The Kingston Road : Fallout Series Discussion

» Fri May 04, 2012 4:29 am

Yes, but like anything in the game, it's got a 1950s decor/design twist to it . . . obviously.

» Fri May 04, 2012 6:40 am

Anybodies characters in the Rainier Beach area? South of main Seattle... I think.

» Fri May 04, 2012 7:31 am

I don't think it's a great idea that we're coming together so soon, especially with how the RP has been going so far, and that we're only on the first page. Only three of us have actually posted twice, (which is more than most so far who've joined), and already two people have started to come into contact with one another, (and right after one of those people just posted their opening post). Add to the fact, this is supposed to be a time in the Fallout world, when people wouldn't be so trusting of one another, and wouldn't just be coming up to another. Add to that fact, that the world's just had most of it's population cooked and vaporized, and this isn't a time in the wasteland where there's a whole lot of people coming across one another, and if there is, again, they're not necessarily going to see that other person/people, as necessarily someone to come up to and start asking questions about.

It's better right now, to build on our character's emotions and view to the world, by being alone or whatever, than getting to know other people's characters, and start joining up. Us coming together, just shouldn't happen so quickly. Like I said, this should all come together organically, and not at all rushed together. It's the journey, not the endpoint that matters.

» Fri May 04, 2012 12:58 pm

I don't think it's a great idea that we're coming together so soon, especially with how the RP has been going so far, and that we're only on the first page. Only three of us have actually posted twice, (which is more than most so far who've joined), and already two people have started to come into contact with one another, (and right after one of those people just posted their opening post). Add to the fact, this is supposed to be a time in the Fallout world, when people wouldn't be so trusting of one another, and wouldn't just be coming up to another. Add to that fact, that the world's just had most of it's population cooked and vaporized, and this isn't a time in the wasteland where there's a whole lot of people coming across one another, and if there is, again, they're not necessarily going to see that other person/people, as necessarily someone to come up to and start asking questions about.

It's better right now, to build on our character's emotions and view to the world, by being alone or whatever, than getting to know other people's characters, and start joining up. Us coming together, just shouldn't happen so quickly. Like I said, this should all come together organically, and not at all rushed together. It's the journey, not the endpoint that matters.

I totally understand what you are saying, but people will be drawn to other people, especially if they spent a long time alone. I also don't think that Seattle is as empty as the Wasteland. It's a big city, you are bound to run into someone. I also feel that it should be up to the characters, whether they want to meet now, or if they want to play the loner a bit longer. RPs just gel better if there are character interactions, IMHO at least.

» Fri May 04, 2012 3:40 pm

I'm not sure where and where we can't go in this rp. Like, obviously we can't go into the big urban areas thanks to heavy amounts of radiation, but can we, say a mile or even farther, travel from our tarting locations?

Logically, if this was real life, most people would want to scavage and rerun home. Well, me anyways. I'm just having a hard time deciding how or where to go. Obviously, traveling for shots and giggles is a bigger chance of getting killed than grabbing some food and returning home. I'm just having a hard time trying to write.

Please excuse my grammar. Posting on an iPod is slow and glitchy.

» Fri May 04, 2012 12:41 pm

I totally understand what you are saying, but people will be drawn to other people, especially if they spent a long time alone. I also don't think that Seattle is as empty as the Wasteland. It's a big city, you are bound to run into someone. I also feel that it should be up to the characters, whether they want to meet now, or if they want to play the loner a bit longer. RPs just gel better if there are character interactions, IMHO at least. :smile:

I don't think you fully do though. Like I said, it's the Journey, not the endpoint that matters in this RP. The RP is starting when people are just coming out of their places of hiding, not several years where things have been established and people are starting to work and rebuild. We shouldn't be roaming around, finding each other so quickly in a world that's empty, because as I said, only a few of us have actually posted twice now, and there's still plenty of people who haven't even posted once. We should be working to build on our character's emotions and views, rather than just going out, finding one another and that'd be it.

