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Black.Ice
04-25-2005, 2:18 PM
(I think I went overboard with the title)
Anyways, from the last thread that we discussed (http://www.warboards.org/showthread.php?t=9032), we decided that a mix of all genres would be best suited for everyone. This thread is for you to come up with a story - or present your idea of an actual story which is cross genre. The GM's will be deciding the story and how it flows, etc.
For now, this thread is made to accomplish two things.
Post a brief idea of a cross-genre RP.
It should involve elements of fantasy, modern/future. An example of this would be to have a suburban city that has magical elements (i.e. Harry Potter).
Be creative. You don't have to go in-depth, but a simple summary of what happens in the beginning, the climax, and the end will suffice.
Sign up for a GM Position.
I am going to be pretty strict with GM's in this one, as this RP is going to be large and I need to have much organization. If you are interested in joining, you must fill out the sign-up sheet below. (I'm treating this sort of like a job interview). The questions are open-ended, and answer them however you see fit. Please post them in this thread.
Also keep in mind that if you sign-up, you may not get in. It's not that I have anything against you, it's that the GM'ing is based off of the story. If the story is fairly simple, we may need only 1-2 GM's. If it's complex, we may need more, etc.
GM Sign up Sheet
Experience GM'ing:
Timeframe GM'ing:
Links to any RP's, if any:
Your style: (For example, are you open ended and you let the RP'er decide what happens or are you a control freak)
Your Pros:
Your Cons:
What can you bring to this RP?:
Why are you better than the other applicants :) :
Ok. I would like a GM position.
My GM Sign up Sheet
Experience GM'ing: Calyara (online) Hundreds of D&D games off line.
Timeframe GM'ing: I've been GMing since I knew what D&D was. So like seven years.
Links to any RP's, if any: Calyara (http://www.warboards.org/showthread.php?t=8885): in this RP I've kept it sort of semi-serious. For my more serious posts, read my recent IC posts for Coruption (http://www.warboards.org/showthread.php?t=8691&page=52&pp=10).
Your style: Depending on the story, I can be either serious or goofy. However I'm never really a control freak. I prefer RPs with either magic or psychic abilities.
Your Pros: On at least once every day. Good at making plot twists/side quests. Great at making up technology and weapons(From being a trekie:P). No pay required.
Your Cons: Must have at least some humor. I will sometimes miss-spell words. (Still learning)
What can you bring to this RP?: Many ideas. Dumb idea killing. Anti spam. OOC humor (once in a while.) Interesting plot twists. Good side quests. I could handle most of the question PMs.
Why are you better than the other applicants :P: Cause I'm on more then the rest of them. I'm into most Sci-Fi, so I know some terminology. I read fantasy so I know monsters, magic, magic items, armour and medievil weapons. I know some modern guns. I know modern vehicles. And cause I just am.
P.S. That last remark was in fun. I don't mean offense to you other aplicants. I'll post story ideas later.
ZeroCross
04-25-2005, 3:09 PM
For now, this thread is made to accomplish two things.
Post a brief idea of a cross-genre RP.It should involve elements of fantasy, modern/future. An example of this would be to have a suburban city that has magical elements (i.e. Harry Potter). Be creative. You don't have to go in-depth, but a simple summary of what happens in the beginning, the climax, and the end will suffice. Space western. ^^
Seriously, I have seen real life, space future, Midevil fantasy, but when is the last time anyone saw a Western RP?
Post-apocilypse flows too well with nearly any other genere, it does'nt really count as a cross anymore >_>
Anyways, how about like, an RP that starts off in a near-future with lots of technology, but then, the main chaircters (players) are people/kids who get sent back to a midevil setting, however, technology from their time is sent randomly about the midevil world, resulting in stuff like "techno-dragons" and such, though we would have to find some reasonable cap on firearms and guns though, like very limited ammo though...
Why are you better than the other applicants :) :
I really really REALLY hate that question ~_~
Space western. ^^
Seriously, I have seen real life, space future, Midevil fantasy, but when is the last time anyone saw a Western RP?
Ooo! Ooo! I like that idea... Like Firefly... if you've ever seen it. In that it's space and what-not but, here's the twist: Most people use bullet weapons, lasers are very expesive. One thing we can do without though is the fact that almost everyone in the galaxy is texan.O_o
Whatdoya guys think? Good? Bad?
Y'know... Maybe I'll just PM this... It'll be better...
*Does*
Black.Ice, check your mail account!
