This is a thread is so I can gauge possible interest from the fine folks of this wonderful place. So before I write a long winded introduction I thought i'd just make a list of the basic premise and any details i deem necessary to share. If enough interest is shown then I will get a proper introductory post up when I do the OOC. So here is the information:
-Will be set in the UK, England initially, with the possibility of going to other countries
-Walking Dead rules apply...everyone is infected already etc...(No referring to them as zombies even though everyone pretty much knows what a zombie is)
-I am looking for this to be more about the characters than the shamblers but do not worry, there will be plenty of opportunity to smash some undead skulls
-Try and create some varied characters, I don't want an entire cast of police, military and Bruce Lee reincarnations. Characters who I think are unique and breaking the mould will be more likely to get "presents" in character
-Weapons and ammo is scarce, even more so than in the series because of this countries gun laws. When you create your character you will be limited to one fire arm(if you even want one) with only half a full magazine worth of ammo. That does mean a double barrelled shotgun would be a single shell.
-On the point above, you can't just happen upon swords, guns and ammunition while roleplaying. I will PM people as and when they can stumble across a weapon. Unique characters get more "presents" *wink*. Also posts I think are exceptional will result in "presents". Exceptional does not mean downing fifty shamblers with a butter knife, but something that evokes emotion. Even with these criteria met, it'll still be a rarity that people get weapons.
-Other items you can happen upon yourself, such as tools, medical supplies, food etc.
-The story will initially start in a Quarry however feel free to use your first few posts to describe arriving there if you wish.
-I will be using Google maps to get a basic overview of the nearby area so that you can all see whats going on. Should things take off and enough interest gets shown then I will populate the Coalville with key locations for supplies etc.
Click here for a preview of what i mean-Nobody is ever going to successfully hit with every single bullet
-Below is the WiP character sheet. Try and be realistic in terms of what your character can carry etc:
Name: (obvious)
Age: (no under 18's unless they are your NPC companion)
Gender: (easy peasy)
Height: (no need to explain)
Weight: (see above)
Occupation: (before the outbreak)
Hobbies: (again, before the outbreak)
Personality: (what are you like?)
Theme: (if you want to give your character a little theme music then go ahead)
Appearance: (absolutely no anime)
Clothing: (try to be detailed [e.g. instead of just saying trousers, put something like blue faded jeans] although you can miss areas of the body like head and hands for example)
-Head: (Cap, beanie etc)
-Chest: (T-shirt, coat, hoodie etc...can be multiple layers)
-Legs: (Shorts, trousers etc)
-Hands: (Gloves, rings etc)
-Feet: (Boots, trainers etc)
-Back: (Backpack, water pack etc)
Items: (be very mindful of what you put, this is "real life" carrying physics not Skyrim. If you don't have a bag then you will only be able to carry whats in your pockets)
Weapons: (First off, no swords. Can have a gun [British army issue or police issue] but only one magazine of half capacity. Everything else is pretty much ok)
Vehicle: (if you arrived in a vehicle, what is it)
Stats: (You have 18 points to distribute amongst the followings statistics. These are for you to gauge your characters abilities and to limit god modding in game. ***Note*** Awareness increases chance of "presents")
-Awareness: (1- would not see a shambler in front of you / 2- need glasses but you lost them / 3- normal / 4- higher than normal senses / 5- able to spot things most people miss)
-Close Quarters: (1- a baby could beat you up / 2- an old man could beat you up / 3- normal / 4- above average fighter / 5- trained in martial arts)
-Fitness: (1- out of breath from brisk walk / 2- can't jog for more than a minute / 3- can walk for a few hours / 4- can jog for a few hours / 5- can jog almost all day)
-Marksmanship: (1- would miss an elephant point blank / 2- need gun against shamblers head / 3- accurace up to 5m / 4- 15m / 5- 25m)
-Speed: (1- a shambler could outrun you / 2- danger of getting caught by shamblers / 3- average human / 4- pretty fast / 5- national level athlete)
-Strength: (1- can barely carry your own weight / 2- strength of a teenager / 3- average adult/shambler / 4- able to lift own bodyweight / 5- able to lift twice own bodyweight)
History: (a background of your character from before everything went bad)
Companions: (if you arrived with other people, give details [even fill out a character form for them if you wish])
Example CSName: Robert Cadogan
Age: 27
Gender: Male
Height: 6'1”
Weight: 186lbs
Occupation: Quarry Foreman
Hobbies: Heavy Metal, Woodland Camping, Football and Rugby
Personality: Will always voice his opinion, often rather bluntly, but is not afraid to admit when wrong or to go with a different idea. Will put himself out for others her cares for.
Themes:
Appearance: Coming Soon...
Clothing:
-Head:
Beanie-Chest:
Red Check Shirt and
Hooded Gilet-Legs:
Faded Blue Jeans-Hands:
Extra Grip Work Gloves-Feet:
Steel Toed Work Boots-Back:
BackpackItems:
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Full Waterproof Overalls-
Wind-up and Solar Powered Torch/Radio/Mobile Phone Charger Combo-
Multitool Weapons:
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Two Metal Headed Mallets [Tucked underneath belt]
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Axe [Put through a loop on his backpack]
Vehicle:
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Toyota Hilux Invincible 2014Stats:
-Awareness: 3
-Close Quarters: 4
-Fitness: 3
-Marksmanship: 1
-Speed: 3
-Strength: 4
History: Coming Soon
Companions: Coming Soon
Anyway thats basically it for now, if you have any questions feel free to ask.
