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The Godfather (Sign-Up)

Kulikovo
04-04-2006, 00:30
This is the sign up thread for a Godfather-based rpg I want to do. I think it's a good idea and if you're interested, sign up today.

This will be set in New York City around 1945-1946 after the end of WWII. You can choose to be either a mafia family, a street gang, the police, average citizens, etc. You could be the Irish mob or Italians or whatever you want. There's basically endless possibilities. Like I said, you could be just about anything. You work over businesses for protection, bribe police, expand, set up hits, start mob wars, etc.

Rules: No god-modding (don't say you have thousands of guys, keep it realistic, and the weapons too.)
Can't be any of the actual Godfather families. That way no one will feel cheated that they couldn't be the Corleones.

I'll try to draw up a map of New York and you can make your claims. I'm not quite experienced with making thread, so any help is welcomed. I think this could be a really good thread and it will be fun and interesting, a change from the normal. New York is your playground.

Page 1: Types of gangs, mobs, nationalities, etc.
Page 5: map of NYC, list of players and locations
Page 6: territories controlled
Kulikovo
04-04-2006, 01:04
OCC: Bump
Scanya
04-04-2006, 01:08
I'm interested in this thread. And I agree that it should be kept as authentic as possible. I'll play an Sicilian mob called the Santorelli Family.

If it's going to be based in New York, we should decide beforehand how many 'territories' should exist. NY has 5 boroughs. Plus Long Island. Maybe New Jersey could be included ( that's where I'm from ). And as the thread progresses, maybe Philly, Baltimore, and other large cities can come into play.
Kulikovo
04-04-2006, 01:11
I agree, that's a good point. It could be a Godfather universe, so to speak. I don't suppose you could get a hand on a map of New York from the time period. I think most of the areas were renamed and aren't the same anymore. I don't know if Hell's Kitchen is still called Hell's Kitchen.
H-Town Tejas
04-04-2006, 01:12
This sounds like a good idea. Could I play a Chinese triad?
Brydog
04-04-2006, 01:13
Hell's Kitchen was HK, back then. I would be the FBI.
Kulikovo
04-04-2006, 01:13
Sure, you could be anything. Hell, there could be a Belgian mob if you wanted.
Scanya
04-04-2006, 01:19
I agree, that's a good point. It could be a Godfather universe, so to speak. I don't suppose you could get a hand on a map of New York from the time period. I think most of the areas were renamed and aren't the same anymore. I don't know if Hell's Kitchen is still called Hell's Kitchen.


Yes, Hell's Kitchen was still there in 1945. As was Little Italy, and Five Points. I could find a map, but my computer is a piece of shit and I can't post maps or other images.
Kulikovo
04-04-2006, 01:21
You could send a telegram to my nation.
Scanya
04-04-2006, 01:22
Sure, you could be anything. Hell, there could be a Belgian mob if you wanted.

Not if you wanted to keep it authentic. If you want to get into Chinese, Japanese, Jamaican, etc, you'll have to make the thread more modern, say from the 70's on.
Scanya
04-04-2006, 01:23
You could send a telegram to my nation.


For what?
Kulikovo
04-04-2006, 01:24
Chinatown existed in 1946 right? And if they choose to be jamacians or other africans then they could be street gangs from Harlem. We can make adjustments.

OCC: From what site you can get a map from, my compute works just fine, but I can't find a good map.
Kulikovo
04-04-2006, 01:29
Or I could just limit to these. There can be more than one for each.

Italians, Sicilians
Irish
Chinese
FBI
Police
Citizens
Latinos
Blacks
Turkish
Jewish
American Gang
Politicians
Detectives
Contract Killers
Private Detectives
Scanya
04-04-2006, 01:31
Chinatown existed in 1946 right? And if they choose to be jamacians or other africans then they could be street gangs from Harlem. We can make adjustments.

OCC: From what site you can get a map from, my compute works just fine, but I can't find a good map.


Chinatown was there in '46. I'll find a map somewhere and let you know what site.

Harlem wasn't black in the 40's. It was Dutch. The only other gangs during that time period were the Irish ones.
Nellisland
04-04-2006, 01:31
I would like to be a Turkish mob. That would be fun.
Ttambo
04-04-2006, 01:32
I think things would go a lot easier for you if were to make up a fictional city (American based of course) rather than use a real one. I also think you should alter the time period to sometime during prohibition. That would make things tenfold interesting.
Kulikovo
04-04-2006, 01:32
What were the black and lation neighborhoods? If any
Scanya
04-04-2006, 01:33
Or I could just limit to these. There can be more than one for each.

