#driftrp

[thisissosadalexaplayhamsterdance]

jeongs ft. disgruntled loccent operator

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Eden & Ha Jin Jeong, 

[artemises]

who gon' stop me?

facemelt - rita ora | who gon' stop me? - jay-z & kanye west | rip it up - jet | fireball - dev | my songs know what you did in the dark - fall out boy | horseshoes and hand grenades - green day | icarus - bastille | long after i die - the mumblers

[kristenhasmoved]

for the stone eyed woman who became the hedonist, whose life consists of the thrill of the chase, of violence, of the high and the blind consuming lust. listen here (x)

track listing

part i. the woman.

bad girls (nick thayer remix) | m.i.a. bad intentions | digital daggers battle of one | 30 seconds to mars everybody wants something from me | the pretty reckless problem | natalia kills no rest | alexisonfire

part ii. the violence.

baby's got a temper | the prodigy u don't like me | diplo (ft. lil jon) [datsik remix] takedown | blue stahli i'm a riot? you're a fucking riot | the blackout mailbox arson | alexisonfire victimized | linkin park bring 'em down | lostprophets lies greed misery | linkin park burn it down | nickelback

part iii. the lusts.

spin | cherri bomb takedown | for the taking remedy | seether hit me like a man | the pretty reckless birthday cake | rihanna pyramid song | radiohead [zed's dead illuminati remix] eyes closed | 3oh!3 you can't get in my head (if you don't get in my bed) | tatana (ft. natalia kills) match | of verona drive it like you stole it | the glitch mob

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The Pride of the Sea.

Inspiration for The Pride was taken from a handful of real, presently in-service ships, but most heavily from the upcoming Icon of the Seas, which is reported to be the largest cruise ship in the world. Though our ship is a slightly more adult-oriented/less family-friendly version, it is - for all intents and purposes - the same, so the information in this section will be pulled directly from the Icon. For detailed deck plans, you can check out this helpful page to get a better idea of where your character is living. For even more detailed information and images, however, you can watch the following videos:

Drifthome.os

The Pride's first thought sparked the moment after Traversal when its complicated guidance and monitoring software evolved into an intelligent program calling itself Drifthome.os. He queried the ship's captain, asking where their current location was, to which there was no answer. Since then, Drifthome.os (or Skipper, as some of the crew have christened him) has expanded into the technology own by the passengers aboard the Pride. When you wonder why your phone still works, Drifthome.os is the culprit.

For now, the only way the OS is able to talk to anyone is through technology, but considering how quickly his functionality has improved in only a week, there's no telling what the limits of his potential may be.

[charaznablescanontoyota]

dallas campbell-myszkowski

make sure to count your organs and appendages thoroughly before and after the surgery.

[rhaegars]

Seven. Black Market; medical, small arms, merc forces.  

[thisissosadalexaplayhamsterdance]

yo please come join drift we're really cute and really active so far and also super new (did i mention cute). we just started our first plot event so you can totally get an idea of how we run things! (kaiju baaaattttLLLessSS) but seriously though i'll love y'all forever if you join or even just pass this around!

[artemises]

ava king

[kristenhasmoved]

soldier. fighter. handicapped.

[driftjcink]

hi there! i might have missed this, but do you have a timeline for the buzz / opening? thanks!

Hello, thank you for your ask! Our site buzz campaign is live now! We're shooting for a 10/24/2023 soft open, and the buzz window will end on Halloween.

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Site Buzz Campaign

As everyone makes their requests and we near our soft opening (coming 10/24/2023), it's time to start brainstorming. For our site buzz campaign, starting today, we're giving legacy members a chance to earn some character rewards! Here's how it will work. Writers have the chance to develop their characters with a three-part character intro/bio. A collage/mood board, posted on either Tumblr or Discord, a playlist, and a written bio. For the freeform written portion, it's our intent that this be dual-purpose and suitable for your profile application if you so choose. As a result, it needs to contain details about their lives "Before Traversal" and what they felt/experienced directly after Traversal. Note: Characters with magic/powers would wake up a week after the storm as they underwent metamorphosis, and their bodies and minds evolved. Unranked characters would have spent the week lost at sea in a different world, facing the panic of their fellow passengers and impending starvation.

