Horrortale

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Horrortale is an original alternate universe of the game Undertale made by Sour-Apple-Studios. If you aren't familiar with Undertale, it is widely recommended that you check it out first before browsing any related content to avoid spoiling the story for yourself. It isn't necessary however, and all are welcome, regardless of your knowledge of the game or any lore associated with it.

In this story, you take up the role as one of a group of human children (varied ages between 9 and 17) who find themselves stranded in a massive underground civilization populated by monsters that once freely roamed the surface world before being sealed down below. Surrounded by the unknown, you must find a way back to the surface, one way or another, while avoiding peril and death. The world carries a somewhat 'Alice in wonderland' type feel but with a horror twist. This is where the story differs from the traditional Undertale. The world is more ominous and foreboding, as a world full of strange monsters would be through the eyes of a child. But the threat here is real. These monsters still have their quirks, some of which may save your life. However the creatures of Horrortale tend to be more malevolent and/or dangerous to a human child as apposed to their Undertale counterparts. No, not everything will try to mindlessly kill you. But more caution should be observed while making your way out of the underground. Ultimately, you must decide the path you choose and how you interact with the world.

Ideally, a group of 4 to 7 children is enough but I'm not against having more, though I will probably have a cut off point since having a classroom of children stampeding through the underground would be hard to manage. I doubt there will be THAT much interest. But if it is so, it isn't unheard of to have multiple threads of the same topic going on. I've had this idea in off and on development for a few months now and have a story chain lined up already. All I need now is to check interest and add some final touches depending on what I see. If you have any ideas, questions, or contributions, feel free to pitch in.

[Vesuvius00]

I N T E R E S T

I'm so glad to find another UT RP! I don't know much about Horrortale besides what you have written here, but I'm sure that my lack of foreknowledge will be better for the game in the long run!

Are we limited on what soul types/colors we could play?

-EDIT-
I have a list of ways other soul types' battles could work from another UT RP from a while ago:

Alright, soul effects as I see it...a work in progress, as you might have noticed. If you want to negotiate for something else, I'm open to that.
♥ Their death can reset the timeline back to their recent SAVE, and everyone back to their positions at the time of their recent SAVE.
♥ Can move through normal attacks, but not orange or cyan attacks.
♥ Can attack normal attacks, destroying part of them...and if cut through enough, can directly attack the enemy once in the turn.
♥ Can deflect attacks, and regenerates some each turn. With passively heal a teammate if they are also involved in the encounter.
♥ Can stay still and not get hit by normal attacks, but can still take damage from orange and cyan attacks.
♥ Is affected by gravity...wait, what?
♥ They are stuck on a trap grid, but are able to set a trap on the grid once per turn to catch an enemy attack to possibly return/retaliate the next turn

Looks pretty interesting. I might have suggested keeping all the canon Soul Modes for each type of Soul and/or color change, then just adding in new modes for orange and cyan; I was thinking that maybe an Orange Soul possesses Rocket Mode, forcing it to keep moving in one of the four cardinal directions a la Snake during the opponent's attack, whilst a Cyan Soul has Patience Mode, locking it in place like a Green Soul or any other Soul in Shield Mode, but letting the user move the enemy's attacks around it semi-freely rather than moving to avoid attacks like most of the other Soul colours. But I mean, whatever works.

[MisterMisery]

@Vesuvius00wow thats a lot to take in... and blue seems kinda underpowered compared to the others, wouldn't mine joining if this becomes a thing...
(i don't know if this hinders me but i only played genocide run haven't even touched the game after killing sans and the flower)

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Vesuvius00 I like that concept. However I'm not sure how I could apply that to this universe. Specifically anything involving timeline altering. Also combat wont be grid or turn based here. There is no threat of anyone's character actually being killed, though if not careful with their decisions, they might lose a finger, an eye, a leg, or something to that effect. There is something I can derive from this system however; Having specific roles to fill. Something as follows:

♥ Patience - Someone who wont be angered or discouraged by delays, annoyances, or obstacles and instead shows tolerance. "Let's wait and see what happens."

♥ Integrity - Someone who will take the high ground in the worst of scenarios, staying honest and having strong moral principles. "We shouldn't intrude..."

♥ Bravery - Someone who more often than not shows courage and resilience even in the face of peril, with a willingness to confront danger, uncertainty, and the possibility of death. "We'll get them before they get us!"