Italians, Sicilians
Irish
Chinese
FBI
Police
Citizens
Latinos
Blacks
Turks (perhaps)
American Gang


Maybe limiting the number of players would work better. 5 boros, Long Island, New Jersey, Philly and two or three large cities, a total of about 12- 15 players.
Kulikovo
04-04-2006, 01:34
Well, more people are familiar with New York. And I don't have the attention span to create an entire city.
Cealleagh
04-04-2006, 01:34
Hey. I like the idea for this thread. I think I'd like to be a Citizen. I mean you have to have some, and besides their fun they can play both sides.:p
Ttambo
04-04-2006, 01:34
Wow. Some imagination you've got there. If you'd prefer, I could help you make one, but that might actually take some time, thinking, and effort.
Canadstein
04-04-2006, 01:35
police
Scanya
04-04-2006, 01:35
I think things would go a lot easier for you if were to make up a fictional city (American based of course) rather than use a real one. I also think you should alter the time period to sometime during prohibition. That would make things tenfold interesting.


Good idea, but..........New York is a very familiar city, and a lot of info is available as to the individual boros, sections of the boros, history, etc. Same for NJ.
Kulikovo
04-04-2006, 01:36
I have the imagination to do it, just not the attention span. Besides, I don't want to spend forever on planning it. But I also don't want to do this half-assed.
Scanya
04-04-2006, 01:36
Wow. Some imagination you've got there. If you'd prefer, I could help you make one, but that might actually take some time, thinking, and effort.


Hey, I wanna play....not think.....:p
Kulikovo
04-04-2006, 01:37
There could also be mobs in Italy. And these other gangs (chinese, turks, latinos, blacks) could be trying to muscle in on New York.
Ttambo
04-04-2006, 01:37
I have the imagination to do it, just not the attention span. Besides, I don't want to spend forever on planning it. But I also don't want to do this half-assed.

Well, I think you've got a good idea for a roleplay here. This could really end up being its own separate Earth, with each nation controlling a family. Count me in.

Also, I'd be willing to help plan and map out details.
[NS]Southern Khemet
04-04-2006, 01:39
:mp5: YES! godfather! yay! mafia! I'm in:sniper: :sniper: :sniper:
Kulikovo
04-04-2006, 01:41
There could also be politicians who either are crooked or on a crusade. Citizens could go anywhere and get jobs for the families or gangs.
Kulikovo
04-04-2006, 01:43
I got the idea for this thread because The Godfather was on TV and I'm playing the videogame (good video game by the way).
Scanya
04-04-2006, 01:46
What were the black and lation neighborhoods? If any


Blacks were pretty much in boros other than Manhatten. Same for Latinos.

I'm sending you a TG with some map sites. Couldn't find one from the 40's, but these are pretty good as far as the seperate areas go.
Kulikovo
04-04-2006, 01:48
Like I said, if anyone chooses to be latinos or blacks, they could have them expanding and muscling in on other areas. Thanks for looking it up. Other nationalities and gangs could also be trying to get a piece of the action.
Alexankrix
04-04-2006, 02:33
Can I play just a specific person? I'm thinking a hitman, kills for the highest bid.
I can *gladly* make up a description and my armaments.

Alexander Boukouvalas, Greek gun for hire
Kulikovo
04-04-2006, 02:33
Can anyone else find a map. I have one, but it won't let me upload it.

OCC: Sure, you can be a hitman
Canadstein
04-04-2006, 02:33
The police for me.
[NS::]Reallydrunk
04-04-2006, 02:37
Sicilians, i will post info about my family...
Kulikovo
04-04-2006, 02:54
OCC: Ttambo, could you try and find a map? I have one but I can't get it to upload.

We need a good old Irish mob as well, any takers? I'm going to be a Sicilian family. The Massena Family.
[NS::]Reallydrunk
04-04-2006, 02:56
I have decided on a name for mine,

Nitti family, after capones Lt Frank Nitti .... :) i like the proabition idea aswell...
Kulikovo
04-04-2006, 02:58
It's alright, but I like the post-WWII era. The economy is booming twice as much as the 20's did. Everyone's getting rich again and the mobs and gangs are trying to get a piece of the action. Plus, there's more weapons choices. And it just makes more sense. I've had enough of the prohabition era anyways.
Scanya
04-04-2006, 03:03
Scusa, my name is Vito Santorelli. I got an offer you can't refuse......
[NS::]Reallydrunk
04-04-2006, 03:03
Well alright, i see your point..hehe...alright post WW2
Alexankrix
04-04-2006, 03:04
Name: Alexander Boukouvalas
Nationality: Greek
Age: 27
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 179 lb
Occupational: Hitman, Gun-for-Hire (Mercenary)
Armaments: Colt M1911 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M1911) (.45 ACP Pistol) and M3 Grease Gun (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M3_SMG)(.45 ACP SMG)

Alexander is a tall handsome man, with darkly tanned skin. He wears he's brown hair short, slicked back neatly, and has dark eyes that seem to read into your soul. He's a professional, and he carries himself like one. Since professionalism is key, he enjoys knowing all the details. He finds his weapons very compatible and useful, since they serve different purposes off the same ammunition. Fluent in both English and Greek, he'd rather converse in English, but curses in Greek often. His price is high, but for his skill, his price is right, and he is an avid learner in capitalism, thus he often sides with whoever will make him more money. Although, that is not to say he isn't careful; he is, and he gets his jobs done right.

