Azalea
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Realistic or Modern Proteus Effect
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CloudyBlueDay
made up of opposites
Its just tomorrow is the 27th so I got confused. >.>
Azalea
Elder Member
It's an easy misunderstanding - Don't worry about it.
NeoLeaf
Optimistic Dictator & Intermediate Story Teller
Right, we now have the time to study our abilities and see what they can do.
Time to hit up a wiki and watch some things *implodes*
Time to hit up a wiki and watch some things *implodes*
Mitheral
"Growf!"
Okay ... made an intro post. Not my best work. Remember, everyone is operating in what amounts to a news blackout. there was no warning about the incoming meteors. Fact is, there was barely time enough for the nuclear superpowers to respond to what they perceived as a threat. They launched nukes into space - which did no more than break the larger meteors up - hence the radiation. Oops?
NeoLeaf
Optimistic Dictator & Intermediate Story Teller
too afriad to post because I'm wondering how to start it off.
I see that Amber and Duncan had an exciting early morning coffee! xD
I'm was planning to post my guy being found under the debris of his apartment building, have him rescued and wake up on one of those emergency beds to later be examined. But I'm unsure if I could take control of such NPCs like those guys in those bio-hazard suits and actually get to describe these decontainment chambers. ( ._.)
I see that Amber and Duncan had an exciting early morning coffee! xD
I'm was planning to post my guy being found under the debris of his apartment building, have him rescued and wake up on one of those emergency beds to later be examined. But I'm unsure if I could take control of such NPCs like those guys in those bio-hazard suits and actually get to describe these decontainment chambers. ( ._.)
CloudyBlueDay
made up of opposites
Yeah.. I'm kind of not super sure how to post either. Are our characters supposed to be flung up against the wall? If they're alone in a small building, who finds them? If I'm not allowed to control NPCs then I'm not sure how to do it. >,<
Writer
n. A person who writes.
My understanding is that not all of New York City is in ruins, only a few buildings were destroyed, mainly by the gas lines failing. A 6.1 on the Richter scale wouldn't be enough to topple most buildings in the city. Certainly, though, their foundations would be damaged or cracked so you'd have to evacuate some as a safety precaution.
NeoLeaf
Optimistic Dictator & Intermediate Story Teller
Foundations? We are having a meteor storm in this city! Roofs are coming down, baby! o_o
Writer
n. A person who writes.
It sounds like the majority of meteors hit the water, although there was probably some that hit buildings. It also depends on what size the meteors are. If they are anything sizeable, they'd cause large explosions - nuclear level, when making impact with the earth. Since nothing like that mentioned besides the earthquake, I'd assume that the meteor itself was broken up into very, very small highly radioactive chunks, perhaps no larger than pebble sized. They'd poke holes in things, but not much besides that. Remember that Russian meteor that was captured on video? That rock was the size of a van. It created a blast 30 times that of the bomb dropped on Hiroshima, but it also blew up at 40 times greater the altitude than that of the Hiroshima bomb.
NeoLeaf
Optimistic Dictator & Intermediate Story Teller
Alright, it's raining hot radioactive bullet sized rocks... The thought of having even one penetrate the body alone is giving me uncomfortable goosebumps.
If what you say is true, then I have to scrap the idea of being buried in debris and make a post relating to the small meteorites.
If what you say is true, then I have to scrap the idea of being buried in debris and make a post relating to the small meteorites.
Writer
n. A person who writes.
I would wait for Mitheral to clarify. That's the perspective from science, but he may want to suspend some science in order to do what he wants to do with the story.
Mitheral
"Growf!"
lol.. still have a little RL work to do ... 8 hour day being stretched into 14 ... but getting paid for the 8... Yes, a little pseudoscience in the works ... but will explain ASAP.
Okay ... here is the "thing". For one of your to be affected and gain powers, you'd need a close strike (exposure to the meteors). This is where the pseudoscience comes in. To get close enough, the fact is that realistically you would die of radiation exposure in hours - assuming your bodies would be torn apart by the blast. So a little science has been suspended. This is comic book science. (And yes I was a chemistry and physics major, so you can imagine how I am laughing at myself and shaking my head. But the idea is an origin story.
