Alright, this is an idea I've had for years. It started out with me writing it as a script for a movie, then into a novel format, and finally I made it into an RP. I've tried it a few times, but it never got off the ground due to bad timing and frankly, bad RPers.
This is the basic idea. A plague hits Earth, devastating the population. An independent corporation with support from the United Nations comes up with a vaccine, quickly shipping it worldwide. Within a month, it's been delivered to almost all of the human population.
On September 22nd, 2011, an event happens.
Everyone who took the vaccine vanishes from the planet, leaving only those who didn't alone while the world goes to hell around them without humanity to support it. Planes crash, cars stop in their tracks, and a multitude of other disasters leave major cities burning wastelands. You would play a person in a group of survivors, trying to survive in the abandoned world and find out the answers to what happened.
Through all of this, enemies known as Poltergeists show up. These are humans who didn't get the right dose of the vaccine, leaving them dangerously insane and flashing in and out of our reality and the rest of humanity, wherever they are.
Any takers for this?
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Delilah (Interest Check)
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Re: Delilah (Interest Check) ( )
by xoxMissClairexox on Mon Feb 08, 2010 5:08 pm
This sounds really cool, I would be interested :)
Maybe you're going to be the one who saves me...
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xoxMissClairexox - Member for 4 years
Re: Delilah (Interest Check) ( )
by Zetsumi-san on Mon Feb 08, 2010 5:11 pm
oh hell ya
Mmm JERKY CHEW!
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Zetsumi-san - Member for 4 years
Re: Delilah (Interest Check) ( )
by Shi-chan on Mon Feb 08, 2010 5:23 pm
I also happen to find this very interesting, and I would most definitely join.
Ich bin deiner Macht erlegen
Ich verliere den Verstand
Endlich kriechst du mir entgegen
Halt mich fest für immer
Immer dann, wenn du einsam bist
Wird dich mein Herz befreien
Immer, wenn dich der Wahnsinn küsst
Werd ich tief in dir sein
Tief in dir...
Ich verliere den Verstand
Endlich kriechst du mir entgegen
Halt mich fest für immer
Immer dann, wenn du einsam bist
Wird dich mein Herz befreien
Immer, wenn dich der Wahnsinn küsst
Werd ich tief in dir sein
Tief in dir...
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Shi-chan - Member for 4 years
Re: Delilah (Interest Check) ( )
by NorthernSoul on Mon Feb 08, 2010 5:25 pm
Dig it!
The Murmuration
mur·mur·a·tion
–noun
1. an act or instance of murmuring.
2. a flock of starlings.
Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English < Latin murmurātiōn- (stem of murmurātiō ).
mur·mur·a·tion
–noun
1. an act or instance of murmuring.
2. a flock of starlings.
Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English < Latin murmurātiōn- (stem of murmurātiō ).
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NorthernSoul - Member for 5 years
Re: Delilah (Interest Check) ( )
by Hedon on Mon Feb 08, 2010 5:32 pm
I'd be interested ^^
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Hedon - Member for 2 years
Re: Delilah (Interest Check) ( )
by MoonMan on Mon Feb 08, 2010 5:40 pm
It sounds a lot like every other 'zombie rp' out there.
Just so we know this is different... What exactly is different? What sets your rp out from the others? What sort of things can we as survivors expect to be up against?
I'm intrigued, but I'd really like to know more before committing
Just so we know this is different... What exactly is different? What sets your rp out from the others? What sort of things can we as survivors expect to be up against?
I'm intrigued, but I'd really like to know more before committing
And on the first day Man created God in his own image.
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MoonMan - Member for 3 years
Re: Delilah (Interest Check) ( )
by Thyclaine on Mon Feb 08, 2010 5:54 pm
MoonMan wrote:It sounds a lot like every other 'zombie rp' out there.
I'd say it's a bit generalizing comparing this to a zombie RP when there are no zombies and the only similarity is a plague that, in itself, doesn't affect the story hardly any. Only the vaccine for it does. The other similarity being Earth in a state of disuse, which would obviously happen if mankind was to vanish. While this happens in zombie RPs, yeah, it's mostly to set the atmosphere.
MoonMan wrote:Just so we know this is different... What exactly is different? What sets your rp out from the others?
