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happyturtle

2010-08-28, 09:48 AM

Introduction

Hello, and welcome to FFRP Central. This thread is intended to be a One Stop Shop for newcomers and veterans alike, to help players find games and games find players, and to allow for discussion among members of the community.

What is the FFRP forum all about? It's about roleplaying a character in a universe or setting that is freeform and open ended, with no DM and with new players welcome to join at any time.

"Hi. I'm new here! How do I get started?"
Welcome! Every roleplaying universe is different, and more will come to exist after this guide is written. Start by posting here in the FFRP Central thread and introducing yourself. Tell us what kind of roleplay you're interested in. Someone will come along and direct you to the current OOC thread of the universe that is right for you. While you're waiting, read the faqs below and browse the index in the post below to familiarize yourself with the subforum.

Universes
Like Ongoing Games, FFRP has multiple games going on at one time. What makes a game go here and not there? According to Roland (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showpost.php?p=9225629&postcount=11):

If it doesn't have a DM (even if there is some plot or conflict resolution by consensus), can be joined by anyone at anytime, and is roleplaying, it belongs in FFRP.

He didn't say it should also be systemless, but I think that's implied by the name of the subform. :smallwink:

The FFRP section is divided into different role playing universes, and each thread should be identified with a [Tag] in the title to show which one it belongs to. Since games come and go, and some don't survive, they will not be indexed in post two of this thread until a setting has been existence for at least six months and is still going strong.

"None of these settings are what I want. How do I start my own?"
Anyone can start a game up at any time. There is no approval process. However, there are some guidelines that are recommended to help avoid early game death from lack of interest:

1. Check in at this thread first with your idea. Let's say you want to start a Cyberpunk universe. If there is already a Cyberpunk themed game, then check it out first. Maybe you'll decide you'll have enough fun in the existing universe that you stop here.

2. If you think your Cyberpunk universe is different enough to want to continue, then recruit some players. You may find it useful to use the Finding Players subforum (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=51), since most of the players in ffrp are already involved in roleplay universes and may not be looking for more games to play in.

3. Once you've collected some players, go ahead and start your thread. This is the important part: CHOOSE A THREAD TAG to identify your game, and make sure it is in brackets at the start of the title of every thread you make.

4. Watch this thread for new people introducing themselves and looking for places to roleplay. Invite them to your thread! Roleplay! Have fun!

5. Once your game has been going for six months: Congratulations! Most new games do not survive this long! PM me with whatever information you'd like to go in the index and pat yourselves on the back.

happyturtle

2010-08-28, 09:53 AM

Game Index:

Bleach in the Playground: Reborn 2
Name of the universe: Bleach ITP Reborn
Tag:
[B]Description: A FFRP taking place in the Bleach setting.
Character Limitations: Must fit within the setting, can't be Captain-power from scratch. More info can be found in our wiki (http://bleachitp-reborn.wikidot.com/guide-for-new-players)
Founding players: strawberryman, horngeek, and a host of others.
Other notes: As noted, we have a wiki, and we recommend looking at it. :smallwink: We had a long set-up period, so we deviate from Canon somewhat.
Style: Shonen, Urban Fantasy, Hungry Ghosts, Soul Reapers, over-large swords and general wackiness.
What Makes This Different From Other FFRPGs? Ever thought Bleach has much of its potential wasted by Tite Kubo's lack of penmanship? Well, come over here and show if you can do any better!
Date Created: Set-up started in May 2010, playing started at June 2010

[CHB] Camp Half Blood
Name of Universe: Camp Half-Blood
Tag: [CHB]
Description: A place where teenaged children of the Greek Gods live safely and curtain.
Character limitations: It must be a child of some sort
Founding player(s): waterpenguin43
What makes this different from other FFRPGs?
The whole Greek Gods bit.

Camp Half-Blood (of Percy Jackson fame) is a place where teenage children of the Greek Gods of various ages come to live moster-free lives, enjoy a variety activities and curtain (we're working on that). Right now there's a war against the titans going on (pretty much all you can do with a plot involving Greek Gods. ) and various arcs (vaguely or strongly) relating to them spring up.
If you want to join, just post on the OoC thread, someone will link you to the Character Creation thread, and you're in!

[FiM] My Little Pony
My Little Pony mainstream. See the OOC thread for more details.

[OPT] The Other Ponythread
Name of the universe: The Other Ponythread RP
Tag: [OPT]
Description: Takes place in the original Ponythread setting. But the setting is relatively unimportant: this is just the place to go if you have random characters you want to wander around in a Celestia-less Equestria.
Character Limitations: We're kinda chill about that. We have eldritch abominations, powerful demons, god-slayers, and a monstrous rendition of the Mane Six running around. Heck, we even have a Kryptonian (which, if you realize just how OP Kryptonians are, says a lot). So long as you're willing to let your characters lose encounters on occasion, you're fine.
Founding players: Crimson Doom, Rater202
Other notes: There's no approval process; you can just jump right in. However, to make it easier to have new people join, it would be helpful if you could post a character profile as soon as is feasible. Also, since I've appointed myself to make a history, if I'm running behind, feel free to nag me until I catch up. :smallwink:
Style: Generally speaking, this is a Clash of the Gods kind of thing: what happens when several extremely powerful characters wind up in the same space all at once? There tends to be a fair bit of combat and conflict, but there's also been romantic subplots, and there's certainly room for other genres. In short, we're flexible.
What Makes This Different From Other FFRPGs? Most FFRPGs tend to heavily discourage overpowered characters. This RP, by contrast, is almost entirely composed of them, and so overpoweredness is, if not encouraged, at the very least tolerated. If you have characters that were deemed too powerful for other RPs, odds are they're acceptable here, so long as you're not stupid about it.
Date Created: 08/06/2013, although the original Ponythread RP that this is a spinoff of began on 09/27/2012.

[FWM] My Little Pony: Friendship Was Magic
Name of the universe: My Little Pony: Friendship Was Magic

Tag: [FWM]

Description: An dark alternate universe interpretation of the FiM universe. In here, Princess Celestia declared herself as the Eternal Tyrant of Equestria, the Iron Hoof. Subsequently overthrown in a civil war that restored her sister, Princess Luna to power, Equestria is now known as the New Lunar Republic. The current RP deals with the aftermath of that civil war and revolves primarily around the town of Bridle Shores.

Character Limitations: You must be a pony, obviously. (Or any one of the known races in the MLP-verse) Your characters, ideally, should take into account the alternate timeline and keep to a reasonable power level. If in doubt, feel free to drop by the OOC thread and ask.

Founding players: Crisis21, Lixie Lorn

Other notes: Most of the background information has been recompiled into a GDoc link in the first post of the OOC thread. We’d recommend at least reading some of it before getting started. It is a WIP, so please excuse the mess.

Style: Ponies, Dark, D&D-esque, Wacky Tech Levels, Ponies

What Makes This Different From Other FFRPGs? We feature ponies. With swords. :smalltongue: More seriously though, if you like MLP, love RP-ing ponies, but wish a darker setting than the show, then this might be the place for you.

Date Created: 31/7/2011

[FoE]My Little Pony Fallout Equestria
Post-apocalyptic pony universe. See the OOC thread for more details.

[Nexus] The Nexus (former names: Town, Acronymia)
Name of Universe: The Nexus (former names: Town, Acronymia)
Tag: [Nexus]
Description: A nexus of realities where all cosmologies are true. At the same bar, there could be a DnD barbarian, a 24th century shadowrunner, a Jedi, a cthuloid monstrosity, and a perfectly mundane baker's apprentice.
Character limitations: No limitations except for the forum rules.
Founding player(s): Town was founded around the dual between players Mortia, and Lykan. Then evolved with the addition of Sneaks Milk Bar. Then kept growing and changing.
Other notes: There's no pre-approval process, but if you come and say hi in the Nexus OOC thread, people will try and help your character get settled in.
Style: Comedic, dark, angsty, romantic, apocalyptic. All over the place, really.
What makes this different from other FFRPGs? This is the oldest and most established universe, the one the subforum was created for. It's also the most chaotic and anarchic as there is no overarching plot, consistent rules, or guiding hand. The advantage of this is that you can play any character you like. The disadvantage is that your character may not work quite as expected when they are taken out of their home universe and left to deal with people from different cosmologies. If you value order and consistency, it may not be for you, but for sheer chaotic roleplaying fun, Nexus is clearly the best choice. </biased opinion :smallwink:>
Date created: ~2005

Inactive Universes (might be revived):

[FMAitp] Fullmetal Alchemist ITP
Name of Universe: Fullmetal Alchemist ITP
Tag: FMAITP
Description: An RP taking place in the FMA Universe
Character limitations: Must fit the setting, and not overpowered.
Founding player(s): Maximum Zersk, Moon Wolf
Other notes: None
Style: Alchemy/Shounen/Storytelling
What makes this different from other FFRPGs? It takes place in the FMA Universe, and is more guided and is less tolerant of silliness than the Nexus is
Date created: 2010

[Naruto] NarutoITP
Name of Universe: NarutoITP
Tag: [NarutoITP]
Description: A FFRP taking place in the universe of Naruto/Naruto Shippuden.
Character Limitations: Must fit the setting, not overpowered.
Founding Player(s): Callos_DeTerran; Innis_Cabal
Other Notes: None.
Style: Shonen/Ninjas/Fighting/Adventure
What Makes This Different From Other FFRPGs? It takes place in the universe of Naruto/Naruto Shippuden. There are alliances, organizations, and clear examples of good vs. evil. It has more of a guided plot with key battles than some other FFRPG's.
Date Created: October 2009.

[Rail] Railgun in the Playground

Name of the universe: Railgun in the Playground
Tag: [Rail]
Description: An RP based on the To Aru Majutsu No Index/To Aru Kagaku No Railgun setting. It takes place in Academy City and focuses solely on the Science side.
Character Limitations: Must be consistent with the setting. No Magicians. Subject to approval.
Other notes: More information may be found in our wiki (http://railgunitp.wikidot.com/).
Style: Shonen; High technology; Teenagers with psychic powers; School life; Tragedy and comedy
[B]What Makes This Different From Other FFRPs? It's set in a technological wonderland which looks idyllic on the surface, but has a hidden dark side beneath. The setting has a flexible mood which is equally suited for both serious drama and silly hijinks. It also has a lot of potential axes for conflict, ranging from supernatural vs mundane to the tried and true good vs evil.
Date Created: Approx. August 2010

[Twi] Lynching Games (Twilight, Eragon)
Name of Universe: Twilight Lynching Games
Tag: [Twi]
Description: A free form/structured hybrid in which you play as established fictional characters from a variety of settings and to battle with the characters of the Twilight series of Novels/Movies as well as other PCs.
Character limitations: Depends on the particular game but usually only restricted by desired power level and plausibility of them existing in modern times. Also, we keep things limited to established fiction characters.
Founding player(s): Cracklord, Industrious, Doliest, Darkblade
Other notes: Each thread represents one game with the thread's creator as the GM who plays the canon Twilight characters and other NPCs.
Style: It's basically a sandbox game with direction.

Name of Universe: Eragon Lynching Games
Tag: No Tags
Description: A free form/structured hybrid in which you play as established fictional characters from a variety of settings and to battle with the characters of the Inheritance Cycle series of Novels as well as other PCs.
Character limitations: Depends on the particular game but usually only restricted by desired power level and plausibility of them existing in Fantasy setting.
Founding player(s): Cracklord, Industrious, Doliest, Darkblade
Other notes: Each thread represents one game with the thread's creator as the GM who plays the canon Inheritance Cycle characters and other NPCs/
Style:

Date created: ~2009

Do you want your universe indexed here? Has it been active for six months or more? Simply PM me with the details you want added. You can use the format above, or write your own description. If you want a link to your character directory or OOC thread, this is fine, but it will be your responsibility to let me know when the links need updating!

happyturtle

2010-08-28, 09:54 AM

General guides to freeform roleplaying:

These universes obviously cater to different audiences and employ different genres, moods, tones, and themes. But they do share a few things in common, these being the rules. Now, these rules aren't absolutes. Different universes, threads, and posters might be more or less permissive than these rules, and there is always room for a little variation. If there is a conflict between these rules and the rules of a specific setting, or a specific thread within that setting, those will have priority over these general guidelines.

Godmodding: What it is and How to Avoid it Written by Vael

Godmodding: Taking control of someone else's character without their expressive permission. This term applies to any extent of control, especially including any reactions to something you have done.

Using this definition of godmodding condenses our rule ‘Do not Godmod’ to one very simple but inclusive rule: Do not control someone else’s character. This seems a simple enough thing to avoid, but in some situations (such as combat) people take control in a limited way without realizing it.
Still using combat as our example, here are three examples of godmodding. One blatant, one general, and one subtle in successive order:
(And yes, Vael is me. Darn my godmodding! :smallwink:)

1. Vael shoots a blast of energy at (PC) and the energy rends (PC) who falls dead with a wail.
2. Vael swings a sword at (PC) and strikes home, leaving a small angry red line of blood.
The third example is split into two posts by two separate people to show the entire situation:
3. Post (PC) – (PC) draws his weapon and readies himself for combat, going on the defensive.
Post (Vael) – Vael slashes (NPC), giving him a gaping wound and reverses the attack, striking at (PC)

The first example of godmodding is obvious, I attacked someone and killed them, usurping all of their control over their character, not even allowing them to describe how they died.
The second example is fairly noticeable as well. I attacked and rather than allowing them control over their character, I went ahead and said that they were hit rather than giving them a chance to respond.
The last one is a rather subtle godmod, though it is still there. I did not post a definite reaction for the PC, only saying that I attacked them. I did not kill anyone’s NPC without their permission, only using the NPC with general license. However, what I did do was presume that I hit the NPC. What if (PC), or another person nearby had wanted to prevent me from harming the NPC? I effectively denied them a chance to react to my attack, though my use of the NPC was okay.

