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Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Serris on February 20, 2009, 07:30:55 PM
Since the first Darwin's Soldiers is wrapping up nicely. I was wondering if I should make a sequel.

The secondary villains, the Dragonstorm scientists, have not been dealt with. I am considering making the sequel focused solely on them. I haven't quite decided what to do yet with them.

This will also be the place to discuss plot twists and events for the sequel RP once it gets off the ground.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) on February 20, 2009, 07:33:56 PM
I think, in the original RP, we should capture them by using auxiliary control to seal their room and drastically lower the oxygen levels, causing them to pass out. In the sequel, they could escape from prison or something.

Also, if the government shuts Pelvanida down because of the events in the original, the Dragonstorm scientists could hole up there to complete their plot. Our characters would have to travel to the old abandoned base to stop them.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Serris on February 20, 2009, 07:45:20 PM
The only problem is that the secret lab does not show up via any control room and is not affected by attacks on the lab infrastructure, hence why the power outage didn't affect the secret lab.

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And it would be interesting that our characters are the only ones who know about it and have to stop them. Justification: Government doesn't know their projects exist. And the abandoned base would be much different than the currently active one.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) on February 20, 2009, 09:47:59 PM
James knows it's near the cafeteria. We have no personnel over there, so we can just lower oxygen levels everywhere in the section. I'm just trying to find some way to wrap that plot line up, yet leave it open for a sequel.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Nick22 on February 23, 2009, 12:51:15 PM
You should have the abadoned base be in really bad shape, a perfect place for bad guys to hide out, as it is too dangerous for pursuit, the whole thing could collaspe at any time.. in the aridged version of the rp, most of the base did collaspse...
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: StarfallRaptor on February 27, 2009, 01:37:13 PM
Well, I have a way to also know where the base is.  After Cale, Slash, and Agito were captured, they were taken there, maybe...
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Nick22 on February 27, 2009, 02:21:32 PM
Yeah that could work. If you guys want I could perhaps play a new character  who is being trained by the Pelvanida guys..
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Serris on February 27, 2009, 04:03:09 PM
Go ahead, it's always nice having more players.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Nick22 on February 27, 2009, 04:30:53 PM
i'll play a female character named Aisha. Aisha Tennes. She's 18, has a military background, Father was an admiral. She's smart, VERY smart, but raw. So she's assigned to Train under the Pelvanida guys..
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Serris on February 27, 2009, 05:36:16 PM
The Pelvanida guys aren't soldiers and I don't see why they would be training soldiers; training lab assistants or new scientists, yes, but soldiers, no.

Only the guards are military.

And, I'm trying to aim for a one against many slant. The heroes have to fight against a huge force (the rogue scientists and their allies, possibly guards or even rogue soldiers who are on the whole Dragonstorm thing and want it realized at all costs).
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Nick22 on February 27, 2009, 05:55:19 PM
Sorry I keep blending military with civilian :slap  I'll have her a be a scientist then.. expert in molecular reconstruction.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Serris on February 28, 2009, 01:29:45 AM
I have a basic plot line for the sequel. The villains will be the Dragonstorm scientists/experiments and rogue soldiers and corrupt administrators who are in on the illegal experiments and want them continued at all costs.

The Dragonstorm scientists have been captured and sentenced to life in prison but thanks to a corrupt general (or high level executive) they are released and given menial jobs back at Pelvanida.

Little do the heroes (I'll let you add more characters) know, the Pelvanida administrator (alluded to in the original RP) is in on the whole Dragonstorm experiments and wishes to see the project come to fruition. He will be the main antagonist.

When the experiments are at risk of being revealed; the entire complex is locked down and sealed off from the outside world.

The original characters are the only ones who know about Dragonstorm but the government does not believe them. They have to somehow force their way back into Pelvanida and stop Dragonstorm with help from the other scientists and experiments.

Now the only thing I have to do is cook up the rule set and the title.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Nick22 on February 28, 2009, 02:25:56 PM
How about "Darwin's Soldiers 2: War for Pelvanida"?
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Serris on February 28, 2009, 11:51:10 PM
Hmm. I like that title but I'll see if anyone else has ideas.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) on March 07, 2009, 08:47:11 PM
Quote from: Nick22,Feb 27 2009 on  04:55 PM
Sorry I keep blending military with civilian :slap  I'll have her a be a scientist then.. expert in molecular reconstruction.
She could be an assistant, or a scientist-in-training. Zachary was an assistant in the original RP. That way she could still be sent there to be "trained" just not in military.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Serris on March 08, 2009, 01:58:37 AM
Quote from: Serris,Feb 28 2009 on  12:29 AM
I have a basic plot line for the sequel. The villains will be the Dragonstorm scientists/experiments and rogue soldiers and corrupt administrators who are in on the illegal experiments and want them continued at all costs.

The Dragonstorm scientists have been captured and sentenced to life in prison but thanks to a corrupt general (or high level executive) they are released and given menial jobs back at Pelvanida.

Little do the heroes (I'll let you add more characters) know, the Pelvanida administrator (alluded to in the original RP) is in on the whole Dragonstorm experiments and wishes to see the project come to fruition. He will be the main antagonist.

When the experiments are at risk of being revealed; the entire complex is locked down and sealed off from the outside world.

The original characters are the only ones who know about Dragonstorm but the government does not believe them. They have to somehow force their way back into Pelvanida and stop Dragonstorm with help from the other scientists and experiments.
LB&T, I never got your feedback on the plot of the sequel.

This will be a little different in tone as the heroes have to invade Pelvanida Complex and all defenses will be turned against them.

There are no terrorists in this sequel but feel free to allude to them.

I haven't quite figured out how to implement the new characters (both those in the locked down complex or those invading). I'm also not sure what to do with the old characters. I'll be happy to take suggestions.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) on March 08, 2009, 04:30:27 AM
Sounds good. One thing we'd need to establish is why the heroes aren't working at Pelvanida anymore. Possibly the same high level official responsible for freeing Dragonstorm is also responsible for distancing those who stopped them last time.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Serris on March 08, 2009, 11:18:19 AM
LB&T, your fan fiction provides a perfect reason to why the heroes are not at Pelvanida: they were fired to avoid attracting publicity.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Serris on March 08, 2009, 05:13:07 PM
Another rule change is that scientists, soldiers and cyber/psi experiments can either be pro or anti-Dragonstorm.

Dragonstorm experiments sport 1 psi and 1 cyber enhancement (up to 3 total in any combination). They are always with the enemy.

I'm also going to eliminate the distinction between which groups can use what weapons (only exception is that mounted weapons and armored vehicles are still limited to soldiers). The reason is because I had Zachary (scientist) in the original RP use a bazooka then an RPG (I broke my own rule. Oops).

Once I fully compose the rule set; I'll post it here. This is brainstorming and area for feedback.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) on March 10, 2009, 08:31:42 PM
Hey, in theme with the Darwin title, why don't we call the sequel Darwin's Soldiers 2: Survival of the Fittest ?
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Serris on March 10, 2009, 08:39:08 PM
I love that name!

Darwin's Soldiers 2: Survival of the Fittest it is!

What makes it even more appropriate is how the heroes have to face against a group with even more power than the terrorists (Pelvanida Administrator and even the US military).

The US military in question will probably be a fictional branch (the US Cyber-Psi Corps, perhaps?)
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Nick22 on March 11, 2009, 06:06:10 PM
Sounds nice. when are we starting it?
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Serris on March 11, 2009, 06:10:45 PM
I have to finish the original. The original is pretty close to being finished.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Nick22 on March 17, 2009, 12:21:26 AM
good. Am looking forward to the sequel..
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Serris on March 18, 2009, 05:48:36 PM
It's starting!  :DD  :DD  :! I've got the plot outline done (ties up the loose ends of the previous RP and opens up the current one).

