[OOC] Shadows of Steel (Space Fighter Combat RP)

[JDolan]

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More like standard movie space physics, but with some realism thrown in. The closest thing I can think of that fits is probably the new Battlestar Galactica, which has consistent momentum and changes in direction, but still uses dogfight-like sequences for its' combat.

As it is, I believe we have a full group anyway, coming over from the Interest Check thread, but we'll see what happens.

@Silverwind Blade

Sounds good - was hoping it'd be more a BSG-style. Makes for a more kinetic and fluid experience with a lot more options. I like it.

As for the player-space issue...you're already butting up on ten, so quickly? I thought you only had like 4 or 5 folks on line.

[Silverwind Blade]

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Sounds good - was hoping it'd be more a BSG-style. Makes for a more kinetic and fluid experience with a lot more options. I like it.

As for the player-space issue...you're already butting up on ten, so quickly? I thought you only had like 4 or 5 folks on line.

@JDolan

I think Babylon 5 did it relatively similarly as well?
Mainly, I'm aiming for it to be gripping, exciting and fast-paced, but with at least some nods and acknowledgement to realism, as long as it adds to the fun and cinematic nature of it, rather than subtracting from that experience.

As for the player count, if everyone who's mentioned they're interested from the Interest Check comes over, then that's 13+ plus people. However, I'd be very surprised if that happens, and at least if they all post characters that meet the standards.
If you're interested, go ahead and post a character, and I'm sure we'll find a way to work it out.

[boomlover]

IM SO EXCITED AND I JUST CANT HIDE IT !!

[Silverwind Blade]

IM SO EXCITED AND I JUST CANT HIDE IT !!

@boomlover

I LIKE CAPS TOO

I've updated the list of active players. As more people post their characters and they are approved, I'll add to the list :3

[urukhai]

so we post it in the char tab when were done?

[StoneWolf]

@urukhai Yes then we await Silverwinds judgement of the character. :)

[urukhai]

ok! :D

-edit-

Aaaand done!!

[Silverwind Blade]

@Urukhai Asrial is totally fine, happy to approve him. I'll add him to the list of active and approved characters.

@Zetsuko Elik is mostly fine, the only things I'd ask as edits would be that the Hardlight bow is a bit more advanced technology than the setting is set at. You're welcome to have some kind of folding bow instead, although I'd point out that it wouldn't be permitted as a primary weapon, as DefCom is a military organization, and uses standardized equipment. Your primary weapon would be a variant of the ACR, the White Wolf PDW or a shotgun.

Same for everyone else, actually - weapons are standardized, and should be something from the DefCom equipment list, though it's a bit more relaxed when it comes to melee weapons, as long as it's not anything truly ridiculous or out of place (like exotic martial arts weapons, for example)

[boomlover]

So when shall we start the rp if i may ask? Or are we still waiting for people?

[Silverwind Blade]

So when shall we start the rp if i may ask? Or are we still waiting for people?

@boomlover

I'll probably wait another day to give a few more peeps a chance to post their characters, and also give myself a chance to plot out the structure of the game. I've got the idea of structuring it a bit like a TV series; each mission will be an episode, with two to three episodes forming a story arc, and three or four arcs forming a 'season' with something spectacular, dramatic and action-packed at the end of each.

[Silverwind Blade]

The subject of rank came up in a PM, and it's one worth repeating here too.
I'm going to suggest that DefCom squadrons like Wylde Fyre, that have dual-role flight and ground personnel, and likely DefCom ground forces as well as they're dependent on the Naval forces, use US Marine Corps-style ranks.

As all of our characters are flying personnel, we'd all likely be officers. Erien's rank, as commander of the squadron, will be set at Colonel. I'll choose people to fill in as 2IC and other appropriate ranks as more characters go up, and we get into the game a bit more, based on their attitude and service record, as well as their age and other factors.

[Gisk]

Everything except for gear and equipment is done on mine.

It is done.

[RainDash]

Okay, sorry it took so long I had a lot to do yesterday and by the time I was done it was midnight. :|
But I'm reading through everything and I will have a sheet up today.

[Natsucooldude]

Is there still space in this?

[Silverwind Blade]

@Jdolan and @Gisk, your characters are both approved. I'll add them to the active list!

Okay, sorry it took so long I had a lot to do yesterday and by the time I was done it was midnight. :|
But I'm reading through everything and I will have a sheet up today.

@RainDash

No problems, I appreciate you keeping me informed :)

Is there still space in this?

@Natsucooldude

There was a huge amount of interest in the Int Check, and it did seem like it was full. However, not everyone seems to have come across, and I'm sure I can squeeze you in somewhere. Also, not being mean to anyone, or picking on anyone, but in my experience there'll be some drop-outs once things get started too.

[Natsucooldude]

I'll just fill in a character sheet and see what happens. It will be edited into this post once finished.

On an aside note, I counted the races of the league, and there seem to be six, not five

[RainDash]

@Silverwind Blade all done. Let me know what you think.

[Silverwind Blade]

@Silverwind Blade all done. Let me know what you think.

@RainDash

She looks fine :) I'll add Nyx to the list of characters!

I'll just fill in a character sheet and see what happens. It will be edited into this post once finished.

On an aside note, I counted the races of the league, and there seem to be six, not five

@Natsucooldude

I'd ask that you please post your character into the characters tab, rather than in the OOC

And you'd be surprised how many problems I have with numbers, even simple ones like that >.>
I'll change the info so that it says six in the appropriate places instead of five.

[JDolan]

@Silverwind Blade Great, glad to hear, and can't wait to see this in action. I'm liking a bunch of the others on offer as well.

[RainDash]

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She looks fine :) I'll add Nyx to the list of characters!

@Silverwind Blade

*victory fanfare*
Thank you!