Godmodding in non-combat situations is just as bad as doing it within combat. Some examples of non-combat godmodding are as follows:

1. Vael casts Heal and cures (PC)’s wounds.
2. Stealthily Vael picks (PC)’s pocket and steals (something).
3. Vael dodges the bouncer blocking the door and runs outside.

In the first example I did not allow someone the chance to say how grievous their injury was, or even if they had something that would resist healing spells. In short, they lost a chance to react. You would normally assume people like getting healed, but in town people are crazy, so you never know.
Second example. What if the character is sharp-eyed, clever, or simple lucky? Again, try to do something rather than succeed.
Third example. Now this seems okay, and perhaps in responding to someone else’s post it would be. But if someone says “I block the door” and you run past them without letting them respond, it is godmodding. This, perhaps, is not the best example, as it could be either godmodding or a reaction statement that is fine. I include it merely so that you can see that there are different levels to godmodding, and that it is complex to determine whether some things are godmodding are not. If you aren’t sure, don’t act, try to act.

Now that I have defined godmodding and given some examples, the question to answer is: How can I avoid godmodding by accident?
The answer is this: You can try to do anything to someone, but they control what actually happens to themselves. Never deny someone a chance to react, no matter what you do. Before you post, consider what you have written. Do you directly affect someone with it, adversely or positively? Do you block them off from some options that someone would normally have in their situation? If the answer to either question is yes, you probably need to revise your post.
Note, however, that the definition states that this is only godmodding if you do not have someone’s permission. If you obtain someone’s OOC permission to godmod, then feel free to godmod against them within their restraints. However, I recommend that you merely work out someone’s response before time, just in case something unexpected comes up (like another player interfering).

However, just as bad as taking control of someone else's character is making your own never get affected by them. As Regiji says: "The counter part to an irresistible force is an immovable object." Therefore, you should let people at least achieve SOMETHING when they attempt to affect you. You don't have to all the time, but if your character is continually "immovable" you will be godmodding, and people will be extremely likely to ignore you. So don't just "I dodge" everything, okay? Let people do something to you if they try.
Also note that there is another form of godmodding similar to the above, which will be known as ‘passive godmodding’ (kudos to Iames for the name). Passive godmodding is when a player ignores an entirely legitimate post for little to no reason. If you miss reading a post, that is one thing, but to ignore a post intentionally is very bad form. You are allowed to react to someone’s post in nearly any way you want, but ignoring it really should not be done unless they are godmodding or adversely affecting an ongoing plot without permission.

Threads

As stated way back at the beginning of this guide, in FFRP, a thread represents a location in which interactions take place. In larger universes, you move your character from place to place by moving from thread to thread. Some universes may take place within a single thread.

There are a few different types of threads.

Out of Character threads are for discussion and banter not within the narrative of the roleplay. These should be your first stop when starting in an FFRP universe.

Public threads constitute the majority of threads in FFRP. These threads represent IC locations that are open to all characters. You can pretty much just hop in, get to interacting, and have fun.

Closed threads and plot threads are beasts of a different nature. Closed threads are private places, open to only a select few or only reachable only through certain IC means. Plot threads are usually created to contain the events of a plot, and are usually open only to those involved with that plot.

To find out where you can post you should read the first post of the thread to see if it contains any relevant information (which it usually does), ask in the OOC, or ask a participant or creator of the thread via PM or some other means.

Plot

Plot is a term applied to events or series of events comprising a storyline. Plots are either created by players deliberately or emerge out of natural, normal interactions. In plots, people sometimes mess around with the rules a bit. Godmodding of a limited form might be permitted if it aids the plot.

Also, plots can also be somewhat resistant to outside interference. While I personally encourage people to be flexible, to not plan for their plots to end in a certain way, and to be open to new influence, it is true that, for the most part, plots are resistant to interaction from people who are not participating in the plot. This will vary from universe to universe, plot to plot, and from user to user.

Deadtime

A deadtime is a state in which your characters cannot be harmed, but cannot interact with anything around them. You put your characters into deadtime when you are about to log off and stop roleplaying for a bit. A character in a deadtime cannot be affected by anything going on around it.

If a character is deadtimed, and a plot or series of events would likely evoke a reaction from that character, it is polite to wait for the character to undeadtime and react before advancing the plot or events.

Some verses might have IC explanations for deadtimes.

The Curtain

The curtain is employed when two characters become physically intimate. When two or more characters decide to have sex, the curtain falls to shield the eyes of the innocent from the festivities and to give some privacy for the participants. This is to both a) abide by the forum rules and b) to keep things relatively family friendly.

Mods have had to remind people in the past to pull the curtain early and not often, and this is possibly the issue that has caused the most mod interventions in this subforum. Remember, there are other roleplaying forums on the internet that are rated R (or X :smalleek:), but this is not one of them. Keep it clean, and remember we don't need to know where everyone's hands and lips are at all times.

Safe: "Romeo pulls Juliet into a kiss and the curtain falls."
Potentially Problematic: "Romeo kisses Juliet passionately, his hands reaching under her bodice and..." (foreplay goes on for numerous posts before the curtain falls)

Official Word of Mod here. (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showpost.php?p=13560794&postcount=5)

Your first character
So, you're ready to make your first character. One of the hardest things to get used to in ffrp is that you don't start out in an adventuring party, and there's no DM to push characters together. You'll have to actually find people to interact with on your own. Here are some tips (not requirements!) for making that easier on your first character:

Don't be the quiet person in the shadowy corner. If you roleplay as someone who is outgoing and talkative, you'll find it easier to make IC friends. Someone who is curious or greedy will be more open to plot hooks and adventure opportunities. But if you roleplay someone who is shy or quiet or wary of other people, you're likely to be left alone.
Don't be openly evil. If you walk into the tavern and start murdering npcs, you are unlikely to make a lot of friends and likely to get jumped on by a bunch of PCs who were looking for a fight.
Consider starting low-powered. It's tempting in a freeform system with no scores or points to decide that your character is the best at everything, but where will they go from there? They can always gain powers or magic items or skills as they go on.
Don't be too needy. Remember in ffrp, you are not THE hero of the story. You are A hero, and there are many stories. The characters you meet at first are likely to be involved in their own affairs. Some players start by having their character immediately in need of rescue, healing, training, attention, etc. This can work well, but make sure you have a plan B in case there is no one willing to drop everything to devote themselves to being your rescuer! Can your character make it if they receive only a minimal amount of help, or none at all?
Don't be too self-sufficient. Remember in ffrp, you are not THE hero of the story. You are A hero, and there are many stories. If you are a combat powerhouse and a healer and a master of obscure lore and a spellcaster, people are likely to get weary of their characters taking a back seat to yours and decide you can do just fine without them.
Be aware of deadtimes and real life. Sometimes, not many people are online and active. Sometimes the people who are may only have a limited time to play and want to use it to progress their favorite storyline instead of meeting new people. Try to be patient and remember that it won't be long before you'll be the one wrapped up in your own favorite storylines. Talk to people in the ooc thread while you wait for your character to get 'stuck in'.
Have fun! Remember this is a game, and if it isn't fun, you aren't doing it right. :smallsmile:

Tips For RPing Written by Artemis97

Tips For RPing

And so, let's begin. In no particular order...

Character Speech

When someone is speaking, we need to know who! Speech colors help to differentiate speech from normal narration, and each of our characters from each other, but if other players do not know to who each particular color belongs, all we see are disembodied words. When two or three people do this over the course of a few pages, it gets very confusing. So tell us who's talking!

So, instead of: Hi! How's it going?

Try: Bob says, Hi! How's it going?

Also, I humbly suggest we all start using quotation marks. I will admit this is a pet peeve of mine, and not entirely necessary, but it is proper English and if you accidentally miss a color tag, or don't even want to use colors, your text is still understood.

So: Bob says, "Hi! How are you?"

New: Another thing, try to use your character's name every few posts. If all we see is 'he' or 'she' all we learn is the speaker's gender. And try and include a brief description when you enter a new place, or are talking with people who might not know who, or what, your character is. That way we don't spend ten pages having a normal conversation with what turns out to be a "Ten foot tall undead wookie."

Next up...

Location Tags

Some threads in FFRP are larger locations that may have smaller locations within them. Even a single building has many rooms. Using location tags helps us all know where your characters are and where the action is at, helps us know who and what our characters can and cannot see, and keeps things organized for those of us reading through large threads and following only one storyline. They're pretty simple, just put where you are at the top of your post.

Like so:

Streets

And then your post continues... blah, blah... you get the idea.

Some of us put brackets around the location, to further seperate it.

[Streets]

And some bold it to make it that much more noticeable.

Streets or [Streets]

Location tags are handy things. Even if your characters are just upstairs in the Taverna, it keeps us all from thinking they're in the middle of the common room.

Moving on...

Big Scenes

That is, scenes involving more than two or three players. Now, I know we're all bored and we all want to make our characters talk and do stuff, but we need to exercise a little patience and keep our fellow Players in mind. Especially during a big fight, give everyone a chance to respond. We all type at different speeds, and some of us might have a little more to say than others. In either case, if the situation we're responding to changes, we have to spend more time editting out posts to reflect the change. If this happens multiple times, it can make a player feel left behind and alienated.

This brings up another topic

Editing

If I edit, and you edit, then he edits, but I edit again.... it gets really confusing. Again, just exercise a little patience, maybe wait until your next post to reflect the change.

Lonely Characters

If you see someone put a character into a thread that isn't seeing a lot of action, throw a character their way. It doesn't have to be one of your regular characters, heck it doesn't need to be a character at all. A monster suddenly popping out of nowhere make things rather interesting and can cause some fun for both parties. Anyways, my point is, don't leave your fellow players hanging. When it seems like no one wants to interact with you or your character, it alienates you. We lose players this way. I know we don't mean to be unfriendly, but it really isn't a nice thing.

This goes double if the player in question is new to the sub-forums. Don't let us lose people before they even start to play. FFRP is a fun place, let's share it with them.

Well, that's about all I can think of right now. Like I said before, this is meant to be a discussion. Feel free to make your own suggestions. And I want to say again that none of this is meant to hurt anyone. This is done in a hope to help all of us.

Thanks for listening, and please do weigh in.

~Artemis

On Overpoweredness by Firefox
This essay was written in 2008. The specific references and examples are out of date, but the general principles remain relevant.

On Overpoweredness in the Town, by Douglas Tudor

Some of you may have noted the alarming tendency of Town characters to be incredibly powerful. The more observant of you may have noticed that this is by no means limited to strength of power in a fight. In this essay I intend to explore the extent of overpoweredness in the Town, the causes behind it, and possible solutions.

I. On the Magnitude of the Problem

Many characters in Town are just frankly overpowered; they are so strong and skilled as to defy all sense of modesty, much less realism. But what exactly is “overpowered”? For the purpose of this essay I propose to define it as a state of a character’s being that comes about through the character excelling in any given area or focus to the point of making other characters feel inadequate. Simply put: an overpowered character is too powerful. Some examples of this are a character being immortal, a character being able to beat everyone in a fight, and a character that is immune to certain nonlethal effects. What makes these examples detrimental to role-playing?

Ia. Examples Part One

If a character cannot die, then there is no point in fighting them; when dealing with an immortal character that is specifically against your character there are really only two options. If your character is lacking imprudent they will be killed, if your character is logical they will not even bother to attack that which they cannot kill. Either way, immortal characters who provoke in-character fights only serve to aggravate the players.
If a character is so strong that their attacks would kill anything that was not implausibly invulnerable, they have no business fighting anybody. It is the player’s responsibility to keep these types of characters out of situations that demand in-character fighting. An example of this is Beholder1995’s characters Zealot and Bigot. These characters were incredibly hard to kill and capable of moving extremely swiftly and striking with great force. Moreover, it frequently seemed to the players that their only point was to provoke Lawful or Good characters into fighting, and subsequently losing to, these demigods.
A more controversial form of overpoweredness is a character that is invulnerable, even to beneficial actions, outside of combat. An example of this type of overpowered character is somebody who cannot be healed, scryed, or aided in a similar matter during the course of nonviolent role-playing. The vast majority of the time this occurs the player attempts to justify it by claiming it is in the name of plot. And while it would not be fun to have a plot related injury or grievance be magicked away with ease, we must recognize that having a character cry out for succor and having one’s own character being unable to provide this aid and in fact able to do little more than stand idly by is extremely frustrating to most players. This counts as being overpowered because it makes other characters feel weak or incompetent.

Ib. Examples Part Two

It is important to note that the state of being overpowered is not just restricted to individual combat. The majority of main characters in the Town have another way to be the best: resources. Whether it is a ridiculous amount of money or a powerful army filled with powerful warriors eager to fight a character’s battles, nearly every player has doled out ample resources to their favorite character. I understand that, for the most part, these characters have excellent and in character reasons for their abundance of resources, but for the purpose of this essay I am putting that aside. To show the magnitude of this form of overpoweredness, I will list several players and their characters; please keep in mind that this list is by no means necessarily current.
The whole premise of FireFox’s character Tobias is that of a cunning strategist in command of a powerful personal army and nation.
Mee’s character Orianna had, and possibly still has, a legion of angelic soldiers under her command.
Beholder1995’s Baron has a large estate and somehow owns a great amount of money.
Quinsar the mage is the master of a large tower with numerous servants, a private army, powerful artifacts, and many other resources.
Lupy’s Archbishop, while also completely inline with the very premise of the character, is also the most egregiously overpowered character in this facet. Millions of powerful soldiers, worlds full of resources, and the personal favor of an omnipotent God all contribute to Lupy’s overpoweredness.
This is by no means a condemnation of any one player; rather, these examples are solely intended to illustrate the scope of the problem.

