Thanks to Asurus for logo help.
Two possibilities exist: either we are alone in the Universe or we are not. Both are equally terrifying. ― Arthur C. Clarke
Because what we find, may be better left unfound.
SPEAK, MEMORY—
Of the cunning hero,
The wanderer, blown off course time and again
After he plundered Troy’s sacred heights.
Speak
Of all the cities he saw, the minds he grasped,
The suffering deep in his heart at sea
As he struggled to survive and bring his men home
But could not save them, hard as he tried—
The fools—destroyed by their own recklessness
When they ate the oxen of Hyperion the Sun,
And that god snuffed out their day of return...
Of these things,
Speak,
And tell the tale once more in our time.
― Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland
Infinitium is a nation-based, story-driven roleplay. New attendees and applicants alike do not need to know all that has happened so far, but you are welcome to ask any of the already present members. Civilizations that are accepted, or characters that are made will be worked in, allowing you plenty of time to learn story, setting and others.
This roleplay in particular is a sandbox-railroad roleplay. There is no prescribed storyline, however there is an overarching plot line that has been befit for you to discover. People as a result of this system are free wander where they will in the cosmos and find adventure where, and when they wish at discretion, or the bold may create it. However, there will be occasion, such as a major event where the space opera fluctuates between sandbox and railroad, based upon the necessity, and the discretion of the thread manager. Railroading to move the story on when people lose momentum. This allows people to be free when they wish to be, but gives structure when they feel lost.
New, and experienced members are encouraged to improve writing skills, fashion layered characters and civilizations rather than 2d caricatures, making a entity with a rich and diverse lore than can be fleshed out. It’s also encouraged for members to try their hand at controlling small sub-plots. Newer players are welcome here, and are free to ask for assistance.
- Hierarchy of Thread
I, Vortukia am the OP of this thread, I act as the head of the roleplay . Currently the only Co-OP is United Jason Soviet, although I am open to appointing new ones should it arise. The word of the OP, and/or Co-Op is final law, and will not be changed unless deemed fit by us. Only we are allowed to change setting, change the story, break physics(if it calls for it), adjust time, or add any plot device to the roleplay. We are always available to answer questions, or settle disputes, however the Co-Ops won't always know ALL there is to know about the story, so you may direct major questions towards myself. - Rated R/Violence
The world is bleak, and as such it will be played as such, I'm not going to stop heavy amounts of violence. But however we do have site rules, and as such you will not be permitted to overtly describe sex in immense detail. You can imply it, and that's as far as it goes. However you may as you wish play out violence as grotesque as you care to. - Loosing
So, this has to be a rule, but it’s more of a reminder that you will scratch your head at but figure out once you read the story and start to see it in action. You’re going to be losing, and be put at a inherent disadvantage against a larger entity that seems to dwarf you in every way imaginably possible. Take the stress ball and sit down, I’m not going to let any nation or civilizations be totally and completely wiped out unless you wish for it.(Characters are a different story, characters are mortal). Just because you fight an enemy that is much larger than you doesn’t mean there are other SMARTER alternatives to fighting. Tactile advantages lie in those who recognize something they can’t win, and instead try to survive until an opportunity arises. Take the losses, there will be many more of them if you go at it head on. Because things may go on in your favor if you are patient. - Science
This is a Hard Sci-Fi roleplay, meaning all things must be kept in total balance with science, and in it’s ever confining bounds. You have to love science. That it also tells you what can and can’t be done. Meaning you can’t go use the force, or be creating mini universes, or be using theories that aren’t very well proven.The only thing that I will allow to be bent, is Faster-Than-Light travel, simply for convenience. Now do note, that I don’t expect everyone to be Stephen Hawking, but if you break some physics law you will receive a courtesy notice in PR. Don’t argue because you can’t have your black hole shooting minigun, it’s not going to work. Please note if you wish to bend physics or use a very controversial theory of science, shoot me a TG and I’ll approve/disapprove it. - Applications Guide
I don’t do much to restrict creativity, you’re free to make the most uniquely designed nation you wish, be it Avian, Synthetic Confederacy, or a fledgling republic. I am going to ask people stay in the bounds of the map, unless you have express permission from me to be a considerably larger nation, and you have to have a very good reason as to why you want this. When making your application, try not to use terms like; unimaginable, superior, unrivaled, and other such things.
I reserve the right to deny applications without public explanation, however I will usually at least telegram you a reason why you were denied. I also do plan on fleshing out a larger application, previous applicants will be grandfathered in, but will be given a courtesy notice to remake a application. - Role Play Etiquette
- Godmodding and metagaming are not allowed.
