[center][h2][b][u]Dark Space[/u][/b][/h2] [img]https://images-wixmp-ed30a86b8c4ca887773594c2.wixmp.com/f/0e7aabc9-f8b6-414d-893e-93156eb81043/dc79fpr-6a0d05eb-55dd-42d9-bdfe-352d0da45024.jpg/v1/fill/w_1024,h_1024,q_75,strp/mech_space_battle_by_jessada_art_dc79fpr-fullview.jpg?token=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJzdWIiOiJ1cm46YXBwOjdlMGQxODg5ODIyNjQzNzNhNWYwZDQxNWVhMGQyNmUwIiwiaXNzIjoidXJuOmFwcDo3ZTBkMTg4OTgyMjY0MzczYTVmMGQ0MTVlYTBkMjZlMCIsIm9iaiI6W1t7ImhlaWdodCI6Ijw9MTAyNCIsInBhdGgiOiJcL2ZcLzBlN2FhYmM5LWY4YjYtNDE0ZC04OTNlLTkzMTU2ZWI4MTA0M1wvZGM3OWZwci02YTBkMDVlYi01NWRkLTQyZDktYmRmZS0zNTJkMGRhNDUwMjQuanBnIiwid2lkdGgiOiI8PTEwMjQifV1dLCJhdWQiOlsidXJuOnNlcnZpY2U6aW1hZ2Uub3BlcmF0aW9ucyJdfQ.quB1ZtLSdvvK1kpQo8VcXbbeBMSfPtfjuSq0bb-t0qg[/img] [i][h3]It is the year 2184. Humanity has expanded into space and become part of the Interstellar civilization known as the Confederation. Society is thriving and the galaxy grows smaller as the frontiers expand. But things are stirring, in the darkness of space...[/h3][/i][/center] Dark Space is a space opera, real-robot anime inspired, mecha-oriented RP. It follows the adventures of a team of hand-picked specialists who are the crew of a small, specialised Confederation starship. Their job is to investigate suspicious activities, intervene in dangerous situations, and otherwise solve problems that arise across Confederation territory... and beyond. The full background information can be found at the following link as a [url=https://1drv.ms/o/c/b2a76238f031d71f/Es3qMujOzu1FkB0-xHsrHDgBjOJpC0I_oSe_EgyhNMgO-w?e=bqSiKG]one-note document[/url]. The players will be part of the crew, each with a specialist role as well as their own mecha, as they take on missions and tasks from the Confederation along the frontier of space and elsewhere. Along the way, they will fight villains, uncover conspiracies, ancient mysteries and discover more about the galaxy as they are drawn into an epic plot that will hinge on their decisions and actions as the heroes of the story - in the best traditions of Real Robot mecha anime. [hider=Rules] I prefer not to have too many rules, but it's good to set a few guidelines and expectations. [list] [*]Rule 0: Don't be a dick. [*]Rule 1 - No non-mecha pilot characters. It's a mecha-focused game. [*]If I don't know about it, it doesn't exist: You may have the greatest idea for your character, or for a bit of background. But if you haven't told me about it, then it doesn't exist. [*]Play in the spirit of the RP and the setting. Yes, we all know mecha are impractical and unrealistic. But that doesn't mean you get to find loopholes in the logic of the setting to take advantage of. That's not in the spirit of the setting, or the story. [*]Your characters are generally intended to be a positive force for good in the setting, who are more heroic, rather than villainous. You don't have to be a goody-goody two-shoes, but being a murderous sociopath, crippled with angsty issues is also not great. This is escapism, and it's supposed to be fun. Also, mentally unstable psychopaths with dubious morality and no empathy don't get chosen as the top of the class for special units with a lot of autonomy. [*]You're free to act however you like in character - you don't have to be nice to other characters, and you can be as much of a joker as you like - but keep in mind that in character actions have in character consequences. [*]No god-modding, no meta-gaming and no power-gaming. It's just boring and tedious, and adds nothing to the story or your character. [*]Yes, there are anthro/furry characters in the setting/RP. Don't be a prick about it, and keep your shitty views about the furry fandom to yourself. [*]Absences are fine, just let me know beforehand if you can. Unexpected things happen as well and RL comes first. [*]Please maintain at least a minimum standard of grammar and spelling in your posts, as well as an understandable grasp of English. [*] It is [u][b]Not[/b][/u] my job to remind you to post. If you do not post regularly because you can't be bothered or are 'too lazy', then