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Game of Death (roleplay discussion thread)
Thu, 08/22/2013 - 21:57
Thu, 08/22/2013 - 22:08
#2
Thx Hexlash
Good point. I'm watching Firefly, so I'm clean outta ideas at the moment. Do you have any? :D
Thu, 08/22/2013 - 22:24
#3
What if...
Depending on who the antagonist is, perhaps each PC may have something that could reveal the badness, and result in the antagonist losing power. And maybe all the PC's have to work together, because they need everyone's evidence to do it?
Thu, 08/22/2013 - 22:42
#4
Uhh...
Ever watched the running man?
Bad guy.... VERY bad. Criminal rates..... VERY HIGH
Bad guy is controlled by that swarm. Maybe like Winter.
Bad guys accuse good guys of treason, or whatever. Each of them is in jail. They are set free, into something like the running man show, except they have weapons, and it's a maze.
Good guys = Work together/destroy one another to get to the exit. (But awaits them in the exit is... ANOTHER MAZE!)
Bad guys = Lost in maze too, tries to kill good guys. (Maybe me and you control this, Thin?)
An unknown guy, the operator, has like a billion swithes, that activates the traps. (That's me!)
What do you think, Thin?
Thu, 08/22/2013 - 23:13
#5
Comments
@Hexlash: That sounds like a good starting point. A possible modification of that is maybe each PC has a special power or special artifact of some kind, but only when all their powers or artifacts are combined will they be able to do anything useful against big bad.
If we run with your idea as-is, a possible "crime" for which the PCs carry "evidence" might be, say, his treason against the Spiral Order. Which would be ironic, because that's precisely what he's accused the PCs of. Perhaps he murdered Captain Ozlo, handed Ozlo over to the Swarm, maybe stole the key to the Core...any other ideas?
@Topoyozariane: I haven't seen "The Running Man," but I've just read its wiki article. You could say that that is roughly what I had in mind for this RP, though with a lot less government control. But maybe having it all controlled might be a good thing (for the story).
So let's work with your idea for a bit now. The bad guy...let's call him Serris...is an ordinary corrupt individual. His Darth Vader-like henchman is the Swarm-controlled one, and he/she is hired to "stalk" the PCs. Each PC finds himself in a room with a knife, the (fake) dead body of a familiar higher-up, and a camera in the corner watching him. The PC is framed for treason and has to flee. However, upon "escaping," they find that they haven't escaped at all, but have jumped into an arena/maze of sorts. They will have to use their environment to evade the stalker.
Mind you that there is only one official stalker (The Finder, perhaps?), and a myriad of minions in tow.
I think the traps should be automated, activated by things like motion sensors, light sensors, touch sensors, lasers, and such like, giving the heroes opportunities to find innovative ways of getting around them. The operator's job is to decide when to turn them on. There could, of course, be operator-only stuff, but those would be better-used as boss fights, like an operator-controlled giant robot or something.
My only concern is that such a roleplay would be too complicated for us to properly handle. What do you think? Would you be up for the massive task of describing in exquisite detail all the environments the players find themselves in? I dunno, it might be possible if we chunk it up somehow...
Thu, 08/22/2013 - 23:18
#6
Well...
If Stephanie Meyer was able to do that thrice with he Hunger Games trilogy, I don't see why a combined effort by some (very good, I might add) writers would fail in being able to describe said environments.
One quedtion. Why is the PC in the room, and where is it, exactly? (Kind of odd that the only way out is through some weird, in-my-mind-not-really-related-to-the-proposed-story maze...)
Thu, 08/22/2013 - 23:25
#7
Room
Torture room? He/She thinks they just awoken from a torture, and forgotten everything. A rusty and bloody knife in her/his hand, she/he sets off.
Thu, 08/22/2013 - 23:30
#8
Let's try
"Awaken Subject Number 001."
Bright lights flash inside a room, and the man slumped on the chair jumps, a bloody knife in hand. He turns in a full circle, to find a body in a corner of a room, dead from a knife wound. The man stares for a moment, then runs out of the room. He evades police patrolling, and lights, and finally makes it to a door, marked 'EXIT'.
