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

[Pax Nerdvana]

That sounds good. Start on Cybertron, and eventually move to Earth. '80s or '90s are probably our beat bet.

Excellent

Great.

[Olthenia]

I can just imagine the high society of Imperial Russia awed and frightened by the unfathomable technological splendor of, say, a hologram or video image.

While such is amazing to envision, one has to consider a few things further. For example, for this encounter to take place the Aliens will need to appear Human.

I'm not sure I feel the same way. About their need to appear human, that is. Couldn't they simple create a reasonably humanoid messenger? A metallic robot or even a simple hovering orb.

For the aliens to bring their message across, the only thing they'd actually need is a way to communicate. They could easily do so through holographic images or some manner of technological puppetry. I think their best shot at doing so would be through a local transmitter; either on the ground or in low orbit. In fact, as a way of making their human hosts feel invested in the process, they aliens might communicate their wish for the Russian authorities to construct some manner of pavilion, meeting place or "landing pad". There they'd land a suitably impressive "sky chariot" and, from its depths, dispense a robotic servant to bear their message to the astounded inhabitants.

Can you imagine such a complex scratched into the frozen soil of the Winter Palace's grounds?

[Great Confederacy of Commonwealth States]

I'd kind of like to see a police procedural RP but set in an authoritarian state, RPing as the secret police or some similar organization. Could be pretty interesting depending on how it's handled.

Oh, yes! Have you read Fatherland? That's basically this, and it's amazing.

I can just imagine the high society of Imperial Russia awed and frightened by the unfathomable technological splendor of, say, a hologram or video image.

Well, maybe frightened at first, but this was still an era where new inventions came every year. A few might perhaps see it as a work of the devil, but most would see it for what it was, an amazing scientific and technological breakthrough. Besides, movies came around in the early 1900s (or was it late 1800s?), so mostly they would simply be astonished by the improved quality compared to what they had themselves. I mean, these were modern, civilized, intelligent people, not early stone age people who likely would see the aliens as gods.

Seeing other beings as sacral isn't really a product of one's sophistication, but rather of one's theology. If aliens with superb technological advancements came to Earth, promesing longer lives and better tech, it would coincide perfectly with the prophecy of the Antichrist. The aliens would appear to be divine, but through leadership they would prove to be enemies of God. It makes sense in the theology of the day. As I said, it is not a factor of 'civilisation' v. Something else, but more of belief structures. And European belief structures would allow for a large group to see them as demons.

[Barapam]

I'd kind of like to see a police procedural RP but set in an authoritarian state, RPing as the secret police or some similar organization. Could be pretty interesting depending on how it's handled.

Oh, yes! Have you read Fatherland? That's basically this, and it's amazing.

Well, maybe frightened at first, but this was still an era where new inventions came every year. A few might perhaps see it as a work of the devil, but most would see it for what it was, an amazing scientific and technological breakthrough. Besides, movies came around in the early 1900s (or was it late 1800s?), so mostly they would simply be astonished by the improved quality compared to what they had themselves. I mean, these were modern, civilized, intelligent people, not early stone age people who likely would see the aliens as gods.

Seeing other beings as sacral isn't really a product of one's sophistication, but rather of one's theology. If aliens with superb technological advancements came to Earth, promesing longer lives and better tech, it would coincide perfectly with the prophecy of the Antichrist. The aliens would appear to be divine, but through leadership they would prove to be enemies of God. It makes sense in the theology of the day. As I said, it is not a factor of 'civilisation' v. Something else, but more of belief structures. And European belief structures would allow for a large group to see them as demons.

Yes, but atheism and less radical changes to the church was on the rise during that time too, so another large group wouldn't necessarily see them, or at least not their inventions, as demonic in origin (though I'm not saying they would like the aliens, probably the opposite).

Also, this is the era of early science fiction, so many would already be familiar with the idea of creatures from other planets. For example, Edgar Rice Burroughs wrote about life on Mars in 1912.

[Kassaran]

The world would inevitably be torn and split into many various factions and sub-factions based on the first-contact scenario, but I'd hardly believe there'd be widespread acceptance.

