Gotham Origins - A Batman RPG

For almost two decades, the world has seen a global increase in crime and economic turmoil, and there is little to no change in sight as the calendar year changes to the 21st Century. Some regions have been hit harder than others (i.e., Paris, France). Gotham City is the poster child for criminal activity and corruption in America, with many of its sister-cities facing a similar fate. It is a time where the people of the planet are looking for help from any courageous individual who will stand up and do what is needed to correct the problems.

Some see the rise of villains as their saviors -- those who consider taking what they want as the proper choice in life, a path of evil and destruction. Others view the few heroes rising up to help against the villain threat as the real saviors to follow.

But the path of the hero is never an easy road to travel.

Some have found it more fitting to sit back and wait before choosing a path to take. They wish to see which side is the strongest and most capable of victory in the battle of good-versus-evil.

The heroes have only begun to surface across the world in the past ten years. A new race of humans have also been created or born with a Meta-Gene, which gave them super-powers when the gene became active. Labeled "Meta-Humans" by S.T.A.R. Labs, these individuals blended into society to produce powerful heirs.

The focus of chaos has been -- and seems like it will forever be -- Gotham City, with its newly anointed hero, Batman, as the symbol to all villains that causing trouble in his city is not a wise decision. At first, his fight was against the organized crime families of Gotham, and with this fight was an unspoken alliance with the police, led by Lt. James Gordon.

Soon, Batman's world was changed by the revelation of a League of Shadows that would introduce chaos to cities all over the world to further their leaders' goals. (Those leaders are Ra’s Al Ghul and daughter Talia.). The Dark Knight then created his own worst enemy, The Joker, and has been dealing with him ever since. As Batman's rogues increased in number and Harvey Dent became Two-Face, the politicians officially broke ties with Batman and attempted to hunt him down. Furthermore, the bond with Jim Gordon strengthened and became more discreet. Batman also gained an unexpected partner when Dick Grayson witnessed his parents' death and became Robin, the Dark Knight's sidekick, to help combat the ever-growing evil consuming Gotham.

As other villains like Riddler, Killer Croc, Poison Ivy, and The Mad Hatter came into existence, Batman and Robin battled them to keep peace for the citizens of Gotham. The more villains that arrived on the scene, the more strained his relationship became with the politicians. His abilities were unquestioned, and his reputation spread, becoming a true symbol of good. He even took on another sidekick, Batgirl, to help him and Robin.

After several years together, the relationship between Batman and Robin strained to the point of fracture. Robin moved on to become Nightwing and onto his own city to protect. As that partnership ended, another began. The politicians ended their hunt for Batman. Gotham continued to spiral out of control as super-villains increased in number and violence. So, they chose instead to embrace the Dark Knight's presence and seek his help whenever possible by promoting James Gordon to Commissioner, as well as install a formal Bat Signal to the top of Gotham City Police Headquarters.

Today, Batman fights crime all over the world -- either on his own, with his former partner Nightwing (having patched the relationship since the months he left), as a part-time member of the newly-formed Justice League, or with other heroes of the world. Likewise, the other heroes of the world visit Gotham to assist the Dark Knight and his allies.

THE CHOICE IS YOURS

Will you take up the mantle of a hero and help the innocent in Gotham?

Or, will you choose the path of a villain and take what you want to get more power?

Or, will you be a civilian, living everday life as a Gothamite?

Any path you choose will lead to exciting adventures in Gotham City and beyond!

Gotham Origins is all about the daily choices that your character will have to make to stay on the path of justice or villany!