"Together, we can overcome all the odds. It's never as hard as it seems. Everyone can do something special, the secret is sharing our dreams."
'We Can', Sonic Heroes (2003)
'We Can', Sonic Heroes (2003)
The Story So Far...
One year ago, famed hero Sonic the Hedgehog and the infamous Doctor Ivo Robotnik, known otherwise as Doctor Eggman, had one of their most climactic clashes to date that once again resulted in the mad doctor's defeat. However, he once more escaped justice and fled to parts unknown, leaving the world nervously awaiting his return. A return that seemed to never come to pass.
Days turned to weeks, and weeks slowly churned to months, but there was nothing, not even an angry blog. He'd simply vanished. The world was cautious at first, but began to rejoice in his absence and return to a normal life. Even our heroes began to feel more at ease, though many remained wary and vigilant.
Now the world approaches the one year anniversary of his apparent final defeat, but the question remains... what happened to Eggman? Will he ever return to threaten the world? If he is still out there, what could he be planning? Could our heroes once again stand up to the challenge? Only time will tell, but Sonic's not worried. Why should he be? Even if he gets knocked down, he'll get right back up and continue putting up the good fight, and he'll find a way to win. He always does... right?
Days turned to weeks, and weeks slowly churned to months, but there was nothing, not even an angry blog. He'd simply vanished. The world was cautious at first, but began to rejoice in his absence and return to a normal life. Even our heroes began to feel more at ease, though many remained wary and vigilant.
Now the world approaches the one year anniversary of his apparent final defeat, but the question remains... what happened to Eggman? Will he ever return to threaten the world? If he is still out there, what could he be planning? Could our heroes once again stand up to the challenge? Only time will tell, but Sonic's not worried. Why should he be? Even if he gets knocked down, he'll get right back up and continue putting up the good fight, and he'll find a way to win. He always does... right?
The Premise
Hello, and welcome to Planet Mobius! A wonderful world full of colorful characters both mobian and human alike! The premise of this roleplay is a fairly simple one. The world seen in Sonic is massive, and extends far beyond the planet everyone tends to call home. There's plenty of room for amazing adventures with characters both old and new!
Though with all this freedom, there's certainly going to be an overarching plot. That plot will be a retelling of the events before and during Sonic: Forces, and later beyond as we craft our own adventures and story going forwards.
Many characters will be tested, a trial by fire for some. Perhaps it would be better if you worked as a team! Or maybe you'd rather play the lone wolf, either figuratively or literally. Surviving on your own, dealing your own brand of justice. For the most part, this is your world, your stories to tell.
And if there's one thing I know this fandom can do well, it's story and characters. You don't have to play Sonic Recolor #235,358.3. Get imaginative! The possibilities are endless, Mobians, Humans, Robots, even down to little Chao and Wisps! Even take a new spin on a classic character, or make a grab for your favorite canon cast! With a world this large, there's no telling who might show up. Speaking of...
Though with all this freedom, there's certainly going to be an overarching plot. That plot will be a retelling of the events before and during Sonic: Forces, and later beyond as we craft our own adventures and story going forwards.
Many characters will be tested, a trial by fire for some. Perhaps it would be better if you worked as a team! Or maybe you'd rather play the lone wolf, either figuratively or literally. Surviving on your own, dealing your own brand of justice. For the most part, this is your world, your stories to tell.
And if there's one thing I know this fandom can do well, it's story and characters. You don't have to play Sonic Recolor #235,358.3. Get imaginative! The possibilities are endless, Mobians, Humans, Robots, even down to little Chao and Wisps! Even take a new spin on a classic character, or make a grab for your favorite canon cast! With a world this large, there's no telling who might show up. Speaking of...
The World
I told you the world was massive. We're far beyond the tiny island that was the 'world' in Sonic: Forces. And hey, if you don't see a location you like, feel free to throw your own in somewhere. There's plenty of comic locations that didn't make it on this map, but I'm sure they exist out there somewhere. Like the aquatic kingdom of Meropis from the Archie Comics, or the beautiful and lively Spiral Hill Village from IDW Comics.
There will certainly be some locations that end up being larger 'Hub World' areas across the map, key locations that often serve as a major gathering point for players and characters. There's nothing distinctly special about them otherwise, unless they serve a plot point of some kind somewhere down the line.
There will certainly be some locations that end up being larger 'Hub World' areas across the map, key locations that often serve as a major gathering point for players and characters. There's nothing distinctly special about them otherwise, unless they serve a plot point of some kind somewhere down the line.
Important Lore and Information
Alright, now we're getting into the good bits. Certain bits of this world's history have been adapted from their source material to better fit the world at large. The most important of these will be here, and anything else that comes up will be added as necessary. Here we go:
Character Creation
Okay, let's get down to why you're here. You want to take part, but before we get started, you'll have to build your characters. To do that, you'll need a Character Sheet, which I'll put together down below. To submit a character, simply copy the template and fill it in correctly. It doesn't need to be a novel, but it does need to include those key details so it's easier for you and other players to reference as needed.
Rules and Guidelines
Remember the difference between IC and OOC. Just because a character is bashing another character doesn't mean a player is bashing another player. That being said, remember to be respectful to one another.
Remember the Golden Rule, make sure your actions make sense. If your character suddenly does something completely contrary to their previously mentioned character, make sure you can explain it and make it make sense. It's easy to get caught in the moment and make a character do something they wouldn't do otherwise.
Keep things PG. Love is perfectly fine, and Violence is the same. But know the limits.
Shouldn't need to be said, but don't take control of another character without permission. If something happens and a scene gets stuck, let the GM (myself) know. We'll handle it.
And as always, have fun!
Remember the Golden Rule, make sure your actions make sense. If your character suddenly does something completely contrary to their previously mentioned character, make sure you can explain it and make it make sense. It's easy to get caught in the moment and make a character do something they wouldn't do otherwise.
Keep things PG. Love is perfectly fine, and Violence is the same. But know the limits.
Shouldn't need to be said, but don't take control of another character without permission. If something happens and a scene gets stuck, let the GM (myself) know. We'll handle it.
And as always, have fun!