This RP is set primarily in New York City. It centers around The New Amsterdam Daily, a newspaper run by James Solomon, who is reminiscent of J. Jonah Jameson from the Spider-Man movies. The paper's focus is on an election right now, and because politics sells papers, Mr. Solomon has made all of his reporters cover the election in some capacity, regardless of what they used to write about. This is mainly because the Daily has lost it's reputation over the past ten years, and money troubles have afflicted it, leading to the main political writers to quit and leave for other newspapers. Only a loyal few remain.
Characters are staff of the newspaper who are being forced to cover politics by their boss. I will play the politicians, as well as a few other NPCs.
The world of this RP is identical to ours, except COVID-19 never happened. The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and New York Post do not exist in this universe. Also the politicians in New York are different. But other than that it's basically a carbon copy.
The Daily was founded in 1873, by Joseph Hart. The paper was known as the New Amsterdam Daily Journal until 1923, when it adopted it's current name. The Hart family sold it to a media corporation in 1986. In 2003, James Solomon sued the company, and was given control of the Daily as a settlement. He is now the editor-in-chief, publisher, and owner of the Daily.
The paper's offices are on the top 3 floors of the Flatiron Building in Midtown Manhattan. The top floor contains James Solomon's office, other executive offices, and a conference room. The floor blow that is where the bullpen is located, this is the beating heart of The New Amsterdam Daily, where most of the writer's and reporter's offices are located. Below that is the floor with the break room, restrooms, as well as the offices for the people who format the newspaper before it is sent to the printers across the East River.
The paper's main rivals are The New York Tribune and the New York Herald. The National Informer is also a rival, but not as much of a worry.
There are 3 main races in this year's (2022, because why not hold elections at the start of the year) election.
The mayoral election candidates:
Roy Greenfield, a businessman who is interested in making New York City more attractive to business again.
John Martinson, deputy mayor to the last mayor, he wants to help New York City's people and communities.
Anna Harper, an activist who is running on a social-environmental platform.
Jack Dawson, beloved actor and NYC resident who is running because why not.
The city council election. The district of Midtown's race is receiving the most attention. Candidates:
Tom Ward, successful lawyer who sees this as the next step in his career.
Sonia Stevens, community leader who wants to represent her community.
Danny Miller, and average New Yorker who is fed up with politics and wants to make a difference.
The gubernatorial election candidates:
Larry Russell, a Wall Street financier from NYC.
Will Edwards, a state legislator from the wilds of upstate New York.
1. If there is an issue of dispute, take it up with me.
2. No godmoding, trying to control someone else's character or an NPC.
3. Keep it PG-13, also swearing is allowed, but no f-bombs.
4. Don't go overboard with the dark comedy.
5. Stay on track.
As long as you follow these simple guidelines, you'll be all right
Feel free to use mine as an example
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Staff of The New Amsterdam Daily
James Solomon, Publisher, Owner, Editor-in-chief (Caliland)
Tim Grant, Fact-Checker (Caliland)
Jacob Walker, International Photographer (Caliland)
Gene Clark, Local News Writer (Nova Catania)
Phil Goldman, Investigative Reporter (Nova Catania)
Arusha Washington, Columnist (Voxija)
DeMarcus Clark, Sportswriter (Talchyon)
Gerard Louis Orgueilleux, Food Critic (Constaniana)
Frank "Footlong" Davidson, Political Columnist (Deblar)
Brady Biggs, Reporter/Columnist (Novyy Stristia)
Martha McDow, City Hall Reporter (Hopal)
Erich Grunfeld-Walendau, Finance Writer (Great Confederacy of Commonwealth States)
Marlon Yates, Photographer (Madrinpoor)
Grant Kispeak, Albany Reporter (South Olpen)
Julia von Ditz, Royalty Correspondent (Barapam)
Liam, Intern whose name hardly anyone remembers (Shared NPC, everybody writes his part then he interacts with their character)
Credit to Nova Catania for the logo