~*Yes or No*~ The RPG Idea Topic ....Everyone Take a Look

[Gladiator]

I like your RPG, Mire. Of course, I'm always partial to anything with elves, dwarves, etc. I might pop out of retirment just to give this a try.

BTW, what about people who are already morally ambiguous? I've got way too many characters I might want to use.

[Mire]

The key is that it is meant to be a sandbox. If you don't desire to corrupt your character, and want to follow the plot to the letter so be it (not that these go hand in hand). I'm just giving the option for the players to decide the ending more than "We found teh artifacts, we winzors!1112%." I went back to the drawing board, but I'm finding everything is relatively solid. One thing I desire is to find a way to implement the use of mythological creatures.

[-/Deathborn/-]

Hmmm...I would join Mire's, but Sango's sounds good also...tough choice.

I kinda like yours, Mire. It's something that's not confusing.

[Gladiator]

I was thinking in terms of one of my quoters, Gareth. He's corrupted and mean-spirited, but he holds himself to certain principles relating to the promises that he makes.

[Mire]

Completely allowed, the word Sandbox does of course delegate salad bowls (people with their good/evil/crunchy bits).

I've completed the plot in its finality and created both my forms and the complete enlist topic. I've changed the number of instrument holders at four at first, eight later (possibly). I won't be posting it soon though, as it is I'm in four roleplays which is more than enough without me hosting one.

[RaZoR LeAf]

Name: Baten Kaitos: Essence of the Soul
Genre: Fantasy, Adventure

Now, to warn everyone before they read this, it does contain Disc Two

* SPOILERS *

for certain plot details. Not the ending, because I haven't even finished the game yet, but it does contain some details that are part of a plot development in Disc Two. So if you Haven't got to disc two, or you don't want to get spoiled, don't read this.

You have been warned

Plot:

This is very In progress, since I haven't finished the game, I can't write a detailed plot. Basically.. We learn in Disc Two that the trapping of an essence in a magnus is a creation of the warlocks of old, and that though everything with an essence can be trapped, a living creature cannot be trapped and summoned without them becoming deformed and warped. After Dr Georg tried and successfully created a living being from a magnus, secret experiments unknown even to the Emperor of that time continued after his death was faked. There, working with magic they collected from the dimensional tears that were formed after Malpercio's release, they finally created the Soul Magnus. A card capable of holding a living creatures essence, with the ability to summon it at will.

That, is the very basic plot. As you can see, there are no details to it yet, something that will be developed over time. There's going to be a hell of a lot of working out to do in order to incorporate the magnus battling into the rpg. What is going to be fun though, is that the RPG character and the RPGer themselves will be able to interact, the same way as the gamer is, treated as a Guardian Spirit.

[Crystal Tears]

Tentative Title: M A J I C K
Genre: Fantasy, Adventure
Characters Needed: Mythical Creatures! ^_^
Basic Plot:

~-M/A\J|I/C\K-~
Brought to you by:
Crystal Tears and Tsukasa

Quickly now, in the wicked, dark forest full of creatures not yet seen with human eyes, the followers of the footsteps now go down the path that once was travelled by a heroic group of creatures that wanted all for the good of their own kind.

They came from all over. A rumour of death and ultimate destruction bound them to a cause which, in all hopes, seemed like a great challenge. As the secrets revealed themselves to the ones gathered ‘round... Yes, these creatures were all there for the same cause...

Come, sit down by the dimly lit fire, and I shall tell you the legend of the Mythical Creatures, and the great journey they embarked upon. They were forever forgotten in time... Until now...

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They were all gathered in the middle of the ancient ruins, visions of hatred and despair had haunted their dreams. They all joined each others presence when a strange, rather tiny, cat-like creature appeared; wisdom and magic flowed through his emerald green eyes and shined like the sun in high noon.

“I am Fei, Elder of the High Order of Realms.” He stated in concern for those who gathered near, “I am here to inform you all of the grave danger that now haunts your dreams and itches at your soul even in the brightest of nights. Please, listen to me... For this... Is your fate.”

Tales of a cursed device spewed from the mouth of the philosophic cat. A machine capable of the destruction of every mystic and mysterious creature on the planet! Fear struck the gleaming eyes and beating hearts of all that heard of the deadly threat to all of their kind. As the rumour’s story came to an end, Fei’s mysticism began to fade.

“For now, I must leave. But know that only efforts of the heart will save all of the Mythical beings. Save us...”

With that, in a cloud of glimmering smoke, he vanished... Only the glow of his emerald eyes reminded them of his wise words.

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And so the legend continued, told to those surrounding the flickering campfire. The eyes of the people that sat in the silent forest, listening to the tales that unfolded, were glazed over in concentration.

This story is told to help us realize our mistakes in the past, and I tell it to you now as a favour to our own curiosities. In this sacred moment, I shall share with you the rest of this ancient saga.

