Help Thread: Plot, Planning & Review Thread

Mana1 · Feb 25, 2014

I don't mind the skinniness myself, as I use a modern - it looks like it could go to 800px without any damage though.

I think it depends on the roleplay / how long your posts are going to be. Your CSS would be super for short posts, but would make long posts look awkward and long.

Skymin · Feb 25, 2014

Dusk said:
Well, I'm trying to make it reasonably skinny, because even though I use one of the widest themes I know a lot of people use default and other, much thinner themes, and I don't want to break their width or anything. I was going to use percent but it can be really wonky on phones and other varying devices, so I was hoping to use percent. Technically with the icon and all it is, if I remember correctly, six hundred pixels wide. Is there a possibly better pixel width or some solution you think would be best, all things considered?

The CSS might be 600px wide, but the text is probs 500px or so. I'd say go with the percentage if you can. CSS does not seem to work properly on most mobile devices (especially for the Nintendo ones) so I like to think if you're making CSS, you're making it for PC users.

If you are concerned how it would look on thinner themes, switch to said theme to test it out. Easy done. But there are lots of different variations that would change how your CSS looks. Text size, monitor size, window size (I often have windows half size to multitask), resolution, etc.

So you're creating a CSS for the majority. You can't cater for everyone.

Satan.EXE · Feb 25, 2014

Here's one at 800px width. I attempted a percent-width, but it destroys the illusion of the window and it is impossible to make it look the same at varying width percents. Having pixel lengths means I can keep everything in the proper place no matter the width setting.

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Mana1 · Feb 26, 2014

Can I get some opinions? :)

Spoiler:

Magic said:
[CSS-DIV="background-color: #cae2e1; padding: 20px;border: solid; border-color: #000000; border-width: 1px;"]INTRO: Imprisoned.

[CSS-DIV="background-color: #f3f3f3; background-opacity: 0.5; padding: 10px; border: solid; border-color: #488889; border-width: 1px"]PLAYERS:

1. First player
2. Second player
3.
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Your name will appear green after completing the main task. This ensures you will receive a reward in the next IC post.
[/div]

[CSS-DIV="background-color: #f3f3f3; background-opacity: 0.5; padding: 10px; border: dashed; border-color: #488889; border-width: 1px"]

Lights flicker on above your head.

A foreign, yet familiar room.

The walls, the floor, the ceiling are all concrete. Where is the door? There isn't one.

Sparse decorations around the room, you recognise them as your things.

One item sticks out. A large TV embedded into the wall, no buttons, no remote - just a screen.

It flickers on by itself. An animated cartoon girl on the display.

- - - - -

"Yippee, you're awake!" The young girl shouts, her short pink hair bobbing as she jumps up and down with excitement, "I have been waiting so long, sleepyhead."

"I heard that you're the best," she says between fits of giggles, "so I wanted to treat you!" Her voice is high pitched, chirpy, bordering on annoying. Behind her a swirling blue pattern adds to the mystery, you have no idea why you are here or who this girl is.

She sticks her tongue out, "You can call me Oakley! We're gonna become good friends, so let's try and get along, m'kay?" The girl is flawlessly animated, even her toothy grin is impressively detailed.

"You're intrigued, right?" She teases, not addressing the kidnap, or any reason for your being here, "You see that headset?" Her finger points down, below the television screen is a strange, helmet like headset.

"Go on, put it on."

You put on the headset, there's no clear on off button, words flash across the visor. "Play?" It asks you. A voice command is all that is needed to accept - with that, your physical body collapses.

SEQUENCE LOADING: K A N T O LOADED
SETTING SPAWN POINT: P A L L E T SET
ALLOCATING COLOURS; RESETTING FLAGS; RESETTING VARIABLES COMPLETE
FINISHING TOUCHES: |||||||||| 99%

COMPLETE. LOAD WORLD.
[/CSS-DIV]

[CSS-DIV="background-color: #f3f3f3; background-opacity: 0.5; padding: 10px; border: solid; border-color: #488889; border-width: 1px"]
LOGBOOK:

MAIN OBJECTIVE: Roleplay your day before being coersed, abducted or otherwise taken by MEGAFaker. ||||||||

OPTIONAL OBJECTIVE: Explore Pallet town as your virtual self - it appears in the same layout as FireRed/LeafGreen but appears real.||||||||

[/div][/CSS-DIV]

a) How is the writing? Does it make sense? Should I add more detail to the quirks of Oakley?
b) The Logbook section may be developed further to give more detail, but I don't want it too tedious to read. The lines (|||) are red and would turn green as players complete the task.

