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Howdy folks! Welcome to "The Morrison Trail" - a Western RP loosely based on "The Oregon Trail" (both the video game and actual events), alongside a hint of Red Dead Redemption, and being heavily inspired by illustrations made by Shaun Keenan in his art book "Dinosaurs of the Wild West" (you can see more of his stuff on his instagram, seriously a great artist).

The setting takes place on a fictitious continent - with technology stemming around the mid 19th-century - where you are a pioneer migrating west down the fabled Morrison Trail to start your life again in the town of Lakewood. Tagging alongside you is a dinosaur (or some other prehistoric creature) mount that you'll be taking care of, with it helping you on your way as you travel with a merry band of other fellow pioneers.

Of course, this journey will be far from easy. Within your 2,000+ mile trip, you'll encounter a wide variety of events that threaten to sway you off the established path to paradise. You have antagonistic raiders who want to rob you of your possessions, cautious natives eying your every move, wild creatures to fend off, dealing with disease, and a whole bunch of other things that can go wrong. Yet overall, there's so much uncharted land for one to explore! Perhaps you'll stop to do some side-exploration like exploring a cave or ruins for treasure; or stop by a town to accomplish quests for the locals?

Just what will you discover down the Morrison Trail?






1). - Follow the overall RPG rules - no godmodding, metagaming, etc.

2). - I will limit the initial party size up to 5 - 6 additional players. Once accomplished, recruitment will be closed until the party approaches a checkpoint (a town, village, fort, etc), where recruitment will temporarily open with a limit (number pending). This will help with replacing any players lost during the trip and to add more to the humble posse.

If anyone throws their interest to play when the RP is closed, they will be put on a waitlist until the next checkpoint (unless said otherwise). First come, first served.


3). - One main character per person, meaning that the character you make will be the one that you'll play for the entirety/majority of your run. NPCs may be permitted depending on their relationship with your main character (ie: family members or friends), but they cannot have a separate steed themselves (however one of them may own a companion creature if the MC doesn't have one). If you want to make another MC, you'll have to let your previous character go (ie: killing it, or having it leave the convoy, go missing, etc).

4). - You can pick any prehistoric animals to fit the role of your mount, with the exception of medium to large avian creatures (because that would just be too easy). However, I will also limit people picking the same species and family of creatures down to two spots (or 1 for huge creatures) for the sake of variety. The more unique your pioneer's mount is the better.

For example, instead of two people sporting Triceratops mounts, one other person should instead go for a different ceratopsian like, say, Styracosaurus. And once two people have claimed ceratopsian mounts, the niche is closed until the respected character dies/leaves/etc. Exceptions may be provided given the case - talk to me for more details. For example, if someone wants a Psittacosaurus companion (a primitive ceratopsian), it's still valid as it's not a steed and is different enough to not simply be a "clone".


5). - GM updates will happen weekly or bi-weekly depending on how fast everyone posts. Posting requirements aren't too strict, but please try to include more quality instead of quantity in your posts. It really goes a long way.

6). - Being as how the journey on foot will take about multiple "in-game" months, there will be situations where a short time skip will be initiated (often being a few hours to a week depending on the circumstance). This will help move the plot if things are getting slow, or after a major event ends.

7). - I would love to have an active and consistent crew. Please be as active as you can! If you are unable to post for sometime, need an extension, or want to leave due to whatever reason, PLEASE tell me sooner rather than later. We don't want to wait for others lagging behind and stagger the RP.

8). - If you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions regarding the RP, please don't hesitate to ask me or the CO-GMs.

9). - And of course, have fun pardner!










Below is a list of descriptions revolving around the stats of your chosen prehistoric steed and/or companion. Please take into effect of what creature your character has and pick the best stats that would fit it. If you're not sure, you can always ask.










1 CO-GM spot is currently open! (First spot taken by @Scarlet Loup)
Mapmaker Wanted!
Contact me if you are interested in either or.
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I love concept this so much!! I'd love to play some sort of sheriff role if you're looking for it, but I'd take whatever role tbh.
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@Scarlet Loup You can be whatever you like! Always in need of a local deputy/sheriff to help keep the peace~
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Are there any other limitations to dinosaurs? For example: will carnivores (particularly the larger ones) have a tendency to view humans as potential food sources, even if raised from birth?
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Are there any other limitations to dinosaurs? For example: will carnivores (particularly the larger ones) have a tendency to view humans as potential food sources, even if raised from birth?


