"Welcome, welcome, welcome!" You wake up to lights glaring in your face. Music, like that of game shows, plays into your ears. "Ugh," you say. "Where am I?"

"Well, that's the question, isn't it?" A voice, way too cheerful for you at this time of the day replies. "You're on the Miracle Show...where we can make your dreams come true or turn them into absolute nightmares!"

"Absolute nightmares?" you question.

"...Oh, did I say that out loud?" the voice chuckles. "No, I'm just kidding folks! Of course, in this case, the nightmare will be walking away...without anything! Can you believe that?"

"Uh...so what do I do?"

"My goodness, isn't this young person very out of sorts!" the voice says. You can hear the artificial laughter already. "We never tell anyone how to play the game at the very start, can you believe that?" Cue the artificial laughter again. "No, you'll have to work it out yourself! And with your fellow contestants of course! You'll be meeting them shortly...very shortly. Or so you should hope."

~~~

So...we're going to do random signups this time so it's fair for everybody. Between now and December 1st midnight EST, you can sign up by PMing me. All people who have signed up will then be tossed into random.org and 8 will be randomly selected.

Note: I will be gone for a week and a couple of random days, if you're interested in subbing in for me as mod during this time please PM me.

Normal rules on joining one round at a time will not apply for this round.

NPCs will be created as needed, if a player feels the need for more/less NPCs, please message the moderator. NPCs should not be created without permission and will mainly be controlled by the moderator unless said otherwise. As this is a game show, there should not be much need for NPCs.

Rules, details, and background on this very special, AU DCW IRL Beta Round will go here. You should not post here if you have not received approval from me. Questions and concerns should be directed through the main DCW IRL thread or through PM.

So, let's get the boring stuff out of the way.

Rules

- There will be a maximum of 5 players. There may be less depending on entries.
- Be in character unless there is reason not to
- Don't post irrelevant posts here
- Use common sense

I won't bother to post all of the rules here, but most DCW IRL rules apply. If you have questions, PM me before posting.

For this round, I request you do not create long-lasting NPCs. Monsters, aliens, etc. will all be governed by me.

This round will probably last between 1.5 and 2 months.

~~~

Background

You wince in the cold bright light and find yourself alone in a blank white room. Where are you?

You squint and try to remember what you saw last. A large animal...no, a monster. Its ugly brown claws stretched out towards you, about to grasp you up and destroy you. You flinch at the memory. You know that there are others who have died from it--you saw them before it headed towards you.

So is this death? It doesn't feel like it. You reach over to your sleeve and slide two fingers just below your wrist. The slight pulse tells you you're alive--or are you? Do the dead have a heartbeat in...heaven? Or did you do something horrible enough to condemn you to hell?

Gingerly, you stand up and move towards the door. You're dressed in your normal clothing and you realize that everything is in place. You stare at your shirt...there is nothing. No blood, no claw marks.

What's going on?

Nervous, though a little braver now, you stride towards the door and place your hand on the doorknob. A screech fills the air and you jump. Suddenly, you're not so eager to open the door. Nevertheless, heart pounding, you turn the knob.

