{"sf1_id":211192,"sf2_id":null,"title":"Zion, A Reader-Driven Story (pre-write)","author":"comidacomida","words":1332,"posted_at":"2011-01-08T10:02:00.000Z","tags":["Story Series","reader-driven"],"url":"https://fse.anthro.fr/stories/211192-zion-a-reader-driven-story-pre-write","original_url":"https://sofurry.com/view/211192","image_url":"https://www.sofurryfiles.com/std/thumb?page=211192\u0026ext=.jpg","description":"","content":"Zion  \n(A reader-driven character-based story for Fur Affinity and so Furry)  \n  \nDue to the success of the Zombie Apoc-Fur-Lypse, I am going to be introducing a new  \nreader-driven story.\u0026nbsp; Having started with a few ideas in my head I have managed to whittle it  \ndown to a few specific storylines.\u0026nbsp; Since this IS a reader-driven story, I figure the power  \nshould be yours to decide which one we will be using.\u0026nbsp; That being said, let's discuss the basics  \nbefore we decide on which storyline.  \n  \nThis isn't just any story... oh no... in THIS story, the readers are the characters-- or, at  \nleast, characters they create are.\u0026nbsp; And this isn't just a single story-- this is actually going  \nto be a complilation of several stories playing out simultaneously.\u0026nbsp; Unlike the Zombie  \nApoc-Fur-Lypse, all of the groups have a strong possibility of interacting as everyone will be  \nin the same basic area.\u0026nbsp; This means specifically that FA and SF groups may end up interacting. \u0026nbsp;  \nScary, huh?  \n  \nOnce the story genre and arc are selected I will start accepting \"character applications\".\u0026nbsp; This  \nwill be your chance to add a character to one of the several groups (some for FA and some for  \nSF).\u0026nbsp; These stories will involve any amount of mayhem, so I ask that you only submit a character  \nif you accept the fact that they might, in fact, die.\u0026nbsp; Depending on the storyline, this may be a  \npossiblity, very likely, or almost a guarantee.\n\n\u0026nbsp; Now, let's get down to the nitty-gritty so every interested party can understand how this  \nstory/game works.\u0026nbsp; Much like the Zombie Apoc-Fur-Lypse, the story that is to be presented will  \ndepend largely upon the actions, votes, suggestions, and submitted characters as presented by  \nyou, the readers.\u0026nbsp; There will be some changes, however, as some of the story ideas will have a  \ndifferent flavor-- that is to say, some will provide more direct reader involvement, while other  \noptions may simply requrest readers to nudge characters along.\u0026nbsp; If the Apoc-Fur-Lypse was ranked  \non a 1-5 for the amount of control the contributing readers received then it would receive a 3. \u0026nbsp;  \nSome of these story concepts may offer more or less.  \n  \nEach character submitted to the story/game is submitted by you folks.\u0026nbsp; I won't accept all  \ncharacters, and it's a lengthy and complicated elimination effort on my part to select ones  \nthat'll work \"just right\" in a storyline... but more on that in future posts.\u0026nbsp; For now, let's  \nget this party started with a description of the storylines.\u0026nbsp; Each possible story will include a  \nbrief genre description, group count, and level of reader-character control, followed by an  \nadvertisement-style story summary.  \n  \n\n\u0026nbsp; Once the storyline is selected we'll move onto the next step involving character  \ncreation/submissions, an outline of the selected 'game mechanics', and a chance for readers to  \nprovide their own input into just what this story will be.\u0026nbsp; For now, however, let's go over the  \npossible storylines.\u0026nbsp; If you see one you like, shout it out.\u0026nbsp; I'll add up the votes and the  \nstoryline with the most votes will be thet reader-driven story I'm presenting.\u0026nbsp; So-- without  \nfurther ado; the storylines:  \n  \nOption 1  \nZion - The Zombie Apoc-Fur-Lypse  \nModern hollywood horror genre with heightened action elements  \nFour Groups (2 FA and 2 SF) of 4-6 characters each (12-16 reader supplied)  \nReader Control of 3 (Plot and Character Direction)  \nJust like the last Zombie Apoc-Fur-Lypse, readers will contribute a survivor of the initial  \n'outbreak' and the storylines will follow these groups as they attempt to continue staying alive  \nin a city inhabited by the walking dead.\u0026nbsp; The basic story elements will remain the same but the  \nplot, city, and cause of the plague will alter-- this is a new story, after all.