Making new RP - Help Needed

[Erinfrosche]

Hey guys, so this is Eclius' official FanT factbook for the mysterious dark elven kingdom of Erinfrosch. In the next few days I will be posting lores and units in which I will use for all FanT RPs. Also, for TGs, please message me at my main account (Eclius). I will not check this one very often. Thanks

[Kaledoria]

I don't have to much time over the week days but enough to get some process on the way to a decent map.

Warning, big images:
https://i.imgur.com/2pxJ2Hk.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/8NLqbYS.jpg

The eastern continent is where the action will take place so I'm going to work on that next, get some rivers and more properly defined geographical features.

[Oppermenia]

I don't have to much time over the week days but enough to get some process on the way to a decent map.

Warning, big images:
https://i.imgur.com/2pxJ2Hk.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/8NLqbYS.jpg

The eastern continent is where the action will take place so I'm going to work on that next, get some rivers and more properly defined geographical features.

Looks REALLY good. Thanks.

[Eclius]

So I was thinking, should we have players set up a fact book or some sort of archive for their combatant/non-combatant units? In which they will be using in the RP. For instance, in my case, I made Erinfrosche as my FanT archive and all the info would be stored under that account

[Rhodevus]

I want to keep an eye on this. It sounds like a very interesting idea and I really hope it comes to fruition. I'm not quite sure yet if I will be applying for a position yet, but I guess I can list off some of my Qualifications: I've OPped and CoOPped dozens of roleplays. I have 5 years experience in RPing on NS, especially regarding country and character roleplay. I've been the Head or Sole RP Mentor for my region of Sunalaya for a few years.

Anyways, even if I just read along with the IC when that eventually comes, I wish you all good luck.

And yes, this is my very walk-around way of saying 'tag'.

[Oppermenia]

So I was thinking, should we have players set up a fact book or some sort of archive for their combatant/non-combatant units? In which they will be using in the RP. For instance, in my case, I made Erinfrosche as my FanT archive and all the info would be stored under that account

Maybe.
Although, we were discussing whether to make it military/nation-based RP or more character based. We were thinking making it more character based was a good idea.
However, we’re also leaving room for there to be military based RP. Like, if you play as a vassal of a kingdom (probably an OP made one), then you can have your own military, like bannermen. If you play as a lone wolf character, then you can detail what’s going on in the heat of the battle.

[Oppermenia]

I want to keep an eye on this. It sounds like a very interesting idea and I really hope it comes to fruition. I'm not quite sure yet if I will be applying for a position yet, but I guess I can list off some of my Qualifications: I've OPped and CoOPped dozens of roleplays. I have 5 years experience in RPing on NS, especially regarding country and character roleplay. I've been the Head or Sole RP Mentor for my region of Sunalaya for a few years.

Anyways, even if I just read along with the IC when that eventually comes, I wish you all good luck.

And yes, this is my very walk-around way of saying 'tag'.

Thanks, I look forward to possibly seeing you in the RP, when it comes to fruition.

[Eclius]

So I was thinking, should we have players set up a fact book or some sort of archive for their combatant/non-combatant units? In which they will be using in the RP. For instance, in my case, I made Erinfrosche as my FanT archive and all the info would be stored under that account

Maybe.
Although, we were discussing whether to make it military/nation-based RP or more character based. We were thinking making it more character based was a good idea.
However, we’re also leaving room for there to be military based RP. Like, if you play as a vassal of a kingdom (probably an OP made one), then you can have your own military, like bannermen. If you play as a lone wolf character, then you can detail what’s going on in the heat of the battle.

Actually, I have an idea. Back in my RP group, someone once made a freestyle sandbox RP (though that one was PMT/Early FT), where characters can interact, team up or fight each other. Players can also play as a nation (ex. you can play as the king as well as the kingdom. It's in combined)

[Oppermenia]

Maybe.
Although, we were discussing whether to make it military/nation-based RP or more character based. We were thinking making it more character based was a good idea.
However, we’re also leaving room for there to be military based RP. Like, if you play as a vassal of a kingdom (probably an OP made one), then you can have your own military, like bannermen. If you play as a lone wolf character, then you can detail what’s going on in the heat of the battle.

Actually, I have an idea. Back in my RP group, someone once made a freestyle sandbox RP (though that one was PMT/Early FT), where characters can interact, team up or fight each other. Players can also play as a nation (ex. you can play as the king as well as the kingdom. It's in combined)

Interesting idea.
Me and Dyllonia we’re thinking that making it more character based and within more one kingdom would simplify it and make it less chaotic. Nonetheless, we have a detailed plan lore wise for if we go that route.
I’ll have to consult more with Dyllonia on this, in order to discuss the mechanics of the RP.

[Eclius]

This is great!!! Because now I finally gets to use my Dark Elven kingdom of Erinfrosche!! Which it took me quite some time to plan out the back stories

[Kaledoria]

I like medieval campaigns and great battles, so I like the idea of people playing as different Kings, Dukes, Princes, maybe one or two Emperors (In the HRE, not the Roman sense). - As long as there really are moderators, that have a look that the players don't play their character's kingdom like a fanatic Hive mind where every single serf and soldier (and more importantly every single count and duke) would give their life for the goal of their King. Also importantly, not only must every war have a cassus beli, there are good and bad ones and worse they are, the less soldiers from vassals will show up. And just because you win against someone you cannot just take his land and his subjects as your own.

Also since Eclius is talking about Dark Elves: What exactly was the idea about non-humans? How alien can they be?

Edit: And in similar regards: What is the tech level (Metalurgy, Agriculture, Nautic tech)? And how common and powerful is magic exactly (does it effect the possible population density etc.)?

[Rhinocera]

Unfortunately I was unable to find a mapmaker, but it seems like you already have one anyways. This looks really interesting though, so I’m definitely interested in joining the actual rp when it comes to fruition. I might app for a position if I think I can commit the necessary time, but my schedule is funky so I’m not sure. Definitely gonna keep up with this though, y’all look to be doing great.

[Oppermenia]

I like medieval campaigns and great battles, so I like the idea of people playing as different Kings, Dukes, Princes, maybe one or two Emperors (In the HRE, not the Roman sense). - As long as there really are moderators, that have a look that the players don't play their character's kingdom like a fanatic Hive mind where every single serf and soldier (and more importantly every single count and duke) would give their life for the goal of their King. Also importantly, not only must every war have a cassus beli, there are good and bad ones and worse they are, the less soldiers from vassals will show up. And just because you win against someone you cannot just take his land and his subjects as your own.

Also since Eclius is talking about Dark Elves: What exactly was the idea about non-humans? How alien can they be?

Edit: And in similar regards: What is the tech level (Metalurgy, Agriculture, Nautic tech)? And how common and powerful is magic exactly (does it effect the possible population density etc.)?

So, you can be non human as long as it doesn’t give you an unfair advantage. The tech level is more medieval, think the world of GoT, if that gives you any idea.
The magic, in this world, is built into the fabric of the world, and anyone can access it. So, pretty common. It can only be used in character RP, though, and if it involves other players kingdoms or characters, then you have to get the permission of those involved.

[Kaledoria]

Game of Thrones is an Anachronism stew with everything ranging from 10th century chain-mail and swords to a fortress that looks like a star fort from the Napoleonic era. (And I've never actually seen it, just some you tube commentators talking about it. )

I think 14th century metallurgy (arms and armor: Prototype plate armor exists but has significant gaps at the joints and is quite unconfortable and heavy, most people use a mix of chain with some plate, scale or lamellar armor) and 15th century agriculture (decent population density) and ships (cogs, hulks, longships/galleys, some leading seafaring nations have just build the first caravelle) are most interesting (and kind of common enough for most people to recognize it in general).

An equivalent of an earlier period would be interesting, too.

Edit:
New map of the continent of Tulivag including the most important rivers, drawn over-proportionally wide so they are well visible:
https://i.imgur.com/dDD1khJ.jpg

This one is in my working resolution not scaled down like the world maps before. I hope this gets your creative minds working, imagining how your races and nations would evolve in those geographical situations.
For size comparison, the singular isle at the western border of the map (or alternatively the two islands north of it together) are probably enough space for 3-4 million people, so you don't have to claim half the map to have a decent population.

[Oppermenia]

Game of Thrones is an Anachronism stew with everything ranging from 10th century chain-mail and swords to a fortress that looks like a star fort from the Napoleonic era. (And I've never actually seen it, just some you tube commentators talking about it. )

I think 14th century metallurgy (arms and armor: Prototype plate armor exists but has significant gaps at the joints and is quite unconfortable and heavy, most people use a mix of chain with some plate, scale or lamellar armor) and 15th century agriculture (decent population density) and ships (cogs, hulks, longships/galleys, some leading seafaring nations have just build the first caravelle) are most interesting (and kind of common enough for most people to recognize it in general).

An equivalent of an earlier period would be interesting, too.

Edit:
New map of the continent of Tulivag including the most important rivers, drawn over-proportionally wide so they are well visible:
https://i.imgur.com/dDD1khJ.jpg

This one is in my working resolution not scaled down like the world maps before. I hope this gets your creative minds working, imagining how your races and nations would evolve in those geographical situations.
For size comparison, the singular isle at the western border of the map (or alternatively the two islands north of it together) are probably enough space for 3-4 million people, so you don't have to claim half the map to have a decent population.

Thanks for the map update, you are an AWESOME map maker.
For tech level, yeah, I would say more just a general combination of medieval tech levels. So yeah, I guess what you suggested.

[Dyllonia]

Awesome! That is a VERY impressive map, even better then I had originally imagined!

Yeah, we will mostly keep this character based and less military based, military will be an available option but just more focused on characters, similar to CK2

[Suryak]

Desired Position:Advisor? Story mover? idk
Qualifications:None
How long have you been on NS?: about 4 motnhs
How long have you been on the forums, mainly the RP forums?:Not sure, mabye 3 and 2 weeks?
What is the best way to reach you? (Preferably email or telegram):telegram

[United Anorbonum]

Tag

[Kaledoria]

I made a blank map with possible "provinces" that we might later use for designing possible political borders (unless people want to claim freestyle with the graphic tools of their choice)

https://i.imgur.com/ogDjAvG.png

I started with France 1500 population and took that as the densest population possible and drew provinces of a million each. In less desirable climate I then drew greater provinces but I'm pretty sure, that I underestimated the vast population density differences of that time period.

So in essence I would expect, that each province has between 300k and one million people with larger provinces in rough climate rather leaning towards the lower end and the small provinces in the very fertile lands more leaning towards the upper end. But in the end factors of like 3 are within the limits where climate and vegetation has very chaotic aspects so there is some leeway for the people filling the map with nations concerning how exactly their population density is.

(Pops in human-equivalent. Giants eat more and work harder while Goblins eat less but also produce less in physically-focused fields of work at equal measure)

[Oppermenia]

I made a blank map with possible "provinces" that we might later use for designing possible political borders (unless people want to claim freestyle with the graphic tools of their choice)

https://i.imgur.com/ogDjAvG.png

I started with France 1500 population and took that as the densest population possible and drew provinces of a million each. In less desirable climate I then drew greater provinces but I'm pretty sure, that I underestimated the vast population density differences of that time period.

So in essence I would expect, that each province has between 300k and one million people with larger provinces in rough climate rather leaning towards the lower end and the small provinces in the very fertile lands more leaning towards the upper end. But in the end factors of like 3 are within the limits where climate and vegetation has very chaotic aspects so there is some leeway for the people filling the map with nations concerning how exactly their population density is.

(Pops in human-equivalent. Giants eat more and work harder while Goblins eat less but also produce less in physically-focused fields of work at equal measure)

Yeah, this would probably simplify the process, especially for those who don't do freestyle stuff. Thanks.

[Suryak]

Intrested in claiming territory

[Oppermenia]

Intrested in claiming territory

In advance, you mean?

[Suryak]

Yep

[Suryak]

I'll make a map soon

[Oppermenia]

I'll make a map soon

I don’t know if we should accept claims just yet, as we’re still trying to get it up and running, but we’ll see what you wanna claim and then assess it.