A roleplay with developed, lovable characters that are all owners of companies/corporations in an anarcho-capitalist region of conflict. Whether it be a private policing force, agricultural enterprise, or engaging startup, each player will take part in a dynamic economy to form relationships with other businesses and compete against one another.
Each "turn" a player may make one primary action and unlimited minor actions. Primary actions might be tied to the main storyline and/or very impactful to other businesses, whereas minor actions very minimally impact other players. No mention of each will take place, I will decide what is reasonable and what is not.
A turn takes place each world day, not real time, so this could last however it needs to be.
Players are encouraged to make many minor actions and be very descriptive. Interacting with the environment is almost required to keep things interesting.
Note this is only to make the RP more realistic and enjoyable for everyone. This is not to make the roleplay feel like a game but rather a consistent and coherent timeline.
Each "turn" a player may make one primary action and unlimited minor actions. Primary actions might be tied to the main storyline and/or very impactful to other businesses, whereas minor actions very minimally impact other players. No mention of each will take place, I will decide what is reasonable and what is not.
A turn takes place each world day, not real time, so this could last however it needs to be.
Players are encouraged to make many minor actions and be very descriptive. Interacting with the environment is almost required to keep things interesting.
Note this is only to make the RP more realistic and enjoyable for everyone. This is not to make the roleplay feel like a game but rather a consistent and coherent timeline.
The world
The date is January 21st, 2030. Technology since the past has advanced at the same pace, however many places in the world have progressed backwards. Throughout the world there had been many political revolutions and uprisings: some for the better, some for the worse.
In terms of computers, they are not near the intelligence of humans but are a staple in every home, even in the most undeveloped countries. Each person has software that manages their finances and such as it has been catered to consumers to automate mundane background utilities. Fields such as agriculture and old-tech industries have mostly remained the same, given worldwide noncompliance with agriculture corporations and little scientific progress except for the benefit of a few elites.
Ancapastan is where the story takes place. It formed after a quiet, subtle revolution advocated by rich individuals for a true free market economy. Although it sounded like a brilliant idea if untouched to many given the past government financial situation, it was rigged from the start. The Citizen Justice Corporation was formed on February 23rd, 2013 and the old government of the Combined Union was toppled within an evening, although many industries were affected for only around a year. Many companies became CJC-compliant in order to maintain reputation, which basically meant following the regulations of the Old State as it was called.
In terms of computers, they are not near the intelligence of humans but are a staple in every home, even in the most undeveloped countries. Each person has software that manages their finances and such as it has been catered to consumers to automate mundane background utilities. Fields such as agriculture and old-tech industries have mostly remained the same, given worldwide noncompliance with agriculture corporations and little scientific progress except for the benefit of a few elites.
Ancapastan is where the story takes place. It formed after a quiet, subtle revolution advocated by rich individuals for a true free market economy. Although it sounded like a brilliant idea if untouched to many given the past government financial situation, it was rigged from the start. The Citizen Justice Corporation was formed on February 23rd, 2013 and the old government of the Combined Union was toppled within an evening, although many industries were affected for only around a year. Many companies became CJC-compliant in order to maintain reputation, which basically meant following the regulations of the Old State as it was called.
The conflict
The main story-line is very loosely centered around the private court system. Ultimately a handful of super-elites, in this post-state society, hold a monopoly on the private justice system. All "law" is based around property rights - there is no other regulation so-to-speak that is forced. Private regulation firms such as the Free Trade Organization do exist but do not have much power. If you do not understand things like the Non-Aggression Principle I suggest you read up on what this is for context.
The monopoly is the very ironically named Citizen Justice Corporation. It was started in its infancy as a lawyer firm supporting mega-corporations which very few remember the name of. Within the last two decades, it has built many courts throughout the region with the funds provided by regional "oligarchs" and holds a lot of power influencing how property rights are enforced. Many know it is corrupt and that it is bribed constantly, but competition in their field is sparse and often threatened to be sabotaged by street gangs whom are secretly paid by the upper class.
