An Action RP by Talchyon
(With thanks to the original artist.)
Live fast. Drive hard. Hang on.
See the burning wreckage in your rearview mirror.
Date: Summer, 2068.
Place: Lexington, the former Kentucky
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. Welcome to Autoduel.
Hey guys! Welcome to my new RP!
Autoduel is the name of a GURPS game by Steve Jackson games that came out some time ago, but the concept is still just as inventive now as it was then. This RP is based on that game and takes this original concept into P2TM. I hope you find it creative and enjoyable.
There are lots of variations of autoduel matches that take place in 2068 Lexington. From cars of all kinds, to trucks, to semis. Some daredevils even try autodueling weaponized motorcycles. Some matches are simply head to head between two teams. Some matches are more of a free for all with many entries. Some are intended as weaponized races. Some are violent obstacle courses. Regardless, the rules generally stay the same: Be the last one driving, and you win.
While it can be done (and has been done) with a single driver in a weaponized car vs. another single driver, most autoduels feature teams. One person to be the driver, the other person to be the gunner. That way, the driver can focus on the complications of driving (whether it's trying to race, dodge bullets or ram the other vehicle). Meanwhile, the gunner can focus all the attention on blasting the rival team into a heap of burning chrome. Because of the inherent violence, it's only natural for cars to be armored. And autodueling teams, too, each with their own personal body armor. But even then, fatalities do happen. It's taken in stride. It's all in the nature of the sport.
There are lots of characters you can be. Preferably, this RP intends for some people to be autoduelers and autodueling teams. But, you could play as other characters. A wealthy sponsor, a low-life bookie, a criminal arms dealers, an overwhelmed police officer, a worried family member - all have a vested interest in what happens in the arenas. And one can write about NPC autoduels without having to take part in RPing the combat scenes. It can work either way.
This is an RP about action, and also the combat involved in armored car fights. There is also room here for worldbuilding as to what 2068 looks like, and what kind of tech is out there and available. The overall thrust of this RP is going to be sandbox, with some plot elements put in. But if you want to take the RP into new directions, hey, it's your RP too. Since your hands are also on the wheel, you have a say in steering.
Now some rules.
So you're welcome to join us. Just fill out an app!
Small factions of Autoduelers are welcome as well. It used to be that factions had to be 10 or more. Now they have to have at least 3. But for major characters in the faction, I would appreciate individual Character apps as well.