Sample character profile:

Name:
Age:
Species:
Faction:
Appearance:
Specializations: If playing as a scientist replace with knowledge
Powers/Cybernetic enhancement: If not playing as experiment, put N/A or omit this category. Only 1 cybernetic enhancement OR 2 psionic powers are allowed UNLESS playing as a Dragonstorm experiment, then any combination of 3 total powers is permitted.
Personality:


Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Nick22 on March 18, 2009, 09:05:39 PM
Name: Aisha Tennes
 Age: 18
 Species: Human
Faction: Scientist
 Appearance: 5'6, 125 pouns, blue eyes, brown hair, wears reading glasses
 Knowledge:Molecular studies, is a  student of molecular construction and combination.
 Personality: Is a brilliant student, graduated 3 years from Stanford with a PH.D is Biology, which special emphasis on molecular structure. Is currently working as an understudy to Dr. Zaniusu.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: f-22 "raptor" ace on March 18, 2009, 09:44:10 PM
Name: Hans Donitz
Age:30
Species:Human
Faction:Soldiers
Specializations: Ex German army experience with explosives and heavy weaponry has connections to several arms dealers.
Powers/Cybernetic enhancement: none
Personality:self centered,cruel when it takes a long while with many casualites inflected to suceed in a mission,annoyed with the anti technology group and their ways but keeps it to himself,has been think about defecting so he can see his family again.
Equipment:50 cal Sniper rifle,AK-47,RPG,MG-3 and 2 PPK's, 1 Luger,1 ColtM1911,and a remmington Shotgun

Name:Werner Donitz
Age:18
Species:Human
Faction:Scientists
Specializations:Degree in physics,biology
Powers/Cybernetic enhancement: none
personality:kind,meek and shy because of being the youngest human on the base
Equipment:two Beratta's and two daggers.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Serris on March 18, 2009, 11:09:19 PM
Name: James Zanasiu
Age: 25
Species: Human
Faction: Scientist
Knowledge: First aid, some weapons familiarity, knowledge of facility layout.
Powers/Cybernetic enhancement: N/A
Personality: James is a jovial and friendly man. He appears carefree and irreverent but he can turn serious when the situation demands. He works mainly in the biologic enhancement department but he has spent some time in the weapons department.
Appearance: About 5'5", slate-grey eyes and black hair. Lightly tanned skin.

More bio info:

After James was fired from Pelvanida, he took up work with a local pharmaceuticals company, serving as one of their researchers. His friend, Zachary was relegated to teaching AP Biology at a private Las Vegas high school.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Serris on March 18, 2009, 11:58:16 PM
Name: Dr. Keith Bailey
Age: 53
Species: Anthro Monitor Lizard
Faction: Scientist (Allied)
Knowledge: has access to the base's computer system. Capable of hacking.
Powers/Cybernetic enhancement:N/A
Personality: Quiet and reserved. Has no sense of humor. Somewhat cold in personal interactions.
Appearance: A solid dark gold Australian Monitor Lizard with amber colored eyes.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: StarfallRaptor on March 19, 2009, 12:34:03 AM
Right now, Neku, Cale, Agito, and Slash have disappeared, and are actually mainly staying near James and the others.  Kagetora and Hawkeye are officially reported as "Missing, Presumed Dead, but are undercover in the city.  That's where everyone is for me at the moment...
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Serris on March 19, 2009, 04:06:12 PM
Name: Dr. Ian Branston
Age: 40
Species: Anthro Thoroughbred
Faction: Scientist (Dragonstorm)
Knowledge: Facility layout, hacking, skilled at using the Pelvanida computer systems.
Powers/Cybernetic enhancement: N/A
Personality: Amoral, clever, sadistic sense of humor, charming and charismatic.
Appearance: A bay Thoroughbred with brown eyes.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Serris on May 12, 2009, 07:07:48 PM
F-22, have you dropped out of the RP?

Nick, are you intending to end the RP early?

Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Nick22 on May 12, 2009, 07:09:28 PM
No, I'm not... I'm just giving acdefense of blowing up the base. of course, given that the base is probably built to withstand bunker-busters.. droppping one really wouldn't work..
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Serris on May 12, 2009, 07:12:55 PM
Okay, it sounded like that. Sorry for the misunderstanding.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Nick22 on May 12, 2009, 07:16:31 PM
No problem.. :)  I like how you responded to it in the rp too..
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Mirumoto_Kenjiro on June 06, 2009, 05:19:29 PM
Hey all.  Sorry about dropping out of the 1st part so abruptly.  Did my chars get killed off, went missing, or just "didn't exist" after I was a no-show?
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Nick22 on June 06, 2009, 05:20:46 PM
I don't think they were killed off..
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Nick22 on June 06, 2009, 05:22:10 PM
And Kenji, Your Ic characters left for home at the end. its not stated specifically, but implied..
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Mirumoto_Kenjiro on June 06, 2009, 05:37:30 PM
Ah ok.  Since I'm somewhat back, I may pop back into the RP again...when I'm ready, of course.

That may go the same for Lylat Tales, too...
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Nick22 on June 06, 2009, 05:38:51 PM
If you want join back in the rp.. you are wekcome to do so..We're in the middle of 3 right now, but you're welcome to drop in..
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Serris on June 08, 2009, 10:29:45 PM
Hey, welcome back Kenji! Feel free to jump in whenever.

And yes, it was assumed that your characters survived the first part and are now trying to live a life as normal as possible.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Mirumoto_Kenjiro on June 10, 2009, 10:35:16 PM
Okay!  I'll revamp my chars' profiles and fill in how they "left" earlier in the RP.  I got a total of five chars for the story:  3 good guys you know, a Dragonstorm experiment, and a shady guy that seems to be involved with the Dragonstorm conspiracy.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Serris on July 27, 2009, 09:40:36 PM
LB&T, I can work a way to bring Shelton into the RP.

What will happen is a soldier from the Cobalt Squad will mention Shelton offhandedly. General Moby of Carson City Camp will the attempt to contact Shelton and apprise him of the situation. If Shelton accepts, a plane will be dispatched to pick him up from Europe  and he will be helicoptered into Pelvanida.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) on July 28, 2009, 03:56:59 AM
That sounds great. I've been following the RP, so I'd love to get to jump back in.

I'm still getting readjusted to the Forum life, so don't feel any pressuring need to force me into the RP quickly. When the time is right to get me back in, I'll be here.

Also, shouldn't we ask the others if they're okay with me jumping in like this?
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Serris on July 28, 2009, 01:31:46 PM
Ok, before LB&T gets back into the RP, I need to ask for everyone's permission for him to return.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Mirumoto_Kenjiro on July 28, 2009, 05:28:49 PM
Why need my permission?  He's welcome anytime anyplace.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) on July 28, 2009, 06:19:53 PM
Quote from: Serris,Jul 27 2009 on  08:40 PM
What will happen is a soldier from the Cobalt Squad will mention Shelton offhandedly. General Moby of Carson City Camp will the attempt to contact Shelton and apprise him of the situation. If Shelton accepts, a plane will be dispatched to pick him up from Europe  and he will be helicoptered into Pelvanida.
If we wanted to avoid the lengthy time issues the plane trips would cause, we could pretend they happened "offstage." What I mean is, James and co. could contact or be contacted by Gen. Moby, with part of the conversation going something along the lines of:

Gen. Moby: "Don't worry, if things get tough know that some help is along the way."

James: "Help? Who?"

Gen. Moby: "Just someone I recall being mentioned during the briefing. Moby out."