You do not know what you will find.

~~~

Each and every person will be a normal civilian. You will not have any weapons on you. Your bio should be realistic, even in an AU RP.

Monster/Alien profiles will be posted shortly. You may start submitting your applications on Thursday. Those who are approved will have their character bios added to the first post. I will be adding a sample bio to the main DCW IRL thread for reference.

Only those with approval from me should post here.




Doctor Who AU RP, knowledge of the show will not help significantly.

Current Round(s):

DCW IRL Round 8

Moderator: Misaki-chan
Time Limit: ???
Total # of Spots: 8
# of Open Spots: 8
Applications Open Until: ?
Scheduled Starting Date: Sunday ?
Scheduled Ending Date: ?
Scheduled Extension Ending Date: ?


Claims for the next DCW IRL rounds

Round 8 - Misaki-chan!

Round 9 - Moho

Round 10 - COULD BE YOU!! (might have something special planned)

Italics - tentative


Backup Moderator List

- IdentityUnknown

- Misaki-chan


Requirements to be a DCW IRL moderator

- You must be able to keep track of the storyline and keep the plot moving in some way, maybe by posting an event every two or three days.
- You must have good grammar and spelling. Note: this does not mean flawless, but your English grammar and spelling should be sufficient enough to be understood by others.
- You must be experienced. You must have actively participated in at least two DCW IRL rounds (or the first DCW IRL round). To be deemed an active participant, you must've contributed to the thread at least once every two days. You must also have actively participated in at least one DCW IRL round in the last 60 days. The exception is listed below.
- If you have obtained special permission from IdentityUnknown or Mohorovicic, you do not need to have participated in two DCW IRL rounds. This special permission lasts for only one round.

Finally, a moderator should be responsible. They need to be able to know when they cannot manage a thread so it can be handed off to someone else.


What exactly does a moderator do?
 

What is a DCW IRL moderator? What do they do?

A DCW IRL moderator is there to help move the storyline forward and keep things in check. They post events at least once every three days or so to add twists in the plot and keep everyone on their toes, preventing anyone from gaining full control of where the storyline is headed. They may use other member's characters to achieve this, though this should be avoided and use should be limited. The moderator will post the first event which other members join in on. They may also post rules specific to each round.

A DCW IRL moderator is also responsible for notifying the members the day before the time limit ends as well as posting on the thread if the writers have not posted for 5 consecutive days to give them a chance to continue. The mod may also post something in closing after the time limit and plot resolving period have ended. After 5 consecutive days without posting, the mod may feel free to end the thread in any way they choose to.



Inactivity

- If a moderator fails to post an event for a period of three days without properly passing off their position or notifying others, they will be kicked and the game temporarily suspended until a capable moderator is found. If no such moderator is found, the game will be discontinued.

- A moderator may choose to pass off their position to another moderator. The same rules apply to them and they must pass the requirements to be a DCW IRL moderator.


Backup Moderators
- Backup moderators can be consultants and can take over an RP should the original mod not be able to come on or should they feel the need to relinquish their position. Those who are available as backup mods are listed above. Moderators may choose from the list or they may ask to choose an unlisted member as a backup mod. This member must meet the requirements as a moderator.
- If a member wishes to be a backup mod, they may PM IdentityUnknown. If they wish to remove their name from the list, they should also PM IdentityUnknown. Backup mods who have not participated in a DCW IRL round recently will have their name removed.


Moderating Tips

To sign up to be a DCW IRL moderator, simply PM IdentityUnknown. Moderating positions are handed out on a first come first serve basis if you meet the requirements. Please do not request two rounds at the same time. If a mod drops the thread by either not posting an event for 4 consecutive days or by handing off, the next moderator can take over or the thread can be taken over by another member. If the mod reappears within three days after handing off or not posting and requests their position back, it will be returned. After that period of time, the thread will officially be taken over by the new mod.


Do not reply to this this thread. Questions may be directed through the General info area or by PMing IdentityUnknown.

Welcome to the general info thread of DCW IRL! This is where you should go for the general information on DCW IRL.

First off, DCW IRL is a form of roleplay, with each member involved playing themselves. A DCW IRL moderator is assigned to keep things in check and keep the story going. The thread starts off with a scenario proposed by the moderator. Then, a member posts a bio for themselves before continuing the story.

The first DCW IRL thread can be found here.

Rules for DCW IRL (are subject to change):

- Please roleplay as yourself and ONLY use yourself or NPCs (non player characters). Do not control other people's characters unless given permission by that person.
- Each round may only have a maximum of 8 people.
- Keep swear words to a minimum.
- Keep everything at PG13 as most of the people here are underage.
- No sexual content.
- Keep everything realistic in the bounds of the setting.
- You may not be in two threads simultaneously.
- No text speech unless your character is texting someone. Try to maintain good grammar.
- Each round will have a time limit of 30 days. After the 30 day period is finished, the writers have a 5 day period to finish the plot up. Afterwards, the thread will be locked. Extensions may be requested.
- If there are no responses on a thread for 5 consecutive days, it will be discontinued. You must at least have 3 active writers to keep the thread alive.
- Stay on topic. Discussion must be relevant to what is currently happening.
- Everything that is not actually occurring in the story should be put in brackets or parentheses.
- Each person is allowed to create up to 1 NPC. The moderator may choose to allow exceptions and may create any number of NPCs provided they are able to keep the storyline in check.
- The moderator is given the ability to end the story at any time.
- If DCW is inaccessible or has messages of malware, the IRL round(s) in progress will be put on hold until messages are cleared and accessibility is restored. After messages are cleared and accessibility restored, players have three days to try to make it back.

Last updated December 19th.



FAQ

What should I put in a bio? In fact, what is a bio?

A bio is a basic description that helps us understand your character, which is helpful when it comes to other people understanding how to interact with your character. You may change your age at will, but since this is DCW IRL, we ask that you keep your appearance and personality similar to that of how you normally act.

In a bio, put the name you want to be called and the age you are in the story. It's recommended to write a brief description of yourself as well.


What's involved in a post? How much should I post?

This varies from version to version depending on topic. Usually, you should post a couple paragraphs. Each post should involve some form of dialogue or action, preferably something that will move the plot forward. Again, this varies, so you'll have to decide based on your own judgement.


What is a DCW IRL moderator? What do they do?

A DCW IRL moderator is there to help move the storyline forward and keep things in check. They post events at least once every three days or so to add twists in the plot and keep everyone on their toes, preventing anyone from gaining full control of where the storyline is headed. They may use other member's characters to achieve this, though this should be avoided and use should be limited. The moderator will post the first event which other members join in on. They may also post rules specific to each round. See the Moderator Signup thread for more info.


How do I become a DCW IRL moderator?

There is a signup list here. It will state the current rounds going on, including the moderators, number of players, time limit, and number of open spots. Beneath will be a list of the members who have claimed the next rounds of DCW IRL. To signup, please PM IdentityUnknown. Requirements for being a DCW IRL moderator will also be posted in the thread.


Why is there an imposed time limit?

While a time limit may seem exceedingly unfair, especially to those who have found a thread they find worth continuing, it is actually the best way to keep the story going at a steady pace. This gives members a sense of need to finish the story and also allows newer members to join in. If a story is truly exceptional and the moderator is willing to continue it, along with several dedicated members, an exception can be made. The 5 day rule will still, however, be enforced, so if no one posts in that period of time, the story ends.


What happens if I'm inactive?

If you are inactive for a period of five days without passing your role off to someone else, you will be kicked from the thread. There will be no replacement. If you choose to pass your role off to someone else, they will take your place until the original player returns. The five day rule also applies here.

For inactivity regarding moderators, please refer to the the Moderator Signup thread.


What's an NPC? What can I do with him/her/it?

An NPC (non player character) is a character that can be created for purposes such as (but not limited to) operating simple tasks, a means of gaining information, or an antagonist.

Each player is allowed a maximum of 1 NPC. Exceptions may be granted by the moderator. The moderator is allowed to create as many NPCs are they would like as long as they may keep the story flowing.


If you have any other questions, you can post them below or PM IdentityUnknown about them. Stay on topic in this thread. Discussion must be limited to relevant discussion.

As agreed upon in the previous thread, it has been decided that a new DCW IRL thread should emerge, permitting all new members to participate. The following are rules that have been decided for each thread. While there is no disciplinary action (unless it is regarding content), please do note that this is for the convenience of each and every member.

Rules:

1. Please roleplay as yourself and ONLY use yourself or NPCs (non player characters). Do not control other people's characters unless given permission by that person.
2. DCW IRL has a maximum of 10 number of people in each version. (This may change as this is the beta version)
3. Keep swear words to a minimum.
4. Keep everything at PG13 as most of the people here are underage.
5. Keep things semi realistic. No superhero like powers or inability to die etc.
6. You may not participate in two rounds simultaneously.
7. You must put brackets around all talk that is not physically occurring in the actual

To join, simply post below with the name you're using, your age, and a basic description of yourself. Then, let the fun begin!

Rules Specific to this Round:

- This round is limited to 10 people. As of now, there are 0 spots left.
- This is a beta round and things will be changed accordingly after it.
- The time limit for this round is one month. After the time period, if the plot has not been resolved, the writers will be given 5 days to come to a conclusion. If the writers do not post in the thread for 5 consecutive days, the thread will be locked.

Players:

1. BK201 (kidnapper)
2. Tsukiko (kidnappee)
3. AiSuigetsu (kidnappee)
4. Misaki-chan (kidnappee)
5. Anime Girl 4 Eva (kidnappee)
6. Wonderstruck (kidnappee)
7. PhiBrainChild (kidnappee)
8. Akai Sera (on the outside)
9. OTTD Player (kidnapper)
10. Hano (kidnappee/disqualified due to inactivity)

