The World is a Carousel of ZOMBIES (Zombies...)

[Donald Duck]

Fantasmic Kingdom has a new non-canon adventure! It's titled Kingdom of the Dead, and right off the bat I have to warn you that it does contain subject matter that might be offensive (especially if you sympathize with the undead). While Fantasmic Kingdom is an otherwise PG rated site, this particular non-canon thread is a special case. Zombie hack-n-slashin' is inevitable, so there are precautions we all have to take to avoid this from getting a hard R rating. If you dislike or are uncomfortable with the notion of Rory the Zombie Slayer, no sweat! We understand. Just ignore the thread and pretend it doesn't exist.

There we go. Can't say we didn't warn you! ^^;

Here are the guidelines if ya wanna join.

• This thread takes place in an alternate FK canon. There are no Disney lands/worlds, but rather the action takes place in a nondescript portion of America. Rural communities, big cities, suburbia, shopping malls--think generic yet easy zombie movie/game locales. Like FK, anthropomorphic animals will still live with humans in normalcy.
  
• To be a survivor, your character must be either a human or a humanoid anthropomorphic animal (such as Pete). Animals that are semi-anthropomorphic (a Dalmatian; Bambi) are not allowed. They have to be humanoid.
  
• There's no such thing as magic in this canon, but Disney characters usually associated with magic may still join and be revised. For example, Merlin could join as a college professor, the Fairy Godmother could be an old grandmother looking for her relatives, etc. Otherwise, any Disney character is fair game--hero, villain, adult or child.
  
• Villain characters don't have to be evil. For example, Pete is boorish, rude and kind of a jerk, but he's still part of the survivors.
  
• Your characters(s) may kill zombies, but don't be too detailed with your slayings. Don't be too descriptive; be vague. For example, it'll be better to say, "Miranda Wright shot the zombie in the head" rather than, "Miranda shot the zombie squarely between the eyes. There was a small mist that burst from the wound. Thick, dark blood trickled down--" etc.
  
• You may take control of zombies in your posts. You may take control of a zombie and say they're attacking a different character, but they cannot kill the survivor without permission.
  
• You have the right to choose which character(s) of yours lives or dies. None of your characters have to die, but it's suggested to have at least one character of yours eventually killed to keep the story flowing. But, again, that's not a requirement. You are totally welcome to have a character survive from start to finish of the thread!
  
• The primary genre is drama, with a good amount of humor, horror, and action. But always remember that the situation is very dire. Characters will perish without warning as the role-players see fit.
  
• Characters still can't cuss, unless it's in their nature. Just like classic FK!
  
• You may not kill another character, unless you have permission from the role-player in question. Again, like classic FK!
  
• There will be flashbacks scattered along the story. Single-character flashbacks are no problem, because they can be written in the same post as the character's actions in the present. If your flashback includes multiple role-players, though, then you should already have the flashback written out and ready to go by the time you make a post; for example, you and the other role-player involved with the flashback can RP via e-mail or chat, and then copy and paste the results within your posts. We won't ask everyone to please wait while a flashback plays out because that would grind the thread to a halt, and if anyone else posts without being aware of the flashback, that would be very confusing and make things muddy. If anyone has suggestions about this topic please share!
  
• Not interested in playing a survivor? Your Disney character can be a zombie!
  
• Zombies are Romero-esque, or 'classic.' Slow, trudging, and unintelligent. The fastest they can go are stumble-like lunges. And, of course, the more zombies there are, the worse the situation is for the survivors.
  
• People who die will return as zombies, whether or not they've been scratched/bitten. The 'disease' that's causing the zombie apocalypse is within all survivors--they're all carriers. The only way to prevent a dead body from being reanimated is if you destroy the brain. The main group of survivors so far know about this.
  
• There will be antagonists, not just zombies.
  
• You may use Tourist Accounts for this thread, to play Disney characters you want to play here but nowhere else.
  

I'm the maintenance/runner of the thread, but I will not dictate what everyone should do. I have ideas and I will bring them in when the time is appropriate, but this is really about character interaction. Improv!

The Passing

There will be a crossover event with Fantasmic Dreams's sister RP forum, Multiverse Unlimited. That website also has a non-canon zombie apocalypse thread currently running, Distorted Outbreak Unlimited. DOU and KotD will have a brief crossover, where the groups of survivors from both threads meet each other, have an exchange, and then part ways. The event will likely be amusing, but there shouldn't be any lasting consequences because of it. It's currently unknown how The Passing will go down, but I'll update this thread when that information is available.

