CAS Region RP Thread

[Bering]

Hello everyone, I am Bering, Commissioner of Public Discussions and RPs for the Confederacy of Allied States (CAS)

So due to the relative lack of activity among the commission in our little closed circle, it was decided that we should try some restructuring. My own proposal was to branch out and try a bottom up system for the new commission. We feel that the region has a lot of good roleplayers that have the fresh ideas that we are looking for. However, actually getting people to share and post what they are doing tends to be sporadic. So we decided to outsource inspiration and tap into the region. So we decided to try and see what the region had to offer by creating this thread.

The purpose of this thread is for ordinary players to get more involved with the rping done in our region sponsered RPs. You can do a number of things here to help both yourself and other people in the region.

-Pitch RP ideas that you want to make yourself or general things that you would like to see in future RPs, such as trying to find people for that space/fantasy/alt history RP that you always wanted to make and get help from professionals to develop the idea to something that you would like to see.
-Offer criticism of past RPs to help us develop better ones in the future.
-Receive help from other players in areas that you think you need help in.
-Become more involved in the region through a causal setting.

Also, while this is CAS sponsored, we welcome non-CAS members who are legitimately interested in RPing with people in the region or are interested in joining, but want to test the waters first.

If you need any help, feel free to ask myself or one of the many agents of the commission who can be found here:
https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=604092

[Nieblham]

well like the WW1 RP/war games I can help mod with any War games that anybody wants to do. Us Civil war, WW2, Vietnam, Modern (pretty much destabilize the other nation w/out using nukes), Franco-Prussian war. Any war that happened IRL I could do a war games on. Or we could make an IC war games where we use what we have IC to plan out a war. But yeah after the WW1 RP I could help with any other war games

[Animie]

well like the WW1 RP/war games I can help mod with any War games that anybody wants to do. Us Civil war, WW2, Vietnam, Modern (pretty much destabilize the other nation w/out using nukes), Franco-Prussian war. Any war that happened IRL I could do a war games on. Or we could make an IC war games where we use what we have IC to plan out a war. But yeah after the WW1 RP I could help with any other war games

Think you cold do a WW3 rp with modern nations and modern tech.

[Neo Rome Republic]

I'm thinking of making a fun little unique RP that people can participate in, but doesn't consume too much time. I wish to make an RP regarding political party's and either them winning elections and getting points for doing certain actions or losing points. Perhaps even a bit of a dice roll. Or having something with characters and party's along the lines of NSG senate. And making it either regional sponsored or regional exclusive. I think this RP could possibly be helpful as the "bread and circus" for new players who join us. It would be fun and wouldn't be as difficult as our war RP's might be.

However, aside from the concept, there's also whether it should be regional sponsored or exclusive. Sponsored would get more people, but having it exclusive would likely entice newer players to participate. Since it would be a regional activity, something for them to do that's part of the region while they acquire the requirements necessary to join canon.

This is an overview of my current RP idea. I would like this to be a constructive dialogue where all in the region can help me develop the concept. Hence I have posted it here. Please, do respond and give your suggestions regional comrades.

[Righteous Swords]

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I like it. It gives new players to get their feet wet and learn a bit about RPing and politics. My only concern would be that partisan politics can get a bit complex and that might dissuade some people.

[Parzal]

I'm thinking of making a fun little unique RP that people can participate in, but doesn't consume too much time. I wish to make an RP regarding political party's and either them winning elections and getting points for doing certain actions or losing points. Perhaps even a bit of a dice roll. Or having something with characters and party's along the lines of NSG senate. And making it either regional sponsored or regional exclusive. I think this RP could possibly be helpful as the "bread and circus" for new players who join us. It would be fun and wouldn't be as difficult as our war RP's might be.

However, aside from the concept, there's also whether it should be regional sponsored or exclusive. Sponsored would get more people, but having it exclusive would likely entice newer players to participate. Since it would be a regional activity, something for them to do that's part of the region while they acquire the requirements necessary to join canon.

This is an overview of my current RP idea. I would like this to be a constructive dialogue where all in the region can help me develop the concept. Hence I have posted it here. Please, do respond and give your suggestions regional comrades.

Hmmmmm, I belive that we should make sponsored, that would help get in some new players that would be more..."active" if ya know what I mean, if we made it exclusive there's no guarantee that the new players we currently have would sign up, so it risks ending up being a flop.

