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AL-2955 ([personal profile] al2955) wrote2016-04-09 01:54 pm

interest check

☾ INTEREST CHECK ☽


Note: The interest check is now closed. Please stay tuned for more information and announcements regarding the game by following our public plurk, [plurk.com profile] cradleproject!

Hi, guys! Thank you for your interest in The Cradle Project! This here is an interest check, with a break down of what you could expect from The Cradle Project. Please note this is not a reserve. It's not a commitment. It's merely us attempting to get an idea of how large of a cast to expect. This will help us run the game smoothly, by adjusting the roles as necessary. Even if you've expressed interest to Coco or Xander personally, we'd appreciate it if you commented here just for good measure, and to give others an idea of what to expect! We currently are planning a hard cap of 35 characters, but this is subject to change. We are also planning a hard cap of 3 characters per canon.

The Cradle Project is a short term, invite only sci-fi murder mystery game heavily inspired by Alien, SOMA, Blade Runner and many more. Despite being invite only, people who are friends with Coco or Xander are free to invite one to two friends to the game. If you've ever played a game of Mafia, it's mechanics are inspired by that, but we're adjusting some things to fit into the setting. The game's pace will change depending on the size of it, but presently, we are expecting a week to consist of four ooc days of 'downtime' where CR is able to be cultivated, one ooc day of investigation after a murder has taken place, and two ooc days for a trial for the respective case. The pace will be a 1:1 ratio so each case will last a week oocly and icly. Presently, we plan to open the game mid to late May, but this is subject to change.

Story wise, much of the plot has been mapped out and will be shaped by the players and their characters' choices. We plan to touch on themes of isolation, displacement, humanity, human existence, and connection. Here is a brief sneak peek at the story. In short, characters will wake up on a seemingly abandoned spacecraft and will be thrust forcibly into a game of death. We don't want to spoil any specifics, so please bear with us!

As for character choices to ponder, we believe that characters that have a grasp on the human condition will work best in The Cradle Project. Characters that are naturally immortal, are robotic, are not human or comparable to human (like elves, anthropomorphic and sentient animal people, humanoid alien races) will probably not work; likewise, it may be interesting to try characters who were formerly human or believe they know what it is like to be a human, such as an AI.

Please note that you don't need to be familiar with any of the canons that inspired the setting for The Cradle Project. Don't worry!

Name: We need something to call you!
Timezone: We'd like to coordinate as much as possible.

Characters: Some roles will be handpicked, so we'd like an idea of who you're considering. Don't feel pressured to go for the character(s) you list, though!
Likelihood: If you're able to, please give us an idea of how likely you are to apply. This will help us with planning on an overall scale.

Concerns?: Is there anything you'd like to bring to our attention? Questions without answers on the faq? Anything at all? Anything? Bueller?

Modding?: Currently, Coco and Xander are the only two mods, but we would be glad to have one or two more on call! We mostly would need this for consulting, as this is our first murdergame that we are modding, as well as having someone around in case either of us are unable to do something!

Other: This is where the memes go

mourns: kate beaton (i can only disappoint you)

[personal profile] mourns 2016-04-09 06:23 pm (UTC)(link)
Name: Coco
Timezone: EST

Characters: Fiona from Tales from the Borderlands!
Likelihood: Well.

Concerns?: Many.

Modding?: Yes.

Other:



modding a murdergame like
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[personal profile] figureheads 2016-04-09 06:41 pm (UTC)(link)
Name: Cal
Timezone: GMT-7 aka MST

Characters: Currently, Relena Darlian/Peacecraft from Gundam Wing, most likely
Likelihood: PRETTY LIKELY unless something crazy comes up

Concerns?: Nope, I'm all good!

Modding?: I can't, alas, but I'll be rooting for you guys OKAY.

