Welcome to DaVinci Academy, an elite boarding school run on a 4 year program. This academy is privately endowed and has a very limited attendance. The cost of tuition is high, but the facilities are well worth it. (There are a handful of individuals accepted on a scholarship basis every year, but their qualification - and the Student App - must be exceptional.) The most recent class size is only 300. Classroom populations typically run at 5-10 students per teacher.
The Academy is built on an island based largely on the one in Jurassic World - which was based on two major locations - Isla Nublar (off the coast of Costa Rica) and the Na Pali Coast of Kauai, Hawaii. (I wanted the Academy to be remote, but have plenty of space and an absolutely beautiful climate.) However, rather than dinosaurs, we’ll have equestrian activities. Of course, the teachers will hint at feeding their students to dinosaurs from time to time. The facilities took 6 years to construct, beginning in 2018 and reaching completion in 2024. It is now Fall of 2026 (start date Saturday Aug 22, 2026) and the Academy has been open for 2 years. This means NO seniors. This Fall the first Juniors, the Class of 2028 will begin. (The school requires a minimum of a 2 year attendance.)
The Students ALL Students in this RP will be NEW to the school. The RP starts Saturday, Aug 22, 2026. School starts Monday. This is to allow a day or two to acclimate from jet lag. You may have arrived up to two weeks early if your parents want to pay the extra fees.
Most students are the offspring of royalty, nobility or billionaires. Some have disciplinary issues to the point that no other schools would take them. The Academy will reject any application for a student with history of initiating cruel violence or any highly negative activities that other parents would fear exposing their own children to. But problems like cheating, scandals, and the like can be dealt with.
Some of the students are prodigies. At least, their parents like to think so.
Others are just spoiled rotten brats whose parents have no time for them.
A very tiny percentage are “charity cases.” Well, that would be the opinion of the more snobby students.
But every student is accepted on the basis that they are destined to become leaders (or at least figureheads of state). Yes, you may create your siblings. ALL STUDENTS MUST BE FROM A UN NATION. Your nation may not be under sanctions.
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Please … complete your CS before posting. I only get the first notif when posted, not a later one when updated. Plus it clutters the Tab up if someone posts half a CS and never finishes.
(Image here - High Quality please. Think Yearbook quality.)
Full Name: Gender: Age: Date of Birth: Class: (Freshman, Sophomore or Junior ONLY) Nationality: Social Status: (elaborate if necessary or explain in background)
Classes Tues and Thurs (Group II and Electives) Period 1 08:00 - 09:40 Period 2 10:00 - 11:40 Lunch 11:40 - 13:00 Period 3 1:00 - 2:40 Period 4 3:00 - 4:40
Height Weight or Frame/Build Eyes Hair Ethnicity Tattoos, Piercings, Scars Other
Personality General description. But include Likes, Dislikes, Phobias, quirks, etc. I do NOT want a 2D cardboard cutout here,with a cold listing of stuff. Make it interesting to read.
Background You should have more background than my NPC’s. Include stuff like family info, where you hail from, etc.
Other Stuff Personal Gear, pets, etc. What IS inside those huge steamer trunks the porters are offloading for you?
Welcome to DaVinci Academy, an elite boarding school run on a 4 year program. This academy is privately endowed and has a very limited attendance. The cost of tuition is high, but the facilities are well worth it. (There are a handful of individuals accepted on a scholarship basis every year, but their qualification - and the Student App - must be exceptional.) The most recent class size is only 300. Classroom populations typically run at 5-10 students per teacher.
The Academy is built on an island based largely on the one in Jurassic World - which was based on two major locations - Isla Nublar (off the coast of Costa Rica) and the Na Pali Coast of Kauai, Hawaii. (I wanted the Academy to be remote, but have plenty of space and an absolutely beautiful climate.) However, rather than dinosaurs, we’ll have equestrian activities. Of course, the teachers will hint at feeding their students to dinosaurs from time to time. The facilities took 6 years to construct, beginning in 2018 and reaching completion in 2024. It is now Fall of 2026 (start date Saturday Aug 22, 2026) and the Academy has been open for 2 years. This means NO seniors. This Fall the first Juniors, the Class of 2028 will begin. (The school requires a minimum of a 2 year attendance.)
Note: There are three other schools on the Island as this is a K-12 system. There is a Nursery School / Kindergarten, Elementary School, and Middle School. But they are not co-located. However, as some of you may have younger siblings on the Island, you can reach them - or hold video calls on your computers.