If you want me to post it, though, I will, Black.Ice (Wow... lots of commas there...). I just feel that I was talking WAY too highly of myself, and someone my begin to comment, which I don't want... x.x
I swear, applying for a job was one of my best skills in life... But at times, I get too... What's the word... High and mighty comes to mind -.-'
But yea, anyways, other than that...
Fantasy, modern, future... Let's go like this:
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You are within a giant city at the start. All mechanical. People learned to harness alchemy to begin construction of new metals and started races of machines, codenamed "Machina." These Machina have a high intelligence factor, and everyone knew that someday they'd rebel and think they were superior. But they were ready for it. They made sure that some form of weapon would be good against them, but them not knowing of it. This weapon was magic.
Through their alchemy, they were able to master the elements as well, earth, fire, wind, water, life, death, and many, many more. All of them are intertwined with each other, and lead to another. Life leads to death. Death leads to darkness. Darkness leads to an inner fire. Fire leads to a burning within called love, which is life. And the process would repeat. Everything is connected, and yet, everything is seperate. To master all of them, though, would take a lifetime.
People became battlemages over time, learning only their magic to prepare for the end of the Machina. Although they were good to have, to create cities, to help with current matters in the world, they would eventually turn, and battlemages took up their oath to defend against them.
Although battlemages were common, others would become known as "Sliders." Sliders were those that started to learn magic, but slid to the dark side, eventually turning on their own race, calling themselves 'higher' than everyone else. Although Sliders were bad, sometimes it wasn't their fault. Sometimes the elements overpowered them, and would take control. Some are more powerful than others, such as death and earth. Weaker ones, like water and wind are less common to take over, but it's not unheard of.
Eventually, even more developed mages came, showing the most promise. These would be known as the Weaponmagi. The Weaponmagi were capable of not only learning the magic, but also taking their own weapons and infusing them with powers unimaginable. A simple handgun would shoot bolts of lightning. A cannon would launch a fireball, when no fire was put into the barrel. Many forms of these existed, and only talented mages were able to become such.
Throughout time, though, waiting for the Machina to develop the higher mind, the people wondered what would happen afterwards. Thinks like who would lead, and the like. Eventually, wars broke out between some nations, using both magic and Machina to combat each other. People who were friends turned on each other because of this war. But one major thing happened that wrote a note in the book of fate for all.
With the addition of the Machina to the war, helping either side, some people decided that they weren't powerful enough, since magic could stop them. Therefore, engineers skilled in magic would fortify them with anti-magic barriers, and create new ones that were immune to magic entirely, making them almost impossible to destroy... The Machina grew so strong, where they almost ruled the world. Through the wars, the Machina's intelligence factor grew even more, and they learned at an accellerated rate. They began to realize who was superior... And the day came...
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If you're not going to use that, tell me. That'll be one of my later stories... It just came, spur of the moment (No lie.) took me about 15 to type, and then 3 to go over again to make sure it was good... I had to redefine the Weaponmagi a couple times, as the name Archmagi didn't quite cling to them as well... But yea, that's a multi-cross. Fantasy (Magic) Future (Machnia) and modern (Massive cities, etc.) all in one. You like? I'll give you permission to use and tune up ;)
Hope all that helps. I'm off to class in 10.
~Larry "Geno" Meyers
- BI's RP forum Aide
Skrew my crummy idea let's go with that.
Black.Ice
04-25-2005, 5:12 PM
Keep the entires coming guys. So far, so good. Remember, I am not choosing the story this time. If I was, I would have just stated it up front. This is for you guys to vote, choose, and modify each other's stories to get something that will be great.
Geno, I received the e-mail, however I would like you to post it in public. Don't worry about bragging about yourself, I specifically geared the questions so that everyone would be forced to do that. I want this so when the GM's are chosen by me, everyone will know why. I don't want anyone to think I was bias during the selection process. :)
In this story, should we go for just humans? Or multiple races? I think multiple races are more fun, cause you can really differentiate from everyone else even more. If we have like modern (or future) mixed with fantasy, we should make the technology different... like certan things will be magic based. Like flying vehicles might be powered by Air magic. Or if there was... darn, lost my train of thought. Anyway those are a few ideas.
Keep the entires coming guys. So far, so good. Remember, I am not choosing the story this time. If I was, I would have just stated it up front. This is for you guys to vote, choose, and modify each other's stories to get something that will be great.
