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Figure I would post this over here in casual as well. I'm not a picky writer but I appreciate writing that was thought-through.

Trying to see if some plots here are worthwhile & see who might bite out there. Feel free to toss ideas, brainstorm, etc. I'm very open to discussions, very flexible. I want us all to have a good time; not feel so constrained or expected of things. Also if any of these are of enough interest to combine, I'm willing to discuss that also.

Large groups, small groups, 1x1.

Simple synopses:

1] One character has the ability to see a different realm while others [that we know of] cannot. Their visions of the realm over lap or take them away from reality. Is there some reason for the character to be able to see the other realm? Some evil force? Some remedy? Can they cross into the other realm? Oh the discoveries!

2] A character is approached by a child who claims to have come from a different world or time period. Why & how did they arrive to the other character? Can the child be trusted? What overlapping issues may there be with this time travelling child.
(Honestly this reminded me of some Trunks in DBZ, but I wasn't going for that idea.)

3] A character is a scientist who makes a groundbreaking discovery. Potential to change the world. There are powers at hand [supernatural or realistic government situations] which want to steal/suppress this knowledge. Can the discovery be for good or evil?

4] A renowned assassin slow grows a conscience; wanting to limit the kills and possible even back out of the gig. What caused them to change? Will others put them on a list to assassinate the assassin? What partners/others would he slowly be able to trust in order to help them?
(Again, this one certainly made me think of "The Professional")

5] The characters live in a city which is seriously divided; politically, demographically, financially. The city is walled & nobody is allowed to leave [that they know of]. What would happen if the group escaped? What would they find or have to decide to do?
(Makes me think of a combination of "Snowpiercer" & FF7)

6] A detective stuck on a cold case which everyone else had given up on. Digging deeper they finally begin to find some connection to something else. Discoveries that nobody else caught onto. Other characters can be helping the detective, supervisor, family/friends of the person/s involved, etc.

7] Military style; I would be down to do some kind of military RP. That ol' cliche. Future, past, current. Some big deal or just surviving the war.

8] A character wakes up one day & their memories were stolen. Not lost, not amnesia; but stolen. Why? What did they know that caused this to happen? Who stole them & why? What can the character remember, if any at all? What will happen to the character & any companion that decides to help them?
(Ahh. This has me think of the movie "Momento" for sure. Doesn't have to be at all, just similar.)

9] Rebellion vs kingdom; Like some Robin Hood character, they become a leader of a rebellious force against the kingdom [monarchy, patriarchy, whatever]. Who is the good & who is the bad? What would happen if the rebellions usurped the kingdom?

10] A character is able to see some people's future or demise. Very few, but enough to trouble them in life. They find someone, feelings grow, and the person unfortunately sees the fate of the other. Do they tell them when/how they will die? Can they prevent it without disrupting/distorting time? Is there anyone else who can help them?

11] Characters who have powers based on the zodiac signs. Considered warriors but for good or evil? So the powers are specific to that character. Other forces would have these powers as well. Whatever forces to fight or struggle against can be decided. This one is pretty open to discussion, I just like the idea of horoscope fighters.

12] Apocalyptic survivors. Enough said there, right? Which ever direction with this. Much available to brainstorm & decide upon.

13] A character [or two? or small group?] are explorers & archaeologists, anthropologists, who end up stranded in a very remote area. Thinking of jungles. Do they survive? How? Are there any further secrets in the area to disrupt their plans? Will tribes be an issue for them?
(has me think of Green Hell pretty hard)

Chat here, message me, whatever questions or brainstorming. Hope something can get going here.

Cheers.
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Well, I have this group rp I was thinking of running that includes a few of these elements.

The Zodiac Interstellar cruise ship Scorpio is leaving a human colony world, carrying tourists, spies, ambassadors, archeologists, military personnel traveling on orders, honeymooners, etc. It's one of twelve ships on this circuit.

There is a reluctant unkillable assassin - it's said he's died a few times, only to pop up unexpectedly to kill whoever killed him. Nobody knows why he's on board the Scorpio.

There's a security detail guarding one of the cabins - nobody knows who's inside.

And then there's a girl who looks human but isn't (two hearts). She can't speak, she has no memories, and doesn't appear in any identity database. And despite top-notch security, nobody knows just how she got on board.

One of the stops is an alien refugee colony, stranded during a decade long war until rediscovered by the first humans to make it out that far. Oddly enough, they have a statue of a human next to a canal that he led the construction on, years before the colony was discovered.

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Oh that does sound interesting. Do you have any thread made for this yet? I would be into it.
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So I had an old group one for a space colony, let me see if I can find it for ya'll see if ya'll might be interested in it. Topics, world building and such were always my favorite things.
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Got an RP going if you're looking for a military one with a little bit of flavour
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Hey you two, very awesome. I'm glad you mentioned your other RPs and provided some link to one. I'll certainly be down to check them out. Most of these plots are brainstorming. I'm very open to discussing with anyone. I'm not too picky.
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Let me get some of my old links out if I can find them.
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roleplayerguild.com/topics/191969-kin…
roleplayerguild.com/topics/185170-wh4…
roleplayerguild.com/topics/182695-we-…
roleplayerguild.com/topics/182038-exo…

I can't find some of the others, but one was pretty much the last one but space, might have been from a different forum website. World building was always my kinda thing. Top one is the current one I am rping out and enjoying it a bit.

The 40k one I turned into an only war game a few years ago, and rebooted that on roll twenty last year as well. Making it a 40k westmarch, works a lot better as a ttrpg than a forum one, but could still work as a forum rp.
TBF most of these I turned into ttrpgs, and they worked better, just haven't done the top one since not many people play earlier editions of dnd anymore, or pathfinder 1e.
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Oh that does sound interesting. Do you have any thread made for this yet? I would be into it.


Sorry, I got busy and didn't check this thread. I haven't started a thread yet. I'll see about getting this up this weekend.
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@Expendable count me in, yes?

@Czelsc Hi. So the assassin storyline got me interested. What if one of the targets is the one that changed his mind, like they can't kill the target for xyz reason (for us to brainstorm if you wish) and they develop feelings for each other over time. Turns out the target is also an assassin and was playing them all along. Cliché, yes, but I think it'd be fun. Dibs on the target though! Actually, I'm already thinking of a character I'd use. Didn't get the chance to RP much with her as the GM lost interest in the beginning. If for whatever reason anyone else wants to join, then the more the merrier, but I think this one might be a 1x1.

Let me know!
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@Xandrya

Not a bad idea. I like the "Leon the Professional" meets "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" vibe. I responded here so others can see this also, for any chance of offer of a small group RP with this. But I can certainly see this as a onexone. I'm in. I'll message you so we can brainstorm some more.


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