[Harbertia]

While such is amazing to envision, one has to consider a few things further. For example, for this encounter to take place the Aliens will need to appear Human.

I'm not sure I feel the same way. About their need to appear human, that is. Couldn't they simple create a reasonably humanoid messenger? A metallic robot or even a simple hovering orb.

For the aliens to bring their message across, the only thing they'd actually need is a way to communicate. They could easily do so through holographic images or some manner of technological puppetry. I think their best shot at doing so would be through a local transmitter; either on the ground or in low orbit. In fact, as a way of making their human hosts feel invested in the process, they aliens might communicate their wish for the Russian authorities to construct some manner of pavilion, meeting place or "landing pad". There they'd land a suitably impressive "sky chariot" and, from its depths, dispense a robotic servant to bear their message to the astounded inhabitants.

Can you imagine such a complex scratched into the frozen soil of the Winter Palace's grounds?

A robot could work, though people outside and even in Russia would doubt it's extraterrestrial origin. Your choice of Sky Chariot as a term is interesting as one of my favorite extra-terrestrial stories is a 'proto-sci-fi' story from Japan involving a bamboo farmer who discovers a pale skinned, silver haired, and silver eyed girl inside a large stalk of bamboo and raises her. The girl, after maturing into a young woman, catches the eye of the Emperor's son and he intends to marry her- but before the wedding can take place a flaming chariot from the sky comes down and lands near the palace- the girl is a Lunarian Princess, who was believed lost on Earth where she had been sent to keep her safe from a political crisis on the Moon. The footmen of the chariot tell her of who she is, and a few days pass as she comes to terms with the fact that she'll have to leave Earth to govern her people. To her fiance she gives an elixer that will make him immortal- for she herself is to become immortal during her coronation. She then departs promising to return for him when the moon is stable. By the Emperor doesn't take the elixer, instead he writes a letter to her and creates a massive fire hoping that the smoke will reach the moon and relay his message- and in the fire her burns the potion. This legend says that such is why Mt. Fuji seems to always be smoky.

A orb I feel would just incite suspicion. A message, such as one by radio, might not be accepted by many either- this is after all the same time period as Nikola Tesla who claimed to have received transmissions from Mars.

Edit: Ultimately the RP is your's to host.

[Harbertia]

So, I still want to take part in this; or play dinosaurs. I'd really like to play such a role.

[Pax Nerdvana]

Excellent

Great.

I can start working on this.

[Harbertia]

Great.

I can start working on this.

I certainly expect so.

[Ralnis]

Here's a shot in the dark;

I'm thinking of making a mechanics RP set in the 40K universe on the idea of the Imperium finding another human interstellar nation but destroyed it but had colony ships that made their way to an unexplored part of the galaxy, only to be found a thousand years after via an exploritor fleet.

I was going to have faction relations, chaos mechanics, and of course the Imperium but I'm hesitant of working on the idea becuase of lack of support but if people like the idea then I can try it.

[Labstoska]

Here's a shot in the dark;

I'm thinking of making a mechanics RP set in the 40K universe on the idea of the Imperium finding another human interstellar nation but destroyed it but had colony ships that made their way to an unexplored part of the galaxy, only to be found a thousand years after via an exploritor fleet.

I was going to have faction relations, chaos mechanics, and of course the Imperium but I'm hesitant of working on the idea becuase of lack of support but if people like the idea then I can try it.

I personally love that Idea.

[Ralnis]

Here's a shot in the dark;

I'm thinking of making a mechanics RP set in the 40K universe on the idea of the Imperium finding another human interstellar nation but destroyed it but had colony ships that made their way to an unexplored part of the galaxy, only to be found a thousand years after via an exploritor fleet.

I was going to have faction relations, chaos mechanics, and of course the Imperium but I'm hesitant of working on the idea becuase of lack of support but if people like the idea then I can try it.

I personally love that Idea.

Would their be any factions/nations you would like in? Depending on what they are then I can have a rough placement for the story.

[Labstoska]

I personally love that Idea.

Would their be any factions/nations you would like in? Depending on what they are then I can have a rough placement for the story.

Could the Human splinter faction be in some way related to the humans from the dark age of technology. Also I would quite like to see some greenskins because you gotta have greenskins.

[Ralnis]

Would their be any factions/nations you would like in? Depending on what they are then I can have a rough placement for the story.

Could the Human splinter faction be in some way related to the humans from the dark age of technology. Also I would quite like to see some greenskins because you gotta have greenskins.

In a way, they will be set back like everyone else but their tech will come from STCs, which I was thinking of making them like traits or choices for the players to use. This is one of the main reasons why the Imperium is so interested in them. As for Greenskins, there will always be Greenskins because it wouldn't be fun without them.

[Labstoska]

Could the Human splinter faction be in some way related to the humans from the dark age of technology. Also I would quite like to see some greenskins because you gotta have greenskins.

In a way, they will be set back like everyone else but their tech will come from STCs, which I was thinking of making them like traits or choices for the players to use. This is one of the main reasons why the Imperium is so interested in them. As for Greenskins, there will always be Greenskins because it wouldn't be fun without them.

Seems like quite a good idea however this is one thing that I demand, no Tau because nobody likes the Tau.

[Ralnis]

In a way, they will be set back like everyone else but their tech will come from STCs, which I was thinking of making them like traits or choices for the players to use. This is one of the main reasons why the Imperium is so interested in them. As for Greenskins, there will always be Greenskins because it wouldn't be fun without them.

Seems like quite a good idea however this is one thing that I demand, no Tau because nobody likes the Tau.

Canonly they can't even get into the Warp, so don't expect them in the frontier. I was thinking that maybe the Necron with some custom dynasty or Dark Eldar raiding these new young humans but as of right now I don't know.

[G-Tech Corporation]

Seems like quite a good idea however this is one thing that I demand, no Tau because nobody likes the Tau.

Canonly they can't even get into the Warp, so don't expect them in the frontier. I was thinking that maybe the Necron with some custom dynasty or Dark Eldar raiding these new young humans but as of right now I don't know.

Defs need some lolcrons for me to send undying hordes against the fleshy infestation

[Ralnis]

Canonly they can't even get into the Warp, so don't expect them in the frontier. I was thinking that maybe the Necron with some custom dynasty or Dark Eldar raiding these new young humans but as of right now I don't know.

Defs need some lolcrons for me to send undying hordes against the fleshy infestation

I was only going to have players play as the Humans who survived the Imperium basically exterminatus their planets and have the nations/races be factions. Though I guess I can try to expand the idea if the first literation goes ok.

[Labstoska]

Defs need some lolcrons for me to send undying hordes against the fleshy infestation

I was only going to have players play as the Humans who survived the Imperium basically exterminatus their planets and have the nations/races be factions. Though I guess I can try to expand the idea if the first literation goes ok.

But what if Necrons identify as Humans.

[Pax Cybertronian]

So, I've been thinking about an idea for a Transformers-centred RP where there's a resistance movement led by the Maximal Lio Convoy which rebels against the tyrannical rule of the Builders of Cybertron. I just want to see who's interested here before I start it. Lio Convoy is the former Guardian of Order who rigged matches in favour of the Maximals/Predacons to keep the Builders perpetually entertained, until he betrayed them and joined the Resistance, that is. Like the proses the RP's inspired by, there would also some minor criminal factions involved as well, such as the Darksyders (led by Gnashteeth/BW Megatron), the Kospegos (led by Thunderhoof), and the Minions of Unicron (led by Cryotek). I also thought about having a small resistance movement forming involving the Autobots as well.

It's heavily inspired by Beast Wars: Uprising. A link to its article can be found here. So, who would be interested in joining it if I started it? Is there anything anyone would suggest that I add or change before I create it?

[Ralnis]

I was only going to have players play as the Humans who survived the Imperium basically exterminatus their planets and have the nations/races be factions. Though I guess I can try to expand the idea if the first literation goes ok.

But what if Necrons identify as Humans.

Then I guess the Humans may have a powerful ally?

