Member
DX3214,
Lunamaria Hawke,
KTostada
So we've got a nice blend of focuses here. Science, military, economy... I'm thinking I want to play a little like Civ Gandhi: generally peaceful but ready to use WMDs against my foes at the drop of a hat.
@ClocktowerEchos
Attempting to seduce others aside, how will your people interact with others?
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I'd say we should just roll with how Theodorable is running the game as is. I'd honestly love to see how this develops naturally rather than jumpstart interactions. Of course, Theo could place you very near my species, or maybe he already has a different spot planned for you. I dunno.
Basically, I'd love to see the space Neko Geisha try to seduce their way through negotiations with AI programs that don't have physical forms, but I'm much more partial to seeing where everyone has ended up and what's going to go down. Heck, it's very possible that the Preservers could be wiped out by angry bug people or LOOTIN' before you even have a chance to meet 'em! And I'd be okay with that.
EDIT: Though I do relish the idea of awkward conversation between the Preservers and the Neko Geishas of Space-Nippon very much.
I'm not sure if anyone is aware (probably are), but from what I understand when we do get our first encounter we won't be able to understand each other (obviously) and will need to research the other's language. This apparently will be a thing for each individual species. Just figured I should mention that since people are talking about first contact interaction. Correct me if I'm wrong Theo.
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No worries, they only plan on looting.
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As far as I can tell, we aren't going to be able to easily pursue first contact with each other. We can metagame slightly as we're being informed of the coordinates we're each exploring (see how the Preservers explored J2), but we do have to explore the territory between different races first.
It's very possible, for instance, that the Orx and your species will be placed on opposite sides of the map. It's also possible they'll be right beside each other. Where @Theodorable places folks is incredibly important.
Personally, I'd love to remove the metagaming effect entirely by replacing the coordinates with something else temporarily. J2 could be called "Unnamed" until I give it a designation from my species, maybe temporarily referred to as "1 South of Orox System" or something. I wouldn't mind seeing coordinates once the map goes up, though.
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It's a reference to Warhammer even though I have never played it. Normally, the phrase is "Blood for the Blood God!" and it is used by the followers of Chaos. I thought I might as well make the joke since my aliens are focused on science and you are playing as orcs from Warhammer 40k.
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Expect contact from the orx once @Theodorable has approved their application.
By the way to anyone in the battlefield group, feel free to post whenever. I know we might be waiting for clocktower, but we really don't need to follow a strict posting rotation.
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CLLOOCCCCKKKLLLESSSSSS! :D
