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[Xantalos]

Why thank you good sir.
Also, I will eventually remember to sign up for Deviation-22 if it's still running. I said I would, and I will ... eventually.

[Gamerlord]

I would sign up for Dev 22 but I'd need to read through it all again and I just don't have time.

[Tsuchigumo550]

I kinda want to run a hex game based around "everyone gets nearly custom units, everyone can choose their own "faction" by choosing tech path.

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Or, a survival game set in a sort-of-dystopia where you've got to deal with cosmic microhorrors while trying to stay alive.

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I want to write more, but I don't know what to write. Argh. Pretend there's a section of mechanics here.

[Tsuchigumo550]

Har, har har. I return.

I'm currently working on a gigantic tech tree, for a survival-ish game.

You start off without any research, but since the plot has you as a crashed spaceship on an alien landscape, where the crash forced you out of cryo-sleep in a hurry, causing memory loss as well as a random Hinderance, however, players may pick a Skill as well (blanket -/+1s.)

Tech varies. Sometimes you unlock new Workshops- going from a basic furnace to one that can smelt better ores, or maybe one that results in higher purity. Sometimes you unlock entirely new Items, such as gaining the ability to craft Guns or something, and sometimes, you'll get access to new Materials, such as alloys or... other methods.

For instance, wood weapons suck. You may later gain tech from a holy standpoint, allowing you to create Living Wood, which is better.

Here's the problem. I want a massive, massive tech tree where just about fucking anything is possible. I'm going to want contributors.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AkT5sldS4GEidG9oc0pTd0d1RWRnM0Jtc1NyZDRZNFE&usp=sharing

Use your imaginations. Base tech is Minecraft-esque stuff, with a side of Dwarf Fortress. Basic tasks are all taken care of, a crafting bench to make tools, a furnace to cook and smelt, no still, but the ability to farm (rather basic but still).
Earlier techs should be somewhat realistic to how it happened on Earth- no alien-metal smelting before, say, being able to make gunpowder. This is pretty flexible, but the two shouldn't be on the same tech level.

The way the spreadsheet is set up, higher techs are lower down. It takes only a step to go from Basic to the available upgrades and new workshops, and therefore, the techs are mostly related/not too far apart. Further down, techs become more advanced.

Write the name of the technology and then comment on what it actually does. This is a terraria/starbound inspired system.
Players don't really have stats, other than HP. Armor reduces damage. Weapons do damage.

There is no maximum tech level, but if you're offering godhood, it should be really, really far down there. I'd be happy to max out after 10 or so levels of "future" technology.

Magic is also acceptable, but not early on. Once we hit around tech 4-12, it should start phasing in. I'd like to see anywhere from 100~150 levels to conquer.

To indicate that a tech requires another tech, make it bold and include requirements in the comment before the description.

[Elephant Parade]

I might add some stuff in a bit.

[Draignean]

Why thank you good sir.
Also, I will eventually remember to sign up for Deviation-22 if it's still running. I said I would, and I will ... eventually.

Of course its still running, I just need to break the fingers of a couple of my players. Business as usual.

Anyway, here's the file, theoretically.

http://www.filedropper.com/transportforrtg

This link will only be live for about a week, so yell at me again if anybody from the future needs another copy. Unzip the file, move the folder out, don't muck with any positioning of folders besides moving the containing folder. There's an excel file inside, with three buttons on it. The buttons are pretty self explanatory, one of them is the familiar item generator, the others are WIP programs. They work, but they're not complete. Much like the early version of the weapon program.

The Created Characters folder contains the text files you save from the program when making male and female character. The Created Items folder does the exact same thing except with items. The Sources folder is the most important if you want to expand functionality. Feel free to poke around inside. The archive files are static, and are just there to catalog features and show syntax (most of them show syntax, some don't).  The .txt files that don't have Archive in the filename actually are fed into the arrays that the RNGs draw from. Add a new line with data, and it has a chance to appear in the system, everything else is adjusted automatically.

