Darwin's Soldier's Sequel Discussion

aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) · **Reply #160 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.

Serris · **Reply #161 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.

aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) · **Reply #162 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.

Serris · **Reply #163 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.

aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) · **Reply #164 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.

Serris · **Reply #165 on:** October 13, 2009, 02:26:33 AM

That also works too. I like that idea.

aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) · **Reply #166 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.

Serris · **Reply #167 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)!

Nick22 · **Reply #168 on:** October 15, 2009, 07:33:31 PM

Good luck on your midterms LBT..

Serris · **Reply #169 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.

Nick22 · **Reply #170 on:** October 15, 2009, 10:59:04 PM

Ok, so how long will that be? a couple weeks?

Serris · **Reply #171 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.

Nick22 · **Reply #172 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.

aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) · **Reply #173 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!

Serris · **Reply #174 on:** October 16, 2009, 01:16:32 AM

Yeah, Branston, Kerzach, Zenarchis, O'Neill, Hicks, Montgomery are pretty much out of the RP.

Nick22 · **Reply #175 on:** October 17, 2009, 01:02:46 AM

unless they are released into public domain for the final climax

Serris · **Reply #176 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.

Nick22 · **Reply #177 on:** October 17, 2009, 01:22:08 AM

oh ok..thats understandle.. BTw what happened to Ridley the eagle experiment?

Serris · **Reply #178 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.

Nick22 · **Reply #179 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..