Alrighties, I've finally started with an idea for an RP I've had for a while. Some years back I've always watched a sci-fi/drama series called The Tribe. And I loved this serie, and just recently I've started to watch it again a while back.

For the ones who've never seen The Tribe. It's a scifi/drama serie shot in New Zealand. A virus has killed of all the aduls and so children have to survive in this hard world. They form tribes to do this, some tribes are very violant and out for domination over others. Other tribes are kind and try to hide from these tribes and basically trying to survive. (if you wanna know a bit more, just search on Wikipedia). The serie is focussed on a group who call themselves the Mallrats, they live in a mall in the center of the city.

So now my question is. Would it be a good idea to only do a based on RPG on this series. So with the same idea, but not with the characters from the series. Or, do a canon RPG of The Tribe, or maybe a mix between the two.

I just wanna get some ideas from other people, as I have not decided yet what to do. If you know what the Tribe is, or seen it, your opinion might be really helpful ^_^.

<sub>I remember you talking to me about this and I said I’d love to be involved… lol… anyway I love that show

I think a mix between the two, perhaps I always find it easier to set it ever so slightly in the future, after the canon era took place so you can mould it to how you like. So perhaps five year in front or something like that with some canon characters, maybe a couple main and a few young ones surviving, perhaps make some of your own, and then original characters.

If you went a head with a RPG based on the tribe, I would definitely join.</sub>

Owh, the forum is already made XD, partially.

Anyway, maybe it could be set in a completly different 'unnamed' city. I mean it doesn't have to be set in the same city at all. And the city in The Tribe is unnamed too.

I haven't seen The Tribe till the end ( I don't think season 5 was broadcasted here)

*Spoiler warning for ones who haven't seen it either and don't wanna know*

But the last scene is where the Mallrats leave the city with a boat. Although it'll take quite a while until I have season 5 all the way in ( I can't find the DVD's here in the Netherlands), so I don't know how that decision was made and stuff.

_{I tried to look for that too, all I can find is that they left, no reason why; so you could use that to your advantage.}

I'd say mix it. It has obvious elements of Lord of the Flies. Let people create their own characters and factions, but keep the presence of canon tribes present. That way, people have a starting point to start bouncing ideas.

I think, perhaps, a mixed approach is the best. That gives people the opportunity to play the story they knew, while also having their own, original characters if they so wish. I havn't seen the Tribes, per say, but it does sound like an interesting concept. Sort of like Lost and Lord of the Flies.

ooo I really like the idea it is different. I would say a mix of the two would be good. Can't wait to see it when you finish it :)

That's a very interesting idea. I've never seen The Tribe but it sounds interesting.

I suggest that you make it as original as possible. It's fun to use elements from the show, but it's also really neat to make it 'totally' original, using only the basic concepts from the show. However, if you do add in canons, all I ask is that they actually interract with the rest of the RPers. I would hate to see such a good idea become divided into the "elite" and the "unworthy".

I agree with you there Darth. That is my problem with having canons on RPG's, and as I've never seen an RPG based on The Tribe before, I'm afraid all will wanna be canon characters, instead of creating original characters.

I think I'll stay with an 'based' on RPG, instead of a canon RPG. It allows more freedom with the RP, and also your not stuck to the story/plotline of the series itself.

And thanks for your comments and ideas all, they are really appreciated ^_^.

Now to decide on a name...

You're welcome for the feedback.

I have a few questions about this show/RPG, so I hope that you do not mind that I ask them here. Firstly, why did the virus only kill adults? Secondly, how old are the people who remain? Thirdly, are there any adult survivors at all?

Pff, I'm no scientist XD, I've been wondering about that question myself. But basically anyone over 18 has been killed by the virus I think. And as far as I know there aren't any adult survivors in.

But does everything needs to have a reason? I think it's fun to keep speculating. And really, the children are to busy to survive then to wonder why the virus only killed the adults, or where the virus came from anyway. *spoiler warning*. Although, the Mallrats (the tribe that is followed in the series) do find an anti-virus.

_{Well like you said you’re not going to base it on them, you’re going to keep it original characters so I suppose you wouldn’t have to mention anything about a cure. In fact you could keep it in the same time period with just a different tribe and a different name and so forth.}

I once read a book in which a virus killed off everyone between puberty and old age because it was related to some hormone thing. Therefore, a group of young kids were left by themselves. Now, I really don't know of too many people who want to RP as eight-year-olds; I'm not suggesting you use this idea. My point is that you can twist things around just about any way you would like, so it doesn't have to be based on the Tribe (if you don't want it to, that is). For example, the virus could kill off the weaker people, thus leaving those who are stronger. Or it could kill off a certain age group, or people without (or with) a certain gene.

I'm not saying I don't like your idea; I'm just throwing out random stuff. I can see where the clashes from a Lord of the Flies sort of thing would occur because there is no adult authority to intervene. (Or maybe there is? Maybe the adults who introduced the virus are watching and recording all of this from hidden cameras like a science experiment from Hell.)