Discuss Paranoia (M - LVS) [Underground]

[Patronus]

[font=Verdana][size=1][color=black]This is a revamped version of my old RPG, Paranoia, put together by Arcadia and myself. Arcadia has done a lot of work and I thank her for that.[/color][/size][/font]

[font=Verdana][size=1][color=black]We both would like some feedback before it goes to the Inn, so I'm going to post the story and the races players have to choose from.[/color][/size][/font]

[center][color=white][u][font=Verdana][size=4]Paranoia[/size][/font][/u] [/color] [/center] [font=Verdana][size=1][color=white]A key. A simple yet powerful object that is everyday taken for granted. It can give you the security knowing that you're the only one who enters your house. It can satisfy you with the knowledge that you're the only one who can enter that attic on the third floor. But it can also allow any stranger, any stranger at all, into your home. And unbeknownst to you, they can bring your world down.[/color][/size][/font] [center][font=Verdana][size=1][color=white]§[/color][/size][/font][/center] [left][b][font=Verdana][size=1][color=white]1028.[/color][/size][/font][/b][/left] [font=Verdana][size=1][color=white]?What is that??[/color][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][color=white]?Maybe I don?t want to know.?[/color][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][color=white]?Run!?[/color][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][color=white]The shadow quickly gained on the village, covering it like a flood without liquid. Yet, when it passed, nothing seemed different. People stood in the streets breathing heavily from their running, looking at their hands as if they were foreign objects. It had come and gone without harm to anyone. Unknown to them, the damage was more than sufficient. [/color][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][color=white]Crime quickly spread through the village. News of thefts, rapes, and murders skyrocketed. The odd thing? The criminals were well known for their calm nature.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][color=white]?A shadow in the South. We should?ve known.?[/color][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][color=white]The Witch Rhea spoke with fear in her voice, but with confidence in her mind. Around her were Artemis and Fawne of the Witches; Tuor Lossëhelin, Findecáno Elensar, and Ainariël Mithrandír of the Elves; Jarig, Harris, and Kingston of the Mages; Merlin, Dimitri, and Leo of the Sorcerers; Marcolus, Narciss, and Griffin of the Shifters; Tyger, Eon, and Swanya of the Anima; Volcan, Atlantic, and Zephyr of the Golem; Dinè, Kyra, and Musica of the Nymphs; and Lucanus, Evene, and Xian of the Draconians.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][color=white]?The Nexus has taken our brothers and sisters,? said Kingston. ?We are the last strength for our kind.?[/color][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][color=white]?Everyone here is the last strength for their kind, Harris,? said Merlin. ?We must fight against the Nexus together.?[/color][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][color=white]Thus the Innocence was born. Three remaining members from each race inhabiting Gaia. Together they would fight and defeat The Nexus. Together, they would save their homes.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][color=white]But unity did not come easy to these beings. [/color][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][color=white]The Elves, humble and confidant, thought that the playful and free-spirited Nymphs were immature, and let them know. Often times, when the Nymphs needed help, and an Elf was nearby, they would be ignored. This brought on many fights within the Innocence.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][color=white]The Elves also feuded with the Draconians because of their blunt force and love of battle; Tuor, Findecáno, and Ainariël thought that they were mindless brutes and weren?t worth keeping around.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][color=white]The Golem, made purely from natural forces, were often under the control of the Red Mage Kingston, as he could control any element. This angered the three Golem, and they retaliated often.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][color=white]Because of their lack of understanding of each other, the Innocence was failing. Dimitri of the Sorcerers was soon fed up.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][color=white]?It is sad that in this time of darkness that this is the only way to make you see the light!? Dimitri yelled as he went into the Nexus voluntarily. ?One day, one bright day, the Key will be born! It will be a force of pure light embodied in a man of earth! And so the end of the Nexus will be seen!?