Site Name: 5280 Ways To Die Site Link: http://www.virtualrp.com/5280 Software or Format: Forum (phpBB 3) Link to your Staff Account: Admin Location of RPGD Mini Banner: Welcome Sidebar on Main Page of the forum Directory Category: Fantasy RPG’s > Gothic & Horror RPG’s Activity: (Started 01NOV11) Rating: (18+ only) Types of Characters/Creatures allowed: Any within the genre of gothic horror Time of where the RP is set in: Present Plot/Story/Ad: They said there were hidden truths to the folklore, that the fiends, beasts, and monsters of legend weren’t just created to instill fear or teach lessons to children. They said there was an ounce of truth to the volumes of fiction. Tales from around the globe, from throughout time, and unified regardless of the barriers of culture or written word; what went bump in the night was universal. Just over a decade ago the vampires, angels, shifters, fae, demons, and thaumaturge’s cast aside their veils of secrecy. Before the eyes of the world they made themselves known, deciding that only now had man the capacity of understanding to accept that they were not alone in this world. But putting truths to the lore gave everyone the opportunity to rationalize this realization on their own terms. In that single moment, the world was forever changed. People reacted as you’d expect. Some wanted the powers of the supernatural for themselves, some wanted to see it destroyed, some wanted to accept these new members into the world, and even more stood silent, awestruck as their minds tried to come to terms with what had just happened. It’s a brave new world out there. …what is your story? Other Notes: 5280 Ways To Die is a supernatural collaborative storytelling game set in the city of Denver, Colorado. Explore the character you want to play. Explore the story you want to tell. Come and create the stories you have always wanted to tell. Play the kind of character you want (Angels, Demons, Fae, Humans, Shifters, Thaumaturges, Vampires, and more). Create your own lore (be the kind of supernatural you’ve always wanted to be – psychic vampires, fallen angels, or werewolves created by the gods themselves). Explore the stories you want to explore (create your own plots, get involved in other’s plots, jump into another character’s story by adopting a character tied to them, or simple react to the world going on around you) Add to the world (create locations in which to play, offer others means to connect to your character or others) An open ended game with open ended possibilities. 5280 is a writing-centric forum game. Nobody wins, nobody loses: the possibilities for any given scene are limited only by your imagination (and common-sense consideration of other players). "5280 Ways to Die" is a misnomer -- the game should be called "5280+ ways to RP!" 5280 is a true collaborative writing experience the likes of which are both addictive and rewarding. It's more than a game: it's a collaborative story! This is the 4th annual forum RPG run by a lean, seasoned core of Staff and players, any one of whom will gladly answer your questions or involve your character(s) in scenes from the get-go. 5280 offers no Global plot and no game system. What happens in 5280 is a reflection and result of the stories the players themselves create. Run a character from start to finish, into infinity, or kill him/her off in a spectacular death scene and start afresh with a new character -- the choice is yours! Control your level of danger. Most players opt for a "PM first before you put the whammy on me" policy but the levels of danger your characters face are entirely yours and inputted directly into your characters' profiles. Negotiate scenes OOC or, if 2 or more players can't agree on a scene's outcome, put it to a friendly, objective vote by the rest of the players and Staff. 5280 requires a certain degree of personal and creative maturity. If you're looking to "compete" and/or to "win" (and we certainly don't judge those who are), this is NOT the board for you. If you're looking to immerse yourself in a complex character and an alternate universe, create your own stories and collaborate with others on theirs, 5280 should provide a rich palette on which to contribute your own, unique vision. 5280 Ways To Die is your opportunity to explore the kind of writing you’ve always wanted to wanted to. Join us for a completely open, collaborative, and creative writing experience like no other. Contact Details: 5280waystodie@gmail.com Skin: Premade, though modified here and there for our forum Link To Skin Origin: http://www.phpbb.com...le/cooperative/
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Hopefully I've got this correct, and this initial bump of the topic is all on the level. 5280 Ways To Die is off and running. 17 players and growing 28 characters and growing Over 500 posts in just 11 days Here's your chance to get in on the ground floor of something completely different: YOU control your game. Stop on by and pay us a visit. Should you have any questions look for me or any of the other staffers, we'll be happy to answer them.
Update: Still going strong. 5280 Ways To Die 20 players and growing 36 characters and growing Over 1600 posts Come jump on in something completely different: YOU control your game. Drop by and take a look around. Should you have any questions look for me or any of the other staffers, we'll be happy to answer them.
Yup, we're still here, but join now and receive: 1 Free* Character for every Registered Character! That's right, for a limited time only we're allowing two character's for the price of one! Just log on to 5280 Ways To Die, register a new character, and with that character's approval receive one additional character at no cost to you! This offer is unlimited! Register two characters, and receive two additional characters! This offer won't last forever! Log in now and jump on this opportunity to expand your roleplaying opportunities by a factor of two! *Free characters must be of equal or lesser value than the originally registered characters, and my not be taller or wider than then originally registered character. Free characters are for personal use only, and should not be abused with obtuse writing, outlandish piano juggling, nor developed as though they existed in a Broadway musical. Free characters, although unlimited, are not to be created solely for the purposes of explosive death, devotion to the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster, or random spontaneous combustion. Sadly, to be clear, this is all said in fun and jest. Stop by and pay us a visit, we're good people who'd love to welcome you to 5280....and make as many characters as you'd like.
