The Pub: Highway to the Flavor Zone (P2TM RP Group)

[New Grestin]

I have certain things that really get to me. Gas Masks don't really, maybe because I find them actually really interesting. Not as an item, but aesthetically.

Admittedly, something about things moving without making noise really gets to me. There's just something deeply unsettling about it, but I can't quite place why.

The "Are you my mummy" thing is actually a bit annoying, if you ask me, but I'm not really big on Doctor Who in the first place. I think it has good ideas, but it doesn't really know what to do with them.

You clearly didn't read my signature.

Now you must die.

*bazookas*

Nobody reads signatures, darling.

Besides, it's not like I think Doctor Who is explicitly bad. I just think it juggles a lot of ideas and never seems to stop to actually develop them. It's never really clicked for me, which is odd, because I actually quite enjoy a decent amount of British television.

Lately, I've been getting into Longmire for whatever reason, and I've been trying to finish off the first season of Twin Peaks.

[Alouite]

You clearly didn't read my signature.

Now you must die.

*bazookas*

Nobody reads signatures, darling.

Besides, it's not like I think Doctor Who is explicitly bad. I just think it juggles a lot of ideas and never seems to stop to actually develop them. It's never really clicked for me, which is odd, because I actually quite enjoy a decent amount of British television.

Lately, I've been getting into Longmire for whatever reason, and I've been trying to finish off the first season of Twin Peaks.

Peaky Blinders ftw.

[New Grestin]

So, what should we do for the next poll?

[Australian Antarctica]

So, what should we do for the next poll?

I thought we were going to pick a themesong?

[New Grestin]

So, what should we do for the next poll?

I thought we were going to pick a themesong?

I honestly forgot. I'll comb back through the thread and see what people suggested.

[Beiarusia]

NOTE: What follows is still a Work in Progress and subject to change before final release.

Twenty-seven years.

Time cares not of our calamity.

Of our demise.

We, a mere blip within the cosmos, our rise and our fall, our history, our struggle, it means naught once all has been said and done. Human civilization stands now in ruins, a relic of times since gone pass. A monument of our former glory as the masters of this planet; a monument to the sins of the world.

The Outbreak could not be stopped.

Could not be contained.

The world as we once knew it is no more, a slate wiped clean in a global pandemic unlike anything once before seen. Millions upon millions have fallen, and the rule of mankind has effectively come to a close. This is how humanity dies, not with a bang but in quiet whisper, consumed by plague and our own inner madness.

But even in darkness there is a light.

The human will to survive, to overcome, still lingers when all else has decayed. Survivors, holdouts to a dying world, stand firm against the inevitable. These select few press onward, moving forward when so many others have already crossed over and into oblivion, and though they continue to breathe, to live, they must do so in the twilight of human existence. Every passing day is a struggle more difficult than the last and tomorrow is never guaranteed. Fate is soon approaching and their time is running out.

And what of you? Will you accept the cold embrace of the end or will you claw at every second of life? Alone or with others? And if the chance remained to right what was so horribly wrong would you take it no matter the sacrifice?

But it does not matter as first you must survive in a world no longer meant for man.

No Man’s Land.

27 years ago the manufactured virus T-13 devastated the world. Nations have fallen and the few remaining pockets of civilization are under constant threat, whether from bandits or from the infected. Most of humanity has died out and the world has since given way to Darwin’s law. Resources are frighteningly scarce, a neverending winter has settled across the globe, and extinction is a dawning certainty.

This is a survival RP. That is your primary goal, and awaiting you is a challenging environment, dangerous creatures, and less than trustworthy people. Our tale begins in Aspen and the surrounding area of former Colorado. You will need to band together if you wish to make it through the twilight of humanity. Will you fight for one more day on Earth or will you sacrifice it all for the good of mankind? The choice is ultimately yours to make.

1: OP/Co-OP have final say. No exceptions.

2: OP/Co-OP reserve the right to deny any application deemed not acceptable.

3: No God-modding or Meta-gaming.

