Gods of the Campus (interest check)

[JinxedMinx]

A very bored Zeus has decided to spend some time living among the mortals and what better place for a god to participate in human life than on a university campus? Unwilling to go alone he has commanded the rest of the Greek pantheon of gods and goddesses to go with him. With little choice and varying degrees of enthusiasm, they assume the forms of college age mortals and join him in living their own co-ed frat house on campus. They enlist in courses, sign-up for activities and participate in sports; all while dealing with the usual troubles that come from living with a family of gods. 

I am looking for male and female deities to pursue a higher education.  Although I’d like to see a collection of predominately Greek characters since the already complicated relationships should keep things interesting, I am willing to consider deities from other mythologies. A basic knowledge of mythology is suggested and that can be achieved through a quick web-search.

Please keep in mind, since most of the Greek gods are related in one way or another, incest is a strong possibility.

[Reivenn]

I'm rather a fan of Greek mythology and this seems like an interesting take on it. I think my preference would be for playing either Artemis, Hecate or perhaps Hermes.

[Ironwolf85]

are we allowed to pull up other patheons?

[yesiroleplay]

This is simply an awesome idea!
I've always liked both mythology and the games based on it.  Scion is a favorite, and Exalted comes very close to playing an 'avatar' of a full god. 

I'd love to play either Diana or Aphrodite, or possibly Nike or maybe Athena.

Damn damn damn.  Why are the mythic goddesses all so awesome!  I can't choose!

Edit:  I see Artemis/Diana is has already drawn interest.  Since there are so many choices, that makes it easy to take her off my list!
Nike could be so much fun in a college setting!  The sports-obsessed female 'jock' that can't stand losing.  I'm kinda leaning toward her.

[Foxy DeVille]

Hmmm... I think it might be fun to play Demeter as a hippie chick...

[Kdyami]

If no ones claimed him I'd love to try my hat at Poseidon.

[Ironwolf85]

Tempted to go norse, maybe egyptian, or even one of the billions of demi-gods and magical creatures

[JinxedMinx]

Damn damn damn.  Why are the mythic goddesses all so awesome!  I can't choose!

You are absolutely dead on with that. It's why I haven't picked one yet. I know I can have fun with so many of them.  Cheerleader Aphrodite, Hera running for student body president, Hesta trying take care of the house between cooking classes...

Tempted to go norse, maybe egyptian, or even one of the billions of demi-gods and magical creatures

Norse or Egyptian would fit, even a demi-god from another culture could work.  So, I am not against it, I just don't want the other pantheons to have a stronger showing than the Greek.  Unless the role of Zeus is taken by a player who can keep all the other gods in line.

[yesiroleplay]

Cheerleader Aphrodite,

I was thinking the same thing!  If I didn't just start a cheerleader character in another game, I'd be all over that idea.  Particularly with an Engineering Student boyfriend that's kinda uncouth and ugly, possibly even crippled. 

Who she cheats on.

A lot.

[Kdyami]

Hephaestus as an engineering student.....I like it

[Reivenn]

I'm pretty flexible if you really want to play Artemis, I just have a thing for moon goddesses and Selene and Hecate both fit that criteria just as well as Artemis. Selene with Artemis has some interesting angles to it as well since they share a purview in the same pantheon.

At the moment I'm leaning more toward the idea of a gothy Hecate majoring in Pharmacology though.

[Gray Fox]

I would throw in my interest with Helios as a physics student.

[Ironwolf85]

I am thinking of the Irish Dian Chect, after Patrick came through he became a wanderer or somthing.
The idea is still fluid. but he's a healing deity

[JinxedMinx]

What do you think about a nice big university in someplace sunny, like southern California?
Something close to the ocean in case Posiden wants to take up surfing?

[Foxy DeVille]

What do you think about a nice big university in someplace sunny, like southern California?
Something close to the ocean in case Posiden wants to take up surfing?

How about the University of Georgia because that's in... wait for it... Athens.

Or... USC since that's the home of the Trojans.

[yesiroleplay]

http://manoa.hawaii.edu/

Active volcanoes and endless ocean within view of the dorms

[Kdyami]

I was going to say Southern California cuz it's literally home for me but Hawaii sounds way more fun and it has pretty much everything for virtually every diety so that school gets my vote for what it's worth.

[Reivenn]

Hawaii does sound really nice. I'm fine with SoCal as well though.

And while I like the idea of Athens, Georgia it does seem like Poseidon wouldn't agree to go to any school that isn't near the ocean. It'd simply deprive him of too much power and he definitely wouldn't want to cede anymore power to Zeus then he has to.

