OK Guys, we need to start working on the first Sim. I think general consensus is that Star Trek would be a good first project, as it's failure, and can be easily made into an episodic series of Sims.
I think first things to decide are :
Ship Name Ship Class Ship Faction (as we could choose to set it from the perspective of one of the other factions) Ship Captain (Sim Team member or allow Normal Simmer to take this role?) How to handle Crew sign ups, on the fly in the first Sim, or take submissions before hand Plot enemies (will these be played by Sim Team Members, or again by simmers whom sign up?)
etc, etc.
So lets get this ball rolling and see what people think!
The USS wolfpack, intrepid class, 200 crew capability, all she needs is a crew and a mission.. Anyone else want to add to this brief idea? I like the name wolfpack, kinda sounds like this tough old brute of a ship that's seen action..
We'll see how many more responses we get from the chatters. At this stage lets work on story. I'm thinking the ship will either be new of the line or an old ship being used for training, and finds itself called to action for some reason.
In either case we will be accepting outside applicants for captain and first officer. All other roles will be first come first serve.
Whom ever is Sim Leader during a Live sim will take the role of story teller, and fill in any story driving npcs as needed.
And yes I feel players should Have the option to play bad guys of the week, but these will normally be one off characters.
Last Edit: Jul 17, 2013 16:58:24 GMT -5 by Deleted
[4:37:48 PM] (T'Pel): I was helping Steph with hers [4:38:22 PM] (T'Pel): Something dealing with Romulans trying to steal new tech from the Vulcans. [4:38:59 PM] (T'Pel): By way of a distress call near the neutral zone, they get caught in a trap. Then our ship gets THEIR distress call and go to investigate. [4:39:18 PM] (T'Pel): Which I thought was a good start. [4:39:35 PM] "Rezal": Yup [4:42:07 PM] "Rezal": I was going to suggest that the Starting ship could be one of two premises, An Old retired ship being usd as a training vessel getting called out to a situation as it's the closest vessel, but ends up being under equiped and under experienced
Or it's a new ship (and new class maybe?) fresh off the line, with a new, but skilled crew, and is sent out on this mission. It would need to have a specific mandate for standard deployment though
Chat Log of the discussion leading to choosing the USS Pulsar for Ship Name. I have Colour Coded the Text to make it easier to read, and left out some of the off topic chat.
[7/22/2013 5:14:30 PM] Colum Andrew McKenna "Rezal": Ok, Of the listed ship names, each of you, pick one now, I'm going to help narrow things Down. [7/22/2013 5:14:54 PM] Colum Andrew McKenna "Rezal": If you need the list location, it's otfsimming.boards.net/thread/11/first-plot [7/22/2013 5:15:18 PM] Cameron Brown: Atlantis. [7/22/2013 5:16:05 PM] Raven Alexandra (Stephi): i pick Endeavour [7/22/2013 5:16:15 PM] Raven Alexandra (Stephi): i'm not picking my own ship [7/22/2013 5:16:33 PM] Brandi Cline (T'Pel): The Atlantis are dicks. No. [7/22/2013 5:16:59 PM] Colum Andrew McKenna "Rezal": Brandi? [7/22/2013 5:18:08 PM] Brandi Cline (T'Pel): The USS Vakh, Nebula Class. [7/22/2013 5:24:20 PM] Raven Alexandra (Stephi): Someone PLEASE pick the wolfpack? [7/22/2013 5:24:37 PM] Brandi Cline (T'Pel): Umm..no. [7/22/2013 5:24:43 PM] Brandi Cline (T'Pel): To