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Tribal Warfare - interest check

That would depend on you. If everyone is ok with this method of deciding, I created a poll on what setting the RP would be. Please only vote once.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1vVtNLORRCvQdbpappt5caTs0-jAhYMRbVVB2kELBKQY/viewform?usp=send_form

Tribal Warfare - interest check

I'd agree with MetalLover that you can base your tribe on any in history. I'll try and reflect the world based on what you choose. Lots of Native based tribes, and I'll base the world on Native mythology. Same for African, Russian, European, etc.

@Drunken Conquistador I don't know King of Dragon Pass, I'll look it up

Tribal Warfare - interest check

I was thinking about how every nation RP tends to be on a grand scale, with armies in the hundreds of thousands or millions and borders that span continents. I was wondering if there'd be interest for a smaller, more intimate setting - we'd play as individual tribes, all living in the same area. Each tribe would only have a few hundred people living in them, if that. The point would mainly be to foil your typical nation RP and see what unique plotlines and developments we could come up with in such a setting. The themes of the RP would be that you aren't competing for land, as tribes don't really claim land. You're competing for your people, for your own survival. You're watching out for literally every member of your tribe, most of whom you know by name, and trying to find a balance among the other tribes. You'd be what other roleplays would label as 'barbarians' - so as you quarreled amongst yourselves, you might have to contend with larger, more advanced nations near your borders.

If you're interested in such an idea, let me know and I'll expand upon it to set up a proper OOC. Also, give me your input on what you'd like the setting to be - I was thinking low fantasy, with witch doctors, shamans and monsters being a part of the world. But we could go for a pseudo-Earth if that's what you'd prefer. Or we could go high fantasy, and have a tribe of dragon riding orcs. Or maybe sci-fi colonialism, with small groups of settlers on an alien planet. The choices are endless.

Also note: the tags "casual" and "fantasy" are subject to change as the idea develops.

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

Just a thought, maybe you could open the RP up? 4 players may be hard to sustain the RP with, and I doubt everyone who expressed interest will follow through.

Age of Rebirth (Post WW3)

DNN Special Alert

Mass Executions in Kuwait?

A flashy logo - DNN - danced across the screens of millions in the Middle Eastern area. Dominus News Network had interrupted scheduled programming for an important announcement. Center of the screen was a woman - tall, poised, the essence of calm, cool and collected. It was Juliana Biru herself - the branch chairwoman of DNN. Biru was Ethiopian descent, and her strong accent was trademark of any important DNN broadcast.

"Greetings," the anchor began, her face welcoming, but serious. "I am Juliana Biru, and this is Dominus News Network. We are coming to you tonight with troubling news. Evidence has surfaced through an anonymous government source tonight that the Kuwaiti government has, in the past, engaged in heinous crimes against African and Asian migrant workers. Our report shows that the government of Kuwait, with the express knowledge of Emir Abdullah, the head of Kuwaiti government, has imported poor, uneducated workers from Africa and southeast Asia in order to have them serve as workers. Many allegedly were denied their request to return home after their contracts expired, and we have evidence that the Kuwaiti government forced the workers into further contracts."

Juliana took a deep breath, focusing intently on the camera. "Perhaps most disturbingly, evidence has surfaced of at least one mass grave containing the bodies of at least one hundred expatriate laborers who have been worked to death. Our source promises that there are more, indeed, many more, that lie in the deserts of Kuwait." Juliana paused for dramatic effect before continuing. A video of a protest appeared beside her. "What you're seeing here is a protest that has formed overnight in Kuwait City. The protesters are demanding that human rights be respected in Kuwait, and that Emir Abdullah answer for his alleged crimes."

"Truly, these accusations shake the Kuwaiti government to its very core. As of now, the Emir of Kuwait has not issued a response. The future of these migrant workers remain unseen, but we here at Dominus News Network promise to keep you updated."

Zombie RP..A SERIOUS Zombie RP!! Anyone?

Expressing interest!

^Although I'd agree with ClockworkEchos that it might be more fun/unpredictable if we were civilians trying to get to the same military evac zone.

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

My characters are more like envoys from another gang and may try to set up a branch of said gang in the story.

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

Here are my characters. I had an idea for a sister, if anyone wants to make a 20's era Hollywood starlet (or failed starlet, your choice) I'd be up to collaborating so she fit into the York family.

Preston York

Basics

Name:
Preston York

Nickname/title:
Press, "The Bootlegger"

Gender:
Male

Age:
25

Build/physicality:
Press is stocky, he's tall and mixes some fat and some muscle.

Appearance:

Press

Background

Psychological status:
Mentally sound.

Quirks, ticks, conditions, sensitivities to the paranormal:
None whatsoever. His senses are fully dulled to the paranormal.

Magical potential (Y/N):
No magical potential.

Personality:
Press was always smarter than your average kid, and he was always aware of the fact. He likes being the smartest person in the room. He tends to underestimate others while overestimating himself. He has contempt for authority figures and is naturally rebellious. He has morals, but he tends to adopt a Machiavellian view of the world: everyone is out for themselves, and it's best to be the one on top committing the crime than the guy who's getting robbed or killed. His friends are few and far between. His one soft spot is for his brother, whom he guards with his life. He is a natural leader, although few are willing to follow.

Hometown:
Arkham, Mass.

Education:
College educated, majored in business at his local state school.

Occupation:
Bootlegger - Press is more of a courier, setting up different places to buy and sell alcohol for his friends back west, and then making sure the beginning market goes smoothly.

Achievements:
Graduating college, getting out of Arkham, becoming accepted into his Bootlegging gang.

Sexuality:
Heterosexual

Religion/philosophy:
Officially Protestant, although he only goes to church on the holidays with his family.

Marital status:
Single

Family status:
Press watches over Joshua like a parental figure. He has a sister who has been trying to make it as an actress in Hollywood, and he hasn't heard from her in some time. She doesn't know about his criminal activities. The Yorks are orphans, and have been since a young age.

Biographical writeup:
Press always felt out of place in a small town. He felt that it limited his potential, and always dreamed about going off to big cities and living a fast-paced life. As a child, Press was a curious mix of brains and brawn. He was one of the smarter kids in his class, but he was also an athlete and a jock. He often got into after-school fights, mixed himself up with drugs and alcohol, but always found time to study. Press would often get into fights in defense of his brother Joshua, who would be a target for the other kids at school. He would beat up anyone who made fun of his brother, until most kids knew to stay far away from the York brothers. The Yorks never had a father growing up, and as Press was the oldest, he took the place of a father figure to his brother and sister. Their mother died shortly after Press entered his freshman year of college, and from then on he fully supported his two siblings. His sister got the same wanderlust that he had and left for Hollywood as soon as she could, but Josh had to be taken care of.

Preston loves Josh fiercely, and would do anything for him. That being said, Preston doesn't quite understand Josh. He thinks Josh is just not "all there" in the head, and often doesn't know what is best for him.

Press went to a Massachusetts state school, close enough to Boston that he could explore the city on the weekends but also close enough to home that he could take care of his siblings. When Preston graduated, he took Josh and moved to Boston. By then, prohibition was in effect and Press was growing more and more anti-authority. He began to attend meetings and rallies with like-minded young people, and was big on illegal drinking. He eventually came into contact with a local named Lawrence Dunn, who ran a bootlegging operation. Press wanted in, and continued to hound the man night and day. Dunn didn't trust Press, however, and always turned him away. It wasn't until Dunn took note of Joshua's savant-like skill with maps until he agreed to allow the York brothers to join his small gang. Press became a runner for the gang, transporting booze to different parts of the city. The gang grew rather fast, and eventually became successful enough to spread to the countryside. Press began to travel from town to town, recruiting locals to run underground breweries for Dunn's gang.

Eventually, the Yorks reached Arkham. Press took Josh and returned to their old house, technically in their sister's name. He has a dozen old friends he knows would be good potential recruits, but Press plans to take his time in Arkham. As it turns out, he actually could use a break from the fast paced life as a bootlegging courier.

Miscellaneous information

Combative belongings:
A switchblade and a small, rather dinky pistol.

Noncombative belongings:
Continuous shipments of bootleg alcohol, distillery equipment

Joshua York

Basics

Name:
Joshua York
Nickname/title:
Josh, Joshy, "That Kid with the Maps"
Gender:
Male
Age:
21
Build/physicality:
Josh is slim, small in stature and tends to slouch.

Appearance:

Josh

Background

Psychological status: A doctor could guess Joshua has mild autism, but it has yet gone undiagnosed. Note: Joshua doesn't have an intellectual disorder, he just has trouble expressing himself.

Quirks, ticks, conditions, sensitivities to the paranormal: Josh has several, of all of the aforementioned things. Josh rarely looks people in the eyes, and he often has trouble determining what a person means through the tone of their voice. He lacks some social graces that make him come across as slightly awkward. He often misses social cues. He has an extremely good memory, enjoys studying maps of the US and memorizing them. He is very sensitive to the paranormal.

