Checking Interest for an RP!

[Inquisitor023]

If a Mod wishes to move this, feel free. I figured it would get more attention here.

Today, Brannick approached me on MSN. He was just being nice, expressing interest in my Summer and I returned it. Talk then moved to the RP Board and we made note of how, since City of Light ended, there was no 'big' RPs. He asked if I would be interested in hosting one. I said no.

... That didn't work too well. :laugh:

So, when discussing a possible Setting, we discussed TCOTA-style where you literally play your Online Persona. He didn't like the idea as he felt Brannick was boring, but he asked 'Why not Gav and Dan?'

His idea was to - literally - RP yourself. I wouldn't RP as Gingusdan, the Ex-Fiction Mod of Astro, but Dan - the sixteen year old Irish boy. Just, you know, in 40K.

And I felt it was an interesting concept, but I didn't know if people would enjoy being forced into RP'ing their human selves as a human in the Imperium.

So, I ask: Is there any interest in such a setting?

Cheers,
Dan

[Wakim]

I'm much scarier in real life then the interwebs where i play innocent :D

Should be interesting.

[LAZtheinfamous]

Yes, I do believe this shall be moved. Good idea if you like that sort of thing.

[Salvin]

I'm intrigued. I'd certainly be interested, although it's been many years since I took part in a forum RP...

[NathanS]

It sounds rather interesting. I do not know if many would be able to handle me.

[Skringly]

It's an interesting idea, although I do wonder how the story would play out with just average joes. ;)

[Inquisitor023]

although I do wonder how the story would play out with just average joes. ;)

That was one of my worries. Last time I tried something akin to that, we didn't get a damn thing. Bet none of you remember the last project I tried.

[Adrassil]

I'd be interested Gin, although I'm not sure exactly how I'd roleplay myself. luckily I do martial arts in RL so my character might do okay if you throw fights our way.

Did this kinda thing in a Call of Cthulhu game I was GMing awhile back, although it was only an option and only one player did it. I think that was a mistake though because he got a little too attached to his character and the Call of Cthulhu verse is notorious for characters getting killed off or going insane

[Anne Marie]

It has merit, but one of the quickest ways for these sorts of RP's to backslide is for someone to want to godmod it. I've seen RPs of this nature go one way where everyone played fair and sometimes made a joke in another's direction when they mentioned something which sounded far-fetched (usually well received), and other times where it was taken the wrong way. It's just important to make sure everyone is on the same page.

[Brannick]

Pondering this a bit further.

A start of the 1st August with a completion on the 31st August might be a nice idea. Not often you get a deadline in an RPG (so I understand) so working towards this may give incentive to keep it rolling. I have also considered the option to do the RPG in a '24' (as in the tv series) format. But, where 1 week of the Astro RP is equivalent to 1 day of the 'event' - making it a 4 day event and a 4 week RP. How does this sound? Another suggestion is that we all play ourselves, but as IG in an assault/defence?

Comments welcome.

[Inquisitor023]

I believe I have had an idea.

Taking Brannick's '24' concept, we have our four week RP going from August 1st through to August 31st. We, in fact, RP as ourselves.

The question is, how? We're doing it in 40K, that much was decided (We feel it appeals to the largest amount of people within Astro).

However - as Skringly pointed out - regular Joes don't make for Interesting plots.

Then, I had an idea.

I had the idea that we were Dark Eldar slaves, captured in a Raid, and brought to their Cities. The first week is Character Creation (In a sense). Everyone meets one another and establishes friendships/rivalries.

The next, we do something else. This repeats for the full four weeks.

So, let's say you were designing your character. Some (Very little) leeway would be needed. You couldn't say 'Dan served in the USMC' when I'm, in fact, a sixteen year old kid.

What'cha think?

[Salvin]

Interesting idea, I like the idea of being Dark Eldar slaves! It would also allow for more scope with regards to backrounds of the characters. Someone who is 38 for example could be a serving guardsman, that was captured during a war, whereas someone much younger could merely be an ordinary civilian that hasn't been drafted into the guard.


