Post by Johnathan Wesker on Dec 19, 2008 12:59:55 GMT -5
Las Vegas, Nevada, 50 years from now.
The world as you know it is over.
Nobody knows where it came from, an infection, virus, space, all we know is that 50 years ago people started getting sick, started turning. We all thought zombies were made up, until Z-Day.
By the time we could rally ourselves against it over half the world was infected. Most places didn’t stand a chance; the entire northeast corridor of the U.S. was overrun in a matter of weeks, from D.C. up to Maine. They had to use nukes to stem the tide, Los Angeles was first, Houston, Philadelphia, New York, all the big cities who couldn’t stop it, turning most of the world into wastelands. Other places managed to fortify themselves in time. Britain, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and Cuba for one, they lucked out since they were islands, they’ve since cut off all outside contact. Las Vegas was another, being in the middle of the desert actually came in handy for once.
The remnants of the United States government reformed into the big U, the United. They took control of the remaining cities and brought order out of the chaos. They regiment every aspect of civilian life to protect what’s left of us, but that doesn’t mean much room for freedom. Those who didn’t want to be told what to do became the Outcasts; they live on the outskirts, in the slums of the cities or in settlements out in the wastes. Their biggest settlement is in the remains of Los Angeles; its position beyond the Grand Canyon keeps it relatively safe from the infected. But the lingering radiation has started to mutate some of them…
Information to know:
- This is a modern realistic SL based in Las Vegas and the surrounding areas 50 years from now.
- The SL is more about life in this post-apocalyptic world and the politics of it rather than constantly fighting the infected. They remain a constant threat, but people have adjusted to the point where they don't live in constant fear of them.
- There is no set story line. The members make their own.
- The city is made up of normal civilian type people; there can also be assassins, drug dealers, hit men, the mob, and everything else imaginable.
- Create groups, businesses, anything. Come up with creative ideas to get people to RP. If you want your own board for your business and what not, run it by a mod.
- This is a forum only story line.
- If you wish to join, contact a mod.
Rules:
- The story line is forum based, but you can have AIM chat sessions, just log them and post on the forum.
- Respect the your fellow role-players
- No characters shall be killed off unless the creator of that character wants to.
- There are no dice or stats, so be as creative and descriptive as you can. Battles are turn-based posts, and establish a post rotation in story threads so that everyone gets a chance to talk. Play fairly, take hits when necessary, dodge attacks properly, you’re character is not invincible, don’t play them as such. If you have any questions ask a mod.
- Try not to play the same character as everyone else, play a variety; we don’t need a hundred mercenaries walking around. Maybe play a 'normal' character, simple civilians who might get caught up with the wrong person/people. Be creative!
- Human characters only. No, this does not include vampires and demons. Just simple gun fighting mortals or normal citizens. We might allow infected players later but that will require a lot of planning so just stick to people. Although if you want to play an outcast with some kind of mutation that’s ok depending on what it is, you won’t be allowed to have superpowers or anything.
- Let someone know if you’re leaving for awhile so we don’t think you just quit.
- You are allowed to play more than one character. However, don't get ridiculous. If you have five characters, play them all. If you want a character removed, make an announcement and then delete your Character Introduction post for that character.
- Adult themes and graphic violence may appear during the RP, but sex RP is not allowed on this forum. It is not appropriate and proboards doesn't allow it anyway.
- If you make a disturbance, the mods will decide whether you will remain with a warning and given one more shot, or if you will instantly be removed. Don't complain to us with nonsense because we don’t care.
- And lastly... Just have fun! That's what RPing is all about, and we hope to make this SL enjoyable.
The world as you know it is over.
Nobody knows where it came from, an infection, virus, space, all we know is that 50 years ago people started getting sick, started turning. We all thought zombies were made up, until Z-Day.
By the time we could rally ourselves against it over half the world was infected. Most places didn’t stand a chance; the entire northeast corridor of the U.S. was overrun in a matter of weeks, from D.C. up to Maine. They had to use nukes to stem the tide, Los Angeles was first, Houston, Philadelphia, New York, all the big cities who couldn’t stop it, turning most of the world into wastelands. Other places managed to fortify themselves in time. Britain, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and Cuba for one, they lucked out since they were islands, they’ve since cut off all outside contact. Las Vegas was another, being in the middle of the desert actually came in handy for once.
The remnants of the United States government reformed into the big U, the United. They took control of the remaining cities and brought order out of the chaos. They regiment every aspect of civilian life to protect what’s left of us, but that doesn’t mean much room for freedom. Those who didn’t want to be told what to do became the Outcasts; they live on the outskirts, in the slums of the cities or in settlements out in the wastes. Their biggest settlement is in the remains of Los Angeles; its position beyond the Grand Canyon keeps it relatively safe from the infected. But the lingering radiation has started to mutate some of them…
Information to know:
- This is a modern realistic SL based in Las Vegas and the surrounding areas 50 years from now.
- The SL is more about life in this post-apocalyptic world and the politics of it rather than constantly fighting the infected. They remain a constant threat, but people have adjusted to the point where they don't live in constant fear of them.
- There is no set story line. The members make their own.
- The city is made up of normal civilian type people; there can also be assassins, drug dealers, hit men, the mob, and everything else imaginable.
- Create groups, businesses, anything. Come up with creative ideas to get people to RP. If you want your own board for your business and what not, run it by a mod.
- This is a forum only story line.
- If you wish to join, contact a mod.
Rules:
- The story line is forum based, but you can have AIM chat sessions, just log them and post on the forum.
- Respect the your fellow role-players
- No characters shall be killed off unless the creator of that character wants to.
- There are no dice or stats, so be as creative and descriptive as you can. Battles are turn-based posts, and establish a post rotation in story threads so that everyone gets a chance to talk. Play fairly, take hits when necessary, dodge attacks properly, you’re character is not invincible, don’t play them as such. If you have any questions ask a mod.
- Try not to play the same character as everyone else, play a variety; we don’t need a hundred mercenaries walking around. Maybe play a 'normal' character, simple civilians who might get caught up with the wrong person/people. Be creative!
- Human characters only. No, this does not include vampires and demons. Just simple gun fighting mortals or normal citizens. We might allow infected players later but that will require a lot of planning so just stick to people. Although if you want to play an outcast with some kind of mutation that’s ok depending on what it is, you won’t be allowed to have superpowers or anything.
- Let someone know if you’re leaving for awhile so we don’t think you just quit.
- You are allowed to play more than one character. However, don't get ridiculous. If you have five characters, play them all. If you want a character removed, make an announcement and then delete your Character Introduction post for that character.
- Adult themes and graphic violence may appear during the RP, but sex RP is not allowed on this forum. It is not appropriate and proboards doesn't allow it anyway.
- If you make a disturbance, the mods will decide whether you will remain with a warning and given one more shot, or if you will instantly be removed. Don't complain to us with nonsense because we don’t care.
- And lastly... Just have fun! That's what RPing is all about, and we hope to make this SL enjoyable.