We've recently had a few more openings in our cast at
road_ahead, so I wanted to post about them here in case anyone was interested since they're all known in canon and have room to really develop. You can find a complete list
here, including new characters and recast information.
Millicent Bulstrode (about to finish her NEWTs, trying to figure out what to do with herself after school, and dealing with a widowed father who has recently started dating again),
Penelope Clearwater (trying to find her missing family, figuring out what to do with her life),
Anthony Goldstein (about to finish his NEWTs and figuring out what to now),
Augusta Longbottom (Neville's gran!),
Lucius Malfoy (dealing with life after Voldemort, bonding with his family, and opening a shop), and
Zach Smith (finishing NEWTs and figuring out his future). All of these characters have in-game interaction and friends around for playing, so there's no worries about not being able to be active.
road_ahead has been going since mid-October last year, and it's active and wonderful. In-game, the students in Harry's year are preparing for NEWTs, which they're being allowed to take in the next two weeks after a vigorous class schedule to prepare them. The Ministry is finishing up trials and investigations into war-time events, and the world is slowly rebuilding and changing. However, not everyone has changed, and there are still problems and concerns in the world. It's especially a great time for a student Harry's age to come into the game, since there are many things changing in the upcoming weeks for them.
The players are a mixture of new to RP and old pros, which provides a great environment for everyone. The emphasis is on characterization and interaction, so it's a wonderful opportunity to develop a character post-DH in a canon-plausible setting. The game focuses on realism versus crack or simply smut/shipping, which isn't for everyone. The Mods are actively involved, so if you prefer an environment where they aren't, it's not the game for you. The Mods will totally help get you up to speed, as will other players! It's really is an amazing cast, and just a lovely creative environment. The application is
here, and just needs to be sent to rarmods@gmail.com once complete. I'm inell1331 on YM and inell13@gmail.com if you have any questions.