<div align="center">(http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii28/ambrosia_kisses/Setting/projectxheader2_zpsr5n0xcgv.jpg)</div><div align="center">Banner created by <strong>Timeless</strong>. She's awesome!</div><br/><div align="center"><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: georgia;"><strong>GM(s):</strong> TheBlackThrone, EdwardShane <em>seeking more GMs/Co-GMs - I'm only taking enthusiastic writers for such positions</em></span></div><br/><div align="center"><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: palatino linotype;"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 72pt;"><em>Platform City</em></span></span></div><br/><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: georgia;"><strong>Platform City</strong> is the majestic capital of the video game universe known as <strong>Arcade</strong>. It is a hub where dimensions meet and can be accessed from every realm by portals that link one intergalactic highway to the next. It is here where characters will be allowed to mingle and weave stories with other characters within or outside of their squads. There is a plethora of establishments that can be visited and explored as well as more that can be created by you, the role player.<br/><br/>If a player ever wants to design or contribute an idea for a new place, all he or she has to do is submit his or her own personal design to the GMs. Understand that when choosing NPCs to run the place, you must use game characters that you feel are least likely to be played by other players. You can never know for certain, but if a player wants to join the game and use the character that you made as a NPC, they have every right to. We do not character assassinate here.<br/><br/>There is one exception to the place-building policy. You cannot build your own apartment for your character. Your character can either live in the Skyhold Apartment complex or they can live within the luxurious comforts of the castle walls. <strong>Tetris Castle</strong> is the primary residence of the summoned heroes -- at least until the virus is purged from The System. At the castle, they are treated like lords and ladies (by Lemmings!) and are waited on hand and foot.<br/><br/>There are several zones to cover and because this game isn't in big game status, I have to compile them all here, but basically, Platform City will be the side/sandbox thread while the missions are going on. You can continue to post in the side thread while your characters are kicking butt in the main ones. Below, in the spoilers, you will find several locations and their descriptions.</span><br/><br/><div align="center">(http://www.travelandbeer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Artist-page-divider.png)</div><br/><div align="center"><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Tetris Castle</div><div class="spoiler_body"><div align="center"><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: times new roman;"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 24pt;"><strong>Tetris Castle</strong></span></span></div><br/><div align="center">(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/8f/09/18/8f0918d58c6a0ee35afb4f963fa4164f.jpg)</div><br/><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: georgia;">The castle is comprised of 100 floors. Twenty-five of those floors are underground. Tetris Castle is guarded by Black Knights, Berenike Knights, Silver Knights, and more. The castle has defense systems from dragons to deployable weapon systems. Several A.I.s make their home in the Tetris network living in a reality similar to our own except that their sole purpose in life is to protect it.<br/><br/>The interior and exterior of the castle have been professionally rendered by famous artists such as <strong>The Redeemed Royce Bracket</strong>. The skies over the castle and city are designed by <strong>Farrah Yon-Dale</strong>. The vegetation and gardens about the castle are taken care of and tended to by <strong>dryads</strong> and <strong>Sadidas</strong>.<br/><br/>The castle interior is spacious with architecture as intricate as the Hagia Sophia. Sculptures, portraits, murals and landscapes; it is the castle of dreams. One second a character could find him or herself walking through a fantasy castle, and then suddenly, they’re in a futuristic laboratory. The genres are as diverse as the beings that inhabit it.<br/><br/>As large as this castle is, there are floors of note. Players can also design floors to add to the castle. Below is a list of noteworthy floors:<br/><br/></span><ul class="bbc_list"><li><strong>26th Floor</strong> - Reception Hall/Council Room - this floor is where all characters will enter and exit. They pass through a slightly lengthy foyer into a circular <strong>Reception Hall</strong>. From the hall, they have the option to use a spiraling staircase that winds from the 26th floor to the 90th floor. The floors 1-25 and 91-100 can only be accessed by the <strong>Warp Elevator</strong>, an elevator that literally <em>warps</em> you to wherever you need to go. <strong>The Council Room</strong> is where <em>The Seven</em> convene about an immoderate round table akin to the one of legend. The chamber is so large and spacious that it is said a pin can be heard.