corny imo [7/22/2013 5:24:50 PM] Cameron Brown: Its a good name, but its not brand new [7/22/2013 5:24:53 PM] Colum Andrew McKenna "Rezal": Which one do you like Brandi? [7/22/2013 5:25:36 PM] Brandi Cline (T'Pel): Vakh, Einstine [7/22/2013 5:25:44 PM] Brandi Cline (T'Pel): Pulsar [7/22/2013 5:25:57 PM] Colum Andrew McKenna "Rezal": Any you like more than the rest, or you like all equally? [7/22/2013 5:26:01 PM] Brandi Cline (T'Pel): I think something new and not been used would be good. [7/22/2013 5:26:09 PM] Brandi Cline (T'Pel): Set us apart from whatever fan fleet is out there. [7/22/2013 5:27:31 PM] Brandi Cline (T'Pel): Well, I am partial to Vakh, but that is because I am a Vulcan nut. It also ties in Starfleets beginning with the Vulcans and how things began as well as giving the impression that we would not be push overs. Vakh is Vulcan for Bold. I think it represents a good mesh. [7/22/2013 5:27:49 PM] Brandi Cline (T'Pel): Einstine, because well...dude was awesome sause. [7/22/2013 5:28:18 PM] Brandi Cline (T'Pel): And Pulsar if we are more of a science vessal. Which Science would possibly involve easier and interesting plot lines. [7/22/2013 5:28:25 PM] Colum Andrew McKenna "Rezal": Ok [7/22/2013 5:28:31 PM] Colum Andrew McKenna "Rezal": Here is what I'm going to do [7/22/2013 5:31:04 PM] Colum Andrew McKenna "Rezal": I'm going to roll a d10, (A Ten Sided Die)
Does anyone have an objection with this method? [7/22/2013 5:31:53 PM] Raven Alexandra (Stephi): Okay [7/22/2013 5:32:00 PM] Cameron Brown: Yay [7/22/2013 5:32:08 PM] Cameron Brown: WAIT [7/22/2013 5:32:13 PM] Colum Andrew McKenna "Rezal": I'm waiting [7/22/2013 5:32:14 PM] Cameron Brown: I haz Dice with me [7/22/2013 5:32:19 PM] Colum Andrew McKenna "Rezal": So do I [7/22/2013 5:32:33 PM] Cameron Brown: Oh [7/22/2013 5:32:35 PM] Brandi Cline (T'Pel): Oh...ok [7/22/2013 5:32:39 PM] Brandi Cline (T'Pel): I get it now. [7/22/2013 5:32:40 PM] Brandi Cline (T'Pel): [7/22/2013 5:32:41 PM] Brandi Cline (T'Pel): ner [7/22/2013 5:34:48 PM] Brandi Cline (T'Pel): Also...have we desided on a Captain? [7/22/2013 5:34:57 PM] Cameron Brown: Me! [7/22/2013 5:35:02 PM] Raven Alexandra (Stephi): Really? [7/22/2013 5:35:09 PM] Brandi Cline (T'Pel): Do we have a list of crew memebers? It will be easier to tailor the plots once we have that. [7/22/2013 5:35:30 PM] Cameron Brown: We dont [7/22/2013 5:36:20 PM] Brandi Cline (T'Pel): Well, we can get the bare bones for a plot then, still. However, is it too early to start taking on applications for characters? [7/22/2013 5:36:58 PM] Colum Andrew McKenna "Rezal": one tick [7/22/2013 5:38:04 PM] Cameron Brown: Brandi [7/22/2013 5:38:22 PM] Cameron Brown: We just write what happens, Then fill in Characters later [7/22/2013 5:39:28 PM] Brandi Cline (T'Pel): Well if we have few characters, tailoring certain games to spotlight one or two would make it more interesting. Roger did this with our game. Something to include everyone, but all the episodes always featured one or two of the cast. [7/22/2013 5:39:38 PM] Brandi Cline (T'Pel): One tick what? [7/22/2013 5:40:00 PM] Cameron Brown: It means 'One second' [7/22/2013 5:41:17 PM] Brandi Cline (T'Pel): Ah [7/22/2013 5:44:53 PM] Brandi Cline (T'Pel): However I still think we should have something of an application process for Captain. Wait until we have people and give everyone a fair chance for the position. [7/22/2013 5:48:13 PM] Colum Andrew McKenna "Rezal": I