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Jesus Christ! |
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You’re a team. You’re God‘s assistants, and sometimes you sneak in and play with the control panel. But then an earthquake happens, and you find yourself falling into the controls. Now you‘re in the void, and Satan wants nothing to do with you. God keeps sending you to Hell, you keep fighting things in the void, and you keep getting sent back to Heaven. Time is of the essence, so you need to break this loop quick.
Hosted and narrated by: Logan Pengelly (nicnamez)
Started 08/15/23. Scenes played: 0
Target number of characters: 8
Current number of characters: 1
Submissions pending: 0
Players so far: Patience
License: Community License
Pilgrims of Faith |
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George Bernard Shaw said: “Religion is a great force – the only real motive force in the world; but what you fellows don’t understand is that you must get at a man through his own religion and not through yours.”
In this story, characters from various religions talk to people. The goal would be to improve dialogue, build bridges of understanding, and hopefully, help people to learn more about various religions along the way!
Setting:
In a world of cultural and religious diversity, a group of travelers from different faiths embark on a journey, drawn by their shared spiritual yearnings. Along the way, they encounter people from all walks of life - skeptics, the devout, the spiritually curious, and those simply seeking community. As the pilgrims navigate the challenges, they find themselves sharing their beliefs, rediscovering their own faith, and finding unexpected connections with those whose worldviews differ from their own.
Premise:
The characters in Pilgrims of Faith are members of various religious traditions - Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, indigenous faiths, and more. As they travel together, they engage in deep conversations about the meaning of life, the nature of the divine, and the role of religion in an increasingly interconnected world.
Through their interactions with fellow travelers, locals, and others they meet along the way, the characters are challenged to articulate and examine their own beliefs, while also learning about and respectfully engaging with the perspectives of those from different backgrounds. Conflicts and misunderstandings arise, but also opportunities for mutual understanding, empathy, and spiritual growth.
As they navigate these trials, their faith is tested, and they must decide how to best live out their values and beliefs in the face of uncertainty.
Ultimately, Pilgrims of Faith is a story about the power of interfaith dialogue, the search for meaning and community in a diverse world, and the transformative potential of learning from those whose perspectives differ from our own.
Characters:
The player characters will represent a diverse array of realistic religious and spiritual backgrounds, including (but not limited to):
-Buddhist monk or nun
-Confucianism
-Devout Christian missionary
-Hindu priest or priestess
-Indigenous faith healer
-Jainism
-Jewish Rabbi
-Member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
-Shinto shrine maiden
-Sikh activist
-Spiritual seeker with an eclectic, non-denominational practice
-Sufi Muslim mystic
-Taoism
-Zoroastrianism
As the story progresses, these characters will have opportunities to share their faith, engage in respectful debate, and grapple with questions of theology, ethics, and human connection. The narrative will explore how their individual beliefs and practices both unite and divide them, and how they can find common ground in their shared quest for meaning and purpose.
In the end, the players should hopefully learn from each other and develop a deeper appreciation for religious diversity. The characters may work together, strengthening interfaith bonds.
Hosted and narrated by: Marko (Depechefloyd)
Started 07/18/24. Scenes played: 2
Target number of characters: 8
Current number of characters: 8
Submissions pending: 0
Players so far: luvwitch, BlankSlate, Depechefloyd, Darkhumormetal, chickennuggetpuuppy
License: Community License w/ Creative Commons
New Kowloon Outcasts |
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The year is 2483.
Fifty kilometers off the coast of a country which has outlawed both, magic users and rogue cyborgs alike survive in the lawless prison that is the city-state of New Kowloon, a contorted maze of twisted skyscrapers that stretch to the sky. The last place their kind can be accepted in East Asia. They are not alone on this floating blight in the South China Sea, though. International crime has found a bastion in New Kowloon, as few laws seem to apply here. They have applied a new motto:
Sex. Drugs. Money. That is what powers this island.
But while the criminals thrive, what of the original inhabitants of this island? What is their place? Well, most of them have placed their allegiance with the main factions now ruling New Kowloon, and crime is now their way of life. From the opulent upper levels to the slums at the bottom, many have made this choice.
Some, who opposed the criminal ways the city turned to, once protested, but none of them lived to tell the tale.
However, a few, though willing to accept crime as their new purpose, aren’t exactly willing to answer to any international overlords. As such, they have been branded with the term ‘Outcasts’.
[THIS IS AN EXPERIEMENT: AKA ME WRITING A NOVEL WITHIN STORIUM. THIS IS NOT A REAL GAME, BUT PLS DO READ IT IF INTERESTED <3]
Hosted and narrated by: Rina (Azure_Blue)
Started 12/21/24. Scenes played: 1
Target number of characters: 2
Current number of characters: 2
Submissions pending: 0
Players so far: Azure_Blue
License: Community License
Dessert Island |
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No, there isn’t an extra S in the title! In this game, you will be stranded on a delicious dessert island, made of sweets and sugar without a single soul around. How did you even end up here?
