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So, here it is: my Watchmen RPG. This little baby is set to take place after the events of the Watchmen canon- Adrian Veidt, head of Veidt Enterprises, has effectively cut off any possibility of a leak in his plan- all of the original masked heroes were dead or missing. Even Nite Owl and Silk Spectre couldn't be found after the incident...
But as Dr. Manhattan says, "Nothing ever ends..." And in a small publisher's office, the world is about to erupt in another violent explosion of truth...
But that's only the summary. The story is set below.
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The Times publish Rorschach's journal and the truth is inadvertently discovered by the world, and they unite and declare war on Veidt, who is by now the King of the World. However, Veidt's usage of his power and money have gained him a near invincible stranglehold over Earth and decides to use force upon the world, quelling multiple riots worldwide. Then the unthinkable strikes- Veidt is murdered.
The Smartest Man in the world was dead. In that time, the world cheered, and split the remains of Veidt Enterprises amongst themselves equally. But like all men, this wasn't over. A syndicate led by a trio of brothers named Adonai, Jehovah, and Allah, took a large branch of Veidt enterprises and destroyed all of Northeast California in their wake. However, the nations were quarreling over Veidt Enterprises remains to care about "some cocky lunatics."
Then they announced that THEY were the ones responsible for killing Veidt, even pronouncing evidence. By then, however, they'd extended their reach beyond America towards other continents, and threatened to destroy civilization unless they were crowned the Heavenly Kings. Out of fear, President Al Gore, out of fear, announced them to be rulers of the world, and others followed. Three men had nearly single handedly taken control.
The year was 2006. These new rulers, now head of the largest company in the world called the Dreadnaught, now use their powers to stomp on mankind's throats as they please- nobody could control them. Until a single man appeared in the mist of uncertainty. He wanted civilization to evolve from this monstrosity of a tyranny. His name was Lucifer, and was regarded as a world-wide hero. His acts of justice extended to all corners of the world, even taking out Dreadnaught foundations all around the world.
But even a man as powerful as him couldn't protect the world. So he called for every man and woman brave enough to stand against what appeared to be insurmountable odds. They were called "The Pioneers." Many flocked to Lucifer's call, none of them were previous masked heroes. Instead, a new generation of heroes came. Only nine were selected to become the new pioneers of the future.
This new Hell called life would be retaken by the fallen angel, and reborn into a society much more than what could be thought. This world would be utopia.
A world without the need of Watchmen.
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So the setup is: you are one of Lucifer's new Pioneers and wish to destroy the Heavenly Kings for whatever reason you may have. No characters from the original graphic novel will appear in the RPG, but they will be referred to, such as Rorschach being described as, "The Eye Opener." You have your own special abilities (NOT superpowers, just a unique quality, like you can kill people with coins, or you have an impenetrable silk suit) that prove useful to bringing down Dreadnaught. Though you are praised throughout the world, you are hunted ceaselessly- the Kings want every one of you dead and will use any method to do so.
You and your brethren are up against a Goliath, and you are David. These "gods" wish only to rule the world forever, and the Pioneers are the ONLY thing standing in their way.
You'll want a good understanding of the world of Watchmen, and must know the history of Watchmen. Read the novel or look at the Watchmen Wiki and read through histories, characters, symbolization- because much of that is going to be frequent, such as a pickaxe symbolizing the Pioneer's fight for freedom.
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Rules:
Obey all Smashboard forum rules. Goes without saying...
No godmodding the characters/stories/etc.
Minor Bunnying is allowed, but it MUST have a good reason.
No perfect characters- in the Watchmen world, everyone had a major
personality disorder. If I spy any Lou's or Sue's, you're gonna get it.
You MUST be a member of the Pioneers to sign up- you cannot work under the 'Naught, though it saddens me as well.
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SIGN UP FORM:
Name: Along with your REAL name, I wish for your masked hero name as well. Make it cool sounding please (lawl).
Gender: After thorough thought, I've decided you can be a he-she. It's Watchmen, after all...
Age: Must be between the ages of 21-40.
Description: I'll want two things here:
1. Your hero outfit. Make it descriptive and however you like it to look, but it MUST be at least a full paragraph or more.
2. Your commoner outfit. What you wear out in broad daylight. Same requirements as the hero outfit.
Personality: Every major protagonist in Watchmen had a major personality disorder, so I'll want you to make a HUMAN character- somebody who anyone can relate to, but they'll need a gaping flaw. Other aspects must include racial relations, sexual preferences, and other such things. Must be TWO paragraphs long.
History: Very important. Where did your character come from? How did he find the Pioneers? Why is he fighting the 'Naught? This and more. Should also include how your character's personality was made. Must be THREE paragraphs long.
Ability: From skill with locks to serious *ss-kicking skills, every hero has an ability. What's yours? PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU CAN'T HAVE SUPER POWERS.
