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Post by ElegaicRequiem on Mar 26, 2012 22:30:23 GMT -5
Speaking of RPs.... ...Where the heck is Hetlan? College is the cause of many an MIA. I'm sure he's studying to make the Ministry even more absurd.
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Post by Lord General Armstrong on Mar 26, 2012 22:35:20 GMT -5
Can I join, wait time zone difference. Frak. *Sigh* I don't know what type of RP you play Reds but I have never been one for D&D (Or similar systems) but I have always wanted to have a go. I much prefer RP's in the fashion of group stories each person creating a character and bringing across their own sub plots not only do they had to the flavor but also help lengthen the story itself.
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Post by Kommissar Orren on Mar 26, 2012 22:38:32 GMT -5
@jarms: I have about 3 stacks of offensive armies, and at least 5 cities with full stacks as permanent garrisons, and the rest of my cities with a permanent half-stack army. Offensive armies are usually elite troops, 3-4 cannons, and 1-2 Gatling guns. Cavalry I don't often use anymore. Revolver cavalry are useful in fort defense though. They put out a high rate of fire, and I use them as foot troops.
I also have 3 full navies, including a Warrior-class Ironclad, which has an upkeep of 2,250 by itself, but is almost unbeatable.
I actually started with about 15,000 a turn until I declared independence. Then it was at 7000 a turn, then most of my infrastructure got destroyed. Then it was like 1000. But it fluxuates highly now, since I sometimes just look provinces and leave them. Usually around 1-5k per turn, with 2k being average. At keast 3k of my income is from raiding trade routes.
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Post by Lord General Armstrong on Mar 26, 2012 22:41:01 GMT -5
Incidentally, Armstrong, do you want me to pin your mafia game IC thread, since it's an active RP? I know there's not a lot of traffic in that section of the forum, but I don't mind doing it anyway. Reds No that will be fine, Mafia games don't tend to last very long, 1 player has already been killed in the 1st night phase leaving only 6 left and at the moment from the hints I have dropped the Ratio of Things to Imperials are 1:1 so the game may only last another one or two night phases. So for those remaining Imperial players listen to your sergeant and work together, wait to see who makes the first move.
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Post by RedsandRoyals on Mar 26, 2012 22:41:02 GMT -5
@reds: Well yeah i know i wasn't chosen. I'm just saying once in a while it'd be nice is all. I had a lot of free time and though i'd have to take time to learn the system you can bet once i got going things would've been much smoother. I was more bummed than anything. If it gets to 7 games without me i'll be fairly urineed though. I know it's your game and your choice but a game once in 6 months or a year even doesn't seem to be asking much. I've had to explain this to other people in the past, since it's sometimes an issue. Being included as part of a role playing group is not a right, it's a privilege. Each player needs to be able to dedicate time to the RP, be willing to work with the GM and the group outside of the actual sessions, behave themselves, work well with the other group members, and make an effort to keep up with the story and actually act out the part of a character. I also give my players a say in whether or not to include people in the party, as they're going to have to work with them in character and out. If I don't feel a person meets those criteria, or the group vetoes them, then they won't be joining the group. No one is entitled to participation in an RP. That said, I understand that people might feel left out, which is why I generally don't talk about the events of my games on the forums. I do discuss 40k RPGs and playing them, but that's because it's an extension of the hobby, and I'm not going to refrain from discussing them simply because not everyone gets to play them. By that logic, we couldn't talk about much of anything on this site, because not everyone partakes in every aspect of the hobby. As I said, and as the good Lord General pointed out, there are other opportunities for you to RP. I suggest you take advantage of them. @jarms: No worries. As for my game, we're currently, we're in Rogue Trader, but the time difference really would be too much of an obstacle, unfortunately. Since we play on Eastern Standard time, even having people from the west coast of the US is somewhat tricky. Reds
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Post by Ymmot (M.I.A) on Mar 26, 2012 22:45:41 GMT -5
One of these days, when I am a little more comfortable with the idea, I may attempt to start up a classic d&d game using the Labyrinth Lord rules...that is if I can find a few players willing to enter the grim and gritty Save or Die simplistic dungeon environment of an old school style role playing game....the freedom those rule provide is what is most appealing to me, that and I've got a pretty good grasp on the way it is meant to be done...so that is likely the game I would most want to GM. www.goblinoidgames.com/labyrinthlord.html
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Post by Lord General Armstrong on Mar 26, 2012 22:50:45 GMT -5
@jarms: As for my game, we're currently, we're in Rogue Trader, but the time difference really would be too much of an obstacle, unfortunately. Since we play on Eastern Standard time, even having people from the west coast of the US is somewhat tricky. Reds Yeah I hate time zones from my guess it would be about 9 / 10 pm (Give or take an hour) where you are. Might be way off but I am assuming you are in a similar time zone to Melissia and about 16 hours behind me. Rogue Trader don't have much experience or much knowledge on that part of 40K. I've done 40K investigation RP's, Kill Team, Regimental, Fighting on a derelict Black Ship (God that was insane) and something similar to dead space on a drifting space hulk plus many more but those are the first that come to mind.