4: No directly controlling another player character unless given permission to do so. No directly controlling a faction unless given permission to do so. You can freely control any and all NPC’s that are not central to any major plotline.

5: Posts must be a paragraph minimum. One-liners are highly discouraged.

6: Try to use correct grammar. No walls of text that are not broken up into paragraphs.

7: Be courteous to one another in the OOC. Feel free to be as much of a dick in the IC as you desire.

8: Be active should you apply. No need to be online 24/7 (as I certainly will not be) but don’t go through the effort of joining and never post anything. If you will be gone for any significant amount of time please leave a message stating that you will be gone. Those who do not risk having their characters killed off.

9: You may create multiple characters if they come as a set (husband/wife; siblings; friends; etc.). You need permission to create characters that are not of a set.

10: You character cannot be overpowered. You can die and every challenge should be just that, a challenge. Any overpowered characters will bring forth the wrath of the OP in the form of even worse obstacles and outcomes.

11: Have fun.

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IMMUNITY

FULL: The virus cannot survive within these individuals.

GIFTED: TE-13; beneficial effects with affected individual ranging from increased physical traits to higher mental faculties. Contagion can be spread.

PARTIAL / CARRIER: TD-13; individuals display no harmful effects of infection but are capable of spreading the contagion.

NONE: Individuals with no immunity are extremely susceptible of developing lethal strains of T-13.

NOTE: Currently most if not all human populations are Immune or Carriers of the virus. Gifted is extremely rare and those with No Immunities are rarer still.

APPLICATION

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T-13

A manufactured viral mutagen possessing a high rate of lethality. The virus quickly and often times destructively targets the DNA sequences of a living organism leading to abnormal cell growth, necrosis (cell death), and spontaneous recombination and mutation. The virus cannot survive for long durations outside of a living host and as such transmission is predominantly through direct contact with an infected individual via tainted blood and bodily fluids, however close proximity (coughing, sneezing, etc.) can potentially lead to infection in a handful of cases.

Once inside a host the virus mutates into one of several varying strains, a process often influenced directly by the genetic makeup of the infected individual. Note: the virus will mutate regardless of the strain of the initial infection. At this time there is no consistent method in which to determine which strain will form upon contamination.

Infection Rate: High
Lethality Rate: Extremely High

The most common of the various strains, the virus embeds itself into the respiratory and circulatory system of a host though other systems may be affected to a lesser degree. Flu-like symptoms are often present in the early stages of infection and generally worsen with time. The lungs specifically are often irreparably damaged, leading to breathing difficulties and, in the latter stages, internal hemorrhaging with death arriving shortly afterwards. Incubation periods and progression rates may vary wildly between individuals though the very young, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems often succumb to the virus within a matter of days if not hours. Healthy individuals can potentially survive for several weeks with proper treatment.

Infection Rate: Low
Lethality Rate: Moderate

The virus predominantly targets the neural pathways of a host but can also cause mutations in both the skeletal and muscular systems. Though varying between individuals brain, nerve, and spinal damage can result potentially leading to partial or full paralysis and brain death in extreme cases. Individuals who survive infection often suffer catastrophic brain damage. These damaged individuals are often times extremely aggressive, lashing out at anything and everything around them with little sense of self preservation remaining. Incubation period is typically several days. Infected and Psychotics both suffer from TB-13.

Infection Rate: Extremely Low
Lethality Rate: High

The most destructive strain, the virus targets DNA sequences throughout the body, leading to uncontrollable recombination and mutation. Progressing in a similar manner to that of other strains, given time an infected individual will undergo severe physical mutation which is often times fatal. Survivals are generally no longer human in terms of appearance and behavior and are extremely dangerous vectors of the virus. Incubation period is typically several weeks. All Reaver variants suffer from TC-13.

Infection Rate: Extremely Low
Lethality Rate: Nonlethal

A neutral strain that causes no physical change within a host body though flu-like symptoms may be present during the initial stages of infection. While not harmful in any way to the host the virus may still be transferred to other individuals via close contact or close proximity, after which mutation into another strain may occur.

