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INTEREST CHECK

Hello, adventurers!

This is the interest check for Dorressea, a private short-term game. Your mods will be Coco (Plurk: @amplitude), Michelle (Plurk: @sweetstacks), and Amber (Plurk: @twistingkage) -- the same mod team from Vella! You must be on one of our Plurk timelines to be able to apply.

Dorressea is scheduled to run for up to six months at the most and will have a maximum of 25 slots available, with a reserve being required in order to apply to the game. Those on the mods’ timelines will have reserve priority; if, by a later date and time during the reserve period, we still have openings, we will open reserves to +1s. We will run the game with a minimum of 15 players.

About Doressea

Dorressea is a short-term, private adventure game that takes some inspiration from tabletop, some inspiration from virtual/fantasy isekai series. Our full premise can be found here!

On the surface, the goal is for characters to venture through different dungeons and obstacles, and gain the necessary skills to obtain what they need to return home. However, characters can also uncover plot clues through various methods, such as investigating various parts of the setting and interacting with NPCs, to find answers about their arrival and uncover Dorressea’s secrets.

As a disclaimer, Dorressea is meant to be a plot-oriented game. Interacting with the setting and/or participating in events are strongly encouraged. It is entirely possible for players to change the story, which is part of why we'd like to keep it relatively small.

Game Structure + Activity Check

We anticipate that Dorressea will be a medium- to fast-paced game, though the actual pace will largely be determined by the playerbase. The game will have two events every month; these events will be posted on the 1st and 20th, with the exception of the intro log, which will go up a few days before the first official log. 1 IC day = 1 OOC day. We may have other events pop up, depending on player choices; we will always try to give advance notice for when these are scheduled to happen.

If we feel that we can wrap the game up earlier, we will communicate with the playerbase.

Activity Checks will be monthly. Since this is a short-term game, AC will be 15 comments across 2 or more threads started in the AC period. Each thread must have a minimum of 5 comments from you. Open posts and top levels count as 1 comment per thread that takes place within the post/top level. There will be a permanent AC post that you can post your activity to at any time.

We will have a game Discord as well as a mod Plurk. We will be posting announcements to both platforms. You do not need to join the Discord in order to play in the game.

Battle Classes

The page for classes is still under construction, so we'll give you a brief rundown of the classes here:

• Mage: The Mage uses elemental spells in battle. Mages have three elements at their disposal: fire, ice, and lightning. They won't be able to specialize in an element; instead, they will learn to draw energy from all three sources.
• Healer: The Healer is pretty self-explanatory: They utilize healing spells to rejuvenate their targets. They can also gain utility-based spells that can cause status effects like paralysis and confusion.
• Archer: Also self-explanatory. The Archer is skilled at ranged attacks. They use a bow and arrow, and can deal precise strikes from a great distance.
• Thief: The Thief uses stealth, speed, and quick, precise attacks in battle. They prefer weapons like daggers and throwing knives.
• Warrior: The Warrior's classic weapon of choice tends to be a sword, but they can use other weapons like spears. They can also use shields and prefer fighting in close quarters.
• Tank: The Tank's weapon is generally two-handed, like a large battle axe. However, their attacks are slower; defense is their greatest asset.

We are not putting a cap on characters per class. If we get 25 Healers, we're rolling with 25 Healers, etc.

Schedule

We are looking at starting the game on Saturday, August 28th, with reserves opening up on Saturday, August 21 at 3pm EST. Applications will open on the same day as reserves at 6pm EST. We will allow everyone to see the application before reserves open in case anyone would like to get started early.

Please note that due to IRL factors (timezones, work, etc.), the mods are operating on a later schedule. We probably won't be able to get to things that require our attention during the weekdays until ~7pm EST. (We're a lot more flexible on weekends!) This is also why we wanted to structure the game a little differently, and why we chose to extend it to a maximum of six months.

Form + FAQ

Here is our FAQ for more information! Please fill out the form below if this is a game you’d be interested in joining!

<b>Name:</b> <b>Mod who invited you:</b> <b>Are you new to short-term games?:</b> <b>Character Consideration(s) + Class(es):</b> <B>Timezone + availability:</b> <b>Questions/Comments:</b> Memes, shitposts, etc. can also go here!

Comments

[zoomiqote]

Name: Michelle
Mod who invited you: my town now
Are you new to short-term games?: not at all!!
Character Consideration(s) + Class(es): warrior of light (final fantasy xiv), archer or tank; tsumugi takanashi (idolish7), rogue or tank; maybe felix (fire emblem), healer...... idk i have Many Considerations
Timezone + availability: pst! available after 4:30pm.
Questions/Comments:

[dadsandals]

CARRY ME MANAGER

[doodlesuits]

These are all excellent considerations.

