New: Crux (free, open-ended, email, www, human, fantasy, modern, rpg, abstract)

From: donotreply@pbm.com (PBM List Autoposter)

Date: Tue, 09 Mar 2004 20:13:04 +0000

Name:		Crux
Costs:		Free
Frequency:		Daily/ASAP
Email:		rpgghostbox zat hotmail.com
Type:		Surreal Adventure
Last-Update:		2004Mar03
Keywords: free, open-ended, email, www, human, fantasy, modern, rpg, abstract

Description:

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The weary old soul at the other end of the short table puffed idly on his
cheap smoke while scratching at a permanent itch that had taken up
residence under his chin.  "The more I think about it, the more I realize
that this city, this world, wherever you'd like to place the Crux's
boundaries...it's about what you know.	You arrive with your baggage,
fears and expectations, some of which you may promptly trade away for
misconceptions or augment with foolish hopes.  The beginning of the
learning process is hard, because as a new resident, you cling to these
thoughts and ideas, making it all the more painful when the city rips them
away from you.	You see, it's all loss, really...what you learn is that
when you arrived here, you knew nothing, which is much less than you
thought you did.  The sheer scope of this existence becomes visible, and
you realize that even in 1000 life times, you could only experience an
insignificant fraction of it, which is far less than you'd planned to.
Discovering your own emptiness is the crucial first step in filling it,
and most people don't even survive that.  It hits them in the face and
rattles them so badly they can't think of anything to do but get a dead
end job and keep working away until they die.  Not that I
complain-somebody has to keep this place running, and better them than me.
 But you...you look different."

Your lecturer leans forward a little, as if he's only just laid his hook
and now he's going to get to the real business.  "I think you have a
chance of making it here.  Just avoid the three worst perils in this city:
a closed mind, a blind eye, and a jaded outlook.  There's wonder to be
found in this city, kid, and you're hearing that from a cynical old man.
All you need to do is hit the streets and look for it.	In fact, why are
you still sitting here, playing captive audience to my ramblings? Get out
there into the city and begin living it!"

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Crux is a play by post RPG with the goals of providing an atmosphere free
enough to spark creativity, yet vivid and substantial enough to grow and
develop it.  The game takes place in the city of Crux, a metropolis that
is not of the past, present, or future, but is still quite familiar at
first glance, with its towering skyscrapers, wide avenues, and urban
landscape somewhat resembling that of a modern city.

The game is designed to be as stressless and "work"-less as possible;
joining is easy, as is playing, with the player electing how much time and
energy they want to put into the game with no restriction or pressure from
the GM.  Simply email the GM at the address provided for more information.

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