Old West RP idea

Old West RP

Please note this is not based on historical fact in any way and Port Destiny along with some other locations that may be added later were made up by me.

Introduction
The wild west, a time of unlawfulness in the mid 1800s to the early 1900s. Whenever you think of the wild west what comes to mind? It's usually the old childhood game that we all used to play, cowboys and Indians. But other thoughts spring up, thoughts like train robberies, the unlawful plains, or a caravan being raided for the valuables it contains. This theme has caught the imaginations of millions all over, and everyone, at some point, has dreamed of what it would be like living in that lawless time. This is your chance, join up, create a character or two and become the sheriff, or a war chief or even a bandit who robs the trains and caravans of the old west.

Combat System
Here it's kill or be killed, the old fashioned way, shoot 'em dead. When you get in a fight you shoot at a body part and move for cover, simple. But there are no super-humans here, you can't just dodge a bullet out of nowhere, make it reasonable and realistic. If you get shot in the arm, you cant use your arm as well anymore, and if you find yourself shot in the heart, well to put it simply, you're dead, plain and simple.

There are skills you can get though, skills that will help you out in this world, you can pick three of these skills to help you out, and if you pick carefully your skills can have amazing effects. For example if you choose horseback riding and rifles you can shoot accurately while on a moving horse. Here's what these skills do:

Firearms
Revolvers
Bolt Action Rifles
Shotguns

Martial
Unarmed
Melee Weapons (swords, knives, spears, etc.)
Bow & Arrow
Throwing Weapons (knives, rocks, tomahawks)

Medicine
First-Aid (Basic First-Aid)
Doctor (full medical knowledge, requires First-Aid)

Thieving
Sneak (your ability to sneak around without being noticed)
Lock-Pick (your ability to pick locks)
Steal (your ability to steal or pick pocket without being noticed)

Survival
Outdoors man (knowledge of outdoor survival)
Traps (rigged guns, trip wires, etc.)

Mechanical
Train Repair (the ability to repair trains)
Weapon Repair (ability to repair weapons)

Diplomacy
Speech (ability to influence others)
Barter (decreases the cost of items)
Gambling (better luck when gambling)

Travel
Horseback Riding
Horse/Ox & carriage
Trains (requires Train Repair)

Ways To Survive
There are countless ways to survive in the harsh lawless plains of the west. You can be a sheriff, rescuing the town from bandits and stopping train robberies. A doctor, saving lives and curing illness. A bandit, stealing from everyone and anyone and robbing trains. Or even start up your own settlement if you wanted to.

Main Organizations
The united States Government
Through treaties with foreign nations and native peoples, political compromise, technological innovation, military conquest, establishment of law and order, and the great migrations of foreigners the united states government is spreading its influence from coast to coast to fulfil it's beliefs in manifest destiny. Their main Headquarters are set up in Washington D.C.

The British Monarchy
These people are working under orders from the queen of England to obtain the land and all it's riches. The people working under the British Monarchy are based in Britain and sail over to North America to continue their attempts. Their main headquarters in North America is Port Destiny on the east coast where they get more supplies from Britain.

The Haudenosaunee
Also known as the Iroquois confederacy. They are a group of Six Native American nations who grouped together to try and keep their land from being exploited by the British or United States Government. They employ many weapons including melee, throwing weapons, bows and arrows, and occasionally guns if they can acquire them. They do not have a main headquarters however they do meet frequently at Buffalo Creek.

The James-Younger Gang
One of the largest gangs in the wild west. They are centred in the state of Missouri. It is led by the infamous Jesse and Henry James as well as Cole, Jim, John, and Bob Younger. They have no purpose or involvement in the war between the United States, Britain, and the Haudenosaunee unless they are paid to sabotage a train or rob a weapons shipment.

The Law
The Law is a group who are focused solely on taking down the James-Younger Gang and the slavers along with any other outlaws they come across. They are based mainly in Washington D.C. Very close to the United States Government.

Slavers
The Slavers are a group who capture and enslave wanderers and sell them to anyone who will buy. They're headquarters is in a settlement known only as “The Slaver Settlement”.

Wanderers
These people don't belong to any group unless they band together to make one or join one.

Major Settlements
There are many places to explore, there will be some main areas listed and if they aren't listed then put them in the Plains Section. You can even make them up if you want.

Plains – The empty lawless area between settlements.

Washington D.C. - the main headquarters for the United States Government and the organization called The Law.

Missouri - The main headquarters of the James-Younger Gang.

Buffalo Creek – The meeting place of the Haudenosaunee.

New York – A popular meeting place for gangs and outlaws.

Port Destiny – The North American Headquarters for the British Monarchy.

Slavers Settlement – The Headquarters of the Slavers.

Cash System
there is no real money system, you buy things based on how much your character would typically earn at once, like for example if you're an outlaw and you just finished a big heist then you can buy a lot of supplies, but at any other time you would barely be able to feed yourself.

Character Sheet
Name:
Age:
Gender:
Height/weight:
Organization:
Physical Description:
Biography:
Skills: (pick 3)
Location/Well-Being: