Traveller's Cafe 4: Brainstorming, Discussion, Tea, Advice

[Danubian Peoples]

Hey, so I had an idea for a fanfiction RP for Steven Universe (and that's a fandom I'm proudly part of). However, knowing the NS community, I don't know if there are any other people into that show that would like to play in an RP for it on these forums, before I consider doing my idea. So, are there any Steven Universe fans or casual watchers in these forums that would like to play in a Steven Universe RP?
Again, I'm only trying to see if there are watchers of the show (that hopefully watched the whole thing) so I don't put any unnecessary energy into an RP that no one would be interested in. I figure there aren't really any people from that fandom on these forums considering the fact that I haven't seen any SU-devoted forum stuff, but I want to make sure. So, let me know.

Go here for SU-devoted forum stuff. Thread's been dead since the show wrapped up, but it exists. As for interest, I personally am not sure. I watched the whole show (am not going to prove it by saying [insert show fact] because spoilers tho), but I have other RPs going on and stuff in general, so I probably won't find the time to join. I mean, I am not even sure if the Steven Universe canon is conducive to roleplay. I am willing to illucidate my reasons for believing this via TG, so send me one if you want me to.

[Ceystile]

Deity RP

I'd be down for this.

Just throwing out another idea...this time for a deity RP since those tend to do pretty well and we haven't really had one in a while. So basically the players and OP will work in tandem building this planet (not sure whether to just have the focus be this planet or letting the players each run one, I'm open to ideas). So the Supreme Deity (think God/Zeus/Everything-Dad/Mom) has been running shit and been the head of the pantheon for millions of years, and they are the parent of several godly children. So they're watching over this planet or universe, and they have to leave for a while to deal with some super important cosmic Armageddon shit so they decided to leave their children in charge until they get back, giving them each a section of the world/universe (I say that because I'm still unsure whether to let the siblings take charge of their own planets or just divide this one but I think I'll divide for the sake of an uncomplicated setting) and a domain to attend to. Also, this Supreme Being knows that they just might fall in battle because they are going up against some suuuuupper powerful entities, and even if they live they've been in charge for so long that they're kinda over it. Players will each take charge of one of these sibling gods and your job is to keep things running smoothly as possible on your section until Mom/Dad returns and Mom/Dad has made it a way to choose an heir: whoever keeps their fleshbag humans alive the longest, gains the most followers and fucks up the least will be the new Supreme Deity.

It does have a certain appeal and this one does seem to have some structure to it that should keep the players inline.

Sweet, so we’ve got some interest! I’ll also allow players to play non-godly characters as well because the gods do need somebody to interact with and you’ll gain your followers better if you can interact with them directly sometimes...We’ll build up on the lore for a couple more days and then I’ll put up the world building thread up around Monday (because that’s when I’m done with classes for a few days)...so how does that sound?

[New Demorvian]

RP INTEREST AND FEEDBACK REQUEST

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Please provide as much detail as possible.
RP's Overarching Concept: A Nation based RP set in an alternate near future during a global rabies pandemic.
Genre/s: Alt-Future, Apocalypse
Character or Faction Based: Nation, maybe some political factions.
Detailed Description: In early 2020, China managed to contain a minor outbreak of an unknown Coronavirus. There is no global pandemic. But in 2024, a new threat arrives. It is known as KRS-57. It's a mutated strain of rabies, made to be airborne, waterborne, have a shorter incubation period, immune to vaccines, and be less lethal. It was created by The Soviet Military in the 1960s as a bio-weapon. The Soviets gave some samples to the North Korean government in the late 70s. When the Soviet Union collapsed, they destroyed all of the samples in Russia. North Korea held on to their samples, and continued to experiment with it. They finally got rid of it in November of 2023, by dumping it into the Yellow Sea. It begins to contaminate local marine life. Contaminated fish starts entering seafood markets in China and South Korea. It is in these countries where this new pandemic will start.

Need Help With: I just need feedback.

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[Harbertia]

I'd be down for this.

It does have a certain appeal and this one does seem to have some structure to it that should keep the players inline.

Sweet, so we’ve got some interest! I’ll also allow players to play non-godly characters as well because the gods do need somebody to interact with and you’ll gain your followers better if you can interact with them directly sometimes...We’ll build up on the lore for a couple more days and then I’ll put up the world building thread up around Monday (because that’s when I’m done with classes for a few days)...so how does that sound?

It sounds good to me. I don't know what my mentality will be come Monday but my deity RP history has been to portray serpentine goddesses. I'm not sure if that will be an issue; it hasn't in any of them I've been in but it's always best to ask at this phase.

[Guuj Xaat Kil]

snabbety snab

Alright, sweet! I could TG some Deity RPers so that when we start the thread we could have a surge in activity.

[Eclius]

Anyone here played/is familiar with red alert universe? I was thinking maybe we can do a RP around Yuriko Omega's story

[Sudbrazil]

RP INTEREST AND FEEDBACK REQUEST

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RP's Overarching Concept: A group of tank crews for hire have a roadtrip around an idyllic pseudo-Renaissance Mediterranean, balkanized by the fall of Western civilization. They sell their services to feudal lords, beleaguered city-states and other organisations in need of armoured protection in exchange for money, favours and supplies with which to replace and upgrade their starting tanks. Eventually, they may scour the remaining ruins of the old Europe, or become involved in greater conflicts that will shape the continent.
Genre/s: Action, roadtrip, military, post-apocalyptic, science fiction.
Character or Faction Based: Character
Detailed Description:
Two centuries have passed since the Seven Months that toppled regimes, nations, cultures. As the New World lay silent, the Mediterranean has once more taken Europe’s center stage. The inland sea has become the cradle of a patchwork of kingdoms, nations and city-states that hug its shores, brought together by trade, religions, and the remnants of empires.

And yet, trouble stirs in the land.

Pagan warbands mass under newfound leadership. Traders and merchants from the corners of the world now pass through Suez and Gibraltar, bringing intriguing wares. Despite warnings from the Church – divided into many squabbling sects – archeologists and wise men dig among the ruins and vaults of yore for ancient knowledge. Meanwhile, rumors spread that a malevolent machinations aims to murder the Marshal of Maramar, and his lieutenants grow uneasy.

You however, are not merchant, nor peasant, nor cleric, nor king. You are one of the privileged few who crews an ancient, dreadful weapon: the tank. Such war machines are in high demand, and the coming years promise great opportunity.

Need Help With:
Mechanics. Naturally, such a RP offers opportunity to make mehanics everything from fuel consumption, to gearbox reliability and ballistic performance. However, such systems might be challenging to set up and balance, and be daunting for players to approach. Should I implement mechanics, and if so, to what extent?

This is my first project, so I would also appreciate more general advice: do such RPs fare well, and should I take my time developing it until summer when people have more free time, to avoid an early death?

#Mentorhelp

[New yugoslavaia]

RP INTEREST AND FEEDBACK REQUEST

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RP's Overarching Concept: A group of tank crews for hire have a roadtrip around an idyllic pseudo-Renaissance Mediterranean, balkanized by the fall of Western civilization. They sell their services to feudal lords, beleaguered city-states and other organisations in need of armoured protection in exchange for money, favours and supplies with which to replace and upgrade their starting tanks. Eventually, they may scour the remaining ruins of the old Europe, or become involved in greater conflicts that will shape the continent.
Genre/s: Action, roadtrip, military, post-apocalyptic, science fiction.
Character or Faction Based: Character
Detailed Description:
Two centuries have passed since the Seven Months that toppled regimes, nations, cultures. As the New World lay silent, the Mediterranean has once more taken Europe’s center stage. The inland sea has become the cradle of a patchwork of kingdoms, nations and city-states that hug its shores, brought together by trade, religions, and the remnants of empires.

And yet, trouble stirs in the land.

Pagan warbands mass under newfound leadership. Traders and merchants from the corners of the world now pass through Suez and Gibraltar, bringing intriguing wares. Despite warnings from the Church – divided into many squabbling sects – archeologists and wise men dig among the ruins and vaults of yore for ancient knowledge. Meanwhile, rumors spread that a malevolent machinations aims to murder the Marshal of Maramar, and his lieutenants grow uneasy.

You however, are not merchant, nor peasant, nor cleric, nor king. You are one of the privileged few who crews an ancient, dreadful weapon: the tank. Such war machines are in high demand, and the coming years promise great opportunity.

Need Help With:
Mechanics. Naturally, such a RP offers opportunity to make mehanics everything from fuel consumption, to gearbox reliability and ballistic performance. However, such systems might be challenging to set up and balance, and be daunting for players to approach. Should I implement mechanics, and if so, to what extent?

This is my first project, so I would also appreciate more general advice: do such RPs fare well, and should I take my time developing it until summer when people have more free time, to avoid an early death?

#Mentorhelp

Now this sounds interesting.
But how much of the Mediterranean does this take place in? You mentioned the Suez, but you make it sound like it mainly takes place in European part.
Also, how advanced are these tanks? Modern day? Bit into the future? Older (Cold War?)?
Also, the mechanics idea could work, although maybe limit it. You might turn some people away if it becomes too complex. However, making sure your using the right type of shell (E.g. AP vs HE) in a situation could make the RP more interesting.

[Kenobot]

RP INTEREST AND FEEDBACK REQUEST

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Please provide as much detail as possible.
RP's Overarching Concept: WW2 South-East Asia based Commandos Character RP (Think Z Special Unit)
Genre/s: WW2, Character
Character or Faction Based: Character
Detailed Description: Z Special Unit RP where the characters take part in operations across South-East Asia (together) and cause chaos behind Japanese lines during the height of the Second World War in 1942

Need Help With: Would this get interest? I remember there used to be a long-running commando-based RP back a few years that has seemingly died that was certainly more European-based, but similar in theme.
Oh and I kind of need a good name for it if someone could please assist

Please leave this hashtag in place: #Mentorhelp

[Sudbrazil]

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Now this sounds interesting.
But how much of the Mediterranean does this take place in? You mentioned the Suez, but you make it sound like it mainly takes place in European part.
Also, how advanced are these tanks? Modern day? Bit into the future? Older (Cold War?)?
Also, the mechanics idea could work, although maybe limit it. You might turn some people away if it becomes too complex. However, making sure your using the right type of shell (E.g. AP vs HE) in a situation could make the RP more interesting.

The starting point would be around the Balkans, but I plan on polling the players on where they want to go.
As for the tanks, the starting point would be WW2, maybe late Cold War for those who want to risk their funds more.

[New yugoslavaia]

Now this sounds interesting.
But how much of the Mediterranean does this take place in? You mentioned the Suez, but you make it sound like it mainly takes place in European part.
Also, how advanced are these tanks? Modern day? Bit into the future? Older (Cold War?)?
Also, the mechanics idea could work, although maybe limit it. You might turn some people away if it becomes too complex. However, making sure your using the right type of shell (E.g. AP vs HE) in a situation could make the RP more interesting.

The starting point would be around the Balkans, but I plan on polling the players on where they want to go.
As for the tanks, the starting point would be WW2, maybe late Cold War for those who want to risk their funds more.

Interesting.
Just wondering, is there going to be a dedicated list of tanks that can start with and will gain later on? Think of it like the tech trees from World of Tanks or Armoured Warfare (I refuse to speak of...that other Grindfest game).

[Sudbrazil]

The starting point would be around the Balkans, but I plan on polling the players on where they want to go.
As for the tanks, the starting point would be WW2, maybe late Cold War for those who want to risk their funds more.

Interesting.
Just wondering, is there going to be a dedicated list of tanks that can start with and will gain later on? Think of it like the tech trees from World of Tanks or Armoured Warfare (I refuse to speak of...that other Grindfest game).

I think WoT is as much of a grindfest as War Thunder, but yes, I am planning on having a dedicated list of tanks, and I am thinking about barring certain types. A Panzer IV is much less common than a surplus Sherman, but then again the players might not like it.

[New yugoslavaia]

Interesting.
Just wondering, is there going to be a dedicated list of tanks that can start with and will gain later on? Think of it like the tech trees from World of Tanks or Armoured Warfare (I refuse to speak of...that other Grindfest game).

I think WoT is as much of a grindfest as War Thunder, but yes, I am planning on having a dedicated list of tanks, and I am thinking about barring certain types. A Panzer IV is much less common than a surplus Sherman, but then again the players might not like it.

Well, not like WW2 tanks are that common nowadays anyway.
Actually, when did the world go down? Was it in the 21st century?

[Dayganistan]

Interesting.
Just wondering, is there going to be a dedicated list of tanks that can start with and will gain later on? Think of it like the tech trees from World of Tanks or Armoured Warfare (I refuse to speak of...that other Grindfest game).

I think WoT is as much of a grindfest as War Thunder, but yes, I am planning on having a dedicated list of tanks, and I am thinking about barring certain types. A Panzer IV is much less common than a surplus Sherman, but then again the players might not like it.

You also have to think about how common ammunition is. You're not going to find many functional rounds for guns on standard WWII Shermans these days.

[New yugoslavaia]

I think WoT is as much of a grindfest as War Thunder, but yes, I am planning on having a dedicated list of tanks, and I am thinking about barring certain types. A Panzer IV is much less common than a surplus Sherman, but then again the players might not like it.

You also have to think about how common ammunition is. You're not going to find many functional rounds for guns on standard WWII Shermans these days.

I'd say you should start with early cold war tanks, just like in armoured warfare.
Also, what’s the technology like? Are there guns? Are there factories? Are there cars?

[Kassaran]

Who was it who was talking about that idea for an Apocalypse RP set in the immediate before and into the events of?

I've been having my fancy tickled by the idea of a comedy RP set in such a setting, but to the backdrop of this.

[Main Nation Ministry]

Who was it who was talking about that idea for an Apocalypse RP set in the immediate before and into the events of?

I've been having my fancy tickled by the idea of a comedy RP set in such a setting, but to the backdrop of this.

I suggested it I believe.

[Ceystile]

Sorry guys...my schoolwork took longer than I thought so I had to push the OP back. Anybody have any ideas they want me to include? You can TG me so we don't clutter up the thread.

[Eclius]

RP INTEREST AND FEEDBACK REQUEST

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Please provide as much detail as possible.
RP's Overarching Concept: WW2 South-East Asia based Commandos Character RP (Think Z Special Unit)
Genre/s: WW2, Character
Character or Faction Based: Character
Detailed Description: Z Special Unit RP where the characters take part in operations across South-East Asia (together) and cause chaos behind Japanese lines during the height of the Second World War in 1942

Need Help With: Would this get interest? I remember there used to be a long-running commando-based RP back a few years that has seemingly died that was certainly more European-based, but similar in theme.
Oh and I kind of need a good name for it if someone could please assist

Please leave this hashtag in place: #Mentorhelp

That sounds interesting, I have a few friends that I can forward this to, lemme know when you have more ideas

[Kenobot]

RP INTEREST AND FEEDBACK REQUEST

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Please provide as much detail as possible.
RP's Overarching Concept: WW2 South-East Asia based Commandos Character RP (Think Z Special Unit)
Genre/s: WW2, Character
Character or Faction Based: Character
Detailed Description: Z Special Unit RP where the characters take part in operations across South-East Asia (together) and cause chaos behind Japanese lines during the height of the Second World War in 1942

Need Help With: Would this get interest? I remember there used to be a long-running commando-based RP back a few years that has seemingly died that was certainly more European-based, but similar in theme.
Oh and I kind of need a good name for it if someone could please assist

Please leave this hashtag in place: #Mentorhelp

That sounds interesting, I have a few friends that I can forward this to, lemme know when you have more ideas

Thank you! I've just set up the OOC if you want to have a look. My first RP I've OP'ed in a few years, so I'm a little bit rusty.
https://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=485638

[New yugoslavaia]

Sudbrazil, you still going to do the tank RP? I really would like to see it happen.

[Sudbrazil]

Sudbrazil, you still going to do the tank RP? I really would like to see it happen.

Yes, I was working on a thread to gauge interest and do some world building, but I might have to wait as I’m studying for my finals.

In general, I was thinking about having technology be around the early 1800s, but that is subject to change. While I want the tactics and tank mechanics to be realistic, I will indulge in some schizo tech as far as the premise goes.

[New yugoslavaia]

Sudbrazil, you still going to do the tank RP? I really would like to see it happen.

Yes, I was working on a thread to gauge interest and do some world building, but I might have to wait as I’m studying for my finals.

In general, I was thinking about having technology be around the early 1800s, but that is subject to change. While I want the tactics and tank mechanics to be realistic, I will indulge in some schizo tech as far as the premise goes.

So, what tanks/vehicles are you planning to be the starter ones?

[Guuj Xaat Kil]

Sorry guys...my schoolwork took longer than I thought so I had to push the OP back. Anybody have any ideas they want me to include? You can TG me so we don't clutter up the thread.

So how's it coming along?

[Talchyon]

Hey guys. Talc here.

My long-running comedy superhero RP The Infinites is close to getting done with our latest arc, The Infinite Gauntlet.. I've asked players if they want to start another arc, and if so, when. So far, a majority have said they might be interested if we can have more active players.

So I'm asking the community, including our readers. If we start a new Infinites arc soon, would anyone here be willing to come on as an active participant? Thanks.