» Fri Feb 20, 2015 9:52 am There Must Be A Way
Story
In the years following the Second Battle of Hoover Dam New Vegas has become a thing of wonder. The city that stood against two empires, a peek at life as it existed in the pre-war era, a cathedral set upon the worship of indulgence, and a grand city surrounded by opportunity for adventure and resultant fame. Even as the New California Republic seeks to villainize the excess it represents and the actions of its leader, many embrace its potential. A last vestige of the wild and free world of the wasteland amidst the ever growing “civilizing” reach of the New California Republic, New Vegas, the city that never sleeps.
Word has reached throughout the Western Wastelands that House is seeking out adventurers, looking for people who have not been to New Vegas to come for some unknown purpose. It may just be a simple public relations campaign. It may just be House trying to counter the attempts by NCR bureaucrats to drain him of money and support. On the other hand the last man who answered House’s call had become a legend. It may be an opportunity to change the world once more.
Those that dare to leave their lives in the NCR, or what few lands in the area remain free of their influence, would do well to be wary. The Mojave is not what it once was and myriad threats await the daring adventurer.
Your Involvement
In this RP you are one of the daring few who have put aside his or her past life for the opportunity to make a new one in New Vegas. You will make your way to the Mojave Outpost where you will pass from NCR lands, against the advice and urging of the troopers stationed there, into the Mojave and the waiting escort provided by House. You’ve gathered all you deem necessary for survival in the Mojave and whatever weapon you deem most likely to preserve your life, whether that be a gun, knife, or simply your winning personality and brilliant white smile. As you reach the gate you will witness the silent tension of NCR troopers staring down the Chairmen gathered just beyond their jurisdiction, and take the first steps into the great unknown and the adventure of your life.
For this RP I’m looking for posters who are interested in exploring the Mojave with new eyes and contributing to the story as it develops. This isn’t a typical squad based RP. While you will all travel to New Vegas together, once you have learned what House is looking for it is up to you how, or if, you group up. Numbers can work for or against you, and there is nothing holding any of your characters together beyond their willingness to cooperate. You can ask NPCs nearly anything and they will respond based on their knowledge, your reputation, and the reputation of those you travel with.
Combat and exploration will work differently in this RP. While you can venture out aimlessly if you want to it is wiser to ask around about the surrounding area or pursue rumors. Players will not be able to write certain things in their posts such as what your character sees around them or whether or not their attacks find their targets. These things will be determined by the GM (me), though you can still include your characters thoughts, emotions, and actions once the environment has been introduced or the battle has reached its conclusion.
Ex.
- You venture out aimlessly from New Vegas heading to the North
- The GM (or a Co-GM) explains that as you explore you come across a defunct drive-in theater littered with broken down and stripped cars. As you near it a marauding band of three raiders armed with simple melee weapons emerges from behind the lobby. They demand you drop your weapons and empty your pockets or they’ll call for reinforcements.
- You post your characters reactions to being accosted. Attack, bluff, or follow their orders
- The GM posts the results of your actions.
- When the event reaches its conclusion you post how your characters react to the death of the three raiders (they had no reinforcements), or what they discuss with the raiders if they’ve talked them down (the raiders are just starving and know no other way), or how they feel after having been robbed (probably not very good). Perhaps you kill them even though they surrendered to prevent them from preying on others. Perhaps you direct them toward Westside or Freeside in the hopes they'll turn their lives around. Perhaps after being robbed you follow them to their hovel and plan your assault.
As the story progresses and we encounter factions posters can influence a faction of their choosing (so long as they are not in, or allied with someone in, that faction) via PMs or through the OOC. The degree to which you control your faction, should you choose to control one, will be partly dependent on the power of that faction within the Mojave and partly dependent on how vital that faction is to the overarching story…but primarily upon your ability and desire to control a powerful entity without harming the experience of others.
I'm also looking for a Co-GM or Co-GMs (2)
Recent History
A few short years after the Second Battle of the Hoover Dam the Mojave has gone through dramatic changes. Robert House had emerged the victor and moved quickly to eject both the New California Republic and Legion forces from his lands. With control of the Dam and Helios One House set about rewarding those who had stood by his side and punishing those who dared to stand against him. House’s focus on New Vegas and the surrounding area proved advantageous to those who had previously been restrained by the presence of the NCR and Legion.
The factions of the Mojave desert have sought to determine what role they can play in this new wasteland. Some have grown in power, some have shrunk, and some have been done away with altogether. Who has benefitted and at whose cost? You will have to find out for yourselves.
A Little Song
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1KpHi5-wi4
Rules
1. No Uber Characters/Posts.
2. No Foresight.
3. No Arguing between each other.
4. No character controlling (CCing) others.
5. My Word is final on any disagreement.
6. If you have a question, PM me directly.
7. All Posts must be at LEAST a paragraph long. No Less.
8. All Posts must have DETAIL and DEPTH. Nothing flat and boring.
9. Don’t just disappear from the RP. If you can’t continue, PM me.
10. If you become trouble, I’ll kick you. You get ONE(1) Warning.
11. Use Common Sense and the Golden Rule.
12. HAVE FUN!!!
List of Players
- (GM)MrSmileySmile NPCs
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Character Sheet Template
Name:
Age:
Race:
Gender:
Height:
Weight:
Hair Style:
Facial Hair:
Hair Color:
Eye Color:
Skin Color:
Body Tone:
Armor/Clothes: Keep it reasonable, no PA obviously
Gear: (Food, Water, Meds, Ammo (pistol/revolver ammo is 50 per box; shotgun 25 per box; rifle 20 per box,) etc.)
Weapons: (Pick any combination of)
A Pistol, Small Melee Weapon, and a SMG, Shotgun or Rifle
A Pistol, SMG, Shotgun, or Rifle and a Large Melee Weapon
You can pick an Energy Weapon but ammo will be very scarce
You can pick a Heavy Weapon, but you will be precluded from picking anything else besides a Pistol or Small Melee Weapon and ammo will be very scarce
Personality and Background: (Just keep it reasonable, no super soldiers)
