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 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHElJ3tgQDM You vs. the Walking Dead... Concept: Can you survive the zombie apocalypse? There's only one way to find out! Basically this will be an open ended (sandbox) campaign. We'll start with the group all together (The only thing you need to include in your back story is a reason why you'd be on a bus to Austin Texas) and your goal is to survive as long as possible in the campaign world.  WARNING You will die. In my other campaigns I pull punches for the players to live and enjoy the story. Here, a single zombie bite means you'll turn in a matter of days (1d6, but it will be a secret roll, so you won't know exactly how long you have to live). All it takes is for a zombie to land 1 hit and your basically dead. Do you tell your friends? Will they put you out of your misery for you gently with a shot to the head, or will they hold you down and bludgeon you to death to save ammo?To this end I will be maintaining a queue of players who will replace the dead players. The gimmick in this game is you will be playing yourself! No fancy heroic characters, this is to determine what choices you would make during a zombies apocalypse and whether or not those choices would mean your survival, or your demise. Q: If survival is that brutal, can I just find a comfortable corner and wait out the apocalypse? A: Sure, but you'll likely die of starvation in a matter of days. I'll be using a simple resource system for this campaign. Basically there will be Rations (Both food and water), Gas, and Ammo. Rations: 1 unit feeds a single person for 1 day. Each day a player goes without rations imposes a cumulative -1 Downshift penalty on the player (Player's choice which Quality is hit). Once all your Qualities are downshifted to [-2] ranks, you die. Gas: Each unit of Gas represents 1 gallon, or 25 miles a vehicle can travel (Yes I know different vehicles get different MPG, but we're going for simplicity). Lets say you're trying to get your people to a safe location, but it's 100 miles away. You'll need at least 4 units of Gas. If you're using multiple vehicles, that's even more units you'll need. Ammo: 1 unit of ammo will completely reload any single gun (again, I understand that different guns use different ammo, but we're going for simplicity here). Use that revolver to shoot down 6 zombies, you'll need 1 unit of ammo to reload it to continue firing. Of course there will be other gear throughout the game, but these are the big ones and thus they needed a specific rules system to them. System: PDQ. Be gentle on me because this is my first time running PDQ, so you'll have to excuse me as I fumble through it in the early stages. Here are character creation guidelines. Choose: 3x[+2] Good Qualities. 2x[-2] Poor Qualities. Characters: Please provide the following with your submission. Remember, this is YOU. Be realistic with your qualities and don't over/under sell yourself. Character Name: First name is fine for e-security reasons (Or just your forum name is fine too) Possessions: What would you take on the bus with you to Austin? You wouldn't likely be carrying a sniper rifle, but possibly a baseball bat (For an athlete) or something like that. Personal Goal: What's your priority during the zombie apocalypse? Save yourself, make sure your family is okay, kill as many biters as humanly possible? Picture: Again for e-security reasons, it doesn't have to be your real picture. For instance, I often use this for my picture. It's close enough to what I really look like (I've actually lost 40 pounds, so I'm not Peter Griffin fat anymore). Here's my example... [+2] Computer IT Admin: I'm currently employed as an IT admin. [+2] Former Weight Lifter: When I was in college I was really into weight lifting and body building. [+2] Peace Maker: I'm a fairly social guy, but most of it is spent mending bridges between other people. [-2] Obese: Yeah, so when I stopped weight lifting and running and started working on computers, I didn't stop eating like I was still weight lifting and running. [-2] Tunnel Vision: My multi-tasking sucks and anytime my attention is diverted between two problems, both suffer. Character Name: Ben Possessions: Backpack, Laptop, Tablet, Bag of Skittles and a Bottle of Water (1 unit of food) Personal Goal: To find my wife and make sure she's okay. Picture:  Queue (Yes or No?): Since people WILL die during this game, I'd like to know if you're okay with being in the queue to come in when we need new players. My hope is to have a standing queue of people to replace the dead, just like the Walking Dead series. Q: Since we're using the PDQ system, can I downshift an appropriate quality to negate a zombie bite? A: While downshifting can be used to negate damage done by other living characters (bandits and such) downshifting CANNOT be used to negate a zombie bite. Basically if Zombie hits you, you're hit. I'm purposefully imposing this to make the zombies extra dangerous, just as they are in the TV series and comic. BUT, during the course of the game you may find armor that temporarily upshifts you to [+2] Protection in which case you may downshift that and only that to negate a zombie bite. This will not be common item though. Q: What time is it in Game time? A: It'll be early March, 2012. That way people can use SXSW as a reason to take the bus to Austin. As always, let me know if you have any questions. You can find me on synIRC in the #YouvsTheWalkingDead Channel. Game Thread quote:The Living: Korlac fucked around with this message at Apr 8, 2013 around 20:21 |
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Let me know if I've taken too much and/or this is acceptable. Character Name: David Idle Possessions: Travel backpack with clothes, my phone and charger, a single walnut raisin clif bar, and a bottle of water. Personal Goal: Get inebriated, wax nostalgic, and in the event of catastrophe, Help as many people as I can, while also keeping my own life at the forefront of my endeavors. Back story: After a stint of 50 hour work weeks, I've finally got enough saved up to go visit my friends, catch some shows at SXSW and splurge a little in Austin. It had probably been over a year since my last visit. The car was still in the shop, but I already had my vacation time scheduled. A bus trip works just as good right, what could possibly go wrong? This is me  Qualities: [+2]Payroll Processor - Whether on excel or sophisticated software, I'll cut you the hell out of a check. [+2]Student - I'm a little mediocre in my studies, but I am active in academia [+2]Strong Guy - 6'4", 300 lbs., Pack mule? Laborer? Rough-housing hooligan if need be. [-2]Out of Shape - Working on my fitness, at a 5-mile hour, but I definitely get winded. [-2]Bad eyesight - Without my glasses the world is reduced to colorful blurs unless an object in view is about 2-3' in front of me and focused about 6-8". Dr.Idle fucked around with this message at Dec 5, 2012 around 02:09 |
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Ahh, good point here and let me clarify. As you board the bus to Austin, the zombie apocalypse hasn't occurred yet. So don't equip yourself as if it's already going on. Basically it will start at some point during your trip to Austin, and you're not aware that it's going to happen.
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Korlac posted:Basically it will start at some point during your trip to Austin, and you're not aware that it's going to happen. Revised my character, but what about personal goals, I tried to make it fit with the trips goals and as far as "unexpected apocalypse", my default would be me trying to be as helpful as possible, so long as I didn't endanger my own life in the process.
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Dr.Idle posted:Revised my character, but what about personal goals, I tried to make it fit with the trips goals and as far as "unexpected apocalypse", my default would be me trying to be as helpful as possible, so long as I didn't endanger my own life in the process. Another great question! This is more about what your motivation will be when the poo poo hits the fan. For now you just need a simple back-story as to why you'd be headed to Austin on a bus, like "Heading to the SXSW film festival to catch some awesome independent movies!" or "Visiting my cousin to look for potential job openings." Your Goal is what you will try to accomplish once the apocalypse has occurred. Survival is one thing, but what do you hope to achieve beyond that. EDIT: Dr. Idle, you have 1 unit of food for your walnut raisin clif bar and bottle of water. Korlac fucked around with this message at Dec 5, 2012 around 02:26 |
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My image will just be my avatar. Character Name: Count Chocula Possessions: iPhone, notebook, pens, canvas Swiss medical shoulderbag Personal Goal: Party with the Australian contingent at SXSW and get my band's demo to the right people. In the event of catastrophe, Make sure my friends and I survive. Back Story: After 10 years away from America and 8 years on the fringes of the music industry, I've finally scraped together the money and contacts to go to SXSW as a journalist. I've never been to Texas and I've got a Northern accent, but Austin is supposed to be accepting, right? Qualities: [+2] Sydney Scenester: There's usually a few dozen Australian bands, film makers and journalists at SXSW, and I know most of them - not to mention locals I've met like Justin Townes Earle. [+2] At Home On Stage: If you put me in front of a microphone, I can sing, tell jokes, do poetry, and otherwise entertain crowd. I have no fear of public speaking. [+2]Meds: My anti-depressents keep me from getting too overemotional, assuming my supply doesn't run out. [-2] Chubby: I'm chubby, I'm weak, and I get winded easily. [-2] drat Yankee: Even after 10 years away, I still think of myself as New Englander, and I'm a bit afraid that any Texas natives will dislike me. Dislike me and shoot me.
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Character Name Jono Grey Possessions Laptop, three bottles of water, pen and notebook, mp3 player, big black leather trenchcoat, droid Personal Goal Endure a family reunion with grace and dignity. In the even of a catastrophe Get myself and my girlfriend to safety. Backstory Having been dating the same girl since last fall, she's dragging me down to Austin for a family reunion on her mother's side. It'll be the first time I meet any of her family other than her (fraternal) twin sister very briefly, so it's mildly nervewracking. Qualities: [+2]Been Through It: I had a couple of bad years a while back, spending a year homeless and burying a friend or two, necessitating learning some tricks of survival - learning to sustain oneself on food once every couple of days and figuring out how to walk huge distances without complaint. Also led to learning some duplicitous skills like lockpicking. [+2]Reluctantly Charismatic: I have a problem with depression and various sleeping disorders but you generally wouldn't know it to talk to me. As a survival mechanism I've learned that it's better if you're friendly and funny, even if it sometimes comes off as sarcastic I can generally endear myself to people. [+2]Good Judge of Character: It's good to know who you can trust and who you can't, and it's a skill I've long since learned, sometimes the hard way. [-2]Horrid at Directions: Seriously, if I haven't been in a place for a good long while good luck trying to get me to properly navigate anywhere (except once in Ithaca but that's a weird story...) [-2]Emotionally Unstable: Oh, I mask it well enough most of the time, behind a sarcastic smirk and by distracting myself with music and people, but I have a bad self image and can be markedly depressed at times. I am cool with the queue if necessary. LifeGetsWorser fucked around with this message at Dec 5, 2012 around 03:21 |
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Name Werix Possessions Backpack, netbook, cell phone(rugged Motorola w350), change of clothes(suit), Kindle, MP3 Player, headphones, and all requisite chargers. Personal Goal To make it back to Wisconsin and find my family and friends. If that seems improbable, then to head to Florida/Georgia where my crazy gun nut friends from law school are. Back Story Tired of being unable to find a job in Wisconsin, a law school friend had a possible lead in working at an Immigration non-profit in Texas. I am on my way down for an interview. Qualities [+2] Unemployed law school Grad I've graduated from a 4th rate law school and even passed the bar making me an (unemployed) licensed attorney. I don't have the work experience, but I'll still put most people in a spin when debating them. Plus I can read for hours on end just fine. Also gives me a view on justice, honor, and virtue, zombie Apocalypse be damned. [+2] Comprehensive Memory I ain't no Spencer Reed, but my memory is very sharp, and I can remember the most smallest details, particularly in things I read. Usually this means knowing some useless science fiction lore I read on the internet, but also served me well academically. [+2] Climate Tolerance Having grown up in Wisconsin,and gone to law school In Florida for three years, it takes a lot for me to be hot or cold. I often find myself comfortable when other people complain about the temperature. [-2] Out of Shape Both overweight and not physically active; long walks are a problem. [-2] Low pain threshold When I stub my toe, you'd think I lost it. Particularly needles and the sight of my own blood makes me queasy. Werix fucked around with this message at Dec 5, 2012 around 06:21 |
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@Werix: Great submission. But remember, at this time people don't know anything about zombies, including that they go passive in winter. Just a minor point of clarification. Also, can I get a picture to use for your character. It doesn't have to be you, but since you don't have an avatar I need something to represent you. @LifeGetsWorser: Looks good, I'll use your Avatar as your character picture. Your 3 bottles of water represents 1 unit of rations. @Count Chocula: [+2] Sydney Scenester is a bit narrow. Lets get something that has a bit more broad appeal as a Quality. Also, is [+2]Meds meant to represent that you can keep your poo poo cool under fire? Also, remember to tell me if you are okay with being in the queue or not. I expect a lot of turn over during this campaign.
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NameAdric Possessions Duffle bag full of clothes, packed lunch, tourist map, smartphone Personal Goal Keep my wife and daughter safe Back Story Australian tourist travelling to all of America's greatest eats with family Qualities [+2]Gregarious phone operator Training as a call center specialist for a bank makes Adric able to portray a confident, happy and engageing disposition in the face of all sorts of bullshit. [+2] The small picture Able to concentrate on the task that resolves the problem right now instead of being overwhelmed by the enormity of poo poo. [+2] Big guy Being tall gives Adric a long reach both vertically, and for arm's length. Also gives the advantage of more mass = more force. [-2] Stranger in a strange land Adric's not a native to America, so he generally has no idea where he is specifically or how far away anywhere is. [-2]Wife and child Adric's wife and child, traveling with him, are his primary concern, and he will put himself in danger to keep them safe. i'm cool with going into the queue
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Korlac posted:
I'm cool with being in the queue. I don't really have any skills IRL, so while Sydney Scenester is narrow I do want to take something that indicates I'll have contacts at SXSW and on the way to Austin. And yeah, Meds means I may be cooler under fire (though it's a bit of a stretch). Could I know Adric, since we're both Australians? Maybe we planned the trip together on SA or online.
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Count Chocula posted:I'm cool with being in the queue. I don't really have any skills IRL, so while Sydney Scenester is narrow I do want to take something that indicates I'll have contacts at SXSW and on the way to Austin. And yeah, Meds means I may be cooler under fire (though it's a bit of a stretch). That sounds awesome Count, hell yeah!
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Name Josh Possessions B&S PT-5 CC Tuba; Canvas bag with sheet music, book and absurd quantity of snacks(We Tuba player's have mighty appetites.); Droid X; Folding utility knife, Oilskin Duster. Personal Goal Go preform in a western themed concert with my orchestra. In the event of Catastrophe, Set up one of my survival plans back in San Marcos Back Story The S.M.A.R.T. Orchestra has been asked to preform a Western themed concert in Austin, so we are heading up the 30 miles to do it. Your friendly neighborhood Tubist  Qualities [+2]Local Living in the area your whole life, you get a map of the region imprinted into your brain. [+2]Tech Guru Working as a tech support representative and building computers in your free time, you learn to just about anything with them. [+2]Medieval Warfare A bit of LARPing as a Viking never hurt anyone... much. [-2]Scrawny 5'9" and weighing in around 125 lbs, for years, not the biggest guy around. [-2]Bad at People Skills Band nerd mixed with Techie and LARPer don't really ever help your social skills very much. Also, I am OK with being in the Queue.
