You are a fighter pilot, spiraling in a jet towards the enemy, lasers screaming from your turrets in a desperate attempt to keep the planet safe. Your ship gets hit and starts to spiral... except that, instead of going down in flames, you disappear...
You’re stepping into a transporter, prepared to beam down to a foreign planet. You take a breath as the warmth surrounds you. But when you land, you find that nothing is as you expected...
Your body is lowered into a cargo hold for a sleep that will take you across galaxies. Others that you know are here as well, each one falling into stasis as the ship begins to depart. What you don’t know is what you will find when you open your eyes...
Perhaps your story is told above, perhaps it is something else entirely. But this is a universe of lost starships and black holes, where any castaway may find themselves adrift, far from home and thrown into the center of a new battle. It is a battle of security versus freedom where both sides are right and everyone is wrong.
Welcome to Offworld.
What Is the Game About?
Offworld is a panfandom game with a catch--we are accepting only characters with a plausible connection to space. These characters will find themselves in the alternate universes of Offworld, a place where two factions are battling over the fate of planets and their peoples. To find out more about the game itself, select one of the links above.
What Are We Looking For?
+ 18 years of age or older! Offworld is going to contain adult content. For that reason, we are only accepting applications of those players over the age of 18. + Friendly players! And very importantly, players who understand that playing a particular fandom doesn't mean limiting characters to others in that fandom. This is a chance to expand, not contract, characters and their worlds. + Good grammar and spelling! This means no netspeak or abbreviations. Likewise, be mindful of things like typos and accent choice. Mistakes happen but everyone appreciates a little extra effort to keep things easy to read. + A willingness to plot and build the world! This is your world, not just the mod's. There are planets to discover, aliens to create, and hundreds of possibilities for character adventure with a game that takes place across the universe. You must be willing to speak to other players, get in touch with them, create mischief on your own.
What Are We Offering in Return?
+ A well-organized RPG! There is a game wiki with a growing wealth of information on it, as well as tools like google calendars to help us all keep game history and plotlines straight. + A friendly group of RPers! + Activity! The mod plans to do everything possible to keep Offworld entertaining and creative. + Flexibility! You can put a character on hold should you know you need some time to work on the app. Likewise, if you want to create a character from a AU fandom or an original universe, we're open to that too. This is a good place to be original.
What Should I Know Before Applying?
+ Please make sure you've read the rules linked above. The wiki is also a great resource when working on a character application. But if you have any questions at all while working on your app, shoot the mod an email! The mod is always happy to talk about ideas, plots, or character concepts. + Understand that Offworld is intended to be a game for the purpose of FUN, not drama. All drama is for the characters- NOT the players. The mod is here to help give you a hand when situations get sticky but part of joining the game is agreeing to be part of a great, supportive experience with a group of like-minded gamers. + Know that any and all plot suggestions are welcome. This isn't to say that, if you suggest that your character becomes supreme high god of the universe, the mod's going to agree to do it. But we'll look at subplots, relationship suggestions, possible deaths, or major events. If it's plausible, more than likely, she'll try working it in.
You can reach the mod by emailing the main community address – offworldgame@gmail.com. The mod can also be contacted on Y at offworldgame or gchat (or through a comment on this post).