ARES Ideas Needed [Karma Rewards]
Posted: 11 Nov 2017, 23:06
Thanks mostly to Josh, the automated random events system (ARES) will be ready tonight! This is a system which automatically posts purposefully vague plot prompts / plot twists in reply to roleplay threads on the hardcore board. The idea is that it acts like an automatic GM and keeps writers on their toes. For full details, see the update thread later tonight.
We have 50 prompts so far, but we need more! Way more! Please check out what we have so far, and submit ideas of your own. For each idea we use, you'll get 1 karma, and if you want to submit 100+ then by all means go for it!
Requirements:
- Use "character" (lower case) in place of the name of the character in question.
- Plot prompts and twists must be somewhat vague because people will see them again and again, so we want to give people creative freedom as to how they spin these prompts, and resolve them in their own way.
- Prompts should also be as vague as possible on details such as character race, roleplay setting / location, situation, and so on. They must be one-size-fits-all.
- Keep the character length to under 200.
We have 50 prompts so far, but we need more! Way more! Please check out what we have so far, and submit ideas of your own. For each idea we use, you'll get 1 karma, and if you want to submit 100+ then by all means go for it!
Requirements:
- Use "character" (lower case) in place of the name of the character in question.
- Plot prompts and twists must be somewhat vague because people will see them again and again, so we want to give people creative freedom as to how they spin these prompts, and resolve them in their own way.
- Prompts should also be as vague as possible on details such as character race, roleplay setting / location, situation, and so on. They must be one-size-fits-all.
- Keep the character length to under 200.
We'll post again when we have enough, or to give people pointers about how they could change things slightly.1 character sees a brief flicker in the corner of their eye, which looks like it might be in the shape of a person.
2 Someone with a voice character doesn't recognize seems to speak directly into character's mind.
3 The group hears the sound of a voice shouting distantly about the evils of 'blood sucking monsters'.
4 A trio of zombies shuffles towards character, seemingly from nowhere!
5 character begins to feel an overwhelming sense that someone is watching them.
6 The shadows around character begins to move in unexplained ways, forming what look almost like sharp edges.
7 character hears a strange and inexplicable shuffling, followed by the distinct stench of rot.
8 character spots something beginning to coalesce from the shadows or darkness nearby.
9 The group hears a muffled 'FREEZE!' followed by a gunshot and the commotion of running.
10 The group notices that the area immediately around seems to be shaking, as if hit by an earthquake!
11 character notices the area immediately around seems to begin to darken substantially.
12 character hears a seemingly disembodied voice calling out, asking for their help.
13 The group hears gunfire in the distance, and what could be the sounds of a robbery or mugging.
14 character hears the sound of a strange and alluringly beautiful song coming from somewhere far away, beckoning them.
15 The group hears what sounds like dogs barking loudly and angrily, from a short distance away.
16 Any electronics around begin to seemingly go haywire as if manipulated by an unseen force.
17 character notes an unusual number of spiders crawling in a specific direction.
18 character finds some evidence of criminal activity, which comes from an outside source.
19 The group hears the distinct sound of glass shattering and an alarm going off!
20 The smell of fresh, hot blood fills the air from somewhere nearby.
21 character finds something of importance they thought they had lost.
22 character feels a warming sense of calm soothe their senses, leaving them more confident.
23 character stumbles upon what appears to be a decent amount of cash accidentally. Lucky!
24 character finds an item of value, even if that value is only to them.
25 Somebody runs excitedly towards character, a look of recognition on their face.
26 character feels a wave of renewing energy washing over them from some unexplained, benevolent force.
27 character is suddenly struck blind! (Though this is temporary, lasting only a few minutes).
28 character feels a sudden burden on them, as if they are being sapped of energy with every passing second.
29 character is suddenly struck with intense pain, which comes from an origin you they immediately identify.
30 One of character's unfortunate curses chooses this moment to manifest itself in a large way.
31 character is suddenly plagued by what appears to be a manifestation of one of their most potent fears.
32 character is suddenly struck with an almost overwhelming sense of confusion, which leaves them disoriented.
33 A gunshot rings out and character stumbles back, seemingly wounded.
34 An enormous monster seemingly made of living darkness and flesh lunges from the shadows to attack!
35 There is a slight rustle of a sound, and suddenly character realizes they have been divested of their cash!
36 character receives an unexpected message or phone call about something pertinent to the situation.
37 The world around character abruptly shifts, and they find themselves transported within five miles of their previous location.
38 character is attacked by a masked figure that seems to come from nowhere, holding a gun!
39 character realizes an item of some value to them has been broken, or they broke it themselves accidentally.
40 The group comes across a wounded individual, crying out for help.
41 character hears laughter coming from behind them.
42 character sees something that reminds them of a deeply sad or troubling moment in their past, which they have not yet shared with the others present.
43 character realizes suddenly that they are ravenously hungry.
44 character begins to get the impression that one of the others present is hiding something.
45 The group comes across a seemingly insane vampire.
46 [A new character enters the thread. If possible, find another character to join in before continuing.]
47 character realizes that someone or something is following them.
48 character is reminded of a funny story about their past which they haven't yet shared with anyone present.
49 There is a flash of light as somebody snaps a picture of character.
50 character feels uneasy. Something about this situation feels off somehow...