So, here is a list of the locations for our Dresden Files RPG. I am still trying to fine tune this, since the last we played this was a year ago. But it gives me time to make changes if I needed too. The one thing I noticed is that too much of the game takes place in Manhattan. If you don't know NYC, there are four other boroughs:
- The Bronx
- Brooklyn
- Queens
- Staten Island
Name: Bryant Park
Description: Park located in Midtown. NewYork Public Library is a safe place for people to congregate.
Theme or Threat: Theme
The Idea: Bryan Par is home of the New York Public Library, which is neutral ground.
Aspect: Neutral Ground
The Face/Concept: Alfred Rassan-Janitor/caretaker of the library.
Name: Central Park
Description: Large park in the center of Manhattan. Historically known for how dangerous it is.
Theme or Threat: Threat
The Idea: The park has always been dangerous, but now there is a werewolf turf war.
Aspect: Bump in the night
The Face/Concept: George Alvarez-Werewolf Curator. Cutter-Lycanthrope gang leader
Name: Chinatown
Description: Chinese neighborhood in lower Manhattan.
Theme or Threat: Theme
The Idea: You can get whatever you need. Regardless of how immoral it is.
Aspect: Den of Inequity, Feels like a war zone.
The Face/Concept: Three Oaths Chow-Ghoul leader of the 14K Triad
Name: Club Element
Description: High end club on the Lower East Side of Manhattan.
Theme or Threat: Theme
The Idea: A club known for its guilty pleasures.
Aspect: Anything goes
The Face/Concept: Miranda Raith-White Court Vampire that owns the club.
Name: Financial District
Description: Home of Wall Street and a lot of money.
Theme or Threat: Threat
The Idea: With the Red Court gone, the other factions of the city are moving in.
Aspect: The Dragons Den, Money is power
The Face/Concept: Victor Chan, Joyce Lo, and Raymond Wu-Leaders of Hong Kong Triad in NYC.
Name: New York Presbyterian Hospital
Description: One of the largest hospitals in the city.
Theme or Threat: Theme
The Idea: A hospital is a place of healing, but sometimes that healing comes at a price.
Aspect: Make it better for a price.
The Face/Concept: Christian St. Clair-Summer Court plastic surgeon. Jesus Hernandez-Ambulance driver.
Name: Theatre District
Description: On and off Broadway, located off of Time Square.
Theme or Threat: Theme
The Idea: Most of the district is run and owned by the White Court House Raith.
Aspect: Weirdness magnet
The Face/Concept: Christian Descartes-high ranking noble of House Descartes.
Name: The Islands
Description: Ellis Island, Governor’s Island, Randall’s Island, Roosevelt Island, and The Statue Of Liberty
Theme or Threat: Theme
The Idea: The Islands are primarily controlled by the White Council.
Aspect: Safe Haven in the Dark, There’s more to the Islands than meets the eye.
The Face/Concept: Kingsley Moore-White Council Warden guarding the Statue of Liberty. Mitsuko Yoshimo-White Council Warden trainer.
Name: The Underground
Description: Beneath the city is a whole other world.
Theme or Threat: Theme
The Idea: Home of the Bizarre Bazaar. Where you can get almost anything for a price.
Aspect: All sales are final, Caveat Emptor
The Face/Concept: Fauzi Dae-vendor at the BB. Noel-Black court Vampire.
I've ran a few games set in modern, real cities, and I just don't think I do it well. I get too caught up in specifics of an actual city, trying to portray them in the game. I just need to learn to let go of specifics, and set the tone, instead.
ReplyDeletethe key is finding a balance. the nice thing about modern cities is they have a lot of history and folklore. Let the history help set the tone.
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