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Fate And Agency (A Multi-versal CYOA Quest)

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Fate And Agency (A CYOA Quest)

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Well, you know how it is.

You're minding your own business, and suddenly your consciousness is sucked away into another dimension. It's a long white hallway, endless, with countless doors on either side. In the middle of this hallway is a desk, and a faceless man in a suit. The name plaque on the desk simply says "Rob." .

Yes, with a period.

Hello! Welcome to another reincarnation quest, except this one involves a CYOA twist.

The idea is that you will choose a world, and a CYOA to get yourself started. Then, we will play.

For reasons (I'm not good at sticking to canon material) any world that sounds like an obvious fandom will hereby be disclaimed as a similar but perhaps generic version of that world. You'll see what I mean later.
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    The rules here are simple:
    Participate in the CYOA and play as a normal quest would, BUT when you die, you are guaranteed to keep one ability, item, creature, or person and bring it/them into the next world with you. However, since this is a quest, and actions have consequences, it is NOT guaranteed that your choice will grant said ability/item/creature/person any form of plot armor whatsoever :)


    For now, just vote on the nature of the CYOA, and then I'll make one up to get us started!

    [ ] A fantasy world melds into an ALT, but otherwise realistic, Earth

    [ ] You are taken to a post-magic world, and Rob creates a portal to the past

    [ ] You're going straight into a fully fantastical world

    [ ] You're taken into a realistic world, but in an age where war is common, and people still fight with swords, where guns are a new and rare invention

    [ ] You are granted the title of God Seed, and sent to a world where most people are still in tribes, and magic is an untapped resource

    [ ] You are granted the title of God Seed, and are sent to a post apocolyptic world that has been reclaimed by nature, with few tribes of humanity surviving

    [ ] You are sent into a world that is made mostly of islands and dangerous oceans, where there are legends of people with strange powers

    [ ] You are sent to a world where most of humanity live on 5 large continents in the middle of a large ocean, with most being unaware of what lays beyond

    [ ] You are sent to a world where there is tenuous peace between a few nations, and combatants wield elemental themed life magic

    [ ] You are sent to a world about to experience its apocolypse! but don't worry, the God in charge of that world has devised a way for humanity to continue...albeit, an evil or objectively horrible way
     
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    • Name: William O'Hare
    Gender: Male
    Defining Mental Attributes: Keen, Courageous
    Likes: Humor, Challenges
    Dislikes: Jazz, Knots
    Goal?: Join The Agency

    [] Plan: Devil May Care

    [] Choose One Carry Over
    -[] Companion: Amelia

    [] Starting Point
    -[] Westsea Island (Less Swords) -0sp

    []Birth
    -[] Bandit Family +1sp

    [] Personal

    -[ ] Boost to Strength -1sp
    -[ ] Boost to Speed -1sp
    -[ ] Boost to Smarts -1sp
    -[ ] Boost to Agility -1sp

    -[] Devil's Luck +3sp
    -[] Clarity of Mind -2sp (incompatible with Imaginary Demons)
    -[] Extra Passive Empathy Sense -2sp
    -[] Insomnia +2sp (incompatible with Morning Person)
    -[] Start Young (18yrs) -0sp
    -[] Start without weapon -0sp
    [] Surprise Yourself +3sp

    [] Yes Companion
    -[] Rock -0sp
    -[] Animal Companion -3sp
    --[] Bird

    [] Trust the QM -0wp (Not Compatible with More Danger, More Peace)

    [] Legendary Mentor Figure -3wp = -6 SP

    [] +1 life, instant revive -3wp = -6 SP

    []Mysterious Magic Item (Soul Fruit)
    -[] MI already obtained -3 wp = -6 SP
    [] MMI Theme (Soul Fruit)
    -[] Truly Random -0wp

    You've learned some banditry skills from a hard early life, but still remain good and empathetic. You have an over-all buff to speed, strength, and agility. You're also smart have a clarity of mind so rare in people, it's hard for things to cloud your mind (when you're not having 18 years of memories shoved into it)

    You also have an innate, passive sense for peoples emotions. So instead of simply being able to understand where people are coming from, you can actually feel their emotions, even without having to look at or concentrate on them.

