The Story Guide Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 Alright, following in the steps of Struggles of Iannin, we're going to try a similar model of game creation on a sci-fi galactic model. So, to begin! I'm going to put up a couple of maps of a galaxy and a list of starting star systems that players can choose from to put their initial race. Starting out, everyone will have two turns a round: a Galaxy turn in which the player can add or change something about the galaxy (or a part of it, such as a solar system), and an Empire round in which the player can add or change something about their empire (have the empire explore new solar systems, add a sub-race to the empire, research new technology, give the empire a cultural focus, and so on). I will make Entropy rolls after that just like the Chaos rolls in SOI. For the first three rounds the initial races are not space-bound. This is a time to get a feel for your races, set up Homeworlds, and settle into the game-making process. Hopefully we'll have the major kinks worked out by the end of the first three rounds and really get into detailing the galaxy and the history of the empires. A couple of notes: 1) Entropy rolls do have a small chance of wiping out an empire. It's small, but such things can happen. Just a warning. 2) After the first three rounds, players may use their Galaxy turns to create secondary empires instead of changing galactic or solar system features. These are my thoughts so far, though I am more than open to other suggestions, concerns, and ideas. I hope to start the first round next Sunday (March 20th). Have at!Oh, also I couldn't come up with a cool name, so I need suggestions on that as well. This is currently a closed game thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krul Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 I would like to get in on this.. I have some idea's I'd love to give a go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Same here, though if you've already had players lined up, I duly apologize for the confusion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Story Guide Posted March 14, 2011 Author Share Posted March 14, 2011 I've got the participants I want to start with, sorry guys. I might open up slots later if things are going smoothly, or even start another "open" world building thread later on if I think I can handle it. Right now I want to get the system of creation down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krul Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Well, that's too bad, I wish it had been in your original post, but oh well. I'll be watching the game as it develops though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stargaizer Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 For my first race, I was thinking of a psionic race. Their consciousness would be stored in a specially cut psi-crystal, and their bodies are completely mechanical. They would be very intellectual, having found the relationship between electricity, magnetism, gravity and psi, fairly peaceful, and genuinely curious.Would this be acceptable for a starting race, or would it need to be toned back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Story Guide Posted March 14, 2011 Author Share Posted March 14, 2011 SG - That sounds really neat, in my opinion! Remember that the first three turns are dedicated to getting your race from start to space-faring, so just flesh out how they came to be and how they learned to do what you want them to be able to do. They kinda remind me of a crystalline race from an SG-1 episode....neat idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karren Gaunt Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Oh, I got one. I was thinking insectoids in a symbiotic relationship with a sentient fungi that go from low-fungus mass, high health, lower intelligence to high-fungus mass, low health, higher intelligence over their lifespan before the insectoid keels over and the fungus spores. Not psychic or cross species body-snatcheresque (before any entropy rolls, that is. ), but very much 'me and my geneline' focused perhaps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SalmonMax Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 I'm going with semi-amphibious (mostly aquatic) cephelopods who utilize other living things as 'tools' to achieve goals. Initially via domestication...later on they become very adept in biological engineering and use highly specialized symbiotic tissues and organisms in ways analogous to our own use of electronics and other forms of technology. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawn OOC Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 I'm going with nosy "mystical" warrior race. I'll have more details later - this is just my first glimmer of inspiration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courier Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Hmm... I played a lot of MOO back in the day... what were they called, the Silicoids? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SalmonMax Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 The Silicoids were a race of inorganic (silicon-based) life in the MOO series. They had a very lethargic population growth rate, but they were immune to planetary atmosphere conditions, and industrial pollution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kakita Zoyu Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Sorry to say, but I am far less... exotic or grandiose in my plans. At the moment, looking at a warrior race of eugenic/genetically enhanced humans, similar to the Nietzschean and/or the Draka, who use psionics/biokinesis to further enhance themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Story Guide Posted March 15, 2011 Author Share Posted March 15, 2011 After some thought I think I'm going to change the first few rounds. We'll have three rounds of Galaxy turns, and then start Galaxy/Empire turns after that. In these first three Galaxy rounds we'll be literally shaping the galaxy and putting in any huge effects we want. Feel free to really play around here and make something interesting to set up all the inventive species you guys are coming up with!Everyone that's playing has reported in at this point, so I'll kick off the first Galaxy round. Rounds will last a maximum of one week; if someone hasn't posted and has not made prior arrangements, we're going to move on. Once everyone has gone, I'll make Entropy rolls and post up; as in Iannin, players may make reactions to Entropy effects along with their normal turns each round. Any questions so far? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Story Guide Posted March 18, 2011 Author Share Posted March 18, 2011 We're a little over halfway through our first round. Max, Courier, Dawn, you guys are up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courier Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 In Game Thread is Here:http://www.rpg-post.com/ubbthreads.php/topics/268081.html#Post268081 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SalmonMax Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 Yeah...I've got nothing.I mean. I like the whole idea of building a science fiction species and so on, but...the whole, "AND THENCE CAME THE WATERS FROM THE FIRMAMENT, DOUSING THE STELLAR FIRE AND LEAVING A SUBTLE MINTY AFTERTASTE," thing is not really for me.I'm pretty much content to leave this part alone.Also - You guys keep referencing a map, but I don't know where the map is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Story Guide Posted March 21, 2011 Author Share Posted March 21, 2011 Alright. We'll skip you until you say you want to start back in, then. The map is not yet put up, but in the spoiler of my first post I told people to think of the galactic space as roughly cut into nine blocks. I'll be posting up the map here in a few minutes, so that should help.On to the second round! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SalmonMax Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 I'm mostly interested in the development of an alien species. In my head, this is kind of like a Master of Orion type deal, where we control a fledgeling species in its bid for galactic significance. What y'all are doing now is just prepping the galaxy map. I let the computer take care of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courier Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 I think it's 27 blocks. 3x3x3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawn OOC Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 Originally Posted By: CourierI think it's 27 blocks. 3x3x3. Yeeeeeaaaaah... I don't think we're worrying about the 3rd dimension so much. Plus that'd be a bitch to map unless someone has the skills and time for that.EDIT: I have been corrected. It is 27 blocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Story Guide Posted March 21, 2011 Author Share Posted March 21, 2011 I've posted the maps up now. Courier is right that it's 27 spots. Three maps with nine sections each. Sorry, I mis-posted, as I was just working on one map at a time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Story Guide Posted March 21, 2011 Author Share Posted March 21, 2011 Just to make sure everyone has seen/understood this, at this point in the galactic creation we have three methods of FTL travel available: Wormholes with an interior sub-space, a mineral that (I assume) will allow for FTL drives later on, and nodes with node-space travel.I'm fine with it, I personally think it makes things interesting as early space travel will be able to be all over the galaxy, making empire creation interesting and unusual in comparison to other, less travel-friendly settings. I just wanted to point it out. This is really fun so far and shaping up to be a really unique space setting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stargaizer Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 Depending on the game, each species can have their own method of FTL travel. I like that we have 3, and with these three there could be separate sub verities.If I read correctly, the wormhole method isn't entirely predictable, or did I get the wrong idea? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SalmonMax Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 Are we allowed to make up more, via research done by our little minions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Story Guide Posted March 21, 2011 Author Share Posted March 21, 2011 Yup. Later Galatic turns can be used to create new materials and what not to be discovered, or Empire turns can be used for empires to discover technology to make or harness a material.SG - My understanding was that different colored entrances led to different areas of the wormhole subspace with preset exits near those subspace areas. Asa, care to elaborate for clarity? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kakita Zoyu Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 That is correct - different coloured entrances determine where you enter sub-space, with preset exits near those areas (which don't necessarily mean the exits enter Regular space anywhere near each other). Depending on how well (and how current) mapped Sub-Space is, one could travel there too to reach other areas and also shave lots of time off a route... or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stargaizer Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 And now something else determined by color - reality altering crystals! (well, sorta)Green gravity crystals could be used, if sized/cut properly, as yet another means of FTL travel (gravity warping of space/time - gravity drives) or just artificial gravity sources for spaceships. Blue electricity crystals could be used exactly like batteries, and purple magnetic crystals just like magnets, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courier Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Hmm... can I 2nd Stargaizer's creation of crystalline life? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Story Guide Posted April 2, 2011 Author Share Posted April 2, 2011 The third round ends on Monday! Please get your turns in over the weekend or post that you're passing, thanks!Courier - what do you mean by "2nd"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kakita Zoyu Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 Okay, I'm not sure what to add, so I think I'm gonna pass this Galactic Round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SalmonMax Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Hee, come wait with me at the sidelines while we wait for sentient life to show up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courier Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 I mean he's doing what I want to do, so if there are any issues with his move please consider me to be doing the same thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karren Gaunt Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Next Round is the first Species Round I think, so shenanigans kick in then. Now that we've made a truely messed up verse, time to trough our puppets into it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Story Guide Posted April 5, 2011 Author Share Posted April 5, 2011 Guys, I've been getting progressively sicker over the past week. I'm finally at the point where I can't do much of anything except feel miserable. I'll get the two map batches and the entropy roll for this turn done once I feel up to it, but it may be a few days. Thanks for bearing with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courier Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Go heal MD. Get lots of sleep. There's some virus or nother going around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Story Guide Posted April 6, 2011 Author Share Posted April 6, 2011 Thanks, Courier. Unfortunately I seem to be becoming the plague bearer at my house. My nephew was getting a stuffy nose today and my mom is getting a sore throat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karren Gaunt Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 Do we have a map for the galaxy yet? Got an idea to give my species a tasty home system, but don't quite know where to place it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Story Guide Posted April 9, 2011 Author Share Posted April 9, 2011 I'm working on them. I'm still a little sick, so I'm going as I can go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Story Guide Posted April 9, 2011 Author Share Posted April 9, 2011 I updated the maps. Use the same coordinate system for the general location of solar systems, please, along with an idea of where in that area they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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