agree, I've posted on the updates board for people to apply, I will also post the same into the OTF Forums when we have a Ship name, class and basic premise [7/22/2013 5:48:20 PM] Colum Andrew McKenna "Rezal": this will generate the interest [7/22/2013 5:48:25 PM] Colum Andrew McKenna "Rezal": Ok, I'm going to roll the die now [7/22/2013 5:48:42 PM] Colum Andrew McKenna "Rezal": USS Pulsar it is [7/22/2013 5:48:47 PM] Brandi Cline (T'Pel): *waits with baited breath* [7/22/2013 5:48:53 PM] Brandi Cline (T'Pel): \o/ Science! [7/22/2013 5:49:03 PM] Raven Alexandra (Stephi): *claps* [7/22/2013 5:49:20 PM] Raven Alexandra (Stephi): Perfect [7/22/2013 5:51:52 PM] Colum Andrew McKenna "Rezal": ok, Class of ship [7/22/2013 5:53:49 PM] Brandi Cline (T'Pel): Nebula classes were intended for scientific purposes. Another question should be, how big of a crew do we wish to deal with? [7/22/2013 5:55:18 PM] Raven Alexandra (Stephi): Nebula's kinda small [7/22/2013 5:55:45 PM] Brandi Cline (T'Pel): Nebula is the same size if not a smidge smaller then the Enterprise. [7/22/2013 5:55:57 PM] Brandi Cline (T'Pel): It is just more compact. [7/22/2013 5:56:12 PM] Brandi Cline (T'Pel): Hrm...I need a list of ships. Uno momento [7/22/2013 5:56:41 PM] Raven Alexandra (Stephi): I would like it to be Interpid like voyager [7/22/2013 5:57:16 PM] Brandi Cline (T'Pel): www.dan-dare.org/FreeFun/Images/CartoonsMoviesTV/StarTrekWallpaper8800.jpg [7/22/2013 5:57:28 PM] Brandi Cline (T'Pel): We have a lot to chose from. [7/22/2013 5:58:47 PM] Colum Andrew McKenna "Rezal": I like the ascension class [7/22/2013 5:59:29 PM] Brandi Cline (T'Pel): www.dan-dare.org/FreeFun/Images/CartoonsMoviesTV/StarTrekWallpaper3800.jpg [7/22/2013 5:59:32 PM] Brandi Cline (T'Pel): Another view [7/22/2013 6:00:25 PM] Raven Alexandra (Stephi): hmm [7/22/2013 6:00:31 PM] Raven Alexandra (Stephi): i still like intrepid [7/22/2013 6:01:15 PM] Brandi Cline (T'Pel): I like the New Orleans class, Nebula, and for some reason the Yeager looks interesting. [7/22/2013 6:01:26 PM] Raven Alexandra (Stephi): Yeagers are good ships [7/22/2013 6:01:31 PM] Cameron Brown: Sorry for Quietness got pulled into a meeting [7/22/2013 6:03:37 PM] Brandi Cline (T'Pel): Nebula Class is modifiable. The triangular thing on the back can be changed out to fit ships needs. [7/22/2013 6:03:53 PM] Brandi Cline (T'Pel): I will be honest I am not sure about the other two...they just look cool. [7/22/2013 6:03:56 PM] Raven Alexandra (Stephi): thanks... cause that make it look UGLY [7/22/2013 6:04:39 PM] Brandi Cline (T'Pel): It isn't so ugly when it can blow your face off. The T'Kumbra had the weapons modifier. ] [7/22/2013 6:05:00 PM] Raven Alexandra (Stephi): "she may not be a pretty ship, but she's a good ship" [7/22/2013 6:05:07 PM] Brandi Cline (T'Pel): However I also do not want people to think I am trying to make a new T'Kumbra. Just want that to be said. [7/22/2013 6:05:13 PM] Brandi Cline (T'Pel): Pretty much. [7/22/2013 6:05:16 PM] Brandi Cline (T'Pel): [7/22/2013 6:05:16 PM] Raven Alexandra (Stephi): no no no... [7/22/2013 6:06:07 PM] Raven Alexandra (Stephi): and i don't want another Wolfpack [7/22/2013 6:06:52 PM] Raven Alexandra (Stephi): She was a good ship, she did her time, and now she's resting comfortably as a Personal flagship [7/22/2013 6:07:32 PM] Brandi Cline (T'Pel): OR! A Prometheus class would be cool. That is the one that can break off into three different attack vessels. [7/22/2013 