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Birb™
oooh, i'm not that familiar with great gatsby but i do know daisy buchanan
my charrie has this terrible sad past and she just needs money like REALLY, ReallY need it so she's forced to do the dirty work
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my charrie has this terrible sad past and she just needs money like REALLY, ReallY need it so she's forced to do the dirty work
peachuu
*:･ﾟ✧𝓈𝓌𝑒𝑒𝓉*:･ﾟ✧
im in love with her character
and i have a love story tragedy as my bg lol
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Birb™
tragedy makes a femme fatale it seems
i feel like our characters would either get along so well or be dramatic rivals lmao
peachuu
*:･ﾟ✧𝓈𝓌𝑒𝑒𝓉*:･ﾟ✧
i think a bit of both tbh
they envy each other yet sympathises with the other
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Birb™
"i love your killer heels but mine are better"
peachuu
*:･ﾟ✧𝓈𝓌𝑒𝑒𝓉*:･ﾟ✧
"Oh he's cute but I rather be with someone else"
thebigbadwolfy
just a stranger
yo, for my plucky assistant character, I'm thinking of making them electricity. And I just wanted to check if this idea was fine and compatible with the lore? They're basically entirely self taught in their abilities, and definitely on the lower end of adept. They can only really use their powers if they have direct contact with something, and seem to constantly be literally buzzing with energy. So, for example, a hand shake would feel on the low end of one of those joke buzzers.
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How much history are we starting with before injecting fantasy? If we're starting with whatever was there at the time, I can compile some "things to know" about Chicago city life in the 1920s.
Avari
Four Thousand Club
What kinda personality you thinking?
Avari
Four Thousand Club
Oh this sounds wonderful!
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Birb™
peachuu
*:･ﾟ✧𝓈𝓌𝑒𝑒𝓉*:･ﾟ✧
"hUrRy Up i see coppers"
I'll have a CS up by tomorrow.
thebigbadwolfy
just a stranger
very happy-go-lucky, a bit eccentric, wants to see the good in people and generally doesn't enjoy directly inflincting violence. However, has no problem watching or seeing violence and gore, a bit morbid, and if you annoy them enough they're gonna throw some Truth n murder your soul
Oh im getting hyped for this. I just imagined a scene where the investigator and his/her/their partner come to the vet for information as he is a witness, play out and he just tells them to fuck off or whatever.
Gravitational Force
Dark Lord of Creativity
I'm thinking a Chicago version of Spring-Heeled Jack. He uses his air magic, retractable springs, and special clothes to let him jump great distances safely on his courier work.
Avari
Four Thousand Club
Spring boots are a bit out there - how about a grappling hook?
Gravitational Force
Dark Lord of Creativity
How about just the special clothes? It's more like a sail than bat wings, he creates air gusts to help him jump.
Avari
Four Thousand Club
Hah, I like it.
Avari
Four Thousand Club
CS is up, please wait for me to post the first character then feel free to go crazy!
Realistically, I'd like to start around Thursday or Friday so if you have any questions or wanna simply DM me your CS for a quick check please feel free to do so!
Realistically, I'd like to start around Thursday or Friday so if you have any questions or wanna simply DM me your CS for a quick check please feel free to do so!
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Alright, here we go; if anyone wants to hear more about any of this stuff, I can dig up some more sources. I'll also try and add to this as we go along, if people want information on things not listed, or if something comes to mind over the course of the RP that might benefit from some historical backing.
Inflation, Wages, and Prices: According to the U.S. Department of Labor's inflation calculator, $1 in 1929 is equivalent to $14.65 in 2018. Purchasing power was far higher in the 1920s than it is today, though this is compensated for by numerically lower wages in multiple senses of the word; the average weekly wage for a manufacturing job in 1929 was $25.03 ($366.60 in 2017), leading to about $1301.56 a year ($19,063.34 in 2017). A loaf of bread--one of the cheapest food goods in 1928--was 9 cents; by contrast, butter (visible on the same table) was nearly 60.
Most tradesmen (brick-layers, construction workers, craftsmen, carpenters, print and newspaper workers, etcetera) made about 1-2 dollars per hour; drivers made about 70 cents per hour, and service jobs, such as laundry and factory workers, made 50 cents or less. The average work-week was around 40 hours, leading to an average working-class weekly pay of $20-$80 dollars, or $2,080-$4,160 a year for tradesmen, and the aforementioned $1,300-$1,500 for service and factory workers.
In March of 1929, the average monthly electric bill ranged from $1.66 to $4.15. By 1930, 70% of American homes were electrified, with many of these homes being in metropolitan areas; indeed, in the 1920s, America became a predominantly urban country for the first time.