Panting, he opens the door, expecting sunlight, but instead is greeted with darkness. He blinks, confused, when the door slams shut behind him, and a voice booms, "Welcome, Subject 001. You are now in prototype maze number 59830. You will be trying to escape a stalker, The Finder. Suceed and find an exit, congratulations to you! You've escaped! But if you can't....." The voice pauses, trying to create suspense, "You die." The voice cackles, then the voice disappears. In another part of the arena, the same thing happens to another person, but that person.... is The Finder.
Hmmmm? How 'bout this?
Thu, 08/22/2013 - 23:34
#9
That's a bit strange...
What motive would the big bad have for having all these PC's rounded up and given a chance to fight against him/her/it? Is it like the big bass who want to see the victims suffer but don't expect them to rise up and defeat him? And why the hex would Spiral HQ agree to building a giant maze thingy with traps in it, just so that this big bad dude can what, trick these random PC's into thinking they've commited a crime? I don't really get how you can accuse someone of treason if you are the one who set it up lol ( in the sense that they are in a room, with a knife with a dead guy while a camera is watching them... )
Thu, 08/22/2013 - 23:46
#10
@Hexlash
Perhaps the trap levels themselves already existed in the Clockworks.
As for the reasoning behind it all...perhaps big bad needs/wants them alive because he secretly wants them to rescue him from the mental prison that he's made for himself, or from the curse/blackmail imposed on him. BAM!! Instant character development for the villain.
The latter part actually sounds doable. Perhaps there's an even bigger bad, like an anti-Core (or, possibly, even the Core itself!), who wants to have certain individuals tested for strength so it can use them for...whatever.
This should also address some of Kaiju's and Top's concerns.
@Topo: I actually kinda like that. Having the Finder in the same situation adds a really cool level of depth to the story.
Thu, 08/22/2013 - 23:46
#11
I like where that's headed!
Fri, 08/23/2013 - 00:09
#12
Ummmm
Just found out lots of my sentences start with Uhh... or Urm.... :P
Back to business:
Addressing Hexlash and his problems: (Or questions. Answering these make good development.)
1. What is the motive? Entertainment. The big bad wants to rule the Clockworks (King T?) and when he finally does, he gets bored. Lt. Feron, Vaelyn, Ozlo, their against this, but know better than to question this guy. (Who is he?)
2. Why would the Spiral Order agree to build a building with traps? Ah, but they didn't. This big bad did. If the Spiral Order resisted.... *Splat!* Imagine the Spirals are ants, and the big bad is a big bad boot. BB= BBB. I like it! :D
3. Accuse someone of treason? Easy. Frame 'em. Oh, and did you forget they're the big bad. They might be able to mind rub. Mind rub, replace memory, or just frame.
@Thin: Thanks!
@Everyone: Well... the time has come..... Let us VOTE!
1. Subject awakens in a torture room. He/She escapes, to find themselves in a maze, to elude ONE Stalker. (a.k.a Finder. It's Thin's turn for the big bad)
2. Subject gets placed there, like a Hunger Games method.
3. This doesn't happen in a building, it happens in the whole Cradle. Escape, and try to survive while being hunted. (We might need more stalkers though)
I vote 1!
Fri, 08/23/2013 - 00:22
#13
I have a feeling that this can be much bigger. I like your enthusiasm Top, but I think we should take a bit more time to go over this.
Fri, 08/23/2013 - 00:31
#14
Awww...
Really, Hex? Really? Alright then. Let's go over the details again......
*prompts whoever's in charge to speak.*
Fri, 08/23/2013 - 05:26
#15
Fri, 08/23/2013 - 11:09
#16
More ideas
I have some major plot twists in mind already. You're gonna love them. >:D
Anyways. Before we vote, let's finalize the details.
1. PC gets knocked out, framed for treason, and has to stay alive within a nightmarish Clockworks dungeon system. Victory involves clearing the PC's name and proving the identity of the real villain.
2. PC discovers being framed for treason, and must flee across Cradle to stay alive. Victory conditions same as above.
3. PC discovers being hunted by horror monster, and flees thru Clockworks dungeon system. Victory involves somehow disposing of the monster.
4. Same as above, but must flee across Cradle instead of thru Clockworks dungeon.
I vote #1.
Fri, 08/23/2013 - 12:00
#17
Just don't forget that each of the PC's have something to them that makes them special! Perhaps even the mods (am I one?) could choose for the PC, to give a unique edge on things, have the PC have to work with what we/you guys give them! That way it's more ingenuitive.
