grim of a concept. How do I share out my the character sheet so you can see?
I'm open to tweaking or changing.

Here's more on Mikko.
https://gamersplane.com/characters/avatars/28077.jpg?1702343121

Mikko won several awards as an investigative journalist and documentary filmmaker, primarily focusing on exposing institutional failures and mismanagement. He has recently undergone chemotherapy and continues to need an oxygen concentrator, but his prognosis is good. His hobbies and interests include calligraphy, woodworking, and snowmobiling.

He was invited to the conference as a favor from a friend-- who pulled some strings to land him the gig. He's getting paid to do several low-stress, friendly, fun interviews of staff for a company profile spread. Something easy, relaxed, and no pressure to get him back on his feet. The fact that he investigates corruption and mismanagement has been kept a bit hush-hush.

How's that?
Dec 12, 2023 3:04 am
Roachtrout says:
@Dsquid could you submit a character to the game so you can post as your character.

All other characters have been admitted and I think we're about ready to go. Don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions as we venture fort!
Ah yes, sorry wasn't sure if need since its one stat :) But forgot about avatar & posting. Will do so now!
Last edited December 12, 2023 3:16 am
Dec 12, 2023 4:25 am
Dsquid says:
Submitted!
Wonderful!

Yeah, if it weren't for the avatar and posting we could very well do without any sheets ?
Dec 12, 2023 8:31 am
Rabbits says:

He has recently undergone chemotherapy and continues to need an oxygen concentrator, but his prognosis is good.

Just wondering if his condition wouldn't be a hindrance for a camping trip / full-on outdoors activity? (exposure, physical effort, temperature swings...). Would his doctors allow it?
Dec 12, 2023 3:26 pm
Yeah, I'm going to re-work him.
Dec 12, 2023 3:31 pm
https://gamersplane.com/characters/avatars/28077.jpg?1702394924
Ok, removed the health issues.
Now he's... infiltrated the group as an undercover reporter, trying to get dirt on the corruption in the energy industry. He's posing as an Engineering consultant but really has just basic knowledge to try to fake it.
Dec 12, 2023 3:59 pm
nice - healthy and sneaky!
Dec 12, 2023 4:02 pm
Sounds like a fun bunch for the Team Building trek! I bet Mikko is gonna be annoyed he's had to go on it though and, even worse, got matched with a bunch of nobodies instead of managers! Lol! But I am sure he'll find it easy to "social engineer" passwords out of the two employees
Dec 13, 2023 10:30 am
@Roachtrout not sure if you were waiting for us to post in the In-Character thread that you opened?
Dec 13, 2023 1:19 pm
Dr_B says:
@Roachtrout not sure if you were waiting for us to post in the In-Character thread that you opened?
I just waited for everyone to figure their characters and the group out. I'm going to kick the game going today!
Dec 13, 2023 1:46 pm
Okay, it's alive! Welcome to the In Character channel :)
Dec 13, 2023 1:46 pm
Okay, it's alive! Welcome to the In Character channel :)
Dec 13, 2023 1:46 pm
Okay, it's alive! Welcome to the In Character channel :)
Dec 13, 2023 11:25 pm
I'm finding out Mikko is a bit of a jerk. I can dial back if needed.
Dec 23, 2023 8:27 am
Posting might be slower during the next 4 days because of christmas activities but I'm mostly available through xmas and new year's.

If any of you have engaging holiday activites that keep you from playing, please let us know!

Merry christmas to anyone who celebrates it and happy weekend to everyone!
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