Odysseus

Old One Rising (A Lovecraftian adventure-horror RP - Full)

I'll try and get a sheet up soon.

PS, if you want an amazing database of authentic portraits from the 20's, look up mugshots from the time.

Age of Rebirth (Post WW3)

Dominus could probably 'acquire' one, or the plans for one, if it was wished upon them.

Old One Rising (A Lovecraftian adventure-horror RP - Full)

I'm totally interested. The threat of death for characters is definitely a plus (I'm not weird I swear). Maybe we can make more than one character to keep our options open?

Also, the name Arkham Asylum is a bit too Batman for me, but it's your roleplay.

Age of Rebirth (Post WW3)

Yeah but the entire concept of "mutually assured destruction" is what drove the Cold War. The idea that if you hit us, you better be sure we stay down.

The Marvelous Game: Team Earth!

Have you ever gotten the feeling that there was something bigger than you out there, in the cosmos? That one day, humanity might find its place among the stars?

Boy, I bet you feel like a sucker now.

***

Welcome to the Marvelous Game!

You're just a normal Earthling, minding your business, going about your day. Everything is as it should be. That is, until you start to feel woozy. What's happening? Headache? Brain aneurysm? Those can happen anywhere at anytime, you know. You soon realize, however, the truth is far more terrorizing - you've been abducted by aliens! You black out and remember little afterwards. You might recall that you were on an operating table, with a buglike face looking down at you, or maybe you remember seeing a group of aliens in a hushed discussion off in the corner, a holograph of your body lit up for all to see. Either way, you groggily awake in a large holding cell with many other humans. Or maybe it's a corral? Do the aliens plan to eat you, maybe?

Suddenly, a holograph sparks to life in the cell - you see a crowd of thousands of aliens - terrible little things, to be sure - all cheering, hollering and hooting. They're in a stadium, you realize! What are they cheering for, and why are you seeing this?

"Welcome, humans!" a scratchy voice calls out over a loudspeaker. The cheering intensifies. "Don't be alarm! We have much fun plan for you!" Ok, maybe Hollywood has set an unrealistic standard of the grasp aliens have on the English language, you realize. "We are welcome you to The Marvelous Game!" The crowd continues to cheer - "Marvelous Game! Marvelous Game!" - over and over. When they settle, the announcer continues. "We have had many species play the Marvelous, but never before humans! You will fight in the Marvelous, and if you don't get die, you get rich beyond your wildest dream!" These aliens want you to fight? Do they realize you're not great at that?

"Many danger await you, humans, but many glory also! Welcome to the Marvelous, Team Earth! And try not to get die!" The crowd cheers one final time, and then the holograph vanishes. The humans are alone in the corral.

At the far side of the cell, a gate opens.

***

Welcome to the Marvelous Game, players! This roleplay is going to be combat oriented, and you're all going to work in a team (hopefully!). The plot is as I've laid it out in the intro. You're a normal human from 2015 who has been abducted by aliens and put into a very elaborate arena. Inside awaits a multitude of trials meant to test your cunning, intelligence, strength, and teamwork skills. If you cannot pass these tests, you will die. If you can, you'll survive - and maybe become rich beyond your wildest dreams, just like the aliens said. This is meant to be something of a "short story" roleplay - characters will begin to die off, sooner rather than later. If your character dies, you're welcome to join the peanut gallery in the OOC - and root for your favorites to make it out of the Marvelous Game.

The combat will be a combination of dice rolls and story influences. For example - your character, Bob, is attacked by an alien bear monster (oh no!). You choose to have Bob fight the bear, but you wrote in Bob's backstory that he is no good in a fight. I subtract one from the dice roll, which was originally 4, and Bob becomes Wounded. You have Bob try to escape by climbing a tree, which you wrote was one of Bob's favorite pastimes as a child (Bob was a strange kid). I add two to the dice roll, which was 3, and Bob safely escapes the bear.

This roleplay will be a mix of serious combat, player interaction and character development, and also some light-hearted humor, as I hope you saw in the intro. Especially with the aliens, who are just as maniacal and sadistic as I plan to be to your characters.

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Let me know what you think, feel free to ask questions and tell me if you're interested!

