[OOC] World of Chaos - Fantasy Crossover Invasion RP

[Willy Vereb]

WORLD OF CHAOS

Welcome to Worluk, a fantastical planet found in the gap between dimensions. It's a magical world populated by drifters from across the multiverse, a chaotic planet with its own conscious and in the state of constant flux. You play as a faction from a different universe, leading an expedition to this strange new world. You meet new cultures, discover new races and experience things which goes beyond your wildest imagination. World of Chaos is an invasion-type game. If you aren't familiar with the term it means you start off in a relatively small location surrounded by unknowns and you have to gradually develop your empire (and perhaps eventually conquer the world). On the other hand I try to make this mostly narrative based and follow the Nation Game format. Which means little if any gameplay mechanics. Which is neat because you can enjoy the game for what it really is, an adventure while you play as your favorite faction.
And yes, barring extreme examples you'll be allowed to use practically any faction. Armies of Mordor? Sure. Galactic Empire? Why not? Metal Gear? Absolutely! Saiyans from Dragon Ball? It can be still arranged. Let just it be said that I have a way to balance things out. OP factions may be still stronger than lower ranking ones but not so much and if you play smart you have the chance to catch up soon enough.
So? What are you even waiting for!?

Game Info

Faction Profile Guideline

Base on its source this game can have 4 kinds of factions.

Canon - Straight adaptation from popular fiction. Short profile covers them.

Alternate Universe - Some changes happened in the timeline which also bore significance to the faction. You need to detail on these changes but otherwise it's the same as the canon.

Crossover - Your faction is the merge of one or more settings. Anything which isn't the same as the originals from either fiction must be detailed on. I also view these with scrutiny but of course decent crossovers are always welcome.

Original - Basically a faction which you made up yourself. It may drew some inspiration from certain fictions but it's mostly whole new creation by you. While not the same but ore obscure fictions sometimes require the same standards because the GM otherwise wouldn't know how to deal with them. Long profiles are designed for these.

General rule of thumb is that short profile content exist when the details of your faction and its capabilities are well-known. When there's something the GM (or preferably even if just the players) don't known, write it down. Of course it doesn't mean you literally have to spell out all the details, just what is important. Compare the short and long profiles to see what I mean.

Short Profile

Faction Name: (What's your faction called?)
Origin: (which media/fiction it originates from?)
Faction Type: (Are you a country, a secret organization? What kind of faction are you?)
Leader: (who's the highest authority in your invader/explorer force?)
Population: (How many people you have? Mostly this is for your civilian count but it varies per faction)
Faction Rank: (work in progress, the GM will give you this)
Color: (Pick a color which will be your mark on the map, example: Magenta)
Assigned GM: (Which GM is governing you and controlling the surrounding NPCs?)
Starting Area:
(Where do you start? You can describe it but I prefer if you draw a dot on the map, yup you're only a dot in comparison for now)

Faction Introduction
(Introduce your faction to us in brief. Who are they? Why are they in Worluk? What is their objective? etc. Keep it brief but informative.)

Faction Features
(What are your faction's most notable features? Speak in general terms, preferably put them in points as a list of strengths/weaknesses)

Military
(Like it or not, armies will have some relevance here. If the faction is well-known just make it a unit list like 10,000 stormtroopers, 1000 Speeders, 400 AT-ST, 50 AT-AT. If it's obscure/fandom/original you gotta explain things more, often even giving a general description of the military NRP profile style)

Long Profile

TBA

Examples

Short Profile - Zanzibar Land

Faction Name: Zanzibar Land
Origin: Metal Gear
Faction Type: Sovereign Military Nation
Leader: Big Boss
Population: 40,000
Faction Rank: B+
Color: Olive Green
Assigned GM: willyvereb
Starting Area:
East of Malibderan

Faction Introduction
http://metalgear.wikia.com/wiki/Zanzibar_Land
Zanzibar Land is a small but heavily fortified nation of soldiers founded after the conclusion of the Cold War. They follow the legendary soldier codenamed Big Boss who wishes for a world where soldiers are free from the gasp of any government and fight their own wars. At the beginning it appeared his aims to establish his independent nation which no power could remove was a relative success but by late 1999 it became apparent that the days of Zanzibar Land were numbered. That was when they discovered a portal leading to Worluk. Mobilizing all their remaining resources Zanzibar Land went to discover and settle down in this strange new world.

