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Roll To Dodge 2 (RtD2) - Finished
NO LONGER ACCEPTING CHARACTER SUBMISSIONS Please wait until my next game or join another in the forum.
Info and Rules:
The following was originally written by Ragdollmaster. I have added to it in red.
With over 100 pages, Hkultra's RTD game has become infectiously popular in a ridiculously short amount of time. I've always been a fan of RP's on forums, and one of the biggest problems ever encountered in text RP's are questions along the line of, "How do we gauge power and success?" Using dice is simple but ingeniously effective, and it's something I've been itching to try out since I saw Hyper's thread.
So in short: I'm making a second RTD thread, with a bit more of a serious theme than foiling the plans of Senior Goodpants.
THE SETTING: South America, the outskirts of the Amazon rainforest, a place home to a shockingly wide variety of animals and plants, with plant species that can treat cancer and other diseases, and animal species that can swallow you in a single bite. What a relaxing setting!
THE GOAL: We venture into the rainforest as part of an armed scientific expedition to look for a legendary tree with amazing regenerative properties.
The rules will more or less be the same as in the original RTD thread, but let me summarize them here:
0: DICE MASTER'S WORD IS LAW WITHIN THE GAME 1: Only 1 action per roll. If you declare your action as, "Pole vault over the plane, then fire a rocket launcher at the dragon", I'll only count the pole-vaulting section. 2: Declare your actions in bold+underline font. Ex: Pole vault over the plane! 3: No God-modding. 4: Depending on how well you roll, pretty much anything is possible, but items and weapons have to be constructed- no spontaneous creation or mutation. 5: If you die, you can rejoin the game, but you'll be on the waiting list and you'll have to use a new character- no resurrections here. 6: Your actions may be helped/impaired by your physical/mental status. 7: You will be given a day or two to post your action, depending on my available rolling time. If you miss two actions in a row, on the third action you will be dismissed from the game. If you are lucky, I might put you on the top of the Waiting List. 8: You cannot have an auxillary character in the waiting list while you are playing, apart from special circumstances.
Quick Q/A: Q: How srs will this be? A: It'll be slightly more realistic in the sense that we won't be going far beyond the bounds of possibility, so attempting to grow a third arm or spontaneously gain the power of flight is probably out of the question. However, attempting to construct a cybernetic third limb or fashioning together a jetpack from scrap metal is not out of the question if you roll a 5
Q: This used to be srs but now isn't. Why's that? A: Certain Plot Elements allow for some bending of the rules. Unless specified, everything works with what I call 'Game Physics', which is basically 'Real enough for realism, fake enough to stay awesome'.
Q: Only the rainforest? A: I'm hoping to keep this on a bit of a fast-paced track so that we can visit various locations in the world.
Q: THIEF YOU STOLE THIS! A: Hyper's fine with me making this thread. Stop hurting my feelings with your damning labels
Q: Why do we have weapons? A: ...good question. Let's assume they're a precaution against giant animals.
As in the original thread, only 6 people can play at once. There is a first-come, first-served basis for both the play list and the waiting list. If you want to join, fill out this quick character form for your first post:
Name: Age: Equipment: (Items that aren't weapons) Appearance: Primary Weapon: (Automatics, rifles, shotguns, anything that needs two hands to be fired) Secondary Weapon: (Handguns, pistols, revolvers, single-handed SMGs or shotguns) Tertiary Weapon: (melee weapons or things like grenades and throwing knives) Abilities: (anything they specialize in, like stealth or first-aid; you get a +1 roll bonus for actions involving your abilities; only two abilities) Role: (is your character a soldier, a medic, a scientist?)
A NOTE ON WEAPONS: Keep them balanced. Yes, you can have a railgun that fires 5kg slugs as a primary weapon. No, it cannot spit out shots at over 9000 rounds per second.