Age of Rebirth (Post WW3)

Which would either end the RP or we would play in a super cool Fallout style nation roleplay

Age of Rebirth (Post WW3)

Careful where you point those assassinations. That headquarter is in my territory. >_>

@Durandal

Didn't you read the speech? Dominus is basically self-absolved of any assassination.

Age of Rebirth (Post WW3)

<Snipped quote by FacePunch>

Open until all territories on earth are claimed.

@MetalLover

I claim the Gingrich Moon Base.

Edit: The future is today

Age of Rebirth (Post WW3)

Vienna, Austria

Night fell over the city of Vienna, but nothing was quiet. The city was bustling with activity, lighting up the night sky. One part of the city that was still was the sky - cloudless, serene, untouched by the crowds below. Director Cordia Tsao relished her time spent in the sky as her private jet took her into the local airport. The jet was as large as some people's homes, but Cordia was alone in the passenger section, the pilot and attendant banished to the cockpit.

The old woman swirled a glass of whiskey around in her glass as she looked out at the sky. Cordia had left the peace talks early, confident that Dominus had protected their reputation as an important supporting role in international politics. After a social event, Cordia often felt the need to recharge on her own - considering she had so many places to be, it often ended up being on her jet. The Director was known for being a socialite, but she gained the most from being alone with her thoughts. And what thoughts they were, tonight. The peace talks were pushing all nations away from each other, inciting resentfulness yet ending bloodshed. A cold war threatened to engulf the world.

If the Director played her cards right, she could help the world survive it.

"Touching down in Vienna in ten minutes," the pilot announced over the loudspeaker. "Please fasten your seat belt and secure all belongings, Madam Director." Cordia did as what was requested of her, and her jet touched down with little difficulty. From there, a car took her to an unassuming office building in downtown Vienna - the name on the building read Die Hinkel Gebäude, but in reality it was the base of operations for Dominus in Europe and Africa. Cordia rented the building from the local government. The general consensus was that if you weren't aware that the building was Dominus' HQ, you were not worthy of visiting it. Cordia entered, greeted by her personal bodyguard, Eve Anderson.

"Enjoy your meeting with the big wigs, ma'am?" the burly woman asked as she opened the door for her boss. Eve was wearing a pantsuit, but it was clear she had considerable muscle underneath. She had been a professional MMA fighter in America, and Cordia had always had a guilty pleasure in watching women's fights, and Eve had been her favorite. After her fifth consecutive win, Cordia approached her with a new line of work. One that payed considerably more. Eve had been a loyal employee, and one of Cordia's closest companions, since.

"Yes, Eve, and hello to you too," the Director walked into the building's lobby, which was like an entirely different world from the busy streets of Vienna. The inside of Dominus' HQ was pristine, the floors, furniture, and most everything else a neat white color. A pleasant, classical tune played in the background, and the employees carried about their work softly.

"I still don't understand why you didn't want me to come, ma'am," Eve said as she trailed behind the Director, hands on her hips. "You were in a room with some of the most ruthless sons of bitches in the world. A lot of them you've personally wronged. It doesn't take a genius to figure out what could go wrong." Cordia smiled to herself as she waited for the elevator.

"Besides the fact that Dominus provided security for the event?" Cordia asked playfully, then continued. "I never feel unsafe in the company of the elite, Eve. First of all, none of them would have the balls to harm me personally. Second, most of them wouldn't want to. Our clients need Dominus, just as we need them." When the elevator arrived, Cordia stepped in. Instinctively, Eve checked her surroundings before joining her.

"I bet a lot of them are still reeling from the last time Dominus planted a bomb in one of their government buildings," Eve said, half to herself, "or the last time Dominus stole the plans of their latest military tech." Director Tsao nodded at Eve's words, but not in concession.

"I'm sure they are, of course they would be. But world leaders don't get to the top by chance. Even the monarchs and fascists have to fight for their power. And they all know the reality of the world. When I said they needed Dominus, I wasn't exaggerating. Dominus exists as an alternative to outright warfare. No matter what it takes, we actually serve the peace. Never forget that. While it is true a poorly timed assassination can cause a war -- a well timed assassination can prevent one. That is our mission, Eve. To always be well timed." The elevator opened in front of the women to the executive floor. Cordia gestured in front of her. "After you, I insist."

Age of Rebirth (Post WW3)

I edited my post. Now, Dominus is providing free security to the Peace Talk if they are welcome by the GEC.