    You have consumed a Soul Fruit! Yours gives you the ability to press yourself (usually your palm) against something and start drilling a ole into it.
     
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    • CYOA Companion(s):

    Amelia

    - also filled out a CYOA form
    - currently amnesiatic
    - was born a lone orphan on ushumar
    - ate a soulfruit that allows her to transform into a panda

    Laffy (the gull)
    - follows you everywhere
    - laughs at you
    - steals things
    - loves fish

    Rock) (un-named)

    Ushumar Companion(s):

    Rem (Legendary Mentor)
    - Mentor/ adoptive father figure
    - Past unknown
    - likes high places
    - likes to stare at the sky
    - likes to be away from the city
    - can control fire
     
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    • [X] You are sent to a world where there is tenuous peace between a few nations, and combatants wield elemental themed life magic
     
    [X] You are sent into a world that is made mostly of islands and dangerous oceans, where there are legends of people with strange powers


    Sense my bias to ocean worlds ;)
     
    [X] You are sent into a world that is made mostly of islands and dangerous oceans, where there are legends of people with strange powers

    Gonna find the Two Piece!
     
    [X] You are granted the title of God Seed, and are sent to a post apocolyptic world that has been reclaimed by nature, with few tribes of humanity surviving
     
    ok voting closed, check back soon for tie breaker vote post
    Scheduled vote count started by Crawkid on Apr 23, 2025 at 2:24 AM, finished with 9 posts and 6 votes.
    • [X]You're going straight into a fully fantastical world
      [X] You are sent into a world that is made mostly of islands and dangerous oceans, where there are legends of people with strange powers
      [X] You are sent to a world where there is tenuous peace between a few nations, and combatants wield elemental themed life magic
      [X] You are granted the title of God Seed, and are sent to a post apocolyptic world that has been reclaimed by nature, with few tribes of humanity surviving
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    • You have been told your options, but more than one calls out to you. You request more time to think about it. The faceless man, Rob., nods and hands you a piece of paper. "While you consider your options, please read and sign this form."

    As you look down to read what he wants you to sign, a feminine disembodied voice appears to read the words out to you as you go. You try to ignore how unsettled you feel, and focus on the paper.


    "Greetings, if you are receiving this form, then this is the first time you have been chosen for reincarnation. Congratulations!

    In order to start a file and track your progress, this agency must ask you for your information.

    [ ] Personal Information
    -[ ] Name:
    -[ ] Gender:
    -[ ] Defining Mental Attributes: intelligent, empathetic, snarky, moody, poetic etc... choose 2.
    -[ ] Likes: good food, swords, dogs, flowers ect... choose 2.
    -[ ] Dislikes: Rain, dirt, fish, blood ect...choose 2.
    -[ ] What will be your goal?
    --[ ] World Domination
    --[ ] Become a God
    --[ ] Live freely
    --[ ] Join The Agency
    --[ ] Other:

    Thank you!

    You will also now be introduced to the 'Soul Bank'!

    The Soul Bank is a nonphysical record of your Karma. This will be represented as a balance made up of Soul Points and World Points, which you can use as currency for your benefit as you travel in between worlds! SP and WP may be earned during your time on a world, but may not be spent until after you have died.

    Furthermore, you are entitled to keep one chosen ability, item, or companion with you as you choose your next world. Abilities stack over time, but items and companions do not. Anything that you do not choose to keep is considered forfeit. The Agency is not responsible for the loss of abilities, items, or companions in your time on any given world.

    Since you are new, you have been given the default balance of 20 SP and 0 WP.

    Please choose your starting plan going forward. And don't worry! While it is not guaranteed to happen each cycle, there will be future chances to adjust your plan to suit your needs.

    [ ] Beginning Difficulty

    -[ ] Easy (1 sp = 1 wp)
    -[ ] Medium (2 sp = 1 wp)
    -[ ] Hard (5 sp = 1 wp)
    -[ ] Extremely Hard (10sp = 1 wp)

    Notice: If you receive this form at any point after having chosen and completed a C.Y.O.A. form, promptly return this form to your Agent and clearly express your dissatisfaction and demand for a redo."