-Note: I don't actually know Greek, so please don't start speaking it, if any of you do.
-Note: I have to leave for the night, but theres my guy. If theres any problems, please telegram/PM me.
Scanya
04-04-2006, 03:06
One thing we should keep in mind is for all of us who have 'families' is that we need to keep a list of 'expendables'. Killing off main characters should be the exception, not the rule.
Kulikovo
04-04-2006, 03:09
Each italian/sicilian family needs to have a don, consigliere (lawyer), underbosses, caporegimes (lieutenants), soldiers, and family members.
Canadstein
04-04-2006, 03:20
how about the police?
Kulikovo
04-04-2006, 03:22
You could be a captain, lieutenant, detective, or a beat cop. Hell, you could be incharge of an entire precinct. And either take bribes or try and take down the mob.
Scanya
04-04-2006, 03:23
how about the police?


There needs to be good cops and bad cops.
Kulikovo
04-04-2006, 03:24
You can be either.
Kulikovo
04-04-2006, 03:27
On the first page I added some new possibilities like a politician or a private detective.
Canadstein
04-04-2006, 03:27
Hell bad cops usually die, but that's the same with good cops.
Kulikovo
04-04-2006, 03:28
OCC: I'm done for today
Drexel Hillsville
04-04-2006, 03:31
I would be interested for an Irish mob, around 135 men with basic mob stuff...

Also, Kulikovo, are you still in the James Bond thing?
1010102
04-04-2006, 03:35
i will be a itatlian mob if thats ok maybe 100-150 strong,with basic weapons such as tommy guns,boards with nails,pistols,rifles, bats,moltiof cottails,ect. just put me any where thats left.
Abbassia
04-04-2006, 13:41
Can I be a detective?

Detective Michal Brown
[NS::]Reallydrunk
04-04-2006, 16:12
Nitti Family Tree:

Don: Francesco Nitti
Underboss: Luca Nitti (Francesco's son)
Consigliarie:Ralph Correlli
1st Lt: Carlo D'angleo
2nd Lt: Santino Bratsi
Soldier: Tommy Cuneo
Soldier: Mack Foucherelli
Soldier: Alexander Rio
Soldier: Lugi Bellomo
Soldier:Christopher Soprano
Soldier:Fredrico Leone
Soldier:Rocco Gatto

Assosiates of Nitti family:
Georgio Lasenza-Buttonman
Al Sapenzia-Resteraunt owner
Micheal modini-Runs a classy nightclub
Henrich Cross-Judge
Max Beaton-Beat cop
Paul Newton-Senator

Nitti family,civilians:

Rosa Nitti-Don's wife
Ricardo Nitti-Don's son
Mario Franchesca-Don's son/in law
Anne Marie Franchesca-Don's daughter
Salvatore Decosta-Civilian limo driver
Angela Nitti-Don's youngest daughter(Her 17th birthday soon)
Alex Nitti-Dons youngest son(Very ambitious)

Those are just afew of the people the family makes contact with. The Nitti family is on the rise, the manage to cover their mafia buisness with legit looking wharehouses and night clubs across town. The Nitti's hold down a well organized operation making it known across town who they are, their night clubs and wharehouses manage to maintain good buisness while the bulk of their money was made during the prohabition days but now new ways of getting cash are surfacing.
Pyschotika
04-04-2006, 17:34
I'm Italian but it seems so many people are going to want to be the Italian/Sicilian gangs so I'll be....

Name: Joseph M. Librato
Nationality: Italian/German
Age: 31
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 143 Lbs
Occupational: Private Detective
Armaments: Colt "Python" (http://world.guns.ru/handguns/hg69-e.htm)

Joseph, or Joey, is a muscular man. He served in the War on the Pacific front and the Atlantic front as a Sergeant. He had been to Sicily, and all the way at Okinawa. He had quite the military profile, but soon after the war ended he decided to throw in the towel. He missed home, he hadn't drank a real American Ale in a long time. Besides, he wanted to pursue his real dreams. He decided that he did enough for his country internationally, but felt it was time he started to help with internal problems. So that is when he decided to become a Private Detective, help people from time to time and earn a little cash on the side. His Military pension would keep him happy for the most part, as long as he didn't blow it all away.

