Snek
Boop the snoot, you get the shoot
EDIT: Sign-up is now open! The link below will take you to the roleplay page. I'm aiming for a group of about 5 or 6 people, so first come, first serve.
https://www.rpnation.com/topic/291039-ctrlaltdelete-modern-supers-with-dice/
I've been developing an idea for a dice roleplay, and I've fleshed out most of the details, so I'd love to see if any of you lovely folks would be interested in giving it a go.
So my idea is a reality identical to ours, up until a couple of years ago, when gashes in the fabric of reality started appearing. No explanation, seemingly no scientific basis, but wherever these rifts appeared, disaster followed. Gravity would temporarily fail, or the air would turn to sulfur, or some horrific creature would plop out of the rift and wreak havoc on the surrounding area. In extremely unlikely and independent instances, these rifts can even change people...give them powers only heard of in the movies and comics. However, the effect of these breaks in our reality are always random, as are the "gifts" they offer to the lucky few.
The plot begins a couple of years after the rips have been appearing, following a ragtag group of individuals from varied backgrounds as they discover the first clues to the causes of these rips, and set out against a mysterious shadow organization that is determined to silence them.
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So that's the basic plot, my system would work as follows:
Characters would consist of basic backstories, a list of strengths/weaknesses, and basic ability statistics that mirror what you would recognize as standard tabletop ability scores (Intelligence, Strength, Charisma, etc.). Each character gets a completely random set of powers (I literally go to the Superpowers Wiki and click 'Random Page'), and must interact and cooperate with the other players in the group in order to further the plot. It takes place in the modern world, like our reality, except it's been suffering the effects of these rips. Nations are reacting to the crisis in different ways, and tensions are high. In some instances, operating outside the law is the most expeditious route to victory.
At fixed intervals in the plot, as well as on occasional random chance, one of two things will happen. A rip could appear, which offers players either the chance to reroll their power for a random new one, or devastates the area with a random ambient effect or summons otherworldly beings to fight. The other possible event is a random plot twist of some kind, either focused on one of the characters or targeted at multiple members of the group. A character could lose a loved one, have a revelation, discover a newfound rivalry with another group member, develop a new addiction or fear, or any number of other good or bad swings in the plot to throw the characters for a loop.
The general idea is that random twists keep the story fresh and interesting, and players get the opportunity to pilot their characters through a variety of experiences and wield at least a few powerful abilities at their fingertips in their quest to save the world. There are dice rolls for ability checks, and combat functions through a system in which damage and health is mediated with Major Wounds and Minor Wounds. Five Minor Wounds equals a Major one, and the more powerful the enemy (or player), the more Major Wounds they can sustain before falling unconscious, suffering vital injury, or even dying.
So that's basically it. I'm currently considering random character creation as well, but lemme know what you guys think. Interested? Confused? Skeptical of my dubious entertainment methods? Leave a comment! I'm always willing to suffer my fragile ego at the hands of you folks
~VK
Edit: If you have suggestions or ideas about things to include/change, definitely post those too! All ideas constructive to the experience are welcome.
https://www.rpnation.com/topic/291039-ctrlaltdelete-modern-supers-with-dice/
I've been developing an idea for a dice roleplay, and I've fleshed out most of the details, so I'd love to see if any of you lovely folks would be interested in giving it a go.
So my idea is a reality identical to ours, up until a couple of years ago, when gashes in the fabric of reality started appearing. No explanation, seemingly no scientific basis, but wherever these rifts appeared, disaster followed. Gravity would temporarily fail, or the air would turn to sulfur, or some horrific creature would plop out of the rift and wreak havoc on the surrounding area. In extremely unlikely and independent instances, these rifts can even change people...give them powers only heard of in the movies and comics. However, the effect of these breaks in our reality are always random, as are the "gifts" they offer to the lucky few.
The plot begins a couple of years after the rips have been appearing, following a ragtag group of individuals from varied backgrounds as they discover the first clues to the causes of these rips, and set out against a mysterious shadow organization that is determined to silence them.
~~~~~
So that's the basic plot, my system would work as follows:
Characters would consist of basic backstories, a list of strengths/weaknesses, and basic ability statistics that mirror what you would recognize as standard tabletop ability scores (Intelligence, Strength, Charisma, etc.). Each character gets a completely random set of powers (I literally go to the Superpowers Wiki and click 'Random Page'), and must interact and cooperate with the other players in the group in order to further the plot. It takes place in the modern world, like our reality, except it's been suffering the effects of these rips. Nations are reacting to the crisis in different ways, and tensions are high. In some instances, operating outside the law is the most expeditious route to victory.
At fixed intervals in the plot, as well as on occasional random chance, one of two things will happen. A rip could appear, which offers players either the chance to reroll their power for a random new one, or devastates the area with a random ambient effect or summons otherworldly beings to fight. The other possible event is a random plot twist of some kind, either focused on one of the characters or targeted at multiple members of the group. A character could lose a loved one, have a revelation, discover a newfound rivalry with another group member, develop a new addiction or fear, or any number of other good or bad swings in the plot to throw the characters for a loop.
The general idea is that random twists keep the story fresh and interesting, and players get the opportunity to pilot their characters through a variety of experiences and wield at least a few powerful abilities at their fingertips in their quest to save the world. There are dice rolls for ability checks, and combat functions through a system in which damage and health is mediated with Major Wounds and Minor Wounds. Five Minor Wounds equals a Major one, and the more powerful the enemy (or player), the more Major Wounds they can sustain before falling unconscious, suffering vital injury, or even dying.
So that's basically it. I'm currently considering random character creation as well, but lemme know what you guys think. Interested? Confused? Skeptical of my dubious entertainment methods? Leave a comment! I'm always willing to suffer my fragile ego at the hands of you folks
~VK
Edit: If you have suggestions or ideas about things to include/change, definitely post those too! All ideas constructive to the experience are welcome.
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