~~~

You still have no idea how you got into this freaking mess.

It's the middle of the day and everyone around is trying to get lunch. People are talking in loud voices on phones and they're really, really annoying. It's hot and you're tired. In fact, right now, you want nothing more than to get back home to sit in front of your computer with a cold drink and something to eat.

But of course, life's never that easy.

All of a sudden, out of nowhere, you hear gunshots. For a moment, everything stops and everything is silent. Then, a second later, people are screaming and running. Some have dropped to the ground in a futile attempt to protect themselves.

You freeze. A woman is holding a child. A masked person grabs her by the arm. The child is crying and the woman is sobbing. "No, don't, please, don't!" she screams. The masked man pays no attention as he whips the child out of her hands.

Suddenly, someone grabs you by the shoulder. Before you have time to react, something is pushed to your face and somehow, instinctively, you know it's chloroform.

Some time later, you're not sure how long, you wake up. Your wrists ache from ropes that are chafing your skin. You glance around and find you're in a large van. There are 10 people including yourself, of all different ages. Some are gagged, some are not, though everyone is bound in some form or another. Some are awake and some are still asleep. Some of these people have bruises and one person has a fresh cut on the cheek.

(You can be one of the kidnapped victims or one of the kidnappers. The number of kidnappers that are played by members is limited to 3. The rest of the characters are all NPCs to be used as you like. You may also be a person on the outside but you must be in close contact with the story or else you face writing your own story. The number of people on the outside that are played by members is limited to 1.)


Character Bios (ordered by role the person originally started when playing and then by order they posted in; will be updated):

Kidnappers:

BK201:

OTTD Player:



Kidnappees:

Tsukiko:

AiSuigetsu:

Misaki-chan:

Anime Girl 4 Eva:

Wonderstruck:

PhiBrainChild:

Hano:



On the Outside:

Akai Sera: