Lightless City (A Creepypasta RP)-interest thread/sign up (Open, Not Started)

[James Joseph Emerald]

Hopefully he works. Lemme know.

If this is set in London, your character is committing a felony offence by carrying around bladed weapons without lawful reason to do so (and there is pretty much no legally acceptable reason to carry them in public).

My character would too actually, unless she's an Authorised Firearms Officer (if this is set in London, I'll probably change her background a bit).

I'm fairly certain that it wont matter much when the creepy stuff starts happening.

True, but it might be a bit out-of-character for a shy, honest nice guy.
That said, most of the private security guards I've known have been the shifty types who would be inclined to carry a knife or other illegal weapon in case they get jumped.

It's your call, just thought I'd point out that in countries which lack the right to bear arms, choosing to carry a knife is considered fairly shocking and immoral.

 

[Kyr Knightbane]

Hopefully he works. Lemme know.

If this is set in London, your character is committing a felony offence by carrying around bladed weapons without lawful reason to do so (and there is pretty much no legally acceptable reason to carry them in public).

My character would too actually, unless she's an Authorised Firearms Officer (if this is set in London, I'll probably change her background a bit).

I'm fairly certain that it wont matter much when the creepy stuff starts happening.

True, but it might be a bit out-of-character for a shy, honest nice guy.
That said, most of the private security guards I've known have been the shifty types who would be inclined to carry a knife or other illegal weapon in case they get jumped.

It's your call, just thought I'd point out that in countries which lack the right to bear arms, choosing to carry a knife is considered fairly shocking and immoral.

Well once the location is decided, we'll see what happens.

 

[Froggy Slayer]

Hopefully he works. Lemme know.

If this is set in London, your character is committing a felony offence by carrying around bladed weapons without lawful reason to do so (and there is pretty much no legally acceptable reason to carry them in public).

My character would too actually, unless she's an Authorised Firearms Officer (if this is set in London, I'll probably change her background a bit).

It's a Swiss army knife; I can't remember if they're legal to carry here or not. Anyway, it seems in character as long as he doesn't flaunt it.

 

[DarkRawen]

Hopefully he works. Lemme know.

If this is set in London, your character is committing a felony offence by carrying around bladed weapons without lawful reason to do so (and there is pretty much no legally acceptable reason to carry them in public).

My character would too actually, unless she's an Authorised Firearms Officer (if this is set in London, I'll probably change her background a bit).

It's a Swiss army knife; I can't remember if they're legal to carry here or not. Anyway, it seems in character as long as he doesn't flaunt it.

I think James Joseph Emerald is referring to the two medium sized knives that IamShmgeggy's character has, not the Swiss army knife.

 

[Kyr Knightbane]

Hopefully he works. Lemme know.

If this is set in London, your character is committing a felony offence by carrying around bladed weapons without lawful reason to do so (and there is pretty much no legally acceptable reason to carry them in public).

My character would too actually, unless she's an Authorised Firearms Officer (if this is set in London, I'll probably change her background a bit).

It's a Swiss army knife; I can't remember if they're legal to carry here or not. Anyway, it seems in character as long as he doesn't flaunt it.

I think James Joseph Emerald is referring to the two medium sized knives that IamShmgeggy's character has, not the Swiss army knife.

Well if it helps, i would be a foreigner who is mostly clueless as to how the city in question will be working. So... yeah I have them, but they are in my bag and i haven't used them.

 

[DarkRawen]

Hopefully he works. Lemme know.

If this is set in London, your character is committing a felony offence by carrying around bladed weapons without lawful reason to do so (and there is pretty much no legally acceptable reason to carry them in public).

My character would too actually, unless she's an Authorised Firearms Officer (if this is set in London, I'll probably change her background a bit).

It's a Swiss army knife; I can't remember if they're legal to carry here or not. Anyway, it seems in character as long as he doesn't flaunt it.

I think James Joseph Emerald is referring to the two medium sized knives that IamShmgeggy's character has, not the Swiss army knife.

Well if it helps, i would be a foreigner who is mostly clueless as to how the city in question will be working. So... yeah I have them, but they are in my bag and i haven't used them.

I don't mind, I just thought I should mention it, since there seemed to be a misunderstanding (small, but still).

 

[James Joseph Emerald]

Well if it helps, i would be a foreigner who is mostly clueless as to how the city in question will be working. So... yeah I have them, but they are in my bag and i haven't used them.

Ah, that makes sense. They're actually legal to own, and you could check them through airport customs no problem. Carrying them in public is a serious offence, but your character probably wouldn't realise that. And in any case, my character being a cop, it could make for some interesting interaction.

 

[Viking Incognito]

Hey, is it too late to submit a sheet?

 

[Froggy Slayer]

Hey, is it too late to submit a sheet?

Nope, go ahead.

Ooh, and I'm just wondering what kind of things would offend the people here. I'm not going to endorse any racist or sexist views, but if things like rape or domestic abuse or child-killing or whatever might upset you if they are included, please tell me so I can avoid putting them in.

 

[MortifiedPenguin]

@Froggy Slayer: Would it be okay if a made a serial killer?

 

[Froggy Slayer]

@Froggy Slayer: Would it be okay if a made a serial killer?

Yes. In fact, it'd probably play into the scenario I've been playing very well, as long as he isn't a magic serial killer or TEH GREETEST SERIAL KILLER EVAZ

 

[Viking Incognito]

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Okay, I'm just a bit confused. The Lightless City pasta I read just has the kid, the tall guy, and the panther things. That doesn't seem like much to build an RP around, especially considering nothing is particularly visible and people only go there with a distinct purpose in mind.