Then, when Shelton does show up, he can explain that he was contacted and flown here by plane. Gets the exposition out of the way. How does that sound?
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Serris on July 28, 2009, 08:11:07 PM
Perfect. I could start it in right now but you don't have to jump in immediately (remember Shelton will be helicoptered in).
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Mirumoto_Kenjiro on July 28, 2009, 10:28:44 PM
Wouldn't he at least get something to cover him?  It took a big distraction for everyone else to get inside.  Like two UAVs and two Blackhawks... ;)
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Serris on July 28, 2009, 10:33:57 PM
Quote from: Mirumoto_Kenjiro,Jul 28 2009 on  10:28 PM
Wouldn't he at least get something to cover him?  It took a big distraction for everyone else to get inside.  Like two UAVs and two Blackhawks... ;)
Remember, that Feral's team will be disabling the fusion reactor. The base defenses do not work without power.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Mirumoto_Kenjiro on July 28, 2009, 10:39:42 PM
Duh...  My bad.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) on July 31, 2009, 05:01:37 PM
Oh, I forgot about this. While I was gone, I found this buried amongst old school stuff. I have no clue when or where I wrote this, but it reminded me of Darwin's Soldiers. I must have been interested in this kind of story long before I thought! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Microcosm.jpg (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Microcosm.jpg) (Unfortunately, I can't find the rest of the comic. I guess we never find out what happens to the two men.)
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Serris on July 31, 2009, 06:15:19 PM
Hmm. Truth be told, this was somewhat inspired by the Furtopia RP The Spreading Hazard.

Also, that Microcosm comic reminds me of the sublevels at Pelvanida.

Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Serris on August 02, 2009, 09:53:11 PM
Here's the tally for the people who say LB&T can join:

Nick: yes
F-22: yes (dropped out of RP)
Starfall: yes
Kenjiro: yes

Starfall and Nick, I assume you are still playing. My characters are waiting for your responses.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: StarfallRaptor on August 03, 2009, 01:28:57 AM
Like I'd say no?
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Mirumoto_Kenjiro on August 03, 2009, 06:36:26 PM
Just to let you guys know I'll be away until next week.  See you then!
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) on August 03, 2009, 06:38:18 PM
See you! Have fun!
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Nick22 on August 05, 2009, 02:45:17 PM
Sure LBt can join..whenever he feels up to it
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) on August 05, 2009, 04:20:52 PM
Woo hoo! Ready whenever the plot dictates! (We might want the foreshadowing phone call or something so it's not totally out of the blue)
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) on August 06, 2009, 09:40:16 PM
Here's my character profile:

Name: Dr. Rudyard "Rudy" Shelton
Age: now 41
Species: Human
Faction: Scientists
Specializations: Great understanding of physics, technology, and (to a limited extent) temporal mechanics. He often uses analogy and historical references in his dialogue.
Powers/Cybernetic enhancement: none
Appearance: Dark haired and brown eyed, on the taller side, now with an unkempt beard from his days in Austria. Wears contact lenses.
Personality: Marginally sarcastic, but usually doesn't talk unless he sees a reason to. Attempts to solve any problem with logic, almost to a fault. Has no intention whatsoever of risking his life for anyone or anything, thank you very much.
Equipment: Other than standard lab equipment (and no weaponry), also carries a chargeable flashlight that doubles as a radio.
(http://www.alltro.com/flashlight.windup.jpg)
This image show the flashlight in retracted form, and being opened into talkie mode. The crank doubles as a mouthpiece.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) on August 11, 2009, 08:11:23 PM
I just learned something interesting: Color-blindness makes it easier to see camoflage. The Upside of Color-Blindness (http://discovermagazine.com/2007/apr/the-upside-of-color-blindness) This means Snow would do a better job of spotting soldiers than the rest of us. Just wanted to bring this up on the off-chance the opportunity comes up to make use of this.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Mirumoto_Kenjiro on August 11, 2009, 11:07:05 PM
Hey all!  I did say I was gone for a week, but I got some stuff going on that I'd really like to finish, so I just wanted to let you all know I'll be away for another week.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Serris on August 12, 2009, 01:48:11 AM
The group is planning to assault the control room but there's a bit of a problem; it's established that Pelvanida has perimeter defense turrets so Shelton can't fly in unless the power is disabled and the power can't be cut until Mirumoto_Kenjiro gets back.

Also, I didn't think it would be polite to set forward a large plot action by myself. This particular plot action involves Nick's characters, Starfall's characters and my characters.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Nick22 on August 12, 2009, 01:56:01 AM
Well, I'm game for whatevcer plot action you're planning Serris
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) on August 12, 2009, 11:58:09 AM
Me too. And Starfall's been in and out of the RP section several times without posting, so it's not like he hasn't gotten the chance to post.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: StarfallRaptor on August 13, 2009, 02:13:57 AM
Sorry :oops:  I've been unsure what to say, I guess.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Nick22 on August 13, 2009, 02:26:24 AM
Well, you can pput anything you want, Starfall..
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) on August 13, 2009, 02:28:56 AM
Quote from: StarfallRaptor,Aug 13 2009 on  01:13 AM
Sorry :oops:  I've been unsure what to say, I guess.
It's all good, bro. I wasn't criticizing you or nothing, I just want to get into the RP, and I can't do that while it's sitting there three days stale. I was just saying Serris should go ahead with whatever he was planning. Not a slight on you in any way.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Mirumoto_Kenjiro on August 17, 2009, 05:48:35 PM
Sorry to make you guys wait.  I had to get some stuff done while I was able to.  Anyway, I'm back now.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) on August 17, 2009, 07:10:42 PM
So how is this whole helicopter thing supposed to work? I mean, I don't know when the copter is supposed to show up.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Serris on August 17, 2009, 09:41:38 PM
Shelton is supposed to be flown to Pelvanida by helicopter after the fusion reactor is disabled (Kenjiro's characters will be doing that), disabling the perimeter defense turrets and when the control room has been taken over (by both my characters and Nick's characters).

Shelton could already be on plane headed from Austria to Carson City Camp and from there, he could be flown to Pelvanida via helicopter.

If you want to join in faster, I can have Dr. Bailey hack into the computer systems and temporarily disable the perimeter defense turrets to allow Shelton to arrive sooner.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) on August 17, 2009, 09:54:54 PM
No, I'm willing to wait until the reactor is down. I was just wondering if you were going to play as the helicopter, and then let me know when it was time for Shelton to get out, or if you'd let me know it was time for me to "fly" the helicopter in, if you know what I mean.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Serris on August 17, 2009, 10:02:58 PM
I can play as the helo pilot and let you join in by having one of the gunners or another crewmember engage Shelton in idle conversation.

Also, the helicopter is owned by Carson City Camp so the flight would (realistically) take several hours.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) on August 24, 2009, 12:12:25 AM
I have an idea for Shelton's arrival. Instead of just landing the helicopter, what if it gets shot down or crippled or something, Shelton gets captured/tortured by the enemy, and has to be rescued?
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Serris on August 24, 2009, 12:26:57 AM
I like that idea. Remember that the base's perimeter defenses are still active.

You can start immediately if you so desire. I'll play one of the techs who ltargets the helo.

I don't know the characters would find Shelton after he is captured.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) on August 24, 2009, 01:02:47 AM
They'd notice or at least hear the copter come in, right? Then Bailey could pick up one life sign stumbling out of the copter alive, and then work could be done on rescuing it. Or we could do it some other way. I would like Shelton to get rescued eventually.

You think enough time has passed for the helicopter to show up?
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Serris on August 24, 2009, 01:17:57 AM
It's implied that Shelton was enroute to Pelvanida when the transmission was made. The shootout coupled with Bailey's hacking probably took a few hours; enough for the helo to apprach within range of the turrets.

Bailey would notice the helo come in via radar and he'll try to pinpoint where it was shot down.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Mirumoto_Kenjiro on August 24, 2009, 09:42:09 PM
Hey, Raptor.  Want to pick out who Neku's blood donor will be?  If not, I'll use X-278 as his donor.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: StarfallRaptor on August 25, 2009, 01:09:06 AM
X-278 being Snow?  
That'll work great!  And I'll maybe have the bat donate, too.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Mirumoto_Kenjiro on August 25, 2009, 05:33:54 PM
X-278 is the Fennec Fox in the sub-levels.