II. On the Causes of the Problem

Now, why are characters so overpowered? The answer lies in several parts. First, we cannot ignore the physical aspect of the problem: Testosterone. It is not a coincidence that our female friends have no really overpowered characters while almost every male player has at least one. The psychological need for a powerful character or persona stems from the fact that we “Townies” are, for the most part, American males. We collectively hate losing and enjoy having the strongest and toughest characters around. I believe that this is simply a result of our cultural identity. On the other hand, perhaps the answer lies in our individual faults. It is possible, and fairly likely, that any one of us creates an overpowered character as a matter of compensation for our own shortcomings. If this is true, it bears mentioning that we can avoid falling into this trap and still make a perfectly normal character despite how we feel about ourselves.
However, I find the main cause of overpoweredness to be a direct need for powerful characters as a result of the snowball effect. One person brings in an overpowered character, and other players feel the need to match that power with their own character. This need to balance the scales of power stems from an admirable desire to keep the Town fair by keeping one character from dominating over everything. While this seems to work in the short run, it only worsens the problem over time. By making powerful characters, a player is only fostering the mistaken impression that overpowered characters are acceptable.

III. On Solutions

In order to correct a problem it is first necessary to know both the extent of the problem and the underlying causes. Once these are known it becomes possible to systematically attack the problem in a way that will destroy it permanently. This can be done by first stopping the problem from spreading by neutralizing its causes and then, through the intelligence of the extent of the problem, carefully eliminating ever last vestige of overpoweredness. However, every player who wishes to enjoy Town as a role-playing experience must cooperate to achieve this end. The people have at least two options. We can either attempt to eliminate overpoweredness immediately and completely, or we can ease into it by taking slow steps to end the problem.
If we decide to try and solve this the fast way, every willing player must tend to their own characters. This can be done in any one of a least three ways: removing the character, fixing the character, or relegating the character to a lesser role. While it is a more drastic measure, one can simply stop playing an overpowered character. It is possible to fix an overpowered character by crippling it or making it less powerful through either making it weaker in a fight or losing the resources that makes it so formidable in the first place. The last option is to take a powerful character and do much less with it. Have it be more of a behind the scenes character that does not interact very much outside of plots. Then you could make a much less powerful character that interacts frequently and does not overly dominate in fights. If every player chooses an option that best suits them and their overpowered character and enacts it immediately we will all be in a suddenly better environment that is more conducive to fair role-playing.
This option may seem to be too hasty or even drastic, so we players may decide to ease into the transition by enacting the options outlined previously at a far slower pace, giving the individual players weeks to plan how they wish to go about this, or setting time aside to develop a plot that results in an overpowered character dramatically becoming more reasonably strong or influential.

In conclusion, characters being so powerful as to be detrimental to the overall quality of the freeform, group role-playing atmosphere are alarmingly common in Town. Regardless of why they exist, they all make things less fun and entertaining for everyone and should be eliminated as conveniently as possible. I strongly urge you all, my friends and fellow players, to reflect on my words and to consider abolishing overpowered characters. It is my belief that doing so can only prove to be extremely beneficial.

Combat and Power Management by Darkcomet
Tips for Headache-Free Combat

Power

Power levels amongst potential combatants vary wildly. Throwing high-power characters at lower-powered ones who don't stand a chance against them is generally disliked by the players of the lower-powered characters. While high-power characters' players may feel restricted, there are several things they could do to avoid this situation.

Scaling-A popular method for playing high-power characters smoothly is power scaling, or adjusting the power used according to the opponent's power level. To put it simply, just because you can kill everyone in the room in one shot DOES NOT MEAN YOU SHOULD. Throwing high-power around whenever possible just annoys people, and should not be done.

Targeting-High-power characters can also target other high-power characters instead of lower-powered ones. This is fairly obvious.

Non-aggressiveness-Aggressive high-power characters often cause annoyance among other players. If they look for fights all the time, people will get tired of dealing with them, especially if they're powerful enough that they can't really be stopped. For example, this is pretty much why gods in the Nexus usually don't run around blasting everything they don't like. The players involved don't like fighting something they can't possibly stop. It feels pointless and wasteful.

In addition to these factors, raw power level alone shouldn't necessarily mean that lower-powered characters are guaranteed to lose. If the lower-powered characters can play sufficiently intelligently or epicly, that should be a factor in who wins the battle. Think of it as a 'boss fight' of sorts-if the extreme raw-power of the boss meant the heroes always lost, there wouldn't be much of a game to play, would there?

Besides that, there is another point to power management in combat.

Avoiding Escalation

Even when power levels are equal, when they're high, a common problem is escalation. This is when one side perpetually pulls out greater firepower when it isn't truly needed, making it seem like the player of said side is trying to force a win for them.

The other problem with this is, when two high-powered sides are fighting, this may force the other side to escalate to greater force as well. For example:

(C1=Combatant 1, C2=Combatant 2)

C1: So we're around equal, huh? Well guess what? I have a tank!
C2: Well I have an army with anti-tank weapons!
C1: Ah, but you forget that I have a swarm of giant monsters to eat your army!
C2: I can crush your monsters with-

Okay, that's enough, guys, you can go home. The point is, when escalation occurs, it can make all players involved look rather unintelligent power-wavers.

It is much better to continue to play on equal terms rather than pull out gratuitous firepower. That way neither player is forced to look bad, and the combat scene is much better to participate in and to read. Remember the core idea of this guide: Just because you can do something extremely powerful does not mean you should.

PC Kills

Going so far as to try to outright kill another player's character can be controversial. Some are okay with it, others are not. It is usually best to ask the other player involved if they are okay with you seriously trying to kill off their character.

Trying to force character deaths on others who are not okay with them will often make the player trying to do so seem rather unpleasant, leading to OOC rifts between that can last for quite a long time. Dealing with these rifts is difficult, and often limits what players can do if they are, for example, trying to avoid another player's characters.

Losing

Losing in combat scenes is not always the horrible thing it seems like. Provided that the players involved aren't going for PC kills, it can lead to interesting roleplaying opportunities that can provide a nice change from simply stomping everything in sight all the time. At the same time, making these things work out can help to build respect among players.

Credits for this FAQ:
Neon Knight for organization and writing
happyturtle for guidelines and feedback
Vael, Artemis97, Firefox, and Darkcomet for additional sections
Anyone who provided feedback

happyturtle

2010-08-28, 09:55 AM

Random stuff:

"I can't change the title of my thread!"
After 28 days, you can't edit the title of the thread yourself, but a moderator can. If you have an old thread that lacks a tag, or one that has an obsolete [Acro] or [Town] tag, you can have it renamed.

Official word from the ffrp mod:

you can use the report button for any post that you would like a moderator to review, for any reason. A request to have a thread title renamed after the 28 day window would be a good example.

Murska

2010-08-28, 12:27 PM

I've toyed with the idea of joining FFRP a few times in the past, and even made a few short stops after being asked. I hope this thread will make it more accessible. :smallsmile:

ApeofLight

2010-08-28, 12:31 PM

Hooray! A person that wants to join(maybe). You're completely welcome to come and join in the nexus.

Maxios

2010-08-28, 02:03 PM

Join Mythos, my play by post freeform game, and experience a world of wonders! It started in July, and is going strong right now!
And welcome new players to the play by post games!

Moon Wolf

2010-08-28, 03:16 PM

Ah hello! Great to see this up! P.S. A tidbit of information you could add...I'm also a founder of FMAITP...although less major than Zersk. :smallsmile:

Cracklord

2010-08-28, 04:05 PM

Hello all.

happyturtle

2010-08-28, 05:27 PM

What information would people like to see in the index?

The form that has been used in the past is:

Name of Universe:
Tag:
Description:
Character limitations:
Founding player(s):
Interested players: (to be added during the discussion/recruitment period)
Other notes:
Style:
What makes this different from other FFRPGs?
Founding date:

I think 'interested players' can probably go away. No way that will ever be up to date. Is there anything that should be added? If you're a player looking for information, what do you want to know?

Keep in mind, that your index entry can include whatever you like. Unless the index post starts to approach the 50k character limit, I see no reason to keep entries within any certain format.

Terry576

2010-08-29, 09:14 PM

Hello everybody.

I used to be that guy. You know, the one who wrote illiterately, didn't really confine himself to a plot, and kind of killed the mood.

Then I left for a year, and read a lot, and fiddled with my writing style.

Now, I accidently write satire. :smallcool: And am no longer that guy.

In this index, I would like to see a list of the more helpful RPers.

Now, a list of PMs I keep in my inbox:

Rebonak telling me about Godmodding.
Kaela complementing my writing.

And now I'm done.

*flys off*

IonDragon

2010-08-30, 05:40 AM

Oh, thank you for this thread. I've been trying for the last week to make sense of the FFRP board and break in.

I like cyberpunk. I like it a lot, and it is very difficult to find a thriving community of other people who do as well. While I realize that this isn't dedicated to cyberpunk, especially not William Gibson's vision of the future, but maybe it's open minded enough for me to find a few people interested in some RP like that.

Please, which universe would you point me to?

billtodamax

2010-08-30, 06:11 AM

Well, If you wanna play Cyberpunk and don't particularly mind who you interact with, there's the Nexus.

Aside from that, I'm not sure if there is a strictly Cyberpunk Universe, although the concept confuses me, and as such I may be wrong. :smalltongue:

*checks through registry*

Well, none that I can see.

ApeofLight

2010-08-30, 08:12 AM

*nod nod* Yeah, no place that is dedicated to cyberpunk but cyberpunks (is that the correct term?) are welcome to hop into the nexus. Just be ready to run into several dozen variations of magic, super tech, steampunk, modified genetics and the occasional knight in armor.

Prime32

2010-08-30, 09:20 AM

The next Twilight Lynching game was going to be cyberpunk-themed, if that helps.

happyturtle

2010-08-31, 07:29 AM

I added a new section to the general guides, based on advice we tend to give Nexus newbies. It should be generally applicable for most freeform environments. Any comments, revisions, or additional tips welcome. :smallsmile:

Your first character
So, you're ready to make your first character. One of the hardest things to get used to in ffrp is that you don't start out in an adventuring party, and there's no DM to push characters together. You'll have to actually find people to interact with on your own. Here are some tips (not requirements!) for making that easier on your first character:

Don't be the quiet person in the shadowy corner. If you roleplay as someone who is outgoing and talkative, you'll find it easier to make IC friends. Someone who is curious or greedy will be more open to plot hooks and adventure opportunities. But if you roleplay someone who is shy or quiet or wary of other people, you're likely to be left alone.
Don't be openly evil. If you walk into the tavern and start murdering npcs, you are unlikely to make a lot of friends and likely to get jumped on by a bunch of PCs who were looking for a fight.
Consider starting low-powered. It's tempting in a freeform system with no scores or points to decide that your character is the best at everything, but where will they go from there? They can always gain powers or magic items or skills as they go on.
Don't be too needy. Remember in ffrp, you are not THE hero of the story. You are A hero, and there are many stories. The characters you meet at first are likely to be involved in their own affairs. Some players start by having their character immediately in need of rescue, healing, training, attention, etc. This can work well, but make sure you have a plan B in case there is no one willing to drop everything to devote themselves to being your rescuer! Can your character make it if they receive only a minimal amount of help, or none at all?
Don't be too self-sufficient. Remember in ffrp, you are not THE hero of the story. You are A hero, and there are many stories. If you are a combat powerhouse and a healer and a master of obscure lore and a spellcaster, people are likely to get weary of their characters taking a back seat to yours and decide you can do just fine without them.
Be aware of deadtimes and real life. Sometimes, not many people are online and active. Sometimes the people who are may only have a limited time to play and want to use it to progress their favorite storyline instead of meeting new people. Try to be patient and remember that it won't be long before you'll be the one wrapped up in your own favorite storylines. Talk to people in the ooc thread while you wait for your character to get 'stuck in'.
Have fun! Remember this is a game, and if it isn't fun, you aren't doing it right. :smallsmile:

Morty

2010-08-31, 07:43 AM

I think it looks good as it is. I can't think of anything that should be added.

Haruki-kun

2010-08-31, 09:18 AM

I think it looks good as it is. I can't think of anything that should be added.

Maybe an FFRP-related humor post like the one in WW Central?

happyturtle

2010-08-31, 09:19 AM

If people give me teh humor, I will make teh post. :smallbiggrin:

Haruki-kun

2010-08-31, 09:32 AM

If people give me teh humor, I will make teh post. :smallbiggrin:

I'll get the FFRP boardling on it. :smalltongue:

Ponderthought

2010-09-01, 03:18 PM

>.>

I would be a newcomer to this strange land.

I used to do FFRP over in the pjj.cc chats, until most of them became absolute drivel.

I can usually find a way to entertain myself in any rp setting, but ive got some ideas for a new one, namely some rp in a fictional city in the early 30's. With superpowers.

So where would you veterans direct me?

happyturtle

2010-09-01, 03:25 PM

Nexus! Nexus! Everyone should start in the Nexus! :smallbiggrin:

The Bushranger

2010-09-01, 03:51 PM

Welcome. :)
Don't think there's any Golden Age Super settings, however there is the Nexus, where anything and everything can be found that exists.

And quite a few things that don't exist.

...and quite a few things that shouldn't exist.

happyturtle

2010-09-01, 03:54 PM

There was a SupersITP setting, but I don't know if it's still active or what time period it was set in. Hopefully someone will come along and speak up if it's alive.

IcemanJRC

2010-09-01, 04:46 PM

It kinda died. It hasn't been active for quite a while and I don't think anyone has any plans to resurrect it, but someone might say otherwise.

celtois

2010-09-05, 02:22 PM

Erm.. not particularly responsible of me given that school is starting up again and time is.. going to be scarce but I was wondering how many people would be interested in a highschool dramaesque RP setting. In the style of webcomics similar to Penny&Aggie.

Mostly because I'm insane enough to want to play that out. If I could commit to a few hours a week of playing that would anyone be interested?

The Bushranger

2010-09-05, 02:28 PM

Well, we do have a school RP going on in Nexus already. :smallsmile:

celtois

2010-09-05, 02:41 PM

Terry576

2010-09-05, 03:16 PM

Yeah.. but within nexus will mean that everyone will have special powers and all that jazz. It would be interesting to play it out with normal human characters.

Other then that. That's sorta what I was looking for.

I was kind of planning something like that in my head.

NormalsitP.

Ordinary people, doing extraordinary things.

Not with powers, just like, for example, stopping a bank robbery (I am the Messenger), surviving mass disasters (Nation), and stuff like that.

Innis Cabal

2010-09-06, 07:48 PM

I don't really see the appeal of such a game like that...I mean...don't we Roleplay normals all day long?

Ponderthought

2010-09-06, 07:55 PM

I propose a new supers rp, seeing as the general consensus is that the other is inactive. Interest?

Falgorn

2010-09-07, 05:01 PM

I propose a new supers rp, seeing as the general consensus is that the other is inactive. Interest?

See, I would agree to this, but the problem is we've had two super rps, and both have died relatively quickly. I don't really want to start another, just to see it fall.
No offense to you, though. :smallsmile:

Rebonack

2010-09-08, 09:44 AM

On the topic of supers, I may have a slightly broader concept that could work. Pitched the idea last night to one of the FFRP chats and it seemed to have a reasonable amount of interest, thus I'm tossing it out here as well.

A setting based in part on Urban Arcana.

For those unfamiliar, Urban Arcana is something of a hybrid fantasy/sci-fi genre in a modern environment. The X-Files meets Men in Black meets Buffy meets traditional folklore sorta deal.

The Average Joe/Jane is oblivious to the existence of the paranormal and fantastical apart from urban legends due to a combination of systematic cover-up and Disbelief. People tend to see what they want to see, and that's doubly true here. That's no ogre, that's just a really beefy bouncer. But that doesn't preclude something really overt from jarring them awake so to speak.

As far as supers go, a proper balance would need to be found between covert action and 'holy crap that guy just threw a bus!'

I don't really want to get into much detail beyond the skeleton of the system, mostly because I would much favor the nitty-gritty being hammered out by the community if there's interest in the idea.

Prime32

2010-09-08, 10:54 AM

Ponderthought

2010-09-08, 12:42 PM

Rebonack

2010-09-08, 02:34 PM

Just so long as none of the villains try to blow up the ocean or something, 's already been done before. Want to be original after all!

But yes, the setting makes for impressive variety in terms of possible antagonists. Evil organization using alien technology to sway public though mind-control broadcasts over TV. Cultists trying to wake up some primordial horror. Ghosts possessing key figures in the government. People seeking to purge the world of non-humans. And of course insane super-villains hatching totally impractical and overly complicated schemes. Lots of plots, lots of bad-guys to go around.

In terms of characters, both PCs and NPCs, I've got a general idea of what categories they would fall under.

Normal Joes: Standard humans, may or may not have any useful training. Generally their mind will glaze over fantastical happenings, though some are 'awakened' to the preternatural world. Usually by an encounter with a being that they simply can't ignore. Just because someone's normal doesn't mean they can't be bad-ass.

Supers: Ordinary humans with extraordinary abilities. They might have been born with them. Or maybe gained them through a freak accident with some gamma rays. Or maybe they found a tome of terrible arcane power. Or maybe they found some alien technology that has been adapted for their own use. Supers would probably be the most 'overt' of the various preternatural types, the most likely to be noticed by the public since they're still human. It'll be worth deciding where they'll fall in the public knowledge spectrum between Hellboy and Spiderman.

Paranormals: Ghosts, ghouls, vampires, extra-dimensional beings. The generally spooky sorts. I would imagine they would be much like ghosts are considered in RL. Some people think they exist, others don't. No real 'hard evidence' that they do.

Xenos: Aliens! Hi-tech, may have some preternatural abilities by human standards. Would probably disguise themselves by hiding inside the head of their robotic human body or some such. Think Men in Black.

Fables: Talking animals at the petting zoo, a leprechaun running the pawn-shop, tinker-elf fixing your laptop. Mythological beings hiding in plain sight. They would probably appear normal through a mix of Disbelief, shape-shifting, glamor, and mundane disguise. These guys would probably be the hardest for normal folks to spot what with magical appearance alteration and all.

On the subject of Fables I think it would be a decent idea, especially if snagging a critter out of folk-lore, to do some reading on it and find out how they were warded off. How you could recognize them. Things of that nature. Startle a disguised troll and you might catch a glimpse of her tail, things of that nature.

Ponderthought

2010-09-08, 02:54 PM

I imagine superheros might be sort of an open secret. People might be willing to believe that some loon puts on a crazy costume and fights crime every other Saturday (seeing as it actually happened once, back in the 30's), but theyd probably be unwilling to believe he flew under his own power. they might rationalize it as him using a glider or a jetpack, or they might just think they were seeing things.

I also figure there might be a few agencies devoted to handling the various fantastical events elements. Sort of like the previously mentioned MIB; their job would be damage control. They discredit the rumors, explain the phenomena to the public, and generally keep the masses from having a panic attack.

Well, im down with it. What should we call it?

Rebonack

2010-09-08, 03:07 PM

Sort of a Batman situation in reverse. People can say he can fly, but he's using cables and gliders. People say Captain Fantastic can fly, but obviously he's just using a grappling hook. Just flying around all willy-nilly is physically impossible.

Disbelief would help to reinforce what the public believes to be true.

And of course there would have to be some kind of MIB equivalent! Very possibly with division dealing with different kinds of preternatural activity. You've got to have your ghost-busters after all.

As for a name...

Well, that's a good question I suppose. I think going with the name of the centerpiece city might be reasonable. We would just need to come up with said name =P

Ponderthought

2010-09-08, 04:47 PM

We could use Northport..it's an old setting for pulp adventure. With a few tweaks it could easily be brought into the 21st century. It's got plenty of different districts and local areas to make a good setting for just about any plot, and it's vague location of " somewhere on the coast" makes it just ambiguous enough to retain suspension of disbelief.

Falgorn

2010-09-08, 04:59 PM

Call me a hypocritte, but I'm intrigued. If I see more support, I'll be with it, 100%.

The Bushranger

2010-09-08, 06:30 PM

I am, indeed, intrigued. I'm assuming that, unlike Modern Town Mk.II, this wouldn't be a sceneario where 'it's the future of Town/Nexus but magic has decayed to the point where overtly it looks just like our world', but, instead, a world entirely of its own.

I stilll might graft another branch onto the (Drow and Brass Dragon-descended) Russkij family tree for it though. :smalltongue:

ApeofLight

2010-09-08, 06:43 PM

Expressing interest, sounds like it could be a lot of fun.

Rebonack

2010-09-08, 07:03 PM

Yay, interested people!

Northport sounds good. Nothing like 'This totally isn't New York' cities to muck about in. I'm a bit hesitant to define too much of the landscape and location. If I've learned anything in FFRP it's that letting things develop organically is always wise. A few pre-set starting locations is nice, but leave the bulk of the players to fill in the gaps.

Ponderthought

2010-09-08, 07:25 PM

Sounds like a plan. Maybe just an outline of the city, and the various districts, but little on specific locations?

ApeofLight

2010-09-08, 09:56 PM

Well, you would defiantly have Downtown, Uptown areas. Downtown being the major business corporate world area, skyscrapers and what not. Uptown would be where all the rich people live. Then you have outlying suburban area and even further outlying farmland. Then you have the docks district and the slums and you have a whole city ready for all sorts of crazy stuff that people don't notice to have fun in.

Rebonack

2010-09-08, 10:50 PM

Well, it looks like there's a decent reaction to the concept so I figure I'll make an OOC in the morning and we and other potential players can begin to hammer out some details.

Ponderthought

2010-09-08, 10:57 PM

Disregard this, ill post it in the OOC later

Terry576

2010-09-09, 11:06 AM

Well, it looks like there's a decent reaction to the concept so I figure I'll make an OOC in the morning and we and other potential players can begin to hammer out some details.

I'd like to participate.

It'll be epic.

IonDragon

2010-09-11, 05:28 AM

I did rather like the urban arcana idea, and it would be rather easy to settle into a newly evolving world rather than trying to fit myself into something established. I'll get to brainstorming something that's non scifi.

Neknoh

2010-09-11, 09:23 AM

I am here representing several means at the moment it would seem.

First of all, I am here to say that Final Fantasy ITP is, currently, dead. There was interest, but, all of it simply died down quietly, we might try our hand at it again, sometime, with the world and the story, but at the moment, the thread is to be ignored, and not resurrected by anyone interested in joining.

Secondly, I am here about Horror ITP (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=165869)

A horror free form, based partially on the works of lovecraft, where humans gather in the sleepy fishing town of Innocence on England's northern coast, where a deep fog rolls in every night, and on occasion, you can hear something ancient, giving out a cry, or call or sigh, that rolls in across the waves. Many strange things have happened in Innocence, and more are to come.

The RP is alive and active, although it is, currently, kinda sleepy, since I temporarily lost my abillity to type proper and long posts in a cooking accident, but as you can tell, it is getting better, and there are players still there.

And thirdly, I would like to say that this strange world of superpowered beings and regular people is being oddly intriguing to me, and from the decriptions of it, it sounds like a slightly more regulated form of the Nexus though, I would suggest injecting a healthy dose of plot as well as some sort of character restrictions, otherwise, the place might eventually be merged into The Nexus.

Beans

2010-09-11, 10:58 AM

Neknoh

2010-09-11, 12:28 PM

Neither Stardust nor Ravens got past the conceptual stage and into proper character creation and interaction though, I figure those two long since dead :smallbiggrin:

Rebonack

2010-09-11, 02:45 PM

And thirdly, I would like to say that this strange world of superpowered beings and regular people is being oddly intriguing to me, and from the decriptions of it, it sounds like a slightly more regulated form of the Nexus though, I would suggest injecting a healthy dose of plot as well as some sort of character restrictions, otherwise, the place might eventually be merged into The Nexus.

The intention is that it's quite separate from the Nexus and at the moment we're hard at work creating a number of organizations, both malevolent and benevolent, that will potentially serve as a driving focus for plot.

As for character restrictions, the idea is to provide plenty of options without allowing everything. The five different types of character, (Normal, Paranormal, Xeno, Super, Fable) covers a fairly wide amount of ground while still being limited in its scope.

One of the big selling points, I think, is that normal folks without any super-powers to speak of are meant to be real players in what's going on.

Maxios

2010-09-13, 06:40 PM

Hey guys, how about Marvelitp? A FFRP set in the Marvel universe where players take control the heroes and villains (But I already called dibs on Spiderman.)

Neknoh

2010-09-13, 08:58 PM

Finger's healed nicely, HorroITP will get some more love come tomorrow, and more active players are always welcome in there as well.

Maxios

2010-09-13, 09:32 PM

Listen guys, perhaps maybe we could make a Marvel thread on here? Players take control of marvel heroes and villains (So you could play Spiderman, or Venom, or Wolverine, etc.)
Perhaps we would have threads for the diffent groups (So there's a Fantastic Four thread, and an X-Men thread, etc.)
Thoughts?

Terry576

2010-09-15, 12:11 AM

The intention is that it's quite separate from the Nexus and at the moment we're hard at work creating a number of organizations, both malevolent and benevolent, that will potentially serve as a driving focus for plot.

And there's a good reason for separation. In Nexus Norms and Supes and everyone just interact. With NPitP, you interact with everyone, but only under disguises, and there's far more plawt.

cho_j

2010-09-16, 09:04 PM

Hi there, all! I'm very interested in joining FFRP. :)

Let's see, rping interests... I'm a fan of all sorts of fantasy and sci-fi (what a shock that I'm in this forum :smallamused: ). I would like to try playing steampunk, which I've never done before. Also, any kind of space opera sci fi game would be fun. Can anyone point me in a good direction?

IcemanJRC

2010-09-16, 10:08 PM

Hiya! It's good to see some new blood. As far as I know, there isn't a dedicated universe for space opera style or steampunk roleplay. However, you may be interested in Northport. It's a wonderful mix of classic fantasy, some sci-fi, classic folk tales, super hero elements All wraped in a modern "this totally isn't New York" type city. You should take a look in the OOC thread when you get a chance. If you don't like it there, well the Nexus would probably be your next best bet... I hope you like it here.

cho_j

2010-09-16, 10:44 PM

Maxios

2010-09-16, 11:04 PM

I have a FFRP called the Global Defense Unit that may fit your tastes.

