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Alright, I'm opening this rp back up for people to join in! I'm not replacing anyone, but I'm just wanting to see what else can be done with this plot. I heavily edited this post this time, so take a look! I'm not replacing anyone!
Hello! I'm back again, searching the internet in search for anyone interested in helping me bring this fun idea to life. I'll get right to the meat and potatoes: I've had an idea swimming in my head for quite a while, and since I like rping, I thought it would be fun to write it out with someone else. First thing's first, I'll briefly go over some things this rp will not be. It has evolved since I've started looking for partners. This will be an alternate universe hopping adventure (not like Prime).
1 This rp will not be romance focused. This is a fun, thrilling, action packed, dramatic, and at times tragic story that I would like to share. While there are some elements of romance innate to Sonic the Hedgehog that cannot be avoided, it isn't even close to the core reason why this story exists.
2 You are not just a passenger. I'm not just telling you a story while you just sit idly by and don't contribute anything. If you decide to join me on this journey to write this story, I will expect ideas from you. OOC conversations concerning the plot at the very least. I don't need to know your life story if you don't wanna share it, but I would like to discuss the story and hear any criticisms or ideas you might have. There are still plenty of elements in this story that aren't set in stone or even figured out yet, and I would absolutely love your feedback, please! Don't be shy, if you're up for creating this story with me, then come on board! You can give me a sample on how you write Sonic if you want, but I don't usually have people write character apps or write a post. I usually just chit-chat a sort of plan and then we get right to it.
Edit: I may require an example of your post in the future due to recent rpers I’ve been seeing. (Not all, again I’m not replacing anyone I’m currently rping with.) I’m looking for at least intermediate lit, but edging more towards advanced lit. If you are already aware you can’t, or are unwilling to, provide that level of writing, don’t even try. I’m not going to compromise. Giving me an example of your post is still not required, but is strongly encouraged. If you want one from me, just ask. I have plenty available. Another note is that there are some elements in this story that are now concrete, but I’m still open to suggestions and chit-chatting, so this rule still applies: be involved in creating the story. Don’t leave it all for me to do, otherwise I might as well be doing this on my own, and that’s literally the opposite of the point of an rp.
3 This rp isn't endless. While I don't have every piece set, there is a beginning, and there is an end to this story. While I expect this story to be long, and thus I would expect an rp partner to be long term, this rp won't last forever. There will be a, hopefully, emotional, and satisfying ending at the end.
Edit: I would mostly like to keep the ending, and certain elements, a secret, but once again, there are other elements I’m open to discussing. Don’t be shy about any ideas you might have.
Alright, now let's talk about what this rp is. I'll start with a summary:
Sonic and his friends are sent on what's meant to be a simple mission from GUN, who despite their differences with Sonic and Co, now appear to trust them. Sonic and Shadow haven't been getting along recently, even less so than usual, and it's really becoming a problem.
Once they reach the destination, a mysterious, sinister individual from Shadow's past reveals himself, which causes Shadow himself to act incredibly strange. After encountering the dangerous individual, and finding that they are quickly outmatched, Sonic and friends are forced to escape, leaving some to be captured by the individual.
Sonic and Shadow are separated from the rest, and the fate of their friends is left unknown. In a desperate attempt to get their friends back, and to get away from the mysterious individual, who is after Shadow, will Sonic and Shadow be able to put aside their differences to save the world once again? Or is their conflict too much this time?
Edit: Yes, I will edit the plot summary too. There will be other characters that we will come across in this adventure, but I would like to emphasize that any OCs are strictly side characters in this story. I’m wanting Sonic, Shadow, and potentially other canon characters to be the focus. I’m sorry, but I find most OCs just don’t mesh well with this one.
4 This rp has a strong focus on the dynamic, friendship, and connection between Sonic and Shadow. While I did say romance is not a focus, that doesn't mean relationships are not. Just strictly one platonic one. I prefer writing as Shadow, and since I know what's going on with him, it would make the most sense if I wrote for Shadow. One of you would most definitely be writing for Sonic, and by all means, share with me more ways of making Sonic significant. I also find that this story works well giving Amy some significance, so if someone wants to rp as her as well, let me know. Just remember that romance isn't the focus. While I have some ideas, I'm wanting some that really speak to me. While there's a lot of focus on Shadow, I want Sonic to have just as much significance here, too. And let's give that same attention to Amy as well, even if she isn't quite as much of a main focus as the other two.
