Lights, Camera, Action! The Movie RPG [OOC]

[Cyrusbales]

quite a lot of people in here hmmmm

 

[Kaboom]

Whoops, missed that last night.

Ting is fromt he village of Nom Pradu in Thailand. It is a small farming villagel, very poor, and they have a temple to Buddha which is the town's treasure. Inside the temple is a man-sized statue of the Buddha ancient and made of gold. Thieves, acting as part of a drug cartel and acting on the orders of their boss (a crippled man who speaks only with the aid of a voice box), attempt to obtain a key from one of the old men in the village. The man refuses, and in retalition, on eve of the festival of Ong-Bak (the name of the statue), they cut off the statue's head (symbolically removing Buddha's gaze from the village). Ting, a student of Muay Thai for his entire life (the town priest was an expert Muay Thai fighter who became a priest after killing a man in a fight), volunteers to go to Bangkok and track down Don, the one known to be responsible for the theft of the head. There, he meets the son of one of the villagers who has descending into a life of gambling and scamming, but one who knows where Don is. The two eventually become friends, and through a series of events Ting discovers that the crime boss has been stealing ancient Buddha statues from all over Thailand and hiding them in the port of Bangkok.

This leads Ting to a final confrontation in a cavern where the crime lord is decapitating an enormous old statue. There, Ting must recover the head of Ong-Bak and stop the drug lord once and for all. The only things standing in his way are a veritable horde of expert fighters and one Burmese Muay Thai champion.

and in light of this:

 

[Spider-Man9X17]

what did you have in mind?

Nothing major. Zordon detects the disturbance since he would be 'in-tune' with things like that, he would discern the cause and dispatch the Rangers, who would confront Voldemort, try and get some answers, maybe scuffle a bit, and return to the Command Center to tell him what they have learned. You know, the usual banter that went on in the beginning of every Power Ranger epsiode before they beat up some Putty's, got their butt's kicked, and retreated.

 

[JinnSato]

I'm surprised only a couple of people have posted so far.

 

[Ash J. Williams]

I was gonna post in the early morning, but my comp was acting up, so I figured I'd do it later.

 

[JinnSato]

Ah... But I gotta question. For my Jack post the sea monster was gonna destroy his boat and he would end up on and island. The coast guard would then save him.
I was gonna have him be like WTF. But since when he goes into the other world he has to act like he's been there his entire life. So he won't be freaked out by the coast guard. That sound about right??

 

[Batman]

THE "LIGHTS? CAMERA? ACTION! MOTION PICTURE RPG"
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Hype! User Name: Master Bruce

Desired character: Zorro

Is your character a 'good-guy' or a 'bad-guy?': Good-guy

Movie(s) that that character has appeared in: The Mark Of Zorro, The Son Of Zorro, The Bold Calballero, Zorro Rides Again, Zorro's Fighting Legion, The Mark Of Zorro (Tyrone Power remake), Zorro's Black Whip, Son Of Zorro, Ghost of Zorro, Zorro The Avenger, The Sign Of Zorro, The (...I'm not joking, here...) The Erotic Adventures Of Zorro, La Gran Aventura del Zorro, The Mark Of Zorro (70's remake), Zorro, The Mask Of Zorro, The Legend Of Zorro

Release date(s) of film(s): 1920, 1925, 1936, 1937, 1939, 1940, 1944, 1947, 1949, 1958, 1972, 1974, 1975, 1998, 2005

Which of the following, if any, describes your character?

Action star: Your character is a whip-wielding, car-chasing, building-destroying action hero, complete with his trusty pistol and leather fedora.

Other: Zorro is what I'd qualify as a swashbuckling adventurer, and a freedom fighter vigiltante.

Genre of film that your character stars in: Action/Adventure

Brief history of the character in their films up to the start of the RPG: Born to a wealthy ranchero and his wife in a 19th century, primarily mexican populated California, Diego de la Vega only spent half of his childhood in his native lands. But at an early age, after the death of his mother, Diego's father, Alejandro, was overcome with grief and an inability to properly care for his young son. Deciding to send him off to Madrid for a prestigious education, Diego slowly but promptly excelled in every field that he could, from literature to stage acting, even primarily down to such daring subjects as fencing and militant combat. Journeying back to California as an adult, both to reunite with his father and learn of his heritage firsthand, Diego was shocked to learn that his homeland of California was overtaken by corrupt Goverors and Law Officials. Deciding to free his people from dread, but knowing such an act would disgrace his family's name and reputation, Diego donned the dark cloak, hat, and mask of El Zorro, a champion of the people.

