C2Believe - Our New Reality

[AurianaValoria1]

Welcome to the discussion thread for C2Believe - Our New Reality. Here, roleplayers may post their character sheets, put up pics of their characters, discuss the RP, and handle any other OOC (out of character) business.

*There should be no OOC posts in the RP thread itself.*

In this RP, you play the role of someone who has been selected by a fledgling (and promising) virtual reality gaming company for exclusive beta testing of its top-of-the-line, cutting edge immersion equipment and simulation capabilities. The company, C2Believe, has, for this test run, utilized the settings of all the most popular gaming franchises - with custom, revamped winning conditions and adjusted AI - to put its equipment through its paces, creating a massive game world which spans multiple genres and worldspaces. Permissions were presumably obtained from all franchise owners in order to make the endeavor possible; players know these settings well, they argued, and so would be able to provide proper, in-depth feedback on how well their designs operate with various playstyles and genres. Thus, these companies have formed a loose partnership, with the hopes of working together more closely in the future...

C2Believe used online applications to select testers from a variety of backgrounds, who possess a variety of gaming interests, with varying real-life skills to contribute to their team of fellow players. No one can do everything, of course, and this key concept forces these who are grouped together to figure out how they fit in with their team members. These selected applicants have now been gathered at C2Believe's headquarters to participate in the beta test run, awaiting their immersion into their first game world.

These men and women are wholly unprepared for the challenges they will face - what even C2Believe could not foresee happening: a disaster that will leave their testers trapped in the worlds in which they have been immersed with only two ways out - winning, or dying...

 

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This RP is a hybrid of gameplay and real life elements, written in a novel-like style. As such, it is possible for characters to catch illnesses, suffer from heat stroke or hypothermia, become dehydrated, etc. Additionally, damage to hit points is discarded in favor of actual realistic injuries (IE - an arrow to the heart is fatal). Things like mana or stamina rely on the natural energy and focus of the individual. Proper sleep is required to function; no one can stay awake infinitely.

Illnesses are erased when moving into a new worldspace, allowing the character to start fresh and well. Learning this could be advantageous to participating characters...

Equipment and abilities are carried over when traveling to new worlds, but it is quite possible that they will not be applicable there.

 

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*Disclaimer - This RP is a work of fiction; any characters' resemblance to real persons, in name or otherwise, is entirely coincidental.*

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Here are some general guidelines that should be followed when posting in C2Believe - Our New Reality, originally made by Lisnpuppy.

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1) Have fun. If you are finding yourself always irritated or unhappy...then why are you here. Figure out the issue or go do something else.

2) Never forget the line between RP In Character and Out of Character and don't cross it. It is easy, especially when you have particularly intense RP, to take things personally. Don't....99% of the time it isn't all about you.

3) Start with a well made character. Have a decent background and personality to make your RP more fun and easier. Your character doesn't have to be set in stone. But having a solidly made character is important or your RP may peter out. Have your character have likes/dislikes, goals, dreams, an arch-enemy....this will help you flesh them out even more and bring them to life.

4) Relationship RP should be the ICING not the CAKE! Make it a side-quest if you will...not the main one.

5) You have to give a little to get a little. We all have RP storylines in which we want others to engage. That is what makes it fun, right? But if you find a friend knee-deep in a RP of their own, don't come in and hijack the RP for yourself or refuse to participate because its not all about YOU. Have fun and throw your lot in with them! Trust me, when your time comes around, people will remember that you play well with others.

6) Don't be a MaryJane! Don't decide that you are going to be a half-dragon or the long-lost illegitimate son of the King of Whoville. It doesn't work, it probably isn't in the lore anywhere, and it will lead only to your RP downfall. Eventually your “special” character will begin to dominate everyone else and their RP. No one will want to play with you...so make your character special in other ways.

7) No godmoding!! Remember, you only control YOUR character and not others. When you RP, do not take over the actions of other Rpers.

For example: Jon casts a frostbolt at Matt knocking him back into the wall and breaking his arms.

Instead try: Jon cast a frostbolt hoping to hit Matt and knocking him out of the way.

This allows the other player to take action. You can have decided before hand how this will go out. You can roll to see what actions happen or how bad an injury is.