[The Assorted Saharan Outposts]

RP INTEREST AND FEEDBACK REQUEST

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Please provide as much detail as possible.
RP's Overarching Concept: Gods from all the pantheons in the world have made their existence known, and are currently screwing up the world big time. Many years later, a group of brave humans, demigods or other creatures, have rallied together in an attempt to stop the gods from destroying their earth.
Genre/s: I suppose fantasy and action
Character or Faction Based: Character
Detailed Description: So my idea was that the gods were revealed yo have actually exist sometime in our current future, along with, as a side effect, some mystical creatures like nymphs or minotaurs, alingnwith demigods, obviously. These gods are destroying the earth by fighting each other for control and influence. Egyptian gods fight the Greek ones, Celtic fight Norse and so on. Eventually, the player characters catch a radio broadcast telling them that, if they want to save their planet, they'll have to team up at a set location and figure out a plan to stop them. I'm not entirely sure what the start year would be, but it's a long while into the future.

Need Help With: general fleshing out of the idea and criticisms. This is very rough, so I'm hoping others can help me smooth it out a bit

Please leave this hashtag in place: #Mentorhelp

[Pax Nerdvana]

I can start working on this.

I certainly expect so.

I have a rough draft done.
Here it is:
Transformers: The Great War (name can be changed if needed)

Theme Song:

Info:
This is set in a timeline where the Cybertronian War happened because of the events in the IDW TF comics set before the war. Once the war began, events played out differently.

Brief synopsis of these comics(not too detailed, TFwiki.net should be consulted for further information):

Years ago, Cybertron was ruled by the Functionist Council and the Senate The Functionist Council and the Senate controlled Cybertron's population through an alt-mode based caste system. There was a Tarnian miner named Megatron who saw the Functionist Council for what it really was, an autocratic regime. Megatron realized the only way the Functionist Council and the Senate could be dealt with was through force. This miner led the revolution of the manual classes (miners, builders, etc.).These revolutionaries became the Decepticons. Opposing the Decepticons were the Autobots, the last remnants of the Senate and the Functionist Council. Now, the war rages across the face of Cybertron.

Info:
This RP will be mainly set in one area of Cybertron (TBD). You will be playing a soldier in this war. You will create a Cybertronian, who you will control.

Note: You will be controlling an ordinary Cybertronian, not a Prime or a high ranking officer or a top leader of any sort.

Rules:
1. Must have at least basic knowledge of Transformers Generation One/IDW continuity. This is NOT Bayformers.
2. Standard RP rules apply (no metagaming,godmodding,etc.).
3. OP/Co-OP words are law.
4. No flaming, baiting, etc.
5. Fun is mandatory!
6. Be creative.

App form:
Note: Remove parenthesis.
Name:
Affliations(Autobot,Decepticon, neutral):
Alt-mode:
Approximate Height:
Paint Job(describe, like where the stripes are,etc.):
Optic Color, visor/normal eyes?:
Mask/Mouth:
Head Shape(does it look like a helmet or something else?):
Notable features(scars,shoulder pads,etc.):
Shoulder Mounted Weapons(type,number):
Wrist/Arm Mounted Weapons(type,number):
Handheld weapons(type,number):
Special Abilities/Skills(triple change, shield projection, etc. no combiners,they would make it to confusing):
Job(what do they do?):
Personality:
Strengths/Likes:
Weaknesses/dislikes/fears:

[Harbertia]

I certainly expect so.

I have a rough draft done.
Here it is:
Transformers: The Great War (name can be changed if needed)

Theme Song:

Info:
This is set in a timeline where the Cybertronian War happened because of the events in the IDW TF comics set before the war. Once the war began, events played out differently.

Brief synopsis of these comics(not too detailed, TFwiki.net should be consulted for further information):

Years ago, Cybertron was ruled by the Functionist Council and the Senate The Functionist Council and the Senate controlled Cybertron's population through an alt-mode based caste system. There was a Tarnian miner named Megatron who saw the Functionist Council for what it really was, an autocratic regime. Megatron realized the only way the Functionist Council and the Senate could be dealt with was through force. This miner led the revolution of the manual classes (miners, builders, etc.).These revolutionaries became the Decepticons. Opposing the Decepticons were the Autobots, the last remnants of the Senate and the Functionist Council. Now, the war rages across the face of Cybertron.