While on a strictly scientific research trip, your team has found themselves lost at sea and stranded on a seemingly deserted island. You feel something odd about the texture as you lie on the beach, exhausted after swimming for miles in the choppy waves. It’s sort of rough and crunchy, but smooth and fine in most places. That isn’t what worries you- no, it’s the smell- a sweet aroma that brings you back to your childhood days of roasting marshmallows and chocolate bits between two toasty graham crackers… feeling quite delirious, you raise the coarse sand to your mouth and taste it.
You must be going mad after all these hours out in the sun, for it tastes exactly like crushed graham crackers!
But as you explore the island further, you’re shocked to discover that you’re stranded on a desert island made of desserts!
All of your equipment and most of your supplies have been lost to the blue-fizzy soda waves, but fortunately there is plenty of food to go around. From the chocolate rabbits to the cotton candy clouds, this place seems like a paradise for candy lovers… but more sinister creatures lurk within the forests, and terrible wheather conditions burden your stay.
By working together, can the team survive the dessert island before resuce?
Hosted and narrated by: Silly Goose (SillyGoose)
Started 02/04/25. Scenes played: 0
Target number of characters: 3
Current number of characters: 0
Submissions pending: 1
Players so far: None yet — be the first!
License: Community License
Test game |
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Experience a classic fantastical adventure in a swords-and-sorcery world of perilous dungeons. Your tale might even begin in a tavern!
Hosted and narrated by: Shitashi (Shitashi)
Started 02/04/25. Scenes played: 0
Target number of characters: 8
Current number of characters: 1
Submissions pending: 0
Players so far: Shitashi
License: Community License
The Gods of Cerulle |
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The gods are loosing their powers…
A gods power comes from how much they are worshiped and there is something stirring, making mortals forget about the gods.
A group of friends decide to figure out WHAT is causing this. But will they succumb to the curse and leave Cerulle hopeless?
Hosted and narrated by: Tiny Nugget (chickennuggetpuuppy)
Started 01/31/25. Scenes played: 1
Target number of characters: 8
Current number of characters: 4
Submissions pending: 0
Players so far: Bexja, AngelinaMoretti, mikeey, Juves
License: Community License
Stand-Up: Open Mic! |
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The Comedy Crucible
Being a stand-up comedian is tough. The endless grind of open mics, the rejection, the hecklers - it can wear you down. But when you finally get that big break, that chance to perform on a real stage in front of a real audience, it makes all the struggle worth it.
In this game, you and your fellow players take on the roles of aspiring stand-up comics who have been given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity - a spot in a prestigious comedy festival. The only catch? It’s a winner-take-all competition, and only one of you will walk away with the grand prize: a guaranteed spot opening for a major touring comedian.
As you navigate the high-stakes world of comedy, you’ll need to strive to be funny and find ways to make your act stand out and win over the tough crowd. Will you form alliances, or will the competitive pressure tear your friendships apart? Will you compromise your comedic integrity in pursuit of success, or will you stay true to yourself no matter the cost?
The choices you make, both on and off the stage, will determine whether you come out on top or crash and burn. Are you ready to step into the Comedy Crucible?
Hosted and narrated by: Marko (Depechefloyd)
Started 05/25/24. Scenes played: 7
Target number of characters: 6
Current number of characters: 5
Submissions pending: 0
Players so far: GhostTea, Depechefloyd, Darkhumormetal, nicnamez
License: Community License w/ Creative Commons
Thunderstruck! |
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In a realm where myths collide and chaos reigns supreme, the gods are tired of being stuck in their own pantheons. Thor, in a fit of boredom, accidentally smashes Yggdrasil’s roots with Mjölnir, creating a cosmic bridge that blends the realms of Asgard, Olympus, and beyond. Now, Zeus is challenging Thor to a lightning-off, Hades is bartering with Loki for some “chaos tips,” and Ares is arm-wrestling Freya over who gets to claim the title of “Best Badass.”
But the balance of power has been shattered, and monstrous forces from the underworlds are slipping through the cracks. It’s up to you to choose your hero (or misfit) from the pantheon of gods, demigods, and mortals, then forge alliances, cause some divine-level havoc, and maybe—just maybe—save existence from imploding in a blaze of hilarious, mythological madness.
The fate of the cosmos? It’s in your chaotic hands.
This one is for the writers, encouraging longer form moves from your creativity. Be a remix version of a classic hero.
Hosted and narrated by: Bexja (Bexja)
Started 01/25/25. Scenes played: 0
Target number of characters: 4
Current number of characters: 0
Submissions pending: 0
Players so far: None yet — be the first!
License: Community License