[h1][center][color=ed145b][b]D E L T A C I T Y[/b][/color][/center][/h1] [h3] [center] [color=ec008c][i]Retro[/i] Slice of Life[/color] [/center] [/h3] [center][color=Skyblue]Welcome to our newest Slice of Life RP in set in hot [b][color=ed145b]DELTA CITY[/color][/b], loosely based on Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL in the late [color=ec008c][b][i]1980's[/i][/b][/color]. If you enjoy Slice of Life and want a [b]COMMITTED[/b] and [b]PROVEN[/b] to last roleplay, then this is the game you have been looking for. We have a vested group of players and GM staff that genuinely enjoy the genre that would love to welcome you into the world we have created. We have plans for new regular events and for an over-arching plot line that will allow players freedom to grow and expand with us and our fun environment. You will find again, that our game is unlike any other that you have encountered here on the Guild. Players here are [i]encouraged[/i] to suggest an idea or submit a new location for our [b][url=https://maps.co/map/61070bb69a40a917181141brud89e00]MAP[/url][/b]. We invite players to add to the world their own ideas and concepts so that we continually expand. We were so fortunate in our original Slice of Life game, [b][color=OrangeRed]SOL CITY[/color][/b] to capture enough hearts and imaginations over the course of three chapters, that we are setting off on a new and unique journey for our [b]FOURTH SLICE OF LIFE[/b] game which will be the best one yet; learning from what worked well in over [u][b]2000[/b][/u] posts of Slice of Life role play. [i]Fear not![/i] You needn’t have read a single page of [b][url=https://www.roleplayerguild.com/topics/167904-sol-city-modern-slice-of-life-chapter-one-completed-archived/ic]SOL CITY[/url][/b] to freely participate in this current game. [color=ed145b][b]DELTA CITY[/b][/color] is an entirely new concept taking place far before the events of Sol City. Some returning players might recognize a blurb or catch a casual reference here or there, but this game is meant to be a fresh and separate experience for all players. [b][color=ed145b][h2]W E L C O M E[/h2][/color][/b] [b][color=ed145b]DELTA CITY[/color][/b] is the largest city on the US Gulf Coast in our fictitious universe, taking the place of the Tampa Bay area, the surrounding geography and parts west western Florida during the latter 1980's. Neon light, pastel pallets and sun-soaked clearwater beaches await the young and bold alike. The "Peculiar Paradise" is a mix of Spanish architecture, South-American influences, Native-American culture and southern hospitality. So explore enjoy, start anew and make your mark. The city awaits… [/color] [/center] [centre] [img] https://wallpaperaccess.com/full/3277616.jpg [/img] [/centre] [color=LightSteelBlue] [h2] [center] The Rules [/center] [/h2] [/color] [center] [b]Not scary don't worry [/b] [/center] RULES 1. Observe standard RPing rules. No godmoding, no-metagaming, stay in character, and stay within the storyline. If you want to make any major changes to the story, ask us first. Be polite to the other members. You know the drill. 2. Write in third person, past tense. Try to make your writing coherent and legible. Although there's no official word requirement, avoid one-liners when possible. 2b. Move the plot when you post! This is a “slice-of-life” RP, but please try and focus on forwarding the story with every post you make. [b]We don’t want every other post here to be your characters leisurely having tea or monotonously deciding on what clothes to wear. We have a very dynamic world here that you can use to develop your characters.[/b] 2c. Interacting solely with your own NPC or secondary PC is not allowed. It's far more fun writing with someone than yourself for you and all the other players. 3. You are not your character. Your character is not you. Please don't be offended because someone else's character was mean to yours. Likewise, please do not carry real-life arguments into the RPG world. This applies to RPG Guild, Discord and any other platforms that may be used. 4. [i]Primary[/i] character images need to be in an anime-style. Also no crossovers and no Mary/Gary Sue, please. 5. Try not to let anyone get left behind. If you and another person have posted back and forth several times, take a break and let the other players catch up. Of course, there may be times when only a few characters need to be involved in a particular scene; just don't get two days ahead of someone without giving them the chance to respond. 