The bat and Snow could work, too.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) on August 27, 2009, 05:40:35 PM
You know, Shelton was just led deeper into the base than any of our characters have been able to penetrate. If Shelton can free himself using his escape-the-room skills, is there something useful he can accomplish that the others can't currently get too?

I don't think I want Shelton to meet up with the others yet. I'd like to have him make his way around the base and do some solo stuff Macgyver-style. Would that be okay?
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Serris on August 27, 2009, 06:51:42 PM
That would be awesome!

You could have him either spy/steal data or destroy some of the labs.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) on August 27, 2009, 10:22:40 PM
Love to. Any data in particular?

(Don't worry; he won't discover it immediately. It takes time to get to a working, safe, and isolated computer.)
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Serris on August 28, 2009, 12:10:41 AM
Whatever you see fit to have Shelton steal. Remember that Dragonstorm data doesn't show up on the main databanks.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) on August 28, 2009, 01:56:08 PM
Could I get a short summary on where all the characters are right now and what they're doing?

And have what do we know about the following locations: the AWTR, control room, and sublevels?
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Serris on August 28, 2009, 04:46:42 PM
Nick's characters and my characters are in the control room. It can be assumed they are trying to gather data.

All but 1 (Neku) of Starfall's characters are in the control room as well.

Neku and Kenjiro's characters (except Ariol) are in the sublevels and on their way to disable the fusion reactor. They are currently treating a seriously injured Neku.

Ariol and Dr. Branston are in the "hidden Pelvanida". Dr. Branston has shown Ariol Pelvanida's self-destruct system.

----------------------

Control room is under friendly control but moderately damaged from a gun battle.

Sublevels are intact but experiments are loose.

AWTR is intact (the hole cut in the back has been patched up)
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Serris on August 30, 2009, 01:56:26 AM
Since the RP is  jammed without Nick posting, I have to introduce a "new-old" character for things to get moving.

Name: Dr. Yuri Kerzach
Age: 35
Species: Cassowary
Faction: Scientists
Knowledge: high energy physics for weapons research, certified EMT-B. Has also done stints in the mainframe.
Appearance: Dark brown eyes, gray feathers. Rather skinny and short. Wears custom built black chemical and fire resistant steel toed boots.
Powers/Cybernetic enhancement: N/A
Personality: Fearless, though sometimes crude and acidic. Has a twisted sense of humor.
Equipment: Handheld radio, small switchblade style pocket knife (not a weapon).
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) on August 30, 2009, 01:04:15 PM
Yay! Yuri's back!
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Serris on September 02, 2009, 12:44:59 AM
Erm, Nick, my main characters are kind of stuck without you posting.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Nick22 on September 02, 2009, 12:45:47 AM
I;'ll get on that..sorry
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Serris on September 02, 2009, 12:47:05 AM
It's okay. I've been a little lax in posting on Insane Cafe as well.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Nick22 on September 02, 2009, 12:50:07 AM
Its ok.. i'm waiting for The Friendly Sharptooth to post so i can get a story arch going between my characters and his.. anmd i just replied in the thread. its not much.. but hopefully it will be enough to get the story moving
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Nick22 on September 02, 2009, 01:01:50 AM
Yeah I'll rework the post, so theres lewss confusion about how my characters sudden;y appeared there without being noticed.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Serris on September 02, 2009, 01:04:44 AM
Oh yeah, Caustizer may be joining this RP as a soldier. Look for him at the end of this week.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Nick22 on September 02, 2009, 01:16:52 AM
:) the more the merrier
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) on September 02, 2009, 01:24:53 AM
Cool!
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) on September 02, 2009, 07:55:09 PM
Does Delta leader die eventually? Cause I really want her to. (hopefully at the climax, like that guy in District 9.)
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Serris on September 02, 2009, 07:59:57 PM
She'll die eventually...in fact, she'll die pretty soon, giving our heroes a respite.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) on September 02, 2009, 08:01:58 PM
Mwuhuhuuuuhhhh.... :boohoo :celebrate
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Serris on September 04, 2009, 11:35:32 PM
Here is a list of "public domain" characters (Characters that are not exclusively under one person's control).

Alfred Byford
Werner Donitz
Hans Donitz
Ridley
Metal Storm
Wayne Anthony
Dr. Fenton Bradley
Riley
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) on September 04, 2009, 11:46:05 PM
Cautizer, are you going to post a character bio? It follows this format:

Name:
Age:
Species:
Faction:
Appearance:
Specializations: If playing as a scientist replace with knowledge
Personality:
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) on September 07, 2009, 02:47:04 AM
I have an interesting idea: What if there were scientists who still worked at Pelvanida that had formed a kind of anti-Dragonstorm underground resistance? It doesn't make sense that everyone who's not the main characters would just lie down ad let Dragonstorm happen. Could that work as a way of expanding what we could do? (Having allies who aren't instantly shot at and have security clearance might be useful at times)

With permission I'd like Shelton to meet someone at the cafe who is a member of this resistance.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Serris on September 07, 2009, 02:13:04 PM
Proceed with that idea. It sounds really cool.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Nick22 on September 07, 2009, 02:29:46 PM
thats a great idea, and a logical one..there is resistence to ideas like those that dragonstorm has..its a great idea and should be expanded on..
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Serris on September 13, 2009, 01:02:55 AM
Caustizer mentioned something about developing Sgt. Clyco more and a shootout. I'm going to be giving him the makings of one but it will not actually occur until he gives me the go ahead.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Noname on September 13, 2009, 02:05:49 AM
New Character!



Name: Thomas Stern

Age: 23

Species: Human

Class: Soldier (Corporal)

Faction: Allied.

Appearance: White, green eyes, brown hair, 6'5, military fatigues, boots, helmet, gloves, sub-machine.

Specializations: Firearms, explosives.

Personality: Tough, good, quick to fight but quick to trust under the right circumstances

Is this good?

EDITED!

I wanted to name him "Corporal Punishment" but thought better of it.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Serris on September 13, 2009, 02:09:24 AM
That's good but I'd give him a last name and a rank.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Noname on September 13, 2009, 02:12:16 AM
Done. Edited.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) on September 13, 2009, 02:18:49 AM
YAY!!! A new character! Come join the fun Noname!!!
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Noname on September 13, 2009, 02:19:54 AM
I'll have him literally drop in... just make sure to integrate the character in...
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) on September 13, 2009, 02:29:48 AM
I don't know if you already have justification for Stern's arrival, Noname, but if you don't, you can say General Moby sent you as reinforcement. That's what happened with my character, Dr. Shelton.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Noname on September 13, 2009, 02:47:02 AM
He can explain himself later.

EDIT: He just did.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) on September 13, 2009, 07:18:03 AM
On second thought, can we have Delta Leader survive long enough to capture Shelton a second time? (Maybe when they're on the way back from what they're doing now, I don't want to miss all the hacking and stealing) I want him to be able to redeem himself after his last turn with her.

There could be consequence this time too. They could discover how much the "terrorists" know about Dragonstorm, and decide to take drastic measures, like voiding the security clearance of all non-Dragonstorm personnel.

Also, Wayne, Dr. Bradley, and Riley are public domain characters. Feel free to take control of them, all.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Serris on September 13, 2009, 11:54:04 AM
Woah, woah, woah. I created Dr. Bailey. Sorry, but he is not in the public domain.

And I'll go with your idea. The entire group will be captured; Alfred, Werner and Hans will be hit with net launchers and Shelton and Dr. Kerzach will be forced to follow at gunpoint. They'll have their weapons and equipment taken away. Basically imagine an "escape the room" scenario coupled with a stealth based mission. As for the location, I'm thinking of the secret Dragonstorm base. Their only goal is to get out, without help from anyone else. Does that sound good?

