Looking for something other than fantasy

[shadowheart]

OK, I am in several fantasy RPs and two modern RPs here.  Looking for something different.  Sci Fi perhaps, something freeform for one or two other players.  Also, looking for a story, not just an insta-orgy (not that any of the RPs I am in now are like that, just saying :) ).

[Vandren]

I'll provide a second voice for a SF game.   I've been looking for one for a while now, though I'm not up to running one.

[Elvi]

Yeah haven't dabbled in one of them yet....well I am in a one to one that is going from the fuck fest to adventure and not the other way round.

(Hey so sue me....it works both ways and thats what we both felt like at the time)

[shadowheart]

Well, had someone express interest in playing and / or running an XCOM based RP, based I guess on a computer game based on a human-alien war, and most specifically on the human warriors involved in that.

Anyone interested in such an idea?

[ZK]

Oooh, I love X-Com. But here comes the question. What time period of the X-Com universe?

[Tahiri Anashia]

i was the one that offered to run it. . . i was thinking TFTD time frame, or maybe intercepter time frame.  UFO we'd know to little it'd be an option but it'd be UN run not XCOM run.  and APOC...well i never liked APOC enough....

[ZK]

Amongst the other things, I actually like UFO: Aftermath on storyline compaired to X-Com's. It's more of a post-apoc game where aliens and monsters have the run of the world and you're the last known survivors of Earth trying to take back what was your's.

And the game takes place six months after the Apocalypse. Not a hundred or so years.

[Vandren]

Never heard of XCom, so I can't saying anything one way or another.  :)

[shadowheart]

Never heard of XCom, so I can't saying anything one way or another.  :)

Well, I happen to be in the same boat (starship?)  as you, Vandren, so I am learning as I go along.

Tahiri/Anashia, is there a webpage that has background info?

[Elvi]

Me too..........

[Jeramiahh]

This might help a bit... although for those with no attention span, X-COM is basically a futuristic Earth, with aliens invading. You play as alien hunters, shooting down craft, destroying alien bases, and protecting the world. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xcom

[Vandren]

Sounds a little similar to something I was thinking of running, before I realized I wouldn't have the time. 

[Tahiri Anashia]

that site really doesn't explain alot about it :) but yes sorta...very general idea stated there.

[Amberghylles]

Well... the games (at least the ones worth counting) focus on controling the global defense.  The teams that go in to fight the aliens are a part, but not the focus.  And there isn't exactly alot of sexual tension.

But as a premise... it could make for a good backdrop for a good game and really as long as some basics were explained it wouldn't matter if people hadn't played the computer game.

[Elvi]

I can see that.....

[shadowheart]

Alright then, who would be interested in an XCOM or XCOM like campaiign based on a squadron of fighter pilots?  The premise would be to emphasize the comraderie, relationshios, sexual and non-sexual tensions between the group of people, and also to game out the adrenaline rush of the brief but dangerous encounters with the alien enemy.  In other words, the ephasis isn't as much on the war as it is a group of people trying to cope with the war and their role in it.

[ZK]

Basically it's Days of Our Lives with aliens trying to kill humanity.

[shadowheart]

Basically it's Days of Our Lives with aliens trying to kill humanity.

Ummm ...  Maybe not that lurid ... but that's the general idea. *gryn*

[ZK]

Hehe. ^_^

[Celestial Goblin]

No, sorry, i'm disagreeing.
I had ideas of an X-com game myself, even a serious of short stories. X-rated.

No sexual tension?
Main screen turn on! List:

1)Aliens kidnap living beings for experiments. While cattle might be turned to battle-hulks,
humans might be getting some more interesting treatment.

2)Amongst alien artifacts there is virtual reality, which X-com sciencests explore.
Cadets get to play it and train in it in free time and UFO's can use it on captured humans.

3)With some imagination, the alien races could be made more sexy.
Apocalypse had human-sectoid hybrids who were basically thin human with big black eyes
and good psionic abilites.
Snakemen V2 could be snakewomen or snake-handsome men.
Mutons have their 'nads removed, but their sexual drive could be left, imagine what
they do to ones the capture...