[Chasseybaby]

Would love to join! My favorite myth is Hades and persephone, so would love to play her,  please? :)

[JinxedMinx]

I think that the University of Hawaii is a perfect place. So much like home to the Greeks and a great place for a Norse god to work on his tan.

I will admit, however, that the University of Georgia did cross my mind.  Athens = *giggle*

As for placement, I am leaning towards NC for the flexibility it allows.

[Love And Submission]

I'm interested. Could play Hades or Charon though unsure if Charon would be allowed.

[Gray Fox]

If I may ask, approximately how many people would you like to have on board ? :)

[yesiroleplay]

I think that the University of Hawaii is a perfect place. So much like home to the Greeks and a great place for a Norse god to work on his tan.

I will admit, however, that the University of Georgia did cross my mind.  Athens = *giggle*

As for placement, I am leaning towards NC for the flexibility it allows.

NC does seem appropriate.
Particularly in a game where Zeus is active.

[kingmaster1]

Hi, if this is still open I would like to throw my hand in as Hades being a bad boy ;D

Or something like that ;)

[JinxedMinx]

Hi, if this is still open I would like to throw my hand in as Hades being a bad boy ;D

Or something like that ;)

All of the boys are bad.  :o

DTW expressed an interest in Hades first so unless he decides to go with Charon, I'd say Hades is taken. 

GRAY FOX - If I may ask, approximately how many people would you like to have on board ?

I was thinking 10-12, nice round numbers

[TheVillain]

Tentative interest in Pan. An Environmental Science major whose far more interested in music, co-eds, wine, and pot to ever actually study. And if we're going into NC territory, probably has a few leanings. :O

[JinxedMinx]

Tentative interest in Pan. An Environmental Science major whose far more interested in music, co-eds, wine, and pot to ever actually study. And if we're going into NC territory, probably has a few leanings. :O

It's all about the nymphs, isn't it?  :)

[TheVillain]

I don't think Pan was that picky in the myths, but along those lines certainly. :P

[yesiroleplay]

Pan, far more mischievous and much less tragic than poor Dionysus/Bacchus.  Nice choice.

[TheVillain]

Of course now it occurs to me that in the old myths Pan fathered so many demigods that they invented two whole categories to describe them all. IIRC, Panes were the offspring of Pan and a mortal woman while Paniedes were the offspring of Pan and anything else if the offspring wasn't powerful enough to be considered a Deity in their own right. And he had a few godly offspring as well, Iambe- the Goddess of Humor and Verse- was the daughter of Pan and the Nymph Echo.

I think it's safe to say it would be perfectly within character for Pan to refuse to use condoms. :P

Thank you yes.

[Sahariel]

Hi,

I am just returning to play after a hiatus. The idea is brilliant and I have have read the Iliad and the Odyssey. Has anyone called dibs on Ares? Or, if Egyptian deities are permissible,   perhaps Osiris as a pre-murder Agriculture student?

[kingmaster1]

All of the boys are bad.  :o

DTW expressed an interest in Hades first so unless he decides to go with Charon, I'd say Hades is taken. 

Okay, is Ares taken? (god of war!)

[TheVillain]

Actually, going by the myths, Hades would be the guy that seems like a bad boy but actually volunteers at kitten shelters when people think he's partying. He is the one major deity who never cheated on his spouse for example. :P

[Chasseybaby]

Actually, going by the myths, Hades would be the guy that seems like a bad boy but actually volunteers at kitten shelters when people think he's partying. He is the one major deity who never cheated on his spouse for example. :P

Aww king *winks* sounds like u strawberry   :P

[kingmaster1]

Aww king *winks* sounds like u strawberry   :P

Hahaha, ;)

[Vergil1989]

I think he's right, although you CAN add kidnapping to that myth there since he did abduct Persephone wasn't it?  Hence why we have winter the dirty bastard lol.  Joking aside, Hades as far as I'm aware has never cheated on his own wife, kidnapped or not so I can easily imagine such a scene.  :D  I'm big on myths but I haven't joined a new group game for some time so not sure how I'd best fit.  There are so many gods and goddesses to choose from lol.  Hmm, might have to give this some thought but Hawaii was an instant win for me.  :D

[TheVillain]

Hell, a lot of the myths make it a point to say that while Hades did kidnap Persephone he didn't touch her until she genuinely loved him. For a Greek God, that's about as respectful as you get to a woman. :P

[Vergil1989]

Again you have a valid point.  :D  Hades is surprisingly romantic for a god of the underworld isn't he?  :P

[TheVillain]

He was, actually. Surprise!