6. Stay active! Everyone gets busy from time to time, but if you’re going to be absent for a while just let us know. There’s no set amount of time allowed for before we start working around dormant players, but if you leave and stay gone without telling us, we’ll move on as we see fit and the plot will roll on without you. If you wish to come back after being naughty, we’ll talk. 6b. [i]I'm waiting for the next skip![/i]. This is rather unhelpful and it saps momentum from the game. If possible, ask in the OOC, Discord or PM and try not to just be stuck waiting for a time or event that suits your tastes, particularly when there are other players around who might enjoy writing with you. Of course we understand some situations do resolve faster than others, but the goal here is for maximum player interaction and FUN. 7. This game is rated PG-13+, so just about anything goes as far as language, violence, sex, etc. However, you will need to observe standard Guild rules should you feel that your posting is headed in this direction. Please read the Moderator posts concerning these topics. 8. Second characters are allowed. You have to be an active player and both male and female are allowed. You cannot RP with yourself, [b]PERIOD[/b]. Please PM or Tag a GM or Co GM to confirm things if you have any questions regarding this and genders allowed at the time. [b]WE WILL BE WATCHING THIS CLOSELY[/b]. 9. If you want to use our setting to carry on a 1x1 with another player, [i]then we need to know about it[/i]. This is so other players don't waste time trying to pointlessly engage your characters. We are going to be [u]very[/u] [u]discerning[/u] in allowing this and if you and another player appear to be pursuing this route without letting the staff and other players know, both will be kindly asked to leave. 10. Anachronisms- The setting for this time period is in the [i][b]1980s[/b][/i]. Cellphones are rare, computers perform basic functions and are very expensive- people's lives were much more [i]localized[/i] in general. There is no way we could name and moderate every aspect of the setting, however you will definitely need to keep this in the forefront of your writing as the social landscape during this time was much different. If you wanted to talk to someone, you had to meet them face to face and get a phone number or go visit. No texting, no internet, no next-day delivery and television stations typically “signed-off” programming after the late night news. We’re not going to shake the fist at every little thing, but [i]glaring[/i] inaccuracies will kill the setting and bring about other continuity problems. The purpose of doing this game in this time period was that it would be a different and fun experience. 11. Obviously this isn’t going to cover everything, so the GM and Co-GM’s reserve the right to make decisions as situations arise. In general the RP is using a permissive rule system, as long as events are not too likely to effect other players or alter the dynamics of the RP heavily. These actions do not require permission. Events are rough backdrops and scenes and open to player interpretation within reason. If you are unsure about the application, PM a GM or Co GM to make sure, and consult with those player or players who may be effected before hand. If a secret or surprise action this is permissible via PM or discord etc. This is to maximize creative options and make it open and easy to join and take part in RP. [b]Thank you for reading the rules! Hope you have fun RPing with us![/b] [color=LightSteelBlue] [h2] [center] Current gender balance [/center] [/h2] [/color] [h3] [center] [color=6ecff6]0 male[/color] : [color=ec008c]0 female[/color] [/center] [/h3] [b] [center] Please consider this when planning a new character. [/center][/b] [center][img]https://s3.amazonaws.com/southfloridareporter/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/04194459/Welcome-To-Florida-Postcard.jpg[/img][/center] [color=LightSteelBlue] [h2] [center] CS Sheet [/center] [/h2] [/color] [b]Name[/b]: (First & Last, middle if you like) [b]Age[/b]: (needs to be between 18-35) [b]Appearance[/b]: (anime-style picture please, you can also include a description if you like) [b]Height[/b]: [b]Weight[/b]: [b]Likes[/b]: [b]Dislikes[/b]: [b]Zodiac Sign[/b]: (His/Her personality doesn't have to be a perfect fit for their sign) [b]Special Talent[/b]: (Any particular thing your character is good at?) [b]Profession[/b]: (What you do and where you work) [b]Bio/Personality[/b]: (one paragraph minimum, more is fine) [b]Your character's favorite song[/b]: (We just think this would be interesting. Keep in mind the time