Nadosh
Novice
I've been toying with this idea for a while now. I always loved reading CYOA threads, and I especially loved Hellraisers Europareich CYOA (Shame it was abandoned). So after brainstorming about the setting and lore I decided to make this a Steampunk CYOA. I think Steampunk is a somewhat unappreciated genre that would make for a great CYOA. So let's get started shall we?
Index:
Introduction (this post)
A quick history lesson:
Above is some basic lore and history to get you an idea of what the setting is going to be like. Below are very basic profiles of the nations involved in this CYOA.
British Institution:
Third Reich (Nazi Germany):
Mediterranean Republic:
Character Creation:
And now, after this massive loredump, it is time to create our character!
Our situation is this. Our character is an inhabitant of the British Institution, he/she has been relocated from his/her previous location to the city of London, the capital of the Institution. In London, we can either make our fortune or meet our demise... the choice is up to you.
First up is gender, name and appearance. I'm going to allow you pick a portrait from the ones below, or you can choose your own, I don't mind much really. Lastly you can come up with any name you want:
Male:
Female:
Next up is Alignment. This is were character creation gets really interesting! Alignment will not only define our basic personality, but also what choices we have (a neutral evil person might get less peaceful options than someone who's Lawful good.) I'm going to copy D&D on this one. Alignment descriptions can be found at pretty much any D&D site, so I'm not going to bother explaining them. The available alignments are:
Chaotic Evil
Neutral Evil
Lawful Evil
Chaotic Neutral
Neutral
Lawful Neutral
Chaotic Good
Neutral Good
Lawful Good
Lastly, you guys get to decide our basic background (or class if you will)
We are...
A civilian
Civilians make up over 85% of the Institution's population. Most civilians are well-educated and have access to basic needs. As of 1946, all civilians are allowed to possess basic firearms, they are encouraged to only use these in case of emergency however, as all participants of shootouts are prosecuted with no exceptions.
A police officer
Police officers are essentially the Institution's thought police in all urban areas, including London. They possess basic firearms as well as stun batons and pepper spray. They are clad in basic suits of armor. The suits themselves are linked to a network which the wearer can tap into. The wearer can access various profiles of suspicious people, as well as convicts. The network also broadcasts its fair share of ads and propaganda.
An escaped prisoner
Having escaped from one of the many prisons of the Institution, you were barely able to make it into London. As a prisoner, you know a few tricks to keep you out of harms way. You also have some combat skills, otherwise you could never have survived the occasional prison riot.
A bounty hunter
The job doesn't matter, as long as the pay is good. You have grown up on the streets, and learned you had a thing for killing. You quickly decided to make a living out of it. As a bounty hunter, you know how to remain hidden, and only strike when the time is right. You also have access to a variety of firearms and melee weapons, some legally available, some illegally.
A Politician
Although the Institution is led by the president and he rules with an iron fist, he is more than willing to keep up the illusion of democracy. As a politician you are a member of the parliament. While you are unfamiliar with firearms, you know enough people who make a living out of firing them daily. You also have developed social skills and always know what to say, even when forced into an unpleasant situation.
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Ok guys, this is my first CYOA. First of all, let me know what you think, submit your character and feel free to ask me questions about the setting, character creation or just say so if you have a suggestion to make this newbie's first CYOA even better!
Index:
Introduction (this post)
A quick history lesson:
On the 28th of June, 1919, Germany was forced to sign a treaty which would bring an end to the Great War, one of the bloodiest wars in human history. The treaty, the treaty of Versailles was supposed to bring peace to Europe after years of fighting. Germany, however rejected the treaty, specifically article 231, in which they were required to make substantial territorial concessions and pay reparations. The rejection of the treaty "Exiled" Germany from Europe. Trade with the Empire was forbidden, and instead of simply making the Germans pay for their crimes, the Allies intended to bleed them dry. This would force Germany into signing the treaty anyway, as their economy would no doubt collapse.
However, things did not go as planned.
Germany still had allies in eastern Europe, who kept supplying the German Empire. Still, the hyperinflation of the 20's could not be prevented. Once Britain and France found out about eastern countries suppling the German Empire, they threatened cut all ties with them like they had with the Germans.
