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| Tweet Topic Started: July 21, 2011, 11:51 pm (411 Views) | |
| DoubleOhSolo | July 21, 2011, 11:51 pm Post #1 |
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A clear image gradually appeared on a previously static screen. A man, brown of skin with long black dread locks has his face in the camera, golden eyes piercing each and every viewer. He grins and steps back, revealing the game show stage he is standing on. “Helloooo Dimensional Wasteland! It’s your friendly neighborhood DJ, that is, Dimensional Jockey, Demetri Maverick, and it’s time for the premier episode of…” He suddenly began to levitate off of the ground, whimsically turning in the air, “Reality. Hates. YOU!” The studio’s audience broke into thunderous cheers as the show’s title popped up on TV screen everywhere. “And now a word from our sponsors!” [justify] [/justify]Now sitting in a ritzy looking black leather chair, the DJ waved to the returning audience. “Welcome back! If you’re just tuning in, this is the brand new hit Omniversal Game show; Reality Hates You! I’m your host, DJ Demetri Maverick. Now, without further adieu let’s kick things off—“ He held a finger up as if to stop himself, “But first, you must be asking yourself… ‘Demetri, just what is Reality Hates You’?” The lanky man laughed cheesily, “Well, I’ll tell you! It’s a little game I decided to concoct one booze filled night. You take one hundred denizens of the Wasteland, trillions of credits, the lives of many, mix them together, add confusion and a pinch of potential heroism and villainy and viola! You’ve got the sickest reality program since Omniversal Idol!” He threw his arms out and waved them about in a grand, extravagant manner to garner excitement. The crowd followed suit and hollered in excitement. The Dimensional Jockey aided by some sort of unseen wind glided out of his seat and onto his feet. “Roll the clip Teddy!” On cue, the transmission on screen shifted to reveal clips of various men and women engaged in what looked like life threatening acts. “I have personally chosen one hundred beings from different Dimensions across the Wasteland, who will be here shortly by the way. These hundred brave, or not so brave, souls will embark on a perilous journey with only one goal, accumulate the most points and change the Wasteland—whether it’s for better or worse.” Demetri returns to the screen now back in his chair with his legs crossed. “When our contestants arrive, I will bless them with a number of goodies to help them on their way. Among these goodies, the contestants will receive a whopping 10.2 million Dimensional Credits!” 10.2 Million flashed in giant neon lettering above him, prompting crowd excitement. As the crowd hushed, Demetri shifted in this chair. "With the 10.2 mil, our players will be granted access to their personal Maestro--who's duty is to grant whatever the player wishes. So long as it's within the boundaries of their credits." Demetri shrugged. “We’ll return with rules, point allocations, and the participants themselves after these commercial breaks!” The camera quickly panned across the whole audience and faded out to commercials… The Dimensional Wasteland – The Stew Vs. Cake Theory Ah the Dimensional Wasteland. An endless number of realities, times, and spaces held together by a number of complex gateways known as ‘Rifts’. Think of it as an ever-growing stew; all of the dimensions would be your beef, veggies, what have you, and the rifts holding them together would be the broth. The gateways keep branching and making new connections even as we speak so that broth is ‘endless’ flavor. The Wasteland wasn’t always as it has been though. It’s been said that the stew used to be a cake. Don’t worry. I’ll explain. Imagine a cake, most cakes have layers you know? The Wasteland, back when it was just a tyke was like a cake. You had the main layer, the center where most life thrived. And then above that, supernatural beings such as ghosts, demons and the like lingered. Every now and then, someone in that main layer would claim they saw a ‘paranormal being’, maybe a ghost or an alien. Even though people around them deemed them crazy or paranoid, the truth was they were actually right. You see, every now and then, the layers would fluctuate and brush against one another, causing their spaces to intertwine even for just a moment. Simple enough right? Now…the bottom layer is where things get a little tricky. The bottom layer of our Dimensional Cake was nearly identical to the main layer, only…inversed. Ever take a picture and set it to negative? That’s exactly what this bottom layer was like. It was the parallel reality of the main layer. It’s said that something happened to merge the bottom and main layers of the cake, and boom! That’s when that delicious pastry crumbled. The two layers weren’t used to the