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Post by RedsandRoyals on Mar 26, 2012 22:55:13 GMT -5
@jarms: As for my game, we're currently, we're in Rogue Trader, but the time difference really would be too much of an obstacle, unfortunately. Since we play on Eastern Standard time, even having people from the west coast of the US is somewhat tricky. Reds Yeah I hate time zones from my guess it would be about 9pm (Give or take an hour) where you are. Might be way off but I am assuming you are in a similar time zone to Melissa and about 16 hours behind me. Rogue Trader don't have much experience or much knowledge on that part of 40K. I've done 40K investigation RP's, Kill Team, Regimental, Fighting on a derelict Black Ship (God that was insane) and something similar to dead space on a drifting space hulk plus many more but those are the first that come to mind. Rogue Trader is basically PRIVATEERS IN SPAAACE, and tends to be the system that allows for the most silliness and humor without ruining the setting of the game. Personalities are somewhat expected to be overblown and larger than life, so you can get away with more. Also, I love the flexibility in the setting, since I can have the party carrying out Dead Space-esque missions one setting, spelunking in lost cities in another, and conquering xenos races in a third. It allows the GM a lot of creative freedom with settings and NPCs. Reds
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Post by Lord General Armstrong on Mar 26, 2012 22:58:03 GMT -5
Hmm, what would people say if I said Corilithians could soon be canon?
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Post by RedsandRoyals on Mar 26, 2012 23:06:35 GMT -5
Hmm, what would people say if I said Corilithians could soon be canon? That's the beauty of running these games. You can create your own offshoot of 40k lore that's "cannon" for your particular corner of the universe. Myself and another GM have our games taking place co-currently, which means we drop references to events that took place in each others games into our own. We've advanced the timeline in the books by a few decades to give ourselves more play with the universe, and have created the better part of a sector as a sandbox. We haven't had a party actually do anything there yet, but regiments, worlds, and characters from there have shown up. Reds
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Post by The Envoy (AWOL) on Mar 26, 2012 23:10:58 GMT -5
Rogue Trader is much more fun than Dark Heresy, possibly because it is so much less GRIMDARKY GRIMDARK! But it does help if you have pretty lighthearted group to play with. I've played games with some of the most overly serious people imaginable, and while the game itself was compelling, it was awkward not being able to crack a joke about a situation without getting dirty looks.
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Post by Ymmot (M.I.A) on Mar 26, 2012 23:18:20 GMT -5
My RT character...
known for being KO'ed in one hit on the first attack of two times he has ever been in combat, and making his companions weary for being too eager to expose himself to heresy. Also, for a balding priest he's been pretty fortunate with the ladies, provided they are npc assassins or mermaids.
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Post by RedsandRoyals on Mar 26, 2012 23:24:07 GMT -5
My RT character... known for being KO'ed in one hit on the first attack of two times he has ever been in combat, and making his companions weary for being too eager to expose himself to heresy. Also, for a balding priest he's been pretty fortunate with the ladies, provided they are npc assassins or mermaids. Our default plan of attack is now for your character to try and seduce the enemy and learn their secrets. I just thought you should know. Reds
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Post by The Envoy (AWOL) on Mar 26, 2012 23:27:28 GMT -5
That sounds like a brilliant plan.
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Post by Hookah, S.C. on Mar 26, 2012 23:29:18 GMT -5
@reds: Well yeah i know i wasn't chosen. I'm just saying once in a while it'd be nice is all. I had a lot of free time and though i'd have to take time to learn the system you can bet once i got going things would've been much smoother. I was more bummed than anything. If it gets to 7 games without me i'll be fairly urineed though. I know it's your game and your choice but a game once in 6 months or a year even doesn't seem to be asking much. You don't have the right to be in the game. There is no reason for you to be in the game unless Reds and the other players want you. If they do not think your right, or all the places are taken then that is it. It is not some great travesty of justice. There are many boards and places you can find RP games you can join and I'm sure you could find some people to play with RP with you. Modified for tone- Reds
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Post by Lord General Armstrong on Mar 26, 2012 23:51:20 GMT -5
Hmm, what would people say if I said Corilithians could soon be canon? That's the beauty of running these games. You can create your own offshoot of 40k lore that's "cannon" for your particular corner of the universe. Reds No I mean GW canon, as in a several submissions to Black Library. It wouldn't be the system itself as I know that wouldn't fit into 40k lore but off shoots to several characters and regiments from my system. Not going into dept to any of my actual stories, each one meeting the required criteria for the submissions. If they are not accepted thats fine and I will leave those as fan fiction, then I will begin writing some more as there is always next year.