NOTE: Only LongTrait is set up to read commas properly. I didn't need to add that feature to the other files, so I didn't. The result is that a comma in any of the other source .txts will cause the program to split that line into two lines. (It treats it as an ordered list) Don't add commas unless you're in LongTrait.

New Features: Added the generate characters functionality. There are ~112 million different combinations each for males and female names, so it should keep things pretty mixed. Outputs look like this....

This man's name is Basil Ferdinand. He is charismatic, diligent, and sensitive. He has given knives to murderers and sold comfort to those left behind.

This woman's name is Gaynor Kolano. She is lucky, sharp, and civilised. She threw everything away for honor.

This man's name is Mekhi Gordy. He is young, immaculate, and unhappy. He sees things that aren't there, and yet are true.

This woman's name is Emilia Baria. She is religious, evil, and prone to give up easily. She has tasted a life [of] virtue and a life of crime, and turned away from both.

[Tsuchigumo550]

This link will only be live for about a week, so yell at me again if anybody from the future needs another copy. Unzip the file, move the folder out, don't muck with any positioning of folders besides moving the containing folder. There's an excel file inside, with three buttons on it. The buttons are pretty self explanatory, one of them is the familiar item generator, the others are WIP programs. They work, but they're not complete. Much like the early version of the weapon program.

Buttons don't work if you, for some reason, don't have a copy of excel? I can't see anything but a piratepad link.

[Tiruin]

I would sign up for Dev 22 but I'd need to read through it all again and I just don't have time.

DO IT.

Because given how you'd be quite new to it--play it as your character does, Draignean is a kind GM in that he gives complimentary backstories as to what you did in reference to who you are.

The OP lore is always useful.

[TCM]

I would sign up for Dev 22 but I'd need to read through it all again and I just don't have time.

DO IT.

Because given how you'd be quite new to it--play it as your character does, Draignean is a kind GM in that he gives complimentary backstories as to what you did in reference to who you are.

The OP lore is always useful.

I've been contemplating entering it with a character that doesn't really know what's going on, for the meta-reason that I've tried to read it but have only gotten through the first 50 pages or so. 

[Tsuchigumo550]

I'm tempted to run a Mafia-like-kinda-ish game.

Players are part of a mecha squadron, however, they all have secret agendas, in most cases, conflicting ones. The first game archetype I have is this:
2 players are Soldiers. They want to make it to the end of the scenario alive.

1 player is the Traitor. The traitor's job is to ensure the death of all other players. They can fake rolls, such as when saving another player, to make the situation worse on purpose. Being found out by higher-ups is bad, but if the objective is completed before they catch on/can act, you're home free.

1 player is the Sleeper. They are told they are a Soldier at first, but will become a Traitor if the original dies.

1 player is the Commander. The commander's goal is to keep all Soldiers (and the Lieutenant) alive until the end of the scenario. Alternatively, they win if there are no Traitors left.

1 player is the Lieutenant. They can talk with other players in their off-time, and have a chance of gaining a hint as to their role. The better their roll, the more exact they are- a bad roll is simply uninformative. The Lieutenant is announced at the beginning of the game.

Players involved in the death of the Commander and/or the Lieutenant will be interrogated by Command. This has a chance of catching you red-handed IF, and ONLY IF Command knew the particulars of the death. A death obfuscated or otherwise shrouded in unclear guilt will not result in conviction.


Oh, and you've also got to take on five missions in your mecha and try to not die.

All actions are done with a 3d6. When at a disadvantage, the enemy rolls 4, most of the time they roll 3, when the opponent is at a disadvantage, they only roll 2.

If a player rolls a 6, 5, and 1 vs a 4, 3, 4, the second player wins. You might say "but 12 beats 11", however, rolling Doubles adds the doubled number to your roll, 3 of the same number double their value (3,3,3 becomes 18), three 6s is an automatic success, along with quads (for disadvantaged rolls.) Rolling 3 6s activates overdrive, for 3 turns all die get a +1. (blanket +3).

