TheNextNewGuy

Alt-History, beginning with changes in the 1930s (and a possible time travel element from 2026) needs writers and concept creation

The Alternate History portion of the story goes something like this:

• The United States's Neutrality Acts of the 1930s were more strictly followed than in actual history:
  
  
  
  • The US denied all assistance -- military and non-military -- to China and all European nations that were or would be involved in what would become World War II.
  • The Lend-Lease Program would never come to be, denying $1 trillion in assistance (in 2024 value) to Europe, Russia, and China.
  • As a result of these and other things (to be spoken of in future posts), the US would not go to war with either the German Reigh or the Empire of Japan.
• After Franklin Delano Roosevelt's death in mid-1941 (not 1945) during his third term as President, now-President Henry A Wallace met with Adolf Hitler to:
  
  
  
  • Negotiate and sign the secret "Treaty of Non-Aggression between the United States of America and the German Reich" pact.
  • Divide Europe, Africa, and the Middle East into "spheres of influence":
    
    
    
    • Germany gets:
      
      
      
      • All of Europe with the exception of the British Isles and Iceland.
      • The countries of Africa that border the Mediterranean Sea.
      • The Soviet Union and any territories the USSR controls.
    • The United States (and any allies they chose to let in on the deal) either get or get to supply/control:
      
      
      
      • The British Isles and Iceland.
      • The rest of Africa and the Middle East with the exception of those Mediterranean coast countries that go to Germany.
      • South America.
  • Germany will keep their submarines and warships out of the Atlantic with the exception of a zone within 100 miles of their European/African possessions.
  • The US and her allies will keep their submarines and warships out of that 100-miles German zone and the Mediterranean.
  • The Arctic Ocean is closed to military vessels, both under and on the water aa well as in the air.
• And more that I will write later when I have more time.

Alt-History, beginning with changes in the 1930s (and a possible time travel element from 2026) needs writers and concept creation

Alternate History story concept resulting from alt-hist changes from the 1930-40s (and possibly a dimensional portal transit to an earlier time -- 1950-60s -- from our current time, 2026)

Two major, alternate events involving the United States and other nations took place in the late 1930s and early 1940s. To put it simple, by 1950, three superpowers would control or oversea the vast majority of the world: The Greater German Reich, the Empire of Japan, and the United States of America.

(A more detailed explanation of how this came to be will be included in the next reply to this seeking thread.)

An unsettled peace -- a Cold War if you'd like -- has reigned over the planet since the mid-1940s when the fiercest of fighting slowed to little more than local rebellions, guerilla attacks by wannabe freedom fighters, etc.

Our RP begins in the 1950s when the world's only nuclear power, the United States, discovers that the GGR has tested a nuclear device and Imperial Japan is nearing the testing phase of their own weapon, a biological weapon with a 95% fatality rate. Both of these Great Powers wish to expand their ranges and, of course, only the United States stands in their way.

The dimensional transit concept is a possibility but not a must. I'm thinking that maybe some characters from actual 2026 have somehow been transported to the alt-hist 1940-70s. They come into a world they don't recognize and have to survive and thrive.


Details about the RP:

• I do not have a post length or frequency limit. I only ask that you post regularly in such a way that your part of the story keeps up with the timeline and doesn't bog the story down with delays.
• I would hope that writers would proofread and correct for errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation. We all make mistakes, of course -- I've probably made some in this post -- but we should all at least proofread and look for those mistakes, don't you think?
• Multiple characters are welcomed. Play however many you think you can handle.
• Interaction with other writers is not required. If you want to write a storyline in which you roleplay all of the characters, you may.
• I do require that the general initial direction of an imminent storyline be sent to me for "review". This is simply to ensure that we are all writing in the same universe. If I write that the US attacks some country, and you write that that country no longer exists, then we have a problem, don't we?
• There are likely going to be more details added later when I think of them. Right now, though, I'm supposed to be pruning blueberries.

Please feel free to either PM me or post your questions, comments, and interest here. (It will serve as a "bump" as well as connect the two of us.)

"I Am Legend" (A table top game and role play)

(OOC: I added vehicles and fuel/energy.)

Post from Mark Thomas

10 April 2018 (the next day): midday.
Henry's Tavern and Brewery, (Google Map link)
NW 12th and W Burnside, Portland, Oregon

ACTIONS/RESULTS:

• Everyone is staying busy:
  
  
  
  • 4 are working on better securing the perimeter.
  • 2 (including Mimi) are preserving food as best we can. (It won't change the number of meals available, but it will reduce the loss that would have occurred due to spoilage. Good call, Antonia/Mimi.)
  • 2 are collecting and organizing other resources.
  • And I am coordinating and helping anywhere that is needed.
• There is still some despair and resulting loss of efficiency, but I am still happy with the amount of work taking place. Considering the circumstances, we are working well.
• Nothing spectacular or concerning happens today.

