Traveller's Cafe 3: Brainstorming, discussion, tea, advice

[G-Tech Corporation]

Yes I did, it has been a while since I dabbled with FT and the first time I did space factions like this so might as well ask for some help in this endeavor.

FT is good for the soul. Spurs creativity and whatnot. Any ideas as to what mechanics you want to kick out?

[Benuty]

Yes I did, it has been a while since I dabbled with FT and the first time I did space factions like this so might as well ask for some help in this endeavor.

FT is good for the soul. Spurs creativity and whatnot. Any ideas as to what mechanics you want to kick out?

Debatable .

I clearly prefer RFT because abusing it with fallout can only work so many times.

[G-Tech Corporation]

FT is good for the soul. Spurs creativity and whatnot. Any ideas as to what mechanics you want to kick out?

Debatable .

I clearly prefer RFT because abusing it with fallout can only work so many times.

RFT?

I'm afraid I'm not familiar with that term.

[Benuty]

Debatable .

I clearly prefer RFT because abusing it with fallout can only work so many times.

RFT?

I'm afraid I'm not familiar with that term.

Retro-Future Tech.

Currently I am trying to be inclusive toward types of RFT in one way or another not just the typical "Golden Age of Science Fiction" genre.

[Ralnis]

Yes I did, it has been a while since I dabbled with FT and the first time I did space factions like this so might as well ask for some help in this endeavor.

FT is good for the soul. Spurs creativity and whatnot. Any ideas as to what mechanics you want to kick out?

I was thinking on the idea of an asset system that can simplified the use of resources and military( like naval, troop and its variants) to be the core concept with a voting system( It is still the Humanos Soli, just under the de jure rule of the Order of Mars).

[Alleniana]

Yes I did, it has been a while since I dabbled with FT and the first time I did space factions like this so might as well ask for some help in this endeavor.

FT is good for the soul. Spurs creativity and whatnot. Any ideas as to what mechanics you want to kick out?

Never tried FT, really, to be honest. Are there any good FT threads you could link me to, to have a look?

[Tuub]

I've just launched a new RP called The Deserts of Chaos - An Islamic World RP

As the name reveals, this RP will be focused on the Islamic world, mainly the Middle-East and North-Africa. Conflicts like the ones in Iraq, Syria, Libya and all others will get their share in this RP. As a player you can chose to be one of the many countries, following your intrests in the region and using the conflicts for your own goods; You may also start as a militia, following the battles up close. Its all up to you how these conflicts will turn to an end. You should understand that there is no clear goal in this RP, no ending and no clear victorious side, its just the never-ending state of politics and warfare.

Anyhow, we could use some more players and i hope to find some here, just check it out and join up if you like it

[Gvozdevsk]

Would anyone be interested in an RP that takes place in an alternate history version of Iraq where the Iraqi military takes less of a pounding in Desert Storm, America doesn't invade in 2003 and Saddam is still in power during the Arab Spring? Would be set during a revolution against Saddam obviously.

[Torsiedelle]

So I have an idea for a world setting in a Fantasy RP, but I'm still really nervous about actually putting it forward. I feel like I'm not really that good at much RP-wise, and I have no plot yet. I'd be hoping that someone else I know could do that if we tried.

Anyway, the setting would be a cold, mountainous land where the most respected warriors are members of a Dragonslayer Guild. Dragonslayers are great fighters, recognized by their silver armor and azure cloaks, and their massive spears and bows. They make their living by traveling from village to village, hunting dragons, both wild and in disguise, and killing them to protect humanity.

Dragons are powerful beings, similar to dragons in other fantasy worlds. However, in this world, dragons can utilize extremly powerful magics. They also have their own human avatars, which they can take the form of at will, with the risk of one of their dragon traits occasionally showing (reptilian eyes, tails, scaly skin). In human form, their abilities are either greatly diminished, or nonexistent. They manipulate and secretly stalk prey, with the sole intention of gaining power, or destroying them.

There is no real central government in the land, only city-states and tribes, which means that the Dragonslayers are the closest thing to an army to fight against the Dragons and evildoers.

While dragons ARE usually killed with no question, some dragons are simply loners who have no quarrel with humans, and some live among them out of curiosity. Some Dragonslayers are less worried about dragons, and more about pay and dueling, so neither side is completely perfect.

[The Psuedo-Democratic States of the Doge]

Got a good idea for a post-apocalyptic RP. If any of you haven't read Operation Dark Winter, the simulation of a biological terrorist attack on the United States through the release of smallpox in the population, you should do so now. You could turn the RP into something like the upcoming game The Division, where law and order are nearly nonexistent and many people are trying to find out who and how this virus would be released. Character RP hopefully.

