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| − | Kupopolis is an [[Interactive Story]], set in an interconnected series of solar systems known as the [[Web of Worlds]]. It is a story that has been written online since 1995 by a number of different authors writing together in a shared universe. Kupopolis mainly falls into the | + | Kupopolis is an [[Interactive Story]], set in an interconnected series of solar systems known as the [[Web of Worlds]]. It is a story that has been written online since 1995 by a number of different authors writing together in a shared universe. Kupopolis mainly falls into the fantasy genre, inasmuch as traditional "genre" classifications help to describe the Kupopolis story in anything resembling a helpful way. Space travel and exploration are integral to several running plotlines, but there are also more traditional fantasy staples (such as elves and magic) present throughout the story. Explanations and justifications for "the way things work" in Kupopolis are often either scientifically-based (as they would be in a pure science-fiction story), or magically-based, or equal parts each. Humans tend to be the most common sentient race, but there are multitudes of non-human races in every world the story touches. Kupopolis' history is the collection of chronicled tales of Gods, heroes and kingdoms, their interactions among each other, and invariably conflicts and wars between the same. There are also giant robots. |
==The world's quickest Kupopolis summary== | ==The world's quickest Kupopolis summary== | ||
Revision as of 06:09, 7 September 2006
What is Kupopolis?
Kupopolis is an Interactive Story, set in an interconnected series of solar systems known as the Web of Worlds. It is a story that has been written online since 1995 by a number of different authors writing together in a shared universe. Kupopolis mainly falls into the fantasy genre, inasmuch as traditional "genre" classifications help to describe the Kupopolis story in anything resembling a helpful way. Space travel and exploration are integral to several running plotlines, but there are also more traditional fantasy staples (such as elves and magic) present throughout the story. Explanations and justifications for "the way things work" in Kupopolis are often either scientifically-based (as they would be in a pure science-fiction story), or magically-based, or equal parts each. Humans tend to be the most common sentient race, but there are multitudes of non-human races in every world the story touches. Kupopolis' history is the collection of chronicled tales of Gods, heroes and kingdoms, their interactions among each other, and invariably conflicts and wars between the same. There are also giant robots.
The world's quickest Kupopolis summary
When the various worlds of the Web of Worlds (or Web, for short) discovered the portals linking them together, there began a war - The Great War - between the forces of good - the Grand Army - and evil - the Dark Wrath.
The Grand Army triumphed and the Dark Gods were banished to The Place Which Is No More. The Grand Army was then challenged by those who felt that it had grown too powerful; those who made war on the Grand Army were defeated, but ultimately, the balance of power began to shift towards mighty nations - particular the Great Powers.
These nations rapidly sought to expand their power and influence in a period that became known as the Age of Imperialism. When these mighty nations make war on each other, it is truly a terrible thing to behold - particularly the Leviathan War, which ended in a stalemate and devastated all parties involved. The devastation of war has brought a detente amongst the Great Powers, and many of the smaller nations they once dominated have attained a greater degree of independence - which several have used to fight amongst themselves in smaller wars, while others remained locked in protracted civil war.
Today, the Web is in a state of flux, and there are many questions about its future. What role will the Grand Army play in this ever-changing world? Will the memory of the horrors of war preserve the peace between the Great Powers? And what new nations, if any, will rise up to rival their might and influence?
Where can I find Kupopolis, and how can I get started?
You can log in anonymously and read, or sign up for an account if you wish to write as well. We recommend that you talk to one of the regular writers before you begin to write; we can help you get started and give you plot ideas, and perhaps offer to interact. Getting together and writing interactively is Kupopolis at its best.