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In their bleak fear of the looming future, they began to formulate. Formulate a plan. A plan to save their future. An adventure would ensue to ensure the deactivation and utter destruction of this treacherous mechanism...

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Hope you all like. ^_^

~CT

[DaRk MeWtWo]

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It's not a bad idea at all CT! The mysteriousness of the RPG can really leave it open to the participants to describe and invent the storyline as it goes along.

To be honest with you though, I'm not such a good RPGer--find it rather difficult to roleplay with characters that aren't from video games or shows I watch or used to watch.

But...I think I might sign-up for this one, just because "mythical creatures" is totally open to any mythological animal you can think of. It's real spiffy. See, the only real issue I have with these RPGs is remembering the looks of the other characters.

All in all if you keep the openess of the RPG intact I'll sign-up and do what I can. i just hope we don't have overload and then a washout where we have to remember 15 made-up appearances for a week till 8 of them finally concede to dropping out =x

GLuck CT! (and Tsukasa too)

[Siderous]

I must say, if you start it, I'll join too! Sounds like fun!

-Alex

[Mire]

I know that Star Wars is typically avoided, and that the very thought of it might cause some of you more experienced roleplayers to draw back in disgust, but I believe I might present a format that may indeed work. I do not justify this with the fact Episode III is on its way.

Tenative Title - Far IV
Basis - A portion of Star Wars, mostly dealing with the Force, and my own crooked mind.
Genre - Science Fiction, Action/Adventure, etc.
Characters Needed - Six Jedi pupils.

Far, Far, Away


Wait, wait... considering the unlikelihood that any of us can know all there is to know about the Star Wars universe (too many questions about why they still use ept "pee on this", why yoda cannot walk any damn faster, ept...) I think it would be more adept to create a micro universe. We will take all the aspects [*takes*] of the regular Star Wars universe and instead put them in a universe not far, far, away, but far, far, far, far, away due to its unconnection from the main. So again I try...

Far IV
Much better, and so...

The citizens of the newly colonized planet Irid were witness to a technological revolution. With the defeat of the Vong and the rise of a new Jedi order, things were on the up and up and scientific discovery at its peak. However, as it is with most good things, they must come to end... after all as taught by the universe's previous history, evil always wins first.

And so it is correct, so on the fateful day a retreating group of Vong came across this planet on their flight of the dominant republic the citizens of the single Irid settlement were not surprised (at some level of their deep subconscious) when the Vong fleet attacked an orbiting fleet of ships of the planet and landed their own fleet on the planet for an emergency (and hasty) refuel.

Thankfully, or not so much, Jedi master Ode was resident on the planet on the time. Some called him a madman, others a saint, and it was plausible he was both. A decrepit old hero of the war with the Vong, it was safe to say this man was likely both.

In short, Ode proceeded to demand to have a visual planet to the commander of the fleet's ship who were orbiting the planet to keep control of any leaving vessels (they would be killing but time was of the essence). The conversation began and Ode kept his tounge more than you might expect the veteran too, or at least what the observers defined as "keeping his tounge." In reality it was hard to discern whether or not he was actually using his tounge in his communication, and thus a short time later the conversation ended abruptly with an angry outburst of clicking from both parties. With a flick of his wrist and a psychopathic look in his eye, Jedi master Ode spoke only: "That is taken care of." Which carries more sinistry then you would believe.

In later observation (though observation is usually rather instantaneous) it was found that the Jedi Master had planted a hyperspace drive on the planet, a massive undertaking which he had been working on since his youth (far, far, away), which left an obvious plot hole to be filled due to the fact that this settlement was the supposed only one ever on Irid. Regardless, the planet was put into hyperspace but Ode had not designed a mechanism to stop the drive, which he announced would eventually burn out. His solution to an obviously confused but vaguely grateful Irid was carbon freezing and comatose force induced sleep. All were put into a deep sleep, to which they hoped they might later awaken from...

=[One Hundred Year Gap]=

For the many things he was not reliable, Ode could certainly build a hyperdrive to last. Regardless, the planet landed in a galaxy in which the force promptly placed it in a new orbit with the twin suns later named Koro and Jir and the settlement began anew with technology that had all nearly malfunctioned with the hyperspace due to its primivity. Ode later dies with his life undocumented (or so it seems) and so the mini universe goes on...

Three hundred years later citizens of Irid have salvaged and created a new civilization with primitive hyperdrives, slow ships, and basic automatons. They are no longer cavemen (dump a cup of confetti on their heads why don't we)!

With the technological race of forever restored, the people of Irid have colonized the few planets that they can reach in their galaxy with more yet savage. As it is with the established government, founded on a particular lush planet and now the center economy (the Lith as it dubbed) and land, human tendencies beg war. With that, we find that a new people have broken from the Lith and established their own settlements on otherwise uninhabited terrain and in secret build up for a war to topple what they view as "oppressive" and "totalatarian," the Lith government.