Other:

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[personal profile] midousuji 2016-04-09 06:42 pm (UTC)(link)
Name: Xander
Timezone: CST

Characters: Presently, I am going between Zacharie from OFF, Tomie from Tomie, and possibly Yuno Gasai from Mirai Nikki. I don't have good taste, and you have permission to make fun of me
Likelihood: Well, I'm modding, does that count

Concerns?: Far too many to simply list off

Modding?: I'm on this boat already! You can't ask me this now!

Other:
swagu: (❝cuz karma comes back around❞)

[personal profile] swagu 2016-04-09 06:43 pm (UTC)(link)
Name: Christy
Timezone: CST

Characters: Handsome Jack from Borderlands, but you told me to pick Holo-Jack in particular, so HOLO-JACK IT IS.
Likelihood: fo sho

Concerns?: n/a

Modding?: I'm happy to be a consultant! I'd offer to help modding, but what my schedule is going to be like is still up in the air, so I have no idea. But if you have questions, I can try and answer.

Other:
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[personal profile] surskit 2016-04-09 06:48 pm (UTC)(link)
Name: Nata
Timezone: EST

Characters: Most likely Mami Tomoe from Puella Magi Madoka Magica, but Kyouko Kirigiri from Dangan Ronpa is also a possibility.
Likelihood: Pretty likely!

Concerns?: nah brah

Modding?: If you need me, I can certainly try to help! I have app mod experience, if that makes a difference.

Other:
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[personal profile] rocketpunch 2016-04-09 06:52 pm (UTC)(link)
Name: Runé
Timezone: PST

Characters: Either Precis F. Neumann (Star Ocean), Jessie (Pokémon), or Jungo Torii (Devil Survivor 2) at this point.
Likelihood: seems likely

Concerns?: nah i'm good

Modding?: if you need me!

Other:

real life picture of me and coco

[personal profile] thatbites 2016-04-09 06:58 pm (UTC)(link)
Name: beans
Timezone: EST

Characters: Emily Lowe!! Unless another character sneaks in from my current canons as top choice.
Likelihood: moderate to pretty likely. (emily seems so much easier to play in a murder game than my past two lol)

Concerns?: what's the fashion going to be like on this space station???

Modding?: can't help here, sorry.

Other:
mourns: dragon age (belladonna)

[personal profile] mourns 2016-04-09 09:06 pm (UTC)(link)


emily would look great in cargo pants

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[personal profile] monoceros 2016-04-09 07:23 pm (UTC)(link)
Name: Carmen
Timezone: CST

Characters: Ramirez from Skies of Arcadia or Jennifer from Rule of Rose. I know what I'm about son.
Likelihood: Pretty likely, but there is a possibility I may be without internet when apps open up. Otherwise, I'm likely to go through with it.

Concerns?: Nothing right now!

Modding?: This would be my first murdergame so unless you need help keeping lists updated and the like, I'd better hold off from any modding. Anything like app modding/list modding though, I'd be willing to do.

Other:
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[personal profile] brighthero 2016-04-09 07:28 pm (UTC)(link)
Name: Luminitrium
Timezone: EST

Characters: Claude C. Kenni (Star Ocean) or Zexion from KH.
Likelihood: Very.

Concerns?: None.

Modding?: Sure.

Other: N/A
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[personal profile] breakdancer 2016-04-09 07:43 pm (UTC)(link)
Name: Kia
Timezone: MST!

Characters: Hinako Kujou from Devil Survivor 2, but I may surprise you!

Likelihood: I'd say about 90%! It'd be better if it was late May, but I can swing it either way.

Concerns?: N/A

Modding?: Gomen, all I can do is moral support

Other:

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[personal profile] freege 2016-04-09 07:44 pm (UTC)(link)
Name: Alex
Timezone: AST

Characters: Maaaaaybeee Vyse from Skies of Arcadia orrrr... someone else I eventually think of before apps. Like Sickle from Baccano. (Totally failed at being born immortal seems interesting to me for the human condition thing, okok) I'm, like, indecisive, man.
Likelihood: I might be without internet for the beginning of June, so we'll see, but otherwise, p likely.

Concerns?: you're nerds and i feel Concerned

Modding?: Probably not, sorry!

Other:



hi
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[personal profile] hailpluto 2016-04-09 08:26 pm (UTC)(link)
Name: Mira
Timezone: PST

Characters: Grell Sutcliffe from Black Butler and June May from Cloth Road are my top contenders.
Likelihood: more than likely I'm coming to the murder time

Concerns?: how much must I scream in fear
Modding?: not for me, sorry!

Other:
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[personal profile] unification 2016-04-09 08:29 pm (UTC)(link)
Name: Marion
Timezone: US-EST

Characters: Just a very brief list of possibilities:
-Luna from Virtue's Last Reward
-Piper from Fallout 4
-Cassandra Cain from DC Comics/Batman

I think all three would really fit well into the exploration of the human condition.
Likelihood: Very likely right now!

Concerns?: If I apped Piper, would there be a way for her to make a newsletter of sorts on board? Since her big thing is being a dangerous reporter who informs people of the truth.

Modding?: n/a

Other:
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mourns: catwoman (new 52) (celebrity skin)

[personal profile] mourns 2016-04-09 09:08 pm (UTC)(link)
piper would absolutely be able to institute something like that!
sunshowered: (zelos ➸ they call me heartbreaker)

[personal profile] sunshowered 2016-04-09 08:36 pm (UTC)(link)
Name: Dana
Timezone: PST

Characters: mmmmost likely Frankenstein from Noblesse!
Likelihood: pretty likely! down 4 murder and all.

Concerns?: nah, I can't think of any

Modding?: Unfortunately I don't think I'll be able to, but you guys have my full support!!

Other:

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[personal profile] flashignite 2016-04-09 08:41 pm (UTC)(link)
Name: Limon
Timezone: US EST

Characters: So considering two.... one of them is the immortal type but it's his job to watch humans? He believes he knows humans pretty well anyway (spoiler: he doesn't). So.

Wilhelm from Xenosaga | Seimei Aoyagi from Loveless and I see we have some Desu2 people here, I also used to play Alcor (Anguished one) so hmm hmm

Likelihood: Pretty likely, yup!

Concerns?: nothing at the moment

Modding?: Maybe!

Other:
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[personal profile] stupidly 2016-04-09 08:45 pm (UTC)(link)
Name: Aki
Timezone: PST

Characters: Most likely Jack Vessalius from Pandora Hearts!
Likelihood: LIKELY

Concerns?: Nope!

Modding?: i won't be able to help out there but i'll cheer yall on!!

Other: ugh im useless i have no memes
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[personal profile] horsepoop 2016-04-09 08:51 pm (UTC)(link)
Name: Pixi
Timezone: PST

Characters: Uhhhh I HAVE NO IDEA but maybe Oz Vessalius from Pandora Hearts!

Likelihood: I DEFINITELY WANT TO but I can't really say for sure since I'm job hunting at the moment!

Concerns?: WILL THERE BE FREE REFILLS ON BEVERAGES

Modding?: I can't help but I'll be waving pompoms vigorously!!

Other:
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[personal profile] detanimetion 2016-04-09 09:16 pm (UTC)(link)
Name: Cappy
Timezone: CST

Characters: NO IDEA...Elliot Nightray from Pandora Hearts, Sera or Vivienne from Dragon Age, young Franziska from Ace Attorney, whooo knoooows. UGH I NEED MORE SHADY CHARACTERS SO I CAN GET MY MURDER ON
Likelihood: Likely!

Concerns?: nah

Modding?: Sure! I've modded a bunch of murdergames before, so I'm always happy to offer consulting and help.

Other:
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[personal profile] fleeting 2016-04-09 10:03 pm (UTC)(link)
Name: Lucy
Timezone: EST

Characters: Riza Hawkeye from FMA or Dwyer from Fire Emblem Fates, probably!
Likelihood: Pretty dang likely

Concerns?: nah

Modding?: PROBABLY NOT...