If you complete the character intro for 1 character, you'll receive 50 extra points in that character's bank which can go toward purchasing abilities. If you do it for 2 characters, you'll get 50 points on both or you can start with an extra ability on a single character. And if you go for all 3 reserved characters, you earn the previous rewards AND an extra rank on a single character. That is either 50 points on all three characters or 50 points on 1 character and a free ability in addition to the free rank. This means you can start one of your characters with a low-level multiclass when the board opens in a week. A significant head start in your character's progression.

What do you guys think? Sound fun? Obviously, if you post these on Tumblr with the #driftrp it may help spread the word…but no pressure on that front. At the end of the day it's about having fun so do as little or as much as you like! The campaign will last for a fortnight, ending on Halloween, a week after the soft open!

Happy plotting!

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Division in the Ranks

A crisis always sows dissent and, given the extremity of their circumstances, the tension aboard the Pride is pulled so taut that it is starting to fray. Your previous life and loved ones have been lost, and you grapple with your very existence as a result. Your perception of the world is shaken. All while you and your fellow dimensional orphans grow hungrier with each sunrise. Gone is the liberating celebration of love and perseverance you started, that unity has easily fractured. Now it seems each person has his own idea of what the collective should be doing, and the lines are drawn as you organize yourselves in camps. Some of you simply want to avoid starvation in the middle of the ocean, while others believe finding a way back home as soon as possible should take priority. As you flex your fingers into a fist, reveling in the new sensation of power vibrating in your body, it is possible you are unconcerned with either philosophy. It would be such a waste to squander the chance to explore this version of reality and experience the untold wonders waiting for you out of fear…or weakness.

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Niche

Your Variation is picked and so is your Skill Set, your final stop if the user group. Hoping to allow you to build your characters with the exact flavor and abilities you want, we’ve expanded the class system (i.e. through flavor you can play the class/subclass of your dreams) while distilling the ability set to common roles found in party archetypes across video games and TTRPGs. Called Niches, these are the user groups in which characters (and abilities) are organized. With the exception of the Unranked user group, which is a catch-all category for characters without magic or powers. If the subject interests you, we’ve based this information on this article.

However, the following section, we hope, is enough to get you up to speed. It should be noted that once you pick a direction for your build you can still choose abilities outside of that category if you wish to multiclass. Ultimately flavor is king, here, and this system is just a tool for players to be able to quickly build a party with their friends and venture forth.

Blaster

If you’re looking for a power set that targets multiple enemies at once and does major damage, the Blaster is for you. Like most mages, an individual with strong will and endurance is well suited to this niche.

Controller

A Controller mage or artificer focuses on managing the battlefield with obstructions that limit enemies’ movement or autonomy. Once again, will and endurance will serve you well here.

Face

In order to stop the fight before it even happens you’ll need a Face, an individual whose personality is their power. As such, charisma is key, but with the flexibility of the Face, any secondary stat could be useful.

Healer

To keep the team on their feet longer you’ll need a Healer who bolsters their allies rather than engage enemies. A vital part of combat, a good Healer needs strong will and defense to keep them out of danger.

Scout

Vanguards and spies, Scouts travel ahead on nimble feet, spotting weaknesses and exploiting them without hesitation. To be a Scout one needs to agile and acute.

Striker

The rank and file of the party, Strikers deal major damage as well but to a single enemy. The way in which the attack can be diverse, but it’s a niche commonly filled by strength and agility fighters.

Tank

As mobile fortresses the Tank’s job is to protect their party from attack, thusly affording them the space they need to complete the mission. As such, a good Tank needs to be strong as well as defensive.

Utility

Utility mages and artificers deal in knowledge and function and don’t often see combat. They are researchers and engineers, librarians, and manufacturers. And they need strong will and acuity to find success.

