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  • #61
    My feeling to OP?

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrMawW5J6NU

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    • #62
      And in case that answer wasn't clear:

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      • #63
        Originally posted by Farmboy2003 View Post
        As long as you pimp to a high RP standard, and expect the same of any prostitute characters that may emerge.
        This is quite possibly the greatest thing I've ever read.

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        • #64
          Originally posted by Farmboy2003 View Post
          As long as you pimp to a high RP standard, and expect the same of any prostitute characters that may emerge.
          Hahahahahahahahaha. Also agreed with this post - overly slutty characters are a tedious and over-used trope.
          Aleister Kimaris - Dragonblooded Knight of the Northern Watch

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          • #65


            None of this please.
            "Service to a cause greater than yourself is the utmost honor you can achieve."

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            • #66


              I can't believe a question turned into the best thread ever.
              But please, keep one thing in mind for me. What have you become when even nightmares fear you?
              - Nessa

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              • #67
                Oh...where to begin?

                Just...the lols. Too much.

                I appreciate all the positive support, and honest dialog this has inspired. And yes, the humor. Please keep it up. For everyone to read that's interested, I'm going to post the proposal I gave to the DM & Dev's (with any incriminating IC information redacted).

                Originally posted by Jai_V
                Now that I've secure the general consensus of the players, OOC, supporting a brothel in Port Avanthyr, I would like to start taking IC steps to establish said business.

                Unfortunately, as I've never done anything like this as player before, I have no idea what all it entails. So I was hoping to seek guidance from the DM's and Dev's about this.

                I'm still formulating the brothel, and I have this vague idea of a cozy (re: small) house-type intimate setting, with business handled downstairs, and lodging provided, upstairs. A lot of services provided would be out-calls for those with the money, which would obviously be provided by quality courtesans, and limited in-calls, which would be provided by the less-than-courtesan quality agents.

                I know Cazen wants this to be a clean operation. While it's always interesting to see the effects of depravity such as use of drugs, physical abuse, and slavery to trap-off the girls, that's the quickest way to destroy your profits. Drugs tend to kill the girls after a while and possibly make them less attractive or attentive to a john's needs; beating them makes them less attractive, unhealthy, and apt to run away; and a slave only works as hard as she's made to work, which makes for really unpleasant customer experiences.

                The best way to run a whore-house is to provide the three things whore's need: safety, security, and guidance; because money and all the other things, they can usually supply themselves given they're any good at their job.

                The real job of a whore isn't to have sex with a john...well, actually, the real job of a whore isn't just to have sex with a john. They provide companionship and fantasy; the illusion of desire and respect. They make you feel good about yourself, while making you feel good. Or, at least, the whores that make any money in the business do.

                If it comes to that, I am willing to RP a "training session" (not the pervy kind of training) that involves teaching the girls how to appear respectable and engaging.

                Basically, I know this is a process that'll need to be hashed out over time, bot OOC and IC. Unless someone has a problem with it, I'm leaving the question open in the General Discussion to get player input on the matter. I don't think there's anything wrong with too much information (unless it's of the personal/intimate nature and/or related to bodily function).

                So, that's it, I guess. And please feel free to tell me to fuck right off with this. It won't hurt my feelings, as I knew it was a long-shot, anyway.
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                • #68
                  All I can picture right now is the newest adventuring party at the Second Wind: A Sharran pimp, his hulking bouncer, and a couple of prostitutes.

                  Portable holes and pocket dimensions available for your traveling man without the time to visit the Port.
                  Aleister Kimaris - Dragonblooded Knight of the Northern Watch

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                  • #69
                    Honestly, I'm looking forward to having Fuzziebunny's Paladin call Cazen a flesh-peddler. That's an honestly exciting prospect; achieving the title of "Flesh-Peddler."
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                    • #70
                      Originally posted by Jai_V View Post
                      Honestly, I'm looking forward to having Fuzziebunny's Paladin call Cazen a flesh-peddler. That's an honestly exciting prospect; achieving the title of "Flesh-Peddler."
                      Reroll Thayan, we are Flesh Merchants.