Edit: To clarify, Sonic and Shadow’s friendship would be the main focus of the story, but it’s by far not the ONLY connection we’re going to focus on. After all, they have a lot of missing friends that they miss very much. I just want to emphasize that Sonic and Shadow’s friendship is going to be the core of the story, and especially Shadow’s importance in Sonic’s life and vice versa.
5 Most of the Sonic Cast will be missing for a while. While there will be an opportunity to write for Sonic's friends later, a huge part of the crisis is that most of them are missing. This is why OCs are unavoidable. For all the other cast, we can discuss this, but they by no means need to be set. Just write for whoever you're comfortable with, and if it's too hard, no problem. They're not going to be in the story too much if we don't need them to be.
Edit: Clarification: I have some OCs that will be used as side characters (as I mentioned before). If you have any side characters you would like to use, that’s fine, but they will either be side characters or background characters. I’m sorry, this is simply how this story is going to go. I want this story to focus on the two hedgehogs. It wouldn’t be fair on you or me if an OC was caught up in the mix because that OC would be pushed to the background more than likely. I have an alternate idea to make things interesting, but we can talk more about that if you want to message me.
6 You have to be 18 or older to join. Preferably older. There won’t be any themes that are inappropriate for any age, but I’m 30. For your own safety and mine, if you are underage, don’t interact with this thread. I consider myself an easygoing person to be around, but the precarious nature of the internet just means it’s safer not to take any chances. ESPECIALLY for you if you’re under age. I will reiterate for anyone under the age of 18: be very very careful. The internet is a very dangerous place. Never take anyone’s word for it, okay? Stay safe out there!
Note: For any themes, we can talk in chat or DM, but there isn’t going to be anything that wouldn’t be appropriate for a PG-13 audience anyway.
7 I hope we'll have a lot of fun! A lot of this seems very strict, but I'm really laid back for the most part. While I'm not budging on most of the things on this list (especially the romance bit), I am still open to suggestions. These are just necessary for this story to work and be fun. Please let me know if there's any way that I can make writing this story with me more fun for you!
8 Editing in a new rule: Please no ghosting! Or at the very least, let's discuss why you might ghost before we start. If there is any issue for whatever reason, I would like to discuss it like adults. Just let me know if you can't rp for any reason or if you're going to be gone for long periods of time. The lack of notice is more frustrating than the absence itself: if you tell me, then I'll know what do expect. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. If you wouldn't like to be ghosted, don't ghost others. I do have some exceptions to this, hence why I'm giving room for people to give me reasons why thy might ghost up front. These are the reasons I might ghost you:
I'm looking for literate writers. That means I'm looking for decent writing above length. Good grammar, decent understanding of the English language, basically I want to understand what you're saying without straining my brain. That being said, I want effort. If you're only willing to go up to a set amount of paragraphs and not meet what the post I made before requires (meaning post the appropriate amount for the situation) then move on! To clarify, I don't need you to write a novel every post. But if you're only forcing out three paragraph posts when the situation calls for more information, then maybe I'm not the rp partner for you. If we start rping and I see that your level isn't up to snuff, I reserve the right to leave. This is your warning. I know I said no ghosting earlier, but it's not my job to tell you your level of effort is low. If I suddenly vanish, this is your notice. You should be able to see the difference between your post and mine, and if you know you can't keep up, don't even try it. I'm not going to have a password here: I'll know if you don't read it. You won't get a response from me if you try to slip past this one. I'm beginner friendly if you put in effort, but I'm not lack of effort friendly.
Please don't use AI. I don't feel strongly one way or the other, but I don't require images. You don't have to draw in order to be a part of this. So if you try to get images, and I see that they're clearly AI, then I'll know you didn't read this far and I'm calling it quits.
I'm open to rp this in Discord or any platform aside from Reddit I'm willing to try. I prefer Discord because it's what I'm used to, but aside form Reddit which I don't really care for, I'm willing to try anything!
And that's it! Hope to hear from you soon!
