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

[Vacif]

Actually, I think I'll write a book using that idea instead.

Cool, it going to be a book book, or like a journal type through the eyes of an individual?

[Australian Antarctica]

Actually, I think I'll write a book using that idea instead.

Cool, it going to be a book book, or like a journal type through the eyes of an individual?

Journal. I'll tell you to look it up on Wattpad when the first part is done.

[New Grestin]

So, I think, if we're ending OUTBREAK and discussing ideas for a sequel, it might not be a bad time to start talking.

I'm thinking the idea of focusing on the Southwest, at least a decade or two after the bombs went off, would be good. It would distance us enough from New Evanston to make it more accessible to new people, but we could still have descendants of the main cast be a major plot point.

Factions might also be a bigger thing this time around, as well.

[Alouite]

So, I think, if we're ending OUTBREAK and discussing ideas for a sequel, it might not be a bad time to start talking.

I'm thinking the idea of focusing on the Southwest, at least a decade or two after the bombs went off, would be good. It would distance us enough from New Evanston to make it more accessible to new people, but we could still have descendants of the main cast be a major plot point.

Factions might also be a bigger thing this time around, as well.

Agreed. By now a darwinian state of Natural Selection will have taken hold. I suggest the virus gets smarter and in response, humans have to adapt and weaker ones are wiped out due to an inability to keep up with the others, naturally, immunity will be common among humans. The infected should make nomadic groups using melee weapons to a fair degree but not any ranged weapons other than spears and such, they feed on their own weak and weak humans and animals, a mutation in the virus causes them to decay more slowly which would be advantageous to them if they are getting smarter, they now will have very limited self-sustaining instincts to avoid weakening themselves and thus their chance of further spreading the infection. However, they shouldn't be as dangerous as before overall, humans will become far more deadly as factions (As New Grestin suggested) grow and become more powerful. Instead the infected will be viewed almost as feral humans, but even worse, some of the infected will be able to spread the virus to the immune, perhaps only one of these per infected tribe will exist, they will haul off strong humans to be converted into them by a direct bite and the weak will be feasted upon.

[Beiarusia]

Alright, planning has begun on OUTBREAK 2, which at this time is operating under the title NO MAN'S LAND (subject to change).

27 years have passed since the outbreak and the world has effectively come to an end as humanity was vastly unable to compete with the infected. The United States, Canadian, and Mexican governments are nonexistent, and foreign nations that may have held out better than most others have since become isolationist. Any government is most often local and formed after the fact. Resources are being stretched thin (very little gasoline, for example) and global temperatures have dropped significantly, severely damaging food production (a China/India war ended with a nuclear exchange).

Most surviving populations are either Immune or Carriers, with Gifted remaining uncommon. No Immunity is extremely rare as most have succumbed by this point in time.

Standard Infected have largely died out. More intelligent Infected, while also having thinned in numbers, can commonly be found alongside other infection types, most notably Psychotics which have since become one of several rivals to humanity's existence, Lurkers being the other. There will be new infection types as well as a new virus, T-14, which is a mutated form of T-13 and can negatively affect those with immunities.

There will be several factions as well. A few include the Remnants, Atlas, and the Republic of Texas. There will likely be others as the story takes more of a form.

Currently the initial setting is Aspen, Colorado.

If anyone wishes to Co-OP or help in the planning stages just let me know.

[The United Federation of Terrans]

Alright, planning has begun on OUTBREAK 2, which at this time is operating under the title NO MAN'S LAND (subject to change).

27 years have passed since the outbreak and the world has effectively come to an end as humanity was vastly unable to compete with the infected. The United States, Canadian, and Mexican governments are nonexistent, and foreign nations that may have held out better than most others have since become isolationist. Any government is most often local and formed after the fact. Resources are being stretched thin (very little gasoline, for example) and global temperatures have dropped significantly, severely damaging food production (a China/India war ended with a nuclear exchange).

Most surviving populations are either Immune or Carriers, with Gifted remaining uncommon. No Immunity is extremely rare as most have succumbed by this point in time.

Standard Infected have largely died out. More intelligent Infected, while also having thinned in numbers, can commonly be found alongside other infection types, most notably Psychotics which have since become one of several rivals to humanity's existence, Lurkers being the other. There will be new infection types as well as a new virus, T-14, which is a mutated form of T-13 and can negatively affect those with immunities.

There will be several factions as well. A few include the Remnants, Atlas, and the Republic of Texas. There will likely be others as the story takes more of a form.

Currently the initial setting is Aspen, Colorado.

If anyone wishes to Co-OP or help in the planning stages just let me know.

Do you need to ask?

[Beiarusia]

Do you need to ask?

Formalities. I assumed you and Grestin would be on board. I'm leaving soon so I'll be TGing Co-OP's once I get home so we can get something put together. I have a basic concept down so fleshing it out shouldn't be too much of a challenge.

