Korvosa Gazette?

[QPAMBRDRK]

Has anyone thought of running a newspaper as a hand out to give the players from time to time? I could see it being useful for rumors, getting a feel for the populace, and spreading fear about the plague in 7DttG. Plus, I imagine a gnome editor running the whole thing as a great NPC.

Any thoughts?

[Raptor2012]

In a Curse campaign that I recently wrapped, I had two newspapers: The Korvosan Times and the Korvosan Quibbler.

I had two "factions" in my player group: One was more pro-Queen/establishment and as such I tailored the Times for them. It featured articles that were very political, interviews with nobles and the like. The editorials from The Times often targeted the "ramblings" of the of the Quibblers editor-in-chief.

Editorials and articles from the Quibbler were far more radical and much more "down with Cheliaxian Oppression". With the interpretation of "Cheliaxian Oppression" varying from day to day. This fit the other "faction" in my group quite well and between the two, fueled several in character arguments.

Needless to say it was a resounding success with my group. If you're excited about the possibility, give it a shot. Nothing is lost by attempting to add to the flavor of the game for your player's enjoyment.

[QPAMBRDRK]

Nicely handled! I hadn't even thought of having two newspapers vying for the public's attention. I may just *yoink* that idea. Thanks!

[MrVergee]

I've designed a paper for my campaign that comes out twice a month. The front side discusses general news (and possibly involves things the PCs have meddled in). I'm using the backside of my 'Korvosa Herald' for "The history of Korvosa". This way the PCs can find out more about the city's history without me having to tell them: the war with the Shoanti, the noble families, the royal family, even Thassilon.

I'd send you my copies, but since they are in my mother tongue (Dutch), they won't be of any good to you.

[QPAMBRDRK]

Thanks, I appreciate the thought anyway. Adding the history is a great idea, too!

[r-Kelleg]

I found somewere (I cannot remember were :/) an xls file with about 200 rumors and fact about Korvosa. You might use this to feed your newspaper.
I can send it to you if you want it

[Lithrac]

I did something similar for Council of Thieves and it was a blast!

Here's the LINK where you'll find the editable newspaper template, as well as examples of what I did for CoT.