[mr.pancakes]

I'm debating that.  I'm not sure to be honest if that would or would not be a good idea.

If people want to play on all sides, I could do it.  That way the players could decide the strategy for it, and I'm only providing the 'game mechanics' in a sense.

I have to think about it, to be honest.  I would have to Alpha test the pros and cons of it.

If the Shivans are playable, then the story would be less linear.  It would become a highly competitive environment.

If I control the Shivans (as the GM) then I could control the story a little bit more and dictate it's progression.

What do you guys think?

[Polpolion]

TBH, a Freespace RPG makes about as much sense as an RTS racing game.

[mr.pancakes]

TBH, a Freespace RPG makes about as much sense as an RTS racing game.

I disagree.

An RTS racing game wouldn't work because RTS and Racing Simulation are two different genres of games.  A game cannot fulfill two 'styles' at the same time.

A Freespace RPG is not meant to be a Space Simulation + an RPG.  It is a RPG set in a space story.  Thus, it is only an RPG.

[Polpolion]

TBH, a Freespace RPG makes about as much sense as an RTS racing game.

I disagree.

An RTS racing game wouldn't work because RTS and Racing Simulation are two different genres of games.  A game cannot fulfill two 'styles' at the same time.

A Freespace RPG is not meant to be a Space Simulation + an RPG.  It is a RPG set in a space story.  Thus, it is only an RPG.

Your logic appals me.

[mr.pancakes]

Your logic appals me.

What about it does?

You can have an RTS game ABOUT racing, but you can't have one that is both RTS and racing at the same time.  There would be a conflict of definition.  You can have one that has elements of both rather, just not at the same time (although I'm not sure how that would work).

Although, I suppose you could have a RPG + anything else type of game... it would be odd.  Deus Ex was a RPG + FPS.  Although more FPS and less RPG.

I've seen Space Sim + RTS and FPS + RTS that blend genres well.

But what I'm getting at is, it cannot fulfill BOTH genres for a single person at the same time.  Like the Half Life mod Natural Selection.  One person is a commander, while the rest are FPS soldiers under his  command.

Besides, this isn't a blend of anything anyway.  It is just an RPG.  Pure an simple.

[FreeSpaceFreak]

thesizzler was just joking

[Hades]

Besides, the nWoD rulebook specifically states that turns are only supposed to be used in times when they're needed.  1 turn is a period of 3 seconds.  You can extend turn lengths to lapse for months of time though.

This is mother****ing Freespace 2 not nWoD. Stop trying to apply rules to a RPG that isn't even based on that damn game. It wont work IMO. It would be better off as real time like Freelancer.

[mr.pancakes]

This is mother****ing Freespace 2 not nWoD. Stop trying to apply rules to a RPG that isn't even based on that damn game. It wont work IMO. It would be better off as real time like Freelancer.

1) I know it isn't nWoD.  This game is based off of the basic principles of nWoD.
2) I was asking for opinions.  Disagreements are one thing, but I don't need to be yelled at.  Lets keep it cordial, please.

[Spicious]

This is mother****ing Freespace 2 not nWoD. Stop trying to apply rules to a RPG that isn't even based on that damn game. It wont work IMO. It would be better off as real time like Freelancer.

You may wish to note that this is intended as a forum based game, so good luck with that real time idea.

But still, who uses a d10?

[mr.pancakes]

But still, who uses a d10?

The system uses d10 dice for a dice pool system.
For each point you have in a stat, you get to roll one dice.  Each dice that comes up 8, 9, or 10 = a success.
For piloting a fighter, several stats come into play.  Your dexterity and your 'drive' skill are applicable.
If you have 3 points in dexterity, and 4 in drive, you have a total of 7 dice to roll in your 'dice pool'.  You then subtract from this pool any negative modifiers (or add for positive ones).

Of course, that is the 30 second version.  It's more complicated but, the rules aren't really that hard to understand in each situation.  Think of each dice as a 'stat point'.  More stat points = more dice.  More dice = more chance of success.

Make sense?

[Hades]

This is mother****ing Freespace 2 not nWoD. Stop trying to apply rules to a RPG that isn't even based on that damn game. It wont work IMO. It would be better off as real time like Freelancer.

You may wish to note that this is intended as a forum based game, so good luck with that real time idea.

But still, who uses a d10?

Ah crap must have missed that.

[mr.pancakes]

How progress is going now, I'm estimating the Alpha release to be ready for testing by the end of the weekend.  The Alpha release will include a basic rule set which, through the Alpha, I'm hoping to expand.

Hopefully, by Sunday (the release) I'll have the Alpha testers required, as well as a basic message board up to begin testing.  If you're interested in becoming an Alpha tester, post here (or, alternatively, you can PM me).

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Also, if someone would like to help me set up a nice, professional, looking board I'd be appreciative.  Not to mention, in the future, I might want to set up the game on a domain (if not from the start if it's cheap enough).  [Basically, I still need that web developer if anyone is interested...]

[Snail]

Why not just use IRC?

[mr.pancakes]

Why not just use IRC?

Well, because not everyone could participate in it on a real time level.  On a forum you could have multiple mini-forums.  One for quick games (everyone logs on at a certain time to play so posting goes quickly), while on another forum you could do a 1-2 post per day forum for casual players.

That way, everyone can play who wants to.

[mr.pancakes]

I've created a basic board for the Alpha release of the RP.  I'm still fixing up the colors and making it look pretty... so it's pretty basic right now.  (It's a work in progress).

http://fsrpgc.proboards105.com

The address will also be posted in the main post of this thread for reference purposes.

[Snail]

Well I've signed up. Anyone else going to?

[Droid803]

I'll sign up if I get to be a Shivan.

[mr.pancakes]

I'll sign up if I get to be a Shivan.

You might, in the final game.  For now I'm just developing Terran.

Shivans are different than Terrans.  The ships would function on the same basic principles, but I would have to account for anatomy, and command structure and such with them.  That takes time.  Not to mention, certain rules don't apply to Shivans all together because they aren't human.

As of currently, I'm in the process of turning in-game FS2 stats from ships and weapons into nWoD game values.

So, the short answer is, I don't know yet.  If you want to play, you're welcome to join.  The first release of Alpha will probably happen over this weekend (meaning, I'll be able to conduct simple skirmishes once I have enough ship stats fleshed out).

[mr.pancakes]

In order to encourage participation in the Alpha and Beta tests of the game, I will be awarding experience to Alpha and Beta testers in the main release.

I'm not sure how much will be awarded yet, but there will be an award for the work done.  This award will kick in when Beta tests conclude, and main campaign character registration begins.

[Droid803]

Fine. I'll switch to being a Shivan later...
However, I have no clue what the virtues and vices are :S So I can't even register.