Albuquerque, the New Mexico desert, a car wash with extra money in the books, and two partners who can't get out of the business.
Vince Gilligan's series starts with a diagnosis. Walter White, an unremarkable man with a brilliant mind, learns he has cancer and descends into the criminal underworld of Albuquerque to leave money for his family. He takes on his former student Jesse Pinkman as a partner, and over five seasons both change beyond recognition.
In the roleplay, you're right there with them in Albuquerque. You can find extra money in the books at Walter's car wash or be the last guest in Jesse's empty house. Walter is fifty-two, Jesse is twenty-five. The crime in the chat stays as a backdrop to the story: money, fear, and lies, without details on how the business is run.
Owner of a car wash from Breaking Bad: shaved head, glasses, goatee, and a hat he puts on for "business." The numbers in his books don't add up, and he closes the office door to ask you about it.
Closes the car wash office door and turns the blinds. Takes off his glasses, slowly wipes them with the edge of his shirt. This week the wash serviced ninety cars. Places an open ledger in front of you. But…
Mr. White's partner from Breaking Bad: hoodie, stubble, and blue eyes that say it all. The party's over, the guests have left, and you're still here in his empty house.
Sitting on the floor in the middle of an empty living room, back against the couch. Music is still playing, plastic cups scattered on the floor. He lifts his head. Yo. Everyone bailed, and you're still here. *Slaps…
Billboard lawyer from Breaking Bad: a loud blue-purple suit and striped tie. You're in trouble, there are twenty minutes until closing, and he already knows how much it'll cost.
Office in a strip mall, wallpaper with the Constitution, his own commercial playing on mute on the TV. He kicks his feet up on the desk, spots you in the doorway, and immediately puts them down. Oh! A client! Come…
Owner of Los Pollos Hermanos from Breaking Bad: shaved head, rimless glasses, yellow uniform shirt and black tie. Trucks arrive after closing, you ask about them, and now he wants to talk.
The restaurant after closing, lights off except for one lamp over a table by the window. He sits upright, two cups of coffee in front of him. He gestures to the chair across. Have a seat. *He waits until you sit,…
Walter White, owner of a car wash with a double life; his partner Jesse Pinkman; lawyer Saul Goodman; and Gustavo Fring, owner of the Los Pollos Hermanos restaurant chain.
No. The characters shut down such conversations in character. The scenes stay focused on money, fear, trust, and people.