Hylozoist

NOVA DAWN (working title) Science Fantasy, Cosmic Adventure, Space Pirates

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@Dead Cruiser

Yes!

Dune

@Dead Cruiser

Yes!

Eberron.

@Dead Cruiser

Yes!

If I had to describe the tone at a glance, it would be "high adventure."

@Dead Cruiser

I feel, at this point, there is a real risk you have broken into my home and read from my Big Book of Games I Want To Play.

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@Hylozoist I'm way too comfused to reply in a meaningful way to your confusion.

@TwelveOf8

I feel like we've exhausted the possibilities of what could be called "linear confusion", where each of us are confused in turn and there's a discernible line from the initial confusion to our current stage of confusion. Perhaps it's time to consider something more like fractal confusion, where we can get lost in infinite layers of recursive confusion, so that even a step back renders us just as confused as a step forwards.

NOVA DAWN (working title) Science Fantasy, Cosmic Adventure, Space Pirates

Any questions or concepts you'd like to put forward while interest waxes?

@Dead Cruiser

My head is positively swimming with concepts, but hopefully I'll narrow it down as we all work together to fill out the universe and as other folks come up with character concepts.

My big question at the moment would be - what sort of "tone" are you aiming for with this game? While pirates makes me think of a fairly gritty sort of game with hardened space mercenaries chewing tobacco and generally existing as a bad example for others, the whole exploration and treasure hunting could be quite light-hearted. I'd likely be on board with whatever sort of tone you're aiming for, but it'd help inform character concepts. If it's a game of life-and-death struggles in a harsh, unforgiving sort of universe where life is cheap, I'd (probably) make a rather different character than one for a game about swinging off space-chandeliers, buckling swashes and bursting into song at the drop of a hat.

Probably.

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I have no idea what you are talking about, but I'm glad we're playing again. n_n

@TwelveOf8

I started off pretty certain about what I was talking about, but now I'm beginning to have doubts myself, and any further explanation I can try and offer is probably going to end up making things even less clear. Every sentence I'm adding here is making me more confused. I think what has happened is that I have confused you, then I have become confused about what has confused you, and we have entered a spiral of confusion from which there is little hope of escape. Rather than trying to climb out of this deepening pit of confusion I find myself in, I shall instead try to keep digging this confusion hole until I find myself confronted and comforted by the sunlight of clarity on the other side.

Actually, that's a silly idea. I'll just establish a new rule for myself when it comes to posting that simply says: "Don't try to go a day without caffeine because it'll make you weird."

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I'm confused.

@TwelveOf8

Basically, I started writing a post, kept on writing a post, and then continued on writing a post. Normally I'd do one last double-check to make sure nobody has posted something between "starting to write" and "getting the preview and post buttons mixed up" "hitting the post button", but this time, I forgot. If I had done what I'd normally do, I would have held off on that GM post dealing with Hip and Hacking Bees and a Salty Snake because I would've seen your post saying that you'll be posting in a few hours, and then instead I'd have posted a GM post that contained responses for both the Above Ground Team and the Below Ground Adventure.

Rest assured that this all made sense in my head at the point when I apologised, but I realise it probably didn't make much sense if you're not me, and now that I've gone to the trouble of writing this all out, I feel rather silly about the whole thing.

To continue my waffling about posting schedules, I am probably not going to be able to get a decent reply up this evening, as I'm using my rather unreliable tablet rather than my slightly-more-reliable desktop that's got my map of the tunnels drawn on it. I'll aim to get a reply up for you tomorrow morning (GMT).

NOVA DAWN (working title) Science Fantasy, Cosmic Adventure, Space Pirates

I would like to register my interest, as running my own science-fiction-ish game has given me something of a hankering to be a player in one.

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Sorry, @TwelveOf8, I didn't see that until I'd hit post (this post took rather more time than I thought it would to write, even without my usual "I must re-write this to within an inch of it's life"); I will give you a dedicated GM post of your very own once you've got your post done.

Interplanetary Space Friends - A Game About Space Adventures, Friendship and Fast Food

Maracun muttered darkly about how he was mostly sodium at this point, finding himself a prisoner rather than a hostage after his so-called allies decided to abandon him. He squirmed about a little to try and find a position that was both comfortable and offered him a modicum of dignity, to no avail. The only advice that the Gooning Made Easy handbook gave when it came to being captured was a list of useful lines to memorise (like "You'll never take me alive, copper!", "I won'ts tell you's nothing!" and "As per the ancient customs of my species, I would like to settle this legal deadlock with a fifty yard egg-and-spoon race") and a reminder that Crime Bosses, Super Villains and Mad Scientists rarely bother to pay ransoms for low-level thugs.

Hip Kallo gurgled, which for a creature composed almost entirely of slime, could have been either a good sign or a bad sign. Upon closer inspection from the bee medics, it looked like somebody had rudely shoved a canister into his body, and said canister was leaking an inky black liquid into him. It was like a little dark cloud stuck in place, as the slime worked to try and absorb whatever this stuff was. Amongst most slime based lifeforms (of which there are many spread throughout the galaxy, proving that the galaxy is generally quite a disgusting place when you get right down to it), it was generally considered extremely rude to put anything inside another slime without it's express, and written, permission.

The poking, alas, did not do much to improve Hip's state, but it did yield two useful bits of information - the thicker membrane that held the slime together in one green, slightly sticky piece was far thinner than a bee might expect it to be. The other useful bit of information is that the "inner" part of a Green Slime causes slight numbing, followed by dizziness and mild hallucinations when touched.

