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evocatemods) wrote2025-10-10 05:28 pm
evocatemods) wrote2025-10-10 05:28 pm
FAQ
FAQ
NAVIGATION
What is Evocate?
Evocate is a teamnesia-inspired game where characters have been brought to the Domed City to have their memories taken and fed to an entity known as the Evocated.
Characters will participate in games (known as Ceremonies) and those who lose will have a memory of varying significance taken from them.
So, is this a teamnesia game?
Short answer: no. While much of this game is inspired by teamnesia games of the past, it is not a teamnesia game. There are no teams, and characters will come in with nearly all of their memories.
What kind of game is it, then?
Evocate is meant to be a character-driven game with an emphasis on CR and world-building. CR in particular is an important element of the game mechanics!
Okay, then what's the vibe?
It can be anywhere from comedic to dark as heck to anything in between. Sometimes all at once!
So, PVE? Or PVP?
That's up to you. Part of taking teams out of the equation is so people can wild out if they want without having their actions reflect back on anyone who doesn't want to be involved.
Will there be ~*Trauma*~?
Absolutely. But it will be spaced out for the most part - unless something happens that calls for it.
What are Ceremonies in more detail?
These are the games characters will be ICly forced to participate in to keep their memories. If you're unfamiliar with the games played in teamnesia, these can be anything from cute word games and mingles, to strategy and exploration, to games where one wrong choice can kill you. Fun!
Winners will keep their memories and win something else; losers will be the ones who have a memory taken from them of varying importance.
If this is teamnesia-inspired, then what will you do for Ceremonies that require teams?
They'll be chosen randomly before the Ceremony starts! Characters will also be able to choose their own teams as well, although that will come down to the runner and the game.
How do deaths work?
:) Stay tuned.
Will we be getting game-related powers?
Yes! More details about that will come soon.
How will game announcements work?
I'll be posting all game announcements and such in the game's discord, so you will need to join it to be part of the game. You don't have to be active by any means! But that's where all info will be handed out.
What's going to happen to my character's name?
Upon entering the Domed City, their name will be taken from them. Around their neck will be a pendant that, instinctively, they know has their name written on the back. But they can't read it or remember what it is. This applies to all names they believe to be their true names! If they truly believe a nickname they received in a PG world is theirs, then they can forget that or they can use that here, too.
So my character is using someone else's name/doesn't have their own/etc.
They will a) forget that name, and b) their true name if they have one will appear on their pendant. If they don't have their own name, then the one they're impersonating will show up with "" around it.
What is the setting like?
Domed City #77 is a small, modern-looking city! At the start, there are a few buildings revealed that characters will find out about (like the hotel, where they'll be staying!)
Otherwise, I will offer up the bare bones of the city for characters to freely explore and, in doing so, add to the setting. OOCly, players are welcome to come up with shops, restaurants, stores - almost anything your heart desires.
Are there stores? Can my character get new clothes/items/etc?
Yes! Obviously you can't find a gun store out there, but there are clothing boutiques and other such stores that will sell either modern clothing or clothing that's more in line with your character's world.
Where will characters be staying?
The fanciest hotel in the city has been repurposed for characters to live in! The first floor has a wide open room with plenty of beds, there is a communal kitchen, and both a private and communal bathroom area. Check the settings page for even more detail!
Characters will have a chance to upgrade their lodgings in the future!
Where do Ceremonies take place?
The largest park in Domed City #77 lies in the center of the city, and acts as the game area when Ceremonies are taking place.
How do characters arrive?
They'll wake up in the hospital across the street from the hotel. See the arrival page for more details!
What condition will characters arrive in?
Characters will arrive in the same condition they're in at the canonpoint they were taken from. So for example, if your character just jumped in a mud pile, they're coming in covered with mud.
For characters who are injured or dead, your wounds have been healed enough that you can get up and walk around, but you will need to find healing to fix up the rest!
Is there a network? Do I need an inbox?
There is a program called Memoboard that acts like Discord, so yes! Inboxes are optional but gently encouraged.
How do characters use this network?
All characters come in with a phone in their pocket! Or it can be a cheap smartwatch if that's more convenient/fun for you.
My character doesn't know how to use a phone!
Then I offer you two options: One, the information can be magicked into their brain or two, someone can teach them ICly. It comes down to whatever will be more fun to you!
Um, they broke their phone, can they get a replacement?
Sure! But they'll have to find the Memophone store out in the city to get it.
What is the IC = OOC day ratio?
1 IC day = 3 OOC days! Sometimes this may change due to Ceremonies and events, but in general that is the pace I'm looking to keep.
Who can app?
Anyone on Cass' (
Can I bring a friend?
Tap me first and we can talk about it!
Cool. So who can be apped?
Canon characters, PGAUs, Canon AUs, OCs. Anything else I will consider on a case by case basis but I think this covers them all?
Wait, are doubles allowed?
Yes. Please read on for more details.
How many characters can I app?
For now, players can app up to two characters. This may change in the future.
My character died in canon. Can I app them?
You sure can!
My character will need something to keep them alive/functional!
Necessities like blood or fuel or charging will be provided - for now. :)
You said you're accepting doubles?
Yep! But there are conditions and I will break it down using Vash as an example:
Tristamp Vash and Trimax Vash: yes
Trimax Vash and PG!Trimax Vash: yes
Trimax Vash and CanonAU!Tristamp Vash: yes
Tristamp Vash and Tristamp Vash: no
Can I app an NPC to run events?
ABSOLUTELY. Feel free to DM me!
Can I app an NPC not to run games, but to somehow be involved anyway?
Heck yeah you can. DM me!
Are there any guidelines for creating an NPC?
They must be OCs! There is a tiny little thing as well, but I'll explain it when we chat.
So I can't app [canon character] as an NPC?
Sadly no, due to game mechanics. However, maybe the Sparks would be of interest?
What are the AC requirements?
30 comments across two or more threads.
I won't be strict about this because life happens, but if you feel like you can't make AC then you gotta poke me.
But I will say, if you are consistently submitting threads from just the end of the month or events I am gonna tap you about it.
How do hiatuses and drops work?
You can see that on the hiatuses & drop page.
What about canon/PG powers?
Everyone is capped at level 30, or in other words they're at about 1/3 of their magic/power/etc. Powers will also be something that characters can lose in Ceremonies.
How you want to play with this is entirely up to you, but here are a couple of examples:
CHARACTER A wants to cast their Big Cool Spell, but because of the limits they don't have enough power to do it.
CHARACTER B wants to cast their Big Cool Spell, but instead of a big fireball the size of a building, it's the size of a person instead.
CHARACTER C wants to cast their Big Cool Spell for something Huge, like a one off boss fight or plot event. It'll work, but the character would be completely drained for the next 24 IC hours.
What about healing powers?
To begin with, also capped at level 30!
But once things get rolling ICly, they will lose their effect. More details will be posted at that time!
My character is naturally strong/fast/etc.
They can retain those abilities, but within reason! So you can't go destroying a single building with a poke of doom.
I have a summon/shikigami/familiar!
If you'd like to be able to summon them, then you can! But they will be no bigger than a medium-sized dog and will be without any of their powers. But they CAN be your emotional support animal.
What about items?
Anything they have on their person, within reason, will still be with them. Wallets, purses, smaller weapons, etc. Things like AK-47s obviously don't count.
What about magical or powered items?
You can bring those as well! However their magic/power will be locked away for now. You'll have the opportunity to unlock it in the future!
What about things like power suits?
The suit's power has been locked away so now it's . . . just a . . . suit??
I have a problem with [player].
Then you need to tell me.
I don't have a problem with [player], but I do with [character] in games.
Then you need to tell me.
I don't REALLY have a problem with anyone, but-
Then you need to tell me.
I want this to be as fun for everyone as it can be! So if you have any problems like this, please come tell me so that I can keep trying to make it fun.
If your question hasn't been answered here, please feel free to leave a comment with it and I'll give you an answer!
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are there any places to get new clothes asking for a friend and the friend is me
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Yes! There are different little shops and boutiques along the main road the hotel is on! Some are modern clothes, some are clothes more familiar, I leave it up to you.
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