Tags
20th Century, American Horror, Americana, Ghastly Affair, Gothic Gaming, Gothic Horror, GROOVY Ghastly Affair, Groovy Horror, Middle America, Midwest Horror, Prairie Horror, Road Trip, Rural America, Seventies, Sixties
Although it has actually existed in the United States since the 1940s, CB (“Citizens Band”) radio really came of age with technological advances in the late 1960s. It exploded in popularity during the 70s – especially among truckers. By the 1970s most users were identifying themselves by self-chosen names, or “handles”, rather than the assigned call signs that were technically required under the law. In fact, before 1983 it was actually illegal to use a CB without a license in the U.S. – most users simply ignored the law, which was almost never enforced. In the days before the Internet and mobile phones, CB radio was the best means for truckers (and other drivers) to keep informed about hazards and opportunities along the road. And on the Uncanny Highway, the hazards of the road can be strange indeed!
Some results on the following table give two options separated by a slash. In general, GMs and Presenters can use the first option for a male, and the second for a female. Of course, players can also use the table to decide on CB handles for their PCs.
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d20, twice |
You’re listening to… | |
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1 |
Rubber | Guy / Gal |
|
2 |
Hard / Silky | Hawk / Dove |
|
3 |
Shadow | Rider |
|
4 |
Fearless | Trucker |
|
5 |
Flyin’ | Driver |
|
6 |
Lovin’ | Bull / Butch |
|
7 |
Christian | Dave / Jane (or other name) |
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8 |
Speedy | Smoker (or Toker) |
|
9 |
Big | Daddy / Momma |
|
10 |
Fightin’ | Soldier |
|
11 |
Steel | Roller |
|
12 |
Ohio (or other state) | Dog (or Doggy) |
|
13 |
Mountain | Man / Woman |
|
14 |
Rockin’ | Duck |
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15 |
Groovy | Hauler |
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16 |
Swinging | Hammer / Fingers |
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17 |
Smooth | Eagle / Swan |
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18 |
American | Racer |
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19 |
Sergeant | King / Queen |
|
20 |
Sweet | Stallion / Bee |
Pig Pen, this here’s the Rubber Duck and I’m about to put the hammer down.
Convoy!
I rolled and got Fearless Dove, and now I want to make up a character just to explore who’d have that as a handle. That’s some good table making :).
Thank you. Inspiring other people’s creativity is a big part of why I do this.