What is this?
This is a modern era, post-apocalyptic roleplay, but I'd like to think it's not your average, run of the mill end-of-the-world scenario. This is not just a reboot of the old Deadland Wasteland, but a total overhaul. The world, despite starting at a later date, will still be in a state of chaos. It will appear as if nature has already retaken the infrastructure, but that's just due to an initial period of hyper-growth. The people are desperate; their homes are unsafe; the creatures are ravenous: And that's just the first glance. The very bowels of hell will seem to spew forth as the surviving denizens attempt to survive and build a haven of safety, a refuge, the last bastion against the reign of terror overtaking the world. Largely, this will not be a happy-go-lucky band of misfit heroes who save the world. No, this is going to be a tale of struggle, of survival, of loss and tragedy. There will be dark themes, traumatic implications, and even the suggestiveness of real depravity. For these reasons you must be 18+ OR OLDER, despite that we will be using fade-to-black to imply the.. heavier stuff, it will still be a mature roleplay—Despite the label of Masture, we will abide by the rules of the guild, however.
If you are easily triggered, this is your only warning, you do not want to partake. There will be times when I create situations that are, well, not pretty, even through implication. Including, but not limited to; Multiple forms of violence; drugs; religion; and so forth. Again, this is your only warning. However, there will be no unnecessary bashing of certain groups, religions, races, types of characters, and so forth. Everything will purely be for story related purposes. If I feel somebody is being unnecessary about something, I will ask them to stop. Refusal or non-compliance will have you removed from the roleplay.
Disclaimer: I cannot tell you how dark the world will actually be, but rather that it will include these themes at some point, and with varying reoccurrence. There is hope, I'm simply just trying to say that evil people, and desperate people, well, they do bad things and succumb to temptation.
Don't tell me, Zombies?
Sort of. I like a challenge, I like difficult situations. In this world there will be many enemies, from mutated creatures, to aggressive flora, and the various humans who want what you have. You really only have to worry about the "zombies" at night, although in Deadland we'll call them Ghouls, or whatever else the world labels them with through slang. Yes, it's quite difficult to create a unique zombie without going into the extremes. I don't want to do that, but they do have a place here, which will be explained through lore.
The day is free for the people and creatures of Deadland, but the night belongs to the ghouls. They will actively seek you, they will smell you, see you, hear you. They will rip you from your homes, they will tear down your barricades, they will chase you with the full speed their bodies can produce. They will run, climb, crawl, jump, and literally do anything required to get at your sweet, sweet flesh. Ghouls only walk, wander, and roam when they are not hunting, and they are difficult to lose. Some would call them the perfect hunter, if not for the stipulation that they only come out at night. The obvious choice is clear, venture out in the day and tackle on the grotesque creatures of this world. You don't have the army it would take to stand against the tide of ghouls.
What's the Goal?
Ultimately, survival. However, there will be driving plots, and adventures of the "side quest" nature, including what you could consider some "End Game" plots. The world I've established doesn't really have to end, but I do have a goal to work towards. However, all choices, all decisions, and all failures have a real impact on the world. I will even change my own plans based upon what happens. I will take seemingly unimportant events and show you how easily they can spiral out of control. You can play a single character; you can play two (I prefer to start with no more than that, just to begin with.), you can play a leader of a group; a zealous cultist; an escaped scientist (I will provide the information you need). You can play whatever you want, in just about any role you want. However, it is up to you to come up with an interesting character that can fit into this world. Obviously, if you want to play super edgy cannibal Gretchin, she's not going to fit and you will likely find yourself alone, without interaction. Because, and I promise you, if you play a character like that, who obviously conflicts with morality and doesn't fit into the scope of the society we're running with, they will lynch you—And Death? Well, that's permanent.
If at any time your character dies, you're welcome to make another. If you tire of a character, retire them and I'll make them an NPC. Your character will only die under two circumstances: You choose to kill them, or you put them into a position where the only logical course I, as the GM of the world, will have kill them. (See Cannibal Gretchin example.) Even then, I'll never just outright kill an active character. There's always a choice, to flee and run, but that breaks away your character from the main group. If you a persistently taking the illogical course of action, eg; attempting to make the society just understand cannibal Gretchin and welcome her back with open arms, then death is really the only course because people just don't do that. Especially in a scenario like this, all they need is an excuse.
Disclaimer: Active characters are basically safe, and their death is up to you. I will only kill an inactive character if it helps the story move along, or I have to. If you are persistent on the illogical, impossible course of action, then I reserve the right to kill your character logically and through the scope of the world we play in. Even then, I will try to discuss it with you, help you out and point you in the right direction. The only reason I see right now to kill your character against your will is if you continually take the stance of the stubborn, illogical ass.
Final Thoughts
At some point, this roleplay will border into the unnatural and paranormal. There are subjects within the lore that can be seen as having, well, supernatural powers. Whether our characters are able to obtain some form of superpower is undecided, and will decided by all of the current writers when we get there.