Mecha are somewhat customizable, but combat is largely abstract (You can choose any loadout you like, you'll still declare attacks and have attacks declared against you. I'm not including weapons effectiveness because it would complicate combat.)

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Oh, and other "modes":

4 players are Usurpers. They want to steal their mecha and run off with lots of valuable military tech. So long as at least 2 survive, they can still win. Individuals lose if they directly kill or are suspected in the death of a non-Usurper.

2 players are Watchers. So long as they are operating on the field, Command is able to see the actions of all players.

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1 player is an Extremist. Once per non-combat turn, they may attempt to convert a Soldier or sabotage a player mech. Sabotaged mechs either lose their combat ability, or if they don't have one for combat, suffer -1s to their highest two rolls. They are repaired after a combat round. Their goal is to activate during combat and cause a nuclear explosion.

1 player is a Watcher. So long as they are operating on the field, Command is able to see the actions of all players.

1 player is an Inspector. Their goal is to stop the head extremist. Once per non-combat turn, they may inspect a player or inspect their mecha. To arouse suspicion on the head Extremist, they must first make a successful inspection on the Head Extremist, and then a successful check on their Mecha.

3 players are Soldiers. They want to live until the end of the last scenario.

0 players start as Followers. Followers win if the Extremist wins. If the Extremist is investigated by the Inspector, each Follower rolls a d6, and can change the results of the Extremist's rolls vs inspection. This means that with all three soldiers converted, the Extremist gains 6d6 take 3 highest vs the Inspector's 3d6.

[Dermonster]

*Quick skim*

So if I'm the commander can I execute everyone who isn't the lieutenant and win?

[mastahcheese]

*Quick skim*

So if I'm the commander can I execute everyone who isn't the lieutenant and win?

Seems that way.

[Dermonster]

Huzzah!

[monk12]

Okay, so, you may or may not remember the Mansion Horror Family RTD that Harry Baldman pitched a while back, and I've intermittently kicked at since then. Well, I think I'm ready to run with it.

Spoiler: Intro (click to show/hide)

Mountain of Madness

High in the mountains lies an alpine resort- its name changes every time a new company purchases the property, but the locals refer to it as the Mansion. During the summer, it is a popular retreat for wealthy individuals and corporate groups seeking to escape the heat on the coast. During the winter, however, the Mansion lies empty, cut off from civilization by heavy snowfalls that arrive early and linger late.

Empty except for the caretaker, that is.

During the winter, the property is maintained by a man who appreciates the solitude and ample free time afforded him- his main responsibilities are to prevent and minimize damage that can occur during the harsh mountain storms. Unfortunately, it seems that the isolation drove him mad in the end, and he killed himself in a spectacularly gory way. The locals whisper that the Mansion is cursed, but the psychologists agree that Man, as a social being, is simply not meant to be so isolated, especially not in this modern era of social networking.

Acting on the recommendations of those psychologists, the Weatherford Group (investment company and current owner of the Mansion) selected the new caretaker with one important criterion added to the job description: The caretaker must be a family man willing to bring his loved ones with him for the winter. A small, nuclear family should provide plenty of social interaction to maintain the mental health of the caretaker; the psychologists say so.

With the generous pay and free access to the Mansion's facilities, what family would pass up a nice winter vacation in the mountains?

Spoiler: What's this game about? (click to show/hide)

You are one of the family members at the Mansion. Your overall goal is to be happy and fulfilled, which you do by accomplishing objectives based on your character role and background. This typically involves solving everyday sorts of problems; the Dad has to do his job, the Mom has to cook dinner, the Teen has homework, the Kid needs to play, the Dog nee-SQUIRREL! Sometimes your objectives counteract one another, but remember, you succeed or fail as a family!