[/color][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][color=white]Dimitri?s self sacrifice caused The Nexus to be severely injured, and it went into hiding for many a year.[/color][/size][/font] [b][font=Verdana][size=1][color=white]1043-1058.[/color][/size][/font][/b] [font=Verdana][size=1][color=white]In the years after Dimitri?s death, The Nexus had returned and cast total darkness over Gaia. The inhabitants of Gaia began to deal with the presence of The Nexus, and those who were not affected by it lived their lives normally. The remaining members of the Innocence had since become Elders, the heads of their races. [/color][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][color=white]Utan of the Draconians, son of the Elder Xian was a renowned fighter. He was, perhaps, the strongest Draconian of his time.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][color=white]But what makes his destiny stand out is that he discovered the young girl Linwë in the forest outside of Memoria. The girl was only an infant when she was discovered, and noticeably of Elvin decent.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][color=white]Utan took Linwë into his home and treated her like his own. His father, from the very beginning, told Utan that she was the Key; the one who would save Gaia from the evil of The Nexus. Utan did nothing because of this. He just wanted to raise her.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][color=white]Linwë knew, of course, that she was the Key, and she took no interest in finding the parents that had abandoned her (it was very odd and rare for Elvin parents to abandon their young). It was as if she never had parents in the first place.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][color=white]On the day of her eighteenth birthday, more sunlight broke through the darkness than it ever had since The Nexus had arrived. Linwë left her home without saying a word and traveled to where the great evil remained. There, she fulfilled her destiny.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][color=white]?The Nexus will inevitably return!? she yelled as she defeated her foe. ?Then, there will be born a new Key and it will have the same fate as I!?[/color][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][color=white]The battle destroyed Linwë?s physical form and spread light throughout Gaia once again.[/color][/size][/font] [b][font=Verdana][size=1][color=white]1619, Present Day.[/color][/size][/font][/b] [font=Verdana][size=1][color=white]He didn?t turn to his assistant as he spoke. He stared out the window and said, ?Alert the Elders of each race. We need them to gather, especially the Draconian Elders. When the Elders of the Innocence knew that The Nexus would return, they put a magic marking on each of their descendants.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][color=white]?Other than the descendants themselves, the Draconians are the only beasts that can recognize those worthy of becoming the New Innocence; their drive for protecting those of their earth enchants them with the ancient magic to do so.?[/color][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][color=white]The King of Memoria turned to his assistant and said, ?Get them here two days past today. We need to find the Key and the New Innocence.?[/color][/size][/font] [center][u][font=Verdana][size=4][color=white]Races in Gaia[/color][/size][/font][/u][/center] [color=white][b][font=Verdana][size=1]Witches. [/size][/font][/b][font=Verdana][size=1]Witches usually have a distinct magical power that they stick to, such as astral projection, divination, or even something like blood magic. They?re also very good at charms and hexes and often are called upon to charm objects or weapons to make them lucky or, as the case may be, unlucky.[/size][/font][/color] [color=white][b][font=Verdana][size=1]Mages. [/size][/font][/b][font=Verdana][size=1]Magic users that focus primarily on specific types of elemental magic, mages can be found just about anywhere, doing anything, and are often hired to do odd jobs by those who need them.[/size][/font][/color] [size=1][font=Verdana][color=white][i]Red Mages [/i]deal with the elements, such as earth, fire, water, ice, air, etc, and are probably the most prolific type of mage.[/color][/font][/size] [size=1][font=Verdana][color=white][i]White Mages [/i]deal with different kinds of protective magic, such as healing, shields, and wards. It should be noted that many priests/priestesses are of the white variety.