Slamurai

Europa Conflict – A Sci-fi Mech Roleplay

@Sierra Great! I'll happily accept. Let me know if there's anything I can work on in the meantime to lessen the load.

Europa Conflict – A Sci-fi Mech Roleplay

@SierraI know I'm last on the waiting list, and that's fair, but I'd volunteer for a co-GM spot if you're up for it. I'd like to think myself pretty adept at handling the genre; I've hosted/participated in a number of mech-centric roleplays. In doing so, I've done a heap of research on modern ballistics and vehicular combat, details that add some realism and character to RPs.

You can find my past work here, if you're interested. Ordered from oldest to newest:
FRAMEs
FRAMEs: Chapter II
Mobile FRAME: To the Stars!

I've also worked to respectable extent with Silverwind Blade on the background and technical details of his GEARs roleplays, going back to OldGuild.

In any case, I'm pretty enthusiastic about mecha RPs and would like to volunteer to help the project along.

Six Swords (Story Driven | High Fantasy)

Dang, look at all that interest.

Europa Conflict – A Sci-fi Mech Roleplay

I love anything and everything to do with mechs; especially when realism and 'real-robot' mechanics are taken into account. I used to run a series of mech roleplays on the Guild, but didn't have the time or drive to keep them running for long. I'd be down for this!

The Mythlands - High Fantasy Collaborative Worldbuilding

So it's been stated and alluded to that a race of elves, or feylike peoples held dominion over the world at the center of the continent, where the Merinteri is now. These elves created many other races to serve them, being the progenitors of many peoples.
I was thinking that these elves might worship Taranis to the extreme, going hand-in-hand with their despotic lordship over the slave races and the material world.

The idea I had for my people, the calendians, is that they were offshoots of these elves that rebelled, with the help of Horomund, god of chaos. Their allegiance to chaos, and to Pathar and Sidhe, gradually led them down the path to their current debased, 'Chaotic Evil' state.

"You Are Your Avatar"

BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH

The Mythlands - High Fantasy Collaborative Worldbuilding

Mind if we clean up the Piratepad a little? Like under Mythology, we've already got gods and cosmology fleshed out, so the brainstorming bit isn't totally necessary. & the Races discussion can probably go. It'd just be nice to have a cleaner workspace.

Shattered Fates - A Dark Fantasy, Boss Battling Epic

I'm not one for lengthy exposition, so here's a little recollection of the nightmare stairs and a reasonable suggestion from Ezain.

I've gathered a few ideas regarding his SPI ability. The first is precognition - being able to perceive events before they happen. Now, while we're still weak, he might only be able to glimpse a half-second or less, but as we progress, the length of time can extend well into days or longer, and might show multiple possible outcomes.

The second is simple teleportation - warping himself short distances, and eventually, instantaneously traveling football-field lengths on both X and Y axes in rapid succession.

Shattered Fates - A Dark Fantasy, Boss Battling Epic

Ezain was the last to emerge from the stairs, trailing after the rest, who were already awakening and exploring the new atrium. He'd heeded Nera's warning to keep his eyes shut during the trip between realms. Though he'd been unable to see the horrors that swam about him, he could certainly hear, feel and smell them. Gods, he swore he could even taste them. They had pressed around him like wolves to a carcass, yet unable to take a bite. Although Nera assured he was quite safe, Ezain was sure they'd reach out and defile every fiber of his being, if they could.

But the next moment, the throat between the stairs finished swallowing him, ejecting him into a place very similar, but clearly not the same room from which he'd come. The terrible sensations of the passing lingered, but grew weaker with each moment. It was like waking up from a nightmare and realizing it had not been real. Or had it? Ezain quickly emptied his overactive mind of lingering visions, then gathered his bearings and moved to rejoin the more headstrong members of the group.

"Hey, how many more people are we waiting on to arrive?" one of his companions asked, to no one in particular.
"I'm it," Ezain spoke, stepping to join the group. Then, "It looks like the last room."

Turning his horned head about, Ezain could make out the four tunnels, roughly adjacent to another. They formed a 't,' like a compass rose, and two opposite each other both gave off a faint light from further how their lengths.

"I say we try one of those," he offered, pointing to the pair of lit halls. "At least we can see where they go."

The Mythlands - High Fantasy Collaborative Worldbuilding

WIP!

Basmarra

Basmarra

Racial Makeup

Many races call Basmarra home, but the dominant peoples are the Calendians: descendants of an elfin progenitor race. On average, they stand a head taller than humans and appear more lithe. They possess a subtle predatory cast to their features. Successive generations of interbreeding have developed more broad, human-looking traits. Unlike most elfin species, they can grow body and facial hair, which is usually dark in color.
Calendians are psychologically and emotionally different from humans and most humanoid races. They exhibit a weak sense of altruism and have a callous nature. Broadly speaking, they’re self-centered, disinclined towards other races or peoples and lack notions of ‘good’ and ‘evil’ as humans would perceive them. Individualism is a highly-propagated facet of Calendian society, while social collectivism appears to be eschewed.

Humans are the next most populous race after Calendians. Unfortunately, the relationship between the two is rarely one of equals. It’s a near-futile attempt for a human to gain status in Calendian society. Instead, they find themselves as serfs and vassals.

Geography

Basmarra is dominated by low-rising hills and uneven terrain. As a whole, the region has a typical Mediterranean climate - summers are hot and dry, whereas winters are rainy and mild. Further inland, the climate becomes more continental. Spring and autumn see the most rainfall. The mountains surrounding the central plateau have higher chances of precipitation, either heavy rainfall or thick snowfall. The coast has a maritime climate, with less rain in the south and cooler summers in the north.

The sky above the Basmarran Plateau throbs a perpetual, aurora-like mass of colors. The shades are ever-changing, and some sorcerers practice a form of divination using the hues and shapes above. Many theories as to the cause of the auroras exist, but most simply accept it as a consequence of raw magic, which happens to be strong in Basmarra. The sheer amount of magical practice that occurs within Basmarra may have had a residual impact on the region.

Basmarra is named after its capital, often called “Basmarra City,” or just “the Capital.” It’s characterized by tall, phallic structures of varying height. The interiors of Basmarra’s structures are dazzlingly bright: alabaster-white stones line the walls and floor, inlaid with golden tiles and trimming that forms elaborate patterns. Basmarran architecture emphasizes tall ceilings and liberal use of columns. The streets are kept lit by rows of man-sized crystals, suspended several feet from the ground by magic.

History

Include such things as how and by whom it was founded, who were its historical enemies, and how its culture change or didn’t change with time.

Foreign Relations

Elaborate on the relationships between your nation and its neighbors. This can be left until you actually have neighbors, but must be done at some point.

Culture

In Basmarran society, status is of utmost importance. Noble families are locked in perpetual competition for influence and wealth. Personal prestige, reputation, and patronage are the most valuable assets one can possess. In a society where ascension is the the ultimate goal, the end often justifies the means. However, this thirst for power is kept in check by codes of unspoken laws and customs that Basmarrans are loathe to break.
While assassination, sabotage and subterfuge would be effective tools, discretion is paramount: open murder is met with merciless retribution from the noble houses. If a house makes war on another and fails to eradicate or absorb it to the last, the survivors are entitled to a kind of mob justice: the combined forces of the other houses will converge to destroy the offender. For this reason, open warfare is very rare, and strife is minimized so as to prevent complete societal collapse.
Most competition between houses comes in the form of underhanded deals, trade rivalries, displays of wealth and occasionally, a knife in the dark. Except in special cases, physical confrontation is seen as boorish.

Basmarrans are known for their decadence and appreciation for aesthetics. Trends in their architecture and art lean towards the baroque and opulent. They prefer mixtures of strong, contrasting colors and shapes. Basmarran art, music and literature resembles the Romantic, rather than Realist movement.
Basmarran dress reflects the status of the wearer - that is, either actual rank or an idealistic perception of where one wants to be. They adorn themselves with jewelry and keep well-groomed, striving for unique and memorable impressions. Owing to their appreciation for beauty and form, Basmarrans proudly display their bodies with outfits that range from fairly modest to unabashed in what they reveal.
A defining trait of the Basmarran upper class is the pursuit of pleasure and sensory stimulation. New excesses must be sampled, thrills experienced. These hedonistic pastimes are often fulfilled at the expense of slaves. Goods from far away are imported to sate the curiosities and whims of the elite.

Slaves form a significant cornerstone of Basmarran society. Basmarrans have built a reputation for being experienced slavers, both as buyers and sellers. Slaves are commonly drawn from prisoner stock in wartime, or captured from foreign vessels unlucky enough to have trespassed into Basmarran waters. Most slave stock is the product of selective breeding over many generations, and associations exist that regulate this practice. Calendians will seldom keep others of their kind as slaves, except for criminals or prisoners captured in battle.
Slaves can be expected to perform a wide range of tasks, from menial duties to hard labor: just about anything that might be regarded as uncouth for the Calendian nobility. This leaves Basmarrans of status free to pursue more refined interests. Slaves are often drugged or have their state of minds altered by sorcery in order to make them more efficient, compliant workers. In many cases, particularly attractive slaves might find themselves as personal attendants or akin to playthings for their master’s leisure. Some are even kept as the equivalent of family pets.

Magic is highly-regarded, and those that can command it to great degrees often find themselves in powerful positions. Basmarrans that are able to use magic find pleasure in wielding it, enjoying the discovery of new spells and effects they might create. It’s no surprise that the greatest noble houses of Basmarra boast its strongest magical bloodlines. Sorcery is treated more like an art form than a tool or resource. Would-be slaves have avoided bondage by virtue of magical aptitude.