 

[MortifiedPenguin]

@Froggy Slayer: Would it be okay if a made a serial killer?

Yes. In fact, it'd probably play into the scenario I've been playing very well, as long as he isn't a magic serial killer or TEH GREETEST SERIAL KILLER EVAZ

Great! There won't be any magic involved, but I am going for a theatrical vibe.

 

[Froggy Slayer]

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Okay, I'm just a bit confused. The Lightless City pasta I read just has the kid, the tall guy, and the panther things. That doesn't seem like much to build an RP around, especially considering nothing is particularly visible and people only go there with a distinct purpose in mind.

First, you did some research, and for that, I am happy.

Well, you are right, the titular pasta is pretty simplistic. Elements from it will be involved, but the RP is more of a melting pot of many different pastas. I'm going to expand the ideas that are touched upon in the Lightless City pasta, and try to connect them to concepts in other pastas. This, as an RP, is also an attempt to create a more interconnected universe based on the better pastas. I'm sorry if the title confused you.

 

[Viking Incognito]

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Okay, I'm just a bit confused. The Lightless City pasta I read just has the kid, the tall guy, and the panther things. That doesn't seem like much to build an RP around, especially considering nothing is particularly visible and people only go there with a distinct purpose in mind.

First, you did some research, and for that, I am happy.

Well, you are right, the titular pasta is pretty simplistic. Elements from it will be involved, but the RP is more of a melting pot of many different pastas. I'm going to expand the ideas that are touched upon in the Lightless City pasta, and try to connect them to concepts in other pastas. This, as an RP, is also an attempt to create a more interconnected universe based on the better pastas. I'm sorry if the title confused you.

No need to apologize, that sounds bad-ass.

Are you going to include the Seekers(at least I think that is what it is called)? That is the one where there are all those different artifacts called the pride, the greed, the hunger, and stuff like that and there are all these trials you have to go through to get them.

EDIT: It is called The Holders, here is a link to one of the entries: http://theholders.org/?The_Holder_of_Song

They all follow that kind of formula and there is dozens of them.

EDIT 2: if you do include that series, could I make a character sheet about a Seeker (someone who tries to collect the "Objects")?

 

[Froggy Slayer]

No need to apologize, that sounds bad-ass.

Are you going to include the Seekers(at least I think that is what it is called)? That is the one where there are all those different artifacts called the pride, the greed, the hunger, and stuff like that and there are all these trials you have to go through to get them.

EDIT: It is called The Holders, here is a link to one of the entries: http://theholders.org/?The_Holder_of_Song

They all follow that kind of formula and there is dozens of them.

EDIT 2: if you do include that series, could I make a character sheet about a Seeker (someone who tries to collect the "Objects")?

That sounds pretty sweet. I hadn't actually considered working the Holders mythology in, but I think I can.

 

[Viking Incognito]

No need to apologize, that sounds bad-ass.

Are you going to include the Seekers(at least I think that is what it is called)? That is the one where there are all those different artifacts called the pride, the greed, the hunger, and stuff like that and there are all these trials you have to go through to get them.

EDIT: It is called The Holders, here is a link to one of the entries: http://theholders.org/?The_Holder_of_Song

They all follow that kind of formula and there is dozens of them.

EDIT 2: if you do include that series, could I make a character sheet about a Seeker (someone who tries to collect the "Objects")?

That sounds pretty sweet. I hadn't actually considered working the Holders mythology in, but I think I can.

So can my character be a Seeker?

 

[Froggy Slayer]

So can my character be a Seeker?

Yes, of course.

 

[Viking Incognito]

So can my character be a Seeker?

Yes, of course.

You sir a a cool and creative person. I tip my hat to you.

 

[maninahat]

Is this okay? Let me know if you need me to change anything.

Spoiler: Gregory C. Marshal

Name: Gregory C. Marshal

Age: 69

Height: 6' 2''

Eye Color: Hazel

Hair: Grey and thinning. Carefully combed.

Clothing: Maroon golfing jumper. Grey trousers. Grey Macintosh. black shoes.

Miscellaneous Appearance Descriptors: Thin, but healthy looking in spite of his age. Has many blotchy, blue ink tattoos on his arms and hands, indistinguishable with age.

Personality: Greg is most notable for his quick wits and sense of humour. He is fairly easy going and mild mannered, but worldly and wise. He gives the sense that he is everyone's grandfather.

Occupation: 8 years retired. Previously a mechanic.

Abilities: An excellent knowledge of motors and electronics (industrial and automotive). Can drive a number of vehicles, including trucks and boats. Can speak French and Dutch.

Fears: Greg is koumpounophobic (a fear of buttons). Just the thought of them makes him cringe, requiring him to deliberately occupy his mind whenever getting dressed in the morning. Also worries about growing senile/dependent.

Background: Greg has lived a long and diverse life. Leaving school at 14, with much of his education disrupted by WWII, he had a number of jobs before winding up as a mechanics apprentice. Greg married Kate Busby when he was 19, and had his first child six months after. Another two came along over the next few years. Conscripted into national service, he saw quite a bit of the world, and learned to despise many parts of it - he particularly dislikes French Canadians.

fifty years later, and Greg is alone. Kate passed away a decade back, he has long been retired, and his three children visit him once a week. With so much time to himself, Greg spends his time either down at the library, or playing on an old video game console with Arthur, a septuagenarian neighbor and his only living friend.

Items
wallet, watch and keys.
His wife's wedding ring on a silver chain.
When traveling long distance, he carries in a small suitcase:
money,
passport,
a change of clothes,
Toiletries,
a pair of slippers,
a novel,
a bag of liquorice