Bittersweet Candy Bowl

Welcome to the next great step in Murder Mystery Gaming; The Forumite Edition.

This will be played the same way as all the other MMGs, but instead of playing as modified BCB characters, we will be playing as each other.

The setting is a Roman-styled Forum full of BCB gift shops, bookstores, and of course, podiums from which you can preach your OTP couples to the masses.

All has been well in this prospering capital of all that is Bittersweet. But Emperor Taeshi and her consort, the Webmeister Suitcase, have gone on vacation, leaving the Forum to run itself for a while. As we shall see, certain elements will use the absence of the forum’s rightful rulers to advance their own sinister agenda.

But first a few rules:
-If you’re going to play, first post a profile of yourself so that you can be a playable character.
-You cannot play as yourself, choose somebody else.
-No overpowering a character, i.e. anyone who plays as me can’t use my Ninja Bazooka, because that would just be unfair.
-Have fun. If you break this rule, why are you even here?
-When you post as the Forumite you are playing as, add a “-” to the end (*Ninja-, ILB-, etc.). That way, when you accidentally post somewhere else without changing your name, there will be minimal confusion.

The gaming will commence on October 20th at noon Pacific Time, but feel free to post profiles and start choosing characters before that.

ILB will be running this one (and deciding its ending) because I am far too lazy too keep this thing from falling apart.

i’m kind of confused.

First, what is the point of the game? is it a story that will unfold and we affect it?

Second, do you mean we play as a different forum-goer?

The MMGs (Murder Mystery Games) are a type of game that was started by Goldwulf some months ago. The idea is that we play out a scenario (some previous incarnations have been 1920’s Chicago or a spaceship) in which somebody gets killed. The players must then figure out who did it by means of clues given by the host. Murders continue until the end, where everybody gather and discuss the hints to find the culprit. So it is more or less like a whodunit novel (think Agatha Christie’s Poirot series, only less organised).

The specific idea behind this game is that we post a profile of ourselves, then another forumite who has given a profile of their own may choose to play as you. And the setting is, I think, a market in ancient Rome. So a self-description should contain some info about yourself, adapted to the setting of a Roman forum.


Are we playing this now? Then I could start with my profile. ^_^

ILB: A young woman who stands behind one of the market stalls. The gleeful smile never leaves her face, something that causes some confusion because it is hard to know exactly why she is smiling. Generally, however, she spreads happiness to those around her.


Oh, and if I misunderstood any of your directions, do feel free to shout at me. ^_^

Heh, I remember this coming up in random chat… but I honestly didn’t expect it to actually happen. Also: horrible pun in the title, just horrible.

But if it is…

MiwAuturu: A man who seems to hang around quite a bit, but isn’t know for saying very much. He does tend to write a lot, but won’t share what he writes for the most part. Has the habit of ruining jokes with overanalysis, usually starting with “Well technicaly…”

(Describing yourself is hard, tried to explain a mix of how i am on forums and in real life..)

Oh dear lord this will be interesting….

Leaving a Comment The loud and obnoxious actress who seems to have quite a bit to say, and she is not afraid to say it. Loudly voicing her opinions for all to her, this girl is more that happy to state what she believes and thinks with more than a slight bit of sarcasm. She tries to stand up for the underdog and reach out to people but often fails at helping. If pushed be prepared to face her wrath, she offers no mercy.


Hmm, does that sound like an accurate enough description of me?

I went with the most accurate profile of me I could come up with.

Jerk: Hello, ladies. Look at your man, now back to me, now back at your man, now back to me. Sadly, he isn’t me, but if he stopped using ladies scented body wash and switched to Jerk, he could smell like he’s me. Look down, back up, where are you? You’re on a boat with the man your man could smell like. What’s in your hand, back at me. I have it, it’s an oyster with two tickets to that thing you love. Look again, the tickets are now diamonds. Anything is possible when your man smells like Jerk and not a lady.

I’m on a horse.

I call Jerk.

I shall be joining

Gabriel Kaxbe A sufferer of mood swings (or one lucky enough to have them, as he would put it). His erratic behavior can only be attributed to his life of hardship and self-inflicted misery. It seems that with each mood swing he gets more badass, though. Last time he had a mood swing, he went from happy to angry and then jumped out of an exploding helicopter to catch in his teeth the bullet that was about to kill the president. Because of his skill, he is a secret agent (but you cannot tell anyone!). He is currently hiding out in a bungalow which he built himself. One of the many safehouses that he might have to use in five years time.

Sammy : The quietly sarcastic, ever-world-weary teacher. He can deal with whatever you put in front of him, but only after swearing mutedly at you from behind your. Ever cursed with a nagging wife and a demanding child, he often seems to be on the point of either suicide or homicide; sometimes it looks to go either way. He is the man you want to have on your side on an argument, although he often stays out of conflicts.

Hope I am allowed to join ¬-¬

Eh what the hell might be interesting to see if im picked and what people tink of me

Goldwulf Q. Triplesexy A tired working man, a romantic who feels his time may be passed, while generally nice can be a bit snippy at times and depressed on weekends after a drink or two or around crowds, low alchohol tolerance, often random in comments but random with meaning

Hee. I am guessing this version will have an overwhelming amount of males. ^_^

I could be a female if you wanted

Hee. No, you do not have to. There will probably be just as few female players. ^_^

Oh, and of course you are allowed to join.