While this seemed to work in the long run, things eventually backfired. In the 30's, the German Empire was a shadow of it's former self, barely surviving from the supplies it recieved from it's allies. However, during this time, a German rose to power. His name was Adolf Hitler, he promised to strengthen the economy, provide jobs and make Germany the proud empire it was supposed to be. Although he planned to eventually get back at the Allied forces, as they tried to force Germany into signing the treaty, Htiler recognized that the shaky economy had priority. He built the German Empire (now the Third Reich) by usurping (either conquering or making them an offer which in most cases they couldn't refuse) the eastern countries that had supplied germany for the last decade.
Soon, the Third Reich was born and was establishing itself as a major player in Europe. Their economy flourished, while western Europe was in an economic crisis, as pretty much all of eastern Europe had joined the Third Reich. Faced with a difficult situation, Great Britain decided to take action. They offered the western countries the same choice as the Germans did, become part of a larger unity. Most countries accepted right away, thus the British Institution was born. Europe was now divided in two great superpowers. Both spend a lot of energy in developing new technologies, both for public use and for warfare. This led to accelerated technological development. Since WW2 never occurred, Major scientific breakthroughs were in robotics, bringing about an advanced Artificial Intelligence and computers. There were also some technological advancements regarding items that were created earlier than in our timeline, such as portable devices, Cybernetic Implants (A recent scientific breakthrough) and completely automated security systems.
Now, both nations are at the height of their power. Europe is about to enter a tense Cold War, with the British Institution preparing their massive armies and the Third Reich secures it's domain and prepares for the eventual resumption of hostilities against the allied forces.
However, things did not go as planned.
Germany still had allies in eastern Europe, who kept supplying the German Empire. Still, the hyperinflation of the 20's could not be prevented. Once Britain and France found out about eastern countries suppling the German Empire, they threatened cut all ties with them like they had with the Germans.
While this seemed to work in the long run, things eventually backfired. In the 30's, the German Empire was a shadow of it's former self, barely surviving from the supplies it recieved from it's allies. However, during this time, a German rose to power. His name was Adolf Hitler, he promised to strengthen the economy, provide jobs and make Germany the proud empire it was supposed to be. Although he planned to eventually get back at the Allied forces, as they tried to force Germany into signing the treaty, Htiler recognized that the shaky economy had priority. He built the German Empire (now the Third Reich) by usurping (either conquering or making them an offer which in most cases they couldn't refuse) the eastern countries that had supplied germany for the last decade.
Soon, the Third Reich was born and was establishing itself as a major player in Europe. Their economy flourished, while western Europe was in an economic crisis, as pretty much all of eastern Europe had joined the Third Reich. Faced with a difficult situation, Great Britain decided to take action. They offered the western countries the same choice as the Germans did, become part of a larger unity. Most countries accepted right away, thus the British Institution was born. Europe was now divided in two great superpowers. Both spend a lot of energy in developing new technologies, both for public use and for warfare. This led to accelerated technological development. Since WW2 never occurred, Major scientific breakthroughs were in robotics, bringing about an advanced Artificial Intelligence and computers. There were also some technological advancements regarding items that were created earlier than in our timeline, such as portable devices, Cybernetic Implants (A recent scientific breakthrough) and completely automated security systems.
Now, both nations are at the height of their power. Europe is about to enter a tense Cold War, with the British Institution preparing their massive armies and the Third Reich secures it's domain and prepares for the eventual resumption of hostilities against the allied forces.
Above is some basic lore and history to get you an idea of what the setting is going to be like. Below are very basic profiles of the nations involved in this CYOA.
British Institution:
Flag:
President:
Eric Watson (Born 1885)
The British Institution is a socialist state that was formally established in 1938 by the British goverment, in order to compete economically with Nazi Germany. The idea for the British socialist state was concieved by Eric Watson, who decided that the only way western Europe could compete with the Germans is that they would also need to form a superpower. Only then would they be able to match and compete with the German Economy. The Institution is governed as a single-party state with London as its capital. It is a union of several western European countries, with its government and economy highly centralized.
President:
Eric Watson (Born 1885)
The British Institution is a socialist state that was formally established in 1938 by the British goverment, in order to compete economically with Nazi Germany. The idea for the British socialist state was concieved by Eric Watson, who decided that the only way western Europe could compete with the Germans is that they would also need to form a superpower. Only then would they be able to match and compete with the German Economy. The Institution is governed as a single-party state with London as its capital. It is a union of several western European countries, with its government and economy highly centralized.