Fri, 08/23/2013 - 12:28
#18
Umm...
Not much of a writer myself, but I would like to vote for 1 with 1 question-Are there evidences strewn about the dungeons?
Fri, 08/23/2013 - 12:42
#19
@Hexlash
We don't need 3 mods, unless you intend to compete with Top.
But I do think it's a good idea for the mod(s) to arbitrate special factors, if any, for each PC. Good call, Hex.
@Hogmos-Forum: I'm not sure what you mean by "evidences." There will be clues for solving the nearby puzzles, and possibly even bits and pieces of clues to help the PCs figure out what the heck is happening, if that's what you mean.
Fri, 08/23/2013 - 12:53
#20
@Thinslayer
Yes...that's about it.
Fri, 08/23/2013 - 14:36
#21
New Characters
Boss characters, from left to right:
Supreme Commander Serris
Lieutenant Charn
Lieutenant Khazaim
Lieutenant Kyrto
The Finder is perfectly sane now. >xD Muah ha ha ha ha!
Fri, 08/23/2013 - 18:36
#22
Proposal
Begin proposal
Someone sneaks up on you from behind and puts a rag over your mouth. Within moments, you are fast asleep. You wake up in a gray concrete room with a bloody knife in your hand, a stabbed dead body with the insignia of a Lieutenant sitting at a Spiral desk, and a camera staring at you from a high corner. The room resembles a Spiral HQ office, and there is a gray door with a push handle at the opposite end of the room. There are no windows in the room. On top of the desk is a small pile of untouched report forms, a metal ballpoint pen, a Spiral Order Lieutenant's Handbook, and an inoperable holographic comlink. In the main desk drawer is a Stun Gun, a bag of paper clips, some pencils, a measuring compass, and a ruler. The left side drawer has stacks of paper and envelopes. The right side drawer has unmarked folders with blank papers in them.
What do you do?
__________
Hello! Welcome to The Spiral Conspiracy roleplaying game. When you begin, please provide the following information in this discussion thread:
Name:
Gender:
Age:
Height:
Weight:
Eye color:
Hair color:
Skin color:
Body type:
Attire:
You will begin the game with the following facts & rules:
- You start off with only the Proto Helm, Armor, Shield, Sword, Gun, & Bomb
- Your clothes provide no defense, but may be worn over your gear.
- You don't get to start with any accessories.
- You only acquire additional items at moderator discretion.
- Combat is handled secretly by the moderators, and the results will be posted to the discussion thread. Your job is to make the fight look cool.*
- Do not presume to know what your environment is; the mods will tell you that.
- You may be given something special by the moderators for story purposes.
*We may reconsider the combat results in your favor if the fight scene is written particularly well and the fight is well-justified.
__________
Moderator info: Our job is to describe the players' environments in exquisite detail, provide them with consumables, pickups, gear, and accessories as necessary, and work with them to create a logical, coherent, and exciting story.
- Supreme Commander Serris is the arch-villain of this game, but the PCs are not allowed to know that until you deem it necessary. He is cold, ruthless, power-hungry, and vengeful. His mind has been corrupted by dark matter, and hence classifies as a Fiend. His psychology may be determined later. He wears a Chaos Cowl & Cloak, a Lionheart Honor Blade, an Exalted Honor Guard, and a Dusky Round Helm costume with a Golden Laurel on it. He may or may not also wield a Blitz Needle, and he is rumored to carry a Big Angry Bomb on his person at all times just in case he needs to self-destruct.
- Lieutenant Charn is a bubbly, spritely fellow with a British accent. He sports a 2* Flourish, Wolver Cap & Coat, a Bristling Buckler, an Imperial Tricorne costume, and a Black Rose Tabard costume.
- Lieutenant Khazaim is a serious sort of person, with a cynical and pessimistic view of the world. He wields a 4* Khorovod, 4* Heavy Plate Helm, Mail & Shield, and a Medieval War Helm costume.
- Lieutenant Oda is a silent warrior, bound by a strong sense of honor. He carries a very heavy psychological weight which has yet to be explored. He wields a 3* Nightblade, Volcanic Plate Helm, Armor & Shield, and a Shogun Helmet.
End proposal
Feel free to pick apart, modify, or veto any or all of this proposal.
