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Offline Black Wolf

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Nodewars: FS2 Aftermath

Yep, another Nodewars. But not quite like the last few. In fact, 'tis hopefully goingto come out as a rather unique sort of concept.

 - The storyline is based directly off Freespace 2's - taking place 5 years after Capella, with no unusual new technologies, ships or universe rules to get used to. We're trying to make this as accessible as possible - in short, if you've played Freespace, chances are you have the knowledge you'll need to play Aftermath.

 - Battles will be fought within the FS2 engine itself, ensuring maximum fairness for all involved - while tactics will play a part, nobody will be able to simply say "I have better tactics, so I win despite being grossly outnumbered." That said, the person who knows how to get his priorities straight will quite possibly be able to triumph over an opponent who does not, even when faced with odds that appear overwhelming.

 - Since it's based off FS2 directly, there'll be no technological loopholes that'll be able to get you out of (or into) sticky situations. If you let yourself get cornered, you're cornered. If you're doing the cornering, nobody'll be pulling the mega death ray out of thin air to stop you.

 - Me and KT will be running things. If that's not a recipe for fun and good times, I don't know what is. :D

So, if you're a good story writer and you're interested in joining up, check out the Original Thread and theGTVA OOB Thread. Between them, anyone with a casual idea of what NW is about should have enough data to get started.

For those of you who're new to the community or to the concept of NW:

What is Nodewars?

Put very basically, Nodewars is an RPG, based off the Freespace universe. However, it differs from traditional RPGs in several key ways.

First of all, you control a nation rather than an individual, with a clear goal of galactic domination, through whatever means you choose, be it conquest, subterfuge, alliances, or whatever. It generally involves a lot of backstabbing, false alliances and sneaking around, which is a helluva lot of fun.

Secondly, the game is moved along not by dice rolling or game cards, but by story writing. Each player writes a few paragraphs (or pages) of storyline every few days that outlines the actions of their nation (See the Story Thread of the last Nodewars, Firestorm, to see how that works).
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Offline Knight Templar

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I second that motion. With a vengence.
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Offline Taristin

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Originally posted by Black Wolf



 - Me and KT will be running things. If that's not a recipe for fun and good times, I don't know what is. :D


I can't tell if you're trying to promote or discourage this... ;)
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Offline an0n

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It's probably worth noting, seen as how many people despise my admining style, that I am having nothing to do with this incarnation in an administrative sense.

It's also worth noting that I won't abuse the accounts of people who're actively involved in a NW game. So basically, it's a free pass to sign up on the forums and not get banned for using vowels, even if you are a complete tard in all the other sections.


You should probably mention this at WS and VBB Exiles too. There are a reasonable amount of people there who seem to have an interest in story writing and Freespace.
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Offline TrashMan

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Hmm...An0n is not in charge... Black Wolf and KT are....hmm....

I don't think I will join this one - KT might destroy my nation out of boredom just like he changed my username...
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Offline Taristin

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Bah! C'mon. Last time you and I were the only active players... What'll I do if you don't play? :p
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Offline Knight Templar

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Originally posted by TrashMan
Hmm...An0n is not in charge... Black Wolf and KT are....hmm....

I don't think I will join this one - KT might destroy my nation out of boredom just like he changed my username...


Oh jesus, stop crying. I'm sure your allies would vanquish you long before I ever got around to conjuring up a way to do it without actually doing any work.
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Offline TrashMan

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LOL.... Tell you what KT..change my username back and I will join the new NW...

What do you say Raa? Shall we conquer the galaxy together? *manacal laughter*
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Offline Taristin

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We can have a trading relationship. I suppose. But the last time I allied with anyone, they screwed me over... *glares at Ace*
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*Awakens from his slumber*

...OOoooooooh...

New node-war? hmmm...If I can be the VMC again, I'll join in

...and I can make models too...mwhahaha...:nervous:

...so...*writes up his OOB*

...and what are the all the limitations this time around?

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Offline TrashMan

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We can have a trading relationship. I suppose. But the last time I allied with anyone, they screwed me over... *glares at Ace*


Normally, I'm a peacfull thrustworthy guy who would NEVER betray their allieas, and I generraly play nations with similar "mental trigger".
This time I'm gonna be more militant, but still hold true to my allies...

Weather or not you want to be my ally is up to you. However, such discussion and aliance forgins are better left for later..
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Offline Knight Templar

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LOL.... Tell you what KT..change my username back and I will join the new NW...
 


That issue has already been explained.

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...and what are the all the limitations this time around?


Uhh... limitations? I guess, "freespacey-ness" would be the only real limitation, along with balanced play.
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Offline DragonClaw

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Is this supposed to be an FSCZ clone?

 

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Is this supposed to be an FSCZ clone?


Nope. The players do not participate in the battles :p

Plus, it's NW, so it adds an infinitely greater depth of back-stabbyness and secret plots.
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Offline Knight Templar

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And storylining.
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Out of sheer curiosity...are you guys gonna post the FRED battles?
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Offline Black Wolf

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We can if anyone wants them. I was going to post screenies too.
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:lol:

I can't wait for this to implode.

:lol:
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So how are the fred battles laid out?  Do you just put the ships of one player on one side and the ships of the opponent on the other side and tell them to shoot at will?

Or can we specify targets for the individual ships and fighters?

 

Offline TrashMan

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You specify general tactics.
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