Post by Shenron on Oct 27, 2020 18:09:48 GMT
Dragon Ball Alternative
Age 737. Like the events of Dragon Ball, the evil arcosian dictator Frieza arrives above Planet Vegeta. Unlike the story we know, however, the Saiyans are long gone. The warrior Bardock managed to reach his people in time, warning them of the tyrant's impending attack. While some didn't believe him, many would follow his instructions and escape the planet.
Age 738. The surviving Saiyans would eventually land on an abandoned world, one similar to the original Planet Vegeta. The remaining fighters of their race would regroup and begin discussing a counter-attack. The Saiyans would need to grow stronger, if the Planetary Trade Organization came knocking on their doorstep...
Age 749-752. Bulma and Grandpa Gohan set out on a journey to collect the seven dragon balls. Thanks to Gohan's strength, he and Roshi would manage to defeat the likes of the Red Ribbon Army and Emperor Pilaf.
Age 753. King Piccolo returns and battles Roshi once more. Thanks to Gohan and Kami's assistance, they manage to end the demon king once and for all. Unfortunately, before his death, Piccolo managed to lay many eggs across the Earth as a failsafe. Without Goku to motivate them, Krillin and Yamcha would both eventually retire from fighting.
Age 761. Present Day Frieza has been searching the galaxy far and wide for the location of New Vegeta, but to no avail. Lead by King Vegeta, the Saiyans possess their own secret kingdom outside of the tyrant's reach. Namek has remained relatively peaceful. Earth, however, has few people to keep it safe.
Age 738. The surviving Saiyans would eventually land on an abandoned world, one similar to the original Planet Vegeta. The remaining fighters of their race would regroup and begin discussing a counter-attack. The Saiyans would need to grow stronger, if the Planetary Trade Organization came knocking on their doorstep...
Age 749-752. Bulma and Grandpa Gohan set out on a journey to collect the seven dragon balls. Thanks to Gohan's strength, he and Roshi would manage to defeat the likes of the Red Ribbon Army and Emperor Pilaf.
Age 753. King Piccolo returns and battles Roshi once more. Thanks to Gohan and Kami's assistance, they manage to end the demon king once and for all. Unfortunately, before his death, Piccolo managed to lay many eggs across the Earth as a failsafe. Without Goku to motivate them, Krillin and Yamcha would both eventually retire from fighting.
Age 757. One of Frieza's scouting parties eventually discovers New Vegeta. A fight ensues, and Bardock's son Kakarot dies in the battle. Fortunately, the scouts were killed and their scouters were destroyed before they could report back.
Age 761. Present Day Frieza has been searching the galaxy far and wide for the location of New Vegeta, but to no avail. Lead by King Vegeta, the Saiyans possess their own secret kingdom outside of the tyrant's reach. Namek has remained relatively peaceful. Earth, however, has few people to keep it safe.
As can be observed from the timeline above, Dragon Ball Alternative (DBA) is set in a world without Goku. A world where the Saiyans managed to escape Frieza. The universe's greatest defenders are gone, and it's up to you to fill in the gaps! Without Goku, all kinds of new villains have less opposition. Conversely, the galaxy has an even greater need for protectors. Roshi, Bardock, and Grandpa Gohan aren't getting any younger.
Canon or Non-Canon Characters?
DBA will contain an assortment of canon characters that can be used as NPCs by staff and occasionally players. Players cannot chose to play a canon character, they are exclusively NPCs. Certain canon characters can be used as NPCs in threads by players. If a PC was a student of Master Roshi for example, they could use Roshi as an NPC.
NPCs used in this way cannot be killed, seriously injured, or fight for the player. It's also expected that the character's personality remain intact. Do not have a character do something that would be too outlandish for their personality. Gohan would never attack a town full of innocents for example. If it's discovered you're doing things like this with canon NPCs, you may be barred from using them in the future.
*These lists are subject to change
Below Is A List Of NPCS That Can Be Used Freely
- Master Roshi
- Grandpa Gohan
- Master Shen
- Fortuneteller Baba
- Kami
- Mr.Popo
- Korrin
- Yajirobe
- Dr.Briefs
Below Is A List Of Canon NPCs Useable Only In Training Camps
- Nail
- Bardock
- The Ginyu Force
- Babadi
- Dabura
Below Is A List Of Staff Controlled NPCs
- Krillin
- Yamcha
- Bulma
- Tien
- Chiaotzu
- Chi-Chi
- Hercule Satan
- Vegeta
- Nappa
- King Vegeta
- All Major DBZ Villains