OOC - Yay.
[NS::]Reallydrunk
04-04-2006, 17:43
I like your charactor idea...sounds like a dangerous man, Santino Bratsi served in the war early in france..he was wounded and sent back home where he is a Lt in the Nitti family...

Georgio Lasenza is also a war veteran, he was facist..he is currently a buttonman who works with the Nitti's. When germany back stabbed the italians he escaped to the US where he was taken care of..he is waiting for his status to change in the family, he speaks little english..
Pyschotika
04-04-2006, 17:54
Yea, as the story developes you'll learn that Joey is actually a pretty depressed man. The war put a lot of damage on him mentally, he wasn't seriously wounded but note I put him in two very dangerous invasions.

He feels guilty for not dying, really, thinking that out of all the mortars and artillery shells the peppered him and his fellow soldiers, that he should have atleast lost a limb.

I work around these type of personalities rather well, there are other things that shall also be unlocked as the story advances.

Anyways, I hope we start this RP soon.

Also, my pistol is a 1955 pistol but I couldn't find one that was of that style. I'm sure we can change it later on, but I don't think it'll be too much of a Godmod/unfair thing.
[NS::]Reallydrunk
04-04-2006, 17:56
Yes my charactors will have interesting stoy lines aswell.. i imagine the pistol should be ok? i beat the godfather :) it's a sweet game!

Georgio has similar feelings and really...really hates Nazi's..but everyone else i would imagine feels that way aswell..he fits in america lol
Madnestan
04-04-2006, 18:14
I would like to present you Pjotr Melehov, ex-Obersturmführer of the German Waffen SS. He's a Don Cossack from Southern Russia, who like thousands of his people joined the Germans in hope to get rid of the Soviet menace. He has six men with him, cossacks from the SS-Kossaken-Kavallerie squadron he lead in the war. They managed to escape both Russians and allies, and after incredible journey through half of the Europe they made their way to Turkey, from there to Spain and finally - USA.

These guys have fought since the Winter War in Finland 1939 to the end of the WW2, and know nothing else than fighting and killing. Now they're in a big city, and only Melehov knows some English. I'll start playing them from the point they get out of the ship in the port, having no clue what to do. If anyone wants to hire them, make sure you "happen" to have someone in there at that moment ;) if you want a bunch of scarred, seasoned professional soldiers to join your troops.

And, if the backround story made someone curious - here's a link to the RP in which Melehov and first appeared to the NS RP world: http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=469420&page=10
[NS::]Reallydrunk
04-04-2006, 18:17
o0o i remember Melehov...he is hard..i think the Nitti's call..DIBS lol
Pyschotika
04-04-2006, 18:24
Oh yea and the fact that Joey is Also German, he feels somewhat disoriented amongst the lot of Americans who keep bashing Germany. So he tries to keep that secret, although it won't be much of a secret later on.
[NS::]Reallydrunk
04-04-2006, 18:26
o0o i like the way this is developing so far...i wish it would hurry and launch..
Madnestan
04-04-2006, 18:56
I think it could use some organising... A list of players and their characters/factions, for example, could do some good.
[NS::]Reallydrunk
04-04-2006, 19:01
Well i ment the people joining :)-And you have a point...i thought it should have been obvious...i wrote quite a bit on my family..
Kulikovo
04-04-2006, 19:55
I could use help with a map. I had one but it won't upload, so any help would be great and it would speed this right along.
[NS::]Reallydrunk
04-04-2006, 20:01
Ummmm.....im not good at maps....sorry :(
Kulikovo
04-04-2006, 20:06
The Massena Family:

Don Adriano Massena
Consigliere Nathan Falherst
Underboss Santino Massena
#1 Caporegime Frankie Neri
#2 Caporegime Matteo "Matador" Segunde

Top Soldiers:
Renzo ''Pots" Patalia
Valentino "Hertbreaker" Morelli
Rocco Galto
Dante "Inferno" Lyone

Family and associates:
Lorenzo Massena
Evelina Massena
Volante Massena
Mario Massena

Enforcers:
Ernesto Vincenzi
Gino "Bomber" Bombardo

The Massenas are a strong mafia family with deep ties in New York. They have much influence and power. Considered one of the stronger families. They're main business is racketering, gambling, brothels, shipping, unions, counterfit. They aren't pushovers.

here's a map I found, I hope this is good enough

http://www.microtekcomputerlabs.com/images/facilities/maps/New%20York_city.gif
[NS::]Reallydrunk
04-04-2006, 20:08
niice....
Brydog
04-04-2006, 20:44
OOC:the Python was made in 1955.


