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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.

Vincent Phan | Xivtorc

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Xivtorc

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Character Name
Vincent Phan

Age
27

Melee Weapon
Katana

Utility Item
Tape

Attribute
Athlete | (Attribute) | You have a background in athletics. Receive a +3 boost to all rolls involving Athletics, Sprinting, Jumping, Climbing, Parkour, and other athletic-related abilities/actions.

Ability
Bloodsport | (Passive) | Receive a free melee reaction attack when an enemy enters or attacks from melee range.

Passive #1
CQC Specialist | (Passive) | You are experienced in close-quarters combat. While attacking within a six-tile radius, receive a +2 boost on all rolls to hit.

Passive #2
Trained Combatant | (Passive) | You've undergone extensive combat training. In combat, receive a +2 boost on all rolls to hit.

Mechanical Occupation
Fitness Instructor

Mechanical Traits
Brawler

Biography
Vincent Phan, born in 1972, grew up in a close-knit Vietnamese family, where hard work and discipline were just a part of everyday life. Early on, he got hooked on physical fitness and martial arts. It was a way for him to burn off energy and deal with this constant restlessness he’s had since he was a kid. Over time, he got really good with a katana, spending years honing his skills. By the time he hit 27, he’d become a fitness instructor, blending strength training with martial arts to help others get in shape.

But things changed when Vincent signed up for this crazy remote expedition in Antarctica. It was supposed to be part of a big climate change mission, but he didn’t really think through just how isolating it would be. The freezing, empty landscape started messing with his head, and he couldn’t help but wonder why he even signed up. Was he running from something? Chasing some kind of escape?

Out there in the cold, his survival skills really came into play. With his katana in hand, Vincent found himself relying on his combat training more than he ever expected. His background as a fitness instructor and martial artist made him tough, both physically and mentally, and he wasn’t afraid to fight when he had to.
Now, Vincent's on this journey, starting off as a brawler who’s good at killing, but also maybe looking for something more in all the madness.

Would you like your character to start with any skills?
Long Blade 5, Fitness 7, Strength 7

What is your Discord username?
cp1790

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Yes
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Hey Xivtorc, thanks for your interest in participating in 7/28/78!! I'm not sure how you were able to apply because the form is inactive, but unfortunately, all of the character slots are full and the one-night event has already begun. I'll have to deny your application for this specific event. You can, however, reapply as Vincent once we open applications for Ties That Bind: What Lies Beneath. It looks like that's the lore you read when writing up Vincent's biography so you're already familiar with it. Thanks for your understanding!