[Neo Rome Republic]

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I like it. It gives new players to get their feet wet and learn a bit about RPing and politics. My only concern would be that partisan politics can get a bit complex and that might dissuade some people.

Hmmm....that's the thing. I'm deciding whether to make it a "campaign" game where party's campaign to gain influence and parliament numbers later increase and whoever has the most wins type of deal.

Or have a NSG type political party thing. Or perhaps a mixture of the two.

[Neo Rome Republic]

I'm thinking of making a fun little unique RP that people can participate in, but doesn't consume too much time. I wish to make an RP regarding political party's and either them winning elections and getting points for doing certain actions or losing points. Perhaps even a bit of a dice roll. Or having something with characters and party's along the lines of NSG senate. And making it either regional sponsored or regional exclusive. I think this RP could possibly be helpful as the "bread and circus" for new players who join us. It would be fun and wouldn't be as difficult as our war RP's might be.

However, aside from the concept, there's also whether it should be regional sponsored or exclusive. Sponsored would get more people, but having it exclusive would likely entice newer players to participate. Since it would be a regional activity, something for them to do that's part of the region while they acquire the requirements necessary to join canon.

This is an overview of my current RP idea. I would like this to be a constructive dialogue where all in the region can help me develop the concept. Hence I have posted it here. Please, do respond and give your suggestions regional comrades.

Hmmmmm, I belive that we should make sponsored, that would help get in some new players that would be more..."active" if ya know what I mean, if we made it exclusive there's no guarantee that the new players we currently have would sign up, so it risks ending up being a flop.

I suppose. But would new people feel like they're participating in "the region" if its regional sponsored as opposed to exclusive?

[Yottabota]

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Interesting concept, but not my cup of tea per say, however I wouldn't mind modding for it

[Neo Rome Republic]

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Interesting concept, but not my cup of tea per say, however I wouldn't mind modding for it

I plan on running it myself. But I will likely need one or two mods. So thanks for offering, Ill keep that in mind.

[Parzal]

Hmmmmm, I belive that we should make sponsored, that would help get in some new players that would be more..."active" if ya know what I mean, if we made it exclusive there's no guarantee that the new players we currently have would sign up, so it risks ending up being a flop.

I suppose. But would new people feel like they're participating in "the region" if its regional sponsored as opposed to exclusive?

Hmmmm...touche, both sides have their pros and cons. I guess what happens all depends on luck of the draw. I still think we should make it sponsored, we may not guarantee any new players, but at least it's less likely it'll flop.

[Neo Rome Republic]

I suppose. But would new people feel like they're participating in "the region" if its regional sponsored as opposed to exclusive?

Hmmmm...touche, both sides have their pros and cons. I guess what happens all depends on luck of the draw. I still think we should make it sponsored, we may not guarantee any new players, but at least it's less likely it'll flop.

But I plan on sending out recruitment TG's very soon. Hence my point with this RP.

[Vicar Synaspic]

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Good idea. I do enjoy poltics and RP, so if you make it I look forward to it.

[Animie]

You play as a Chinese warlord during the warlord era, from 1916 until 1945. At first you will be establishing yourself until 1931 roles around when this happens japan will begin the invasion of china. The game will be over if one person unites all of china during the 1916 to 1931 period through invasion, Japan wins the war, or the players push japan out of china and korea.

[Axle]

Most of our RPs here are very nation focused, allowing for a high level of political development and discussion as well as war, but not as much character development as other RP types could. Therefore, I propose an RP where one nation hosts a group of holidaymakers from other nations, and then their responses to the host’s nation can be fully explored yadda yadda yadda while characters and the relationships between them can be developed.
I understand that this might not be for everyone, but it also gives opportunities to new region members who maybe don’t want to join canon or an RP like it (yes, those people do exist), while everyone else can stay in geopolitical stuff. As for CAS-sponsored or CAS-only, I’m not gonna say that, though CAS-sponsored will allow for more people and is what I would pick.

[Neo Rome Republic]

Most of our RPs here are very nation focused, allowing for a high level of political development and discussion as well as war, but not as much character development as other RP types could. Therefore, I propose an RP where one nation hosts a group of holidaymakers from other nations, and then their responses to the host’s nation can be fully explored yadda yadda yadda while characters and the relationships between them can be developed.
I understand that this might not be for everyone, but it also gives opportunities to new region members who maybe don’t want to join canon or an RP like it (yes, those people do exist), while everyone else can stay in geopolitical stuff. As for CAS-sponsored or CAS-only, I’m not gonna say that, though CAS-sponsored will allow for more people and is what I would pick.

