[center][img]https://i.imgur.com/7AzwUt0.png[/img][/center] [color=teal] In most video games, these would be called "classes." Because we are inside a television, we will now refer to these as "genres." Your genre will determine your character's power, weaknesses, and strengths. Picking a genre will also give you a boost in certain shows. For instance, a Sci-Fi fan will do incredibly well if the channel centered around Star Wars.[/color] [hider=Action] Action film is a genre in which the protagonist or protagonists end up in a series of challenges that typically include violence, extended fighting, physical feats, and frantic chases. The action genre is solely meant for individuals who seek excitement. Storylines or character developments are barely wanted. As long as a decent amount of action is available for viewing, fans are satisfied. Nothing gratifies fans of action than a good ol’ exploding car. Bullets and car chases are regular staples of action. Those who favorite action are known to love actors like Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Bruce Willis. Most notable, action addicts cannot resist a Michael Bay film. Explosions and collapsing buildings are their bread and butter. Action fanatics are quick to fight. When in battle, they are most likely to be in the front lines. Headstrong, belligerent, and explosive are only a few characteristics. Knowing how protagonists are in action movies, fanatics do love to make one-liners and come off as a bit rude. They are risk-takers. [color=gold]Starting Bonus: +2 Strength[/color][/hider] [hider=Science Fiction] Science fiction (often shortened to SF or sci-fi) is a genre of speculative fiction, typically dealing with imaginative concepts such as futuristic science and technology, space travel, time travel, faster than light travel, parallel universes, and extraterrestrial life. Science fiction is loved by those who adore...well, science. The genre is unlike any other as its main focus is on science and technology. Most viewers are accustomed to the various alien races and languages. People who do not favorite the genre are turned off by the enhanced vocabulary present. Fans flock to such franchises such as Star Wars, Star Trek, and Doctor Who. The concept of intergalactic travel and space battles are conversations they love to initiate. More so, frequent viewers do try to explain the science behind fictional items like plasma rays and lightsabers. Sci-fi geeks are intelligent and critical-thinkers. They do their best to analyze the situation before acting. There favorite subjects in school usually ended up being math or science. They have a hunger for knowledge and want to keep their thoughts growing. Given alien species, fans of this genre are open to everyone. [color=gold]Starting Bonus: +1 Intelligence, +1 Perception[/color][/hider] [hider=Horror] Horror is a genre of fiction which is intended to, or has the capacity to frighten, scare, disgust, or startle its readers or viewers by inducing feelings of horror and terror. Who doesn’t love a good scare? Scary movies are known to give thrills and screams to their audience. The sensation of being scared is something fans of the horror genre love. They are familiar with the gore and death that is presented in such movies and films. October tends to come as a special month for fans of this genre. Every day is almost a monster marathon or a tribute to a famous serial killer. Fans cannot stay away from films or franchises like Friday the 13th, Child’s Play, and even the Walking Dead. Blood is certainly an element they enjoy to watch. Fans of the horror genre do not frighten easily. More so, they appear to be cold towards other people’s feelings. They are not intimidated nor can they be phased by their own emotions. Blood and death is something they are familiar with. [color=gold]Starting Bonus: +2 Durability[/color] [/hider] [hider=Comedy] COMEDY Definition of Comedy: A dramatic work that is light and often humorous or satirical in tone and that usually contains a happy resolution of the thematic conflict. Popular entertainment composed of jokes, satire, or humorous performance. Comedies are friendly films that guarantee a good time filled with laughter and satire. Entering a comedy movie will most likely end in a happy ending. People who enjoy this genre are those who love humor. Ridiculous situations and over the top reactions are known to happen. Good comedies are filled with dumb responses from characters as well as slapstick. Some people may enjoy potty humor in certain comedies too. The most likeable feature is that the entire family can enjoy the film or television program. Projects such as The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Marley & Me, and Home Alone are great examples of family fun. Those who enjoy comedy, enjoy laughing. They love cheering others with lame jokes or other forms of shenanigans. Comedians are frequent to laugh and smile. One setback is that they cannot take things seriously in dire moments. [color=gold]Starting Bonus: New Skill: Slapstick Armor- The user is capable of reducing physical damage by 10%. Rank 1/8[/color][/hider] [hider=Romance] Romance films or romance movies are romantic love stories recorded in visual media for broadcast in theaters and on TV that focus on passion, emotion, and the affectionate romantic involvement of the main characters and the journey that their genuinely strong, true and pure romantic love takes them through dating. Romantics are mostly underwhelming in terms of action. Instead, shows focused on romanticism are