It'll have to be something that's not level-based, not grind-based, and all that jazz because trying to balance all that becomes a chore over time and it's no bueno ):

I was thinking about how player groups would be sorted into the five Fleets (First Fleet are the old timers/OG hunters, Third Fleet specializes in Research, etc.) and characters can join whichever Fleet best suits their interests/needs. I think I might forego the whole weapon system and allow people to use whatever weapon they imagine (they are of course, welcome to use the OG MonHun weapons if they wish~). This would fit better for non-combat-oriented characters!

Anyway that's just what I've been thinking so far. I should make a(nother) proper interest check thread something for this.

This interest check can be archived! I no longer require this to be up on the boards. Thank you!

At this rate I'll never be able to post in the "count to 10 before staff posts" because I'm too stubborn to post anything but the number "9".

Ahh well, maybe someday when all the staff are asleep...

Monster Hunter RP! Can be based on MonHun World. Would be cool to have a weapons system where characters are classed by their main weapon and a choice of a secondary weapon. ALSO I WANT TO GO HUNT WITH FRIENDS AND MY PALICO!

Story-wise, exploring and unlocking new regions, going on expeditions, etc would be so cool. Man I really want to RP as an endemic life research too...

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If I find another M/F image that fits the criteria I'll whip one up of that as well!

No problem!! I can look for a new image for sure. Or if you find one in the meanwhile that totally fits the bill, just post the link right here! :thumbsup:

I hope you don't mind me taking a stab at it!

Let me know if my image choice isn't dark enough, or if you've got some images at your disposal that would be cool too!

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That sinking feeling of when you've overthought an idea and it's starting to worry you that it probably won't work out/people won't like it/it'll just fail...

Of course! One month was just a basic timeframe I was thinking of. It certainly does seem a bit too short for any bulk of investigations to be done via RPing in our own Earth time, so if it feels a bit too short, then I think 2 months should be a good rule of thumb, too.

I'm always open to feedback on how to finesse this better to suit a flow that would be enjoyable for everyone, so this helps greatly thanks!

Missions would be a good idea, although I don't want to pressure members into thinking that they need to join missions absolutely, but of course mini events like characters investigating rumors, doing research, etc. would definitely influence the fate of Itomori. If a certain number of rumors have been investigated before the Autumn Festival, then the timeloop will be altered. It may not guarantee Itomori being saved and allowed to exist past October 14th, but it will certainly change things in the next timeloop's iteration.

Characters in positions of power (part of the town council, an influential figure in the community, etc.) would certainly hold more sway on how the timeloop could be altered (or broken entirely) but I was thinking they would be considered more like canon positions due to that fact.

And of course, with each consecutive timeloop being completed, new/different rumours will be available. All timejumping characters will retain their memories from past timeloops so they won't lose anything they've learned from past investigations.

TL;DR: Yes the site will reset every month or so!

It wouldn't require any prior knowledge of the movie at all, thankfully! It's just a simple small town RP stuck in a one-month timeloop.

How the timeloop works, is that it starts on September 13th, and ends on October 13th when a fragment of the comet strikes the town (resulting in it being wiped out from existence). Then it resets again, indefinitely, until perhaps characters attempt to alter fate. Although it won't be easy!

Players will have the option of being aware of the timeloop or not. Those who are aware are effectively "time jumpers" so to speak!

Hope that clears up any confusion.

君の名は。

Premise
You've lived in Itomori for most of your life. Or perhaps you have moved out here to the rural mountainside, desperate to escape your city life? Regardless, this small, charming town holds more than just a few secrets, but there's a certain force that compels you to stay here. On October 13th, during Itomori's annual Autumn Festival, the rumored Comet Tiamat was forecasted to pass the night sky directly above Itomori. Eager to enjoy the sights, you like many of the other townspeople congregate to enjoy the festivities... until a part of the comet breaks off and strikes the town.

What would have been the death of an entire town annihilated within seconds suddenly resets you one month back in September. You think it's all a bad dream, but soon you realize that you most definitely have been transported back in time... and it's not just you, but others too. Armed with your premonition, will you try to attempt to alter fate?

Setting
The small town of Itomori nestled in a valley of the Gifu Prefecture. Population: roughly around 1,250 people. Surrounded by idyllic, scenic nature, Itomori is steeped in a 1,000 year old tradition; however with recent political reforms they are looking to modernize and branch out. Divided into five main neighbourhood districts. Lake Itomori sits in the center of the valley, with Itomori's residents settled along its edge.

System
There won't be any sort of body-switching (yeah I know, it's the main aspect of KNNW) but I liked the idea of the plot being driven by the member's characters in their attempts to twist fate. Since the timeloop is one month, it would tick down to the Autumn Festival being held as a site event once a month (or perhaps an entirely different one depending on member interaction) where they try to save Itomori from Comet Tiamat. Players can choose to be Time Jumpers (the chosen ones who are aware that Itomori is stuck in a timeloop) or be ordinary citizens unwittingly having their lives being replayed over and over again.

That's all I got so far. I think it would be a nice twist on a slice-of-life town rp. Thoughts?