Fri, 08/23/2013 - 17:55
#23
Would it be okay if
My character has no armor at all (just the clothes on his back) and a knife (smaller, weaker, faster version of the Proto sword)?
Fri, 08/23/2013 - 18:21
#24
@Kaijuhunter
I don't really know yet. Personally, I wouldn't permit that, but since the RP isn't quite ready yet, I'm in no position to arbitrate.
The reason I don't like the idea is because all Knights in the Spiral Order are provided Proto gear, which is completely unremovable. You cannot sell it, unbind it, or vendor it. There is absolutely no way to get rid of it. And in most fanfics, armor can be materialized and dematerialized at will. There is really no good reason for your character to not have Proto equipment available. If my proposal is accepted, then the knife will be unacceptable simply because it falls outside the ground rules.
Besides, clothes can be worn as a costume over Proto gear. You character's appearance need not change with the presence or acquisition of armor.
Fri, 08/23/2013 - 18:29
#25
Hmmm
I like the personalities of the lieutenants, but I seriously just don't like the whole in a room with the knife thing, it makes no sense.
Fri, 08/23/2013 - 18:40
#26
Well, okay then.
Name: Rivaille (pronounced Ree-vahy-ull)
Age: 23
Height: 5'8"
Gender: clearly male. Complete with slightly gruff badass voice and the occasional I'll-kill-them-all (for vengeance) sort of attitude.
Weight:198 lb.
Eye color: dark brown with flecks of amber around the middle and barely-noticeable stripes of green around the edge of the pupils.
Hair color: jet black, slightly scruffy and messy (think of the stereotypical anime guy)
Skin color: Asian. Because I'm Asian. And over 80% of my characters are already Asian. So he's Asian.
Body type: fairly athletic
Attire: furry, warm black jacket and worn, slightly torn jeans.
Edit: I propose that the room is a prison cell within an enormous, maze like Isoran jail, and the character is on death row. Perhaps they can acquire assistance from npc prisoners? *shrug* as for upgrades, maybe they would kill guards and take their gear? I dunno...
Fri, 08/23/2013 - 18:37
#27
@Hexlash
The point of being in a room with a knife is to frame the PC for the murder of a Spiral Lieutenant in the eyes of the public.
@Kaijuhunter: I knew I'd forgotten something. Can you please add a "Gender" criterion under the name of your character? Thanks.
Fri, 08/23/2013 - 18:52
#28
You'd be surprised how many posts you can make while not logged in....
OOOoooohhh, I get it now, in the eyes of the public! But then wouldn't they run out of lieutenants to kill? And even if they weren't really lieutenants, wouldn't it be suspicious that so many knights were being accused if the same thing, in the exact same situations?
Fri, 08/23/2013 - 18:58
#29
Maybe
They're accused of being part of a terrorist group that organized the death of an important official? That could explain the high number of arrests
Fri, 08/23/2013 - 19:04
#30
UH huh
So.....
@Hexlash: Those lieutenants are fake..... fake bodies with a wound. If you inspect more closely, the armour worn is also fake, so it wouldn't be a help to the prisoners. And..... maybe some would be accused of treason. (Treason situations would be a torture room, instead of an office. And the person dead is the guy that tortures people.)
Annnd.... I vote #1!
Btw, Thin. When are you going to make the story thread?
_________________________________________________
Application!
Name: Operator
Age: Unknown
Gender: Unknown, but after voice masking, people assume he's a male.
Height: Unknown
Weight: Unknown
Eye colour: Unknown. Hidden by a hood. (No one has seen his face.)
Hair colour: Unknown
Skin colour: Unknown
Body type: Strangely, the operator is fit, despite him sitting on a chair, facing two hundred screens everyday, trying to kill the PCs.
Attire: Gloves, a helmet......
Powers: He has every switch in his arsenal to control every single trap. Manually, of course. Although some switches are motion detected, lasers, and stuff, the Operator can manually override it and turn it on. (It's hard to do that because he's staring at 200 screens, and there's like 5 buttons for every screen.
@Thin: Can I be accepted? :P
Fri, 08/23/2013 - 19:24
#31
Comments
@Kaijuhunter: I like your idea. That will mean we'll have to tailor the accusation to each new player, though. Unless, of course, there exists a possible scenario that would incriminate multiple people at different times for the same crime. Said scenario should be picturable and/or filmable.
Let's find a scenario that works with Kaijuhunter's idea...wait, I know!
