This RPG is a cyberpunk fantasy. For those of you who do not know what that is, it's very simple. Cyberpunk is a genre of science fiction in which there is a futuristic setting, often focussing on a dystopia society and how technology has become a negetive factor in human life. There are often two or more competing factions, often rebels vs. the technocratic rulers.
That explained, a cyberpunk fantasy is a cyberpunk story with elements of fantasy mixed in. Often in the forms of magic and/or mythical races.
Story
The year is 2029 of the Revelation (TR for short). For the past century and a half the world has been at peace under the watchful eye of its world government, the United World Coilition. Within the past decade several "terrorist" attacks have been launched against key UWC personel and holdings in the city of Ciron. These attacks have been traced to a former neutral faction known as the Mystics. In recent years this faction has changed its name to the Techno Liberation Movement.
Factions
The United World Coilition
The UWC was formed in 568 TR originally it was a small group of Humans and Elves who banned together for the benefit of mutual protection from the Techno-Mana wars that waged across the world. Originally the UWC focussed on trying to find a balance between the development of technology and magic, yet as years went by it became easier and easier to develop technological advancements such as cybernetics and cloning.
In 1002 TR the UWC had gained enough military power to begin subduing the other warring factions across the globe. In 1846 TR the last of the Unification Wars came to a close.
The Technocratic Liberation Movement
The TLM, formerly known as the Mystics, were founded before The Revelation. Throughout history the Mystics were the studiers of the magical arts. When The Revelation came the Mystics rejected technology, and many times, violently so. In 2000 TR it was recorded that the last of the Mystics were subdued from spewing anti-UWC propaganda. Ten years later they re-emerged as the Technocratic Liberation Movement, claiming to be the decendants of former Mystic memebers. While this claim as accepted as fact, it has yet to be proven definitively.
Mercenaries
Throughout history there have always been those who will fight if the price is right. Mercenaries are a common agent and are used by both the UWC and TLM and therefore considered a neutral faction seeing as they may be bought from one side to the other and vice versa.
Races
Humans
Humans are the most populous of all the races. They are short lived, and despite technological advancements may only reach 150 years of age. They are stronger than Elves and often prove more effective at the use of balistic weaponry, though they are competent with meleee weapons. They may learn magic though are sorely tested in handling it well. +5 Str +2 Acc
Elves
Also known as the First Race, Elves are extremely long lived, though not immortal. The oldest Elf ever recorded was Hintir who lived to one thousand years of age. Elves are extremely effective at using melee weapons and magic attacks. They are less effective at balistics training and consider it a dishonourable way to fight. Elves are not as robust and muscular as Humans, but are far more agile and perceptive. +5 Int +2 Agl
Cybetics
Also known as cyborgs. Cybernetics are either Elves or Humans who have undergone a technological augmentation to their body to make them stronger, faster and more intelligent than their biological counter parts. Unfortunatly this augmentation makes them susceptible to magic and unable to weild it. They are excelent at both melee and balistic weaponry. +2 Int +2 Str + 2 Agl
Perks
Balistic Training- you are well trained in the use of guns. +5 Acc +2 Agl
[/i]Melee Training - You are a superb swordsman and physically fit. +5 Str +3Agl
[i]Magical Apptitude- You are a practitioner of magic and are highly skilled +5 Int +100 Engergy(Elves and Humans only)
Hacker - computer terminals and security codes are no match for you. +5Int
Classes
Assassin: Assassins rely on stealth and cunning to get the job done. They are fierce and intelligent opponents. They speciallize in infiltration and elimination missions. +2 Str +5 Agl +2 Acc
Soldeir: Jar heads, Soldiers are not overly intelligent though they are often competent to some level with any form of weapon, sometimes including magic. +5 Str +5 Acc
Sage Sages are the users of magic. They often use a secondary weapon when magic can do them no good, but are not as well trained in such use. +5Int +50 Energy (Elves and Humans only)
Technician: Technicians can fix anything and everything. They're intelligent but not much else. They're only moderately good at hacking, but are excelent if a security system needs to be installed. +5 Int
Character Sheet
First six to correctly fill out the sheet below shall be allowed to play. I will not be reserving spots. In the event that a player quits or is inactive I may open a new spot. I also may open new spots in the future depending on the success of the game.