FYI, Writer's description is dead on balls accurate. (movie quote from My Cousin Vinny).
The Destruction
Have you ever watched old war movies - like of the bombing of Tokyo in WWII? Imagine that same level of destruction, but spread over an area a heck of a lot larger than WWII Tokyo. Each impact may have a similar devastation, but spread out more. Some blasts were even bigger, many smaller. Most of the impacts were on land actually - over 80%.
The Meteorites
The material was a lot more resilient than the Russian comet. However they came in a lot slower. The original meteor were more the size of small asteroids. Had even one of those hit at full speed, it would have been an ELE (Extinction Level Event).
All this is to say that you can run the decontamination folks. But run them as you would expect. They will have standing orders.
1. Secure the Impact Sites and any meteor fragments
2. Provide Emergency Response for survivors.
3. Quarantine Survivors (one week minimum to allow any incubation of alien organisms) (There will be air patrols around the clock to watch for any radiation sources attempting to leave the perimeter.)
4. Provide a census of those who survive very close strikes. Arrange for follow up medical support.
5. Restore public order, civil structures, transportation.
In short, the military and reservists are normal guys. They will tend to be tolerant and as patient as allowed. But they will follow protocols. For a radiation and biological decontamination you have clothing removed and you get scrubbed thoroughly (if you are able to do this yourself, fine, but you will be observed - same sex - to make sure you get everywhere). Jumpsuits similar to prisoner outfits will be provided. You will get tagged with a case number, processed and moved along if healthy.
Fact is there are so many casualties that they have to be a little lenient. They will escort people home for clothing whenever possible and safe, then take them back to shelters.
NPC's
There are really several kinds of NPC's.
Disposable NPC's - these are that taxi driver, the Starbuck's barista, etc. Now if we use them a lot and give them a personality they become Group NPC's. Feel free to create them individually or as a group.
Personal NPC's - These are family members and close friends. If they have special wealth or influence, I prefer to have them designed and approved. But you won't need all the background and personality - mainly their influence.
Major NPC's are people like the Governor of New York, the President of the USA, etc. Those I prefer Sharlene or I to run.
GM NPC's - Most of these will have names and personalities, with at least a decade of development.
I do plan to keep the Major and GM NPC's fewer in number than usual. I have a REALLY bad habit of doing dozens of them. I may create some Major Group NPC - named NPC's for the whole group to run.
Okay ... here is the "thing". For one of your to be affected and gain powers, you'd need a close strike (exposure to the meteors). This is where the pseudoscience comes in. To get close enough, the fact is that realistically you would die of radiation exposure in hours - assuming your bodies would be torn apart by the blast. So a little science has been suspended. This is comic book science. (And yes I was a chemistry and physics major, so you can imagine how I am laughing at myself and shaking my head. But the idea is an origin story.
FYI, Writer's description is dead on balls accurate. (movie quote from My Cousin Vinny).
The Destruction
Have you ever watched old war movies - like of the bombing of Tokyo in WWII? Imagine that same level of destruction, but spread over an area a heck of a lot larger than WWII Tokyo. Each impact may have a similar devastation, but spread out more. Some blasts were even bigger, many smaller. Most of the impacts were on land actually - over 80%.
The Meteorites
The material was a lot more resilient than the Russian comet. However they came in a lot slower. The original meteor were more the size of small asteroids. Had even one of those hit at full speed, it would have been an ELE (Extinction Level Event).
All this is to say that you can run the decontamination folks. But run them as you would expect. They will have standing orders.
1. Secure the Impact Sites and any meteor fragments
2. Provide Emergency Response for survivors.
3. Quarantine Survivors (one week minimum to allow any incubation of alien organisms) (There will be air patrols around the clock to watch for any radiation sources attempting to leave the perimeter.)
