Classical Inspiration When writing about fictional characters in history, there are a few go to experts that can be quickly consulted. While working on Under the Mask, we went to the best we could think of. In addition to all of the great DC and Marvel inspired characters that appear in game, a good number …
Author and GM Information
Rita, Head Writer Let’s Play Make Believe Games: 2 Writing and GMing since: 2005 Why Under the Mask? I have been a fan of Neil Gaiman ever since I saw the Marquis de Carabas and Lady Door on screen in the televised version of Neverwhere. I read anything I could get my hands on from Gaiman which lead me to …
Bullets and Belles Paperclip Rule
GM Note: I have played in a few games that have used the paperclip rule, but it’s subtle and people get so busy that I think the paperclips get overlooked. I do care that you are having fun, so I have tried to come up with a variation that I think will work for you …
“Antebellum”
This has become an FAQ for history buffs, so I wanted to address it. Question: The game says “Antebellum.” Are you writing a pre-destined game or did you just use language incorrectly with your game title? Answer: The game is Deadlands….the war never ends. Game is intentionally weird in that the war is ‘over’. That defies …
Bullets and Belles Code of Conduct
Be on your best behavior. Be Polite. Do not abuse the game site, the generosity of the GMs, or the kindness of your fellow players. While the game in your head is all about you, remember that you are not the only person playing the game. Be In Character. There will be a posted game …
Character Registration Levels
Player Levels There are a variety of character options for Bullets and Belles. There are options allowing you to build your own character at various point levels, and there are options to have a character provided to you. Creating Your Own CharacterIf you have selected a registration option that allows you to create a character, …
Bullets and Belles Population Composition
For general information purposes, when you are planning and writing character back stories, you may want to consider the following population composition of the game setting. It’s pretty impossible to live in a racially homogeneous bubble. Racial Composition: White 40%Black 40%Native 10%Hispanic 9%Other 1%* *Note: Game plot will not be supporting “Other”, don’t get your …
Bullets and Belles Religious Composition
For general information purposes, when you are planning and writing character back stories, you may want to consider the following religious composition of the game setting. Also, while the numbers correlate heavily with racial composition, its not an exact correlation. Missionaries have been somewhat successful in the South after many years of operation and conversion. Religious …
Bullets and Belles Most Important Rule
The most important part of the game is you. You are an integral part of the story being told. You are connected to plots and to characters. While the GMs have written out some goals and contacts for you, those are by no means meant to be limiting. If you see something going on that …
Bullets and Belles Race and the Portrayal Of Race
Race and racism will be plot points and character elements in Bullets and Belles. The game is set in a town utilizing historical elements from American History and elements from the Deadlands Confederate South fictional source material. In the Deadlands source material and in American History, persons of color have been treated unfairly for generations. …