Oswald_C_Cobblepot
Owner of The Iceberg Lounge
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Welcome to Gotham City, NJ. One of the biggest cities in the United States, Gotham has always been a place of int... yeah, no. Truth be told, Gotham is in absolute chaos. The city of demons, once a spearhead of progress, is now facing the highest crime rate in Her history. The murder rate is at its historical peak; bodies tend to show up more often than not and in places you wouldn't expect. Crime has become so common it has become - public. The people of Gotham city are living in terror, afraid for their lives and lucky, and only lucky, to be able to experience that fear another day. The GCPD, lead by an idealistic James Gordon and his cynical partner, Harvey Bullock, is facing its own demons with corruption and lawlessness reigning within its walls. As the two practically helpless protectors of the law do their best to both survive and keep the Gothamites safe, the people turn their hopes to the fictional utopia of Gotham's elite, embodied in the personae of young billionaire Bruce Wayne, known for his bonvivant lifestyle of luxury, decadence and sex, and his somewhat older sibling by wealth, Oswald C. Cobblepot, the secluded and publicly shy heir of the vast Cobblepot fortune.
Finding refuge in fiction and abandoned by all that is holy and good, the Gothamites live their lives, grateful for every minute they're able to breathe the filthy air of the crime-filled metropolis. Can they survive? Can a seemingly crazy idea of a secure utopia really save them? Or will Gotham plunge into a new chapter of terror in a dystopian cage?
While the city is plummeting into an endless abyss of terror and blood, the gangs of Gotham are regrouping in light of a new threat to their well established underground order. The mysterious Penguin Organization, known only by an insignia of a penguin with an umbrella, has started to infiltrate the criminal underground, slowly taking control over some crucial assets. As the mafia leaders try to decipher the enigmatic competition, the GCPD has to deal with their retaliatory anger, supported by a strong majority within its lines. Gordon and Bullock have to simultaneously juggle between the safety of the city and Her inhabitants and their own lives and careers, all within a sinister web of corruption and betrayal. Meanwhile, the isolated billionaire Oswald Cobblepot is devising a plan for a hi-tech security system that would rid Gotham of crime, all in perceived liaison with Bruce Wayne, a man hiding a dark history behind a facade of decadence...
Basically,
Harley Quinn
and I have decided to realize our joint idea of a more origin based Batman RP, with a strong potential of developing the story further and even expanding it to other areas of the DC Universe. The setting is Gotham City, the year is 2019, roughly 20 years after the brutal murder of Thomas and Martha Wayne, which still haunts both Gotham and Bruce Wayne. This being said, Bruce Wayne has not yet become Batman, but seeing the city in turmoil and soon to be motivated by the main plot, he is on the verge of donning the famous cape and cowl. The idea is to create and kick-star our very on origin story, keeping some of the core elements, but allowing the players to develop their characters with a lot of creative freedom.
Gotham: Dystopia is envisioned as the first major story arc, centered on a plot lead by Penguin. How many story arcs there'll be depends on how the RP plays out; hopefully, there will be lots more. So, for the initial part, there are several characters necessary for it to start, namely:
We're aiming towards a semi-advanced to advanced, literate RP with a desired two paragraph minimum, but a formally enforced one paragraph minimum. So you should keep that in mind when considering your application.
1) Can I pick OCs, or just canon characters?
2) Since this is focused on several, hand-picked characters, can I reserve a character for a later story arc?
3) What happens to the characters from the old arcs?
4) Can I have multiple characters?
5) How much creative freedom do I have?
6) How are the story arcs created?
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GOTHAM: DYSTOPIA
GOTHAM: DYSTOPIA
Abandon all hope, ye who enter here
Welcome to Gotham City, NJ. One of the biggest cities in the United States, Gotham has always been a place of int... yeah, no. Truth be told, Gotham is in absolute chaos. The city of demons, once a spearhead of progress, is now facing the highest crime rate in Her history. The murder rate is at its historical peak; bodies tend to show up more often than not and in places you wouldn't expect. Crime has become so common it has become - public. The people of Gotham city are living in terror, afraid for their lives and lucky, and only lucky, to be able to experience that fear another day. The GCPD, lead by an idealistic James Gordon and his cynical partner, Harvey Bullock, is facing its own demons with corruption and lawlessness reigning within its walls. As the two practically helpless protectors of the law do their best to both survive and keep the Gothamites safe, the people turn their hopes to the fictional utopia of Gotham's elite, embodied in the personae of young billionaire Bruce Wayne, known for his bonvivant lifestyle of luxury, decadence and sex, and his somewhat older sibling by wealth, Oswald C. Cobblepot, the secluded and publicly shy heir of the vast Cobblepot fortune.
