THE BOX || The Shady Operation

[arollingstone]

DUDS

Amenities

Drugs

Comforts

Tattoos/Piercings

Chilly? Hot? Uncovered? Too covered? Need hiking boots or an evening gown? We might be able to hook you up.
CURRENT STOCK:

► like a million pairs of khaki pants (all sizes)
► 21 t-shirts (dirty)
► 10 t-shirts (clean)
► 4 pastel dress shits (clean)
► 2 cozy oversized sweaters, decently attractive
► 2 hoodies, featuring woodland creatures playing instruments
► 8 pairs of sweatpants
► 3 classy flat-color high-waisted skirts
► these jeans
► 1 pair of chaps
► 3 pairs shorts, "WHAT" on each cheek
► 6 assorted 'SammyDress' dresses
► various '50s clothes, very musty-smelling
► 8 Men's swimsuits (assorted)
► 7 Women's swimsuits (assorted)
► 1 pair of bowling shoes
► 19 pairs of impractical high heels (sizes 5-10)
► 1 pair of standard black water-proof mud-waders
► 1 pair thigh-high stiletto boots, black
► 3 unopened packs of socks
► 3 lab coats
► 3 snuggies in varying colors/patterns
► 5 pairs of boxers (XXL)
► 1 flannel nightgown
► 2 unopened packs of ladies boyshorts
► 7 sexy bra-panties sets
► 4 simple bras
► 1 pair red silk pajama pants
► 1 corset
► 4 ties (rumpled/stained)
► 5 multicolored watches (dead batteries)
► 1 engagement ring
► 1 mood ring
► 1 copper necklace
► 6 pairs sunglasses
► 9 flat-brimmed hats in various patterns
► 1 hot dog outfit
► 1 polyester bodysuit (neon yellow)
► 1 manly shirt with accompanying chain
► 1 wetsuit and scuba gear (functional)
► 1 pairs of technician coveralls
► 1 house-arrest ankle tracker
► the tech to track said ankle tracker

Duds

AMENITIES

Drugs

Comforts

Tattoos/Piercings

There're a few things everybody needs. Fuel, matches, flashlights, food, and your basic survival requirements. Ask and you shall receive (if you can swing some even trade, of course).
CURRENT STOCK:

► FOOD (this is [almost] always in stock but changes frequently; specialty food will be listed under COMFORTS)
► 3 cases of water bottles (typical foodland size)
► 15 gallons of gas
► 5 empty gas cans
► 1 oil lantern
► 2 jars of oil
► 11 galleons of generator oil
► 5 flashlights (no batteries)
► 5 packs of batteries (scavanged; some slightly used)
► 2 watch batteries
► 2 extension cords
► 10 lightbulbs (barely used, energy efficient)
► 1 UV light (with extra bulbs)
► 6 computer monitors
► 7 keyboards
► 2 CPU cases (contains computer)
► 1 CPU case (gutted)
► a modern projector
► a microphone and amplifier
► 1 cellphones (charged)
► 3 laptops (1 repaired, 1 uncharged, 1 broken)
► 2 first aid kits
► 1 box of sutures
► 11 asthma inhalers
► 3 bottles of painkillers
► 5 jars of herbs for treating cold symptoms (take with tea)
► 1 box of charmed bandages the speed up the healing process (all shapes and sizes)
► wide assortment of thread
► 3 large boxes of tampons
► 3 compasses (one points in the wrong direction, but does not appear to be broken)
► 1 tire jack
► 1 power drill, 6 different bits, battery charger works 50% of time
► 1 heavy wood-chopping axe
► 1 kitchen knives of varying length/sharpness
► 1 incredibly well made iron sword, with scabbard
► 1 club (made by Saya)
► razorblades
► 1 pistol (no ammo)
► ammunition for various make of gun
► 8 crossbow bolts
► 1 handmade knife (sharpened glass and a hand carved handle)
► 1 chainsaw, fully fueled
► 2 baseball bats
► 1 saw
► 1 crowbar
► 4 blow-torches
► 30 yards of chicken wire
► 30 pounds of workable leather
► 1 power saw
► 1 power drill
► 1 set of bedding (includes pillows, sheets, and blankets)
► 1 blankets
► 7 wheeled desk chairs
► 3 folding tables
► 2 pans
► 5 packs emergency tinder (8 "servings" each)
► 4 small handheld fire-starters
► 5 cords of firewood
► 1 Fish & Fire kit
► 8 lighters
► 1 car battery (from a 1950s vehicle)
► 3 umbrellas
► 15 backpacks (clearly designed for children)
► 5 snap bracelets with one-use teleportation charms (snap them on your wrist and you will instantly be transported somewhere else in Box)
► plastic table covers
► 6 microscopes and the liquids for stains
► assorted chemicals to test the microscopic life within water
► assorted supplies to test for poisons, contaminants, and diseases in water
► 1 decent-sized air compressor
► 1 chemical dry-box
► A crapload of scientific glassware (vials, petri dishes, etc)
► lab equipment intended for wet matter
► 3 inert gas cylinders

