[OOC] Walking Dead - Miami, Florida

[liah]

I don't feel picked on at all! I've just never been so specific before :) . I want to get everything right though. This is your RP and if you want it perfect, I'll do my best to make it reach your standards. I'm kind of placing myself in my characters position and I often mess up there. I'll take somethings out if you like. I edited again, just a tad.

[Tearstone]

Put yourself in your character's head, I fully encourage it. Perfection won't be the order of the day either. I'm glad you get the premise though. :D

[liah]

Yeah, I'm trying! Plus, the characters will find stuff along the way. So yada yada yada. I hope the sheet is good enough :)

[Tearstone]

I thought I made it clear that I was good with it with this:

Tearstone said
Ah, gear list is much better. Thank you. And some good choices too.

[Hakai]

*is lurking* I have a bad habit of doing that.... lol

[Sturmgewehr]

My character is done. I've completed those last two spaces and i've made some other minor mods too. All in all he's done. Tell me if he's alright.

[Tearstone]

libbypt said
oo quick few questions what type of zombie outspread is it? Is it like the last of us where zombies can basically rot away into fungus, the usual walking dead type of zombies, like if you swallow/get zombie blood in you you are one or you only become one if you are bitten and/or scratched?

Sorry for not answering this sooner. It kind of got lost in all the shuffle, hun.

This is... The Walking Dead. This isn't The Last of Us, or Left 4 Dead, or Killing Floor. As established by the AMC series, everyone is already infected. They're all carriers for the infection. Typical zombie model applies in that bites are infectious, scratches too. Quick action such as quick amputation can save a character's life, if done properly. If done wrong, amputation can be just as fatal. Regular infections can be a real issue without modern antiseptics and modern antibiotics. I would say that being internally exposed to zombie gore is very dangerous. Protective gear is recommended, for sure. But, since zombie blood is pretty much coagulated gel, it clumps in thick globs doesn't splatter as much as live blood. It won't travel as far either.

Keep your mouth shut in close combat, and it would be a good idea to turn away if swinging something messy or shooting something that creates lots of backsplash. Somebody who's careful though can work their way through a group in just a few moments without much risk of getting direct blood or internal exposure.

[Tearstone]

Sturmgewehr said
My character is done. I've completed those last two spaces and i've made some other minor mods too. All in all he's done. Tell me if he's alright.

First, like the picture of Scott Atkins you used for the main pic. Second, awesome work on the equipment and weapons. I highly approve. I would say he's ready to roll as is. I would like to know how he's stayed alive in Dade County with all the walking dead though. I've got a few dots I can connect, but knowing what you see is better.

Also, I kind of have an interest in something else on your sheet. Do you mind PMing me so we can discuss it?

[Verdant]

What about my character?

[Tearstone]

Was just looking at it, actually Verdant. He's pretty well put together. I think we need to talk though.

[Verdant]

I've PM'ed you, mate

[Tearstone]

Libby, you might want to go ahead and give Ellie a paintball mask to protect her eyes and reduce the chance of anything getting in the poor girl's mouth.

[Fiddler]

Name: Rick Grimes Robin Hunter
Age: 18
Height: 5'10"
Build: Skinny, Athletic.
Appearance: Robin has long black wavy hair with side-swept bangs, usually putting her hair up in a high ponytail. She stands at 5'8" with pale skin, freckles around the nose area of her face, and blue eyes. Her outfit consists of dirty black and white sneakers, jean short shorts for mobility, and a black tank top, all covered in dirt and consisting of a few tears here and there. She also has a cross-body bag which she uses to carry her supplies.

Family: ((Can list names or just number of family members, and if any are alive or dead, how many have been lost.))

Personality: Robin puts on a cool, go-with-the-flow personality, but in reality, she is a perfectionist who hates failing others. She doesn't panic easily, and often never voices her emotions. She can be rather cocky at times, but is actually very nice. Robin is brave, always defending the ones she loves. She tends to be too hard on herself, especially ever since her adoption parents were bit.