Round Two has to be genderbent for hilariousness sake

Oh yeah My character would be like the sex ed teacher in the first few chapters ^_^

anyone else feel like this is the perfect way to piss off people by playing them a way they wouldn’t want?

meh what the hell
Jacob83 the often overly cheerful and rather odd teen. More often then not he’ll just be trying to find a person to talk with or something to play with, well either that or sticking his nose in another persons business when they don’t want it.
A lover of his own bad sarcasm but also a pretty good shoulder to cry on so to put it simply; he’s good to keep around as long as you can deal with his jokes.

I’ll have a go at this

Junior Boomer: An optimistic youth who has yet to find his goal in life. He tries his best to be a good person but occasionally gets into other peoples business. He is lazy and can’t be bothered to do most anything unless it’s in his best interest.

Sounds interesting

Lark90: A masacistic man who drifts around and sticks his nose in everyone elses buesness. Tells nothing but the truth but usualy only tells enough to cause trouble. Has a second personality thats just an asshole version of himself. Heonly comes out about once a month.Very impusive behaveure and enjoys sthe drama he creates by his partial truths and that other people make.Is only truly loyal to his friends, everyone else he just fucks with.

I’m not playing, I’m just putting up a profile as a formality so Commie can assume my identity. She is my only worthy successor.

This sounds like it’d be fun.
Gameking218: Local gambler, known to get in too deep with the wrong men. Has a strange fascination with gambling activities where no one loses any money, many involving various coins and rules. Known to stay for long stretches at taverns, playing against others and listening to the story tellers. Nice to a fault, and frequently puts his foot in his mouth. Metaphorically, of course.

So this is played through the forum?

I ALREADY DID

Quick question: What if someone is unavailable at noon October 20th? Personally, I can make it, but what if something happened?

these games tend to last 3 to 5 days, during the host’s period of inactivity feel free to socalize with the other player (in charecter) and try to figure the mystery out. its an evolving game, what happens could very well depend on what the interaction between the players is

*The Ninja would be rather upset with the single comment that Taeshi had posted on one of his few threads if he believed that she actually meant it. Since he doesn’t, he will continue with this (probably doomed) endeavor.*

C’mon Veronica, you harmonica, it isn’t THAT gay!


Anyway, here’s my profile:

*Ninja is an assassin in training who frequents the Forum on a semi-regular basis. His actions outside the Forum are predictably shrouded in mystery, but he is outgoing and relatively friendly despite this. Has an irrational affinity for poor disguises that are designed not to hide his identity, but to amplify the emotion he is attempting to convey. When he visits the Forum, he can most often be found lurking around the artists’ stalls or tossing sarcastic or insightful comments into the various debates depending on his mood.

Taeshi has spoken. This is gay.

CONTINUE?: Y N

Hell fuckin Y

Would it be any fun if it wasn’t?

I call Kaxbe.

But *Ninja, are we supposed to start choosing characters or to start killing each other at noon? ^_^

since i wont be on for another 6-7 hours, will i still be able to participate? also, gotta run!

this thread is gay

Hmmm tempted to claim ILB, but I’m not sure I can fully convey the happiness she brings about

I rather fear that I will be unable to fully convey anything else. ^_^

Everyone should start claiming characters soon…And I won’t be able to play till later today, I have chem lab and such.

I’m still Jerk though. *Runs off giggling.*

Well I guess I shall oficially claim ILB then instead of just being tempted (Sounds odd saying it like that).

Yes, it does. But it also sounds like a shaky attempt at flattery, so I forgive you. ^_^

Oh, and I think Commie shall be mine. (Articulated that way to continue the trend.)

Hope it’s not too late to post a profile

OHLAWD: A strange young lad to say the least. His large mushroom shaped hair is usually the first thing that puts people off, but not the last thing. He is often seen where odd garments of clothing depicting creepy baby dolls wearing overalls and plaid or a portrait of a man only known as “The Kramer.” His dialect is very foreign, causing most people to come to the conclusion that he’s from the West. However, despite these oddities, he is a very hearty chap and can go on for hours on just about any subject.

No, not at all. But it would be wise to choose which character to play as, too. ^_^

I claim Goldwulf

Five people have chosen characters. The rest of yous, where are you? ^_^

Perched precariously 100+ feet in the air.



I might join, but it’s tech week for the show and free time is limited.

We never time these games right, do we.

It’s not your fault that the line of work I choose consumes my life (8AM-11PM average) on a daily basis. I’m just glad I have an iPod touch so that I can check in every now and then.

So be HAPPY!

I am, but I still feel bad for you.

But I will oblige: ^_^

I’ll choose *Ninja, though I will most likely be mimicking his long and intermittent abscences.

Sean: A workaholic in the theatre who always wishes for more free time, but becomes bored when no one else is around. Generally a calm and fairly easy-going young man who tends to roll with the punches as opposed to succumbing to anger. Tends to approach situations cautiously in order to access exactly who or what he is dealing with, but is by no means shy. Likes to keep the status quo, but due to a low tolerance for people getting screwed over, he will step in and “resolve” the issue and with force if violence is involved. Will also sometimes step on other people’s toes without realizing such and make the occasional bad joke. May be found doing various maintenance around the Forum and near the artist stalls during breaks.

I will quickly take this chance to choose Lark90, because it sounds like fun.
…
The trend continues.

I guess i’ll take Gameking218

lets see if i can pull it off