We’re back for another round of the serial killing game! Convicted is a new game I have recently created that relies on the characters you get to make and...and how they die?
Have you ever played the board game Clue? Ever watched a murder-mystery film? Someone has died, yet the culprit is a mystery. You're confined to a limited area with a murderer amongst the crowd. Every chapter, someone dies. It could be you. How are you going to stop this character, let alone figure out his identity? In Convicted 2, not only will you have to figure out the killer's identity before you die, but you also have to be hesitant enough to make the right choice.
Now that the intro is out of the way, I just wanted to say that this game is centered around the story and the deductions that you make as you “roleplay” the character you designed. More information on this is regarded down below.
You can find our first game here in case you're looking for some past experiences!
Character Customization
The first go I had with this game introduced 14 roles total, one with a default character acting as “you,” however the players from the past have opted for a whopping twenty characters that must be filled out in time for the game! I’ll go ahead and have one filled in beforehand to start the process, so that means 19/20 roles will be open.
Each of the nineteen roles requires merely a description that relates you to my character, which dies in the first chapter. [I’m giving you the role, you’re giving me a backstory that led up to this point]. You must insert a Pokemon you think fits that role well and then give depth to that character with the restrictions at hand. In the spoiler tag at the bottom of this post, there will be an example as well as the application itself. This example will be my application for one of the characters. Pretty much anything goes as long as it fits the rules and isn’t completely inappropriate. Also, feel free to mention any moveset options you want your character to have--especially if you create one of the competitors, since they'll likely be showing off some moves.
However, there is a catch (or a few, really): you can only submit one character in for a role. Your character’s background must include some sort of relation to Gothorita, my choice of character for one of the competitors. This requirement is so every character can have a motive to kill her and thus keep the story interesting. I will PM the person who created the murderer and explain what is going on and what he should do. Character applications will simply be posted in this thread.
Background and Characters
The story will take place in the Pokemon Contest Spectacular hall, and there are eight competitors that have made it to the quarterfinals. In the first edition of the game, I had a character that served as you, but thanks to my overall distaste for him and the votes I received, there is no need for a role like that anymore. The character you choose must be a Pokemon! Yes, you can think of this similar to the Pokemon contests in the anime and in the games, but we are not having trainers whatsoever. Imagine this world like the mystery dungeon series--humanless.
**I know the original suggestion was Human TCG, but I didn't see that part of the post at first and I think it would be really hard to pull off. This was the next best thing.
Gameplay
Once all roles are assigned and descriptions are made by you, we can begin.The first chapter will introduce everyone and lead to Gothorita’s death. Small clues will be given here and there to bring out the real killer, but the direct conflicts going on are back and forth accusations.
**When all the characters are filled up and the story progresses, I will, thanks to a suggestion from a poll, PM you with information on your character before the first few chapters, and I’ll continue to do so before posting a chapter as it comes. I cannot give it all up at once because otherwise it would take many more days for me to work on the setting up of nineteen different storylines… Keep in mind that I may take a couple days in getting some information to you **
At the end of each chapter, someone new will die. After seeing the corpse, someone will be asked to provide an explanation of what happened (whether the person was there at the time of death or not, someone will need to explain). The member who created that character will get to form an alibi and then cast the blame on a new Pokemon, which will shift the focus for the next chapter to an entirely different angle. This member will communicate his alibi and blame through PMing me so that the exchange of information is private. Your goal is to keep your character’s nose clean and still alive so you can watch on the sidelines for the real culprit.
As the game rolls out, you always have the option to PM me who you think the murderer is. Because we have a very limited amount of characters available, you can only have one guess. You must also give some evidence that the murderer was this person (you can’t just make a lucky guess). If you are right, then the chapter will conclude with you being the hero and defeating the villain.However, if you are wrong, your character is guaranteed to die in the following chapter. This means you will not know if you are right or wrong until I continue the story one last chapter, in which case I will either wrap up or continue on with the writing. Because the PMing process is private, no one will know if your character died because of the wrong guess or if by the murderer’s will.
You are both encouraged and discouraged to vote because even the slightest doubt can cost you the game. The killer is not going to be obvious, though, so you need to wait a few chapters before guessing. Once your character is dead, feel free to PM me and ask who the murderer was. However, you cannot disclose the information with the active players! Guessing is completely different from accusing! If you are going to guess, then you need to specifically ask if _____ is the murderer.
The murderer’s job has been increased dramatically as compared to before. Sorry rev3rsor, I know you didn’t get to do much, but now the murderer is allowed to pick a character to die before I write each chapter, meaning that he can completely alter the course of the story. This is to keep my writing style from making anything too obvious. The murderer will still be required to make fake alibis and blames if called on at the end of the chapter, but his will obviously be lies, and that’s okay!
General Rules
- A character background or post-chapter accusation must meet the qualifications required or I will be allowed to deny the entry and write one myself.
- Your character descriptions must relate to Gothorita in some way, shape, or form. You can claim your character was a childhood friend or you can say he’s Gothorita’s arch rival. It’s possible to connect any of the characters to Gothorita, so anything goes as long as it’s reasonable.
- Any and all character applications need to be posted in this thread!