Korui Kage

2010-09-18, 10:54 AM

Hello everyone I am (obviously) a new member of the boards. I have been role playing for about 7 years pen and paper style, and online in various formats for 2 years. I have forum FFRP and normal PBP style. I hope to join a few games and have fun with everyone. Are there any games that are currently looking for some new blood? And are there any that are currently looking to not expand?

Just dropping this on all the OoC threads.

Neknoh

2010-09-19, 05:16 PM

Well mate, that depends entirely on what you're looking for. Horror ITP is currently picking up soooome speed (not a lot, but some) and if you find the rules and restraints as well as environment, style and world befitting, you're free to write up a character and hop on in, we're just getting started and introduced to one another, so it's not that big a stretch.

The OoC link can be found earlier in this thread

Zefir

2010-09-29, 07:38 AM

Hi, all! I am new here! :smallbiggrin:

I noticed this subforum from the comicLab in the playground and I thought it interesting. After I read parts of the first post my intrest is rise to the stat that I post here.
I like most fantasy things from old D6D Style to I am a Jedi bew bew Style. But the most favorit type of worl I woul join is an semi technology world where the technologi is high enougth for trains and such things but also Magic is used.
My reference: I played Pen & Paper for several years now and I last joined here some PbP games, but they stoped to soon.

Thanks for all who want to help.

Morty

2010-09-29, 07:45 AM

If you want a game with technology but also magic, Nexus has both of those things, because it has everything. The Northport FFRP is a new Urban Arcana-type game.

Ashen Lilies

2010-09-29, 07:46 AM

Perhaps Nexus? (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=167211) It's the oldest and biggest FFRP currently existing, and... I was going to describe it here, but the linked post probably describes it better than I can.
...
Which is strange, considering I wrote it... >.>

@^: Northport is a good choice though. Nexus and Northport are quite similar, in my opinion, except that in Northport the magic is downplayed, and the strangeness is still strange, instead of commonplace like in the Nexus.

Zarah

2010-09-29, 05:49 PM

Haruki-kun

2010-09-29, 10:38 PM

So after rewatching the entire series and reading the short webcomic, I have decided to come here with a simple question: Might there be anyone interested in a ReBoot (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ReBoot) in the Playground?

I was thinking of doing something similar to that, but it would be within the Nexus Universe. I've only asked a couple of people, though, and haven't really planned anything out yet. And it wouldn't be actually "ReBoot".

an_alien

2010-10-01, 07:26 PM

I've had a character before, 2 actually, and i would like to use them again. unfortunately, the forums in which i used them died, and it will be hard to find them again. I am looking mostly for Fantasy-based FFRPing. :smallsmile:

Haruki-kun

2010-10-02, 12:51 AM

dzukelica

2010-10-02, 02:26 AM

Hey , i AM new here :D

Really. And brand new to world of p&pin in general. Played a lot of computer games, read novels but this is all brand new and complicated a bit to me.
If there is someone out there who is willing to.. teach me some basics about craft and tell me how to get started itl be very apreciated.
Thank you.

ApeofLight

2010-10-02, 09:17 PM

Well, first of all read the first posts in this thread, that should give you a good idea of everything.

ThirdEmperor

2010-10-07, 04:05 PM

Hi, I only just noticed that this forum had a free-form RPG section, and I am very happy it does. I've already posted my own universe, which I had rolling around in my head, and I hope people will post in it, as it is, I'm think I'll be off to waste time playing in every thread I can.

horngeek

2010-10-10, 12:09 AM

Incidentally, I'm just putting this out there as an idea for now, but...

how many people would be interested in an Avatar (as in The Last Airbender, not the movie) itP?

Beans

2010-10-10, 05:27 AM

Incidentally, I'm just putting this out there as an idea for now, but...

how many people would be interested in an Avatar (as in The Last Airbender, not the movie) itP?
OOOH OOOH OOOOH OOOOH OOOOH.
BEEEEEEEEAAAAAANS WOULD.
Thank you, Pesty.

horngeek

2010-10-10, 06:18 AM

I'd, personally, if it actually happened, prefer it to not have the Fire Nation War as being canon in any way, shape or form. Basically, I'd prefer a threat that isn't actually one of the Four Nations, for reasons that it makes it easier for any bending type to be a 'good guy' or 'bad guy'.

I've got an idea for the Avatar, myself.

Morty

2010-10-10, 07:16 AM

Would it take place before or after the events of The Last Airbender? It taking place after the war would give the players more freedom without infringing on canon.

horngeek

2010-10-10, 07:22 AM

I'd, personally, go for the usual *something*itP approach- this would be an entire AU, with no canon characters, and something different to the Fire Nation War. Heck, this would be similar to the AnimeitPs we've had- more directed plot, as well as being more specific, and with most AnimeitPs we've taken the above approach and it works pretty well. :smallsmile:

After the war would run right into the Legend of Korra (they're making a sequel, look on Tvtropes/wikipedia). Which is part of why I'd go for the approach outlined above.

Morty

2010-10-10, 07:27 AM

Alternate universe, you say? Hm. Yeah, it definetly solves some problems regarding canon, although setting it after the war wouldn't be too problematic either since Legend of Korra won't be released for some time yet. I would be interested in either case. I would probably play a non-bender, since this is how I roll. :smalltongue:

horngeek

2010-10-10, 07:30 AM

I know this. :smalltongue:

That said, I'd try to give non-benders moments to shine- Sokka's the only non-bender in the Gaang, but he shines regularly for being the 'ideas guy' among other things.

And yeah, while Legend of Korra won't be released for a while, I just think AU gives us more options.

...I should probably post a discussion and setup thread, shouldn't I? :smalltongue:

Morty

2010-10-10, 07:32 AM

I suppose you might as well, although you could also wait until some more people express interest in this thread.

horngeek

2010-10-10, 07:33 AM

Hmmm... I'm going to bed pretty much now anyway, so if more have expressed interest by tomorrow, I'll make it then. :smallsmile:

IcemanJRC

2010-10-10, 10:34 AM

I'm totally interested.

Dorizzit

2010-10-10, 10:37 AM

Myself as well.

horngeek

2010-10-10, 02:18 PM

Right. I do believe that's enough interest to start a thread. :smalltongue:

horngeek

2010-10-10, 02:49 PM

Aaaand... the thread is up! (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=171454)

T.H. Everything

2010-10-11, 09:28 AM

Oh, hai forum-goers!:smallbiggrin:
I literally JUST noticed this place. As the normal role-playing forums are a bit too, er, orderly for me, I thought I'd drop in here and check out the alternative.
I've got a bit of experience in pbp.
I don't really have a preference for any kind of role-playing. Is there anyone whose RP needs members? I'll join!

Prime32

2010-10-11, 10:45 AM

Is there anyone whose RP needs members? I'll join!All of them.

happyturtle

2010-10-11, 11:10 AM

The Nexus is the biggest and most chaotic, and new characters are always welcome. If you want a more specific setting, check around and see what interests you.

Maxios

2010-10-11, 01:54 PM

Cadian 9th

2010-10-14, 07:22 PM

Wow, this is awesome. Free time? Nah, Free-form RP. :D

So I can just post and then play?

Project_Mayhem

2010-10-14, 07:23 PM

In NEXUS, yes. Dunno about the stricter ones.

horngeek

2010-10-14, 07:26 PM

Cadian!

Right. In ACRONYM, yes.

In most of the others, however, you have to submit your character for review, for balance purposes. Don't get turned off, though- sometimes we will just say 'no, don't do that' (time control is utterly unbalanced) but that's rare.

And, welcome! :smallbiggrin:

Cadian 9th

2010-10-14, 07:27 PM

Okay, cool!

Nexus it is.

EDIT: Horngeek! Ok, cool. :smallbiggrin:

T.H. Everything

2010-10-16, 06:08 PM

Hey, it's me again.
I'd like to start a game based on William Horwood's Duncton saga, which you can read about at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duncton_Wood. Basically, it's Watership Down with moles. The game would be set at the time of the war between the Stone and the Word (as in the books Duncton Quest and Duncton Found).

Beans

2010-10-17, 01:56 AM

My idea, given the irrelevant project title of Neurophobic & Perfect, could be called Evangelion with less Kabbalah and more astrology and alchemy.

A summary:
After a world-altering catastrophe, a shadowy organization reaches out and collects teenagers to use in its campaign to prevent a recurrence of this horrible event. These teens are chosen for their compatibility with the armorsuit weapons based off the things left behind from the otherworldly forces that caused the first catastrophe.

happyturtle

2010-10-17, 02:28 AM

You should make it young adults rather than teenagers. Underage curtains is kind of squicky. And you know there would be curtains.

Beans

2010-10-17, 02:32 AM

I will do what I can to make curtains raaaaaaaaare. If you didn't just blow up the ocean and make a carpet out of space Nazis, curtaining earns you broken knees.

Because chaste people can walk.

In all seriousness, the kids would be monitored and stuff (they're important as heck) and I'm going for a bit of a Dysjunction Junction here. Like I said, it's like Evangelion with astrology.

T.H. Everything

2010-10-17, 07:27 AM

My idea, given the irrelevant project title of Neurophobic & Perfect

Word, meet salad.
Seriously, though, it does sound intriguing. But would it be necessary to know some things about Evangelion before playing?

Beans

2010-10-17, 07:29 AM

Word, meet salad.
Seriously, though, it does sound intriguing. But would it be necessary to know some things about Evangelion before playing?

Not really. I'll try to explain stuff that needs 'splaining.

Terumitsu

2010-10-19, 01:12 PM

T.H. Everything

2010-10-19, 04:06 PM

Well, I inferred from his (or her?) statements that it wouldn't be an adaptation of Evangelion, but, rather, a similar story in the same genre.

Creed

2010-10-19, 06:50 PM

Well, I inferred from his (or her?) statements that it wouldn't be an adaptation of Evangelion, but, rather, a similar story in the same genre.

You have discovered one of the Playground's greatest mysteries.
Beans's gender.

Cadian 9th

2010-10-19, 07:44 PM

@T H Everything, sounds cool. I loved that series!

Evangelion sounds awesome. Perhaps I can have a robot hand and red eye lens thing? I've always wanted to sit in a tavern sipping a beverage, then glaring at someone who questions why my arm is silver. With Red glowing lens eye. :D

Ashen Lilies

2010-10-19, 08:22 PM

You have discovered one of the Playground's greatest mysteries.
Beans's gender.

You mean his gender which is clearly stated in his sig? :smalltongue:
No wait, planetrain. I forgot.
...
Hey, does this mean planetrains can be eagle scouts too? :smallconfused:
And what pronoun do you use for those things, anyway?

Beans

2010-10-19, 08:58 PM

Why not RaXephon rather than Evangelion? I say this as the former tells more or less the same story but with less whiny angst and actually a very interesting look on Myan mythology. With giant robots of course.

I'm just saying as it seems Evangelion just seems to be thrown around a lot more. Just a suggestion though.

[/absolutely random babble]
I haven't seen RaXephon, sorry.
And yes, this isn't EvaItp. This is more about the setting and sort of the situation with different details---for example, not superhuge Eva units. The armormechs are about... eh... 20 or so feet high. And less angst, way less. This isn't EoE here.
That said, this isn't Lucky Star either.
Not everything is gloom and doom, but stuff is going to be nasty at times. But for the characters to wallow in it is not gonna be the status quo. The general expectation is stuff sucks, therefore push against it.

You have discovered one of the Playground's greatest mysteries.
Beans's gender.
Oh, this again.

@T H Everything, sounds cool. I loved that series!

Evangelion sounds awesome. Perhaps I can have a robot hand and red eye lens thing? I've always wanted to sit in a tavern sipping a beverage, then glaring at someone who questions why my arm is silver. With Red glowing lens eye. :D
... Uh... that honestly wouldn't work so well. Prosthetics in this setting are not going to be glamorous or cool. And sitting in a tavern sipping a beverage is not the sort of thing that'll be very common in my unnamed-currently dealio.
Count up the number of times any Eva character did that and you'll have a good estimate of how much it'll go on in mine.

I mean, look at this:

My idea, given the irrelevant project title of Neurophobic & Perfect, could be called Evangelion with less Kabbalah and more astrology and alchemy.

A summary:
After a world-altering catastrophe, a shadowy organization reaches out and collects teenagers to use in its campaign to prevent a recurrence of this horrible event. These teens are chosen for their compatibility with the armorsuit weapons based off the things left behind from the otherworldly forces that caused the first catastrophe.
Does this scream "badass prosthetic dude in bar" to you?
I hope not.

... And it's not gonna be in Japan either. Probably.
Dunno where...

Cadian 9th

2010-10-20, 01:10 AM

... Uh... that honestly wouldn't work so well. Prosthetics in this setting are not going to be glamorous or cool. And sitting in a tavern sipping a beverage is not the sort of thing that'll be very common in my unnamed-currently dealio....

Does this scream "badass prosthetic dude in bar" to you?
I hope not.

:smallbiggrin:

Okay, now I know. Not anymore... I kinda missed the point. *hits self*

horngeek

2010-10-20, 01:26 AM

:smallbiggrin:

Okay, now I know. Not anymore... I kinda missed the point. *hits self*

Well, you could always-

...

Heck, I dunno if any of the itP's would have that situation.

Cadian 9th

2010-10-20, 02:06 AM

Nexus could do it. The Taverns there are pretty apt for that kind of thing. :smallsmile:

horngeek

2010-10-20, 06:10 AM

Yeah, well, apart from that. :smalltongue:

...FMAitP, maybe. But I dunno what the state of that is.

