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Restarting FT; Layout of what I have in mind
Topic Started: Sep 2 2013, 06:49 AM (355 Views)
Luca
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So, I have been brought in to try to breathe a new life into our FT stuff. For sake of transparency and openness, I currently administrate another forum in which FT seems to be a primary roleplay time period, so I was asked to breathe the new life into this. To that extent, I have a few simple things I intend to accomplish first, and of course get some discussion going on what people want to see done.



1.) First, there needs to be an establishment of a singular timeline, and this comes with proper applications and nation sheets for everyone participating. This singular timeline will help keep things organized while allowing for things to happen between each states.

2.) I mentioned nation states, and I am going to repurpose my basic sheet from my forum for this purpose. That'll likely be up soon after this post. Gives a basic outline of what your nation will be like while allowing someone to heavily expand on such a sheet (as I will do with my own for an example)

3.) An enforcement of semi-realism. I know someone will say something like "this is FT, anything is possible!". Technically true, but there needs to be guidelines and a semblance of realism so this doesn't turn into a techwank with every post with people throwing their Modular Duotronic Deflector Matrices against other peoples Universal Holographic Confinement Emitters. That'll annoy me and everyone else trying to determine what is going on.

4.) A proper map for each state. I'll need input on this as for the kind of style people would want. I am thinking of taking a galaxy picture I have on hand and overlaying states on top of that with system names, but it also predefines borders in a situation borders don't quite work like they would on a single planet.

5.) To go along with 3, I will be establishing guidelines for technology with links to Atomic Rocket. Am I going to force that kind of sci-fi hardness? No, but I take things from it for help in developing ideas and determining what is and isn't scientifically possible.



In the end, this is what I have planned that comes to mind right now. As I said, I am looking for discussion while I get base things in place.
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Kingborough
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If you want a map, Carpathia is great with graphics and could make a good map if he has time.

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Hahklallah
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I agree with King here, you may also want to talk with Florinthius.
Edited by Hahklallah, Sep 2 2013, 05:24 PM.
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Luca
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I won't lie, 'good map' isn't really the goal as much as 'readable map' is. Function over form. That said, I will make up a couple different styles and see who likes which when I get around to it.
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Svunbrink
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Hmm is there like a sign up sheet, I was thinking a human planetary confederation of planets.
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Zanaro
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I honestly need to get a region of Star Systems to control, preferably closer to the center of the Galaxy.
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Robbafett34
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Here's the Sheet you guys http://s3.zetaboards.com/Caprecian_continents/forum/3012018/
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Luca
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Zanaro
Sep 6 2013, 12:52 PM
I honestly need to get a region of Star Systems to control, preferably closer to the center of the Galaxy.
If you get me a list of star systems - be it through PM or post - I can get it on the map. Still trying to decide on a style, but definitely need the systems on hand once I get to it.
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Carpathian
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I have a map done and a lot of stuff for a timeline/setting laid out. PM me if you need any help.
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Luca
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Alright, got off my ass this morning and set up a map with the people that gave me system names thus far (i.e. 2 people). Also asked people I could readily get in contact with what kind of style was wanted, and a modified version of one of my old map styles was chosen. No, the whole map isn't this big. It's a crop because people don't need to load the 6000x6000 base image each time for a small section that's actually taken up.

That said, I am trying to blend function and form here by keeping it (relatively) pretty while still showing important information. Important, in this case, being the star systems and (less importantly) regional names.

What I intend to show in due time as we grow:
- Colored system names if outside the initial spheres of influence. My example here is Alpha Centauri. The Anean Star Empire has claimed the system, but it rests within the Exclusion Zone. So it's recolored to show ownership.
- Regional names. Notably for clusters or nation regions. Gaian Confederacy's Rose Cluster and the various regions of the Empire.
- Jump gate systems. I am sure most of us have these for economic reasons. I'll get around to this eventually.
- Themed nation names. I sort of show this now. The Empire is rather cultured, so it has a classier nation name. Gaia is slightly less cultured thus slightly less classy. Naoti are robots so it's more of a bold, simple font. Just an idea.

As always, shoot my ideas down if you don't like them.
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Jamzor the Jaxxor
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Is there a place where we can spew off our system names and things?
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Luca
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Kubaniza
Sep 8 2013, 04:17 AM
Is there a place where we can spew off our system names and things?
If you want yeah, or you could send them to me via PM. Either works.
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Steel Core: Kanjan, Sarkae, Ludaanz, Penduin, Krenduz.
Sekarin Cluster: Sekarin, Vonuvia, Kendo, Luchetz, Frenzon, Jarovin, Pendaant, Merovia, Crovia, Nerphan.
Kanji Kingdom: Kanzuo, Mizuki, Kinuni, Fukimo, Iwina, Niiko, Xian
Rim Worlds: Juuno, Forzon, Pytroka, Handoa, Crevo, Qano, Xenovia, Gretun
Diim Kingdom: Miika, Londaan, Frenka, Portsuun, Elona, Kafrena
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Regional Power
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Drk'dok Cluster (Drk'dok homeworld): Drk'dok, Zuz'dok, Kk'dok, Okk'dok, Xcd'dok
Miz'tuk Cluster (Organic manipulation): Miz'tuk, Pzk'tuk, Izk'tuk, Xki'tuk
Zit'tok Cluster (Industry): Zit'tok, Tzx'tok, Xti'tok, Zit'tok
Viz'zuk Colony (Foodstuffs) : Viz'zuk, Xxz'zuk, Xik'zuk, Zak'zuk
Dok'zut Colony (Mining/Raw Resources): Dok'zuk, Dxz'zuk, Vzx'zut
Zuz'kat Colony (Mining/Raw Resources: Zuz'kat, Xkc'kat, Kcd'kat
Xez'kvz Colony (Mining/Raw Resources): Xez'kvz, Ixk'kvz, Xik'kvz

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