FAQ.

• SO WHAT’S GOING ON HERE?

Gods is what’s happening baby. Gods and mythological creatures on the loose, stuck in human forms, their powers diminished, being all sexy and angsty and awesome. They’re only working on half the awesomeness though. Stuck in human forms, forgotten by the humans. Kind of sad actually.

• WHAT YEAR IS IT?

Check your damn calendar. It’s 2011. Well. Soon it’ll be 2012, but you know. Not yet.

• WHERE ARE WE?

America, Fuck Yeah! And let’s throw everyone into New York. Your characters can live anywhere in America. But we’re just gonna make New York the center of our happy little roleplay. Because Gods are attracted to bright lights like bugs to…Bright. Lights.

•  WHAT SORT OF GODS / MYTHOLOGICAL CREATURES DO YOU TAKE?

Any type. Seriously tho. ANY. TYPE. No Christianity though. Let’s just stick with older religions which aren’t really practiced anymore. Greek, Egyptian, Norse… We don’t want Jesus Christ driving around town turning everyone’s water into wine. Or do we? Also legendary heroes like Achilles or anyone related to the mythology is allowed. Mythological creatures need a human playby. Let’s say you’re interested in taking Cerberus or Sleipnir. You’re totally free to do so. Go wild. Be creative.

• OK THEN, SO WHAT POWERS DO THEY HAVE?

One thing you need to understand is that these gods are having this huge hangover. People don’t worship them anymore, they’re rarely mentioned, and they don’t live in their respective tra-la-la-lands no more. So they can have several powers related to their different…Areas. But try not going wild. They won’t be able to destroy buildings and kill people with a snap of their fingers. They can have several powers AS LONG AS THEY ARE JUSTIFIED. Odin isn’t going to be able to turn into a human torch. But having cool empathy with ze ravens IS possible. Small things. Try not blowing the scale. Try to think of things that can go unnoticed among all of the humans.

• BUT I WANNA HAVE MORE POWERRRRRRS.

Well go get a human sacrifice then. No seriously. These Gods are basically whinny spoiled bitches who need love and attention and, above all, worshiping. Being offered human, animal and just sacrifices in general, people giving away their virginity to them, parties, events, songs dedicated to them. All of these things feed them and make them more powerful. So, if these happen, you can totally go wild with your Gods’ powers for a day or two. BUT, these offerings must be made willingly by humans, ‘kay? ‘Kay then.

• CAN MY CHARACTER DIE HERE?

YES, OH GODS, YES THEY CAN. Gods are stuck in human forms, alright? They age and they get sick like everyone else and if you impale them, they’ll probably end up dead like 99% of the human population. But these gods will reincarnate in another form. And come back. But you know, they’ll have to start over. As babies. So dying is a bit of a drag when you’re finally getting used to your human body. WHICH MEANS, you can’t kill your character and then immediately change your face claim to a sexy 20-year-old. They must. Start. Over. Like bald screaming newborns. Dying = Bad gaiz. 

• DO GODS RECOGNIZE OTHER GODS?

Yes. No matter how many times they change bodies, and what name they’re currently using (they do need a human name) gods always recognize each others and their mythological creatures. Even if they’re from different mythologies. They also know they are gods since a very young age. So if you want to use a child as a play-by, you can totally do so dudes and dudettes. They’ll have to know what is going on and act a but more adultish than a regular child though. Because basically, the bodies are just vessels. The gods are stuck inside. A god stuck in a child’s body will act like their regular selves. Which might be a bit strange in certain situations. But again, you’re all free to do whatever pleases you. 

• I WANT MY GOD TO BE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.

Ohohoho, woah there. Let’s get something straight here, our gods are proud but kind of depressed creatures right now. I’d like you to keep them away from big awesome careers. Some of them can be successful you know, lawyers, doctors, what have you, but we don’t want them to have a lot of people following them. Wedon’twantthemtogettoohappy. Not to mention most gods have a few unsolved businesses with other gods. So yes, keeping a low profile would be best.

• CAN MY EGYPTIAN GOD BOND WITH THAT AZTEC GOD?

Of course. Gods from different mythologies are free to mingle and bond and love and hate and just do whatever they please with each others. 

• MY CHARACTER IS A NORTHERN GOD, SHOULD I TRY TO PICK A PLAYBY THAT FITS THIS REGION?

You really don’t have to. Your character can have any playby you wish. You could even make Penelope Cruz a Northern god if you wanted to. If you think the face matches the personality and story you have in mind for your character then, by all means, go right ahead. Don’t feel limited by the area/country they are originally from. Gods do not get to choose their bodies. 

• CAN I BOTHER YOU WITH QUESTIONS?

Yes you can. If you need help with anything or have wide-board-plot ideas, don’t be afraid to PM me and we’ll talk things over babies. I’m here to help. Also, I apologize for all grammatical / vocabulary / spelling mistakes. Me no speak Americano.

• CAN I JUST MAKE A HUMAN CHARACTER?

Sure. We all need sacrifice—I mean. Worshipers. I mean. What. But yes, you can. Although I do not encourage any of you making illegitimate demi-god bastards. Yes, Zeus fools around a lot, but you can’t make a super powered human with god-like parents. Just no. Unless they are canon characters like Hercules or something. These ones can have big important jobs if you want to. Feel free to do whatever you want with ze humans.

• CAN I MAKE MORE THAN ONE CHARACTER?

Yes you can BUT. For now, I want everyone to stick with THREE characters. THREE. For now. In the future I might change this rule and allow a billion characters, but I want people to focus on three and manage them for the time being. Also, if you’re indeed making three gods, I strongly advise you to make those three from different cultures. Avoid taking two gods who have a lot of background together like Hades and Zeus. Roleplaying by yourself isn’t that fun.