Viewing a single comment thread. View all comments

MechisX t1_j5ic1g5 wrote

Reply to comment by Writteninsanity in [WP] A bar called “The Alibi” that’s notorious for being just that.. an alibi. Often packed with ex-cons, the customers of The Alibi adhere to a silent, but strict, code: If they say they were here, we saw them. They’ll always back an alibi, no questions asked. by JelloStaplerr

This bar needs to be world building prompt of its own.

There was a series of stories around a bar that exited outside of time and space.

It has 13 corners and all of them were dark.

The bartender always new what you wanted before you could even ask for it.

Many fictions from many realities passed thru the place.

The Alibi fits into this world or one like it very well. :)

501

unitedairforce1 t1_j5ip4ug wrote

Sounds like "Bar Karma" from years ago, good premise, don't remember how the show was

51

Kittybats t1_j5jwl0v wrote

Well, the "outside of time and space" kinda sounds like "The Restaurant at the End of the Universe" from the Hitchhiker's Guide series, but it's not really a series on its own.

There's "Callahan's Crosstime Saloon," by Spider Robinson, but the tone of CCS is way different, and no 13 corners. That sounds like something from Richard Kadrey's "Sandman Slim" series.

30

Thubanshee t1_j5iutoy wrote

I feel like I’ve read several stories about bars like that. Sometimes they’re cafes. I love the trope!

27

Th3Glutt0n t1_j5jbg7c wrote

Well I'm already stealing it for a campaign, but this will be a nice plot twist to throw in

11

jayofdoom t1_j5kf26j wrote

The Captain's Table series of Star Trek books literally follow this theme. A bar outside of time and space where the captains go, and the books consist of the stories the captain tells the barkeep.

6

subtxtcan t1_j5ki7cw wrote

I was absolutely thinking this. I play some ttrpgs with friends and I honestly think you could build SO many great storylines out of this. There is almost nothing I can think of that you wouldn't be able to weave into the history of the place...

3

a8bmiles t1_j5lpyuh wrote

A Thieves' World-esque type of anthology set around this bar would be amazing.

3

notabotiamnot t1_j5lttx9 wrote

Do you remember what that series of stories was called?

3

MechisX t1_j5mmaeo wrote

Sadly no and it has been eating at my brain. :/

1

Rutagerr t1_j5lxp3r wrote

Many fictions from many realities - I really, really like this line.

1