[/color][/font][/size] [size=1][font=Verdana][color=white][i]Black Mages [/i]deal with black magic. Things having to do with the manipulation of shadows or calling forth the undead. Because of the darker nature of black magic, this mage is kind of like the black sheep of the mage family.[/color][/font][/size] [size=1][font=Verdana][color=white][i]Blue Mages [/i]are summoners and can summon a variety of interesting creatures to fight or perform certain errands for them. Note: All summoners start with three different creatures.[/color][/font][/size] [color=white][b][font=Verdana][size=1]Sorcerers. [/size][/font][/b][font=Verdana][size=1]Generally more powerful than mages, but they have certain limitations. Their magic can only be controlled through an instrument like a wand, staff, or even a sword that has been bonded to them ? they can?t use just any old stick they find. Also, they must use Latin-based words in order to derive their spells. Sorcerers are very wise in the ways of the world and are more often than not advisors to the Kings and Queens.[/size][/font][/color] [color=white][b][font=Verdana][size=1]Elves. [/size][/font][/b][font=Verdana][size=1]Like mages, elves derive their magic from elements, but because of their special connection with the land, their magic is generally stronger and more varied. Their physical strengths include increased speed and agility, as well as excellent senses. Most have grown into a sort of subtle haughtiness over the years and if given the choice, will only associate with their kind.[/size][/font][/color] [color=white][b][font=Verdana][size=1]Shifters. [/size][/font][/b][font=Verdana][size=1]Though they generally keep to their human appearances, these beings have the ability to morph into fierce creatures of legend. Once they?ve transformed, they gain certain skills appropriate to the creature they?ve become, though general things like strength and stamina double in power.[/size][/font][/color] [color=white][b][font=Verdana][size=1]Anima. [/size][/font][/b][font=Verdana][size=1]A sort of distant cousin to the Shifters, Animas are creatures that are half human, half animal. They are especially gifted in divination and are often very learned creatures. Though they are generally peaceful enough, when provoked Animas can become very fierce warriors.[/size][/font][/color] [color=white][b][font=Verdana][size=1]Succubi. [/size][/font][/b][font=Verdana][size=1]This also includes Incubi and even Sirens; these are the creatures that lure others either through song, dance, or spell and are highly sexual by nature. The Succubi and Incubi specifically often act like vampires and drain energy from their victims through their sexual frustrations. Sirens, on the other hand, are more like temptresses than anything else, and more often than not turn out to be famous singers.[/size][/font][/color] [color=white][b][font=Verdana][size=1]Golem. [/size][/font][/b][font=Verdana][size=1]Golems are creatures of the elements and are, in fact, made out of them. Their powers are obviously specific to whichever element they?re created from, such as fire, shadow or water, and they are usually smaller in stature than any of the other beings. For a long time these creatures have often been servants to the Red Mages and it is a position they have long reviled.[/size][/font][/color] [color=white][b][font=Verdana][size=1]Nymphs. [/size][/font][/b][font=Verdana][size=1]Nymphs are close relatives of the Golems, but unlike the Golems, they are not bound to any race through slavery. They prefer to stay hidden and are usually only seen during the changing of seasons (which they help along) and during certain winter or summer solstices. During these solstices, however, they become more curious and celebratory and thus pairings between other races often result. You can always tell what sort of mood a Nymph is in by the color of his or her hair ? it changes colors constantly. Nymphs can also be called on by Blue Mages, but whether or not a nymph responds is based entirely on whether or not the mage has any previous relations with nymphs. [/size][/font][/color] [color=white][b][font=Verdana][size=1]Draconians. [/size][/font][/b][font=Verdana][size=1]A proud race of winged beings, the Draconians are famed for their prowess in battle and are thusly often sought after as royal or private guards, or even hired mercenaries. All of the regions also employ their own airborne strike forces of Draconians, and their use of arrows to reign down on their enemies is legendary. Their wings are made of feathers but are very durable, and their colors often signify rank. The strike force?s wings, for instance, are always dyed black.[/size][/font][/color]