Info:
This RP will be mainly set in one area of Cybertron (TBD). You will be playing a soldier in this war. You will create a Cybertronian, who you will control.

Note: You will be controlling an ordinary Cybertronian, not a Prime or a high ranking officer or a top leader of any sort.

Rules:
1. Must have at least basic knowledge of Transformers Generation One/IDW continuity. This is NOT Bayformers.
2. Standard RP rules apply (no metagaming,godmodding,etc.).
3. OP/Co-OP words are law.
4. No flaming, baiting, etc.
5. Fun is mandatory!
6. Be creative.

App form:
Note: Remove parenthesis.
Name:
Affliations(Autobot,Decepticon, neutral):
Alt-mode:
Approximate Height:
Paint Job(describe, like where the stripes are,etc.):
Optic Color, visor/normal eyes?:
Mask/Mouth:
Head Shape(does it look like a helmet or something else?):
Notable features(scars,shoulder pads,etc.):
Shoulder Mounted Weapons(type,number):
Wrist/Arm Mounted Weapons(type,number):
Handheld weapons(type,number):
Special Abilities/Skills(triple change, shield projection, etc. no combiners,they would make it to confusing):
Job(what do they do?):
Personality:
Strengths/Likes:
Weaknesses/dislikes/fears:

The draft looks good, I've not used a theme song for my RPs before (music for the RPs yes but not an established theme). I've also not yet looked at the site you gave me a link to but the draft looks well organized.

[Pax Nerdvana]

I have a rough draft done.
Here it is:
Transformers: The Great War (name can be changed if needed)

Theme Song:

Info:
This is set in a timeline where the Cybertronian War happened because of the events in the IDW TF comics set before the war. Once the war began, events played out differently.

Brief synopsis of these comics(not too detailed, TFwiki.net should be consulted for further information):

Years ago, Cybertron was ruled by the Functionist Council and the Senate The Functionist Council and the Senate controlled Cybertron's population through an alt-mode based caste system. There was a Tarnian miner named Megatron who saw the Functionist Council for what it really was, an autocratic regime. Megatron realized the only way the Functionist Council and the Senate could be dealt with was through force. This miner led the revolution of the manual classes (miners, builders, etc.).These revolutionaries became the Decepticons. Opposing the Decepticons were the Autobots, the last remnants of the Senate and the Functionist Council. Now, the war rages across the face of Cybertron.

Info:
This RP will be mainly set in one area of Cybertron (TBD). You will be playing a soldier in this war. You will create a Cybertronian, who you will control.

Note: You will be controlling an ordinary Cybertronian, not a Prime or a high ranking officer or a top leader of any sort.

Rules:
1. Must have at least basic knowledge of Transformers Generation One/IDW continuity. This is NOT Bayformers.
2. Standard RP rules apply (no metagaming,godmodding,etc.).
3. OP/Co-OP words are law.
4. No flaming, baiting, etc.
5. Fun is mandatory!
6. Be creative.

App form:
Note: Remove parenthesis.
Name:
Affliations(Autobot,Decepticon, neutral):
Alt-mode:
Approximate Height:
Paint Job(describe, like where the stripes are,etc.):
Optic Color, visor/normal eyes?:
Mask/Mouth:
Head Shape(does it look like a helmet or something else?):
Notable features(scars,shoulder pads,etc.):
Shoulder Mounted Weapons(type,number):
Wrist/Arm Mounted Weapons(type,number):
Handheld weapons(type,number):
Special Abilities/Skills(triple change, shield projection, etc. no combiners,they would make it to confusing):
Job(what do they do?):
Personality:
Strengths/Likes:
Weaknesses/dislikes/fears:

The draft looks good, I've not used a theme song for my RPs before (music for the RPs yes but not an established theme). I've also not yet looked at the site you gave me a link to but the draft looks well organized.

Thanks. TFwiki.net is a good go to source for all things Transformers.