What font face and color do you plan on using for your character's speech: Century Gothic, Bold for Zorro, Century Gothic Regular for Don Diego

Please write, in character, a two-paragraph (No more, no less) sample post. Please ensure that your post is in character, contains dialogue, and conforms to standard guidelines of the English language:

Don Diego de la Vega sighed to himself, admist his constant flashing of a smile towards Sargeant Garcia's elaborate, and quite exaggerated tale of his commision's recent encounter with the vigilante known throughout all of California as "the Fox". Sighing, because while he did intend to keep up his act of disinterest and scarce boredem, he had to admit to himself that he was growing bored himself. As Sargeant Garcia continued the tale, he looked over at his friend, seeing the expression on Diego's face.

"My apologies, Diego,", Garcia stated, taking his outwardly thrusted sword and placing it back into it's holster. "I hope that my little accounting for what happened in persuit of the outlaw did not leave you too bedazzled."

Diego sat up, a smile on his face, trying his best to hide his actual thoughts behind it.

"No, it should be me who should apologise, Senior.", Diego began. "The tale does quite excite me, but I must admit... even the thought of such daring heroics by your administration leaves me with a quiver. I would never be caught dead in such acts of violence."

Garcia chuckled.

"Si, si, I'm aware, Diego. Perhaps it is best we leave the tale as it stands."

Diego nodded.

"I would be most abliged, Sargeant."

Just then, the door to Garcia's office in the pueblo opened, as one of his fellow guards to the stronghold stepped within, in a hurry.

"Sargeant! Sargeant, come quick! There has been a murder in the tavern! Don Limberto has been stabbed to death!", The guard shouted, as Garica's eyes widened.

"My word!", Garcia exclaimed, as Diego stood. "I'm afraid I may have to tend to this, Diego."

"Of course, senior.", Diego acknowledged, before giving a performanced yawn. "It is getting late, anyway. I should be off to the ranchero."

As the three men departed Garcia's office... elsewhere, Limberto's killers were still at large, as they climbed into the now unoccupied ranchero of Don Carnilio. The Don himself, in the study, was merely reading literature when he noticed that two uninvited guests had entered the study. Turning, Don Carnilio stood in his chair, met with the end of a pistol.

"Who... what do you want?!", He asked, his fear evident.

"Why, the most soughted gift of all, Senior.", One of the unrecognisable gunman stated, before pulling the trigger. "Revenge!"

Before Don Carnilio could protest, the gun was fired, and down went it's victim, slumped in his own chair. Grinning to themselves, the two murderers ran over to the opened safe, ceased the medallions and valubles inside, and rushed back to the window, climbing out to the rooftops above. Laughing to themselves, with bags of Don Carnilio's and Don Limberto's valubles over their shoulders, the two murderers leaped across the rooftops, before coming to a stop to count their stealings.

"Captain Montasterio shall be most pleased, eh?", One asked the other, his vicious pleasure in the killings evident.

"Pleased? Let me tell you, Felipe... by the time we have returned to him with this news, we shall have enough pay to rid ourselves of trouble for a lifetime!", The other laughed, as they continued.

"I must argue, Seniors...", A mysterious voice suddenly boomed, behind them. "Your troubles are merely beginning."

Eyes widening, the murderers turned, only to be met with a shadowy figure standing behind them atop the moonlit roof. A metallic sword drawn from his dimly lit diguise, pointed directly at the two, they looked at eachother in fear, knowing just who they were facing in an instant. This was the outlaw that the Californians had regarded as a hero, and the corrupted had regarded as a threat. But now, they regarded him as the name of which he had made infamous across the land.

"Zorro!"

Are there any attached NPC's that you will require for your character? Alejandro de la Vega (Diego's father), Bernardo (Diego's aide), Esperansa (Diego's love), Tornado (Zorro's steed), Sargeant Garcia (Diego's friend and Zorro's main persuer) and various old-world Californian soldiers and captains. (My plan is for Zorro to be secluded to a culture that still believes in the 19th century's way of life)

How many times per day do you plan on posting in character?: As many as needed of me.

What, if anything, can you bring to this RPG? I have alot of insight on Zorro's history, past his film incarnations, being a longtime fan of the character. I also have plenty of inspiration in some of the many characters Zorro spawned... particularly my favorite, Batman.

Do you know how to post pictures on the boards?

 

[Obi-John-Kenobi]

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Hype! User Name: Obi-John-Kenobi

Desired character: Gandalf the Grey

Is your character a 'good-guy' or a 'bad-guy?': Good-guy

Movie(s) that that character has appeared in: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

Release date(s) of film(s): 12/19/01, 19/18/02, 19/17/03

Which of the following, if any, describes your character?