4)Tentacle creatures. X-com 2 terror from the deep had them, why can't they appear on land?

5)Who knows if sexual stimulation does not help humans awaken their psionic abilities?

6)Some say that alien craft engines have a particulary arousing effect on humans.
Flying suits built with them are said to be a truly far out experience.

7)Guys and gals in tight uniforms, running around with guns, stun-rods, maybe they are
issued hand-cuffs too? Comraderie, you say?

8)When aliens mind-control someone, he needs to be stunned/restrained for his own good.
What's a good method of bringing him to his senses?

[ZK]

That both perks my interest and disgusts me at the same time.

[Vandren]

Alright then, who would be interested in an XCOM or XCOM like campaiign based on a squadron of fighter pilots?  The premise would be to emphasize the comraderie, relationshios, sexual and non-sexual tensions between the group of people, and also to game out the adrenaline rush of the brief but dangerous encounters with the alien enemy.  In other words, the ephasis isn't as much on the war as it is a group of people trying to cope with the war and their role in it.

Sounds like it could work.  I'd be in favour of "XCOM like" rather than the setting itself.  Gives those of us without knowledge of the videogame a bit more even balance and also removes the possible issue of "canon" stuff.

[Elvi]

Oh dear, why does my angelic greenskin torment my body soooooo much......*whimper*

[Zakharra]

 Sounds interesting. I'm wanting to get into a sci-fi sort of game. However I only know a few sci-fi universes somewhat. Starwars (the movie timelines, nothing after or before), star Trek (the same as in Star Wars), Traveller and some from various sci-fi novels. Anything else, I don't know.

[Amberghylles]

I agree that an X-Com inspired setting would be the way to go.  What we really need is someone to run it...

[ZK]

Xenobiology is my speciality. ^_^

[Amberghylles]

So is that a volunteer to run this or dibs on being the head of the xenolab?

[ZK]

People come up with a definate answer on what you want and I could perhaps run it.

[shadowheart]

Zulo-kitty, I want to see an RP with human interaction that is framed and defined by the alien invasion.  I think the XCOM idea can be the basis, but an original alien race and a near-future Earth that is perhaps fairly hard science in comparison with the high sci-fi tech of the aliens (but not too advanced so that human weapons can destroy alien vessels and kill aliens!)

I'm thinking Space: Above and Beyond more than Independence Day, if sci-fi movie / show references help at all.

[ZK]

Mmm, the general idea and comprimise of X-Com type game can take base where no one really needs to learn the canon just the concept. I could make it a system lite game. In other words, freeform with a bit more direction. So, no one really has to learn a dice system, just the history and such.

Mmm, near future will go. But like the X-Com series, people will be in the near future, their technology only slightly advanced then what we have now...and well, people will have to go on recon, recover and of course to Xenoengineering (Reverse Alien Engineering).

I could asign specific types of aliens along the way and add other sorts nice twists.

Of course the people would play as an actual agent instead of the NPC roles (like scientist) and such I'd have to fill.

If this appeals to anyone, please send feedback. ^_^

[Celestial Goblin]

I'll likely give it a go...

[shadowheart]

Sounds great to me, too .. I'm in. :)

[Vandren]

I'm interested in hearing/seeing more.

[Tahiri Anashia]

i'm interested in playing and posibly being co-dm for the game.  i've played all the XCOM games with the exception of Alliance (never released) and XCOM enforcer

[ZK]

The game isn't going to be X-Com and will not have any canon material. The concept of X-Com is what is being used.

[Tahiri Anashia]

ok

[RogueJedi]

Sounds interesting to me...

[Elvi]

Me is still interested.....

And hello sweetness how is my Rogue? They're not still being mean to you are they? *gives her a huge hug and a kiss*

[RogueJedi]

Hello Elvi... i'm ok.

Yes, but i will deal with it for now......

[Elvi]

*sighs and gives Rogue a back rub, flips her over and gives her a front rub, then wraps her in cling film to keep her fresh*

[RogueJedi]

*smiles and licks Elvi lovingly*

[shadowheart]

Fresh Rogue.  Yumm.  *gryn*

Good idea, Elvi .. *smiles* Keep her preserved ..

Welcome RogueJedi .. Looks like we're getting a good cast set up here. :D

[Elvi]

Yeah you have to keep the little ones fresh.....

[RogueJedi]

Hey!  I resemble that remark Elvi....

[Elvi]

*Smiles*
Of course you do cuteness

[Amberghylles]

I'm definately interested. 

[Faolan]

I love X-COM. I would be interested in playing in that one absolutely.

[Vandren]

Is this still a possibility or has the idea died out?

[ZK]

It's still a possibility. As for area. I'd suggest Exotic Freeform. Or Exotic System. The system although would be rather light. More of a type of guideline instead of a dice system like d20 and such.

[shadowheart]

I'm still interested, Vandren.  And DZK  .. I think Exotic system with a light system is probably best .. Freeform's good, but for a game like this, where conflict is inevitable, I think some kind of system would be best ....

[ZK]

And of course interrigating the few sexy aliens the group captures. *snickers* ^_^

You know, kill the ugly ones, molest the good looking ones. Enslave the sexy ones and have your way! ^_^

[Vandren]

It's still a possibility. As for area. I'd suggest Exotic Freeform. Or Exotic System. The system although would be rather light. More of a type of guideline instead of a dice system like d20 and such.

Cool. :)  As far as "system" goes, might I recommend a simplisticone I created for conflict resolution a while back?  Basically, all characters get X points to put into different skill areas (for this one, say piloting, vehicle weapons, guns, unarmed, melee, defense, etc.) then conflicts are resolved by rating + 1d6 versus rating + 1d6.  All characters also get Y health levels, modified by armor (or defense could be) with most weapons causing 1-2 levels of damage.  Simple, easy to pick up, and isn't intrusive.  Just an option.  :)

[ZK]

With a little tweaking. That seems to be a great idea for a system.

[Elvi]

Awwwwww....you just have to go and spoil it wiv all then silly numbers don't you? *whimper*

[Celestial Goblin]

Ah Elvi, hate to torment you (in this particular way) but there was much little numbers involved in the x-com games...
45% accuracy with a snap shot costing 12 ap, 5 ammo left in the IN clip, reloading would cost 6 ap if i take the HE clip from my belt or 9 ap if i take the AP clip from my backpack.
The sectoid fires his plasma rifle, hits me in the torso, but *gulp* my personal armour will save me for 15 damage points.
*gasp*
How many ap will you need to walk up to me while not getting shot yourself and administer 3 doses of pain-killers and 2 doses of medicine?

Of course we won't play this game on a grid, let's KISS*.

*KISS - Keep It Simple Silly

[Elvi]

Reads Angel's post....rubs eyes
Reads Angel's post....head hurts
Reads Angel's post....brain over heats
Understands only KISS

Falls limply to the floor in a dead faint....

[Celestial Goblin]

Uh, for stunned people the medkit has 'stimulant'.
Never mind...
*kisses deeply and passionately, that Elvi's love defeats the alien threat forever*
(and then we make love)

[Elvi]

*Jumps up cheering and drags her angelic green skin off to a quiet little corner*

[ZK]

Makes me want to go play UFO Defense, Apocalypse or Terror from the Deep. ^_^

[Celestial Goblin]

I have my save from Ufo Defense, but it looks pretty bad with a second etheral and mech attack on my base.

[Faolan]

I want them to redo X-COm UFO defense with updated graphics sooooooo bad.

[Vandren]

With a little tweaking. That seems to be a great idea for a system.

I've used it a few times successfully, with setting specific variations.  There aren't many possible hiccups, though knowing where to stop on delineating skills can be an issue.  :)

[ZK]

There is a college kid team doing such a thing, Faolin.

http://projectxenocide.com/

It's not complete, but if they continue on this venture. Their version of X-Com: UFO Defense will be out.

As for X-Com in it's entirity. The license is up for grabs since Microprose went bankrupt.

[Elvi]

*sigh*
I'm sure you all know exactly what you are talking about.....and you my dear Zulo can be my terror from the deep anytime.....