period! Their favorite song couldn't be something that hasn't been recorded yet.) [b]Recent History[/b]: What has your character been up to the last month or year? Did they just move to Delta or are they local? A paragraph is fine, but put as much as you want. [b]Actor or Actress/Public Figure who would play your Character in a movie[/b] (Optional, we just think it can better help get an idea of your Character. We have found that players often "combine" the actor image with their header image to get a good mental picture of your character. *[i]This does not have to be restricted by time period, you can choose a modern actor[/i]*. ) (Reference images to plot elements, or for helping to describe a character are allowed. Please make these in hiders, real life, anime or drawn etc are allowed in this case.) The following personal bio is not required (though CS Section 2 IS required), but we [i]strongly[/i] encourage you to at least put a little something. In the past we have found that when players get to know each other as real people, not just as names on a screen, it helps the longevity of the game. Seriously, please get to know your fellow players. [b]Tell us about yourself[/b]: *Your age: *What part of the world are you from? *How many years have you been writing/roleplaying: (if you're on your first year, that's totally fine too) *How often do you have time to post? (this is just a general, honest question, no judgment) *Anything else you want to mention? What you do for a living? How much do you work a week? What do you enjoy doing besides writing? Put as much as you want. [i]"These are the things that make a good story great and good writers even greater."[/i] [color=LightSteelBlue] [h2] [center] CS section 2 - Player Interaction Scale [/center] [/h2] [/color] Very Simple: Are you, as a [b]PLAYER[/b] more a solo/small group poster or would you consider yourself a social butterfly open for anything? Choose a number from [b]1[/b]-[b]5[/b] telling us where you would rate yourself in the above criteria. [b]ONE[/b] being the least interactive and [b]FIVE[/b] being the most. [b]There is no wrong answer so please be honest[/b]. It helps us as GM Staff work out the best way to support our players and plan events that will appeal to everyone. [color=LightSteelBlue][h2][center]Locations[/center][/h2][/color] [color=LightSteelBlue][h3][center]City & Governmental[/center][/h3][/color] [hider=Downtown] [h3][b]Downtown[/b][/h3] [i]The Gateway to the Gulf[/i] - The heart of what keeps Delta city running. Home to many things, downtown is one place you have to go for something at some stage. Be it voluntary or not, Downtown is always a busy place with places to be, people to see and bail bonds to be paid. [img]https://i.pinimg.com/originals/f6/97/ee/f697ee1a7d23e81363c2c409d1aa6c20.jpg[/img] [/hider] [hider=City Hall] [h3][b]City Hall[/b][/h3] Permits, taxes, tickets, applications and endless paperwork. City hall is your one stop shop for long waits, thick forms and a long afternoon spent in waiting rooms. The old grand hall often plays host to many large scale civic events, happy marriages, unhappy marriages, divorce filings and more at the registrar's office. Many have come to love or hate(mostly) a trip to city hall. Its niches, corners and secluded spots have spawned many forbidden office romances and political plots. [img]https://www.virtualbx.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/SACityHall-Beaty-.jpg[/img] [/hider] [hider=NAS Delta City] [h3][b]NAS Delta City[/b][/h3] Kick the tires and light the fires! Welcome the hot shots and top guns of Naval Air Station Delta City. NASDC is a master-jet base and home to several squadrons of F-8 Crusaders, F-4 Phantoms and A-4 Skyhawks though some have transitioned to the new F-14 and F-18 platforms. The echoing roar of afterburners is a regular occurrence and watching the aircraft take off and land is popular for young and old alike. Take your boat out for an even better view particularly during the immensely popular, annual Neptune Festival Air Show. [img]https://www.naspensacolaairshow.com/modules/media/?do=thumb&id=da1e5cf0-443b-4ea4-84be-ce6d24cd7476&v=1&v=1[/img] [img]https://www.cobases.