                      I forsee a lot of half-dwarves in the valley soon, with Tyranus's child support alone making Avanthyr the wealthiest jewel along the coast.
                      I can't slow down, I can't hold back though you know I wish I could. No there ain't no rest for the wicked until we close our eyes for good!

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                      • #71
                        Off the top of my head:

                        You will need to work out protection and taxation with the local authorities prior to opening business... "Authorities" is not limited to city guard, tax officers, teamsters, various unions that would be overseeing construction of your facilities, local drinking/entertainment establishments that might see you as edging in on their turf.

                        Will you offer gambling and dinning as well? If so that opens up new forms of taxation and bribery to establish.

                        It would be best if you did not limit yourself to hiring only the local talent. I would suggest that you send away from some reputable and talented individuals who are established experts in their field. This gets you a body of solid, quality, employees right off the bat, and those same "sexperts" can help train new employees.

                        Healthcare/security/food/drink/magical "enhancements"/etc will all pop up as unexpected expenses. I suggest hiring an In-House Wizard and an In-House Cleric. The cleric will take care of the boys/girls and their health issues, while the wizard will handle security/secrecy for high-end clients. Both can supply wands/potions for use in the brothel to.. well, to do what they do. You can take a bite out of the expense of those positions by granting both free access to the services.

                        It would be best to build your own structure rather than rent a part of an existing building as that grants you a semi-detached plot of land that best enables security rather than having to share space with others that you cannot screen. Your own building mean you can design, or modify, as you see fit to include whatever settings your clients will desire, as well as a means of secret entrance/egress for the important people.

                        Make ABSOLUTELY sure that you can trust your accountant... and you WILL NEED an accountant.

                        To maximize your profits I suggest investing in local industries that will support your venture. This not only grants additional income, but it helps grease the wheels of getting the things you need to make your place run properly.... Things like a vineyard, incense maker, silk trade, etc. You do not want to run out of that favorite wine that Andelain is oh so fond of drinking, or the desert Lady Ruby has not had since her childhood. Having just the right treat for your client is what keeps them cumming back.
                        Anton Kevali - Just happy to still be alive, and not to blame...
                        Sandalon Balachem - Holy Knight, and Companion of the Noble Heart

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                        • #72
                          Originally posted by sonuvalich View Post
                          Reroll Thayan, we are Flesh Merchants.

                          I forsee a lot of half-dwarves in the valley soon, with Tyranus's child support alone making Avanthyr the wealthiest jewel along the coast.
                          Kindra is a cleric, but no worries. She calls the Thayan's names too. Just talk to her sometime, she is always willing to give the Red's their due.

                          And ... I agree Sundren is about to get busy!
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                          • #73
                            To add to the positively fabulous feedback above (dude, you put waaay too much thought into what it takes to operate a cat house), remember also that this is a world of very much equal sexes. Don't be entirely staffed by females, as that could possibly cut your revenue in half.
                            River Swift

                            "Timing is the main difference between being a hero, and being an asshole" -River

                            "Nothing says "I matter" quite like having a price on your head" -Sandro

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                            • #74
                              Originally posted by Fury View Post
                              To add to the positively fabulous feedback above (dude, you put waaay too much thought into what it takes to operate a cat house), remember also that this is a world of very much equal sexes. Don't be entirely staffed by females, as that could possibly cut your revenue in half.
                              I honestly have thought about that. But I want to get the foundation laid before I start deciding what color to paint the walls.

                              [Edit] Seriously though, thanks for pointing out that Brothels are not just for men.
                              Last edited by Jai_V; 11-21-2013, 06:33 PM.
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                              • #75
                                I think I made pretty clear IC-ly, but in case it needed OOC note: Definitely approve.
                                Johanna Patson:"Take a chance! All life is a chance. The man who goes farthest is generally the one who is willing to do and dare."
                                (Original quote by Dale Carnegie)
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                                Stalking on the mountains, clutching a jeweled meat hammer, cometh Sypthe! And they give a vengeful bellow:"I'm going to hump you so thoroughly, you will drink poison and piss honey!"

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