Gantz — First Badge (no longer recruiting)

[Lord Zanicus]

GANTZ
F I R S T  B A D G E


Genre: Action, Smut, Drama, Horror, Psychological, SciFi, Supernatural, Aliens, Gore, Death

“YOUR LIVES
HAVE ENDED.

WHAT YOU DO WITH
YOUR NEW LIVES
IS ENTIRELY UP
TO ME.

THAT'S THE THEORY
ANYWAYS.”

     Lives in Tokyo City have been just like it have everywhere else. Just as violent, corrupted and chaotic like any other cities, which are considered ‘normal’ in today's society. The city, mostly filled with selfish and ignorant people with only and probably just a few kind hearted souls. But death still comes to both sorts regardless. Either from an accident, murder, or by claiming their own life; death still comes.
    What happened next though, nobody can tell. One must just experience it themselves to learn about the one question everybody have been asking since the beginning of mankind. But would the answer truly be the one we sought after?

Location: Tokyo City

Year: Present time

Exposure to Gantz: 0%

Notes

• Though characters may be foreigners, they must be in Tokyo City at time of death. (recruitment phase)
  
• Happens on Sunday and around two hours before midnight. (summoning hours)
  
• Players can choose however they wish their characters to die (recruitment phase) as long as its within the time and day stated above. (around same time as the others)
  
• Once their ‘mission’ begins, characters can't be seen by normal people, although the civilians can still be (harmed/killed) run into.
  
• The environment can be interacted with and be destroyed as well.
  

About

Gantz is about the story of characters who died and got transported into some kind of a waiting room where they then become part of a semi-posthumous "game" in which the recently deceased folks are forced to hunt down and kill aliens/monsters, armed with a handful of futuristic items, equipment, and weaponry. At the end of each mission, points will be given and tallied based on the survivors' performance. They're then free to return to their life, but only to be recalled/transported back to the apartment one week later for yet another mission.



Gantz's Apartment

Location: Apartment building in Tokyo City with windows facing the Tokyo tower.

Access

• Characters are first spawned in the hall. (printed out via harmless lazers from sphere, layer by layer and in sections until completely formed)
  
• They can only access the corridor and the bathroom unless they'd met certain criteria to unlock the others.
  
• Main door is also locked until dismissed by ‘Gantz’
  
• The handle of both unaccessible doors and windows can't be touched/approached. (as if there's an invisible barrier blocking it)
  
• All interior seemed indestructible.
  
• Shoe cabinet can be found in the corridor near the entrance. (accessible — empty)
  
• The big black sphere can be found in the hall.
  

Contents

CONTENTS
Ball will not open until mentioned in GM's post

Basic Suit

Located: in suitcase with character's initial. (from rack behind the black sphere)

Quantity: One per character

Feature: Custom made especially for specific user. Will be as good as any clothing if worn by another.

Points Required: N/A

Notes

• Skintight.
  
• Grants wearer incredible strength, speed & endurance. (Base attributes x 3)
  
• Jumps high & lands safely. (30 feet up and/or across)
  
• Protects body as well as even exposed head from conventional attack such as punches, bullets and swords. (anything lesser than or equals to a Class C attack)
  
• Wearer can lift and throw objects up to 50 x their own weight.
  
• Buff mode: suit acts and expand like muscles on wearer. (Base attributes x 5) — Duration, 2 posts. Cooldown, 8 posts.
  
• Can't take up to three consecutive stronger attacks! (Needs at least 1 cooldown post between attacks) — May however instantly break (releases liquid substance from caps) if attack received prove too powerful.
  
• Caps on suit can be damaged. Rendering suit as useful as any ordinary clothing.
  
• Wearer's stress level affects suit performance. (the higher the stress, the higher it's chance of not functioning properly)
  

Controller

Located: found in one of the weapon racks from the black sphere

Quantity: 4 total

Feature: Looks complicated

Points Required: N/A

Notes

• function as a radar displaying the location of target as well as other team member
  
• however, not very precise - can't determine number of targets until a little closer
  
• can change frequency to render self invisible to those on different frequency - may expose self to the world (civilians)
  
• anything the wearer touches will turn invisible with them
  
• may still be seen by some monsters/alien
  
• can be disrupted upon receiving damage
  
• shows 1km square battlefield
  
• shows how much time is left to complete mission
  

X-Gun

Located: found in one of the weapon racks from the black sphere

Quantity: 12 total

Feature: four protrusion around barrel shaped like an ‘X’ and have two triggers

Points Required: N/A

Notes

• first trigger — touch — to scan target - displays x-ray of target on back of gun
  