Satan.EXE · Mar 3, 2014

Well, hopefully this thread gets some more action soon. In the meantime, though...

What would you guys think of an Ao No Exorcist Roleplay? I sort of had an idea for it (after completely marathoning the series, movie included) and if it would work well in this setting. If you haven't watched/read it, I would highly recommend it.

Skymin · Mar 4, 2014

Very doable. Especially with the academy vs. mission life. I've actually got notes written down for a Ao Ex roleplay I planned back just before the anime came out.

Quest · Mar 9, 2014

So I've been in a Digimon phase as of late. With a little (a lot) of help from Kiklion, I have this for people to look over. Comment, criticize, and recommend to your heart's content. I'm sure there will be a lot of it.

Gods Among Us // A DigiRP

With the creation of the real world's Astanoff-Berry Computer, an artificial lifeform known as Yggdrasil, the Master Computer, formed and with it, the foundations to a realm called the Digital World. The artificial entity evolved as the real world's computer age progressed, giving it the ability to gain knowledge and power with which it used to shape and form the Digital World and eventually the data which would be used for its first inhabitants. The rate at which the World formed was astounding. In an attempt to evolve it further, Yggdrasil subjected it to a time-shift. Days in the new world were mere minutes compared to that of the real world and by the time the computer age reached what it has today, the Digital World had seemingly finished in its development.

The seventy years of real-time translated to hundreds of thousands of digital cycles. In that time, the Digital World changed in a manner akin to that of Earth. Its continents shifted, its islands and mountains were created and destroyed. Within an even shorter amount of time, Yggdrasil designed and created five realms based upon the cardinal directions of the world and its center. In hopes to give each realm strength and protection, the Sovereigns, a group of five digital lifeforms, were created. From there on, Yggdrasil, with help from the Sovereigns, created enough inhabitants to support the Digital World.

Yggdrasil's influence slowly grew minimal as it watched its new world. Before long, the data of the world began changing on its own and new lifeforms, now known as Digimon, formed without a creator. Yggdrasil knew its work was almost finished, so in its final effort to insure that the world would be successful, it created another race of lifeform whom he simply named the Guardians. These being, human in appearance and seemingly all-knowing, would be the protectors of the world when it was in need.

***

In 2014, nearly seventy human years later, the Digital World parallels the Real World in many aspects and both are seemingly at the height of their prosperity. That is, of course, until something upsets the balance. Within a matter of months in the Real World, the Digital one was turned upside down. The Digital World and the Digimon who resided in it quickly began to change, almost as if their data was rewritten. Digimon seen as evil by others began to side more with the Digimon of good alignment and for awhile, things were even more peaceful than one would believe.

The peace was short-lived, however, as Digimon who originally were seen as good became evil. Balance was once again restored, but the numbers of now evil Digimon began to overwhelm those of the good. The Guardians quickly stepped in, but they could not find the source of the problem. There was only one possible explanation: The source was on the outside in the world of humans. They could do nothing to stop what was happening, at least not until they found the Great Prophecy that had been left behind by the great Yggdrasil.

As the seeds of change bloom,
an evil's venom grows stronger.
In time our lands will cripple,
our good will fall ill to its will,
and peace will be no more.
But with a simple call,
great warriors will come
and peace will be restored.

gimmepie · Mar 9, 2014

@Watchmen - The story itself seems fine, although I'm not sure how these "great warriors" are going to save anything from inside the world if the problem is from outside. My only other question is what the mechanics of the RP are.

Quest · Mar 9, 2014

I was actually thinking about that pretty soon after I posted and I was planning on changing it to something like:

The peace was short-lived, however, as Digimon who originally were seen as good became evil. Balance was once again restored, but the numbers of now evil Digimon began to overwhelm those of the good. The Guardians quickly stepped in, but they could not find the source of the problem. The source of the problem could be anywhere, even in the Human world. They could do nothing to stop what was happening, at least not until they found the Great Prophecy that had been left behind by the great Yggdrasil.

