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Post by fierano on Mar 26, 2007 9:41:17 GMT -5
I'd like to try to flesh out their identity a bit for RP purposes later on.
Right now all I'm sure of is that they aren't neo-fascists (no offense Liz & Suzi D: ) or Communists. They're really using the methods of both: fascist "breeding" and communist "training." They're also all-European cars - and all fancy models - though they may have some American and Japanese funders, government and private, - on the side. They're probably all painted black too, just because fancy cars painted black are evil-cool like that. (:
I'm also sure that they've concealed and/or deleted any records of Glimmer's that they might find useless...though the details they do keep are more than hollow propaganda even without twisting. Maybe they contracted Glimmer's parents to help them gain further prestige or something.
Any ideas?
EDIT: Oh, and Glimmer's Managers - in particular - are ALWAYS referred to with a Kapital M. It's like the Teacher from DVC and such.
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Post by elizar on Mar 26, 2007 9:45:34 GMT -5
I have read over it three times and can't find a question...
If you were asking what kind of cars they should be, I would go with some BMW
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Post by Tracker89 on Mar 27, 2007 10:27:54 GMT -5
"Any ideas?" sounds like a question to me. Anyways, on the subject of models, I know you rejected my idea for making their biggest boss an Exelero(well, you didn't completely reject it, but you used the model for another character), but now I have 2 other, more appropriate suggestions. Either the new Exelero-inspired Mercedes S-Class: upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/58/S-KlasseW221.jpgOr a Maybach 62: static.howstuffworks.com/gif/maybach-black.jpgThe S is definitely looks scarier, but the Maybach is larger and more "exotic". Depends on what you're looking for. Now onto story suggestions...I'm cooking up a subplot for once Track Time reaches Smasherville, where John tries to get back at his old racing manager Andy Carmichael by proving that he rigged a state-level race a few years back, but in the process finds out that Andy is involved in a whole web of corruption and dirty-dealing. The Managers could also be involved in aforementioned web, although I'd expect that their tracks would be hidden well enough that John wouldn't be able to do any real damage to them. Hichiro's boss may also have connections with them, but I don't have any major plans for him right now so it doesn't really matter. EDIT: Another suggestion for the big boss' model. If you want to go old-school, there's the 1963 Mercedes 600: www.classiccars.de/Oldyrent/plz8/images/86971.jpg
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Post by Kamui.EXE on Mar 28, 2007 7:32:24 GMT -5
Well.... I'm back.... but I'm going to take things slow for a little while. Anyways, as for the Managers, here's what I pictured:
The Managers in MY mind are:
- Unassuming buisness men and women = If you saw them out in public, you'd never know it was them unless they told you. So their car model wouldn't fall under the catagory of scary/intimidating/creepy. Instead, something common.... but not too common. I'd be tempted to lean towards a Mercedes or a Lexus or something.
- Frequently seen in black = Black paints with a clean-cut professional look about them..... like MOST buisness men/women.
- For some reason, I always pictured just two Managers (Male and female) instead of just one (And this could probably cover your butt if you forget your accent). The one who does the most talking DOESN'T have the accent and it's the male. He still has a rich voice though but maintains an air of professionailty about him. The female has the accent and she comes off as more demanding out of the two but probably has a hint of a seductive quality about her. She should be the one to probably give the orders (Usually) when things take a serious turn and the male can't handle it.
- Last point about them that I picture in my mind is that their status is sorta like the much famed Men in Black (Not the Will Smith movie variety but you know the REAL Men in Black that act above the government and suppress information how ever they possibly can.) I wouldn't be too supprised if the Men in Black are allies of their's or something.
Now as for one last little tid bit here, I do have a character waiting in the wings that could be an interesting rival to The Managers and could pose a threat to them. Her name is Doctor Selen Steele. I have her bio kicking around somewhere, but she is quite dangerous and sadistic.
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Post by elizar on Mar 28, 2007 8:52:49 GMT -5
Now those are managers. Interesting idea there. I would think of those two to be though the PR side of the managers, while the managers in whole are bit numerous, about a dozen or so who really know what is going on.
And in a hope of getting some 'in' in the TT, I gave Joltsen few mechanical abilities that may be of interest for Steele, such as he rarely if ever overheats, and can regulate his fuel injection much better than any car, meaning he basically controls how much fuel he spends. And it can be easily adapted for other type, such as NOS.
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Post by Kamui.EXE on Mar 29, 2007 10:18:30 GMT -5
Now those are managers. Interesting idea there. I would think of those two to be though the PR side of the managers, while the managers in whole are bit numerous, about a dozen or so who really know what is going on. And in a hope of getting some 'in' in the TT, I gave Joltsen few mechanical abilities that may be of interest for Steele, such as he rarely if ever overheats, and can regulate his fuel injection much better than any car, meaning he basically controls how much fuel he spends. And it can be easily adapted for other type, such as NOS. *Takes a little bow* Why thank you, Elizar! XD Anyways, as for Dr. Steele.... well.... she MIGHT be able to use that. But bear in mind that she's looking for attributes for creating the perfect car (and by that, it means that she's trying to come up with the perfect soldier/assasines. Really dangerous stuff.)
