http://crisis.chaosdeathfish.com/ 2026-04-26T16:04:52+00:00 http://crisis.chaosdeathfish.com/ http://crisis.chaosdeathfish.com/_media/favicon.ico text/html 2015-03-30T21:52:09+00:00 http://crisis.chaosdeathfish.com/advancement?rev=1427752329&do=diff Throughout the game, you will be pushing your Skills and Powers to their limits. As you do so, you will gain proficiency in your Skills, greater control over your Powers, or potentially acquire new Powers altogether as you attempt to meet the demands being placed on you to save (or destroy) the world. text/html 2015-05-26T13:15:23+00:00 http://crisis.chaosdeathfish.com/avalons_speech?rev=1432646123&do=diff People of Capital City, A dear friend once told me: ‘we all learn at a young age that there’s more to integrity than a cape’. ‘But,’ he went one to say, ‘however simple that lesson is, we all tend to forget it when that cape is on our own shoulders’. For the past six months, I have allowed hesitation and deceit to compromise my own integrity – and proved myself vastly unworthy of both cape and station. This ends here. I stand here today to tell you the truth about two organisations I once viewe… text/html 2015-03-30T19:40:44+00:00 http://crisis.chaosdeathfish.com/capital_city?rev=1427744444&do=diff Built in the country previously known as Switzerland, Capital City is the largest city in the world, with a population of around 147 million people. Capital City is an independent and truly international state, and is regulated by the Committee, a branch of the World Government. text/html 2015-04-06T22:23:31+00:00 http://crisis.chaosdeathfish.com/character_creation?rev=1428359011&do=diff Introduction In CRISIS!, you play a superhero, a supervillain, or even just someone with great skills and abilities. You might have super strength, the ability to turn objects into something else, or the ability to control a certain animal. If you can think of it (and it's not on the banned powers list), then you can probably play it. If you can't figure out how to make a character that has the powers you want, email the GMs. text/html 2015-06-04T16:00:47+00:00 http://crisis.chaosdeathfish.com/characters?rev=1433433647&do=diff Retired text/html 2015-04-10T21:59:15+00:00 http://crisis.chaosdeathfish.com/conduct_themes?rev=1428703155&do=diff As an official Oxford University Roleplaying Society game, this game is run in accordance with the Conduct & Themes Policy. The full policy is reproduced below, and can also be found on the society website. Themes which will be present in the game These are themes which the GMs have explicitly written into the game. Extreme violence is something which will only be described in turnsheets, but injuries sustained may be discussed in sessions. There are tropes which feature mental illness and phy… text/html 2015-06-23T23:24:13+00:00 http://crisis.chaosdeathfish.com/contents?rev=1435101853&do=diff Start Introduction for New Roleplayers When and Where Style Guide Costume Swap Shop Characters NPCs News Eternity Playground Conduct & Themes SETTING! History Geography * Capital City Current Technology The Summits Organisations * SPEAR * Separatists * Garuda * The Heart * The Rothwell Science Park * Gamasot Laboratories * JeevesCorp * Temple * Minor Organisations text/html 2015-03-30T17:24:09+00:00 http://crisis.chaosdeathfish.com/current_technology?rev=1427736249&do=diff Introduction This page is a guide to what the average character may encounter in daily life in Capital City in the year 2075, or as part of their background. Large modern cities or technological hubs (such as Tokyo) may be expected to have a similar level - the further from these areas you travel, the less widespread the use of more recent advances (such as AI systems) will be. Note that it does not constrain your personal technology level, which may be above (or below) that of the modern world… text/html 2015-06-25T14:31:10+00:00 http://crisis.chaosdeathfish.com/eternity?rev=1435242670&do=diff Factions Faction Briefs * SPEAR * Separatists * Garuda * The Heart * The Rothwell Science Park * JCG Technologies * Temple Other Organisations * The Lookout * The Order Of The Dragon * The Knights of the Round Table Character Eternities * Akane (Yangos) * Anathema AKA Arkady Zarovich (George B) * Avalon AKA Amelia Zarovich (Emma B) * Backup AKA Werner Wartung (Joe W) * Bliss (Jen) * Caitlin Clark AKA The Raven (Susannah C) * Cathode (Freya) * Charlotta D… text/html 2015-03-30T22:37:49+00:00 http://crisis.chaosdeathfish.com/gamasot_laboratories?rev=1427755069&do=diff Introduction “So, you want to live forever? Well, we can't do that - yet. But with Gamasot, you can come close...” - Dr Marama Serafim, Public Announcement of the Hospitals Initiative Gamasot Laboratories is the world's foremost medical company, and one newly relocated to Capital City. Lack of regulation at their main research facility in largely-abandoned, irradiated Australia has allowed them to pioneer drugs on a timescale other pharmaceutical companies can only envy, including a profitabl… text/html 2015-03-31T21:38:51+00:00 http://crisis.chaosdeathfish.com/garuda?rev=1427837931&do=diff Vigilantes have always existed, from the lone wolf pursuing a personal vendetta to groups of individuals dedicated to stamping out injustice and other such causes. Garuda is one such group, with the stated aim of protecting humanity from threats against which they cannot protect themselves. Many of its members are characterised by a strong sense of justice but a lack of faith in the abilities of the World Govenment to carry it out. text/html 2015-03-30T20:13:56+00:00 http://crisis.chaosdeathfish.com/geography?rev=1427746436&do=diff [For the heroes: This is what you're supposed to be saving. For the villains: This is what you're supposed to be ruling.] (Note: Except where indicated below, it's generally a reasonable assumption that if a city/geographic feature exists in the real world, it exists in game - though most big business is in Capital City rather than the real-world financial centres. This is not necessarily true for anything built after 1900. If in doubt, check with the GMs) text/html 2015-03-30T20:04:26+00:00 http://crisis.chaosdeathfish.com/history?rev=1427745866&do=diff (Note: Up until 1900, it can be assumed that in-character history roughly mirrors out-of-character history, just with more superheroes, except as noted) Extract from "A History of Supers", by Prof. Duncan Drake "Superheroes have always existed. Stories have been handed down from ancient times of those with special powers that set them above most. Hercules, a fantastic warrior with god-like strength, is not so different to our own Mr. Universe. The ancient Egyptian Osiris (worshipped as a g… text/html 2015-03-31T00:16:23+00:00 http://crisis.chaosdeathfish.com/intro_to_the_wiki_system?rev=1427760983&do=diff For those of you who are new to OURPGsoc Society Games, this page is here to serve as a primer to the wikis and how we are using them for the game. As always, if you have any questions regarding any of this, don't hesitate to email the GMs. The Wiki The wiki is used primarily to keep all the information you need to know about the game's setting in one place (at game start anyway; as the game progresses the information may become out of date, and you will need to find in-game sources to keep u… text/html 2015-03-31T12:32:38+00:00 http://crisis.chaosdeathfish.com/jeevescorp?rev=1427805158&do=diff Introduction ”Good Morning Madam. And How May I Be Of Service Today? - JEEVES, Original AI developed by JeevesCorp Best known for its innovations in the field of artificial intelligence, JeevesCorp is among the world's largest technology companies, and its products are part of daily life in Capital City, as well as the rest of the world. While their main profit driver is their AI range - available for just about any use, from personal assistants to sentient traffic guidance - they have done w… text/html 2015-03-30T20:47:40+00:00 http://crisis.chaosdeathfish.com/minor_organisations?rev=1427748460&do=diff The Golden Age Retirement Home When you've suffered just one hip break too many and fighting your nemesis has nothing to do with it, it may be time to hang up your cape. But what next? Your kids have flown the coop, your super-colleagues have already taken their leave, and that nurse that's been hired to look after you has a bit of a shifty look in their eyes. Luckily for you, the Golden Age Retirement Home is here for all your post-career needs. With trained and dedicated staff working around … text/html 2015-03-31T15:59:06+00:00 http://crisis.chaosdeathfish.com/moon?rev=1427817546&do=diff This page is incomplete. text/html 2015-03-30T17:14:32+00:00 http://crisis.chaosdeathfish.com/new_to_roleplaying?rev=1427735672&do=diff Hello, and welcome to the website for CRISIS!, the Trinity 2015 Oxford University Roleplaying Games Society freeform game. If you've never played any sort of roleplaying game before, never fear! Here's a quick introduction. If you're a seasoned roleplayer, feel free to check out the quick guide to sections of the site at the bottom of this page. text/html 2015-04-28T16:26:39+00:00 http://crisis.chaosdeathfish.com/news?rev=1430238399&do=diff