I like SciFi/Alien Invasion, Murder/Crime, Post-Apocalyptic, Erotica, and more.

I got my small group, "I Am Legend"-inspired tabletop-like role play up and running. If you are interested, PM me.

And I am eager to get my 1x1 survival tabletop-like role play going, too. This requires one player to write a handful of long term, frequently posted for primary characters and many short term -- even expendable -- infrequently posted for secondary characters. (No profiles necessary. I will manage all of that, as you and I will discuss.)

"I Am Legend" (A table top game and role play)

Post from Mark Thomas

9 April 2018, ~9pm:
Henry's Tavern and Brewery, (Google Map link)
NW 12th and W Burnside, Portland, Oregon

ACTION: I gather my 9 fellow survivors in the 1st floor brew pub, but the noise from the mayhem outside the barricaded doors is overwhelming. We move the gathering up to a 5th floor store room (where we are in the process of setting up a sort of "Command Room").

We talk for an hour or so about our current situation (as outlined in the actions below). I see such a wide variety of expressions and reactions amongst the 9 people with me: fear and anger, despair and determination, panic and clear thinking. In my mind and to myself, I don't blame those who fear that this is the end of their world ... that they, too, will die a horrific death just as those on the streets below have in the days leading up to this one and very well might in the days to come.

I am one of them, to be honest. I may have a plan and a seemingly secure place in which to execute it, but ... I know we're all gonna die here eventually. I don't tell anyone that, of course. One of my greatest qualities as a business owner and people manager is my ability to convey confidence and assurance. These 9 people will never see me falter, I can guarantee that.

ACTION: The following conversation starters from Mark occur during the hour I mentioned above.

• "The only way we get through this safe and secure ... alive ... is organization and cooperation ... team work."
• "We need a complete inventory of everything we have in the building and on the grounds." (See more about this below).
• "We need to check every potential access into this building, too. Windows, doors, sewer man holes, the top of the walls. We HAVE to make sure that these Darkseekers cannot get inside, or we are all dead."
• "We need to set up living quarters for all of us up here on the 5th and 6th floors. The fire doors will add to our security at night. And we need to organize a rotating watch ... maybe 2 people awake at all times ... I don't know ... does anyone have that kind of military or security experience, to organize something like that?"
• "And we need to see what kind of help is available to us from the outside ... the government, the army, the national guard, the cops ... whoever."

Everyone pitches in, and we begin.

ABOUT INVENTORY: The result of the inventory we take is as follows. (I am sure I will add more areas of inventory as they are suggested to me.)

• Food:
  
  • Because we are a tavern, brewery, and restaurant, we have LOTS of food.
  • Meals: 1,000 servings
  • Well balanced, for now.
  • We don't have lots of "canned" or "packaged" food because our menu was relatively local, green, and sustainable.
  • We have more perishable food than we can possibly eat before it goes bad, though. Any ideas?
  • We have a freezer full of various items, but -- like I said -- the menu didn't call for lots of long lasting food stuffs.
• Drink:
  
  • Beer: lots!
  • Wine and liquors: enough.
  • Fresh water: we are still getting water from the City, which goes through our filtering system. We're good for now.
  • Juices and such: lots!
• Weapons: We could get very detailed about models and calibers of weapons, but we won't.
  
  • Rifles: 5; 2 with a scope. Ammunition: 200 rounds.
  • Shotguns: 3. Ammunition: 60 rounds.
  • Pistols: 6. Ammunitions: 120.
  • Bows: 2. Arrows: 20.
• Vehicles (in the parking area inside the "secured" parking area):
  
  • Compact electric delivery cars, 2. Charged.
  • Compact hybrid delivery vans, 2. Charged.
  • Personal vehicles: 4 (yet to be described). Fueled.
• Fuel and energy:
  
  • Electricity: still getting power from the grid.
  • Emergency generator, diesel. Fuel: 200 gallons.
  • Gasoline (stored): none. (See vehicles above.)
• Sleeping needs:
  
  • Everyone brought their own sleeping bag(s), and most brought some sort of pad.
  • It would be nice to have some real mattresses.
  • Mark has a fully furnished bedroom (for late work nights).
• Flashlights: 18 (of various types). Batteries: insufficient, depending upon use.
• Tools: the Brewery has a small shop, but its just your basic repair tools.