</li><li><strong>13th Floor</strong> - There isn't much known about it. It has restricted access. Dr. Thomas Light, the Director of Science and Research would know more about it, but will he tell you?</li><li><strong>49th Floor</strong> - Science and Research/Training Simulator - the greatest minds in video game history can be found on this floor: Dr. Light, Professor Oak, Dr. Gordon Freeman, Dr. Bosconovitch, Mordin Solus, Hal “Otacon” Emmerich, Shion Uzuki, and more reputable characters. Repairs, designs whether it be weapon or armor, special potions, energy reserves, genetic engineering, robotics, whatever you need, these guys not only have it, they can make it. The <strong>Kill Simulator</strong> can be found on this floor. The Kill Simulator can be used for training such as setting up realistic scenarios to help a character hone his or her skills. <em>There may be some GM information to put out about this in the future, concerning earning xp in the simulator, but we’ll get back to you on that.</em></li><li><strong>75th Floor</strong> - Quarters - the floor is co-ed, but not the living space. Every hero will have his or her own individual room. The rooms have everything your character needs along with a Lemming maid or butler who will tend to his or her every need. Although these rooms are equivalent to a fancy condo, other facilities such as the spa and gym can be found on other floors.</li><li><strong>50th Floor</strong> - Gym/Rec Center - Whether your character likes to workout or play sports, this floor has everything! Courts, parkour room, weights electronically designed for all strength levels, etc. It is an athletic wonderland. It is situated right above the Science and Research floor because sometimes the scientists like performing studies on the heroes’ athletic abilities.</li><li><strong>70th Floor</strong> - Spa - Sometimes a character just wants to relax and loosen up. Heroes can find all sorts of therapy here. There are even treatments that some characters may not have even heard of. They can be quite alien, but the spa guarantees that heroes will walk out feeling better than they did going in.</li><li><strong>30th Floor</strong> - Banquet Hall - whether you’re the type to dine with friends or take food back to your room, the cooks in the kitchen will purvey. What you choose to do with your appetite is up to you. The cooks are supposedly the best in the video game universe, however, local rumors claim that a certain <em>Mama</em> is truly the Queen of Culinary.</li></ul><br/><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: georgia;"><em>This is just a basic listing. If you would like to list more, then PM the GM(s) your requests or designs!</em></span></div></div><br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">The Barrel Roll(Bar)</div><div class="spoiler_body"><div align="center"><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: times new roman;"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 24pt;"><strong>The Barrel Roll</strong></span></span></div><br/><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: georgia;">Out in Platform City, one can find ye olde pub -- well, it is at least designed that way. Wood and stone interior, nice warm fire to keep the place warm and cozy, and the down-to-earth atmosphere. The owner of The Barrel Roll is a Pandarin named Brewmaster Chen. If you’re here to sit down and have a cold drink, play a game of cards, chat, or participate in Open Mic Night, this is the place to be. Sometimes bar fights break out, and I wouldn't recommend being the one who started it. Gragas might headbutt you, and if you manage to retain any brain cells after that, then that is a miracle in itself. Usually, he just drops an explosive cask to wash all the troublemakers out of the building.<br/><br/><em>Note: Do not pick a fight with the bouncer. You will lose no matter how strong you think your character is (this goes for all NPC bouncers).