Ideal World Scheduling

[crossmyheartandhope]

Hey, folks. The Teller of Tales will be running an ideal world game on the days of December 26th thru January 1st.

On the surface, ideal worlds are similar to heart games, in that the worlds are written and run by you! However, rather than a representation of the character's soul, the play space should be that character's ideal, perfect existence – a world filled with whatever items, people, or changes to reality necessary to make them want to stay in that space forever.

The setup is that certain characters (the runners) are being held hostage in a prison made from their own dreams and ideals; other players are trapped in their worlds with them. Players succeed when they convince the hostage character that they should give up on their perfect place and return to the harsh reality of Imeeji.

Important elements of the ideal world include:

• The world itself – it should be tailored to the hostage in every way, so that on the surface it is everything that they want. Without questioning further, they would be happy to live in the world forever – perhaps do anything for the chance to do so, because it's just that good.


• Cracks in the fiction – small inconsistencies in the world that show how unreal it is. For example, perhaps the hostage's extensive dream gardens are really just silk and twine, or the beautiful vista from the mansion they always wanted is only visible from certain angles, or NPCs are two-dimensional (figuratively or literally) and only able to repeat the same two or three statements. Feel free to be creative with this!


• The hostage – unlike a heart game, the captive character should be present and easy to encounter within their ideal world. This is a place they enjoy and should feel comfortable and happy in. They may want to convince the other players to stay, or they may want to scare them off, but in no way do they want to leave the ideal world.


• An ultimate clue – some element somewhere in the world that is so off and just plain wrong that it is capable of convincing the character that the whole place is fake.

The climax of the game should be the chance for players to convince the hostage that they have to abandon their dreams so that everyone can return to Imeeji. If the character can't be persuaded/is too far in denial/is too in love with their fantasy to be convinced to leave, then things should only become more climactic from there. The Storyteller loves a dramatic story, after all. No matter the outcome, however, after the time limit (game length of 5 hours max), all characters will be returned to the game tower.

Scoring, content, and trauma levels for each run are up to the runner, as in heart games. How players succeed or fail at removing the hostage character from the ideal world should affect scores, though it should not be the only thing considered.

If you're interested in running an ideal world, please sign up below, and note the dates and times you plan to run, expected content warnings (we know this group), and the number of players you are willing to accommodate. Of course, if you have further questions, note them down below!

Comments

Izanagi's Ideal World V2

[bondsofsuffering]

Hello hello! Signups can be found HERE, please put down the times that work best for you! I'm hoping to do a maximum of three runs but if needed I'll see if I can squeeze in a few more; sessions will be whittled down as I figure out which ones work for everyone.

No prior CR is necessary to play in this game!

The game may include suicide/suicidal ideation, gore, and body-horror, so please let me know here if there are any particular squicks that might fall under those categories that you will need me to avoid (or just link me your character's profile with an updated squick list or something!)

I can add timezone times to the spreadsheet on request, just let me know what timezone(s) need to be on there o7

Re: Izanagi's Ideal World V2

[protectshisown]

Weds and thurs are best days for me, but I could swing the 5PST days.

Re: Izanagi's Ideal World V2

[nohalation]

Tentative for Noe! Pretty much all sessions good for me.

Re: Izanagi's Ideal World V2

[at_heart]

Signed up ♥ And I added the One Weird Body-Horror thing that I know really bugs me to both Lupine's profile and the general-squicks-list, I don't think anything else does.

Tsukasa Ideal World

[heavyliesthecrown]

Hey All....! I'm looking to run a few sessions for a Tsukasa Ideal World...! For each session, I'm hoping to have 5 people max but can run as little as 1! I've put some tentative times up! I'll likely only run 2 to 3 runs so not every day will be utilized. Some of these times are still liable to change if none of them work for others. Please let me know below this if there is a better time for you! Otherwise, feel free to sign up for whatever works best!

I don't have any specific triggers in mind for this quite yet, but if something does arise, i'll be sure to let people know before game start. But pls anticipate IDOL SHENANIGANS. This is an exciting idol raising game...! Become your best idol...!!!

Tentative sign-ups here!

Ren's Ideal World

[romanticlove]

Hello! It's baby's first Ideal World so I hope everyone who is interested will take a look HERE. I left the weekend sessions pretty wide open since I am off work those days and I am not 100% sure off the top of my head if I get the 31st off? I will obviously also adjust those weekend slots as needed.

No prior CR is necessary If you have had prior CR with Kaguya and/or Zero but not Ren, you might still enjoy it?