• first trigger — pull — to lock on
  
• second trigger to fire
  
• to shoot on the run — both trigger needs to be pulled simultaneously
  
• fist-size explosion on targeted area after some delay
  
• dial at top of gun can however change the level of the blast — up to a basketball-size
  
• can fire up to three shot burst before needing cooldown
  
• range is up to 100 meters
  

X-Rifle

Located: found in one of the weapon racks from the black sphere

Quantity: 6 total

Feature: have pumping action like a shotgun and scope

Points Required: N/A

Notes

• shares similar function to the X-Gun
  
• but fires single shot — pump to reload
  
• scope effectiveness — 400 meters onwards
  
• range is up to 1km.
  

Y-Gun

Located: found in one of the weapon racks from the black sphere

Quantity: 4 total

Feature: four muzzles shaped like a ‘Y’

Points Required: N/A

Notes

• same lock-on capabilities as the X-Gun
  
• fires instead three ‘laser anchors’ connected by strong cables — ties/binds target before anchors finds purchase in ground or any surface
  
• both trigger simultaneously pull to fire snare
  
• second trigger pulled to ‘laser warp’ target — initiating send
  
• strength of cable — YET TO BE DETERMINED (monster/alien with higher strength can break free from snare)
  

Man in Ball

Located: found in the black sphere itself

Quantity: Alone

Feature: Bald and muscular

Points Required: N/A

In Game Rules

• any attempts made to destroy the apartment — head explodes
  
• warning sound - ringing in ears - can be heard if close to the 1km square border (mission phase)
  
• head explodes if character leaves area (mission phase)
  
• lost limbs/injuries will be restored as long as still alive until mission over
  
• head explodes if this event/location is shared with anyone outside of the group
  
• characters may bring any items from the apartment home
  
• head explodes if item is compromised (brought attention to ‘Gantz’)
  
• — Gantz — is suppose to be the name given to the man in ball by the characters
  
• To start, ‘man in ball’ will have no name until given by our characters
  
• Body disappears upon time of death (recruitment phase) - so RP accordingly (if death is witness by NPCs, etc.)
  
• head explodes if tries to harm ‘bald man in ball’
  

Bedroom

BEDROOM
Accessible only to characters who chooses ‘more weapons’ option from ‘100 point menu’
Both bedroom door unlocks, leading to the same space
Other characters couldn't enter — unless criteria is met — but they can use the weapons if handed to them or found during mission
(1 time clear)

Gantz Blade

Located: found scattered all over bedroom's floor

Quantity: 8 total

Feature: no blade?

Points Required: 100

Notes

• usually in a closed-hilt state until wielder activates it
  
• sharp blade expands upon activation
  
• can lengthen up to 30 feet long without loss of durability
  
• may break against stronger monster/alien (yet to be determined)
  

Monobike

Located: parked in the bedroom

Quantity: 2 total

Feature: big wheel

Points Required: 100

Notes

• mono-wheel automaton with a seat for driver and a rider
  
• equipped with own radar
  
• capable of going stealth mode
  
• can travel at great velocity (yet to be determined)
  
• equipped with scanner that'll tell how much points target would give
  

Kitchen

KITCHEN
Requires bedroom to be unlocked
Requires 200 points
Other characters couldn't enter — unless criteria is met — but they can use the weapons if handed to them or found during mission
(3 times clear)

Z-Gun

Located: on kitchen's floor

Quantity: 4 total

Feature: Looks more like a H-Gun

Points Required: 200

Notes

• no lock-on capability
  
• delivers a severe gravitational force in a circular area, slamming everything within into the ground or flattened
  
• leaves a puddle of liquid behind
  
• space of impact usually an inch or two lower than original ground level
  
• needs to be within 20 feet of target
  
• the longer the trigger is held — charge — the stronger the downward force will be upon released (one and a half post charge for maximum damage)
  
• no time lag (but force will be weaker)
  
• stronger monster/alien may survive the smash
  

CLOSET
Requires 300 points to unlock
Other characters couldn't interact — unless criteria is met — but they can use only the ‘Gorilla-Arm’ if handed to them or found during mission
(6 times clear)