And then changing the prophecy to "great warriors who can traverse the worlds will come".

I hope that clears up any problem story-wise. Mechanics-wise however, I was going for a mix of Adventure (Crests and Armor Digivolution) and Tamers (Particularly Bio-Merging). Of course, more mechanics are there (Although they don't come directly to mind) so if there's anything specific, feel free to ask. C:

gimmepie · Mar 9, 2014

@Watchman - Personally I think you'd be better of with either just crests or just bio-merging (or what was the one with the like armour stuff... or was that bio-merging?). I didn't really follow digimon further than adventures.

I think that the biggest thing, will be being careful with your mechanics and remembering that you need to try and make it accessible to those without much knowledge of the series without it becoming boring to those who know it or spouting too much information.

The fix to the story was good though.

Quest · Mar 9, 2014

gimmepie said:
@Watchman - Personally I think you'd be better of with either just crests or just bio-merging (or what was the one with the like armour stuff... or was that bio-merging?). I didn't really follow digimon further than adventures.

I think that the biggest thing, will be being careful with your mechanics and remembering that you need to try and make it accessible to those without much knowledge of the series without it becoming boring to those who know it or spouting too much information.

The fix to the story was good though.

Bio-merging was where the Tamers and Digimon merged to reach their mega/final form, which in this case, goes perfectly well with crests in more ways than one. I do have a mechanics section worked out where the multiple forms of digivolution and digivices are explained. I am also currently writing up a section on the world's mechanics as well as a little blurb over combat.

gimmepie · Mar 11, 2014

@Watchman - I'd like to see the mechanics section if that's okay with you, it would be easier to critique that way.

disciplish · Mar 22, 2014

Spoiler:

-H O M E-

based on HOMESTUCK
GM'd by DeLaMuerte

intro
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In 2016, the world has evolved. Gone are the days where buttons are pressed to play videogames; rather a new system has been adopted: the [Bio]Gauntlet. This device, created by the company known as Skaianet, uses your hand to upload your conscience into the BioNetwork, a system of games on a server that has never been located- and it appears in-game on one's hand, accessing a menu as well as what is deemed as your statistics and vital signs and such. MMOs, especially those inspired by the anime Sword Art Online- specifically a spin off, Sword Art Online: Sanctuary- have been extremely popular. However, there are a lot of people noting that Skaianet has not created a game, instead incorporating third parties to create them.

Trust me; this is all about to change.

project: HOME
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Skaianet has been rapidly pulling out all the stops to successfully advertise what they're marketing as "the most revolutionary game ever." There has been speculation; some of the most interested people have searched and searched and finally deemed it it's own MMO, but others have doubts. The strangest part is that hackers and news outlets alike have agreed with Skaianet not to agree the information they find, and have left Skaianet to reveal each piece as they go along. However, regardless of what hackers find, or what news outlets find, it won't make sense to them.

In April 2016, Skaianet finally revealed a small tidbit; a name for the project. It was known to the public as Project: HOME, and more press details were released. It was confirmed that it, in fact, was a MMORPG, but it was apparently like none anyone has seen before. The following month [May 2016], more details were revealed as well as the July 2016 release. It was now released and marketed as "the HOME system."

The main detail was the most interesting, as to be noted: all players would live in a "HOME" together, whereas each player had a room- somehow matching their room in the real world- and a separate bathroom. All other rooms- the kitchen, the loft, the attic, the living room- those would all be shared. This wasn't a big brother type game, though- no one was watching you. Everyone would be allowed to do as they pleased, take quests with each other, quarrel, and the like. Quests? Why, yes, this is an RPG; it was revealed that randomized groups of people would be put together in all of these homes, but it is marketed as being decided by "your inherited fate."

