The GUO CYOA

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The GUO CYOA; Putting the "Fun" back in "Fun Zone"
Tweet Topic Started: Mar 30 2008, 09:33 PM (239 Views)
Game_maniac	Mar 30 2008, 09:33 PM Post #1
Retro Junkie Posts: 604 Group: Minions Member #12 Joined: December 11, 2007	Let me try and explain this the best I can: CYOA stands for Choose Your Own Adventure. It first originated with a series of DnD-esque children books back in the 80s, where the reader would assume the role of the protagonist and make choices that determined the main character's actions. It's a pretty popular genre of RP in many forums, but since this is the "Fun Zone" and not the "Obnoxious RPers' My-gay-elf-archer-rolls-a-twenty-you-lose Zone", we're going to be playing a very simple version. In essence. it's the "5 word story" with a few twists. The way this goes is that someone (me) starts the story, writes a few lines and at the end of the post, leaves a few choices. The next poster chooses one and continues the story from there. I think it's best if I just demonstrate it: [size=7] Story Begins Here[/size] [size=1]finally...[/size] Twas the night of Christmas Eve, and the streets were empty, save for one or two souls who hurried home to be with their loved ones. Just around the corner of Fictional Avenue, a figure emerges from the shadows. It is... A) Paulus who, filled with the season's spirit, has decided to give away all his possessions to charity B ) Randy Random, random guy who just happens to be this story's main hero C) Descartes, famous french philosopher who died in 1650 So the next poster chooses from A,B or C, adds a little bit to the story and then posts more choices. We're not trying to win any prizes here or anything, so there's no need to write like an English Major. Just don't go overboard with randomness.



cloudst	Mar 30 2008, 10:17 PM Post #2
One-Winged Angel Posts: 6,932 Group: Secret Police Member #6 Joined: December 10, 2007	Let me start by saying I have no faith in the success of this venture, despite my decision to advocate it. C) Descartes, famous french philosopher who died in 1650 His ghost, along with the spirits of many dead philosophers, had come to unite this Christmas to determine the truth behind existence. They gathered outside the Roman Colossium to discuss their aims, moderated by: A. THE GREAT AND POWERFUL OZ! B. Grog, the oldest and wisest man on earth. Also he's a robot. C. The high elf Elrond, seated atop his majestic toadstool.



Game_maniac	Mar 30 2008, 10:28 PM Post #3
Retro Junkie Posts: 604 Group: Minions Member #12 Joined: December 11, 2007	These topics have the potential to be great or to be absolute crap. I too don't think this will be very successful , but at least it should be fun while it lasts. B Dead Philosophers: ALL HAIL GROG, THE OLDEST AND WISEST MAN ON EARTH! Also he's a robot. Grog: Thank you, my brothers, thank you! Also, I'm a robot. It is time to start our reunion. David Hume, you are in charge of keeping a log of everything that will be discussed here. Voltaire, you are in charge of moderating the debate. Socrates, you are in charge of getting us some fine bitches. But just before they could start... A) Paulus appeared out of nowhere and tried to enter the story again. B ) Giant meteors of destruction rained down from the skies. Judgment Day is upon us! C) Socrates mistook bitches for beecheese and ended up ordering party snacks. Grog is not amused.



cloudst	Mar 30 2008, 10:39 PM Post #4
One-Winged Angel Posts: 6,932 Group: Secret Police Member #6 Joined: December 10, 2007	A) Paulus appeared out of nowhere and tried to enter the story again. "Fools!" he bellowed, "your incessent analysis of life will lead us all to our doom!" Paul lept from his mighty steed fully armed in his stolen power suit. As he fired plasma blasts into to congregation, A. Socrates counters with his trademark bolts of lightening. B. The nonviolent philosophers stood there and took their pwnishment. C. Meta Ridley appeared!



JH Legend	Mar 31 2008, 08:41 AM Post #5
AVALANCHE worker Posts: 560 Group: Minions Member #40 Joined: February 11, 2008	A. Socrates counters with his trademark bolts of lightening. Socrates uses his lighting bolts which is deflected by Paul's power suit, Paul armed himself and charged towards Socrates A.The dead philosophers protected Socrates and fought off Paul B.Paul charged his might sword of fire up and tryed to slash Socrates C.Socrates fought Paul while everyone else tryed to find a way to banish him



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