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Skill Set Part 2

Bronze Rank Soldier

Peak Human Physique - By virtue of breaking into the Bronze Rank, you've reached the pinnacle of human strength. Not only are you stronger, but your muscles are denser as well, granting you resistance to minor damage. The human limit of strength is considered to be 1,800-2,200 lbs. (about 816.46-997.90 kg) over-head, and 3,500-4,000 lbs. (about 1587.57-1814.36 kg) bench press.

Peak Human Condition - By virtue of breaking into the Bronze Rank, you've reached the pinnacle of human endurance. The ultimate limit of human endurance has been worked out by scientists analyzing a 3,000 mile run. They showed the cap was 2.5 times the body's resting metabolic rate, or 4,000 calories a day for an average person.

Superhuman Recovery - By virtue of breaking into the Bronze Rank, you've reached the pinnacle of human healing and microbe/pathogen resistance. You are immune to common, nonmagical diseases and your poison tolerance is also elevated.

Heavy Weapons & Shields Mastery - By virtue of breaking into the Bronze Rank, you've gained innate knowledge of heavy weapons and shields. This includes great weapons and heavy armor.

Imbue Affinity - By virtue of breaking into the Bronze Rank you can (once per thread) imbue your weapon or armor with energy aligned with your affinity to increase your damage output. Sunmarked = Fire, Tideborne = Cold, Stormbearer = Lightning, Fathmonsworn = Entropic, Mutatued = Force

Bronze Rank Specialist

Peak Human Agility - By virtue of breaking into the Bronze Rank, you've reached the pinnacle of human speed and dexterity. Belgian scientists found that the top speed reached in a 100-meter race is 43.99 kilometers per hour (27.33 miles per hour).

Peak Human Condition - By virtue of breaking into the Bronze Ranks, you've reached the pinnacle of human endurance. The ultimate limit of human endurance has been worked out by scientists. They showed the cap was 2.5 times the body's resting metabolic rate, or 4,000 calories a day for an average person.

Superhuman Recovery - By virtue of breaking into the Bronze Rank, you've reached the pinnacle of human healing and microbe/pathogen resistance. You are immune to common, nonmagical diseases and your poison tolerance is also elevated.

Light & Ranged Weapons Mastery - By virtue of breaking into the Bronze Rank, you've gained innate knowledge of finesse and ranged weapons. This includes bows and firearms.

Exploit Flaw - By virtue of breaking into the Bronze Rank, you can read your opponent's language of movement and attack at a critical moment or spot, potentially crippling or killing them outright with a fatal blow. Conditions needing to be met: assessment time/effort or distraction. High-skill or Rank opponents may resist, suffering Bleed damage instead.

Bronze Rank Mage

Peak Human Wit - By virtue of breaking into the Bronze Rank your mental performance is greatly enhanced, allowing you to operate in the most advanced and rapid manner possible. Your memory recall is nearly eidetic, and your aptitude for learning and focus is increased.

Superhuman Recovery - By virtue of breaking into the Bronze Rank, you've reached the pinnacle of human healing and microbe/pathogen resistance. Your poison tolerance is also elevated.

Incantations - By virtue of breaking into the Bronze Rank, the starter spells all Mages have access to are as follows. Though you start the same as any other spellcaster, the speed at which you acquire new spells correlates to the time you spend studying and applying new knowledge to practical concerns.

Affinity Bolt - Striker Only, 1 per post. You target a single opponent and major damage with your aligned affinity.

Affinity Burst - Blaster Only, 1 per post. You target three opponents and do medium damage with your aligned affinity.

Eloquence - Face Only, 1 per thread. You cast magic allowing you to be understood no matter what language you are speaking.

Summon Familiar - Utility Only, 1 per thread. You summon a helpful (noncombatant) aether spirit in the shape of a small animal.

Minor Mana Shield - 1 per thread. You burn pure mana to protect yourself from minor damage.

Mana Sight - 1 per thread. You are able to see active magic and surmise its effects.

Minor Heal - Support Only, 1 per thread. You reverse a small amount of damage done to yourself or your ally.

Minor Telekinesis - Controller Only, 1 per post. You can lift tiny and small objects, or push, trip, and tug medium to large objects.

Prestidigitation - 1 per post. A catch-all spell for small tricks and magicks, just like D&D.