Geno, I received the e-mail, however I would like you to post it in public. Don't worry about bragging about yourself, I specifically geared the questions so that everyone would be forced to do that. I want this so when the GM's are chosen by me, everyone will know why. I don't want anyone to think I was bias during the selection process. :)
Erm... Could you send it to me VIA PM so I *could* post it...? It doesn't save a record of the E-mails sent through the forum XD
~Larry "Geno" Meyers
- BI's RP forum Aide
P.S. I'll be stealing that story back, then. Expect that to come up soon... ;)
Calibur
04-25-2005, 10:11 PM
Post a brief idea of a cross-genre RP.
I just recently looked through the thread when I started to remember an old Batman Beyond episode and started thinking; hey that would make a really good Rp. Now, I just typed this up in the spurt of the moment so as you can probably guess it needs some serious development.
Spliced
Several years had passed since the Apocalyptic wars for Religious supremacy that had ravaged the earth. Nations fell, cities had been obliterated and society crumbled. But most grievous of all were the after affects of Chemical Weapons that had left the earth in a decease-ridden state. Dwindling down to its final millions humanity saw its self on the verge of extinction and turned to science for answers.
At first their seemed to be no solutions, as not even the greatest of minds could combat the appropriately dubbed "Super Diseases" that were constantly mutating into deadlier strains. Then a revolutionary young doctor by the name of Raylin Robinson proposed a bold new tactic that would strengthen the basic human genetic structure to not only withstand but even fight off all the various diseases.
Through his research and experiments Dr. Robinson managed to combine human DNA with that of other species to produce a stronger more efficient immune system as well as slightly enhanced senses and reflexes. Later on research passed on to the reconstruction of the environment where genetically enhanced plants began to thrive in once soiled landfills. At the ripe old age of 105 Dr. Raylin Robinson passed on, his name would be forever carved into the Chronicles of Time as one of the greatest minds the world had ever seen.
Humanity rejoiced as society had once again been reestablished. A period a peace and prosperity would come to pass, old grudges were soon forgotten and people finally accepted each other for who they were. But even peace was not meant to last.........
*************************
Nearly two centuries passed after the death of Dr. Robinson, a new group genetic engineers began to arise and take Raylin's work to the next level. New techniques allowed for further DNA manipulation to the point were the subjects where no longer human but rather humanoid versions of the animals they had been combined with. The genetic manipulation of plants had also been altered so much so that the growth and development of such organisms as trees could be controlled to the slightest detail. Environmentally save houses could be grown within months, small NeoForests or Cities that had literally been grown began to sprout all over the world but mainly in South America and Eastern Asia.
Aroused by the promise of a stronger self young people between the ages 19-25 were the main group to submit themselves to the various genetic experiments. Results proved to successful ranging from Gazel/humanoids that could run at speeds of 40/hour to Seal/humanoids that could hold their breath underwater for nearly an hour. (Note to self: Think of better names for Humanoids.) However apart from all the success a rather strange side affect had taken place in the vast majority of genetically enhanced humanoids, they began to feel a desperate need to commune with nature as a result hordes of humanoids migrated from their homes to live in the newly established NeoForests.
Concerned parents began to protest the genetic enhancements; eventually radical evangelical activists accused humanoids of being impure and even demonic. As a result a new religion arose among the humanoids preaching oneness with nature, but in the end only helped to further divide them from the rest of the world.
Then on October 2, 2375 all hell broke loose when the chilling footage of a Lion/humanoid tearing apart a town preacher was broadcast all over the world. Enraged religious governments responded in violence by imprisoning all Humanoids and Genetic engineers known for performing genetic manipulations in their area. After nearly two centuries of peace the very factor which had once saved humanity from extinction now threatened to revive the very conflict whose affects it had helped to subside.
Sign up for a GM Position.
Experience GM'ing: Assitant GM for "The Beginning" and "The Beginning Strife"
Timeframe GM'ing: Ever since "The Beginning" started so I'd guess about 5-6 months ago?
Links to any RP's, if any: What you mean the Rp's we've participated in? Well anyways I'll edit this one in later
Your style: Depends, sometimes I like to let the Rpers to their own thing and see what they can add to the Rp but for the most part I like to be in control.
Your Pros: Fairly active, do my best to keep Rp alive, try to discuss ideas often with GM
Your Cons: I go inactive every now and then for about a week without notice, sometimes I feel like cursing off some of the Rpers, wether I do or not depends on how pissed off I am.
What can you bring to this RP?: Apart from new ideas I like to add a bit of my own personality to the RP.
Why are you better than the other applicants :) : Beats me.
Edit: Wait now that I think about it their is one thing, I use spell check.
I'll keep this short, sweet, and to the point.