The standard action is simply as follows:

1 and lower- Critical Failure- Your action fails, and your situation worsens as a result.
2- Failure- Your action fails, but you suffer no other special penalty.
3- Partial Success- Your action succeeds, but perhaps not to the degree you might have wished.
4- Success- Your action succeeds as planned.
5- Critical Success- Your action achieves the best possible result.
6+ - Overshoot- You succeed, and as a result of that success your overall situation changes unexpectedly, for better or worse.

Circumstances may modify this roll, as well as traits and ability use. In pass/fail scenarios, 1 and 2 are fails while 3 and up is a pass. Characters may expend AP to add 1 to any action, as described under the Characters spoiler. In the event of combat the Attacker makes a roll to hit, and the Defender makes a dodge roll to determine damage. Combat is not the driving force of this RTD.

Spoiler: Characters (click to show/hide)

Role: This describes your role in the family, giving you some basic abilities as well as defining some of your personal objectives.
AP: AP stands for Action Points, which can be used at any time to give a +1 bonus to your next roll. There is no limit to the number of AP that can be spent in one turn. AP is also used to fuel any special abilities you may possess. AP supplies are limited, but are regenerated by leveling up or using special items.
XP: XP stands for Experience, which is a measure of how close a character is to leveling up. XP is gained by accomplishing objectives based on their role and personality, and at GM discretion characters may set their own objectives. When the XP meter is filled, the character levels up. Leveling up fully replenishes AP and allows the character to gain a new Trait.
Status: If you are hurt, confused, insane, sick, or have any other unusual status effect.
Traits: A list of abilities, passive bonuses, and similar mechanics available to your character.


To apply for the game, select one or more of the following Characters, fill out the Bio, and select ONE Trait. When filling out the Bio, remember that your background needs to fit into your character role and the rest of the family. You may find it easier (and are encouraged) to focus more on hobbies, interests, and vices than your specific life story.


The Father Figure: The one who wears the pants, as it were. This character's primary responsibility is the maintenance of the Mansion.
Bio:
AP: 3/3
XP: 0/10
Status: Normal
Available Traits:
Man of the House
Mr. Fixit
Gearhead


The Mother Figure: The homemaker. This character's primary responsibility is the care and feeding of the family members.
Bio:
AP: 3/3
XP: 0/10
Status: Normal
Available Traits:
Cooking Mama
Mama's Healing Kisses
Cat Herder


The Teenager: The eldest child. This character's primary responsibility is schoolwork, and while expected to help out the parents the Teenager would rather use their free time for fun stuff.
Bio:
AP: 3/3
XP: 0/10
Status: Normal
Available Traits:
Open Minded
Studious
Diverse Interests


The Little Kid: The youngest child, about 8 years old. You have fewer responsibilities than the Teenager, which is good since you want to spend all your time playing and exploring! This place is cool!
Bio:
AP: 3/3
XP: 0/10
Status: Normal
Available Traits:
Incorruptible Pure Pureness
Right is Right, Wrong is Wrong
Curious Little Monkey


The Family Dog: Man's Best Friend, that's you! You generally try to help out the rest of the family, when you're not off chasing squirrels.
Bio:
AP: 3/3
XP: 0/10
Status: Normal
Available Traits:
Evil Detecting Dog
Neat Trick
Loyal Companion

As you can see, I've moved almost entirely away from the combat-oriented slasher-style thing I had on the first draft way back, and now it's more of an "explore and manipulate environment" kinda adventure thing with more... subtle horror. Do things make sense? Is there a "why would anyone want to play this character?" problem, or a "why WOULDN'T anyone want to play this guy?" thing going on? I'm kinda surprised how small the proto-OP looks, considering how much hidden stuff there is for me to worry about. Hopefully I didn't forget anything.

Alright, I did it. Applications are not first come first serve, so transfer those characters into the thread by Friday the 13th! 'Tis the season for cosmic horror...

[Tsuchigumo550]

They should keep soldiers alive/ would arouse extra suspicion from Command should they start executing innocents and may be stripped of their title for such conduct. Killing other players in such a way that Command cannot prove anything (putting them at a disadvantage to find information) is a safe bet to win, though.