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Subject: Anyone up for a Civilization-like roleplay thread?

I tried to do this late last night, but didn't get many replies, and people didn't really understand the rules I suppose. So I'll try it again, hopefully to better results.

I found this image, detailing a bunch of different races available for a forum RP, while browsing the web a few days ago, and have been dying to get a game started ever since. There aren't many rules, and it's pretty simple to get the hang of, here's the basic idea:

1) Select a race from the image provided. After we get at least six players, we'll begin.
2) At the start of the game, each player will select two actions to perform for that turn, indicated by bold text. An action can consist of anything you can imagine, and won't be restricted much. (Examples: "Research better agriculture techniques", "Build a city wall", and "Invade X territory".) The only thing I ask is that you don't suggest something like "Research nukes" immediately after the game begins. Imagine that there's a leveling, and progression system.
3) There is no order in which players must lock in their actions, but we won't proceed until everyone does.
4) After all actions are locked in for a turn, the GM (likely me) will type up a summary of each player's actions, and how they've affected the player's stats.
5) After the summary is posted, play resumes.


Here's an example of what a turn might look like:

Green team: "I choose to Research better agriculture and Build a city wall."

GM: (After all teams have locked in their actions) "Green has opted to research better irrigation tactics, bettering their crop productions and increasing their population by one each turn. Additionally, they've began work on a city wall, ending next turn, increasing their capital's defenses."


Simple, yes? It's almost as if you're playing a text-based version of a "Sid Meirs' Civilization" game. If you're interested, post here reserving your preferred race! And if, by chance, all slots are filled and more people want to play, you can co-run a race, or recruit advisers to your cause. I hope you all like the idea!

  • 12.22.2012 12:03 PM PDT

Alt account #4 because i can!

i start my colony on top of an enriched uranium field and make nukes and blow up teh everyone

  • 12.22.2012 12:03 PM PDT

"Halo! Its divine wind will rush through the stars, propelling all who are worthy along the path to salvation."

Gah! There be no Asgardians in thy list.

  • 12.22.2012 12:04 PM PDT

Sometimes, I dream about cheese.

*Ship crashes in an empty field*


I accept the offer of Rp! But will freely serve any faction with enough coin to hire me!
Also the one with the most alcohol!


*Takes swig of space whisky*

  • 12.22.2012 12:07 PM PDT

Excellent start.

  • 12.22.2012 12:11 PM PDT

Sometimes, I dream about cheese.


Posted by: Bradyizdabomb
Excellent start.


Indeed, best start of an Rp thread that I've seen.


Fact is most people want to Rp as their own characters, and most actual Rp people are active at night.

  • 12.22.2012 12:16 PM PDT


Posted by: deadlyfluffball

Posted by: Bradyizdabomb
Excellent start.


Indeed, best start of an Rp thread that I've seen.


Fact is most people want to Rp as their own characters, and most actual Rp people are active at night.

Ah well, it was worth a shot I suppose haha. Mercenary would have been an interesting wildcard, too.

  • 12.22.2012 12:17 PM PDT

Reachhhhhhhh

Why not just play Civ? Probably the best game ever.

  • 12.22.2012 12:50 PM PDT
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CHEESE!!!!!!!!!!!!


I am the alt of Masterchief9095.

I'm a [fucking] SPARTAN-II and you can't do anything about it.


I lead a group of mercenaries, bounty hunters, etc. for hire by anyone. For a price, of course. Any one can join.

  • 12.22.2012 12:56 PM PDT

I will be roleplaying as Grimaldus, Reclusiarch of the Black Templars.

I will lead 6000 Battle Brothers for a holy crusade. No Pity! No Remorse! No Fear! We are the swords of the Emperor, the shields of the Emperor and the walls of Terra, we will fear no evil! For the Emperor!

  • 12.22.2012 1:00 PM PDT