March 1st, Just another day in the neighborhood, living your regular life, and yet... casting the occasional glance over your shoulder. You see, we're not alone. Worse, we know where the monsters are - who they are. Sure some of us wish we were like them, maybe even seek them out in hopes they'll bit us, scratch us, cast their spells on us, but not me. No, I'd rather chew off my own arm thanks. I can't help but be amazed at how stupid people are - how short their memories are. Have they already forgotten these... things prey upon us? Vampires, Demons, Werewolves, and nearly anything else you can imagine. They're out there, they're real, and for whatever screwed up reason we welcomed them into our nations, our cities, and our homes. What the hell were we thinking... -C.D.
Friday the 13[sup]th[/sup] Twelve guests arrived to dinner, and then one more Seems no one remembered to lock the door Problem was, who was the uninvited guest? No one seemed to know, to spite their best Another table set, another plate served And everyone’s suspicions most incurred Drinks were had, and desserts enjoyed Then a ruckus rose, and emotions toyed Accusations flew, and then a shout And then silence when the lights went out Twelve now stood where there were more A single body face down on the floor Panic ensued, and accusations trade Oaths were sworn, a pact was made Twelve guests left, not a word was spoken And to this day their agreement unbroken
"The test of any good fiction is that you should care something for the characters; the good to succeed, the bad to fail. The trouble with most fiction is that you want them all to land in hell, together, as quickly as possible." - Mark Twain 5280 Ways To Die 30 Players 60 Characters Over 5,300 Posts This is your game…You just don’t know it yet.
“The essence of a role-playing game is that it is a group, cooperative experience.”-Gary Gygax Does exploring that character you’ve had in the back of your head for years now – that you’ve never found a board that’d let you do it – sound good to you? How about having the freedom to explore the kinds of stories you’ve always wanted to explore? Does the idea of writing something meaningful to yourself and others get you excited? Are you ready to step into a fully collaborative environment where every single reply to your posts may take you down unimagined paths? That game is out there. …and it’s waiting for you. This is your game...You just don't know it yet.
On June 14, 1999 United Nations General Assembly President Didier Opertti Badan stepped forth before the UN with six other individuals, each well-known and respected in their home countries. Before the world, President Badan announced that these six individuals represented secret and underground communities throughout the globe. Those six individuals were supernatural representatives of their respective species, and upon that day humanity at large became painfully aware that they were not alone in this world. On October 30th, 2000 President William Jefferson Clinton of the United States signed into law the Bill of Preeminent Liberty, granting full rights and citizenship to those supernaturals within the United States. On January 1st 2001 supernaturals throughout the United States were granted their equal rights. From that fateful day on October 30th, 2000, now celebrated as Liberation Day by supernaturals throughout the U.S., countries throughout the world began forming their own laws and legislative acts to emancipate supernaturals in their own lands. Currently, most supernatruals throughout the world enjoy equal freedoms with the rest of their communities. Only in underdeveloped nations, certain dictatorships and highly secular or religious countries are the rights of the supernaturals ignored. However, in spite of their freedoms, the supernaturals do face certain discriminations from portions of the community. As the supernaturals announced their presence to the world, independent research groups, occult observers and supernatural hunter groups also came forward to protest the dangers of allowing such things to exist alongside regular humans. Although this opposition mentality has dwindled to just a small percentage of the population, supernaturals have a way to go before the world at large accepts them for what they are. Three rules were put forth to the supernaturals: They would be held to the same laws as everyone else. Taking someone’s blood without their permission would be subject to punishments equal to assault or turning someone into a werewolf against their will would be treated as attempted murder. They would not make more of their kind without the explicate permission of the person they’re seeking to turn. As each attempt to turn a human into a supernatural isn’t guaranteed this was an easy rule to follow. They would each step forth to register with their home nations to be identified as a supernatural member of society. Although thoughts and concerns of “Big Brother” rippled throughout the supernatural community, unregistered supernaturals are treated especially harshly should they break any laws. As you might guess humanity had several reactions, some followed the supernaturals around like groupies, some deplored and detested them, some actively hunted them down, and others still stood up for the freedoms and rights of these individuals. Today there are secret organizations to thwart the supernaturals, just as there are special supernatural task forces in state and federal law enforcement and even in the militaries around the world. It’s a brave new world out there. This is your game... You just don't know it yet.
"Every human being has hundreds of separate people living under his skin. The talent of a writer is his ability to give them their separate names, identities, personalities and have them relate to other characters living with him." -Mel Brooks What haven't you done? What's that one character that's been lingering in the back of your mind now for ages? What's that one story you have yet to have had the chance to write? 5280 Ways To Die is about exploring what you as a writer and you as a player have always wanted to do. This is your chance to make that one particular character, to write in an open world where anything can happen. This is your chance to put something into words that will be read and admired by others. Come on over, take a look, talk to our players, and see if we can't provide you the ideal environment to pursue the kinds of characters and stories you're interested in writing. This is your game...You just don't know it yet.
Still going strong. Stories moving and growing. We are looking for new characters to add flavor to our world, character to interact with the plots we are creating. If you have had a wild idea for a long time but no where to play it out this is your game. Check out our face book page and blog for more details.
Still here. Still chugging along. Looking for new players to bring on board and spice the place up. We have some new plot ideas to celebrate our year anniversary. Come and join us and have fun.