HOMEs were also revealed to be treated similar to- but not limited to- guilds. Each HOME unit was recognized as it's own association; more than one HOME unit could take on bosses, but they could also battle and trade resources. However, individual players are also recognized. Each individual player can access their own inventory, equip their own items and wear a variety of clothes, interact with players outside of their respective HOMEs, as well as battle those within their HOMEs. The creators say it should be more in the sense that each player has to coexist with others- almost in a parallel world... with monsters and RPG stuff involved- that they should learn to be and fight together "for a brighter future." Whatever that means, anyways.

you
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You are an average teenager, and there's nothing really happening in your life. You do, however, seem to find yourself in a position where Skaianet has chosen you- for some reason- along with 2000 other players to test it's beta. Fast-forward to June 2016. Skaianet has announced an unexpected delay on the same time you are sent the beta; the game will now be released September 2016. This doesn't matter to you, obviously; you're testing it anyways. As the mail carrier knocks on your door and groans "UPS," or "USPS," or "STFU" or whatever the name of your respective mail carrier is [mind you, it cannot be STFU], you go up and open the door, receiving the package.

When you open it up, to your surprise, it has it's own [Bio]Gauntlet. Well, whatever, you know what to do. All that's left is to slip the gauntlet on, close your eyes, and let the game begin...

...the game that will become your life.

title
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Your class in the HOME system is arguably different from classes you'll receive from other games; combined with an aspect [think, an element] you have a title. For example, a Knight of Blaze. These are not chosen by the player, another major difference. However, since you all are playing the players, obviously, you can choose. So...

Here are the available classes. Note that they all are paired; these are active/passive pairs. Active means the class is used for one's personal gain, and passive means the class is used to aid others. Note that the class and aspect you choose will affect the general choices your character makes as well as their personality. X = Aspect

PAGE/HEIR Becomes X./Inherits X.

MAID/KNIGHT Becomes or assists with X./Protects or protects others with X.

SYLPH/SEER Heals or heals with X./Knows X.

WITCH/MAGE Manipulates X./Understands X.

THIEF/ROGUE Steals X to benefit self./ Steals X to benefit others.

PRINCE/BARD Destroys X or destroys with X./Invites or allows destruction through X.

The aspects are all the "Xs" in the previous set of lines involving classes; the purpose behind these is well, generally self-explanatory. Some aspects usually have a personality trait attached; however, it is not necessary to have one regardless.

TIME- A main component of any universe, they are capable of not only time-travel but various powers related to time. There are in fact players of time that can reverse or speed up the flow of time. Of course, the power varies with your aspect. Only exceptional SUs will be accepted with this aspect.

SPACE- Another main component of any universe. Heroes of Space are capable of manipulating dimensions and measurements, as well as the direction of vectors [velocity, force, etc.]. They tend to be very important to a HOME. Both heroes of Space and Time can influence the power of a HOME's influence over others. Once again, only exceptional SUs are accepted with this aspect.

BREATH- Breath is practically air, or wind. Heroes of Breath are regarded for their powers in sense of manipulating the air around them. In fact, there are people who say the best way to visualize breath is to imagine all of the air around you. Now imagine it trying to kill you.

FLAME- The obvious thing this aspect is, well, is conjuring and using fire. However, deeper in this aspect, one can find that they are able to use passion, or the manipulation of it in their powers. Heroes of Flame tend to be overly excited and very into what they do, as well as a bit rash.

SEA- A Hero of Sea is able to use, conjure, and manipulate water in such a way as to use it to their advantage. These players are usually calm and collected, and it's hard to get them mad.

EARTH- A Hero of Earth is able to manipulate and use rocks, dirt, magma, and the like in the lands around them. The big thing that sets Earth apart is that they cannot "create" land; however, anything that comes from the land- rocks and to some extent metals- can be used to their advantage. They are usually solid and adamant.

ELECTRICITY- A Hero of Electricity is able to use, conjure, and manipulate electronic devices and gains an aptitude- regardless of whether they once had it- in technology. Heroes of Electricity are usually erratic and cheerful.

RHYTHM- A Hero of Rhythm uses sounds and tempo in their arsenal; they can manipulate and conjure sound. Their music can be used for many things, and depending on their class they can pick out rhythms in the world and such and use them to influence emotions. Heroes of Rhythm are usually jovial.

LOCKS- A Hero of Locks can both bring out the secrets and things to discover in the world as well as hide them to everyone else. This power can be used in many ways, and these Heroes usually have to be creative to use the aspect in a fight. They tend to be resourceful to cope with such.

