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Northampton Nights 5 OOC/Sign Up

Imitora
11-01-2007, 02:56
Ok, so its time again to try this one last time. The redundancy in that statement is, well, mind boggling. Anyways. I’m gonna try this one last time, a nice solid, well done, hopefully completed, street racing role play. You can consider this the sign up thread. However, there will be rules. This is Nation States, this isn’t Vietnam.

First, some OOC rules:
1. Please, I’m begging you, if you are going to get involved, at least have a grasp on how to use the English language. I’m not looking for English professors, I’m not looking for people who write for a living, I just mean, please, know how to spell and say what is going on. If, like me, you can’t spell for shit, then type up your post in word first. If your character speaks “street” or whatever type of slang, that’s fine, just put it in quotes. But do not type up the entire post in slang or leet or what ever it is.
2. No uber cars of doom. Really. I’m not saying you can’t have a fast car, I’m not saying you can’t even have a super car, but no 3 second daily driven race car that runs on alcohol and jet engines. If you want to use a car that is unique beyond a production run model, then just show me in some way shape or form that it is possible. Even remotely. I don’t mind, I’ve seen some really unique cars, so I’ll most likely approve it.
3. Do not even bother posting if you can’t post at least a paragraph. I want depth, I want character. I want this RP to go smoothly, and I also want it to be quality. I don’t want one word, one sentence, one line posts. Post what your character is thinking, what they want to do, what they feel when something happens.
4. I want characters with back stories, with motives, with reason to be where they are. If they aren’t Imitoran, then tell us why they came to Imitora, what brought them here, why the race, why they have their car, stuff like that. If you want to play as an Imitoran, then what brought them to racing, why do they race, stuff like that.
5. If you wanna play a naturalized Imitoran, please contact me beforehand, we need to work things out. I have no problem with it, but certain character traits need to be established.
6. Except for certain case by case situations…no vampires, no elves, no aliens, no robots, no uber soldiers, nothing like that. I want normal people. If your character is ex-military, its fine if they were special forces. However, if they have been training since they were two and can carry nine hundred machine guns with five thousand rounds for each while hiking up Mt. Everest backwards and naked while battling off the evil Zergs with a pocket knife…then no. Therefore, you can assume that I need to pretty much approve most characters, and cars. If you need any help with coming up with a car, just tell me.
7. I don’t want to hold everyone’s hand and guide you all through this. Please, feel free to interact with other characters, to get involved in story lines, make your own. As the GM, I want this RP to run smoothly and go easy, but I don’t want to moderate every and any little thing. So, make your own stories, have your own things going on, don’t expect me to do everything for you. Unless you want to make a major event, in which case you run it by me first, take your own actions. In case you over step your bounds a bit, I’ll inform you, but I wont kick you out or hold a grudge or make your life hell.

On to the IC rules:
1. The Imitoran street racing scene is heavily divided between the different styles. All the styles are accepted, but divided. Don’t expect to show up in some show car to the serious racers, and be well expected. On the same token, taking a one thousand wheel horse power Poopra to the subbed and dubbed SUVs will again end you in a world of problems.
2. Imitorans are not a group easily amused. It takes more than just flashing some cash and showing up in a hot car to get beyond a nod of notice from an Imitoran. Actions are really where it counts. Most Imitorans have “been there, done that, got the t-shirt, and signed up for the frequent visitors program.”
3. Bringing spies over will in turn bring in my counter intell types. You don’t want to deal with my counter intell types, so just don’t put yourself in that position.
4. As GM, I have the right to change, modify, or add rules at any time, most of which would only benefit the group.

So, start tossing up some characters, and lets see what we can get going!
Wandering Argonians
11-01-2007, 03:16
OOC: For those of us who aren't veterans of the past four chapters, what exactly in going on?

I''m assuming there's some car racing involved, seeing as it is you, and you've mentioned cars numerous times in the guidelines.

And what are the various 'styles' of racing?
Osteia
11-01-2007, 03:35
Count me in, i played in the first chapter under the username, NS Reallydrunk, i played in the bike 1 too and a bit of chapter 2...

Im intrested in this and am also wondering how the story will go from this point on....

I will be entering a NEW charactor from Osteia.
Imitora
11-01-2007, 04:55
OOC: For those of us who aren't veterans of the past four chapters, what exactly in going on?

I''m assuming there's some car racing involved, seeing as it is you, and you've mentioned cars numerous times in the guidelines.

And what are the various 'styles' of racing?

Well, the first two Northampton Nights were on the old server, so I can't bring them up. The third can be found here (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=419870) and here(ooc) (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=419117). The fourth one can be found here (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=442484), with an attempted restart here (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=488950)

The general idea of the story has always been the life of street racers in Imitora. The first two were just general night life stories, revolving around racers, while the second two was about a cross country road rally ala the real Players Run or Gumball or Cannonball Run. They types of racing most popular are street drag and highway roles, with drifting slowly comming into its own. Among the "subds and dubs" crew, decible drags are quite popular.