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/naval-air-station-pensacola-parade.jpg[/img] [img]https://thumbs-prod.si-cdn.com/z773XwZ5PalxE0r-PE_cK5DRIwc=/800x600/filters:no_upscale()/https://public-media.si-cdn.com/filer/Top_Gun_FLASH.jpg[/img] [/hider] [hider=Delta Zoo] [h3][b]Delta Zoo[/b][/h3] Delta Zoo hosts every animal from A to Z in the city, founded by a Public Works project in 1930, it's still a family favorite for generations. Old Shelly, or sometimes old shell back was a baby giant tortoise bright back by sailors after WW1 and has been present at the zoo since its founding. Shelly has lived at the Zoo her entire life and marveled visitors for decades. In that time she has grown from a tiny baby to titanic tortoise and helped establish her species in a conservation program. Also popular is the new Delta Butterfly Sanctuary as part of the latest expansion of Delta Zoo and partnership with the Florida Wilderness Reserve. Travelers and researchers worldwide can enjoy a cornucopia of butterfly species enjoying the tropical climates. A popular place for dates and a wonder to children alike. [img]https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9NM9gG51RW8/Ww6DxtfQVHI/AAAAAAAAXhE/2Nh-p0j6v1YQzy_RdNkGjUP2W9oXTTAlgCLcBGAs/s1600/ecc204-02m37s.png[/img] [/hider] [hider=Mandarin Park] [h3][b]Mandarin Park[/b][/h3] Want a quiet Sunday afternoon away from the hustle and busy concrete streets? Mandarin Park is the place to escape, on the site of an large estate belonging to a mining tycoon, a tragic fire destroyed the property and history removed the rest. Later purchased by the city it was turned over to use as a new recreation park. Slow walks wind through green shady Willows, while small ponds and follies dot the routes helping to keep cool on a sweaty humid day. Follow the sculpture trail, lie back in the sun or for the more active join the regular amateur ball teams, various clubs or the outdoor tennis courts, just bring a bat and ball. Alligator sightings are common, but no fear as long as it's under three feet, our experienced wildlife team will round up the scaly swamp rat! [img]https://www.greencovesprings.com/media/20180801_134752.jpg?width=468[/img] [/hider] [hider=Delta International Airport] [h3][b]Delta International Airport[/b] [/h3] ICAO code:[i]KDIA[/i] or as the pilots often refer to it: "Destroyed In Arrival". The approach is clean and clear, but storms out of the coast can make landing on the numbers a challenge even for the most experienced pilots. For passengers, baggage claim can be another challenge altogether. Local legends purport an unseen population of gremlins recruited living under the airport that enjoy making sure your bags make it to Dallas or Anchorage instead of claim belt. The largest and most modern airport in the Delta city area flying people national, international and locally via the helicopter air transport desk skipping the traffic to your hotel or meeting in a rush with money to burn. A recent addition replacing the old airport with gleaming glass, latest brands duty free stores and capacity for dozens of flights at any one time. Designed by famed local architect Mike Mathews incorporating a full size indoor go kart track plus arcade. Various airlines serve the airport including all the standard nationals, Daedalus International is a new arrival to Delta City run alongside international regulars Pan-Am, United and of course Delta with regular service to Atlanta. European/Asian flag carriers British Airways, Air France, Air China and Japan Airways to name but a few. Fly Delta and enjoy what the city has to offer. [img]https://itadakimasuanime.files.wordpress.com/2013/09/planes-fate-zero-02.png[/img] [/hider] [hider=West Delta Public Library] [h3][color=f7976a]West Delta Public Library[/color][/h3] West Delta Library, the center of the city for bookworms, students and the studious alike. One of the largest resources in local history from Roman roads to modern interstates, if it's a question we can probably answer it. Our growing computer lab is available by booking only so please inquire at the desk and let us know what you need. As always the card-catalog will guide you to the work of your choice Originally donated to the city by a rich industrialist in 1890, Scott McDuck and his original generous gift to the city has grown to become the largest public library in the city and one of the overall largest in the eastern US. Part of the nationwide book share we can get books from any public depository in the United States for a small fee and a week or two wait. [img]https://storage.googleapis.com/historic-detroit-prod/uploads/photo/photo/2177/dpl-mainroom2-burton.jpg[/img] [/hider] [hider=DCPD] [h3][color=blue]Delta City Police Dept[/color][/h3] [i]I don't believe you for a New York minute![/i] -Said someone, once, maybe. If you know the accommodations here, a 5 star hotel this place not be. Breakfast sometimes ends up with an expired MRE from the nearby Naval Station and the sweaty cot you just slept on may be just as nutritious. Known to local trouble makers as "[i]the deep[/i]", DCPD is one of the few Florida locations with a basement where the holding cells are dark, wet and humid. Time passes slowly, unable to tell what time it is bar day or night in a tiny angled window with only the sound of traffic overhead. If your trip ends here. You probably need a lawyer. SWAT, Vice and other Departments are all centrally based here. [img]https://tokyo5.