WEALTH- A Hero of Wealth can control both luck as well as the amount of value things have in others eyes. These players tend to be very lucky, but weak. They can easily manipulate emotions to increase or decrease something's value, and they are great in business and negotiations.

THE FORGE- A Hero of the Forge has control over weaponry; they have complete control over weapons and can create them out of thin air. They can use any weapon, but are more prone to be manipulated emotionally and mentally- in most cases.

CUSTOM ASPECT- An aspect of your choice! It doesn't matter what, as long as you can explain it, I will add it in for you. Please try to not make it overpowered or a subdivision of another aspect, and keep in mind that by making a custom aspect this does not necessarily mean another cannot use it. Use the ones here as a model.

rules
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1. All PC and RPC rules apply.
2. Your characters can swear, but not regularly. They're teens, but c'mon.
3. No godmodding, bunnying, powerplaying, etc.
4. The code is presenting me with a picture or .gif that includes either Dr. Pepper, Sprite, or cookies. In spoiler tags. No exceptions.
5. Questions? That's what I'm here for.
6. As you may already know, this is based on and serves as a prequel to Homestuck- however you do not have to read, know, or understand Homestuck to join this RP.

IC-revealed or IC-specific rules
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There are two rule sections. Why? Because this list will be updated as the IC progresses. So far, there is only one rule here, but once you learn about the game and that jazz this will begin to expand.

7. Your attacks/powers will not be able to affect others in your HOME; the only circumstances will be dealt with eventually IC-ly. However, you can affect those outside of your HOME.

terms
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HOME- a unit within the HOME system. These units are tasked to work together as to complete the game.

Skaianet- the company which created the HOME system and the [Bio]Gauntlet. Very hush-hush; even hackers do not spill their secrets.

[Bio]Gauntlet- A high-tech gadget placed on one's hand, connected to a computer. Used to access the network the HOME system is played on. An iron gauntlet. Shows up in-game as well, but is quoted as feeling like a "second skin," and has blue lines streaking all over it. Has a small button that can be used to access the menu.

Menu- A menu loaded with a few options. For now, most will be inaccessible to the player. These are SYLLADEX, SPECIBUS, PESTERCHUM, OPTIONS, RETURN HOME, and LOG OUT respectively.

pesterChum- Like HOME, not an acronym. A chat client that is used in the outside world and was bought by Skaianet; now used in-game. It's so popular you should forget about not having one.

Hero- another term for a "player" in the HOME system.

Sign-up
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Name:
Nickname: [Optional. For our sakes, do not put something dumb like "Kitsune." Something reasonable]
Gender: [Male, Female, or Canadian. Traps welcome.]
Age: [14-17]
Title: [(Class) of (Aspect)]
Handle: [Your handle in PesterChum; these are usually two words put together in this format: sampleUsername, or someWords.]
Appearance: [Without a picture, three paragraph minimum. Pictures are acceptable, but if you don't have a full-body picture you'll need to put in some detail like height, weight, and anything about their body we cannot see]
Personality: [The minimum is three paragraphs]
Background: [At least two paragraphs. Background doesn't mean history, it also means ethnicity, lineage, etc. Anything you believe will affect the character's development.]
Room: [Since this is your character's personal space within the RP, flesh it out to at least a paragraph or two. Be sure to describe as much as you believe necessary; anything that will help a person visualize the room]

I've been planning this RP for so long, and although I won't be posting it immediately [not immediate at all, maybe a month or two] I want to see what critiques everyone else has for this less-than-rookie GM and his idea, haha.

gimmepie · Mar 26, 2014

I went through that dinosaur RP and fixed any spelling or grammar errors I found. I still need to find a map though and I thought I'd post it here to see if anyone picks up on something I have missed.