Occupation Before: College Student.

Notable skills: Running.

Bio:
Before Outbreak:
When Robin was born, her parents didn't have enough money to give her the life they wanted her to have, so they left her on the doorstep of a sweet old couple's house. They took her in and raised her as their own in Tennessee, and loved her as real parents should. When Robin was twelve, she started running track, and she loved it. She even continued it through high school.
When she turned fourteen, they finally told her about her real parents, and Robin has been looking for her real parents ever since. While she wasn't searching up and down every street, she was keeping a close eye out, and even researching.
When she turned seventeen, she began looking for colleges in Florida. When they finally found one, she and her adopted parents moved to Miami where they could still be together and have Robin in college.
After Outbreak:
Robin visited her parents after hearing the news that there was an outbreak in various places all over the world. They fended off zombies for days, until finally, they couldn't keep them away. The zombies bit her parents, and Robin was forced to kill them with a Katana on the mantel above the fireplace. She is now on the road by herself, using her track abilities to run from zombies, and using her Katana when needed.
Disability/Fear:
Claustrophobia, fear of heights.
Weapon of Choice:
Katana (Sorry if this sounds a lot like Michonne, but I really wanted to use one. Tell me if this is unacceptable.)

Equipment:
A leather cross-body bag that her mother made for her, containing:
- A bottle of water
- Flashlight (Small)
- Lighter
- Two cans of sliced peaches
- Pocket knife (Too small to deal damage to zombies)

[libbypt]

Tearstone said
Libby, you might want to go ahead and give Ellie a paintball mask to protect her eyes and reduce the chance of anything getting in the poor girl's mouth.

Ah good point haha!

[Tearstone]

So, I'm getting things sorted out. We've got enough approvals to start, however, we'd have a few more if I could get updates/feedback/changes from a couple outstanding ones. I've got two or three for the boat for sure, and one for the asylum.

I'm still debating if I want these places to be starting locations, or set you all up with having to find them or brought to them. Zephy is an exception It's her boat. For the boat group, she's likely to be the rope and knot that ties that group together, as to how they all came to be there. I will be updating the front page periodically throughout the day as well with information. I am also putting together a Doc for this RP, maybe a sheet, so there may be links up to that data as well.

Fiddler, I'll be happy to let you update your sheet whenever you're ready. Just let me know when you're ready for submission.

So far, I think this is shaping up to have potential, and I would like to thank everybody for their patience and diligent, hard work on their CS's for the ones it has stretched some. I'll be honest, this is the first RP I've run here on the Guild. I was a bit intimidated and nervous about it. Still am a little, but now as we're getting geared up and ready to start, I feel more and more excited and energized. I think this is going to be really good.

I'd also like to let you guys know.. feel free to drive the story on your own. Try not to step on each others toes. I promise to not be a control freak. Use good judgement, think, and some common sense to the mix. I'm just a referee and a game engine. I'm probably going to toss a character or two in the mix. I had intended to from the beginning, but as you guys keep adding to the cast, I find that my original choices may not be needed, but that leaves more options. Everything you guys do adds to the RP and the story so far. I hope it stays that way. I really want this to be a success. I see too many RP's die before they ever really get started. I hope you all are as revved up as I am.

[Verdant]

I am truly pumped to be a part of this, this is my first RP in a while and I'm glad I am able to RP with such a dedicated group of RP'ers

[Hakai]

*works on Zephy's stuff a little more* o.o

[liah]

I see I'm under the unsorted list. I was wondering if I could be with the asylum team? I don't know too much about boats. Honestly I'm scared of being on them, haha! But if I can't be, it's all good. Just wondering. :]

[Polyphemus]

I'll throw in with Team Boat, since their numbers are looking a little light at the moment. Balance is key.

I have a really good feeling about this RP.

[liah]

Wait, so what's happening with my character? You're on the boat team or me?