"I think it's time for something... different."
TL;DR Summary
A modern city operates on a day-to-day basis completely unaware of the metaphysical forces that keep it running. God exists, but nobody says his angels like him. It's only a matter of time before they revolt, and one of them gets the top job - after all, it's been done before; but who can they trust? The lore of this is not based on any world religion and is still in development.
- Lots and lots of player-interaction
- Expect to be writing collabs
- Loads of opportunities for creativity and designing
- A slow, measured RP
- Hammy, badass, beautiful characters with uncanny powers
Proper Description:
"When people talk about 'God', they just don't get it. 'God' is not an individual, but an idea. 'God' is the embodiment of those forces which underpin existence and subsequently writes the rulebook for reality. Reality must exist, and 'God' is subservient to that truth - and not vice versa. Should God be deposed, the vacuum would therefore simply form a new God, typically within and from whoever had the power to overthrow their predecessor. Since my own creation, I have witnessed this cycle enough times to know, and watched physics itself be reshaped based on little more than caprice.
Of course, this misconception about God is perfectly understandable; individuals cannot perceive that which exists at a higher plane of existence than themselves. Even God is internally constrained by the duality of existing as an individual and as the highest power that there is, simultaneously finite and infinite. God is therefore physically indistinguishable from the Hosts (sometimes called 'Angels') underneath him and neither are distinguishable from plain old mortals underneath them.
With great power comes great responsibility, but also, typically, great arrogance."
Of course, this misconception about God is perfectly understandable; individuals cannot perceive that which exists at a higher plane of existence than themselves. Even God is internally constrained by the duality of existing as an individual and as the highest power that there is, simultaneously finite and infinite. God is therefore physically indistinguishable from the Hosts (sometimes called 'Angels') underneath him and neither are distinguishable from plain old mortals underneath them.
With great power comes great responsibility, but also, typically, great arrogance."
Excerpt From The Book of Trouble
OoC
A certain amount of lore is coming, but this isn't going to be lore-based. Essentially, the players will play Hosts, most of whom will think it's time for a new God. Of course, one doesn't simply stab God in the face. Without the support of the others, no one Host will have the power to defeat God - but, since the Hosts are all squabbling amongst themselves, and many of them might rather like to play God, a position which they cannot share. Allegiances, rivalries, egos and betrayals will all come to the fore.
This isn't a game where I want you the players to compete, even though your characters may well. I'd like people to work together when writing posts and be prepared for lots and lots of collaborations; rather than leaving the plot to chance and hope that you like where it goes, I'd encourage you to work out ongoing character relationships from right off the bat and be open and up-front about where you want to go with your characters - it doesn't mean you can't keep secrets if you know where you're going and what you're doing, but does hopefully mean that you won't feel lost. If this kinda way of doing things isn't for you, nor is this game: everybody in this should be happy and comfortable to talk about what they'd like to get up to and to support one another to do it.
The fun part: characters. 'Hosts' are based on humans, but with metaphysical powers. They're not god, but let's say they can work miracles. Their power is an expression of their own individuality: if crazy-lasers suit your character, then crazy-lasers you may have. You know those characters that nobody likes in most other games: the ones that are too cool for school, too OP, unrealistically beautiful? Bring them here. Get your ham on and start chewing scenery, because you're literally only a few steps down from actual goddamn god. Clearly, there'll be many more details about exactly what a Host is in terms of the lore, but it's going to be something along the lines of mortals that refused to die or simply ascended from life on account of being so intense and enlightened.
Should this get interest, I'll put together a proper setting, but expect a vacuous metropolis full of stores and fast food and pop music and bright young (mortal) things all splashing about in self-interest and decadence. If you ever played The World Ends With You, think Shibuya, and you're there.