I'll also go with your idea of voiding the clearance of non Dragonstorm personnel. It adds a nice twist because then Dr. Bailey, Dr. Zanasiu, Aisha, Hans, Zachary, Dr. Kerzach, Shelton can't do anything unless they force entry into labs or steal keycards.

I may also plan to have a group raid the AWTR later.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) on September 13, 2009, 02:56:21 PM
Quote from: Serris,Sep 13 2009 on  10:54 AM
Woah, woah, woah. I created Dr. Bailey. Sorry, but he is not in the public domain.
Ooops, sorry, I meant Dr. Bradley. He's the tiger scientist we met in the ADSA headquarters. I'll edit the above post.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Caustizer on September 13, 2009, 08:12:09 PM
Sgrt Fredrick Rodger Clyco

Age: 24
Species: Human
Faction: Canadian Military - presumably Allied with good guys
Appearance: brown hair blue eyes and somewhat short. No beard or mustache.
Specializations: Combat and Escort duty.
Personality: Obidient and Silent - rarely speaks directly.

He also carries a suitcase with an unknown experiemental weapon inside. Only the VIP he is escorting has the key.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) on September 20, 2009, 09:20:46 PM
A "car chase" of sorts might be cool, meaning Lab 101 makes the cut, and our heroes have to chase after it in stolen jeeps. I'd like Shelton and maybe the team with him (assuming they can disguise themselves well enough) to make it into Lab 101 first.)
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Serris on September 20, 2009, 11:40:24 PM
That can be arranged.

I imagine that the lab can fit into a semi trailer.

Here's how I envision it: an unmarked semi cab (with several armed Humvee escorts or gatling gun equipped SUVs) pulls into Pelvanida. Dr. Branston disengages the locks on Lab 101 and a crane (which accompanied the semi cab) lifts the entire lab (along with the key Dragonstorm personnel) onto the semi. After the lab is secured and hooked up to a power supply (possibly a large diesel generator in a trailer that is then attached to the lab)

Not sure if I want the chase to go through Vegas, though. However, this chase will involve lots of shooting and possibly explosives.

Also, I am in fact looking at a sequel, making this a trilogy. Lab 101 gets away but there are still other Dragonstorm experiments and scientists in Pelvanida and they have to be eliminated.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Nick22 on September 20, 2009, 11:48:13 PM
Right Now My characters are in the control with little to do, until the guys make it back to them. THey'll take part in the car chase though..
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) on September 21, 2009, 01:47:58 AM
I've got an interesting idea. Since Shelton's going to be pretending to be Dragonstorm inside Lab 101, and Lab 101 gets away, what if Shelton leaves with them? Then he becomes their inside-operant in the third RP.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Serris on September 21, 2009, 02:46:29 AM
I like the idea but bear in mind that I had planned for a "race against the clock" scenario (involves 50 megaton pure fusion bomb in Dragonstorm base) at the end like the first RP. I will think about it later but the "car chase" and "race against time" do not work well together.

Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) on September 21, 2009, 08:11:58 PM
So the third RP will involve locating Lab 101 and defeating the remaining Dragonstorm personnel?

Also, I'd like it if Delta Leader did indeed sniff Shelton out, but instead of calling him out in public, lures/orders him into an empty room to finish him off. then he can surprise her by wounding/killing her with the pistol. Unless you have other plans for delta leader?

So what do you think about Shelton leaving with Lab 101? That would add a new dimension to the third RP, and kind of be a homage to Hans from the original, only Shelton would do slightly more undercover work than Hans did as a terrorist.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Caustizer on September 21, 2009, 09:05:18 PM
Quote from: Serris,Sep 20 2009 on  10:40 PM
That can be arranged.

I imagine that the lab can fit into a semi trailer.

Here's how I envision it: an unmarked semi cab (with several armed Humvee escorts or gatling gun equipped SUVs) pulls into Pelvanida. Dr. Branston disengages the locks on Lab 101 and a crane (which accompanied the semi cab) lifts the entire lab (along with the key Dragonstorm personnel) onto the semi. After the lab is secured and hooked up to a power supply (possibly a large diesel generator in a trailer that is then attached to the lab)

Not sure if I want the chase to go through Vegas, though. However, this chase will involve lots of shooting and possibly explosives.

Also, I am in fact looking at a sequel, making this a trilogy. Lab 101 gets away but there are still other Dragonstorm experiments and scientists in Pelvanida and they have to be eliminated.
I would say that after what happened to Clyco's team it would also make sense for the Canadian and American governments to, say, arrange for a platoon of tanks to be redispatched to the scene instigating a firefight.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) on September 21, 2009, 10:39:08 PM
^That'd be pretty awesome.

(not giving permission for it; that's Serris's job, just saying it would be epic)

It's also possible the Canadian government would blame the americans for the attacvk.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Serris on September 21, 2009, 10:42:00 PM
Both of your plans are go.

Shelton can kill Delta Leader.

Shelton and Dr. Kerzach leave with Lab 101.

Kenjiro, the transports will have to be changed to a semi cab with armed escorts.

The 3rd RP will focus exclusively on Lab 101. The remainder of this RP will focus on "cleaning up the base" so to speak.

Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Serris on September 21, 2009, 10:49:50 PM
As for the assault. I imagine that news of the VIP's death reaches the Canadian military and they blame Pelvanida Base for it.

That news in turn reaches the US President, who makes the conclusion that Pelvanida Base has gone rogue and they both dispatch several armored vehicles and troops to deal with the (presumed) rogue base.

The heroes will then attempt to reason with them, unfortunately diplomacy fails and the heroes have to fight their way out. The AWTR will play a huge part in this battle.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Mirumoto_Kenjiro on September 21, 2009, 11:33:36 PM
Will change the transports.  But will any of the scientists and projects escape at the end?
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Serris on September 22, 2009, 12:35:34 AM
Yes, the "core scientists" and the experiments in the room escape.

Everyone else stays behind.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Nick22 on September 22, 2009, 12:37:08 AM
so will you need aisha or DR landon in part 3?
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) on September 22, 2009, 12:42:49 AM
Since Shelton appears in Pavlov's checkmate, I'm going to change Pavlov to taking place after the third RP. I've actually got an idea for a story between the 2nd and 3rd RPs, but I won't start it until it's more fleshed out and I have more time.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Serris on September 22, 2009, 12:46:59 AM
If you decide not to join, I can work a way to explain why those two disappeared.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Nick22 on September 22, 2009, 12:49:48 AM
No, I'll join Serris, i was just asking if there was some role for the m to play. i'll play them regardless..
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Serris on September 22, 2009, 12:55:43 AM
I'll set up a discussion topic for the 3rd RP sometime later. But everyone has a part.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Nick22 on September 22, 2009, 12:56:36 AM
ok thanks
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) on September 22, 2009, 02:16:28 AM
I never thought Shelton would be the one to kill Delta Leader! Thanks, Serris!
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Serris on September 30, 2009, 09:05:54 PM
Caustizer, the joint Canadian/US invasion can occur after Lab 101 is loaded and headed away from the base. I'll let you control all aspects of the invasion.

Speaking of that, should there be a car chase after Lab 101?
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) on September 30, 2009, 10:23:47 PM
I think that'd be cool. It'd be nice to watch the lab taqke some hits from the outside; Shelton and Kerzach can describe what's happening on the inside while whoever's doing the car chase describes the outside. It'd also be different; despite one full RP and three expanded stories, Darwin's Soldiers hasn't yet had a car chase. It'd be new ground, and some awesome new ground at that.

Also, Cautizer, everyone except Clyco is incapacitated in the control room. It's up to him and his prototpye weapon to defeat the invading Pelvanida guards.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Serris on October 02, 2009, 12:34:17 AM
I can do both the car chase and the (misguided) joint US/Canadian invasion?

All the allies will gather in the control room after Lab 101 has been loaded and is moving out.

I haven't decided what the the chasing vehicles will be yet.