Infection Rate: Nonexistent
Lethality Rate: Nonlethal

The rarest strain, the virus targets the DNA sequences of a host but with surprisingly beneficial results. Though greatly varying between individuals, those infected may see a boost in physical traits, immunities, perception, mental abilities, and other as of yet identified benefits. Though boasting positive results transmission amongst others is still possible, after which viral mutation may occur.

Infection Rate: UNKNOWN
Lethality Rate: UNKNOWN

This strain has mutated to affect species other than Homo sapiens. A catchall term, progression various wildly with either little to none or massive mutations present. Any creature can potentially be infected, though those in greater contact with humanity are at a much greater risk. Mutts suffer from TM-13.

Infection Rate: UNKNOWN
Lethality Rate: UNKNOWN

A recent mutation, little is known of this variant save for the fact that it can override previous immunities.

FACTIONS

Threat: N/A

A large corporation with the strength and power to rival that of a small country, Atlas was, at one point in time, the most powerful entity within the United States following the Outbreak, second only to the Remnants. Founded primarily on biomedical and genetic research, Atlas was rumored to have had some connection to T-13, conducting extensive research on the virus after its release. Atlas would later be forcibly disbanded by the Remnants after being made the scapegoat to calm an ever angry populace. All research was either destroyed or missing.

Threat: Low

A loose confederation of settlements within former Texas territory, the Republic of Texas has become a sizable hub of civilization in post-Outbreak America. Cooperation between settlements united under a single flag allows for greater protection, production, and overall survival. To outsiders, the Republic of Texas stands as a valuable agrarian region, typically trading food for other resources. Trained militias have kept bandit attacks generally low.

Threat: N/A

Formerly the government of the United States, the Remnants maintained control of the interior of the nation for several years following the Outbreak. A pseudo-fascist state, this government was extremely brutal when dealing with any potential threat, relying heavily on military strength to force outsider factions into submission, creating a safe haven free of infection. However, this final bastion of America was not to last. The virus eventually found its way into Remnants' territory and the final refuge of the United States fell within three months time. Years after its dissolution, the Remnants have become little more than legend, though rumors abound that a small fraction survived the collapse, loyal to a defunct system and scouring the wastes of America on some unknown mission.

Threat: High

A bandit gang that has gained considerable notoriety, the Vultures have become a plague far worse than the infection in post-Outbreak America. Not confined to any one local, this band of marauders is always on the hunt for new prey, laying waste to any group or settlement that has not the strength of the bribe to stand unscathed. While rumors of cannibalism have yet to be confirmed, it is common knowledge that the Vultures are avid slave drivers, both for manual work and other less virtuous tasks. One would be advised to steer clear of the Vultures, or any bandit group for that matter.

[TriStates]

^ What in the name of Mad Max is this greatness?

Nation Name: TriStates
Interests: Presidential Candidacy, Role Playing, Writing, Reading, Video Games, Otakool-ing, NEETing
Preferred genres: Science Fiction, Fantasy, Alternative Historical Fiction, Video Game-themed & Book-themed. I'm an Omniverous RPer, and will give any game a fair shake.
Activity level (frequency of posts): Not as much as I'd like, and more than I should. Activity is spotty, ever since I've become a productive member of society.
Roleplay Experience (Please provide links): From Rifles & Roses, After World, Likely Lads
ID Code: 1887 (DO NOT REMOVE)

[New Grestin]

Nation Name: TriStates
Interests: Presidential Candidacy, Role Playing, Writing, Reading, Video Games, Otakool-ing, NEETing
Preferred genres: Science Fiction, Fantasy, Alternative Historical Fiction, Video Game-themed & Book-themed. I'm an Omniverous RPer, and will give any game a fair shake.
Activity level (frequency of posts): Not as much as I'd like, and more than I should. Activity is spotty, ever since I've turned in m
Roleplay Experience (Please provide links): From Rifles & Roses, After World, Likely Lads
ID Code: 1887 (DO NOT REMOVE)

Accepterino, Welcome!

