Welcome to Grand Pines Plaza in Arkose Ridge, Colorado. With over 690,420 square ft
of shopping, dining, and entertainment at the base of the Rockies, this shopping
center serves as your gateway to the mountains. Grand Pines Plaza offers over
20010050 20 retailers, specialty stores, restaurants, and
more filled with the latest fashion and trends. These are the best deals you can
find this side of the Mississippi!
GRAND PINES PLAZA IS CURRENTLY CLOSED FOR RENNOVATIONS.
Come back soon to see the exciting new changes!
Mall Hours
Monday - Friday: 10:00 AM - 9:30 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
About Grand Pines Plaza
Grand Pines Plaza, known to the locals as the "Grand PP", is the setting for Rocky
Atomica's Discord RP group, "Shopping Maul". Shopping Maul is a text-based social
deduction RP based on the party game "Werewolf", where players all receive secret
roles.
The Grand Pines Plaza is a dying mall in the town of Arkose Ridge, Colorado (an
amalgamation of cities and towns in the Denver-metro area). Once a bustling shopping
center that welcomed Front Range visitors to a fun-filled day of shopping, the mall
sits in a shadow of its former glory. As retail stores and anchors moved out, the
mall turned into a state of disrepair, especially after hailstorms repeatedly pelted
the building and it caught on fire a few times, and a locust swam one year. The
building lay vulnerable to the elements, decay, and teenager tomfoolery, yet a
handful of stores stubbornly remain. The previous management, however, has decided
enough is enough, and sold off the property as they cannot afford repairs. A new
management company quickly swooped in, hoping they could save the mall and make
billions of dollars.
The new property management group, known as 3 W.M. Properties, has decided that in
order to revitalize the mall, they must bring it to the next phase, begining with
new rennovations to replace the outdated and decaying interior. Their next phase?
Who knows!
By the way, this site works on mobile but looks way better on a desktop. Please also
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Rules
Server Rules
Please be respectful of others AND yourself.
It is highly preferred that you are 21+ yrs old to join, but 18+ minimum.
Bigotry both OOC and IC is not allowed, and will lead to immediate ban. This
includes slur usage, as this is a public space.
Please keep drama and personal conflicts outside of this server. If issues occur
in the server, please @ROCK so he can come watch. (If the server conflict
escalates, please go to the voice channel and @ everyone!)
Venting is not allowed unless you are the imposter or a volcano.
If conflicts are seriously preventing your ability to play the game, we will do
our best to tend to the situation.
No spamming.
No AI art, NFTs, plagiarism, or traced art (claimed as your own) in the media
channels.
Crude dirty jokes are ok but please don't publicly RP or share about IRL adult
situations here. So please do not share sexual NSFW art.
Due to the nature of this group, there may be moments that are violent. Violent
NSFW text and art must be censored/spoilered.
Get sillay.
Player comfort is important and should be prioritized.
Roleplay Rules
ABSOLUTELY NO METAGAMING. This is a secret role game that you must play IC.
You'll ruin all the fun. Also I will make the game more difficult for you
specifically if you metagame.
No godmodding unless you can make me laugh doing it. (But seriously don't
godmod. The other players will be allowed to beat you with a stick.)
In regards to metagaming and godmodding, this also applies to mods. If you feel
a mod is being unfair, please let us know!
Please try not share the name of your given secret role with anyone.
Spoiler and tag sensitive topics in RP and HC.
Try to not purposely exclude others from RP and HC.
For the purpose of this RPG, please do not make RP threads.
"Shipping" is allowed but should not be the main focus in this RP. If mods
notice you are only spending time with your ship partner we will intervene.
Be careful about RP bleed and remember that IC interactions do not reflect IRL
beliefs. If an RP is making you feel strongly about something, we strongly
advise you to step away.
Please roll in the designated dice roll channel.
Alliances are IC ONLY and may only form in natural RP progression - please do
not plan ahead for alliances. We will Get you for this.
There is no strike system, the mods reserve the right to ban anyone on a case by
case basis.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is this a real place? A: If you are asking this question, it is likely that you have stumbled upon
this webpage that I have made for my RP group. To answer your question, no
unfortunately not :[ but this RP group is defnitely real!
Q: Who is running this group? A: Some weird guy that's
obsessed with volcanoes and lives under a rock. He gave like 20 people lice back in
2024, which is pretty fucked up of him. He is running this group with Spike and
Mace.
Q: What RP group is this? A: One of Rock's evil twisted social experiments. This group is set up by
mods, but is player-led while mods sit back and watch the chaos ensue.
Q: What genre is this RP group? A: Something between absurdist comedy and drama. It takes place in modern day
and has normal humans, but rule of funny prevails.
Q: What does "rule of funny" mean? A: If you made at least one of the mods laugh, it's allowed.
Q: Can I apply for this group? A: You can if you received an invite. I don't hand out invites, so please do
not ask me. You can obtain those from someone who is already in the server.
Q: What is the duration of this RP group?
A: I typically run short RPs, this one would run for about 4-ish months, from April
to probably August. Be prepared to participate in the game! While we don't do
activity checks, the mods will be actively working with you to make sure you don't
fall behind.
Q: How many players are you planning on accepting? A: A maximum of 20 players. Everyone else who applied but did not get a spot
is allowed to spectate IC in a separate spectators channel.
Q: Should I apply even if I know I won't be very active? A: Everyone's role is important to the game, no matter if they have a powerful
role or not. Inactivity imbalances the game, however RP is not required. I will let
you decide if you are able to participate or not.
Q: Can I participate in a future RP group by you? A: Depends on who is asking this! My RP groups open through word of mouth as I
never publicly announce them.
Contact Us
Grand Pines Plaza is a fictional setting for the Discord RP, "Shopping Maul". If you
have any questions about the group, please reach out to Rocky Atomica.
