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NEWSPAPER - BIWEEKLY EDITION
[Did you subscribe to The Genessia Tribune? Did you even remotely wish you had a newspaper or some other form of media to refer to for news, weather, and current events? Then you're in luck! There's a paperboy riding through the streets of Genessia flinging newspapers onto doorsteps or, if you're unlucky, through your window. Even remote locations in the other cities will still get a paper if one of the residents ever wanted one. The Paperboy is just that dedicated.]
[And if you're one of the following people, and you happen to subscribe to the newspaper, the Paperboy may or may not have flung the newspaper through that person's window, at the person, and/or broke something in the area: Mewtwo, Arrow Caine, Kristen Kringle, Cad Bane, Edward Nygma, Yang Xiao Long, Smoker, Kuzan, Soma Cruz.
The following people have their newspaper placed neatly on their doorsteps: Theodore Satchel, Blaze, Trahearne, Alice Nakiri, Yukiko Amagi, Chiaki Nanami, Ayame Sasaki, Thirteen, Professor Augustine Sycamore, Dave Strider, Koishi Komeiji, Oswald Cobblepot.]
WarpCorp
The technology company WarpCorp in Nova City has been bought out by Aster Technologies. The company has had financial problems ever since it was discovered that the CEO has been embezzling money. Even with him outset, the company wasn’t able to recover and has been on hard times ever since. A big string of layoffs signified that the company was in deeper trouble than they appeared.
Aster Technologies then stepped in and bought the company, something that was made official just this Friday. With the company purchased, they will be taking on the employees that are still there as well as the employees that have been laid off. Projects and other assets of the company will be move to Aster Technology locations so that they can continue the work that was being done upon them.
Extreme Vigilance
A group calling themselves the Magicgarde have formed in recent months in Fayren. They have made it their duty to fight suss out the location of the terrorist group the Hands of Decay. However, there have been rumors about Magicgarde. At least two people have claimed to see members of the group taking people that are rumored to be Hands of Decay sympathizers.
When the city guard searched for the people that were claimed to be taken, they found them in their homes. The supposed kidnap victims have no recollection of the event in question when asked. Some think it’s some illusionist playing tricks on the playing tricks on the public, but no one knows for sure.
The Puzzle Corner is a new section in the paper that gives its readers a chance to win prizes. There will be puzzles, brainteasers or the like listed below. Answering one will net you a prize. Only one puzzle can be solved per reader. (Just comment to the paper with your answer.)
1.) Which are there more of: square feet in half a square mile or cubic yards in a cubic furlong?
Prize: Coffee Giftbasket
2.) Are there more inches in a mile or Sundays in a thousand years?
Prize: $100 in pokerchips to Fortuna's Palace
3.) My mother purchased 100 pounds of potatoes last week, which I knew to be exactly 99% water.
After a week, drying in the sun, they had dried a little to become only 98% water.
What was the total weight of the potatoes now?
Prize: A restaurant coupon book.
4.) Question 7 on the local BrainBashers pub quiz was:
Name an ancient invention, which is still used in some parts of the world today, that allows people to see through walls.
What can this be?
Prize: Free singing lesson.
5.) How many days before 17th August is it, if 50 days ago, it was four times as many days since March 30th?
Prize: A gift card to the Nova City mall.
A new section in the paper that will probably only appear when the Horoscope writer isn't feeling lazy.
| Aries | Taurus | Gemini | Cancer |
| A great day for may of you, with plenty to be happy about. It's an excellent day for investing in the happiness of your family and loved ones. You don't have to break the budget, though. Some of you will receive news of an inheritance, or a financial gain. Energy Level: 4 Stress Level: 1 Love Level: 3 Best sign for Romance: Cancer Passion Level: 1 Best sign for Passion: Capricorn Today's Themes: Communication - Intellectual pursuits | If you're not careful, you could step on someone's toes today over a silly argument. Try to avoid confrontations, and be careful of what you say, even if the other party initiates the incident. | Singles could meet someone very interesting through a friend, or a social invitation today. Couples could discover that an offer, or invitation, adds to their romantic fun and games. New information about love and romance is coming your way. | Your mind is sharp today, and when it comes to love and relationships, you will probably enjoy being around people who stimulate you mentally. Be careful not to come across as too arrogant, though. There is a fine line between witty charm, and conceited arrogance. Energy Level: 2 Stress Level: 1 Love Level: 1 Best sign for Romance: Taurus Passion Level: 2 Best sign for Passion: Taurus Today's Themes: Career - Social status |
| Leo | Virgo | Libra | Scorpio |