[nineroutes]

omg Michelle pls make tsumugi a tank HSKDJAKSH

[sicklysweet]

Name: Lavender
Mod who invited you: THINKING EMOJI
Are you new to short-term games?: Nope!
Character Consideration(s) + Class(es): THERE ARE A COUPLE... Mostly leaning towards Owen (Mahoutsukai no Yakusoku) or Idia Shroud (Twisted Wonderland), depending on if I want to cause problems on purpose or be genre savvy. As healers, because I am nothing if not on brand.
Timezone + availability: US Central! Free basically Whenever, except Saturday afternoons atm.
Questions/Comments:


i refuse to explain

[dadsandals]

mfw this meme

[dadsandals]

Name: Coco
Mod who invited you: Hmmm
Are you new to short-term games?: Nop
Character Consideration(s) + Class(es): My number one pick is Yamato Nikaido (Tank) from IDOLiSH7. Puts on my clown hat. 😔 But!! My other backup pick is Romelle (Tank) from Voltron: LD!! Tanks all the way down baybeeeee
Timezone + availability: GMT -10. I work full-time so my hours are pretty late in the day for most folks; I work from 2pm to 11pm EST, Monday through Friday. Almost always free on weekends!
Questions/Comments: I couldn't find any Yama shitposts so you'll have to deal with Riku

[nineroutes]

the idea of yamasan as a tank is so funny to me

[doodlesuits]

Name: Amber
Mod who invited you: it's me, I did
Are you new to short-term games?: NOPE
Character Consideration(s) + Class(es): Trey Clover (Twisted Wonderland) as a Mage or Warrior, Jack Howl (Twisted Wonderland) as a Warrior or Tank... I've got others but those are the main two thoughts laughs
Timezone + availability: CST, generally available in the evenings/overnight, at least after 7
Questions/Comments: WE LOVE YOU ALL...

[dadsandals]

literally just realized. green meganes.

[kishisama]

Name: Orion
Mod who invited you: Coco I GUESS???
Are you new to short-term games?: Y-yeah...
Character Consideration(s) + Class(es):
- Cain Knightley ☆ Mahoyaku ☆ Warrior
- Rook Hunt ☆ Twisted Wonderland ☆ Archer
- Itaru Chigasaki ☆ A3! ☆ Mage
- Wataru Hibiki ☆ Ensemble Stars! ☆ Mage or Healer
- Dice Arisugawa ☆ Hypnosis Mic ☆ Tank or Warrior
Timezone + availability: US Central, usually available after 6:30 Pm weekdays and almost all weekend unless I'm sewing or have an event.
Questions/Comments: someone please help me pick a character thanks I'm indecisive... dm or plurk... rip
I have no memes unless you want the riquet meme.

[dadsandals]

i am canonblind to all of these so i'm not much help here but

fellow tank 👀

[stoicprofessor]

Name: Fae
Mod who invited you: Amber
Are you new to short-term games?: I mean I was in Vella and PokeSpec but both of those ended a lot sooner than anticipated and I still dunno how short-terms are supposed to like. go so???
Character Consideration(s) + Class(es): ASK ME CLOSER TO DATE I have a lot going on rn but I am Interested all the same
Timezone + availability: CST, atm availability is "often" but I am in the midst of a move (will be moved by next month) so
Questions/Comments: This

[dadsandals]

listen i would not be opposed to byleth

HI FAE

[unattaining]

Name: Rynn
Mod who invited you: Amber
Are you new to short-term games?: yes >.>
Character Consideration(s) + Class(es): ummmm i'd really like a Twist character, if there will still be slots available for one? Likely Ace, Jade or Jamil. I have other considerations like Yata from K, Alibaba from Magi, or possibly someone from Genshin i could probably use as a backup if not.
Timezone + availability: EST and... all over the place really.
Questions/Comments:
I play two types of characters:

[doodlesuits]

👀

[nineroutes]

Name: sarah!
Mod who invited you: coco
Are you new to short-term games?: not really but it's been a While since I've been in one!
Character Consideration(s) + Class(es): A bunch???
- tenn kujo (as a mage or an archer THANK U GREEK GODS GACHA) or minami natsume (maaaaybe as a thief), both idolish7
- william james moriarty (moriarty the patriot, likely as a warrior)
- joshua kiryu (twewy, your resident asshole mage or healer)
- chikage utsuki (a3!, warrior, mage, tank, thief IDK HE COULD GO SO MANY WAYS)
- someone from sk8? Lelouch from code geass? joker from persona 5? MAYBE A GIRL FROM KAKEGURUI, who even knows not me yet I need to stop editing this god
Timezone + availability: GMT+8 but everyone who knows me knows I don't sleep,
Questions/Comments: I'm not awake enough yet to ask serious questions so

