Hivemind is written with the intent to capture the feel of a campy 1960s spy movie. It will have action, romance, and betrayal-- and all the drama that comes with it. Living the life of an agent is equal parts glamorous and deadly, and if you're very lucky, the only life on the line is yours; but for many of our agents, things are more complicated. Our characters sheets handle themes such as suicide, violence, and drug abuse, as well as loyalty, faith, and doing the right thing above all else. We believe that a well-rounded game includes both joy and tragedy, and we want our players to be able to experience the full spectrum of intense joy and sorrow-- to laugh when the world is broken beyond repair, and to cry when it'll all be okay in the end.

Players will assume the role of a secret agent from one of two organizations: The Hive, or Calendar Corp., or a shady information broker with their own agenda from their Associates. Gameplay will occur over two full days, likely Friday and Saturday. Mandatory workshops will take place Friday morning followed by a lunch and dress break before game-on.

For some characters, the mysteries within their sheets are not mysteries we intend for you to solve. We love asking 'why?', and we love it when you answer 'how'. Some of these mysteries are intended solely to propel your character forward with their own motivations so that you may experience and explore further questions, even if your character may never receive the closure that they seek. If you do not prefer this form of play, please let us know in your application.​​

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Themes
Hivemind is about a lot of things, but at it's core, it's about identity.

Are you yourself, or are you the company you keep? Who are you when the world is falling apart? Our other central themes include: cold war tension, technology, living and dying by a code of ethics, and mourning departed friends. You don't get to be a top agent without seeing some friends fall in the line of duty.

Other things you can expect to find are strange signals from nowhere, and an element of mystery that borders on horror. Although nothing explicit will be shown, you can count on odd, ghostly recordings and a sense of eeriness. If you don't like that sort of thing, this may not be the game for you.

There will be light puzzle mechanics. However, we are not looking to trick or frustrate players. Characters that specialize in things like ciphers and codes will, at player request, have access to solutions if they so choose. Just ask a staff member!​​​

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