Finding refuge in fiction and abandoned by all that is holy and good, the Gothamites live their lives, grateful for every minute they're able to breathe the filthy air of the crime-filled metropolis. Can they survive? Can a seemingly crazy idea of a secure utopia really save them? Or will Gotham plunge into a new chapter of terror in a dystopian cage?
While the city is plummeting into an endless abyss of terror and blood, the gangs of Gotham are regrouping in light of a new threat to their well established underground order. The mysterious Penguin Organization, known only by an insignia of a penguin with an umbrella, has started to infiltrate the criminal underground, slowly taking control over some crucial assets. As the mafia leaders try to decipher the enigmatic competition, the GCPD has to deal with their retaliatory anger, supported by a strong majority within its lines. Gordon and Bullock have to simultaneously juggle between the safety of the city and Her inhabitants and their own lives and careers, all within a sinister web of corruption and betrayal. Meanwhile, the isolated billionaire Oswald Cobblepot is devising a plan for a hi-tech security system that would rid Gotham of crime, all in perceived liaison with Bruce Wayne, a man hiding a dark history behind a facade of decadence...
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[/div]Basically,
Harley Quinn
and I have decided to realize our joint idea of a more origin based Batman RP, with a strong potential of developing the story further and even expanding it to other areas of the DC Universe. The setting is Gotham City, the year is 2019, roughly 20 years after the brutal murder of Thomas and Martha Wayne, which still haunts both Gotham and Bruce Wayne. This being said, Bruce Wayne has not yet become Batman, but seeing the city in turmoil and soon to be motivated by the main plot, he is on the verge of donning the famous cape and cowl. The idea is to create and kick-star our very on origin story, keeping some of the core elements, but allowing the players to develop their characters with a lot of creative freedom.Gotham: Dystopia is envisioned as the first major story arc, centered on a plot lead by Penguin. How many story arcs there'll be depends on how the RP plays out; hopefully, there will be lots more. So, for the initial part, there are several characters necessary for it to start, namely:
- Oswald Cobblepot, the shadowy leader of the mysterious Penguin Organization
- Bruce Wayne, Gotham's favourite billionaire, soon to become its main protector
- James Gordon, an idealistic detective with the GCPD
- Harvey Bullock, his experienced and cynical partner
We're aiming towards a semi-advanced to advanced, literate RP with a desired two paragraph minimum, but a formally enforced one paragraph minimum. So you should keep that in mind when considering your application.
1) Can I pick OCs, or just canon characters?
Generally, we're more prone to using canon characters, especially if they are strongly connected to the lore. OCs will be allowed if they fit the canon lore and this RP, but canon characters are, ultimately, encouraged.
2) Since this is focused on several, hand-picked characters, can I reserve a character for a later story arc?
Certainly. For example, if you're keen on playing the Joker, chance is you won't get much playing time within this arc. So, you can pick him now and develop him as a side character for the time being, or reserve him for a later arc.
3) What happens to the characters from the old arcs?
The heroes, of course, will continue appearing in all arcs, unless there is a specific reason for them not to appear. The villains will be interchangeable, meaning that there is no obligation for a villain from one arc to appear in another; those characters will either die or somehow hibernate until a later arc, when they will be brought back.
4) Can I have multiple characters?
Yes, but keep in mind that you're not allowed to RP with yourself, so don't pick both Joker and Harley Quinn.
5) How much creative freedom do I have?
As much as you want; the only limits are the core elements of the characters from the canon material. So yeah, Mr. Freeze won't shoot fire from his weapons, but you can pick an origin story for him that does not necessarily have to involve Nora's fate with Boyle's company.
6) How are the story arcs created?
The current one was written by
Harley Quinn
and myself. While we do have plans for several more arcs, they do not have to appear one after the other. The players are going to have their say in it and they are free to submit a story arc or (sub)plot that would allow them to develop their characters further.
Harley Quinn
and myself. While we do have plans for several more arcs, they do not have to appear one after the other. The players are going to have their say in it and they are free to submit a story arc or (sub)plot that would allow them to develop their characters further.
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