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Surviving Marathon



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Fri Jun 17, 2011 5:48 am
Shamrock says...



Last stop, Marathon. In the near future zombies have begun to encompass most of the southwest including the little town of Marathon, Texas. This is where a band of Survivors and Maniacs must avoid the zombie threat doing whatever it takes to stay alive and get the fuck out of Marathon.

Story starts off when the zombies just begin to arrive at Marathon, your character can know or not know about it and can choose to tell other characters. The military has quarantined Marathon so you must choose to escape or stay and survive. You will also have the choice of being a Maniac which is what it sounds like, you choose to do whatever it takes to survive, this means killing other characters. You will also have the choice of being a Survivor someone who will scavenge and join forces with other characters to live through the ordeal or challenge the military head on.

Moderators: Shamrock & ABoyAndHisFlyingYeti; Moderators will also be playing as the U.S. Army giving general insight from a different perspective to all players. Imagine the military as Narrarators.

Rules: In general

Abide by the map meaning pay attention to stores and houses on the map, if you leave the quarantine area you must have a good backstory or else... DEATH!!!

There can be sex if needed but, no hardcore sex scenes; keep it soft core. Female friendly. Abosolutely NO necrophilia!!!

No killing other characters without their permission.

No fantasy elements, i.e. magic or laser guns, keep it realistic.

No being a big hero and killing every single zombie or by passing the military no problem, it ruins the story and makes you sound like a self centered jackass.

Characters can be killed if it fits the story, you can kill your character off at any time. Moderators will kill off characters if the rules are broken or if they are inactive for a week.

Feel free to post as frequently and lengthy as needed. Players MUST post at least a paragraph.

There are NPC's that anyone can choose to kill within a post such as a Survivor saying they see an NPC being eaten by zombies or if a Maniac feels like going ape shit on an NPC and telling about it. This being said Maniacs dont get to kill every NPC.

You can loot stores just dont go crazy for example, say you find a flamethrower in a hardware store.

There are two factions Maniacs and Survivors, rules including the two are posted below.

Rules: Survivors

Survivors may choose wether or not to be up for love.

There can be backstabbing, just be sure to pm the person your stabbing in the back for their permission.

Able to carry up to 6 items.

Survivors are advised to stay together, you dont have too but, stray at your own risk.

Survivors will be able to pick a skill i.e. handiness, good shot, medic, etc.

Survivors will be able to make barricades and safehouses at any suitable place on the map. They can stay in these safehouses for as long as they want.

Rules: Maniacs

Maniacs can kill Maniacs and Survivors with permission.

Able to carry up to 8 items

Have to stay on their own, no grouping up.

No skills, you've lost your freakin' mind!!!

Maniacs start off with a weapon of their choice just dont go overboard.

Examples

Profile: Survivors
Accepting 16
Name: Jane Doe
Age (10+): 26
Gender: Female
Proffesion before apocalypse: Hotel receptionist
Skill (1): Speech
Local or Outsider: Local
Up for love?: Yes
History: Grew up in Marathon never left, blah blah, you get the point.
Why your in Marathon: Grew up there
Appearance: Be detailed if you can include a picture it would be great, if not, be descriptive.

Profile: Maniacs
Accepting 4
Name: John Doe
Age (20+): 49
Gender: Male
Proffesion before apocalypse: Mechanic
Starting Weapon: Giant Monkey Wrench
Local or Outsider: Outsider
History: blah, blah,blah
What made you snap: blah,blah,blah
Why your in Marathon: blah,blah,blah
Appearance: Burly guy, bushy beard, crazy eyes, overalls, etc.

Be more descriptive with your characters please, these are just examples.

Take it seriously but, remember its just a game, the point is to have fun.

Welcome to Marathon.
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Players detailed map of east Marathon
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Players detailed map of west Marathon
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Players map of surrounding military forces
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Fri Jun 17, 2011 5:56 am
ABoyAndHisFlyingYeti says...



List of characters

Survivor- Guy Simmons (Shamrock)
Survivor- James Zuckermann (ABoyAndHisFlyingYeti) DECEASED
Survivor- Lexi Delfini (thatannagirl) DECEASED
Survivor- Dirk Adams (tr3x) DECEASED
Survivor- Jack Gnad (Loller65)
Survivor- Madeline Gusita (gleek456)
Survivor- Seal Brooks (Camuleaus)
Survivor- Blaise Anderson (Geronimo) DECEASED
Survivor- Nolo Tone (latinoburn) DECEASED
Survivor- Marcus Moorson (LostMagi42)
Survivor- Alyssa Brown (Ultimateanon)
Survivor- Wade Wilson (isaiahlob98)
Survivor- Reagan Spencer (isaaBella)
Survivor- Open
Survivor- Open
Survivor- Open

Maniac- Mark Lawson (ABoyAndHisFlyingYeti) DECEASED
Maniac- Octavian Johnson (tr3x) DECEASED
Maniac- Open
Maniac- Open
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Fri Jun 17, 2011 6:31 am
Shamrock says...



Name: Guy Simmons
Age (10+): 23
Gender: Male
Proffesion before apocalypse: Professional Con-artists
Skill (1): Leadership
Local or Outsider: Out sider
Up for love?: Yes
History: When I left California I figured life would be better for me. I traveled across the states gambling drinking and conning people out of their money. After a few close calls with the authorities I figured it was time to settle down. I lived in New Orleans when I met Zuckerman, a fellow individual who operated in the same line of work I did. We made a hell of a team. When we ripped off one of the major underground New Orleans rackets I thought we were scot-free to runaway to Mexico and live life. Unbeknownst to me the bookies found out, Me and Zuckerman were as good as dead.
Why your in Marathon: To lay low from the bookies me and Zuckerman hid off in a podunk town in Texas called Marathon, there we got a room at the Gage hotel and decided to hit up the hotels bar.
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Appearance, suit and all
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Fri Jun 17, 2011 7:25 am
ABoyAndHisFlyingYeti says...