Maximum Zersk

2010-10-20, 04:10 PM

Yes, FMAitp.

We need more players...

-Drags Cadian there-

horngeek

2010-10-20, 04:46 PM

I dunno if he watches FMA, though...

Yes, I know the guy. He goes to mah old school. :smalltongue:

Cadian 9th

2010-10-20, 05:29 PM

I can only watch some anime. Fate/Stay night and Ghost in the Shell. I'll get Full Metal Alchemist in a week or so, I guess. If I can take time out from my super busy time after all yearly exams are done and reports have been finalised. :smallwink:

horngeek

2010-10-20, 05:31 PM

Oooh, right.

...which year are you in, now?

Cadian 9th

2010-10-20, 05:43 PM

10, 12 for Society and Culture :smallcool: Mrs W is teaching it.

Year 10 formal, Neo's outfit. YEAH.

horngeek

2010-10-20, 05:45 PM

...words fail me. :smalltongue:

But that does mean you should have the latter part of the year completely free, pretty much.

Cadian 9th

2010-10-20, 06:01 PM

Mmmm. I'm having nothing to do, so I think'll finish my WotR army... And the outfit is truly awesome. I may just wear it to school, for pure awesome. :smallbiggrin:

Maximum Zersk

2010-10-20, 06:37 PM

Okay. But once you finish it...

We'll be waiting... >:D

Cyborg Mage

2010-10-25, 04:51 AM

Out of curiousity, would anyone here be interested in a Persona FFRP?

Cadian 9th

2010-10-25, 05:24 PM

Okay. But once you finish it...

We'll be waiting... >:D

Will do. Ghost in the Shell is so fun though...

" Robot Geishas have kidnapped the customers! " Only in anime. :smallbiggrin:

horngeek

2010-10-25, 05:29 PM

Will do. Ghost in the Shell is so fun though...

" Robot Geishas have kidnapped the customers! " Only in anime. :smallbiggrin:

That's nothing. In an Exalted discussion, we ended up half-seriously discussing Kung-Fu Mecha political debates.

Cadian 9th

2010-10-25, 05:43 PM

That's nothing. In an Exalted discussion, we ended up half-seriously discussing Kung-Fu Mecha political debates.

:smallbiggrin:

Nice. :smallamused: I think I will check out this Exalted discussion.

horngeek

2010-10-25, 05:56 PM

Read Keychain of Creation. The aforementioed thing was on the discussion for that. Or just go through my sig, the 'this policy has been passed down my line for GENERATIONS!' quote links to it.

If you want a brilliant example of a game, look up God-Kings of Lotus.

Stickthief

2010-10-28, 11:34 AM

Hi, I'm new to FFRP so i need to ask somthing. Where do you go to register charachters?

Maxios

2010-10-28, 11:54 AM

It depends. For the Nexus, you post in the Character Registry thread. For Camp Half-Blood, I'm pretty sure they have a Character Resigtry thread as well,
For my FFRPs (The global defense unit, and Mythos) you post on the IC thread.
Basically, for every thread, it's different. I'd post on the IC thread of whichever FFRP interests you, and ask how you join and post a character.

Anyr

2010-10-28, 12:56 PM

For the AnimeITPs, characters should usually be posted in the OOC thread first.

happyturtle

2010-10-28, 01:16 PM

Generally for any of the roleplays, you want to find the ooc thread first to ask questions.

Lord Raziere

2010-10-30, 11:22 PM

hey I have an idea: MtGitP

Summary:
You know Magic: the Gathering? what about a roleplay where you play as the New planeswalkers (the Old Planeswalkers were overpowered) and walk the planes. The normal amount of colors you could wield would be two, but you choose to specialize in one (more power, less options) or go with three (less power, more options).

Or just play as normal mana users on a single plane, depending upon what people want to do with a MtGitP, but playing as new planeswalkers would allow more plot and world options. it might also be possible to allow normal people with planeshifting magitech ships. the enemies would obviously be the various creatures of the five colors themselves of course and other planeswalkers.

IcemanJRC

2010-10-31, 08:07 PM

I've always wanted to do that.

Dorizzit

2010-10-31, 08:36 PM

Interesting idea.

IonDragon

2010-10-31, 09:19 PM

You see games popping up in the LFG board from time to time with that idea. Personally, I'm not interested, but you could probably find enough people.

horngeek

2010-11-02, 06:26 AM

...hmmm.

Just putting this out there, but I really liked the Final Fantasy In The Playground idea, and hated to see it die... would there be any interest in reviving it?

Maxios

2010-11-02, 06:21 PM

Why don't we create another Superhero ItP?

T.H. Everything

2010-11-03, 05:10 AM

...hmmm.

Just putting this out there, but I really liked the Final Fantasy In The Playground idea, and hated to see it die... would there be any interest in reviving it?

Depends...which Final Fantasy is it?

horngeek

2010-11-03, 06:00 AM

Final Fantasy. In other words, it follows the general themes of Final Fantasy (as shown here, in the final part of a 13-part retrospective (http://www.gametrailers.com/video/part-xiii-final-fantasy/27455)), but isn't a part of any of the pre-existing universes.

IonDragon

2010-11-04, 12:11 AM

Cadian 9th

2010-11-04, 01:13 AM

...hmmm.

Just putting this out there, but I really liked the Final Fantasy In The Playground idea, and hated to see it die... would there be any interest in reviving it?

HECK YES.

X onwards inclusive?

horngeek

2010-11-04, 04:11 AM

No, original setting. It uses the themes of Final Fantasy, but not any of the pre-established settings. We'd have our own, original races (although I, personally, plan to adapt the Tathuli from the first FFitP whether we use that setting or not, and visually they're based off the Viera).

@IonDragon: No short version that I know of.

Cadian 9th

2010-11-04, 05:06 PM

Mmmm. Of all the pre FF 10 games I've played, FF 3 stands out the most. I'll do some background research :)

Horngeek, didya watch Ghost in the Shell SAC?

horngeek

2010-11-05, 02:27 AM

Try watching the video I linked to. And no, I didn't.

Cadian 9th

2010-11-05, 02:32 AM

Try watching the video I linked to. And no, I didn't.

WATCH.

I have just finished Fate stay night. Do you watch torchwood?

Also:
40kitp?

horngeek

2010-11-05, 02:38 AM

:smalltongue: If I have time.

Yay! Some episodes.

Hmmm... not sure. Possibility, but I, personally, wouldn't like to play a FFRP that GRIMDARK.

Cadian 9th

2010-11-05, 03:21 AM

:smalltongue: If I have time.

Yay! Some episodes.

Hmmm... not sure. Possibility, but I, personally, wouldn't like to play a FFRP that GRIMDARK.

Heh, I hope you do. Torchwood is awesome, but no more seasons yet :smallfrown:

Hey, just play as a marine. Just waltz in after the guard have fought for 10 years and win the war. Get loads o medals...

*Bitter Colonel*

Prime32

2010-11-05, 06:48 AM

I have just finished Fate stay night.If it wasn't the VN, no you haven't.

Cadian 9th

2010-11-05, 06:25 PM

If it wasn't the VN, no you haven't.

:smallsmile: Heh, I meant 1 season, not the whole thing.

horngeek

2010-11-05, 06:43 PM

:smallsmile: Heh, I meant 1 season, not the whole thing.

Okay. What Prime means is that the anime is based on the first route of the Fate/Stay Night visual novel game. The second route, Unlimited Blade Works, focuses more on GARcher, while the third, Heaven's Feel, focuses on Sakura.

Cyborg Mage

2010-11-06, 01:49 PM

Okay, interested in MtGitP and FFitP, though I don't actually play too much FF. Few questions about that though, classes, magic, technology level and limit breaks. Also, plot? Because I have an idea.

Beans

2010-11-07, 10:30 AM

Anyone here remember Metropolis?
That was great...

Morty

2010-11-07, 10:43 AM

Except that it turned into a bundle of closed-circuit romantic subplots. Characters outside said circuits who tried to do something were largely ignored.

horngeek

2010-11-08, 12:09 AM

Okay. What Prime means is that the anime is based on the first route of the Fate/Stay Night visual novel game. The second route, Unlimited Blade Works, focuses more on GARcher, while the third, Heaven's Feel, focuses on Sakura.

Also, there's a lot of related works. Like Fate/Zero (prequel) Hollow Atraxia (sequel), and...

you know, look it up if you're really interested.

MPG

2010-11-18, 12:13 AM

I would be interested in a FFitp (I've played all but the newest games and original FF3) and also the 40Kitp, but would like to iron out details first.

allowable character types, plots, etc

Saint Nil

2010-11-18, 09:20 AM

I think there would be one major problem with a Final Fantasy in the Playground though.

Final Fantasy is about a group of misfits who group together and save the world. Now how can we accommodate everyone in FFitp to be a hero that saves the world? A world like that would have chosen ones that are cheaper than a dozen eggs.

Now don't get me wrong, I love final fantasy. I love the original final fantasy where you completly on your own and create the only personalities your characters have are the ones you decide they have.

But how can we make a world based on a game where you are THE herp, not A hero?

At least Bleach and Naruto have a wide world of supporting characters.

Why not instead create a world with Final Fantasy mechanics but have multiple kingdoms facing off against each other? Allow the players to choose a side or be a mercenary and create some shades of gray. This would create a more developed world and creates more plot options than the one evil kingdom or the one abomination that destroys the world every X years.

Just thinking.

Saint Nil

2010-11-18, 09:27 AM

I made this a separate post for easier reading and to allow people to focus on one topic at a time.

*movie announcer voice*
A world where giant monsters fight every day.

Government agencies go against invaders from outer space with secret organizations send their cyborg ninjas to fight Godzilla.

Where ctuluesque beings and giant apes from a hidden society battle to the death.

Monsterpocalypse (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/Monsterpocalypse)

Plenty of factions, Martians, Gundam, giant-cyborg ninjas, King Kongs, Godzillas, Ctulu, robot versions of all of the above and more.

Can I gather anyone else's interest in this?

Dorizzit

2010-11-18, 09:32 AM

Yes. A thousand times, yes.

Prime32

2010-11-18, 10:24 AM

MPG

2010-11-18, 02:17 PM

Why not instead create a world with Final Fantasy mechanics but have multiple kingdoms facing off against each other? Allow the players to choose a side or be a mercenary and create some shades of gray. This would create a more developed world and creates more plot options than the one evil kingdom or the one abomination that destroys the world every X years.

Just thinking.

Hmm sounds a lot like the general premise of the Final Fantasy MMOs (XI and XIV I believe). The general populace of the world called to arms by their kingdom to face a common treat, save the world, and turn a profit for said kingdom.

We could make a ffRP world like that. Use the classical jobs/classes for characters. Allow races from any other FF universe (within reason), etc etc.

Lateral

2010-11-18, 08:10 PM

Hi, I'm Lateral, and... I'm just looking for something where I can let out my pyromaniacal tendencies safely. I wanna creatively blow up a city or two, basically.
http://www.simplypsd.com/wp-content/uploads/fiery-explosion-finnished.jpg

@V: Which one?

Edit: I'll go with Nexus as long as I get to be a saboteur and use magitek flamethrowers.

Dorizzit

2010-11-18, 09:14 PM

The MPitp that just got proposed may be right up your alley, in that case.

Morty

2010-11-19, 07:32 AM

Things get blown up in the Nexus pretty much all the time, so it might also suit your needs.

happyturtle

2010-11-19, 07:34 AM

But not entire cities, plz. :smallsmile:

Prime32

2010-11-19, 08:17 AM

LynchingITP has had a few cities blown up. A few planets too.

T.H. Everything

2010-11-20, 08:35 AM

I just had an idea:
Homestuck ITP.

TheLaughingMan

2010-11-20, 02:16 PM

Hi. TLM here, just posting for posterity. Interested in any games.

Cadian 9th

2010-11-20, 06:14 PM

I thought what I'd do was, I'd pretend I was one of those deaf-mutes?
ZOMG GITS

Cyborg Mage

2010-11-21, 07:37 AM

But how can we make a world based on a game where you are THE hero, not A hero?

... Fable (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fable_(video_game_series)) might work. They've got tons of them*. AND not all of them have to be the good guys. Any thoughts?

*Note: Offer valid only in an AU or before the ending of the original Fable.

MPG

2010-11-21, 10:52 PM

Well I've been toying with the idea of joining the Nexus for a while and I would like to know is there waas a good or "safe" location or thread for my character(s) to start.

ThirdEmperor

2010-11-21, 11:46 PM

Trog's and the Black Dragon's Den are good places to start in my mind, but you might want to try GLoG.

happyturtle

2010-11-22, 06:07 AM

Trog's. Always Trog's when both the player and the character are new. That's not a rule or anything, but it tends to work the best for getting new people assimilated indoctrinated introduced to the madness that is the Nexus. :smallsmile:

MPG

2010-11-22, 02:29 PM

Thanks. I'll try it out.

Maxios

2010-11-22, 05:06 PM

Well I've been toying with the idea of joining the Nexus for a while and I would like to know is there waas a good or "safe" location or thread for my character(s) to start.

HALO's good to join as well. AMEN is also an option. LANTERN is pretty friendly to new users as well.

happyturtle

2010-11-22, 05:10 PM

But at Trog's, you can meet anyone from any organization and not have to join anything until you've had a chance to get settled in.

