Expiration Date (Gritty Post-Apocalypse, System, LGBTQ Friendly Interest Check)

[Kye]

Since World War II, the worlds super-powers have been holding a gun to the head of every living being on the planet in the form of thermonuclear bombs, though they were just the tip of the iceberg.  With each passing decade, smaller less predictable nations acquired the means to produce nuclear, biological and chemical weapons.  The United Nations set up treaties and agencies to curb nuclear proliferation, but rogue nations ignored these measures while the super-powers maintained arsenals large enough to wipe out all life.  In a moment of madness, one petty dictator changed the status quo.  He decided to wipe his neighbor off the map, and that triggered a cascading series of responses that left the sky streaked with intercontinental ballistic missiles, many of them with nuclear payloads.  Too many of them to be taken out by countermeasures.  Enough of them hit their targets to cripple the world.  Hundreds of millions of people died instantly, incinerated in a nuclear flash.  There were a lucky few, those who were able to get to fallout shelters, most of them in the more powerful nations, such as the United States.  It was a first come, first serve thing, experimental facilities that no one knew about until the government announced them hours, and sometimes just minutes before the world was irrevocably changed. 

The world had reached its expiration date.  As the mushroom clouds rose into the upper atmosphere, the wind carried the radioactive ash and biological contaminants around the world, raining down poison on those who had survived the initial attack.  Meanwhile, those lucky enough to find shelter were cataloged and put in cryogenic chambers to pass the decades away unaware of what happened above ground.  Billions more died from radiation poisoning, starvation and diseases, both natural and man-made.  The sky filled from horizon to horizon with dense gray clouds.  The global temperature decreased and a deep winter set in, blanketing the planet in lethal snow.  Plants died out within weeks, most animals within months. 

No one was supposed to wake until the radiation levels were negligible and the planet had started to recover.  Most of the people who had made it to shelters didn't even realize what had happened to them, that everything they knew would be long gone by the time they woke.  It was better to keep panic to a minimum, everything could be explained when they woke. 

This game will start out in a shelter just outside of Indianapolis, Indiana.  This campaign will be gritty, and character death is a very real possibility.  The world is going to be brutal and not at all PC friendly, a game about survival and how much a person can really take before they break both physically and mentally. See the FAQ for more information, and feel free to ask questions!


Rules

• Follow all of Elliquiy's rules.
• The GM has the final say.
• Drama is great in character, but don't bring it OOC.
• Please do not cheat on rolls, if I suspect you are, I will check through the dicebot. Sometimes failing a roll is more fun than succeeding!
• Notify the GM if you are not going to be able to post within one week, reasonable delays are perfectly fine.
• Characters should be 18+ unless approved by the GM.

Character Creation

Step One: Description

Decide on your characters Name, Measurements, Appearance, Gender, Age and Concept.  The concept can be anything that would fit in the real world.

Step Two: Traits and Instincts

[2d6+6] points to be divided between your characters traits.  Agility, Brains, Constitution and Demeanor.  This roll should be sent to the GM.

Instincts are equal to their parent trait.  Stealth = Agility, Perception = Brains, Athletics = Constitution, Socialize = Demeanor.

Step Three: Skills

You get [Brains x 6] skill points to divide among your skills.  Maximum skill rating is equal to the skill's parent trait. 

Agility Skills: Acrobatics, Ranged, Larceny
Brains Skills: Medicine, Science, Survival
Constitution Skills: Build, Drive, Melee
Demeanor Skills: Entertain, Leadership, Tame

Step Four: Properties
Always round down.

• Psyche = Demeanor
• Speed = [Agility + Constitution] yds
• March = Speed /2mph
• XP (Experience) = [Brains x6] Unspent and Total
• Carry = current Gear Size left / max [Constitution x6] right
• Luck = [Demeanor] current left / max right
• Threshold = [Constitution + Demeanor]
• Defenses
  
  
  
  • Block = Melee
  • Dodge = Acrobatics
  • Reflex = Perception
• Health
  
  
  
  • Head = Constitution
  • Arms = Constitution
  • Legs = Constitution
  • Torso = Constitution x 2

Character Sheet

Name:		? ? ?		Player:		? ? ?
Height:		? ? ?		Weight:		? ? ?
Ethnicity:		? ? ?		Hair:		? ? ?
Age:		? ? ?		Concept:		? ? ?

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Agility:

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Brains:

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Constitution:

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Demeanor:

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                                                  Instincts

Stealth:

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Perception:

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Athletics:

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Socialize:

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                                                     Skills

Acrobatics:

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Medicine:

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Build:

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Entertain:

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Ranged:

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Science:

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Drive:

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Leadership:

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Larceny:

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Survival:

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Melee:

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Tame:

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                                                 Properties

Speed:

? ? ? yds

Unspent XP:

? ? ?