Personal Transportation: In 1929, there were 23,060,421 cars on the road in the entirety of the United States. In 1924, the price of a Model T was $290, contrasted against a nation-wide "average" yearly earning of $1,303 (roughly in line with what's stated above), according to the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. It would take the average service worker 15 weeks to save up to buy a car on $20 weekly wages, assuming that they spent no money whatsoever on food, utilities, or rent during that time.
Education: Progressive reforms took place during the 1920s in regards to education, resulting in the widespread construction and attendance of public schools, particularly high schools, as well as an uptick in college attendance. Though the American public was rapidly becoming a more educated one, college attendance remained a rare prospect for most families, and most students in both high schools and colleges were Caucasian.
Important colleges in 1929 Chicago included the University of Chicago on the southern end, Northwestern University in the northern suburb of Evanston (accessible primarily by car or by L), Loyola University on Chicago's northern end, DePaul University, north of Loyola, yet south of Northwestern, and the City Colleges of Chicago. Important museums include the Art Institute of Chicago and the Museum of Science and Industry, both housed in buildings initially constructed for the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition.
Most tradesmen (brick-layers, construction workers, craftsmen, carpenters, print and newspaper workers, etcetera) made about 1-2 dollars per hour; drivers made about 70 cents per hour, and service jobs, such as laundry and factory workers, made 50 cents or less. The average work-week was around 40 hours, leading to an average working-class weekly pay of $20-$80 dollars, or $2,080-$4,160 a year for tradesmen, and the aforementioned $1,300-$1,500 for service and factory workers.
In March of 1929, the average monthly electric bill ranged from $1.66 to $4.15. By 1930, 70% of American homes were electrified, with many of these homes being in metropolitan areas; indeed, in the 1920s, America became a predominantly urban country for the first time.
Personal Transportation: In 1929, there were 23,060,421 cars on the road in the entirety of the United States. In 1924, the price of a Model T was $290, contrasted against a nation-wide "average" yearly earning of $1,303 (roughly in line with what's stated above), according to the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. It would take the average service worker 15 weeks to save up to buy a car on $20 weekly wages, assuming that they spent no money whatsoever on food, utilities, or rent during that time.
Education: Progressive reforms took place during the 1920s in regards to education, resulting in the widespread construction and attendance of public schools, particularly high schools, as well as an uptick in college attendance. Though the American public was rapidly becoming a more educated one, college attendance remained a rare prospect for most families, and most students in both high schools and colleges were Caucasian.
Important colleges in 1929 Chicago included the University of Chicago on the southern end, Northwestern University in the northern suburb of Evanston (accessible primarily by car or by L), Loyola University on Chicago's northern end, DePaul University, north of Loyola, yet south of Northwestern, and the City Colleges of Chicago. Important museums include the Art Institute of Chicago and the Museum of Science and Industry, both housed in buildings initially constructed for the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition.
The Elevated Rapid Transit Lines (a.k.a., the Chicago "L," or the "Rapid Transit Lines"): The Elevated Lines were an overhead train transit line that connected the center of Chicago to many of its outlying districts and suburban areas. The L grew rapidly rapidly in the late 1910s and early 1920s under the form of several different companies before they were all consolidated as the Chicago Rapid Transit Company in 1924. The L proved extremely popular among riders of varying classes due to the speed and utility of the overall system.
Streetcars: The other big public transit element of the age were streetcars, which by the mid-1920s were synchronized to surrounding traffic so well that they were arguably more comfortable and efficient than auto transportation.
Movie Palaces: In the late 1920s, the upper class flocked to giant, ornate movie theaters known as Movie Palaces to enjoy films, which were often paired with things such as live performances, musical acts, and the occasional sing-along. Many featured numerous quality-of-life enhancements, such as a full staff of waiters, busboys, and baby-sitters. Most featured gigantic organs with a wide variety of possible sound effects (making them in many ways similar to early synthesizers), and often featured expansive orchestras for silent films (though by 1929, film audiences had been enjoying synchronized sound films for roughly two years). Many were even air conditioned.
The Chicago River: The Chicago River is perhaps Chicago's most distinguishing geographical feature, and is notable for being reversed in 1900 in one of the major civil engineering feats of the time. Prior to its reversal, the river flowed into Lake Michigan through a series of tributaries; however, after the installation of a series of gates that controlled the flow of the water via changes in elevation, the river now flows into the Mississippi River, improving navigation and the cleanliness of Lake Michigan, from which the majority of Chicago's drinking water is derived. The main branch of the river cuts straight through the center of the city, giving Chicago its signature break in its skyline and series of bridges.