General News These pages reflect events of note happening around the world that anyone would have access to. * Turn 0 News * Turn 1 News * Turn 2 News * Turn 3 News * Turn 4 News * Turn 5 News * Turn 6 News * Eternity Most Wanted List text/html 2015-06-10T07:49:58+00:00 http://crisis.chaosdeathfish.com/npcs?rev=1433922598&do=diff This is a list of all the NPCs played by each GM, and will be updated after each session. In order to contact these NPCs, please send an email to the GM playing them. At the request of a number of Players, pronouns have been included for each of the NPCs. Please note that “they” will be singular unless stated as otherwise. text/html 2015-03-30T17:47:17+00:00 http://crisis.chaosdeathfish.com/organisations?rev=1427737637&do=diff There are many organisations with some degree of influence in the world. Many superheroes, supervillains, and super-ambiguously aligned people who claim membership of one. Some people's super-lives began in one of these groups. Some supers have never been a part of an organisation, and never intend to be a part of one. It is undeniable, however, that some organisations have incredibly widespread influence above and beyond the super-sphere; avoiding their influence altogether is nigh impossible. text/html 2015-06-29T12:10:19+00:00 http://crisis.chaosdeathfish.com/origins_manifestations?rev=1435579819&do=diff Origins Origins determine how you acquired your abilities. You should pick a single Origin for each distinct Power you possess. Your Origin determines whether you may take some Origin-specific tropes, and your specific Origin may also become relevant during the game. text/html 2015-04-03T00:31:06+00:00 http://crisis.chaosdeathfish.com/powers?rev=1428021066&do=diff Introduction When generating a character, you get 4 points to spend on your Skills and 8 points to spend on both Powers and Skills. Powers go up to a maximum level of 5. However, 3 is the highest level available at character creation. During Advancement, it costs 1 point to raise your level, with the exception of a 2 point cost to increase a power to level 5. text/html 2015-03-30T22:07:35+00:00 http://crisis.chaosdeathfish.com/sample_characters?rev=1427753255&do=diff Stuck for ideas, or just want to get a better feel for how the system works? Here are a few sample characters the GM team has put together. (Don't worry, they won't be showing up in play!) We've aimed to make this system as diverse as possible - dream big! text/html 2015-03-30T22:22:08+00:00 http://crisis.chaosdeathfish.com/sample_turnsheet?rev=1427754128&do=diff Summary * Arrest El Triflé. * Join the Heart. * Publicly “attack” Fairy-Light Kid. Taking El Triflé Into Custody Aim To arrest El Triflé, without getting discovered by the Heart. Details / Plan I met El Triflé at the Summit, and he informed me that he was also an influential member of the Heart. We got talking, and I managed to persuade him to give me a guided tour of his base. The Fairy-Light Kid gave me the sensor for their scanning device, so I will use this to let them get a deta… text/html 2015-03-31T15:38:29+00:00 http://crisis.chaosdeathfish.com/separatists?rev=1427816309&do=diff AKA Black Hand Introduction The Separatists are an old organisation, and have often operated in the shadows. The secrecy of the hideout is important, as it keeps their identities safe - despite numerous attempts by outside organisations, the Separatist base has yet to be found, and some are even members of other factions as cover. text/html 2015-04-17T18:48:33+00:00 http://crisis.chaosdeathfish.com/skills?rev=1429296513&do=diff Introduction Skills represent your character's abilities outside their Powers. At character creation, you have 4 points to spend on Skills, plus an additional 8 points which may be spent on either Skills or Powers. All Skills start at level 0, and go up to a maximum level of 5, however 3 is the highest level available at character creation. During Advancement, it costs 2 points to increase a Skill to level 5. text/html 2015-03-30T19:47:33+00:00 http://crisis.chaosdeathfish.com/spear?rev=1427744853&do=diff Introduction SPEAR (SuperPowered Enforcement, Assault, and Recon) is the World Government's police, military, intelligence, and security force. Formed from the best and brightest of the world's heroes, it is committed to the safety and security of all those under the World Government's aegis. SPEAR has jurisdiction to enforce any law defined by a Directive of the World Government, or to intervene to ensure public order. The enforcement of national laws is left to national police