[Vicky]

[SIZE=1][B]Nice work, the story is better than the last.

A like it a lot and think this time 'round it can go really far. I most certainly would join. The variety of races is also good, if I join I'd have trouble picking (I'm a sucker from Elves, Animal-creatures and winged beings, of course). All in all, I think this is going to be an interesting RPG, and I sure is heck hope it works out good if and when it gets into the Adventure Square.[/SIZE][/B]

[Brooklyn]

Wonderful story. I would most certainly join if it makes it to the adventure inn. I also like the variety of races. Please PM me if it ever gets to sign ups.

[Kitty]

[COLOR=Blue][SIZE=1]Oooh.. This looks like a really good RPG. It's no surprise that you and Arcadia are the ones behind it. ^_~

I think the many different choices of race will benefit the turnout of sign ups, too. This gives a lot more options to players, and that's, more often than not, a good thing. I can't wait for it to hit the Inn. I'll definately be signing up. :D[/SIZE][/COLOR]

[Hevn]

Whee. I'll give this a go. I'm particularly interested by your choice of races. Though, I'm telling you I'm gonna have a hard time which race to choose. I like the Golems, the Draconians, and the Succubis.

Good job, you two, and I'll be looking forward to this ^_^

[Orcus]

[SIZE=1][COLOR=DarkRed]0_0 Amazing... Usually I don't like reading [B][I]all[/I][/B] of the background info for RPGs, but this one had me hooked. The whole concept is great, and, as it has been said many times, the different classes are a great touch. I agree with Kitty [B](Hi, Revy!)[/B] that this does give a wide variety of options to RPG goers and I think this will probably help to attract people. I cannot await for the arrival of this in the Inn, and I will most definitley be signing up.

Now just to think of which class I prefer... ^__^[/COLOR][/SIZE]

[Guest Sean]

[SIZE=1]I love this idea. I read the whole of it , and I'm simply astounded. It's one of the best story lines/plot lines I've witnessed. The Races are perfect for the story and it's just magnificently done.

Good luck with this one. And you can be sure to see me signing-up for this amazing RP you and Arcadia have created.[/SIZE]

[Revelation]

[size=1][color=#696969]I am in complete awe of this story. It's magnificent. It's so powerful and it draws you in so quickly. It also reminds me of the fellowship of the ring. LOL, but it's more in depth and has a greater cause because, unlike the ring, even though you destroy the evil, it always lurks back.

I also agree with Reise. The Races for this story are absolutely perfect. They have their dislikes and likes of each race and are just...perfect. I can't wait for this come up in the Inn. I'll be one of the many that will sign-up, guaranteed. ^_~*.[/size][/color]

[Arcadia]

[size=1]Paranoia has officially begun in the Adventure Inn, so if you're still interested in signing up, you can check it out via this [url="http://otakuboards.com/showthread.php?p=627540#post627540"][b]Super Cool Link[/b][/url].

Other than that, it's really nice to see that a lot of you seem pretty interested. We had hoped that the variety of races would draw a lot of people in, and I guess it's working. ^_^ If you guys have any other ideas, questions, or random comments, please keep them coming. Input is awesome. [/size]

[James]

[color=#811C3A]I thought I'd mention this here (though I've also mentioned it within the Inn thread too)...could you guys give us some descriptions about Gaia? As in, some more information about the geography of each region and so on?

In my sign-up, I've made some basic assumptions. For example, I've said that the Nymphs live within a village in the cove (so far I'm thinking of calling it "Emerald Cove", due to the fact that the entire village sits within the canopy of the forest). This is a village that nobody on Gaia can actually find, because the forest is basically a deceptive labyrinth, in addition to the fact that the Nymph-folk themselves can manipulate it.

But it'd be cool to know more about the world -- the major cities, the geography and so on. If you guys can get something like that up, it'd be very helpful. ^_^

I'm not sure if my sign-up is what you are looking for...it's more whimsical than mature, or something. However, I did want to add some variety by signing-up as one of the slightly less popular races.[/color]

[Patronus]

I'll get on that as soon as I can. I had this idea when I started the first version of it, but I wasn't and still am not sure how to pull it off. But I'll try. ^_^

[James]

[quote name='Patronus']I'll get on that as soon as I can. I had this idea when I started the first version of it, but I wasn't and still am not sure how to pull it off. But I'll try. ^_^[/quote]

[color=#811C3A]Cool. Even vague descriptions about each territory would be good -- we can probably fill in the details along the way, or something. Up to you. ^_^[/color]

[Doukeshi]

[COLOR=DimGray][SIZE=1]Where is everyone? I would have thought this an interesting enough RP to actually [i]post[/i] in, surely?[/SIZE][/COLOR]

[Kitty]

[quote name='doukeshi03][COLOR=DimGray][SIZE=1]Where is everyone? I would have thought this an interesting enough RP to actually [i]post[/i] in, surely?[/SIZE'][/COLOR][/quote]
[COLOR=Blue][SIZE=1]You have a point. Where'd everyone go? The first "Paranoia" made it one page. The second one, so far, has only made it four or five posts.

And I want to know who the key is, too... ;-;[/SIZE][/COLOR]

[Patronus]

[QUOTE=Kitty][COLOR=Blue][SIZE=1]You have a point. Where'd everyone go? The first "Paranoia" made it one page. The second one, so far, has only made it four or five posts.

