Zombie Apocalypse: Character Thread

So here we can post our character names, nicknames (if one is desired), equipment, skills or any other details (including any back story) you consider important.

I (or other mods/admins playing) will update the main post to keep details as current as possible.

Major Characters:

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Zombies Q&A

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Master Joined: 22 Dec 2010 Posts: 1801 Location: Carcosa

Having not participated on a RP on this forum, I'm curious how this goes? For this particular thread, are we RPing ourselves, or characters we create, or we get to choose either?

Personally, I'm basing my character off of myself, but if you want to make up a character, then you can. Though do keep in mind that we're doing this in a real-world setting. The Force doesn't exist out here Laughing

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It's basically a communal story. You write a post based around your character, to advance the story along a bit. You can talk to others, and have them talk back, but as far as big, life-changing events go it's best to ask permission of the character owner, first.
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I am a Star Wars fan. That doesn't mean that I hate or love Jar Jar. That doesn't mean I hate or love Lucas, or agree or disagree 100% with him. That doesn't mean I prefer the PT over the OT, or vice versa. That doesn't mean I hate the EU, or even love all of it. These are not prerequisites. Being a man is not a prerequisite. Being a geek is not a prerequisite. The only prerequisite is that I love something about Star Wars. I am a Star Wars fan.

I'm basically going to be Reepicheep from the Narnia books. There might be slight differences if needed.
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Where sky and water meet,
Where the waves grow sweet,
Doubt not, Reepicheep,
To find all you seek,
There is the utter east.

I guess my character is basically an old man who greatly resembles Obi-Wan Kenobi and is named Ben. But as we are excluding the Force and sci-fi weapons, he's not a Jedi, and I guess he's not Obi-Wan. He's just old Ben, owner of the cantina.

Master Joined: 15 Apr 2008 Posts: 4421 Location: Korriban

My man is in his late 20's and covers his sadness at the loss of his family with a cocky attitude. He's relatively desensitized and see's the apocalypse as a way to finally be good with something. He's quick to take charge but very unsure as of where to go with it, and will readily look to either Ben (classic wise old man) or Padme (only female perspective) for advice or backup, and will regularly bow to their wishes. Likes to claim that he'll take care of himself above everyone else but can't stand to let anyone else die if he can help and will regularly over-risk to take care of anyone. Has no desire to lead.
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Perfection is a lifelong pursuit requiring sacrifice. The only way to get it quicker is to sacrifice the most.

Just a question here for everyone but since we're greenlighting having a talking mouse do we want to have limited sci-fi weaponry available? Not like stuff that can be bought at a store but allow a person to be an inventor (or know an inventor) who can create various cool gadgets or weapons?
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I'd prefer to stick to real world weapons but, then again, look who's talking. Wink

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Where sky and water meet,
Where the waves grow sweet,
Doubt not, Reepicheep,
To find all you seek,
There is the utter east.

Master Joined: 15 Apr 2008 Posts: 4421 Location: Korriban

Talking mouse i can deal with, but sci-fi zombie apocalypse just isn't my thing. Lasers and such makes it too easy, I say we stick to quickly emptying clips of bullets, blades, and baseball bats and such.
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Perfection is a lifelong pursuit requiring sacrifice. The only way to get it quicker is to sacrifice the most.

I would agree. Fighting a zombie with a tennis racquets when you're out of ammo is much more fun.

Master Joined: 15 Apr 2008 Posts: 4421 Location: Korriban

I'd like to know if we're following Walking Dead rules? In that franchise noise draws zombies in, meaning firing a weapon has to be saved for dire situations. Crossbows, knives, swords, and the like are more practical and avoidance is key. Also, are we open to finding and securing buildings? Or other groups of survivors working both with and against us?
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Perfection is a lifelong pursuit requiring sacrifice. The only way to get it quicker is to sacrifice the most.

No sci-fi weapons it is then.

With regard to rules I would agree with the gunfire/noises attract zombies (do we want to impose certain range limitations just so the people using firearms can be in on the action as much as melee specialists?). For now I think we should avoid having survivors working against us which might require much more plot than we currently have (from previous experience RPGs can die if you get too complex and spend more time hashing out what the plot is instead of just playing). We could involve other survivors as minor characters/cannon fodder. Once the RPG has really gained momentum I think we could work on more complex plots. Just my two cents.

I see no reason why we can't secure buildings, though I assume here that if we vacate new zombies would move in.

So far as these rules go I'll defer to the zombie movie fans as my knowledge comes from wikipedia and what I hear from friends.
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I'm still pondering over my nickname. I'm not sure whether to make up something new (if so, I'm leaning toward "Sonny") or base it off my screen name ("Ami" like "Amidala" or "Mei" pronounced like the end of "Padme"). Any suggestions will be considered. Smile

Anyway, once I decide, I'll edit my previous posts to reflect it. As for character/bio, my girl is in her very early twenties and lost many of her friends to the "we're young so we're invincible" complex once the infection broke out. As a result, she may seem a bit overly cautious at times or even reluctant to begin a fight, but when the occasion calls for it, is mercilessly violent.

Also, my knowledge of specific weapons is vastly limited, so if anyone wants to offer suggestions there in order to make things more authentic, I'd be more than open.

Oh, one more thing. Are we doing this in the first or third person? Or does it matter?
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All things die, Anakin Skywalker, even stars burn out.

So this is how liberty dies....with thunderous applause.

Those without swords can still die upon them

The world is a mess and I just need to rule it.

Master Joined: 15 Apr 2008 Posts: 4421 Location: Korriban

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