Hard Suit

Located: found in closet

Quantity: appears one at a time

Feature: fully covered suit with detachable ‘Gorilla-Arms’ and tentacled cables on back. Also customed for specific user

Points Required: 300

Notes

• far stronger and more resistance than basic suit — (base attributes x 3) x 5 —
  
• built in X-ray scanner
  
• beam weapon from palm (range 30 feet)
  
• no time lag
  
• sharp blade protruding from elbows
  
• protects wearer from psychic damage
  
• ‘gorilla-arms’ can be detached
  
• can also only wear just the arms without the hard-suit
  

Storeroom

STOREROOM
Requires 350 points to unlock
Other characters couldn't enter — unless criteria is met — but they can use the vehicle when teleported into battlefield
(9 and a half times clear)

Aerobike

Located: parked in the storeroom

Quantity: 2 total

Feature: wheel with horizontal ring

Points Required: 350

Notes

• equipped with own radar
  
• incapable of going stealth — nullifies controller stealth effect
  
• can travel at great velocity (yet to be determined)
  
• able to carry up to two other basic suited member
  
• can hover
  
• can fly
  

100 POINT MENU

Option 1: Return to normal life with memories of ‘Gantz’ and missions/events wiped out.
Option 2: Access to more weapons
Option 3: Revive someone who died during mission from ‘Gantz's’ memory.




Attributes

This is basically just guidelines for players to gauge their character's performance compared to other team members as well as to the enemies. Players have 20 points to allocate towards their attributes. The average person would have a 4 or 5 points in each attributes. An athlete (sprinter) however, could have a 6 or a 7 in AGI. So from the example between the average person — say A — and the athlete — say B — from the example above, we could say that ‘A’ couldn't overtake ‘B’ in a short dash. ‘A’ could however eventually catch up to ‘B’ if ‘A's’ STM is much higher than ‘B’!

STR:
Refers to a character's strength, punching power, tackling, etc. It could also entails one's martial prowess.
AGI:
Determines just how nimble and quick a character is on their feet and reflexes. Dodging capability.
END:
Shows how tough and how much punishment a character can take before they get knocked out or is unable to continue fighting.
STM:
Determines just how much energy a character can exert themselves before they're exhausted. (does not get any suit multiplication bonus) — number allocated is equal to number of consecutive action-posts allowed, 2 STM points recovered per every 1 resting post —




Requirements

• creative writers who can write at least three paragraphs minimum — more is encouraged
  
• independent and could work out a story based on the information provided — with close to zero reliance on GM to hold their hands
  
• character development — with flashbacks or glimpses of character's history in posts
  
• real life or digital/CG image of character/s
  
• players may have up to two characters each — in which, one of the two, must die (be killed off) during a mission (depends on the number of players participating — less means all might need to double and more means only a few needs to)
  
• players will then introduce another character — during next summoning/recruiting phase
  
• players are free to choose whether to stick with the first survivor or switch to the newcomer then — killing off one again
  
• basically, players will always have one character to RP with unless they are bowing out of the game
  
• also note that revival can be made (100 point menu), so do not be afraid to have your character die either heroically or horribly — just be sure to leave a good impression on somebody to bring them back
  
• all sorts of human characters are welcome — the socially awkward/the psychopath/the victim/the killer/etc.
  
• only OC allowed. No canon
  
• posting pace of at least once/twice a week
  
• follow posting order
  
• back and forth interaction or sexual scenes to be collaborated over PM and have either one or the other, post it up
  
• courtesy to inform if going to be away for a period of time in OOC or no longer interested
  
• occasional visit and chatter in the OOC — it's one way to not let the RP die
  
• an understanding between IC and OOC characteristics — some characters may not bode well with another, but all players should treat each other with respect
  
• third person writing
  

CHARACTER SHEET

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[b]Name:[/b]
(last, first)
[b]Initial:[/b]
(or alias)
[b]Status:[/b]
(marital status)
[b]Race:[/b]
(ethnicity)
[b]Age:[/b]
(no younger than 16)
[b]Sexuality:[/b]
?
[b]Gender:[/b]
(sex)
[b]Occupation:[/b]
(job)
[b]Appearance:[/b]
Height: ?
Weight: ?
Eye Color: ?
Hair: ?
Skin Tone: ?
Body: ?
Tattoo(s): ?
Scars: ?
Piercings: ?

