AccursedBiscuit

Cursed Critters - Tallshade Tales

@AccursedBiscuit Will you stop posting OOC stuff in the character section? Only accepted characters go there and other stuff in the OOC. I know you can't delete posts, but just erase the text you have there and replace by: -

@Obscurus

My bad. I'll pay more attention in the future.

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@ClocktowerEchos

I like the intro, well done :) I also like the idea of posting as entries in books. It could help us put it together in a way that would be easy for others to pick up and read. Maybe even use it as inspiration for a game of their own. I like where this is going.

As for who's going next, I might not take my turn for a little while, got other stuff to work on, but I will keep myself updated here and call dibs when/if I have anything.

For now though, good night guys.

Cursed Critters - Tallshade Tales

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The Dead and the Dying

Frank

"Look, son, we need to know how far away this barn is." Frank turns to Johnny "Do you think we can get a car somehow?"

Sure, Frank was helping himself. He didn't know where he was going or who this kid was, but safe was safe, right? And the kid doesn't look like he could tell a convincing lie in a normal situation, let alone this hell. But Frank wasn't just helping himself. Or Johnny, really. No, Frank had a new mission.

He was going to help this boy. Frank never had kids of his own, although maybe some illegitimate. But this boy triggered a previously untapped paternal instinct in Frank. Maybe it was the eyes, the phone clutched with white knuckles, or the trembling in his voice, Frank didn't know. What Frank did know, however, was he was going to help this kid, and any kid they might come across. Not just protect them, but make them know things will be okay.

"It's gonna be ok, son" Frank said as he put his hand on the kids shoulder. He didn't know who he was trying to convince. "But first things first. What's your name?"

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@King Tai

Excellent, can't wait! Do you have a character sheet we could work on, or is that also in the works?

The Dead and the Dying

Frank

Frank had well past hit his limit. Johnny was steadily pulling ahead, and Frank was either too winded or too proud to ask for a break. Then, a word shot through all the noise and chaos. The last word Frank expected to hear, honestly.

Safe.

Frank came to a stop and immediately doubled over, gasping for breath.

"John, wait!" he yelled between breaths. Once he'd caught his breath enough to stand upright, he turned to see who was trying to get his attention.

The scene was graphic and tragic. It was the first chance Frank got to see the carnage from a distance. And in the middle of his vision, almost framed by the chaos, was a young boy. A kid, looked no older than 18. And the look in his eyes.

Somehow Frank almost convinced himself this was a dream. It wasn't real, or it was one of those viral video things he'd heard coworkers talk about. But the look of utter horror in this boy's eyes hit it home for Frank. He doesn't know why this is happening but he knows the rules have changed.

"Did you say safe?"

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Eh, I'm out, you guys. Good luck on the world creating, though!

Well, never mind that. Shayd talked me into staying. Eagerly awaiting the first post!

And this is precisely my issue with this direction, we can claim that because of different evolutionary timelines means that our bog standard human can do anything and the world can literally be crafted for them. Drink salt water? Ok! Survive in freezing cold temperatures? Still fine! Can go months without eating? Evolution baby! How about animals that are naturally plump and juicy and fat for us to eat? Why the hell not!

There is no sense of urgency in situations like this, things should be based on how it works by science and not what we want. If that was the case, I could claim that a much of space elves have established a colony here on this planet and decided to purge every living thing because it is the "greatest sandbox ever!"

@ClocktowerEchos

Easy there, killer. No need to get so worked up.

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Maybe someday they can learn how to get the salt out of the water, and make it drinkable. Then, they could have excess salt they could trade as a luxury item for things they need. I know that's a little ahead of where we are, but just a thought before bed. G'night guys.

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The thing is, with history you have to go by the books in a way. History is the greatest chain of cause-and-effect to ever have existed. The rise of Hitler can be tied to Franco-Prussian relations in the 1800's. The rise of communism can be linked to the invention of the steam engine. Modern Europe has its roots in the fall of the Roman empire.

I was under the impression that this was supposed to be soemthing of a serious and realistic approach to writing out a history.

@ClocktowerEchos

I get that. So, what do you suggest we put into our books?
There weren't any real boundaries set. Basically, we just decide together, freeform. You want structure and realism, Shayd wants magic, and we have yet more people to voice their opinions. I'm sure we can work something out.

Small note: most edible crops grow further inland naturally. You wouldn't see wheat growing naturally all that close to an ocean, on a lake, maybe.

@ClocktowerEchos

Different evolutionary timeline. Different plants to eat and avoid, different animals with different behaviors to hunt or run away from. It's the greatest sandbox ever!

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Hmm, start with a sizeable town to get to the interesting parts faster? They've got most basic technologies discovered, like farming, keeping livestock, etc. How do our villagers react to outsiders? What kind of politics do they use?