=(Eleven wars, various disputes follow...)=

With the war on the Lith, sides have been taken on what seems an eternal battle due to both civilizations actually having more resources than either wants to let on. The Asunder, or split from the Lith, people have held their own and a treaty has been established momentarily for trade rights between the two and a complete ceasefire. Recently Jedi have first appeared in the galaxy since Ode's death and master Laq Ire has covertly established an academy on which he believes the "aggresive" and "passive" sides of the force (rather than dark/light) on a small planet, a new enclave inside Ode's tomb. Due to Ode's undocumented life and the force dying with the old technology from the original settlement, every Jedi is learning what they know from scratch. Power is here, but there are no lightsabers, only less efficient (though better than most weaponry) shielded vibroblades.

A disturbance in the force (despite the cliche) has grown and Laq wishes to instruct the youth Jedi for tomorrow's battle before it is too late. His academy can only do so much, however, and once the pupils begin their real missions they will not be so sheltered by Ire's wing. Only time can tell what shall follow in the coming months...

[END]

As explained there will be no lightsabers (vibroblades instead) and no dark or light side as of the beginning. So, what do you think? Does it still struggle to fight past the words "Star Wars?" As it is, this is a possible alternative to Eternal Exile. I'm unsure which I might like more, but we'll give it to the people to judge.

[Arnen]

WARNING! CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR THE GAMES FINAL FANTASY X AND X-2!

~Title: ~*~'*To Be Hope*'~*~
~Basis: Final Fantasy X and X-2
~Genre: Action/Adventure, Drama, Romance (?)
~Characters needed: A summoner (taken by me), 8 guardians, and an antagonist (whose purpose will be revealed later)
~Plot:


They call it Sin.

It appeared 1000 years ago, during the Great Machina War between the two cities of Bevelle and Zanarkand, destroying the latter. Though created by the crazed Summoner Yu Yevon, it was widely thought to be punishment for the people of Spira's sins, and the religion of Yevon sprang up.

The Teachings of Yecon state that machina, machines, were forbidden, and the Al Bhed people who use them were evil. The Teachings also include strict instruction on how Sin was to be defeated. Summoners and their Guardians were to pray at all the Temples until they had aquired all of the sacred Aeons -- hole creatures, the incarnations of those who had died to save Spira from Sin. Then they would go the the Ruins of Zanarkand and receive the Final Aeon.

What the Teachings did not state was the Final Aeons nature. In order for the Summoner to receive the Final Aeon, one of her guardians must be transformed into it. And upon Sin's defeat, the Aeon would destroy the Summoner, as well as Sin. Yu Yevon, who uses Sin as a protective shell, will then warp the Final Aeon into the new Sin, thus Sin's Rebirth. So Spira's spiral of death would cycle on.

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Summoners come in all forms. Men, women, young, old, even Ronso (blue humanoids resembling lions) and Guado (people with large hands, brightly colored hair, and raised face markings). They excel in the magical arts -- they have to, to be able to summon the powerful Aeons. Their Pilgramage to the Temples leads them all across Spira -- Besaid, Kilika, Djose, Macalania, Bevelle, and, finally, to the ruins of Zanarkand, City of the Dead. They are invaraiably accompanied by their Guardians, trusted friends, sometimes family, whose purpose is to protect the Summoner, even at the expense of their own life, and sometimes, though they don't know it when they start their journey, to become the Final Aeon, and eventually Sin. They are Spira's hope, hope that someday Sin just might be defeated once and for all.

You are one such Guardian. You know that the Summoner you have sword to protect till the end will die if you succeed, and you may or may not accept this. She has chosen this path. Your story is about to begin. Are you ready?

This RPG will take place as if the events in Final Fantasy X and X-2 had never happened, including the journey of High Summoner Braska. At least general knowledge of FFX is strongly reccomended, and this RPG is rated 14+ for extreme violence, some language, and probable use of alchohol.

[Crystal Tears]

oooooh, I LOVE the idea Nabooru! *is a FF X and X-2 Freak* I'd Join it right away!

[Mire]

Looks enjoyable Nab, and I especially like how we are the sidekicks of the heroes instead of the heroes themselves (or at least not the people in the limelight). The summoner dying is also a neat twist. I would definitely join this, but I'm already participating in too many roleplays.

[Arnen]

Actually, maybe i should put about spoilers, cuz that's actually how it goes....

[DaRk MeWtWo]

O_O O_o o_O

w00t!

A FFX RPG based solely on the game I've spent hours and hours on SWEET!

I love your loose but strict concept Nab--based on the game but not confined to the events that happened there--it's a near-perfect setup for any1 who's played it in the past three-four years! =)

Considering that I'm already in 3 RPGs I probably won't be able to sign-up till they evaporate, but I'm finding that since plots move along a little slow these days and I keep coming every day to check on them--maybe a 4th RPG wouldn't hurt--I think--not sure-- =P

Regardless, if you permit super late LSUs, I'll come on June 10th promise =D

Best of luck starting it up.