The spin off, about using motorcycles to move drugs through Imitora under the previous monarchy, can be found here (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=456681).

Currently, I am working on ideas for a story line, and any and all input would be appriciated.
Wandering Argonians
11-01-2007, 06:49
OOC: I was under the impression you would be out of contact for extended periods.

Mercenary Soldiers mentioned something about a new RP he's thinking of doing, but that means he'll think about it for eons and never get it started. Something about being able to use dead characters, but with a twist, and figured you'd be interested if you'd like to reprise the role of Robert Fortier one last time.

On the subject, however, how much story do you have?
Imitora
11-01-2007, 18:33
OOC: I was under the impression you would be out of contact for extended periods.

Mercenary Soldiers mentioned something about a new RP he's thinking of doing, but that means he'll think about it for eons and never get it started. Something about being able to use dead characters, but with a twist, and figured you'd be interested if you'd like to reprise the role of Robert Fortier one last time.

On the subject, however, how much story do you have?

That was my thought as well, but after actually attending some of the classes I'm signed up for, I've realized that this semester wont be as intense as I thought it to be, and therefore I can say that I'll be able to get on NS with a few hours of good posting to spare once a day, so things should move smoothly enough.

Regarding the story, thats the only part i'm having trouble with. As much as Hollywood would like you to believe otherwise, most street racing doesn't revolve around stealing DVD players, running drugs, or declaring yourself king of the mountain. Most likely, it would be a cross country race like the previous two stories, with action and what not mixed in. I'm open to any ideas. And like I said, if anyone wants to get in, and start their own story lines and what not, please, feel free.
Kulikovia
11-01-2007, 20:13
I am interested in participating.

How about an underground cross country race?
Imitora
12-01-2007, 07:57
^Thats what I'm generally thinking.
Kulikovia
12-01-2007, 15:44
Name: Wolfgang Krueger
Nationality: Kulikovian
Age: 25
Height: 5'11''
Weight: 190lbs
Hair: Dark
Eyes: Blue
History: Krueger grew up in a German neighborhood in Jonensberg. His father worked as a lawyer and his mother was a secretary. He always got in trouble, vandalism, petty theft, stealing vehicles. cars always fascinated him, it was an outlet to escape to. He worked as a mechanic and later at a custom rides company. He always enjoyed racing others in street races. At night, the street racers roamed the main drags through the city and out in the country. He prided himself in beating other riders who boasted about having a better car. Krueger even managed to make some money off of bets. Finally, after racing time and time again he grew tired of racing in Kulikovia. So, he departed his homeland in search of better races, faster opponents, and more money. Most people describe him as a humurous and nice guy, though he keeps his distance from people.
Vehicle: Lotus Europa S
Wandering Argonians
12-01-2007, 18:15
OOC: Does your nation have a tunnel long enough for such a race?

Or perhaps you could add an extra dimension of stress to the contest by mandating that each participant carry a kilo of cocaine in their vehicle to be delievered to a local distributor for compensation. They'd get a bit of money out of finishing the race, and have extra motivation to evade law enforcement.

Assuming cocaine is illegal in your nation, that is...
Imitora
12-01-2007, 19:25
OOC: Does your nation have a tunnel long enough for such a race?

Or perhaps you could add an extra dimension of stress to the contest by mandating that each participant carry a kilo of cocaine in their vehicle to be delievered to a local distributor for compensation. They'd get a bit of money out of finishing the race, and have extra motivation to evade law enforcement.

Assuming cocaine is illegal in your nation, that is...

Underground as in illegal, not underneath the planet's surface. And actually...this gives me a real good idea.
Kulikovia
12-01-2007, 20:58
This rp should be interesting
Kulikovia
12-01-2007, 22:13
Is my character good enough?
Imitora
13-01-2007, 02:21
Yeh it works, I'll be working something out for myself here shortly.
Kulikovia
13-01-2007, 12:52
Cool
Imitora
13-01-2007, 22:45
Name: Andrew Lutz
Age: 35
Height: 5’9”
Weight: 195lbs
Eyes: Brown
Hair:Brown

Bio:
Street racing is all but a way of life in Imitora. Street racing movies, DVDs, and video games out sell all other sports products by near 70%, and most people would rather street race then watch or play any other sport in the nation. Andrew Lutz is just one of those people. However, he ranks a little higher on the scale then most others.

Years ago, there was a small group that tore the nation’s roads to shreds with almost legendary actions. Cross country races, high speed chases through the speedway like highways that ran through Northampton and Ft. Stanton, cars that could run mid ten second quarter miles on street tires. They were the legends of Imitoran street racing, Robert Fortier, Thomas “Hoot” Gibson, Lance Freemen, and Mercedes Hexx, road warriors of the finest caliber. Andrew was on the outskirts of the group, friends with the legendary racers, but never really all that close, spending most of his time on a sport bike, filming the races for some of the hottest underground DVDs since the Vehicular Lunatics line. But he was still in.