Don't allow the negative aspects of your past relationships to influence you too heavily in your current relationships. Things that happened yesterday are not the fault of the new people in your life. It was your task to learn from your mistakes. Don't try to hide from them, or use them as an excuse in your current relationship. Learn from them, and move on. | Problems at home could be a source of torment for you today. You may not have been paying enough attention to a loved one, or to your home commitments. It's also possible that you may have been over reacting recently, or stubborn. Energy Level: 1 Stress Level: 5 Love Level: 3 Best sign for Romance: Libra Passion Level: 2 Best sign for Passion: Gemini Today's Themes: Creativity - Fun - Romance - Recreation - Children | Money is tight for the next couple of weeks, however, you shouldn't feel too discouraged, as there is a lot of positive progress happening behind the scenes, and your money situation should improve later this month. Energy Level: 3 Stress Level: 5 Love Level: 3 Best sign for Romance: Pisces Passion Level: 3 Best sign for Passion: Taurus Today's Themes: Money - Finances - Possessions | You are the dominant person in love today, but you are not particularly interested in talking about love and romance at the moment. You are more interested in the broad scope of life, and what you can do to enjoy yourself. However, you will probably decide to take a cautious approach to things today. Energy Level: 3 Stress Level: 1 Love Level: 1 Best sign for Romance: Leo Passion Level: 4 Best sign for Passion: Pisces Today's Themes: Change - Regeneration - Passion |
| Sagittarius | Capricorn | Aquarius | Pisces |
| Some of you are experiencing a problem at work which has been troubling you. You should receive a break from it today, but you are still expecting things to continue. Use this time to plan and organise as best you can. Energy Level: 1 Stress Level: 2 Love Level: 5 Best sign for Romance: Cancer Passion Level: 5 Best sign for Passion: Gemini Today's Themes: Home - Family - Relatives | Your independence is strong, however, even you need help sometimes. This is a powerful day, and you will be able to achieve a lot. Try to focus on the things that are important to you, and the people you love, because that will be where you can do the most good today. Energy Level: 1 Stress Level: 4 Love Level: 5 Best sign for Romance: Leo Passion Level: 3 Best sign for Passion: Scorpio Today's Themes: Communication - Intellectual pursuits | You may not get exactly what you want today, and there is a danger that you'll decide to sulk a little, and hope that something better will come along. Such thoughts won't help you, and you need to snap out of it. You can get what you want, but you will need patience, effort, and understanding. Energy Level: 2 Stress Level: 3 Love Level: 3 Best sign for Romance: Pisces Passion Level: 4 Best sign for Passion: Leo Today's Themes: Creativity - Fun - Romance - Recreation - Children | There will be a sense of support and unity among family and friends today, as there seems to be a common cause, or situation, that many of you are a part of, or are interested in being a part of. Energy Level: 2 Stress Level: 5 Love Level: 3 Best sign for Romance: Scorpio Passion Level: 4 Best sign for Passion: Pisces Today's Themes: Career - Social status |
Need a job? Check out a few jobs open right here in Genessia and its neighboring cities!
Aster Technologies: Aster Tech in Nova City is currently hiring for the following positions. R&D Division Manager, Engineers, Software Programmers, Shop Clerks.
Nova City Elementary: This Elementary School in Nova City is currently hiring Teachers and Teaching Assistants.
The Dancing Donner: A pub in Fayren that is currently hiring for a Bartender.
Garden Bistro: The Garden Bistro is currently hiring for the following positions. Wait Staff, Hosts.
Attleton Elementary: This Elementary School is currently hiring teachers for every subject.
Bright Sky Diner: A 1930s feeling diner in Genessia City. They are currently hiring Wait Staff and Hosts.
Schnee Company - Attleton Branch: Join the leader in welcoming and informational services! Positions available are: Driving Instructor, Branch Manager, Customer Service Representative, and Workshop Leader. Contact Weiss Schnee for more info!
Garden Bistro: The Garden Bistro is currently hiring for the following positions. Wait Staff, Hosts.
[ OOC: ATTENTION! Please note that due to large volume of hiring positions, the ones advertised in the newspaper will rotate from now on unless the player specifically requests the position to be included in the newspaper. Thank you! Additionally, if a name is not listed, you do not need to contact anyone's player to apply for the job, simply comment the employment page. Any place of business with a name is owned by a character and you will need to plot your character's addition to the business with that character's player or have it in a thread. ]
A list of bounties being offered throughout all five cities. Generally only one bounty is offered per-paper for each city, but sometimes multiple bounties are offered. Help the community and get criminals off the street at the same time. Don't see anything that interests you below? Check your local BBB.
Genessia City
The Big Hit – Rumor has it a team of hitmen have been responsible for several deaths over the last few weeks. And with reports that they have new targets, their potential victims are hiring people to protect them. A level 3 payment is being offered to everyone that protects one of these potential victims.
Will Richard – The owner of several nightclubs. He’s being targeted by a man named Guillotine. He is known for removing the heads of his victims.
Ashton Bird – A chemist, he is being targeted by a man known as Bleed. He is known for exsanguinating his victims after he has captured them. Their blood is never found at the crime scene.
Mya Mullins – The owner of a bakery. She is being targeted by a man known as Serrate. He’s known to use combat knives to attack and kill his victims.
Miles Hunter – The owner of a transportation company. He’s being targeted by a woman known as Sliver. She is known for using katanas to attack and kill her victims.
Alexis Petersen – A school teacher. She is being targeted by a man known as Execute. He’s known for using large range means to take out his targets.
Jasmin Bartlett – The “friend” of the CEO of a company. She’s being targeted by a man named Jim. No one knows what he does.