[Beiarusia]

^ What in the name of Mad Max is this greatness?

Sequel to the Outbreak RP that just finished. Coming soon to a forum near you.

[New Grestin]

^ What in the name of Mad Max is this greatness?

Sequel to the Outbreak RP that just finished. Coming soon to a forum near you.

Finshed reading through everything. Looks good. I like it. Other positive phrases.

Hopefully we can start soon.

[Beiarusia]

Sequel to the Outbreak RP that just finished. Coming soon to a forum near you.

Finshed reading through everything. Looks good. I like it. Other positive phrases.

Hopefully we can start soon.

If work doesn't kill me tomorrow it could up as soon as late tomorrow night. I may have also found a tentative theme for it.

[New Grestin]

Finshed reading through everything. Looks good. I like it. Other positive phrases.

Hopefully we can start soon.

If work doesn't kill me tomorrow it could up as soon as late tomorrow night. I may have also found a tentative theme for it.

I'm still inclined to suggest the Walking Dead game, Season 1 Credits music, but I really do lose it every time I hear it. But this is good.

[Australian Antarctica]

So, Colorado? Hmm, how shall I end up doing Protector Company?

[Kazirstan]

Nation Name: Kazirstan
Interests: Politics, history, video games, music, redheads
Preferred genres: Alt-History, Fantasy, Post-apocalyptic
Activity level (frequency of posts): My activity can be spotty, it really depends on whether or not I'm motivated or at home. If I'm really into a particular RP, I'll be very active.
Roleplay Experience (Please provide links):
Hogwarts: A New Era
Hogwarts: A New Era; REBOOT
1923: Extremely Alternate History
1920: Alternate History RP
Welcome to the Jungle
ID Code: 1887 (DO NOT REMOVE)

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Also, I'm leaving today and will be gone for about 3 days, sorry.

[Armeia]

Ava is only twenty something so I might bring her back in addition to a new character in Outbreak II.

I have a faction idea also, there should be some kind of Californian faction that specializes in technology, based in the Bay Area and spreading from there to LA to Baja California.

[The NAR]

Beiarusia, I'm looking foreword to controlling Remnants. Would that be possible?

[Australian Antarctica]

Beiarusia, I'm looking foreword to controlling Remnants. Would that be possible?

I really doubt that there is much of a Remnants left after reading the OP, and even if there was, I'd assume either Terrans, Bei, or Gres would control it.

[The NAR]

Beiarusia, I'm looking foreword to controlling Remnants. Would that be possible?

I really doubt that there is much of a Remnants left after reading the OP, and even if there was, I'd assume either Terrans, Bei, or Gres would control it.

Well yeah, but it's worth it to ask

[Australian Antarctica]

I really doubt that there is much of a Remnants left after reading the OP, and even if there was, I'd assume either Terrans, Bei, or Gres would control it.

Well yeah, but it's worth it to ask

True. I'm going to be a BoS copy if allowed.

In fact, I think I'll work on a Logo and everything else right now.

[The NAR]

Well yeah, but it's worth it to ask

True. I'm going to be a BoS copy if allowed.

In fact, I think I'll work on a Logo and everything else right now.

I was thinking of making the Remannts kinda like the Enclave

[Australian Antarctica]

True. I'm going to be a BoS copy if allowed.

In fact, I think I'll work on a Logo and everything else right now.

I was thinking of making the Remannts kinda like the Enclave

Hellz naw.

[The NAR]

I was thinking of making the Remannts kinda like the Enclave

Hellz naw.

I said something like, but they kinda are already

[Australian Antarctica]

Hellz naw.

I said something like, but they kinda are already

Enclave is waaay too OP in Fallout 3 in my opinion.

[The NAR]

I said something like, but they kinda are already

Enclave is waaay too OP in Fallout 3 in my opinion.

I don't think so. Their power is reasonable.

[Australian Antarctica]

Enclave is waaay too OP in Fallout 3 in my opinion.

I don't think so. Their power is reasonable.

Eh, it's odd I think that because I also find Deathclaws quite easy.