"I Am Legend" (A table top game and role play)

CHARACTERS:

• Mark Thomas: Owner/Operator of Henry's Tavern and Brewery, NW 12th and W Burnside, Portland, Oregon. (Google Map link)
• Mimi Bryce: Mark's friend; "Henry's waitress; PSU student.
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"I Am Legend" (A table top game and role play)

CALENDAR

• 2016: A genetically re-engineered measles virus, originally created as a cure for cancer, goes into human testing.
• 2017: Preliminary results are spectacular. FDA approval results in worldwide distribution of the "cure".
• 2018:
  
  
  
  • The "cure" mutates within the immunized, becoming a lethal, highly contagious virus.
  • The new virus comes to be called "Rabies 2.0" because, after it kills 90% of those immunized, the remaining 10% turn into predatory cannibals.
  • The Press comes to call these mutated survivors "Darkseekers" because sunshine -- specifically the ultraviolet light in it -- causes them intense pain and, with long enough exposure, can kill them.
  • And the illness quickly spreading across almost the whole of the planet comes to be called the "Darkseeker Plague".
• April:
  
  
  
  • 6th: The first cases of Rabies 2.0 are reported in Portland.
  • 7th: Mark Thomas invites friends and employees to hide with him behind the secure doors of his business, Henry's Tavern and Brewery. (Google Map link.)
  • 8th: As mayhem erupts across the city, Mark and his new "roomies" secure the building's doors and windows.
  • 9th: Our story begins. (See the IC thread.)

"I Am Legend" (A table top game and role play)

JOINING THIS ROLE PLAY:

• This role play currently (16 April 2016) has two players, one of whom is the host, who are each writing one player character, so far.
• We are accepting 1-4 more writers for 1-3 characters each.
• My goal is to have 9 long term, very involved PCs and, possibly, a few more PCs and NPCs who are short or long term and called upon as necessary.
• PM me to join or post your interest in the Interest Check Thread. Please do not post your interest in this thread.

THE WRITERS FOR WHOM I AM LOOKING:

• Will like both short, action-based replies and longer, descriptive posts.
• Will post at least 15 times a week (once the role play is up and running). The short action-based posts should make this frequency easy.
• Will check their spelling, grammar, and punctuation before posting.
• Will not disappear for days at a time.
• Will play more than 1 character of different types. 2 each would be nice, while 3 or more would be even better. However, don't take on more than you can handle. I would rather you wrote 1 character well than 3 characters poorly.

1x1 and Group Role Play both: "I Am Legend"-like table top zombie survival RP

Okay, we have begun this: link

Check out the IC, OOC, and Characters threads, and if you are interested, PM me. Please do not post your interest in the OOC. Post it in this interest check or -- better yet -- PM it to me.

"Retribution"

"Retribution"

(closed)

The judge emerged from his chambers and ascended the steps to the bench. He looked out upon the packed court room, setting his gaze for a moment on Mark Thomas who had been sitting in the last row of seating every day of the trial. He looked down to sheet of paper before him, then -- after a deep, steadying breath -- told the gathered what they all had been expecting: a lack of concrete evidence, shaky eye witness testimony, and a questionable but legally acceptable alibi were forcing him to dismiss the case against the accused.

Even as the reluctant dismissal was still being read, Mark stood, glared first at the judge draped in black robes and then at the defendant dressed in a $5,000 suit. He turned and departed without a word, even though he had some choice ones he could have spoken. Mark was down one hall and a stair case and heading down a second hall and around a corner, when he turned and hesitated. A man in a cheap suit came around the corner and found himself first face to face with Mark then slammed against the wall by the man.

"Whoa, whoa, whoa, I'm a cop!" the man said as he held his hands out to the side in a surrender gesture. "Relax. I was told to keep an eye on you. Sergeant Davis. Tom Davis, Chicago PD."

"Why?" Mark growled. "Why are you following me?"

"You're kidding, right?" Davis laughed. "Ruben Lewis killed your girl friend--"

"Fiancee!" Mark corrected, still holding the cop tight against the wall. "She was my fiancée!"

"Yeah, sure ... for about five seconds," the cop responded, showing the depth of his knowledge of the case. In a softer voice, he continued, "You proposed to your girl friend. Then, before you can even get the ring on her finger, Lewis puts a bullet through her. Then ... the judge lets him go...? And you want to know why I'm following you...?"

To both sides, Mark caught motion. He glanced quickly both ways to find the court house's uniformed security hurrying his way.

"Relax, guys!" Davis said in both directions, waving the cops down. He looked to Mark and asked a bit annoyed, "Do you mind?"

Mark backed away a step, checking his surroundings to gauge the situation as was his nature.

"Listen, Mark ... do you mind if I call you Mark?" Davis asked respectfully. "Or do you prefer Special Agent Thomas."

"I don't do that anymore," Mark responded. When the local LEO gave him a questioning glance, Mark explained, "I quit the Agency yesterday."

"Why?" Davis asked, adjusting his mussed suit and shoulder holster. "Why quit? And why now?"

Mark could see in Davis's eyes that he knew the answer already. Mark couldn't very well continue to be a Special Agent with the CIA, working undercover in foreign locations, and simultaneously seek retribution for his fiancée's murder, albeit collateral damage in an attempted mob hit. No, just as he did with each of his espionage assignments over his 14 years with the Agency, Mark was going to have to give his all to his new assignment.