The monopoly is the very ironically named Citizen Justice Corporation. It was started in its infancy as a lawyer firm supporting mega-corporations which very few remember the name of. Within the last two decades, it has built many courts throughout the region with the funds provided by regional "oligarchs" and holds a lot of power influencing how property rights are enforced. Many know it is corrupt and that it is bribed constantly, but competition in their field is sparse and often threatened to be sabotaged by street gangs whom are secretly paid by the upper class.
My role
First of all, this is not my attempt to sway you to my "ideology" or belief in true free-market capitalism. In fact, the society portrayed has many flaws and will still have problems by the end of the storyline. My role is as a mediator to internal conflict, meaning only as a solver of personal problems and abuses of power. My characters may care if you harm other companies or other players within this "simulation" but, I personally will not intervene unless it completely misdirects the storyline or is extremely unrealistic.
In terms of characters, I prefer to be rather concise and brief about their details. This is simply because I believe revealing more about them during the story progression will makes things much more engaging.
Tom Bent is 32-year old lawyer who came from a lower-middle class family in a relatively nice neighborhood within the suburbs. He only briefly remembers life within the Old State as a young child, although he remembers life feeling the same afterwords. He went to a somewhat accredited university within his hometown and earned a 4-year "Qualification Certificate" specializing in property rights. Right now in life his main goal is starting a private court system with the funds he has saved up and possibly confronting venture capital firms.
William Crown manages the Citizen Justice Corporation. His age is 64 but he maintains his appearance with products and surgery paid for by his extreme amount of wealth. He has earned his money by being an early advocate of anarcho-capitalism in the now Ancapatopia as he has coined it. He took advantage of this by creating the first and only company enforcing private property law.
I may introduce more characters as time goes on but these are the main ones.
In terms of characters, I prefer to be rather concise and brief about their details. This is simply because I believe revealing more about them during the story progression will makes things much more engaging.
Tom Bent is 32-year old lawyer who came from a lower-middle class family in a relatively nice neighborhood within the suburbs. He only briefly remembers life within the Old State as a young child, although he remembers life feeling the same afterwords. He went to a somewhat accredited university within his hometown and earned a 4-year "Qualification Certificate" specializing in property rights. Right now in life his main goal is starting a private court system with the funds he has saved up and possibly confronting venture capital firms.
William Crown manages the Citizen Justice Corporation. His age is 64 but he maintains his appearance with products and surgery paid for by his extreme amount of wealth. He has earned his money by being an early advocate of anarcho-capitalism in the now Ancapatopia as he has coined it. He took advantage of this by creating the first and only company enforcing private property law.
I may introduce more characters as time goes on but these are the main ones.
Your role
I do not want superhero characters and neither should you.
This means no 23-year-olds with a Phd in Economics who came from a royal family who happens to be a billionaire. No. That is done for the sake of convenience and power.
The whole point of this story is struggle. What this means is that I want this plot to be centered around a group of individuals who become great or have their evil recognized and punished, but maybe not completely. I'm sure we are all tired of our traditional political situations and such; what we need is a complex, intricate, and overall amazing world composed of characters faced with problems who must overcome the difficulties.
I am not expecting writers of novels, no, I wouldn't do that myself. What I am expecting is realism. That's all I ask.
If you want to participate, I don't want you to write a form. Give me some background and some short descriptions. Give me some dedication if you're interested. We can make a story that's both fun to be in, and we can also make it possibly an emotional, meaningful tale. Wherever it goes, you can go along with it.
This means no 23-year-olds with a Phd in Economics who came from a royal family who happens to be a billionaire. No. That is done for the sake of convenience and power.
The whole point of this story is struggle. What this means is that I want this plot to be centered around a group of individuals who become great or have their evil recognized and punished, but maybe not completely. I'm sure we are all tired of our traditional political situations and such; what we need is a complex, intricate, and overall amazing world composed of characters faced with problems who must overcome the difficulties.
I am not expecting writers of novels, no, I wouldn't do that myself. What I am expecting is realism. That's all I ask.
If you want to participate, I don't want you to write a form. Give me some background and some short descriptions. Give me some dedication if you're interested. We can make a story that's both fun to be in, and we can also make it possibly an emotional, meaningful tale. Wherever it goes, you can go along with it.