Faction Features

- Army without Borders: Big Boss collected soldiers from across the world and he plans to do the same in Worluk. He can
- Metal Gear!: Like its predecessor Zanzibar Land is known for its incredible speed ant R&D and production of whole new kind of vehicles, preferably walkers under the name of Metal Gear.
- Stealth Mission: Big Boss and his men are infamous for their ability to infiltrate highly guarded areas.
- Military Nation: Zanzibar Land only has very limited civilian population which makes it rely on trade and outside help to sustain itself.
- Limited Recognition: Zanzibar Land's status as a nation is questionable and its militaristic tendencies can give them diplomatic issues.
- What You Believe In: The philosophy of Outer Heaven gives freedom for its people to do what their heart says. Within certain limits scientists and soldiers do exactly what they want and at times even Big Boss lacks any control over this.

(usually try to balance advantages with equal number of disadvantages)

Military
http://metalgear.wikia.com/wiki/Zanzibar_Land#Military_resources_.281999.29
- Elite Mercs (Big Boss, Gray Fox, Ocelot, Liquid Snake, Solid Snake, Vulcan Raven, Sniper Wolf, Psycho Mantis)
- 24,000 Zanzibar Land Security (lightly armed, work in many shifts)
- 16,000 Zanzibar Land Troops (better armed and generally form their military)
- 1600 trucks
- 169 Metal Gear G
- 21 Metal Gear D
- 11 Goliath Tanks
- 40 AFVs
- 15 Mi-24 Hind D ZL attack helicopters
- 25 Su-27/Mig-29 fighters
- RF-4C Phantom recon planes
- 25 Gigant transport copters
- 5 C-130 Hercules transport planes

Long Profile - Yllendthyr

TBA

Mix Profile

TBA

Worldbuilding Info

World Map

1 pixel = 100km

Time in Worluk

Each race in Worluk developed their own time measurement and calendar systems and locally these values can vary wildly. Still, there's a more commonly accepted system which most of the native factions at least know even if not necessarily use.
Their shortest measurement of time is the pulse which magi determined as the length matching the frequency of Essence waves in Worluk. Incidentally (or not?) this matches the human heart rate. Due to cultural mixing any references to "seconds" in Worluk are often actually meant in pulses

100 pulses equal a minute. The naming is influenced by human customs and so it's actually ~ 1.5 times longer than a minute on Earth. So is their equivalent of "hour" which is equal to 60 of their minutes (90 of our minutes). Similarly 24 hours equal a day which is by Earth measurements would be 36 hours instead.

A year on Worluk is 300 days which is divided into 10 months, 30 days each. The length of the months perfectly matches the cycle of Worluk's moon (often referred as the Night Queen albeit simple Moon is also common). Each culture has their own name for the months but the ever-practical ancient Guarni called them as the following:

[1] Prima
[2] Dua
[3] Terce
[4] Quarte
[5] Penta
[6] Sesta
[7] Settima
[8] Octava
[9] Nova
[10] Decime

Similarly thanks to the Guarni's observations there's a certain stellar event of great importance which is repeated in exactly every 1000 years. This is the Covenant of Ice which heralds great chaos, war and also the chance for great miracles. It's the time of destruction and rebirth and some consider it as a way to test the mettle of the current generation and especially the leading powers. The interval between Covenants is measured in Cycles. Currently Worluk is approaching the end of the 40th Cycle.

[Willy Vereb]

@Nerevarine@SillyGoy
Both of you are cleared to post your profiles in the character page.

[Willy Vereb]

@Queen Raidne@ClocktowerEchos
Notifying you, too.
Let's kick this game into a decent gear!
I also post a few bits of lore here:

Worluk's lore - WIP

- Worluk: The planet of chaos situated deep within the gap between dimensions. It used to be an exotic plane dominated by non-corporeal beings but in one of the parallel universes a human opened a portal to this dimension and allowed matter to corrupt it. Nowadays it's a strange planet within interdimensional space which frequently receives visitors from other universes. This world has as many names as languages yet in other planes and realms it's usually known for the man who brought forth this calamity, the scientist Ivo Worluk.

- Yvorl: The God of Chaos. Former human scientist who discovered and opened a portal to a pararell world dominated by a whole different set of laws of physics. His actions resulted in upsetting the balance between both worlds which Worluk strangely welcome and gradually transformed into the godlike monstrous being nowadays known as Yvorl.

- Mark'Yhennon: Worluk's young assistant who fought him to preserve what little order is left in the world. He became Mark'Yhennon the chief god of Order and the patron of mages. He lives on Yhennon's Isle in recluse, preparing to the next war between Order and Chaos.

- Dimuran: Used to be the greatest continent of Worluk, Dimuran had the misfortune to host the Great Cataclysm, an apocalyptic war between the combined forces of Order and Chaos against the non-corporeal natives of this world called the Mhyor. The coalition won over the Mhyor but at a terrible price. Majority of Dimuran sunk underground while the rest flattened completely and became a sand and rock filled bland radioactive wasteland, lethal to anyone not wearing literal tons of lead as protection.