I will wait until we have a full play list before writing up an introduction. Here's my character:
Name: Damien Age: 30 Equipment: Backpack with rations, two flares, and a utility machete (for thick brush etc) Appearance: Tall with an athletic build; brown hair/eyes. Primary Weapon: M14EBR w/ 10x telescopic sight. Secondary Weapon: Mk23 (USSOCOM variant) w/ laser guide. Tertiary Weapon: Bowie Knife. Abilities: Marksman (+1 to long-range combat) First-Aid (+1 to healing actions) Role: Special Forces DM (Designated Marksman)
Ability List: You can have abilities that aren't listed, but here are some basics. Keep any custom abilities specific (eg, nothing like "+1 to all actions")
-Athletic (+1 to mobile actions, like running and dodging attacks) -Cooperative (+1 to actions involving more than 1 character) -CQC (+1 to close quarters' actions) -First-Aid (+1 to healing actions) -Flexible (+1 to resisting kinetic/concussive forces, like a punch, shockwave, or fall) -Just (+1 to selfless/"good" actions, like pulling Jimmy out of a fire) -Marksman (+1 to long-range actions) -Soldier (+1 to weapons' actions)
CURRENT PLAYERS
FoiL is playing Andrew Rodrigues Ociamarru is playing Vladimir Ivanov Point.blank is playing Asfer bbbzzz234 is playing Ruben Strongstone hax is playing Johnny Maxfield caekdaemon is playing a VN Warrior CrazyMLC is temp. playing James Blond Raven is temp. playing Tyler Smith
WAITING LIST - NO LONGER ACCEPTING CHARACTERS The characters in this queue will be given the first chance to join the next game run by me.
Mac_Jack_Awesome_Guy will play Jake Rayte - Hasn't responded Element-zero will play Flar-b7734 - Hasn't responded Wilq will play Patrick - Hasn't responded JacenHanLovesLegos will play Joe Likonsmith - Hasn't responded Tokochiro will play Akron Roast Veg will play Arkus Bloggs tomrot will play Fredrick Dossel
HONORABLE MENTIONS (date order, MM/DD/YYYY):
dragonxp played Advere Alexander, Assassin/Bodyguard/Mercenary: - 3/7/2010, Shot in the chest by Damien - REVIVED AS ANTAGONIST Ociamarru played Mathis Theobald, Researcher: - 3/24/2010, Left behind to recover from poisoning wiffles played DogBerry, Squad Support: - 4/20/2010, Killed from a headshot with Double Barrel Shotgun by Eric Benpasko played Eric, Evil Botanist: - 4/20/2010, Railgunned into oblivion by Tyrone Duh102 played Rachel Hueber, Medic: - 7/4/2010, Resigned/Throat was cut while sleeping by a Blur alphagamer774 played Tyrone 'Robopants', Artillery: - 8/7/2010, Resigned/Shot and stabbed as a result of a suicidal charge Hyperkultra played Fiona Lovegale, Mechanic/Heavy Weapons: - 9/1/2010, Speared in the gut by BJJ during the Robo-BJJ Boss Battle caekdaemon played Bob Jameson Jones, Heavy Weapons: - 9/1/2010, Impaled by Kyle Berguard as a coup de grace after the Robo-BJJ Boss Battle CrazyMLC played James Blond, Spy: - 10/27/2010, Resigned/Went missing directly before the Tribesman Boss Battle TechnoGeek played Derik, Ex. Marine / Scientist: - 11/25/2010, Resigned/Committed suicide by self-radiation and explosion Raven played Tyler Smith, Mercenary: - 1/31/2011, Removed from play/Concussed by falling from a tree HighEndNoob played Kyle Berguard, Mercenary: - 4/7/2011, Removed from play/M.I.A.
Dodger History:
Gen Is: Advere - Eric - Fiona - Mathis - Damien - BJJ Gen IIs: Dogberry - Rachel - Andrew - Vladimir - Tyrone Gen IIIs: Asfer - Daniel - Kyle - James Gen IVs: Tyler - Ruben - Johnny - VN Warrior
Last edited by Yoman987 on Tue Dec 28, 2010 10:33 am, edited 59 times in total.
Fri Apr 04, 2008 3:52 pm
dragonxp
Joined: Wed Sep 09, 2009 3:16 am Posts: 3032 Location: Somewhere in the universe
Re: (srs) Roll To Dodge 2 - Game beginning!
Oh i want to play.
