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1991. Against all odds, the world remains standing.

In 1898, Sir Ingel Langley accidentally uncovered the secret to the mysterious compound which littered the Earth. Coined Langium, the subsequent Langley-Milentroff Process was a means by which colossal amounts of energy could be harvested. His discovery changed the course of history, Langium-powered factories and power plants propelling the world into a bewildering age of technological and social advancement. Far more efficient than coal, oil, wind, or water, Langium gasification turned virtually any product into electricity, and jettisoned the world into an era of advancement. For a time, the progress seemed limitless. Langium dominated the global scene.

Then on a fateful day in 1961, the world stood still.

For only a few brief moments, They came.

They came unannounced, unceremoniously. Without warning nor hesitation, as if the world was Theirs to own. They came, stopped for only a short while, never once bothering for contact nor communication, and departed. In Their wake remained the lasting trace of Their existence, undeniable proof of a secret to shock the world to its core. Their visit confirmed a suspicion once thought to be the stuff of dreams: That Langium was of otherworldly origin.

They came and left, yet it was not in their momentary picnic which astounded the world. As with every vacation, the visitors left remarkable trace of their visit. As they departed, mysterious reports spread like a pox dots across the skin. Otherworldly materials reacted with Langium deposits, infecting machinery and nature alike with its eldritch influence. Incredible materials - dubbed New-Langium Compounds, or NLC's - were introduced to the globe...with drastic effects. In the wake of their reactions, hazardous anomalies spread throughout the world's zones in contact with Langium and NLC's, often without rhyme nor discrimination. Some places had gravity cease to be, its industries turning to colossal floating complexes that drift like schools of fish amidst the sea. In some places, rivers turned to a gaseous plasma, the waters which once ran freely convulsing like mist dripping along a sieve. Mysterious sea-green webs turned the hands of those who touched it into pure calcified bone. Metal molted to blistering temperature, yet always retaining their solid shape and form while their extraneous heat warped the world to a hellscape. Rusted iron bolts cured blindness to whoever touched it. These are but a few of the many effects the anomalies have had upon the world.

Yet, within the world's anomalous zones, mysterious compounds and otherworldly items were discovered, with miraculously potent effects. Dubbed artifacts, these precious things produced medicines and machines once thought impossible to create by modern science, yet within the zones they were found and thrive. Yet, even as these incredible artifacts took to the world by storm, it was quickly discovered that we lacked the understanding and capability to reproduce any of these things on Earth.

The shock of the Visitation was enormous, to say little of its full effects. In almost an instant, the Old Order of the world had the rug yanked from beneath its feet. The Old Order of Gods and World were stripped away, revealing truths of a universe far more alien than perhaps any could have known. Many governments struggled to maintain themselves in the chaos, and the Legacy of the Visitation has touched the world far greater than any war nor invention.

Yet, as the Old World gave Caesarean birth to the New World, the greatest legacy of The Visitation lay right above our heads.

It is faint, always visible, yet always distant. Its presence leaves a chilling radiance, a feeling apropos the soft, chilling light of a winter's full moon, equally brilliant in both its coolness and its luminescence. It hovers over the world, softly pulsating its alien light throughout the sky like the heartbeat of a lighthouse.

It is the
New Earth Oracle, and it gazes upon the world as The Gods look down from Heaven.

It is infallible proof that we are not alone in the universe, that They exist and have knowledge which far surpasses our own.

And, perhaps if we wish to undo the calamitous effects of the Visitation and NLC's, the Oracle will have the answers we so desperately seek. Yet, if humanity wishes to leave its cradle, then of course, it would do well to ensure the cradle is without splinter nor rot, for even the tiniest splinter may give rise to the gravest of infections. There are plenty on Earth who wish to upturn the Visitation; Those who demand that humanity shut itself in, and those who suggest it be dragged kicking and screaming into a new era, by any means necessary.

In the year 1991, the course lie ahead, tenuous and arduous. To uncover the true nature of Langium and The Visitation, nations must combat threats both within, without, and beyond. The issues of the Old World have never gone away, and the troubles of the New World will push even the strongest to their limits. Terrorism, economic hardship, environmental disaster, and more plague the world. Yet as we all know, in every crisis lay opportunity, and in such infinite wisdom there is equal capacity to emerge with the advancement of all humankind.



F.A.Q.


  • "'Vinto-Futurism?' What's that supposed to mean?"

"Vinto-Futurism" is a term I coined a little while ago when coming up with the best concept pitch for the setting of N.E.O.'s world. To break it down:

Vinto / Vintage -> "Classic in style, typically denoted to be at least 20 years of age."
Futuristic -> "(of a film or book) set in the future, typically in a world of advanced or menacing technology."