And I want to know who the key is, too... ;-;[/SIZE][/COLOR][/QUOTE]

I'm hoping that the members who haven't posted are working on their posts. But that doesn't mean they are. =_=

I have informed the player who is to be the Key. ^_^

[Guest Sean]

[SIZE=1]Sorry man >_< I'm gonna get my post up for tomorrow this time at the latest. I've got exams and stuff so that comes first, but we have a lessened load just now so I'll work on my post tonight and tomorrow when I can.

Sorry for the inconvenience, but they're nearly over for anohter 4 or so months.[/SIZE]

[EDIT: Well looks like I could do it tonight then. Sorry for not posting soooner Leh]

[Ben]

Sorry I haven't posted. I'm just waiting for some background information from one or both of the RPG's creators. The info you gave me, Patronus, was rather limited, and so I sent a PM to Arcadia looking for enlightenment. She has not, sadly, replied to said PM. v.v

I'd [I]really[/I] like to know something about the Nexus before I do my first post. But if you'd rather not say, or don't want me messing with it, or something, [I]please let me know[/I] so I can come up with something else. :p

[Patronus]

I don't know what else you want... It's in shadow form... it preys on pent up aggrivation, frustration, things like that. I can't give you its origin. When it's inside of someone, they act different --- angry. Nothing physical changes. They eventually kill someone, and then themselves. Or they can kill themselves immediately.

I don't think Arcadia knows much about the Nexus, because i've kept it under wraps for the most part. So yeah, come to me with questions about it.

This is all you really need to know about the Nexus, Ben.

[James]

[color=#811C3A]In my post, I tried to kinda tread my own path - to build on my sign-up and introduce a little tidbit about Gaia (ie: Pixies). I hope that's okay. I wanted to do something unique but to also keep in line with everything you guys have set out.

I was going to show the meeting between my character and Lablanc, but I decided not to. Otherwise the post would have been twice as long, and that is just a pain to read.[/color]

[Patronus]

Well, the basis of the first post is to introduce your character to the Draconian that recruits them, and that's all, really.

[James]

[color=#811C3A]Oops. In that case, I've made a mistake. My character isn't recruited by a Draconian but instead receives enlightenment from an enchanted tree. lol

Hm. Perhaps I can edit it a little to factor that in. :blush: [/color]

[Patronus]

[QUOTE=James][color=#811C3A]Oops. In that case, I've made a mistake. My character isn't recruited by a Draconian but instead receives enlightenment from an enchanted tree. lol

Hm. Perhaps I can edit it a little to factor that in. :blush: [/color][/QUOTE]

Heh. I think Arcadia was supposed to mention that in the private messages she sent to the members. Draconians, and the Innocence themselves, are the only ones who can see their marks.

Speaking of Arcadia, where the freak is she...?

[James]

[color=#811C3A]Hm, I see. Perhaps the tree can offer some advice, but Aetheran still ultimately meets a Draconian. I'll have to work out how to angle that.[/color]

[Vicky]

[SIZE=1][B]Hey, sorry for taking so long with mine. I've got a little bit of cold lately, and you know what the ads say on TV: when you've got a blocked up nose, nothing gets through. Not even common sense in my part.

That's not the point, though, so I won't trail off.

Anyways, anyways. I've started mine but I'm not coming on as much now, mostly switching on the internet but not posting as much. Tomorrow, hopefully, I will get my sign-up up for you, when I'm feeling a little bit better (a few more overdoses of Sinex should clear up the cold...).[/SIZE][/B]

[Arcadia]

[size=1]I'm still alive, don't worry darlings. Like vicky, I too have been sick for the past week. In fact, I'm [i]still[/i] sick, and I'm sick of being sick, but I do think this horrible cold is finally starting to go away. So yay for that, I guess.

Ben - sorry about the PM. I'll still reply if you'd like me to but as Patronus has already mentioned, I don't think I can give you any more information that you don't already know. Still, we can talk about it if you want.

I know that I'm almost done with my post, and hopefully the rest of you are also wrapping things up. Again, if any of you have any questions, just ask - we'll work out whatever we have to. It'll be fun.

I did want to mention that I really liked the addition of the pixies, James. Awesome awesome. I [i]greatly[/i] encourage all of you to make Gaia your own creation by adding various aspects like that. If it's totally crazy then we'll let you know, but otherwise, have a field day. Seriously.[/size]