[b]Likes:[/b]
(state at least 3)
[b]Dislikes:[/b]
(state at least 3)
[b]Player's On/Off's:[/b]
?
[b]Character On/Off's:[/b]
?
[b]Relations:[/b]
?
[b]Living condition:[/b]
?




Rules

• abide by Elliquiy's rule
  
• settle disagreement maturely — otherwise, approach me
  
• enjoy the RP
  
• two weeks of inactivity without notice would be considered as being no longer interested — and story would resume
  
• no god-mode. (no auto-hit on boss or other players except for minions/soldiers/civilians. no taking control of other players unless consented)
  

FAQ

Q: I've not watch nor read of Gantz but can I still join?
A: Of course you can! And don't worry, if there's anything you're not sure about, just ask and I'm sure some of the fans here could answer you before I even could.

Q: Zanicus, both the blade and the monobike are actually already available from the start, for the manga, the anime as well as the movie; how come the RP isn't?
A: I am aware of that. And I simply made it that way to challenge us. Wouldn't want a newcomer to suddenly be riding a bike and stealing all the kills from the get go.

Q: Speaking of kills, how do you determine who gets the last blow?
A: On most missions, there would be more than just one enemy although Gantz only showed the boss image. The amount of enemies would be stated OOC and these minions or soldiers are at the player's control and disposal. (free form — if two or more sought claim over an enemy, then the kill would go to the one who rolled a higher d20) The boss however, will be played by the GM (me — meaning, my character will never have the chance to land the killing blow unless everybody else wants him to).

Inspiration

Links

Interest Check - game mechanics & whatnot
Out-Of-Character thread - discussion & encounter info
Character Thread - information on IG players
In-Game Thread - storyboard

[Writersblockade]

It's a shame this didn't get more interest. There's a lot of room for good roleplay with this story

[Lustful Bride]

I will admit, I kind of like Gantz as well, but the high mortality rate of the Gantz setting kind of makes it worrying to create a character who might die off really quickly/easily.  :/

[wander]

I would totally have placed interest in this, however I was put off by the 'minimum three paragraphs' thing. I felt this would devolve the game into a load of filler words and posts turning into essays where not much happens which would have turned me off very quickly.

That this game actually had a minimal system was amazing.

Also Lustful, the small print said everyone makes two characters, with one being killed in the mission to be replaced after. So there's no real risk to a fave character you make getting killed off really. The character sheet seemed simple enough to be able to crank out basic character types too.

Though again, having something a bit more free-flowing would have attracted me.

[Lord Zanicus]

It's a shame this didn't get more interest. There's a lot of room for good roleplay with this story

Indeed it is a shame..

I will admit, I kind of like Gantz as well, but the high mortality rate of the Gantz setting kind of makes it worrying to create a character who might die off really quickly/easily.  :/

What Wander said... v
Otherwise, if there's no character death, the threat in Gantz wouldn't have been as dire as it should have been..

I would totally have placed interest in this, however I was put off by the 'minimum three paragraphs' thing. I felt this would devolve the game into a load of filler words and posts turning into essays where not much happens which would have turned me off very quickly.

That this game actually had a minimal system was amazing.

Also Lustful, the small print said everyone makes two characters, with one being killed in the mission to be replaced after. So there's no real risk to a fave character you make getting killed off really. The character sheet seemed simple enough to be able to crank out basic character types too.

Though again, having something a bit more free-flowing would have attracted me.

The requirement is there because I just don't want any one liners.. And with two characters in play, one shouldn't have a problem meeting it..
I just want something for other players to work with of another's reply..

Would it be better if the minimum were to be at least one paragraph, instead?

[wander]

I'd have been happy with two, though action scenes are harder to really write so maybe one minimum when it comes to actual combat (I mean, maybe this shows my lack of writing skill, though how far can you stretch mid-battle, that you're firing your X-Gun at a specific target whilst doing something to evade an attack?).

That said, I've been in games where combat becomes a total mess due to people writing seven paragraph posts, stepping on each other's toes and not clearly defining where they are in relation to everyone else and who if anyone they may be interacting with. Also reading what amounts to a 3000+ word essay to realise where I am and post my action only for someone to have ninjad my post and added another 500-750 words I need to parse and make edits to my current post, even rewriting it from scratch sometimes... I don't like that, if anything it makes me stressed.