[Ironwolf85]

I'm going celtic style, maybe an old fae god from britan. Gotta go with a small island university in hawaii

[Vergil1989]

Since we have Hades and Egyptian and other pantheons are allowed, I say I raise you Anubis!  The non evil variety that was portrayed in the Mummy Returns.  I'm more inclined to believe he was a bit more friendly than that lol.  Joking aside, given he's the lord of the Egyptian Underworld and the Master of Mummification, maybe he's an art student?  I have no idea for his student role at the moment but he does seem kind of arts and craftsy a bit if you ask me lol.  Although this pic does inspire one to believe he's also quite a fighter as well.  Maybe that's just me.  :D

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And just because I feel the need, here's a song from The Prince of Egypt, just to set the mood a bit more.  :D  You're playing with the big boys now ladies and germs.  MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!  I'm good now.

The Prince of Egypt - Playing with the Big Boys Now HD

[kingmaster1]

There are so many egyptian gods! I only knew Anubis and Ra!

[Ironwolf85]

I'm going with Atepomarus a celtic deity of healing and light eventully replaced by apollo when the romans rolled in, then christanity, winding up in the dark ages Fae catagory of creatures.

OH MAH GAWD....
I had an idea of why these gods are at school.
They might have to learn to fit into the modern world, a modern world where both science and religion have moved on and left them in the dust.
Imagine trying to explain how a lightning bolt actually works to thor.
"A lightning bolt comes from an electric charge in the atmosphere eventually the static builds and discharges to earth"
"no it comes from my magic hammer..."
"your hammer charges the atmosphere and directs current"
"exactly it's magic"
"no no now turn to page 32"

[Ironwolf85]

here's a wiki for you egyptian lovers
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Egyptian_deities

[Vergil1989]

A wiki?  Wiki is oftentimes wrong Iron buddy.  :P

[yesiroleplay]

It's JinxedMinx's game of course, but I feel allowing non-Olympians is a big mistake with this particular game.

Other pantheons really add nothing significant to the character dynamics, and in fact I believe they seriously detract from the best aspects of what could be a really great 'family spat' type of drama.

Greco-Roman deities fill any and every concept or archetype anyway, usually with multiple options.

Throwing in the random Norse, Celtic, Egyptian, Babylonian, etc, etc... god seriously disrupts the charming flavor that drew me to this idea.


Edit:  and it's not like we need more players - even without the non-Greeks, this is shaping up to be a pretty big game.

[TheVillain]

Actually, that's a good point. Might be for the best in this one if we stick to greek stuff.

[Ironwolf85]

I understand, I think I'll call apollo then

[Vergil1989]

I like this idea but I might pull my interest after all.  I'll play it by ear but maybe this isn't for me after all.

[JinxedMinx]

I belatedly agree with yesiroleplay and do think that keeping with the Greek pantheon of gods would be the most fun for everyone. Insiders, outsiders. warm and fluff, dark and evil. Faithful, backstabbing - oh my, what a family. The family dynamics alone can create drama on an epic scale -  all of the fights and fun of a family holiday with none of guilt.  I am very sorry if this inconveniences anyone and I hope no one is truly upset by this decision. 

I have started a new thread in NC small groups free form for character descriptions and ooc stuff, to get things moving. I'll starting thread tomorrow afternoon.


Gods of the Campus (characters and OOC)

[Kokaine]

Are you still accepting players? If so I'd love to play Eris.

[yesiroleplay]

Are you still accepting players? If so I'd love to play Eris.

If there's a wedding, be sure not to invite her!

[Siereis]

I too am actually quite interested in this idea  as well.  However...how is the male:female ration?  I'd be no fun to throw that off too badly.

[TheVillain]

If there's a wedding, be sure not to invite her!

Isn't that what caused the problem in the first place, she didn't get invited?

I too am actually quite interested in this idea  as well.  However...how is the male:female ration?  I'd be no fun to throw that off too badly.

Honestly don't know. Think we're leaning a bit female but not badly at all.

[yesiroleplay]

Isn't that what caused the problem in the first place, she didn't get invited?

May....be  O:)

[Kokaine]

Just wondering if there was an update on whether you're accepting players? If the answer is no that's fine.

If there's a wedding, be sure not to invite her!