[kalad1]

Tentative Title: Hikari High, the School of Heroes
Basis: My own mind.
Genre: Action/Adventure, a little humor, as well as the school atmosphere and sprinklings of other genres.
Characters needed: Students, usually individuals with unique powers or levels of potential.
Plot:

Throughout the histories of the myriad universes, there has been but one constant. Strife between good and evil, with champions for each side ending up leading the forces of both. For ages, both Heroes and Villains have been made by coincidence and circumstance. One day however, that changed. A Heroine and a Villainess caught in mortal battle accidentally tore open two holes into other universes, and ended up in completely unformed universes, made purely of potential.

With nothing better to do, each shaped the universes potentials into a shaped they liked, and thus both Hikari High and Detestia High were born. Since then, fate has drawn individuals to each of the universes, so that they could learn to be heroes and villains, usually individuals that were unusual, even for the race they came from.

You are a student at Hikari High, most notably being in Mission Group 17. Going to classes, and on the occasional supervised mission to do real good, you are learning to be a hero.

[Mire]

Interesting kalad, but the fact that it is a "school" roleplay may deter its development. I suggest giving the plot a little more direction.

===

I know that Star Wars is typically avoided, and that the very thought of it might cause some of you more experienced roleplayers to draw back in disgust, but I believe I might present a format that may indeed work. I do not justify this with the fact Episode III is on its way.

Tenative Title - Far IV
Basis - A portion of Star Wars, mostly dealing with the Force, and my own crooked mind.
Genre - Science Fiction, Action/Adventure, etc.
Characters Needed - Six Jedi pupils.

Far, Far, Away


Wait, wait... considering the unlikelihood that any of us can know all there is to know about the Star Wars universe (too many questions about why they still use ept "pee on this", why yoda cannot walk any damn faster, ept...) I think it would be more adept to create a micro universe. We will take all the aspects [*takes*] of the regular Star Wars universe and instead put them in a universe not far, far, away, but far, far, far, far, away due to its unconnection from the main. So again I try...

Far IV
Much better, and so...

The citizens of the newly colonized planet Irid were witness to a technological revolution. With the defeat of the Vong and the rise of a new Jedi order, things were on the up and up and scientific discovery at its peak. However, as it is with most good things, they must come to end... after all as taught by the universe's previous history, evil always wins first.

And so it is correct, so on the fateful day a retreating group of Vong came across this planet on their flight of the dominant republic the citizens of the single Irid settlement were not surprised (at some level of their deep subconscious) when the Vong fleet attacked an orbiting fleet of ships of the planet and landed their own fleet on the planet for an emergency (and hasty) refuel.

Thankfully, or not so much, Jedi master Ode was resident on the planet on the time. Some called him a madman, others a saint, and it was plausible he was both. A decrepit old hero of the war with the Vong, it was safe to say this man was likely both.

In short, Ode proceeded to demand to have a visual planet to the commander of the fleet's ship who were orbiting the planet to keep control of any leaving vessels (they would be killing but time was of the essence). The conversation began and Ode kept his tounge more than you might expect the veteran too, or at least what the observers defined as "keeping his tounge." In reality it was hard to discern whether or not he was actually using his tounge in his communication, and thus a short time later the conversation ended abruptly with an angry outburst of clicking from both parties. With a flick of his wrist and a psychopathic look in his eye, Jedi master Ode spoke only: "That is taken care of." Which carries more sinistry then you would believe.

In later observation (though observation is usually rather instantaneous) it was found that the Jedi Master had planted a hyperspace drive on the planet, a massive undertaking which he had been working on since his youth (far, far, away), which left an obvious plot hole to be filled due to the fact that this settlement was the supposed only one ever on Irid. Regardless, the planet was put into hyperspace but Ode had not designed a mechanism to stop the drive, which he announced would eventually burn out. His solution to an obviously confused but vaguely grateful Irid was carbon freezing and comatose force induced sleep. All were put into a deep sleep, to which they hoped they might later awaken from...

=[One Hundred Year Gap]=

For the many things he was not reliable, Ode could certainly build a hyperdrive to last. Regardless, the planet landed in a galaxy in which the force promptly placed it in a new orbit with the twin suns later named Koro and Jir and the settlement began anew with technology that had all nearly malfunctioned with the hyperspace due to its primivity. Ode later dies with his life undocumented (or so it seems) and so the mini universe goes on...

Three hundred years later citizens of Irid have salvaged and created a new civilization with primitive hyperdrives, slow ships, and basic automatons. They are no longer cavemen (dump a cup of confetti on their heads why don't we)!

