We have two very interesting proposals for the Pawn Shop! The feedback and questions from the community will be crucial in helping make a decision about its future lead. Please leave comments on both whenever possible and thank you in advance for it!

24 Hours Pawn Shop

By: Blake (overkill9000 Resident)
TYPE: Official Business – Pawn Shop

BACKGROUND: As leader I would take this business toward involving and collaborating with every single person I possibly could in an attempt to create a rich rp environment and friendly atmosphere. Some ideas i had for regular events could be 25% off on everything at the pawn shop or potential parties for the CD rpers to attend (if they choose) and get the name of CD 24 Hour Pawn more out there among the citizens. Each new employee would get personal face time every day if they wish it, through rp or OOC. If they are having any kind of issues they can bring it to me and I will decide if it is something worth discussing with the admins to resolve and or bringing it to the attention of another group leader. Blake is a really down to earth man, compassionate and cares for his customers. He has ran businesses before and knows around about what to expect in that field. He wants people to have a nice and a friendly time at 24 Hour pawn, so it doesn't feel like a "shop" but that it feels like a kick it spot. My main goal will be not only to build the name and the reputation of the Pawn shop, but to make it a recognized area within the city. Another goal is to have CD 24 Hour Pawn to have secondary rps going with other businesses and locations.

UNIQUE: I intend to make this business stand out from others by having regular events that will involve the whole of the CD community. It could be through special sales that are going on, it could be a party that is being hosted at the personal home of the owner. I also intend to work side by side with the other group leaders to try and find a potential rp story line that can involve each other. Such as, Police investigating a potential fence, investigating stolen goods, yadda yadda yadda. It could also be asking the Fire department to come in and train the employees on the proper use of fire Extinguishers. Could potentially ask the hospital to conduct first aid or CPR lessons for the employees.

EXPERIENCE: In RP, I have been an admin as a storyteller and led the sim as a leading role on multiple sims. I know that you need to involve others to create rp lines and not just one person can push it along it is a group effort. In real-life I have always been a leader among social gatherings and friends, it just came natural. My parents have also owned and operated a pawn shop so I know first hand experience on the operation and the day 2 day business and personal contact with people. I have rped for about 15 years table top and a few years online so I am used to rping in a group setting, There may come times where I will invite the employees out for lunch or dinner or something like that.

IDEAS: I plan to engage new players on the sim by talking to them in OOC first and finding out what times they are available and potential ways they could end up running into each other ICly. I intend to make new players feel like they are welcome and apart of the CD family, cause they are. I intend to engage new employees much the same way. Those who are new players and those who join the Pawn Shop are now family.

OTHER: I would host a 75% off sale at 24 Hour Pawn Shop and have a social event there at the Pawn Shop. They can meet the new staff, the new owner and the like. If they had questions it could be answered there as well. Also after closing hours I would host a party at the Alexander House. Also for further information for anybody who is curious, I know I haven't been in the sim for long. But I am a dedicated rper and I plan to be a VERY hands on owner, I intend to be there for several hours each day and i intend to handle any and all issues as they arrise, OOCly and ICly. ICly brings potential RP which is always welcome, OOCly is drama and no one likes drama.