Want to help me with some research? - Roleplaying
Posted: Sun Sep 05, 2010 4:09 am
Engel-Thalberg Organized Geneticists is a recently-founded not-for-profit research co-op between various leading genetics firms.
Or at least that's what it says in their brochure.
Engel-Thalberg Organized Geneticists is nothing but an 'authentic' façade for underhanded research and private technological development. Sure, it's a legitimate research co-op, but there's nothing not-for-profit about it. Their research is paid for and facilitated by Omicron-Rho. It's all under the radar, of course - OR wouldn't have it any other way. The origins of Omicron-Rho, their intentions, and even so much as who their representatives are are completely unknown, but one thing is known: they can get you anything you want so long as you do what they want. They can also make sure of everything you don't want, on the chance you don't do what they want.
So what do they want?
SO tell me what this is
Okay, all silliness aside, here's the situation. I am bored with all the pet friendly roleplays about the place. I'd love to be in a roleplay, but I can't find one that I'd enjoy at all. So here's my compromise. I make one of my own. You're gonna want to read all of this, trust me.
Big one first: This is not first come first served. The reason I am making my own roleplay instead of joining one of the ones already out there is because I am concerned about the lack of any coherent story. I want a story. I want a story, and I want people who know how to write a story. As such, if you want to be in this, you can't just be any old guy posting a couple lines and going "lol dialogue is characterization, right?"
If you want to be in this, send me your application - after all, for there to be a co-op, there has to be more than one company, right?
Okay, I know I didn't give you that much information, so you don't have very much to go on in terms of a premise or a basic idea. That's because it's to be 'discovered' - that is to say, the roleplayers determine the roleplay. I'm supplying some initial ideas - genetics and an enigmatic company - but what is made of that is up to the people involved. This is partially why I'm saying that only people who have a demonstrable ability to write will be a part of this.
Given that leeway, here are a few things this will not be:
This will not be along the lines of a government conspiracy. There's obviously a conspiratorial atmosphere already set out, but come on, you can do better than that. This is not going up to the White House or equivalent, thank you very much.
This will not be an action flick or a spy novel. Okay obviously there has to be some form of action involved and some of that underhanded spy-like stuff is already set out, but this is definitely not going to be River Tam Beats Up Everyone or a 007 ripoff.
This will not be superficially 'furry'. Obviously when something like genetics is involved the possibility is there and I am not saying no to it (in fact I am kind of expecting it given the forum), but if you say "I am a fox" I will be saying that you are also not a part of this.
Finally: "Toto, I've a feeling we're not in Babylon Gardens any more." Given this is supposedly a general roleplaying forum despite being on the Housepets boards, I will be using it as such. This has absolutely nothing to do with the comic whatsoever. Tough luck, die-hards.
Keep the rules very dear to your heart, because I'm not afraid to rip it out if they're not.
SO tell me how to join
So, given you still want to apply despite me being a total jerk, here's what you'll be creating:
A research organization or educational facility along with a character within it to use
OR
An acclaimed researcher or whatever that has 'retired' or is generally keeping out of the limelight
For the former, mind you will not be directly controlling the entire organization even if you choose someone who would essentially be in a position to do so. You can't account for everyone, now can you? You will control only your character, the organization will be but a backdrop that may come into play if it is relevant.
For the latter, don't go too nuts on the acclaim for obvious reasons. Also, to make up for the lack of co-workers, you're going to want to include family and friends to make up their social network, aren't you? After all, no man is truly an island, and it's all very relevant when you get involved in this kind of thing, isn't it?
Now, in delivering this to me, apply to me through PM on the behalf of your company to be a part of ETOG completely in-character. If you have no company (i.e. lone researcher) apply just as yourself (in-character). These aren't going to be a part of the roleplay so they won't really be too important, but it will show me your ability in writing in-character, and to a degree it will show your intuition as I haven't set out some kind of apply form or anything. I will be looking for you to include certain details, but as I've basically said, that's up to you to intuit.
After that, I'll send PMs back asking for a detailed explanation of your company/character - where it stands, what its plans are, how you propose its relationship with OR will begin (still ultimately up to me, of course), and things like that.
Mind you, don't misinterpret: I would encourage you not to be something so bland as a researcher for such-and-such. I would encourage you to find ways to be involved in the companies you represent without taking the easy road. This is an involved roleplay, and I want people to be involved in their characters rather than feeling restricted to "oh I must be a scientist"
Ultimately, I want to be able to explore your concepts and ideas and what you'll bring to the roleplay through your application while assessing your ability to write. I will be the judge, not you, so even if you aren't confident in your abilities, please do apply. And since I keep saying "application" and it could give off the wrong idea, let me repeat that you are creating your own method and applying it yourself. There is no checklist for you to follow, especially given if I agree, I'll be asking for specific details anyway. Sound difficult? It probably is. Good luck!