Name: Age: 18+ Health: 100 Race: (see above) Class: (see above) Perk: (see above) Bio: (Keep it short) Description: (Keep it short)
Str: (Strength determines melee damage) Acc: (Accuracy determines chance to hit and balistic damage) Agl: (Agility determines melee damage and move speed) Int: (Intelligence determines magical damage and hacking ability) Energy: 100 (determines magical use and fatigue level decreases with each action you preform. Sleeping or resting revitalizes it)
Note: You have 100 stat points to spread between Strength, Accuracy, Agility and Intelligence. Please note your Race, Class and Perk Bonuses to these stats, and add them in accordingly.
Rules:
While this genre of game stretches the reality of the world a little I will determine all outcomes. Please be as realistic as possible, though I shall accept minor distortions of reality. Also, please be clear and effective in any acction you describe.
Name: Arkynsal Vorhiem Age: 67 Health: 100 Race: Elf Class: Sage Perk: Melee Training Bio: Born to a happy elven couple, his father was killed in a lab accident when in human territory, and has blamed humans for it ever sence. His mother was also killed in a forest fire many years later, and believes humans to have done it, but has no proof. Has joined the TLM to get revenge on the humans. Description: Of average elven size, green eyes, short blond hair, although now shaven, and is normally silent and shy. Str: 20 Acc: 20 Agl: 42 Int: 30 Energy: 150 (determines magical use and fatigue level decreases with each action you preform. Sleeping or resting revitalizes it)
Is this correct? And so i need to change my bio so I am a descendant of the mystics?
Name: Zyba of Zyberia Age: 99 Health: 100 Race: Elf Class: Sage Perk: Magical Aptitude Bio: A banished prince of his kingdom. He has grown hate for his own race that he hates both the humans and the elves and sees the cybernetics mindless. He has dwelled in the forests for many years meditating and practicing the magical arts. He now is considered a mercenary, but he keeps a low-profile contract with the TLM(formerly the Mystics)for enhancements of his magical powers. Description: He is shy and hides his face in a large hood. Long, unkempt, jet-black hair flows out of this hood. In closer speculation, he has deep brown eyes that blaze with anger.
Str: 20 Acc: 20 Agl: 22 Int: 50 Energy: 250 (determines magical use and fatigue level decreases with each action you preform. Sleeping or resting revitalizes it)
These are both correct, however when I was writing this up at 3am I forgot to put a place on the character sheet where you place you Faction. If you could kindly fill out this revised format I'll greatly appreciate it. Again I apologize.
Name: Age: 18+ Health: 100 Faction: Race: (see above) Class: (see above) Perk: (see above) Bio: (Keep it short) Description: (Keep it short)
Str: (Strength determines melee damage) Acc: (Accuracy determines chance to hit and balistic damage) Agl: (Agility determines melee damage and move speed) Int: (Intelligence determines magical damage and hacking ability) Energy: 100 (determines magical use and fatigue level decreases with each action you preform. Sleeping or resting revitalizes it)
Name: Aleksander Klopp Age: 70 Health: 100 Race: Elf Class: Assasin Perk: Balistic training Bio: All his life he had to fend for himself. His parents died when he was young, he roamed the streets ever since. That is, until a human helped him. The human gave him all the training he could. He was soon killed for helping an elf. Since then, Alek sought revenge on the humans. He now works as a Mercenary, performing assasinations to whomever paid the most. Descirption: He always wears his assasin uniform (Black hooded suit), His green eyes seem to glow with curiosity. Tatoos cover his body with ancient symbols.