They can, depending on how you acquired them and how well they are (or you have) trained them. They are typically less likely to eat someone if raised from birth and have proper training compared to taming one straight from the wild, although the possibility is still there.

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I'm certainly interested. Do you want a character sheet posted here or through PM?
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I'm certainly interested. Do you want a character sheet posted here or through PM?


Whichever you prefer - personally Im used for people posting their CS here, but your choice overall.
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fledermaus “𝓼𝓱𝓮'𝓼 𝓬𝓪𝓵𝓵𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓶𝓮 𝓭𝓪𝓭𝓭𝔂.”

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what an odd idea, i like it.
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Reminds me of HTTYD except old west and dinosaurs instead of dragons. I'll keep my eye on this.
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I haven't read the thread, yet, but that is the most clickable title for an RP that I have ever seen! Bravo!
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Dinosaurs and cowboys are cool as fuck.
Count me in.
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Dinosaurs and cowboys are cool as fuck.


If done right.



However, I trust Lmpkio not to lead us into schlock territory.
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<Snipped quote by Searat>

If done right.



However, I trust Lmpkio not to lead us into schlock territory.


"Or will I?"

And hopefully be a bit more scientifically accurate. Dinosaurs are animals, not monsters... most of the time
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Btw, if you guys are wondering about my potential character and his/her mount - in which I have a few ideas - I'm simply waiting for at least a few of you guys to do yours before going about mine. Just curious about what you guys have in mind and don't want you to be restricted by whatever I happen to post up.

I'm pretty flexible so don't worry.
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Submitting for inspection.


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@PsyBlade Both are approved! You are free to put them in the CS once the OCC opens.

That's one medium-therapod and a vet added to the posse!

In other news, how's everyone else doing with their character sheets (other than the ones who have already shown me their WIP)?
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Thinking about how smart a Euoplocephalus is and whether or not it would be a good mount and beast of burden for a rancher/farmer.
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@Searat Ankylosaurids aren’t known for their intelligence, but they are great beasts of burden and heavily armored to protect itself from even the largest of carnivores. Euplocephalus’ clubbed tail could easily break a Rex’s ankle if it isn’t careful. I also would imagine they are often seen on ranches and on journeys too.
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Btw, a second player has just been accepted through the DMs! That mean we have room for 3 - 4 more additional players before the RP can begin. For those still working on their sheets, or have shown/told me about their ideas, no need to rush on it.
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Name:


Appearance: Claire is taller for a woman, standing at 5'9, and in good shape for a rancher's daughter. She has two bullet-wound scars; one below her left breast and another below her collarbone on the right. There are knife scars on her wrists from training drills, but aren't noticeable unless one is very close. She does not dress like a woman should, forgoing dresses and corsets for more functional men's clothing. Trousers, button-down shirts and vests, boots, and dusters are all part of her wardrobe.

Age: 28

Gender: Female

Mount: Woolly Rhinoceros 'Brutus' (Coelodonta antiquitatis)

Occupation: Former Ranch Hand/Animal Handler

Specialized Skills:


Major:

Animal Handling: Claire has a passion for breeding, caring, and being around animals. She has an advanced knowledge of animal anatomy, behavior, and diet. She knows how to calm down almost any beast.

Minor:

Competent Combatant: Claire was trained by 'Joseph', a member of her family's ranch militia to defend herself from harm. She is extremely familiar around weapons and is trained in unorthodox methods of self defense. Although nowhere near a trained soldier, she can still be dangerous should someone underestimate her.

Items:

There isn't much Claire has with her. She lost most of her possessions when the ranch was sacked. She managed to salvage/buy:



Personality: Claire is a tomboy through and through. She is polite and well-mannered, but has a quick wit and a quicker tongue. She's got an iron-will and is cool under pressure. She fakes the damsel in distress persona to throw people off who she really is. She by no means uses people, as she is fiercely independent, and is more likely to be found in the mud with the boys than doing needle-point with the girls.

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