With the technological race of forever restored, the people of Irid have colonized the few planets that they can reach in their galaxy with more yet savage. As it is with the established government, founded on a particular lush planet and now the center economy (the Lith as it dubbed) and land, human tendencies beg war. With that, we find that a new people have broken from the Lith and established their own settlements on otherwise uninhabited terrain and in secret build up for a war to topple what they view as "oppressive" and "totalatarian," the Lith government.

=(Eleven wars, various disputes follow...)=

With the war on the Lith, sides have been taken on what seems an eternal battle due to both civilizations actually having more resources than either wants to let on. The Asunder, or split from the Lith, people have held their own and a treaty has been established momentarily for trade rights between the two and a complete ceasefire. Recently Jedi have first appeared in the galaxy since Ode's death and master Laq Ire has covertly established an academy on which he believes the "aggresive" and "passive" sides of the force (rather than dark/light) on a small planet, a new enclave inside Ode's tomb. Due to Ode's undocumented life and the force dying with the old technology from the original settlement, every Jedi is learning what they know from scratch. Power is here, but there are no lightsabers, only less efficient (though better than most weaponry) shielded vibroblades.

A disturbance in the force (despite the cliche) has grown and Laq wishes to instruct the youth Jedi for tomorrow's battle before it is too late. His academy can only do so much, however, and once the pupils begin their real missions they will not be so sheltered by Ire's wing. Only time can tell what shall follow in the coming months...

[END]

As explained there will be no lightsabers (vibroblades instead) and no dark or light side as of the beginning. So, what do you think? Does it still struggle to fight past the words "Star Wars?" As it is, this is a possible alternative to Eternal Exile. I'm unsure which I might like more, but we'll give it to the people to judge.

[Arnen]

Seems like a good idea, kalad, and I would join if I weren't so busy XP

[Mire]

The superhero esque feel is a little cliche, and the idea of a "school" and posts containing information about going to classes isn't the best. I suggest changing the plot to emphasize on the missions, as "school" roleplays tend to crash and burn. I do like it, though.

[Toxicity]

Okay. It's been awhile since we last had a TPM-based idea. If A Masked Tempest fails, this would be my next resort for an RPG.

Tentative Title: The Gods That Failed (temporary)
Basis: TPM
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fatasy, etc
Characters Needed: TPMers, Misc. characters
Basic Plot:

Time and time again has darkness clouded itself over our peaceful world, but never has it caused as much turmoil as this...

You yourself agree with that one statement. The oracles have predicted it numerously, and the prophecy had been fulfilled. In our world where past and future meet the present, and where reality meets fantasy, residents have gone missing for unknown reasons...as if they had been vaporized.

Before it was too late, the oracles again met and decided that some shall become the chosen ones of the world, and those chosen ones will go through perilous quests with power, wisdom, and courage in order to save the souls of those who have disappeared.

It turns out that you are one of those chosen by the oracles. After an odd nightmare or dream, you wake up in a fret in the middle of the night. Gasping, you wipe the sweat off your face and glance in the mirror, seeing those images again. In your ears, you constantly hear "Help those missing...". Resigned, you gather your gear and other things and set forth alone or with others on a quest of a lifetime.

[Mire]

Interesting, Sango, albeit a little vague. I would likely join, depending on the number of roleplays I am participating in when it starts.

[Weasel Overlord]

Tentative title: The Prophecy...well, actually, that's the title!
Basis: For anyone who's seen the film, The Prophecy, well, it's based on the second one! And for anyone who hasn't, it's based on the second Prophecy film! Go watch it...it's bloody great!
Genre: Action/religion(ish)
Characters needed: Angels! Including Gabriel, possibly Lucifer, some Humans, and some Angel/Human half-breeds called Nihilim.
Basic plot: Ok, there's a second war of heaven prophesised, set off by the Angel Gabriel, who has begun to rebel against God and his will. This war can only be stopped by the Nihilim, a race of hybrid Angel/Humans with supernatural abilities. The Nihilim have not been seen on Earth for many centuries, however, a small number of them have been found, scattered around the world, preparing themselves for the incoming war against one of God's most powerful Angels...

[Mystic_clown]

Hmm, not bad Weasal Overlord, although it needs some work. If you do start it, could I reserve Lucifer?

BTW, wasn't Lucifer's original name Azrael?

[Weasel Overlord]

Hmm, I'm not sure on that one...but I don't think he's been called anything other than Lucifer! He won't be in for much...as long as you don't mind that, then sure! You'll have to wait for a while, though, the story needs tweaking and I have Dragonsouls II to conted with, along with a host of exams! But when it's written, I'll keep you in consideration!

[RaZoR LeAf]

OK so I finished my Baten kaitos RPG, and it's possibly the longest RPG i've ever written. But I want to know how many people would be interested in joining it before i considered posting it. It's a relativly new game, and the rpg will spoil the ending for anyone who hasn't completed it.

[Mire]

Well, I might join if I think I can handle the responsibility. I'm going to be gone for quite a time in June though.

I think other people would join, Razor Leaf, regardless of they played the game or not. They just must be too lazy to post in here, lol.