Experience GM'ing: You name it, I've probably GM'ed it. I've done Mini RP 1-6, Iana's, and many, many more. I could go through a list of things, but I'll just keep the list short.
Timeframe GM'ing:
Links to any RP's, if any: Search for "Threads by Geno" and you'll find them. Or you can click This (http://www.warboards.org/search.php?do=process&showposts=0&starteronly=1&exactname=1&searchuser=Geno) link.
Your style: I'm usually very oriented towards the RP'ers, and not myself. Usually they choose the story, but in Ianas, before it died, I made it more linear. Overall, either style worked. I think Iana's was a nice change, but for the most part, I'm an open ended person.
Your Pros: Good experience, grammar, plotting. I try my best to make everyone happy. I'm short, sweet, to the point... Except when I actually get into the character... Then it's very detailed.
Your Cons: RP's always die... Maybe it's a curse?
What can you bring to this RP?: I can bring humor, talent, experience, and lots of fun to this RP if given a chance.
Why are you better than the other applicants : Let's see... I've done a lot for this forum thus far, in helping with RP'ers, suggestions, creating a new system of help, namely the Master RP thread which has just gotten better and better... I have a good standing with all RP'ers here as far as I know. I don't have many problems with anyone. I have almost no time constraints, and I'm on every single day at some point in time. I probably average around 4 or 5 logins a day, to be quite honest.
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There we go... I think that's what I needed to get... Stupid thing wouldn't copy at first x.x
~Larry "Geno" Meyers
- BI's RP forum Aide
ZeroCross
04-25-2005, 11:05 PM
{Quote Calibur, on post #10.}
ME WANT!!! lol. Seriously, it sounds cool.
iHawk
04-26-2005, 10:20 AM
Ya I've seen the episode he made that after, it's pretty good. I think that both ideas are good but since Geno stole his story back Caliburs is our best so far. *Thinks* Are we going to be normal humans? Or the enhanced peoples?
Nickodemus
04-26-2005, 10:44 AM
how about something like Thundar the barbarian... just kidding. Bad Q. bad,bad, bad... go sit in the corner and wear your dunce cap.
how about this, we have something along the lines of a space spegetti western. i liked the whole idea Hawk had. although Apoc had a good one too, I tend towards Hawks, But, hey, as far as my RP's are going, ill be haveing free time on my hands to join either one.
Hmm, random Idea
Near past (Just Post WWII tech) or near future (No laser guns and stuff) Something funky happens vis a vis parralel universes or something and either lots of demons and walking dead and necromancers and stuff come through, or the entire population of earth gets pulled through the other way, obviously only a few people survive the incursion/transfer (The Players) and lets just see what happens from there (this is assuming that we are not going for a pure fantsy/sci-fi, which is what I had gathered from the rest of the thread)
If anyone likes it I can elaborate. Maybe it could be caused by the philidelphia experiment going awry or something.
ZeroCross
04-26-2005, 4:38 PM
Not a bad idea singo. It goes alot like a series of SC maps I tried to start one time on Bnet. How about, in a parallel universe, where the technology is a bit more advanced, and their world was just decimated by a War alot like WW2 in our world. Now then, the story picks up as a few soldiers, from the german point of view. After they got their asses kicked in the war, every single soldeir of their alliance is being hunted down for warcrimes, whether they took part in it or not.
They have to like, stay under the radar to avoid getting caught by the "UN" of their world, until later in the RP, they discover a plot by some other former soldiers of their country/alliance. They plot to destroy the nations and such that wronged them with a massive super weapon, etc. And then, from that point, the players then choose whether they shall assist them to take their revenge upon the planet, or think of their families, and say, "Enough death has happened" and try to stop them. Would be interesting I think.
The ending would depend on which side won. Either the fallen empire that once stood for evil, takes it's last stab of revenge into the world, or, their scheme is stopped, and the soldiers who stopped them must find a way to live in the new world. What do ya think?
Why not?, keep the ideas coming everyone
Nickodemus
04-26-2005, 5:55 PM
o man zero, thats along the ideas i had for a RP....<drat?
Spartan-II
04-26-2005, 9:17 PM
So far, I like Geno's idea the most. Although, I have had an Idea.. It's during WW2, but the Germans are invading America. But so far: Vote Geno!
GrassDragon
04-26-2005, 9:22 PM
Experience GM'ing: I've GMed two roleplays on the boards. I've also written countless short stories (that's my forte), and I've directed other pen and paper roleplays.
Timeframe GM'ing: I've been GMing here for about 3 months.
