So I've been tossing around a plot idea, not for use now, (since there are plenty of plots and mini-plots right now,) but sometime in the near future.

For anyone who knows about the X-Men universe, I was hoping to do something like an Age of Apocalypse arc. Right now, Sebastian is possibly working up to what will become an apocalypse; the arc would be a look into the potential future if the apocalypse is not prevented.

The earth would be barren, resources would be precious and rare, and survivors would be few. As with any post-apocalyptic world, the laws of man fall, and the barren wastes would have wanderers looking for food, and packs of bandits and murderers.

I pictured a stronghold, either as a haven defending against invaders, or as a tyrannical microsociety controlled by those with power and resources.

This is still a rough idea, and I also know that another "peek into the future" style plot happened about 3 years ago. At this point, there are many new people on the site, so I wanted to measure the interest in this idea. The arc itself would not affect the present day; it would just be a glimpse. (Possibly a dream or vision by the Oracle or another prophetic mutant.)

I figured it would be a fun change for people who would want to play their characters in a totally different world and see how it would change their personality. Not every character has to be involved; (hell, I'm probably going to have Nate die in the blast.)

So I'd love feedback; do you like the idea? Hate it? Have ways to improve it?

I think that is a really awesome idea and you actually beat me to suggesting it so kudos on that one! I really like the idea of the "bad future" plotline and the good thing is, it won't have to interfere with our present day posts because it's technically an Alternate Univerese.

What would kind of be a cool idea in addition to that would possible be the apocolapyse versions of our characters warning the present day version of our characters of things to come or how to prevent it. Or mayyyybe thier children.

I'm tottaly for this Idea.

This actually really does sound pretty awesome (as I've said before!) I know that whenever I've heard about the Future Plot that happened before, I always felt bad for having missed it. I think this will be a good opportunity for the young bloods around here to take part in it! I don't have any real suggestions at the moment, but I shall think of what I can come up with. I really do like all the ideas presented so far!

Want.

From the Mod perspective (specifically, "learned from the Future Plot" perspective), I vote for aiming the date of our post-apocalyptic setting close enough to 2012 so that Mods don't have to approve "future" profiles again (with the original Future Plot, which was ten years in the future, we let people go nuts with power growths and such so long as they sent us their "future" profile for moderation--gaaaah that was a lot of work!) If we stay within 1-3ish years of the present time, people's current profiles should still be a-okay for RPing. [/unofficialmodopinion]

Some imagination fodder in what's already been RPed in the Oracle Plot: when the Oracle saw Sebastian's future, he saw nuclear warfare. Which could very nicely screw over the whole world in a highly desirable manner.

And now I'm picturing Aura + Muse being the reason some of us survived the apocalypse. Because nothing is as simultaneously epic and giggle-inducing as Aura saving the city.

*will definitely toss Calley and Slate in on this. and Maxine, because without society, I want to see what terrors she inspires in the hearts of children her and her Paper Dog pack will get up to*

Summer would probably be a good time for this, since the present time final brawl with Sebiroth is tentatively planned for the end of summer/start of the next school year.

It makes me a happy Gravesy to see unofficial mod approval ^^

I was thinking threeish years, so that could work. Enough for survivors to become a bit more hardened and possibly (with mod consent) go through one potential power growth. That way people are not crazy overpowered, but they are toughened by the difficult world.

I figured some mutants would survive the blast since mutants are genetically more composed to handle nuclear activity. Though, when I was mentioning a strong hold with resources, I was kinda thinking about former Orderlings being in control of a new "Sanctuary." Aura could probably be a major reason for the survival of the Sanctuary considering she makes, well, auras.

I figured early summer would be good since it would be after finals and early summer stress would be mostly passed.

LOVE IT!

Yes! Both of my characters, I volunteer them. Yes. This is epic, I love it.

A la Cbox chatting:

Maxine is officially starting an Amazon girl gang. All ye apocalyptic peep-ettes are welcome. Attitude problems mandatory. Koga man!slave provided at the door.

*tosses Andy and Meg on in* Very much want~

Y'all make me so happy by letting me know my idea doesn't suck <3

Your ideas suck like a delicious nuclear lollipop. <3

Could be fun.

Everytime I see this thread i cannot help but think is "That's my new name!"

Anyways, I remember the previous future plot, and it was amazing! But like Kat said it was pretty crazy with every character extremely powerful. I like the three year timeline.

Ooh ooh, love it so much! I originally came in with Meld just as future plot was wrapping up and I was pretty disappointed to have missed it. Kind of secretly hope it doesn't occur quite yet as I want another character involved, but whether it happens now or in the near future, I really enjoy the idea.

See?? I figured we would have people who were interested in future fun who missed it the first time around. Sky can join the gang of wandering amazonians!