The Incursion
Amestris is the center of the world, a realm known for wealth, power, and majesty. It is a melting pot of civilizations, and a major alchemical power. It is also the stage upon which our story shall unfold. You may be an alchemist, a soldier, a civilian who may enlist - whoever you are there is one thing that remains. In 1914 you were in Amestris, either a member of the military or soon to be one. In late 1914 General Armstrong took a battalion to eastern command for drills with General Grumman and, during this short period, Drachma attacked the Northern Wall of Briggs - it fell.
While Drachma invaded Amestris from the north, Aerugo invaded from the east but was easily defeated by the combined forces of General Armstrong and General Grumman. Now Drachman forces have claimed the north, they are quickly making their way to Central.
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Welcome to The Incursion, an RP set during the events of the popular anime - Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood. However, our version of this tale will not follow the same path as the anime’s. In this world, the Fullmetal Alchemist does exists, though only ever appears in the background. This is the same universe, though this RP will not follow the anime' path - it is more of a 'what if' RP. What if Drachma invaded Amestris in the middle of the anime? The homunculi haven't been discovered yet, but the Fullmetal Alchemist is still researching the philosopher's stone.
You may play as a state alchemist, a soldier, an officer, or a civilian who eventually enlists. If you'd like to play as something not listed then feel free to make a CS for that character and I'll tell you if you may.
The Rules
1. All general RPG guidelines apply, you know what they are.
2. All character sheets will be submitted directly to me via PM, any character sheets posted in the OOC without my seeing them first is automatic disqualification. This rule is so I can be objective about which characters to accept and keep them in order. All accepted characters’ CSs will be posted in the OP of the OOC for quick reference.
3. All characters, prior to their acceptance, must pass a player-specific test administered by me via PM. This is to assess whether or not your role-playing style will be a good fit for the RP. Players who fail to pass the test may not re-apply to join.
4. Regarding post length I prefer quality over quantity. In your posts you must be able to respond to your environment and the people/events involved, remain in-character, and contribute to progressing the story. Players who cannot consistently post in this way will be disqualified.
5. Regarding time between posts, I can tell you now that it may vary greatly. I myself am often too busy to consistently write in-character posts every week, and sometimes I have spurts of free time and inspiration and can write non-stop all week. It comes and goes and so I am very understanding of people who struggle with making time to post, so there is no time limit for posting. However, I require that there be open and frequent communication by all players in the OOC, even if you don’t have time to write a post please come by the OOC to talk to us, I will not pressure you to post if you’re having trouble.
6. As a sign that you have read all of the rules, please include the phrase, “I can’t draw perfect circles” in your CS. Needless to say, CSs that do not include the phrase will not be accepted.
7. For infrequent posters, keep in mind that we may be forced to continue the story without a post from you, and you must be able to keep up with reading and compensate for lost time when you do post (responding to everything that happened between now and your last post). If you’re having difficulty with what to post, PM me and we will work it out. Don’t just post in the OOC with excuses, you can of course explain why you’re taking so long but please stay engaged with the story and other players even if you can’t post. Players who do not engage will be told they either have to work that in or leave the RP.
8. Regarding NPCs and other elements of the story, please use them as you think they are needed. I will be doing most of the work regarding plot development and it’s your job to have fun on this playground I’m building for you, so to speak. I do encourage you to voice your opinions and ideas in OOC chat. Communication between players is very important.
9. As the GM I reserve the right to conspire with individual players for the purpose of plot devices.
The Character Sheet
(Remember to send CSs to me via PM)
Name:
Race: (Amestrian or any other race.)
Age: (Be realistic.)
Appearance: (Detailed descriptions and images are both acceptable. If you're using an image, just put it at the top of the CS.)
Rank & Post: (If you're starting the RP as a soldier please include your rank and where you're posted (i.e. - Eastern Command))
Personality: (Who are you? What do you want?)
Equipment: (Be realistic as to what your character would have, and what they can carry.)
Class: (What role do you fill? This should tell me what kind of abilities I should expect from your character. I don’t want a bunch of snipers and special ops people, though you may be a sniper - I just don’t want everyone to be one.)
Brief History: (This section is less serious, though if you feel the need to create a biography for your character - then by all means.)