Hidden 5 yrs ago 5 yrs ago Post by Red7VII
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I'm a bit stretched right now in terms of projects I am involved in, BUT I have an appetite for an RP out of my comfort zone. I've mainly done Superhero, supernatural, fantasy and slice of life RPs. I've just joined up a new RP that is a little more novel, but I crave more!

That said, I'm considering hosting a Western RP. Think Red Dead Redemption with original characters and stories.

I'm posting this in the Interest thread because I have nothing built, yet. As the title implies, this is simply a check to see if there is interest and if there is, I will potentially do my best to create a world for us to play in. I adore the original Red Dead Redemption and am playing the sequel right now and I can't help but fall in love with the lifestyle of the wild west.

All that said, I would most certainly need help building this so I am looking for a Co-GM or two to get this thing off the ground. Here is my prompt of an idea:

  • Everyone can start out with their own story, their own backgrounds, their own motivations.

  • All players will eventually be united under 1 banner: the gang's. This will make it easier to control the overarching story.
    (That said, if you want to be a lawman that has infiltrated the gang undercover, I'm totally open to that)

  • The gang will have tasks that they must complete. They can do it solo or in couples or groups.

  • In any PvP situation, we will establish a system to decide the victor. Any PvE conflicts will result in whatever way the writer chooses unless the "NPC" is being controlled by the GM (like a main antagonist), in which case the PvP system will be the decider.

  • I would provide a main plot line while depending a lot on the players to provide plotlines of their own. Does your character have an archrival that needs to be dealt with? Do they want to pull off the ultimate heist? Is there a lost love that will take some obstacle hurdling to get to? I can think of plenty of player generated content that people can be a part of to keep the game interesting. Needless to say, this type of game will require players with creativity and a willingness to take the reigns every now and then.

  • Things can get weird! Red Dead Redemption is known for straying toward the strange. From zombies to vampires to UFOs to the apocalypse and beyond! This game will not be a simple repetition of High Noon duels. If I'm gonna host it, it's gotta keep my attention so we will undoubtedly get colorful on some of the legs of the story.

This game will likely be posted in Casual or Advanced, considering the mechanics involved and the fact that this sort of storytelling will require some investment from the players to truly write content-moving material.

Anyway, that's my itch that I'm thinking about scratching. If you've got the itch, too then it's probably herpes then let me know and we'll see if we can round up a posse. If you're interesting in Co-GMing this with me, then let me know that as well. With enough interest (and support from one or two people who one to help me build this world) I'll make this happen.
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I came as soon as I heard. I hope you'll have me!
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The more the merrier, my friend! Even seeing one person gives me hope.

To anyone else, I'm currently GMing The Red Hoods: Initiates, I've helped construct integral plot arcs for X-Men: The New Era, have built a 1x1 world with a very good friend of mine and have helped as many creators as I can on their way to building their own worlds for their own games.

While this interest check is admittedly providing bare bones information, I assure you that there will eventually be a worthwhile game if we get a decent amount of interest. This is just one of those things where I want to make sure the payoff will be worth the effort, because making our Wild West playground will be a hell of an undertaking (but a fantastic one!)
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Color me interested.
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I'm definitely interested in this.
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I am ready for the rooty tooty shooty
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Hidden 5 yrs ago Post by Skelm
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You definitely piqued my interest – I'm always down for a good western!
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Hidden 5 yrs ago Post by Red7VII
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Including myself, that makes six. Just a few more would be golden. Is anyone interested in taking on the Co-GM spot(s)? It wouldn't be first come, first served in that role, but I'd be interested in knowing who is ambitious enough for the task. Ultimately, if I have to do it solo it shouldn't be a problem. It may just take a little longer.
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Def interested in something western.
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I'm in. Quick question, what time frame where you thinking? About the same as the games or earlier?
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yeehaw. John Marston was my childhood hero
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Interested.
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Looks like the interest is there. Going to start getting to work on this. To make it work well is going to take some time so it may be a bit before I get the official topic up, but it'll be coming! I'll notify you all once I've reached that point.

I may go ahead and get a discord up in the meantime. Will keep y'all updated. My thanks go out to everyone!
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Is there anymore room for a city slicker like me?
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Hidden 5 yrs ago Post by Tsar Gatto
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I’ll definitely be watching this space.

A good Red Dead inspired western RP could be very good fun. I’ve been out of the writing game for a while but looking to start things up again.
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I'd be into this. I'm not as new as I seem I swear.
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Hidden 5 yrs ago Post by Red7VII
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There will be plenty of room for those who know how to tell a good tale. I'm getting very excited about this. To answer an earlier question, thisnwill take place around the time of RDR and RDR2, but I've not set anything in stone, yet.

I do plan on using the Red Dead Map as a setting. There may also be Easter eggs from the games.

All that in mind, YOU WILL NOT NEED TO HAVE PLAYED ANY RED DEAD REDEMPTION GAME TO ENJOY THIS RP. So for someone reading who has not played the video games, please do not be discouraged from joining once I get it all together.
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I been lookin' fer a red dead RP.

I am interested.
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Hell yeah, I'd be down! I'm still a relative newcomer to the RP scene, but this looks really interesting!
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