8 )Soap Opera-ing. Many of us have wanted to play our character as crazy, a total badass or having an illness or amnesia. Those can all be valid and fun stories. The doom is in taking it too far or too long. These kind of stories ultimately leave little RP options for those around you. Always have movement and a goal in your RP...otherwise it goes nowhere.

9) Be willing to RP with anyone, anytime. Just because you are in a guild or Rping with a friend doesn't mean you can't include others. Walk-Up RP can lead to great things...or simply pass the time for a bit. If others don't RP EXACTLY like you...no sweat. Perhaps they are new and need some gentle guidance. So be open to everything!

10) Communication is the key. Always establish your RP boundaries when you are Rping with someone long-term. If you don't like swearing...or a particular kind of violence...or if you will take anything coming down the pike! Let others know. It avoids awkward and unpleasant conversations later.

A few more rules to add:

11) No individual teleportation. For one thing, it can get really OP very quickly. For another, it causes pandemonium. There may be instances where the whole party teleports together, but individuals will not be able to do so on their own.

12) No strong sexual content. Just because your character/characters are in a relationship it doesn't mean that everyone wants to read what they are doing in their private time.

13) The character limit is TWO. Try to make characters strong enough you can stick with them for a while.

 

*** tokyobiohazard, GrueMaster, and I are co-founders for this RP, and thus, we share the right to enforce the rules. ***

Additionally, it is important (not to mention courteous) to take turns posting. If you are waiting on a roleplayer to interact with you, and they have not posted in a few days, PM them...they may be busy or may have simply forgotten that it was his or her turn to post. Please be considerate. http://forums.nexusmods.com/public/style_emoticons/dark/smile.gif

Below is a character sheet template. If you wish to participate in the RP, please fill out one of these and post it in this discussion thread to be approved. You cannot begin posting in the RP until your character sheet is approved by tok, Grue, or myself. Once you are approved, head on over here to post.

Name:
Gender:
Age:
Physical appearance:
Personality:
Favorite gaming franchise(s):
Occupation:
Background:

Edited August 25, 2016 by AurianaValoria1

[DoctorKaizeld]

Im new to RP games like this but screw it i need something to do and i always wanted to try it. So a few questions first:

So when you say real life we're talkin modern Earth right?

When you say franchise are we talking Fallout and CoD or genres like RTS and FPS?

 

How much detail do we need for each option?

[AurianaValoria1]

Im new to RP games like this but screw it i need something to do and i always wanted to try it. So a few questions first:

So when you say real life we're talkin modern Earth right?

When you say franchise are we talking Fallout and CoD or genres like RTS and FPS?

 

How much detail do we need for each option?

 

 

Hi there! :D

 

When I mean "real life," I mean that the storytelling involves real life elements like need for food, sleep, the possibility of injury, etc. So while these characters we're roleplaying will be immersed in a VR setting, the experiences they undergo will have the same effect on them as if they had occured in reality, not a game world.

 

For example: "George never saw the zombie coming. In an instant it was upon him, striking his face with filthy claws and shredding his skin." This equals actual injury to the character that must heal, not loss of 'hitpoints'...does that make sense?

 

And yes, as far as franchises go, I do mean things like Fallout, COD, etc. Knowing what these characters have experience with will help us plan the types of worlds in the actual RP.

 

Details can be as little or as elaborate as you like, but do try to give enough to offer a good mental picture of your character and a decent idea of what kind of person they are.

 

If you have any more questions, or if I was unclear, please ask. :)

[DoctorKaizeld]

Okay then lets try this then.

 

Name: Victor Riely

Gender: male

Age: 23

Physical appearance:

Hair - dirty blonde/average length/doesnt like to stay brushed

Height: 6' 3" (1.94m)

Ethnicity: Caucasian

Body type: broad/muscular

Eyes: grey

Minor details:

-slight limp in right leg

-small scare on head above left eye most of which is covered by hair

 

Personality: socially awkward, caring, friendly, slow to trust, loyal (sometimes to a fault), stuborn, honest, quiet, good sense of humor

Favorite gaming franchise(s):

-Fallout

-command & conquer

-age of empires

-strong hold crusader (only this game though to hell with the rest)

-elder scrolls

-command & conquer

-star craft

-Legend of Zeldar

-Super smash bros

-Warhammer 40k

-Star wars

-battlefield

-planetside

-fable

-the forest

-7 days to die

-tomb raider

-project zomboid

-monecraft

Occupation: BA conqueror of evil and their plots to destroy others! (mechanical technician actually)

