Post by JD Black on Jul 7, 2006 18:49:11 GMT -5
Hello and thank you for taking the time to look over the information about Raiders of the high seas. Even though the basis of this SL started with my charc and her situations in life, it's not limited to just that.
I have RP'd on AOL for a good 12 years now and have been involved in the typical guild/forum setting, as well as so called Kingdoms. In time, I found they offered not what I really wanted to do. My OL time is limited, so I wished to waste it not on spars, guild meetings, and other such events that were mandatory in order to remain. My passion is to write, to be apart of a good SL(s) that held substance and entertainment as well.
Another thing I enjoy is not only writing, but posting it to where other's can read the stories as they're played out. Here is where I became interested with the message boards upon AOL, but even there you were limited to what could be placed and if you were in a dark SL where violence and such was bound to happen, most of the information could not be posted. That's what eventually lead me to this type of forum in which to post upon.
Now that I've explained how I come to the creation of this setting, along with the help of a good friends. I must give credit where it's due, I have only created the setting, it's all involved that makes it what it is today.
The basis of this SL is not to revolve around JD and her ships, but on a broader spectrum. The group of islands that make up the Black Skull Jade Islands are in their infantile stage of development, which means there are so many possibilities of how it can grow. There's also the mainlands of England, France, Spain, etc, and the multitudes of ports that lie in all directions. This is but an avenue for those who enjoy writing, be it about the sea, or some kingdom within the lands. Much like the kingdoms you find around Rhy'Din's setting.
What I offer here is several things. To be a part of or participate in many of the ongoing SL's, or create one of your own. This gives you a place to post it so others can read it and enjoy the fruits of your efforts.
All involved upon this board also offers a chance for interaction from others. Of course pirates will visit the mainlands and cause their havoc, just as the kingdoms will send out their ships to seek out and destroy the pirates. Battles on land, be it between pirates or other lands. Those to take place out to sea, and all the interactions to take place between.
Black markets and slavery are also something that transpires here. Land Barons who purchase property to build their empires in the world. This is but a drop in the hat of what is offered to any who wish to write here.
We have also created a website, in which pictures of the charc can be placed, or a link to your own website that outlines your story and the players in it. I place no restrictions on who you have to join and write with you. I am only here to offer you this avenue to use to take your SL to new depths, or to be an intricate part of the ones being played out. A SL is only as good as those who interact within them. Sure, there can be those written solo, but when there's others present to offer something to fuel your creativity and imagination, I believe it makes a SL better.
Here is the website I mentioned above: www.jadeskullislands.moonfruit.com/
I hope we've enticed you with the SL's we already have posted to wish to join either in what's going on, or to offer something of your own to make this even better.
As a side note. This SL has a historical base, but it adheres to it strictly not. As the word "Base" implies, it's the underlying structure only, doesn't mean you have to be fully correct to exact period of time. Although, with a few acceptions; Only guns were the crude flint locks.
Also, no anthro's, were's, demons, angels, or shape shifters. 100% human. Although, to a degree, those who use magic will be allowed. Though it will be along the lines of Merlin at best, white/black witchcraft conjurers, Gypsy fortune tellers/gifted with the sight of premonition, and Louisiana style Voodoo. If your charc is a God, this is not the SL for you.
Huligans, Privateers, Pirates, Smugglers, Slavers, Business owners, Land Baron's, Military men, merchants, general citizens and royal families and their loyal subjects, ect. are the main basis for this SL group. Just a tid bit of realism is expected here.
Note: Any slaves who don't have a master or mistress will automatically become property of Captain J.D. Black and will work at the Dock Side Tavern
Thank you
JD Mun
I have RP'd on AOL for a good 12 years now and have been involved in the typical guild/forum setting, as well as so called Kingdoms. In time, I found they offered not what I really wanted to do. My OL time is limited, so I wished to waste it not on spars, guild meetings, and other such events that were mandatory in order to remain. My passion is to write, to be apart of a good SL(s) that held substance and entertainment as well.
Another thing I enjoy is not only writing, but posting it to where other's can read the stories as they're played out. Here is where I became interested with the message boards upon AOL, but even there you were limited to what could be placed and if you were in a dark SL where violence and such was bound to happen, most of the information could not be posted. That's what eventually lead me to this type of forum in which to post upon.
Now that I've explained how I come to the creation of this setting, along with the help of a good friends. I must give credit where it's due, I have only created the setting, it's all involved that makes it what it is today.
The basis of this SL is not to revolve around JD and her ships, but on a broader spectrum. The group of islands that make up the Black Skull Jade Islands are in their infantile stage of development, which means there are so many possibilities of how it can grow. There's also the mainlands of England, France, Spain, etc, and the multitudes of ports that lie in all directions. This is but an avenue for those who enjoy writing, be it about the sea, or some kingdom within the lands. Much like the kingdoms you find around Rhy'Din's setting.
What I offer here is several things. To be a part of or participate in many of the ongoing SL's, or create one of your own. This gives you a place to post it so others can read it and enjoy the fruits of your efforts.
All involved upon this board also offers a chance for interaction from others. Of course pirates will visit the mainlands and cause their havoc, just as the kingdoms will send out their ships to seek out and destroy the pirates. Battles on land, be it between pirates or other lands. Those to take place out to sea, and all the interactions to take place between.
Black markets and slavery are also something that transpires here. Land Barons who purchase property to build their empires in the world. This is but a drop in the hat of what is offered to any who wish to write here.
We have also created a website, in which pictures of the charc can be placed, or a link to your own website that outlines your story and the players in it. I place no restrictions on who you have to join and write with you. I am only here to offer you this avenue to use to take your SL to new depths, or to be an intricate part of the ones being played out. A SL is only as good as those who interact within them. Sure, there can be those written solo, but when there's others present to offer something to fuel your creativity and imagination, I believe it makes a SL better.
Here is the website I mentioned above: www.jadeskullislands.moonfruit.com/
I hope we've enticed you with the SL's we already have posted to wish to join either in what's going on, or to offer something of your own to make this even better.
As a side note. This SL has a historical base, but it adheres to it strictly not. As the word "Base" implies, it's the underlying structure only, doesn't mean you have to be fully correct to exact period of time. Although, with a few acceptions; Only guns were the crude flint locks.
Also, no anthro's, were's, demons, angels, or shape shifters. 100% human. Although, to a degree, those who use magic will be allowed. Though it will be along the lines of Merlin at best, white/black witchcraft conjurers, Gypsy fortune tellers/gifted with the sight of premonition, and Louisiana style Voodoo. If your charc is a God, this is not the SL for you.
Huligans, Privateers, Pirates, Smugglers, Slavers, Business owners, Land Baron's, Military men, merchants, general citizens and royal families and their loyal subjects, ect. are the main basis for this SL group. Just a tid bit of realism is expected here.
Note: Any slaves who don't have a master or mistress will automatically become property of Captain J.D. Black and will work at the Dock Side Tavern
Thank you
JD Mun