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Basic Information RP Name: RP Creator/OP: Talchyon
CoOP/s: none
Genre/s: Action / Combat / Mild Future Tech / World-building
Type: (Character, Nation, Faction) Character and Faction if there's an interest
Player Level: (Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced) Preferably intermediate and above
Number of Players Desired: Lots. As many as want to play.
Posting Frequency: I'd like a post a day or two if possible. If it goes faster than this, great!
Any Restrictions?: You can only have up to three characters.
Details: Y or NIs the setting already defined: Somewhat. It's taking place in 2068. The U.S. government has collapsed, and various states have merged into new nation-territories. Lots of this has not been defined, and can be by players.
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s there a character/faction/nation application in place: Not only is there one app, there are two. One for characters, one for factions.
Are the rules posted: Yep.
Is this RP currently running: The IC hasn't started yet but with interest, it will.
If not currently running, do you have an IC thread established: Not yet.
DescriptionDate: Summer, 2068.
Place: Lexington.
History: The unrest brought about in the 2030's of the United States proved too much to bear. With factions throughout the country vying for power from the top of the government down to the lowest level of municipal service, tensions had been rising. But everything came to a head when then-President Sawyer declared martial law over the whole country - and various high ranking officials in the armed forces rebelled, refusing to obey and commanding those branches under them directions that served their own agendas. The country went into its second civil war. Atom bombs were dropped in various places and cities. The threat of nuclear war lingered in the air (though fortunately, did not occur) In this second American civil war, however, no one side proved victorious and no one person could re-unite the fragmented states afterwards.
During the 2040's, much of the combat died down, though some still remained. Certain states began to band together in their own regional territories. Attempts at new forms of government tried and failed. Much of this decade is remembered for the lawlessness of anarchy, and the challenges to pull out of this no-man's wasteland. This is the decade that saw the general populace become armed as a matter of self-protection.
Some political stability was gained in the 2050's and early 2060's. Certain regions fared better than others. As always, those who were the wealthiest tended to come out on top. The former states each took their own political shape, some resembling the former U.S.A. they had come from, others much different. And trade from the various new nation states began again.
But even a well-armed, cynical and distrustful population needs some kind of entertainment. And with the proliferation of weapons, a new form of entertainment came into being. It was thrilling. Destructive. And very appealing, both to the general population as well as to the financial backers that sponsored it. The new sport was called:
Autoduel. It was based on a simple concept.
Put weapons on vehicles, and then have them compete against each other in an arena. And whether it's by one team dying or simply their vehicle being taken out of commission, either way. Last one still driving wins. The population took to it like moths to a flame. Something about this barbaric idea took on a life of its own. And the financial backers saw golden opportunities. Each match won money - sometimes lots of money. Money to enhance vehicles, buy new weapons, advance in society - you name it, money could buy it.
Lexington, in the former state of Kentucky, is one of the largest Autoduel centers around. You can get anything here that can be bought. Legalities aren't as big of an issue, though there is a thriving black market for some hard to obtain items. Several arenas around town boast high stakes. Lots of sponsors have tapped into the potential. And lots of Autoduel teams are all eyeing the cash windfall that comes with each success.
It's not road rage. It's just a sport.
Additional InfoPlayers can play up to three characters. Factions are also possible (for organizations of more than 10 people. For a standard autoduel team of one driver and one gunner, players should use the character apps.). Players can form an autoduel team with a character and another player's character.
I am willing to have a Discord channel also if players wish it, but I have never set one up before and could use some advice if it comes to that.
Link to the OOC: Here's the carnage.