Fuel

[Contra Fates]

I've recently come upon the realization that as the Mafia/Crime Mob RP stands, I can't go through with creating it. I like the mafia idea, but I'm not comfortable in a modern/realistic setting, and, frankly, I don't think I'm alone in that. I've recently come up with an idea for another RP, and what I plan on doing is merging both ideas, into one big RP. So, here's the change:

Synopsis: In the future, natural resources such as oil and electricity are not what is scarce. It's energy. The energy to get you up in the morning, to walk down the street, to live and breathe! Humans have become so dependent on receiving energy from caffeinated beverages and artificial supplements, that their bodies have lost the ability to produce energy for itself. Without energy, people merely fall into a coma-like state, and consequently die. Therefore, all humans now require artificial elixirs, trading under the name 'Fuel.'

There are two reigning corporations that have possession of this manufactured energy, yet it is rumored that these corporations are no where near as 'squeaky clean' as they appear to be. Apparently these companies rely on Crime Mobs in order to obtain the illegal ingredients that are required to create the newest opiate for the masses. Instead of only dabbling in drugs and prostitution, these mobs have honed in on something far more crucial: life itself.

In this RP, there will be races known as 'Heats,' where various citizens and mobsters can compete in order to win a healthy sum of fuel. Because of the need for fuel, it's become just as valuable and tradable as money itself. In a heat, a player will put forth a certain amount of their fuel into a pot. The contestants will all compete, and the winner will take the entirity of the jackpot home if they win. The competitors, will lose out on whatever fuel and money they put into the contest.

There will also be betting pools known as 'oil spills' by the spectators, and they can also put in some money and fuel, in the hopes of winning it all and living easy for a while.

Setting: Futuristic, perhaps in the year 2500 or above, on Earth. As such, players can take liberties with their characters and their more-so science-fiction designs. Though, I'd prefer human characters, perhaps some characters with android-like parts, but no aliens or strange creatures.

Characters: I'll be working with pre-made characters, but, to those of you who have already submitted bios, you can still use those, and I'll just make minor adjustments. But, ethnicity of the characters won't matter as much anymore, so, feel free to make any changes yourself.

Positions: Players can play mobsters, high-up businessmen/women in the corporations, citizens, and police.

Statistics: I'm bringing back a stat system again, and you can expect not only a bank system for each character and corporation, but also an energy indicator. Because...if your character runs out of energy, your character is out of commission. The goal will be to obtain a steady flow of energy not only for yourself, but if you're in the corporation or a mobster...for the company itself.

I look forward to seeing any responses from you guys!

[Recycled Human]

RECYCLED HUMAN 2 : Still Interested!

[Aleister Black]

I see a few VERY interesting ideas here and I would love to see those in action. Count me in, once more!

I won't send in a character, I know you're more than capable of making a pre-created one that I'll love!

[Mellusia]

I concur - it's a morbid but incredibly interesting concept. The fact that people can't live without "fuel" for themselves...Scary O.O

But I have a question. So you're saying that it is absolutely a necessity to have "fuel", right? I gotta say, if fuel is as important as water, why hasn't the government stepped in?

And what about health-buffs? What if they were all about homegrown food and such and never had "bad" things for their body, they wouldn't need this fuel, right?

And for the character I sent before, is their line of business still illegal in this world?

But yeah, definitely count me in on this! Seems like it'll be loads of fun, and I'm curious to see how this stat function will work - don't think I've experienced such a thing before O.O

[Daesy]

I like the other idea better. But.......I trust you and as long as my character stays....close to the same, i'm down.

[Contra Fates]

RECYCLED HUMAN 2 : Still Interested!

Woohoo! <3

I see a few VERY interesting ideas here and I would love to see those in action. Count me in, once more!

I won't send in a character, I know you're more than capable of making a pre-created one that I'll love!

You got it, I'll make you a great one, promise!

I concur - it's a morbid but incredibly interesting concept. The fact that people can't live without "fuel" for themselves...Scary O.O

But I have a question. So you're saying that it is absolutely a necessity to have "fuel", right? I gotta say, if fuel is as important as water, why hasn't the government stepped in?

And what about health-buffs? What if they were all about homegrown food and such and never had "bad" things for their body, they wouldn't need this fuel, right?

And for the character I sent before, is their line of business still illegal in this world?

But yeah, definitely count me in on this! Seems like it'll be loads of fun, and I'm curious to see how this stat function will work - don't think I've experienced such a thing before O.O

Well, this is set about 500+ years in the future, so the assumption is that the world, the entire world [minus perhaps a few rustic villages, etc], has been modernized and is technologically advanced. Now, even in our own foods today, there are lots of artificial chemicals and additives that have been added into our produce, which is our healthiest food. So, the idea is that this trend continues...and all nutrients and energy has become artificial and contrived. To the point where people become born without the ability to really filter or maintain their own energy.

That line of business will still be illegal, and can still be done.

I'm glad that you're interested!

I like the other idea better. But.......I trust you and as long as my character stays....close to the same, i'm down.

Sorry to hear that. I just got too bored with it. Realistic isn't my style, neither is modern...there were just too many restrictions with the initial idea, and I just...didn't want to do it anymore. But, merging these ideas, I'm much more excited about it now.

[BlackJack]

Hey, count me in.

I had been trying to force myself to join the Mafia RP anyway. :P

I'll PM you a couple concepts I'd like to see, but other than that, I'll let you make the character yourself (since I'm assuming that's all right >.>).

[Contra Fates]

Hey, count me in.

I had been trying to force myself to join the Mafia RP anyway. :P

I'll PM you a couple concepts I'd like to see, but other than that, I'll let you make the character yourself (since I'm assuming that's all right >.>).

