Enigma

Back in the game (now)

Well, the above mentioned break has arrived so... *bump* if anyone else is interested^_^

Back in the game (now)

Greetings fellow Roleplayers!

I'm back in the game again... almost. Exams are coming up, so right now I'm too swamped to do any serious RPing. But in around three weeks, I'm on break again for a while, and totally in the mood for some roleplaying! Since I'm so pumped already, I've decided to start scouting ahead for a suitable 1x1 RP-partner.

Me, Myself and I

Some general info to me:
>> I'm a male, and I prefer to play males, especially in 1x1. That's just my style^^

>> For the sake of 1x1, I usually prefer my partner to be female, since it shakes things up and allows for the possibility of romance in the plot. Not that I'm averse to a good bromance every once in a while, but right now that's not what I'm looking for^^

>> My writing style varies widely depending on my schedule and/or mood. I switch between speedily written short paragraphs shot back and forth, to elaborate posts of a page or more that I put a LOT of work in and may take me a week to write. So I hope you can deal with my erratic pace, and I'll try to adjust myself to you as best as I can too^^

>> I'm not an exceptional writer, but I try to keep my posts clean of typing errors, and I usually enjoy a certain level of depth in our stories, in both characters and plot.

>> And now the most important part: I don't bite^^ I'm just a (not-so) normal university student in his early twenties, looking for another weirdo to throw words at a screen with, in the hopes of ending up with a fun story.

Hello, and thanks for all the fish! (in advance...)

What I'm currently looking for:

I'm looking for an RP-partner who, like me, is bubbling over with creativity and ideas they want to get out. If you enjoy character based stories with unique, flawed characters and an engaging, emotional story with a decently deep plot to wrap it up with, we're good to go!

As far as the RP itself goes, I'm currently feeling like something along the lines of an anime/manga style story, with a fantasy adventure themed story... or maybe some sci-fi. We can totally discuss any ideas you have over PM, I'm very open to other ideas (as long as I get to throw mine back at you :P). If you enjoy anime that would be great, since right now I'm really in the mood for something with that particular feel to it.

Other general topics that interest me:
>> Urban Story - 20th/21st century themed story, either in our world (Europe/US/Japan..) or in a fictional world similar to ours.

>> Medieval Fantasy - Anything from traditional sword-and-sorcerer medieval fantasy, to a story with a different theme (asian/egyptian/greek..). The fantasy element can vary as far as I'm concerned, from flashy, obvious magic, to more subtle tones where magic or a greater force is but implied.

>> Sci-Fi - Science Fiction, anything from pew-pew spaceships to a more urban story. What I personally love is a character based story that, while set in a sci-fi themed surrounding, makes the sci-fi part merely a setting, and focuses more on the intricate relationships between characters and zooms in on plot on the immediate surroundings of our characters. Same goes for almost every genre, but it felt fitting to write it here. While I enjoy big, world/universe changing/threatening stories where our characters are the "unexpected" (haha) saviors/heroes, I prefer quiet, emotionally charged stories with a plot focused on what's going on inside and around our characters life.. What moves them, what makes them tick, with events in the story affecting and changing them. I could go on...

>> Steampunk - Bring your steam propelled rockets, leather jackets and flying ships, I'm ready!

>> Science-Fantasy - possibly one of my favorite genres. Traditional fantasy, mixed with powerful Sci-Fi themes. Think swords and sorcerers and magic, but with big cities fueled by a magic kind of energy and complete, highly developed societies. The degree and ratio of fantasy to Sci-Fi can greatly vary, with places that look like our world or a futuristic world at first glance, but with magic! To places that are strongly medieval fantasy or Victorian-era themed, with elements that you would find in a modern or futuristic society (such as a Democratic system, or technical advances like trains or hover ships.

Look, I have stories!

General Story Ideas I have:

>> [Anime themed] - Medieval/Science-Fantasy themed story about two teenage travelers with differing ambitions and goals, who end up traveling together for... reasons. I have no clear cut story there yet, but it would probably take place in a fantasy or Science-Fantasy themed surrounding. Since it's a story about two travelers, it would mostly focus on our two characters, with a bunch of secondary, recurring characters, so we can go full blown character building on this one! It's about their goals, their hopes and dreams and about the budding friendship as they try to get along on their journey. Maybe they have something fundamental they disagree on, maybe there is something looming at the end of their journey that has the potential to split them. Maybe there's a dark secret one of them has to keep from the other, while simultaneously growing fond of them. Maybe both of them have secrets, and their different pasts are certainly going to play their part as well.. I'm getting excited just thinking about the storytelling possibilities here! What will happen? Let's find out!