So far I have 3 options:

1.) Steal the personal vehicles of Pelvanida staff

2.) Use the armored vehicles in Pelvanida's motor pool. The vehicles will be a combination of armored Humvees (anyone can drive) and 8 wheeled Stryker vehicles (only soldiers can drive) and possibly a few 6 wheeled APCs (only soldiers can drive). All of them will have mounted weaponry (still debating if only soldiers or the scientists can use the mounted weapons)

3.) A combination of both (soldiers get the armored vehicles, scientists get the personal vehicles).

Note that Alfred is considered a "scientist" when it comes to weapons usage.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Serris on October 03, 2009, 07:57:51 PM
Okay I have some things finalized.

Chasing vehicles will be a combo of personal vehicles and military vehicles. Scientists get personal vehicles and soldiers get military.

Some scientists will get to drive the armored Humvees.

Misguided invasion will force the chasers back to the base while Lab 101 drives away.

Sound good? If anyone has other ideas, I'll listen.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Nick22 on October 03, 2009, 10:20:06 PM
sounds interesting... should they force reynolds to join them?
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Serris on October 03, 2009, 10:31:37 PM
Yeah, they'll force Reynolds to join them.

Also, should we let Starfall in on the action?
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Nick22 on October 03, 2009, 10:57:15 PM
Sure, I don't mind..
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) on October 04, 2009, 12:59:02 AM
Something I should have done a while ago, I'm releasing any 2nd RP characters I create other than Shelton into the public domain unless otherwise mentioned. This includes future created characters (I don't think there'll be any more, but I wasn't expecting Bradley or Reynolds to become important characters, so maybe more might arise, who knows.)
Shelton is the one character not in the public domain.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Serris on October 04, 2009, 10:09:43 PM
Starfall has dropped out of the RP.

His characters are NOT public domain. I will "remove" (NOT) kill them from the RP.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) on October 05, 2009, 12:26:19 AM
Ridley technically isn't his character. Have one of the ADSA members bring him.

Did you say Ridley and co. was last seen in the cafeteria? I made a reference to the head chef, Nixon, who's a member of ADSA. He could show up, and say Ridley was passed off to him.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Serris on October 05, 2009, 12:32:32 AM
I did.

And yes, Nixon will appear with Ridley.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Serris on October 06, 2009, 09:53:37 PM
I really have to get this RP rolling again or else it may stagnate and die. I am going to have the convoy come in and load lab 101 onto the truck.

When Kenjiro returns, I will relinquish control of the convoy back to him. Ariol and his other characters will not be touched.

However, I will still have the car chase and the misguided invasion.

The reason why the group can't intercept the convoy immediately is because  the main hanger is pretty far from the control room and the hanger doors now have to be manually opened as well as the fact that the group now has to upgrade its firepower.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Nick22 on October 07, 2009, 10:16:15 PM
i understand Serris. My characxters are with Alfred in the truck..
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) on October 07, 2009, 10:43:10 PM
Since there are a lot of redshirts with the team this time around, maybe the good guys could take some casulties?

Also, how is the car chase going to fit with the bomb subplot? Will the heroes have to race back to Pelvanida after the car chase to save the base?

If you need them to find out about the bomb some way, Shelton could radio James after Lab 101 gets away on his radio-flashlight and warn him about the bomb. The heroes would think they were done, and then they'd have to race back to save the rest of the Pelvanida staff. Og course this wouldn't happen for a long time, once we've milked the car chase for as much action as we possibly could.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Serris on October 07, 2009, 11:00:52 PM
Good guys will take casualties.

The bomb plot will simultaneously occur with the invasion. The chasers will be forced to return to Pelvanida when Shelton alerts them to the bomb. While they are searching for the bomb, the misguided invasion occurs.

It's perfect ploy for Dragonstorm. Set off the bomb, wipe all evidence and kill a bunch of US and Canadian troops. Blame gets heaped on Pelvanida and Dr. Zanasiu's team and Dragonstorm gets away.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Nick22 on October 07, 2009, 11:09:01 PM
and, say 10-15 of the characters survive iunto part 3...its brilliant..
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) on October 08, 2009, 12:04:06 AM
Serris, make sure to mention via OOC when you want Shelton to warn about the bomb. I don't want to end the high-octane car chase prematurely.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Serris on October 08, 2009, 12:17:15 AM
I think Kenjiro's got that job but you can do it too.

And remember that the chase will go through Vegas but they'll break off the chase after they tear through the Vegas Strip. The justification: they don't want to endanger any more civilians. An argument will break out between those who want to cease the chase to avoid harming civilians and those who decide that Dragonstorm must be stopped at all costs. Shelton's (or Feral's) warning about the bomb will force them to return to the base.  

And this chase is high octane. I can literally feel my heart racing! Of course, the fact that I was listening to the battle themes of Total Annihilation may have had something to do with it.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) on October 08, 2009, 01:07:16 AM
I'll serve as Kenjiro's backup. In case we want to get on with the RP, and he's not showing up. It's only one line.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Nick22 on October 11, 2009, 02:28:46 AM
So Are Shelton and Zaniusu going to be discovered  by Dragonstorm or not?
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) on October 11, 2009, 02:47:29 AM
you mean Shelton and Kerzach, right? I don't think so. I think the plan was they escape in the Lab, and then act as inside informants when James and company locate the lab in the third RP.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Nick22 on October 11, 2009, 02:55:42 AM
oh ok.. thats answers my question. thanks, obviously if they were discoverec they'd be executed in short order..
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Noname on October 12, 2009, 03:28:14 AM
Could someone please help me catch up in this RP? I'd like to post more, but I don't have much time, and, frankly, it is rather complex to begin with. Could someone recap the last two pages please?
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Nick22 on October 12, 2009, 03:29:45 AM
Shelton and Kerzach have snuck aboard Lab 101 which has detached from Pelvanida and we're in the middle of a merry little chase trying to catch them..
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Noname on October 12, 2009, 04:03:58 AM
I'll have Corporal Stern join in the pursuit, then. Thanks.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) on October 12, 2009, 09:03:20 PM
I'm just wondering what's happening in the RP with the bomb. Is the timer for the bomb going to be activated, or will James and co. stop Branston and Zenarchis from pushing the triggers?

Just curious because I have an idea how we could have both this car chase and the bomb bit back at Pelvanida, but I want to hear what the current plan is first.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Serris on October 12, 2009, 09:24:01 PM
James and his crew cannot stop the triggers from being pushed. However, they will be forced to turn back (not by the bomb but I am not sure what that something is though).

After James and his crew are back at Pelvanida, Dr. Branston and Dr. Zenarchis will set off the countdown timer.

Also, Caustizer wants to implement a misguided invasion. How will that be carried out or should we just ditch the idea or should I take over it (using a solely American force)? The reason for saying this is because Caustizer is rarely present in the RP section.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) on October 12, 2009, 09:30:24 PM
Maybe you should PM him and ask him if he'd be willing to post more, or see if he'll release the invasion forces into the public domain so any of the soldiers (except perhaps the commander) are controllable. They would add some drama to the heroes trying to find the bomb and annoying invasive forces getting in their way.

My idea was that Shelton and Kerzach sneak into the place where the bomb timer is located and, while they can't turn it off completely, can increase the timer from 30 minutes to 3 hours. They would also know the bomb hasn't been activated yet, and could radio this to James. Now James and co. have enough time to get back, and once they realize there's a chance Pelvanida could be saved, they take advantage of it.

Just an idea. I can't think of another reason why they'd turn around.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Serris on October 12, 2009, 09:44:27 PM
I'll ask him.

It takes roughly 4-5 hours to return to Pelvanida. However, Dr. Kerzach and Dr. Shelton will find the a way to remotely alter the bomb's timing system (which is actually in Pelvanida) and set it to the maximum of 8 hours. That's enough time for them to get them to get back to Pelvanida and 3-4 hours to search an entire base the size of a small city gives the feeling of a race against time.