[sicklysweet]

the thought of william as a warrior is somehow the funniest fucking thing to me

[precrackedproeggcracker]

Name: Doom
Mod who invited you: Amber
Are you new to short-term games?: I've played in Vella before and I might be messing around in a murdergame before Dorressea goes live, but but I'm still pretty new.
Character Consideration(s) + Class(es): Momoe Sawaki from Wonder Egg Priority + Warrior, Masumi Sera from Detective Conan/Case Closed! + Thief, and Swindler/Ordinary Person from Akudama Drive + Thief
Timezone + availability: MST, I'll be pretty spotty M-TH because of classes but I'll still be available in the afternoon, but other than that I'm pretty free.
Questions/Comments: Actually serious question for the mods: Momoe is a trans girl, would being isekai'd to Dorressea give her the Deluxe VR Trans Wish Fulfillment Treatment or not?

[doodlesuits]

Hey, to answer your question, Momoe absolutely would, yes!

[devilshadow]

Name: Dany
Mod who invited you: :3
Are you new to short-term games?: ive been in One
Character Consideration(s) + Class(es): Nacht Faust From Black Clover, as a healer which is he'd hate, or a thief, which he'd hate more.
Sasuke Uchiha from Naruto, because I'm predictable, as a warrior.
Timezone + availability: EST, and who knows? I'm free every day after certain time lmao
Questions/Comments: (I wanted a gif of Nacht with his horns, but they're too dark and now im sad, but look it him, he pretty)

[dadsandals]

i don't know black clover but this screams dany's character type

[artor]

Name: Luminitrium
Mod who invited you: Hello erryone
Are you new to short-term games?: Nah
Character Consideration(s) + Class(es):
King Arthur (Fate/Prototype), Karna (Fate/) | Warrior
Merlin (Fate/), Luthier (Fire Emblem: Echoes) | Mage
Crow Armbrust (Trails) | ????
Timezone + availability: Availability is ??? bc this is very tentative, but EST for timezone.
Questions/Comments: Naw, got none. Unless...

[doodlesuits]

hello Lum 👀

[thinkfeeldrive]

Name: Jisu
Mod who invited you: All of the above
Are you new to short-term games?: No
Character Consideration(s) + Class(es): Aoi (Wish Upon the Pleiades), mage; Yamato Maya (BanG Dream!), not sure on the class; Akashi Maho (D4DJ: Dig Delight Direct Drive DJ), idk
Time zone + availability: Central in the winter, Mountain in the summer, availability basically all over the place.
Questions/Comments:

[dadsandals]

obligatory yamato squad comment!! maya is cute...i'm canon blind to the rest!

also lol that car

[spiritoso]

Name: amber
Mod who invited you: coco, michelle, amber
Are you new to short-term games?: nope!!
Character Consideration(s) + Class(es): GOSH I HAVE NO IDEA..... maybe i'll go with haseo (.hack//GU, thief or warrior) or kyoko kirigiri (dangan ronpa, mage) or maybe someone completely different! no idea yet hahaha
Timezone + availability: CST, i have no idea what my schedule will look like then but for now it's all over the place... generally available weekends + after 8pm on weekdays
Questions/Comments: nope!

[devilshadow]

Kirigiri would be so fu as a mage

[commercializes]

Name: Haki
Mod who invited you: coco, amber
Are you new to short-term games?: No
Character Consideration(s) + Class(es): an oc... who doesn't even have a pb yet (sweats) I'll get on that. Or maybe cael from trash count. Mages and thieves. Maybe a healer.
Timezone + availability: Eastern. My availability is very ??? because things happen all the time, but it's generally at night.
Questions/Comments: I'm always a phone tagger... sorry for my typos and whatever

[doodlesuits]

Hakiiiiiii :D

[growingblueflame]

Name: Eko
Mod who invited you: Michelle or Coco!
Are you new to short-term games?: Nope!
Character Consideration(s) + Class(es): Utena Tenjou (RGU) Warrior, Joe Tazuna (YTTD) Tank or Archer, Mifuyu Azusa (Magia Record) Thief
Timezone + availability: EST! Mostly would be active over the weekend! Possible some late night tags on weekdays!
Questions/Comments:

[zoomiqote]

EKOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[adorabilities]

Name: Raina
Mod who invited you: Coco & Michelle
Are you new to short-term games?: Not really
Character Consideration(s) + Class(es):
Adora + Warrior
Cal Kestis + Mage
Timezone + availability: PST, and most evenings. With enough warning, I can be available on weekends.
Questions/Comments: Do I get to keep She-Ra, because,