>> Project: Gaia [Possibly anime themed]This is a story that's been brewing in my head for quite a while. The idea is that our world in the (not so far) future has become increasingly crowded. As a result of growing global consent that planet earth is reaching its limits as far as the human population is concerned, the world government has started a joint effort to colonize a newly discovered planet that is in the green zone around its sun, can support life and appears to be uninhabited. In order to colonize the planet, a worldwide effort was called into action to build a series of spaceships equipped with the groundbreaking antimatter drive, that would carry its passengers on their two year journey to their new home. This was twenty-three years ago. Eight years ago, the first wave of Farmers, Builders and Engineers was sent out to the planet on the MARIA I, to set up the colony and set in motion the city building process. The next wave, four years ago, consisted of Specialists and Scientists in many other fields, like Doctors, Biologists, Chemists, Physicists, Programmers, City Planers and so on. These two waves formed the backbone of a strongly growing colony, sending back word that Gaia was well on its way to become Humanities new home.

Now where does our story start and how do our characters fit in? I was thinking that our story starts a few months or weeks away from the take-off of MARIA III, the third ship in the row. The idea was that our characters were planning to/wanted to get on that ship, to travel to Gaia. Maybe we can split it up into three parts, a prologue of sorts taking place on earth, a middle part on the ship as they travel to Gaia, and a third part, where they actually arrive on the planet. We can still discuss how much work/time we put in each part, maybe we completely drop the middle and/or last part and make it all about getting on the ship, or maybe that part is really just a prologue and we focus on the journey or how they arrive there and their new life on Gaia.

More details: The upcoming third wave of colonists is mostly going to consist of Politicians, Diplomats, Bureaucrats, Judges, Policemen, and, to the great disdain of many, military personnel. I was thinking that our characters, or at least one of our characters, would not exactly have the skills or the money to fit on that ship. I had this latent idea that our characters were children/teenagers from different families, one of which fits perfectly (Politician/Rich family) and one character from an average, working type or even dirt poor family. A familiar theme, set in a new environment.
For the richer/luckier character, the relocation would be an expected, leisurely transition from their current, overcrowded planet to a different, less crowded planet. Not that they actually feel any of this in their immediate surrounding. It's just a question of convenience, like moving states to get better air, or nicer neighbors, where everyone isn't always going on about this 'climate change' thing that's not exactly noticeable if you live in a mansion on one of the cloud cities hovering over the planet, thanks to its fusion propelled engines.
For the other character, the MARIA III is their last chance, possibly in years, to escape their current life of poverty/being mistreated/on the streets/with poor parents. Maybe they fled home because their parents are cruel and are on their own, or their parents are good people, but with no hope to better things. This character works extremely hard, possibly in shady territory to get their ticket and secure a brighter future on Gaia.
How do we tell this story? Not sure yet. Especially about the first part where they live in different surroundings and haven't actually met yet. Maybe we can cook something up that they meet by chance while still on the planet and the luckier character somehow ends up taking the unluckier character with them on the ship (maybe because of affection, or through extortion, or simply because they think the other one is fun to have around, or because they want them to work for them as a human toy/maid/butler... many many possibilities^^). Or maybe we break the story up into a prologue, where they don't meet, and we play this prologue by introducing secondary characters in each characters life that are played by the other player. Then, in the First chapter, when they actually get on the ship, they meet and we weave the two separate parts of the story together.

Whew, that was a lot to just jot down like that. I have a great many more ideas, but for the moment, I'm going to leave it at that. If you have a general interest in RP-ing with me, even if it's not about one of the two story ideas, feel free to PM me!

Rampant: A Superhero/ Supervillain RP

Yei this RP sounds awesome indeed now that so many people are here :D I'm working on my character. Just one teensy question more out of general interest: Why are anime pictures a no-no? I had one in stock that fit my character pretty well..

Rampant: An Original Universe Superhero/ Supervillain RP

This may be a good roleplay to join. HOWEVER...you will need to limit the characters or I'll just make Omnipotent Man - "Does what he wants".

@Supercon22

Agreed. I'm actually digging around for one of my older OCs that had "superpowers" if you will, but with certain restrictions on them as to not make him overpowered. I'll modify him a little for this RP and then throw him up when he's ready

Rampant: An Original Universe Superhero/ Supervillain RP

You have my attention good sir

Be Who You Wanna Be

I'm still interested. I'm going to be unoriginal and like to play Ganon/Ganondorf from the Legend of Zelda Series^^

Ganondorf

Be Who You Wanna Be

I'm interested in this :)