SO tell me who's involved
Can't do that, can I? It's a secret~
Okay, I'm being silly. Nobody else is involved yet, but I'll give a light summary here when they are.
Or at least that's what it says in their brochure.
Engel-Thalberg Organized Geneticists is nothing but an 'authentic' façade for underhanded research and private technological development. Sure, it's a legitimate research co-op, but there's nothing not-for-profit about it. Their research is paid for and facilitated by Omicron-Rho. It's all under the radar, of course - OR wouldn't have it any other way. The origins of Omicron-Rho, their intentions, and even so much as who their representatives are are completely unknown, but one thing is known: they can get you anything you want so long as you do what they want. They can also make sure of everything you don't want, on the chance you don't do what they want.
So what do they want?
SO tell me what this is
Okay, all silliness aside, here's the situation. I am bored with all the pet friendly roleplays about the place. I'd love to be in a roleplay, but I can't find one that I'd enjoy at all. So here's my compromise. I make one of my own. You're gonna want to read all of this, trust me.
Big one first: This is not first come first served. The reason I am making my own roleplay instead of joining one of the ones already out there is because I am concerned about the lack of any coherent story. I want a story. I want a story, and I want people who know how to write a story. As such, if you want to be in this, you can't just be any old guy posting a couple lines and going "lol dialogue is characterization, right?"
If you want to be in this, send me your application - after all, for there to be a co-op, there has to be more than one company, right?
Okay, I know I didn't give you that much information, so you don't have very much to go on in terms of a premise or a basic idea. That's because it's to be 'discovered' - that is to say, the roleplayers determine the roleplay. I'm supplying some initial ideas - genetics and an enigmatic company - but what is made of that is up to the people involved. This is partially why I'm saying that only people who have a demonstrable ability to write will be a part of this.
Given that leeway, here are a few things this will not be:
This will not be along the lines of a government conspiracy. There's obviously a conspiratorial atmosphere already set out, but come on, you can do better than that. This is not going up to the White House or equivalent, thank you very much.
This will not be an action flick or a spy novel. Okay obviously there has to be some form of action involved and some of that underhanded spy-like stuff is already set out, but this is definitely not going to be River Tam Beats Up Everyone or a 007 ripoff.
This will not be superficially 'furry'. Obviously when something like genetics is involved the possibility is there and I am not saying no to it (in fact I am kind of expecting it given the forum), but if you say "I am a fox" I will be saying that you are also not a part of this.
Finally: "Toto, I've a feeling we're not in Babylon Gardens any more." Given this is supposedly a general roleplaying forum despite being on the Housepets boards, I will be using it as such. This has absolutely nothing to do with the comic whatsoever. Tough luck, die-hards.
Keep the rules very dear to your heart, because I'm not afraid to rip it out if they're not.
SO tell me how to join
So, given you still want to apply despite me being a total jerk, here's what you'll be creating:
A research organization or educational facility along with a character within it to use
OR
An acclaimed researcher or whatever that has 'retired' or is generally keeping out of the limelight
For the former, mind you will not be directly controlling the entire organization even if you choose someone who would essentially be in a position to do so. You can't account for everyone, now can you? You will control only your character, the organization will be but a backdrop that may come into play if it is relevant.
For the latter, don't go too nuts on the acclaim for obvious reasons. Also, to make up for the lack of co-workers, you're going to want to include family and friends to make up their social network, aren't you? After all, no man is truly an island, and it's all very relevant when you get involved in this kind of thing, isn't it?
Now, in delivering this to me, apply to me through PM on the behalf of your company to be a part of ETOG completely in-character. If you have no company (i.e. lone researcher) apply just as yourself (in-character). These aren't going to be a part of the roleplay so they won't really be too important, but it will show me your ability in writing in-character, and to a degree it will show your intuition as I haven't set out some kind of apply form or anything. I will be looking for you to include certain details, but as I've basically said, that's up to you to intuit.
After that, I'll send PMs back asking for a detailed explanation of your company/character - where it stands, what its plans are, how you propose its relationship with OR will begin (still ultimately up to me, of course), and things like that.
Mind you, don't misinterpret: I would encourage you not to be something so bland as a researcher for such-and-such. I would encourage you to find ways to be involved in the companies you represent without taking the easy road. This is an involved roleplay, and I want people to be involved in their characters rather than feeling restricted to "oh I must be a scientist"
Ultimately, I want to be able to explore your concepts and ideas and what you'll bring to the roleplay through your application while assessing your ability to write. I will be the judge, not you, so even if you aren't confident in your abilities, please do apply. And since I keep saying "application" and it could give off the wrong idea, let me repeat that you are creating your own method and applying it yourself. There is no checklist for you to follow, especially given if I agree, I'll be asking for specific details anyway. Sound difficult? It probably is. Good luck!
SO tell me who's involved
Can't do that, can I? It's a secret~
Okay, I'm being silly. Nobody else is involved yet, but I'll give a light summary here when they are.