[New Grestin]

Hm. Somewhere colder? I like it.

I'd be willing to Co-Op. Worldbuilding tends to be my area of expertise, it seems.

So, I was thinking, plot-wise, that the conflict between the infected and the humans would take on more of a "Planet of the Apes" kind of thing. The humans are doing alright, given the circumstances, but the infected have begun forming tribes that capture and infect new people.

The Republic of Texas would be little more than a small coalition of towns and facilities under the control of a relatively small central government. That said, with it being a bit farther north, I think they may need to take a much smaller role. I would think that cannibals and slavers would also be a pretty big problem, maybe even the infected using weak humans for labor.

I plan on using Sarah and Paulson's daughter as my main character, but I could do whatever, faction-wise. I like the idea of her being raised in the apocalypse and having no idea what some of the old world stuff is. She'd be a lot like Ellie from the Last of Us.

[The United Federation of Terrans]

Hm. Somewhere colder? I like it.

I'd be willing to Co-Op. Worldbuilding tends to be my area of expertise, it seems.

So, I was thinking, plot-wise, that the conflict between the infected and the humans would take on more of a "Planet of the Apes" kind of thing. The humans are doing alright, given the circumstances, but the infected have begun forming tribes that capture and infect new people.

The Republic of Texas would be little more than a small coalition of towns and facilities under the control of a relatively small central government. That said, with it being a bit farther north, I think they may need to take a much smaller role. I would think that cannibals and slavers would also be a pretty big problem, maybe even the infected using weak humans for labor.

I plan on using Sarah and Paulson's daughter as my main character, but I could do whatever, faction-wise. I like the idea of her being raised in the apocalypse and having no idea what some of the old world stuff is. She'd be a lot like Ellie from the Last of Us.

Old Man Foley: Your mother's machete. An elegant weapon for a more civilized age.....

[New Grestin]

Hm. Somewhere colder? I like it.

I'd be willing to Co-Op. Worldbuilding tends to be my area of expertise, it seems.

So, I was thinking, plot-wise, that the conflict between the infected and the humans would take on more of a "Planet of the Apes" kind of thing. The humans are doing alright, given the circumstances, but the infected have begun forming tribes that capture and infect new people.

The Republic of Texas would be little more than a small coalition of towns and facilities under the control of a relatively small central government. That said, with it being a bit farther north, I think they may need to take a much smaller role. I would think that cannibals and slavers would also be a pretty big problem, maybe even the infected using weak humans for labor.

I plan on using Sarah and Paulson's daughter as my main character, but I could do whatever, faction-wise. I like the idea of her being raised in the apocalypse and having no idea what some of the old world stuff is. She'd be a lot like Ellie from the Last of Us.

Old Man Foley: Your mother's machete. An elegant weapon for a more civilized age.....

"Cotton candy machine? Sounds gross."
"Kid, you've got no fucking idea what you're missing.."
"Well, I mean, why would you-"
"It wasn't literally candied cotton."
"...Then what was it?"
*pause*
"You know, I'm not actually sure..."

[Australian Antarctica]

With Vincent resting in Pieces, I've not a clue what I'll do.

[Armeia]

For some reason I have this RP idea for something with the music industry or movie industry. Maybe it could be set in a reality show or something, or in the form of a contest, but the goal would maybe be to become a celebrity after previously being unknown.

[The United Federation of Terrans]

Old Man Foley: Your mother's machete. An elegant weapon for a more civilized age.....

"Cotton candy machine? Sounds gross."
"Kid, you've got no fucking idea what you're missing.."
"Well, I mean, why would you-"
"It wasn't literally candied cotton."
"...Then what was it?"
*pause*
"You know, I'm not actually sure..."

So you knew my mom?
Yep
How?
She pushed a pistol into my neck and talked to invisible people.

[Beiarusia]

Hm. Somewhere colder? I like it.

I'd be willing to Co-Op. Worldbuilding tends to be my area of expertise, it seems.

So, I was thinking, plot-wise, that the conflict between the infected and the humans would take on more of a "Planet of the Apes" kind of thing. The humans are doing alright, given the circumstances, but the infected have begun forming tribes that capture and infect new people.

The Republic of Texas would be little more than a small coalition of towns and facilities under the control of a relatively small central government. That said, with it being a bit farther north, I think they may need to take a much smaller role. I would think that cannibals and slavers would also be a pretty big problem, maybe even the infected using weak humans for labor.

I plan on using Sarah and Paulson's daughter as my main character, but I could do whatever, faction-wise. I like the idea of her being raised in the apocalypse and having no idea what some of the old world stuff is. She'd be a lot like Ellie from the Last of Us.

