Post by keyodie on Oct 18, 2008 23:45:33 GMT -5
I don't know about you, but I've always been fascinated by twisting and distorting sweet, memorable children stories into dark tales, especially since they're all pretty dark to begin with if you really think about it. So, I was thinking starting an RPG based on that idea might be fun.
I've been thinking about doing a sort of "series" of roleplays based on different children stories. (Examples include Little Red Riding Hood, Snow White, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, etc.) Originally, I was thinking of making a separate thread for each, but there were too many good stories to adapt that it just seemed like it would be easier to keep everything in a huge thread while only doing one story at a time. This would most likely work better than normal RPG's because these aren't going to last as long due to the fact that the plot, characters, and outcomes are already decided. However, it is up to you to turn the story into something completely original and adding some twists and turns.
I will change the title every time one story is concluded. I will also eventually have a table of contents type of thing in this post for the different stories. That way, if anyone wants to read through any of the previous stories, they may.
Let me know if you have any questions, and I will add a FAQ sort of deal in this post if necessary. Hopefully I've explained most everything. Oh and please let me know if you think separate threads would be a better idea.
Rules:
1. No godmoding.
2. No Mary Sue's or Gary what's-his-face. (Would someone kindly remind me?)
3. No one liners. Please try to make your posts count. This makes it easier on everyone else and keeps the story going. At least have a good, substantial paragraph.
4. Try to follow the general outline of the plot. You are allowed to add back stories, twists, etc.
5. Try to distinguish between your post and your out of character comments/suggestions/etc. by using brackets or parenthesis or anything else that will help us figure out the difference.
6. If you're going to be gone for a while, let us know.
7. I think most everyone will agree that they would rather wait for a good post rather than get a half-assed one the very next day. So try to make good quality posts.
Major Characters
Belle
The Beast
The Father (merchant)
Sisters (2)
The Fairy
**Regarding creating new characters: You may create new characters, as long as they don't drastically change the story. The two main characters are the beauty and the beast, and it should stay that way. You can add the teacups/candlestick/etc. from the Disney movie if you want. Also, (for example) if you are playing one of the sisters, you can create characters to make that aspect of the story a bit more exciting.
Allowing multiple characters is something that will depend on how many people want to participate. If you're interested, post in this thread what characters you'd be interested in, some plot twists you've been considering, suggestions, comments, whatever... We'll figure something out. We'll just be discussing for the first page or so, so you don't have to use parenthesis and all that nonsense until the RPG actually starts.
I was kinda hoping I could play the beast... is that okay? I feel kinda bad snagging one of the huge major roles, but let me know if someone else really badly wants the character.
I've been thinking about doing a sort of "series" of roleplays based on different children stories. (Examples include Little Red Riding Hood, Snow White, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, etc.) Originally, I was thinking of making a separate thread for each, but there were too many good stories to adapt that it just seemed like it would be easier to keep everything in a huge thread while only doing one story at a time. This would most likely work better than normal RPG's because these aren't going to last as long due to the fact that the plot, characters, and outcomes are already decided. However, it is up to you to turn the story into something completely original and adding some twists and turns.
I will change the title every time one story is concluded. I will also eventually have a table of contents type of thing in this post for the different stories. That way, if anyone wants to read through any of the previous stories, they may.
Let me know if you have any questions, and I will add a FAQ sort of deal in this post if necessary. Hopefully I've explained most everything. Oh and please let me know if you think separate threads would be a better idea.
Rules:
1. No godmoding.
2. No Mary Sue's or Gary what's-his-face. (Would someone kindly remind me?)
3. No one liners. Please try to make your posts count. This makes it easier on everyone else and keeps the story going. At least have a good, substantial paragraph.
4. Try to follow the general outline of the plot. You are allowed to add back stories, twists, etc.
5. Try to distinguish between your post and your out of character comments/suggestions/etc. by using brackets or parenthesis or anything else that will help us figure out the difference.
6. If you're going to be gone for a while, let us know.
7. I think most everyone will agree that they would rather wait for a good post rather than get a half-assed one the very next day. So try to make good quality posts.
