New Story Universe Idea!!
I've been tossing around the idea of starting up a new RP. Let me know what you think.
The setting is most important, as it kind of intrinsically creates the plot. Our story here would take place within a fictional world known for now as, "World ABC". This world is divided into four major continents. On one continent, science and technology reign supreme, making for a sci-fi utopia. On another continent, nature and magic are law, complete with creatures of legend. On the third continent, the two opposing forces live in relative harmony with one another.
And finally, the fourth continent. This continent is abundant with the natural recourse known currently as, "power crystals". These power crystals make excellent fuel when broken down inside technology and have magic enhancing properties as well. While the recourse is renewable, it only grows here on this continent, and only a limited amount replenishes each year. With the populations of each of the three other continents rising each year, there is starting to be speculations on the future of this neutral land.
I want to create a large group RP that allows for people to create there own subplots within this world. First, you will choose a homeland for your character. There you can join with other writers to create stories together, or write solo adventures. When collaborating, you will want to tag all others involved at the beginning of your post. I would ask everyone to do any plot planning privately through PMs; this way you can cut back on clutter in the OOC section and have an element of mystery for anyone not directly involved with the story you are creating. Once everyone agrees on the general direction of your story, you will title your story and put it at the header of each of your posts. Also, each continent will be broken down into sub-areas. Underneath the story title, you should put the location that it is taking place. This way, different story-lines can overlap or merge when characters are in the same location.
You can be one of the indigenous people of the neutral land, mostly peace loving tribesmen that are openly sharing their bountiful "power crystals". These people are so in tune with the crystals that as long as they are close to one they possess super human speed, strength, and healing. Being that these crystals grow out the sides of mountains, inside caves, and basically anywhere that rock is exposed, staying close to a power crystal isn't that difficult. Plus everyone wears jewelry with this crystals embedded.
You can be one of the people from the land of technology. Business and government are one and the same as they watch over the entire land with precision. Poverty and crime are things long forgotten. Instead, there is the ruling class, the working class, and the commoners. There is hardly a difference between working folk and non-working folk as far as standard of living, as the jobs available are plentiful and ultimately frivolous. It is practically impossible to join the ruling class as they control all markets and have been rumored to have the means to stop the aging process. There is an underground movement of commoners that wishes to overturn this system, but they do not hold the support of the masses.
You can hail from the continent of magic if you prefer the legends of old. Here, old style kingdoms divide up the land, and different humanoid like creatures such as elves and hobbits are playable characters as well. Occasionally, lands will war over territory or pride but everyone is united in their unease toward the people that use the shiny machines. There is rumor that one kingdom of humans desire to ally with the technological civilization.
You may also choose to live in the hybrid continent. Technology here is akin to modern day science, and there are about five different nations that run much like today's governments. The biggest comparison that you can make about this land is to the Marvel Universe, complete with super humans and modern witches but no extraterrestrials. Just like in the comics, there is a struggle between those with and without super powers, as well as organized crime and conspiracies.
I would also like to add a few unique game elements to this RP to regulate it's pace. One month in the real world will equal one year in the RP. Past that, I would like to create an environment where everyone can move at their own pace without falling behind. To do this, underneath the title and location of your story, you will post the pace that everyone in your story has agreed upon as well as how long your story is expected to stretch out (anywhere from a couple hours to a whole year). This will help others in deciding if they wish to join your story or have their story cross paths with yours. If you expect to be unable to keep up with the pace of your story, you will want to tell all others involved through the PMs, OOC, or in a blurb at the bottom of your last post.
Here is an example of everything that I have mentioned thus far:
@Airalin@Classpet@Invader Len@rechonqStory TitleLocation: Neutral Continent: Great Crystal Cave
Story Timeline: One Day
Posting Pace: Twice a WeekContent, content, content, content...
(Hey everyone! I'm going to see the family this week. I won't be able to post till I get back. Don't interact much with my character until I get back. Just assume he is traveling or battling by your side. Thanks and sorry! :)
I hope this doesn't all sound too complicated, but if you have any questions, let me know! Comments and suggestions are also welcome! Thanks!