That's something for you to judge yourself with the info I provided. If I said "i have dis rp where humanity is goen and stuff happens", I can understand your point. But I explained it.
MoonMan wrote:What sort of things can we as survivors expect to be up against?
Talked about this through the whole post. See?
Thyclaine wrote:Everyone who took the vaccine vanishes from the planet, leaving only those who didn't alone while the world goes to hell around them without humanity to support it. Planes crash, cars stop in their tracks, and a multitude of other disasters leave major cities burning wastelands. You would play a person in a group of survivors, trying to survive in the abandoned world and find out the answers to what happened.
Through all of this, enemies known as Poltergeists show up. These are humans who didn't get the right dose of the vaccine, leaving them dangerously insane and flashing in and out of our reality and the rest of humanity, wherever they are.
Again, this was explained.
MoonMan wrote:I'm intrigued, but I'd really like to know more before committing
You know more.
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Thyclaine - Member for 2 years
Re: Delilah (Interest Check) ( )
by Hal_Wannabe on Mon Feb 08, 2010 6:37 pm
MOONMAN GOT BURNED!
I like the idea and god I wish I had time for it, but unfortunately, all I have time for is to say good luck.
I like the idea and god I wish I had time for it, but unfortunately, all I have time for is to say good luck.
Card Captor Sakura ~ KAWAIIIII!
And for those wondering, yes I am a guy, yes I do read romance, and yes, I am Straight.
Mistress Faye, my laser tits accidentally fired and melted the cash register. ~ Questionable Content
And for those wondering, yes I am a guy, yes I do read romance, and yes, I am Straight.
Mistress Faye, my laser tits accidentally fired and melted the cash register. ~ Questionable Content
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Hal_Wannabe - Member for 2 years
Re: Delilah (Interest Check) ( )
by dig17 on Mon Feb 08, 2010 6:39 pm
Lol I'm into it only because the date is the same date that Oceanic Flight 815 crashed on the TV show LOST. And I guess the plot is pretty cool, too....
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Re: Delilah (Interest Check) ( )
by MoonMan on Mon Feb 08, 2010 7:18 pm
I didn't get burned... I've had a burn before, and my skin feels fine. No blisters...
Anyways,
Go look at the zombie RPs. Now look at how many of them feature zombies, compared to stupid monsters and what not. Let's compare to yours...What did you call them? Oh yeah. Poltergeists.
Another strong similarity would be the whole virus/plague/cure plot focus point.
Beyond that we have the sudden crash of the world where everything is thrown into turmoil and it's all oh mai gahh it's going to hellllll oh nooo. Pfft.
No. It's your job as GM to give us the information about the RP. To tell us why we should be interested, and show us the interesting details.
When I said 'what can the survivors expect to be up against' I didn't mean your "ZOMFG PLANES - ZOMBIES - CURE - AND ILLNESSES!" I meant... What has happened to the world? Do people run around in groups? Are they lone wolves? What do they do about heat, food, etc? Are animals affected in anyway to this thing that turns people into crazy ghousl? Could eating infected animals result in a reversal of the cure? Can the plague turn airborne? What else does the plague do to the body? Why are poltergeists crazy bastards and not just dead from the plague?
Hmmm?
I know only what your small summary of a speck of your idea has told me. I want to know more. :)
Anyways,
I'd say it's a bit generalizing comparing this to a zombie RP when there are no zombies and the only similarity is a plague that, in itself, doesn't affect the story hardly any. Only the vaccine for it does. The other similarity being Earth in a state of disuse, which would obviously happen if mankind was to vanish. While this happens in zombie RPs, yeah, it's mostly to set the atmosphere.
Go look at the zombie RPs. Now look at how many of them feature zombies, compared to stupid monsters and what not. Let's compare to yours...What did you call them? Oh yeah. Poltergeists.
Another strong similarity would be the whole virus/plague/cure plot focus point.
Beyond that we have the sudden crash of the world where everything is thrown into turmoil and it's all oh mai gahh it's going to hellllll oh nooo. Pfft.
That's something for you to judge yourself with the info I provided. If I said "i have dis rp where humanity is goen and stuff happens", I can understand your point. But I explained it.
No. It's your job as GM to give us the information about the RP. To tell us why we should be interested, and show us the interesting details.
