AcadeMMO (aca-dem-mo), which stands for the Academy of Magic, Martial, and Other arts, is an RP that takes place in the near future of our Earth. However, a failed experiment has caused significant change. Rifts to an alternate world called Excaledvol have been opened, and fantasy monsters thought to be myth have begun to cross over. Normal weapons and regular human strength are useless against them, but Excaledvol also provided Humanity a new weapon: Magic.

Magic energy poured through the rifts and saturated Earth's atmosphere, and 10% of the new generations of humans have developed natural magic abilities. The Academy was founded to train these individuals, as well as to train those who would support and protect them. Casting spells in this RP will often take time and a great deal of energy, leaving the caster vulnerable, so in order to defend them from monsters while they use their powers other warriors use specially developed weapons and abilities. Thus the academy divides its students into two major categories, Magic and Martial, which are further divided into Classes, similar to many RPG games. Once players choose their class, they won't have many opportunities to change it. Players do have some freedom with what kind of Spells or Skills they create and use, but their Class determines what kinds of things I would like them to base their abilities on. However, I think I've got enough Classes planned out that there is something for everyone.

Another aspect of this RP will be a simplified stat system. You don't have to roll dice or do any math, but the stats are meant to help with comparisons between players and enemies so that competition and other fights are more fair and go along more smoothly and quickly. For example, even if you can think of a way to dodge everything your opponent throws at you, it wouldn't be really fair if your Evasion skill was a lot lower than theirs, would it? Don't worry, though, I don't plan on letting characters be killed.

Plot will mostly consist of character interaction, training, and going on Special Assignments, which are like quests or missions given by the Academy. It ranges from gathering materials to make weapons and equipment, to exploring dangerous areas of Excaledvol, to defeating monsters. Players will compete with each other and cooperate in parties depending on the mission, and through that they'll grow stronger.

Hopefully that's not too much to read but explains enough to be interesting. If I can get at least 4 people who are interested, I'll get a character sheet up and explain some more information if necessary. I'll also do my best to answer any questions, so feel free to make comments!