Ryan Cooke – A lawyer at a large lawfirm. He is being targeted by a woman named Armory. She is apparently highly skilled in the use of farm arms, close and long range.
Ashton Bird – A chemist, he is being targeted by a man known as Bleed. He is known for exsanguinating his victims after he has captured them. Their blood is never found at the crime scene.
Mya Mullins – The owner of a bakery. She is being targeted by a man known as Serrate. He’s known to use combat knives to attack and kill his victims.
Miles Hunter – The owner of a transportation company. He’s being targeted by a woman known as Sliver. She is known for using katanas to attack and kill her victims.
Alexis Petersen – A school teacher. She is being targeted by a man known as Execute. He’s known for using large range means to take out his targets.
Jasmin Bartlett – The “friend” of the CEO of a company. She’s being targeted by a man named Jim. No one knows what he does.
Ryan Cooke – A lawyer at a large lawfirm. He is being targeted by a woman named Armory. She is apparently highly skilled in the use of farm arms, close and long range.
[ooc: Only one character claim for each hitman. List the client's name in the bounty title section along with the bounty title. Characters are allowed to team up to take down a hitman together.]
Nova City
Locked Down - A company in Nova City have been studying several alien quadrupeds that they have acquired, but they broke out of their containment cages and the place has gone into lock down. They are looking to hire a group of people to go in and subdue the creatures. However, if they can’t be subdued, they can be brought down by lethal means. A level 1 payment is being offered if they are brought down by lethal means, while a level 3 is being offered if they can be subdued.
Everglade
The Night Woman – Three people have turned up missing in Everglade. Some claim to have seen a shadow appear beneath them and drag them down into it. The victims are known to have conflict with a black magic user. A level 2 payment is being offered to anyone that can find their whereabouts and capture the black magic user.
Fayren
Magic Arrow – An archer in Fayren is wanted for at least three murders. He seems to have custom made magic arrows that he uses against his victims. One was hit with a decaying arrow, and there was nothing left but ash. Another was hit with an ice arrow and was frozen and shattered. A level 3 payment is being offered for his capture.
Attleton
Attack Plan - Two crimes that appear to have been committed by the same individual have taken place in Attleton. One crime was to steal various chemicals while the other appears to have been committed to get their hands on explosives. A level 3 payment is being offered for the culprit.
Genessia City
March 12th - March 26th
Attleton
March 12th - March 26th
Everglade
March 12th - March 26th
Fayren
March 12th - March 26th
Nova City
March 12th - March 26th
[ OOC: Want to submit anything to the newspaper? Reply to this comment with the subject line as your title and include any information you want to be sure is in next Sunday's newspaper! This includes news, gossip, singles ads, business advertisements, job listings, bounties, and anything else you want in the newspaper.
FOR BOUNTIES: Reply to this comment with either a claim or a log (every 3 claims must include a log). Feel free to team up, or even fail to deliver the bounty. Please note that whoever goes after the bounty is in charge of writing the NPCs involved,but feel free to ask the mod for any tips if you like. First come first serve on claims unless you haven't turned in a log for every 3 bounties. ]
Submissions for the Next Paper!
Bounty Claims!
Bounty Claim Form
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Who: Erza Scarlet, open to others joining in.
Additional Information: can't think of anything.
I was tempted to have her sign up for Miles Hunter, but I figure that someone using blades to target a bakery owner would be something that she'd have a personal issue with.
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Who: Gale Reinhardt
Additional Information: Can accept aid, he will aim to bring them down non-lethal.
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Who: Karla, open to others joining
Additional Information: I can't think of anything.
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Who: Tony Clark, but I'm open to others
Additional Information: Nothing except he's ticked off that someone wants to kill a school teacher
Re: Bounty Claims!
Who: Soma, open to others
Additional Information: If anyone can take down someone who uses a lot of different weapons, it's someone else who does the same thing.
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Re: Bounty Claims!
Who: Mariko Ishiwatari
Additional Information: No log for this.
puzzle corner #5.
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Who: Link
Additional Information: just got here and we're going to steal this guy's arrows
Re: Bounty Claims!
Who: Roronoa Zoro
Additional Information: he totally meant to go for the katana-wielder and missed.
Re: Bounty Claims!
Who: Garrus Vakarian as Archangel; others welcome
Additional Information: unless someone else wants in just going to handwave this one
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Who: Cad Bane & Wade Wilson
Additional Information: Log started here
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Oh wow. Do you think we should log this?
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Sure, anything to get more CR between them. :-)
Re: Bounty Claims!
Who: Ted
Additional Information: Down to log if you have a muse that wants to come with. He also has a shadow pokemon and a healthy hatred of black magic.
(9 `-`)9
Puzzle corner #4
puzzle corner #1
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Let's show them what's Fairy Tail is made of, Erza!
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I'll go ahead and let you start it.
Re: Bounty Claims!
Who: Mukuro Ikusaba.
Additional Information: Due to the undefined nature of weapons used, can not guarantee a non lethal take-down.
EDIT: Log Received http://genessia.dreamwidth.org/793510.html
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Sorry
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