All students will be assigned a guidance counsellor (by me). These will be NPC’s provided by me and MUST be same sex. These counsellors also double as teachers. However, they are younger than many of the traditional instructors and considered better able to relate to teen issues. Many, though not all, come from money themselves. The Staff has permanent residences on the island, all state of the art 4D printed homes. They are the only ones with cars (with a very few exceptions). There are very few roads anyways. There ARE approved ATV and biking trails.
Boarding is NOT coed. Sorry guys. The instructors are armed and ready with the cold water. This isn’t to say that there aren’t ample opportunities for hanky panky. They know it is impossible to fight hundreds of hormone ridden teenagers. But they aren’t building hotels for them. Rooms are private. That is, you won’t have to share.
This was originally a schematic for a ski lodge. But it converts very nicely. The Lobby becomes a Common area with a theater type entertainment center (soundproofing added). Private king size rooms - all with biometric security. The image shows 10 suites, but is easily quadrupled with the Lobby area and Entertainment area becoming two floors high. No the bar does NOT serve alcohol. (See below.) The lower level becomes kitchen and game rooms. The Upper level becomes another common area. The Lower level has the kitchen and exercise rooms. Those two Retail areas become game rooms, with all those cubby holes serving as VR rooms. State of the Art - spared no expense.
Note: For the really spoiled royalty - you may qualify for a wing with the extra rooms for your servants and personal bodyguards. These must be approved by the Academy.
Every student is required to have a laptop, with the minimum specifications provided. If they have none, one can be provided. They will all be state of the art for the current year. Backup of data is required.
ALL STUDENTS will wear uniforms to classes and physical education. They will be notified when uniforms are not mandatory.
All students are CHIPPED. These provide medical data and gps location. They are for your safety. Really. Of course, they have the added advantage of telling the Staff when you are in the wrong dorm area at the wrong times. Or … when you are drunk.
Course loads are individualized, but tailored to parent specifications. If your parents don’t care it defaults to provide competitive education. You must pass all courses to graduate. The Staff grades tough. That’s what your parents pay for.
Parents may be flown to and from the island as part of a complimentary service on weekends. There are temporary quarters for them, and a helipad and dock.
You won’t find alcohol on the island unless you steal it from a teacher, the Vault, or make it yourself (for which you can get your hands spanked hard). Some WILL be provided at certain functions using alcoholic beverages that would cost a month or two of salary for an average person per bottle. That’s right, they teach proper dining etiquette here.
Pets are not allowed in the dorms. There is, however, a zoological habitat. Talk about spoiled brats?
Getting around on the island is an experience unto itself. Sure you can walk. But for longer distances, there are other modes of transport. Among these are:
Horses - not allowed in the general academic area. Monorail - runs only for classes on weekdays. But serves as a shuttle to visit various parts of the island on the weekend or after classes. Sailboats - some restrictions apply. (There is a paramilitary force guarding the island, though you will rarely ever see them.) ATV’s restricted travel - beaches are pretty open though. The restrictions are all about the environment. ULEV Hybrids - These are fully automated with pre programmed destinations. They only run on specific pathways, but they have a surprisingly long range and are always self recharging or can be plugged in at high speed charging stations.
The Students ALL Students in this RP will be NEW to the school. The RP starts Saturday, Aug 22, 2026. School starts Monday. This is to allow a day or two to acclimate from jet lag. You may have arrived up to two weeks early if your parents want to pay the extra fees.
Most students are the offspring of royalty, nobility or billionaires. Some have disciplinary issues to the point that no other schools would take them. The Academy will reject any application for a student with history of initiating cruel violence or any highly negative activities that other parents would fear exposing their own children to. But problems like cheating, scandals, and the like can be dealt with.
Some of the students are prodigies. At least, their parents like to think so.
Others are just spoiled rotten brats whose parents have no time for them.
A very tiny percentage are “charity cases.” Well, that would be the opinion of the more snobby students.
But every student is accepted on the basis that they are destined to become leaders (or at least figureheads of state). Yes, you may create your siblings. ALL STUDENTS MUST BE FROM A UN NATION. Your nation may not be under sanctions.
Course Load Courses that require a large class - like band, or symphony can be handled using animatronics to play components for which there are no students. Registration is done in advance. Last minute changes are available in the event of injuries in the case of courses like phys ed. (Books and study materials will be in your rooms prior to arrival.)
Some courses are mandatory. Group I English and Latin International Literature Geography and Political Science International Finance
Group II Math Science (various fields, of course) Competitive Sports (always taught Tues Thurs in Period 4)
Class Schedule Period 0 07:00 - 07:40 (SHARP!! Monday thru Thursday)) Mon and Wed /// Tues and Thurs Period 1 08:00 - 09:40 Period 2 10:00 - 11:40 Lunch 11:40 - 13:00 Period 3 1:00 - 2:40 Period 4 3:00 - 4:40
Friday - Counsellor sessions, study hall, extracurricular activities, competitions.