The world is supposed to be empty, including Seattle, since we already said Seattle got a big dose of radiation, killing anyone daring to go out, or beginning to turn them into ghouls. People are coming out of their places of hiding, for different reasons, some for food, others for various other things. Seeing the way the world is, wouldn't necessarily make one just brush it off, we're new to this world, not veterans to it. People wouldn't just come up to another and they'd become friends or something, there are reactions to every action after all, and most people would probably be looking to exploit another, even if it isn't in them to do so, they'd have to because of the world they're now in, and of course for the simple act of survival. That's the whole atmosphere of this RP. People aren't who they used to be, they've changed, severely, into just hollow shells of their former selves, looking to live anyway they can and for most that would mean taking from others, what they can, when they can.

I have no problem against character interaction, after all we're supposed to come together as a group later on and build a settlement, but so early into an RP, and in a way that doesn't even seem like it would fit a post-apocalyptic situation, just 8 months after the bombs fell, seems rushed and not so organic as it should, and neither Venix, Jonas, or myself want that; our whole idea of this RP was to organically build on things and come together, that's why I've said that so many times. Honestly, if you saw someone after such an event, wielding a weapon, I doubt you'd just try and be friendly or something, you'd take cover if you could, and watch them. Your reaction to a world you once knew, now in ruins, would be completely different than usual. The world you live in, is now one of survival of the fittest to the extreme, and coming up to another person could likely get you killed or run off.

@YM=MB: You can go anywhere you like, in and around the city, it's open world. You can even go to the heavily radiated areas if you want, but of course at your own risk, and not without consequence of course, like either flat out dying or becoming a ghoul (which you'd have to RP the severe sickness of becoming a ghoul, so I'm sure not many people want to waste time on that, and would rather walk around and explore.)

» Fri May 04, 2012 9:17 am

Argona and I have discussed our characters interacting as in, Cammy went home from school for the weekend and got caught by herself at home. I asumed that her father would/may have a ham radio for communication. Cammy and Lea would speak by radio, Lea would be her Creative Writing Professor, so they know each other. I don't plan on Cammy finding Lea anytime soon though, she is young, and would try to stick sort of close to home.

Sorry for not posting yet, but we just moved a friend into our house and it has been a tad chaotic to say the least, plus today is my B-Day. I have started my post, and with any luck will have it up by tomorrow.

Mods, if the above is not OK, by all means, let me know

» Fri May 04, 2012 4:50 am

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I'm having my character Andrew jounrey back to his house on Mercer island, it's going to be a fairy long jounrey since the bridge is out and he will have to travel around the bay until he finds a suitable boat.( or one that can easily be repaired)

Any interaction with Lea was based on fact he was interested in why she was laughing(since the world is petty much [censored]), now that he has been told he will most likey move on and continue his jounrey, should Lea decide to come with him is up to her although he isn't gonna force her way, she might be useful and he would exploit these skills instead of wasting them by telling her to [censored] off.

and even if she turns out to be totally useless, she could be at the very least, a bullet shield (lol)

or food if things get really bad...

» Fri May 04, 2012 2:59 am

Argona and I have discussed our characters interacting as in, Cammy went home from school for the weekend and got caught by herself at home. I asumed that her father would/may have a ham radio for communication. Cammy and Lea would speak by radio, Lea would be her Creative Writing Professor, so they know each other. I don't plan on Cammy finding Lea anytime soon though, she is young, and would try to stick sort of close to home.

Sorry for not posting yet, but we just moved a friend into our house and it has been a tad chaotic to say the least, plus today is my B-Day. I have started my post, and with any luck will have it up by tomorrow. :smile:

Mods, if the above is not OK, by all means, let me know :wink:

Something like that sounds fine, distant but can still be in contact is okay to me, but like I said, coming into it too soon right now would just sort of put it off as being rushed. Scrambling to find food somewhere, or something for extra clothing, seems more important than hitting the airwaves for anyone, since anyone could be listening for all a character could know, and be lead to that character looking for trouble.

at the very least, a bullet shield (lol)

or food if things get really bad...

See, thinking like that, are what the atmosphere of this RP should be built on. Exploiting someone weaker for something like survival. Obviously as we come together, and grow, we'll be less testy and hung back from one another, and come to trust each other since we're going to make a settlement, but coming together and chatting up like old friends right away isn't something that should happen. Survival of the Fittest to the extreme, and looking out for Number One, is what it should be about right now.