6:10:10 PM] Raven Alexandra (Stephi): What about a totally new class [7/22/2013 6:10:29 PM] Raven Alexandra (Stephi): Best of all the ships [7/22/2013 6:11:09 PM] Brandi Cline (T'Pel): ...I don't want the head ache of creating out own. [7/22/2013 6:11:29 PM] Brandi Cline (T'Pel): Not to mention it is possible to create a ship that is Mary Sue-ish and I would very much like to avoid that. [7/22/2013 6:11:55 PM] Raven Alexandra (Stephi): The separation of a Prometheus, landing of the intrepid.. [7/22/2013 6:11:57 PM] Brandi Cline (T'Pel): PLUS! If people go googling ships, finding ours could lead them to OTF and introduce more chatters and people to play. [7/22/2013 6:12:07 PM] Raven Alexandra (Stephi): True [7/22/2013 6:13:56 PM] Raven Alexandra (Stephi): Well, what about doing a refit of an older ship [7/22/2013 6:15:42 PM] Brandi Cline (T'Pel): *can't tell if the boys are really leaving this up to the girls, or if they are distracted* [7/22/2013 6:18:44 PM] Brandi Cline (T'Pel): However I did go over old or new ship with Colum. I think a newer ship would be good. There are a lot of issues with reformating an old ship and it would take away from plot. [7/22/2013 6:19:14 PM] Raven Alexandra (Stephi): Ok [7/22/2013 6:19:39 PM] Brandi Cline (T'Pel): Though, it is something I would like to put up to a vote. [7/22/2013 6:35:00 PM] Brandi Cline (T'Pel): Soran is in! [7/22/2013 6:35:07 PM] Brandi Cline (T'Pel): So we have one to add to the list! [7/22/2013 6:35:09 PM] Brandi Cline (T'Pel): \o/ [7/22/2013 6:35:27 PM] Cameron Brown: o.o [7/22/2013 6:36:18 PM] Brandi Cline (T'Pel): What? [7/22/2013 6:36:36 PM] Brandi Cline (T'Pel): I also have a friend I think we could get to join as well. Not on OTF currently. [7/22/2013 6:36:46 PM] Cameron Brown: oh [7/22/2013 6:49:07 PM] Raven Alexandra (Stephi): One sim member.. And if needed I can hop in [7/22/2013 6:51:15 PM] Brandi Cline (T'Pel): Oh...if I am not running a game, I do plan on playing. [7/22/2013 6:54:26 PM] Cameron Brown: Its getting late here, better hit the hay Cya! [7/22/2013 6:55:01 PM] Raven Alexandra (Stephi): Night [7/22/2013 6:55:06 PM] Brandi Cline (T'Pel): Night Cami [7/22/2013 6:55:12 PM] Raven Alexandra (Stephi): I agree t'pel [7/22/2013 6:55:20 PM] Cameron Brown: Night Stephi, Night T'Pel [7/22/2013 6:55:55 PM] Raven Alexandra (Stephi): If I'm not running a sim I'm playing [7/22/2013 7:00:34 PM] Brandi Cline (T'Pel): [7/22/2013 7:01:49 PM] Raven Alexandra (Stephi): We might be the ones running it, but we both have the background [7/22/2013 7:06:18 PM] Brandi Cline (T'Pel): And having our characters to play on the side lines to help guide is often a good tool. [7/22/2013 7:07:01 PM] Raven Alexandra (Stephi): Mines 11 years and counting [7/22/2013 7:10:51 PM] Brandi Cline (T'Pel): For character or rping in general? [7/22/2013 7:11:12 PM] Raven Alexandra (Stephi): General [7/22/2013 7:11:37 PM] Raven Alexandra (Stephi): Carrie, I created back in 1992 [7/22/2013 7:12:17 PM] Raven Alexandra (Stephi): But in general it's been 11 years [7/22/2013 7:13:24 PM] Raven Alexandra (Stephi): I was a charter member of bmr! [7/22/2013 7:15:16 PM] Brandi Cline (T'Pel): well...dinner now. [7/22/2013 7:15:20 PM] Brandi Cline (T'Pel): I shall return. [7/22/2013 7:16:20 PM] Raven Alexandra (Stephi): If I'm not here- night t'pel [7/22/2013 7:16:38 PM] Brandi Cline (T'Pel): Night
I must admit, I work best alone and late, This is what I've gotten write so far...