Profile: Survivor
Name: James Zuckermann
Age (10 ): 22
Gender: Male
Proffesion before apocalypse: Profesional Con Artist
Skill (1): Persuasion
Local or Outsider: Outsider
Up for love?: No
History: Ever since I could talk, I was scamming people. Money, jewlry, clothes, office supplies, if you can name it, I was conning people out of theirs. Born in Franklin, Tennessee, I was raised as a proper southern gentleman and I knew ALL about money. I had a silver tongue which paired oh so nicely with my sharp wit. I paid for my freshman year at UT by selling fake exams to desparate students. I got caught...and expelled. With little more to show for my efforts than a fat wad of greenbacks, I realized that all I was good at was scam art. I tried to think of places where there are plenty of desparate people looking to drown their sorrows in booze or feed their addictions to drugs or gambling. A place where the poor are very poor and the rich and very rich and everyone is greedy. One city came to mind: New Orleans. I took my father's truck, filled it up with gas and drove. I didn't stop until I had made it. For a month, I had a nice ponzi scheme going. Sweet pad, bitchin' wheels, Italian silk suits. I had it made. Thats when I met Guy. Walked into a bar for a drink and he tried to sell me a condo. He had an air about him that said, "This guy knows what he's doing." After a couple drinks, on him of course, I discovered that he was a natural-born leader. We made a helluva team. We got in to all kinds of messes. We ripped off this gambling ring. Something Guy called a racket. They got pissed. So we decided to hide in Mexico.
Why your in Marathon: We stopped off in this tiny-ass town called Marathon so that we could lay low for a while. Rented a room at The Gage. We were just chiilin' in the bar, I had a scotch, he had a whiskey.
Appearance: Tall but sturdy; a real lady killer. Dark brown hair always messed up just the right amount. Blue eyes, allways looking for another buck and the next sucker to scam it out of.
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Sat Jul 09, 2011 2:35 pm
thatannagirl says...



How is this not flooded with profiles yet?? Who doesn't love a good zombie RP? :O

If you are still accepting, I'll join. :)
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Sat Jul 09, 2011 6:19 pm
ToritheMonster says...



Make sure you rate this if there's going to be violence/sexual content.
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Sun Jul 10, 2011 12:03 am
Shamrock says...



ABSOLUTELY STILL ACCEPTING!!!!





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Sun Jul 10, 2011 3:16 am
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Name: Lexi Delfini
Age (10+): 24
Gender: Female
Profession before apocalypse: Call Girl, but I prefer the term "Escort".
Skill (1): Wily
Local or Outsider: Local
Up for love?: Every night.
History: I was homeschooled by religious nuts up until I graduated early at fifteen; I began playing the piano at age five. My parents called me their little "miracle", a prodigy, God's gift. Bullshit. I received a full ride scholarship, however, at the local university. But what can I say? The homework was boring, and my chemistry teacher couldn't keep his mouth shut when he caught me cheating. Despite my very best efforts to bribe him, he decided to report me. The man must have been gay. Even when the entire football team begged the chancellor to reconsider on my behalf, I was kicked out after my second semester there.
Once they discovered my sexploits in college, I was disowned by the self-righteous humans who had apparently spawned me, and I moved to the other side of Marathon. I no longer play the violin. Finding money to be an obstacle, I took the age-old adage to heart: do what you love.
Why you're in Marathon: Saving money to move to anywhere but here.
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Note: While Lexi's profession may be on the risque side, I am not looking to write erotica on YWS. lol. I'll be sure to keep any description appropriate for this RP. However, she does have a bit of a potty mouth. Could the boundaries for language be clarified, please?
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Mon Jul 11, 2011 3:18 am
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Shamrock says...



Cuss like a sailor if you want. :mrgreen:





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Mon Jul 11, 2011 3:34 am
latinoburn says...



Survivor
Name: Nolo Tone
Age (10+): 23
Gender: Male
Proffesion before apocalypse: Professional Policeman
Skill (1): Speech
Local or Outsider: Ousider (looking to fit in to a group)
Up for love?: Yes
History: Nolo grow up in the suburbs outside of the marathon. He attended school in the Marathon city. His mother died from strong cancer, and his father became depressed and quit his job. Nolo grew up and bought his own place and took care of his father. His father was killed at the beginning of the Apoclypse. Neo is left alone with nothing but weapons and food inside the police department he worked at.
Why your in Marathon: he seeks to find humans like him.
Appearance: http://s257.photobucket.com/albums/hh21 ... led-37.jpg
Dear those reading.

AM I MAKING YOU YELL IN YOUR HEAD?!?!?!?!

Sincerely, Caps Locks.





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Tue Jul 12, 2011 1:23 am
thatannagirl says...



Really excited about this. Are you waiting until you have a minimum number of Maniacs/Survivors, or setting a date for this? Also, at what point will it begin? The beginning of the zombie invasion?
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Wed Jul 13, 2011 2:24 am
Shamrock says...



I would like at least 10 Survivors, and 1 or 2 Maniacs. I want to start it sometime in August but, that might have to be adjusted. Can i ask what you meant by the skill wily?





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Wed Jul 13, 2011 3:13 am
thatannagirl says...



Awesome. By "wily" I mean sly, cunning, etc.
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Wed Jul 13, 2011 3:17 am
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Shamrock says...



Ok,yah,I get it like the coyote! :mrgreen:








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