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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Phoenix" data-source="post: 2387883" data-attributes="member: 16166">Well, it seems that since my last PbP game is still going strong, I'm now thinking of starting a second (and perhaps a third if this second one goes well).Before I detail what the game will be about, I highly suggest you check out my other game to see what type of game I prefer running and other bits and pieces.  My preference towards individual characters over min/max or hack/slash stands in this game, I would prefer to see a well created Commoner1 than a statted out Fighter10.OOC - <a href="http://www.enworld.org/showthread.php?t=133070" target="_blank">http://www.enworld.org/showthread.php?t=133070</a>IC - <a href="http://www.enworld.org/showthread.php?t=134084" target="_blank">http://www.enworld.org/showthread.php?t=134084</a>Now we've got that all out of the way....****There was only void in the beginning, if you could call it a beginning for not even time was said to exist.  Then the Overlord stepped forth from nothingness, creating himself in order to begin life in a lifeless place.  The Overlord spoke and the universe spoke back.Upon his worlds he created life, allowing it to grow and prosper, and amongst the animals and plants he created The First.  These were the Gods that he entrusted his creation with, for now that he had completed his task, he knew that such a fragile existance could not tolerate a power such as he.  To these Gods he would give the immortality and power to look over his children, and protect his creation.And so the first gods looked upon the Overlords creation after he did leave, playing and frolicking amidst the worlds that were theirs.  But there were few of them, and with an eternity ahead of them they wished others to accompany them and live alongside them in harmony.Each of the Gods formed a people in their own image, creating a people that could enjoy the creation of the Overlord with them.  These were the first true mortals, or those that the later generations would call The Paragons.  Legends would be told of their power and accomplishments, many would whisper that some of them still walked amongst us, playing an eternal game that only they knew the rules to, a dance in which only they could hear the music.****Through the Ages will be a game with a unique perspective (I hope) and is an experiment on my behalf.  I am seeking FOUR players (NOT first in, best dressed) to join this game, and each will be required to meet the following prereqs:- Must be able to post once every 1-2 days (if you have something you know is coming up at the start of the game, don't apply!  I can accept once the game gets going a bit, but at the start it is REALLY annoying and I'll probably ask for another player to replace you.)- Must be focused more on Storytelling than Combat.  I don't mean you shouldn't be prepared for combat or to not create a Fighter, just don't expect a great deal of fighting.Apart from that the game will be based initially on the exploit of four elves (all PCs will be elves, not drow or half-elves, elves...you'll see why) at the beginning of time after their deity creates them.  The entire story will slowly chronicle their adventures through their Immortal lives, allowing PCs to shape the events of history as they unfold.Character CreationApart from a really good character background (yes I understand it will probably be quite short, but make it good anyway) all characters will be created as:Character Level: 2Race: ElvenAlignment: Chaotic good (though alignments will change during play)Ability Score Buy: 42ptsEquipment: Very little indeed, be creative and realistic, remember the world is young, as is magic and technology.There is only one Elven Deity at this point, which will be named Rylanth.  The other gods will be created as seen fit within the story, or within your own backgrounds.  Remember that racial bigotry is yet to exist.  One last thing...no human gods, no humans (yet).Lets see what you people have  <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f60e.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":cool:" title="Cool    :cool:"  data-smilie="6"data-shortname=":cool:" /></blockquote>

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