</em></span><br/><br/><div align="center"><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: times new roman;"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 18pt;"><strong>Staff</strong></span></span></div><br/><div align="center"><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><div align="center">(http://ndl.mgccw.com/mu3/wallpaper/20140711/12/0ca8f3ee85da775f3f17b3023db5460d/1867360.jpg)</div><strong>Brewmaster Chen (Owner)</strong><br/><em>World of Warcraft</em></td><td><div align="center">(http://orig09.deviantart.net/09ce/f/2013/326/b/1/jessica_nigri_as_mad_moxxi_collab_by_endless_ness-d6v70dm.jpg)<br/><strong>Moxxi (Bartender)</strong><br/><em>Borderlands</em></div></td><td><div align="center">(http://static1.squarespace.com/static/5323ead3e4b0f08e06c3be27/553cf99fe4b066b8cc4e1010/553cfa20e4b030160326da64/1430059555653/Gragas_CloseUp.jpg)<br/><strong>Gragas (Bouncer)</strong><br/><em>League of Legends</em></div></td><td><div align="center">(http://vignette3.wikia.nocookie.net/elderscrolls/images/0/06/%D0%A1%D1%8E%D0%B7%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%BD%D0%B0_%D0%BF%D0%BE%D1%80%D0%BE%D1%87%D0%BD%D0%B0%D1%8F_%D0%BF%D0%BE%D1%80%D1%82%D1%80%D0%B5%D1%82.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20130307191921&amp;path-prefix=ru)<br/><strong>Susanna the Wicked (Waitress)</strong><br/><em>Skyrim</em></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div></div><br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Kawaii Cafe</div><div class="spoiler_body"><div align="center"><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: Cooper Black;"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 36pt;">Kawaii Cafe</span></span></div><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: georgia;">This has to be the most adorable cafe in Platform City. It is run by the cutest creatures in the video game universe. It is interestingly a popular dating spot for young men and women. Young bucks often take their girls here, hoping that they’ll have their brains washed by the cuteness into falling in love with them. The old adorable puppy trick. Waddle Doo is the owner of this bright and bubbly cafe.</span><br/><br/><div align="center"><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: times new roman;"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 18pt;"><strong>Staff</strong></span></span></div><br/><div align="center"><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><div align="center">(http://vignette4.wikia.nocookie.net/mikumikudance/images/4/4c/DoeWaddleDoo.png/revision/latest?cb=20121014202514)<br/><strong>Waddle Doo (Owner)</strong><br/><em>Kirby</em></div></td><td><div align="center">(http://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/3/39162/1707819-waddledeek642.jpg)<br/><strong>Waddle Dees (Kitchen Staff)</strong><br/><em>Kirby</em></div></td><td><div align="center">(http://vignette4.wikia.nocookie.net/finalfantasy/images/9/9e/Ffccking_moogle.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20080407173622)<br/><strong>Moogles (Waiting Staff)</strong><br/><em>Final Fantasy</em></div></td><td><div align="center">(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/7c/21/ac/7c21acd1cb970f372ef763c08522b860.jpg)<br/><strong>Pikachu (Sign Spinner)</strong><br/><em>Pokemon</em></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div></div><br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">The Save Point (Hotel)</div><div class="spoiler_body"><div align="center"><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: times new roman;"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 24pt;"><strong>The Save Point</strong></span></span></div><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: georgia;">Sometimes a character just wants to get away and have some privacy. Whether it be intimate or personal, The Save Point is the place to go. NiGHTS is the owner and she guarantees that all guests will receive a restful sleep. The beds and comforters are surprisingly perfect and the activities taking place in other rooms cannot be heard through the walls. That may not necessarily be a good thing at times, but for now, having not received any negative news, it’s perfect! The best hotel in Platform City. Welcome to The Save Point.</span><br/><br/><div align="center"><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: times new roman;"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 18pt;"><strong>Staff</strong></span></span></div><br/><div align="center"><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><div align="center">(http://static.zerochan.net/NiGHTS.full.1163260.jpg)<br/><strong>NiGHTs (Owner)</strong><br/><em>Nights into Dreams</em></div></td><td><div align="center">(http://vignette1.wikia.nocookie.net/pikmin/images/5/57/Rotes_Pikmin_2.png/revision/latest?cb=20130209105744&amp;path-prefix=de)<br/><strong>Pikmin (Bellhops/Maids)</strong><br/><em>Pikmin</em></div></td><td><div align="center">(http://www.kirbysrainbowresort.net/info/anime/art/officialart/noddy1.gif)<br/><strong>Noddies (Residents)</strong><br/><em>Kirby</em></div></td><td><div align="center">(http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/thumb/f/fb/143Snorlax.png/250px-143Snorlax.png)<br/><strong>Snorlax (Regular)</strong><br/><em>Pokemon</em></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div></div><br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Club OST</div><div class="spoiler_body"><div align="center"><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: harlow solid italic;"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 24pt;">Club OST</span></span></div><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: georgia;">Some like it loud! Some like it flashy! Some love to dance, show off, and receive bountiful attention. Club OST has the crowd and the beats. With DJ Sona spinning the discs, the club never gets old. There are lounges where friends can sit among each other and a bar that has a hot and popular bartender. Loosen up, have a blast, at Club OST!