Spoiler:

[SIZE=+5]

Jurassic Island[/SIZE]

--- the STORY ---

It all started as just a regular trip, you boarded a plane in Miami bound for Rio in Brazil at four in the afternoon for whatever your reasons. For four hours, half of the trip, everything was uneventful. During the first four hours of the flight stewards and stewardesses travelled up the isles with carts, the captain's voice was rarely heard over the intercom, infants cried and passengers tried to distract themselves from the boredom of the flight. Then all hell broke loose.
Air masks fell from the roof of the plane, intense turbulence began to rack the aircraft and the captains voice could be barely distinguished over the rattling of the baggage and windows;
"Attention passengers, our engines are beginning to fail and the cabin has become depressurised. Please cover your mouths with the oxygen masks, assume one of the crash positions demonstrated earlier and prepare for an emergency landing."
There had been a brief moment of silence, a break from the chaos before the true panic set in. People in the isles rushed to their seats, masks were fastened and just as the last few passengers and crew began to settle into crash positions a grinding noise was heard and the plane began to plummet. There was a dizzying whirl of motion, G-forces wrenched on bodies and then there was the impact. Glass went everywhere, the plane was destroyed and bodies were crushed, impaled, battered and broken. You, like the others aboard the aircraft, would be lost in a state of shock and/or dizziness or simply blacked out. When you eventually came to it would be to a loud noise, almost as if gigantic creatures were taking steps nearby...
You will have survived one disaster, only to have stepped into an even worse hell. There is no communications equipment in working order, the plane is all but completely destroyed, many of the passengers are injured or dead as are most of the crew… and you have unknowingly just crash landed on an island inhabited by dinosaurs. Throughout this RP, you and your fellow survivors will be forced to deal with the challenges of surviving on this island – struggling against thirst, hunger, the elements, the environment, assorted dramas and of course the dinosaurs. To survive until you're discovered, if you're discovered, you will need to unravel the mysteries of the island and adapt to living in an environment where you are no longer at the top of the food chain – but sitting close to the bottom.

--- the GAMEPLAY ---

This RP will be broken up into chapters. Each chapter will work towards a goal of some description incorporating a mix of sandbox RPing and linear plot following the various conflicts and dramas created by this situation and the gradual unravelling of the mysteries of the island.

--- the MAP ---

Don't have one yet

--- the CHAPTERS ---

Obviously nothing for here yet either

--- the DINOPEDIA ---

This get's filled as the RP progresses

--- the SIGN-UP Sheet ---

Name:

Age:

Gender:

Appearance:

Personality:

Background Info: A longwinded history isn't really needed, but give everyone a little information on your character.

Useful Skills:

RP Sample: Just a brief sample post detailing your characters trip on the plain right up to crashing onto the island.

--- the RULES ---

1. GM Word is Law

2. Don't go beyond the realms of the current chapter

3. Don't bunny without permission or Godmod

4. We aren't the only survivors but don't go overboard creating significant NPCs

5. Don't introduce new dinosaur species at random unless given the okay.

6. This RP has an M rating, don't abuse it.

7. Be respectful and friendly, this just makes it more fun for everyone to have you as a part of the RP.

--- the CHARACTERS ---

None yet haha

edit: okay, why the hell is my CSS going weird everywhere?

Nakuzami · Apr 10, 2014

So gimmepie asked me to post this on his behalf, as his computer is screwing up the CSS (not to mention the fact that he was also the previous poster).

Read. Be interested. Make comments. Yeah, that kind of stuff.

Spoiler:

IC Thread :: OOC Thread :: Rated M for Mature :: Game Masters :: CSS by [Supporter]Nakuzami[/Supporter]

☢Intro

Two hundred years ago, in 80 BI (Before Impact), astronomers discovered a large meteor set to collide with the Earth. Humanity, unable to escape the seemingly doomed planet nor able to destroy the gigantic rock from space began hurriedly searching for a way to ensure the survival of the human race. It took many months but eventually a method was found - humanity began to move underground, constructing sub-terranian systems in large caverns both discovered and excavated.

In Year Zero, eighty years after the discovery of the projectile heading for Earth, these cities were all but completed and much of the human race had already moved below ground. It was this year that the meteor hit - turning the majority of the surface into a dusty, hellish wasteland where sunlight was rarely seen and eliminating all of those still found above the ground. The majority of the human race had been wiped out by the impact and the disasters that followed, but humanity had managed to survive.

It was two-and-a-half years later, in 2 PI (Post Impact), that the Gifted began to appear. The meteor and the fragments it spread throughout the globe produced a strange and previously unknown radiation with the power to alter the biology of many living things and whilst this radiation made it impossible for humans to return to the surface, the small amounts that seeped underground had a different result - some humans began developing amazing superpowers or gifts.