That’s right, 8 classes at a time, plus some extra classes on weekends. Tests are generally scheduled on Mondays. Quizzes can be anytime. Results will be reported to your parents - even the odd courses such as Manners and Sports.
Monday and Wednesday are reserved for Mandatory courses (the Group I courses). Tuesday and Thursday are reserved for Group II and Electives Period 0 is a PE course that consists of nothing but simple calisthenics (stretching, etc)
Tournament The School will be divided into groups in a fashion not unlike Hogwarts from the Harry Potter series. Students will be placed into four competitive groups. However, the final results will include sports and non-sports competitions such as: Math, Science, Debate, Diplomacy (a form of virtual wargame where the teams control virtual nations).
I have NOT chosen names for the groups. However, they must NOT suggest an order - ie Alpha, Bravo, … or One, Two, Three … Maybe Elements?
Roleplay I am looking for characters to interact. There is nothing more boring than writing a story about your character all alone. Ugh. Have relationships. Worry about grades - or don’t. Have parties. Meet your guidance counselors / teachers. Go camping. Try to drag your friends into events. Get yourselves in trouble. Try to be popular. Pick on the new kid or social reject (at your peril).
Suspension and Expulsion Suspension doesn’t really apply. Detention, perhaps, but not suspension. Expulsion is another matter. There are really four ways to get expelled:
Commit a serious crime (rape, etc) Falsely accuse another student or Staff of a serious crime. This also applies to attempts to frame another student. Failure to fulfill detention time. Failure to maintain passing grades. (If this is an AP course, they may downgrade to a non AP course rather than fail you. Tutors are available.)
Once a student is Expelled, the player must create a new character and get it approved if they wish to rejoin the RP. The teachers have pretty thick skins - especially the counsellors.
Plots To start out with I want people to get to know one another. But I am open to some ideas here.
Posting I am listing this as both Advanced and High Casual. However, I am looking for a minimum of 3 good paragraphs. The important things is to leave something with substance for others to respond to if you want a response.
I do NOT want people having to wait a week for a reply. Try to respond by the next day. But please bear in mind that being in a group does go a little slower than a 1x1.
In 2021 a team of scientists and some of their interns, prepared to run a test of the Spacetime Warp Event Chamber at Caltech (Pasadena, CA ie the Los Angeles area) for an experiment in temporal manipulation. The idea was to create a measurable space time warp.
The project was the brainchild of Dr Duncan Moran who had stressed repeatedly that the experiment should have been run outside the strong gravity well of a planet. The truth was more complicated than that. He understood the mathematics of 11 dimensions perhaps better than any man alive.
Long story short - the test appeared to have been a failure at first. Then there was a quiet sort of non-explosion, more of a ripple in the air. And then everything changed. The room changed dramatically. The Warp Chamber was gone. Their own clothing changed, now looking like something their parents wore a couple decades ago. As soon as they looked into the halls, they realized EXACTLY how wrong things were.
People were dressed as they had back in the late 1980’s. A glance through a window showed cars from the 80’s, maybe early 90’s. Soon they would see bumper stickers that read: Vote Bellisario and Larson 1984. There were payphones here and there. Some guy with a boombox walked across the campus yard. Then the guy with the car phone. It looked like a military radio from the Vietnam War. The transceiver was huge - and connected with a cord.
It was like a bad dream.
The Plot Welcome the world of Bellisario and Larson (currently President and Vice President). In your world these men were responsible for many of the action / drama TV shows of the 80’s and 90’s. This is a world based on their TV shows - at least any of the contemporary ones. (Black Sheep Squadron is a part of history now. And Battlestar Galactica has yet to happen.)
NO REMAKES apply. Only the ORIGINAL shows.
The USSR is STILL the enemy. The Cold War is still going strong. The USA are still the good guys (even though the government does all those awful things). It is 1990 and Bellisario is halfway through his second term.
This is a world where Hollywood reality is the rule. Walk down an alley? Expect to get mugged, run into a drug deal, witness a spy vs spy scene, get stabbed by some guy with a hypodermic of God knows what and have a black bag thrown over your head.
Characters You will need to develop a good CS. I am not going to be picky about format. But include a good, high quality pic for your character. I at least want to see a face. (No animated gifs please.) Mention your profession, skills, education...
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Half Pint,
Goon,
SonnetNSunbeam,
Sunflower,
AceofSpades,
Stryder BC,
ICanBeAnyone