DMG Mod:

? ? ?

Luck:

? / ?

March:

? ? ? mph

Total XP:

? ? ?

Carry:

? / ?

Threshold:

? ? ?

Psyche: Crazy <○○○○○○> Sane
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Flaws:




                             Defenses

Block:

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Dodge:

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Reflex:

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                               Health

Head:

? / ?

Arms:

? / ?

Legs:

? / ?

Torso:

? / ?

Armor Info:




                                  Weapons

Type:

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Attack:

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Damage:

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Notes:

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Type:

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Attack:

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Damage:

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Notes:

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Type:

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Attack:

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Damage:

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Notes:

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Magazines:

Ammo:




Abilities:




                                        Resources

Water:

? ? ?

Food:

? ? ?

Fuel:

? ? ?

Chemicals:

? ? ?

Parts:

? ? ?

Backpack:

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[td][b]Name:[/b] [/td][td]   [/td][td]? ? ?[/td][td][/td]   [td][b]Player:[/b] [/td][td][/td][td]? ? ?[/td]
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[td][b]Height:[/b][/td][td]   [/td][td]? ? ?[/td][td][/td]   [td][b]Weight:[/b] [/td][td][/td][td]? ? ?[/td]
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[td][b]Ethnicity:[/b][/td][td]   [/td][td]? ? ?[/td][td][/td]   [td][b]Hair:[/b] [/td][td][/td][td]? ? ?[/td]
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[td][b]Age:[/b][/td][td]   [/td][td]? ? ?[/td][td]   [/td][td][b]Concept:[/b] [/td][td][/td][td]? ? ?[/td]
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                                                     [b][color=red]Traits[/color][/b]
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[td][b]Agility:[/b][/td][td][/td][td]●○○○○○[/td][td][/td][td][b]Brains:[/b] [/td][td][/td][td]○○○○○○[/td][td][/td][td][b]Constitution:[/b][/td][td]○○○○○○[/td][td][/td][td][b]Demeanor:[/b][/td][td]○○○○○○[/td]
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                                                  [b][color=red]Instincts[/color][/b]
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[td][b]Stealth:[/b][/td][td][/td][td]○○○○○○[/td][td][/td][td][b]Perception:[/b] [/td][td][/td][td]○○○○○○[/td][td][/td][td][b]Athletics:[/b][/td][td]○○○○○○[/td][td][/td][td][b]Socialize:[/b][/td][td]○○○○○○[/td]
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                                                     [b][color=red]Skills[/color][/b]
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[td][b]Acrobatics:[/b][/td][td][/td][td]○○○○○○[/td][td][/td][td][b]Medicine:[/b] [/td][td][/td][td]○○○○○○[/td][td][/td][td][b]Build:[/b][/td][td]○○○○○○[/td][td][/td][td][b]Entertain:[/b][/td][td]○○○○○○[/td][/tr]
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[td][b]Ranged:[/b][/td][td][/td][td]○○○○○○[/td][td][/td][td][b]Science:[/b] [/td][td][/td][td]○○○○○○[/td][td][/td][td][b]Drive:[/b][/td][td]○○○○○○[/td][td][/td][td][b]Leadership:[/b][/td][td]○○○○○○[/td]
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[td][b]Larceny:[/b][/td][td][/td][td]○○○○○○[/td][td][/td][td][b]Survival:[/b] [/td][td][/td][td]○○○○○○[/td][td][/td][td][b]Melee:[/b][/td][td]○○○○○○[/td][td][/td][td][b]Tame:[/b][/td][td]○○○○○○[/td]
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[td][b]Speed:[/b][/td][td][/td][td]? ? ? yds[/td][td][/td][td][b]Unspent XP:[/b][/td][td][/td][td]? ? ? [/td][td][/td][td][b]DMG Mod:[/b][/td][td]? ? ?[/td][td][/td][td][b]Luck:[/b][/td][td]? / ?[/td]
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[td][b]March:[/b][/td][td][/td][td]? ? ? mph[/td][td][/td][td][b]Total XP:[/b][/td][td][/td][td]? ? ?[/td][td][/td][td][b]Carry:[/b][/td][td]? / ?[/td][td][/td][td][b]Threshold:[/b][/td][td]? ? ?[/td]
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Psyche: Crazy <○○○○○○> Sane
     Notes:

Flaws:

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                             [b][color=red]Defenses[/color][/b]
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[td][b]Block:[/b][/td][td][/td][td]○○○○○○[/td][td][/td][td][b]Dodge:[/b][/td][td][/td][td]○○○○○○[/td][td][/td][td][b]Reflex:[/b][/td][td]○○○○○○[/td]
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                               [b][color=red]Health[/color][/b]
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[td][b]Head:[/b][/td][td][/td][td]? / ?[/td][td][/td][td][b]Arms:[/b][/td][td][/td][td]? / ?[/td][td][/td][td][b]Legs:[/b][/td][td]? / ?[/td][td][/td][td][b]Torso:[/b][/td][td]? / ?[/td]
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Armor Info:

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                                  [b][color=red]Weapons[/color][/b]
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[tr]
[td][b]Type:[/b][/td][td][/td][td]? ? ?[/td][td][/td][td][b]Attack:[/b][/td][td][/td][td]? ? ?[/td][td][/td][td][b]Damage:[/b][/td][td]? ? ?[/td][td][/td][td][b]Notes:[/b][/td][td]? ? ?[/td]
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[td][b]Type:[/b][/td][td][/td][td]? ? ?[/td][td][/td][td][b]Attack:[/b][/td][td][/td][td]? ? ?[/td][td][/td][td][b]Damage:[/b][/td][td]? ? ?[/td][td][/td][td][b]Notes:[/b][/td][td]? ? ?[/td]
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[td][b]Type:[/b][/td][td][/td][td]? ? ?[/td][td][/td][td][b]Attack:[/b][/td][td][/td][td]? ? ?[/td][td][/td][td][b]Damage:[/b][/td][td]? ? ?[/td][td][/td][td][b]Notes:[/b][/td][td]? ? ?[/td]
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Magazines:

Ammo:

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[b][color=red]Abilities[/color][/b]:

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                                        [b][color=red]Resources[/color][/b]
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[td][b]Water:[/b][/td][td][/td][td]? ? ?[/td][td][/td][td][b]Food:[/b][/td][td][/td][td]? ? ?[/td][td][/td][td][b]Fuel:[/b][/td][td]? ? ?[/td][td][/td][td][b]Chemicals:[/b][/td][td]? ? ?[/td][td][/td][td][b]Parts:[/b][/td][td]? ? ?[/td]
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[b][color=red]Backpack[/color][/b]:

Abilities

Costs are as listed.  If you don't see something you want feel free to contact me and I'll figure out costs on it.

Character Sheets
OOC

[Kye]

FAQ

Who is eligible to play Expiration Date?

Anyone is eligible to submit a character.  However, this will not be a first come first serve sort of game.  The GM has the final say on who is accepted.  New members are always welcome.  Looking for a diverse, friendly group of people. OOC friendliness is a must!

Is this an LGBTQ friendly game?

Most definitely! The full range of character genders and sexualities are welcome. If playing alongside certain sexualities or characters who do not match their creator's gender bothers you this is not the game for you.

How many players is the GM looking for?

There is no minimum or maximum number set at the moment.  A lot will depend on the mix of characters we end up with.

How long should posts be?

Two or three decent paragraphs per post are preferred, but any length is acceptable as long as it moves the story forward and gives enough for the other players to work with. 

What are the posting speed expectations?

One post a week is expected, though the GM is hoping for a faster game to start.  Real Life issues happen and exceptions will be made when necessary, just keep the GM informed so they can work around missing characters as needed.

What board will Expiration Date be on?

Extreme.  That is the only logical place for this game to go, not because of sexual content but violence and violent themes. 

Am I allowed multiple characters?

At the moment no.  That might change for established players as the game progresses, or if you can make a convincing argument for connected characters.  Example: Wanting to write siblings etc.  Optional: Feel free to create two characters, one being a backup in case of character death so that you can jump back into the game quickly.  The GM will be able to introduce new characters easily. 

Is this a system game?

Yes, this is a system game.  You do not need to be familiar with system games or Apocalyptia in particular to play.  The GM will be more than happy to walk people through character creation, all you have to do is ask.  The book is not necessary, all information will be provided for you, but it can be found on drivethrurpg and is pay what you want for those interested.  I will be making some changes so that it runs more smoothly on the forum.

How will rolls be handled?

All rolls should be made to the GM upon request.  This should be done using the dicebot.  Cheating on rolls will not be tolerated, sometimes failing a roll is more fun than succeeding.  Rolls can be posted in the IC thread, either as an individual post if you want the results before you write your next post, or at the end of a post.  Please use spoilers for all rolls to keep things tidy. 

What kind of characters are you looking for?

Realistic.  No super soldiers, but a Marine home for leave would work.  Secretary, Nurse, Doctor, Homeless Person, Student.  You get the picture. 