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DRUGS

Comforts

Tattoos/Piercings

Ohh, so it's that you're lookin' for. I feel you, man, I feel you. It ain't free, though.
CURRENT STOCK:

► marijuana
► cocaine (limited supply)
► 3 Jet inhalers
► psilocybin mushrooms
► synthesized morphine (limited supply)
► heroin (limited supply)
► methamphetamine (limited supply)
► 3 bottles of painkillers (same as in amenities)
► 7 THC lollipops, cherry
► 10 empty syringes
► 1 sopor slime pie (in a box with 'DO NOT EAT' written on the side)
► 1 pouch of Green Blossom (herb that grants user a sudden boost of stamina/energy when ingested)

Duds

Amenities

Drugs

COMFORTS

Tattoos/Piercings

What's bein' stuck in the middle of nowhere without a few comforts from home, am I right? We've got special treats galore. And hey, maybe we found somethin' that meant something to you back home.
CURRENT STOCK:

► 130 individual packs of cigarettes
► 2 crates of cigarettes, 500 packs per crate
► 3 cartons menthol cigarettes, 10 packs per carton
► 20 coconuts
► 9 boxes of 20 Twinkies
► 8 boxes of cake mix (chocolate/angel food cake/white and yellow)
► 4 boxes of oreos(!)
► 2 20lb bags of sugar
► 3 boxes of powder milk
► 4 six packs of "Swamp Water" (an odd, murky green alcohol that comes in silver cans with stickers on them labeling them as such)
► 1 24-pack of Mountain Dew: Code Red
► 9 boxes of mac n' cheese
► 2 tins of gravy
► 1 jars of cranberry jam
► 2 packages brownie mix
► 5 pieces of old rock candy
► 30 Luna bars, assorted flavors
► 8 containers Tic-Tacs, assorted flavors
► 5 packs of coffee
► 1 handpresso coffee maker
► 11 boxes of birthday candles, multi-colored
► 12 empty glass mason jars ► BOOKS (an anthology of short stories; a few novels; some non-fiction field guides; etc)
► 24 harlequin romance novels
► 16 notebooks
► plenty of pens/pencils/and other writing utensils
► a surplus of pens, paper, printer ink, tape, glue, folders/binders, e.t.c.
► 8 bottles of ink
► 4 quill pens
► 6 sketchbooks
► 2 set of artist acrylics
► 10 paintbrushes (assorted sizes)
► 3 cans of spray paint (Red x 2 White x1)
► 3 boxes of candles (various appealing scents [mostly])
► 7 table centerpieces (made from leaves and paraffin wax)
► 4-pack of women's smooth-glide razors
► 1 bottle peach-scented hand lotion
► 5 clean towels
► 1 set knock-off D&D, but the story is a little creepy and uncomfortable.
► 4 handheld gaming systems
► 1 walkman (without batteries)
► 1 iPod loaded with 25 versions of Never Gonna Give You Up
► 4 Film Reels containing B-roll science-fiction horror movies
► 4 desktop computers
► 1 very large case of condoms
► 4 boxes of flavored condoms
► 2 impressive dildos
► 9 mini bottles of lube
► 1 filing cabinet
► 1 TV (oldschool, 50s set, nonfunctional without power)
► 1 33 inch flatscreen television
► 3 DVDs (Reefer Madness)
► 1 wind-up alarm clock
► 89 unbroken beer bottles
► 3 airplane oxygen masks
► 1 man-sized riding bouncy ball
► 1 desk golf set
► 1 robotic dog with batteries that never seem to die
► 14 Furbies. yeah, you heard me. these too never seem to die...
► 4 alligator skins
► 7 bear pelts
► 5 shark jaws
► 4 alligator skulls
► a shitload of shark teeth
► 1 bike horn (previously owned by Gamzee)
► Malkus' diary (which is full of his darkest, most embarrassing secrets)