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Name Charles/Charlie Note: Picture is not me You call me Chuckles I'm kneecapping you and leaving you behind. Possessions On me: Smartphone, wallet with cards/cash, comfortable clothes, pocketknife Camping Backpack: Change of clothes, compass, 2 days food, sheathe knife, first aid kit, tarp, hammock, rope, box of matches, lighter, Texas Pepper Spray (Wasp Spray), gently caress-You Flashlight, tablet PC, basic cookware. Personal Goal Check on family in town/Get to family's secluded Log Cabin in Southern Colorado. Back Story Houston Native that decided to visit SXSW. Packed camping gear to stay at McKinney during show, as I hate paying for hotels. I know Austin pretty well, as Work has an office there that I visit several times a year, and I have family that live in town. Qualities [+2] Eagle Scout If its outdoors, been there, done that. Philmont? Twice. Northern Tier? Too many times to count. Sleeping outdoors surrounded by bears (happened once). Give me some flint and steel and I can make you a bonfire. Give me a rifle and I can hit a target. etc, etc. [+2] Stamina I don't ever run out of energy, I can walk/move/hike/paddle/whatever for hours, sleep when I need to, and wake in an instant. [+2] Linux SysAdmin I work as a Linux jockey, which among other things provides me with the creativity to perform tasks in multiple ways, and I also have a very well developed Multitasking ability. Its often that I'm working on multiple things at the same time, even if I'm really lazy about them. Also, being on call means I'm used to odd hours. [-2] Type 1 Insulin Dependent Diabetic Not the fat kind, the "My pancreas is trying to kill me" kind. I need to eat on a schedule to keep my sugar under control, and if you see a pharmacy or hospital I'm going to insist we go inside. I've had it since I was 7, so its very under control, just the necessity for supplies/needed drugs is the issue. [-2] Little Concern for Others I'm a loner, and don't have much emotional attachment to strangers. I keep friends close, but people I don't know will watch as I leave them to the horde. I'm also cool with Queuing if the Australian detachment wants to go first. Mustache Ride fucked around with this message at Dec 5, 2012 around 05:23 |
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 not really me Name Steve Possessions Mountain backpack with clothes, iphone, ipad and charger, pocketknife, 2 bottles of water, can of pringles, bag of jolly ranchers hard candies. Personal Goal keep myself safe and if possible try to find other members of my family Back Story Heading to visit my cousins who live in Austin. Qualities [+2] Geographer I'm good with maps, directions and can explain how that mountain formed. And yes, I know where way too many countries and cities are located at in the world. [+2] Mechanic Used to be a certified mechanic until I decided I didn't like coming home from work with dirty hands every day. May be a little rusty, but I do know my way around an engine compartment. [+2]High pain tolerance So yeah, I broke my foot once. Walked around on it for a full day before going to get it looked at. Doctors were quite surprised that I could walk on it because of how bad the break was. [-2]Things that go bump in the night Was that a cat outside the window or a burglar? If I close my eyes harder, it'll be okay. [-2]Out of shape I could stand to lose 20 pounds and while I enjoy running, I tend to be the run for two months, take four months off kind of runner and never get to that base fitness level. I'm fine with the queue if needed and I'll say I'm a PDQ newbie, but seems pretty straightforward.
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Korlac posted:@Werix: Great submission. But remember, at this time people don't know anything about zombies, including that they go passive in winter. Just a minor point of clarification. Also, can I get a picture to use for your character. It doesn't have to be you, but since you don't have an avatar I need something to represent you. Ok, added a picture (the fonz because, you know, Wisconsin) as well as changed my goals a little bit to reflect me in a world in which I know nothing about zombies, never read Max Brooks books, and where George Romero never existed. I can either be in the queue or one of your starters, I'm indifferent either way. Also a PDQ newbie, but its basic stripped down style has me intrigued.
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Name: Jacob Rather Possessions: Messenger bag with laptop, small rolling suitcase of clothes, rain jacket with smartphone, alto saxophone and case, LifeWater and jalapeno potato chips Personal Goal: Find the perfect shelter (self-sustaining, fortified, communications) and stay there, preferably with family. Backstory: Optimistic young nobody scouting his new college campus and the surrounding area on his parents' dime. Really just an excuse to go to SXSW.  Note: Picture is Jesse Eisenburg. pre:Qualities: ---------------------- [+2] Low-Maintenance: Small stature and an inactive lifestyle means I don't get hungry as often as I might like. [+2] Not Complaining: It's hard to gripe in front of a bunch of strangers, especially when I'm trying to make myself useful. I make the big things sound smaller. [+2] Tech Hands: After years of controllers, keyboards and phones, working with buttons and precision instruments are not a challenge. [-2] Skinny: Low muscle mass and poor stamina means I can't quite pull my weight as much as I need to. At least it's not a lot of weight. [-2] Talking is Hard: I don't leave a lasting impression on people, and when given the chance I'll try to distance myself from people I don't like. Downshifts ---------------------- Upshifts ---------------------- Possessions ---------------------- Luggage, Laptop, Saxophone, Smartphone, Jacket Rations: 1 Ammo: 0 Gas: 0 
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Man, after taking a 32 hour bus ride from California to Austin a few years ago I prayed for a loving apocolypse. I'll put in a character in a bit.
