Plot post for July 30!

[theearth]

This format of plot post is designed for players to ask questions and find ways to influence the plot. Be bold and ask what you can or can't do; the worst that can happen is that I will say no. As plots in Save the Earth are not self resolving nor on a time limit they can evolve in many ways. Although some potential outcomes are given, they are little more than suggestion and can be changed by character action. What role you take is up to you.

The post is also open for players to plot and coordinate between one another.

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Events occurring currently;
• The Vermini swarms have disappeared for the most part, and there's no sign of Vermedi either. Some characters may glimpse hairy figures in dark alleys or in sewers, but the creatures always disappear as soon as they are spotted.

• There are an unusual amount of police patrols out and about in the city. Any suspicious activity will be noticed, though there are no immediate IC consequences.

• We also have two super secret event opportunities that have not been claimed. Two commenters to the thread below will be randomly selected for this plot.

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Events occurring in the immediate future;
• Beginning Friday, August 2, there will be something in the water. Drinking any tap water will result in occasional, uncontrollable fits of laughter, along with re-experiencing previous Echoes, especially memory Echoes. One Echo per 8oz glass of water, and the beginning of its effects can be delayed for up to an hour. Within six hours it'll be out of the character's system completely.

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Events potentially occurring;
• If PCs wish to investigate Thunder Corp this week, comment to the thread below with a general idea of how you plan to get in and what you plan to do once you're there. Details will be forthcoming on a case-by-case basis.

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Potential Echo Opportunities:
• Drinking the tainted water will grant one new Echo (and only one, no matter how much water is drunk) in addition to any re-experienced ones. Uncovering any secret information about Thunder Corp will also grant an Echo. Canon parallels are a constant.

Comments

[skycutter]

... I must be crazy but okay. If Miles doesn't get into the super mystery plot, I could have him here instead.

Maybe he'd go under the guise of checking out potential employers or internships since he's becoming a senior in the next school year? And he is in fact going to take up comp.sci when he gets into college. Thunder Corp is on the lookout for geniuses and the best employees, right?

[theearth]

Indeed. Would you like to have him employed by Thunder Corp?

[skycutter]

... Sure why not. Out of curiosity, would they decide to take him on while he's still in high school or would they wait till he's in college/gotten a degree?

[theearth]

They would wait to hire him fully until he was in college with a degree, but they'd be willing to take him on as a very very part-time intern. Think 5-10 hours a week, mostly doing list work, making spreadsheets, getting coffee. He would not be trusted with anything important, but he would have a nifty ID badge/electric keycard to get into the building.

[skycutter]

Miles could get behind that! Slow and steady wins the race and such. Though I imagine he wouldn't be getting an echo from this because it's too soon and he would be hearing only pointless things if he tries to listen in?

Oh! What would he be able to find out from the company, such as products, revenue and other such corporate information?

[skycutter]

Also also exactly what kind of products would they have? If they're mobile gadgets and such, and Miles bought one for research purposes, would he be able to pick one apart and check out if there's something funny in it?

[theearth]

1) No, he would not find any relevant information -- the plot-relevant stuff is very secret, very need-to-know.

2) He would be able to find out the same sort of thing as Caroline in terms of revenue and history.

3) There would not be anything funny in one of their regular products, no! Stand by for details about their products.