I didn't know where the survivors would be heading (north or south) so the Republic of Texas could maybe be a faction.

Was thinking that Psychotics (maybe a new name and likely more intelligent) would have taken the lead of human rivals, being the in-between for humanity and other infected.

Was possibly using a descendant of Sam.

[New Grestin]

With Vincent resting in Pieces, I've not a clue what I'll do.

Well, there's a few options. You could create an entirely new character, or you could use someone from Vincent's family. Maybe a cousin or a long-lost brother or something.

[Deramen]

Hm. Somewhere colder? I like it.

I'd be willing to Co-Op. Worldbuilding tends to be my area of expertise, it seems.

So, I was thinking, plot-wise, that the conflict between the infected and the humans would take on more of a "Planet of the Apes" kind of thing. The humans are doing alright, given the circumstances, but the infected have begun forming tribes that capture and infect new people.

The Republic of Texas would be little more than a small coalition of towns and facilities under the control of a relatively small central government. That said, with it being a bit farther north, I think they may need to take a much smaller role. I would think that cannibals and slavers would also be a pretty big problem, maybe even the infected using weak humans for labor.

I plan on using Sarah and Paulson's daughter as my main character, but I could do whatever, faction-wise. I like the idea of her being raised in the apocalypse and having no idea what some of the old world stuff is. She'd be a lot like Ellie from the Last of Us.

I didn't know where the survivors would be heading (north or south) so the Republic of Texas could maybe be a faction.

Was thinking that Psychotics (maybe a new name and likely more intelligent) would have taken the lead of human rivals, being the in-between for humanity and other infected.

Was possibly using a descendant of Sam.

What if a few Psychotics join humans in their quests.
Like non feral ghouls from Fallout!

[Kazirstan]

Would there be a faction in Aspen? What size would it be? Would it be just the city and the surrounding countryside? Or would it encompass a few counties or even the whole state?

[New Grestin]

"Cotton candy machine? Sounds gross."
"Kid, you've got no fucking idea what you're missing.."
"Well, I mean, why would you-"
"It wasn't literally candied cotton."
"...Then what was it?"
*pause*
"You know, I'm not actually sure..."

So you knew my mom?
Yep
How?
She pushed a pistol into my neck and talked to invisible people.

I imagine she'd leave that particular part out, though seeing as how she's an entirely new character, I don't think it'd be unreasonable for her to share some of her mother's more...unstable traits.

You know, I actually had the idea to explain Sarah's instability as being a byproduct of her immunity. Maybe a very small percentage of immune individuals experience those kinds of symptoms.

Then again, she might have just been fucking crazy.

[The United Federation of Terrans]

I didn't know where the survivors would be heading (north or south) so the Republic of Texas could maybe be a faction.

Was thinking that Psychotics (maybe a new name and likely more intelligent) would have taken the lead of human rivals, being the in-between for humanity and other infected.

Was possibly using a descendant of Sam.

What if a few Psychotics join humans in their quests.
Like non feral ghouls from Fallout!

There's a reason Psycho is part of the name.

Old Man Foley descends from the North, walking the earth endlessly with no purpose.

[Beiarusia]

So you knew my mom?
Yep
How?
She pushed a pistol into my neck and talked to invisible people.

I imagine she'd leave that particular part out, though seeing as how she's an entirely new character, I don't think it'd be unreasonable for her to share some of her mother's more...unstable traits.

You know, I actually had the idea to explain Sarah's instability as being a byproduct of her immunity. Maybe a very small percentage of immune individuals experience those kinds of symptoms.

Then again, she might have just been fucking crazy.

I mean, the virus did target the brain in most cases.

Would there be a faction in Aspen? What size would it be? Would it be just the city and the surrounding countryside? Or would it encompass a few counties or even the whole state?

Aspen would be a very small settlement and wouldn't be a major player in anything. Mainly a starting point.

[Ithalian Empire]

I certainly miss a lot of things in my long stretches of inactivity. It kind of makes me feel kind of... unimportant. I just kind of show up, read what a missed and leave again.

[Insaeldor]

For some reason I have this RP idea for something with the music industry or movie industry. Maybe it could be set in a reality show or something, or in the form of a contest, but the goal would maybe be to become a celebrity after previously being unknown.

Rock band RP?

[Beiarusia]

Alright so I'm leaving. Don't get too excited while I'm gone.

[Deramen]

I certainly miss a lot of things in my long stretches of inactivity. It kind of makes me feel kind of... unimportant. I just kind of show up, read what a missed and leave again.

Trust me that happened to me too.
I just powered though and then I was back in.

Alright so I'm leaving. Don't get too excited while I'm gone.

WOO

*Excitement intensify's*

[The United Federation of Terrans]

Alright so I'm leaving. Don't get too excited while I'm gone.

Bring out the Laser jaguars!!!!!!