Game may include gore/mild body horror but I will avoid going to crazy detail in the writing just to avoid squicking anyone out (and also because I am a weenie).

Also, just to be safe, even if I probably won't use it really as a theme I will warn for very mild incest mention, just in case Ren having a big fat crush on her sister does come up in the writing.

If there are any questions then you can always just ask!

Persephone ideal world v2

[forgottenmercy]

time: tentative, since I kind of want to see interest first: comment with what days/times you're available. I will probably only end up running like 2-3 runs.
content warnings: self-sacrifice/martyrdom is the big one. also likely avoidable references to sexual coercion and abusive romantic relationships.

player limit
probably 5-7 per run, max.

Re: Persephone ideal world v2

[firstworldproblem]

Wed/Thu are most ideal. Tuesday probably, too. Anytime. The other dates I'm traveling so they might be trickier.

Re: Persephone ideal world v2

[proceedwithcautus]

i'm off work it's all free real estate!!!!

Re: Persephone ideal world v2

[at_heart]

would totes be interested if you have a slot available ♥ I'm working most of the week, but 9-5 Mountain time. Off the 31st but then on a plane so probably only available early morning or later evening that day.

Re: Persephone ideal world v2

[daios]

I'm down to play! My schedule is jank af though so I get it if you can't squeeze anything in when I'm around. I've got Fri/Sat nights off completely, and other nights will depend on how long they run for since i gotta work and i can only wake up so many hours before work

Re: Persephone ideal world v2

[auguryofinnocence]

I'm going to be 100% free, any day any time

Re: Persephone ideal world v2

[protectshisown]

If you have a session on tues/weds/thurs, I could probably swing that.

Because this is a great way to get to know SiVs.

Re: Persephone ideal world v2

[carrionmywaywardsun]

I could do Wed/Thurs/Fri evening for sure, though Wed/Thurs I'll probably have to dip out early depending on how long each session goes.

Re: Persephone ideal world v2

[sancrimony]

on the right acct this time AVAILABLE ALL TIMES

Re: Persephone ideal world v2

[constellationprize]

The 30th is ideal for me!! I can't not do the 1st but I have work from 3:30 to 9 EST so it's more difficult.

Re: Persephone ideal world v2

[worthathousand]

I'm also FREE from law school obligations, so should be able to make just about anything short of literal holiday dates.

Nemesis & Hurricane Ideal World

[unbr8kable]

Hey guys do you like
- power suits
- lovecraftian terrors
- body horror/gore
- literally dark places
- suicidal ideation
- the apocalypse
- disneyland

...Then maybe you should check out Nemesis and Hurricane's Fun Fun Ideal World

* Aiming to run ~3 sessions; some suggested times are up but others might be consolidated/added as needed
* CR not necessary
* more specific CWs to come

Re: Nemesis & Hurricane Ideal World

[bondsofsuffering]

I am going to try to slot myself into this once I know what my schedule's going to look like

Chivalry Luminosity's Ideal World

[onemoreknight]

HI EVERYONE HAVE YOU EVER WANTED TO EXPERIENCE:
- The crushing pressure of societal expectations weighing down on your shoulders?
- A hideous social order propped up by a corrupt governing body that profits from the suffering of everyone except those at the very top?
- Romantic ideals of heroism, duty, and love being tarnished and used as a weapon against those who don't conform?
- Rocks?
- Televised horrific, life-altering injury in the name of the public good?
- The feeling of bitter hopelessness that comes with being more powerful than most yet still lacking any agency to effect change?
- The masses cheering for and betting on your public execution like they'd cheer for their favourite football team?
- Your entire existence as a living being condensed down to the amount of money that any given individual or group gains from either your life or death?
- Fish?

IF SO TOO BAD NONE OF THAT'S HAPPENING HERE BECAUSE THIS IS THE COOL PERFECT WORLD WHERE THE RADIANT KNIGHT FIXED EVERYTHING. FOR REAL THIS TIME. THERE IS NO EXISTENTIAL HORROR OR MUNDANE DYSTOPIA LURKING BEHIND THE CURTAIN DON'T WORRY ABOUT IT

INSTEAD THINK ABOUT:

- being trapped in a fun choose your own adventure book where YOU are the hero and get to choose your path in life! isn't that great???

sign up for knightsports here

(listed times are very tentative because I have no idea what I'm actually going to be doing at the end of December. in two weeks they will be more solidified and I will update everyone then thank you!)

Skylark's Ideal World

[sojournment]

Heyo, Mori here looking to run baby's first Ideal World! I'm looking to do about three runs of 5-6 people max, but I can squeeze in smaller runs if needed, or do specific unscored runs for CR upon request. Weekend sessions are definite, sessions during the rest of the week are tentative because they're entirely dependent on whether I have a job at that time. I will adjust and let players know if they change!

