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| =====Themes and Tone==== | =====Themes and Tone==== | ||
| - | An apocalypse isn't exactly sunshine and rainbows - the large scale death and destruction rather overshadows the whole experience. During the game, we intend to explore some of these elements, and the games will ultimately be set against this backdrop. You character will have seen death, and this is a reality they have to face. | + | An apocalypse isn't exactly sunshine and rainbows - the large scale death and destruction rather overshadows the whole experience. That being said, the future is bright. The worst of it is over (probably) and the focus of those who remain now turns to the future. You are past the point of base survival and the dawning of a new age presents you with a wealth of opportunities to rebuild and rediscover society, in whatever image you choose to envisage. |
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| - | That being said, the future is bright. The worst of it is over (probably) and the focus of those who remain now turns to the future. You are past the point of base survival and the dawning of a new age presents you with a wealth of opportunities. We certainly don't expect the game to be continuously dark in tone (though there will still be some dark elements) and we aim for a broad game that appeals to all people, characters and play-styles. | + | |
| + | We certainly don't expect the game to be continuously dark in tone, we aim for a broad game that appeals to all people, characters and play-styles. That being said, you character will have seen death, and there will be opportunities to explore these themes if that's your thing. | ||
| ====Death==== | ====Death==== | ||
| As mentioned, death and destruction is by the by: most of the population is wiped out. However those of you who are left are survivors. This doesn't mean that you'll be without risk, and doing particularly dangerous or stupid things will have consequences, but if you've survived this long it means you know how to get by in this world. This means you are at least fed and have enough shelter to last. | As mentioned, death and destruction is by the by: most of the population is wiped out. However those of you who are left are survivors. This doesn't mean that you'll be without risk, and doing particularly dangerous or stupid things will have consequences, but if you've survived this long it means you know how to get by in this world. This means you are at least fed and have enough shelter to last. | ||
| - | However, if the idea of hard-core survival appeals to you, you will have the chance to play around with this, although it is worth noting that this will significantly increase your chance of dying. More details about this can be found in the [[character creation]] system. | + | However, if the idea of hard-core survival appeals to you, you will have the chance to play around with this, although it is worth noting that this will significantly increase your chance of dying. If you choose to take the "Can't do it alone" [[quirks|quirk]], your character won't know how to survive on your own, making life that much more risky. |
| If, over the course of the game, your character tragically departs the mortal realm, you will have the option to create a new character. If this situation arises, the GMs will aim to give you plenty of notice, and we will ensure that you will not be disadvantaged for joining the game late. | If, over the course of the game, your character tragically departs the mortal realm, you will have the option to create a new character. If this situation arises, the GMs will aim to give you plenty of notice, and we will ensure that you will not be disadvantaged for joining the game late. | ||
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| * Portal 2 (Video Game) - aesthetic ideas | * Portal 2 (Video Game) - aesthetic ideas | ||
| * [[http://paradiso.chaosdeathfish.com|Paradiso]] (Previous Society Game) | * [[http://paradiso.chaosdeathfish.com|Paradiso]] (Previous Society Game) | ||
| + | * The Trueman Show (Film) | ||
| + | * The Hunger Games (Films) | ||
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