filled with raw emotion. The films are great “feel-good” movies. Most of them have the happy ending that audiences enjoy. Even then, cliches are provided simply because fans appreciate them. Love and kisses are expected. Romanticism is usually accompanied by handsome actors and beautiful actresses. They might find their love is forbidden, but they find a way. Such films cause tears of stress and joy: The Notebook, Grease, and Pretty in Pink. The romance genre is popular enough to take other elements such as wolves, vampires, and even zombies. People who adore romantic programs are lovers. They love to love. Emotions run high with romantics and they show it towards others. Even then, they love human interaction and easily care for the wellbeing of everyone. Romantics might be too clingy though and find themselves trusting the wrong group of people. [color=gold]Starting Bonus: New Skill: Lovely Healing: The romantic is able to heal herself or another person by 10%. Rank 1/3[/color] [/hider] [hider=Children] “Children's Literature” is defined as material written and produced for the information or entertainment of children and young adults. It includes all non-fiction, fiction, literary and artistic genres and physical formats. In the early days of the Library of Congress, children's books arrived in an unsystematic fashion. The genre appropriate for children relies on education, wacky shenanigans, or an innocent story. Those who prefer material suited for children are fans of simpler things. Even then, they generally just like cartoons. Anything made by Disney and Pixar is certainly on their book shelves. By others, cartooners might receive negativity. Others deemed it as immature or silly. Cartooners are oddballs, but they are simply more open-minded. They are polite and understanding toward others. These individuals are almost always team-players. Though the might lack maturity, they do make up for it in laughter. [color=gold]Starting Bonus: +2 Agility[/color] [/hider] [hider=Mystery] Mystery fiction is a genre of fiction usually involving a mysterious death or a crime to be solved. In a closed circle of suspects, each suspect must have a credible motive and a reasonable opportunity for committing the crime. Though not always based around a murder, the mystery genre creates the most suspense. The main focus is to keep the audience guessing and out of the loop. Usually, gaps of knowledge and plot twists are common in these type of programs. Everything is shrouded in mystery. People who dwell in this genre cannot stop themselves from a good mystery. It might have stirred from watching Scooby-Doo as children and evolved into something more mature. Sherlock Homes and Dexter are two shows that these individuals might find comfort in. They love guessing and calculating the murderer before the big reveal. More and more, they might seem like real detectives. Though the pompous attitude is possibly connected at times too. [color=gold]Starting Bonus: +2 Perception[/color] [/hider] [hider=Drama] Drama films are in a genre that relies on the emotional and relational development of realistic characters. While Drama film relies heavily on this kind of development, dramatic themes play a large role in the plot as well. Often, these dramatic themes are taken from intense, real-life issues. Almost all genres have some sort of drama in them, that is true; however, the drama genre is different. The drama genre specializes and focuses on nothing but the drama. All the scenes feature closeups and heavy orchestra music. Tears need to be seen and monologues need to happen. Sometimes the moments will become gritty and dark while other times there is hope, joy, and love. Dramatics would clock in and find Orange is the New Black and Gilmore Girls pleasant. If anything, Spanish soap operas are good too. They crave the excitement and over-the-top situations. Dramatics are quick to escalate a situation. If they are not involved, they will instigate a person into something else. Their good qualities remain as convincing individuals. Charisma is definitely a strong suit of theirs. [color=gold]Starting Bonus: Skill: Dramatic Haggle: The user is able to convince a shopkeeper into giving him/her a 5% discount. Rank 1/5[/color][/hider] [hider=Adventure] An adventure story is about a protagonist who journeys to epic or distant places to accomplish something. It can have many other genre elements included within it, because it is a very open genre. The protagonist has a mission and faces obstacles to get to their destination. Also, adventure stories usually include unknown settings and characters with prized properties or features. Who doesn’t like a good adventure? Traveling out in the world and hoping to gain something in return? Adventure is centered around a change in the setting while always keeping the content interesting. New experiences and new characters are introduced every so often, which is also another benefit from having an adventure. Movies such as The Goonies and Indiana Jones are great examples. Nothing is more thrilling than risking your life for treasure! Adventurers are fearless and will risk anything for reward. Their reward will always be higher than their risk. They cannot seem to sit still. [color=gold]Starting Bonus: Weapon: Regular Sword: Adventurers start off with a weapon at hand. A simple sword that isn’t much to brag about. [/color] [/hider] [b][color=cyan]Genres Coming Soon: [Travel] [Crime] [Fantasy] [Historical] [Politics] [Slice of Life] [Western] Sub-Genres Coming Soon. Dual-Genres Coming Soon. [/color][/b]