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/dscf5227.jpg[/img] [/hider] [hider=DCFD (Ladder 1)] [h3][b][color=fff200]Delta City Fire Dept[/color][/b][/h3] Hot muscular men who rescue kittens shirtless with pecs of steel, jawlines even harder and abs that could deflect tank rounds? Located downtown, Ladder 1 is Delta's first fire company complete with fire pole! These days DCFD is called out for more auto wrecks and people stuck in bathtubs than they are with major fires but stand ready to answer the call 24/7. For photos of the above, ask Carl, he even rescued a kitten last week soaking wet in a white shirt, signed calendars available. All proceeds to the Fire Family Charity. Supporting current, former and family of the Fire community. [img]https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DKMsK2DWkAASSBS.jpg[/img][/hider] [hider=Port Delta] [h3][b][color=fff200]Delta City Container/Shipping Port[/color][/b][/h3] Running 24/7 and seven days a week, Port Delta is nothing fancy, but is a major feature of the city. Home to numerous shipping companies, container ships laden with any number of products come and go through the bay regularly and are a standard feature of the waterscape. The work is tough, however getting onboard as a city employee with the union is a coveted position and pays well. [img]https://wpassets.porttechnology.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/18171456/iStock-869250572.jpg[/img] [/hider] [hider=KBAY Radio/WFLO TV] [h3][b][color=fff200]KBAY Radio[/color][/b][/h3] Roaring across the Gulf. Turn it up to eleven and get ready to jam to the raddest tunes that the [i]K by the BAY[/i] can dish out. KBAY plays the newest Rock and Pop of the day and is known for its flamboyant DJ's and bizarre contests. KBAY is the station just about everyone in Delta City has on their dial and being based in city, it also has the strongest signal. Late nights are popular, particularly on weekends when the "Gator-Man" takes over and the lines are WIDE OPEN. Call in, give your story about aliens or your ex-wife, maybe get on the air with the Gator. [img]https://www.vsu.edu/files/images/heroes/heros6.jpg[/img] KBAY shares the same building as WFLO television, but we don't associate with those squares... [h3][b][color=fff200]WFLO TV[/color][/b][/h3] The home of hard-hitting local news at noon and six, featuring Chip Clydesdale and Darrah Daniels covering all the news you need to know from Delta and beyond the Bay. [i]Go with the FLO- WFLO[/i], every evening to keep up with your favorite programming. WFLO tower commands the airwaves in Delta City and is generally the channel that most people watch because the reception is best. Regular reruns of the [i]the Cosby Show[/i] and [i]the Andy Griffith Show[/i] are popular around the news slots, though the station is mostly known for taking itself a bit too seriously and its constant in-your-face advertising. [img]https://compote.slate.com/images/436425ce-fc5a-45aa-8e6f-a398206651c0.jpeg?width=780&height=520&rect=1560x1040&offset=0x0[/img] [/hider] [color=LightSteelBlue][h3][center]Food, Drink and Entertainment[/center][/h3][/color] [hider=Trader Jon's] [h3][b]Trader Jon's[/b][/h3] Known far and wide by military and civilian alike, [i]Trader Jon's[/i] is unlike any other bar in Florida or possibly even the world and is perhaps the most raucous joint in Delta City. Aside from it's slightly cluttered appearance, "TJ's" is one of the most popular bars in the city, if not THE most popular. Eccentric owner, proprietor and WW2 Army Ranger, Jack Martin, sets no prices on the drinks and instead takes "trades" based on his moods that he deems valuable enough outside of cash to be added to his extensive collection. Being next to NAS Delta, the walls and ceilings are adorned with Naval Aviation trinkets and other oddities so much to the point that he even gives guided tours during the day to mystified visitors. Getting in the door on weekends is an accomplishment in itself and the lively festivities are known to regularly spill out into the streets much to the the displeasure of DCPD and