These people, who came to be known as Gifted soon came to be feared and the International Council (the highest governing body in the world), terrified that they would lose power or even be overthrown by these people possessing abilities beyond normal humans placed strict, oppressive laws over the Gifted. These new laws required all Gifted to register themselves as such and to be placed under strict supervision involving tests, interviews and investigations. Furthermore, the actual use of abilities without dire need or express permission from the government was forbidden. Naturally, despising the fear and prejudice against them many Gifted rebelled, refusing to obey such laws just to satisfy the power lust of the government - these Gifted known generally as the Unregistered became forced to live in the seedy underworlds of their sub-terranian homes, living amongst true criminals in poverty constantly avoiding capture by the military.

It is now one hundred and eighteen years after the emergence of the first Gifted and little has changed. Unregistered still refuse to submit to the oppression of the government, constantly struggling to evade those seeking to capture or kill them - but things could change soon. The wraiths have appeared. Little is known about the wraiths, all that is really known is that they are seemingly supernatural creatures that seek to do nothing but destroy. Could these creatures have something to do with the Unregistered? Are they another product of the radiation permeating the Earth? Or is there something else behind the sudden appearance of these creatures?

You will play as an Unregistered struggling to survive in the criminal and corrupt underworld of Heliopolis an underground city in Europe. You will face not only the military who seek to capture or, if deemed necessary, kill Unregistered Gifted as well as the emergence of the dangerous beings known as wraiths. Throughout the storylline you will be forced to fight for your life whilst gradually uncovering the many secrets of the unjust world you live in and the origins of the wraiths that are wreaking havoc against the human race.

☣The Gifted

The radiation produced by the meteor and its fragments has reached throughout the enitrety of the Earth and whilst it is too strong for the human body handle in large amounts - preventing humans from returning to the surface for extended periods of time, the small amounts of radiation that have reached underground are only strong enough that some of those below the ground have been altered slightly, giving them seemingly supernatural gifts.

The types of abilities developed and how powerful they are vary wildly, with some Gifted being quite unremarkable with abilities as mild as slightly enhanced senses whilst there are other Gifted with incredibly powerful and dangerous abilities - there's even a woman known to be able to trigger explosions with her mind. Regardless of a Gifted's ability however, they all face the same fear and prejudice being forced to choose between succumbing to the oppression of the government or living a life of poverty in the crime-ridden underworlds of the underground cities. There are three categories of Gifted:

Registered - Those who succumbed to the oppression and prejudice against them. They live as normal citizens for the most part having use of their abilities forbidden in all but the most dire of circumstances and agreeing to live with constant interviews and investigations.
Unregistered - The Gifted living in the underworlds of their cities surrounded by crime and deceit. They actively use their abilities (meaning they are generally more honed than a Registered) and must constantly be on the lookout to avoid detection or capture. Unregistereds who are discovered will be captured and imprisoned and if they attempt to flee or resist capture lethal force is authorised.
Employed - Despised amongst the Unregistered and even a hearty majority of Registered these are Gifted actively working under the government. They are generally tasked with hunting unregistereds although some also find themselves dealing with registered also. In exchange for their services they are allowed to use their abilities when on the job, in the underworld areas of the city or alone. The existence of employed is generally concealed however there are many in the lowest rungs of society who are aware of their existence and of course the government and other select people of influence know about them.

☠The Wraiths

The wraiths have been described as living shadows. They are somewhat humanoid in appearance, although there are differences in their appearances with some looking more monstrous than others and they truly do seem to be animated shadows of sorts.

The wraiths possess the ability to shift between two forms – tangible and intangible. A tangible wraith is one that can physically interact with the world and be interacted with. This is the form in which they move around in the world like any other creature, capable of attacking and being attacked. A tangible wraith is physical stronger than a human being, being strong enough to tear open a truck with their claws or punch a deep dent into concrete and are also somewhat faster and more agile, being able to outrun the average person and easily able to leap from object to object. Despite these physical strengths however, tangible wraiths have a number of weaknesses also. Wraiths may be physically more gifted than human beings but they are also much more fragile, dissipating quickly when their bodies sustain enough damage and they don't have the ability to attack from a distance. When intangible wraiths cannot touch or be touched, they appear on the surface of things like a shadow would and can travel that way able to move stealthily and far faster than when tangible. Wraiths can shift between being tangible and intangible quite quickly and although no more intelligent than some of the smarter hunting animals they attack in swarms so are very dangerous. At this stage in time, it appears as though wraiths are completely self-reliant, needing no food or other energy source to function, it is unknown whether they are actually living creatures or not.

