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Title: 1940s DFRPG
Post by: KingRob on May 02, 2013, 09:22:10 PM
I'm working on a campaign set in Chicago during WW2. I just thought I'd open a quick thread to get people's thoughts on any events that we know happened during the '40s or any cool stories that you think I should include.
Title: Re: 1940s DFRPG
Post by: Mr. Death on May 02, 2013, 09:30:41 PM
Well, for one thing, a lot of men were overseas fighting the war. In addition to this meaning more women went to work, in the Dresden-verse, it might mean that supernatural predation is up without the presence of the men to ward off supernatural predators in reality or perception.

Or maybe some supernatural nations allied with the Axis are in the US doing covert ops against the war effort.
Title: Re: 1940s DFRPG
Post by: KingRob on May 02, 2013, 09:34:48 PM
I meant more, anything we know is happening canonically in the Dresdenverse.

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Title: Re: 1940s DFRPG
Post by: KingRob on May 02, 2013, 09:37:21 PM
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Title: Re: 1940s DFRPG
Post by: Wordmaker on May 03, 2013, 10:35:52 AM
That sounds like an awesome time to set a campaign. I think you'll definitely want some Black Cat investigators, regardless of the canonical timeframe for them.

Plenty of scope for themes of helplessness, and "those left at home," while the War is being fought. All eyes are on Europe and the Pacific Theatre. It's the perfect time for supernatural forces to make a play for increase in power.

There's an awakening in American culture at this time. Sex is being sold much more openly, in glamour shots and the rise of swing and the musical trends that will eventually give birth to rock and roll, so the White Court could be on the rise, feeding on the swell of emotion. Fear of the Axis' advance. Despair as loved ones go missing or return home in boxes. Lust indulged in to block out the pain.

And of course, you know you're going to want evil occult-powered Nazi agents trying to infiltrate the States. Hitler was fascinated by the occult, even obsessed by it. Imagine if he had wizard advisors? Or Fey? Allies who could tell him how to open a Way from Berlin right into the heart of the US?
Title: Re: 1940s DFRPG
Post by: SkywardEyes on May 03, 2013, 01:30:36 PM
This sounds pretty close to a game that I am planning for 1960s Chicago. Height of the Cold War parnoia and when the Democratic Machine/The Outfit was just dominating Chicago. I live in Chicago so its easy to get ideas for locations but I'm having trouble coming up with supernatural stuff. Maybe we should compare notes or something.  ;D
Title: Re: 1940s DFRPG
Post by: KingRob on May 05, 2013, 07:48:38 AM
Yeah, I definitely think the Black Cats will need to be antagonists/allies, depending on how the campaign plays out. I was also thinking of having various supernatural groups trying to seize control in the States while the Council (and the world) are pretty focused on Europe. I hadn't thought about the rise in sexualized media and the White Court, but I really like that idea.

I think I'm going to have Kemmler be the power behind Hitler, so Nazi Necromancers are a definite possibility for my poor players. XD

I'm happy to compare notes. My game is still in an early planning stage, but my next step is going to be doing some research on locations and NPCs that were present during the '40s.

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Title: Re: 1940s DFRPG
Post by: HumAnnoyd on May 07, 2013, 04:54:19 PM
 I had someone ask me to make up a banner for his Dresden game set during WW2.  I did it thinking I would get to play in the campaign but that never happened.  Made me very sad.  :C  Here is what I came up with:

(http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/tt336/HumAnnoyd/DFRPG-WorldWar2_zpse2525689.jpg) (http://s625.photobucket.com/user/HumAnnoyd/media/DFRPG-WorldWar2_zpse2525689.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 1940s DFRPG
Post by: KingRob on May 10, 2013, 08:32:54 PM
That's really awesome looking!