Vinto-Futuristic ->
"A stylistic setting based off of what we believed the near future would look like from the perspective of the 1990s and early 2000s."

Think of settings as seen in The Matrix, Half-Life, Metal Gear Solid 4, STALKER, and AKIRA as examples of what a Vinto-Futuristic setting would look like. Space exploration, the military-industrial complex, globe-spanning terrorist organizations, economic upheaval, and an increasingly digitized and sensationalized world are all core themes of a Vinto-Futuristic setting.


  • "What does the technology of N.E.O. look like?"

For most of the world's average people, the technology of the world is reminiscent of that found in our own during the Early Information Age: Cell phones, computers, Personal Digital Assistants (Remember when these were a thing?), early unmanned drones, genetically modified crops, laser surgery, and the like are all features of the technological capacity. Of course, given the more science-fiction induced advancements of Langium in the world of N.E.O., power and energy is far ahead of our own world even now. Langium-based engines and turbines output levels of energy at greater efficiency than we have even now, roughly equatable to low-temperature nuclear fusion. Bio-engineering and biotechnology are also quite advanced, featuring genetic modification as one might see in 90s B-Movies.


  • "What is Langium?"

The world is filled with a resource called Langium, which through what's known as the, "Langley-Milentroff Process", produces amounts of stable energy similar to plasma gasification, yet with energy output similar to the theoretical capacity of nuclear fission. In 1961, the world was shocked by a series of alien visitations which confirmed that what they knew about Langium's capabilities was just the tip of the iceberg for what it could possibly do. Langium can - under the right circumstances and with the correct catalysts - completely reverse or break the laws of physics as we understand them, but it seems that the chemical compounds by which this may occur are both not native to the planet and are seemingly beyond the current ability to reproduce artificially.

This, of course, means that humanity must leave its cradle if it is to unlock the true mysteries of Langium...and, perhaps, find Things Man Was Not Meant To Know.





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So i've been sitting on this NRP idea for more-or-less a year now, and i've been curious to see what sort of reception it would get. I'm willing to talk about most ideas that I have for this, and would be happy to get any critique or criticism. Thanks for looking this over, and I hope to RP with you soon!
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Ill be making a nation to get this started.
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I'm all in. I have a character concept in mind that I like.
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@Dr Lovecraft@Katthaj Great, glad to have you two on board.

If you have any questions, let me know and i'll respond. (Then post to the FAQ for future reference)
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Tentative interest
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Hey! I am also interested. I want to play as an independent East Germany. Although I dunno how a socialist state would have reasonably been raised there. Maybe the Spartacist uprising succeeded. But instead of overthrowing the federal government (or, what at the time was the Empire - I think?): the East seceded along with (half) Berlin. Or maybe it was established like in our timeline. After WW2 as the successor to the Soviet occupation government. Dunno which would make more sense. I guess that depends on if the Soviet Union existed or became a big player.
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Hey! I am also interested. I want to play as an independent East Germany. Although I dunno how a socialist state would have reasonably been raised there. Maybe the Spartacist uprising succeeded. But instead of overthrowing the federal government (or, what at the time was the Empire - I think?): the East seceded along with (half) Berlin. Or maybe it was established like in our timeline. After WW2 as the successor to the Soviet occupation government. Dunno which would make more sense. I guess that depends on if the Soviet Union existed or became a big player.


Well thanks for bringing this up, because at least this means it's something I can clarify now.

The setting of the RP was intended to take place in a completely original world, not our own world. The world map is still a work-in-progress, as well, I wanted to make sure this fundamental idea had enough interest to warrant making a full world map from scratch.

The fundamental idea you had - I.E. A former satellite state which broke free from its overlord - is still very much possible. I intentionally left a lot of what i've dubbed "The Old World" a fairly blank slate, since in the 30 year period between The Visitation and the RP start (1961-1991) is plenty of time for some old states to have completely collapsed and new ones to come in their place. It might even be more interesting to RP as a fairly young state that only formed in the wake of the political chaos that was The Visitation.

Hope this explains everything!
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Hope this explains everything!


This explains stuff, yeah. I'm also interested in an original world, too.
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Love the concept, I just know I don't have it in me to roleplay a modern nation-state.

If you're not already familiar with it I would recommend looking into Serial Experiments Lain for a similar sort of "it's the 90s and computers can do anything" vibe.
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Love the concept, I just know I don't have it in me to roleplay a modern nation-state.