Reviews
TBA...
Careers
Interested in working with us? Apply here!
Here at Grand Pines Plaza, we honor honesty, integrity, and whatever else that's all
the goo goo gaga bullshit. I don't know. (Note for Floyd to remove this and write
the rest of the site before publishing.)
We are always seeking new members to join the team and for retailer positions. If
you are a dedicated and hardworking individual that embraces innovation, taking on
challenges, and won't mind being lowered into a well, then you might be what we are
looking for!
How to Apply
Join the Discord group.
Fill out the written app.
Put together your visual app and attach it to your written app.
The deadline for applications is April 9th, 2026 at 11:59 PM PST. We look
forward to seeing your application and the possibility of you joining our team!
Character Creation Guidelines
Wondering if you'd be the right fit? Look no further! Here, you will find basic
guidelines to what will make the perfect candidate.
To apply, you (the character) must:
Be 18 years old or older.
Be a normal human being with no superpowers.
Not be a dog.
Things we allow are:
Loose dress code - Wear whatever you want to wear!
Unnatural colored hair and eyes - Not our business if you were born with blue
hair or glowing red eyes.
Alternative potrayals of yourself - Got a fancy painter to get your portrait?
Feel free to use it. If you are looking for someone, we recommend
this Picrew...
If you check off all these guildlines, then you are good to go!
Character Stats
Each player character has a set of stats modifiers: CHARM, COOL, SHARP, TOUGH, and
WEIRD. Fret not, for there will be opportunities for career growth at Grand Pines
Plaza, so your stats have potential to permanently increase.
Below are explanations for what each stat is commonly used for in this RP:
CHARM - Charisma, or ability to convince others
COOL - Ability to stay calm and be swift
SHARP - Perception or knowledge of surroundings
TOUGH - Strength and enduance against other forces
WEIRD - Luck-based, often with environmental factors
Documents
Here, you can find the application documents for you to fill out and also pick up
your ID badge. You'll need it to get around the mall! Ooh...you might need to retake
your photo...
Venus Memory Day Celestial Meadows (Owner) Mun:
Zeus
Rosary Store (Position) Mun: Linnea
Melvin Berger Store (Position) Mun: Mari
Hachika Store (Position) Mun: Silver
Lonnie Store (Position) Mun: Evan
Honeymoon McBride Store (Position) Mun: Oscar
Fox Store (Position) Mun: Chesh
Sixer Store (Position) Mun: Star
Happy Sumire Store (Position) Mun: Munny
Linnaeus Store (Position) Mun: Octo
Adrian Store (Position) Mun: Sun
Fabian Store (Position) Mun: Nim
Kuiper Store (Position) Mun: Froyo
Peter Store (Position) Mun: Mike
Bambi Store (Position) Mun: Jess
Chadwick Store (Position) Mun: Duncan
NAME Store (Position) Mun:
Map
TBA...
Event Calendar
A general timeline for the RP and events. Event dates are currently not set in stone
and have flexibilty to occur throughout the weekend. Addiitonal intermissions may be
placed if needed.
April 2026
SUN
MON
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
SAT
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9 Apps due (11:59 PM PST)
10
11
12 Acceptances
13
14
15
16
17
18 RP kick off! Introductory event (9:00 PM CST) IC time:
Tuesday
19
20
21
22
23
24
25 SHARP stat event (9:00 PM CST)
26
27
28
29 IC time: Wednesday
30
Important dates:
April 9, 2026 - Apps deadline
April 12, 2026 - Acceptances, roles assignment
April 18, 2026 - Intro event, RP start
April 25, 2026 - SHARP event
May 2026
SUN
MON
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
SAT
1 COOL stat event (9:00 PM CST)
2 COOL stat event (cont.) (9:00 PM CST)
3
4 IC time: Thursday, Group assignments
5
6
7
8 CHARM stat event - GROUP 1 (9:00 PM CST)
9
10
11
12
13
14
15 CHARM stat event - GROUP 2 (10:30 PM CST)
16
17 CHARM stat event - GROUP 4 (5:00 PM CST) & GROUP 3 (9:00PM
CST)
18 IC time: Friday - day changes now every 2 weeks
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29 TOUGH stat event (time TBD)
30
31
Important dates:
May 1, 2026 - COOL event
May 4, 2026 - May 17, 2026 - CHARM group project prompt & events
May 29, 2026 (official date TBA) - TOUGH event
June 2026
SUN
MON
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
SAT
1 IC time: Saturday
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12 Stat makeup event
13
14
15 IC Sunday, Intermission begins
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26 NPC event
27
28 Intermission ends, Game begins
29 IC Monday
30
Important dates:
June 12, 2026 (official date TBA) - Stat make-up event
June 15, 2026 - Intermission begins
June 26, 2026 (official date TBA) - NPC event
June 28, 2026 - Intermission ends, Game begins
July 2026
SUN
MON
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
SAT
1
2
3 Votes due
4
5 Actions due
6 IC Tuesday
7
8
9
10 Votes due
11
12 Actions due
13 IC Wednesday
14
15
16
17 Votes due
18
19 Actions due
20 IC Thursday
21
22
23
24 Votes due
25
26 Actions due
27 IC Friday
28
29
30
31 Votes due
Important dates:
TBA
August 2026
SUN
MON
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
SAT
1
2 Actions due
3 IC Saturday
4
5
6
7 Votes due
8
9 Actions due
10 IC Sunday
11
12
13
14 Votes due
15 Game ends, winner announced
16 Intermission 2 begins
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
Important dates:
August 15, 2026 - Game ends, winner announced
August 16, 2026 - Intermission 2 begins
August...(official date TBA) - Black Friday Finale event