change and shattered. Their times and spaces broke into multiple realities, scattered into a spiral like array. The following is solely legend, but it’s the most plausible thing out there to explain why the Rifts connecting the now scattered Dimensions formed. Heads up, it’s here where the story gets good kids. A single force survived the destruction of the Original Wasteland [referred to by scientists and historians as Eden]. Some religions out in the wastes refer to this force as a man dubbed the Master of Ceremonies—or Emcee. Anyways, the Emcee possessed the power to mold and alter space, and while Eden was destroyed beyond repair, he decided to connect these new fragments of it so that life may grow and thrive once more. After that the Emcee disappeared from the Wasteland. But it didn’t take time for life to teem about the wastes. The most advanced of the Dimensions came together to create a law making body known as ‘The Band of Three’ [dubbed so because there were three dimensions involved in the creation]. The Band was composed of three Waltzes, selected by the people, and a Dimensional Jockey, selected by the people and approved by the Waltzes themselves. The DJ is the voice of the The Band, and in many ways he serves as nothing more than a figurehead. Regardless, he or she acts as the face of the law, and must be well received by the people of the Wasteland. Today, the hands of The Band spreads to nearly eighty percent of the Wasteland. Their laws help to govern the extensive lands that are the Wastes. A few of their more prominent laws are integral to maintaining stability within the Dimensional Wastes and those are: 1) Inhabitants of more advanced Dimensions must not meddle in the affairs of underdeveloped dimensions. 2) Any governments formed within a Dimension must ultimately answer to The Band 3) The Band must not be challenged by any being within the Wastes. Now, of course The Band isn’t without its own muscle. Not only do they possess an army known as the Symphony, but the DJ himself possesses powers reminiscent of the great Emcee of legend. So…it goes without saying thou shall not fuck with The Band. Well, that about covers what you need to know about the Wasteland. Of course there are numerous folk tales, legends, and tales to be told…but that’s what this little journey is for—right? Right. Reality Hates You! How to earn [And Lose!] Points! Welcome back Wasters! It’s DJ Demetri Maverick here yet again and this time I’m here to tell you how our contestants will play this glorious game. Now, the name of the game here is to ‘Change Your Reality’. And that is exactly what I’ll be awarding points on: how much our players influence the world around them. Likewise, I will be deducting points for acts of cowardice or lack of impact within the Wasteland. How To Gain Points
How To Lose Points[/center]
The players start out with a total of 10000 points. If a player's point count hits zero at anytime they will be disqualified* from the game. The game ends after one full dimensional rotation. The winner will be the player with the most points at the end of the game. If you win, take pride in knowing that you shaped reality itself into your image and receive one limitless wish! If you lose well...we'll save that for later... It should be said that there are other ways to gain points aside from the ones listed here. Go out there and shape your reality! *Disqualification = Death The PiNG - HEY! Listen! The PiNG is a revolutionary device crafted by the finest brains the Wasteland has to offer. It stands for 'Portable Immense Nexus Gear', and it's the perfect sidekick for a player of the Reality Hates You game. The PiNG is a handheld device that looks identical to a cellphone. It's touchscreen capable and has the storage capacity of nearly a dozen home computers. It also has the ability to allow inter-dimensional phone and video chats. Not only that, but the PiNG displays a log of other contestant's activity by the hour. The PiNG's most important feature however is its ability to connect a player to their personal Maestro: the granter of their desires. As a player, the PiNG is your lifeline. Without it you have no access to your funds or your Maestro. Losing your PiNG is a first class ticket to disqualification--so watch out butterfingers! Please note that each PiNG is locked by fingerprint recognition, so stealing another player's to access their funds is a pointless endeavor. *There seem to be several features of the PiNG system that cannot be accessed from the start... The Maestro - Symphony in the key of 'Winning' Players in Reality Hates You have access to a Maestro via their PiNG. The Maestro is an aide of the Dimensional Jockey and as such has a near limitless hand in the affairs of the Wasteland. They are an infinitely valuable ally to the Player. It is the Maestro's duty to make whatever their Player's desire a reality--under two very strict conditions: 1) The request of the player can be fulfilled using currency only. Meaning The Maestro cannot control use mind control or other magics. 