[Donald Duck]

Nicole, you're up to bat.

I'm sorry, but there's one detail I forgot to mention, and it's a big'un. There's a "post or cut bait" rule for the thread. Because this is a major thread that will involve a lot of characters and active role-players, it's necessary to keep the plot moving. A solid week without posting could mean your turn will be skipped, and, sad to say, repeated stalling could result in your character being ejected from the plot.

As always, there are legitimate excuses, such as school, illness (physical and mental), trips, etc. But please post when you can, because there are people waiting on it.

Sorry for not posting this before, and thank you for your attention! Happy slaying!

[Miranda Wright]

After thinking about it, I think I might drop out of this thread. With the combination of school, being on about four other forums (two of which are RP forums that I've been neglecting terribly), and working on writing and other stuff, I likely won't have the time to post more then once a week. I don't think it's fair for me to stall the thread when other players want to post.

[Donald Duck]

Awww. Yeah, I've stretched myself thin, too... I probably won't even finish that silly Halloween story this year.

Is this your final decision, or are ya still thinking about it? I support whichever path you choose, fair lady!

[George Darling]

Once per week sounds reasonable enough. No one expects constant, daily posts (and if they do, they're clearly unaccustomed to the sloth that is forum RP), but once it gets into that two week+ range it becomes a horse of a different color.

[Donald Duck]

Well, this time clause reminds me of the storybook thread started by L. I'm back and ready!!

[Miranda Wright]

Well, if you guys don't mind waiting until later on this evening, then sure, I can can post then.

[Donald Duck]

Excellent post, Nicole. I'm very happy to have Miranda on board! The survivors just got hotter. lol

All right, I updated the info, so PLEASE go over the list again. Of special importance is the detail I forgot to mention. Anyone who dies will reanimate as a zombie whether or not they've been bitten. The 'disease' that reanimates corpses is in every survivor's blood--they're all carriers. Collin, Heffy and I discussed and agreed that the main group so far (Aurora, San, George and Pete) are aware of this. However, Nicole, since Miranda hasn't met the group until now and is a stranger, you're free to choose whether or not Miranda knows about this. The same goes for any other role-player who wants to join!

Another important detail is The Passing, which will be a cute crossover with another ongoing, non-canon zombie thread ("Distorted Outbreak Unlimited," Multiverse Unlimited). The crossover event will happen sometime and shouldn't be difficult or awkward. We don't know how we're gonna do this yet, but we're working on it!

There are more details, and some of the information posted prior have been updated or revised. So, again, please read. Thank you!



EDIT: This thread now has a character tracker! Check the last post. Thanks to Collin for the template! (I kinda used it without asking him, so sorry!)

[Donald Duck]

CAST OF CHARACTERS (in alphabetical order)

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Aurora [Status: Alive]
A physically attractive young woman in her late teens. She is compassionate, friendly, and determined to survive, despite the hopelessness of the situation and the many hardships she has endured. She loves to sing, but she can't anymore for fear of attracting them. She has been San's best friend since childhood. Her nickname is Rory.

George [Status: Alive]
A proper, dignified Englishman who moved to the United States with his family to pursue his career as a banker. He is quick to anger, and quite the snob, but has proven himself to be capable of strength he never knew he had when forced to survive. He hopes to locate his missing family, praying that they are alive.

Miranda Wright [Status: Unknown]
A woman from Los Angeles, she was formerly a well-respected member of the LAPD until the zombie outbreak occurred. The situation has left her out of sorts to say the least, especially since she doesn't know what happened to her partner. It is solving this mystery as well as her desire to protect others that pushes her onward. Miranda has since gone missing during a zombie horde attack. She was searched for, given up on, and separated. Now her fate is unknown. (This plot point assists Nicole's indefinite hiatus; rather than killing Miranda to continue the story, she can easily come back whenever.)

Pete [Status: Alive]
A boorish and rowdy humanoid cat. He is tall and fat, but he's faster than he looks and is an excellent marksman. Very little is known about his past, as he doges the question every time it's asked. He doesn't get along with George, thinks San is uptight but okay, but Rory seems to have the most of his respect thus far. He thinks Miranda is sexy, which, shallowly, is the main reason why he's bummed out about her disappearance.

San [Status: Alive]
A stern and distant young Asian woman. Although troubled and having a cold exterior, she makes up for it with tenacity and a fiery spirit. Despite this, she is naturally pessimistic, an outlook that has only made the situation even darker for her - but, grimly, she presses on. One of the few things keeping her going is her close childhood friend, Aurora - who is the only person left in this world she truly trusts.