Superhuman: Your character has superhuman abilities (i.e. Super-speed, flight, super-strength

Alien: Your character is an Extra-Terrestrial

Average-Joe: Your character is a normal person who has access to extraordinary items.

Schemer: Your character works behind closed doors and typically is the master-mind behind a plot to conquer humanity... or save it.

Action star: Your character is a whip-wielding, car-chasing, building-destroying action hero, complete with his trusty pistol and leather fedora.

Gunslinger: Your character is from the ol' west and could beat any yellow-belly this side of the Mississippi in a draw.

Other: Gandalf can be best described as a spell-sword, meaning that he is just as comfortable with a sword as he is with magic (and he's VERY good with magic)
Genre of film that your character stars in:
Fantasy/Action-Adventure
Brief history of the character in their films up to the start of the RPG:
Gandalf came to Middle-Earth from Valinor in order to counsel and assist those who opposed the evil Sauron. He was given the Ring of Fire and set out to locate Sauron's spirit whom was posing as a necromancer. Gandalf was denied launching an assualt on Sauron because the leader of the White Council (a group determined to destroy evil in Middle-Earth), Saruman, believed that Sauron did not yet pose a threat (in actuallity, it was because he envied Gandalf and his Ring).

What font face and color do you plan on using for your character's speech: Times New Roman x3, grey, bold
Please write, in character, a two-paragraph (No more, no less) sample post. Please ensure that your post is in character, contains dialogue, and conforms to standard guidelines of the English language:
I stood before the White Council, the representatives of the humans, dwarves, and elves of Middle-Earth eyed me suspiciously, particularly Saruman, who cast me an ominous glare. Saruman spoke.

"Gandalf the Grey, you stand before the White Council bearing urgent news. What do you have that is of such importance?"

"Master Saruman. Members of the White Council. I come to you with the news that I have encountered Sauron.

A gasp went over the council.

"Do you have any proof of this, Grey One?"

"No, but, considering our present situation, I do not believe that one will be needed."

"There IS no 'situation' within the council, however, you may proceed, Gandalf the Grey."

I bowed and continued.

"Sauron is weak. He has taken the form of a necromancer. The time to strike is now. We must defeat Sauron when he is at his weakest!"

"Why? If Sauron is as weak as you say, then he poses no threat to us. Let him be. A full-scale attack would be a waste of time and men."

I was awe-striken.

"True, he is weak NOW. But this will not last. This is the time to strike! I implore you, we must-"

"Gandalf the Grey, I have already made my decision! Meeting adjourned."

Saluman brought his gavel down hard on the marble table, putting a crack in it, and I bowed and withdrew from the Council. I was beaten, but not defeated.


Are there any attached NPC's that you will require for your character?
None that I'll need for long periods of time.
How many times per day do you plan on posting in character?:
At least once if I am able.
What, if anything, can you bring to this RPG?
Good role-playing and a badass character.

Do you know how to post pictures on the boards?

Maybe...
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[JinnSato]

I like both of 'em.

 

[Batman]

Oh, screw it. It's Darth freaking Vader.

THE "LIGHTS? CAMERA? ACTION! MOTION PICTURE RPG"
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Hype! User Name: Master Bruce

Desired character: Darth Vader

Is your character a 'good-guy' or a 'bad-guy?': Bad-Guy

Movie(s) that that character has appeared in: Star Wars Episodes 1-6 (The Phantom Menace, Attack Of The Clones, Revenge Of The Sith, A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, Return Of The Jedi)

Release date(s) of film(s): 1999, 2002, 2005, 1977, 1980, 1983

Which of the following, if any, describes your character?

Schemer: Your character works behind closed doors and typically is the master-mind behind a plot to conquer humanity... or save it.

Other:Sith Lord. Vader is a cunning warrior and leader, harnessing an adept level of power stemming from "The Force", a galatic element which empowers whoever trains in it's practices.

Genre of film that your character stars in: Action/Science Fiction

Brief history of the character in their films up to the start of the RPG:Once known as Anakin Skywalker, a brash and skilled Jedi Knight under the command of Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin was seduced by the dark side of the force when trying to save his wife, Padme, from a prophetic death. This resulted in a clash with Obi-Wan, which ended with Anakin being severely burned on the volcanic lands of Mustafar. Found and taken off the planet by his new master, Emperor Palpatine, Anakin was reanimated with robotic limbs and a rebreathing matrix, turning him forever into the vicious Sith Lord known as Darth Vader. Years have now passed, as Vader has achieved an infamous reputation among the ranks of the Empire, being one of it's primary representatives, while running control over a space station called The Death Star. But now, during an unforseen attack on the station in attempt to rescue Princess Leia Organa, Vader has sensed a prescence of his former master aboard the very station itself. Now, Vader waits, to meet his inevitable clash with the aged Obi-Wan Kenobi, as he intends to prove just who is the true master of the force.