Suppose a real Lieutenant (i.e. not a fake one) was murdered by someone with a fiendish rune tattooed into his back. He was arrested and convicted of murder and treason. Normally, that would have been the end of it, but Serris had the bright idea of using it as a way of furthering his control over the Spiral Order. He could dispose of anyone he wanted by branding them with the runes, thereby associating them with the terrorists and implicating them as partakers in the treason against the Order. Randomly branding people in secret would create fear ("will I be branded next?"), allowing him to reign in control.
Plausible?
@Topoyozariane: you are accepted as Operator in your capacity as moderator. I will launch the story thread when everyone involve in this RP's creation has agreed to the story (or whenever I feel like it. xD).
@Kaijuhunter: We will analyze your app once the roleplay story has been finalized. ;)
Fri, 08/23/2013 - 19:28
#32
Good, good...
Good one, but then that also contradicts with the fact that people think those people are actually apart of the terrorist group, then the pictures and everything would simply be a figurehead. If people worry that they may be branded with the tunes, then they know that some of the people accused aren't actually traitors. But having a picture of everyone in the same room under the same circumstances is still not very believable. Sorry if Im acting very cynical!
Fri, 08/23/2013 - 23:26
#33
@Hexlash
That problem occurred to me, actually.
As I was typing up this post, a lovely solution suddenly dawned on me. Remember Lockdown? Knights willingly go in there to die, just for the glory of fighting each other. Perhaps our PCs were tricked into entering, and the viewers are tricked into thinking that it's all just a game like Lockdown or Blast Network. PCs willingly enter the dungeons for riches and glory, only to learn that it is deadly-real, and not a protected game. The viewers get their daily dose of gruesome gore and leave happy.
Problem solved!
Fri, 08/23/2013 - 23:52
#34
But
Hunger games rip-off? :/
Sat, 08/24/2013 - 12:58
#35
@Hexlash
It's not a Hunger Games ripoff. The Hunger Games has the following features:
*The games take place in a controlled arena.
*Entrants knowingly entered them.
*Entrants unwillingly entered them.
*Entrants were pitted against each other.
*The games were controlled by operators.
*Only one entrant may survive.
*One entrant must survive.
*Monetary prizes are given to the winners.
*Viewers enjoy watching.
In our roleplay, the games have the following features:
*The games take place in a controlled arena.
*Entrants unknowingly entered them.
*Entrants unwillingly entered them.
*Entrants were pitted against stalkers.
*The games were controlled by the operators.
*All entrants may survive.
*No entrants may survive.
*Freedom is given to the winners.
*Viewers enjoy watching.
Our games have 4 out of 9 features in common with the Hunger Games: The games take place in controlled arenas, PCs unwillingly enter them, the games are controlled by operators, and the viewers enjoy watching. The rest else is different.
But let me ask you: is it a problem that you think it resembles the Hunger Games? I don't mind it, but if you'd rather do something different, feel free to make a proposal. I'm open to suggestions.
Tentatively, if we want to work within the current roleplay title, we could make an RP based off the PCs each trying to uncover some kind of evil conspiracy within the Spiral Order to, say, harness the Core for evil. I dunno.
Sat, 08/24/2013 - 13:46
#36
I like your way of thinking
Basically I was looking at the fact that people enjoyed watching, at that point it just veered much too far of course from the original 'Spiral Conspiracy' thing. Please don't get me wrong, I love and agree with all your ideas, its just that I'm trying my best to find flaws or shortfalls. I feel that this RP is meant to be very well structured and maintained, as well as hopefully lasting a long time, so I want to make sure that it works perfectly, if I'm being annoying or just too objective and what not, please tell me, but other than that, I still feel we need to go back to the original idea, we're getting closer, we're just not there yet.
EDIT: And sorry for being a bit blunt, I wasn't trying to shoot down your idea, or disagree with it, I just thought that it substantially reminded me of the Hunger Games.
Sat, 08/24/2013 - 14:34
#37
@Hexlash
Hey, be as blunt as you need to be. If I get angry, it's my fault, not yours. ;)
I think you have a good point, but the thing is, a wise leader will seek the approval of his subjects, whether or not he actually cares for them. Even if he intends to murder them all, he would do well to keep their attentions elsewhere while he prepares for their destruction. The Spiral Order is populated almost entirely by trained Knights; would it really be wise to anger the entire lot?