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Name: Bob Griffin Possessions: Suitcase with laptop, BlackBerry (I know, I know, it's for work), chargers, notebook, pens, 2 changes of business attire, basic toiletries including an battery-powered trimmer. Personal Goal: Get back to D.C. and find my family there. Backstory: My department of the company I work for decided to to have its annual meeting in Austin, since it's a central location to the three home offices in D.C., Los Angeles, and Chicago, and far enough south to have nice weather in March. Through an airline gently caress-up, my flight had to land in Houston, and now I'm on a bus to Austin.  Qualities [+2] Athlete: I've been playing sports all my life, so I've got great hand-eye coordination, can throw quite a distance, and can run a sub-5 second 40-yard dash (slightly over 5 seconds in a suit). [+2] Walking Encyclopedia: I'm the guy you want on your bar trivia team. I have a head full of facts of varying degrees of usefulness (including first aid), but my real skill is being able to commit anything to memory if I want to. [+2] Good Listener: I'm able to relate to people well, even if I don't share their views or cultural background. People generally feel at ease talking to me, even about personal things. [-2] What's My Motivation?: It's a chore to wake up. I'd just as soon spend my time lazing around doing nothing than getting off my rear end and making poo poo happen. There has to be something really awesome or a clear and present danger in order for me to be really motivated to do something. [-2] Velma: Like Dr. Idle, I can't see poo poo without my glasses. Can't wear contacts. If only I hadn't left my Rec Specs at home... I haven't played a PDQ game before, so I'm more than OK being in the queue. It'll probably be good for me to see how this works before jumping in, but I'm up for anything.
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Submissions:pre:Dr. Idle: Complete Count Chocula: Complete LifeGetsWorser: Complete Werix: Complete madadric: Complete Ygmir: Complete Mustache Ride: Complete ltr: Complete Rather Watch Them: Complete Barehanded Brother: Complete Whoda thunkit: Pending pre:Qualities: ---------------------- [+2] Computer IT Admin: I'm currently employed as an IT admin. [+2] Former Weight Lifter: When I was in college I was really into weight lifting and body building. [+2] Peace Maker: I'm a fairly social guy, but most of it is spent mending bridges between other people. [-2] Obese: Yeah, so when I stopped weight lifting and running and started working on computers, I didn't stop eating like I was still weight lifting and running. [-2] Tunnel Vision: My multi-tasking sucks and anytime my attention is diverted between two problems, both suffer. Downshifts: ---------------------- [-2] Broken Arm: Braced against a car crash and broke my arm. I need it set before it goes gangrene... Upshifts: ---------------------- [+4].44 Magnum (4/6): I don't even need to aim that much. This thing will punch a hole through just about anything! Posessions: ---------------------- Backpack, Laptop, Tablet Rations: 1 Ammo: 2 Gas: 0
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 Character Name: Mark Possessions: On me- iPhone, cigarettes and lighter, $3,000 cash, bottles of Coke Zero and water, large bag of beef jerky, bag of baby carrots, package of cheese and peanut butter crackers Overnight bag - change of clothes, steel toed boots, various supplements and toiletries, spare glasses Go Bag - Flathead and Phillips Screwdrivers, claw hammer, box knife, scissors, scotch tape, mag light and extra batteries, notepad and pen, pair of jersey gloves and heavy leather gloves, folding broom and pan, construction trash bags, first aid kit Personal Goal: Get back to my wife and kids Back Story: Traveling to Austin for a large number of storage auctions but hate to drive. Plan to rent a car when I get there, and rent a truck if I buy any units. Qualities [+2] Family man: With a wife and three kids I'm used to dealing with arguments and stress. [+2] Handy: Know how to Okie-rig a lot of things (aka you can use pantyhose as a fan belt or a fuel filter). Pretty good at adapting various pieces of junk into something useful. [+2] Reader: Widely read and fairly knowledgeable about a wide range of topics. [-2] Sociopath: My family means everything to me. Getting back to them will be my #1 goal, and if I have to step over my fellow passengers to improve my chances I won't hesitate. [-2] Bad leg: Frayed Achilles tendon and injured knee on right leg. No problem walking a hour or so, but all day may be a problem and will definitely leave me limping and in pain. Queue - Yes Horrorshow fucked around with this message at Dec 5, 2012 around 18:13 |
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Okay, I'm working on an intro post and should have it up sometime today or tomorrow. We've got enough to roll with but I'm leaving this thread up for if additional players would like to queue up. Just to be fair the active players and the queue will work off a first-come first-served basis. Here's what our line up is looking like. pre:The Living: --------------------------- 1: Dr. Idle: (David) 2: Count Chocula 3: LifeGetsWorser (Jono) 4: Werix 5: Adric 6: Ygmir (Josh) The Dead: --------------------------- 1:
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Character Name: Duncan WARNING: This Picture is Canon Possessions: Keyring (w/ Gym Pass), Android Phone, Wallet containing debit card & $100 cash, My iPod Nano. Backpack Containing: XL Jar of Peanut Butter (crunchy), Sourdough Bread (loaf), Whey Powder (2 lbs Jar), Bananas (Bunch). Suitcase: Workout Clothes (3 pairs), Other clothing/accessories. Mostly Blue Jeans and T-shirts. Personal Goal: Reunite with family members across the country/world. Backstory: The most probable thing would be I'd be going to Houston to go to meet up with some local goons I know online. A less goony alternative would be to visit my extended family in Lubbock. If that doesn't work then maybe I'm just going to a big rear end BBQ or something. Qualities/Drawbacks [+2] Prison Strong: They call me Yard Muscles for a reason, man. Yeah I used to be a goony pizza lover but god drat do I love lifting poo poo. You got a problem with that? Oh, sorry. Well yeah, I do like to pump iron, though. I hope that's okay. [+2] Runner: I like to run as fast as I can, and I've got a lot of endurance to back it up. I've run a marathon, and four times a week I run six miles in 48 minutes. Before I do my lifts I usually run a quick warm up mile or two. If there's a problem? Usually my solution is to go running. Did I mention I like to run? [+2] Good Eye: People say I have a fine attention to detail, I like to think that I just loving pay attention. Sometimes I point out a flaw, other times I notice something different about a picture. Most of the time I just memorize a situation for future reference. [-2] I'm loving Hungry: Dude, last night I ate three XL Pizzas in two hours and I was still hungry for more. If I wasn't watching my diet I would have had like a burger or something to go with it. I can eat a lot of food, and usually I eat four meals a day. If I don't, then I can get distracted. [-2] Socially Unaware: The finer details of social interaction elude me. I'm terrible with body language, and if I read into somebody's actions, I always assume the worst. If I didn't have an animated voice I'd be somewhat of a social pariah. Queue: Yes. Weapon: Machete [+2] Arrrthritis fucked around with this message at Jan 15, 2013 around 05:44 |
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Name: Dawg (No, seriously. Phonetically, at least.) Possessions: Backpack with a few books and magazines, my iPod, a headset, passport, toothbrush, toothpaste & shampoo, leatherman multi-tool, a little money (ca. 400$), a shamefully old Sony Ericcson mobile phone & charger, tourist maps of Austin & other intended travel locations, a bottle of water, some packed lunch, chocolate & candy bars. A larger bag filled with clothes and assorted tourist crap which I'd be unwilling to let out of sight (until all hell broke loose). Personal Goal: Home is where the heart is, and I figure an under-populated developed country with a still-functional agricultural base is one of the better places to be holing up during a zombie apocalypse. If only there was an easy way to get back across the Atlantic... Backstory: I'm from one of the scandinavias, and I always wanted to tour the Americas. I figured backpacking and bussing my way along would be way cheaper (and more restful) than renting a car, so here I am. Austin was supposed to be just a quick stop along the way. Queue: Yes.  Not real me, but close enough. pre:Qualities: ---------------------- [+2] Navigator: I'm good at finding my way around (and back again) on just basic directions, even better with maps. I've got a pretty uncanny sense of how far I've gone and where I am in relation to something else. [+2] Survival Instinct: If physically attacked, I instinctually go for easy disablers, the eyes, groin or knees, I kick and I shove and I always back away from any fight breaking out. If my car wheels out of control, I've already got scenarios lined out in my head on how to minimize the damage of the crash. Sometimes, I turn around and just look about, for no good reason. It's not exactly paranoia, but my subconscious is pretty skittish and wary. [+2] Organically Grown: From being raised on a farm, I know my way around axes, sledgehammers, chainsaws and other basic tools of the trade. I've split a log or hundreds in my time and I've got (and maintain) decent stamina for working over long periods of time without food or drink. In fact, I tend to forget lunch if not reminded. [-2] Gun Flinch: I've held handguns and rifles both, and sadly, I have a proven tendency to flinch while using them. The combination of loud noise and physical kickback just triggers something in me that refuses to sit still and aim. [-2] Heavy Sleeper: When I crash, I crash hard. If I have to pay sleep debt, I usually pay with interest, sleeping longer and heavier than most people do, and have a hard time waking up or staying awake if awoken. Even in-vicinity gunshots can have me merely grumble and turn over. Downshifts: ---------------------- None yet! Upshifts: ---------------------- +2 Sledgehammer Scribbleykins fucked around with this message at Jan 13, 2013 around 12:38 |