What font face and color do you plan on using for your character's speech: Arial Black

Please write, in character, a two-paragraph (No more, no less) sample post. Please ensure that your post is in character, contains dialogue, and conforms to standard guidelines of the English language:

The halls of the Death Star space station grew eerily calm, as the battle outside commenced. A ship of seperatists, part of the infernal rebellion that threatened The Empire's goals and values, had been spotted amongst a cloud of meteors, using the gigantic rocks to try and shield themselves from being picked up by the Death Star's tracking systems. But that is where the seperatists made their first mistake: The underestimated the Empire.

A chilling, mechanical breathing began to slowly echo through the compound, as the workers on the Death Star's bridge began to grow increasingly stressed at the noise. They knew what was coming immediately. And even confronted with the reminder of their loyalty to him by the General that led their usual agendas and duties, they could not deny that a cloud of fear rested upon the entire facility whenever he approached. As the laser fire from outside the Death Star's walls could be heard, all remained still in their movement as the entrance to the bridge shifted upward, opening for the darkly cloaked figure that stepped inside.

The breathing grew louder, as the figure approached the bridge, watching the battle. One of the generals approached him, as he surveyed one of his own Tie-Fighters being shot down before him.

"Lord Vader", The general addressed. "The rebels are growing increasingly valiant in capture. Shall we activate our primary defenses?"

"No,", Vader spoke, a deep baritone echoing through the helmet that masked his face. "Let them come, General..."

"Let them see just how large of a mistake they have made."

Are there any attached NPC's that you will require for your character? Emperor Palpatine, the Death Star's crew, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and select unplayed Star Wars characters (Leia, Luke, Han, Boba Fett, ect).

How many times per day do you plan on posting in character?: As many as needed.

What, if anything, can you bring to this RPG? I find your lack of faith disturbing.

Do you know how to post pictures on the boards?

No, and for proof, see above.

 

[Mr. Marko]

All three of you are approved! Beautiful! I'll try to get my first Bond post up soon.

 

[Obi-John-Kenobi]

All three of you are approved! Beautiful! I'll try to get my first Bond post up soon.

Thanks.t:
Cain't wait for that Bond post BTW.

 

[Matt Murdock]

Lots of things:

1) It appears that my dog will get better quite soon, so I'm back and will be able to deal with a few of the administrative details.

2) The idea of characters not being disoriented does not sit well with me. I need to have discussion with Kaboom and Marko online, but at this point, I think that characters should be fully aware of their surroundings.

3) John Anderton post is coming up.

4) Marty McFly post after that one.

Good? Good.

 

[Obi-John-Kenobi]

^ Hey, glad your dog's gettin' better, man!

 

[JinnSato]

So there not disoriented when they get to the new world??
Awesome. That means I'll have my first Jack post up tonight.
=]]

 

[Matt Murdock]

I need to speak with my fellow gm's but at this point, that is how I feel...

I'm thinking of adding another poll.

 

[JinnSato]

Wow.... But all right I'll wait.

 

[Cyrusbales]

OK, what sort of villain/hero would people like me to take up? I'm only gonna take a character who will be there for lots of interaction etc with other players, no solo-ing in this RPG from me! lol

 

[Matt Murdock]

Any character could hypothetically be involved in a lot of dialogue and action.

 

[JinnSato]

Just be a badass Cyrusbales.

 

[Obi-John-Kenobi]

OK, what sort of villain/hero would people like me to take up? I'm only gonna take a character who will be there for lots of interaction etc with other players, no solo-ing in this RPG from me! lol

Play as a friggin' Lord of the Rings character. Gandalf needs someone to fight alongside. Or (since there have been movies made about him) you can play as Doctor Who. He's always encountering people. Plus he's got that badass screw-driver.

 

[Matt Murdock]

I sorta need someone to play neo, cyrus.

 

[Obi-John-Kenobi]

I sorta need someone to play neo, cyrus.

Neo's gonna be involved? Is he gonna be crazy or is the world really gonna be a big VR game?

 

[Matt Murdock]

He's gonna be a real person with superpowers.

His powers from the matrix will have converted to natural abilities in the real world.

 

[Obi-John-Kenobi]

oh, good.