Ship: Pulsar, Ascension Class
*WM NOTE: I added the Captain Exploration bit so that Everyone could perhaps get a little tour*
Mission: Escort Vulcan Ambassador (....) to Meeting with Romulan Commander (...) to View the test of a new Romulan Technology, designed to be faster than Warp and less likely to collapse unlike Quantum slipstream drive but slower than Transwarp Technology.
Plot:
The newly Launched USS Pulsar is sent on a Mission to Vulcan to pick up Ambassoder (...) and Escort him to a Planet in the Neutral Zone.
*Vulcan*
The Captain and Away Team beam down to collect the Ambassador along with Admiral (...) after reaching them the Captain Hails the Pulsar and they are back on board
*USS Pulsar Transporter Room*
After Beaming Aboard Captain (...) orders (Helm) to set course for Planet Angelus, but is informed that the Warp Field is acting oddly and is not fully stable so only Warp 6 is currently available. Due to this The Captain decides to head to have a look around the ship (As the Launch was slightly put forward).
*Emergency Response Unit Command Centre/Armory*
The Captain first decides to visit 'The Emergency Response Unit' Command Centre, which was positioned beside the Armory.
This ERUCC Area was destined to be used by Starfleet Marine Corps as a Small Platoon posted on the Pulsar approximately 40 Marine Officers, along with a Highly Trained Security Force commanded by Lieutenant Commander (...) after talking to LC (...) about the Weapon and Armour Updates he heads to Engineering.
*Engineering*
Upon Entering he meets with Chief Engineer (...) and is told that part of the Warp Manifold was not alligned properly and was intervening with the Warpfield, the Pulsar soon jumps to Maximum Warp.
*Turbolift and Sick Bay*
On his way to the Bridge Captain (...) decides to take a Quick stop by the Sick Bay upon entering he finds the room to be unlike anything hes ever seen before and soon strikes up a Conversation with the Chief Medical Officer before being called to the bridge as they are about to reach the planet.
*Main Bridge*
USS Pulsar drops out of Warp and is hit by an unidentified Energy Wave (No Severe Damage). Scans of the Area detect Extremely High Energy Distortions from the Planet. Romulan Centurion Jechek hails Pulsar and apologizes for the Energy Wave, and sends Landing Coordinates.
*Transporters Room*
Admiral (...), Ambassador (...), Marine 1&2, Captain (...) and First Officer (...) Beam down to Angelus. They Beam into a Brightly lit room with a Centurion Standing before them both only armed with Disruptor Pistol they chat and are escorted to the main Lab to view a live test of this new Technology.
*Main Lab*
Ambassador (...) and Admiral (...) are escorted to the seating area to watch a demonstration of the new 'Shadow Drive' which was designed to create a small Field around A ship which would look like a shadow, It would apparently be 30% Faster than Warp 9.9.
Looking good for a general overview of the ship Cam, I think it was meant to be the Vulcans showcasing new tech, and having had secretly stolen it from the Romulans though. I could be wrong on this.
Man, I was sure I Posted a message yesterday.
I was talking with Soka, and she brought up the idea that we should consider setting it during the TOS Era, for the purposes of attracting new fans to the franchise, as well as old.
Being Fairly impartial myself, I would like to put it to vote. To make things smoother if it did change, I'll decide now on the class, as we can keep the same name : Excelsior Refit.
Also, if it did change, plot wouldn't have to overly change, tensions where high, and the Federation was at war with the Klingons until just coming out of TOS Era.
So what's it gonna be folks, Post-Nemesis/STO ERA or TOS?
(STO = Star Trek Online. TOS = The Original Series)
Last Edit: Jul 26, 2013 11:17:17 GMT -5 by Deleted
If we go with the STO / Nemesis Era... it allows the writers and simmers the room to create their own individual ideas without being held to restrictions of what we already know from the past. Creativity creates Opportunity. Opportunity is the future.
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Simming Assistant Team Leader
In blackest day..
and darkest night..
no evil shall escape my sight..
Let those who worship evil's might..
beware my power..
OF GREEN LANTERNS LIGHT!
Cam - Yeah, the idea I think of Vulcans stealing is so...out there, that it makes for an interesting plot. The Romulans are always sneaky, and there is nothing new in that
Last Edit: Jul 26, 2013 11:45:56 GMT -5 by Deleted