Third Reich (Nazi Germany):
Flag:
Führer:
The Third Reich was established in 1933, following a period in which the German goverment rapidly declined. Adolf Hitler soon rose to power and seized control of the state. It is controlled by the Hitler family and its National Socialist German Workers' Party, commonly known as the Nazi Party. Under Hitler rule, Germany is now a totalitarian state where nearly all aspects of life are controlled by the state. Racism, especially antisemitism, is a central feature of the regime. Jews and others deemed undesirable are persecuted or murdered, as opposition to Hitler rule is ruthlessly suppressed.
Führer:
Dietrich Hitler (born 30 April 1945)
The Third Reich was established in 1933, following a period in which the German goverment rapidly declined. Adolf Hitler soon rose to power and seized control of the state. It is controlled by the Hitler family and its National Socialist German Workers' Party, commonly known as the Nazi Party. Under Hitler rule, Germany is now a totalitarian state where nearly all aspects of life are controlled by the state. Racism, especially antisemitism, is a central feature of the regime. Jews and others deemed undesirable are persecuted or murdered, as opposition to Hitler rule is ruthlessly suppressed.
Mediterranean Republic:
Flag:
Leader(s):
N/A. Members of the Republic keep their own governments and government-controlled organizations.
The Mediterranean Republic is a democratic federation based in Spain (Its capital the city of Sevilla), with holdings in Italy, Greece and Turkey. The Republic operates through a system of independent institutions and intergovernmental negotiated decisions by its member states. It emphasizes many values which they claim have been forgotten by the Nazis and the Institution, such as 'true' democracy, liberty, and most importantly, freedom of speech.
Leader(s):
N/A. Members of the Republic keep their own governments and government-controlled organizations.
The Mediterranean Republic is a democratic federation based in Spain (Its capital the city of Sevilla), with holdings in Italy, Greece and Turkey. The Republic operates through a system of independent institutions and intergovernmental negotiated decisions by its member states. It emphasizes many values which they claim have been forgotten by the Nazis and the Institution, such as 'true' democracy, liberty, and most importantly, freedom of speech.
Character Creation:
And now, after this massive loredump, it is time to create our character!
Our situation is this. Our character is an inhabitant of the British Institution, he/she has been relocated from his/her previous location to the city of London, the capital of the Institution. In London, we can either make our fortune or meet our demise... the choice is up to you.
First up is gender, name and appearance. I'm going to allow you pick a portrait from the ones below, or you can choose your own, I don't mind much really. Lastly you can come up with any name you want:
Male:
Female:
Next up is Alignment. This is were character creation gets really interesting! Alignment will not only define our basic personality, but also what choices we have (a neutral evil person might get less peaceful options than someone who's Lawful good.) I'm going to copy D&D on this one. Alignment descriptions can be found at pretty much any D&D site, so I'm not going to bother explaining them. The available alignments are:
Chaotic Evil
Neutral Evil
Lawful Evil
Chaotic Neutral
Neutral
Lawful Neutral
Chaotic Good
Neutral Good
Lawful Good
Lastly, you guys get to decide our basic background (or class if you will)
We are...
A civilian
Civilians make up over 85% of the Institution's population. Most civilians are well-educated and have access to basic needs. As of 1946, all civilians are allowed to possess basic firearms, they are encouraged to only use these in case of emergency however, as all participants of shootouts are prosecuted with no exceptions.
A police officer
Police officers are essentially the Institution's thought police in all urban areas, including London. They possess basic firearms as well as stun batons and pepper spray. They are clad in basic suits of armor. The suits themselves are linked to a network which the wearer can tap into. The wearer can access various profiles of suspicious people, as well as convicts. The network also broadcasts its fair share of ads and propaganda.
An escaped prisoner
Having escaped from one of the many prisons of the Institution, you were barely able to make it into London. As a prisoner, you know a few tricks to keep you out of harms way. You also have some combat skills, otherwise you could never have survived the occasional prison riot.
A bounty hunter
The job doesn't matter, as long as the pay is good. You have grown up on the streets, and learned you had a thing for killing. You quickly decided to make a living out of it. As a bounty hunter, you know how to remain hidden, and only strike when the time is right. You also have access to a variety of firearms and melee weapons, some legally available, some illegally.
A Politician
Although the Institution is led by the president and he rules with an iron fist, he is more than willing to keep up the illusion of democracy. As a politician you are a member of the parliament. While you are unfamiliar with firearms, you know enough people who make a living out of firing them daily. You also have developed social skills and always know what to say, even when forced into an unpleasant situation.
**********
Ok guys, this is my first CYOA. First of all, let me know what you think, submit your character and feel free to ask me questions about the setting, character creation or just say so if you have a suggestion to make this newbie's first CYOA even better!