You do not need prior or strong CR for this ideal world run, though it helps if you have some knowledge of his personality and/or experiences.

This game will have depictions of violence, gore, torture and end-of-life/terminal illness. I will update this as I finalise write-ups.

Come have a good time by the sea and have fun in the sun! Don't worry about the terrible burden of destiny, your fundamental otherness, and the consequences of other people's actions suddenly becoming your responsibility!

Sign-ups here

Tsukiakari's Ideal world

[abovefate]

Tentative - will be running DECEMBER 26, 27, 28, 29.

I am looking to have an earlier and a later round for timezones:
SUNDAY 26 - 10AM PST
MONDAY 27 - 3PM PST
TUESDAY 28 - 3PM PST
WEDNESDAY 29 - 10AM PST

Can do a solo run earlier for people with timezone needs if they want, but not later as I will die.

No prior CR necessary. Some warnings:
- mindfuckery
- violence
- physical torture
- mild body horror
- personhood issues

Re: Tsukiakari's Ideal world

[auguryofinnocence]

I'm going to be free!!! Free the whole time!!! So I can do any, you can pick what's best based on whatever other people pick

Doodleman's Ideal World

[avestan]

This is going to be a fairly simple and straightforward ideal world and I'm hoping to keep it to few runs but will accommodate depending on interest! The main thing to watch out for here will be corruption/blackening - basically if you want your character to be driven to the dark side by the crushing hatred and despair of All the World's Evil, this is the game for you! On that theme there will most likely be depictions or at least references to torture, gore, and general death and violence and suffering.

I've got no time preferences for the moment, though times sensible for EEST on December 26 and 27 would work the best.

Comment here to note your preferred times and I'll work out actual run times once I know more!

Re: Doodleman's Ideal World

[constellationprize]

I know my schedule now so I am free after 9 PM EEST on the 26th and all day on the 27th

Zhongli Ideal World

[leaveofabsence]

This game will be a contained scenario/expladora/"choose your own adventure" for a high fantasy rpg world. Since it will be based on Zhongli's canon (Genshin Impact) - you can expect gimmicky game mechanics, simple puzzles, even simpler fight mechanics, and a light dose of NPCs.

No prior CR is necessary. So please feel free to sign up even if they have never threaded.

Sign ups

Looking to run around 3-4 sessions of 4-6 people. In sign-ups, there's also an out-of-band section if no times work and you just want to pick at it slowly all week. There might be a little pre-work (stats-picking) near game time, but I will have more details of that closer to when the game starts.

Unpleasant things you may encounter:
- Violence (of the PG-13 video game type)
- Death/killing/loss of life
- Memory loss/loss of self
- Divinity v. mortality themes
- Possible body horror
- Depression/loneliness

Re: Zhongli Ideal World

[sangreine]

I stuck Alizarin in the 12/29 slot, but I can do pretty much any of them if you need to move her around!

Rye's Ideal World

[protectshisown]

WHO WANTS SOME DRAGONS?!

Unfortunately I work ten hour shifts on fri to mon, so my times are weird.

SIGN UPS HERE

26, 27, 31, and the 1st have hard start and end times because that's my work week, as well as a hard limit on people.

However, 28 and 29 can have your session start at any time between 2PM to 8PM, 30 is 2PM to 6PM. You can start your session anytime in that timeframe and we just use the time stamp to judge the five hour limit. There is a tentative limit on people because it depends on when people start and end and when I'm also running through an ideal world because I just plan to die that week.

I can also do an unscored run where we just reply to it whenever we have time without having to power through it.

Also you get dragons. Please fill out what dragon you would like before game start, thank you.

No previous CR necessary.

Some Warnings for what may be included
-War
-Violence and death
-Isolation and loneliness
-The crushing weight of needing to lead when you grew up an outsider
-Dead family
-May try to fuss at you, which is clearly a warning for a good number of his CR
-Listen, dragon fucking isn't a canon thing, but sometimes that is a vibe and Hell is an influence, so that might come up.

Re: Rye's Ideal World

[protectshisown]

I MAY HAVE A THING LATE TUESDAY, so it may just have to be a hard noon start time and five end time.

CHAN NAMES GO HERE

[crossmyheartandhope]

Heya, folks, please give us your chan names so that you have a place to chat with the people who will be running around in your ideal worlds. o/

Hurricane and Nemesis ideal world

[crossmyheartandhope]

chan name: partnersincrime