Morty

2010-11-22, 05:14 PM

Yes, pretty much. It's better to play your character for a while before joining an organization. Not to mention that your character can be unaffiliated.

Maxios

2010-11-22, 05:33 PM

One other thing, read a little about the Nexus and stuff about it before you join. I didn't, and didn't even know it was the hub of the multiverse and other stuff until a month ago.

MPG

2010-11-22, 06:06 PM

Don't worry, I'm not completely unaware of what I'm getting myself (or at least my characters) into.:smallbiggrin:
But I'll start at the tavern, seems to fit the character anyway.

Thanks for all the suggestions and help.

Beans

2010-11-25, 12:30 PM

I'm in the process of making a universe thing involving elements (Air/Earth/Fire/Water/Aether/Vacuum) and races (six, but it's not quite "one race per element") and stuff. I'm in very early stages, but a world where life on the ground is hell and the world is on stilts; if anyone has suggestions or comments or anything, I'm listening.
Er.
Reading.

Darklord Bright

2010-11-26, 05:15 AM

When it comes to things like NEXUS, does one simply describe a character and dive in to any tagged thread, or is there a place to post character profiles, and maybe an "Accepted Starting Area" for new characters?

happyturtle

2010-11-26, 05:38 AM

You can put a character in the Nexus Character Registry if you like, but it's not a requirement. In fact, a lot of people find it's better to actually play their characters a bit before making an entry for them, as they might decide to change the concept / powers / backstory a bit after having them in use.

Of course there's nothing to stop you going back and editing your character entry later, either.

As for where to start, Trog's Tavern is the traditional introduction place, though it's not a requirement. You can start your character in any public thread, but you'll have the best chance of getting interaction if you start at Trog's.

Be sure and read the guides in post 3 of this thread and if you have any questions, pop into the Nexus OOC thread to ask. Actually popping into the Nexus OOC thread to say 'Hi, I'm new' is a good idea anyway. :smallsmile:

happyturtle

2010-11-28, 10:06 PM

The third annual Thanksmasnewyearskwanzakkah thread (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=177579) is up, and as tradition, is open to any character from any ffrp universe. Or heck, drag in characters from your pbp or tabletop games! Come as yourself! Even if you don't normally rp in ffrp, you're welcome to play in this thread. Tis the season for fun and silliness. :smallsmile:

happyturtle

2010-12-02, 07:58 AM

Firefox kindly gave me permission to reprint his essay "On Overpoweredness in the Town" that he wrote in 2008. It is now included with the guidelines to ffrp play in post 3 (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showpost.php?p=9241295&postcount=3).

Comments or discussion are welcome.

((Eek! Triplepost! :smalleek:))

Ashen Lilies

2010-12-02, 09:16 AM

Don't worry. I'll make sure you don't quadruple post. :smallwink:
...
It's good stuff. Found myself agreeing with all of it.

V'icternus

2010-12-02, 02:47 PM

I, too, really liked that essay! Well written, intelligent, and I wish I'd had it on-hand my whole life to shove down those OP'd, no-good, bland, ugly, smelly-faced...
Er, never mind.

Anyway, um...
*Runs out of the thread nervously*

Cyborg Mage

2010-12-04, 04:18 PM

Okay, some preliminary interest, would anyone here be interested in an Assassin's Creed-based RP? Currently wondering whether the story would focus on the Templars, Assassins-or both. Also, I wonder if the bleeding effect would come into play. (Probably limited, mind you, unless we want a roleplay full of crazies.)

Shyftir

2010-12-06, 05:23 AM

I'm interested in stepping into FFRP here. I'm a looong time FFRPer (predates my DnD by several years.) I used to be active at a site called RPG-Chat (That was somehow more about the forums not sure why) and I've mucked about in a few different places.

The character I have in mind is an original that I've not done much with. He's kind of a cyberpunk meets anime kind of guy. Think brash, early 20s ride's a hover-board and fights with his fists but enhanced with chi/magical energy.

So is there anywhere he'd fit?

I was thinking he might make his way into the Nexus.

V'icternus

2010-12-06, 05:54 AM

Everything can find it's way into the Nexus. That's kinda the point. :smalltongue:

And, as I've discovered, it's great for little-used characters you have lying around that deserve some more use before going to the great RP in the sky.

TruorTupnm

2010-12-06, 09:15 PM

Greetings. I've checked this part of the forum out a few times but wasn't sure about jumping directly in. At the moment, though, I am a fan of the fact that this place looks to have some fairly high activity. I've played in plenty of free-form games before, but those were mostly in Star Wars or Tolkien stories. Would something from one of those settings be particularly unwelcome, or should I just come up with something more D. As Well As D.-esque?

It looks as if high-powered is the name of the game, here. Well, I suppose that my character could mayhaps learn stuff in this Nexus place to not die or be instantly discounted. As has been suggested to others, I'll just head for this Trog's Tavern place and see how things go.

Most importantly, what do you people think would be a good addition? I expect to read something along the lines of, "Play whatever you like!" but are there any opinions on what sorts of personalities or archetypes and such this place doesn't already have twenty-seven thousand representatives of?

Beans

2010-12-06, 09:26 PM

happyturtle

2010-12-06, 10:02 PM

Read the guidance articles in post 3 of this thread, and come to the Nexus OOC thread to say hi and maybe discuss your character ideas.

Prime32

2010-12-07, 07:44 AM

IcemanJRC

2010-12-07, 06:51 PM

OR THERE"S STAR WARS ITP!

[/pointingouttheobvious]

Anywaaaay, hey you. Nice to become acquainted.

Beans

2010-12-07, 10:22 PM

VERY VERY EARLY STAGE OF IDEA, BUT...

Part of me is considering a universe somewhat similar to, I kid you not, Power Rangers. With the ridiculous/awesome factor.

MPG

2010-12-07, 10:52 PM

Power Rangers ... :smalleek:

Power Rangers ... :eek:

. . . :biggrin: COOL

Beans

2010-12-07, 10:59 PM

Yeah.
I'm designing a possible villain, who I'll briefly describe as a purple-haired pirate alchemist lady with stitchy pants and one platform boot (and one pegleg).

And the Rangers would be based on classical elements and stuff.

Dorizzit

2010-12-07, 11:56 PM

Sounds intriguing.

TruorTupnm

2010-12-08, 02:08 PM

Well, at least this thread doesn't move crazily fast. As for threads about lynching, sounds scary. Lynching isn't cool. Or does it mean something else, here?

As for the Star Wars thread, unless there's another one that I haven't seen, I actually showed up and tossed a few character ideas around the O. O. C. thread, but apparently I am being Ignored or something. Or mayhaps the dude in charge just had more important things to worry about. It was no large deal. I'll find a place to settle in, eventually.

When I have a bit more time than I do, right now, I'll probably just have my character stumble into a few threads, looking for some form of gainful employment.

One thing that I keep reading about is evil vampires and slums being messed with. I've been looking around but couldn't find any thread where that stuff is actually happening. Help?

Lord Magtok

2010-12-08, 02:54 PM

Well, at least this thread doesn't move crazily fast. As for threads about lynching, sounds scary. Lynching isn't cool. Or does it mean something else, here?

The Lynching games were originally derived from a Twilight hate thread, where people would RP as characters from other settings in a big freeform contest of sorts to massacre as much of the Cullen family as they can.

Or something like that. :smallconfused:

I dunno, I didn't pay it much attention, but now it's blossomed into something bigger, better, and less rancorous, so maybe it's worth a look.

As for the Star Wars thread, unless there's another one that I haven't seen, I actually showed up and tossed a few character ideas around the O. O. C. thread, but apparently I am being Ignored or something. Or mayhaps the dude in charge just had more important things to worry about. It was no large deal. I'll find a place to settle in, eventually.

The Star Wars peoples aren't quite ready to set up their IC thread, and given how long it's been, I don't know if they ever will be. Don't worry too much about them.

When I have a bit more time than I do, right now, I'll probably just have my character stumble into a few threads, looking for some form of gainful employment.

You might have some trouble here. Very few are running businesses, and lots of odd jobs and wetwork go to SAINT and NO, the assassin/mercenary organizations of the Nexus.

One thing that I keep reading about is evil vampires and slums being messed with. I've been looking around but couldn't find any thread where that stuff is actually happening. Help?

That's in the city of Inside, I believe. Look for posts there, with Slums at the top, or Streets, or even a few posts without tags at all (Some folks are just lazy).

Prime32

2010-12-08, 03:56 PM

Well, at least this thread doesn't move crazily fast. As for threads about lynching, sounds scary. Lynching isn't cool. Or does it mean something else, here?http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/LynchingITP

IcemanJRC

2010-12-08, 06:46 PM

VERY VERY EARLY STAGE OF IDEA, BUT...

Part of me is considering a universe somewhat similar to, I kid you not, Power Rangers. With the ridiculous/awesome factor.

Yea! Go go power rangers! I love this idea.

Prime32

2010-12-08, 07:37 PM

I was going to start a Touhou-themed collaborative storytelling game here. I.e. everyone shares control of the characters.

While it should take place in one thread at a time (plus OOC), this could lead to more unrelated CS games, or less likely, a TouhouITP. As such, I'm not sure how to tag the threads. For now I'll go with [CS].

EDIT:
OOC thread (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=178956)
IC thread (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=178957)

Zarah

2010-12-10, 12:24 AM

Well, I poked my head in here again and I noticed that there was a bit of interest in rekindling Final Fantasy in the Playground. Well, I'd be lying if I said I didn't have an itch in getting some role-playing back into my life and I'm wondering if we couldn't attempt to get something up and running again. However not as a full free-form game.

As was already mentioned, Final Fantasy doesn't lend itself to that kind of genre of role-play. Instead, it would likely be a private game with a handful of players making up the main characters while one or two act as "game masters" and control the details of their adventure. Perhaps with additional players dropping in and out to act as various NPCs and villains, but the general focus would always be on the main party, as it should be.

It would still be free-form as far as role-playing goes, however. No dice-rolling, no stats, no experience points. Just role-playing. The game masters would still control the general power level of the party, handing out power-ups and artifacts as they progress. Think of it as a Dungeons and Dragons game without any of the rules.

There's a lot of fluff from the previous planning thread that can easily be carried over. Assuming we can get the interest, that is. Can we?

EDIT: The original thread can be found here (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=155810), for those interested in reading up on what we had.

happyturtle

2010-12-10, 03:53 AM

If it doesn't have a DM (even if there is some plot or conflict resolution by consensus), can be joined by anyone at anytime, and is roleplaying, it belongs in FFRP.

I can't tell exactly from your description, but if you mean to have a closed game limited to a set of players, it should to in Play by Post instead of FFRP. If it will be open to everyone, then it goes here.

V'icternus

2010-12-10, 04:30 AM

lord pringle

2010-12-10, 10:37 AM

I personally would enjoy a little video gamey styled game in which a bunch of video game characters from different genres stopped a generic evil in groups of 4.

Prime32

2010-12-10, 10:51 AM

I personally would enjoy a little video gamey styled game in which a bunch of video game characters from different genres stopped a generic evil in groups of 4.So... LynchingITP then?

Zarah

2010-12-10, 01:18 PM

I can't tell exactly from your description, but if you mean to have a closed game limited to a set of players, it should to in Play by Post instead of FFRP. If it will be open to everyone, then it goes here.

That's where I plan to take it anyway. The reason I posted here was because this is where the original thread was, and there was already some faint interest in rekindling the game. All the discussion and planning, assuming it gets there, will be posted in the proper subforum.

shawnhcorey

2010-12-10, 02:39 PM

I want to play but I'm not sure where to start. There are so many active threads in this forum that it's a little confusing.

http://sites.google.com/site/shawnhcorey/stuff/Ix-1.pngI have in mind a character that comes from a fantasy background. I tried not to make him overpowered. In fact, he's somewhat under-powered. But that's OK; he has plenty of room for growth and I'm sure somebody will take him under their wings, so to speak.

Could someone please tell me where to start.

Maxios

2010-12-10, 02:40 PM

Mythos is a strait-forward fantasy game, and is currently on page 2.
The Nexus could also work, as ANYTHING can exist in it

ThirdEmperor

2010-12-10, 02:43 PM

I'd go with the Nexus. Much more players, plus I can use your character as a lab rat. Everyone wins. Especially me.:smallwink:

T.H. Everything

2010-12-10, 04:09 PM

Prime32

2010-12-10, 05:01 PM

Okay, here's an idea I've had for a while.
Every hundred or so years, people from all over the world are teleported to another planet, and forced to compete in a bloody game. They are organized into teams of two: one melee fighter, and one ranger. They need to kill everyone else.
Any interest?Maybe if it was "warrior" and "spellcaster".

It would allow more variety in the teams. For instance, you could have a melee spellcaster teamed up with a ranged fighter or vice versa.

lord pringle

2010-12-12, 10:29 PM

So... LynchingITP then?
Read OP. Could I start a video game lynching?

Prime32

2010-12-13, 07:45 AM

Read OP. Could I start a video game lynching?Ask in one of the OOC threads.

zyborg

2010-12-13, 06:26 PM

This looks like fun. I'm interested in FFRP.

Anyr

2010-12-13, 06:53 PM

This looks like fun. I'm interested in FFRP.