forces and s… text/html 2015-06-12T11:06:49+00:00 http://crisis.chaosdeathfish.com/start?rev=1434107209&do=diff ”If you are reading this letter, it is because we have identified you as an individual with powers, or other abilities, which may be of use in resolving a crisis. You may have observed or heard of the incident in which the Moon has suddenly lost a section of its mass. The world requires the assistance of those such as yourself, who may be able to help us resolve this problem. text/html 2015-03-30T17:16:08+00:00 http://crisis.chaosdeathfish.com/style_guide?rev=1427735768&do=diff This page outlines the general setting of CRISIS! from an OOC perspective, to give you a feel for what is and isn't possible. (Certain examples and references may make more sense after having read the 'Setting' pages.) Setting In simple terms, CRISIS! is set in the near future, in the year 2075. The game takes place on earth, with play being focused around Capital City, a large city located in central Europe (although players are welcome to travel all over the world). Through various events in… text/html 2015-03-30T19:48:44+00:00 http://crisis.chaosdeathfish.com/temple?rev=1427744924&do=diff Introduction [Legere Me Flere]”Of all the organisations competing for position in this new age, Temple must surely be the most enigmatic. Unlike others, who have motives and purposes, and need manpower in order to achieve their lofty ambitions, Temple would appear to seek Adherents purely so that those Adherents can further their own goals. It is a mystery to this author why those who journey to Temple become so powerful, but become powerful they most certainly do.” - A Wanderer's Guide to Curi… text/html 2015-03-30T20:48:13+00:00 http://crisis.chaosdeathfish.com/the_heart?rev=1427748493&do=diff Introduction The Heart of Crime, usually referred to as the Heart, is the foremost organised crime group in the world. Its name is a stark contrast to how brutal it can be; if anything, those within the organisation prefer the contrast. From the often showy crimes attributed to it on the news, it may not be obvious that the Heart is a cohesive, careful organisation that tends to pick battles it decides are worth fighting, and is happy to (at the very least) abandon those who throw all sense of … text/html 2015-05-05T12:00:54+00:00 http://crisis.chaosdeathfish.com/the_rothwell_science_park?rev=1430827254&do=diff Introduction The Rothwell Science Park, named after world renowned physicist Julia Rothwell, is the collection of research buildings located near the edge of Capital City. It is on the frontier of scientific research and development, with the best and the brightest flocking to work with the latest equipment, aiming of becoming the next big thing in the scientific community. Almost every type of research is done here, from space travel to inventing a new type of cereal; as long as you can get a … text/html 2015-03-30T19:49:58+00:00 http://crisis.chaosdeathfish.com/the_summits?rev=1427744998&do=diff “Welcome, friends, to the Kamalani Centre. We have gathered you here today as we believe that the present crisis is of a magnitude which transcends the quarrels between us, whether based on our previous rivalries, or the organisations we are part of. It is hoped that with all of us working together we can discover the reasons for the disaster which has occurred, and find a way to fix it. As manager of the centre, I assure you that every possible measure has been put in place for your safety a… text/html 2015-06-21T16:44:29+00:00 http://crisis.chaosdeathfish.com/tracklist?rev=1434905069&do=diff Track NameArtistTaglineTwisted Every Way (Phantom of the Opera Filk)Emma BatesA Love Letter to the ridiculousness of the SPEAR plotCries of a Dead WorldMiracle of SoundAfter the Insectoid ApocalypseI Want to Break FreeQueenAI RightsDigital ShadowMiracle of SoundAkane - Freedom is a Red LightThe New Black GoldMiracle of SoundAkane’s BackstorySkullcrusher MountainJonathan CoultonAnathema and AvalonI Found a WayFirst Aid KitAnathema and Avalon (More Sincere)WhatsernameGreen DayAnathema Can’t Hear Y… text/html 2015-04-02T15:06:53+00:00 http://crisis.chaosdeathfish.com/tropes?rev=1427987213&do=diff Introduction Tropes represent specific interesting things about your character: aspects of their personality, items that they own, etc. They are purchased at character creation, however may may be gained or lost over the course of play, as a result of actions, at GM discretion. However it is possible to put actions into trying to get them, such as doing some public charity things to try and become