WILD CARDS! House of Cards! This game is inspired by a series of books by George R R Martin (Mr Game of Thrones) called... Wild Cards! The book series was focused on a Mosaic of stories and characters (much like G.O.T) who lived in an alternate world where an alien virus had tampered and rewritten the DNA of its victims. It created individuals labelled Ace's and Jokers after an explosion back in 1946, New York.
Knowledge of the book series is not needed. However for those who are familiar with it, this is an 'Alternate' universe inspired by it, in which various versions of the book characters may be existing together at times where they would not have been in the book series (due to character deaths, ages etc) It also exists at a time where certain book events (Such as Alien invasions, 'Super villain' attacks, Criminal plots, etc, etc) may or may not have taken place yet.. and perhaps never will. Some characters are also even more diverse in gender, sexuality or race. It is also open to new plots and dangers. Mainly this serves as a Social game, with elements of conflict arranged between players and GM to their tastes. Scenarios will also be run for those looking for some adventure, otherwise it is a Sandbox world. Expect to encounter scenes of Violence, Sex, Adventure and Horror. When it comes to characters, think 'Heroes' (the TV show), no costumes, fluid morality, a realistic portrayal of abilities and agendas. More information the Setting and RTJ thread. While in reality Aces are extremely rare, players can freely choose to portray Aces, Jokers or Normal humans. Remember that in this world well rounded 'Superheoes' are extremely rare, so trained normals or even ordinary normals are often more than a match for typical Jokers and Aces. Also ordinary 'non powered' characters can easily be played. Useful Threads to look at: REQUEST TO JOIN: link to a message in another game Background setting: link to a message in another game Aces and Jokers, inspiration for their creation: link to a message in another game The Cast List: Existing characters and ones who can be adopted for a quick start: link to another game Maps and Locations in New York!: link to a message in another game |
WILD CARDS! House of Cards! This game is inspired by a series of books by George R R Martin (Mr Game of Thrones) called... Wild Cards! The book series was focused on a Mosaic of stories and characters (much like G.O.T) who lived on an alternate Earth where an alien virus had rewritten the DNA of its victims. It created individuals labelled Ace's and Jokers, after an explosion back in 1946, in New York. All needed background information is provided in game!
Knowledge of the book series is not needed. However for those who are familiar with it, this is an 'Alternate' universe inspired by it, in which various versions of book characters exist at times where they would not have in the book series (due to deaths, ages etc). Also certain book events (Such as Alien invasions,'Super villain' attacks, Criminal plots, etc, etc) may or may not have taken place yet... and perhaps never will. Characters are also even more diverse in gender, sexuality and/or race. It is also open to new plots and dangers. Mainly this serves as a Social game, with elements of conflict arranged between players and GM to their tastes. Scenarios will also be run for those looking for some adventure, otherwise it is a Sandbox world. The game features Violence, welcomes Explicit Sex/Erotica, and has plenty of Adventure and Horror. When it comes to characters, think 'Heroes' (the TV show) or 'Misfits of Science!', no costumes, fluid morality, a realistic portrayal of abilities and agendas. More information in the Setting and RTJ thread. While in reality Aces are extremely rare, players can freely choose to portray Aces, Jokers or Normal humans. Remember that in this world well rounded 'Superheroes' are extremely rare, so trained normals or even ordinary normals are often more than a match for typical Jokers and Aces. Also ordinary 'non powered' characters can easily be played. Useful Threads to look at: REQUEST TO JOIN: link to a message in another game Background setting: link to a message in another game Aces and Jokers, inspiration for their creation: link to a message in another game The Cast List: Existing characters: link to another game Maps and Locations in New York!: link to a message in another game |