Once James finds out, he'll send his team back (with some arguments).

I'll have them alter the bomb by using Dr. Branston's console. He'll eventually decide to take a nap and leave one of his technicians there. Dr. Kerzach and Shelton can then subdue the technician and alter the bomb timer.

However, I am going to include a scene where Dr. Kerzach suggests sabotaging the lab using the console but Dr. Shelton tells him not to.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) on October 13, 2009, 02:10:31 AM
Another option is, someone goes to the bathroom and discovers O'Neill's body. Branston would of course be among those who rush over to check him out, and Kerzach and Shelton can take advantage of the distraction to do their thing with the timer.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Serris on October 13, 2009, 02:26:33 AM
That also works too. I like that idea.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) on October 15, 2009, 06:55:11 PM
Midterms are coming up, and with Shelton on a rapidly-disappearing convoy, I'm just wondering when I can drop out of the RP. If there's still stuff Kerzach and Shelton need to do, okay, I can stay longer. I just want a timeframe.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Serris on October 15, 2009, 07:21:42 PM
You can drop out after Shelton interacts with Kerzach one last time; there is nothing left they can do. After that, Kerzach will decide to go to sleep and for all intents and purposes the convoy is gone.

Will you be controlling random soldiers occasionally or will the remaining players be left doing that?

Also, good luck on your midterms and see you in the 3rd RP (possibly sometime in late October or early November)!
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Nick22 on October 15, 2009, 07:33:31 PM
Good luck on your midterms LBT..
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Serris on October 15, 2009, 10:41:25 PM
This RP will probably be on hold until after everyone finishes their midterms because Caustizer will be initiating the misguided invasion. Once that occurs and is finished, the RP is over and I will start planning on the 3rd installment of the trilogy.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Nick22 on October 15, 2009, 10:59:04 PM
Ok, so how long will that be? a couple weeks?
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Serris on October 15, 2009, 11:28:43 PM
Dunno. I am basing it off William and Mary's calender (exams are in December). They do not have midterms only finals for each semester.

I will give it a couple of weeks because I need to plan the 3rd part of the trilogy.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Nick22 on October 15, 2009, 11:34:17 PM
ok, and while you are doing thatm spend some time in the cafe as well. I'm going to begin laying down ideas for Part 4.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) on October 16, 2009, 01:08:22 AM
And I'm out. Good luck all! Serris, Mirumoto_Kenjiro, Nick22, Noname, keep up the awesome RP, and I'll see you in part 3!
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Serris on October 16, 2009, 01:16:32 AM
Yeah, Branston, Kerzach, Zenarchis, O'Neill, Hicks, Montgomery are pretty much out of the RP.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Nick22 on October 17, 2009, 01:02:46 AM
unless they are released into public domain for the final climax
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Serris on October 17, 2009, 01:15:47 AM
They are all on the convoy headed out of Nevada. They will serve no role in the climax.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Nick22 on October 17, 2009, 01:22:08 AM
oh ok..thats understandle.. BTw what happened to Ridley the eagle experiment?
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Serris on October 17, 2009, 02:34:53 AM
I guess you can assume that was killed when the helicopter he was attacking exploded after Hans tore through it with his laser cannon.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Nick22 on October 17, 2009, 08:04:56 PM
its not stated for sure thiough.. although if no explanation is givenmn i'll assume Ridley was destroyed..
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Serris on October 20, 2009, 12:54:45 AM
Caustizer, I "pseudo-started" the invasion; the Dragonstorm scientists have intercepted a transmission that implies that the Canadian government has requested a strike on Pelvanida and that the US president has authorized the strike and is assisting.

And yes, Ridley was killed when Hans shot down the last Cayuse helo.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Caustizer on October 22, 2009, 10:47:20 PM
I forfieted the rights to the invasion a couple of pages back in the DW2 RP thread, but it appears to have gone unnoticed.  Right around now is the time for midterm exams at the university, and this is taking up 95% of my time, with the other 5% devoted to eating and sleeping.

While I'm here though, I might as well get things rolling.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Serris on October 22, 2009, 10:55:26 PM
All you forfeited was your right to control any of the soldiers. You can still initiate it.

Also, MK, LB&T, Nick, Starfall, Noname, Caustizer, will you be present for the next one? It'll probably start in 2-3 weeks. Planning discussion will occur once this is finished and I plan for it to be finished in roughly 1 week.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Nick22 on October 23, 2009, 01:28:10 AM
Count me in for part 3...
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) on October 23, 2009, 06:47:57 PM
I'll be ready for part 3, but please, don't feel bad taking your time getting to the actual infiltration of Lab 101. Remember, James and his friends are going to have to find out where it is, and then infiltrate it, and they probably won't meet Shelton and Kerzach straight away.

I'm still taking midterms and studying, so I don't want to be in the RP from the beginning. I'm content to wait until the time comes where James has actually reached Lab 101 before jumping in with Shelton.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Caustizer on October 23, 2009, 07:48:28 PM
Sure I'll join Darwin's Soldiers 3, but make sure you leave a character list so I know who (and what animal/experiment) everyone is.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Serris on October 26, 2009, 09:36:14 PM
Okay, the Invasion of Pelvanida has started but the squad that subdued Dr. Bailey and Dr. Zanasiu are just arguing and I'm not sure how to actually get the fireworks started.

I was thinking one of the tanks that tried to intercept Lab 101 makes its way back to Pelvanida and they tell what happened and they decide to kill Dr. Zanasiu and his group because they mistook them for Dragonstorm personnel.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) on October 26, 2009, 09:49:38 PM
Isn't Hicks still stuck at Pelvanida? He could claim Zanasiu and crew are responsible for the bomb and get the SWATS to side with him.

On an unrelated note, I've added the bit about Shelton'c face being cut up because I can use that to justify why nobody recognizes him as Shelton; his face will be cut up with scars. I was also thinking a cut to the larynx could cause his voice to deepen, but I'm not sure on that point yet.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Serris on October 27, 2009, 12:12:16 AM
^ That would just lead to them being arrested, not the huge firefight that Caustizer thought of.

I just thought of an idea:

Hicks, who was left behind at Pelvanida, spots some special forces troopers entering through another part of the base and he will radio Dr. Bailey. He will then approach the troopers and claim Zanasiu and crew are responsible for trying to destroy Pelvanida with the 50 megaton bomb. Hicks will then concoct a story about how another scientist, a guard and himself had disarmed the bomb but the turrets protecting the bomb killed his two companions.

A little bit later, Dr. Branston uses a phony radio transmission to trick the special forces into responding with lethal force against Dr. Zanasiu's group. He will claim that Dr. Zanasiu and his group took hostages and he was the only one to escape.

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Personally, I think the option that makes the most sense is the surviving tanks make their way to Pelvanida and as a result of them mistaking Dragonstorm with Zanasiu's crew, the special forces troopers will respond with lethal force (including the armored vehicles).

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A cut to the larynx would probably cause Shelton to become mute.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Caustizer on October 27, 2009, 12:47:01 AM
The only purpose I had planned for the Canadian Tank Division was to "mistakenly" encounter the Dragonstorm 101 convoy, catch them with their pants down, and eliminate most of them in the resultant battle.  I had hoped that it was the moment where the bad guys were to finally be taken down (considering justice has evaded Dragonstorm since the first line of DS1) but Serris decided that wasn't the case.

After the brutal vehicle to vehicle fight outside Las Vegas the operation is effectively over for the four surviving tanks and crews and command recalls them to the Carson City base to lick their wounds and write up a report.

The American military is the only faction that enters Pelvada (as their government understandably prefers, they don't want another nations military finding out their secrets) so I would prefer that the Canadian Tank division isn't dragged into this as bait.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Serris on October 27, 2009, 12:50:38 AM
Understood. The Canadian tanks will return to Carson City Camp.