Thats not even touching the inevitable PvP of Gantz where I have yet to find someone here on-site that can take their character losing a fight on the chin and accept it without leaving the other guy just as bad if not worse off than their character.

And I love Gantz and would love a game doing this, I just guess I've become cynical about I know how it'd play out. Having a system to keep combat fair really helps though, so thumbs up for that. 

[PrestaDGTation]

  I.. I missed the Gantz boat?

  Crumbs.

  Still, neat idea!

[Dys Astyr]

I've never done a game on a system, also I'm not famiar with Gantz (though I'm going to be checking into it later today)... But if this is still on the table I wouldn't mind writing some cannon fodder. I don't have a problem writing characters only to have them be killed/destroyed/beaten.

[scribus1000]

If this thread gathers solid interest, I also would not mind writing in minor characters.

[Lord Zanicus]

My week have been rather busy so I've not the time to properly answer all the question asked.. I'll get to them as soon as I'm able.

Seeing how this is slowly gaining interest, I'm here to check and see how many interest this got before I start making any progress with this game.. Show of hands?

[Dys Astyr]

[scribus1000]

*hands up*

[wander]

*hesitant hand up, given comments before. Plus I'm flakey*

[PrestaDGTation]

[Kokaine]

I'm interested.

[scribus1000]

I lol'ed.

[Lord Zanicus]

I'd have been happy with two, though action scenes are harder to really write so maybe one minimum when it comes to actual combat (I mean, maybe this shows my lack of writing skill, though how far can you stretch mid-battle, that you're firing your X-Gun at a specific target whilst doing something to evade an attack?).

That said, I've been in games where combat becomes a total mess due to people writing seven paragraph posts, stepping on each other's toes and not clearly defining where they are in relation to everyone else and who if anyone they may be interacting with. Also reading what amounts to a 3000+ word essay to realise where I am and post my action only for someone to have ninjad my post and added another 500-750 words I need to parse and make edits to my current post, even rewriting it from scratch sometimes... I don't like that, if anything it makes me stressed.

Thats not even touching the inevitable PvP of Gantz where I have yet to find someone here on-site that can take their character losing a fight on the chin and accept it without leaving the other guy just as bad if not worse off than their character.

And I love Gantz and would love a game doing this, I just guess I've become cynical about I know how it'd play out. Having a system to keep combat fair really helps though, so thumbs up for that. 

After giving it a few thought and consideration, there will be no change in the minimum post required.

It's true that there will be a delay when firing the x-gun. But as mentioned, you'll have free reigned over the disposal of the minions.. You can still do some Hollywood action moves and stunts as long as you don't sweep the whole floor by yourself and as long as you follow the game mechanics — stamina. The one action and reaction rule applies only when against the boss or PvP.

Against the boss, depending on how things go, I might put up a visual aid. A map perhaps, to show each player's location. There's still be plenty to write about then. Of what they feel when facing the threat. Comrades reaction. Expression. Flashbacks! Etc!

There'll also be a posting order. So don't worry about being ninja-ed. As for PvP, the only situation allowed is when one or both involved is with the ‘sacrifice character’ — the character that you want killed. Basically, the match is rigged! Winner and loser already decided! How badass the fight will go, I leave that for you guys to collaborate!

Remember, it's for good story!

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Alright!

I'm seeing hands! Nice! I'll start working ‘behind the scene’.. Shall post a character thread shortly..

[Lord Zanicus]

Links

Interest Check - game mechanics & whatnot
Out-Of-Character thread - discussion & encounter info
Character Thread - information on IG players
In-Game Thread - storyboard (TBA)

[Kokaine]

So do we post characters here for approval, PM them to you, or put them directly into the character thread?

[wander]

Good luck with things.

[Lord Zanicus]

So do we post characters here for approval, PM them to you, or put them directly into the character thread?

Directly into the character thread, please.

Good luck with things.

Thanks and to you too.

[akirakaneda]

Gantz .... uhmm may I ask if this RP is still accepting characters?

[Lord Zanicus]

Since all the characters are still in the waiting room, I'd say sure!
Submit your two characters in the character thread and wait for approval before I give the go ahead for your opening post!

[Lord Zanicus]

Kensuke's total stats adds up to 21 (4,6,5,6).. Adjust this so it'll be 20 and you're green to post after Writersblockade!

[Ignavus]

This still accepting characters by any chance?