There will be advancement in human genealogy and cybernetics. There will be some basic mecha (Less Gundam and more along the lines of what Ghost in the Shell portrays, eg; Bulky Crab Tanks.) I will create an outline of what scientific advancements we'll be working with.
This thread is purely to garner interest, much of the OOC is not ready to be revealed. This will not open when I have gained enough interest, but rather when I'm done compiling the information. Hopefully, I can be done within a week. Maybe a bit more. If you are interested in creating something, whether it be crazy flora, dangerous fauna, a faction, or a piece of lore. You can DM me here, or contact me on discord (user: Syn.Co.E#3751 — Don't click the hyperlink, it goes nowhere.)
Discord
I have a discord server that I mostly use for gaming, but I will be using for the Official Deadland Discord Server as well. It's an 18+ Server, and seeing as this is an 18+ Roleplay there should be no problems with writers wanting to join.
However, that being said. People lie. If you want to join the discord PM me here, or DM me on Discord (again, user Syn.Co.E#3751 — Don't click the hyperlink it goes nowhere) verifying your age. I will take a screenshot for my own personal records of your statement so that I cannot be held accountable and possibly receive action from moderators in case any kinders or teens sneak their way in. Additionally, if it is discovered you are below the United States Age of Consent (18), You will be banned from the discord server, and removed from the roleplay.
"But the age of consent in Australia is 16!"
That's nice, and I don't care. I'm in the U.S, and therefore will abide by those standards. I may come off as a hard ass on this, but I tire of people arguing with me.
•Character Application Sheet•
•I have a raw sheet below the example that you can copy and paste.•Please keep the format, Information should be filled out between these: << >>.
•Delete the indication markers, but ensure to keep the indentation code.
•This example is intended to be satirical and does not reflect my political views.
Basic Information
Name:
Donald John "Donnie" Trump Sr.
Age:
70
Nationality:
American
Ethnicity:
Caucasian
Sex:
Male
Height:
6'2
Weight:
Approx. 230lbs
Eye Color:
Blue
Hair Color:
Red naturally, dyed Rose Gold
Physical Disabilities:
- Tiny hands
Physical Identifiers
- Tiny hands
- Waddles when walking
Appearance:
A broad, portly man that women are falling all over themselves to get at. He's always been complimented on his manly hands, and has been told on multiple occasions what a great smile he has—Never once has it been called creepy. He always styles his hair in a suave way, the classic side-swept look that really compliments his older, yet charming face. He has soft features,
and some unavoidable wrinkles and "crows feet" do to his age. Despite this, he also has noticeable laugh lines from his constantly positive, never angry attitude.
He usually dresses in a snazzy way, always opting for that astute businessman look by going with the ever classy suit and tie combination. His choice of tie always goes well with his suit—His taste are impeccable.
and some unavoidable wrinkles and "crows feet" do to his age. Despite this, he also has noticeable laugh lines from his constantly positive, never angry attitude.
He usually dresses in a snazzy way, always opting for that astute businessman look by going with the ever classy suit and tie combination. His choice of tie always goes well with his suit—His taste are impeccable.
Extended Information
Residence:
Unknown
Profession:
President of the United States
Aligned Faction:
Unknown
Relatives:
- Melania Trump, wife
- Ivanka Trump, daughter
- Tiffany Trump, daughter
- Eric Trump, son
- Donald John Trump Jr., son
- Barron Trump, son
Personnel Data
Weapons:
- A wit so sharp it could literally cut you
- His hands are legally declared as "lethal weapons"
Equipment
- << Notify me of changes, or additions. >>
Miscellaneous
- << Intended for other reoccurring items such as cigarettes, a photo, etc.>>
Trade Skills:
- Businessman
Donnie has a lot of experience in managing business, and on top of that, running a country. His mind is sharp and shrewd, he can easily see the probabilities of a situation when others cannot. He's apt at uncovering other's secrets, and at knowing when he's being lied to. His brain is his finest tool. - "With my bear hands"
Donnie never had formal training in hand-to-hand combat, despite this he can easily kill a man with his bare hands. His hands are strong enough to tear apart a coconut with ease.
Talents & Hobbies:
- Natural Wit
Maybe it's a natural gift, but Donnie excels at mind games and puzzles. He's the holder of the Chess World Champion title, and has never lost a game of Risk no matter how the odds were stacked against him. Some say, he could see the result of the dice before he even rolled them. Crosswords are so easy they're boring, and he can complete puzzles with thousands of pieces in record time. - People's Person
Between his smile and his attitude, Donnie just really understands people. His open, carrying, and honest nature has captured the hearts and minds of his people, which ultimately led to his success in achieving presidency. He's beloved, and people have shown that they will go to great lengths to protect him.
Limitations:
- Limitless
Donnie has no known limitations, he's like a modern day superhero.
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