I have another tenative idea, again. Eternal Exile is still sitting in a compressed folder in my documents.

Tenative Title - Born Again Beast (Formerly Animalia: The Mutation; Permission to use given by Illiad/Aeges_Ateri)
Basis - Just science fiction and issues on human cloning...
Genre - Science Fiction, Action/Adventure, etc.
Characters Needed - I'm planning for eight hybrids total, probably no other characters unless someone has an idea for something a little different.
Basic Plot -

This roleplay is indeed the work of the mind of Illiad (Aeges_Ateri) and has been approved for my use and alterations.

Born Again Beast

In the near future a new tide of genetical research has risen. The rigors of moral disagreement on cloning are far from solved, but a different, even more complex research continues far from the light of day. A single genetic expert has discovered a method to splice the deoxyribonucleic acid of one being with another.

Oh, semantics? He can convert humans to hybrid animals.

His research lab was perfect, far from civilization and heavily hidden, with only a meager payroll of several guards to keep it secure. No eyes could find him here, or so a certain crackpot scientist Guru Ore believed. Unfortunately, nothing can forever escape the vigilance of certain "secretive" government organizations. When Ore went farther than just theory and blackboard equations and a present embryo appeared, the world underground went frantic. It was only a month after that he was discovered and connivingly made an offer America couldn't refuse. The promise of a superhuman army.

Why not? No rebellion or war would ever overtake them, he thought, they would meld enough, Ore decided. Too bad it was all just a shameless bribe. Secretly, Ore knew he hadn't the know-how to actually create a human hybrid. The embryo had failed. Was their another way?

Yes, and it was only seconds before it had come to his mind. A living host would be perfect for the painful change... yes, yes. Youthful they must be, for maximum potential and stability, and still unmatured enough to have a willpower to be bent. Bent to all hell, that is. Soon, a greater organization would come into being while a certain government had its back turned. May they die via ambush, sincerely Guru Ore.

The tubes were prepared perfectly. It was only a matter of time before they arrived, were transformed, and achieved the epitome of combat prowess. Bullet-resistant skin and "talents" would be more than enough to destroy any opposition. Ingenious!

===

You find yourself encased in a tube of virile material and filled with a healing intensive orange liquid, giving you an almost encased sinking feeling. The trauma from being in a test tube is more than enough except there is more. Oops, you seem to have gained animal features. Wait a second... Animal Features! Panic is widespread and you thrash uncontrollably as if your new fin or wings might fall off any second. Nope, still there. Your eyes are still wide with horror, but you calm enough to perceive the tubes nearby through your blurred orange vision and realize other subjects within. It isn't hard to know they all have the same thing on their mind, escape. But, where is there to go? Certainly the villian behind this scheme is due at any moment. What plan has he concocted and how can you ever hope to blend in with society again?

[END]

So, what do you think? Comments, criticism, please.

[Gladiator]

I wouldn't mind joining. It has been a long time since I tried a gene-fusion RPG. Also, I've always wanted to see Ark/Archwood as a deer-man.

Furthermore, as another player of Baten Kaitos (loved the music, decent story, Lyude's Light Finishers) I would love to play an RPG based on it. Just please let me use the words Presto, Concerto, Intermezzo, or Finale in any major fight sequence, and I'd be happy.

[Illiad]

Nice, Mire. I like the subtle changes you've made. Seriously, back when I first made it it didn't look so clean and concise. Of course, I wasn't exactly so mature when I first joined. Huzzah! Excellent use of license, heh.

[RaZoR LeAf]

Well it's either a Baten Kaitos RPG, or a Pokemon/Digimon crossover I wrote out of curious boredom.

[Mewtwo-D2]

Even though I don't post in this topic often, I wanted to find out if anyone would be interested in a realistic Harry Potter, pre-series. I'm thinking either Marauder era, or Bill and Charlie's years. By realistic, I mean not everyone as an Animagus/Metamorphmagus/main character's best friend/love interest/owner of a very unusual magical pet/werewolf/half-breed of something weird.

[The_Missing_Link]

I would definitely be interested in that. All of the HP RPG's so far have failed miserably and I want to be in one that will succeed

[Plantae]

The plot and concept of this one is a bit obscure (and a bit more freeform) than any of the other ones I've constructed. I wanted to do something somewhat different.

Tenative Title - The River
Genre - Everything except Science Fiction, I suppose. Were speaking relatively work-safe genres, though, heh.
Basis - Boredom, Field of Dreams, Insanity, etc.
Characters Needed - Six Humans + various sentients

The River (Mature)

Deep in a secluded woodland on the North American Continent lies a sacred and malignant river where our world merges with another. Here, at the stream with one bank, it becomes very clear that the most treacherous of the elements is not fire.