If you're not already familiar with it I would recommend looking into Serial Experiments Lain for a similar sort of "it's the 90s and computers can do anything" vibe.


I didn't wanna give the impression that you had to strictly play as a modern nation-state. In fact, a few ideas for what you could play as alternatives come to mind...


  • Multinational Corporations - A lot of countries in our own world have incredible influence all around the world, to say nothing of the power they exert in their home countries. With the rise in disasters and relief efforts, there would certainly be a lot of countries with some deals to be made for food, medicine, and other essentials. Think of all the advertisements we see on a daily basis on how corporations want to commit themselves to a project or goal. Who's to say they won't do the same here?
  • Nonprofit Organizations - On that same note, there's more than likely going to be a lot of organizations set upon providing relief as best as they can to a world scarred by alien visitation and its deadly aftereffects. Given how they tend to act as a "middle barrier" between powerful individuals and those most afflicted by The Visitation, there could be a lot of intrigue in regards to who gets what first...and how.
  • Political Organizations - Not all political movements gain power in office, but that doesn't seem to deter any of them from trying. In the wake of the newfound chaos of the New World, there's bound to be at least a few movements worldwide looking to take advantage of the tumult...
  • Religious Institutions - Think of how, say, the Catholic Church or the International Buddhist Progress Society might function in the face of this. Wouldn't it be interesting in the Pope or the Dali Lama had to have their entire belief systems re-examined in the face of this overwhelming new evidence? How would this affect their teachings? Their interpretations? Their own personal beliefs? How they collect donations and how they continue to justify their own theology?
  • Criminal Syndicates - If it's a new avenue of business, you can be damned sure that organized crime is going to be crawling all up and down over it making sure they figure out how to get their cut out of it before anyone else does. Think of all the ways that Cosa Nostra and The Cartels could try and make good money off of selling artifacts to the highest bidder...or even keep them for themselves!


I hope these give you some ideas, at the very least. I didn't want NEO to be an RP where it was all a bunch of same-faced nations all trying to muscle over one another for something they couldn't even explain themselves.

Oh, and thanks for the recommendation. I'll be sure to look into it!
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Alright, got my sheet ready, try my hand at something different from a nation:



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I'll take a look at the lore soon.
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Well, since it's here and the map's taking longer than i'd like...eh fuck it, I suppose we'll set this on our own Earth?

Thoughts, everyone?

@MagustheRed Short, sweet, and to the point. I dig it.
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@Dog Now that life is past the holidays and i'm mostly settled on job hunting, i'll be working more on the OOC. Expect it up within the week, where it'll have some more lore (Pending on the other responses)
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Would I be able to re-create something akin to the Combine from HL2? (plus the usage of their imagery/names in the nation's creation as well?)

Some kind of outside force that came to Earth. Different lads after the first visitors came.

"We should thank Our Benefactors for giving us respite from this overpowering force. They have thrown a switch and exorcised our demons in a single stroke. They have given us the strength we never could have summoned to overcome this compulsion. They have given us a purpose. They have turned our eyes toward the stars." - Wallace Breen in Half-Life 2
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@Dog

I would like to hear a more full concept before I go approving or shooting down ideas.
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I would like to hear a more full concept before I go approving or shooting down ideas.

In short, some form of outside alien comes to Earth and invades some section of the planet after the first visits by those other aliens. A collaborative government is formed and citizens are expected to be collaborators, loyalists, to their new government. People are not really happy about it, but most follow in line to not die from starvation. It's a dystopia in nature. Only loyal collaborators with history supporting the actions of the government can have high positions. A central AI, Overwatch, manages the highest functions of the state while ensuring that no anti-citizen behavior is in the government. Our Benefactors (their alien overlords) have prepping humanity for their "ascend" or in other words their enslavement (tho, the full enslavement and integration of humanity is still ages off but it's getting there).
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In short, some form of outside alien comes to Earth and invades some section of the planet after the first visits by those other aliens. A collaborative government is formed and citizens are expected to be collaborators, loyalists, to their new government. People are not really happy about it, but most follow in line to not die from starvation. It's a dystopia in nature. Only loyal collaborators with history supporting the actions of the government can have high positions. A central AI, Overwatch, manages the highest functions of the state while ensuring that no anti-citizen behavior is in the government. Our Benefactors (their alien overlords) have prepping humanity for their "ascend" or in other words their enslavement (tho, the full enslavement and integration of humanity is still ages off but it's getting there).


Short answer: No, but you could make The Monolith.

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Short answer: No, but you could make The Monolith.

Ohmy. MONOLITH. I'll take it.
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