conflict: man vs. technology

Focusing on the struggle between characters and products of science which surpass their understanding or control.
  1. Knight Falchion

    CLOSED PARALOGUE The Evrensel Conflict: Evrensel's Bizarre Adventure- Beacons are Unbreakable

    The Story So Far (kinda): People from across the multiverse were yoinked from their homes of varying coziness by unknown forces and detained by some highly aggressive robots and their AI leader. This was agreed to be a very bad time. Fighting broke out both because certain kidnapped folks...
  2. affection

    gingerbread bakery (partner search)

    hello everyone ! my name is taffy and i go by they/them pronouns. i'm looking for a couple casual roleplays and a few rad partners but...that's providing nearly as much detail for what i'm looking for, is it ? nope. so read on ahead ! i'm from somewhere in south asia so english isn't my first...
  3. The Mood is Write

    Aetheric Anbolomagia

    K stared at the King of Hell for several long moments as the silence dragged on and on. With a slow movement, he turned away—he had his answer, but... he didn't like it. "Where do you think you're going, plaything?" the King asked. K glanced back as he answered, "Home." "Wrong." The king's...
  4. The Mood is Write

    Moody's Miniature Manhunt (plot currently in discussion)

    https://file.toyhou.se/images/2803032_uiswZDFrQoJ0CeK.pngHIT ME BITCHES Hey! I'm Moody. I'm twenty-nine years old, and pretty much have a reputation as one of the more messed up people on the site. Today I come to you with a singular idea that has niggled at my mind for the past few days...
  5. Necropolis

    Author's Realm [Massive Group RP]

    I have a story in mind, please bear with me as I explain myself. This thread will be constantly updating, so any new additions will be Bolded, Italic, and Pink! When more new changes are made, the "old" changes will be put back to normal, that way the thread doesn't almost completely turn pink...
  6. The Mood is Write

    A Particularly Painful Partner Probe

    The Call of the Wordbinder Hello! I'm Moody, but you could also call me Modwri. I am thirty-one years old and have been independently studying writing and roleplaying since I was thirteen. I live at home with my mother and pets, and play games or read manga (or manhua sometimes) when I'm not...
  7. Mollisol

    Neon Shadows - IC

    Umbra's center was a city of pearlescence, neon lights reflected off of the shiny pastel bricks of skyscrapers. Cars drove down the deep blue roads, and the sun was purple in the light sky. People walked the streets as well, chatting, laughing, drinking tea, in their colorful clothing. Not a...
  8. Mollisol

    Neon Shadows - Character Index

    Hi, everyone! Signups for this RP are open. Please keep the character sheet divided into groups like the ones I have here. Other than that, feel free to customize this with bbcode, or not. Also, OOC chat (including chat regarding character completion and acceptance) should go in the Chat...
  9. Mollisol

    Neon Shadows - OOC

    Hi guys! @Boo Girlie BoomBoom @Wolfsbane706 @Blighted_Agent @daird this is a place for y'all to chat. While I'm working on the character sheet (shouldn't be long), feel free to chat here and check the lore.
  10. Mollisol

    Neon Shadows - Lore

    Lore What technology exists here? Eye implants for social media. Social media monitored and utilized as a propaganda tool by Henzai. Law enforcement drones. Manufacturing robots (that can fix and create other robots). Smart tablets - smaller ones are newer. VR headsets that can be connected to...
  11. Mollisol

    Neon Shadows - virtual reality magical girls

    Closed (unless someone leaves) Neon Shadows This place was once Japan. Now its name is Henzai no Kuni. The computer system Henzai controls everything - people are genetically engineered to best serve Henzai, all information is known by the program, commerce operates within its boundaries...
  12. P

    Mars Protocol Interest Check

    Mars Protocol ---- Gianna Shroud, a name forever marked in history, created the first true AI. In an era where robotics was present in every home, those that live within cities are connected to the Network. Upon its creation and refinement, the need for hand held devices were rendered...
  13. M

    Bellanova: The Science of Life and Death

    At some point in a planet’s lifetime it will eventually die. It’s stars will go dim or explode, the grass will curl up; brown and decayed, and all life will begin to perish. Many races across the galaxy choose to leave their planets at this time, some will surrender themselves to fate and let...
  14. D

    Lets Put the Science Back in Science Fiction! [Now with 100% more R rating]

    Science Fiction is a very misunderstood genre, because the name has been used interchangeably with Science Fantasy. I am not judging, but I've been there, done that, and it's not my style. So lets put the SCIENCE back in SCIENCE Fiction. Before you continue beyond this point, ensure that you...
  15. Shalashaska

    Mors Animus

    The year is 3087 and society is fractured. In centuries past, humanity relied on robots to aid the advancement of mankind. However, machines programmed to follow a primary directive have their faults - an inability to adapt. So, a solution was sought, and one was found. Artificial...
  16. B

    The Iron Crusades.

    Connor stared out of the drop ship as it blasted it's way through the sky. They were headed on a practice mission, the big wigs wanting to make sure that they could at least work together before throwing them at the enemy. Well, work together was a loose thing to work with. As long as they...
  17. B

    Iron Crusaders (OOC and Sign up)

    Hello! This right here is the Iron Crusaders ooc and sign up, if you couldn't already tell. Check in, say hello, make a character, do all that here. I also set up a Discord server, so if you have that (it's free by the way) then hop on over to the server. Discord Iron Crusaders is the name...
  18. B

    Digital Scions

    OOC LINK The door to the boardroom sat closed for some time, a wave of uncertainty washing over its occupants, before there was but a simple knock upon it. Just as sudden as the knock itself, the board room began to degrade in quality. The distortions prevalent upon the fixtures of the...
  19. B

    Digital Scions

    IC THREAD Introduction The cyberrevolution has come and gone. Cloud interconnectivity and augmented reality are the norm. Quality of life has risen so much. Automation, robotics, virtual intelligences, drones, and more keep society flowing and healthy! Cyberware even offset the...
  20. Villamvihar

    Shattered Footsteps

    During the last eight years, the planet of Yulian turned into a hellhole. Already high tensions had erupted into an all-out war on the surface, fought with every weapon available to the great powers that held sway over its continents. Prospering cities slowly became complete wastelands with...