GATE: Manila, Philippines GM Recruitment (I need people who've actually watched GATE).

[Letter Bee]

Okay, to summarize, GATE is a Japanese Franchise in which a magical portal opens in Ginza, Tokyo, spitting out an army of Roman Style-Legions that ransack Ginza before being counterattacked and destroyed by the JDSF, who then counter-invade the other side of the Gate and claim the land beyond as Japan's. So, yes, a nationalistic, jingoistic, 'work of dubious quality'.

But, it leads me to wonder; what if the Gate opened somewhere else, like in a country that is not powerful enough to realistically claim an entire other world, but still stands to benefit from the Gate's location? Somewhere like the Philippines?

So, basically, yeah, I need Fellow Filipinos and people who've watched GATE (Edit: to help me Co-GM).

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Also, fair warning, the RP will be both mature and allow for both hetrosexual and homosexual relationships. If anyone objects to the latter, they shouldn't post here in the first place.

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Note: Knowledge of Tagalog is optional (Edit: for prospective players).

[Volenvradica]

Sounds interesting, actually. Unfortunately, even as a Filipino, I don't speak the language. I might have to pass on this one. D:

[Ayazi]

One right here. I have not kept up with the latest episodes but I watched up to episode seven so far a few months ago. Anyway its really interesting considering our military capabilities compared if the Gate opened in the Philippines.

[Letter Bee]

@Volenvradica, It's okay.

@Ayazi, Squee! You're hired!

[Letter Bee]

@Volenvradica, Actually, Tagalog is optional.

[Ayazi]

@Volenvradica Its optional.

[Leoven]

I saw Philippines and I was like HELLA but then I saw the must have watched Gate and :< I don't really know that anime so I'm just here to wish you guys good luck!

[PaulHaynek]

I've read the Gate manga and I'm fluent in Filipino ('cause I live there and stuff). I'm not really sure if I'm going to 100% take part in the RP but if you need someone to dole out some Tagalog or general NPC handling, you can call me.

[Letter Bee]

@PaulHaynek, Thanks!

[Letter Bee]

@Leoven, Thanks, but the requirement to have watched GATE is only for Potential GMs...

[Sifter]

I like GATE, especially its political setting, which, unfortunately, is severely underplayed in the series. I love how it is mentioned that China would like to invade Japan to send half of it's population there and Russia would like to destroy the gate, in order to save it's economy (which is based around trade with the EU). I also love how it affects the main characters (like, how Japan's military got a big boost from Uncle Sam after the gate opened or, of course, what happens when some of the characters go back to Japan). Sometimes I like to imagine what would happen if another gate would open in another nation, like, for example, Russia, it would dramaticaly alter the story both inside the gate and in our world, since the goals of thiese nations would change and it would be interesting to see conflict in two militaries, whose core ideologies and modus operandi are different.

Now, I don't know much about Philippenes and it's armed forces, but considering that they have men with guns, tanks and helicopters, they wouldn't have a problem against the romans, now I would be more worried about an invasion from China...

Anyway, I know nothing about it's government, but if it wouldn't be able to protect itself from men with swords, bows, magic and dragons, I can see Philippenes asking for an UN peacekeeping force to come and help them, which would, of course give the players the ability to have characters of different etnicities.

TL;DR: I have read/watched GATE, I know 0 about Philippenes and I would like to be a part of this RP. Pretty please.

[Letter Bee]

@Sifter, You can be; thanks to Me and Ayazi, we can fill in any lack of data you have about the Philippines.

Also, this might help:

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_equipmen..

And, yes, I do have ideas for a joint UN Force being the primary group that heads through the Gate...

[Letter Bee]

Edited the topic!

[Letter Bee]

OOC is posted!