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[Aeoryi she/her]

Just now, Ookla the Yellow Sock said:

I m t r y I n g 

Turn off the device 

[Weaver of Shadows he/him]

Do I need to read through these last few pages?

[The Aspiring Archivist any pronouns]

Just now, Ookla the foolish said:

Do I need to read through these last few pages?

Probably not, it's just lots of debate. Currently we're mostly settled on Regency Era, but waiting for the people who haven't yet pitched it. And we have sort of just started discussion on what the apocalypse should be?

[Thaidakar the Ghostblood he/him]

11 minutes ago, Ookla the Abstract said:

Not even necessarily an entity explicitly threatening them. Maybe some sort of plague-adjacent magical scourge, or just a general, subtle degradation of the world as a whole that is concluded to be a sign of impending demise but can just almost be ignored by most people in day to day life.

If you can't tell, I really like the idea of a slow, quiet apocalypse.

I love that, actually. I prefer it over what I was coming up with. The second one especially. We can have a whole plot where they don't know if the world is actually being destroyed, then they realize it and it's just absolutely horrifying for them. That whole point of realization...

1 minute ago, Ookla the foolish said:

Do I need to read through these last few pages?

IT would inform you of what ideas have been thrown about and the sentiments with them, as well as arguments for the different settings and all of that.

[Weaver of Shadows he/him]

Ok, thank you.

[The Aspiring Archivist any pronouns]

7 minutes ago, Thaidakar the Ghostblood said:

I love that, actually. I prefer it over what I was coming up with. The second one especially. We can have a whole plot where they don't know if the world is actually being destroyed, then they realize it and it's just absolutely horrifying for them. That whole point of realization...

IT would inform you of what ideas have been thrown about and the sentiments with them, as well as arguments for the different settings and all of that.

If you want an idea of what I'm pulling from, read "You, Disappearing" by Alexandra Kleeman. It's a really good short story about a quiet apocalypse.

Even after the realization, there are various ways that characters can choose to go forward in that kind of situation. One is to basically stop living entirely, though I doubt any of us will take that approach. There's also trying to live like normal, or trying to make the most of the time. It's interesting to have that mental burden without the world necessarily being in total chaos, and with a simple inevitability instead of an active threat.

[Thaidakar the Ghostblood he/him]

1 minute ago, Ookla the Abstract said:

If you want an idea of what I'm pulling from, read "You, Disappearing" by Alexandra Kleeman. It's a really good short story about a quiet apocalypse.

Even after the realization, there are various ways that characters can choose to go forward in that kind of situation. One is to basically stop living entirely, though I doubt any of us will take that approach. There's also trying to live like normal, or trying to make the most of the time. It's interesting to have that mental burden without the world necessarily being in total chaos, and with a simple inevitability instead of an active threat.

There are so many different options for how this could go... I can see a lot of fun happening with NPCs. I think having a group in charge that puts out, say, event posts would be cool. Like, info travels fast through the city about major things. I'll give an example.

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The [name] house has sold many of their things, including their mansion. They've made a bunker and put all of their belongings down there, hoping to survive. They will not be doing any business with anyone after a week.This most likely causes a shock to those who thought of them as reliable and logical, which they had a reputation for.

I'll check out that short story.

[The Aspiring Archivist any pronouns]

7 minutes ago, Thaidakar the Ghostblood said:

There are so many different options for how this could go... I can see a lot of fun happening with NPCs. I think having a group in charge that puts out, say, event posts would be cool. Like, info travels fast through the city about major things. I'll give an example.

I'll check out that short story.

I'm trying to think of more specific things, and I kind of ended up with a short story concept of my own that might not work really well for this, so I don't think I'll put it here...?

[Thaidakar the Ghostblood he/him]

1 minute ago, Ookla the Abstract said:

I'm trying to think of more specific things, and I kind of ended up with a short story concept of my own that might not work really well for this, so I don't think I'll put it here...?

XD These things do tend to happen-

The idea of an impending doom is just a wonderful way to have a conflict.

[The Aspiring Archivist any pronouns]

Just now, Thaidakar the Ghostblood said:

XD These things do tend to happen-

The idea of an impending doom is just a wonderful way to have a conflict.

