Post by melcaroni on Mar 28, 2016 15:35:04 GMT
Father I have sinned. I am going to hell. Do not weep for me. Death awaits us all.
RP Name: HOW I MET TWO BROKE DOGS WITH A BLOG or HIMTBDWAB
Concept: In a phrase: "Eldritch Horror Sitcom"
A highly loose and experimental RP with an emphasis on improvisation. Similar to "Where Anything Goes" where the plot events can happen on the fly and players are encouraged to run with things and improvise. The tone is similar to a Twilight Zone episode or a Lovecraftian Horror story, but with a heavy coat of shitty sitcom paint and general crudeness.
Setting: The RP takes place within an Eldritch TV Sitcom, where characters have been trapped and forced to play their roles for unknown reasons. The studio exists in a warped pocket dimension outside of reality, and is entirely under control of mysterious forces known only as the Showrunners. New settings are created and destroyed as needed, multidimensional cracks often appear throughout the sets, and little remains consistent, except for the showtimes-- Every Monday night, live at ☃:00 Central.
Plot Outline: Things get pretty wacky in the Kerplopezheckstonstein house! With cousin Gary and Uncle Toothpuller always pulling off their crazy schemes, how can any hard-working dog get a good night's sleep!?
But when the lovable rouge, ☝☝☝☝☝ UNNDING REAPER OF G☯DS, crashes into the house, Frank Doggenmeiyer will have to do all he can just to keep on his paws! What kind of wacky antics will this zany family get up to this week!?! Tune in every Monday night at ☃:00 Central to find out!
So goes the premise of the purportedly popular TV Sitcom "HIMTBDWAB". But for the characters locked within, it's all too real. What at first appears to be some horrific mockery of a TV show is in reality some kind of twisted pocket dimension in which victims have been trapped and made to perform. Little is known for sure about the origin of this dimension, its purpose, or its creators; the cast themselves do not know how they got here, why they were taken, or how to get out, if there even IS a way. All they know for sure is that once the show goes on the air, damn near anything can happen.
So don't touch that dial, folks. We're just getting started.
And now for a word from our sponsors.
Specific Rules: - Because of the nature of the game, there's very few limitations on players beyond the standard "don't be a dick" rules. Improvisation is encouraged.
- If there is a suggestion for each post, it would be "How can this situation get worse?"
- The time measurement for this game will be "Episodes" and they can last until the players lose interest in the plot or until a natural endpoint is reached. Each episode will be started by a GM or selected Player making a "premise post" where they spark an event, and other players can join in from there.
E.G.
- It's expected to sorta play this by ear rather than any concrete measurement. If a major enough change is required, a whole new Season can be started.
Goals: Lots of freedom creatively, loose tone and more flexible pace. Sort of a "breather RP" where people can relax and just be really silly and dumb, but also write something interesting and surreal if they so choose. The RP is essentially "a Sitcom wrapped around a Lovecraftian Horror Story", so players can choose to either capitalize on the comedic aspects and absurdity of the situation, or focus more on the twisted horror going on in the background.
RP Name: HOW I MET TWO BROKE DOGS WITH A BLOG or HIMTBDWAB
Concept: In a phrase: "Eldritch Horror Sitcom"
A highly loose and experimental RP with an emphasis on improvisation. Similar to "Where Anything Goes" where the plot events can happen on the fly and players are encouraged to run with things and improvise. The tone is similar to a Twilight Zone episode or a Lovecraftian Horror story, but with a heavy coat of shitty sitcom paint and general crudeness.
Setting: The RP takes place within an Eldritch TV Sitcom, where characters have been trapped and forced to play their roles for unknown reasons. The studio exists in a warped pocket dimension outside of reality, and is entirely under control of mysterious forces known only as the Showrunners. New settings are created and destroyed as needed, multidimensional cracks often appear throughout the sets, and little remains consistent, except for the showtimes-- Every Monday night, live at ☃:00 Central.
Plot Outline: Things get pretty wacky in the Kerplopezheckstonstein house! With cousin Gary and Uncle Toothpuller always pulling off their crazy schemes, how can any hard-working dog get a good night's sleep!?
But when the lovable rouge, ☝☝☝☝☝ UNNDING REAPER OF G☯DS, crashes into the house, Frank Doggenmeiyer will have to do all he can just to keep on his paws! What kind of wacky antics will this zany family get up to this week!?! Tune in every Monday night at ☃:00 Central to find out!
So goes the premise of the purportedly popular TV Sitcom "HIMTBDWAB". But for the characters locked within, it's all too real. What at first appears to be some horrific mockery of a TV show is in reality some kind of twisted pocket dimension in which victims have been trapped and made to perform. Little is known for sure about the origin of this dimension, its purpose, or its creators; the cast themselves do not know how they got here, why they were taken, or how to get out, if there even IS a way. All they know for sure is that once the show goes on the air, damn near anything can happen.
So don't touch that dial, folks. We're just getting started.
And now for a word from our sponsors.
Specific Rules: - Because of the nature of the game, there's very few limitations on players beyond the standard "don't be a dick" rules. Improvisation is encouraged.
- If there is a suggestion for each post, it would be "How can this situation get worse?"
- The time measurement for this game will be "Episodes" and they can last until the players lose interest in the plot or until a natural endpoint is reached. Each episode will be started by a GM or selected Player making a "premise post" where they spark an event, and other players can join in from there.
E.G.
"It's a lovely day at the McGershtensmithsteinington House; Cousin Jimmy is doing taxes, April is watering the plants, and Old Man Oldstein is warming his feet by the fire. Suddenly, the front door opens, and a dejected Fred Doggenmeiyer enters stage left. (Applause) "Hey guys," Frank mumbles dejectedly, "Man, I just had the worst day today. See, I was coming home from work today, and suddenly, the zombie apocalypse started!"
At that moment, a zombie hand crashes through the window, clawing at air. Doggenmeiyer groans.
"Not the window agaiiiiiin!" He cried. Canned laughter ensues."
At that moment, a zombie hand crashes through the window, clawing at air. Doggenmeiyer groans.
"Not the window agaiiiiiin!" He cried. Canned laughter ensues."
Goals: Lots of freedom creatively, loose tone and more flexible pace. Sort of a "breather RP" where people can relax and just be really silly and dumb, but also write something interesting and surreal if they so choose. The RP is essentially "a Sitcom wrapped around a Lovecraftian Horror Story", so players can choose to either capitalize on the comedic aspects and absurdity of the situation, or focus more on the twisted horror going on in the background.