» Fri May 04, 2012 5:28 am

I apologize for the holdup the weekend was pretty hectic. I have however found time to sit and work on a post now which I hope to have up shortly.

» Fri May 04, 2012 12:53 am

I'm having my character Andrew jounrey back to his house on Mercer island, it's going to be a fairy long jounrey since the bridge is out and he will have to travel around the bay until he finds a suitable boat.( or one that can easily be repaired)

Any interaction with Lea was based on fact he was interested in why she was laughing(since the world is petty much [censored]), now that he has been told he will most likey move on and continue his jounrey, should Lea decide to come with him is up to her although he isn't gonna force her way, she might be useful and he would exploit these skills instead of wasting them by telling her to [censored] off.

and even if she turns out to be totally useless, she could be at the very least, a bullet shield (lol)

or food if things get really bad...

FOOD? OMG LMAO well, I guess Lea will follow her own agenda then and slowly get a feel for the world around her. She is also obligated to scout out some provisions for her friends, who are still in the shelter. She tried very hard to hold onto her sanity and positive thinking for the past 8 months. She will not turn into a cynic or exploit others, that's just not in her nature. So, I don't think how a character reacts to the world around her, shouldn't be dictated. Yes, the world has changed, yes, it is a different place and it's a tough place, yet every character will deal with this and the survival aspect in his or her own way.

Anyway, yes Lea will take her leave of Andrew. It was a chance encounter and it will be good for the story later on, when they meet again in the group or something.

» Fri May 04, 2012 3:54 am

Been a bit busy, still involved will post something to-morrow.

» Fri May 04, 2012 6:35 am

I apologize for the holdup the weekend was pretty hectic. I have however found time to sit and work on a post now which I hope to have up shortly.

We've all got "real lives"...I myself have a job and a little one/family so I haven't been able to write a post as quickly as some others. I do have an idea for a post so I will get that going today.

» Fri May 04, 2012 9:14 am

FOOD? OMG LMAO well, I guess Lea will follow her own agenda then and slowly get a feel for the world around her. She is also obligated to scout out some provisions for her friends, who are still in the shelter. She tried very hard to hold onto her sanity and positive thinking for the past 8 months. She will not turn into a cynic or exploit others, that's just not in her nature. So, I don't think how a character reacts to the world around her, shouldn't be dictated. Yes, the world has changed, yes, it is a different place and it's a tough place, yet every character will deal with this and the survival aspect in his or her own way.

Anyway, yes Lea will take her leave of Andrew. It was a chance encounter and it will be good for the story later on, when they meet again in the group or something.

Killing isn't in most people's nature, but it's a matter of survival in some cases, and people have to go against what's usually their nature. Character's have to grow, they can't just be stagnant images of what you wrote down in the CS, they have to grow from what they once were, into something new. People would realistically have to grow anyway, especially in a post-apocalyptic setting, where people are hungry, scared, and so on, they'd have to come to terms with their surroundings and do what's needed to survive. I'm not trying to dictate how you should play out Lea, you play her as you like, but I just want you to realize that if you play her not willing to exploit and take from others if or when she needs, and she comes across other survivors that she might come into contact with, then you should probably play the part of her being taken advantage of herself. Like I said, every action has a reaction in this RP, and if you play out something one way, there should be repercussions from that, you shouldn't just shrug it off like nothing, that's unrealistic and makes your character flat and stagnant.

» Fri May 04, 2012 1:59 pm

Sorry I have been AWOL.

Just want to remind everyone once this thread reaches ita post count there will be no OOC thread so an any questions will have to be Pm'd to the doc, myself or Jonas.

Wi post soon

» Fri May 04, 2012 12:08 pm

Killing isn't in most people's nature, but it's a matter of survival in some cases, and people have to go against what's usually their nature. Character's have to grow, they can't just be stagnant images of what you wrote down in the CS, they have to grow from what they once were, into something new. People would realistically have to grow anyway, especially in a post-apocalyptic setting, where people are hungry, scared, and so on, they'd have to come to terms with their surroundings and do what's needed to survive. I'm not trying to dictate how you should play out Lea, you play her as you like, but I just want you to realize that if you play her not willing to exploit and take from others if or when she needs, and she comes across other survivors that she might come into contact with, then you should probably play the part of her being taken advantage of herself. Like I said, every action has a reaction in this RP, and if you play out something one way, there should be repercussions from that, you shouldn't just shrug it off like nothing, that's unrealistic and makes your character flat and stagnant.