- If you are blamed at the end of the chapter (which is basically just asking you to move the story onward in your own way), you must PM me back your reply (in the context of your character) within three days so I can continue the game. Likewise, the murderer has this responsibility as well for choosing the next to die.
- Be smart. If you want to win, you need to keep what information you know to yourself. You want to win this game, so why would you tell everyone in the thread? However, feel free to roleplay, give commentary, and jokingly accuse characters. It’s all for the fun of the story!
- You cannot start guessing until Chapter 3 so that I can introduce every character and give some background!
- If you lost and know the answer, you cannot give hints or tell anyone. Your character is dead, and so you have no ability to speak anymore. You can still roleplay in some sort of afterlife if that appeals to you, and you can still comment about characters’ actions, but don’t speculate! You’re dead!
- Be creative! These backgrounds can be borderline ridiculous / funny as long as they meet the qualifications and are appropriate enough to write about.
Roles:
Contestant Stylist: Leavanny (Twisted Turtwig)
Super Fan: Stunfisk (lovandra)
Competitor: Minun (Turtwig - NPC)
Remember that your backgrounds must tie into Gothorita. You may create a motive for your character, but if you choose not to, I will myself. Backgrounds and in-chapter accusations must meet the qualifications or I would be allowed to deny the entry and write one myself.
New! Your roleplaying and dialogue, that you make in the thread, may be used either directly or as an inspiration in future chapters! Because you’re your own character, you get to form it just as much as I do. Someone suggested more emphasis on the side comments you guys make, so I am going to incorporate your own opinions, which you display through your characters, into the story.
Copy this code to create your application:
Code:
[b]Role[/b]:
[b]Pokemon[/b]:
[b]Background[/b]:
[b]Moves[/b]:Role: Competitor
Pokemon: Gothorita
Background: Surrounded with a history of actresses and models in her blood, Gothorita, as a young Gothita, set out to become a contest superstar. She has mastered every individual contest offered in Hoenn and she has finally arrived at the end-all of contest, the Contest Spectacular. To prove her overall dominance, Gothorita has set herself into some controversy and news as needed in order to earn her fan support, a friendship with the judges, and free snacks at the concession stand. Everyone likes Gothorita, or so she thought, and as she enters the stage to perform the last, it hit her...
Moves: Doesn't really matter since she is going to die soon, but Round, Energy Ball, Psyshock, and Heal Pulse.
As you can see, I created a Pokemon based on an occupation and gave it a background. You will have to give some sort of motive as to killing Gothorita, which shouldn’t be hard since she’s so perfect. I will try and include every detail of a background provided it is appropriate and easy-to-write about.
Pokemon: Gothorita
Background: Surrounded with a history of actresses and models in her blood, Gothorita, as a young Gothita, set out to become a contest superstar. She has mastered every individual contest offered in Hoenn and she has finally arrived at the end-all of contest, the Contest Spectacular. To prove her overall dominance, Gothorita has set herself into some controversy and news as needed in order to earn her fan support, a friendship with the judges, and free snacks at the concession stand. Everyone likes Gothorita, or so she thought, and as she enters the stage to perform the last, it hit her...
Moves: Doesn't really matter since she is going to die soon, but Round, Energy Ball, Psyshock, and Heal Pulse.
As you can see, I created a Pokemon based on an occupation and gave it a background. You will have to give some sort of motive as to killing Gothorita, which shouldn’t be hard since she’s so perfect. I will try and include every detail of a background provided it is appropriate and easy-to-write about.
(Your character, Mudkip, was just framed for killing Igglybuff. You, the creator, must provide a few sentences of dialogue or description).
Mudkip: No way! I was with Dunsparce in the kitchen making some brownies! I can go and get him if you want--and a brownie, too. However, I did see Haunter sneak into the bathroom where Igglybuff was at right before. Tell me, is my life in danger?
Something simple like that is all you have to give.
Mudkip: No way! I was with Dunsparce in the kitchen making some brownies! I can go and get him if you want--and a brownie, too. However, I did see Haunter sneak into the bathroom where Igglybuff was at right before. Tell me, is my life in danger?
Something simple like that is all you have to give.
Applications will be due by Thursday, December 11th! If there are spots remaining, I will just fill them in myself. Your applications will go in this thread because that information can be viewed by anyone. The first chapter will most likely be posted near Saturday, December 13th-ish due to exams inhibiting my schedule over the next week.
If you have questions or ideas, feel free to either post here or PM me. I'm looking forward to starting this game!
To put this banner in your signature, simply put in:
Code:
[url=http://www.pokebeach.com/forums/thread-convicted-2-murder-mystery-roleplaying-game][img]http://i.imgur.com/H9gl5pT.png[/img][/url]Deaths:
1. Gothorita
2. Flygon
3. Noivern
4. Feebas
5. Gallade
6. Rhydon
7. Vaporeon
8. Pidgeot
9. Chandelure
10. Vivillon
11. Lopunny
12. Carracosta
13. Umbreon
14. Electrike
15. Aipom
16. Sylveon
17. Honchkrow
PM me by Tuesday, January 6th if you're interested in co-hosting!
