[center][color=#e40027][h1][i]Marooned[/i][/h1][/color][/center] [center][img]https://images7.alphacoders.com/331/331669.jpg[/img][/center] [h3][color=#e40027][i]Game overview[/i][/color][/h3] Marooned is a classic fantasy set in original world. The game is intended to be post-by-post, with some tabletop mechanics in the background handled by the GMs. Unlike most guild RPs, Marooned has a map with locations that have prepared scenarios that will be ran by the GMs for the players to interact with. The scenarios have progressive difficulty and are built with multiple possible endings to the game. That said, the game is built to last a relatively short time in hope to avoid dying and dropouts, leaving plenty of possible sequels based on which ending is reached if the player base remains interested. [h3][color=#e40027][i]The setting[/i][/color][/h3] The characters tab will be organized as a wiki of sorts, with the 0th post acting as a table of contents. Visit the characters tab for more info about the setting of the game. [h3][color=#e40027][i]Characters[/i][/color][/h3] Please submit your character applications into the OOC. GMs will transfer approved characters into the Characters tab in order to maintain their inventory records. [hider=Template][code] [b][u]Name:[/u][/b] The name of your character [b][u]Alias:[/u][/b] Optional. The alias or aliases of your character, for example how they are known in languages of different races. [b][u]Race:[/u][/b] Pick form the list of playable races, or, if you wish to play a different race, run it by the GMs first before investing too much effort. Most custom races should be falling into the demigod category though for story related reasons. [b][u]Gender:[/u][/b] [b][u]Age:[/u][/b] [b][u]Occupation:[/u][/b] Who is your character (Soldier, alchemist, merchant, mage...)? [b][u]Appearance:[/u][/b] If you feel the need to use an image, stick to photorealistic or normal illustrations, we would like to avoid manga here. [b][u]Personality:[/u][/b] Optional. If you do not list this for yourself, do take care for your character to be consistent. [b][u]History:[/u][/b] At least a brief overview of events that significantly shaped your character's life so far. [b][u]Inventory:[/u][/b] What of your character’s stuff survived the wreck (Attire/armor, weapons, runes...)? [b][u]Traits:[/u][/b] Given by your character's race, or a combination for halfbreeds. One positive trait, one negative trait, one economical trait. [b][u]Talents:[/u][/b] What’s your character good (or utterly incompetent) at (fighting, crafting, medicine, bartering...)? [/code][/hider][hider=Traits cheatsheet] [list] [*]Demons [list] [*][u]Demonic constitution:[/u] Demons are hardy beings empowered by magic, many even possessing natural armor on their bodies. [*][u]Low stamina:[/u] Accustomed to life deep within the Abyss, the surface air is too thin, making them run out of breath faster than usual. [*][u]Foul magic experts:[/u] As heavy users of foul magic, Demons are apt at creating foul runestones, which are highly valued to all other races other than fairies. [/list] [*]Dwarves [list] [*][u]Darksight:[/u] Accustomed to life in dim light, Dwarven eyes can see in low-light conditions, although their vision in the dark is blurry and monochromatic. [*][u]Size:[/u] Dwarves are, unsurprisingly, small. This has several drawbacks, from short reach in combat to long treks quickly tiring them out. [*][u]Materialism:[/u] Dwarves possess a natural instinctive knowledge of where to find and how to use various materials. [/list] [*]Elves [list] [*][u]Eyesight:[/u] Elven eyes see far and sharp, as long as there is enough light to go around. [*][u]Bad reputation:[/u] Elves are universally disliked, even by other Elves, hampering their bartering charms. [*][u]Herblore:[/u] Elves possess instinctive knowledge of herbs, where to find them and how to use them. [/list] [*]Fairies [list] [*][u]Expert mages:[/u] Fairies are universally regarded as the best mages in the Realm, better even than their brothers, the Demons. [*][u]Frail:[/u] Fairies are physically weak and frail, forcing them to rely on external protection or agility in combat. [*][u]Fairy dust:[/u] Pollen collected on fairy wings is changed into a high value magical commodity. [/list] [*]Humans [list] [*][u]High stamina:[/u] With the exception of Demons within the Abyss, Humans will keep going where others would have to stop to