MP's alike. Several celebrities have been spotted in the bar from time to time and Jack likes to brag that another whole group of well known faces have visited in disguise just to see the spectacle that is his bar on a hot weekend night. [img]https://live.staticflickr.com/7274/7114928985_5d99178d01_b.jpg[/img] [/hider] [hider=Shogun Sushi] [h3][b]Shogun Sushi[/b][/h3] There are several Asian restaurants in Delta City, but like many in the restaurant business, they come and go as the seasons, however the best always survive thanks to good food, good prices and good people. SHOGUN was first opened in 1978 and is the oldest Asian restaurant in Delta City. Japanese immigrant and owner, Jiro Mifune was the first in the city to install a full sushi bar to serve up his edible arts with fresh ingredients. The restaurant has expanded in its ten years and Jiro has recruited expert staff to assist him with the growth. [i]Shogun[/i] is a Delta City favorite, not just because of the excellent food and atmosphere, Jiro has set the prices to be accessible for as many as possible as he enjoys sharing his life's passion. Come by and enjoy a bite in traditional styles or whatever flair you may desire. At this time Shogun has been awarded two Michelin stars. [img]https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/17/7b/5c/47/kaikaya.jpg[/img] [/hider] [hider=Steel Mill Gym] [h3][b]Steel Mill Gym[/b][/h3] This is where the work gets done. Iron and steel. Any machines you might find are chain driven and have a decent chance of removing your fingers if you're not careful. The Steel Mill prides itself on building powerhouse bodies. Will you shape up? Doubt it. If you can't put three plates on both sides for your bench, don't even bother. Indoor and outdoor equipment included. AC works only occasionally so get ready to sweat- and there's absolutely no music allowed. Get at it. Description [img]https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58c0eb1a8419c2b8c948583d/1514847256563-FY6X8QQEG5XOBJOCBUXT/old_school_gym.jpg?format=1000w[/img] [/hider] [hider=Florida Wilderness Reserve] [h3][b]Florida Wilderness Reserve[/b][/h3] A public and private partnership for the preservation of Florida's natural habitat, the FWR is free to the public and a very popular tourist attraction. Enjoy at your own risk! Other than a few man-made bridges and pathways, it is untouched landscape. Make sure to bring plenty of mosquito repellent. [img]https://vbwsjdqd1l-flywheel.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Black-Hammock-Wilderness-690x462.jpg [/img][/hider] [color=LightSteelBlue][h3][center] Residential & Commercial Areas[/center] [/h3] [/color] [hider=Pace Island] [h3][b]Pace Island[/b] [/h3] The most exclusive residential area in Delta City and typically the "second home to the second home" for celebrities and socialites looking to escape from the chaotic Miami scene and enjoy the gentle tides of the Gulf for a while in posh comfort and security. Named after early Spanish explorer Alejandro Pace, the Spanish themes carry strongly in the architecture around the island and even through the new construction. Soft pastels prevail and the latest sheek of the era are easy to spot. Property on the island is continually at a premium and making more than six-figures is only the first prerequisite. [img]https://www.cruise-international.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Miami-Beach.jpg[/img] [/hider] [hider=Eastern Bay] [h3][b]Eastern Bay[/b] [/h3] Eastern Bay is classic inland Florida and majority working-class area. Most people here commute north to Industry East, work in small businesses on the east side of the city, or fish commercially. Because it is further inland, humidity is considerably higher here during the summer and standing water, even after several days without rain, is common. Sand and dirt roads are the norm off the main highways and people are generally of a happy, southern disposition along with the snakes and gators. [img]https://www.orlandosentinel.com/resizer/l3-8RTCwh_ZVleWWLjqu_lj-OXQ=/800x453/top/arc-anglerfish-arc2-prod-tronc.s3.amazonaws.com/public/TCW556HPCVBK7KUK3CUM6M3V2M.jpg[/img] [/hider] [hider=Gulf Breeze] [h3][b]Gulf Breeze[/b] [/h3] Gulf Breeze, white picket fences, the two car garage on a long driveway, home office, his and hers sinks and the pool in the back garden. Popular among families and those who made enough to move to the suburbs from Eastern Bay. The homes are larger, roads quieter and many leave for a shift in the office in a white shirt than work boots and overalls on the factory floors and deck plates of commercial fishing vessels. Schools are better, the gators always are a problem and the humidity. You thought you could escape the scaly swamp rats? While more expensive than the homes around Eastern Bay, the property prices in Gulf Breeze are still affordable on average and while not as sought after as Seminole Shores, life is good among the city suburbs for those who make it so. Mom and pop family shops still are a regular occurrence with parking lots filled with new minivans and large 4x4’s that rarely see a dirt road. [img]https://www.atomic-ranch.