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≫ WHAT'S UP WITH GATEWAY ROLEPLAY? ≪

  • We've been radio silent for a long time now. We posted an announcement in our Discord server back in April of 2025, but never updated the forums. So what's up with Gateway Roleplay?

    After 5 long years, we've decided to place the development of Ties That Bind on an indefinite hold.

    This doesn't mean it's cancelled. We fully intend to run Ties That Bind: What Lies Beneath and Ties That Bind: City of Angels eventually. But to do so, we need to take a step back. In the meantime, we'll be working on smaller, invite-only projects.

    Thank you to everyone who has stuck with us this long! MindGate and I (Pika) have been working on this server for over a decade now. It truly is a passion project for us.

David Phillips | David Phillips

David Phillips

New member
Joined
Dec 29, 2020
Messages
3
Points
1
Character Name
David Phillips

I Agree
Yes

Has this character appeared in a previous lore?
No

Age
34

Blood Type
B+

Personality
David is a rather ambitious and sarcastic person. When confronted in dangerous or uncomfortable situations, he will crack jokes with his dry humor in an attempt to hide his fear, though most of the time this tactic falls flat. He tends to keep to himself outside of a professional environment and prefers to keep his home clean and organized. He does not like being restricted, and will find subtle ways to retaliate when he finds he is under the thumb of someone he deems undesirable.

Character Motivations
The primary driver of David is his own preservation and comfort. While he doesn't like to, he will step over shoulders and do 'unsavory things' to ensure his own safety. Other than this, he is willing to help whoever may come across his path, so long as they don't demand that help with the backing of lead. His main goal for the apocalypse is to help his fellow survivors and to have a clinic where he can help people, regardless of their reputation.

Physical Appearance
David is a relatively healthy person on the surface. He is not dangerously overweight, nor underweight, leaning on the scale of dad bods. He sports messy, unkempt black hair with a poorly shaven goatee. His skin is that of a dark hazel, and he prefers to laze around in jeans and a tank top. He has a visible scar on his right arm from a home improvement accident, and walks with distinctively poor posture.

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Mechanical Occupation
Doctor

In-Character Occupation
Doctor/Trader

Biography
I grew up in Scottsville, born into a well-off family. We never had to worry about money or resources, and my main focus was my education. I fought hard to come out on top academically through high school, and this fight is what brought me through med school. Since Scottsville has always been my home and I never attempted to stray from it, I decided to open a clinic. However, shit hit the fan before I ever had the chance to fulfill my dream, and I was forced into survival mode.

Would you like your character to start with any items?
Poker Chip; Journal w/ Pencil

Would you like your character to start with any skills?
N/A

Is your character a member of a group?
No
Pika

Pika

Co-Owner | Resident Gerbil
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Hey, David Phillips! My name is Pika and I'll be reviewing your application today.

Your app looks great so far! There's just one little thing:

  • It isn't completely clear that you've read the lore. Your biography contains nothing directly relating to it. The most important thing to note is that we are currently 14 years into the apocalypse. It began in February 2015, and it is now August 2029 in-game. Either David is 47/48, or he was 20 at the start. Whichever you'd prefer!
    • Additionally, could you elaborate a bit more on what he's done for the past 14 years? It's a long time—there's a lot that can be done in that amount of time! You don't need to add much more. A few sentences will suffice.
    • You can read the lore here.

Once you've made those additions, just reply to bump the thread and we can continue with the application process. Thanks!

David Phillips

New member
Joined
Dec 29, 2020
Messages
3
Points
1
Character Name
David Phillips

I Agree
Yes

Has this character appeared in a previous lore?
No

Age
34

Blood Type
B+

Personality
David is a rather ambitious and sarcastic person. When confronted in dangerous or uncomfortable situations, he will crack jokes with his dry humor in an attempt to hide his fear, though most of the time this tactic falls flat. He tends to keep to himself outside of a professional environment and prefers to keep his home clean and organized. He does not like being restricted, and will find subtle ways to retaliate when he finds he is under the thumb of someone he deems undesirable.

Character Motivations
The primary driver of David is his own preservation and comfort. While he doesn't like to, he will step over shoulders and do 'unsavory things' to ensure his own safety. Other than this, he is willing to help whoever may come across his path, so long as they don't demand that help with the backing of lead. His main goal for the apocalypse is to help his fellow survivors and to have a clinic where he can help people, regardless of their reputation.

Physical Appearance
David is a relatively healthy person on the surface. He is not dangerously overweight, nor underweight, leaning on the scale of dad bods. He sports messy, unkempt black hair with a poorly shaven goatee. His skin is that of a dark hazel, and he prefers to laze around in jeans and a tank top. He has a visible scar on his right arm from a home improvement accident, and walks with distinctively poor posture.

Character Image Link


Mechanical Occupation

Doctor

In-Character Occupation
Doctor/Trader

Biography
I grew up in Scottsville, born into a well-off family. We never had to worry about money or resources, and my main focus was my education. I fought hard to come out on top academically through high school, and this fight is what brought me through med school. Since Scottsville has always been my home and I never attempted to stray from it, I decided to open a clinic. However, shit hit the fan before I ever had the chance to fulfill my dream. When news broke out of this outbreak 14 years ago, I holed up in my apartment. I was scared to go outside, scared to breathe the air that may be shared with one who is infected. Some may call me insane, I call it precaution. I only had enough food to last for about two weeks, and I was not sure about the infrastructure holding up. I began stockpiling as much water as possible, but it didn't matter because of the food limitations. I was forced to leave, and that began the period of time that I called myself "The Nomad". I didn't have a home, nor a permanent settlement. I would go from building to building, traveling light and taking only as much food as I needed. This was successful for the majority of my time within this hell, but recently I have fallen upon the radar of some bandits. They see through my tactics and my scavenging plans. I have once again been forced into hiding, and as of August 2029, I am scared to make my face seen.

Would you like your character to start with any items?
Poker Chip; Journal w/ Pencil

Would you like your character to start with any skills?
N/A

Is your character a member of a group?
No

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Happy late New Years by the way, and I apologize for the long wait for my reply. I was busy with celebrations and such

David Phillips

New member
Joined
Dec 29, 2020
Messages
3
Points
1
Biography
I grew up in Scottsville, born into a well-off family. We never had to worry about money or resources, and my main focus was my education. I fought hard to come out on top academically through high school, and this fight is what brought me through med school. Since Scottsville has always been my home and I never attempted to stray from it, I decided to open a clinic. However, when I was 20, shit hit the fan before I ever had the chance to fulfill my dream. When news broke out of this outbreak 14 years ago, I holed up in my apartment. I was scared to go outside, scared to breathe the air that may be shared with one who is infected. Some may call me insane, I call it precaution. I only had enough food to last for about two weeks, and I was not sure about the infrastructure holding up. I began stockpiling as much water as possible, but it didn't matter because of the food limitations. I was forced to leave, and that began the period of time that I called myself "The Nomad". I didn't have a home, nor a permanent settlement. I would go from building to building, traveling light and taking only as much food as I needed. This was successful for the majority of my time within this hell, but recently I have fallen upon the radar of some bandits. They see through my tactics and my scavenging plans. I have once again been forced into hiding, and as of August 2029, I am scared to make my face seen.
(forgot the age bit)
Pika

Pika

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Staff member
Dumbass Lesbian
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Owner
Admin
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You're good to go now. Your application is accepted!

Here's your login info:
Username: David Phillips
Password: nomadic
If you have any questions, feel free to reply and ask. Thanks!