- Yennon's Islands: The land of Order and the mages, the dwelling place of Mark'Yhennon. The islands surrounding the central one are basically forming one giant fortress for protection.

- Upper Gerondar: The home of Chaos including Stormkeep, the dwelling place of Yvorl.

- Lower Gerondar: Home of Ork and Ogre tribes

- Draconia: The land of dragons and the home of various monsters.

- Jidor: The equivalent of Far East in this world, 10 islands and hundreds of minor ones priding themselves for maintaining their culture for thousands of years now. They're also known as xenophobic and slavers.

[ClocktowerEchos]

@Willy Vereb

Sorry, but I think I have to sit this one out and try my best not to over extend myself (something I'm particularly bad at lol). Best of luck to you tho mate.

[SillyGoy]

<Snipped quote by SillyGoy>Approved.
Albeit for added fun I may suggest moving to Jidor which is basically the equivalent of China/Japan in Worluk.
You'll fit in with them surprisingly well. Albeit keep in mind they are also one of the most infamous slaver cultures (maybe 3rd or fourth in the line).

@Willy Vereb

No thanks, boss. I'm warping into Zhilian since I might get to interact with The Immortals quicker.

[Willy Vereb]

@Willy Vereb

Sorry, but I think I have to sit this one out and try my best not to over extend myself (something I'm particularly bad at lol). Best of luck to you tho mate.

@ClocktowerEchos

I see. Well, this game nearly always have open slots for people which reminds me I have yet to alert @Deathsaurer and @6slyboy6 about this.
May as well include players from the previous game, too:
@rush99999@Huscarl@Inkdrop@Dead Cruiser@Okra@Blackmist16@ActRaiserTheReturned@Terminal@Monkeypants@Avalant@datadogie@thorgili@Orcus@Sovi3t@Zadubadabu@Durandal

Hello Ladies and Gentlemen!
You were showing interest in my previous game with a theme similar to this one.
http://www.roleplayerguild.com/topics/85373-braving-the-new-world-science-fantasy-crossover-nrp-co-gm-needed/ooc
If you're still up for the game then I welcome you all!
Of course with so many players I'd also require co-GMs, ideally 4-6 players per GM.

[6slyboy6]

Hello fine gents. I am baack! So @Willy Vereb tell me. Can I use my faction from the old RP?

[Willy Vereb]

Hello fine gents. I am baack! So @Willy Vereb tell me. Can I use my faction from the old RP?

@6slyboy6

Sure.
Just modify things in a way it comforms the new profile creation guide.

[Comrade Doge]

Where is the nation sign up

[SillyGoy]

Where is the nation sign up

@Comrade Doge

Right here, pupper:

Faction Profile Guideline

Faction Name: (What's your faction called?)
Origin: (which media/fiction it originates from?)
Faction Type: (Are you a country, a secret organization? What kind of faction are you?)
Leader: (who's the highest authority in your invader/explorer force?)
Faction Rank: (work in progress, the GM will give you this)
Color: (Pick a color which will be your mark on the map)
Assigned GM: (Which GM is governing you and controlling the surrounding NPCs?)
Starting Area:
(Where do you start? You can describe it but I prefer if you draw a dot on the map, yup you're only a dot in comparison)

Faction Introduction
(Introduce your faction to us in brief. who are they? Why are they in Worluk? What is their objective? etc. Keep it brief but informative.)

Faction Features
(What are your faction's most notable features? Speak in general terms)

Military
(Like it or not, armies will have some relevance here. If the faction is well-known just make it a unit list like 10,000 stormtroopers, 1000 Speeders, 400 AT-ST, 50 AT-AT. If it's obscure/fandom/original you gotta explain things more, often even giving a general description of the military NRP profile style)

[Willy Vereb]

Where is the nation sign up

@Comrade Doge

Ooops. It appears I forgot to put that up.

Faction Profile Guideline

Faction Name: (What's your faction called?)
Origin: (which media/fiction it originates from?)
Faction Type: (Are you a country, a secret organization? What kind of faction are you?)
Leader: (who's the highest authority in your invader/explorer force?)
Population: (How many people you have? Mostly this is for your civilian count but it varies per faction)
Faction Rank: (work in progress, the GM will give you this)
Color: (Pick a color which will be your mark on the map)
Assigned GM: (Which GM is governing you and controlling the surrounding NPCs?)
Starting Area:
(Where do you start? You can describe it but I prefer if you draw a dot on the map, yup you're only a dot in comparison)

Faction Introduction
(Introduce your faction to us in brief. who are they? Why are they in Worluk? What is their objective? etc. Keep it brief but informative.)