The Pineapple Primary: In 1928, one of the most hotly contested and criminally-involved primary elections in Chicago's history took place on April 10th; 62 bombings took place in the six months before the election, along with numerous other acts of violence. The name of the event comes from a piece of local slang; "Pineapples" were often use to describe hand grenades, due to similarities in shape.
"Big Bill": The nickname given to William Hale Thompson, the mayor of Chicago during 1929. Big Bill was one of the most corrupt mayors in American history, and openly so; he maintained well-publicized and healthy relations with mob bosses, most notably Al Capone, and often passed legislation shamelessly in the favor of organized crime. Despite using very brash and uncaring language, he nonetheless managed to be somewhat popular due to various public appeals and political shiftiness.
The Great Chicago Fire: From October 8th to October 10th, 1871, the Great Chicago Fire burnt down 3.3 square miles of property, left an estimated one-hundred thousand people homeless, and killed an estimated 300 people. The vast majority of Chicago's architecture (and even roads and sidewalks) were predominantly built from wood, leading to massive devastation and effectively the destruction of Chicago's heart. Fire codes were rewritten as a result of the fire, and brick-based building practices became far more popular going forward. The Chicago Water Tower, a pumping station built from stone as opposed to wood, was famously one of the few buildings to survive the fire, and became a symbol of Chicago's "resurrection" going forward.
Streetcars: The other big public transit element of the age were streetcars, which by the mid-1920s were synchronized to surrounding traffic so well that they were arguably more comfortable and efficient than auto transportation.
Movie Palaces: In the late 1920s, the upper class flocked to giant, ornate movie theaters known as Movie Palaces to enjoy films, which were often paired with things such as live performances, musical acts, and the occasional sing-along. Many featured numerous quality-of-life enhancements, such as a full staff of waiters, busboys, and baby-sitters. Most featured gigantic organs with a wide variety of possible sound effects (making them in many ways similar to early synthesizers), and often featured expansive orchestras for silent films (though by 1929, film audiences had been enjoying synchronized sound films for roughly two years). Many were even air conditioned.
The Chicago River: The Chicago River is perhaps Chicago's most distinguishing geographical feature, and is notable for being reversed in 1900 in one of the major civil engineering feats of the time. Prior to its reversal, the river flowed into Lake Michigan through a series of tributaries; however, after the installation of a series of gates that controlled the flow of the water via changes in elevation, the river now flows into the Mississippi River, improving navigation and the cleanliness of Lake Michigan, from which the majority of Chicago's drinking water is derived. The main branch of the river cuts straight through the center of the city, giving Chicago its signature break in its skyline and series of bridges.
The Pineapple Primary: In 1928, one of the most hotly contested and criminally-involved primary elections in Chicago's history took place on April 10th; 62 bombings took place in the six months before the election, along with numerous other acts of violence. The name of the event comes from a piece of local slang; "Pineapples" were often use to describe hand grenades, due to similarities in shape.
"Big Bill": The nickname given to William Hale Thompson, the mayor of Chicago during 1929. Big Bill was one of the most corrupt mayors in American history, and openly so; he maintained well-publicized and healthy relations with mob bosses, most notably Al Capone, and often passed legislation shamelessly in the favor of organized crime. Despite using very brash and uncaring language, he nonetheless managed to be somewhat popular due to various public appeals and political shiftiness.
The Great Chicago Fire: From October 8th to October 10th, 1871, the Great Chicago Fire burnt down 3.3 square miles of property, left an estimated one-hundred thousand people homeless, and killed an estimated 300 people. The vast majority of Chicago's architecture (and even roads and sidewalks) were predominantly built from wood, leading to massive devastation and effectively the destruction of Chicago's heart. Fire codes were rewritten as a result of the fire, and brick-based building practices became far more popular going forward. The Chicago Water Tower, a pumping station built from stone as opposed to wood, was famously one of the few buildings to survive the fire, and became a symbol of Chicago's "resurrection" going forward.
Avari
Four Thousand Club
Oh this is great! Obviously we're on a different timeline, so I might twist some of this stuff around. But this is great! thanks
Avari
Four Thousand Club
ugh I found the PERFECT art for one of the NPCs but it's the wrong gender lol
Prizzy Kriyze
Multiple Stab Wounds
Heyfuhuhu i got an ice/fire baby here then
Avari
, I'm quite convinced this person here is talking about a character with both fire and ice powers. Are you saying that that's okay? (I don't think that's what you want, but suspect you might've given the accidental go ahead unless I'm mistaken about Dove's intentions.)
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Finally have my profile ready, so I'm ready to post it whenever.