</span><br/><br/><div align="center"><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: times new roman;"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 18pt;"><strong>Staff</strong></span></span></div><br/><div align="center"><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><div align="center">(http://media.gtanet.com/images/6607-gta-gay-tony-partys-over.jpg)<br/><strong>Gay Tony (Owner)</strong><br/><em>Grand Theft Auto</em></div></td><td><div align="center">(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/uHJyAZtRrOY/maxresdefault.jpg)<br/><strong>DJ Sona (DJ)</strong><br/><em>League of Legends</em></div></td><td><div align="center">(http://i.imgur.com/O0lWey0.jpg)<br/><strong>Vanessa (Bartender)</strong><br/><em>SNK</em></div></td><td><div align="center">(http://statici.behindthevoiceactors.com/behindthevoiceactors/_img/chars/char_45312.jpg)<br/><strong>Volt Krueger (Bouncer)</strong><br/><em>The Bouncer</em></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div></div><br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Mama’s (Restaurant)</div><div class="spoiler_body"> <br/><div align="center"><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: times new roman;"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 24pt;"><strong>Mama's</strong></span></span></div><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: georgia;">Hailed as not only being the best restaurant in Platform City, but for having the greatest if not <em>the</em> best chef in the universe, Mama’s is the place to go; and do not worry, Mama can cook anything. There isn't a dish she can't cook. She will not just cook it but make it better -- just like Mama used to make. Heroes be warned. Mama’s cooking can bust some belts if you're not mindful of what you’re ordering or how much you’re ordering and Mama is always excited to please. She can make healthy options as well as vegetarian to vegan options for those unique customers.<br/><br/><em>Warning: Characters may experience the “itis!”</em></span><br/><br/><div align="center"><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: times new roman;"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 18pt;"><strong>Staff</strong></span></span></div><br/><div align="center"><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><div align="center">(http://www.cookingmamaus.com/cooking-mama-4-kitchen-magic/images/mama.png)<br/><strong>Cooking Mama (Owner - Head Chef)</strong><br/><em>Cooking Mama</em></div></td><td><div align="center">(http://vignette4.wikia.nocookie.net/chrono/images/b/bb/Orcha.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20090519221243)<br/><strong>Orcha (Sous Chef)</strong><br/><em>Chrono Cross</em></div></td><td><div align="center">(http://vignette1.wikia.nocookie.net/mario-sonic-and-sora/images/a/ac/Mp9-koopa-troopa.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20130528222855)<br/><strong>Koopa Troopa (Waiting Staff)</strong><br/><em>Mario</em></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div></div><br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Skyhold Apartments</div><div class="spoiler_body"><div align="center"><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 24pt;"><strong>Skyhold Apartments</strong></span></span></div><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: georgia;">The cheapest and most decent apartment complex in the city. Not everyone likes to live in a big fancy-smancy castle. The apartment is pretty basic with your usual rowdy neighbors and their nonsensical drama. It is right next to a railway and the train shakes the entire building when it passes. Don't worry; that is just the least of your problems. Wait until you see the landlord!