Links to any RP's, if any: James High School Chaos (http://www.warboards.org/showthread.php?t=8025), and Trista's Nature (http://www.warboards.org/showthread.php?t=8359). I've let these go a little in the past week or so due to finals week at school, but I plan on invigorating them in another week.
Your style: I am definitely an open-ended GM, which is obvious in both JHS and Trista's Nature. I like to provide a setting and general plot line and let the RPers define the story, throwing in "special events" every once in a while to keep things going.
Your Pros: I'm quick to come up with ideas for plots or characters, I have experience with writing in almost any genre, and I can be on almost any time of day. I also use proper grammar and spelling, but one would hope that that's a given :P
Your Cons: I am relatively new to forum GMing and can sometimes get bored with ideas easily.
What can you bring to this RP?: I can bring my time and light hearted attitude to the RP.
Why are you better than the other applicants :) : I read a lot, and I read a varied library, which I think is important for any good writer. I have lots of time on the computer to deal with any GMing duties. I'm also very understanding of other RPers and GMers, and I can easily communicate with many different types of people.
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I started writing a story idea this morning during Biology, but I couldn't fit both genres in the plot idea. Of course I finished up the idea (may use it for another RP :P), but I don't have an idea yet for this RP. Expect something soon :)
EDIT: An idea is brewing, expect something soon...
Wait... I must have misread your post, Black.Ice... When you said "I will not be choosing the story" earlier, I thought you meant that you HAD one picked... I guess I misunderstood that. Mine's still up for grabs! ^.^
~Larry "Geno" Meyers
- BI's RP forum Aide
P.S. And again, if it doesn't get chosen, I'll be releasing that one sometime after finals... ;)
Spartan-II
04-27-2005, 2:07 AM
And you'll have your First Mate right here. :)
I like Geno's RP so far, infact I <3 it.
And you'll have your First Mate right here. :)
I like Geno's RP so far, infact I <3 it.
You <3 me! You really, really <3 me!
No, but seriously. I threw all that together in like 15 minutes... 20 tops... If you want, I can elaborate on that before he starts the thing, and I can change it up, etc... o.O
~Larry "Geno" Meyers
- BI's RP forum Aide
GrassDragon
04-27-2005, 11:34 AM
And now for something completely different:
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The world is in the near future time period. Warp drives have been developed, but they are largely experimental, and are only used on certain colony ships and other ships used by the CommonGov. Despite the slow engines, space exploration has taken place through the use of cryogenics to preserve the human inhabitants of ships. Humans, united under one leadership, have spread out through our side of the galaxy, colonizing planets along the way with the help of climate controlling technology.
At some time, "Materia" was found on Briataar, a small planet who's inhabitants had reverted to pre-tech ways of living. This Materia is a substance that can be directly connected with the minds energy. It can be transmuted by the mind into anything imaginable, or it can focus and reflect the mind's energy to accomplish great feats. It looks like shiny coal in it's natural form, and is obtained by underground mining on Briataar.
When the CommonGov heard of this material, it sent ships to Briataar to attempt to move the people from the planet so they could harvest the Materia. The Briataarians resisted though, seeing the Materia deposit as a religious sign from God, but they finally came to an agreement with the CommonGov to be allowed to continue living there if they mined the Materia and shipped it to a holding center specified by the CommonGov.
The agreement was made and mining commenced. Everything was fine for many years, and the Briataarians faithfully shipped the Materia where it needed to go. Scientists employed by the CommonGov did experiments on it, testing it's powers. They found that the powers of the Materia were near magical, and that almost anything could be done with its power.
The CommonGov saw this as a great danger, should the Materia fall into the wrong hands. They moved their experimentation center to an undisclosed planet and kept a close watch for intruders. They also sent a team to protect Briataar, but the team arrived too late. Briataar had been attacked by pirates and a large amount of Materia was stolen. All of the Briataarians' mining equipment was destroyed, and it would take months to begin production again. But bigger problems were at hand.
Terrorist acts popped up across the galaxy by the pirates. Their numbers grew, and they called themselves the Materites. Even with the limited supply of Materia they had, they were wreaking havoc on the galaxy. The CommonGov put together a team of bounty hunters to wipe out the Materites, and each were afforded a small amount of Materia to protect themselves. They were given experimental ships and weapons to better combat the terrorists.