♥ Kindness - Someone who tends to be generous and friendly when others might not, staying considerate and warm when possible. "Could we try talking to them?"

♥ Perseverance - Someone who wont let complexity or difficulty get the better of them when they have a set goal in mind, remaining persistent when success is in their reach. "If it's possible...we just need to try harder."

♥ Justice - Someone who believes in fairness, giving impartial judgement towards what they know to be right and wrong. "If we're gonna take it, we gotta earn it."

♥ Determination - Someone who will remain resolute even when the odds of success seem impossible, never giving up, never letting in, firm to the purpose that they have set for themselves. "No turning back now..."

Alternatively, each have their potential weaknesses. Patience can be a refusal to act or move forward. Integrity can be taken advantage of by dishonesty. Bravery can be displaced by foolishness. Kindness can be used as a weakness. Perseverance can be diffused by uncertainty. Justice can be blind to circumstance. Determination can be stubbornness.

Characters could be built around these traits, or simply be built involving them. But then we would need no less than/no more than 7 players. Or we might risk missing a detrimental role.

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MisterMisery That's fine. As I said no, previous knowledge of undertale or anything involving it is needed. Lack of information might enrich the experience for you. I only wanted everyone to know that there is a risk of having the original game story/lore spoiled for yourself. If your willing to join with that in mind, then I'm happy to have you. ^_^

[Todd Howard]

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I was lurking and uncertain of voicing interest, but your recent post on the souls sold me.

So, yep. Interested.

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Raddum That's great! I'm glad to hear it. ^_^ Just a few more now, and I'll have the ooc/character submissions up and running. I suppose you can start calling dibs on what role(soul type) you wish to have. @Raddum@MisterMisery@Vesuvius00@Ryougu
Between this, the ooc, and finally the release of the ic, roles will be first come first serve. If we end up getting a surplus of people wanting to be one kind of soul....well...We'll cross that bridge when we get there. I'm also still up for discussion on the topic if any other hidden observers are lurking in the shadows, considering voicing interest. Your input is welcome, even if you ultimately decide not to participate.

[Todd Howard]

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Glad to be on board. I'll go ahead and say that I'd prefer to have Kindness; But if someone else wants it, Justice is a close second for me.

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Raddum That's very kind of you!

[Todd Howard]

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Eh, I'm not super picky, it's no big deal!

In other news, I've crafted my character, and took some time to throw these together! Got a small burst of inspiration so I threw some text-box sprites together for my character to-be.

_{Sure they don't look great, but I'm no artist, so... lol}

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Raddum Oh my! These are fantastic! The art definitely fits undertale. But do you think you could do this for for other characters once they start joining? Just an idea. I think it would be neat XD. Perhaps you could get the size down to somthing like these:

"What are you staring at?!"

"N-nothing! >///<"

Something this small can be integrated easier. If not however, the size you have is fine. Either way I enjoyed your sprites. ^^

[Todd Howard]

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I had full intentions of shrinking them, actually. They are just generally large when I first export them.

As for doing this for other characters, I could try, I guess. I honestly don't spend a lot of time around my computer, and like I said, I'm no artist, so people probably won't get exactly what they want; I'll offer up what I can, however.

[Todd Howard]

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"See?!"

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Raddum Well if nothing else, it's a great and unique idea for your posts. I look forward to seeing it in action!

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Yo I like what I see, Keep me posted friend.

@Venom

With the inclusion of 2 people from the alternate interest check, he now have 5 participants. Expect an ooc up tomorrow. In the meantime, I'm going to prepare the story for opening day, with the changes of the soul roles in mind. Goodnight and curtains everyone!

[Todd Howard]

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Any chance we could get a bare-bone CS to start?

I have nothing to do tonight, so I figured I'd spend my time finishing up Kindness.

Raddum Well if nothing else, it's a great and unique idea for your posts. I look forward to seeing it in action!

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Thanks, glad to have your approval! Hopefully we find an actual end to this roleplay, eh? I've seen enough of them die.

Speaking of ending...

_{I'm prepared.}

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A prelude: All characters will start in a buss on a fieldtrip to Mount Ebott. It's mixed with different classes (to account for the age differences) but everyone is from the same school.

