Ok, so first things first, let's get some character basics out of the way!
HUSKS are the term for the soulless people who reside in the Oases. There are HUSK PATROLS who go out now and again, looking for SURVIVORS. They go out in groups no bigger than 5 and no smaller than 2. They are armed to the teeth, trained since they could walk/were found, prepared for anything, and carry enough supplies to roam the desert wastes for months.
Husks look no different from a survivor, except that there is no flicker of a soul in them. Most of them are outwardly emotionless.
I would prefer that the first husks introduced are kidnapped PATROLLERS, instead of Oasis Civilian HUSKS. Oasis husks would be harder to kidnap.
The SURVIVORS are part of a group- large to them but in the grand scheme of things, small- of humans who stayed away from the Oases and kept their souls. They're diverse, and close knit, though there is potential for some of them not not get along. Some are technologically inclined, and some are better at other things. Their lair is the ruined remains of a subway tunnel, sanded and broken to the point where it more closely resembles a cave. They scavenge what they can from wherever they can- Ruined cities are hard to find, and if found, already picked (mostly) clean. Some brave, foolish SURVIVORS have been known to go tackle Oasis HUSK PATROLS, or even an Oasis itself, and most are never seen with their souls again. There was one lucky duo who managed to steal from an oasis, and their harvest- a water machine- is what keeps the survivors going, long after the duos' death.
All accepted husks will receive a PM from me, detailing extra info about the husks and oases. Why? Because, it adds to the mystery, of course!
I do hope that the ages of the characters are between 14 and 35, as infant mortality is a thing, and the life expectancy really isn't high at all. Exceptions can be made, but on a case to case basis.
This would take place about a few "live fast" generations after the first sign of trouble.
As for the skellies, here's what I'm thinkin' would be ok (things in parentheses are encouraged to be removed from the skellie before posting)
Name:
Age:
Gender/Sex: (oh yeah you get that much freedom go nuts yo if you want clarification holla at me)
HUSK or SURVIVOR (bold whichever one)
IF HUSK WITH ARTIFICIAL SOUL, LIST SOUL DEFECTS: (you'd say what's up with their soul. maybe they have 2 souls, or half of one, or one that's really unstable which causes them to be bipolar. The only limit is that souls can only have a mental effect. Exceptions- with science backing them up- may be made).
IF SURVIVOR, LIST SPECIALIZATION: (like farming or tech. This is optional for you guys but highly encouraged).
Appearance: (pics can be used, but please try not to be cliche. You and I both know the kind of picture I'm talking about. Descriptions are fine too.)
Bio: (Go. Bananas. b-a-n-a-n-a-s.)
Extras: (any extra tidbits, like "has tattoo of sexy skeleton with boobs on ass", or "Immensely enjoys fire. is probably a pyro." or well anything extra ya wanna put down)
AS WE STAND NOW: A husk will only be able to be accepted once there is another survivor. Suvivors are accepted at any time.
There is a 2 character per person limit, but each character must respond in different posts. No "cahooting" or power playing between/with same player characters. The results will be undesirable, quick, and harsh.
Some rules I forgot to lay down, as well, are:
- no smut in the IC. take it to PMs, and only imply if you want it to be canon (even though this isnt romance centered youd be amazed with what ive seen. people can/will/have made porn of everything)
- Ragdolling- IE dragging a character along like a rag doll, is only ok if you have consent from the player, or if the player is absent for a long while and we take a vote. It will only be used to get to a point where a player can continue without being blockaded by another. All uses of ragdolling w/out concent must go through the GM, and any co-gms there are.
I am hoping that there is at least a 1:1 ratio of suvivors and husks. A 2:1 or even a 3:1 would be ok too.
HUSKS are the term for the soulless people who reside in the Oases. There are HUSK PATROLS who go out now and again, looking for SURVIVORS. They go out in groups no bigger than 5 and no smaller than 2. They are armed to the teeth, trained since they could walk/were found, prepared for anything, and carry enough supplies to roam the desert wastes for months.
Husks look no different from a survivor, except that there is no flicker of a soul in them. Most of them are outwardly emotionless.
I would prefer that the first husks introduced are kidnapped PATROLLERS, instead of Oasis Civilian HUSKS. Oasis husks would be harder to kidnap.
The SURVIVORS are part of a group- large to them but in the grand scheme of things, small- of humans who stayed away from the Oases and kept their souls. They're diverse, and close knit, though there is potential for some of them not not get along. Some are technologically inclined, and some are better at other things. Their lair is the ruined remains of a subway tunnel, sanded and broken to the point where it more closely resembles a cave. They scavenge what they can from wherever they can- Ruined cities are hard to find, and if found, already picked (mostly) clean. Some brave, foolish SURVIVORS have been known to go tackle Oasis HUSK PATROLS, or even an Oasis itself, and most are never seen with their souls again. There was one lucky duo who managed to steal from an oasis, and their harvest- a water machine- is what keeps the survivors going, long after the duos' death.
All accepted husks will receive a PM from me, detailing extra info about the husks and oases. Why? Because, it adds to the mystery, of course!
I do hope that the ages of the characters are between 14 and 35, as infant mortality is a thing, and the life expectancy really isn't high at all. Exceptions can be made, but on a case to case basis.
This would take place about a few "live fast" generations after the first sign of trouble.
As for the skellies, here's what I'm thinkin' would be ok (things in parentheses are encouraged to be removed from the skellie before posting)
Name:
Age:
Gender/Sex: (oh yeah you get that much freedom go nuts yo if you want clarification holla at me)
HUSK or SURVIVOR (bold whichever one)
IF HUSK WITH ARTIFICIAL SOUL, LIST SOUL DEFECTS: (you'd say what's up with their soul. maybe they have 2 souls, or half of one, or one that's really unstable which causes them to be bipolar. The only limit is that souls can only have a mental effect. Exceptions- with science backing them up- may be made).
IF SURVIVOR, LIST SPECIALIZATION: (like farming or tech. This is optional for you guys but highly encouraged).
Appearance: (pics can be used, but please try not to be cliche. You and I both know the kind of picture I'm talking about. Descriptions are fine too.)
Bio: (Go. Bananas. b-a-n-a-n-a-s.)
Extras: (any extra tidbits, like "has tattoo of sexy skeleton with boobs on ass", or "Immensely enjoys fire. is probably a pyro." or well anything extra ya wanna put down)
AS WE STAND NOW: A husk will only be able to be accepted once there is another survivor. Suvivors are accepted at any time.
There is a 2 character per person limit, but each character must respond in different posts. No "cahooting" or power playing between/with same player characters. The results will be undesirable, quick, and harsh.
Some rules I forgot to lay down, as well, are:
- no smut in the IC. take it to PMs, and only imply if you want it to be canon (even though this isnt romance centered youd be amazed with what ive seen. people can/will/have made porn of everything)
- Ragdolling- IE dragging a character along like a rag doll, is only ok if you have consent from the player, or if the player is absent for a long while and we take a vote. It will only be used to get to a point where a player can continue without being blockaded by another. All uses of ragdolling w/out concent must go through the GM, and any co-gms there are.
I am hoping that there is at least a 1:1 ratio of suvivors and husks. A 2:1 or even a 3:1 would be ok too.