The world beyond the river is a chilled land, like the first days of fall, and seemingly devoid of all "human" life. It is a small world, situated on a great flat continent that flows to the edge and over to the abyss in a stunning waterfall. A giant rock wall, unnaturally smooth and infinitely tall, rises at what is described as the back of the habitat. Here is the place those that cross the river will be exiting, atop a snow laden knoll with the incorrect temperature for the flakes and with a great evergreen forest beyond, halted only by the the sea of gray that leads to the edge of the world. The mists that rise from the sea are not pungent with salt, but with melancholy.

Brought together by what must have been chance, six humans from Modern Earth become the first of their species to ever set foot on the dreary island. You are on of the unlucky ones and for the first days you manage to pass the time by telling stories of your past, your dreams, and above all, the ones you left behind. Here in this world, your loved ones cannot reach you. Some of you might desperately try to escape but eventually realize your inability to do so. The inability to return to your own world.

As the days pass on your suddenly realize that none of you feel the slightest bit of hunger or thirst and show no signs that food or drink was ever absent from you. Transformed by the change, it becomes only the beginning of discovery.

The local wildlife is like that of Earth and they come to see you and your motley crew with curiousity. They have never seen a human before. Sometimes you see the eyes of the more predatory or the more watchful late at night, green, blue, and brown eyes wistful in the darkness.

Soon boredom comes as there are no more stories to tell, or none that anyone wishes to reveal. In your dreams that night you see something different, imagining the creatures watching you, red eyes instead punctuate the gloom. Red eyes malignant against the black forest. You wake up, shaking in fear, and find a weapon in your lap. A weapon you find, that seems to embody you in some way. As the next day passes, magic becomes apparent in each of you in your motley crew.

With the first manifestations of this you feel something different. It was just boredom and homesickness before, but you realize that this magic must have some purpose. Thinking of the demon eyes in your nightmare, you realize for the first time that some of you might not survive on this island.

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Concept and Ruleset

At first glance it seems just your average survival roleplay, doesn't it? The addition of magic and weaponry is the first sign towards a more ultimate storyline that I plan to evolve in time. However, the point of this roleplay is to put some pressure on the other players to begin creating some mythology of the world for themselves. The only rules here are that you are the only humans and otherwise your character basically has free reign to create what they want. Are there strange creatures of myth in the forests? Other humanoids? A secret empire evolving beneath your very nose? What you create becomes a constant in the ultimate plotline and is free game for other roleplayers to use and abuse. Will your character's magic evolve? Will they try to kill the other players or make a pact with the demons in the woods? Anything you create can happen here as long as it fits in a medieval setting and is kept relatively reasonable.

I will act as both the omnipotence and as a player, but my purpose will be more to just nudge the roleplay along if it slows to a crawl. Don't want to be one of the humans? Fine. You could be a woodland creature or tree spirit, demon or strange secluded race. There are plenty of possibilities to be explored. Basically, I've given you the wall and the paint you put on it is your choice. Freeform is a daunting idea, but I'm hoping that this will go rather smoothly with the number of intelligent people we have at this board. You have free reign over anything that I have not fully explained or already created.

Noted, this roleplay is intended to be mature (as tagged). I'm perfectly fine with violence (not too vivid) and romance (don't go farther than implyed sex) and whatever existing curses or new curses your character might want to use. Things I will not tolerate is characters that have even the slightest godliness about them or posts that manipulate other player's characters without proper knowledge.

The death element is certainly a card I might draw on later, so be prepared if your character is randomly chosen (by a roll of the dice, actually) to die. Dead characters aren't useless, however. Death opens a whole new window of play in ghosts and other supernatural aspects. Also, deathmatches that are intended to leave only one standed by two players can be decided by all participants over private message, or I will act as an omnipotence if you can't decide. There is always a chance that something random might happen to your character, so don't be surprised if it does.

[Krystalline Kabutops]

Plantae - Sounds like a splendiforous idea. Depending on what other RPGs pop up, I think I'd most likely join.

[Arnen]

Plantae: Looks awesome, can't wait

[Chris Watarimono]

Plantae: Wow. This is a very interesting concept in RPing I've seen in a while, a cross between a RP between people and an actual game. This is defintely one to consider.

-Chris R.

[Max Blaze aka AT#2]

Tentative Title: Elemental Academy High
Basis: Pokemon
Genre: High School-u should know what that types of genres happen there
Characters Needed: max limit of 12 students
Basic Plot:
~*The Element Academy*~
In Kanto, way south of Cinnabar Islands there is their is an island called Elemental Isle. On the isle lies an high renown pokemon training high school, "Elemental High." A school that pushes the trainer and their pokemon to their limits. Only by a special invite are students allowed to enroll. Come test your skills at Elemental High




Other Info-Theres 4 towers: Fire,Water,Electric,Ground. Each student has 1 pokemon. Throughout random times challanges will be announced throughout the rpg*.


*I need ideas for challenges and i just can't find a mainstream plot inside my head. Please suggest things.