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Character Name: Desmond Not me, but the perspective is right. Possessions: Glases, Smart Phone, Multitool, Fixed Blade Knife, Pocket Microtorch, Wallet ($200 Cash, Credit Cards, ID), Field Clothes (Desert Boots, Cargo Pants, T-Shirt, Belt), 3-Day Pack (Tablet, 1 Change Field Clothes, USB Charger for Phone/Tablet, Jacket, Fleece, Nalgene), Overnight Bag (1 Change Business Clothes, Spare Glasses, Toiletries, Work Laptop & Charger, Notebook, Pen) Personal Goal: Get back to Maryland and my wife. Backstory: I'm an engineer on TDY for a field test of a system I designed. Bullshit departmental travel rules mean that instead of doing something smart, like taking a direct flight to Austin, I got to fly to Houston and rent a car to Austin. Only the rental agency didn't have a car that fit so instead I got shoved into a bus. I loving hate travel. Qualities/Drawbacks [+2] Engineer: I'm smart, good with machines, and have experience both designing and fabricating things. [+2] Eagle Scout: Camping, hiking, shooting, hunting, knots, outdoorsy stuff; I've done it all. [+2] Funny Man: I won't quit my day job, but I have a wicked sense of humor. [-2] Overweight: What a surprise, a fat engineer. [-2] Near-Sighted: Turns out that staring at a computer for 12 hours a day as a child affects your vision. I'm not blind but it's pretty blurry. Queue: Yes. Character Sheet: pre:Qualities: ---------------------- [+2] Engineer: I'm smart, good with machines, and have experience both designing and fabricating things. [+2] Eagle Scout: Camping, hiking, shooting, hunting, knots, outdoorsy stuff; I've done it all. [+2] Funny Man: I won't quit my day job, but I have a wicked sense of humor. [-2] Overweight: What a surprise, a fat engineer. [-2] Near-Sighted: Turns out that staring at a computer for 12 hours a day as a child affects your vision. I'm not blind but it's pretty blurry. Downshifts: ---------------------- Upshifts: ---------------------- [+2] Crowbar: A 3' long Gorilla Bar I grabbed from a hardware store. Posessions: ---------------------- Person: Glasses, Multitool, Fixed Blade Knife, Pocket Microtorch, Wallet ($200, Credit Cards, ID) Clothes: Field Clothes (Desert Boots, Cargo Pants, T-Shirt, Belt) Backpack: Spare Glasses, Smart Phone, Tablet, USB Charger, Change Clothes, Jacket, Fleece, Nalgene, Notebook, Pen Rations: 3 Ammo: 0 Gas: 0 Beer4TheBeerGod fucked around with this message at Jan 25, 2013 around 21:02 |
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Character Name: Guildencrantz Possessions: Backpack with spare clothes, tablet, smartphone, Kindle with an enormous library, a travel ration (sandwiches and a chocolate bar), a large printed guide to the US, water, slightly less than an eighth of pot. Backstory: Eastern European young guy with a degree in English, fresh out of university, goes to backpack and couchsurf across the US. Austin is one of many places along the way, and hey, it's Texas, I'm sure it'll be different and interesting! Personal Goal: See America, see the world, create memories! In the event of catastophe: Welp, I'm not getting back to Europe, that's for sure. "Survive" and "help establish some safe haven" would be priorities. Picture: My avatar. [+2] Linguist: I speak three languages fluently and can communicate semi-decently in several more. I also have a great knack for phonetics, so I'm very good at faking accents, impersonating people and so on. [+2] Teacher: I'm also a teacher. I'm patient, good at explaining and summarizing things, know a bunch of trivia, and I'm a solid public speaker. [+2] Seriously Laid Back: I just abide, man. I don't get into personal conflicts with people or make things difficult, I rarely panic and I don't need to have my way. I'm pretty good at calming people down and defusing conflicts. On the flip side, I know nothing about violence. [-2] Stranger in a Strange Land: Sure, I majored in American Studies, my accent and use of English can pass for American, but I'm still a foreigner. I have mostly encyclopedic knowledge of the US and don't know my way around. It doesn't help that I'm not great at social niceties in the first place and paradoxically prefer having a large audience. [-2] Small and Sickly: I was a premature baby. I'm quite short and physically weak, though not that unfit. I also contract various diseases etc. REALLY easily, and I need a shitload of sleep. Queue: Yes Guildencrantz fucked around with this message at Dec 14, 2012 around 17:34 |
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Game thread is up here.
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| # ? Dec 5, 2012 22:29 |
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Incidentally will people who inevitably die be permitted to create new characters?
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| # ? Dec 5, 2012 22:33 |
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Beer4TheBeerGod posted:Incidentally will people who inevitably die be permitted to create new characters? That's a good question, one I haven't figured out yet. Since people are playing themselves I'm not entirely sure how'd that work and we already have a large queue of people wanting to play. If people are really interested in jumping back in after already dying, we'll figure out something to do (such as playing a relative or friend). My only concern is cheating someone out of a queue spot who hasn't had a chance to play yet for someone who's already had their turn. But if the general audience is okay with it, then I'll allow it.
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| # ? Dec 5, 2012 22:37 |
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Oh boy, this is going to be fun. Best of luck to no more than three of you!
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| # ? Dec 5, 2012 22:38 |
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It seems like after someone has played themselves it would be worth allowing a bit of flexibility. Plus you run the risk of running out of players if the game is lethal enough. Putting an arbitrary requirement like mandating relatives or something seems unnecessary. As for cheating out of a spot, I think so long as the queue is maintained it should be fine. I don't think a new player should get a jump over someone who died and wants to submit a new character.