Welcome aboard. If you need any help finding an RP that's suited to your tastes, don't hesitate to ask.

celtois

2010-12-13, 09:33 PM

Hey guys. To those of you who have started a successful universe I was wondering if you'd like to contribute to a list of questions I've been drafting for people who want to post new FFRP universes. It would be greatly appreciated. Hopefully this can become a useful resource for the future of FFRP

Universe Creation list:

Property of Celtois Corp ©

The W's

Who: What sort of characters do you want to see in your world.
-Character creation sheet
It never hurts to have one pre-designed for your universe
-Special rules unique to your universe related to characters
Are all characters Velociraptors? Is divine magic allowed, etc.
-Feel, what sort of feel do you want with the characters is this a more serious universe where tragic characters would be welcomed or would you like more comedic characters to inhabit your new universe

Where: So what exactly is this world of yours?
- Obviously where is is set? A small border kingdom in the middle of nowhere?A giant demiplane that is a huge gladiatorial arena, a space tricycle?
-Is there a particular genre that it fits in? Or is it like the nexus a big wobbley blend of genres
-On a broader level what are the basic understandings of the world and it's history.

When: When is this when is that, and so forth?
-When is the time period, is this the age of steampunk. A primeval world, or somewhere in the future?
-When is it in the course of history, is there anything important that happened before the current time period that the players aught to know.

How:
-So just how are the characters involved in your story, or the world?
-Why are they needed?
-What are the characters going to be doing?

The meta game aspect

What:
-What makes your universe stand out, how is it unique?
Why would I choose your universe over on of the countless other ones.
-What ooc assumptions are being made in your universe? Are there rules that all the characters are too follow. A storyteller or do all the stories originate from the players themselves.
-Does your world have a story? If so what does the conclusion of it mean.

Maxios

2010-12-13, 09:40 PM

This looks like fun. I'm interested in FFRP.

Welcome! I'd personally recommend the Nexus, as it's where most FFRPs start out.

Ashen Lilies

2010-12-13, 10:36 PM

The conversation so far...

Hmm you do have a point about organizations generally being bad in terms of PR for all the heroes if one makes a mistake.

Pft.. LANTERN isn't a superhero organization. It's a bunch of doped up children with fancy rings. Consider that they don't even allow people with other powers. Blech

I think DC your point is really solid and will have to be considered in the decision. Though I have to admit. I'd love to recreate the atmosphere of Metropolis here in the Nexus... >.>

I miss that universe it was a lot of fun.

Restart it! I'd join! :smallsmile:
...
Whether I'd be active is up for debate... >.>

Yeah, I wasn't in the first one. But, I'd probably join if you were to restart it.

And unlike some people, I'd be active.

:smallbiggrin:

Was just sort of assumed based on the fact that when people join they give them a ring. Which means that everyone has the same powers, in addition to anything personal they have.

I'd totally consider restarting it. But I know I'm not always that active either. So it would require at least a decent number of players.

I also wouldn't mind making sure restarting it would be okay with Kael. It was kind of his baby.

Yeah I didn't think that the entire feel of it could be brought through to the NEXUS but the basic ideas, a group of superheroes dedicated to capturing and imprisoning supervillains and keeping them within their facility, and generally highly regulated so they could be punished for hurting the non-supers.

However as you say that might have a lot of trouble flying in the nexus even it it was mostly not seen by outsiders.

Hmm so that would be three of us.

Four, probably. I know Beans was freakishly in love with the setting, though don't quote me on that.

You could probably count BR in, as well.

Five and a cat!

Assuming that Beans and BR join, I mean.

As long as stuff actually happens and it doesn't devolve into closed-circuit romance plots like last time...

Conversation move to FFRP Central? We're kinda off topic here. Not that there was much of a topic to start with...

Huh, well I guess that might be enough for me to start digging up old threads and working towards a reboot. Asking Kael if I can. If not I guess just digging up his old OP's and giving him credit for them.

I know I was pretty in love with the setting too. So I'd love to see it make a come back.

It was partially where I got my idea for Lightning Lass from :smallbiggrin:

Yeah sure I'll move over to the FFRP thread.

Thank Mod for Multiquote! :smallbiggrin:

And now, onwards with the discussion.

celtois

2010-12-13, 10:51 PM

Indeed multi quote is one of the greatest things to happen in a while :smallbiggrin:

Okay so I've dug up all the old Metro threads.

List:

Metro OOC
Metro Registry
Metro Residence #12 Highburn Street
Metro Lucky Luigi's Diner
Metro Random Locations

EDIT:

There is also | Metro The Hollow

(Of these are there any that you think I shouldn't revive with the rebirth of Metro?) So far I was thinking of leaving Lucky's to the dust since it was a player run Cafe and I don't think Two Bit is coming back. However a Cafe or Tavern might not be a bad thing to have.

The Bushranger

2010-12-13, 10:56 PM

There has to be a tavern. Which would be a cafe in a modern world. All adventures start there.

And my character could even be a waitress. :smalltongue:

lord pringle

2010-12-13, 10:58 PM

There has to be a tavern. Which would be a cafe in a modern world. All adventures start there.

And my character could even be a waitress. :smalltongue:

and I could run a short order cook! A radio sandwich with extra goose on the brains?

celtois

2010-12-13, 10:59 PM

Actually just did a bit of searching around in the threads and found out there was a tavern that I had failed to recall.

It's called The Hollow

Link to OOC thread from way back then due to it being relevant to seeing if people are interested.

OOC Thread Read OP (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=107042)

There is a certain dystopic feel to it that might not appeal to everyone. It's also generally pretty serious.

KerfuffleMach2

2010-12-13, 11:21 PM

I like the looks of it. I think we could stick with the same outline and everything.

celtois

2010-12-13, 11:25 PM

That's what I was hoping. But it depends on how many people would actually go for the whole Dystopic future feel, and how many would prefer a more light and airy justice league style universe.

(I'm so in favor of going the dystopic route if you couldn't tell. :smallbiggrin:)

MPG

2010-12-13, 11:26 PM

I'll throw my intrest into the ring as well. As long as things remain fun and don't get too serious I'm in.

Darklord Bright

2010-12-14, 12:05 AM

I'm unfamiliar with this setting - enlighten me!

celtois

2010-12-14, 12:14 AM

It's the brain child of two players who used to play here.

Being that it is there baby and I only played in it I'm not the best person to explain it but I'm one of those who still remembers it.

If you want to see what Kael, one of the creators has to say about it. He talks all about how it works and the idea and history in the first post of the OOC thread which I linked earlier on this page.

It's essentially a city setting, with a dystopic totalitarian government. It's full of people who have special powers as a result of genetic mutations who are imprisoned there so they can't threaten society.

Darklord Bright

2010-12-14, 12:16 AM

So it's basically a prison-city for mutants?

The Bushranger

2010-12-14, 12:17 AM

I'd prefer a slightly more X-Men/Heroes-ish feel, but I could work with the dystopia.

The character I have in mind is actually a variation on Shrike, for those who know her, or rather her pre-Exalted version, as a teenager with zappy electrical powers who can also teleport herself through power lines. :smalltongue:

Darklord Bright

2010-12-14, 12:20 AM

I actually like the dystopia - it gives it a unique feel. From what I've read I was pretty much right about that "Prison-city for mutants" thing, and I think that has a really cool feel to it...

That said, I'd have to drudge out so many power-concepts and try to see if I could make any work :smalltongue:

celtois

2010-12-14, 12:23 AM

Yeah prison city for mutants is a pretty accurate descriptor of the whole place. It's kind of a reverse of the whole high fantasy you often get in the nexus. Down dark and dirty. Which is pretty cool.

I was thinking of grabbing Lightning Lass and having her be broken, in Metro, Just another person who's life and hope has been shattered by the darkness of the Metropolis.

Course she'd start out as a hero. Before being broken by the good detective. :smallamused:

Darklord Bright

2010-12-14, 12:27 AM

I keep trying to think of something, and I keep thinking of some dude with minor auditory powers who runs a rave warehouse/nightclub deal. I don't know why 'dystopia' instantly provokes images of raves with shady things going on in some back room with the pounding of the beats dull against the walls...

Man, my brain needs to start working with me.

celtois

2010-12-14, 12:37 AM

If you would like to see what other people have done I can link you to the old character registry.

While all those characters won't exist likely when the reboot happens. But they might give you some neat ideas. I can also link you to some of the darkest RP that went on in Metro if you'd like, it was pretty. Disconcerting to say the least.

Old Registry (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=126827)

Darklord Bright

2010-12-14, 12:40 AM

Disconcerting? Bah! I don't think I've ever been disconcerted by anything on here!

celtois

2010-12-14, 12:42 AM

..If you really want here it is. This was among the darkest RP I remember from Metropolis. Don't say I didn't warn you though.

Read the first 10 pages to see what I mean. (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=115360)

That's really the worst it every got I think.

cho_j

2010-12-14, 12:52 AM

Hi, all! I'd like to start playing here. :) It should be noted that this is also more or less my first time doing ANY online roleplays that aren't over e-mail with one real life friend. I think I can handle it?

So, in terms of the type of game I'd like to play, I'd be interested in a standard high fantasy game. Are there any going on?

Failing that, I've always been curious about some kind of magic academy type RP.

ApeofLight

2010-12-14, 12:53 AM

Standard answer would be Nexus.

Specifically you could try PACK the Perfectly Appropriate College for Kids. They have magic lessons along with standard schooling.

celtois

2010-12-14, 12:59 AM

Well the NEXUS is something I would have described as high fantasy.... a while back. But post empire it has shifted even further to complete free form. It's generally a high power. Heroic/Vile game. That is fairly light and fluffy.

It has characters from all sorts of genres and time periods. Basically if something has existed anywhere there is a good chance you might find it in the NEXUS.

If you aren't used to FFRP you might find the lack of plot weird at first. Basically you have to just have character goals and work your way into things that are related to your characters as you go along through interaction with other PC's.

I'm not the greatest example here so I'll let one of the RPers who actually player regularly answer your questions but I hope that helped.

cho_j

2010-12-14, 01:09 AM

celtois

2010-12-14, 01:11 AM

Glad to have done you some good then. I'd suggest Trogs as a starting place. Given that it is a nice neutral ground.

There is some truth to the idea that all adventures start in a tavern. :smallbiggrin:

KerfuffleMach2

2010-12-14, 01:14 AM

It did help, actually! Thanks. :) I'm gonna try to make up a character and add it to the Nexus Directory then.

And that thing about any and all types existing here? Very true. I have an Autobot, three Marvel-based characters, and a Keyblade wielder.

So, yeah, go ahead and make any kind of character you want.

TruorTupnm

2010-12-14, 01:22 AM

I am another player who would be interested in the Metropolis idea, if you are still just looking for higher numbers. I'm always trying to come up with new ways to show off old powers.

Darklord Bright

2010-12-14, 01:24 AM

Celtois, you promised me disconcerting material!

I wasn't disconcerted, I just met up with a few things that actually just annoy me!

Or maybe something's wrong with me, I dunno. :smalltongue:

celtois

2010-12-14, 01:26 AM

I'm certainly not going to object to higher numbers. Part of the reason the initial threads died was the player base shrunk and closed off. No new players and some of the old ones leaving mean that it just sorta vanished.

Sorry there Darklord. Perhaps I'm just more easily disconcerted by.

Newbies don't look in here please
Rape, abuse, cold blooded murder and the general break down humanity.

Still it is among the darkest RP to have happened at the Nexus. Courtesy of our own Beans.

Darklord Bright

2010-12-14, 01:30 AM

Meh, it seemed kinda just thrown in there to make it edgy. I found it more distasteful than disconcerting.

celtois

2010-12-14, 01:31 AM

I'll grant you some parts of it felt more then a a little bit contrived. I however still found the initial police brutality scene and the breaking of Daisy to be more disconcerting then then the later parts. Because the detective and Daisy felt more human then Opha

Beans

2010-12-14, 06:15 AM

Wow, I was an ass back then.
Ophana eventually went from a jerkass to a sadomasochistic and socipathic monster somehow, and I'm still feeling bad for how nasty I was to poor Saff (let alone Clarice). Admittedly, Saff and Clarice did get better, but still.
If Metropolis starts up again, I won't be leaping back into the "kick all my characters in the FACE!" mentality.

Oh, and I'd like to officially apologize for just about every post I made there.

Darklord Bright

2010-12-14, 06:21 AM

Wow, I was an ass back then.
Ophana eventually went from a jerkass to a sadomasochistic and socipathic monster somehow, and I'm still feeling bad for how nasty I was to poor Saff (let alone Clarice). Admittedly, Saff and Clarice did get better, but still.
If Metropolis starts up again, I won't be leaping back into the "kick all my characters in the FACE!" mentality.

For a moment I was worried I might have indirectly insulted you! :smalltongue:

Ashen Lilies

2010-12-14, 06:33 AM

Ten bucks says Beans' first character is some trenchcoat wearing chick with hair dye, no concept of what a 'shower' is and a severe eating disorder. :smalltongue:

Beans

2010-12-14, 06:37 AM

But I wuvs my weird homeless gals!

You might be right on the shower bit... I'm actually considering bringing back Saff, but way less broken.

Ashen Lilies

2010-12-14, 06:50 AM

I might just transport Apostle over unchanged from that old Supers RP that Raz Fox started. I'd imagine he'd fit right in with the setting of Metropolis.

Longbow II was a very fun character concept, and I'd like to get another chance at playing him/her, but I think (s)he might be a bit too 'gold/silver age' for a Metro redux. I'll have to tinker with that a little more...

Frost... eh. Screw him. Nice design, but all he did was whine whine whine like the little bitch he was. :smallannoyed:

IcemanJRC

2010-12-14, 07:41 AM

I'm definitly interested in Metro, I have ideas pulsing through y brain already, count me in.