[The New Greek Republic]

Would anyone be interested in an RP that takes place in an alternate history version of Iraq where the Iraqi military takes less of a pounding in Desert Storm, America doesn't invade in 2003 and Saddam is still in power during the Arab Spring? Would be set during a revolution against Saddam obviously.

Go on

[Alleniana]

Would anyone be interested in an RP that takes place in an alternate history version of Iraq where the Iraqi military takes less of a pounding in Desert Storm, America doesn't invade in 2003 and Saddam is still in power during the Arab Spring? Would be set during a revolution against Saddam obviously.

Go on

Why would revolting against Saddam be better than against some Libyan or Syrian or what-have-you though?

[Tuub]

So I have an idea for a world setting in a Fantasy RP, but I'm still really nervous about actually putting it forward. I feel like I'm not really that good at much RP-wise, and I have no plot yet. I'd be hoping that someone else I know could do that if we tried.

Anyway, the setting would be a cold, mountainous land where the most respected warriors are members of a Dragonslayer Guild. Dragonslayers are great fighters, recognized by their silver armor and azure cloaks, and their massive spears and bows. They make their living by traveling from village to village, hunting dragons, both wild and in disguise, and killing them to protect humanity.

Dragons are powerful beings, similar to dragons in other fantasy worlds. However, in this world, dragons can utilize extremly powerful magics. They also have their own human avatars, which they can take the form of at will, with the risk of one of their dragon traits occasionally showing (reptilian eyes, tails, scaly skin). In human form, their abilities are either greatly diminished, or nonexistent. They manipulate and secretly stalk prey, with the sole intention of gaining power, or destroying them.

There is no real central government in the land, only city-states and tribes, which means that the Dragonslayers are the closest thing to an army to fight against the Dragons and evildoers.

While dragons ARE usually killed with no question, some dragons are simply loners who have no quarrel with humans, and some live among them out of curiosity. Some Dragonslayers are less worried about dragons, and more about pay and dueling, so neither side is completely perfect.

This could have some potential in my opinion. If you'd like it i could help you with it. I've set up quiet a few RP's in the pas, let me know if you would need any help with it

[Alleniana]

Looking at trying to create a mechanic RP; possibly based around a shop, but perhaps a manor or a modern-day tropical island.

I know G-Tech will probably leap at me, but I figured I might as well put it out openly anyway


Any advice? Ideas, that sorta thing? I've only got the nub of an idea right now, but I'd love to grow it.

[Gvozdevsk]

Go on

Why would revolting against Saddam be better than against some Libyan or Syrian or what-have-you though?

It's exploring the "what if?" We knew what happened when there were revolts in other Arab countries and U'm interested in how Saddam would have reacted to the Arab Spring in Iraq. This would probably have implications for the rest of the middle east though because no 2003 US invasion=no ISIS.

[Swith Witherward]

RP INTEREST AND FEEDBACK REQUEST

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Please provide as much detail as possible.
RP's Overarching Concept:Project orion was never stopped, China entered the Warsaw Pact and the space race continued with ever expanding goals, this resulted in NATO and the Warsaw Pact expanding into space, the year is in the late 1900s and times are changing, NATO is falling apart, and China has left the Warsaw Pact, causing unrest and a possibility for war.
Genre/s:Sci-fi, Alt history
Character or Faction Based: Faction Based, but with a twist, players will RP a notable person (high ranking military commanders ect.) in first person, describing their actions and opinions. This is to avoid the I move battalion 853 to point charlie syndrome
that seems to affect military RPs like a tumor.
Detailed Description: On september the eighth 1964 NATO launches its first nuclear pulse spacecraft into orbit, the Warsaw Pact followed suit and in five months launched its own craft, leading to speculation regarding spying on the NATO space program. This results in the rapid deployment of orion battleships on both sides as a part of mutrally assured destruction policies. On August 1 1964 the Warsaw Pact lands a person on the moon using nuclear pulse rocket. Colonies on the moon are set up by both sides shortly afterwards. On October 24 1968 the NATO space ship Washington accidentally fires upon Warsaw Pact ship Engels in lunar orbit due to a impact early warning system malfunction. This results in an limited nuclear exchange and the devastation of the Germany by nuclear weapons. On December 14 1968 NATO declares that it has successfully landed a person on mars via the nuclear pulse rocket Voyager. On February 4 1969 the Voyager explodes on takeoff from mars, this is due to a fault in one of the pulse units, causing it to prematurely detonate when primed, this raises suspicions in NATO command that the Warsaw Pact may have sabotaged the device, the Warsaw Pact denies involvement. On october the 31 1969 the Warsaw Pact establishes a mining colony on mars. NATO establishes a colony on mars on November 26 1969. On the twenty eighth of october nineteen seventy one, a total nuclear exchange occurs on earth, Anti missile systems operate well, but only protect the cities from nuclear fire, the countryside is totally destroyed and people begin building underground to avoid the effects of long term ionizing radiation exposure, this also leaves the populations on earth dependent on food from extraplanatary colonies, NATO also declares martial law. The date is october the ninth 1995, the earth is still a radioactive cinder, colonies are also beginning to show the first signs of independence which would spell disaster for the earths food supply.