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Character Name: Roland Jones Possessions: On person: Wallet with little cash, novelty watch, crappy cellphone, glasses In hotel room: Gaming computer (not laptop, thing's massive), rolling suitcase full of clothes & books, bags of barbecue potato chips & other assorted junk food, phone charger, 3DS & games & charger Personal Goal: Try to help people, get back to California, don't die. Picture: [coming soon] [+2] Self-defense Ability: With about a decade of on-and-off martial arts classes and multiple hunting trips and practice shooting with my dad, I can defend myself both up-close and at range rather well. The key to defending yourself from someone: Rendering them incapable of harming you. [+2] Smart Guy: Not quite as specialized as some, have a good amount of general knowledge with some odd but useful things too (like how to rig a generator to be powered by a bike pedaling), and have good critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. [+2] Agile: While not particularly fit in other ways, I am reasonably fast and somewhat fluid in movement, if a bit twitchy. [-2] Rail-thin: ≥6'4", <140 lbs., I am not in the best of shape. Decent endurance and rather fast, but my strength is pitiful. [-2] :
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Character Name: Nick Although this isn't me, the character is pretty drat close. Bald head and beard. Possessions: Boot Knife, Android Phone, Multitool, LED shake-flashlight, Suitcase full of jeans and t-shirts, couple of bottles of water, wallet with no cash no plastic but a lot of novelty cards, backpack with assorted snack-type foods and a box of Necco wafers, tool bag full of electrical working tools, 30 days worth of meds. Personal Goal: The wife let me go to Austin all by myself? loving paint the town red! In the event of a horrid catastrophic happening, I've got to get home any way possible. [+2] I've Been There, Man: 8 years in the Navy, 18 months of that in Iraq. I've traveled the world, seen all sorts of interesting things, met all sorts of interesting people, and learned to kill them in all sorts of interesting ways. Bodies don't make me flinch any more, although they might bring on the PTSD. [+2] Big Sum'bitch: 6'2" 270lbs. I may not be as fit as I used to be but 4 years of football followed by 8 years of the military means I've got muscles under my fat. [+2] Traveling Network Tech: I'm done this for the last 4 years. Go places, install cable in various places on various navy bases. Always dealing with the worst wiring the Navy and Marines have to offer. [-2] ADHD: If I don't get my meds I'm pretty loving loopy. I've got a severe case of ADHD and my PTSD doesn't help. It's easy to get distracted, I don't always hear what people are saying to me and it can be hard to get to sleep. [-2] Lazy Bastard: I'll be the first to admit I'm a lazy bastard. I'd prefer to laze around at home than get up and go do something that could probably be put off til tomorrow. I might move if you light a fire under my rear end but I'll probably bitch up a storm while I'm doing it. Since I'll be in the queue I guess I'm ok with it.
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I may be a little late but I spent a lot of time modeling a character after me. (Believe me, I have been told many times i look like James Franco). Character Name: Zack Possessions: iTouch, $700 cash, traveling guitar, bag of cheetos, water bottle, extra clothes, toothbrush, hairbrush, ipod charger, cheap flip phone with charger, laptop, tourist map of austin, drumsticks, silly string. Backstory: Young gruntworker goofy farm guy who has grown up around dirt and the loud racket of power tools, who's dad's hobby of singing and all around love for all genres of music got me playing bass, drums, and guitar at a young age, and playing in various rock bands on the island of Kauai in Hawaii, where I was born and raised. Personal Goal: It was always been a dream of mine to get off the 500 square mile island of Kauai and go to a large scale music festival (SXSW). This is my third time coming to the mainland, and there's no way in hell I can get back to Hawaii, so my plan is to find a safe place, possibly a society safe from the apocalypse, so I can find a group of musicians and continue pursuing my love of music. [+2] Green Thumb: Worked for 5 years doing farmwork and landscaping for the family business, I have knowledge of agriculture for growing gardens and such, and I'm not afraid to get down and dirty. [+2] Power Tools: While working on the farm and landscaping, I used quite a lot of power tools, and every few months I would get together with some other dudes and assist in setbuilding for high school plays, so I am knowledgeable in building, and using power tools. [+2] Fast Metabolism: All my life I have been a tall skinny dude, no matter how hard I pigged out, and believe me, I made efforts to GAIN weight instead of losing. This means I can eat a lot without getting fat, and sprint quickly over short distances. [-2] I Hate Guns: I have always been freaked out about guns, and despised them. I have rarely ever used guns, and before the apocalypse believed them to be evil and deadly. With my little experience and disdain for them, warming up to guns, and learning how to use them will be a daunting task for me. [-2] Weak Link: While I may have worked around power tools and dirt all my life, I have been known to be agile, and a quick worker, but lacking in the strength department, and I have been known to be quick over short distances, but burn energy quickly, making lengthy runs and conserving energy for them difficult. Queue: yea sure. edit: took out the pre and code stuff because I don't know how to make it so it doesn't mess up the page Fautzo fucked around with this message at Dec 6, 2012 around 03:44 |
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Don't use <code> use <pre>
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| # ? Dec 6, 2012 03:25 |
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So the campaign thread is up and running. We taking any friendly bets on who's going to die first?
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| # ? Dec 6, 2012 03:27 |
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I'm going to throw down two sweat socks on Dr. Idle being the first to become Zombie Chow.
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| # ? Dec 6, 2012 03:35 |
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I will bet 1 jockstrap on LifeGetsWorser becoming the the first member of the Zombie chow brigade.
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| # ? Dec 6, 2012 03:40 |
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Deadmeat5150 posted:I'm going to throw down two sweat socks on Dr. Idle being the first to become Zombie Chow. There would be great irony in the first to die is also running a PDQ zombie campaign.
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It's gonna be Werix.
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