Also, I'm thinking it would be cool to just have some subtle, soft magic instead of a whole system, and not necessarily something a lot of people use or have access to. That feels like it would better match the tone I've created in my head, though I get if people want to do something else.

[Thaidakar the Ghostblood he/him]

Just now, Ookla the Abstract said:

Also, I'm thinking it would be cool to just have some subtle, soft magic instead of a whole system, and not necessarily something a lot of people use or have access to. That feels like it would better match the tone I've created in my head, though I get if people want to do something else.

I can see that... How about, as the world is fading (if we use that idea), magic becomes more and more available to people and becomes stronger and stronger. 

[The Aspiring Archivist any pronouns]

Just now, Thaidakar the Ghostblood said:

I can see that... How about, as the world is fading (if we use that idea), magic becomes more and more available to people and becomes stronger and stronger. 

Perhaps. At the very least, some environmental magical happenings increase.

[Thaidakar the Ghostblood he/him]

1 minute ago, Ookla the Abstract said:

Perhaps. At the very least, some environmental magical happenings increase.

Yeah.

[The Aspiring Archivist any pronouns]

3 minutes ago, Thaidakar the Ghostblood said:

Yeah.

Let me know what you think of the story! I think it has a really interesting concept and general vibe.

[Weaver of Shadows he/him]

3 minutes ago, Ookla the Abstract said:

Let me know what you think of the story! I think it has a really interesting concept and general vibe.

It was really interesting, I enjoyed it and something similar would probably work well for this RP in my opinion.

[Thaidakar the Ghostblood he/him]

7 minutes ago, Ookla the Abstract said:

Let me know what you think of the story! I think it has a really interesting concept and general vibe.

Do you know where I can access the full story? I've been trying to find it, but don't know if I've found the full one or an excerpt.

[The Aspiring Archivist any pronouns]

1 minute ago, Thaidakar the Ghostblood said:

Do you know where I can access the full story? I've been trying to find it, but don't know if I've found the full one or an excerpt.

https://www.guernicamag.com/you-disappearing/

That's the whole thing, I believe.

[kajsa ㅇㅅㅇ she/her]

I’m a little late to the debate, but lemme jump in rq lol. (Also I haven’t read much of this yet so just a disclaimer.) I think it should be set in a modern time period because it would be easy for everyone all around, and while you’re right about how little time it takes to search something up @Thaidakar the Ghostblood, it can get frustrating very quickly for those who aren’t familiar with the time period. I also believe the external conflict should be something they’re constantly around—some sort of apocalypse situation. It will make the roleplay more fun and add drama while keeping things not overly chaotic like the Hunger Games or something similar like that—maybe we could even work in some traumatic deaths and dramatic betrayals. The fact that our characters could be the last ones on earth not only puts pressure on them to live the rest of their lives but also to try and save humanity. If you catch my drift. But with a war, the focus would be fighting/winning, especially if the characters enlisted, and it would be incredibly chaotic. And many people here aren’t very familiar with the way war works. But yeah, I think a modern time period is just the most solid way to start off, especially due to how complex and sophisticated society was back in the regency era and the fact that most people (or at least nobles) had to and marry very young and make it someone who would keep their status secure. I think it would just be awkward to base a the-world-is-ending-romance rp in a society that kind of tabooed love a little bit (it existed, yes, but rules on it were very strict and I think our characters could grow uncomfortable). Idk. A sort of modern apocalypse would also give the characters a good reason to meet if they all ended up in the same bunker/shelter/etc. 

Also, with that being said, I think we could work magic into a modern time period if people wanted that. I think there shouldn’t be magic because it would make the roleplay more unnecessarily complicated when the focus is on love, not the world and saving it (at least for most characters). 

For the technology bit, I think it makes sense to go with the tech in the given time period—modern would give people guns and things, which would make it easier to protect themselves and keep the focus on romance (though of course there should be a little drama with the world ending haha) rather than drawn-out sword fights and things. Also, gun fights are easier to write (yes I’m lazy okay ). 