When I said 'what can the survivors expect to be up against' I didn't mean your "ZOMFG PLANES - ZOMBIES - CURE - AND ILLNESSES!" I meant... What has happened to the world? Do people run around in groups? Are they lone wolves? What do they do about heat, food, etc? Are animals affected in anyway to this thing that turns people into crazy ghousl? Could eating infected animals result in a reversal of the cure? Can the plague turn airborne? What else does the plague do to the body? Why are poltergeists crazy bastards and not just dead from the plague?
Hmmm?
You know more.
I know only what your small summary of a speck of your idea has told me. I want to know more. :)
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MoonMan - Member for 3 years
Re: Delilah (Interest Check) ( )
by Thyclaine on Mon Feb 08, 2010 8:29 pm
MoonMan wrote:Go look at the zombie RPs. Now look at how many of them feature zombies, compared to stupid monsters and what not. Let's compare to yours...What did you call them? Oh yeah. Poltergeists.
Another strong similarity would be the whole virus/plague/cure plot focus point.
Beyond that we have the sudden crash of the world where everything is thrown into turmoil and it's all oh mai gahh it's going to hellllll oh nooo. Pfft.
Okay, I won't argue this. I think you're wrong and you have very fatally misunderstood what the Poltergeists are and what their purpose is, but I won't argue. The virus is not a major part in the story in itself. They might take precautions about getting it in the RP, but that's far from the main issue. It's like blowing up an anthill and worrying about the grasshopper next to it that would normally eat them.
And, I don't see your point on the last bit. It's a common plot point. Calling it cliche'd is worthless, because I know it is. If I had the world just the same as it always was, that wouldn't make very much sense, would it?
And finally, if it seems like the other zombie RPs, and trust me, I can see where you might get that idea, is that such a horrible crime against humanity? If it's written well, has an engaging story, does it matter if it's a relatively common storyline? I'd join a zombie RP if it seemed good, and I'm sure everyone else would too unless it simply isn't your thing. Then, it's your preference and not a problem with the storyline. The fact that Delilah has passing similarities... Well, just look back to what I just said. You'd join a zombie RP if it was good and your thing. You'd see appeal in Delilah if it was good and was your thing since it had passing similarities. I hope you see my point.
No. It's your job as GM to give us the information about the RP. To tell us why we should be interested, and show us the interesting details.
When I said 'what can the survivors expect to be up against' I didn't mean your "ZOMFG PLANES - ZOMBIES - CURE - AND ILLNESSES!" I meant... What has happened to the world? Do people run around in groups? Are they lone wolves? What do they do about heat, food, etc? Are animals affected in anyway to this thing that turns people into crazy ghousl? Could eating infected animals result in a reversal of the cure? Can the plague turn airborne? What else does the plague do to the body? Why are poltergeists crazy bastards and not just dead from the plague?
Hmmm?
I find it quite ludicrous that you expect me to reveal all this information in an Interest Check. You seem to be forgetting that the purpose of a topic like this is to see if it's worth my time to post. Now, I'd be more than happy to answer these in the inevitable OCC thread. They're valid questions, and I appreciate you bringing them to my attention, because I had not thought of some of these. I see there is noticeable interest in this RP, so if you really want to know these questions, I'll surely indulge you. But, I don't see the purpose and going into such detail in an unofficial topic when those fit into an OCC topic.
I know only what your small summary of a speck of your idea has told me. I want to know more. :)
As I said, it'll be my pleasure to tell you whatever you need to know in a separate topic. Thanks for listening.
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Thyclaine - Member for 2 years
Re: Delilah (Interest Check) ( )
by MoonMan on Mon Feb 08, 2010 9:13 pm
My biggest concern, and I'm sure I share it with others, is that this.. uhm.. archetype of roleplay typically don't last very long. I just dont want to end up creating a good character, only to have it used for three pages and then left to the darkness of the servers. :P
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MoonMan - Member for 3 years
Re: Delilah (Interest Check) ( )
by NorthernSoul on Tue Feb 09, 2010 3:08 am
MoonMan wrote:My biggest concern, and I'm sure I share it with others, is that this.. uhm.. archetype of roleplay typically don't last very long. I just dont want to end up creating a good character, only to have it used for three pages and then left to the darkness of the servers. :P
Then don't join. Bloody hell...
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NorthernSoul - Member for 5 years
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