[dadsandals]

RAINA HELLO!! i'll talk to the other mods about she-ra but god i'd love either one of these good beans in our game. we need some of those in this cast

[conceivesfrenzy]

Name: Pom
Mod who invited you: amber and/or michelle!!
Are you new to short-term games?: nah lmao
Character Consideration(s) + Class(es): honestly......... i havent a clue. knowing my sorry ass itll probably be a tales but idk who at this point
Timezone + availability: EST! Outside of working M-F 9 to 4 I'm usually around, including on weekends.
Questions/Comments:

[dadsandals]

what is that image..........

welcomes all the tales characters into my arms!! canonblind but listen they're always a good time

[darkbishop]

Name: Redd
Mod who invited you: Coco and Michelle
Are you new to short-term games?: Lmao nope.
Character Consideration(s) + Class(es): There are a lot of different options here, so I'm undecided and probably won't know for sure until later!! Probably a Tales or a Fire Emblem, but who knows. I'm especially interested in playing a thief, but even that isn't set in stone!!
Timezone + availability: EST, but I'm usually around later in the day. I'm not entirely sure what my schedule will be looking like, but I hope I'm able to join!
Questions/Comments: Pretend there's a meme or something here, I don't have one on hand!!!

[dadsandals]

hello stranger!!!! tales or fire emblem sounds on-brand but listen i'm here for either, points at eyes points at you

[ferrytale]

Name: min
Mod who invited you: coco or michelle!
Are you new to short-term games?: yes because lbr this is my second year in dwrp i still barely know wtf i'm doing orz but i take direction well lmao
Character Consideration(s) + Class(es): uhhh GOD ledo here (suisei no gargantia + archer or warrior) or potentially a genshin since there are a few i have been kicking around ideas for playing MAYBE hard to say where my brain will be at by then lmao HIGH CHANCE OF DUMB AND SILVER OR SILVER-ADJACENT
Timezone + availability: EST + i'm extremely online lmao so with notice i can be available most any time ????
Questions/Comments: *twirls*

[dadsandals]

HEY MIN i'm so glad to see you here!!! if you have any questions about how things will be run just ask, welcome to short-term game life ouo

[shedgrace]

Name: Asher
Mod who invited you: I think I'm on all three of y'all's plurklists?
Are you new to short-term games?: Not even a little bit, though I don't think I've played in one that isn't a murdergame.
Character Consideration(s) + Class(es): Reeeeeally really not sure--maybe I'll have finished Tales of Symphonia by the time this rolls around and can pick up Kratos Aurion or something. Here are some ideas I'm teasing myself with:
Lunafreya Nox Fleuret (Final Fantasy XV) - Warrior (at the moment, she's my likeliest pick)
Peko Pekoyama (Super Dangan Ronpna 2) - Warrior
Nagito Komaeda (Super Dangan Ronpa 2) - M...mage...? Thief?
Mom Lalonde (Homestuck) - Tank or Mage
Archer (Fate/Stay Night) - Mom Well... like... I mean...
Timezone + availability: Eastern, usually during the day
Questions/Comments:

[dadsandals]

HELLO!! lunafreya as a warrior gives me so much life, i support this 100% oh my god

also lol that post.... pastordonte knows what's up

[qaw]

Name: Kei
Mod who invited you: Coco
Are you new to short-term games?: Nope!
Character Consideration(s) + Class(es): I have so many characters that I'm constantly debating and they will change from day to day and who knows who I'll be considering by the time the game opens! But my current top contenders are:
Qrow Branwen | RWBY (Thief)
Souji Seta | Persona 4 (Warrior)
Zhongli | Genshin Impact (Mage? Healer?)
Gaku Yaotome | Idolish 7 (Archer)

Timezone + availability: EST
Questions/Comments:

[sunmanager]

holy shit kei all of these are A++++++++

i'm not sure who i love more because all of them are so good

[planetary_bonds]

Name: Gale
Mod who invited you: Amber, Michelle
Are you new to short-term games?: nope!
Character Consideration(s) + Class(es): uh, quite a few. sena kobayakawa (eyeshield 21) > thief ; iruma suzuki (mairimashita! iruma-kun) > archer ; reiji akaba (yu-gi-oh! arc-v) > mage or warrior or possibly a tank; i wasn't particularly thinking about using him but slapping yusei fudo (yu-gi-oh! 5d's) as a healer is a particularly funnhy thought to me
Timezone + availability: EST, mostly available in the afternoons and early evenings!
Questions/Comments:

[sunmanager]

CHINHANDS AT ALL THESE.

it occurs to me that i am canonblind to them all but opens my arms!!