mods (roadmaps) wrote in promoting, @ 2011-08-20 12:54:00 |
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It's August 1980, and things are going not quite as we remember. Harry Potter wasn't born, Voldemort is dead, Regulus Black is a member of the Order, and young Nymphadora Tonks has her eye on a ginger instead of a werewolf. In this AU Marauders game, both the Order of the Phoenix and the Death Eaters are in a desperate race (with the Ministry not far behind) around the world to trace Voldemort's steps and to get to the Horcruxes before the other side. With Tom Riddle's diary recently destroyed by Minerva McGonagall and Rowena Ravenclaw's diadem captured by Narcissa Malfoy at a fashion show, we now find our characters in Egypt to pursue the Philosopher's Stone at the International Alchemy Convention. WANTED: Hestia Jones, Horace Slughorn, Amycus Carrow, Fenrir Greyback, Rodolphus Lestrange, Cornelius Fudge, Amos Diggory, Rufus Scrimgeour, Gideon Prewett, Severus Snape, Andromeda Tonks, Arthur Weasley, Molly Weasley, Emmeline Vance, Caradoc Dearborn, Barty Crouch Jr., Augustus Rookwood, Barty Crouch Sr., and more! |
GAME INFORMATION! Right now, characters are off to Egypt, where the International Alchemy Conference is being hosted. Here, Nicolas Flamel will be demonstrating how the philosopher's stone works and other discoveries it may lead to, including resurrecting the dead. After that, characters will be traversing across other parts of Africa including Burkina Faso, Kenya, Congo (Zaire), Mauritius, Tunisia, and much more. A game like this can look super intimidating, but roadmaps makes it easy to get involved. There's a game summary detailing all the important things you need to know. You're given full freedom to develop your character even if they've been played before in game. And best of all, your character can jump in coming from England. We're currently in desperate MOST WANTED! Rufus Scrimgeour: Head of the Auror Office, and one long, lean, badass. Someone seriously has to get the Ministry in line. The Prophet's full of articles about how incompetent the Ministry is, Alastor Gumboil's just letting everyone know the Ministry's plans and slacking off, Bertha's setting things on fire. There are a ton of Order and DE-aligned workers just spouting off information to their respective organizations and sitting on their bums and we could go on. Well, that's where Scrimgeour -- man of action -- comes in. With Scrimgeour, you have the potential of playing a character who's all about making the Ministry look good -- no matter what. It could be arresting the wrong people to "boost morale" or making big, symbolic gestures that are ultimately meaningless. There's also the possibility for a friendship with one Alastor Moody, if you use an older PB. C'mon. You know you want a piece of that action. Friends since Hogwarts, and then the two of them were some of the few survivors of the Auror training class of hell (during the war with Grindelwald)? Though your little bromance has hit a bit of a snag ever since Moody was suspended after being suspected as a member of that pesky 'terrorist' group, the Order of the Phoenix. (And Moody's player will love you even more if you use Liam Neeson.) Vernon Dursley: He's not just wanted, he's an essential! Think of all the unique opportunities you have for interaction in game with a divisive figure like Vernon. He has the potential to make some people re-exam their view of muggles on the Order's side if he's particularly unpleasant. Death Eaters might find him relatable (both pushing for strong separation between their worlds and family values) as they have with Petunia or proof that muggles really are dangerous. And, best of all, you have a lot of room to flesh him out -- why's he so obsessed with having a normal family, what was he like before having to deal with Harry? Besides that, Petunia needs a husband. Elphias Doge: Would fit right in alongside Aberforth and Dumbledore! Canon mentions him writing letters to Dumbledore about his "narrow escapes from Chimaeras in Greece to the experiments of the Egyptian alchemists", so who better to have in Egypt? He's Dumbledore's oldest friend and stuck with him even while Dumbledore was a complete twat while in school. He might also work with the Wizengamot right now, too, so there's also oppurtunities to interact with Ministry-aligned characters (and totally send along information to your bff Dumbles). He also called Rita Skeeter (who we have!) an "interfering trout". This bitch is sassy! Horace Slughorn: Slughorn is one of the most fascinating and most overlooked characters in canon. He's the potions professor at Hogwarts and head of Slytherin house. He's one of the few Slytherins that transcends the stereotypes about Slytherin. He's not a purist (Lily Potter, in fact, is one of his favorite students). He's ambitious and feeds off the fame of others, but he never compromises his morals. He might sell Acromantula venom, but he never joins the Death Eaters. Aside from that, he's skilled at occlumency, memory modification, transfiguration (turned into a recliner with NO PROBLEM), and knows his stuff about the dark arts (and home invasion). He's a master duelist and... oh, I don't know. Dueled with Voldemort during the Battle of Hogwarts. In his pajamas. Because this fucker is like honey badger. He don't care -- he don't give a shit. There's tons of potential interaction from him as well. Dumbledore will be trying to recruit him to the Order (which will be a fascinating change for him). He likes his comfort and seems to do anything to ensure that and can be a great inconvenience to characters abroad. There's also the potential of playing favorites to former students while forgetting others exist. Death Eaters and Ministry workers who still know him can also badger him about information. As mentioned, we're about to head to Egypt. Who would fit in better than Horace Slughorn, who's an expert on subjects like alchemy? Besides that, it's a great excuse to use Stephen Fry as a PB. Amycus Carrow: Alecto wants her brother around so that she can ignore him. But really, the Carrows are poor. Poorer than a house elf. They couldn't even afford the Burrow. Alecto is tired of all the Alecto Carrow Is So Poor jokes, and would really appreciate if Amycus came around to help take away some of the torture. NO TWINCEST. Evan Rosier: Do you know how many fucks Evan Rosier gives? Not a single one. This badass dueled with Alastor Moody and took off part of his nose. Younger Death Eaters (Alecto and Wilkes in particular) would love to have him around. There’s potential for a bromance line with Wilkes (they died in close proximity, that’s almost the same as being best friends, right?), hatemance with Moody, family times if you say he’s related to the Blacks and Druella, and… well, actually no1curr about Alecto Carrow. I mean, c’mon, the Carrows make the Weasleys look like royalty. But we suppose Evan could be friends with her, too. Rodolphus Lestrange: Where are you hiding, you suave son of a bitch. You have a Mundungus Fletcher: The Order's a bit too cozy now. They need someone to make their lives miserable -- steal their stuff, smoke around and corrupt their kids, make them work for information he acquires, and accidentally shoved them into crazy shenanigans while he tries to make a profit on the side. He will also find a "safe" place to do business in Aberforth's pub, the Hog's Head. Cornelius Fudge: Ah, Cornelius. The pillar of justice in a lawless system. At this point in time, Fudge is the Junior Head of the Department of Magical Accidents and Catastrophes. He has a clear liking and power in the Ministry already. Soon (in canon, but may not be so because of the AU nature of the game), Fudge will run against Barty Crouch Sr. for the position of the new Minister of Magic. Fudge has strong opinions against goblin rights, and presumably against other magical creatures including werewolves and vampires, which the politics of play a large part in this game. He favors the rich, like Lucius Malfoy (who there's potential interaction with), and looks down on the poor, like the Weasley family. Despite being accepting towards muggles, Fudge clearly favors purebloods. Oh, and Dumbledore? He hates your guts. I’d even go so far to say he pops up in the Ministry unannounced just to troll his ass. We really want him in the game because Albus represents the Order, and Cornelius, obviously, represents the Ministry. They must come to blows like. Every other week. NEEDS MORE ANIMOSITY. Also! You would have full permission to spread rumors and shit about the crazy old Headmaster who couldn’t run a paper bag, much less a school. Andromeda Tonks: HOW MANY PLACES ALREADY HAVE A TED TONKS AND NOT AN ANDROMEDA? Pretty. Much. None. AND A MOTHERFUCKING BADASS CRAYON TERRORIST DORA. AND A FULL SET OF BLACK SISTERS OTHER THAN HER. REALLY, WHAT MORE CAN YOU ASK FOR? Severus Snape: In game, the Marauders/Lily aren't just forced to work with Snape constantly over the course of the game but in many ways reliant on him (as he's spying on the DEs). While Snape's alliance has changed, his views haven't. This means there's a lot of potential clashing to be had and potential bonding with one Regulus Black. Snape is also needed for immediate occlumency lessons with Dumbledore! These two are thick as thieves and bros for life. The relationship may be a little manipulative but hey, what's a little spying for the other team between best friends? With McGonagall temporarily acting as Headmistress after the Ministry stepped in, Dumbledore can devote all of his free time to training his future protégé. Aren't you thrilled? He certainly is! Barty Crouch Jr.: He's the original neglected rich kid who starts hanging around with the bad kids! Sneaking out of your bedroom window to go kill muggles and oppress muggleborn beats going to shady parties any day. All the other youngin Death Eaters like Alecto, Regulus, and Wilkes would love to see their old Hogwarts buddy around! (Okay, maybe not Regulus.) And the Malfoys? They'd practically adopted him as a surrogate son. Think about it: Barty's only just joined the Death Eaters, he's probably still trying to get his father's attention, probably still has some hesitancy about the Death Eaters, and he's still crazy smart without being driven to insanity yet. Who wouldn't want to play this teenage badass? Bartemius Crouch, Sr.: You, sir, are currently Head of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement, which means you (yes, you!) are in charge of all those Aurors and Hit-Wizards. Lucky you. You have your eye on the top seat, when Bagnold finally decides she's had enough and throws in the towel. You're also probably drunk on power right now, what with these new laws implementing the Trace on known and suspected members of the Order and Death Eaters. Said laws finally enabled you to kick that perpetual thorn in your side, Alastor Moody, out of the Aurors. Even if it's only temporary. Oh, and you just forced Albus freaking Dumbledore to resign as Headmaster of Hogwarts. You didn't even answer his text. Your life is going swimmingly, right about now... except for your pansy-ass son. Who has been named a Death Eater by the Daily Prophet - but that's just plain rubbish and a bunch of lies. Right? Fiancee of Thorfinn Rowle: Your dearly-devoted betrothed fiance Thorfinn thinks it's a right and good idea for you to "support your husband-to-be and be a good wife-to-be," and follow him and his brutal colleagues to the cause all around the world in search of horcruxes. Meaning get him food, sit in the bathtub with him, help him so he doesn't botch healing charms, and just be that cute fiancee he can gloat about to everyone. That's what wives are for, right? To a twenty-two year old spoiled brat, definitely. Only he doesn't know just how controlled he is by you. You play your fiance like a fiddle, and he'd do anything for you - he even got you a Horcrux in Peru as a gift. You have a load of snarky schoolmates and colleagues to the cause to interact with as well, and the chance to explore just what happens when Death Eater kids stop being polite and start being real. Yes. The young purists live in the Real World House . Extra points if she's a healer or medi-witch, Ministry ties, or something else she can bring of use to the Death Eaters. Molly Weasley and Arthur Weasley: We need a Molly. Seriously. Otherwise, we're going to turn her into a vampire and make her have to live underground all day, rising after sunset to pop out more babies. But seriously. Ron Weasley has so many prejudices against muggle inventions. He has to get that somewhere and it's doubtful that's Arthur. Of course, there's Arthur's obsession with muggle inventions like "escapators" -- sure to be in overdrive when he's abroad and forced to live among muggles. He has a ton of opportunities to offend muggleborns and muggles in game and purebloods alike and Molly to get embarrassed about it. Besides that, their son Charlie has just been orphaned. What's Charlie supposed to do? Go to Africa alone, keep up that awkward crush he has on Nymphadora, and get trampled by wildebeests? Besides that, imagine placing both alongside the muggle Petunia. Can you imagine the shenanigans? |