Name: Paul Wolfenburg
Nationality: American(German/Polish)
Age: 42
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 225 Lbs
Occupational: FBI Agent
Armaments: Thompson Model 1928, Browning Auto-5, S&W Model 27
Kulikovo
04-04-2006, 20:45
I would like some feedback on the map. If that's good enough, we'll decide where the mobs and families will be set. Once that's figured out, we can start having fun.
Brydog
04-04-2006, 20:48
the map looks good
[NS::]Reallydrunk
04-04-2006, 20:53
The maps wicked...it works :)

The weapons my family use are basic, Tommys,Saturday night special .38's , Colt's and Georgio has a MP40 and a lugar he manged to smuggle over.

O yes! and the good ol' winchester double barrel sawed off shotgun... can't forget about them ;)
Kulikovo
04-04-2006, 21:13
Here's the list I got so far. If you want put on, tell me what you want to be and I'll put you on the list. And there's a list of locations.

Kulikovo: Sicilians- Massena Family
Canadstein: U.S. Marshall
[NS::] Reallydrunk: Sicilians- Nitti Family
Alexankrix: Contract Killer
Cealleagh- Citizens
Scanya: Sicilians- Santorelli Family
H-Town Tejas: Chinese Triads
Brydogs: FBI
Nellisland- Turkish Mob
San Drexel Hillsville: Irish Mob
1010102: Italian Mob
Abbassia: Detective
Psychotika: Private Detective
Madnestan: Cossack Mercanaries
Pantheaa: Mayor Of NYC
Estovakia: American Gang
Cherry Ridge: Gang

Cities and Places:

New York City
New Jersey
Philadelphia
Las Vegas
Miami
Hollywood
Boston
Sicily
Havana
[NS::]Reallydrunk
04-04-2006, 21:18
My family has ties in Sicily but operates in NY, are you choosing where our familys control? If not would it be possible for my family to run operations out of the Bronx
Kulikovo
04-04-2006, 21:20
Yes, you can have The Bronxs. Everyone call tell me where they want to be. remember, you don't have to be in NYC. There are all sorts of locations to be in. To expand and it won't get too crowded in one location. I'm not going to get too technical or too historically correct. So you can have whatever neighborhood you wish, just don't be too extreme. I'm taking Little Italy (sorry guys). But I got to it first, and it's my thread.
[NS::]Reallydrunk
04-04-2006, 21:22
I will start in the Bronx and work my way uptown ;). My family compound is located in New Jersey though, and can we please play this with reality...no disrespecting Don's and their civilian familys?
Kulikovo
04-04-2006, 21:24
I agree, if all the dons have a meeting together, you can't kill them all. In fact, don't kill any of the dons. Perhaps farther down the road that will be acceptable.
[NS::]Reallydrunk
04-04-2006, 21:25
Yeah, true...that would start a war and it wouldn't be good...other familys wouldn't like the fact that som1 is hitting dons..i would imagine anyways..
Brydog
04-04-2006, 21:28
remember to call people Godfather, if they derserve it.
Kulikovo
04-04-2006, 21:28
Okay, here are the territories taken already. If you want to control one, tell me what it is and I'll add you to the list. Remember, you can set up shop in other locations. I don't want everyone squabbling over territory in one location.

Kulikovo: Little Italy
[NS::] Reallydrunk: The Bronx
Brydog: FBI Headquarters
Scanya: New Jersey (New Brunswick, Newark, North Bergen)
Madnestan: No territory, can go anywhere
Estovakia: Philadelphia
Psychotika: In Brooklyn, but not controlling it
H-Town Tejas: Chinatown
Cherry Ridge: Scranton
[NS::]Reallydrunk
04-04-2006, 21:31
Yeah, Brydogs right....we gotta play this 1 out good :) using the Godfather name :) o0o0o yeah!
Scanya
04-04-2006, 21:31
Santorelli Family:

Don Vito Santorelli
Joseph " Junior " Santorelli

Consigliere: Robert Shaye

Underbosses: Dominic DeMuro
Vincento Fanucci

Capos: Giuseppe Donofrio
Charlie " No Nose " Luisa

Soldiers: Santino " Sonny " Fillipoli
Salvatore " Big Sally " Russo
Ricardo Pantangeli
Paulie " Big Feet " Falconi
Giancarlo Cicci
Stefano De Benedetto
Marco Piombino
Luigi " Louie Little Fig " Ficuccio
Giovanni Arezzo
Iacopo Sopranomi


There will be more soldiers as we go along.

Map looks great.
Brydog
04-04-2006, 21:32
I control everywhere, because im the Feds.
Kulikovo
04-04-2006, 21:32
I like the nicknames. Your headquarters (territory) will be the FBI Headquarters in NYC. But you can go everywhere.
Scanya
04-04-2006, 21:33
I'd like to start with three cities in NJ: New Brunswick, North Bergen, and Newark.
Kulikovo
04-04-2006, 21:36
I think that's too much to own. Take one city. But, I don't know how large each of those cities are.
Scanya
04-04-2006, 21:36
I agree, if all the dons have a meeting together, you can't kill them all. In fact, don't kill any of the dons. Perhaps farther down the road that will be acceptable.

yeah....if we're going to have the occasional hit, we should all have 'expendable' people. Not the main characters.
Scanya
04-04-2006, 21:37
I think that's too much to own. Take one city. But, I don't know how large each of those cities are.

