- Posting Speed
- 1-3 posts per day
- 1-3 posts per week
- One post per week
- Writing Levels
- Intermediate
- Preferred Character Gender
- Male
In the heart of America lays the quaint little town of Coolsville. Established in the 1600's, the town is listed among the oldest active communities in the country and has become a popular tourist destination in recent years due in part to its historic, if not sinister, past.
Any who have heard of Coolsville, no doubt, have also heard of its long, troubled history. It seemed like whenever there was a disaster looming over the horizon, Coolsville was there to take on the full brunt of its force. Cave ins at the Breakneck Ridge Mining Town, hurricanes hitting Rocky Point Beach, wild animal attacks and disappearances in Weirdo's Woods (a misnomer since it's actually a Swamp, but nobody has bothered to change the name); all on top of the rumors that the town was founded by an occultist group who sought to resurrect an ancient demon lord to reign bloody vengeance upon the world.
Of course, the latter half was all just a bunch of silly rumors and on the one hand, they paint the history of misfortune in Coolsville as something caused by evil forces and somewhat disrespect those who died as a result of these catastrophes... But on the other; "Ghoulsville" and the supernatural allure of a town long plagued by unexplained events is great for tourism!
Now, summer has come to an end, signaled by the leaves undergoing their yearly color-alterations and accompanied by a rapidly developing chill in the air. But something is amiss; a general feeling of unease hangs over the citizens like a seasonal flu virus as they approach their annual Founders Day celebration, ironically, on Halloween.
Although nobody can quite explain this strange phenomenon of apparent dread, there is one thing that everyone can agree on: Something is not right in Coolsville. Though exactly what is wrong... Is still very much a mystery...
Any who have heard of Coolsville, no doubt, have also heard of its long, troubled history. It seemed like whenever there was a disaster looming over the horizon, Coolsville was there to take on the full brunt of its force. Cave ins at the Breakneck Ridge Mining Town, hurricanes hitting Rocky Point Beach, wild animal attacks and disappearances in Weirdo's Woods (a misnomer since it's actually a Swamp, but nobody has bothered to change the name); all on top of the rumors that the town was founded by an occultist group who sought to resurrect an ancient demon lord to reign bloody vengeance upon the world.
Of course, the latter half was all just a bunch of silly rumors and on the one hand, they paint the history of misfortune in Coolsville as something caused by evil forces and somewhat disrespect those who died as a result of these catastrophes... But on the other; "Ghoulsville" and the supernatural allure of a town long plagued by unexplained events is great for tourism!
Now, summer has come to an end, signaled by the leaves undergoing their yearly color-alterations and accompanied by a rapidly developing chill in the air. But something is amiss; a general feeling of unease hangs over the citizens like a seasonal flu virus as they approach their annual Founders Day celebration, ironically, on Halloween.
Although nobody can quite explain this strange phenomenon of apparent dread, there is one thing that everyone can agree on: Something is not right in Coolsville. Though exactly what is wrong... Is still very much a mystery...
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1. No GMing. We don't want any Mary-Sues or Gary-Sues, especially in the case of characters who may or may not possess magic/supernatural abilities. Bottom line, don't try to instantly knock out twenty enemies at once or to convince someone else's character to go along with what your character wants unless you already have their approval (unless it's actually warranted in the plot, like say the Mystery Machine plowing through a horde of zombies or something).
2. Maximum of 2 Active Characters per person. Any more needs approval by a GM.
3. Characters have the potential to die/get killed, but please ASK somebody before you attempt to kill their character rather than just say "Your guy is dead". As GM, I will ensure that nobodies character dies ICly without sole permission from their player (or if you want to suggest it, that also works).
4. Keep it PG-13! Sure, since this is a modern horror-inspired story, things can get pretty dark/mature (and considering the town already has a history with the occult, it's obvious that we'd be delving into some of those issues as the mystery unfolds). But especially if it comes to romantic interactions, if things progress to a point of no return, please remember the Site rules. As well; ALL CHARACTERS MUST BE AT LEAST 16 YEARS OLD (highest you can go is 18)
5. Some scenes will be time skipped if they drag on too long/get too boring, but most of the time we will RP things through.
6. Feel free to throw ideas at me for potential plots/character romances/alien encounters/etc, but just remember that as the GM, I have the final say on what stays and what doesn't get put into the game.
7. Your character cannot have any GM abilities. GM abilities include: Character Manipulation (mind control/puppeteer-ing), Insta-Killing other player's Characters, etc. We all know what these are so we should be good, but if you think it might be OP; just ask and we'll figure it out together!
8. Post at least two-three paragraphs each time (more is fantastic), but I understand that life gets in the way. If you don't think you can post for a while, but still want your character to be involved with the plot's progression, just tell a GM and we'll NPC your character for a bit until you get back. Also; try to wait 2-3 posts between replies (it helps to keep the IC less crowded with a two-way conversation). If you want to collab with people, feel free to do so.
9. GM posts will be announced (these include plot movers, special events or even the death/introduction of a new character). I may also ask some of you to collaborate with me on a GM post, but they shouldn't interrupt the general flow of the RP (most of them are designed to show stuff happening far and away from our characters, but occasionally they'll introduce a new moment/situation that we have to get through).
10. If you got this far, here's a Scooby-Snack . Also, somewhere in the "Extras" section of your sheet, be sure to include four of your favorite monsters, either from the Scooby-Doo series, or just in general. Whether or not your sheet is accepted is dependent on if you read the rules, among other things.
11. Please make PvP combat fair. It really sucks when somebody uses a stun-gun, then proceeds to just punch the crap out of their immobile opponent. In addition, GM moves (ie. One-Hit KOs) will NOT be allowed inside PvP combat unless approved/announced in a GM event.
12. Enjoy the RP to the best of your ability and respect your fellow Mystery Crew in the OoC!! ^^ -
Name - Player
1.) Norville "Shaggy" Rogers - @mr_pibbs
2.) Fred Jones - @Justin (Pending Approval)
3.) Velma Dinkley - @King
4.) Daphne Blake - @winnie (Pending Approval)
5.) Dahlia Rose Vahris - @~Dark Disney~
6.) Rose Hale - @AliceFalling (Pending Approval)
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| Name | - First and Last. Middle name is optional, as are nicknames.
| Date of Birth | - Date and Age (ex. September 1st | 16)
| Gender | Pretty Straight-forwards.
| Sexuality | - Pretty Straight-forwards.
| Height | - Pretty Straight-forwards.
| Weight and Body Type | - Pretty Straight-forwards.
| Occupation | - We're all students, but let us know if your character has a part-time job.
| Personality Traits | - Tell us a bit about your character's personality (At least 5 Positive/Negative Traits)
| Fears | - What is your character afraid of? (At least 5).
| Quirks/Habits | - What makes your character unique? (At least 5).
| Skills/Talents | - What's your character good at? (At least 5).
| Interests/Hobbies | - What kind of stuff does your character get up to on a regular basis? (At least 5).
| Likes | - What does your character love? (At least 5).
| Dislikes | - What does your character hate? (At least 5).
| Backstory | - Tell us about your character! Please make this at least 3 paragraphs long, though longer is certainly encouraged!
| Family | - Let us know a little bit about your character's expanded family. Doesn't have to be super detailed, but considering everyone knows everyone in Coolsville, it helps!
| Extra Information | - Include any additional details about your character that you think are relevant for us to know!
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