Sat, 08/24/2013 - 20:49
#38
hai thin
Wherefore dost thou not endeavor to incorporate wizardry into thy plot? Canst thou wit what unduly constrained RPs shall reap? As such, I beseech thee for permission to enunciate my notion on the matter.
Sat, 08/24/2013 - 20:51
#39
@Ultimaknightz
Lol go ahead, make your case for wizardry. ^_^
Sat, 08/24/2013 - 21:14
#40
haiz agan thin
Ah, splendid! I shall now express to thyself my concept as to how wizardry should be implemented into the RP.
Herein, thou shalt discern whether or not my hypothesis for wizardry is of satisfactory condition.
~~~
In Isora, magic always existed since the beginning of time. As of the present, wizardry is a common art. Every mage controls a different element; however most mages can only perform cheap parlor tricks. The ones that usually have strong magical power are feared throughout the nation. The Isoran council sees these mages as more of a threat than an ally, and has now sentenced the unnatural ones(the ones with strong magical power) to a dungeon that will last until they reach the end, where they will have to fight against each other. The last mage alive will then be given the life of nobility. Of course, the Isoran council tells the mages that they're in the dungeon(they think they're going into something like lockdown) to fight against evil monsters and will be given riches and honor, though what they don't say is that they will fight each other at the end and only one person will get the money.
Also, just as a side note, all of Isora gets to watch the mages as they go along in their quest.
~~~
I think I'll stop speaking in Old English. It might infuriate some people.
Anyhow, your RP combined with magic would make it awesome. Of course, I added a plot twist at the end. The characters go in there for glory and honor, and become friends with their 'allies'(fellow mages who got thrown in there). However, when they reach the end, they have to fight each other, destroying their bonds and twisting the story so that the reader gets completely hooked. Or so I think.
:3 :3 :3 :3 :3
Sat, 08/24/2013 - 21:44
#41
Blimee!
Thou speakith with words of quite exquisite exemplory! I implore upon thee to understand the aplauditory exquisitry I presentith to thy soul. None hath ever bested me in the ways of speaking! (Does Google have a translation for the 1600's now?)
Ahem, so let me get this straight... Knights are tricked into going into a modified Lockdown situation where they are accused of doi- okay let's stop right there, we need to choose one or the other! Spiral Conspiracy or The Spiral Games (LOL)
Sat, 08/24/2013 - 21:47
#42
Thee and thou are different than thy
That is literally completely different then what we had in the beginning, and is even more so hunger game's based...
Sat, 08/24/2013 - 21:54
#43
On a related note
@Ultimaknightz, may I just so quaintly implore upon thee to bestow thy vast knowledge of the ways of speaking to my own humble self?
Sat, 08/24/2013 - 22:40
#44
@Hexlash
I assure you, my posts do not have any grammatical flaws in them. And yes, I do know the difference between thou, thy, and thee.
Quoting:"Wherefore dost thou not endeavor to incorporate wizardry into thy plot? Canst thou wit what unduly constrained RPs shall reap? As such, I beseech thee for permission to enunciate my notion on the matter."
Translation:"Why do you not try to add magic into your plot? Can you know what overly controlled RPs will bring? I ask you for permission to speak on the matter."
No grammatical errors here. Though if one were to thoroughly examine your posts.....
LOL. Not trying to start a flame war here. :P
~~~
Also, the magic thing was just a suggestion. Perhaps they do not need to fight each other at the end, though I would really like to control a character with magical powers.
We also do not need to choose one or the other. Thinslayer, knowing him, is probably working on a compromise as we speak.
Something being hunger games-based is not as 'bad' as you imply it to be. In fact, I like to think of my suggestion as Thin's plot with magic in it and a plot twist at the end where they have to fight each other. But as I said, the twist isn't really necessary. It's up to Thin's decision, overall.
~~~
Forsooth, thou shouldst ameliorate thy conversing ability of the English Dialect much before confabulating with one such as I.
Sat, 08/24/2013 - 23:10
#45
Ultima is right. :P
I am indeed working on a compromise. Here's some of the thought processes involved, along with a rough proposal.