Name: Advere Alexander Age: 32 Equipment: First Aid Kit, steroid injection, cloak, watch, clothing, sunglasses, binoculars, Test tube, Kevlar body armor, Bottled water. Appearance: 5 foot 6, male, thin, Sharp green eyes, short hair. Primary Weapon: L9a1 with S3 silencer Secondary Weapon: Silenced Desert Eagle Tertiary Weapon: Knife. Abilities:
assassination [Ability to kill without being seen + 1 roll involving Killing.], stealth [Moving without being seen +1 mobility],
Role: Assassin., bodyguard for scientist, Mercenary.
Backstory: Advere was always a trouble maker, in fact, by the age of 10 he had shop lifted 152 times and pick-pocketed 361 times. When he reached 16, he became a hitman selling out to the highest bidder. After 8 years, he mastered the arts of killing, being proficient with every weapon, and being able to turn anything into a weapon. 4 years later he became a professional assassin wanted around the world. Always did his cases for multi-million dollars. However, the military offered a hefty sum to get this tree, 1 billion dollars, and a clean slate as a global spy and assassin. He was already well known, but world wide redemption and publicity was a prize he could not resist. He replied: "It meets my requirements, i will do this, but remember, this will hurt you more than them."
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Sun Feb 21, 2010 7:29 pm
CrazyMLC
Joined: Fri Dec 22, 2006 4:20 am Posts: 4772 Location: Good news everyone!
Re: (srs) Roll To Dodge 2 - Game beginning!
Har, I was going to make a RtD thread, but 3 would be a little over the top.
If I happen to die in the other one I might sign up, but you might want to knock me down on the list if I do, since I've already played in a game.
Sun Feb 21, 2010 7:36 pm
wiffles
Joined: Fri May 08, 2009 1:39 am Posts: 482 Location: Playing a children's card game
Re: (srs) Roll To Dodge 2 - Game beginning!
agreed with crazy, if I kick the bucket on hypers ill sign up for this.
Sun Feb 21, 2010 7:38 pm
Grif
REAL AMERICAN HERO
Joined: Sat Jan 27, 2007 10:25 pm Posts: 5655
Re: (srs) Roll To Dodge 2 - Game beginning!
Did we really need another one of these things? YES. OF COURSE WE DID.
Sun Feb 21, 2010 7:41 pm
TorrentHKU
Loose Canon
Joined: Sun Mar 29, 2009 11:07 pm Posts: 2992 Location: --------------->
Re: (srs) Roll To Dodge 2 - Game beginning!
Name: Fiona Lovegale Age: 26 Equipment: Portable microfusion generator (backpack), satchel of standard electronic components Appearance: Mostly average, bright green eyes. Easily annoyed by lesser intellects. Primary Weapon: Railgun Sniper Rifle with incendiary and kinetic rounds Secondary Weapon: Beretta U22 Neos Tertiary Weapon: Multitool Abilities: Electronics expert (+1 when dealing with circuitry) Weapon Specialist (+2 when using Railgun Sniper, -1 when using other weapons) Role: Electronics
Backstory: With an IQ of 241, Fiona was always brighter than her peers. Prefering the company of books and intelligence to friends, she was often alone in her life, leading to her being very anti-social and reserved. At 12 she graduated to high school, and at 16 went on to college at Cornel University. She studied there for 6 years, forsaking practically all social life and extracurricular activities besides those worth extra credits. At 22 she graduated with Masters degrees in Electronics and Nuclear Engineering. After college she freelanced her skills for 2 years, before she cut off practically all contact with the outside world for 8 months. She then revealed the creation of the first MicroFusion reactor, which isn't the first fusion reactor, but it was the first to be both functional and man-portable. Since, she has been developing her Railgun Sniper Rifle for military applications, on a grant from the US Army. When the Army offered an chance to make a bit of side money, she accepted, stating "Eh, I'm bored, why not."
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Sun Feb 21, 2010 8:06 pm
Ragdollmaster
Joined: Sun Dec 16, 2007 12:09 am Posts: 1115 Location: Being The Great Juju
Re: (srs) Roll To Dodge 2 - Game beginning!