2) The Maestro cannot kill. It is recommended that the Player forge a healthy relationship with their Maestro. The Dimensions - Go West Young Man The stew is a vast land. Have I used that line already? Well. Whatever. It's time to get to the meat and veggies my friend. Now, while there are a limitless number of Dimensions within the wastes, we're going to stick to the few marked as 'Places of Interest' in the PiNG. You should note that this list is always in progress, and ever growing. Just like the Wasteland herself. Gigas A land inhabited primarily by massive, majestic Colossi. The lands of Gigas are dying, and the few humaniods living in the world are dying of left and right. It is unknown if the Colossi have any type of governing structure, but the humanoids living in Gigas organize themselves in tribes. Despite the massive inhabitants Gigas is marked as an Underdeveloped Dimension. I N H A B I T A N T S Humanoids Gigas O T H E R Mundane flora & fauna Massive Flora + The Gigas are docile, unless threatened. The dying world appears to have no effect on them, suggesting that they use other means to feed than the local flora and fauna. + The local tribes have grown extremely hostile as of late. Wars have broken out between the tribes over what little food is left. Desperation has set in. ![]() [SHADOW OF THE COLOSSUS! *fanboy squeal*] Techni A Dimension where free thought, individuality, and even color is monopolized. On the surface it resembles a reality similar to a black and white version of Eden's medieval period. However, further analyzing of the ruling class' facilities have revealed a level of tech on par with modern Band-Sanctioned tech, saving the Dimension from Underdeveloped status. I N H A B I T A N T S + Humans O T H E R + The newly crowned King of the royal family Rose has been missing for two full dimensional cycles. The missing King has left a power vacuum in his wake with no heirs or siblings. The royal family has never been in more chaos. + To all except the royal family, the world is seen in black and white. + The Dimension’s native magic is called ‘Imagination’. Members of the royal family have the ability to create and manipulate matter. The logistics of the technique are still hazy to even The Band. ![]() [Steam Boat Willie + Swords & Magic + Star Wars & King Arthur] Eden Delta Essentially the only fragment of Eden that has retained its former glory. It is a calm place with the best technology The Band has to offer. It is also one of the original three Dimensions involved in the creation of The Band of Three. It is identical in every way shape and form to coastal areas of Eden thus it has become somewhat of a holy ground. I N H A B I T A N T S + Humanoids [Humans, Demons, Beasts, Anything in-between] + Sentient Mecha O T H E R + Eden is a theocracy, headed by Primarch Isabella a young, charismatic leader with ties to the Emcee himself. She has been known to butt heads with The Band on a number of occasions. + Eden is a tropical dimension made up of dozens of smaller islands, making travel by land obsolete. + Eden has voiced it's disapproval of Reality Hates You without shame. Players should be cautioned if they enter this Dimension. [Cancun gone sci-fy. Meets the Pope and Friends.] The Omega Cluster [AKA The West End] A cluster of thirteen Dimensions that shirk Band rule. Though lawless in nearly every sense of the word, they came together twenty cycles ago to fend off The Symphony. A non aggression treaty has been formed between The West End and The Band to prevent outbreak of further war. The cluster is made up of mostly advanced Dimensions with the exception of a few underdeveloped ones. I H A B I T A N T S + Too varied to list O T H E R + In the center of The West End is a 'Hub' Dimension known as The Cartel. On the surface it is a theme park world serving as a grand attraction to all far and wide throughout the Wasteland. Dig a bit deeper and you'll see that this Dimension is really the house of the force behind Omega: The Kid. Little is known about The Kid other than the fact that The Kid is credited with uniting The West End in its battle against The Band. + Tech within The West End is rumored to surpass the best Band Space has to offer. [The Wild, Wild West!] Astral A veritable metropolis and the second Dimension involved in The Band Of Three's creation. It is believed to represent what would have been the 24th Century of Eden. The cities here exceed those seen in the wildest science fiction movies. This Dimension is the home of the Dimensional Development and Research Corporation so it is only natural that it be the most technologically advanced place in Band Space. I H A B I T A N T S +Humanoids, Sentient Mecha O T H E R + Astral is bathed in eternal rain and overcast skies. The weather is supposedly a cause of the amount of environmentally harmful tech. + Those who are fired or attempt to quit the R&D Corp. are killed on site. The reasoning behind this is to prevent any information leaks. [Shady science place] Anubis A desert of silver sands. The dunes constantly ebb and flow as a result of the massive sand worms that dwell underneath. The population living here is made up of hard skinned humaniods and brave humans that do not fear the hellish days and icy nights. The people have organized themselves into guilds to thrive be them merchant based, tech based, or mercenary based. It's the one place other than The West End to go if you need something...under the table done. I N H A B I T A N T S + Humanoids + Massive fauna [Sand Worms, Behemoths, Diseased Avian] O T H E R + Though outlandish and motley in look and make, the tech created on Anubis often rivals that of The Band's. + Cities in Anubis are comprised of tall skyscrapers that bellow out even taller plumes of black steam. Each city is linked by a Dimension-wide train system that flows every hour, on the hour. + Dig deep enough and you may find ancient catacombs filled with goodies from Eden's heyday. + Tensions among the guilds have been growing recently. It appears that one rather bloodthirsty guild is getting too big for its britches. It could be worth checking out. [This place is RHY's little slice of steampunk XD] Babylon A mysterious dimension resembling a compilation of several Eden 'suburbs'. The people dress and act identical to inhabitants of that time period. Studies have shown that citizens of Babylon show zero variation in their day to day actions. Everything down to the time they blink is identical to the day before. Their lack of sophisticated technology marks to Dimension as Underdeveloped. That said, The Band has ordered continued surveillance of Babylon and her people. I N H A B I T A N T S + Pre-Wasteland Humans [No supernatural prowess to speak of] + Mundane fauna O T H E R + The actions of the townsfolk seem to mirror those of old sitcom programs. [It's like 80's programming...with a twist] Babel The third and final Dimension involved in The Band's creation, and the seat of the Waltzes themselves. Babel takes the shape of a massive cybernetic tower. The tower itself is sentient and ever changing; floor shift about, defenses can be switched on in an instant, and should Babel see the need to, it can change it's Dimensional location on a whim. It is without a doubt the ultimate fortress and in many ways can be dubbed a fourth Waltz. I H A B I T A N T S + The Waltzes + Some Humanoid workers [lowly lizard-men] + Servant Mecha O T H E R + Every month the location of Babel shifts. Too much time in one location can prove dangerous. + The public is never allowed in Babel. The Waltzes meet with you--not the other way around. +Babel has 999 floors in total. ![]() [Talking tower. It's like a more bad ass version of a skyscraper from Tron.] The Calm A nightclub sitting right in the center of the Wasteland. It's an eternal party, and those who enter never want to leave. Demetri Maverick is the club's owner, his motto for the place is 'In the middle, we stay calm. We just drop bombs'. Charming really. It's about half the size of Babel, and each floor plays a different genre of tunes. This is the place to be if you need to relax or if you need to see the DJ. I N H A B I T A N T S + Species from all around the Wasteland come together here. Even a Gigas stomper or two... O T H E R + The above line 'never want to leave' may not be that accurate. In actuality, most who enter The Calm never return. Spooky shit right? [Shake your grove thang baby.] *remember this list is still in process Traversing The Wastes! - A horse! A horse! My credits for a horse! There are two ways to travel the Wasteland. Well, two ways that work at least. 1) Get your hands on a vehicle capable of breaching a Rift. 2) Become the DJ and make your own personal Rifts. Since you won't be becoming the DJ anytime soon, you'll have to get your grubby little hands on a vehicle fit for traveling through Dimensional Space. This is one trial you'll have to face without your Maestro--it would be way too easy if that wasn't the case right? Any vehicle, car, ship, giant robot, whatever, can be outfitted with the warp tech that permits travel through rifts, the trick is finding one. Happy hunting my friends. The Character Sheet - You've got this...that...these...You're ready! In Reality Hates You, there's really no limit to what kind of character you can create. I really want people to get creative here so i'm placing very few limitations on what your character can be and do. Alien? No problem. Baby Jesus? No problem. A Manbearpig? No freakin' problem. Gentlemen you may have at it.