take a breath. [*][u]Inexperienced mages:[/u] Human mages are generally considered inferior to even Dwarven ones, though there are exceptions to the rule. [*][u]Good reputation:[/u] Humans are well-regarded by all except Elves, as Humans almost drove them from Altheim. [/list] [/list] [/hider][h3][color=#e40027][i]Rules[/i][/color][/h3] 1) Scenarios have a post order, so let us know in advance if you'll be unavailable for a time. 2) If you have to leave mid-scenario, your character temporarily falls under GM control. Outside of scenarios, your character will be considered sitting at camp or something to that effect. If you know ahead you'll be gone, you can ask whoever to take over for you. 3) Only one appeal against a GM's word, then the issue is considered settled. 4) Rules may be subject to change. We'll notify you in the OOC and highlight the new/changed rules in the 0th post. [h3][color=#e40027][i]Mechanics[/i][/color][/h3] [b][i]Map[/i][/b] The game area is set on a map that will be revealed as the characters explore and travel. If the characters split up, GMs will create personalised maps for each unless they decide to share with the other characters in-game. [b][i]Scenarios[/i][/b] Scenarios are special parts of the game map that have special story, rewards and NPCs that will provide advantages to those that find them. Some scenarios will be repeatable to facilitate resource gathering and opportunities for the characters to sharpen their abilities. [b][i]Day-night cycle and posting order[/i][/b] In non-scenario zones, players may post in any order and for however long they see fit. These zones (taverns etc.) will be open for the entire day to post if the character chooses not to move somewhere else or enter a scenario. There is no posting order in these zones. In scenario zones, there may be only a set amount of time to complete it before nightfall, when character will be forced to abandon it and return to a safe zone unless they acquired supplies and tools that will allow them to continue into the night or at least safely wait out into the next day. In scenario zones, there will be a set posting order - each character participating in the scenario will get one post, followed by a GM post evaluating the character's actions and providing information for the next turn. The length of the game day will be decided by the GMs based on the scenario and current player disposition, regarding vacations, the upcoming christmas etc. [hider=Post template - listing locations will help GMs not forget anybody :D] [center][h3]Character' name[/h3][b][i]Location:[/i][/b] Location/Scenario name[/center] Main body of the post [hr][code] [center][h3]Character' name[/h3][b][i]Location:[/i][/b] Location/Scenario name[/center] Main body of the post [/code] [/hider] [b][i]NPCs[/i][/b] In certain areas of the map, NPCs may be encountered to assign additional quests, trade items and services or provide advice and aid to the player characters. The characters’ actions will have an impact on their reputation with them, which will affect the services offered to the given character and may even open up a different ending. [b][i]Crafting[/i][/b] The characters can find different materials in scenarios and trade them between each other and with NPCs. There is a recipe system created for the game, and players can invent them in two ways - experimenting with the materials, or asking a GM for the end result to be provided a list of components. Consult the characters tab for more information. [b][i]Magic[/i][/b] Basic magic, available to every character, works by combining runes to get the desired effect. Much like crafting, you may ask a GM for the runes required for a spell or a list of runes known by your character to create the desired spell yourself, or simply attempt to activate a random sequence of runes to see what happens. Advanced magic, available to well-practiced mages, does not rely on runes to cast. Consult the characters tab for more information. [b][i]Races[/i][/b] Each of the playable races - Demons, Dwarves, Elves, Fairies and Humans - has traits that impact your character’s abilities, working to your advantage or disadvantage in situations from combat to exploration to interacting with other characters. Consult the characters tab for more information. There are other races wandering the world, that will be subject to individual scrutiny by the GMs should you wish to play them.