Other: Anything else we need to know about your character? Just place here.
RPG Sample: Needed ONLY if you are reserving. I judge people's RP skills on their sign ups.
But as Dr. Manhattan says, "Nothing ever ends..." And in a small publisher's office, the world is about to erupt in another violent explosion of truth...
But that's only the summary. The story is set below.
--------------------
The Times publish Rorschach's journal and the truth is inadvertently discovered by the world, and they unite and declare war on Veidt, who is by now the King of the World. However, Veidt's usage of his power and money have gained him a near invincible stranglehold over Earth and decides to use force upon the world, quelling multiple riots worldwide. Then the unthinkable strikes- Veidt is murdered.
The Smartest Man in the world was dead. In that time, the world cheered, and split the remains of Veidt Enterprises amongst themselves equally. But like all men, this wasn't over. A syndicate led by a trio of brothers named Adonai, Jehovah, and Allah, took a large branch of Veidt enterprises and destroyed all of Northeast California in their wake. However, the nations were quarreling over Veidt Enterprises remains to care about "some cocky lunatics."
Then they announced that THEY were the ones responsible for killing Veidt, even pronouncing evidence. By then, however, they'd extended their reach beyond America towards other continents, and threatened to destroy civilization unless they were crowned the Heavenly Kings. Out of fear, President Al Gore, out of fear, announced them to be rulers of the world, and others followed. Three men had nearly single handedly taken control.
The year was 2006. These new rulers, now head of the largest company in the world called the Dreadnaught, now use their powers to stomp on mankind's throats as they please- nobody could control them. Until a single man appeared in the mist of uncertainty. He wanted civilization to evolve from this monstrosity of a tyranny. His name was Lucifer, and was regarded as a world-wide hero. His acts of justice extended to all corners of the world, even taking out Dreadnaught foundations all around the world.
But even a man as powerful as him couldn't protect the world. So he called for every man and woman brave enough to stand against what appeared to be insurmountable odds. They were called "The Pioneers." Many flocked to Lucifer's call, none of them were previous masked heroes. Instead, a new generation of heroes came. Only nine were selected to become the new pioneers of the future.
This new Hell called life would be retaken by the fallen angel, and reborn into a society much more than what could be thought. This world would be utopia.
A world without the need of Watchmen.
--------------------
So the setup is: you are one of Lucifer's new Pioneers and wish to destroy the Heavenly Kings for whatever reason you may have. No characters from the original graphic novel will appear in the RPG, but they will be referred to, such as Rorschach being described as, "The Eye Opener." You have your own special abilities (NOT superpowers, just a unique quality, like you can kill people with coins, or you have an impenetrable silk suit) that prove useful to bringing down Dreadnaught. Though you are praised throughout the world, you are hunted ceaselessly- the Kings want every one of you dead and will use any method to do so.
You and your brethren are up against a Goliath, and you are David. These "gods" wish only to rule the world forever, and the Pioneers are the ONLY thing standing in their way.
You'll want a good understanding of the world of Watchmen, and must know the history of Watchmen. Read the novel or look at the Watchmen Wiki and read through histories, characters, symbolization- because much of that is going to be frequent, such as a pickaxe symbolizing the Pioneer's fight for freedom.
-------------------------------
Rules:
Obey all Smashboard forum rules. Goes without saying...
No godmodding the characters/stories/etc.
Minor Bunnying is allowed, but it MUST have a good reason.
No perfect characters- in the Watchmen world, everyone had a major
personality disorder. If I spy any Lou's or Sue's, you're gonna get it.
You MUST be a member of the Pioneers to sign up- you cannot work under the 'Naught, though it saddens me as well.
-------------------
SIGN UP FORM:
Name: Along with your REAL name, I wish for your masked hero name as well. Make it cool sounding please (lawl).
Gender: After thorough thought, I've decided you can be a he-she. It's Watchmen, after all...
Age: Must be between the ages of 21-40.
Description: I'll want two things here:
1. Your hero outfit. Make it descriptive and however you like it to look, but it MUST be at least a full paragraph or more.
2. Your commoner outfit. What you wear out in broad daylight. Same requirements as the hero outfit.
Personality: Every major protagonist in Watchmen had a major personality disorder, so I'll want you to make a HUMAN character- somebody who anyone can relate to, but they'll need a gaping flaw. Other aspects must include racial relations, sexual preferences, and other such things. Must be TWO paragraphs long.
History: Very important. Where did your character come from? How did he find the Pioneers? Why is he fighting the 'Naught? This and more. Should also include how your character's personality was made. Must be THREE paragraphs long.
Ability: From skill with locks to serious *ss-kicking skills, every hero has an ability. What's yours? PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU CAN'T HAVE SUPER POWERS.
Other: Anything else we need to know about your character? Just place here.
RPG Sample: Needed ONLY if you are reserving. I judge people's RP skills on their sign ups.