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Jack T Chick Tract Jump V0.03 WIP Jack T Chick Tract Jump v0.03 WIP You may be familiar with the small, proselytizing comics known as Jack Chick Tracts. They generally preach the Christian message – Satan is trying to deceive you, you need to accept Chrsit as your lord and savior or else be damned to an eternity in hell when you “die in your sins”. Jack Chick, the author and cartoonist for some 700-odd tracts, goes farther, however. He warns and argues against such evils as homosexuality, evolution, witchcraft, rock and roll, Masonry, Catholicism, Islam, Mormons, and (famously) role-playing games. This is a jump based on Jack Chick’s nightmare world. It’s much like our own: the devil controls the world, subverting people through media as spirits tempt and misdirect the common man. Witches, inspired by Harry Potter, learn real witchcraft, sacrifice cats and put poison, drugs, and razor blades in candy treats on Halloween. Possession is real, and evil spirits’ influence is not uncommon. There are vampires. Those who truly believe in God’s word are the minority – mocked as bigots, called intolerant and ignorant, publicly shamed as politically incorrect. Forget the Ten Commandments – praying openly, or even talking about Jesus in school or at work can get you in deep trouble. Despite these hardships, there are those who believe – and they are truly Saved, for they know the kingdom of heaven is theirs to inherit. God shines his light on them, guiding and protecting the faithful. At their approach, demons flee and devil-worshipers tremble. They preach that Jesus is the only way to heaven, no matter the risks to their life or reputation. Most people, Deceived by new age spiritualists or their cult leaders that Hell is a myth, want nothing to do with these “fanatics”. Besides, rock and roll, drugs, and sex are great! They’ve probably never heard of Jesus, or are unclear on the concept of what a soul is. They view Christians (the true ones, at least) as fanatical bigots who are simply intolerant of other religions and lifestyles. The Damned have made sure that the entire world slowly falls to the forces of darkness. They’re the ones making Dark Dungeons popular, and funding rock festivals. They’re the ones sacrificing people to Satan on his birthday. They can exhort dark forces to curse those who cross them, and their covens have more sway than you’d think. Why, they’re teaching kids about gay “love” in elementary school, now! But if you just Drop-In, you may play a different role. You might not be the next Jesus, but unlike everybody else you start off free of the sin passed down since Adam and Eve. This gets you some leeway with the big man, and Satan doesn’t know what to think. Be wary of crossing either of these two great powers, however. They may be content to ignore you for now, but they’ve been fighting in a struggle for the souls of men since the Earth was created (about 7000 years ago). No matter what your role is, you’re going to be stuck here for a while. To help with that, have these Chick Points! +1000CP Location Roll 1d8 or pay 50CP to determine your staring location. 1) Anytown, America 5) Cult Lair A small town, with a few schools, a bar, and a couple of churches. It may look idyllic, but Yes, there are may cult networks throughout the world. Some large, but many small. They underneath the surface, a war is being waged on the spiritual level. There are a few who sacrifice to their dark master, and lead others astray. They serve faithfully in the (vain) are saved, but the majority are deceived, or can be swayed one way or another. Most are hope that they’ll be rewarded after death (they won’t be, they’ll be cast into the lake of fire already lost, thanks to the work of sinister powers. like their master). Maybe you’re a new recruit, or here to redeem some lost souls. Maybe you woke up here with a headache, and a few confused-looking men in black robes 2) Church arguing about where you came from. Maybe it’s one of those newfangled megachurches, where the pastor preaches that all is saved, and you just need to send him money for some prayer mats. Maybe it’s a humble 6) Den of Iniquity building with a dwindling congregation, where the pastor pleads with those who will listen Man, this party is awesome! They have booze, weed, uppers, downers, black beauties, to accept Christ or face damnation. and the hardest rock ever! You think there’s a game of Dark Dungeons happening in the back room, maybe you can check that out. Wait, are those two dudes slipping into a linen 3) Institution of Education closet? Whatever, man, free love is great! Oooh, pot brownies! A school, in other words: elementary to university. What are you doing here? Are you a teacher, or a student? Are you here to indoctrinate – I mean explain – about evolution, or 7) Hospital are you going to spread that old-fashioned fanatical nonsense about the word of God? Among the sick and the desperate, there are many who are eager to cling to any offered hope. Maybe you’re one of those who seek to save some sick souls before they slip 4) Prison away? Maybe you’re sick, but not sick enough to fall for that religion hokum. Maybe you’re a doctor and you’re sick of these religious types sneaking in and upsetting your For some reason, quite a few conversions happen here. Are you here to save others, by cancer, head trauma, and AIDS patients. spreading the word of Christ? Or are you here because you done goofed? Maybe you’re happy living in sin, and want to drag as many down with you as you can. Even if you killed a guy, overcrowding will mean you’re out in a few months, tops. 8) Free Pick No matter where you end up, I’m sure you’ll do just fine. Even if it’s not on the list! Backgrounds You can select any background, age, and gender for free. Drop-In You’re not from around here. That means you’re kind of a wildcard. You didn’t inherit any original sin, but that doesn’t mean Satan can’t get his claws into you. But that also means you probably have your own message to spread. Jumpers are typically iconoclasts, but maybe you’ll take up a more messianic role for a while. Saved Whether you were raised in a loving Christian family, or found Jesus later in life – you’ve heard the message, and have been saved. Now your eyes are open, and your mission in life is clear. All of these poor, deceived souls could be like you, basking in the light of God’s love. If only they had somebody to help them fight off the influence of Satan, maybe they won’t die in their sins. Deceived You’re just an average guy. You don’t see why those Bible-thumpers have to ruin a good time. You’ve dabbled in drugs, maybe a little bit of astrology or crime, but you’re not a bad person. Or maybe you are. But that doesn't mean there’s a lake of burning fire waiting for when you die. After all, nobody who really matters believes in God. And if there is a Hell, you’re sure it’s one big party where all your friends are waiting for you! And that’s if you’re lucky and death isn’t just a great big nonexistance. Right? Fallen You know there’s a Hell, and a Satan. Why else would you be up at midnight on Halloween sacrificing a black cat? Satan’s a cool dude! He’s gotten you fame, fortune, drugs, magic powers, and other neat stuff. What’s Jesus done for you lately? If your sulfurous boss wants you to make sure some weenie doesn’t get saved, that’s a small price to pay! You better not screw up, though. Perks Perks are discounted (half off) to their respective backgrounds. Drop-In How Is It With Your Soul (200) Supposedly, in the old days, people always asked this. Now, you'll be able to answer! Cartoonist (100) With this perk, you always know the state of your soul, and whether or not it's been You're great at writing and creating comics. Layout, dialog, art, you can do it all! You have tampered with or corrupted, where all of it is, and a good idea of how to heal your soul if it a talent for getting a message across in comic form, with passable illustrations and to- gets damaged. the-point writing. Lazarus, Come Forth (300) The Ugly Stink of Sin (100) Once a year, you may resurrect a person who's been dead for not more than 4 years. The farther a person is from God's light (or your own moral system) the uglier they Must have access to the body. appear to your eyes, and the more they smell like brimstone and rotten garbage. The cleaner you are, the more Good you appear to tests of virtue like Detect Alignment, or For The Wages of Sin Is Death (400) swords stuck in stones. You can turn these effects on or off at-will. You can curse somebody to die (or almost die) once in the near future.
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