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/920x920-1-e1577385991692.jpg[/img] [/hider] [hider=Seminole Shores] [h3][b]Seminole Shores[/b] [/h3] Ah, Seminole Shores, the place everyone wants to be that unlike Pace Island, almost feels attainable if you put your mind to it. Some of the best schools in Florida are "in the shores" and typically most residents are well-off, retired or locally wealthy in various Delta businesses. Living here gives you easy access to downtown and the beach while still being exclusive. Gated communities are the norm and typically residents can be found casually cruising the meticulously cleaned streets in golf-carts or leisure cycles. Docks on the outer bank house swanky cruisers that families love to take out on the weekends. [img]https://cdn.liverez.com/5/10646/1/143525/800/1.jpg[/img] [img]https://www.coralvilla-florida.com/files/uploads/Unterkuenfte/villa-key-west/Webp.net-resizeimage-2.jpg[/img] [/hider] [hider=Industry East] [h3][b]Industry East[/b] [/h3] Industry East is the heart of Delta's industrial business sector is located with most of the prominent manufacturers, equipment dealers, contractors and the like. It has a heavy focus on import/exporting with the logistics of getting to port right next door making the costs manageable for even local businesses. Visiting this area usually means work. Freight trains run the tracks in all directions carrying raw and finished goods from across the southern US. Don’t be surprised to find a traffic jam as a load of containers comes from the port or a large piece of machinery is being loaded up for transport. [img]https://images.thestar.com/10eyI6Owm3E7pF3o9SodznKYIjc=/1086x688/smart/filters:cb(2700061000)/https://www.thespec.com/content/dam/thespec/news/hamilton-region/2012/02/11/hamilton-s-steel-industry-from-birth-to-boom-and-beyond/e61da9f6408494ac5dc8e3d37827_Gallery.jpg[/img] [/hider] [color=LightSteelBlue] [h3] [center] Landmarks & Tourism [/center] [/h3] [/color] [hider=Downtown Diamond] [h3][b]Downtown Diamond[/b] [/h3] The "Double-D" as it's affectionately known is as posh, grandiose and over the top as the nickname implies. A layover is going to cost you considerably more than even the Ritz so it's not exactly a local stop, however the rooftop bar and restaurant (a feature of all Diamond Hotels) is very popular in spite of the drinks being a little steep. Sitting outside on the top level affords a spectacular city view all the way to the coast. [img]https://c4.wallpaperflare.com/wallpaper/813/989/308/anime-bar-neon-genesis-evangelion-women-wallpaper-preview.jpg[/img] [/hider] [hider=Island Diamond] [h3][b]Island Diamond[/b] [/h3] The Island Diamond is the sister hotel to the downtown location located near Pace Island. Geared more towards leisure than the downtown location, it's equally swanky amenities are every bit as luxurious as downtown, though the clientele tends to be more vacation oriented rather than business. Delta City remains the only location in the world where two Diamond Hotels are within sight of each other. Enjoy the beach bar and be waited on as you lounge by the Gulf in your sunchair in the sand. [img]https://www.hospitalitynet.org/picture/xxl_153123775.jpg?t=20210211161025[/img] [img]https://www.hospitalitynet.org/picture/xxl_153123777.jpg?t=20210211161158[/img] [/hider] [hider=Diamond Stadium] [h3][b]Diamond Stadium[/b] [/h3] Former StarBank Field purchased outright by hotel magnate, Marcus Knight and currently undergoing extensive renovations. The Stadium has principally served as home to Delta's wildly popular minor league baseball team, the [i]Gulf Coast Corsairs[/i]. Public opinions of the acquisition are fairly mixed while many support the updating of the stadium, most residents are apprehensive about the team and property being subject to the whims of an international playboy. Marcus has however, kept his promise to make sure the field remains fully open during the Corsair's season and the vast improvements to the property have been