Other: i'm too sleepy to find something hilarious...
parodeity: (ROSE 🎧 stop analyzing me)

[personal profile] parodeity 2016-04-13 05:46 am (UTC)(link)
given all the fire emblem interest, may go with this loser instead (with a backup of riza hawkeye if homestuck inexplicably becomes popular as well)
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[personal profile] sleeting 2016-04-09 10:11 pm (UTC)(link)
Name: Megan
Timezone: MST (no daylight savings)

Characters: Roy Mustang from FMA or Selkie from Fire Emblem Fates unless Lucy/I go batshit by May. Basically Almost Sensible Person vs Crazy Fox Child.
Likelihood: Hella likely.

Concerns?: how flammable is space

Modding?: I can help out!

Other:
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[personal profile] herbgrace 2016-04-14 03:53 pm (UTC)(link)
Hey, can you let me know if you do end up going with Selkie? She's one of the ones I'm considering, but obviously I'll go with a different person if you're going with her! c:

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[personal profile] jackhole 2016-04-09 10:52 pm (UTC)(link)
Name: Squee
Timezone: EST

Characters: Rhys from Tales from the Borderlands!
Likelihood: HAHA YEAH........

Concerns?: How likely is Rhys gonna be able to screw himself over? Wait, no. Surprise me.

Modding?: Naaah

Other: someone help rhys
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[personal profile] dialga 2016-04-09 11:02 pm (UTC)(link)
Name: Gigi
Timezone: NDT

Characters: Hakuno Kishinami from Fate/EXTRA.
Likelihood: Fffffairly?

Concerns?: Iiiiiiii am curious about how AI characters will be handled! Would they be still in computers or chucked into robotic bodies or what?

Modding?: I can tentatively try to help, but I'm modding another game so I may not be able to offer full focus.

Other:
mourns: revolutionary girl utena (girls are getting into abstract analysis)

[personal profile] mourns 2016-04-09 11:07 pm (UTC)(link)
They will be put into a flesh and blood body! What the characters look like will, of course, be up to the players' discretion, but they will bleed/die/what have you like any other character would.
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[personal profile] nikkernoodle 2016-04-09 11:02 pm (UTC)(link)
Name: Nikki
Timezone: central european time

Characters: Probably Newt Geiszler from Pacific Rim. Either that or Agent Phil Coulson, way back from the end of the first Avengers movie.

Likelihood: I'd say on a scale of 1 to 10, where one is a "nope not at all" and ten is an "I AM WRITING MY APP AS WE SPEAK", I'd say about an 8? It depends on how short "short term" is. But the preview gave me the shivers so now I'm REALLY SUPER INTRIGUED???? LIKE, DANG.

Concerns?: nothing that i can think of???

Modding?: I could help out a bit with some html or cleaning/organizing duty? my schedule's gonna be a little nuts, but I'd be able to make it work!

Other:
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[personal profile] gilotine 2016-04-09 11:20 pm (UTC)(link)
Name: kosy
Timezone: EST

Characters: Vincent Nightray from Pandora Hearts, orrrr Jade Curtiss from Tales of the Abyss, orrrr Snake / Santa from 999. SO MANY.
Likelihood: Very likely!

Concerns?: None!

Modding?: Unfortunately not... I have zero idea how to run one of these so HAHA. I'm here to cheer you on!!

Other:

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[personal profile] fellbrand 2016-04-10 01:24 am (UTC)(link)
Name: Eski
Timezone: EST
Characters: Robin or Lucina from Fire Emblem: Awakening. I'm also still playing Fates so maybe someone from there too who knows.
Likelihood: 50/50. It depends on how long the game is expected to last + my RL plans since I *might* be traveling for a good chunk and that obviously wouldn't work out.

Concerns?: None that I can think of.

Modding?: Again, it depends on how long the game is expected to last and what my plans are but if I'm around, I'm down.

Other:
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