❧Glossary

Gifted – Humans who have gained a supernatural gift as a result of a unique radiation given off by the meteor that impacted Earth in Year Zero.
Registered – Gifted who abide by the government's registration laws.
Unregistered – Gifted who refuse to register and abide by oppressive laws.
Employed – Gifted under the employ of the government. Their primary role is hunting unregistered.
Year Zero – The year the meteor impacted the Earth.
BI (Before Impact) – The years before Year Zero
PI (Post Impact) – The years following Year Zero
Dark Radiation – The newly recognised term for the radiation produced by the meteor. It basically means nobody understands it.
Phoenix – A terrorist group comprised of Gifted. They are fighting for Gifted rights.

☤Rules

GM word is law.
Don't ask to be a GM, if we need help we'll ask you.
Be respectful to each other OOC.
Reservations will be held for three days.
If you don't have your first post up within a week of acceptance we reserve the right to re-open your place if more room is needed.
Try to post approximately every week or so. We understand this isn't always possible and will be lenient, but if you are not going to be able to get a post-up in around this time please let us know.
No god-modding and please do not bunny without permission.
Gameplay

Gameplay will take place in chapters which may have no objectives being primarily sandbox or may have a clearer goal. In some chapters different groups will be given different objectives to fulfill (or not fulfill if they so choose – for the sake of character development or similar). As the gameplay progresses and we move deeper into the plotline, the story is set to become more complex as the various conflicts come to a head.

✍Sign-Up Sheet

Name: (First and Last)
Age: (Be reasonable.)
Gender: (♂♀∅☿, whatever floats your boat.)
Nicknames:

Appearance: Things like build, hair colour, eye colour, ethnicity and attire. A picture may be used but a written description will still be required.

Personality: Your characters views, quirks, character flaws or positive aspects etc. Their appearance is who they look like, this is who they are.

Gift: What is your characters ability? Be as inventive as you like, we'll be listing abilities with characters and even reservations if you have thought of a gift and not a character.

Weapons/Tools: Realistically speaking, most gifted won't need much in the way of weaponry or the like but I have no problem with them using them if need be, especially if they possess a gift ineffective in combat.

Other: Include anything that doesn't fit the other categories here. You can post theme songs under this section also if you choose to have one.

RP Sample: An extract from another RP (linked to said RP) or write "A day in the life of your character".

✔Accepted Characters

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Sir Bastian · Apr 13, 2014

Nakuzami/Gimme, I just read the thingie you posted, and my first thought was 'The title is kinda hard to see'. My second thought was 'Holy crap, I'm going to join this as soon as it's up'.

I like that you're taking a thing that's been done, with superpowers and such, giving it an X-men sorta feel to it, and finally putting it underground of all places. I think the setting seems very interesting, and the wraiths are very mysterious. Please post it in the OOC so I can sign up right away! :D

moon · Apr 14, 2014

Naku, that sounds amazing! But what Basty said, I agree with. It's a bit tedious to read. You should change the backgroudn for the white text to simply black, imo, if you want to keep the stone background for the overall post.

gimmepie · Apr 14, 2014

@Sir Bastion and Doctor - I don't have any issues reading it but I'll talk to Naku about changing it since it is to be submitted very soon. Thanks for all the support guys!

Phantom1 · Apr 17, 2014

Right, so I've decided to delve into the RP world here at PC. So far all the RP's look amazing.

moon · Apr 17, 2014

PhantomX0990 said:
Right, so I've decided to delve into the RP world here at PC. So far all the RP's look amazing.

You mean in design or in how they are run and played? :3 (also if you want to chitchat, I think the Roleplay Discussion Thread over in the main section is a better bet, since this is for feedback on ideas and posts!)

Help Thread: Plot, Planning & Review Thread

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--- the DINOPEDIA ---

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☢Intro

☣The Gifted

☠The Wraiths

❧Glossary

☤Rules

✍Sign-Up Sheet

✔Accepted Characters

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