I can't be bothered to remind you. I'll just assume you're not interested any more if you keep missing out on posts. [*]There is [b]no posting order, posting orders suck ass[/b]. The only addendum to this, is that I will make a GM post to set a scene and guide things, then everyone makes a response - or responses - to interact with that post, and one another. Once we have had a 'round' of posts, I'll move things on again. [*]Adult Content - covering swearing and sexual situations; swearing is fine as long as it's not to excess or puerile. Romance is fine, and a bit of titillation or racy content, but anything explicit should just be a fade to black. [*]As well as the [b]spirit[/b] of the game, the [b]mood[/b] of the game is important also. The aim is a game with action, drama, epic moments and excitement. There is room for light-heartedness, but this is [b]not[/b] a comedy game. [/list] [/hider] [hider=Discord] We have a space on a Discord server for game discussion, etc - [url=https://discord.gg/MCt4F6r79m]Please feel free to join,[/url] though it is [b]not[/b] mandatory [/hider] [hider=Character & Mecha Sheets] Please post these in the OOC tab when completed, for approval, following the formatting in the sheet. Examples of a special role would be something like Medic, Marksman, Tech Specialist, Close Combat, Stealth/Infiltrator, Heavy Weapons, Demolitions, Communications, or any other sort of specialisation you can think of. Non-Combat oriented ones are fine, but your character should still be able to fight and also be a mecha pilot. [hider=Character Sheet] [u][b]Name:[/b][/u] Your Character's Name [u][b]Age:[/b][/u] Your character must be old enough to have had some experience. At least over 20 [u][b]Sex:[/b][/u] [u][b]Species:[/b][/u] Any of the pre-created ones that are eligible, or create your own [u][b]Appearance:[/b][/u] A short text description of their features and appearance, and/or an image that represents them. Anime or cartoon-style art is preferred, and no photo images. [u][b]Personality:[/b][/u] A short overview of your character's personality. A paragraph or so. [u][b]History:[/b][/u] A little overview of your character's background. Just a short summary, rather than every detail. [u][b]Key facts:[/b][/u] A few bits of trivia to add to character depth and background; likes, dislikes or suchlike. [u][b]Personal Gear:[/b][/u] Any specific personal weapons, armour, or other useful equipment and items. List format is preferred. [u][b]Speciality:[/b][/u] See above [u][b]Anything Else:[/b][/u] A music track, some trivia, or anything else. [/hider] [hider=Mecha Sheet] You may adapt a mecha from another franchise - e.g. a BattleTech Mech, Macross Variable Fighter, Gundam Mobile Suit, or so on. However, it's technology, weapons, etc. must be adapted to fit the setting. For example, Gundam mobile suits would not have beam sabers, Battletech mechs don't have to worry about heat management and would have controls and such equivalent to the other mecha of the setting, and so on and so forth. [u][b]Mecha Name:[/b][/u] The name of the mecha [u][b]Type:[/b][/u] E.g. - scout mecha, general purpose, transformable fighter, etc. [u][b]Crew:[/b][/u] Single pilot, can it carry passengers, etc [u][b]Appearance:[/b][/u] An image of the mecha [u][b]Stats:[/b][/u] If you're using an existing mecha, you can usually find this in a profile of it. Speed, height, weight, etc. Feel free to alter these if they don't fit in the limits of the setting, though remember to keep them within the limits. [u][b]Weapons:[/b][/u] A list of the machines' normal weaponry and any optional weapon systems [u][b]Equipment:[/b][/u] Anything that isn't necessarily a weapon, but is noteworthy and could be of use. I.e. a shield, particular sensors, drones, etc. [u][b]Other info:[/b][/u] A flashy paint job, some history of your character's individual machine, etc. [/hider] [/hider] The Zeroth post on the OOC topic will have details of the groups' ship. The Zeroth post on the characters tab will hold a roster of the active group members and their mecha, as well as NPCs.