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BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
Summary: (courtesy of wikipedia)
A rich merchant lived in a city with his three daughters, of whom the youngest is named Belle (French for "Beautiful") for being lovely and pure of heart and her middle name is Vinu. The merchant eventually loses all of his wealth, and he and his daughters must therefore live in the rural areas outside of the city. After some years of this, he hears that one of the trade ships sent by himself had arrived in port, having escaped the destruction of its compatriots; therefore he returns to the city to discover whether it contains anything of monetary value. Before leaving, he asks his daughters whether they desire that he bring them any gift upon his return. His two oldest daughters ask for jewelry and dresses, thinking that his wealth has returned; Belle is satisfied with the promise of a rose, as none grow in their part of the country. The merchant finds that his ship's cargo has been seized to pay his debts, leaving him without money by which to buy his daughters their presents.
During his return, he becomes lost in a forest. Seeking shelter, he enters a castle. He finds inside tables laden with food and drink, which have apparently been left for him by the castle's owner. The merchant accepts this gift and is about to leave when he sees a rose garden and recalls that Belle had desired a rose. Upon picking the most lovely rose he finds, the merchant is confronted by a hideous 'Beast', which tells him that for taking his (the Beast's) most precious possession after accepting his hospitality, the merchant must stay his prisoner forever. The merchant begs to be set free, arguing that he had only picked the rose as a gift for his youngest daughter. The Beast agrees to let him go only if the merchant will send his daughter to live in the castle in his place.
The merchant is upset, but accepts this condition. He tries, upon arriving home, to hide the secret from Belle; but she pries it from him and willingly goes to the Beast's castle. The Beast receives her graciously and treats her as his guest. He gives her lavish clothing and food and carries on lengthy conversations with her.
Eventually, Belle becomes homesick and begs the Beast to allow her to go to see her family. He allows it, if she will return exactly a week later. Belle agrees to this and sets off for home. Her older sisters are surprised to find her well fed and dressed in finery. They grow jealous and, hearing that she must return to the Beast on a certain day, beg her to stay another day, even putting onion in their eyes to make it appear as though they are weeping. Belle's heart is moved and she agrees to stay.
When Belle returns to the Beast's castle late, she finds him dying in his rose garden of a broken heart. Belle weeps over him, saying that she loves him; when her tears strike him, he is transformed into a handsome prince. The Prince informs Belle that long ago a fairy turned him into a hideous beast after he refused to let her in from the rain. Only by finding true love, despite his ugliness, can he break the curse.
Things from the original story, just for consideration: (wikipedia is a lifesaver)
Villeneuve's tale includes several elements that Beaumont's omits. Chiefly, the back-story of both Belle and the Beast is given. The Beast was a prince who lost his father at a young age, and whose mother had to wage war to defend his kingdom. The queen left him in care of an evil fairy, who tried to seduce him when he became an adult; when he refused, she transformed him into a beast. Belle's story reveals that she is not really a merchant's daughter but the offspring of a king and the same fairy who tried to seduce the prince. The fairy had tried to murder Belle to marry her father, and Belle was put in the place of the merchant's dead daughter to protect her. She also gave the castle elaborate magic, which obscured the more vital pieces of it. Beaumont greatly pared down the cast of characters and simplified the tale to an almost archetypal simplicity.
To read Beaumont's version of Beauty and the Beast, click here. The wikipedia page is here.
Just to clarify, you do not have to use all of these specifics in the roleplay, just make sure the plot and characters are generally the same. You can also bring in some elements from the Disney version if you like. xD
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
Summary: (courtesy of wikipedia)
A rich merchant lived in a city with his three daughters, of whom the youngest is named Belle (French for "Beautiful") for being lovely and pure of heart and her middle name is Vinu. The merchant eventually loses all of his wealth, and he and his daughters must therefore live in the rural areas outside of the city. After some years of this, he hears that one of the trade ships sent by himself had arrived in port, having escaped the destruction of its compatriots; therefore he returns to the city to discover whether it contains anything of monetary value. Before leaving, he asks his daughters whether they desire that he bring them any gift upon his return. His two oldest daughters ask for jewelry and dresses, thinking that his wealth has returned; Belle is satisfied with the promise of a rose, as none grow in their part of the country. The merchant finds that his ship's cargo has been seized to pay his debts, leaving him without money by which to buy his daughters their presents.