Need Help With:Interest and advice

Please leave this hashtag in place: #Mentorhelp

It's not a bad idea. I'm bumping it to the new page so people can see it and comment on it.

[Abserdia]

I have an RP in II that focuses on the future of my region, but will have a fantasy approach.
A steampunk fantasy RP in which Ieanor (A created continent by me in Iwaku, my region) is the most advanced in Iwaku.
They use an energy named Sandranic which takes water to use, but because of that there is a drought in Ieanor.
The 2 richest componies named Fokpros and Quands use most of Sandranic energy.
But although you live comfortably there are rebels, who are called Jenvros.
Jenvros want to go back to the original energy of magic, And henvros want to start using electricity.
But Genvros want to live without any energy. So you can choose any humanoid race and pick one of those, and combat Fokpros and Quands which has a newly created army.
Any suggestions?

[Constaniana]

RP INTEREST AND FEEDBACK REQUEST

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Please provide as much detail as possible.
RP's Overarching Concept:Project orion was never stopped, China entered the Warsaw Pact and the space race continued with ever expanding goals, this resulted in NATO and the Warsaw Pact expanding into space, the year is in the late 1900s and times are changing, NATO is falling apart, and China has left the Warsaw Pact, causing unrest and a possibility for war.
Genre/s:Sci-fi, Alt history
Character or Faction Based: Faction Based, but with a twist, players will RP a notable person (high ranking military commanders ect.) in first person, describing their actions and opinions. This is to avoid the I move battalion 853 to point charlie syndrome
that seems to affect military RPs like a tumor.
Detailed Description: On september the eighth 1964 NATO launches its first nuclear pulse spacecraft into orbit, the Warsaw Pact followed suit and in five months launched its own craft, leading to speculation regarding spying on the NATO space program. This results in the rapid deployment of orion battleships on both sides as a part of mutrally assured destruction policies. On August 1 1964 the Warsaw Pact lands a person on the moon using nuclear pulse rocket. Colonies on the moon are set up by both sides shortly afterwards. On October 24 1968 the NATO space ship Washington accidentally fires upon Warsaw Pact ship Engels in lunar orbit due to a impact early warning system malfunction. This results in an limited nuclear exchange and the devastation of the Germany by nuclear weapons. On December 14 1968 NATO declares that it has successfully landed a person on mars via the nuclear pulse rocket Voyager. On February 4 1969 the Voyager explodes on takeoff from mars, this is due to a fault in one of the pulse units, causing it to prematurely detonate when primed, this raises suspicions in NATO command that the Warsaw Pact may have sabotaged the device, the Warsaw Pact denies involvement. On october the 31 1969 the Warsaw Pact establishes a mining colony on mars. NATO establishes a colony on mars on November 26 1969. On the twenty eighth of october nineteen seventy one, a total nuclear exchange occurs on earth, Anti missile systems operate well, but only protect the cities from nuclear fire, the countryside is totally destroyed and people begin building underground to avoid the effects of long term ionizing radiation exposure, this also leaves the populations on earth dependent on food from extraplanatary colonies, NATO also declares martial law. The date is october the ninth 1995, the earth is still a radioactive cinder, colonies are also beginning to show the first signs of independence which would spell disaster for the earths food supply.

Need Help With:Interest and advice

Please leave this hashtag in place: #Mentorhelp

It's not a bad idea. I'm bumping it to the new page so people can see it and comment on it.

Aye, it looks cool. I would probably join it for a change of scenery if marching band wasn't currently eating up a good portion of my free time.

[Nightkill the Emperor]

I have an RP in II that focuses on the future of my region, but will have a fantasy approach.
A steampunk fantasy RP in which Ieanor (A created continent by me in Iwaku, my region) is the most advanced in Iwaku.
They use an energy named Sandranic which takes water to use, but because of that there is a drought in Ieanor.
The 2 richest componies named Fokpros and Quands use most of Sandranic energy.
But although you live comfortably there are rebels, who are called Jenvros.
Jenvros want to go back to the original energy of magic, And henvros want to start using electricity.
But Genvros want to live without any energy. So you can choose any humanoid race and pick one of those, and combat Fokpros and Quands which has a newly created army.
Any suggestions?