</span><br/><br/><div align="center"><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: times new roman;"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 18pt;"><strong>Staff</strong></span></span></div><br/><div align="center">(http://vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net/animalcrossing/images/8/83/Mr._Resetti.png/revision/latest?cb=20140803113450)<br/><strong>Mr. Resetti (Landlord)</strong><br/><em>Animal Crossing</em></div></div></div><br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">The Smash Arena (fight club)</div><div class="spoiler_body"><div align="center"><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: times new roman;"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 24pt;"><strong>The Smash Arena</strong></span></span></div><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: georgia;">The Smash Arena is a secret underground fight club held in an abandoned railway complex in the subway. Steve Fox runs the show and Moneybags collects the bets. Fighters can participate in an assortment of matches and win gold, prizes, and of course, loads of xp. There are cage fights, tag team battles, survival matches, and more. The Smash Arena is only open on a random day once a month. When the announcement goes out that it is open, sign up while you can! Don't miss it for you might wish you hadn't!<br/><br/><strong>Note: This is a monthly GM run event. Unfortunately, characters cannot access The Smash Arena IC whenever they want. They will instead have to wait, like everybody else, until the event goes live.</strong></span><br/><br/><div align="center"><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: times new roman;"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 18pt;"><strong>Staff</strong></span></span></div><br/><div align="center"><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><div align="center">(http://eng.tekkenpedia.com/images/thumb/f/fb/1Steve.png/250px-1Steve.png)<br/><strong>Steve Fox (Owner)</strong><br/><em>Tekken</em></div></td><td><div align="center">(http://vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net/spyro/images/5/5f/Money_Bags.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20080320195135)<br/><strong>Moneybags (Betman)</strong><br/><em>Spyro the Dragon</em></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div></div></div><br/><div align="center">(http://www.travelandbeer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Artist-page-divider.png)</div><br/><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: times new roman;"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 24pt;"><strong>Platform City Information</strong></span></span><br/><br/><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: georgia;">1. <strong>Plot Events.</strong> The GMs may drop in on your character and drop off some interesting news or hints to a secret plot. Expect the unexpected!<br/>2. <strong>Tagging.</strong> You will find a code for tagging. Be sure to say where you are because we have this wonderful mash-up going on. You can refer to the game calendar for the date. The time is up to you. We're going to kick off the New Year and start in the month of January!<br/>3. <strong>Interact.</strong> If you see a character standing around and doing nothing, I encourage you to interact with him or her. Really though, no one should be aimlessly posting. <strong><span class="bbc_u">Do not forget! The GMs can take away XP if you post for the hell of it.</span></strong><br/>4. <strong>Creation.</strong> If you plan on creating an establishment, it has to be something everyone can use. It cannot be something personal to be used <em>one time.</em> This doesn't mean that you can't play out certain scenarios. I'm just saying that if we can't make it an actual place, then don't bother requesting it.<br/>5. <strong>IMGs/OOC.</strong> Keep the OOC in the OOC and images to a decent size. If the images are enormous, I will ask you to reduce the size or spoiler it.<br/>6. <strong>Blinding Colors.</strong> A lot of people like using font colors. That is fine; but if I see that you are using hot colors or colors so bright that they're bad for the retinas, then I'm going to either ask you to: a) put glow "black" around it or something to make it stand out better, or b) tell you to find a darker color.<br/>7. <strong>Have fun!</strong></span><br/><br/><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: times new roman;"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 24pt;"><strong>Calendar</strong></span></span><br/><br/><div align="center">(http://www.calendarpedia.co.uk/images/months/2016/calendar-january-2016.png)</div><br/><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: times new roman;"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 24pt;"><strong>Tag</strong></span></span><br/><br/><div class="codeheader">Code: <a class="codeoperation" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="return smfSelectText(this);">[Select]</a></div><pre style="margin: 0; padding: 0;"><code class="bbc_code">[floatleft][img height=200][pic][/img][/floatleft]<br/>[b]Name:[/b]<br/>[b]Title:[/b] (if applicable)<br/>[b]Game:[/b]<br/>[b]Time:[/b]<br/>[b]Location:[/b]<br/>[b]Tagging:[/b] [b]Mentioned:[/b]</code></pre><br/><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: times new roman;"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 36pt;"><strong>Links</strong></span></span><br/><br/>Recruitment/Info Thread (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=255970.0)