But the Briataarians wanted to do something too. Unbeknownst to the CommonGov, the Briataarians have secured a small stash of Materia. They gave every newborn child a pendant necklace with a drop of Materia inside, to show their thanks and praise of the gift given by God. When they heard of what the Materites were doing, they left their old ways to embrace technology, and left their home planet to search for their attackers. They pledged allegiance only to themselves, God, and the Materia.
~
Don't have time to edit this right now so excuse any grammar/spelling mistakes.
Nickodemus
04-27-2005, 12:11 PM
Oooo, i vote grassdragon.... i want to be a briataarian..... that has so much awsome potential.
Ugh... The only reason I despise that story is because it has the word "Materia" in it more times than I can count... I don't know why, but 'materia' was such a rip off of FF7... And it's not your fault, but rather theirs. I remember a long time ago, before FF7 came out, my friends and I did a roleplay with Materia in it... Then there was another one after FF7 when we had materia... I don't know if I could take a third one... x.x
~Larry "Geno" Meyers
- BI's RP forum Aide
Nickodemus
04-27-2005, 12:33 PM
im sorry if i seem uninformed. ( im a dad, i just am ) but what does FF7 translate into?
GrassDragon
04-27-2005, 12:46 PM
Ugh... The only reason I despise that story is because it has the word "Materia" in it more times than I can count... I don't know why, but 'materia' was such a rip off of FF7... And it's not your fault, but rather theirs. I remember a long time ago, before FF7 came out, my friends and I did a roleplay with Materia in it... Then there was another one after FF7 when we had materia... I don't know if I could take a third one... x.x
I know, but I couldn't think of a better word. Proper names and all that can always be changed before the final plot is released.
EDIT: LordQ, FF7 is Final Fantasy 7.
How about instead of Materia, you could call it: Necrolite. Or Britaaria after the planet. Or Britarite, also after the planet. It sounds cool though. Since warp is new and experimental does that mean that lasers should be around but not common?
Calibur
04-27-2005, 7:36 PM
I just recently looked through the thread when I started to remember an old Batman Beyond episode and started thinking; hey that would make a really good Rp. Now, I just typed this up in the spurt of the moment so as you can probably guess it needs some serious development.
Spliced
Several years had passed since the Apocalyptic wars for Religious supremacy that had ravaged the earth. Nations fell, cities had been obliterated and society crumbled. But most grievous of all were the after affects of Chemical Weapons that had left the earth in a decease-ridden state. Dwindling down to its final millions humanity saw its self on the verge of extinction and turned to science for answers.
At first their seemed to be no solutions, as not even the greatest of minds could combat the appropriately dubbed "Super Diseases" that were constantly mutating into deadlier strains. Then a revolutionary young doctor by the name of Raylin Robinson proposed a bold new tactic that would strengthen the basic human genetic structure to not only withstand but even fight off all the various diseases.
Through his research and experiments Dr. Robinson managed to combine human DNA with that of other species to produce a stronger more efficient immune system as well as slightly enhanced senses and reflexes. Later on research passed on to the reconstruction of the environment where genetically enhanced plants began to thrive in once soiled landfills. At the ripe old age of 105 Dr. Raylin Robinson passed on, his name would be forever carved into the Chronicles of Time as one of the greatest minds the world had ever seen.
Humanity rejoiced as society had once again been reestablished. A period a peace and prosperity would come to pass, old grudges were soon forgotten and people finally accepted each other for who they were. But even peace was not meant to last.........
*************************
Nearly two centuries passed after the death of Dr. Robinson, a new group genetic engineers began to arise and take Raylin's work to the next level. New techniques allowed for further DNA manipulation to the point were the subjects where no longer human but rather humanoid versions of the animals they had been combined with. The genetic manipulation of plants had also been altered so much so that the growth and development of such organisms as trees could be controlled to the slightest detail. Environmentally save houses could be grown within months, small NeoForests or Cities that had literally been grown began to sprout all over the world but mainly in South America and Eastern Asia.
Aroused by the promise of a stronger self young people between the ages 19-25 were the main group to submit themselves to the various genetic experiments. Results proved to successful ranging from Gazel/humanoids that could run at speeds of 40/hour to Seal/humanoids that could hold their breath underwater for nearly an hour. (Note to self: Think of better names for Humanoids.) However apart from all the success a rather strange side affect had taken place in the vast majority of genetically enhanced humanoids, they began to feel a desperate need to commune with nature as a result hordes of humanoids migrated from their homes to live in the newly established NeoForests.
Concerned parents began to protest the genetic enhancements; eventually radical evangelical activists accused humanoids of being impure and even demonic. As a result a new religion arose among the humanoids preaching oneness with nature, but in the end only helped to further divide them from the rest of the world.
Then on October 2, 2375 all hell broke loose when the chilling footage of a Lion/humanoid tearing apart a town preacher was broadcast all over the world. Enraged religious governments responded in violence by imprisoning all Humanoids and Genetic engineers known for performing genetic manipulations in their area. After nearly two centuries of peace the very factor which had once saved humanity from extinction now threatened to revive the very conflict whose affects it had helped to subside.
Well I've had time to revise my idea so here are some details about the world of Spliced(name still in question) as well as some ideas for the way it would be run.
I propose the RP (Even if it's not Spliced which is picked) is divided into a series of Acts. Each act should have a clear objective determined by the GMs. The objectives could range from certain events that are supposed to take place to a set period in the Rp timeline.
For example in the first act of Spliced Rpers would find themselves in the middle of a world in the brink of total war. In the backround story GMs would run a series of events shaping the world into a state of frenzy ready for conflict. Such events would include political rallies, protests, riots, jail breaks(for imprisoned humaniods), even small scale conflicts between different factions. To achieve this I propose yet another system, one that I have been developing for my Rp CrossRoads. Basically what GMs would do is post events on a sort of News Report which would basically a quick review of the mayor world events going on at the moment. If the GMs feel the should go into an event even further the can post on NPC characters such as mayor political figures or radical activits. This Rpers can begin to shape their characters and pick sides from within the RP, without having to recieve any direct direction from the GMs and still participate in the main plot.
Spliced World Details:
(Edit Later.)
Sperate
04-27-2005, 10:23 PM
Experience GM'ing: Something around a dozen RPs
Timeframe GM'ing: 5-6 years. I don't remember anymore.
Links to any RP's, if any: None have succeded on WB.
Your style: Once I get a story set up, I'm open ended. I am a stickler for rules, however.
Your Pros: I've read all types of fiction, and am fluent in most jargon. I'm on a ton. Can't be grounded. I'm very good at keeping a story internaly consistant.
Your Cons: Much prefer hard scifi to space opera. My time online is very erratic. Realisim freak.
What can you bring to this RP?: Reams of plot ideas/twists, knowledge about nearly every type of magic or tech, and a ton of experience.
Why are you better than the other applicants: Becasue I have more experience, am on more, know more, and can dedicate more of my time and energy to it.
Black.Ice
04-28-2005, 12:29 AM
Wow, great ideas guys. You guys are doing an excellent job. Most likely, the final RP will be taking elements of each suggestion and combining them.... I'll throw out a few suggestions to you, and we'll go from there. Give me a week or so.
go for it.
this sounds like it is going to have a very random plot indeed.
Nickodemus
04-28-2005, 7:51 PM
Please
and i want to play this RP soon .lol please
~Q
Black.Ice
05-03-2005, 4:19 PM
Last Call!
I have a nice, long break and hopefully this thing will take off during this time! I'm working on a few ideas which will include the major elements of each story suggested. (I don't want to specifically use one - this way, it'll actually be everyone's RP).
I'm going to keep this thread open for a few more days so that all willing GM's can apply, and all story ideas can be suggested. I'm going to be reluctant to accept late entries.
Here's a brief time line of what's going to happen before this thing gets rolling:
Keep this thread open until Friday.
Combine all the ideas of this thread, and make a new story. Post the story, and you guys can critique it.
Revise story, and make it acceptable for all of you.
Count active members - decide who will join and possibly post your characters in the characters in the thread. Depending on how many people join, I will announce the GM's in this thread.
This is going to take approximately 1 1/2 week... after this process, we begin.
Black.Ice, may I make a suggestion? How about creating a poll within this thread for the current week. Create the following:
"I'm joining when it opens!"
"I'm waiting to see the story"
"Not too interested"
And make this the poll: "Are you going to be joining this RP?"
That way, we can get a head count of everyone's ideas. If everyone's on the "Waiting to see the story," we'll know that we'll have to redo it a bit, but if everyone's ready to join when it opens, that means that we'll have little work to do there. Finally, the last option... That's basically for RP'ers that aren't interested enough to join, but might join if persuaded... But it's probably not going to happen.
Just a suggestion to keep it easy ;)
~Larry "Geno" Meyers
- BI's RP forum Aide
Black.Ice
05-03-2005, 9:44 PM
I was going to do that after the story is posted... something similar.
I'll think about it though.
Sperate
05-04-2005, 4:24 AM
Ok, I'll have my story by friday. I may get it done this morning, but I unno. I'm working on the GalTech and how to integrate magic.