During his return, he becomes lost in a forest. Seeking shelter, he enters a castle. He finds inside tables laden with food and drink, which have apparently been left for him by the castle's owner. The merchant accepts this gift and is about to leave when he sees a rose garden and recalls that Belle had desired a rose. Upon picking the most lovely rose he finds, the merchant is confronted by a hideous 'Beast', which tells him that for taking his (the Beast's) most precious possession after accepting his hospitality, the merchant must stay his prisoner forever. The merchant begs to be set free, arguing that he had only picked the rose as a gift for his youngest daughter. The Beast agrees to let him go only if the merchant will send his daughter to live in the castle in his place.
The merchant is upset, but accepts this condition. He tries, upon arriving home, to hide the secret from Belle; but she pries it from him and willingly goes to the Beast's castle. The Beast receives her graciously and treats her as his guest. He gives her lavish clothing and food and carries on lengthy conversations with her.
Eventually, Belle becomes homesick and begs the Beast to allow her to go to see her family. He allows it, if she will return exactly a week later. Belle agrees to this and sets off for home. Her older sisters are surprised to find her well fed and dressed in finery. They grow jealous and, hearing that she must return to the Beast on a certain day, beg her to stay another day, even putting onion in their eyes to make it appear as though they are weeping. Belle's heart is moved and she agrees to stay.
When Belle returns to the Beast's castle late, she finds him dying in his rose garden of a broken heart. Belle weeps over him, saying that she loves him; when her tears strike him, he is transformed into a handsome prince. The Prince informs Belle that long ago a fairy turned him into a hideous beast after he refused to let her in from the rain. Only by finding true love, despite his ugliness, can he break the curse.
Things from the original story, just for consideration: (wikipedia is a lifesaver)
Villeneuve's tale includes several elements that Beaumont's omits. Chiefly, the back-story of both Belle and the Beast is given. The Beast was a prince who lost his father at a young age, and whose mother had to wage war to defend his kingdom. The queen left him in care of an evil fairy, who tried to seduce him when he became an adult; when he refused, she transformed him into a beast. Belle's story reveals that she is not really a merchant's daughter but the offspring of a king and the same fairy who tried to seduce the prince. The fairy had tried to murder Belle to marry her father, and Belle was put in the place of the merchant's dead daughter to protect her. She also gave the castle elaborate magic, which obscured the more vital pieces of it. Beaumont greatly pared down the cast of characters and simplified the tale to an almost archetypal simplicity.
To read Beaumont's version of Beauty and the Beast, click here. The wikipedia page is here.
Just to clarify, you do not have to use all of these specifics in the roleplay, just make sure the plot and characters are generally the same. You can also bring in some elements from the Disney version if you like. xD
Major Characters
Belle
The Beast
The Father (merchant)
Sisters (2)
The Fairy
**Regarding creating new characters: You may create new characters, as long as they don't drastically change the story. The two main characters are the beauty and the beast, and it should stay that way. You can add the teacups/candlestick/etc. from the Disney movie if you want. Also, (for example) if you are playing one of the sisters, you can create characters to make that aspect of the story a bit more exciting.
Allowing multiple characters is something that will depend on how many people want to participate. If you're interested, post in this thread what characters you'd be interested in, some plot twists you've been considering, suggestions, comments, whatever... We'll figure something out. We'll just be discussing for the first page or so, so you don't have to use parenthesis and all that nonsense until the RPG actually starts.
I was kinda hoping I could play the beast... is that okay? I feel kinda bad snagging one of the huge major roles, but let me know if someone else really badly wants the character.
How about if no one else joins in the next 2 to 3 weeks, we go ahead and start the rpg[question mark] People can always join in after we start, anyway.