New Brunswick, North Bergen and Newark together aren't as large as any one of the NY boros.
Kulikovo
04-04-2006, 21:38
Oh, okay. Then I guess. Is there one name for that area? Or should I just put you down for those three?
[NS::]Reallydrunk
04-04-2006, 21:39
Shiit...feds...LOL this is commin along... :) yeah!, good ol' Bronx...heart of the NY underworld :)

Dons cannot be hit without REAL GOOD REASON that more than 1 family agrees on...because once it happens, who ever did it..will have to save their ass...
Scanya
04-04-2006, 21:41
Oh, okay. Then I guess. Is there one name for that area? Or should I just put you down for those three?

I think just put down NJ. I'll be rping out of those three, but mentioning others, like in the Sopranos.
Kulikovo
04-04-2006, 21:44
Added.
Kulikovo
04-04-2006, 21:50
When there are more people who post what territories they want to control. Then I'll start the main thread.
[NS::]Reallydrunk
04-04-2006, 21:53
Ok cool,

Sounds good
Madnestan
04-04-2006, 21:56
My guys (you could perhaps write "Cossack Mercenaries" instead of Russian Immigrants, this way it would be closer to their real status ;) ) naturally have no territory, but they will arrive to the port in which all the ships arrive when they bring people from Europe. Pass the Statue of Liberty, you know the thing. I just don't remember the name of that part of a city. Or is it just Manhattan?
Kulikovo
04-04-2006, 21:57
Ellis Island is what it's called, I think. And I'll change your status and such.
Kulikovo
04-04-2006, 22:01
Isn't there a place called Little Odessa? That's where the Russian immigrants go. But I don't know if it existed back then. Little Odessa occupies Brighton Beach.
Scanya
04-04-2006, 22:04
Ellis Island is what it's called, I think. And I'll change your status and such.

Ellis Island is actually in NJ...Jersey City.
Kulikovo
04-04-2006, 22:05
Scanya, did Little Odessa exist back in the forties?
Scanya
04-04-2006, 22:06
Isn't there a place called Little Odessa? That's where the Russian immigrants go. But I don't know if it existed back then. Little Odessa occupies Brighton Beach.


If memory serves me right, Brighton Beach was/is Jewish.
[NS::]Reallydrunk
04-04-2006, 22:06
Im pretty sure it did.....I will be contacting your group Madnestan, we will be looking to pay well for assosiates...
Scanya
04-04-2006, 22:06
Scanya, did Little Odessa exist back in the forties?


Unfortunately no. Not many Russians around back then.
Madnestan
04-04-2006, 22:08
If memory serves me right, Brighton Beach was/is Jewish.
Well I'd guess that a bloody big part of those Jews living in USA originate from Russia/Ukraine, so it could theoretically be both?
[NS::]Reallydrunk
04-04-2006, 22:08
O cool...i never knew that :)...i thought little odessa was always around?
Kulikovo
04-04-2006, 22:08
Okay, if someone wants to run a Jewish gang then they can have Brighton Beach.
Madnestan
04-04-2006, 22:10
Unfortunately no. Not many Russians around back then.
Yes there were, actually. Thousands and thousands came during the 19th century, and after the Revolution 1918 the number was a really a big one. White army soldiers, bourghers and other upper class, escaped to USA while the Aristocracy tended to preferr France over it.
Kulikovo
04-04-2006, 22:10
Madnestan, you could be a Jewish Russian who controls Brighton Beach if you want. or not, makes no difference to me.
[NS::]Reallydrunk
04-04-2006, 22:13
Well that don't really make sence because his cossacks served the nazi's....
Madnestan
04-04-2006, 22:13
Madnestan, you could be a Jewish Russian who controls Brighton Beach if you want. or not, makes no difference to me.
Thanks but no. I'd like to stick with these characters I already have created, I have a real history and everything for them. But to think about your suggestion, perhaps they can arose to that position... only time can tell ;)
Kulikovo
04-04-2006, 22:14
Okay, have it your way.
Scanya
04-04-2006, 22:14
Yes there were, actually. Thousands and thousands came during the 19th century, and after the Revolution 1918 the number was a really a big one. White army soldiers, bourghers and other upper class, escaped to USA while the Aristocracy tended to preferr France over it.


Sorry...my bad...I was looking at a history book which explained the 'waves' of immigration. Russians were first-wavers, followed by the Irish, then the Italians/Sicilians.

