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[Darvi]

Spoiler: So how this look like? (Size ain't at scale) (click to show/hide)

The big circles represent major solar systems (that is, solar systems whose orbit contains at least one major human colony), and the triangles show the major traffic routes between systems. They also show the relative position of the systems on the Z-axis (i.e. the wider end is closer to the viewer than the narrow end).

[Talarion]

I will, of course, take a reservation?

[adwarf]

I will, of course, take a reservation?

Same here please

[Dwarmin]

@Darvi: Excellent work! How big of a map you think we should make? I was thinking 15-20 systems...?


Also, I'll take five players to start, unless the demand is that much more for me to just raise it to ten.

Digital Hellhound
Adwarf
Talarion
Taricus

Are who I have so far. Just say if I missed you.

Darvi obviously has a spot open for him if he helps *make* the game, but hasn't claimed it yet.

[Digital Hellhound]

I'm trying to understand how Hexographer is supposed to work. It can be used for space maps, so I'll try my hand at that as soon as I can.

[Darvi]

Nah, I don't think I'll play.

And I can expand the map no problem, but for the beginning it should be more than enough.

[adwarf]

I can help make lore for planets in the systems if you give me an example, or guideline to go by.

[Dwarmin]

Yeah, that works.

We'll start the players down in the little brown system. Here's some example names...that I stole from other games/movies/novels...

Brown=Gaul

Teal=Cosmograd (lol?)

L. Orange=Atlantis

Red=Taipei

Yellow=Breton

D. Orange=New Mecca

Blue=Sol

@Adwarf: I'll retain the system names, you can do planets if you like.

[Digital Hellhound]

This is the kind of work you can do in Hexographer. It's a bit frustrating to use, but hey, so is DF. Very useful, as you can put down smaller icons next to planets or such to mark different things. Here the yellow icon next to the space station marks it as an industrial/mining station.

[adwarf]

Nice map Digital also once Digital has all the system maps I will begin naming them also do you want me to designate them a type like Earth World, or Ocean Planet when I name them?

[Dwarmin]

Planet Lore can be anything, but I guess we can designate Agricultural/Industrial/Population based planets.

[Digital Hellhound]

Uhh, I don't know anything about these systems except the names, it's pretty difficult to make dem maps. Unless you want to let me have free rein in everything...?

EDIT: Well, no matter, I've started making the Breton System, filled with references to the Breton people of France. >_>

EDIT2: And, of course, once I finish it and are about to place that last gun on the defensive station on the edge of the asteroid belt, my computer crashes durr.

[Draignean]

Also, I'll take five players to start, unless the demand is that much more for me to just raise it to ten.

Digital Hellhound
Adwarf
Talarion
Taricus

Are who I have so far. Just say if I missed you.

Darvi obviously has a spot open for him if he helps *make* the game, but hasn't claimed it yet.

Reserve me!

[Furtuka]

So uh, I have a RTD I'm planning but I need some input on how balanced the different races are. This is the right place to ask about it right?

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

Humans
I am assuming you know what humans are so I won’t be describing them to you. However in the SCC all human recruits are given a infusion of power from the portable Layline generators developed by Atlantis. This gives them various “mutations” ranging from getting a rash in the presence of high amounts of magic, to sprouting a pair of horns, to firebreath, to being able to control an element such as lightning. These powers grow and develop over time.  Upon reaching a certain amount of points they will level up and will be given the option of either augmenting their power or gaining another one. Also upon reaching the 1st level they are given the ability to use their own version of The Voice.  There are multiple levels.
Demons
Demons can have wildly varied appearances and powers and most of them have a clear physical advantage. Most commonly they will often have scaly skin and some form of spikes on their body, be it horns, tailspikes, tusks or oversized claws. The majority of them are humanoid, though there is a notable population of bestial demons. Demons due to their variety are encouraged to have a detailed description in the character submission and can have 3 abilities and a weakness. The abilities due include skills such as enhanced strength, flight, and related attributes.
Angels   
Angels are basically Angels! You know two wings, light skin, and hair? Higher ranking angels have drastically different appearances from the lower ranking ones but prefer not to concern themselves with affairs such as the SCC. They are still somewhat resentful and resented over the whole conquering of Heaven business. Also DO NOT MIX UP CHERUBIMS WITH PUTTIES. Putties are the little winged baby things, Cherubim are high ranking angels with four heads! Anyway Angel characters start out with light and sonic powers. Overtime they eventually gain fire abilities using a system similar to the experience pt system of the Humans.
Fishmen
A group of genetically modified humans with fishlike appearances and abilities that make up about a quarter of Atlantis’s population. They can of course breathe underwater and have access to highly adaptable Atlantian magic which is said like THIS. Fishmen start out with 4 random spells that increase as they gain experience. Their experience can also be increased through studying between and during missions. However they are also slightly more susceptible to heat.
Fylarconen
A race of aliens that attempted to invade Earth. They were utterly curbstomped by the various superhumans and the few that survived surrendered and were given refuge by the UEF. They have orange skin and a humanoid head with no face. Sprouting from their backs are 8 tentacles and their 3 legs are spindly to the point that they cannot support themselves, instead they rely on their telekinesis to get around. Fylarconen have strong Telekinetic and Telepathic abilities, are capable of flight, but are weaker against magic.



Experience points
Most of the races have an experience point system in place. These are used for gaining or upgrading powers. It’s pretty simple, when you get a 5 or a 6 while using your powers you receive experience points. Accumulating enough experience points allow you to level up. That’s pretty much it.

Character Submission Form
Name:
Race:
Layline Power: (Humans only)
Demon Powers: (Pick 3 Demons only. Flight and superstrength type stuff count as these)
Weakness: (Demons only)
Starting Weapon One: (Be creative, the legions of Heaven were known to run around with Automatic Shotguns)
Starting Weapon Two: (If you want to dual wield something it will take up both slots.)
Description:
Background:

[Tarran]

The bonuses and penalties to each race is too vague for me to judge on balance. Well, either that or I'm too sleepy right now.

But it still sounds like an interesting RTD.