You couldn't say 'Dan served in the USMC' when I'm, in fact, a sixteen year old kid.

The guard like 'em young though, don't they? Interpret that how you will. :laugh:

[Inquisitor023]

The guard like 'em young though, don't they? Interpret that how you will. :laugh:

Sixteen's actually over the Guard enlistment age. :P

Brannick actually had a rather interesting Idea which I am going to refer to as 'Concepts' or 'Headings.'

The idea is thus:

Within each week, we give you a number of 'Headings' (Perhaps four) which MUST be obtained. These will reflect moments within the plot you must attempt to achieve.

I will give you the example Brannick provided for Week One.

Common Ground,
A Traitor,
Minus One,
Love Blossoms

You'll notice that these are vague. That's the point! How many ways can Common Ground be achieved (Or perhaps even lost!)? A Traitor can appear and strike in many ways... Minus One could refer to lots of things! Love Blossoms... Well... We'll leave that one for you. ;)

I reckon it's a good idea and allows for some structure to what'll be a generally 'free' RP.

[Salvin]

Sixteen's actually over the Guard enlistment age. :P

Aha, thats not suprising. :laugh:

I like concept of having the 4 plot points that need to be achieved, and the variety of ways that you can go about completing each one.

[akiel"the conqueror"smith]

An rpg? Where we are all imperial guardsman? I would be interested in participating.:happy:

As for the frame of it, shouldnt we all focus on discussing that particuilar conundrum? I mean, its the thing that either makes or breaks an rpg.

My personal preference would honestly be for imperial guardsman defending against any kind of enemy that wont kill us within 5 seconds.(OMG! Dodge out of the way of the Gargant!)

Hmmm, city fighting(not hive setting) sounds nice, or maybe even fighting in the middle of snow or in the woods sounds nice.:happy:

Once again, just personal preferences.

[Inquisitor023]

Out of curiosity Akiel, have you read the full thread?

[Adrassil]

You'll notice that these are vague. That's the point! How many ways can Common Ground be achieved (Or perhaps even lost!)? A Traitor can appear and strike in many ways... Minus One could refer to lots of things! Love Blossoms... Well... We'll leave that one for you. ;)

I reckon it's a good idea and allows for some structure to what'll be a generally 'free' RP.

Can love bloom on a battlefield? *dry heaves*

[Anne Marie]

Loves Blooms... when you love power and will back stab everyone else to achieve it! We don't have to take the literal romantic interpretation!

[Skringly]

Out of curiosity Akiel, have you read the full thread?

The same thought came through my mind aswell.

Are there any details like on the numbers of participants?

[Brannick]

The examples that Dan provided in terms of the 'achievement headings' were just that, examples - so he could show you the concept.

In terms of participants, there seems to be 5-10 members currently showing an interest.

In terms of plot, we can either go with a) Civilians captured by the Dark Eldar b) IG captured by the Dark Eldar c) Civilians with a 'goal' d) IG defence/attack e) other (suggestions appreciated).

In terms of 'c' above, my example to Dan was that we are a group of civilians who have 4 days (4 weeks for us, as 1 week = 1 in-game day) to reach a lock-down shelter that is protection from invasion. If we don't make it then we get locked out and, well........! The concept would be the trials and tribulations of our route to safety/demise.

[domdan]

I like the four days to get to a lockdown shelter. It's vague, open and there are multiple opportunities to encounter things along the way.

Although I've never really RPed before, it would be interesting to have a small involvement in the project.

[akiel"the conqueror"smith]

Out of curiosity Akiel, have you read the full thread?

*Reads the rest of the post*...*proceeds to face palm himself*

Yeah, i dont know how i missed the earlier part of the thread. My bad, as for four days to a lock down shelter with 'objectives' being achieved sounds awesome. Especially since like everyone else said it is 'vague' and can be achieved in a myriad of ways. Kinda like rules a DM sets down for the plot.

