I thought players would go on creating stuff for what's in the city, not outside it.
But it's ok, you can do that. Just remember that the focus for this game is Aldholt. Don't make detailed descriptions of other cities (and leave room for other players). We're not going to walk about the nation in this game, we'll remain in town.
I do have a little gripe though. You say "main religion". I'd like to change that to "one of the major religions". Also I'm not too sure about gunpowder technology. Isn't that more renaissance than medieval?
This is a worldbuilding game set in a medieval fantasy world, in which we'll create a city and play as characters living in or visiting it. Apart from your own character/s, you will get to create factions such as guilds, orders, noble families, criminal organizations, and religions, just to name a few. You will also get to create species of your own design, be they sentient or beast. I'm all for common tropes and clichés, but try to avoid too general and bland-sounding names for your factions (thieves guild or fighters guild, for example). I have the last say in any application, so try not to weird it out too much (even though I'll try to be lenient).
There will be no glorious main quest or storyline for you to complete. The game will be about the lives and interactions of your characters. If you wish to introduce a plot for others to follow, go right ahead. Just don't make it all-encompasing, forcing players to participate against their will. This is a free game. You'll all do what you like within the limits of the game (and reason).
Anyone can join at any time, and drop out whenever they choose. You can't begin posting until I've accepted your application, though, and it's considered good form to alert your fellow players if you're planning on leaving the game. Having said that, you're always welcome back (unless I've kicked you out). The one requirement I have for all players is to write more than a single paragraph in each IC post. I'm not looking for novels, but one-liners are not accepted. Decent grammar is also highly reccomended.
Basic Palette
Aldholt is a big city located in the Dancing Bay on the west coast of the land of Swebia. It is ruled by the Duke and Duchess Tyronde, who are beloved by some and hated by others. The city is encircled by a great wall with six gates; two to the west (the docks), one to the north and south (along the shore), and two to the east (inland). The city has a central castle which is separated from the city by another wall. The city is divided into four districts (not counting the castle): the docks (by the harbour), the slums (where the poor people live), the commons (where the artisans and mercheants live), and the graces (where the rich and noble live). Aldholt also has a big central square called the Square of Bells, named after the great belltower in its midst.
Applications
Below are examples of how your Applications could look. You're free to use them or make something up yourself, as long as you provide about the same amount of information if you choose to do it your own way. Be creative, but don't go over the top. The three words of inspiration you're looking for are: Medieval Fantasy Town.
Name: (The name/s of your faction) Type: (What kind of an organization is it? If you asked people to describe it in one sentance, what would they say?) Business: (What does your faction do, more specifically? How does it conduct its business?) Organization: (What is the structure and/or hierarchy of your organization?) In/famous members: (Who are the most notable members of your faction? Why are they in/famous?)
Name: (The name/s of the place) Type: (What kind of place is it? A shop, a guildhouse or perhaps a market square?) Location: (Where in the city is it?) Appearance: (What does your place look like?) In/famous events: (What in/famous events have taken place here? You may leave this slot empty if you wish) In/famous inhabitants: (Who are the most notable inhabitants of your place? Why are they in/famous?)
Name: (The name/s of your species) Appearance: (What does your species look like?) Behaviour: (What does your species do? How do they function?) Traits and Abilities: (Does your species have any special abilities, like flight, long lifespan or weakness to sunlight?) In/famous members: (Who are the most notable members of your species? Why are they in/famous?)
Name: (The name/s of your character) Appearance: (What does your character look like?) Behaviour: (What is your characters personality? How does it function?) Background: (What is your characters story?) Skills and Flaws: (What is your character good at? What is it bad at?) Inventory: (What does your character own? What do they typically carry with them?)
Post your finished Application in the Character Tab and await my judgement. You may post several of each Application.
So, my idea for this game is that we build a great medieval city together and then play in it. Players will get to create guilds, important families, secret societies, temples, fantasy races, and other cool stuff. Then they get to create a character (or possibly two (or three)) and play out any story they like. It'll be freeform in the sense that I won't provide a main storyline. We will interact with each other as we please.
Anyone can join, and the rule of "first come, first serve" applies - you can't create the elven race if it's already created (although you can change the name and have it your way anyway). When I say that anyone can join, though, the rules of the Casual section are still in force. No one-liners. Good (or at least passable) grammar. Don't wierd it out too much. Keep it simple: Medieval Fantasy Town. Those are the words you'll use for inspiration when creating your species or guilds or whatever.
Red Wizard