Crazy/wiffles: Alright, feel free to jump in when you die in Hyper's; I'll bump you two to the top of the waiting list, since you're kind of claiming the spots now.
Sun Feb 21, 2010 8:17 pm
CrazyMLC
Joined: Fri Dec 22, 2006 4:20 am Posts: 4772 Location: Good news everyone!
Re: (srs) Roll To Dodge 2 - Game beginning!
Hyperkultra wrote:
Weapon Specialist (+1 when using Railgun Sniper, -1 when using other weapons)
That seems like a negative ability almost... Since it can be +1 by itself couldn't you take off the -1 to all else, or make it +2?
Sun Feb 21, 2010 8:21 pm
TorrentHKU
Loose Canon
Joined: Sun Mar 29, 2009 11:07 pm Posts: 2992 Location: --------------->
Re: (srs) Roll To Dodge 2 - Game beginning!
The idea was that I practiced so much with the Sniper, that I'd gotten weak in other areas of firearms usage. But it does balance out a bit more with a +2.
Sun Feb 21, 2010 8:23 pm
caekdaemon
Data Realms Elite
Joined: Sun Nov 01, 2009 3:00 pm Posts: 4144 Location: Hell.
Re: (srs) Roll To Dodge 2 - Game beginning!
If I join, you will have to be patient with me, due to British Timezone and school...
Name: Bob Jameson Jones Age:31 Equipment: Toolkit, Flashlight, Sandwich, Backpack, Blue Shirt, Grey Trousers/Pants, Black Shoes. Appearance: Brown Haired, British, Green Eyes. Wearing Blue shirt, Grey Trousers/Pants, Black shoes Primary Weapon: Harpoon Gun with Hi-Power Air Compressor. Secondary Weapon: Berreta 92FS ( Not Sure if i got its Name Right ) Tertiary Weapon: Screw Driver Abilities: Mechanical Engineering (Im Guessing +1 To Mechanical Work? ) Unconventional Weapons ( +1 to weapons that are Un-conventional? ) Role: Engineer
Sun Feb 21, 2010 8:30 pm
Benpasko
Joined: Sun Aug 09, 2009 9:26 am Posts: 1633
Re: (srs) Roll To Dodge 2 - Game beginning!
I'm interested, it sounds like a good time.
Name: Eric Age: 34 Equipment: Some small vials, rope, and a small shovel Appearence: Around 6', Short brown hair, brown eyes, average weight. Primary weapon: A double-barreled shotgun Secondary weapon: A flare gun Teriary weapon: A machete Abilities: Herbalism: +1 to rolls involving identifying or using the properties of plants Steady: +1 to rolls involving careful aim or precise movement Weak: -1 to rolls involving lots of endurance or physical strength Good Memory: +1 to rolls involving careful recollection of past events.
Role: Botanist
Sun Feb 21, 2010 8:35 pm
dragonxp
Joined: Wed Sep 09, 2009 3:16 am Posts: 3032 Location: Somewhere in the universe
Re: (srs) Roll To Dodge 2 - Game beginning!
Crazy tells me only 2 abilities.
Sun Feb 21, 2010 8:36 pm
Ragdollmaster
Joined: Sun Dec 16, 2007 12:09 am Posts: 1115 Location: Being The Great Juju
Re: (srs) Roll To Dodge 2 - Game beginning!
Added Ben and caek to the playlist. And yes, only up to two abilities :o Maybe take off "Weak" and "Good Memory", I don't know if they'd really be useful in any case.
Sun Feb 21, 2010 8:37 pm
Benpasko
Joined: Sun Aug 09, 2009 9:26 am Posts: 1633
Re: (srs) Roll To Dodge 2 - Game beginning!
I like the weak, it adds flavor. But i suppose I'll get rid of good memory, and steady. I want weakness to be one of my character's main characteristics.
Sun Feb 21, 2010 8:38 pm
Ragdollmaster
Joined: Sun Dec 16, 2007 12:09 am Posts: 1115 Location: Being The Great Juju
Re: (srs) Roll To Dodge 2 - Game beginning!
Alright then, but I should warn you that having such a flavorful character in a forest full of large predators might not be wise
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