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

[The Armed Republic of Dutch Coolness]

a) The events of the main quest transpire, however the Dragonborn is killed alongside Alduin during the battle. While the threat of the Dragons is now over, Skyrim is still a dangerous place. For us, the players, everyone else could elsewise take the role as the Dragonborn had in the various side quests (Outside of the Civil War, of course. Or at least to the extent that either side is victorious.).

You asked for my input a few days ago, and here I am!

This would be my preferred option. b) is kind of stretching TES lore since chances are actually big that the Dragonborn only ever became Dragonborn when he/she killed that dragon outside of Whiterun - and wasn't one before, in a similar fashion that the Nerevarine only became the Nerevarine after actually doing all those things that make a Nerevarine a... well, Nerevarine!

The heroes of TES always have a tendency to vanish after doing their job, so the Dragonborn doing the main quest before buggering off to get involved with Hermaeus Mora makes perfect sense.

[New Finnish Republic]

I might get a prospective OP up, however I really don't believe I'll be at great choice as an actual OP. Would anyone be interested in possibly working on the proposed Skyrim RP with me?

[The Land of Golden Blobfish]

I might get a prospective OP up, however I really don't believe I'll be at great choice as an actual OP. Would anyone be interested in possibly working on the proposed Skyrim RP with me?

I wouldn't be able to OP but I can definitely lend you a hand with whatever you need

[Anxiety Cafe]

RP INTEREST AND FEEDBACK REQUEST

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Please provide as much detail as possible.
RP's Overarching Concept: A deity RP combined with galactic empires
Genre/s: Sci-Fi, Nation, War
Character or Faction Based: Both
Detailed Description:

The War of Gods

Thousands of years into the future, mankind has already branched out from its home planet, Earth. They became a great power in a region of space that most other races had considered uninhabitable; powerful enough to gain the attention of some of their neighbors. Mankind fought war after war, gaining more influence and knowledge with each victory. They seemed unstoppable, slaughtering whole peoples and destroying entire planets in their thirst for power. The humans developed weapons of mass destruction, and their reign of terror continued. They expected to be bowed down to, to be feared. What they did not expect, however, were the gods.

The gods had come from a time before mankind, before the universe. They were what existed before existence itself, and the ones who formed the universe with their power. They had slept for millenia, after their worship had greatly decreased. Many had simply faded away, unable to keep their hold on this plane. But as the humans invaded, the hopeless victims of genocide could do nothing but pray to the old gods in the hope they'd respond.

And respond they did. Hundreds of gods descended onto battlefields across the galaxy, bringing with them beasts and oceans and lightning and earthquakes. They beat back the humans without mercy until all they had was their own star system, around Sol. Even then, the gods were relentless, tracking down every last human on the home planet before killing it. The human empire had been destroyed.

Many around the galaxy rejoiced, glad that peace was brought back. But gods are fickle beings, and the one thing holding them together, their mission to destroy the humans, had been accomplished. The gods returned to their respective planets, beacons of hope to their people. The gods relished in all the power they gained from the worship, becoming more powerful than ever.

But the worship was not sustained. The people grew tired of their boring lives, grew tired of the gods once again. The gods had no choice but to become leaders of their own interplanetary empires, or to let the fate of their fallen comrades befall them. Soon, planets become solar systems and empires clashed. Battles were won and lost, resulting in highs and lows in worship. Losing a battle to another god usually meant worship was decreased enough for the victor to take over. The galaxy became a battlefield for the gods, and you just happen to be one of them.

Need Help With: I could use a little help on the worldbuilding, although I have the basic ideas. And I'm also not sure whether to make this a character RP, in which the gods attempt to control their empire as they war with one another, or a nation-based RP. Any help is much appreciated.

Please leave this hashtag in place: #Mentorhelp

Posted this a while back.

[Escade]

RP INTEREST AND FEEDBACK REQUEST

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Please provide as much detail as possible.
RP's Overarching Concept:A roleplay set in the Game of Thrones world, 100 years post canon timeline
Genre/s:Fantasy
Character or Faction Based:I think both
Detailed Description:

One hundred years later, Westeros has finally recovered from the long night. The sweet summer winds have brought a renaissance upon the lands and people. New hopes, new dreams, and new prosperity create an intricate landscape simmering with intrigue.

The Dragonguard holds the Iron throne, via proxy, for the past hundred years. The Order came into existence after the last living dragon died to preserve humanity against the hordes of the undead.