My mistake was that many nationalities didn't come thru Ellis Island. AS a matter of fact, my Mom's family came here in 1887 and the first bunch landed in Canada, and the second and third entered in Pennsylvania. Some family offshoots came in thru Ellis Island. It's kind of confusing because records weren't always accurate.
Madnestan
04-04-2006, 22:15
Reallydrunk']Well that don't really make sence because his cossacks served the nazi's....
No one has to know. And as stated times and times again in the WW2 Squad Based RP, they didn't join the German cause because of the antisemitism or fascist ideology, the reason was their hope of gaining indepence from the Soviet oppression that was destroying their culture.
[NS::]Reallydrunk
04-04-2006, 22:15
That would be cool, if they managed to climb the ladder like that....following the example set by who ever hires them....most likely myself :) because i'll be there waiting :)
Kulikovo
04-04-2006, 22:24
I just thought of another loaction. Havana, Cuba. In Godfather Part II they were there. It was pre-castro and still open. Perhaps there could be Cuban gangs in Havana. They would fall under Latinos category.
Scanya
04-04-2006, 22:36
OK, so we have players in the Bronx, Manhatten, and NJ. Some Feds and cops.
How many more do we need before we start RPing?
Kulikovo
04-04-2006, 23:20
Many of the characters aren't part of gangs or mobs. So after a few more of the mob/gang people claim territory, then we can begin. It will be quicker with many of these people not being gangs/mobs. I am thinking of starting it today. We'll see what happens.
Pyschotika
04-04-2006, 23:32
Brydog - I know that the Python was made in '55. I even made a post underneath it saying that my gun 'looks' like the Python, I just can't find a gun from around that period of time that is a stub like it. If all goes to the shitter, then I'll just go to a longer barrel .357 which would just prove to be more painful then the Python.

As to starting locations/homes - My guy's house will be on 14th Avenue in Brooklyn, I guess. This is where he lives and does his work at when he isn't off doing something else.
Pyschotika
04-04-2006, 23:37
My Gun - I've changed it to the Colt "Detective Special" (http://world.guns.ru/handguns/hg65-e.htm)

It was manufactured from '27 - '36.
Canadstein
04-04-2006, 23:38
Can I be a FBI agent, if not I will be a police captain?
Estovakia
04-04-2006, 23:42
If I could I'd like to join too.

Seeing that much of Northern NJ is taken (although not Jersey City or Hoboken from the looks of it) I'd like to be down in the Philadelphia area. It's not too far from the other gangs so as to be pretty close, but it allows breathing space.
Kulikovo
05-04-2006, 00:25
Excellent, just pick one of the categories for players on page 1 and think of a name and you're good to go. I'll put you down for the territory claim. If you could choose a part of Philadelphia, that would be great. If not, no big deal. Nice to have you aboard.
Kulikovo
05-04-2006, 00:28
Canadstein. You can be an FBI Agent if you want. Just telling you that we already have one though. But, it won't bother me if you are FBI. But, we don't have a police captain yet.
Canadstein
05-04-2006, 00:28
Name: William Tilden
Nationality: German
Age: 26
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 170
Occupational: United States Marshals Service
Armaments: Thompson Submachine Gun (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/d/da/ThompsonM1A1VWM.jpg)
Colt Peacemaker (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/1/17/SAA_P1870.jpg)

William, Will, fought hard during World War II. After the war he had noting to do. So one of his former comardes was a US Marshal and gave him a job. So far Will has been training every since. Now Will is ready and going to clean up the scum of America.
Canadstein
05-04-2006, 00:33
The only problem is with the police you have to stay in one fixed area.
Kulikovo
05-04-2006, 00:34
Yeah, so I have no problem with you being U.S. Marshall.
Kulikovo
05-04-2006, 00:41
I wanted to wait until at least all the Italian/Sicilian mobs picked their territories. All but one of us have. So I guess I'll start the main thread then.
Kulikovo
05-04-2006, 00:52
I have created the main thread, have fun!
Kulikovo
05-04-2006, 01:46
Estovakia, what are you going to be? And where?
Pantheaa
05-04-2006, 01:52
Can i be the mayor of NY?

If its not to late to sign up
Kulikovo
05-04-2006, 01:54
Sure, we can use a mayor, just make up a name for him.
Cherry Ridge
05-04-2006, 02:25
Bishop Joseph Marco
Bishop Marco is an influential priest in New York. He is Bishop of Scranton, but originally from New York, and still exerts some influence there, as well as in Philadelphia, where he was the auxillary. His brother Salvatore who was killed fighting in Italy during WW2. He is consdiered extremly smart and wise, and is known to not be afraid to be in the company of mobsters. His personal property includes 3 vacant buildings in Scranton, a large house in Long Island, a vineyard in upstate NY, and a beach home in Noth Carolina, near Myrtle Beach. Mostr were inhereited from his parents and brother.

Basically, he will be there to mediate, and negotiate between different gangs and families, and will remain silent when talked to by authorities.
[NS::]Reallydrunk
05-04-2006, 02:27
O sweet...the mayor!!
H-Town Tejas
05-04-2006, 02:53
Since I'm a triad, I get NY Chinatown, huh?
Kulikovo
05-04-2006, 02:59
That's right, you get Chinatown.
Kulikovo
05-04-2006, 03:02
Okay, Cherry Ridge and H-Town Tejas, I got you on the list.
Kulikovo
05-04-2006, 12:12
OCC: Bump, I don't want to lose this thread.
Kulikovo
05-04-2006, 13:36
Attention! You Can Still Sign-up! This Thread Is Open To Anyone, Just Sign-up Here First!
[NS::]Reallydrunk
05-04-2006, 13:49
yeah! what he said! :)
Scanya
05-04-2006, 14:17
maybe it's just me, but I'm starting to lose who's who and what each of us are doing. I'm just sort of laying down some general background right now, maybe working up to a meeting between the bosses of the 5 families.
Kulikovo
05-04-2006, 14:18
There's only 3 confirmed families now. 1010102 wanted to be Italian but he hasn't posted yet about much else.
Scanya
05-04-2006, 14:20
There's only 3 confirmed families now. 1010102 wanted to be Italian but he hasn't posted yet about much else.

I don't know if you noticed, but there's another Mafia thread, and I think 1010102 signed up for that one.
Kulikovo
05-04-2006, 14:25
That thread is a cheap knock-off. If 1010102 wants to post there instead of here, then fine. We can always find others to be more Italian/Sicilians. Also, someone else started a Scarface thread. It seems I started a trend. I wonder what similar thread will po up next...
[NS::]Reallydrunk
05-04-2006, 14:29
Scarface? o0o thats pretty cool...
Scanya
05-04-2006, 14:30
That thread is a cheap knock-off. If 1010102 wants to post there instead of here, then fine. We can always find others to be more Italian/Sicilians. Also, someone else started a Scarface thread. It seems I started a trend. I wonder what similar thread will po up next...


some asshole will start a futuristic thread where the mafia has expanded into the solar system, and will have alien mobsters hijacking space-freighters and running cat-houses with alien females with multiple appendages...:rolleyes:
Kulikovo
05-04-2006, 14:32
That sounds possible.
[NS::]Reallydrunk
05-04-2006, 14:32
LOL, We need a russian reply...
Kulikovo
05-04-2006, 14:36
Hey Scanya, don't give anyone any ideas.
Madnestan
05-04-2006, 14:51
Reallydrunk']LOL, We need a russian reply...
Sorry, dog needed to urinate and since I don't really want it to do it in the apartment I took it for a walk.
Tintinabulus
05-04-2006, 14:59
Is there a way to be an Italian bribed politician?
Kulikovo
05-04-2006, 15:08
Yes, we can use a politician. That's perfect. Just think of a name and I'll put you on the list. Then you can start.
Scanya
05-04-2006, 15:09
Is there a way to be an Italian bribed politician?

aren't they all?
Kulikovo
05-04-2006, 15:13
Lol :D Ain't it the truth.
[NS::]Reallydrunk
05-04-2006, 15:25
Henrich Cross-Judge
Max Beaton-Beat cop
Paul Newton-Senator

Assosiates of the Nitti family....
Kulikovo
05-04-2006, 15:28
Okay. Just don't over use their power and influence.
[NS::]Reallydrunk
05-04-2006, 15:29
O no, i wouldn't do that anyways...they have morales of their own :) i mean given their status is socity...they could help with SOME issues brought forward..
Kulikovo
05-04-2006, 15:31
Okay, have fun.
[NS::]Reallydrunk
05-04-2006, 15:32
I don't really have a use for any of them yet..im sure they will attend my nightclub and other establishments..
Kulikovo
05-04-2006, 19:39
Attention! We could use another Italian/Sicilian Mob! And we're still looking for other players. Just sign up here!
Kulikovo
05-04-2006, 23:44
OCCP: Bump
Kulikovo
06-04-2006, 00:52
OCC: Bump
Kulikovo
06-04-2006, 20:16
Anyone who is still interested, sign up here!
Cherry Ridge
07-04-2006, 00:33
delete
Pantheaa
07-04-2006, 01:06
Name- John Pennington
Ocupation- Mayor of New York
Age-43
Heritage- Irish
Concerns-
1) re-election
2) business
3) crime

thats all i can think of for now
Hades Deep
07-04-2006, 01:16
Some things have come up and I regretfully have to pull out of this RP...

I'm the alt of Drexel Hillsville, sorry...
Kulikovo
08-04-2006, 02:56
OCC: Bump