Characters
Who’s Who
Everyone always wants to know which characters will be available for the weekend. This list highlights the characters available for people to portray for the weekend.
Character Race and the Portrayal of Race
The game is set in the American South after the abolition of slavery. There are characters who are not white. This article talks about how these characters will be displayed.
It is acknowledged that none of the game’s writers belong to a minority group. While efforts were made to be racially sensitive, the authors acknowledge their privilege and social limitations in telling these stories accurately. Within a fantasy setting based upon published fiction, this has been allowed.
Population Composition
Religious Composition
Because data is fun, a chart that depicts the composition of character races and religions have been provided.
Character Organizations
The game setting has a number of character groups that unite players towards common goals.
In Game Events
Invention Expo
Great inventors and thinkers from various nations will be present to show off their latest and greatest inventions!
Town Halls and Referendum
There will be time scheduled during the event for characters to give speeches and/or debate topics of great political and social impact to the setting.
News and Other Setting Information
“Antebellum”
This post addresses a number of questions that have come up about the game with regard to time period and game setting.
A Nation of Nations
The setting for Bullets and Belles presents a world quite changed from that of a traditional history book. This article offers some information on the difference and the impact to the setting for the weekend.
Ghost Rock and the Great Quake
Ghost Rock is a powerful and sought after mineral.
How the War Began
The setting for Bullets and Belles presents a world quite changed from that of a traditional history book. This article offers some information on the difference and the impact to the setting for the weekend.
Military Information
Due to the size and scope of the game, the military exists but in a greatly changed manner. Reading this will explain the changes that were made to better suit the weekend setting.
Notable Town Locations
This article outlines places of plot importance for the game setting.
Protestant Ladies’ Academy of Rodney, Mississippi
The Academy is one of the featured organizations for the game setting. A number of characters have ties to the Academy.
Timeline of Events
This timeline outlines historical events and how/when they are positioned in relation to the game setting. Real life history may not apply to the in game timeline.
USS Volunteer State
The USS Volunteer State was a real vessel that is making an appearance in this fictional setting.
We’re Not In Austin Anymore
Given the popularity of the Texas Rangers and Federal Marshalls, this article explains their role within the game setting