Since then The Dragonguard has existed for one purpose - to preserve and nourish life in Westeros. All major and minor Houses send their best and brightest to be tested by the Dragonguard. Those that succeed join the Dragonguard ranks and hope to one day make it onto the Council of Eleven. Houses support or vye against each other for the limited seats of power.

While the human threats may be the most dangerous - there are other ominous perils that loom over Westeros. Shrouded Ones, originally stone men brought over from Essos by the Red Priests, lurk in the shadows and dark spaces. Warped by the long night and rituals of fire, they are unpredictable grayscaled monsters more dangerous than bandits.

Need Help With:
1) This is the first roleplay that I’m designing and is partially based on the GoT RP that had its own forums. I have many questions\ideas\thoughts:
I want this to be character based with players creating and really developing their Houses and characters. Factions come into play with instigated events that bring all players to one area and create opportunities for factions (for example opening event will be a tourney competition from the Dragonguard) (and randomizer used to determine some events outcomes?)

2) No random wars\fights - mostly the focus is on story building and players can very well stay within their own House or join the Dragonguard and try to climb to the top. War itself would take time to build and depend on the factions.

3) The original had a resource system - is it even needed? Instead all Houses begin with base stats? Or eliminate resource based and people work off a base template?

4) So in terms of organization, each House\player has its own thread for internal storybuilding\images\etc and then also partakes in the main thread of order led or world events. Is this something I can do on NS or should I do it on TSP forums for example?

5) House selection. Allow players to choose from Major Noble Houses?

6) Timeline of events. Some sort of major things that have happened post the canon timeline. For example which major Houses have even survived?

7) If you're interested or have thoughts let me know via TG or via Discord. I could make a Discord group for it as well.

Please leave this hashtag in place: #Mentorhelp

[Shark isle]

Would anyone be interested in a RP based off the Disney cartoon Gargoyles?

[Harbertia]

Would anyone be interested in a RP based off the Disney cartoon Gargoyles?

Slightly interested, I often forget that it was a Disney production.

What era would the RP take place in? I presume before the castle siege, in olden times.

[Shark isle]

Would anyone be interested in a RP based off the Disney cartoon Gargoyles?

Slightly interested, I often forget that it was a Disney production.

What era would the RP take place in? I presume before the castle siege, in olden times.

I was actually thinking about setting it in Vegas with a new clan of gargoyles who have recently reawakened.

[Harbertia]

Slightly interested, I often forget that it was a Disney production.

What era would the RP take place in? I presume before the castle siege, in olden times.

I was actually thinking about setting it in Vegas with a new clan of gargoyles who have recently reawakened.

.... I'm not very on board with such an idea as it rather conflicts with the lore of those in the show being the last; plus- like- what are the chances of two clans being cursed and two clans being moved from native Europe to the US?

[Shark isle]

I was actually thinking about setting it in Vegas with a new clan of gargoyles who have recently reawakened.

.... I'm not very on board with such an idea as it rather conflicts with the lore of those in the show being the last; plus- like- what are the chances of two clans being cursed and two clans being moved from native Europe to the US?

Good point. The Gargoyles in the RP could be a result of someone recreating Dr. Anton Servarius' Mutate experiment. Plus, i just thought Vegas would be a interesting setting.

[Harbertia]

.... I'm not very on board with such an idea as it rather conflicts with the lore of those in the show being the last; plus- like- what are the chances of two clans being cursed and two clans being moved from native Europe to the US?

Good point. The Gargoyles in the RP could be a result of someone recreating Dr. Anton Servarius' Mutate experiment. Plus, i just thought Vegas would be a interesting setting.

Now that does sound possible. I think the players are capable of understanding the reasons. That they'll see how it's not actually restricting. How their character do still have a background of their own design (due to the nature of the experiment). Plus, Vegas is an interesting setting.

[Pax Nerdvana]

Would anyone be interested in doing a Transformers RP?

[Shark isle]

Good point. The Gargoyles in the RP could be a result of someone recreating Dr. Anton Servarius' Mutate experiment. Plus, i just thought Vegas would be a interesting setting.

Now that does sound possible. I think the players are capable of understanding the reasons. That they'll see how it's not actually restricting. How their character do still have a background of their own design (due to the nature of the experiment). Plus, Vegas is an interesting setting.

Thanks. The scientist who recreated the experiment is a Nightstone scientists who was commisoned by Thailog to make a new generation of Mutates and make them loyal to him. The experiment works as planned. But, like last time, the Mutates break lose in end up in Las Vegas. Throughout the RP they will encounter Crime Lords, Corporate Goons, Supernatural threats and characters from the show. I wonder if Xanatos has any business ties in Las Vegas?