Erm, where is Sgt. Clyco? Will he partake in the final battle?
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) on October 27, 2009, 01:10:54 AM
Quote from: Serris,Oct 26 2009 on  11:12 PM
A cut to the larynx would probably cause Shelton to become mute.
Well, scratch that then. I could have sworn I read a story where something happened to alter a person's voice.

I like both of the ideas for getting the firefight, and remember there's no reason both can't happen.

On a side note, Hans was still a security guard at Pelvainda, and would probably try to use that to prove he, and therefore his friends, must be good guys. Of course this wouldn't work, but it sounds like something a staff member would logically try.

What exactly is the point of the firefight? What is James trying to accomplish? I had thought James would be trying to stop the bomb and the army was unknowignly getting in the way, but now the bomb is off. Of course, Hicks could always turn the bomb back on, re-endangering Pelvanida.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Serris on October 27, 2009, 01:17:25 AM
Quote from: Caustizer on  
I would say that after what happened to Clyco's team it would also make sense for the Canadian and American governments to, say, arrange for a platoon of tanks to be redispatched to the scene instigating a firefight.

I assume that since Clyco's VIP died, the Canadian government thinks that Pelvanida is guilty and with the aftermath of the Vegas chase, the US government thinks that Pelvanida  gone rogue and they have to stop it.

Basically, the firefight occurs because the US government thinks Pelvanida has gone rogue and they have to neutralize the rebels (James and his team) and retake the base.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Nick22 on October 27, 2009, 01:20:32 AM
very interesting ideas guys.. so the invasion occurs they retake the base and then branson reactivates the bomb?
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Serris on October 27, 2009, 01:32:10 AM
The bomb cannot be reactivated, the power has been cut.

The RP ends after the invading forces are defeated and the heroes escape Pelvanida.

I may make a discussion topic for the sequel sometime this week or next week. The sequel will probably start mid-November.

I will give some details about the final installment:

It is more "wide ranging" (based off the Insane Cafe 3 and LB&T's Pavlov's Checkmate). This means that the characters are not confined to a certain area. Makes sense because they have to search for the lab.

It is set not in Nevada, but in Washington or Oregon state.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Nick22 on October 27, 2009, 01:50:30 AM
I had aisha shoot hicks in the left leg.. i hope that is alright, if not i will edit it out...
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) on October 27, 2009, 01:51:19 AM
^Ooh, [censored]'s happening now.

I don't see why not, I mean, with Hicks here, he's not going to be with Lab 101 for the thrid RP? Unless Serris had planned to use Hicks as a way to locate Lab 101 in the future.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Serris on October 27, 2009, 01:53:06 AM
Hicks will not survive into the next RP.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Nick22 on October 27, 2009, 01:55:04 AM
Ok, So I basically blew off his left leg.. and someone else either one of our guys will kill him or the special forces will catch on later and kill him..
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Noname on October 27, 2009, 03:10:28 AM
Sorry I haven't been active lately. I'll be able to participate more starting Wednesday of this week... I had midterms and projects... still have to do some...
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) on October 29, 2009, 03:31:10 PM
I don't think anyone except Serris and Nick still have characters in the RP. You two could probably bandy back and forth until it's over. Or are we waiting for Noname?
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Serris on October 29, 2009, 03:40:46 PM
We are waiting for Noname and Caustizer (Corporal Stern and Sgt. Clyco, respectively).

Not sure if Kenjiro wants to participate in the final battle or not but since his characters flew away from Pelvanida in helicopters and the Vegas chase lasted a few hours, they are probably too far away to sensibly come back to aid the group.

Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Mirumoto_Kenjiro on October 29, 2009, 10:09:22 PM
The best I could probably do is have what happened to the group afterward and probably have some surveillance/air strikes in the area.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Nick22 on October 30, 2009, 12:15:23 AM
I'm willing to wait for Nioname and Caustizer..
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Serris on October 30, 2009, 01:34:11 AM
Kenjiro, you can participate in that way too.

Noname and Caustizer, when are you ready to post? I do not want to pressure you but at the same time I feel like I am being impolite if I finish the RP without you.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) on November 02, 2009, 12:45:07 AM
(I don't think they've seen your post)
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Noname on November 02, 2009, 02:13:25 AM
I'll be right there. Sorry!
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Caustizer on November 04, 2009, 11:56:57 PM
There is something that annoys me about 'Dragonstorm'.

It's not the extent of their villiany or the details of their goals I'm concerned about, it's that they appear to be nearly invincible enemies that can suddenly pull out the solution to every problem from their pocket.

This is similar to the bad guys in James Bond, except that they aren't very campy or entertaining in the process.

A specific example would be the chance encounter of the column of Canadian Tanks in the desert... it felt to me that it was just a game of "oh you think you can do that eh? Well take a look at what I got in my pocket."

What got me the most out of this has to be sudden procurement of the most advanced anti-tank weapon in the world (and 5 of them, worth hundreds of millions of dollars) inside the mobile lab, as if Dragonstorm was expecting an ambush of advanced armoured weaponry.   What if I made the attack a roadblock instead, would Dragonstorm suddenly procure Gatling Guns too?  What about an Airstrike, would they pull out Anti-air missles from the back cubburds?

Come on, its nearly the end of the RP... why not have your bad guys at least sweat a little bit to make them pay for the horrible things they have done?  :yes

For the ambush, I could have been really evil and had them attacked by experimental Mirage Tanks (http://portal.commandandconquer.com/portal/site/redalert/template.MAXIMIZE/factions_en/?javax.portlet.tpst=887f789b1e9f05362087dce7b100cda0_ws_MX&javax.portlet.prp_887f789b1e9f05362087dce7b100cda0_viewID=proxy_view_secondary&javax.portlet.prp_887f789b1e9f05362087dce7b100cda0_wcproxyurl=http%253A%252F%252Flocalhost%253A8080%252FSiteAssets%252Ffactions%252FMirageTank.html&javax.portlet.begCacheTok=com.vignette.cachetoken&javax.portlet.endCacheTok=com.vignette.cachetoken) which annialate the entire convoy in seconds with their bouncing Spectrum Beams, while remainly completely invisible to any would be attackers - but that would have been plain mean.  Dignify me with some progress in hampering your villians, and it would make the story more interesting at the same time  :smile
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) on November 05, 2009, 12:57:42 AM
Fine by me, I guess, if it works. But haven't they already got away? This seems it would have been a valid point had you brought it up a few weeks ago, but Lab 101 is away, and the only Dragonstorm left is these four dudes in a Humvee, which, I recall, you came up with the plan for their escape. How do you want to hamper them now?
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Caustizer on November 05, 2009, 01:12:10 AM
Just commenting for future RPs, or any other planned ambushes.  I wanted to make sure I brought it up so the matter gets the attention it deserves.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) on November 05, 2009, 02:05:15 AM
Dragonstorm gets its comeuppance in the third RP. As the grand finale, I sure hope they do.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: Serris on November 05, 2009, 03:49:59 AM
I will come out and say outright that those weapons were developed by a Dragonstorm scientist.  

And remember, Dragonstorm is EXTREMELY paranoid and if they made part of the base capable of breaking away (complete with armor plating and roof autocannons), then I would not be surprised if they carried heavy weaponry inside.

And the Gatling Gun equipped SUVs do exist in real life: http://www.popularmechanics.com/blogs/tech...ws/4221601.html (http://www.popularmechanics.com/blogs/technology_news/4221601.html)

Remember that the battle severely damaged the back area and ruined 3 out of 5 of their AT missile launchers and they are running low on ammo. Their ability to fight is severely hampered, not to mention both fuel tanks are destroyed.
Title: Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion
Post by: aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) on November 05, 2009, 04:57:10 AM
Small thing, but two small changes have been made to Pavlov's Checkmate, now that it takes place after the third RP. Some of the opening scene was updated, and two lines were added to Shelton and James' text conversation.