The year is 2087. Ten years ago, the world powers dropped nukes on each other to ensure that there would be no victor to the unending war that was going on at the time. This left the world scarred with radiation and fire as the ruins of the population struggled to hold on to life.
Many people survived by living in underground Vault-Tec vaults, colossal shelters to house thousands of people. After the nukes fell, many of the vaults opened up to allow its inhabitants to see the free world that had been opened. All they saw was ruin, hell, and death.
Because there was no government, no society, no economy, it was every man for himself. People fought for safety and leadership, causing the humans to split and form groups and tribes. On one side of the playing field, there is the Brotherhood of Steel, a group of power armored super soldiers fighting for an independent world with freedom for everyone. On the other side, was the Enclave. A private military corporation created to run America and purify the world of the radiation and mutants.
In between was everyone else. The Ghoul Society, a group of harmless ghouls set out to survive through the current apocalypse. The Super Mutant Armies, normally found on the east coast, but they can be seen around downtown San Francisco. They cannot be trusted. The Android population, synthetic humans whose job is to work. Many of them run as mercenaries and emergency escorts. Then, there are the Vault Dwellers. Groups of organized people from vaults who main focus is to find other vaults and see the remnants of the once frivolous society.
There of course are the robots, built in the pre-war era for safety and help. Mr. Handy and Mr. Gutsy - built for combat effectiveness. Protectrons, used as an alternative police force. Sentry Bots, massive robot war machines used only in the military and crowd control. Beyond that, the world is a futuristic 1950's playground of ash.
Weapon tech is much more advanced, bringing laser weaponry and plasma guns. Weapons that use Microfusion and Electrons to fire extreme bolts of fire or deadly plasma. There are of course regular bullet weapons, assault rifles, grenade launcher, flamethrowers, pistols, chainsaws, shotguns, etc.
The world is set in San Francisco, far west in California. Are you the last hope for humanity? Or just another raider whose job is to steal and kill anyone and everyone. We'll soon find out.
As you can tell, this is a Fallout based RP. If you've ever played Fallout, feel free to skip most of this. If not, keep reading.
What is fallout?
FALLOUT is a Nuclear Post-Apocalyptic Role Playing Game. There have been a total of 4 games in the main series.
What is the setting?
This RP is taking place in San Francisco, but you can of course travel out to just about ANYWHERE in California (see rules for boundaries).
Fallout games can take place just about anywhere. Fallout 3 took place in DC and New Vegas took place in well... Nevada/Vegas.
Why is the tech so limited?
Fallout is based around a 1950's society, so they only put most of their technology in weapons tech and armaments.
Why did they only care to upgrade weapons?
Well, the world was at WAR! They either had to keep up with the arms race... or die...
How come this only takes place in America?
There are a lot of different fan created storylines about international Fallout lifestyles. You can google "Fallout [country name here] storyline" and I'm sure you'd find some.
Last question - how do the Fallout storylines tie in?
This is a hard one. Fallout 1 was the very first game in the ENTIRE series, as it took place just after the Nukes fell on America (October 23rd, 2077). This RP takes place 10 years after the nukes fall, and just after the first Vault Dweller exits his Vault. If you really want to know how it all ties in, you should read up on the Fallout Wiki (www.fallout.wikia.com)
-1- There are no vehicles that are functional, whatsoever. I'm sorry.
-2- Power Armor is only limited to Brotherhood of Steel and Enclave members ONLY. If you play as a former member to either of these groups, you have an exception.
-3- If you choose to play in one of the major groups (BoS and Enclave), you HAVE to be an Initiate.
-4- There is no Karma system here. You can either be a hero, or an enemy. Either way, be who you want to be.
-5- VATS doesn't exist here. If you don't know what VATS is, move along.
-6- Please do not be an asshole. Please. I beg of you. Please.
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