- We don't use multi-colored or oddly formatted fonts for dialog. We also don't use asterisks to denote action. You must use proper punctuation and grammar; this isn't English 101.
- If you have a problem with a player, take it to PR. If that does not work, bring it to the Op or a CoOPs attention. Do not turn the OOC thread into chaos, there is NO exceptions for this, even the slightest form of baiting or complain will not be allowed in the OOC whatsoever.
- Bogging down other players through lack of posts or low-quality posts without offering satisfactory OOC explanation (esp. if posting of high quality in other RPs) will earn a warning; further problems will lead to player removal from the roster.
- Personal Stories
Players do not need to request permission to run stories unless that story will impact the overarching plot. creations of them must be authorized by the OP, not the Co-Ops, for example. A story involving a bounty crew searching for a bounty does not need to be cleared. Ignoring established IC canon (concerning the Sovereignty, it's history, or other players lore) in order to advance one's personal plots will earn IC & OOC consequences. If this becomes a problem, the offender will be ejected at thread staff discretion.
It tells of a people, who conquered the stars. Limited only by the cold hand of time, they created masterpieces and great works.
The legends also speak of their slow descent into madness.
Like all good things, they tumbled and fell down the rabbit hole. But something else crawled back out. The story speaks of their survival, but not one of nature.
If you live long enough as the hero, you see yourself become the villain. It's the fervor, the feeling of powerlessness that turns the most noble; cruel and unkind.
The people pray for deliverance from the gods. The gods fight them, but their efforts are in vain. They are cut down like grasses to a scythe . They are to the gods as the gods are to men and men are to insects: cold and vast and unsympathetic. The wise flee Them; the lucky escape.
Be wary of what lurks in the darkness of space, those unstoppable forces you can not hope to comprehend, to predict, or to stop their unquenchable thirst of chaos and destruction. They are not interested in anything you have to offer but your own immolation. Empires have fallen beneath their feet, entire coalitions. Their power shines down like a vast and inverse sun. Be afraid of what lurks in the darkness, be afraid of the coming storm that could not be stopped.
This is not the kind of story where the hero wins.
“Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?'
'That depends a good deal on where you want to get to,' said the Cat.
'I don't much care where -' said Alice.
'Then it doesn't matter which way you go,' said the Cat.
'- so long as I get SOMEWHERE,' Alice added as an explanation.
'Oh, you're sure to do that,' said the Cat, 'if you only walk long enough.”
“If you don't know where you are going any road can take you there”
― Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland
- Code: Select all
[align=center][spoiler=Civilization Application]NATION TITLE(OFFICIAL)
FLAG/ENSIGN (IF APPLICABLE)
GOVERNMENT (What government is held, and who has position? How does it work?)
LAW & HUMANITY (What kind of law do you have? Human rights? Slaves?
SPECIES (List of species, + short blurb about them/their relationship)
HISTORY (Good sized history of nation + timeline if possible)
PROVITY AND CULTURE (What is day to day culture like? Society?)
LANGUAGE (How do they speak? What do they speak?)
ARCHITECTURE (What is their building like?)
ECONOMY (What is their economy like? How is it doing? What kind is it?)
INDUSTRY (What do they build? How do they build it? What is Industry like?)
DIPLOMACY (Have you encountered other species before? What is your interaction with others? Do you play nice?)
TECHNOLOGY?(How advanced are you? What do you excel, lack in? Where does technological focus really shine?)
MILITARY (How does your military work? How is it organized? How big/effective is it?)
STRENGTHS (If you could list some strengths what would they be?)
WEAKNESS (If you could list some weaknesses what would they be?)NCE/TERRITORY (Where is your territory located? How big? Infrastructure? Capital? Homeworld?)
MAP CLAIMS: (to be designed)
By making this application I ____, affirm that I have read all the rules and may be subject to questioning on them to prove this statement. I also accept that if I break any rules, I may be punished on the thread operator's discretion.[/spoiler][/align]
- Code: Select all
[align=center][spoiler=Species Application]SPECIES TITLE: (Official Title; Homo Sapien)
SPECIES NAME: (Generic Title; Human/Terran)
DESCRIPTION: (Appearance/Picture)
AVERAGE SIZE: (Height, Weight, ect)
BASE COMPOSITE: (Carbon Based)RESPIRATORY GAS:
BIOLOGY: (How do they work? What do they breath? Eat? Operate?)
SPECIES CLASSIFICATION: (Insect, Avian, Humanoid.)
INTELLIGENCE:
CULTURE:
HISTORY:
ROLE IN CIVILIZATION:
NOTES:[/spoiler][/align]
This is a living document, the premise and the applications may be changed accordingly pending circumstances. The story will become more fleshed out as players discover more or specifically request a option to be fleshed out.