A Time After Men
- The universe is intended to be set in a post apocalyptic near future within the remains of the United States of America, specifically the regions nearest Texas and Oklahoma. While mostly a science fiction plot as it includes animals with near or human-like intelligence, there are intended to be elements unexplained.
- With regard to story, the timeframe is set around the 2040s to the 2050s, with the majority of more advanced human technology having been destroyed by a massive solar flare. Shortly thereafter, the eruption of a super volcano created a cooler habitat that resulted in mass destruction and eventual famine with disease then becoming rampant. The resulting die-off of the human population has created a world where some legacy elements of mankind exist, to include the rare human themselves and many of the modified animals they left behind.
- Generally, the plot is mostly based around the survival and conflict of the characters. While not a "slice of life" roleplay, realism will be a notable focus, and side characters of note will be provided where appropriate if need be to instigate or motivate.
- This is a primarily animal based roleplay, where the player characters have the opportunity to play major predatory mammals. Be them wolves, tigers, bears and even previously extinct beasts or even one of the few surviving human beings.
- It is worth noting that not all animals are made equal; surviving human beings still retain access to firearms, but they find themselves in a world that is devoid of their forefathers' comforts and filled with dangers. Just as so, a lone wolf is no match for a tiger or bear, and even a pack of wolves is in grave danger.
- Major characters, such as player characters, are assumed to be intelligent, but this is not a requirement. Most animals are merely mundane otherwise. This does not mean however, that different species may communicate. "Subtitles" for communication between similar animals replaces dialogue where appropriate.
- It is assumed human technology is understood in many different perspectives by these beasts, as some might view it as what it is, while others might perceive it as relics of lost eras.
- The intent is to have no more than five roleplayers present. Those who are active are expected to be capable and competent with not only the English language, but a Casual to Casual-Advanced writing and posting level. The posts themselves, and individuals posting, should expect violence and more mature themes or issues to arise. As typical, explicit adult themes must be carried out strictly in Private Messages.
- The roleplay itself, should it find sufficient interest here, would start no later than early April.
- The current interested persons are @Kaylan The Lioness, @Lmpkio, @RedNightHunter, @The Harbinger of Ferocity, @Zetsuko, and @Zverda. This leaves two slots open for those who are interested.
- Below, please state your comments, interest, questions or concerns.