The character sheet will be as follows.
Name (first with last and middle being optional)
Soul (1 of the 7)
Age (I was thinking between 9 and 16 or 17 but I'm lenient with good reason. Just as long as we have what can be considered children old enough to have at least a basic understanding of what death is, but still be considered kids.)
Gender (I know the protagonist in traditional undertale is genderless, but male or female please.)
Appearance (Drawings, Anime pictures, Pixel art, and photos are all fine. Everyone has their own version of what their character looks like in whatever art form. Whatever it is, please include a brief or detailed description below the image if one was included.)
Personality (Keeping in mind the soul type you've chosen of course, tell everyone a little about your characters.....characteristics....)
History (Some may opt to remain mysterious. Some may opt to share this during the story. Either is fine. But if you wish to share, you can tell us about where your character came from and how they grew up.)
Extras (Have I missed anything? Any tidbits you wanna include? I couldn't think of anything else to ask for in the moment so be all means put whatever you want here.)

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I'd like to claim the Perseverance role...that's right, right?

@Ryougu

So Perseverance and Kindness called. Just an update everyone.

[Todd Howard]

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Malcom Holme

"Sure they're scary; But so are humans. Why are we considered so different?"
- Malcom Holme, the Soul of Kindness

NAME
Malcom Holme

SOUL
♥
Kindness

AGE
14

GENDER
Male

APPEARANCE
Malcom is 5'4", a fair height for a boy his age; With a decent bodybuild to match. His hair is cut short, and his eyes are a lime-green color; His attire consists of a pair of tan kahki shorts and a green T-Shirt, along with a pair of white sneakers. His backpack is a simple blue-camo design, and aside from that he has no notable accessories aside from a necklace with a dangling cross.

PERSONALITY
Malcom is a big brother, through and through: He shows a large amount of concern for kids younger than he is due to growing up as the oldest of three. This leads to him often checking their condition and ensuring everything is fine before thinking of progressing forward, and to him being extremely protective. While he isn't a violent individual in the slightest, he will defend a child in nearly any situation; Mostly by starting off with words rather than actual combat.

Malcom has a belief that everyone deserves to be treated fairly; He sees the monsters as people just like him, that live on the same planet, in the same universe; And doesn't understand the human's fears, even though the stories tell of the horrors of the monsters. Even in terrifying situations, Malcom often keeps his cool; And tries to talk and understand any problem he is presented with. That doesn't mean he isn't afraid, however; In fact, Malcom is, on the inside, a very terrified person: He tries to not show it in order to keep up the "Big Bro" appearance, but every once in awhile, he wished he had someone he could look up to instead. It's not uncommon for him to blubber and breakdown when people aren't looking; And if he trusts someone enough, he'll let them know his feelings about things without hesitation.

Having been raised rather strictly, Malcom is, quite possibly, the only individual who will correct just about anybody if he sees something wrong. Language, actions, or other dastardly deeds; He doesn't go on long rants, but he does voice his opinion, and never raises his voice while doing so; Making it, at times, a moot point to scream, yell, and generally argue with him.

A big issue for Malcom is that he is quite trusting of others; And tends to give them the benefit of the doubt, to the point of being called an idiot. He isn't dumb enough to fall for the same trick too many times, but he is, generally, very easy to trick; To the point he could get himself killed down here due to it, if his mediocre fighting abilities don't get him killed first.

HISTORY
Malcom is a simple boy from a Christian household of 5; Being the oldest of three boys, it's always been his responsibility to watch his siblings and ensure they kept out of trouble. Throughout his life, he'd heard many things about monsters; That they were demons, that needed to be sealed away for the safety of God's children; But Malcom was never certain of the concept.

He knew, in his heart, that if the lord created man and monster, then man and monster were meant to both live and enjoy their lives. He wouldn't create monsters just so they could be killers, psychopaths, and scum. Malcom had a hidden, but firm, belief in his thoughts; That monsters belonged on the surface, just like humans did. But he was never sure of exactly what he could do about it but pray, and hope that he got his answer.

Never did he expect his answer to be this...

(More will become known throughout the roleplay. Malcom's life was very simple, but an exploration of his uncertainty will be done.)

Here ya go. I know the history isn't super-filled out and excellent, but his life was a pretty simple one without much but a few stories to tell. :P

[MisterMisery]

Then ill just take bravery