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Post by elizar on Mar 29, 2007 10:50:28 GMT -5
Hm, I missed that tidbit then. I thought I had read she was looking for the best attributes to add onto herself, must have misread something then.
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Post by fierano on Apr 10, 2007 8:54:14 GMT -5
Thanks for all the suggestions. I'm pretty firm on the SPECTRE-style organization, and that racing isn't the only shady business they deal in. The genetic info they gain is probably passed onto other ventures as well.
@tracker: Andy's involvement with the Managers could probably only be low-level, though like SPECTRE they will obviously make sure that insolence isn't tolerated. As for the models of the cars that the managers form, I believe I hinted in my profile that they're not just German, as Russian cars are also included...though a real intercontinental organization isn't out of the question. I also feel that the higher up one goes, the older the models get. The '63 you pointed out could as well be like Emilio Largo (Blofeld's second-in-command.)
As for the big boss...I think he'd be somewhat...different. Not freaky-model different, just a really ominous model.
@kamui: Why can't the male and female voices speak in unison? THAT would be creepy. "Blotorch" (new code name for the leader) will definitely be male though. If the leader were female it would seem like they were more ninjas than business.
Steele could probably be part of a rival syndicate to the Managers, like Draco's Union Corse from (and I'll spare the title) that one Bond movie with George Lazenby.
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Post by Tracker89 on Apr 10, 2007 9:56:22 GMT -5
www.autosoviet.altervista.org/main-english.htmGo to "GAZ" or "ZIL" for some nice official-looking Russian cars, and take your pick. (I really like that Zis-101 Sport...) Anyways, Andy wouldn't know anything about the Managers aside from maybe the code-name and temporary contact info of some low-ranking agent. Basically, my idea would be that he would use their influence to rig the Piston Cup in his(and maybe Glimmer's) favor. What the Managers would want in return is up to you. On a slightly unrelated note, I should really catch up on some of the older 007 movies...I went through a bit of a Bond mood earlier this year, but it sort of fizzled out after a few weeks.
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Post by Kamui.EXE on Apr 10, 2007 11:16:57 GMT -5
If the two spoke in unison, you might as well call them "The Olsen Twins" or something. It wouldn't be creepy at as as it would be quite cheesy. I don't think that's a good idea (And it also lends itself to some strange parodies inside my head....)
Now as for who's the leader, I seriously think it should be the woman. Why? You WON'T suspect her.... ESPECIALLY IF you met her in person. You'd think that she was only the pretty face and that it's the male who's the leader. Reality = It's the male who's the front and the female who's actually the head honcho. Besides, who said women don't mean buisness? Matter of fact, when it comes to that, they can be even more ruthless than the men.... and this is actually very true. Women in the workplace are extremely cut-throat, competitive, and well... ruthless. And even more interesting, it's not obvious or blatent. Matter of fact, it's all nicely disguised. You really have to think about stuff after the fact when you arrive to that conclusion. So they can be very VERY deceptive. The female Manager as head honcho.... can you imagine how dangerous she would be considering all that? Now THAT'S scary! (And also adds a bit of scary realism to her too.) What you've already portrayed the Managers says that they're also pretty much ruthless, cut-throat, deceptive..... doesn't this sound like a women right there? Therefore, she would make a much better leader than the male. The male comes off more brute force and doesn't keep with The Managers' already portrayed image if he were the leader. Best he be the front and the one people ASSUME he's the leader when he really isn't. Although.... just for the record, not ALL buisness women follow this ruthless thing. There's a whole bunch who don't, but this is all based on observations from a bunch of other people I know (Locally) from various different buisnesses and organizations PLUS my own observations. ^^;
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Post by fierano on Apr 11, 2007 20:24:40 GMT -5
@kamui: The problem is that THIS seems to be the only woman who comes into mind when it comes to leading the Managers...and she's no Miss Carsverse, that's for sure. @tracker: That would be interesting. Maybe that Zis could be the coordinator of an assassin squad. XD Anyway...back to business with Andy...
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Post by Kamui.EXE on Apr 11, 2007 21:19:58 GMT -5
Do you mean by "THIS" as in a blank page?! Is this some sorta strange metaphore here? I have no clue about what that link is supposed to be. ^^;;
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Post by fierano on Apr 11, 2007 22:57:45 GMT -5
No, I meant this as in THIS.
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Post by Kamui.EXE on Apr 12, 2007 7:32:41 GMT -5
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Post by fierano on Apr 12, 2007 7:51:00 GMT -5
Mia would be more like it...though I'm thinking more business than bondage if you catch my drift. XD
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