Now that's just mean >.>
No crying when she decides to make you all pay :P

[yesiroleplay]

I'm pretty sure it's still open.
Only 4-5 people have actually detailed their characters

[Kokaine]

Alright, well I will go ahead a do up a CS for her and see where we go from there. I do apologize if my above post came off the wrong way, wasn't meaning to sound pushy or anything. Just ever since I saw this thread this character has been building in my head and she wants out.

[JinxedMinx]

Alright, well I will go ahead a do up a CS for her and see where we go from there. I do apologize if my above post came off the wrong way, wasn't meaning to sound pushy or anything. Just ever since I saw this thread this character has been building in my head and she wants out.

Go ahead and let her out.  I'll add mine after I see who you have chosen.

Hopefully, I'll have this soul-sucking report I'm working on finished tonight and than I can get on with the fun stuff.

[Kokaine]

Awesome. I'm just about finished with her so I'll post her over in the other thread shortly.
Hope you're able to finish your report ^^

[Armand]

I'd love to play as Ares or Anubis!

[kingmaster1]

Ares is taken and we're only sticking with Greek gods....sorry :P

[Armand]

Awwww, I'll try for the next lol

[Love And Submission]

perhaps we should put up a list of available gods? Might help get peopled interested.

[Reivenn]

How complete a list are we talking?

Currently Taken
Aphrodite
Poseidon
Ares
Nike
Eris
Hekate
Hades
Persephone
Pan

Available from the Big Twelve

Zeus
Hera
Hestia
Artemis
Apollo
Hephaestus
Hermes
Athena
Dionysus

Selected Additional Minor Deities:

Morpheus
Hypnos
Selene
Any of the Muses
Any of the Fates
Nemesis
Aeolus
Eos
Harmonia
Iris
Panacaea

[Love And Submission]

great list but you forgot Eros the god of love.

[kingmaster1]

I thought aphrodite was the love one?

Also, I thought Eros and Thanatos were just psychological names for the two human desires that drive our actions...you know, sex and death...

[Love And Submission]

Aphrodite was more the goddess of beauty. Eros was her companion the god of love.


Kind of like how The roman god of love was Cupid yet they also had Venus.

[kingmaster1]

Ah, I see....okay then. I really hope we get an Athena soon, just cause her and Ares don't have the best of luck getting along :P

[TheVillain]

Kind of like how The roman god of love was Cupid yet they also had Venus.

Not really a 'kind of' case- Roman mythology was pretty much just taking Greek mythology and changing the names. :P

[kingmaster1]

yeah...plagiarists!!!

[yesiroleplay]

"Eros" is the Greek word for desire.  "Cupid" is the Latin word for desire.  So, the Roman gods are not really different at all, so much as cultural transplants with the names translated.

And Aphrodite is the goddess of Love, Beauty, Pleasure, and Procreation.  Her domain covered love in all it's aspects, including platonic, or 'pure' love. 

Eros purview was focused on erotic love or desire - in fact that's where the word erotic comes from.

In the love department, Aphrodite was the major and more venerated deity.

[kingmaster1]

indeed

[yesiroleplay]

While a bit simplistic and not entirely (though mostly) accurate, a case can be made to claim Eros isn't a love god at all, but the god of Lust.

[AidenWhite]

Could I play Apollo? Ever since I read the Iliad, being a god that rains down arrows on unsuspecting people would seem pretty fun. Do we need to submit a character sheet or do we just assume our roles automatically when the game finally starts?

[kingmaster1]

There's a character sheet in the OOC of which there is a link :P

[AidenWhite]

True... I should be able to get a character sheet up by tomorrow.

[JinxedMinx]

There some pretty impressive deities remaining.   I hope to see Zeus filled by someone who can do justice to the god of the gods - just have to find someone who is up to the challenge.

Zeus
Hera
Hestia
Artemis
Hephaestus
Hermes
Athena
Dionysus

[yesiroleplay]

I seriously considered taking either Aphrodite or Athena.  Athena especially had the appeal of it being a 'given' that she could kick Ares' ass.

Jinxed - if we don't get a Zeus maybe you and I can brainstorm how to NPC him on Yahoo!

[TheVillain]

Just to add, while the myths say that Artemis was a virgin it has to be said that an argument can be made in Ancient Greece, woman on woman didn't count. So Artemis could of just been a total lesbo. :P

Also as a warning, I'm doing Pan- so whoever grabs Dionysus is going to have a drinking buddy.