Sounds awesome, I'm glad to have you aboard! Feel free to send me those concepts. =)

[BirriaDS]

Ohhhh, I'm so onboard of this ^^

Watching the PM also made me smile....that and I was listening to one wicked tune :P

anyways,I trust Kendra's premade chars although if I could make a description....as in physical...

[Viorahn Ehllenfort]

Oh my these changes sound awesome O_O And this is my first post since I got my newly repaired laptop back xD

Seriously though this all sounds great

[Atlas]

Ah yes, rooted corruption yet again. ;D

Count me in.

[Daesy]

When does this shindig start?! I just wanna RP!

[professor13]

I'm in! Now, be careful, Ms. Kendra. Finely tuning a craft (read: character) to carry talent like mine can be a tedious, and often dangerous, task. If anomalies in the fabric of reality begin appearing about your monitor, DO NOT PANIC! This can happen occasionally. Simply minimize the character window, count to thirteen, then continue your work. The anomalies mean your doing something right.

[Recycled Human]

If the profs in I might as well sign up twice, it's going to be THAT awesome!

As is my custom, I will be spilling one bean on this jobbie. Kendras new rp involves cars somehow. Talkst amongst yourselves.

[Aleister Black]

Ah, I can see where that goes; we plug a cable in a car's battery and the other end in a nostril so we can kickstart ourselves? Energy galore!


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This looks very promising indeed. Looks like it's going to be another big one! Looking forward to the day we can go wild in this RP!

[Mellusia]

Cars, eh? Well, I'm screwed then. I don't know much about cars myself >.<

[Casanova]

I think this could work well for me, actually. I'd have to make some alterations to my character's bio, but that's all good.

You can still count me in, Kendra. =]

[Contra Fates]

Fuel: Updates

As Chris briefly mentioned, cars will play some part in this RP, but not just in the transportation sense.

In this RP, there will be races known as 'Heats,' where various citizens and mobsters can compete in order to win a healthy sum of fuel. Because of the need for fuel, it's become just as valuable and tradable as money itself. In a heat, a player will put forth a certain amount of their fuel into a pot. The contestants will all compete, and the winner will take the entirity of the jackpot home if they win. The competitors, will lose out on whatever fuel and money they put into the contest.

There will also be betting pools known as 'oil spills' by the spectators, and they can also put in some money and fuel, in the hopes of winning it all and living easy for a while.

This is just one of the new ideas so far, but I thought it'd be interesting to have weekly 'events' within the RP itself, and this would be one way to force all characters into one place...be they competitors, or just spectators.

Ohhhh, I'm so onboard of this ^^

Watching the PM also made me smile....that and I was listening to one wicked tune :P

anyways,I trust Kendra's premade chars although if I could make a description....as in physical...

Haha, I'm glad it made you happy! Good to have you onboard!

Oh my these changes sound awesome O_O And this is my first post since I got my newly repaired laptop back xD

Seriously though this all sounds great

Woohoo, congrats on the new laptop! Welcome to the RP. ;D

Ah yes, rooted corruption yet again. ;D

Count me in.

Haha, and thus...Virgil earned himself a role as a higher up in the corporation. xD I promise to make your character a good one.

When does this shindig start?! I just wanna RP!

I'm going to be bored out of my mind tomorrow, so, I'm sure I'll be able to make some progress on getting this all together.

I'm in! Now, be careful, Ms. Kendra. Finely tuning a craft (read: character) to carry talent like mine can be a tedious, and often dangerous, task. If anomalies in the fabric of reality begin appearing about your monitor, DO NOT PANIC! This can happen occasionally. Simply minimize the character window, count to thirteen, then continue your work. The anomalies mean your doing something right.

Oh damn, well, I had a few ideas already, and suddenly my iTunes started playing 'Can't Touch This,' so...I think I may be onto something here.

If the profs in I might as well sign up twice, it's going to be THAT awesome!

As is my custom, I will be spilling one bean on this jobbie. Kendras new rp involves cars somehow. Talkst amongst yourselves.

Yes, yes it will.

Ah, I can see where that goes; we plug a cable in a car's battery and the other end in a nostril so we can kickstart ourselves? Energy galore!


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This looks very promising indeed. Looks like it's going to be another big one! Looking forward to the day we can go wild in this RP!

Haha, though I did consider making this RP like the movies 'Crank,' I uh...can't bring myself to do it. xD But, I hope to get this thing going soon!

Cars, eh? Well, I'm screwed then. I don't know much about cars myself >.<

Haha, don't worry too much, I'm looking for ways to streamline it.

I think this could work well for me, actually. I'd have to make some alterations to my character's bio, but that's all good.

You can still count me in, Kendra. =]

Woohoo! Glad you're still into it. ^^

[Mellusia]

Okay, well I watched at least one Fast and the Furious movie, so I think I get the betting aspect.

Quick question about fuel - how is it ingested? Through needles like a drug, or do you down it like a drink? In hale it as a gas even? And how much of fuel would last for how long do you think?

[Contra Fates]

Okay, well I watched at least one Fast and the Furious movie, so I think I get the betting aspect.

Quick question about fuel - how is it ingested? Through needles like a drug, or do you down it like a drink? In hale it as a gas even? And how much of fuel would last for how long do you think?

Haha, that works! Death Race is probably a movie worth watching to get a good gist of it, too. xD

And, the fuel will be ingested based on the class of the character. The different classes of character will have different types of fuel. Corporate people will have a certain type of fuel, same with cops, etc. Also, the different classes will decide the rate at which you lose your energy, and the rate of ease you can gain fuel. Police, for example, will have constant supplies of fuel by the government, but it won't be of the same potency that a Corporate member or Mobster might have.