BI, you want a quest-based plot or a ffa/melee war-type-thingy? I have a few ideas for both, but I'll outline a background that could be either now:
6 years from ago we were approached by aliens. They were the ruling race of a galactic alliance, named, without much originality, the Galactic Alliance. They informed us that their sensors were tracking a fleet of ships from an enemy that they have been fighting, and losing horribly to, headed for our planet. The first scoutwave will arrive within 6 months from now.
The enemy is <insert name here>, an interesting race. There are three castes that are actually geneticaly identifiable, leading some to speculate that they are not the same genus. The lowest class is, as always, the most proliferate. They have little intelligence, but are very proliferate. The next class is made up of what have been termed as God Kings. They are human-intelligent, and have personal anti-grav flying saucers with sensors capable of picking out any human within visual rage or under up to 30 meters of dirt. They use medium to light capital weapons. No one has observed their final level of command, but it must presumably exist.
Their "light" weapons consist of 1 or 3 mm railguns, monomolecular swords, "razorguns", chemically propelled flechette guns that work like shotguns and hypersonic one-time-use missile launchers -- kinetic impact only. Their "medium" weapons consist of 5 or 8 mm railguns, auto-razors, a machine-gun version of the razorguns, and the same hypersonic one-time-use missile launchers. Their "heavy" weapons consist of up to 2 cm railguns, hypersonic reusable missle launchers -- m/am explosion, and heavier autorazors. Their capital weapons are 3 to 10 cm railguns, multiple hypersonic permanent missile launchers -- m/am explosion, long-range ion cannons, and precision targeted "Hellfire" razor cluster bombs.
GalTech is wide and varied. The biggest boons besides the military equipment is the medicinal. They have non-invasive cures for all but the genetic deseases. Those require an injection. Regeneration tanks are capable are literally regenerating any physical wound if the person is still alive. They have problems with excessive radiation, however. There are various other minor miracles, such as skinaids, which double as a bandage and skin graft. The biggest boon, however is Hyberzon, an injector that sends in nanites that slow down bodily function to a crawl for three months or until the inhibitor is used. A user does not notice the three month's passage. The only thing which can affect the body while under Hyberzon is gross physical damage, and that can be nullified to a great extent. Hyberzion injectors are only good for 4 injections, however.
Militarily, GalTech is much more advanced than the <name>.
There's the overall backstory. How magic is aquired happens depending on if it's all-out-war or a quest. Human tech is very slightly more advanced then now. The next major breakthrough is just over the horizon. Computers are faster, and the F-22 has been produced. The Second Gulf War is finally over, with America going home months after the announcement and leaving the Middle East to fend for itself. The M-16 has been phased out in favor of the M-18, a rifle with a larger caliber and a marginally better RoF. The MIAI Abrams is still the US' main battle tank.
Just a few more notes. Magic starts out weak but gets much, much better (if you survive). GalTech starts out Godlike but over time repairs become problems and is dwarfed (one on one) with magic. Magic is only availible to females who have had no kids. It requires you to be concious unless the spell is anchored, and alos requires all 10 fingers to cast. A staff or similar device is not required but greatly diminishes the effort needed to cast. Nanites, by virtue of how they work (changing the body's internal structure artificialy) erase magic ability for the duration that they change things and the more they change the longer it takes for magic to "re-know" a body.
This is missing some stuff right now, like GalTech military, some of the magic info, and bkg on the Galatic Alliance, most importantly member races. I'll also be revising the enemy military, who I still need to think of a name for. Suggestions welcome.
Black.Ice
05-04-2005, 1:46 PM
This is going to have a combination of Quest based elements and FFA. Mainly, quest though.
Sperate
05-04-2005, 8:03 PM
Well, I'm sick, so I'll see what I can get done, but right now I need to go back to restraining myself from killing me. Cuz this blows.
Black.Ice
05-07-2005, 4:54 PM
Alright guys, times up for the story suggestions and sign-up for GM positions. If you haven't posted here, you've missed your window of opportunity.
The possible GM's for this are (in order of submission):
Lt.Hawk
Geno
Calibur
GrassDragon
Orodreth
If I have missed you, please let me know via PM.
With such a low number of submissions, I'll most likely be using all of you if this RP gets big, but don't feel bad if I don't use you. If I don't choose you, it's not personal - it's just that I believe others are better suited for what I'm running.
Anyways, I will be combining the story elements, adding a few of my ideas, etc., and post up a story in another thread. We'll review and edit it, and hopefully start!
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