EoFF Invitation - tGA!

[Kossage]

It'd be awesome if you joined our merry band of heroes, Christmas! We've had lots of EoFFers RP in the story, and I'd be happy to see you around too!

You don't have to have a detailed background for your character. Check Ragnar's profile, for instance. As you can see, the background info isn't lengthy but it still manages to get the point across.

In case the actual world of the RP or its cast of characters bother you, you can simply create an amnesiac character (which is a good way to get to gradually know a character's past, and some people have used that approach) or alternatively you can write about some wandering hero/heroine with no specific goal and/or background. And yes, you can work on the character's background as the story goes on. That's what I've done with my character Refan. He started out as a somewhat mysterious thief but I gradually revealed more of his background while he had adventures with other heroes.

Maybe your background could be something like this: "[Insert character name here] was born in a quiet town. S/he got bored of her/his life and one day left the hometown to travel around the world and meet new people." It doesn't have to be anything more complex than that, really, and you can always flesh out the character's background and stuff in your actual RP posts.

It's very easy to join in on the plot, too. Some players actually inserted their characters into whatever city most heroes were in at the time. Perhaps your character is a sword for hire or just a traveller who happens to be in the same city/area as the heroes? There doesn't have to be a reason why the character is in some city/area. S/he could simply just happen to hang around there for no special reason. It's as simple as that.

All you really need to do is read the first posts in the threads (FAQ, World Map, Rules, New State of the World) which Nic has linked to in the first post of this invitation thread. Then you can just post a profile in the Profiles thread, and once the profile is approved, you can join in on the fun.

You can always ask questions here or in tGA forums in case something is confusing. It'd be nice to see you around. Come and join; the power of Donald Duck compels you.

[Christmas]

Do you have like you know a leveling system where older character are stronger than new character?

[Aerith's Knight]

Do you have like you know a leveling system where older character are stronger than new character?

There is no godmodding in tGA, so no matter how old your character, he/she will never be able to defeat an entire army by themselves. And you can create an old character which already knows a lot, or a new character that's pretty inexperienced.

But yes, no matter what you choose, as time progresses, and crisis demands it, you will develop certain skills, as long as you don't overdo it. For example, I have three characters, one new and inexperienced, one old and powerful, and one in between. My main character also started out as a newbie and sort of weak character, but over the years has developed outside of what I originally had in mind, and developed skills that just naturally followed from the storyline.

It's tGA, it's what you make of it.

[Kossage]

Welcome aboard! AK has pretty much given you the answer, but I'll elaborate a bit.

The easiest way to see tGA is as a collaborative creative writing process. In creative writing one aims at an interesting story and character interaction instead of statistical combat, and tGA is likewise a story-driven RP instead of a combat-driven RP. So, essentially tGA is not a game to be won; it's the emotional journey and growth of characters that really matters. The RP does have battles, of course, but the focus is more on the characters themselves.

It gives one a lot of freedom but it also means one has the responsibility to not overpower one's character. It'd be pretty boring if everyone had god-like powers because then any plot would be over in like 10 seconds. It's much more interesting to have flawed characters (villains, heroes, or somewhere in between) who learn new skills and how to work together to overcome great obstacles. Sometimes those obstacles can be grand like trying to save the world from an enemy army, or they can be on a smaller scale such as a triangle drama between three people who can't express their feelings properly for one another.

And if at any point you think you're confused, you can always ask about stuff e.g. in the OOC thread in Crossroads or post a thread in Feedback/Help.

[Christmas]

Oh mine, I dun know I already have an account there! Can you delete that ooChristmasoo account that I created recently? I'm so sorry and I dun even remember I actually registered to that place already!

[Matthew]

I beat up a demon.

[Dignified Pauper]

Hey, invites are always still open. We look forward to your great characters you're bound to add in.... ALSO, I posted an update with my characters!!! Time to check back in against those demons!

[Kossage]

There's also a fun rescue operation going on in a gluttonous villain's lair. Can the heroes defeat the crime lord's badass cutthroats and save a damsel in distress? Come and find out.

[Aerith's Knight]

Everyone, a great jumping in point is coming up. Re-animating the EoFF roleplay forum may be impossible. But this is still going strong.

Just imagine, you can be an evil character and basically bitchslap me around.

[Kossage]

A new chapter has been posted, so now is a good time to jump in if any of you are interested.

You don't have to know anything about previous events or characters to enter the story; it's a big world out there, after all. The first post in the chapter should be informative enough about the big events that are currently taking place, but additional information can be found in the New State of the World thread if needed.

If you have any questions, feel free to ask.

[Jiro]

Only question is how consistent do I have to be? I tend to go walkabout

[Kossage]

Well, Bleys burned Mel Gibson alive in the RP, turned his hero into a sheep, had his bad guy take a dump all over Harbour (while being chased by guards) and had his princess character stick pencils into her nose and vomit (while having a public speech), so I don't think you have anything to worry about. For every dramatic post there's always been a silly post to balance things out.

As long as players don't god-mode (e.g. defeating a major villain easily and alone), we're quite lax and let people RP stuff in their own way. The RP's all about telling interesting stories, making characters interact (in serious and funny ways) and, most importantly, having fun while doing it.

[Jiro]

This time I'll try and participate then, I've been waitiing for a good chance to join in. I'll still have to wait until this time next week when all my assessment is done. D:

[Kossage]

The story's cooking up. One group is about to enter a mysterious temple hidden deep within a jungle, and another group is about to meet the council of mages in the city of Alent. Meanwhile demons are plotting their next move from their new stronghold. What'll happen next? Come and find out: now is a good time to jump in if anyone's interested.

[kelseystill]

Hi Everyone
I'm new to This forum
it is great to join this Forum, hope i'm welcome
COME JOIN!