Then, something changed. Fortier disappeared of the face of the earth, Hoot, following one of the bloodiest civil wars to ever rake across Imitora, was elected President, Lance moved back to Tarlachia, and weeks later all communication was lost after they too were attacked, and with Fortier’s disappearance, following a bloody coup, Hexx took her spot as the Queen of the Tanaran Empire. But Lutz stayed. His Air Force commitment required him to.

Andrew wasn’t an athlete in high school, but wasn’t a brain either. He was a good student, but not the best, often falling to the traps of procrastination. However, there was one thing he excelled at, engineering. His first car was an Acura Integra R, which he quickly modified to hang with some of the faster muscle machines that dotted his high school parking lot. After graduating from high school, he attended Fawn University in Silverton, South Imitora, and counted the Imitoran Air Force ROTC program as his main source of activity. He graduated from the University’s J. R. Oliver School of Engineering, and took a Warrant Commission in the IAF. He attended flight school, and when not on leave, currently flies Imitoran made MH-60K Nighthawks for the 175th Special Air Operations Wing.

However, this could not pull him from the hold of street racing, and a good portion of every early paycheck went to a fund that would some day yield to him enough funds to purchase and build his dream car. And it finally did. For the past few years, Andrew’s single turbo Toyota Supra had been the king of the Japanese Imports, and it was a title he held with pride.

He dabbled in bikes for a while, messing around with a 750cc Kawasaki and the monster Suzuki GSX-R 1300 Hayabusa, but he still went back to his cars. When Hoot, Fortier, and Lance all left, the street racing scene was soon back to looking for a few kings, a few people to really look up to, but Lutz was not one of those. He was fine with his cars, that by many standards were damned fast, but by Imitoran standards were merely quick. But now, with new comers coming in from out of nation, trying to put Imitora down a few notches in the underground world, Andrew knows its time to step up.

When he found out that Fortier had disappeared due to death, he felt that he needed to honor the one time greatest racer in Imitora, find a way to carry his memory on. Fortier had always been a fan of the unique, powerful monsters that cruised the Imitoran Motorway, while not yielding a love of class and style, and settled on a car that he felt best demonstrated the ideas of power and style that Fortier loved. Yet he could not just go with one of the many Teutonic Terrors or Prancing Stallions that Fortier loved so much, as the loss of Hoot to the street racing world was also a hit. He need to incorporate the style, power, and class that Fortier loved, with Hoot’s desire for pure muscle and raw power. In the end, he found a way to combine both ideals in a brand that Andrew never thought would offer both options: Ford.

Vehicle
Car: 2005 Ford GT
Motor: 5.4L V8, Turbocharged
Turbos: Black Owl Customs/Stage 6 Tuning Garrett Remote Mounted GT35R Twin Turbo Kit; TiAl 52mm wastegates re-vented into the MAF; Full Stainless Turbo Piping, Ceramic Heat Wraps; Stock Liquid to Air Intercooler
External Motor Modifications: Carbon Fiber Resonance Tuned Air Intake w/ High Flow filter; Three Inch full Turbo Back Exhaust system, Stainless Steel, No cats; 95mm Wilson Manifold Throttle Body
Internal Motor Modification: None
ECU/FMU Tuning: Advanced Redline w/ Custom Street Tuned ECU, mapped for 100 Octane Race Fuel; Greedy Profec Type S Boost Controller; Stock Fuel System; Black Owl Custom MAF
Suspension and Breaks: Stock Suspension; Custom Mounted Porsche Carrera GT Carbon Ceramic Breaks; 1999 Cobra R Wheels; Mickey Thompson Drag Radials
Transmission: Spec Stage III Clutch; B&M Ripper Shifter Short Shift Kit
Appearance: Stock Ford Red w/ Twin Racing Stripes; 15% tint

Horsepower: 1012RWHP (Rear Wheel Horse Power) @ 7500RPM[
Torque: 898.12ftlbs @ 6500RPM
1/4 Mile: Untested, at least low tens
Top Speed: 200+MPH
Kulikovia
13-01-2007, 22:49
Nice...
Tanara
14-01-2007, 23:35
Hey Imi, can I bring in Charli?

Not sure what she'd be driving - maybe that modified 'Stang you and I were discussing?
Imitora
15-01-2007, 00:54
Hey Imi, can I bring in Charli?

Not sure what she'd be driving - maybe that modified 'Stang you and I were discussing?


OF COURSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tanara
19-01-2007, 03:06
I just love a warm welcome! Now I have to find the specs on that Stang...:p