    Once you have filled out your form, Rob. pulls out a crisp new folder and adds your information to it. It glows briefly, but doesn't seem to do anything else as he slides it in a desk drawer. "Thank you. Now, have you made your choice of which form you would like?"

    [ ] Ocean World

    [ ] Fantasy World

    Tie Breaker!

    If this vote is still tied in the end, I will flip a coin, or choose whichever one I want to write the most at the time.
     
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    • [x] Ocean World

    So, plan-building!

    Anyone have any ideas?
    Is there a reincarnation thing going on or something? I have no idea if the desire to be passively agender is me wanting to have a nonbinary character, or me being munchkin. Maybe both? The permanent state of "no dysphoria" would mean that we default to the body and so could maybe take gender-locked options, unless I am insane.

    It is probably that I am high, but still?

    Also, what are the implications of the likes and dislikes?
     
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    It gives me a direction in playing the character :p
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    how specific and vague are in valid in either direction?

    For instance, would "Mondays" be valid? What about "Religion"? "Kentucky Blue Grass"? "The Galaxy Theatres Green Valley in Henderson NV"?

    Those aren't me trying to be facetious or anything, I seem to be more impulsive and extroverted and feel confident in asking dumb questions (this was originally, like, "Mondays" but then I didn't know how big or small that was so I decided to list things that are definitely one or the other)
     
    SailorDianamon said:
    how specific and vague are in valid in either direction?

    For instance, would "Mondays" be valid? What about "Religion"? "Kentucky Blue Grass"? "The Galaxy Theatres Green Valley in Henderson NV"?

    Those aren't me trying to be facetious or anything, I seem to be more impulsive and extroverted and feel confident in asking dumb questions (this was originally, like, "Mondays" but then I didn't know how big or small that was so I decided to list things that are definitely one or the other)
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    All of those are valid, except that last one. Its too niche, specific, and will have pretty much no baring on any world you go to
     
    [X] Beginning Difficulty
    -[X] Extremely Hard (10sp = 1 wp)

    [X] Fantasy World

    [X] Personal Information
    -[X] Name: William O'Hare
    -[X] Gender: Male
    -[X] Defining Mental Attributes: Keen, Courageous
    -[X] Likes: Humor, Challenges
    -[X] Dislikes: Jazz, Knots
    -[X] What will be your goal?
    --[X] Join The Agency

    Edit: Made a plan
     
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    Just a little extra tidbit, I've already been working on a basic outline for the CYOA - regardless of which one wins, it will be out quickly :)
     
    [X] Beginning Difficulty
    -[X] Medium (2 sp = 1 wp)

    [X] Ocean World

    [X] Personal Information
    -[X] Name: Allison Brooks
    -[X] Gender: Female
    -[X] Defining Mental Attributes: empathetic, snarky
    -[X] Likes: humor, anarchism
    -[X] Dislikes: selfishness, rain
    -[X] What will be your goal?
    --[X] Helping others (Revolution)

    I will bite.
     
    [X] Beginning Difficulty
    -[X] Medium (2 sp = 1 wp)

    [X] Fantasy World

    [X] Personal Information
    -[X] Name: William O'Hare
    -[X] Gender: Male
    -[X] Defining Mental Attributes: Keen, Courageous
    -[X] Likes: Humor, Challenges
    -[X] Dislikes: Jazz, Knots
    -[X] What will be your goal?
    --[X] Join The Agency
     
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    [X] Beginning Difficulty
    -[X] Medium (2 sp = 1 wp)

    [X] Fantasy World

    [X] Personal Information
    -[X] Name: William O'Hare
    -[X] Gender: Male
    -[X] Defining Mental Attributes: Keen, Courageous
    -[X] Likes: Humor, Challenges
    -[X] Dislikes: Jazz, Knots
    -[X] What will be your goal?
    --[X] Join The Agency
     
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