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Comforts

TATTOOS/PIERCINGS

Be nice to be the one doin' the ink that means somethin'. Doin' it right.
TATTOO REQUEST FORM:

<b>Image Requested:</b> (you can be as vague as you like, TJ's up for creative back and forth if your character isn't the artistic or visual type but still wants some ink) <b>Placement:</b> (any preferences for size/where you want it?) <b>Trade Offered:</b> (TJ enjoys doing this so he'll be lenient, but ink is hard to come by)</b> <b>Thread/Handwave:</b> (Would you like to thread the process out or handwave?) <b>Other Questions/Comments</b>: (self explanatory)

PIERCING REQUEST FORM:<b>Placement:</b> (where do you want the hole, bro) <b>Trade Offered:</b> (This isn't exactly difficult to do, but a tip is always nice. TJ's throwing out these needles after use and they can be tough to come by) <b>Thread/Handwave:</b> (Would you like to thread the process out or handwave?) <b>Other Questions/Comments</b>: (self explanatory)

To trade and interact with TSO staff, fill out either or both of the following forms and reply to this entry.

TRADE FORM:
<b>Item Requested:</b> <b>Trade Offered:</b> <b>Dealer:</b> <b>Other Questions/Comments:</b>

THEFT FORM:
<b>Item(s) to Steal:</b> <b>Scenario:</b> <b>Aptitude:</b>

A reminder that a trade does not have to be a physical object! Trades can be information, secrets, services and skills. If you're not sure what your character has to trade, put down their skills and abilities. A simple owed favor can be a valuable thing.


SAMPLE ✦✦✦ STEALING POLICY ✦✦✦ STAFF

Former TSO Post


AS OF 04/01/15, TSO EXPERIENCED HEAVY DAMAGE VIA A BOMBING AND IS NO LONGER OPERATIONAL. MOST STOCK WAS DESTROYED, BUT THE SITE CAN STILL BE LOOTED AND THEFT FORMS WILL STILL BE ANSWERED.

Comments

✦ STEALING POLICY ✦

[arollingstone]

Encouraged!
TSO a player run organization with a small staff of PCs. We want to have some fun, and a little conflict is a sure fire way to get it. Your character can absolutely attempt to shoplift/hold up/ambush/break-in/otherwise steal from TSO and those who work there. They do have a fairly intense security system activated at night, but the man who maintained it is no longer in Box so there's always a chance of it breaking...

Speaking of chance! The crux of our theft policy is that it is determined by weighted dice rolls, a la Dungeons & Dragons (here is a sample of how that works from our previous TSO post). If your character wants to steal, they would fill out the theft form like so:

Item(s) to Steal: What does your character want to take? Use your good sense on this one. If your character is alone, they likely cannot steal something that would take two people to carry.
Scenario: How is your character attempting to steal the item? This can range anywhere from your character swiping something off a shelf in the middle of the day to several characters acting together in a premeditated burglary. The more detailed the easier it is to weight the dice rolls against you, but please avoid godmoding. No character is guaranteed successful.
Aptitude: Briefly let us know what your character's background is. Are they a professional thief? Do they have combat training? Can they fly? Are they an inch tall? What do they have going for or against them that will influence their ability to pull off whatever they're attempting? This does not only have to be positive! If your character is a huge klutz and that might have bearing, let us know!

REMEMBER: Unless your character gets off scott free (which is always a chance), there will very likely be in-game CR consequences for theft. This post is in a player journal but it represents a physical business within the Box world. While these consequences might not be negative (for example, if your character is starving and steals some bread, it's unlikely TSO staff will go all Javert on you), they very likely will be! Be advised!

Happy stealing!