4. Provide a census of those who survive very close strikes. Arrange for follow up medical support.
5. Restore public order, civil structures, transportation.
In short, the military and reservists are normal guys. They will tend to be tolerant and as patient as allowed. But they will follow protocols. For a radiation and biological decontamination you have clothing removed and you get scrubbed thoroughly (if you are able to do this yourself, fine, but you will be observed - same sex - to make sure you get everywhere). Jumpsuits similar to prisoner outfits will be provided. You will get tagged with a case number, processed and moved along if healthy.
Fact is there are so many casualties that they have to be a little lenient. They will escort people home for clothing whenever possible and safe, then take them back to shelters.
NPC's
There are really several kinds of NPC's.
Disposable NPC's - these are that taxi driver, the Starbuck's barista, etc. Now if we use them a lot and give them a personality they become Group NPC's. Feel free to create them individually or as a group.
Personal NPC's - These are family members and close friends. If they have special wealth or influence, I prefer to have them designed and approved. But you won't need all the background and personality - mainly their influence.
Major NPC's are people like the Governor of New York, the President of the USA, etc. Those I prefer Sharlene or I to run.
GM NPC's - Most of these will have names and personalities, with at least a decade of development.
I do plan to keep the Major and GM NPC's fewer in number than usual. I have a REALLY bad habit of doing dozens of them. I may create some Major Group NPC - named NPC's for the whole group to run.
Seanzah Angel
Resident Angel
This... is definitely something I am interested in. I am posting here for a bookmark, of sorts. I will be back later to make a character. 
Mitheral
"Growf!"
Folks, those of you having trouble with the startup, this is where I do allow a little sandboxing. Necessity really. each of you has a different background. Eventually you may run across one another. When that happens, some of your senses may kick off and see something odd about another.
Example: If one of you senses electrical fields, another character absorbing electricity or warping it would be very detectable.
Duncan and Amber will likely make their first delivery of a cargo container the morning of the 28th in Central Park. They may do other parks on other days, maybe doing two loads a day. They will be escorted by NYPD as a guide around damaged regions, and Nat Guard for safety and unloading.
Example: If one of you senses electrical fields, another character absorbing electricity or warping it would be very detectable.
Duncan and Amber will likely make their first delivery of a cargo container the morning of the 28th in Central Park. They may do other parks on other days, maybe doing two loads a day. They will be escorted by NYPD as a guide around damaged regions, and Nat Guard for safety and unloading.
CloudyBlueDay
made up of opposites
I hope that's alright. I apologize for how short it is. X_X
NeoLeaf
Optimistic Dictator & Intermediate Story Teller
You call that short?
I think it's sizable. I mean we don't want to put a whole novel chapter on the first go.
I think it's sizable. I mean we don't want to put a whole novel chapter on the first go.
Mitheral
"Growf!"
Yep, it was fine. Heck, even mine was no book. I have done shorter and longer. Just depends. For this intro you guys are working from a cold start. That's always tough.
Seanzah Angel
Resident Angel
I will be making my introduction post once I get out of class.
Mitheral
"Growf!"
No worries, about to start what will probably be a 14 hour work day shortly.
Seanzah Angel
Resident Angel
Oh, that sounds like fun...!
Mitheral
"Growf!"
Guys, I have had one member ask for a more freakish power framework. While it is work for me, I can do so. We just need to do so before we get too far into a character. Heck I had one fantasy type RP where the characters are all the characters they created for some VR game - Evil AD&D monsters ... like a Beholder, an Illithid, a Githyanki, a Minotaur, a Medusa ... Naturally the whole world ends up wanting them dead .... Oh yes, one had a pet cat that was turned into a Displacer Beast named Mittens. She thought the Beholder (named Bob) was a play toy ... until he learned how to use that eyebeam that shot a bolt of light...
CloudyBlueDay
made up of opposites
Oh oops! I forgot to put the info in the beginning of my post. I'll edit that now!
Mitheral
"Growf!"
Already starting to get things set up to where Duncan and Amber will meet up with James Michael soon. Also setting Duncan and Amber up to where they will be able to make rounds to various parts of town in the next few days.
Writer
n. A person who writes.
Oops. Pressed the wrong button! I'm still working on that post.
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