Str: 12 Acc: 37 Agl: 29 Int: 45 Energy: 100
Did I fill that out correctly? If not, I do apologize and I will fill it out properly at once.
Name: Dietrich Dettmann(German, I suppose.) Age: 30. Health: 100 Race: Cybernetic. Class: Assassin. Perk: Ballistics Training. Faction: United World Coalition[UWC]. Bio: In short, he was raised in relatively normal fashion. Originally human, he underwent the transformation to become cybernetic after a short stint as a mercenary soldier wherein he grew to hate and fear magic as well as everything to do with it. Despite his mistrust of the UWC's "big brother", he became convinced that it was the only faction whose policies were even remotely acceptable, and after a few failed attempts to avoid factions completely, he joined their cause. Quickly after his reluctant enlistment into the UWC, he made the switch from soldier to assassin, finding that he much preferred the isolated death of the hitman business to the unpredictable destruction of the soldier. Description: Slightly over six feet tall(approx. 6'1), black hair that's clipped short in a holdout from soldier days, pale skin and blue eyes. There is a small scar on the neck that could be from almost anything. Str: 29 Acc: 32 Agl: 34. Int: 27 Energy: 100.
I have one small clarification: both Strength and Agility say they determine melee damage. Which actually does?
I have one small clarification: both Strength and Agility say they determine melee damage. Which actually does?
Both. The thinking behind is it that Strength is more of the force behind the blow and Agility affects the deftness of the attack. I wanted to stack them together for melee damage because shooting a gun doesn't require any effort aside from pulling a trigger and aiming.
Name: Zyba of Zyberia Age: 99 Health: 100 Faction: Mercenaries (partially biased toward the TLM) Race: Elf Class: Sage Perk: Magical Aptitude Bio: A banished prince of his kingdom. He has grown hate for his own race that he hates both the humans and the elves and sees the cybernetics mindless. He has dwelled in the forests for many years meditating and practicing the magical arts. He now is considered a mercenary, but he keeps a low-profile contract with the TLM(formerly the Mystics)for enhancements of his magical powers. Description: He is shy and hides his face in a large hood. Long, unkempt, jet-black hair flows out of this hood. In closer speculation, he has deep brown eyes that blaze with anger. Str: 20 Acc: 20 Agl: 22 Int: 50 Energy: 250 (determines magical use and fatigue level decreases with each action you preform. Sleeping or resting revitalizes it)
Name:Talow Rosine Age: 18 Health: 100 Faction: Mercenary Race: Elf Class: Sage Perk: magical aptitude Bio: as a kid, he grew up knowning of neither side, intil some assassins came and murdered his parents, claiming to be from the UWC, but have evidence other wise. not knowing who to side with, he decided to just side with who he thinks is right, not who pays the most Description: a black haired 'kid' who's actually just short for his age, with blue eyes and commonly seen in black shorts and red t-shirt. Str: 10 Acc: 30 Agl: 20 Int: 40 Energy: 250
Name:Talow Rosine Age: 18 Health: 100 Faction: Mercenary Race: Elf Class: Sage Perk: magical aptitude Bio: as a kid, he grew up knowning of neither side, intil some assassins came and murdered his parents, claiming to be from the UWC, but have evidence other wise. not knowing who to side with, he decided to just side with who he thinks is right, not who pays the most Description: a black haired 'kid' who's actually just short for his age, with blue eyes and commonly seen in black shorts and red t-shirt. Str: 10 Acc: 30 Agl: 22 Int: 55 Energy: 250
fail, forgot to add on stat bonuses from what i picked besides energy... ^.^ my bad. ^.^;
Both. The thinking behind is it that Strength is more of the force behind the blow and Agility affects the deftness of the attack. I wanted to stack them together for melee damage because shooting a gun doesn't require any effort aside from pulling a trigger and aiming.
All right then, sounds good. Thanks for clearing that up.
Oh, and one more thing. Being that there's already another Assassin, I can change my class to Soldier if that's better.