The Hacker Bees, a credit to the Hive, found what they were looking for - an unprotected wireless network, and got to work. There was a lot of information to be had on Ofromia, ranging from official notices from foreign governments regarding safety and travel to the planet to street-level citizens live-streaming all of their senses for the benefit of two viewers and some mediocre advertising revenue. There were quarterly fiscal reports for the tower owning families, news of exciting bank heists and dozens of message boards where locals trade party-hosting tips and long-winded insults anonymously. There were cat videos, dog videos, video cats, blogs by dogs and ads for catering companies that would serve cat-dog hybrids. One particularly helpful Hacker Bee brought up the ISF Planetary & Culinary Guide: Ofromia page.

ISF Planetary & Culinary Guide: Ofromia

Ofromia

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From ISF Planetary & Culinary Guide, the ad-supported guide to the Galaxy.
This article is about the city. For other uses, see Ofromia (disambiguation).

Ofromia is a city of two halves, except those halves are stacked on top of one another like a Double-Whammy Rib Sandwich. and protected by a giant solar-dome. Henderson's Ribs operates three restaurants within the city (^{1 2 3}), providing a range of galactic favourites alongside reinterpretations of traditional Ofromian cuisine. Once a visitor is used to the social stratification in the city, Ofromia represents an exciting opportunity for tourists wishing to sample the parties of the upper level, or the performance crime of the street level. It is recommended that visitors should limit their time on the street level, even if they are insured.

Contents
1. Etymology
2. Administration
3. Culture
3.1 Restaurants
3.2 Parties
3.3 Performance Crime
4. Transport
5. See Also

Etymology

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Main article: Etymology of Ofromia
Ofromia is named after the planet, Ofromia, sharing a name with the nearby star (Ofromia) and Ofromia's only natural satellite, Ofromia. It was originally accepted (^{O RLY?}) that this was due to the general silliness of the native Ofromians when faced with a First Contact Situation, but more recently, scholars at Henderson's Ribs Linguistic Clarity Department suggest it stems from a religious belief held amongst the diplomatic caste of the original Ofromians that all things are connected and stem from the nearby star of Ofromia.

Administration

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Ofromia is a decentralised "tower state", with each tower providing services to their residents. Projects that require the co-operation of multiple tower-owning families are usually handled by temporary councils consisting of representatives from affected towers. Ownership of towers is based on both the social and financial standings of a family and, as families rise and fall, ownership of large areas of the city can change quite suddenly.

Culture

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The city of Ofromia plays host to a number of sports teams, including the Baleen All Stars, who recently won the 78th Intra-Galactic Series with a staggering victory over Pentix Heavy Industries. Highlights of the match include a half-time battle between the two team mascots and a last-minute reek to secure the historic win over Pentix. A fully featured experience-dump of the match can be purchased here and, for a limited time only, you will also receive TWO vials of tears shed by Pentix fans, harvested mechanically after the match. Makes for a perfect Gorbin present!

Restaurants
Eating in Ofromia, with the exception of Henderson's Ribs, is risky. Native cultural foods mingle alongside imported foodstuffs, creating a diverse array of flavours and ingredients. Given the lack of legislation regarding food safety in Ofromia, allergens, toxins and reconstituted sentients are rarely labelled as such in lists of ingredients, when lists of ingredients are provided. A dedicated Gastronaut, with adequate health insurance and a willingness to take their life into their own hands, could spend a whole trip on the busy street-level of the city, enjoying a galaxy of flavours.

Parties
Party culture in Ofromia is serious business. As the social standing of families within Ofromia is considered of paramount importance, parties have evolved from relatively simple affairs to elaborate, week-spanning acts of debauchery which are designed to leave guests with little doubt as to the standing of the host. The "party season" spans for two months of every year. More conservative hosts follow trends and themes for parties that were popular at the beginning of the season, while more radical party-goers will attempt to blaze their own trail, hoping to be at the forefront of new trends, or even inventing their own trends that others might follow.

Performance Crime
Lawlessness and crime are such a common occurrence on the street-level of Ofromia that, in order for a criminal to get noticed, crime has to be a performance. Performance Crime is characterised by the excessive; ludicrous targets, larger-than-life actors, elaborate costumes and, for the particularly entreprenurial, massive ticket sales. Some self-styled "super villains" began their journey on Ofromia, taking Performance Crime from the streets to the galaxy at large.

The exact reasons for artists taking up a life of Performance Crime vary. Many see it as a way "up the tower", to higher social status, as Performance Criminals have been hired to provide entertainment at parties. Money can buy some prestige in Ofromia, and a single well-received piece of Performance Crime can bring in revenue exceeding that of the average Ofromian's yearly salary, once experience-dump sales are taken into account.

Transport

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Due to the demands placed on the city by the party season, Ofromia has worked diligently to expand their infrastucture over the last decade. Landing pads can support up to a Class C Ship, and cross-tower support for a centralised Space Traffic Control system has reduced accidents by 89% since it's inception. Landing fees were abolished as a meands to increase tourism, though visitors using the gravity of the planet to perform slingshot maneuvers will be heavily charged.

Within the city itself, public transport is rarely available. Locals prefer to walk from place to place, and there is rarely space on the streets for large vehicles to pass through. The frail, injured and the elderly that can afford to have their legs replaced with mechanical replacements often choose to do so, as "walking and talking" is an important part of everyday Ofromian life.

See Also

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• Families of Ofromia
• Baleen All Stars vs Pentix Ltd (Legal Dispute)
• Henderson's Ribs
• List of criminals from Ofromia
• List of Highest Rated Crimes in Ofromia
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• Mascot Boxing

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