Underlings of London

Cool, new feature Name: Paul Slyfinger Age: 16 (looks 13) Gender: Male Personality: Paul is a silent kid who tends to keep to himself when he’s not required to socialize, save for the presence of his little sister. Not that this was very unusual, seeing that his kind tends to lead rather solitary lives, only coming together for great gatherings in the Undercity when there is a special occasion. With a stubborn mind and a hot-headed personality behind the quiet façade, Paul is quick to get into fights and his knuckles are covered in bruises more often than not. His opponents are mostly other street rats, be they human or underling, and he’s not afraid to take on tougher guys than himself. This not rarely ends up with his sister having to patch up the bruises and calmly scold him. Apart from being a little hot-headed, Paul is reliable. At least that’s what people tell about him. With his younger sister in tow since they were little, he has been the one looking out for her on their countless roams through the city, and he has developed a keen sense for danger. He knows the tough little bundle is strong enough to look after herself, but he feels it can never hurt to hold an extra eye open. Based on how they first met, Paul has taken a habit of calling her “bundle”.. While at times very quiet, Paul is not stupid in the slightest. He’s street smart, and can remember any location he’s been to at least once. Attentive and with a quick mind, he can find paths and escape ways that most people or Underlings would overlook. Apart from being silent, he has a tendency of either making sly, sarcastic remarks or being downright mean. He’s blunt, and has no qualms to speak his mind if he feels it necessary. Paul is agile and likes to climb. Growing up in the streets of London, like most of his kind, he is able to quickly find his way through the narrow alleys and channels. While he’s capable of blending in with the masses, he prefers the rooftops and arching buildings over the more crowded streets. His agility and quick hands enable him to ascend even the most complex edifice Appearance: As typical for his kind, Paul is of a small stature, reaching no higher than 4’11’’ (150cm). His hair is chestnut brown and kept short, since it tends to get tousled very quickly. He appears a bit unkempt, like many Underlings, and his clothes are often ragged and worn, with patches and stiches all over them. His face appears undefinably ordinary, just as one might expect from a street rat, save for his green eyes which shine with intellect. His eyes shift color from office green to lime green, appearing darker when he is in a foul or relaxed mood and seeming brighter when he is upbeat and giddy. In day to day occurrences, his most prominent facial expression is that of mild interest or slight boredom. His typical silent demeanor is reflected in his slightly hunched over stance. Paul’s attire mostly consist of a coffee colored, striped woolen jumper that covers his upper body up to his neck and over his torso and arms, and is held by a dark brown leather belt. On his lower body he wears fallow brown jeans that are tucked into his worn out, dark-grey leather boots. He also often wears brown fingerless leather gloves that help him climb. His head is usually adorned with a reddish beggar cap that is often referred to as his trademark. This is mostly due to the fact that anyone, even his sister is absolutely forbidden from touching it, and he will get very upset if someone tries to do so. Over his woolen jumper Paul sometimes puts on a grey leathery jacket that is obviously too large for him and thus leaves him with flabby sleeves that are tucked backwards several times else they would completely cover both his hands. The jacket goes down almost to his knees and covers his neck up to his hair, giving the impression of him disappearing into it. When he wears it, he often puts his hands into its pockets, as this seems to give him confidence. Since it is considerably flabby, it is not exactly made for climbing, so unless it’s a cold day or a special occasion, he’ll refrain from putting it on for fear it might hinder him (or maybe for fear of loosing it..). Both cap and jacket seem to hold a special meaning to him that only Flint and his little sister seem to know about. Background: Paul and his sister were raised by Flint, an elderly Underling who is held in high regards among their kind. Found in a small boat on the shore of the Thames, Flint took him in and raised him like so many Underlings were raised by a guardian. Before Paul could walk, he climbed. No structure and no building were safe from the little kid’s chubby hands. After he had conquered the walls of the hideout, he moved on to larger buildings. At first jumping from small ledges, he soon was capable of jumping from roof to roof. Taking a liking to the city and it’s many faces, smells, sensations and most importantly, buildings Paul would begin to roam the area, bit by bit broadening his territory. In that way, Paul began to seize London in his very own way. It was when he was still very young, not even fully grown yet, when he discovered something on one of his ranges. Roaming the shore of the Thames, skipping over several rooftops and sliding down between some smaller buildings, he noticed a faint presence in front of him on the riverbank. Quickly climbing down to the shore he realized it was a small, brown bundle lying near some that had captured his attention. Upon getting closer, it became apparent to the young boy that it was a bundle of ragged cloth was seemingly lying abandoned between some barrels. The cluster of brown fabric was obviously aged. Most importantly, the bundle was sneezing. The sudden sound scaring the wits out of the young boy, it quickly became obvious to him that someone was in there. This fact was underlined by the large pair of eyes that was blinking at Paul from under the folds. Apparently, Paul now had a little sister. After taking the young girl in, or rather after she had followed him all the way home, the two of them lived a peaceful child’s life under the loose care of Flint. Teaching the two of them, they grew into an Underlings equivalent of teenagers, who called this city their home. Ability: - Quick feet; Ability to blur when moving fast, making it harder to track his movements. Also runs very nimbly and climbs surprisingly fast. - Silent fingers; Ability to briefly cloud a person’s mind, allowing to be unseen, or rather, unnoticed for a moment.

Underlings of London

any progress on that post?^^

Noragami Roleplay?

So so we play both, god AND shinki? Because I'd prefer teaming up and playing together with someone as either a god or a shinki^_^