And lastly, I’m kind of a sucker for tragedy, but I think it would be kind of pointless to kill them all off at the end. I think it would be cool to have them never find a cure and have to find somewhere to go and live amongst the zombies. Anyways, that’s just what I think.

Edited December 3, 2023 by Ookla the Quesadilla

[Lotus Blossom she/her]

wait i want to join

how do i join?

[kajsa ㅇㅅㅇ she/her]

7 minutes ago, Ookla the Lotus said:

wait i want to join

how do i join?

Just say you want to join and you’re set  feel free to pitch your ideas as well

[SmilingPanda19 Any!]

17 minutes ago, Ookla the Lotus said:

wait i want to join

how do i join?

…….

I have so many character ideas if we do regency- 

OH MY GOSH LOTUS- HOLD ON-

…………I may or may not have a gloriously evil idea

[Lotus Blossom she/her]

13 minutes ago, Ookla the Yellow Sock said:

OH MY GOSH LOTUS- HOLD ON-

…………I may or may not have a gloriously evil idea

TELL ME

pm?

[Ravenclawjedi42]

56 minutes ago, Ookla the Quesadilla said:

I’m a little late to the debate, but lemme jump in rq lol. (Also I haven’t read much of this yet so just a disclaimer.) I think it should be set in a modern time period because it would be easy for everyone all around, and while you’re right about how little time it takes to search something up @Thaidakar the Ghostblood, it can get frustrating very quickly for those who aren’t familiar with the time period. I also believe the external conflict should be something they’re constantly around—some sort of apocalypse situation. It will make the roleplay more fun and add drama while keeping things not overly chaotic like the Hunger Games or something similar like that—maybe we could even work in some traumatic deaths and dramatic betrayals. The fact that our characters could be the last ones on earth not only puts pressure on them to live the rest of their lives but also to try and save humanity. If you catch my drift. But with a war, the focus would be fighting/winning, especially if the characters enlisted, and it would be incredibly chaotic. And many people here aren’t very familiar with the way war works. But yeah, I think a modern time period is just the most solid way to start off, especially due to how complex and sophisticated society was back in the regency era and the fact that most people (or at least nobles) had to and marry very young and make it someone who would keep their status secure. I think it would just be awkward to base a the-world-is-ending-romance rp in a society that kind of tabooed love a little bit (it existed, yes, but rules on it were very strict and I think our characters could grow uncomfortable). Idk. A sort of modern apocalypse would also give the characters a good reason to meet if they all ended up in the same bunker/shelter/etc. 

Also, with that being said, I think we could work magic into a modern time period if people wanted that. I think there shouldn’t be magic because it would make the roleplay more unnecessarily complicated when the focus is on love, not the world and saving it (at least for most characters). 

For the technology bit, I think it makes sense to go with the tech in the given time period—modern would give people guns and things, which would make it easier to protect themselves and keep the focus on romance (though of course there should be a little drama with the world ending haha) rather than drawn-out sword fights and things. Also, gun fights are easier to write (yes I’m lazy okay ). 

And lastly, I’m kind of a sucker for tragedy, but I think it would be kind of pointless to kill them all off at the end. I think it would be cool to have them never find a cure and have to find somewhere to go and live amongst the zombies. Anyways, that’s just what I think.

I agree that an apocalypse would work better than a war for simplicity and making it less chaotic, but to have a regency-era RP nobody will have to have an in-depth knowledge of the time period. Just think very rich rich people and many very poor poor people during the industrial revolution of the late 1800s or early 1900s, and you’ve got a pretty good idea of all the information needed to RP in this era. And if you have questions you can ask people who know more about the period or look it up.

Edited December 3, 2023 by Ookla thePresentParticiple
Changed weird wording

[kajsa ㅇㅅㅇ she/her]

12 minutes ago, Ookla thePresentParticiple said:

Just think very rich rich people and many very poor poor people during the industrial revolution of the late 1800s or early 1900s, and you’ve got a pretty good idea of all the information needed to RP in this era. And if you have questions you can ask people who know more about the period or look it up.

Well, I’m very familiar with the time period, I just know that there are some people who may not be. That’s all  

[Edema Rue she/her]

Ah I completely missed this entire debate…I think whatever we decide will be lovely.