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Post by Jackal-0311 on Mar 27, 2012 0:10:56 GMT -5
@reds: Well yeah i know i wasn't chosen. I'm just saying once in a while it'd be nice is all. I had a lot of free time and though i'd have to take time to learn the system you can bet once i got going things would've been much smoother. I was more bummed than anything. If it gets to 7 games without me i'll be fairly urineed though. I know it's your game and your choice but a game once in 6 months or a year even doesn't seem to be asking much. You don't have the right to be in the game. There is no reason for you to be in the game unless Reds and the other players want you. If they do not think your right, or all the places are taken then that is it. It is not some great travesty of justice. There are many boards and places you can find RP games you can join and I'm sure you could find some people to play with RP with you. Modified for tone- RedsThe tribe has spoken!
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Post by F.K.M on Mar 27, 2012 0:49:36 GMT -5
I wasn't meaning to sound super bitchy. I just hate feeling left out and it sounds like a fun experience i never joined. If jarms is all for me joining then i'll join his instead. I'd rather at least feel welcome or wanted. I know i have certain problems i need to sort out with. I wasn't trying to make it that big a deal but whatever. I didn't feel like i was being that demanding though. I just wanted a game once in a long while. You guys always have a game going whenever i hear about it and envoy plays with you and i just feel left out every single time. It's always hey i'm in the middle of an RP or we got to do this in the game. It gets annoying like they're taunting you with what you can't do. Envoy is a great guy and so are many of you. I'm just missing out is all. Once again i'll join jarms even with the wacky ass time difference. Maybe walrus can join in too.
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Post by Lord General Armstrong on Mar 27, 2012 0:54:44 GMT -5
I wasn't meaning to sound super female dogy. I just hate feeling left out and it sounds like a fun experience i never joined. If jarms is all for me joining then i'll join his instead. I'd rather at least feel welcome or wanted. I know i have certain problems i need to sort out with. I wasn't trying to make it that big a deal but whatever. I didn't feel like i was being that demanding though. I just wanted a game once in a long while. You guys always have a game going whenever i hear about it and envoy plays with you and i just feel left out every single time. It's always hey i'm in the middle of an RP or we got to do this in the game. It gets annoying like they're taunting you with what you can't do. Envoy is a great guy and so are many of you. I'm just missing out is all. Once again i'll join jarms even with the wacky ass time difference. Maybe walrus can join in too. Well you can't join at the moment as the game has already started but it should be finished in about a week and Walrus is already playing my game.
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Post by Rolling Thunder on Mar 27, 2012 2:20:22 GMT -5
Today, it's time for a fourteen hour day on four hours of sleep.
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Post by Fire For Effect on Mar 27, 2012 5:44:14 GMT -5
Today I have the first of my big tests... one one hand I'm happy to be getting them done, on the other hand, I"m totally not feeling ready...
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Post by The Hawk! on Mar 27, 2012 5:52:48 GMT -5
Best of luck FFE
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Post by Kommissar Orren on Mar 27, 2012 6:17:52 GMT -5
Good luck on your test!
Today, I get to spend 8 hours doing a clinical at an ambulance service that rarely gets any calls. Which means 8 hours of doing nothing. Which is boring. Damn you powers that be!
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Post by Lord General Armstrong on Mar 27, 2012 6:38:50 GMT -5
My Empire in Shogun continues to grow now surpassing a dozen territories, with an annual income of roughly 10k a turn. I have increased my navies and military's to two full strength stacks, I've dropped my cavalry units for more artillery and line infantry, while I contiune to use only the one ship variant. I am immensely enjoying the greater roles generals and agents now serve in battle, with the perks an added little bonus.
The amount of epic last stands and Alamo's I have had against forces five times my size with levy troops. Mounting the walls falling back to the courtyards creating firing lines and killzones, counter charging with disposable levy spearmen as my ranged units fall back to the next defensive wall only to repeat the process again. To many times did my troops run out of ammunition as I regrouped them around the keep, I would then allow the enemy to climb my final defensive wall were I sent my remaining forces into a bloody melee.
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Post by Ymmot (M.I.A) on Mar 27, 2012 10:46:27 GMT -5
Oh good, Req changed his avatar from the Bieb back to Sketchy Mug in the Red Mist.
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Requiem is the guy on the neighborhood watch signs.
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