[Roy Karrde]

Alright I'm bored so I figured I would go on and throw this idea out there.

Tentative Title: Ten steps from Immortality

Basis: Card Captor Sakura

Genre: Action/Adventure/Survival/Futuristic

Characters Needed: Several teenagers who are selected to go after the cards.

Plot:

It's 2020

We exist in a golden age of technology where fossil fuels are no longer used to drive our cars, and we no longer have to wait one minute for popcorn to pop. Magic has gone the way of the dinosaurs in this era. Most of the spells and incantations have long since been forgotten. Most magical objects have either been lost to time or destroyed. People have even forgotten about magic and now dismiss it as a cheap trick of light or eye. The last remnants of magic now remain in the mysterious Sakura cards that are now in the possession of the very powerful Daidouji family, a family owned toy-manufacturing company that is trying to discover the true magic of the Sakura cards. The company while trying to harness the card’s power for new and wonderful things, one day something accidentally releases some of the cards, which slowly begin to wreck havoc on Tokyo. Tomoyo in a effort to get the cards collected again before people find out that her family’s company is behind the events, has the rest of the cards return to their original Clow Card form and seals a few away to be given to people she believes that have the ability to recapture the cards.

That is where you come in, it’s the end of summer and everyone is gearing up to go back to school. Meanwhile unexplained things begin to happen all around the city. One day you get a package from the Daidouji family saying that you have won a chance to try a new product of theirs. Inside you find one Clow Card and a small key that can be enlarged into a staff. The instructions say that other magical creatures and objects are hidden over Tokyo, it’s up to you to help capture them and seal them away into cards. The cards have changed though, the magic in them now feeds on their new masters thoughts and emotions, slowly changing your body to fit your actions if they are good or evil.

Meanwhile a shadowy woman who allowed the Sakura Cards to escape now watches with one of the cards she stole and plans to capture them for herself. Her plans for the cards and how she was able to use magic to cause them to be released remains a mystery to everyone but her.

[classy_cat18]

Sounds sweet, RK. Then again, I'm a sucker for CCS. Count me in.

[Krystalline Kabutops]

Tentative Title: The Amulet of Altheaka
Basis: Took a couple of concepts from Sokora Refugees
Genre: Fantasy, Comedy, and Boarding School (Yes, I am relatively sure that school RPGs constitute their own genre xp)
Characters Needed: Eight teenagers, four demons, and four elven sorcerers/esses (Each RPer plays a teen and a demon/elve)
Basic Plot:

You are a student at St. Benivere's Boarding School, a correctional facility for troublesome students. You've just recently been enrolled, and you're not exactly eager to see your new temporary home. Despite what you thought, it's built on a beautiful campus with a lake, forest, and even a mountain or two. Plus, the teachers are all stuffed shirts, and it'll be great fun playing pranks on them.

One night, you are out exploring the woods because you've heard a rumor about the existence of a gigantic hollow tree, which would be ideal for storing items that would otherwise be confiscated, and for lying low when the heat's up. After a few hours of searching, without any success, you begin back in the direction of the school. However, before you can leave the forest, you are greeted with a strange sight.

The first four students that arrive at the wooded glade are greeted by the sight of four beautiful people in strange clothing, hunched over on the ground. They appear to be fatally wounded, but despite the profuse amounts of blood, they are strangely calm. You make eye contact with one of them for what seems like an eternity, then there is a bright flash of light, and they are gone. You hurry back to the dormitories, not sure what you've just witnessed.

The second group, having seen the bright flash, arrives at the same spot a few minutes later. There is nothing there now, but for a few spots of blood on the grass. However, you get an ominous feeling, and the glade seems darker than the rest of the forest. You rush back to the school, anxious to get back indoors, where it's safe.

The next day, you awaken to find that all is not as it should be. You've changed and quite drastically. If you were one of the students to see the Elves, then you've become the one whom you made eye contact with. If you were one of the ones to show up afterward, then your body, while still human, is noticably demonic in nature.

As you go through your school day, the teachers accept your story that you are a late arrival to the school, but insist that you get registered at the office and acquire a copy of your scheduale. Eventually, one by one, you find that there are triggers that cause you to transform between your normal self, and the wholly new one.

In your dreams that night, you are contacted by either the elve or demon whose appearence you've taken on. They tell you that they are from another realm called Arudynae, and are seeking a sacred artifact that lies in the school, so that they may use it either to destroy the portal between the two worlds or open it up as wide as can be. It appears that you've become their vessel, as they're too weak to be able to use bodies of their own. Instead they guide you, telling you how to summon and use your new powers. They also tell you that there are enemies in the school, and that it is your job to stop them before they can get the artifact.

And so you embark on a quest to keep up with your dual set of classes, ensure that the teachers and students don't notice that you're really two people, and save/destroy the world. Hey, no one said High School was easy.

[Arnen]

KK: Looks cool, I'd definitely join