Faction Features
(What are your faction's most notable features? Speak in general terms, preferably put them in points as a list of strengths/weaknesses)

Military
(Like it or not, armies will have some relevance here. If the faction is well-known just make it a unit list like 10,000 stormtroopers, 1000 Speeders, 400 AT-ST, 50 AT-AT. If it's obscure/fandom/original you gotta explain things more, often even giving a general description of the military NRP profile style)

This is just the "short form" assuming you use a faction from well-known franchises or something which is easy to relate to or guess.
Fully original factions require more than this.
I'll update the OP with even more information within an hour.

[Willy Vereb]

@SillyGoyI actually fixed that up a bit just recently.
You may wish to check my previous post.
I included a "population" stat to account for the non-military people you could have.
Also made the "features" section a bit easier to understand. It's kind of more like a perks/drawbacks section, a cheat sheet for GMs to see how to handle your faction.

[SillyGoy]

@Willy Vereb

Edited CS to comply, boss.

And also expanded my faction's features, boss.

[6slyboy6]

@Willy Vereb I put up my CS but you should check on it. I also don't know what military personnel could we send there. I mean there are scientists of course. But do we have to write down how many we have there?

[SillyGoy]

@6slyboy6 You should start out in Zhilian so I can learn from your tech .

[Willy Vereb]

@Willy Vereb I put up my CS but you should check on it. I also don't know what military personnel could we send there. I mean there are scientists of course. But do we have to write down how many we have there?

@6slyboy6

I thought you mean the Braving the New World RP.
This faction has nothing in common with the Flame Dawn.
Not to mention that you were supposed to post this in the OOC before putting it in the characters page. That's the standard way of things here, isn't it?
Also it's sliding more on the original side of things which may require you to use the long profile form.
Granted you can circumvent this by just mentioning every required detail.
For example what can those power armors do?
Also please give me a link on this faction.

[6slyboy6]

@Willy Vereb Yes I did mean that. But then I read through the other CSs and I thought they are too powerful and there are way too many of them.
So it is original. Tell me please what you want me to modify in order for it to qualify. I can tell what power armors can do. In fact I have a chart in my notebook where I have more than 70 of the first and second generation mechs listed. All with their powers source, 2D blueprint, strenght, trivia, armor and weaponary. And like 20 different armors. So if you want I can write for AGES. Sory for posting in IC first, my last few RPs were directly posted to IC, apologies.

[Willy Vereb]

@Willy Vereb Yes I did mean that. But then I read through the other CSs and I thought they are too powerful and there are way too many of them.
So it is original. Tell me please what you want me to modify in order for it to qualify. I can tell what power armors can do. In fact I have a chart in my notebook where I have more than 70 of the first and second generation mechs listed. All with their powers source, 2D blueprint, strenght, trivia, armor and weaponary. And like 20 different armors. So if you want I can write for AGES. Sory for posting in IC first, my last few RPs were directly posted to IC, apologies.

@6slyboy6

Just leave us a link or something to these sources and it's fine.
Also don't worry about powerlevels. That's my concern as the GM. Inequalities will be a thing but I have several methods to handle it.
Theoretically somebody can even use Frieza's army or the Saiyan Race from Dragon Ball and it won't ruin the game.
So don't be bound by your nation's power much. I'll tell you when something needs to be toned down.
Conversely others shouldn't feel inclined to amp up their faction more than what they want. If they start as weaker then they are that, no shame playing the relative underdog here. For example the challenges you face will be generally scaled to the strength of your faction so don't worry. You can be the most awesome faction in Worluk yet if you play like a jackass it'd eventually lead to your doom. Caution, sensibility and generally more focus on writing a fun RP than doing powergaming are all recipes for a successful experience here.

Anyways, if you like this faction better than the Flame Dawn then sure, play whichever you want the most.
And yeah, link us to these power armor designs and tons of other details.
Maybe pick up the examples of military units you actually do use in this game (doubt you have 70 different power armors in your army).
Alternatively if there are multiple types write a compact description on what your power armors can do and such.
RL weapon platforms and such get a free pass because people roughly know what they do. If I were to use the Bocskai III tanks from Age of Rebirth on the other hand I'd be required to explain them.

[Comrade Doge]

I'm going to create a franchise faction rather than original so..:p

[6slyboy6]

@Willy Vereb Bocskai tanks? :D They sound pretty hungarian to me XD
Duly noted however. I will add to my military an accurate description of every weapon, equipment and vehicle I use. (apart from transport trucks please XD) I will also add some more history and culture to my nation description

Oh and ALAS the IC is done @Willy Vereb. My hands are sore I wrote so much! If I introduce anything, I will be sure to update the IC of mine.