\u0026nbsp; This  \nApoc-Fur-Lypse will be slightly more action-heavy and include more elements of combat rather  \nthan constant retreat, hence elements of an action movie genre.\u0026nbsp; You can expect the ISTAYALIVE  \nsystem to come into play once more along with the voting system for both contributing and  \nnon-contributing readers.  \n  \n\n\u0026nbsp; Option 2  \nZion - Light of the New Moon  \nDark High Fantasy theme, medieval/fantastic action-adventure genre  \nFive Groups (numbers\u0026nbsp; based on interest from each site) of 3-5 characters each (10-15 reader supplied)  \nReader Control of 4 (Some RPing elements and semi-direct control of characters)  \nThe land was once lush and verdant; sadly, that was long ago.\u0026nbsp; The Great Moon Goddess Tah'aveen \u0026nbsp;  \ncreated the word for the benefit of all her children, but her worshippers splintered and the  \nfactions that arose around the worship of her many faces soon blanketed the world into 200 years  \nof war.\u0026nbsp; The centuries took their toll on the realm and what was once pristine has become  \nbroken... twisted... wrong.\u0026nbsp; The six great cities are small islands of refuge against the wild  \nand unsafe world.\u0026nbsp; The peace, tentative as it is, however, may soon come crashing down as the  \nlords of the realm discover that something has gone very very wrong.  \n  \nOption 3  \nZion - Final Memories  \nmedieval warfare action/drama with fantasy/magical elements  \nsub-stories and shifting character focus, 48 characters total (20-30 reader supplied)  \nReader Control of 2 (Plot Direction and Character Decisions)  \nWith the discovery of The Lost City, kingdoms near and far flocked to be the first to place  \ntheir flag and lay claim to the wonders that could be found within.\u0026nbsp; Exploration led quickly to  \ndisagreement, disagreement to dissention, and dissention to war.\u0026nbsp; Now, locked in a bloody  \nconflict over the treasures of the Lost City, two powerful kingdoms vie for the right to call it  \ntheirs.\u0026nbsp; Treaties are formed with petty nobles, action plans are drafted, forced are deployed,  \nbattle lines are drawn, and the soldiers involved are about to die at the request of their lords  \nwithout anyone knowing just what it is for which they fight.\u0026nbsp; Within the ravages of war,  \nhowever, stories are born just waiting to be told.  \n  \n\n\u0026nbsp; Option 4  \nZion - Walking the Void  \ndark science fiction horror with ghost story elements  \nFour Groups (2 FA and 2 SF) 4-6 characters each  \nReader Control of 1 (Plot Direction)  \nThe Argonaut class space carrier, one of the greatest modern marvels that the Unified Council of  \nWorlds has managed to date.\u0026nbsp; Capable of sustaining over 50 different atmospheric norms based on  \nthe needs of its passengers, the ship is built for sustainable coexistence of a crew of over  \n1000.\u0026nbsp; Created to function as a deep space exploration vessel, the Argonaut class space carrier  \nhas seen service for dozens of cycles, but the newest carrier, the Zion, has many upgrades that  \nwere meant to assist it with a wormhole jump, something never before tried by the UCW.\u0026nbsp; The  \nnewest technology, the best gear, and the extra training received by the crew was all meant to  \ngive them the greatest chance for success--- but there was one thing they didn't count on...  \n  \nOption 5  \nZion - Master of the Lotus  \nhollywood style (non-supernatural) modern martial arts action/drama  \nsub-stories and shifting character focus, 16 characters total (10-14 reader supplied)  \nReader Control of 4 (some control of combat activity with RPing elements)  \nWhen the ancient Master of the Lotus invites hand-picked martial artists from around the world  \nto compete in a special tournament nobody is exactly sure what to expect.\u0026nbsp; What they come to  \nfind out, however, is that there is more at stake than they first thought.\u0026nbsp; Ancient techniques  \npassed down from master to disciple are pitted against modern street-fighting and newer ways of  \nthe warrior.\u0026nbsp; The combattants' mettle, both physical and emotional will be put to the ultimate  \ntest in order to find out just who is worthy of claiming a title offered only once a generation.  \n  \n\n\u0026nbsp;  \nIf you have questions, I'll be happy to take them.\u0026nbsp; Please post here in comments so everyone can  \nsee what questions have been asked/answered.\u0026nbsp; You may reply with an intent to join, but I won't  \nbe taking submissions for characters yet-- for now, just vote for your favorite storyline!  \n  \ncomidacomida  \n  \n\n"}