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    It's just not very accessible. The focus of the RP is romance in the face of an inevitable end. Having an entire additional focus to juggle with seems like a bit much. I think it would make a very interesting RP, just... separately
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    Neither have I. I really think a modernish setting is the best choice for making this less confusing and more generally accessible. RPs with settings like Regency or WWI are fine when that's sort of the focus, but maybe not the best for one that already has a general concept that has many people interested. @Thaidakar the Ghostblood Sounds like a great idea... for another day, or another RP. Let's stay on track here...
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    Just making some stuff up wouldn't be perfect, since I imagine there'd be some confusion and pushback from people who already do know the setting. And it would probably take a little more time and effort to figure out the setting than that, not to mention trying to keep it consistent. I think that kind of is the point. The original idea was some sort of doom leading to people forming some sort of bucket list to fill out before the end, which would include wanting to fall in love or whatever. Regency does have the same issues with being a historical setting... And yeah, that seems harder.
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    Well, I don't think that stuff is easily made apocalyptic. Nukes could just be a looming thing and not really have active involvement. Or it could be any other sort of apocalypse.
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    It is supposed to be enjoyable, though. The part of RP that's a skill that you develop doesn't have much at all to do with the setting, because that varies. Having to reference external historical information for this sort of thing isn't for everyone.
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    Not really a modern one. We all already have an idea of what a modern setting is like. We don't have that for historical stuff, and our views and understanding of the setting are more likely to conflict in a setting that none of us were actually present in.
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    I think people could still show up and leave in an open environment that's got a magical apocalypse or whatever going on. And access to weaponry could still be varied and tuned. I think a historical fiction setting primarily isn't common in RPs because it's sort of awkward and requires prior knowledge (I know you can research it, but that's sort of a hassle and there will primarily be a bunch of weeds to get into over it). Plus, a military setting would be a lot more complex and dynamic, which isn't necessarily a good thing if we want this to stay coherent at all. And we can do trauma and action anywhere. Not to mention that the day-to-day realities of war could get self-similar. And there wouldn't much more bucket listing to do.
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    I think they all know of their doom. That's kind of the point.
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    Modern/post-modern feels like the best choice for the, if only because it doesn't require any prior knowledge of the era. Also magic is fun. And I'm not sure about the death thing, but I guess it depends on how long we want this to last. I said some could because that seems like it could make it a little less dreary.
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    "I'm... not sure about that. But given everything, I'll go if she does. We probably both could use a break." @Ookla the Believer
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    He looked right back, holding her gaze.
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    "Rue, I'm only going to step away from this if you will."
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    As Antin emerged, he waved at Havri. His skin glowed slightly, though it was hard to make out.
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    I suppose I'll join, though I'll see as to whether my character actually does much romance.
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    "That doesn't have to mean killing her." "I don't know."
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    "Do you know why we're floating in a void?"
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    TAAron sighed quietly. "Is there anything that we can do about it?"
  20. The Aspiring Archivist
    "Yeah, but you never do answer me when I ask if you're okay."
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    "I could say the same to you." He gave her a small smile.
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    "What should I do, just ignore it?"
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    "I need to help."
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    "I... said I thought I was. I don't know what's going on." He shuddered.
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