First off, we don't want Finder's Keepers plus Proto Wars. That would be boring. What's not boring is having to run from the moderators. One of the fatal flaws in Finder's Keepers was the distinct lack of time spent running away from the bad guys, which was the whole point of the story. One contributing element was the undefined expanses between known locations. Smaller environments (or large ones broken into smaller chunks) are much easier to define, hopefully removing the problem. Clockworks dungeons provide the required small environments.
Secondly, we need a strong reason for everyone to be there. The Hunger Games reason is because the government is sadistic and hates rebellion, and had the splendid idea to kill two birds with one stone. The Proto Wars reason is because gremlins. The Finder's Keepers reason is because racism. How about treason? Yes? No? Splendid.
Thirdly, while I like magic, I don't like the connotations it brings, so let's call it by some hi-technical scientific mumbo-jumbo technobabble term "space-time weaving," or more simply "weaving." I like. You should too. Dissenters will be shot.
Upteenthly, let's detail the compromise itself, shall we? We can have magi- I mean weaving, but it shouldn't be the reason for the story, because Finder's Keepers. So the reason we'll use is because Serris is a sadistic creep who likes having good PR. He randomly accuses people of treason, comes up with some fake evidence to appease the stupid masses, and tosses them in the games just 'cuz he spilled tea on his shirt. Some of the unfortunates unfortunate enough to have magi- I mean weaving abilities are unfortunately singled out among the unfortunates to unfortunately kill their unfortunate friends. Unfortunately, did you understand all that?
Sat, 08/24/2013 - 23:53
#46
Who time is it? Where is he saying? Why is going on?
I think my mind broke.
Let's just go with what you got Thin, I'm dead. And @Ultima, I derp, no clue, are you an avid reader of Shakespearean Works (ha that's a word, he's so special) but yes, I understood what you meant, but I had no idea that one could possess such a vast and great majority of understanding towards many derelict and forgotten words, I on the other hand probably do not. I never expected to meet someone who does that, let alone more than me, geek/nerd after all... Wait who is this conversation going? What is my use of the most commonly utilized question words jumblized? Tel me why jumbalized isn't a word first!
(On a more stable, I would like to say that I love the idea of magic, however, in your proposal, it just seemed to be the concentration behind the plot, whihc I thought was a bit too much. Furthermore, I do not in any way oppose a Hunger Game themed-ish RP, I loved the books, it's just that the title of the proposed RP would be rendered quite irrelevant, but MR.Thin's all smart and stuff so he knows why to do!)
Sun, 08/25/2013 - 05:31
#47
Meh, it get's kinda boring when you've farmed quite a bit now and then. So...
Name: Eve Distraught
Gender: Female
Age: 25
Height: 5 ft.
Weight: 128 lbs(pounds).
Eye color: Violet
Hair color: Blonde
Skin color: White
Body type: Well, fit although a lot more aligned to skinny :/
Attire: Gothic Lolita Clothing, Stockings, High-Heels, A Crucifix hanging from her neck
Other things:
Main Appearance: Something like this. (Also, notice the SEGA icon?)
Sun, 08/25/2013 - 05:44
#48
So...
Im going to dumb this down a little....
People fight Stalkers.
People who fight Stalkers are chosen to fight against other people who fight against Stalkers. (The mages.)
Ultimatknightz is back....
@Ultima: Beware.... I'm a modder now..... I'm the Operator to.... Time to destroy. (Insert maniacal laugh here.)
Sun, 08/25/2013 - 07:13
#49
Hmm... Looks good.
Name: Forrower
Gender: Male
Age: 21
Height: 5ft 9
Weight: 185lb
Eye colour: Deep brown, almost black
Hair colour: Jet black hair
Skin colour: White
Body type: Average build, fit
Attire: Plain White shirt and black shorts
Sun, 08/25/2013 - 09:51
#50
Name: Pow
Gender: Male,
Name: Pow
Gender: Male, determined by his voice and strength as his costume hides his entire head.
Age: Presumed to be 15-18.
Height: Short, not very short.
Weight: Unknown, he smashes scales before he goes on them.
Eye color: Blue
Hair color: Unknown
Skin color: Unknown, his costume hides his body as well
Body type: Very muscular for his height and age.
Attire: A costume helmet resembling this: http://i.imgur.com/R8SirgB.png and Plasmatech Demo Suit.
I think you should come up with a reason why all this is happening to the PC's, a reason that would make sense for a lot of people to have. That way, the story is more realistic.