Magical potential (Y/N):
Joshua has considerable magical potential.
Personality:
Josh's developmental issues cause him to be reserved, shy, and passive. Instead of leading a conversation, or choosing what to do in his own life, he will readily let someone else decide what is best. Josh is friendly when he does interact with people, and very peaceful. He wouldn't harm a living being, even an ant. Josh feels an escape while memorizing maps, and has most of the US geography memorized, including many local and state details. He also enjoys reading.

Hometown:
Arkham, Mass.

Education:
High school expelled him during his junior year for developmental struggles

Occupation:
Bootlegger - Joshua works with Press. His job is to map out routes alcohol can be transported secretly, and without police interference.

Achievements:
Memorizing every county in every state and their location

Sexuality:
Bisexual, but mostly unable to express interest in anything sexual

Religion/philosophy:
Nominally Protestant, Josh never really 'got' religion, though.

Marital status:
Single

Family status:
Press is his guardian, who makes sure he gets by in life. He has a sister who has been trying to make it as an actress in Hollywood, and he hasn't heard from her in some time. She doesn't know about his criminal activities. The Yorks are orphans, and have been since a young age.

Biographical writeup:
Since he was a small child, everyone knew that Josh was 'different'. He played apart from the other boys, alone, reserved. He always seemed content playing by himself, always deeply interested in his toys, especially his globe. His mother didn't want to face the fact that Josh might be developmentally challenged, however, so she never took him to the doctor. His mother often felt the need to hide Josh away, which just added to his sense that he wasn't worthy or good enough for other people. Josh would also do or say things outside the social norm that would exacerbate this, such as comment if he thought another boy was attractive. Such comments, which Josh could never tell were socially unacceptable, would cause his mother to freak out and punish him.

Joshua had some trouble in school. Intellectually, he was as smart as most of the kids, but he often had trouble expressing that intelligence. Anything that wasn't a written, multiple choice test, Josh had trouble with. He continued to pass by into his high school years, his grades growing worse as time went on and more was expected of him. Teachers didn't understand him and most didn't want to make the effort to. Most kids thought he was a freak, and many tried to make fun of him, only to be beat up by Press. Eventually, enough parents complained to the school that the easiest perceived course of action, as the school saw it, was to remove the source of the problem and pretend it didn't exist. Joshua was expelled from school in his junior year. Joshua lived with Preston after that in his apartment. Preston took care of Joshua when he was in college. Joshua reveres Preston as a guardian figure, and the two are the closest of friends and companions. When Preston graduated, the two moved to Boston. Joshua was frankly amazed, if slightly disturbed, by the city life. He spent his time walking the streets and plotting out the city on his own. He'd often come home to find Preston passed out on the couch, or maybe absent altogether, but Joshua didn't mind. In a big place where he could stay anonymous, Joshua did better than he ever did in Arkham.

One day, Joshua returned home to find Preston talking with a man Preston called Larry Dunn. They were talking some sort of business, so Joshua just zoned out and went back to plotting out Boston through his travels. Dunn took notice, and offered Josh a job. Preston agreed on behalf of Josh, and the two began working in a gang. Joshua enjoyed his work because he was given challenges; he'd get a police schedule or go out and watch their patrols, then record their movements on a map. He'd then draw routes where the police would be least likely to go. Both Preston and Dunn were very happy with Joshua's work, which made Joshua happy. He even became more social within the gang, and made a friend or two. Preston began to travel around the countryside for work, and Joshua lived on his own for a while.

However, when Preston returned to Arkham, he insisted that Joshua come along, for old times' sake. Plus, Preston felt guilty leaving Joshua alone for so long. Despite Joshua's protests, they returned to Arkham. Surrounded by familiarity, both in places and people who know and judge him, Joshua has regressed considerably and is far less capable than he was before.

Miscellaneous information

Combative belongings:
None

Noncombative belongings:
Several books, Maps of most of the world. Varying from county, state, and federal level of the US, as well as many foreign maps.

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

I was going to make two bootlegger characters, but if someone is interested in collaborating instead on a small gang (we could make 1-2 characters each) please PM me.

Age of Rebirth (Post WW3)

So I have some PMs floating out there but I'd just like to say that Dominus depends on other nations to play a part in the story. So feel free to PM me if you have a use in mind for a freelance secret agency. I can be discreet, promise. Our combined imagination is the limit.