[Harbertia]

I wonder if Xanatos has any business ties in Las Vegas?

That is a good question.

[Shogunate of the Deviluke Empire]

Here are some of my ideas:
1. Fall of a Egyptian Reich: An 19th Century Alternate History RP

2. Down Under: An Oceanian Nation RP

3. Iron Blood: An Wolfenstein Nation RP

4. In God we Trust: An White Nationalist America Survival RP

5. All Lives Matter: An GTAIV Life Simulator

What do you think is better?

[Shark isle]

I wonder if Xanatos has any business ties in Las Vegas?

That is a good question.

It could be possible. Xanatos himself said that he ran a corporation larger than nations you can name. So, i would think Xanatos would have a few business ties in Vegas, mostly through stuff like Xanatos Construction and his robotics corp. One part of the RP could have Xanatos himself come to Vegas as part of a performance review for Wayne Aston, the person in charge of the Nevada Branch. Also, Vegas' criminal underworld will be the second most prevalent threat in the RP, besides Nightstone and Xanatos.

[The Batavia]

Here are some of my ideas:
1. Fall of a Egyptian Reich: An 19th Century Alternate History RP

2. Down Under: An Oceanian Nation RP

3. Iron Blood: An Wolfenstein Nation RP

4. In God we Trust: An White Nationalist America Survival RP

5. All Lives Matter: An GTAIV Life Simulator

What do you think is better?

They all look equally good.

[Pax Nerdvana]

Again, is anyone else interested in doing a Transformers RP?

[Barapam]

Here are some of my ideas:
1. Fall of a Egyptian Reich: An 19th Century Alternate History RP

2. Down Under: An Oceanian Nation RP

3. Iron Blood: An Wolfenstein Nation RP

4. In God we Trust: An White Nationalist America Survival RP

5. All Lives Matter: An GTAIV Life Simulator

What do you think is better?

I've had an idea similar to the third one for a long time, but could never figure out a plot. So that's the one for me.

[Harbertia]

Here are some of my ideas:
1. Fall of a Egyptian Reich: An 19th Century Alternate History RP

2. Down Under: An Oceanian Nation RP

3. Iron Blood: An Wolfenstein Nation RP

4. In God we Trust: An White Nationalist America Survival RP

5. All Lives Matter: An GTAIV Life Simulator

What do you think is better?

I like the 2nd, 3rd, and 5th ideas. Though of those I really like the third most.

[G-Tech Corporation]

Not sure if people remember Olth's Warband RP, but I made a similar concept one: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=429480

Always happy for feedback, and also figured I would flag it up here since folks liked the last thunking.

[G-Tech Corporation]

3) The original had a resource system - is it even needed? Instead all Houses begin with base stats? Or eliminate resource based and people work off a base template?

What was the resource system used for? Would you consider it important?

4) So in terms of organization, each House\player has its own thread for internal storybuilding\images\etc and then also partakes in the main thread of order led or world events. Is this something I can do on NS or should I do it on TSP forums for example?

Yeah, the Modly Ones tend to frown on those RPs that have too many IC threads, so that would be a no-go. In general terms you'd have to figure out how to do it in a main thread, or perhaps have some segments offsite (though that would definitely limit participation.

[Escade]

3) The original had a resource system - is it even needed? Instead all Houses begin with base stats? Or eliminate resource based and people work off a base template?

What was the resource system used for? Would you consider it important?

4) So in terms of organization, each House\player has its own thread for internal storybuilding\images\etc and then also partakes in the main thread of order led or world events. Is this something I can do on NS or should I do it on TSP forums for example?

Yeah, the Modly Ones tend to frown on those RPs that have too many IC threads, so that would be a no-go. In general terms you'd have to figure out how to do it in a main thread, or perhaps have some segments offsite (though that would definitely limit participation.

3) The resource system in the original was meant to give Houses materials to build their territory and have military and other assets. It probably also worked to prevent godmodding. I think we could definitely do without.

4) Well, for me its also OCD like long threads can be hard to follow and get lost in whereas shorter "chapters" of IC would be easier to follow and understand? Also, I suppose what are the norms for images because I already collected a ton of them. That's why the "each House its own background\story" thread where you can post your banner\heraldry as well as images correlating to setting and characters.

I also haven't run a RP so this any suggestions on how to make the things happen smoothly would be helpful. Right now its kind of like a mixture of story telling and a game in my head.

[Pax Nerdvana]

Again, would anyone be interested in doing a Transformers based RP?

[Harbertia]

Again, would anyone be interested in doing a Transformers based RP?

.... Live Action Movies or 80s Cartoon/Marvel Comics?