well-received. The large, retracting, fabric awning has become a staple, visual feature of the city and provides a barrier against blistering sunlight during afternoon games. Rumors abound about Marcus' true plans for such a large undertaking outside of the hotel industry, however the most popular rumor is his intention to negotiate an NFL franchise to Delta. Only time will tell... Join the "Corsair Club" to show your support for the team with season tickets, preferred seating or a host of other amenities as well as try out the newly completed Treasure Island Tiki Bar at the next game. [img]https://www.tampabay.com/resizer//8hldzW973-lsZwHHSuvAd228SCo=/1600x900/smart/s3.amazonaws.com/arc-wordpress-client-uploads/tbt/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/10143250/rays1.jpg[/img] [img]https://tvaarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Portland_Major_League_Baseball_Stadium_04-2160x1215.jpg[/img] [/hider] [hider=Tropico Resort by PrinceAlexus] [centre][h2][color=f7941d][b]Tropico Resort [/b] [/color][/h2][/centre] [img]https://img1.10bestmedia.com/Images/Photos/305713/EPBAerial_55_660x440.jpg[/img] A medium to large beach front resort hotel set on the gleaming sands and crystal clear waters. Boasting a range of rooms from standard to large suites with expansive views of the sea. With a modern beach bar, multiple restaurants and an newly established spa, arcade and other amenities. The old hotel is new once more. Recently modernized the hotel has retained its grandeur and large ball room that to its rather confused owner remains popular among guests as has the popular house Mariachi group who perform both informally and small intimate concerts and other events such as weddings and parties. The regular candle lit musical evenings on beach have remained popular since the 50's and many a couple have met under the candle light. Founded by Juan Rodriquez in 1948, small starts have grown large, now owned and run by second generation, his son Jackson "Jack" Rodriquez. [/hider] [color=LightSteelBlue] [h2] [center] Resources and Notes [/center] [/h2] [/color] This section is just a short collection of links and thoughts that we think might be helpful and are not required viewing/reading. The point of the game is to [i]embrace the era[/i] and have fun. In many ways the world was a better place during the time. Here's a few links to get you started and we'll add to this as we go: Really good, short summary video: [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEbEYi3_LwM&t=6s[/youtube] [url=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2aZgIkLTV7_lzjom3hbs_wRDq1TSqqQI]VH1's year by year (very detailed pop culture focus)[/url] [hider=Fashion, Trends & Culture] [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wa2r4YDsFQ&t=3s[/youtube] [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rmIhxg2F8I&t=5s[/youtube] [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbeG511pUSA[/youtube] [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nt91z9WOrdw[/youtube] [url=https://lithub.com/a-century-of-reading-the-10-books-that-defined-the-1980s]Ten Books that Defined the 1980's[/url] [url=https://www.oregonlive.com/history/2016/10/these_cultural_norms_from_the.html]Some Cultural Norms of 80's[/url] [url=https://www.artsy.net/article/artsy-editorial-objects-defined-1980s-youth-culture]Youth Culture of the 80's[/url] [/hider] [hider=Technology] [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=teFnw94NlWc[/youtube] [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMndlv4msxM[/youtube] [Youtube]https://youtu.be/ZdAM8sy2AqQ[/youtube] [/hider] [hider=Music] [youtube]https://youtu.be/ZnCgqtPixI0[/youtube] [Youtube]https://youtu.be/AR7SIjDEr3c[/youtube] [Youtube]https://youtu.be/W8OwV-mLBZY[/youtube] [/hider] [hider=Other Fun Stuff] New Retro Wave: [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYrkpNI4xPA&t=8s[/youtube] NRW along with other youtube channels like [url=https://www.youtube.com/user/ThePrimeThanatos]The Prime Thanatos[/url] specialize in promoting artists and music that capture the 80's feel and sound, often using equipment from the era. You are welcome to use these in your posting. [url]http://www.liketotally80s.com/[/url] A lot of information and links on this site across a wide variety of subjects. Just reading the stories is a curiosity. [/hider] To get the most out of the decade without too much influence from the 70's or the burgeoning 90's. We have chosen the current setting to be [b][i]SUMMER[/i][/b], [b][i]1988[/i][/b]- more details on that to follow in posting prompts.