I think that may be a good idea. Definitely worth trying out. Perhaps you would consider expanding the concept? Like, not just party's, but some kind of adventure, sci fi, fantasy RP? That might be character based.
Though I feel you should perhaps gauge maybe regional appeal or see what kind of RP character idea is popular around NS. Though making it simply would be good too, something nice, fun, and simple would definitely appeal.

I, for one, am considering making my upcoming political RP to likely involve characters. So its definitely a good point to diversify on. You could ask people in the region which kind of character RP they like, but perhaps ask them about themes that are fun and simple. I could also make a poll if you'd like to help with that.

Maybe making it CAS-only, a kind of RP anyone could participate in easily. Therefore, more people in the region would be inclined to join, especially new people.

[The Norgan Alliance]

I just got an idea, but it will take some time, refining, and a large commitment of the part of the chairman himself to pull off correctly. My idea is thus: Kon is a supervilain in his lair (which happens to be a tower with several levels) and the RPers are all superheroes that have to work their way up the tower to stop him before he completes his evil plan to blow up the earth/rule the world/steal a million dollars/kill DA JEWS. (It could be someone other than Kon, I just thought everyone versus the Mad God of CAS would be cooler thematically ). The RP would play out like your standard dungeon crawl, with each of us having to RP through waves of minions, evil mutant creations, and devious traps, all created to stop the heros from reaching the peak of his Tower of Doom^TM, where the heros will have to face off against the Mad God himself and destroy the McGuffin he's using to complete his plan.

Players would be free to choose their powers, but will be subject to review so we don't end up with any Superman-style heros. Some powers might have to be complete nos (like copying powers), but I'm sure that shouldn't be a problem. In addition players will have to choose an origin/backstory for why they're a hero, some sort of flaw that limits their powers (like being able to go beast mode, but losing control for example), and a reason for why they're trying to stop Kon. For some it will players it'll be a personal vendetta, others because it's the right thing to do, and for others because they're in it for the money. Unlike most dungeon crawls, situations should be set up so that the heros fight amongst each other as much as they do against the mobs, as mobs can only be so interesting, but teamkilling is endlessly fun. Best case scenario we could see the players split up into several different parties, and lots of backstabbing amongst "allies".

I've had a lot of success with my regional D&D group (I'll do another session soon guys, I promise!), and I know a lot of people seem to be worn out with intense political maneuvering on the global stage (not that there's anything wrong with that), so I think it's a good idea to give a character RP a go.

TL;DR: SAO + D&D + Infinite Justice + Mad God Kon

[Animie]

I just got an idea, but it will take some time, refining, and a large commitment of the part of the chairman himself to pull off correctly. My idea is thus: Kon is a supervilain in his lair (which happens to be a tower with several levels) and the RPers are all superheroes that have to work their way up the tower to stop him before he completes his evil plan to blow up the earth/rule the world/steal a million dollars/kill DA JEWS. (It could be someone other than Kon, I just thought everyone versus the Mad God of CAS would be cooler thematically ). The RP would play out like your standard dungeon crawl, with each of us having to RP through waves of minions, evil mutant creations, and devious traps, all created to stop the heros from reaching the peak of his Tower of Doom^TM, where the heros will have to face off against the Mad God himself and destroy the McGuffin he's using to complete his plan.

Players would be free to choose their powers, but will be subject to review so we don't end up with any Superman-style heros. Some powers might have to be complete nos (like copying powers), but I'm sure that shouldn't be a problem. In addition players will have to choose an origin/backstory for why they're a hero, some sort of flaw that limits their powers (like being able to go beast mode, but losing control for example), and a reason for why they're trying to stop Kon. For some it will players it'll be a personal vendetta, others because it's the right thing to do, and for others because they're in it for the money. Unlike most dungeon crawls, situations should be set up so that the heros fight amongst each other as much as they do against the mobs, as mobs can only be so interesting, but teamkilling is endlessly fun. Best case scenario we could see the players split up into several different parties, and lots of backstabbing amongst "allies".

I've had a lot of success with my regional D&D group (I'll do another session soon guys, I promise!), and I know a lot of people seem to be worn out with intense political maneuvering on the global stage (not that there's anything wrong with that), so I think it's a good idea to give a character RP a go.