[kingmaster1]

To be fair...Athena is the goddess of war and strategy...Ares is the god of war...she is smarter than him :P

[TheVillain]

I think Marvel said it best-

[Kokaine]

For some reason I definitely thought Artemis was taken... ah well, Eris will have fun causing trouble anyhow.

[kingmaster1]

That does an awesome job of summing up Ares!  XD

[yesiroleplay]

Ares is the god of war - an elemental force of destruction and chaos.

Athena is the god of warfare - directing the forces of chaos and destruction to achieve a goal.


Also - Artemis was the first god 'called' - but so far no sheet for her.

Edit:  actually - it was Reivenn that 'called' Artemis, but she went with Hecate instead

[Foxy DeVille]

Currently Taken
Aphrodite
Poseidon
Ares
Nike
Eris
Hekate
Hades
Persephone
Pan

*sniff* Demeter get neglected again...

[Kdyami]

It's ok Demeter we all still love you. :)

[yesiroleplay]

She is loved.
She is Very loved.

[Reivenn]

Gah... Ok, I can't believe I left Demeter off the first list. I swear I didn't intentionally forget you. *bows deeply in shame*

Eros definitely slipped my mind though. And yeah, I called Artemis off the bat, but went with Hecate instead. Here, revised list with Demeter in the first spot! And Eros added to the additional minor deities list.

Currently Taken
Demeter
Aphrodite
Poseidon
Ares
Nike
Eris
Hekate
Hades
Persephone
Pan
Apollo

Available from the Big Twelve

Zeus
Hera
Hestia
Artemis
Hephaestus
Hermes
Athena
Dionysus

Selected Additional Minor Deities:
Eros
Morpheus
Hypnos
Selene
Any of the Muses
Any of the Fates
Nemesis
Aeolus
Eos
Harmonia
Iris
Panacaea

[JinxedMinx]

I seriously considered taking either Aphrodite or Athena.  Athena especially had the appeal of it being a 'given' that she could kick Ares' ass.

Jinxed - if we don't get a Zeus maybe you and I can brainstorm how to NPC him on Yahoo!

I'll try to get on yahoo tonight.  Without Zeus in control, Delta Omega Gamma may run wild and take over the island.

[AidenWhite]

Alright. I should be able to make a character sheet but I can't find what information needs to be placed. Should I just copy and paste another's character sheet and work off that?

[Kokaine]

Just use the first sheet as a template... that's what the rest of us did.

[kingmaster1]

Yep  ;D

[AidenWhite]

Um... this is a little awkward, but the game that was on hiatus restarted again, so I am sorry but I must withdraw.

[kingmaster1]

That is, indeed awkward...*cough*....

[Foxy DeVille]

Booo... hopefully we get some more sausage in the house. Not that Demeter is a total slut or anything...

[kingmaster1]

......yeah.....all the goddesses are nothing but saints.....

[Sahariel]

I was looking at the list and I wondered are heroes permissible? Or Demigods? E.g. Peleus, Achilles, Hector, or Ajax?

[JinxedMinx]

I was looking at the list and I wondered are heroes permissible? Or Demigods? E.g. Peleus, Achilles, Hector, or Ajax?

I'd like to see it kept to the gods. There some interesting ones available, if you are interested.

Major Gods
Zeus
Apollo
Hephaestus
Dionysus
Hermes

Lesser Gods
Morpheus
Hypnos
Aeolus
Eos

[Cal1496]

Would like to throw my hat in for Zeus if you all are still thinking to get this thing going.

[yesiroleplay]

OMG!  Please, please, please take him!

We need a Zeus!

*immediately commences plotting betrayal, undermining, seduction, sedition, and sedation of Zeus and defiance of his authority.*

Please!  We need you!  *eye bats*

[JinxedMinx]

Would like to throw my hat in for Zeus if you all are still thinking to get this thing going.

Yes. Obviously, there is great enthusiasm at the prospect of Zeus' arrival. Throw your hat in and we will start immediately.

[AribethAmkiir]

I'd like to take a try at Athena if you're still recruiting.

[kingmaster1]

Yay, I've been wanting an Athena!
*muahahaha*

[Cal1496]

OMG!  Please, please, please take him!

We need a Zeus!

*immediately commences plotting betrayal, undermining, seduction, sedition, and sedation of Zeus and defiance of his authority.*

Please!  We need you!  *eye bats*

Well with such appealing arguments like that how can I say no!

Will get a profile to up in the Character/OOC soon lol

[JinxedMinx]

Well with such appealing arguments like that how can I say no!

Will get a profile to up in the Character/OOC soon lol

Hail to the King, baby!