If this were a facebook post, i would like this entire thread.:p

[Brannick]

Any more thoughts anyone?

So, can we have a definite show of hands please.

[Farskit]

It's gonna depend of the expected posting frequency amongst other things (who has two thumbs and no summer holidays? :grin:), but here's a tentative hand.

[Anne Marie]

I have two thumbs but no summer holiday at this point in time. But I'm raising my hand for this.

[akiel"the conqueror"smith]

Can i use someone elses hand to represent my own? I borrowed one of timmys extra hands for the occasion.:grin:

[Salvin]

I'm going to throw a wave up there too.

[Wakim]

I'm still up for the challenge.

Dunno if i'll be able to post on august 1st as i'll be on the road back home that day. But i gues i could get my stuff ready in advance and just log in the morning and post it :D

[Brannick]

So, this is a good enough show of hands for me.

Are we going with a) civilians attempting to head to safety or b) Dark Eldar captives? If 'b' then are we civilians or IG?

[Wakim]

If it's b) our butts will be in pretty bad shape either way :D

We could be IG fresh meat, taken off at the first battle.

[Anne Marie]

I'm wanting to go with B and being horribly under prepared Guardsmen.

[Wakim]

I'm wanting to go with B and being horribly under prepared Guardsmen.

It's okay, we have the Infantrymen Uplifting Primer. That'll keep us safe.

[Anne Marie]

It's okay, we have the Infantrymen Uplifting Primer. That'll keep us safe.

...

Tell you what. You go first out into the hall with the Uplifting Primer held before you and I'll stay close behind. That way if anything bad happens, I won't be maimed and that is the most important thing of all! :D

[Wakim]

Why so afraid? It clearly says that Tau can't shoot, Nids are slow and clumbsy, and Eldar/Dark Eldar have primitive weaponry and silly armor.

The Emperor Protects!

[Adrassil]

I like civilians attempting to head to safety, it'll be more real for us and our characters as most people said in my "would you be a Space Marine" thread in reality if we were transported to the 40k verse we'd be in all likelyhood your average Joe statistic

[Anne Marie]

Why so afraid? It clearly says that Tau can't shoot, Nids are slow and clumbsy, and Eldar/Dark Eldar have primitive weaponry and silly armor.

The Emperor Protects!

Something tells me some of us won't make it through the first night without a few fatalities and others will be lucky to keep all their original limbs on. We shouldn't go placing faith in a book that can't even stop bullets!!! D:

[Brannick]

Any more for any more?

We definitely need to try and agree on a concept.

[Salvin]

I'm easy either way, as both options sound appealing. Although, I guess if I had to choose i'd prefer B overall, with us being guardsmen. Possibly secondary/tertiary PDF harvested from their world? That would give us a nice mix.

[akiel"the conqueror"smith]

Im good with being average to goodness guardsman. I would also like to volunteer as a commissar for personal reasons...(evil grin appears across my face)

Fail to follow the primer, and you fail to follow the god emperor anne marie. A truely disturbing concept...;)

[Anne Marie]

I think we can all assume how some characters are already going to be played out. ;)

[Brannick]

Ok, IG captives of the Dark Eldar appears to have got the majority. I shall flesh out 4 'goal headings' for each week (4 weeks) that will represent 1 in game day. You guys and gals might want to start thinking about your characters.

[Inquisitor023]

I'll get Character Creation tomorrow. It would be much appreciated if we could get a sub-board in the RPG Section. :happy:

[Adrassil]

I urr can't join up now? I just left for a few days due to stuff

[Adrassil]

Uhm I'll take that as a, no?

[Brannick]

Have a word with G'Dan, Adra.

[GroxGlitch]

I understand this appears to be starting up, but would it be possible to join in on this? If not, I understand, but it looks like fun, so I thought what the hey, might as well try :)

[Inquisitor023]

If you can get a character in before the end of today.