Cortex troopers in helmets and respirators, with red lenses and dark armour.

Security preserves tomorrow.

PAROXYSM

A MODERN SUPERNATURAL DYSTOPIA

The supernatural is real.
Under the Cortex, humanity endures.
We contain what others cannot.

A text-based, multiplayer roleplaying world.

MODERN WORLDSUPERNATURAL DYSTOPIA
PLAYER-LEDSOCIETIES & CONFLICT
EARLY ALPHATEXT-BASED ROLEPLAY
mud.paroxysmrpg.com : 3000CONNECTION DETAILS
CORTEX PUBLIC RELAY // PX-COMM-01PUBLIC COMMUNICATION CHANNEL
CONNECTINGDISCORD LINKED
PUBLIC NOTICE: ALL TRANSMISSIONS ARE LOGGED AND SUBJECT TO CORTEX REVIEW.
Establishing relay connection...
Checking Discord identity...0 / 400
Cortex enforcer facing the viewer with glowing red respirator lenses
CORTEX CITIZENSHIP DIVISION // FORM 19-A

ARE YOU A GOOD CITIZEN?

Your loyalty is being evaluated. Incorrect answers may result in immediate termination.

BEGIN SCREENING

01 / CHOOSE YOUR PLACE

WHO WILL YOU BECOME?

Keep your nature hidden or enforce the rules that keep everyone else afraid. Either way, the next story is yours.

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Cortex soldiers in dark armour and red lenses
FILE 02 / AUTHORISED

BECOME THE HUNTER

Play a human or government enforcer. Investigate threats. Make alliances. Decide what order costs.

02 / EXPERIENCE THE WORLD

SEE WHAT PLAYING FEELS LIKE.

Text creates the scene. Your choices determine what happens next.

Illustrative scenes, not live chat or game logs
PAROXYSM / SCENE PREVIEWEXAMPLE FEED
[ NEW YORK // AFTER CURFEW ]

A Cortex patrol slows outside your apartment. An officer turns a pair of red lenses toward you.

"Your neighbour reported unusual noises coming from this residence."

> say I think you have the wrong address.

The officer reaches for a data pad. "Then you won't mind a few questions."

YOUR CHARACTER. YOUR DECISIONS. YOUR CONSEQUENCES.Enter the game

03 / BEGIN YOUR STORY

FROM CURIOUS TO PLAYING.

No need to memorise the setting before starting. Choose a character. Enter the world. Find your first reason to stay.

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01CONNECTOpen the Play page. Use the browser client or manual connection details.
02CREATEChoose an archetype and create a character inside the game.
03INTERACTFind an NPC, an operation or another player and begin your story.

04 / EXPLORE AT YOUR PACE

A WORLD THAT REMEMBERS.

05 / THE PEOPLE INSIDE

STORIES ARE MADE TOGETHER.

Browse player-authored character profiles and existing discussions. New records and forum categories appear directly from the live site.

Community hub

06 / YOUR STORY CONTINUES

THERE'S MORE TO COME BACK FOR.

Develop your character. Build relationships. Join operations. Claim influence through schemes and societies.

PROGRESSIONGrow through playOPERATIONSCompete over objectivesROLEPLAYBuild ongoing stories

THE CORTEX IS WATCHING

YOUR STORY STARTS NOW.

Find your place in Paroxysm.

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