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Rated: 13+ · Campfire Creative · Fiction · Western · #2349708

Do you have what it takes to survive the Wild West? (A "Sim")

[Introduction]
The sleepy town of Mountain Springs is home to a small population, some living in the town proper, others building homesteads, ranches, or digging and panning for that sweet, sweet gold.

(Oh, right, and it's steampunk --> an alternate timeline to real history)


It's harsh out here. Wild animals, inclement weather, and gangs of ruffians looking to steal all your hard-earned cash.

(The main location of the story will take place within, or nearby, Mountain Springs, making it a "sim" of sorts)


So. You think you got what it takes to survive The Wild West in all of its glory? We'll just see about that, won't we, partner?

~<><><>~


*Horseshoe*Your occupation can be pretty much anything that fits the time period and location.*Horseshoe*

~ Rancher
~ Sheriff (would need to iron that out with me first)
~ Deputy (would need to iron that out with me first)
~ Doctor
~ Chemist
~ Blacksmith
~ Shop Keeper
~ Saloon Owner
~ Saloon "Gal" (but keep it PG-13)
~ Saloon Piano Player
~ Gold Miner / Gold Panner
~ Preacher
~ Undertaker
~ Inventor
~ Town Drunk
~ Gang Leader / Gang Follower (would need to iron that out with me first)
~ Etc, Etc, Etc (would need to iron that out with me first)

~<><><>~


*Horseshoe*Mountain Springs is a small town, but it's not like there's nothing to do. Here are some occupations, buildings, and activities in our cozy little town.*Horseshoe*

~ Saloon (With a place to park your horse)
~ Small Bank
~ Boarding House (With extra charge options for bath, laundry, and three hot meals a day!)
~ Church
~ Sheriff's Office
~ Blacksmith (Can shoe horses; bonus!)
~ Doctor's Office
~ Different Stores
~ Post Office (Telegrams are available)
~ Cemetery (Just outside of town)

*Horseshoe*Places of interest nearby*Horseshoe*:

~ Rivers to bathe and wash clothes in (or pan for gold)
~ A still-in-progress gold mine
~ Several ranches and homesteads (Some of which you might be lucky enough to own, depending on what path you choose!)
~ Bandit camps (would suggest you avoid... unless you are a bandit yourself!)

*Horseshoe*(Some) "Random" Events*Horseshoe*:

~ Snake Oil Salesman
~ Spring Festival
~ Gang Interference
~ River Flood

~<><><>~


*Horseshoe*First addition would look like this*Horseshoe*:

Name:

Age:

Appearance:

Occupation:

Personality:

Now, as this is also a steampunk-themed campfire, you might have special weapons or prosthetics, but please check with me first.

*Horseshoe*So! You ready to ride, partner?*Horseshoe*

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