Background: due to bullying issues when in school has led to Victor having strong trust issues and generally avoiding dealing with others for several years. This has left him with few friends but everybody he sees as a friend is greatly trusted and he will do anything to protect them. This could mean standing up to defend them or simply standing nearby to show support in a fight or giving advice as needed. Due to these trust issues though it is very difficult if not impossible to regain his trust after it has been broken. Victor has a 4 year college degree in mechanical and electrical engineering as well a 2 year degree in fiberglass work. Currently works as technician at an office building in new york. Gets annoyed by elitist types. Recieved scar on head from accident when he was in middle school when a class mate hit him with their bike by mistake. In his spare time he also practices kick boxing as way to stay in shape. Currently holds a purple belt.

 

Did i do it right? Am i missimg something?

Edited August 16, 2016 by qwertyzeldar

[GrueMaster]

Hai! Grue here, one of your friendly thread co-founders. quertyzeldar, everything looks good to me, so Character Approved. Welcome to the RP. :)

 

Just a general head's-up to you (and others reading as well), we won't have the main RP thread up until we get a few more folks in with their character sheets, so we can better hit the ground running. Shouldn't be long, though. ^_^

 

P.S.: If there are any questions/concerns, please feel free to ask and/or PM me.

[DoctorKaizeld]

I forgot a detail actually. My character is also supposed to be an amateur kickboxer which he trains in in his free time to stay in shape primarily. Am i allowed to add that?

[GrueMaster]

I forgot a detail actually. My character is also supposed to be an amateur kickboxer which he trains in in his free time to stay in shape primarily. Am i allowed to add that?

I think that'd be okay. Go ahead and edit your sheet. I appreciate your asking beforehand. :)

[AurianaValoria1]

And here's mine:

 

Name: Skye Ross

 

Gender: Female

 

Age: 27

 

Physical appearance: Skye is a small, petite young woman, standing at 5'4'', with a thin, slight frame. Her face is heart-shaped, with a long, thin nose, thin lips, and high cheekbones. Her skin is ghostly pale with a smattering of freckles across her nose, her eyes a nondescript grey, and her hair a mousy brown. She is not physically fit, but she is not overweight. She wears a pair of rectangle, wire-framed glasses, and she is unable to see very far at all without them. She wears simple button-up blouses or t-shirts, usually with jeans and sneakers.

 

Personality: Skye is very shy and introverted, generally quite nervous around strangers or large crowds. She is animated whenever talking about her favorite books or games, but is otherwise nearly silent.

 

Favorite gaming franchise(s): The Elder Scrolls, Dragon Age, Mount&Blade, Crusader Kings II, Stronghold, Age of Empires

 

Occupation: Freelance writer

 

Background: Skye grew up an only child, with ambitions of becoming a great writer someday. She has a BA in English, and she is currently a freelance writer for a gaming blog site, hoping to eventually see those ambitions to fruition.

[tokyobiohazard]

You're approved, Auri! Welcome aboard.

[tokyobiohazard]

Name: Mina Johnson

Gender: Female

Age: 20

Physical appearance: Mina is a svelte but tall young woman, standing at around 5'9", with dark skin and long bubblegum pink-dyed hair that hangs around her face in a mass of curls. She usually keeps it in a ponytail or braid to keep it out of her way. Her features are pleasing to look at, with full lips and large, almond-shaped brown eyes. She is physically fit, though very slight. She enjoys dressing fashionably and has a large collection of outfits.

Personality: Mina is easy to get along with and usually overly outspoken. She is quick to make friends and has a reputation for being a bit of a joker, but when she needs to focus she can be quite serious.

Favorite gaming franchise(s): Fallout, Bioshock, Mass Effect, Left 4 Dead, Pokemon, Mario Bros.

Occupation: College student, accomplished track star

Background: Mina is one of three children from an upper middle class family who own a few restaurants in her hometown. She grew up with little to no conflict to overcome in her life, with no real enemies to speak of. She's very social and considered by many to be a good friend. She is one of the most accomplished members of her college's track team, boasting quick speeds and high endurance. She plays video games casually, mostly shooters, perhaps making her one of the least knowledgeable beta testers in the program, but one of the most excited nonetheless.