Agreed. If she tries to hold on to here "blue eyed" nature, she WILL have a rude awakening, that I can guarantee. Right now, I'm just playing around with ideas on how she will change (and yes, Lea will go through some changes, now that she's out in the "real world"). Characters will evolve throughout stories and Lea won't be an exception, no worries.

» Fri May 04, 2012 11:31 am

I didn't feel right posting without writing a bio. It's not my best, and kind of rushed, but here is Cammy's updated CS.

Spoiler

Character Sheet

Name: Cameron "Cammy" Bernstein
Age: 18
Race: Caucasion
Gender: Female
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 105 pounds

Hair Style: Varies, will start out in a bun with a looping curly strand down each side of her face. It is to her shoulder blades in length let down.
Facial Hair: None
Hair Color: Light brown with a natural red tint
Eye Color: Bright, light blue
Skin Color: Pale from remaining isolated from the rest of the world for eight months. It will tan as she spends time outdoors
Body Build: Petite, thin
Appearance: Cammy is petite with no overly eye catching features. She has a soft jaw line, defined cheek bones, pouty pink lips and a small nose. She has a small cleft in her chin, and her ears stick out slightly. She is kind of leggy, they are long despite her lack of height, and her arms lack muscle definition. Cammy has freckles on her nose and cheeks.

Clothes: Lavender park stroller dress with matching canvas tennis shoes. She will be wearing when she leaves her shelter the following however; Olive green waders that are considerably too large for her, a yellow hooded rain coat, green rubber cleaning gloves and a paint respirator.
Weapon(s): Daisy Red Rider BB gun
Gear: Can opener
Spoon
Fork
Toothbrush and paste
Nuka Cola promo backpack
Hair ties
Lip stick
Pencil and notebook
A "Things you should know about Nuclear Fallout and checklist" handout from school.
Hairbrush

Personality: Cammy gets easily excited about things, both good and bad. She is a caring individual, and loves animals. She is curious, and eager to learn. But, being an only child, she was babied, and has a maturity level of a younger teen rather than an 18 year old from being spoiled.

Bio: Cammy grew up as an only child due to complications during her mother, Meri's pregnancy. Her father, Dwayne was an OTR (Over the road) trucker, and would often be away from throughout the week. During the week, Cammy would help Meri on their small farm. The ran Berstein's Botanicals, a flower/fresh vegetable shop. They would make flower arrangements for weddings, and all sorts of occasions. Meri hand quite the green thumb, and Dwayne had several cattle that he would raise and auction off.

When Cammy was 11 Dwayne had bought some calves, one took to Cammy as much as she took to it. Dwayne let her keep the calf and she named it Buella. Dwayne often took Cammy to the fairs in the tri-county area, and signed her up for the Washington 4 - H organization where she showed Buella at the fairs she attended. Buella was a prize winning Holstein, often placing in the top 3 at the shows due to Cammy's adoring love for her.

Cammy lacked the maturity of those her age, Meri spoiled her during the week, and Dwayne even more on the weekends. Cammy doesn't know everything that a "normal" 18 year old does. She is friendly, and naive, never having to take care herself because she always had Mom and Dad.

Cammy was book smart, Meri worked with her religiously each day. Her parents started her in school a year early, as she surpassed the expectations of Kindergarten aged child. Upon graduation, they enrolled her into Washington University where she met Ms. Brunner, Cammy's Creative Writing Professor. Cammy quickly developed a deep liking for Ms. Brunner, they meshed together well.

The weekend that the Great War ripped apart the Earth, Cammy had went back home to care for Buella and the other cattle, also to care for her Meri's plants. They lived roughly six miles from the school, but for the next eight months, it would seem like half-way around the world.

» Fri May 04, 2012 3:57 pm

I don't think people would be that desperate...yet.

