Fandom Transformers RP (IDW-esque)

[WhipDing]

Hey all! After reading a bunch of comics, I'm thinking about setting up Transformers roleplay, but I just wanna gauge interest first. I want it to be reasonably accessible, so although I'll be drawing mostly from IDW canon, it'll be set in it's own universe, so people who aren't familiar with that stuff can still partake (unless there are enough people wanting stricter IDW canon, but that prolly won't happen).

Things to note:

• It'll be set post-war - there is still a lot of tension and discrimination between Autobots and Decepticons, but they generally are able to get along without killing each other.
• It will not be set on Earth, but will instead take place on the homeworld of Cybertron.
• Female transformers are quite common, and aren't considered strange or anything.
• Combiners are quite rare, but they exist and are widely known about.

Plot (I'm open to suggestions if people agree to do something more specific): It has been some time since the war between Autobots and Decepticons ended, a war which left the planet drained and damaged. Now that the violence is over, people all over have started to rebuild, in hopes that they can finally live normal lives once again. In the small district of Diamethes, average citizens are living this reality, attempting to piece back together their societies, and to reconcile the differences between them. Of course, nothing is ever that simple...

Both OCs and canon characters are acceptable (within reason). Let me know if you're interested, or have any questions.

 

[capMARVELOUS]

Hell yeah, boi. Love me some IDW Transformers.

 

[Kazig]

If the war is over, then who won?

 

[WhipDing]

If the war is over, then who won?

The Autbots... technically. Once order was restored, the majority of Decepticons surrended, and a democracy was put in place. So in theory, either 'side' could take power, or neither, considering there are a lot of neutrals around.

 

[Kazig]

I'm interested, but one more question. Will it be more like the main idw story line or more like the Lost Light?

 

[WhipDing]

I'm interested, but one more question. Will it be more like the main idw story line or more like the Lost Light?

Tone-wise, more like Lost Light. I would've had it set on a ship too, but I figured it'd be a bit confusing for those with little IDW knowledge.

 

[Kazig]

Sorry, last question, I swear. Is the DJD still active in this universe?

 

[WhipDing]

Sorry, last question, I swear. Is the DJD still active in this universe?

Yep.

 

[Kazig]

I don't know whether to be happy or terrified

 

[WhipDing]

I don't know whether to be happy or terrified

Yes

 

[WhipDing]

[bump] Gonna need at least two more people to get this started, I think.

 

[Xale]

Used to read some of the IDW Transformers stuff, back in 2010 I want to say. Even though I haven't read any recently I still am a huge Transformers fan and as such am interested.

 

[WhipDing]

[one last bump]

 

[Kazig]

If no else joins is the Rp cancelled?

 

[WhipDing]

If no else joins is the Rp cancelled?

Mmm... I've had a little think, and I reckon we could still get this going if I scale things down a bit. What if we played more as a team, like a task force or something? Would people still be interested?

 

[capMARVELOUS]

I'd be alright with whatever happens, as long as Transformers are involved.

 

[Kazig]

Though I prefer the original idea, I would definitely still be interested

 

[Kazig]

Actually, we could probably still use the original idea if the "task force" was unofficial. Like if some happens in the settlement and average citizens team up to investigate it? Idk just a thought.

 

[WhipDing]

Yeah, that sounds good! Just gonna have to be a little more focused is all.

 

[Xale]

A small squad sounds good. I’m also thinking for my character to be an OC Predacon who is now working as a bodyguard for an important politician.

 

[WhipDing]

capMARVELOUS Kazig Xale
Characters page is up, feel free to start making em. Anyone else is still welcome to join, and will be for a while.

 

[Kazig]

I was thinking about using a more obscure canon transformer, is it alright if I alter his background a bit since he doesn't have much to begin with?

 

[WhipDing]

I was thinking about using a more obscure canon transformer, is it alright if I alter his background a bit since he doesn't have much to begin with?

Yep, shouldn't be a problem.

 

[capMARVELOUS]

WhipDing Would you be alright if I made two or three NPCs to add a bit more color to the world?

 

[WhipDing]

WhipDing Would you be alright if I made two or three NPCs to add a bit more color to the world?

Sure, go for it! Just post them with the character sheets. Don't worry too much about lore or anything, just let me know if you want to mention something major.