TL;DR: SAO + D&D + Infinite Justice + Mad God Kon

I like it. It would make quite the fun Character game which allows people to explore there own character.

[Tysoania]

Here's an idea: the leader of each nation arrives on a small island in [location] for a conference; the island is so remote that it is only accessible by boat. On the eve of the conference, when all the leaders have arrived, a storm hits, cutting off the island and knocking out phone and Internet service. The conference host is found dead in the dining room, killed in an unusual and ironic manner. The remaining leaders then have to solve the mystery and find out whodunnit, all while they are picked off one by one by the killer, in unusual and ironic ways. If you've read And Then There Were None, it's pretty much the same premise.

I also had a noire detective one, about a group of private investigators and vigilantes trying to break an alcohol-smuggling ring.

[Neo Rome Republic]

Here's an idea: the leader of each nation arrives on a small island in [location] for a conference; the island is so remote that it is only accessible by boat. On the eve of the conference, when all the leaders have arrived, a storm hits, cutting off the island and knocking out phone and Internet service. The conference host is found dead in the dining room, killed in an unusual and ironic manner. The remaining leaders then have to solve the mystery and find out whodunnit, all while they are picked off one by one by the killer, in unusual and ironic ways. If you've read And Then There Were None, it's pretty much the same premise.

I also had a noire detective one, about a group of private investigators and vigilantes trying to break an alcohol-smuggling ring.

That's actually a great idea. A brilliant and creative idea actually. Good thinking. I might actually use that for a future RP, though if you wanna work on making such an RP, I encourage you to do so.

[Tysoania]

That's actually a great idea. A brilliant and creative idea actually. Good thinking. I might actually use that for a future RP, though if you wanna work on making such an RP, I encourage you to do so.

It's not exactly my valuable intellectual property, so feel free to use them at your leisure!

[Neo Rome Republic]

That's actually a great idea. A brilliant and creative idea actually. Good thinking. I might actually use that for a future RP, though if you wanna work on making such an RP, I encourage you to do so.

It's not exactly my valuable intellectual property, so feel free to use them at your leisure!

Kinda running an RP atm so I'm kinda busy, but I will definitely mention your idea to others.

[Yottabota]

Here's an idea: the leader of each nation arrives on a small island in [location] for a conference; the island is so remote that it is only accessible by boat. On the eve of the conference, when all the leaders have arrived, a storm hits, cutting off the island and knocking out phone and Internet service. The conference host is found dead in the dining room, killed in an unusual and ironic manner. The remaining leaders then have to solve the mystery and find out whodunnit, all while they are picked off one by one by the killer, in unusual and ironic ways. If you've read And Then There Were None, it's pretty much the same premise.

I also had a noire detective one, about a group of private investigators and vigilantes trying to break an alcohol-smuggling ring.

I like it alot, both ideas are pretty good

[Neo Rome Republic]

Here's an idea: the leader of each nation arrives on a small island in [location] for a conference; the island is so remote that it is only accessible by boat. On the eve of the conference, when all the leaders have arrived, a storm hits, cutting off the island and knocking out phone and Internet service. The conference host is found dead in the dining room, killed in an unusual and ironic manner. The remaining leaders then have to solve the mystery and find out whodunnit, all while they are picked off one by one by the killer, in unusual and ironic ways. If you've read And Then There Were None, it's pretty much the same premise.

I also had a noire detective one, about a group of private investigators and vigilantes trying to break an alcohol-smuggling ring.

I like it alot, both ideas are pretty good

Feel free to add anything onto it if you think of anything. This thread is for that kind of thing afterall.

[Ettonia]

How about some kind of summit or diplomatic crisis? A "saving the region from the brink of war" kind of deal.

Here's an idea: the leader of each nation arrives on a small island in [location] for a conference; the island is so remote that it is only accessible by boat. On the eve of the conference, when all the leaders have arrived, a storm hits, cutting off the island and knocking out phone and Internet service. The conference host is found dead in the dining room, killed in an unusual and ironic manner. The remaining leaders then have to solve the mystery and find out whodunnit, all while they are picked off one by one by the killer, in unusual and ironic ways. If you've read And Then There Were None, it's pretty much the same premise.

I also had a noire detective one, about a group of private investigators and vigilantes trying to break an alcohol-smuggling ring.

I'd definitely be up for either of these. It would be fun to write as characters, plus it wouldn't require previous knowledge of any lore.