After all no major looting could have taken place yet, there wouldn't have been enough time between detecting the nuclear weapons and touchdown. Plus if we are teh first people to come out of hiding others wouldn't have looted the remains yet. So how desperate is it?

» Fri May 04, 2012 3:24 am

I would say it is more traumatic, and witnessing the actual horror that civilization did this to itself. People would ask themselves why? Plus, so many things are contaminated with radiation, people that are not ghoulifying will be getting sick.

» Fri May 04, 2012 1:29 pm

I don't think people would be that desperate...yet.

After all no major looting could have taken place yet, there wouldn't have been enough time between detecting the nuclear weapons and touchdown. Plus if we are teh first people to come out of hiding others wouldn't have looted the remains yet. So how desperate is it?

I would say it is more traumatic, and witnessing the actual horror that civilization did this to itself. People would ask themselves why? Plus, so many things are contaminated with radiation, people that are not ghoulifying will be getting sick.

Like I said, Seattle is more like Las Vegas than anywhere else. Since it wasn't directly hit like Vegas, most of the people of Seattle looted and took what they could before any of the high amounts of radiation could get to them, turning the city upside down with looting and other various crimes (just like how Vegas was). Some stayed out longer than most for various different reasons, either getting trapped one way or the other, or just being greedy/reckless and continuing to search for supplies when the radiation did hit the city. It didn't after all, take that long for the high amounts of radiation, to hit the city since there's a couple naval bases just across the Puget Sound water, and it would have hit pretty quickly. Within just a couple of hours or so, the city would have been getting high levels of radiation, with most of the people not knowing that and getting sick/dying while they were looting and rampaging through the city.

The people coming out now, like we are, are the ones who decided to take shelter, rather than loot and burn the city, taking what could be taken. Hence why there isn't going to be a lot of things to necessarily take, and why there should be plenty of desperation and trauma in people coming out.

» Fri May 04, 2012 4:58 am

Like I said, Seattle is more like Las Vegas than anywhere else. Since it wasn't directly hit like Vegas, most of the people of Seattle looted and took what they could before any of the high amounts of radiation could get to them, turning the city upside down with looting and other various crimes (just like how Vegas was). Some stayed out longer than most for various different reasons, either getting trapped one way or the other, or just being greedy/reckless and continuing to search for supplies when the radiation did hit the city. It didn't after all, take that long for the high amounts of radiation, to hit the city since there's a couple naval bases just across the Puget Sound water, and it would have hit pretty quickly. Within just a couple of hours or so, the city would have been getting high levels of radiation, with most of the people not knowing that and getting sick/dying while they were looting and rampaging through the city.

The people coming out now, like we are, are the ones who decided to take shelter, rather than loot and burn the city, taking what could be taken. Hence why there isn't going to be a lot of things to necessarily take, and why there should be plenty of desperation and trauma in people coming out.

Alright, that clear's it up. Posted btw. Keep em' coming everyone.

» Fri May 04, 2012 10:52 am

This roleplay is simply delicious to read. There's so many good things going on here, I just can't contain myself. The level of awareness concerning post-traumatic stress is immaculate and understanding, while a certain weight of realism really puts the icing on the cake for this roleplay so far.

After having just spent a considerable amount of time involved in an off-site roleplay, I've felt the familiar nostalgia of a good ol' Fallout roleplay. I think now is as good a time as any to start.

I'll be lurking the IC posts for a little bit longer, and should any of the GMs permit me, I'd love to jump in.

» Fri May 04, 2012 2:42 pm

I'm gonna be posting soon, not sure where I'll be putting myself in the Seattle area though? Gotta take a look at the map and find a good residential area, maybe a bit suburban. Also, listen to Doc, we all need to take our time and make it known that we've been surviving here for a while and we really don't know about any other survivors just yet. It adds to the solitude (or solidarity more like), of being in a post-apoc setting.

We'll all group up sooner or later, but for now we're just a bunch of ragtag survivors trying to make it.

» Fri May 04, 2012 9:22 am

Il be posting today, been in hospital with a bummed knee, sorry guys

» Fri May 04, 2012 5:25 am

Is anyone on Mercer Island, I know you are Paladin but anyone else?