more famous. text/html 2015-04-28T13:15:26+00:00 http://crisis.chaosdeathfish.com/turn_0_news?rev=1430226926&do=diff Kamalani Centre Announces Emergency Summit “It is the belief of the Kamalani Centre that the current crisis is sufficiently serious that no current organisation can deal with it alone. Only by having all of those with talent, skill, and power working together can we hope to resolve the situation. For this reason, the Kamalani Centre is opening its doors to all those who beleive they can contribute. The Summits will allow greater cooperation and organisation, and ensure that those best suited… text/html 2015-05-05T13:24:33+00:00 http://crisis.chaosdeathfish.com/turn_1_news?rev=1430832273&do=diff Reporters Bring You the Best of the Summits Rumours have it that the second Kamalani Summit will allow a small number of reporters into the Summits, to get the news out about what's going on there. It seems they are particularly keen to get some photos of attendees. text/html 2015-05-12T11:11:50+00:00 http://crisis.chaosdeathfish.com/turn_2_news?rev=1431429110&do=diff Executive Elections Incoming There are just two weeks to go before the much anticipated elections to decide the Executive and the Chancellors for the next four years. The current polls suggest a neck-and-neck race between the current Executive, Ariel Vance, and newcomer Murdoch Marshall. Chara-Lypi Colonomos has been forced to withdraw their candidacy, due to a technicality regarding those who are considered to have died. The poll results in full are as follows: text/html 2015-05-19T14:22:58+00:00 http://crisis.chaosdeathfish.com/turn_3_news?rev=1432045378&do=diff Executive Chosen In a gripping ballot, the Executive of Capital City has been chosen. In a shock to the polls, the results are: * Executive: Murdoch Marshall * First Chancellor: Ariel Vance * Second Chancellor: Peter O'Neil * Third Chancellor: David Blake * Fourth Chancellor: Eloise Dubois * Fifth Chancellor: Felicie Chaput * Sixth Chancellor: Mai Ngo * Seventh Chancellor: Voirrey Lusk * Eighth Chancellor: Quirijn Vandroogenbroeck * Ninth Chancellor: Wandalin Frost * Tent… text/html 2015-05-26T13:15:14+00:00 http://crisis.chaosdeathfish.com/turn_4_news?rev=1432646114&do=diff Imminent Destruction of the Core Despite the best efforts of the Executive and his team, a large body of moop is slowly devouring the core. One reactor, and a large chunk of the distribution network on the lakebed, have already been destroyed. To make matters worse, the Chief Engineer of the Core, Natalya Tamzen-Volkov, has been reported missing. text/html 2015-06-02T13:34:55+00:00 http://crisis.chaosdeathfish.com/turn_5_news?rev=1433252095&do=diff Votes of No Confidence in SPEAR Proposals are before all of the subcouncils, and the High Council itself, to dissolve SPEAR and bring in a new crimefighting organisation following the revelations about corruption and extralegal activity. Proposals for the replacement range from legitimising the vigilante group Garuda, to implementing some version of Murdoch Marshall's Licensing Act globally. text/html 2015-06-09T09:16:14+00:00 http://crisis.chaosdeathfish.com/turn_6_news?rev=1433841374&do=diff Independence Referendum Looms There are just two weeks to go until the hotly anticipated Capital City Independence Referendum. Following the revelations of corruption at the highest levels of the World Government, the Yes campaign have a landslide majority in the polls, suggesting that the city is almost certain to declare independence. There is no legal framework for the city declaring itself independent, but the Yes campaign believe that once the voice of the people has been heard there will … text/html 2015-04-30T21:16:23+00:00 http://crisis.chaosdeathfish.com/turnsheets?rev=1430428583&do=diff Turnsheets are the method of conveying what you want your character to accomplish between sessions. You will write one turnsheet per session, detailing what your plans are for the six weeks between summits, and one final turnsheet at the end of the game detailing your character's long term plans and goals for the future (the “eternity” turnsheet). text/html 2015-06-12T11:08:52+00:00 http://crisis.chaosdeathfish.com/when_and_where?rev=1434107332&do=diff PLEASE NOTE: The location and time of session 8 will be different to sessions 5 - 7. We will email everyone to remind you, but please be aware of the changes. CRISIS! session 8 (debrief) will be held in LTA, the Computer Science Department, Wolfson Building, Parks Rd, OX1 3QD. For session 8, we will meet from 7:00. Session 8 will start at 7:30 and end at 10:15.