For your copy & pasting needs...
Press START To Begin As the story begins you find yourself on the stage of what looks to be some odd game show. A strange device in hand, and a numbered tattoo on your body. Your previously life holds little importance now because you are quickly thrown into the role of Player. You must change reality itself with your actions or be erased from it for maintaining the status quo. Better gain some individuality because only the extraordinary survive on Reality. Hates. YOUUUUUUU! The Players Saadiq Leonardo Marcel -DoubleOhSolo_ Zak Darkmare - DoubleOhSolo_ The Rules - Follow These Or Be Disqualified Keep It Funky Nobody wants to roleplay with a jerk. Our characters may be enemies but we aren't. Be friends, play nice, and just chill. We all want to have fun right? Keep it funky also means let me know if you have to leave for any reason. Real life comes first, but don't abandon us without word. Moreover, make sure you don't monopolize the roleplay. This is sandbox style, but that doesn't mean you can become the main character or something. You aren't God's gift to the Wasteland [well technically you aren't] so the story will not revolve around your. Character development is fine, but remember there are others here as well. If I Only Had A Brain... Basically, this roleplay is 'advanced'. Literacy is a must, and i'm looking for some stellar content from all participants. I'm not that hard to please, but if your stuff isn't up to snuff I'll have to boot you. Post at least two paragraphs or good, readable content and we'll all be fine. Sexual Healing Romance. Now, I have no problem with it--that is until I start to have a problem with it. Your kissy faces should not interfere with the plot. Meaning, Joe and Suzie shouldn't run off to make babies and abandon the game. I love a good tale of romance, but it should always be a subplot. Not the main meat. Of course cybering is a no-no. Regarding Your Characters You may have as many as you like so long as you can keep up with them all. Make sure they are unique and fun, I want to be wowed by what you come up with. If you have any questions regarding questions shoot me a PM or contact me in the OOC. It should go without saying that God Modding is out of the question. I realize I've granted extreme freedom with character creation here but it should be obvious that your characters' powers should have some kind of limit on them. If I see that your powers are TOO extreme I'll simply ask you to include some sort of limit on them. It's no biggie. Excessive god modding will lead to booting. Feel me? Suggestions? Questions? It's a vast and complicated Wasteland. There's always room for improvement and questions to be asked. I'm for the people by the people and would love to hear any input you have to add to the story--including new Dimensions. Also if you have ANY questions don't hesitate to ask. Also, look out for the encyclopedia coming soon to the introduction thread. It will help shed some light on things in the Wastes. Most Importantly... Have fun my friends! I had fun making it, now I want you all to have fun playing in it. Let's get out there and shape some realities yeah? Remember, all basic RP rules apply here. Such as no God Modding or Power Playing, the usual spit. |
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| Juicesir | July 22, 2011, 12:46 am Post #2 |
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Sexy Shoeless God of Something
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| Dream | July 22, 2011, 4:09 am Post #3 |
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Mew?
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might i suggest using spoilers so as to not completely intimidate everyone with a large wall of text? |
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I'll whisper in your ear, You are mine, and you will never have to be alone. And when I pull you near, You'll know I love you like I never loved anyone. So let me be the one to lift you up, I'll carry you home. 'Cause now I'm here to keep you safe, And to catch you when you fall. | |
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| Myriad | July 23, 2011, 5:24 pm Post #4 |
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Wow. This is nuts. It sounds cool, but I'm not sure how well the powers will work. |
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| CinquantaSei | November 4, 2011, 7:09 pm Post #5 |
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Resident
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I'm all over this, let's go. Thank you, ability to speed-read! Hope you don't mind if I use a 'custom' race. They're something I like to crack out on occasions like this, so I'll gladly explain anything you wish to know about them. Also, I sure hope the OP is still around. Hell, if nobody is gonna run this, I will. Te Toren's Lethmeer-Umbrea
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-Those who wander the sand and darkness- The Expanse - Character menagerie. Formerly Doomshifter | |
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| That Butler | November 14, 2012, 3:30 am Post #6 |
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Bad Jew
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