What are the races?

[Abserdia]

Human, elf, orc, ogre, alien ( a little bit of sci-fi), dracanoid, just ANY humanoid fantasy or sci-fi race. but of course there are limitations. So shapeshifters are not allowed.

[Nightkill the Emperor]

Human, elf, orc, ogre, alien ( a little bit of sci-fi), dracanoid, just ANY humanoid fantasy or sci-fi race. but of course there are limitations. So shapeshifters are not allowed.

Do the races live in different areas? Do they like or hate each other?

[Abserdia]

Races are always born in different borders, so the elves will live in the north where trees are everywhere and the dracanoids will live on mountains.
Humans will live in the center while orcs and ogres are separated because of aggressiveness.
Aliens will always be nomadic. stuff like that.
But the Jenvros, Henvros, and Genvros are always united, while people who didn't join Jenvros who don't know anything about other races might have a hard time bonding with different races.

[Torsiedelle]

So I have an idea for a world setting in a Fantasy RP, but I'm still really nervous about actually putting it forward. I feel like I'm not really that good at much RP-wise, and I have no plot yet. I'd be hoping that someone else I know could do that if we tried.

Anyway, the setting would be a cold, mountainous land where the most respected warriors are members of a Dragonslayer Guild. Dragonslayers are great fighters, recognized by their silver armor and azure cloaks, and their massive spears and bows. They make their living by traveling from village to village, hunting dragons, both wild and in disguise, and killing them to protect humanity.

Dragons are powerful beings, similar to dragons in other fantasy worlds. However, in this world, dragons can utilize extremly powerful magics. They also have their own human avatars, which they can take the form of at will, with the risk of one of their dragon traits occasionally showing (reptilian eyes, tails, scaly skin). In human form, their abilities are either greatly diminished, or nonexistent. They manipulate and secretly stalk prey, with the sole intention of gaining power, or destroying them.

There is no real central government in the land, only city-states and tribes, which means that the Dragonslayers are the closest thing to an army to fight against the Dragons and evildoers.

While dragons ARE usually killed with no question, some dragons are simply loners who have no quarrel with humans, and some live among them out of curiosity. Some Dragonslayers are less worried about dragons, and more about pay and dueling, so neither side is completely perfect.

This could have some potential in my opinion. If you'd like it i could help you with it. I've set up quiet a few RP's in the pas, let me know if you would need any help with it

Sounds neat. I'll give that a thought, and maybe see if there's more interest.

[Alleniana]

Why would revolting against Saddam be better than against some Libyan or Syrian or what-have-you though?

It's exploring the "what if?" We knew what happened when there were revolts in other Arab countries and U'm interested in how Saddam would have reacted to the Arab Spring in Iraq. This would probably have implications for the rest of the middle east though because no 2003 US invasion=no ISIS.

Hmm. Might be just me and my relative ignorance of everything historical after the WWI period, but wouldn't it be similar to any other dictator's response?

[The Empire of Pretantia]

So I have an idea for a world setting in a Fantasy RP, but I'm still really nervous about actually putting it forward. I feel like I'm not really that good at much RP-wise, and I have no plot yet. I'd be hoping that someone else I know could do that if we tried.

Anyway, the setting would be a cold, mountainous land where the most respected warriors are members of a Dragonslayer Guild. Dragonslayers are great fighters, recognized by their silver armor and azure cloaks, and their massive spears and bows. They make their living by traveling from village to village, hunting dragons, both wild and in disguise, and killing them to protect humanity.

Dragons are powerful beings, similar to dragons in other fantasy worlds. However, in this world, dragons can utilize extremly powerful magics. They also have their own human avatars, which they can take the form of at will, with the risk of one of their dragon traits occasionally showing (reptilian eyes, tails, scaly skin). In human form, their abilities are either greatly diminished, or nonexistent. They manipulate and secretly stalk prey, with the sole intention of gaining power, or destroying them.

There is no real central government in the land, only city-states and tribes, which means that the Dragonslayers are the closest thing to an army to fight against the Dragons and evildoers.

While dragons ARE usually killed with no question, some dragons are simply loners who have no quarrel with humans, and some live among them out of curiosity. Some Dragonslayers are less worried about dragons, and more about pay and dueling, so neither side is completely perfect.

Set it in an Arabic counterpart setting.

Yes I did, it has been a while since I dabbled with FT and the first time I did space factions like this so might as well ask for some help in this endeavor.

FT is good for the soul. Spurs creativity and whatnot. Any ideas as to what mechanics you want to kick out?

FT is a man's soul!

Do the impossible, seek the invisible
Row! Row! Fight the powa!