What happens to my character if I decide to drop the game?

The GM will write them out of the story, this may mean that the character will die.

How will Radiation work in game?

There will be chances for radiation damage and sickness, depending on choices made.  Mutations in this world are a thing, and assuming the game runs long enough there is a chance for both positive and negative mutations for characters, but everyone starts out 100% unaltered human.

[Geeklet]

So.... I shouldn't be taking on more games now. And I don't know the system. But a post apocalypse setting? AND ran by Kye? I have a feeling I need this in my life.

[Kye]

Yeeeeeee! This makes me so happy! The system is pretty easy on players, I chose it so anyone could jump in with limited experience with system games.  I'll have the CS stuff up momentarily and the creation rules as well, in the first post.  <3

[Wolfling72]

Kye...Kye...why, Kye???

[Kye]

>.>

Because...

[Wolfling72]

Its like you totally have Wolfi bait...

[Kye]

*grins* We just so happen to like a lot of the same things.

[Wolfling72]

Ama did it. They...teased me. I am staring at my words...like..can i fit one more?? But it's Kye!!!!

[Geeklet]

Ama did it. They...teased me. I am staring at my words...like..can i fit one more?? But it's Kye!!!!

Same!

[Kye]

*laughs* Ama is evil (wonderful) like that.

[Blythe]

>_>

<_<

hi

[Cold Heritage]

What is the name of the system you are using?

[Kye]

>_>

<_<

hi

Hiiiiii   

What is the name of the system you are using?

Hello, I'm using Apocalyptia.   

[Amarlo]

I'm not sure what system is being used but you certainly have my attention. o-o

[Kye]

Hiya, Amarlo!

The system is Apocalyptia.  It's a super easy system to learn, and I'll happily help with character creation if you're interested. 

[Amarlo]

Thankies!

Will we be required to make rolls or will you be rolling for us in the background as gm?

[Kye]

I would prefer that the players make the rolls, but if anyone wants me to make them for them and just tell them the results I can do that as well.

[Amarlo]

Ooof... I am definitely severely tempted. Dx

[Kye]

*grins*

[Kye]

I know Bly is nearly done with his character.  Anyone need help with character creation?  *excited*

[CyrodilicBrandy]

I know nothing about the system and I've never done  a system/dice-rolling game on E before, so I would be new to that as well, but I'm a fucking sucker for post-apocalypse.

Edit: I have a very, very vague idea of a character already, please let me know what you think before I get too excited and run ahead with it. I'm interested in what would happen if a chronically suicidal person happened to find themselves pushed along into one of these shelters (caught up in a crowd, a loved one? unsure.) , perhaps hours before they were about to attempt suicide, only to wake up on a whole new world. How far would they be able to go in this new world before breaking? Would they break, I'm more curious about. Perhaps, despite the horrors around them, this is a new start in many different ways, and considering that each moment means fighting for your life, this would force my character to re-evaluate EVERYTHING.

I'm aware this would go in Extreme but I wouldn't want to make anyone unduly uncomfortable. I suffer from poor MH myself and I have vaguely wondered, if the world were ending, would that be better to just not fight it and try and survive? Deep thoughts, I know.

Second edit:
I have noticed that the character sheet does have a 'psyche' meter. How would that work with a character previously having MH? Haven't looked at the rules yet, but I assume it affects stats or something in some way to have a 'crazy' character? Since my character would not be considered sane in the pre-apocalypse world, I'm wondering if perhaps standard are different in what is left of society? Whether a lot of people are 'crazy' and therefore it wouldn't make much of a different? Sorry for all the questions, just getting kinda pumped!

[Blythe]

Question--do you prefer sheets submitted here in thread or submitted via PM?

[Kye]

I know nothing about the system and I've never done  a system/dice-rolling game on E before, so I would be new to that as well, but I'm a fucking sucker for post-apocalypse.

*awesome ideas here*

No worries about being new to system gaming. It’s pretty straight forward, and I’ll happily walk you through everything.  Feel free to ask me questions anytime!  Oh, and never apologize for hype.  Hype is always welcome!

I don't have a problem with that character concept at all.  I think it could be really interesting and I prefer to let my players create something they are excited about. 

With the Psyche, they would start out at a disadvantage. If they run out of Psyche points during game other things happen, basically a mental break of some kind that could result in permanent issues for the character.  All of the other characters you're going to start out with will be from the pre-apocalypse world, so it would definitely have an impact on the group.   

Question--do you prefer sheets submitted here in thread or submitted via PM?

PM them to me, please!

[Kye]

A thread for approved character sheets has been created! Once you get the okay from me feel free to post your sheets up.  OOC is also up.