Any interest in a Sci-Fi RPG?

[SilvaShado]

It's still gonna be a couple of weeks before I'm ready to start GMing, but I want to know if anyone would be interested in playing a Sci-Fi RPG.

It's much like Elliot's system, except all skill-based. No stats like Strength or Agility.

Here's the basic background of the universe and what the characters will be doing:

NEW HOME RPG

UNIVERSE HISTORY

Far into the future, mankind has become completely high-tech. They’ve also drained almost all of Earth’s resources as well as the solar system’s. They’ve only explored the solar system and have not ventured farther out due to politics. Unable to put aside their differences, the varying powers have been at a standstill for a long time. Too long. For now their only hope for survival is to send out teams of explorers to nearby solar systems. Their mission – to find a new home. If there is intelligent life, the teams are to make contact and try to negotiate. If the intelligent life does not want humans on their planet, the teams are to leave and move on to another planet.

Each team is comprised of the best of the best. Many people volunteered, military and civilians, but only the best made it through the testing procedure. While each person has their own unique strengths and weaknesses, one common thread runs throughout – they all have no regrets. They have no regrets leaving Earth and traveling far into space. They know that they will be in cryostatis for several decades before getting to the planet, and from there – who knows.

Before leaving on the mission, each team will go through boot camp. They will be tested on various encounters and they will learn how to work as a team. They will also be allowed to choose their own equipment to take with on the ship. They will be limited in funds and space. How and what they decide to bring is up to each team.

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And another thing to pique your interest - there are two races - Humans and Robots. And trust me, a robot is quite playable and fun. ^_^

So let me know if you're interested.

[metalliman98]

Sign me up. :-)

[janggut]

are robots their own automation or belong to humans, Sarah?

[Gray Lensman]

Hmm. Star Trek by way of Firefly. Could be fun.

I'd be willing to consider it, Sarah.

[Konrad Flameheart]

Hey Sliva, I'm in

[sps1000]

count me in, it sounds interesting, though I don't know whether I'd play robot or human, but it all depends on one philospohical question:

Do you think robots can think like humans do? By that have dreams and whatnot?

[SilvaShado]

Robots have partial artificial intellegence. In other words, not as advanced as Data from Star Trek, but definitely not controlled by humans. They are their own masters, but can't do all the things that humans do. However, there is quite a bit they can do that humans can't do. Hopefully I'll be able to post the basic rules soon so everyone can get a better idea of what I'm talking about. I still have some kinks to work through.

As for dreams, it's up to how you create the robot. They do have personality and they can grow some on their own. Each Robot will be individual (each one will have it's own distinct serial number). So, it's up to you whether your robot has dreams or not.

Steve - I still haven't seen Firefly, though I really want to.

[Elliot Kane]

If I have the time, maybe I like the concept

[Gray Lensman]

Sarah...

The similarity to Firefly is the concept of the Earth being used up, causing the need to colonize other planets. In the Firefly universe, the Alliance basically terraformed previously uninhabitable worlds to meet Earthlike norms. New Home seems to be more about finding habitable planets rather than making them, so it's sufficiently different.

In case that helps any.

[Shan]

I might be interested.

Can you tell me more about how the characters would be made. You mentioned that they would not have stats like strength, agility, etc.

Shan

[SilvaShado]

Shan - all you do is pick skills. From those skills, stats are created. More will be explained soon. ^_^

Oh and each team will be 10 people. So if we have less than 10 people join this game, I'll allow you to create 2 characters, if you feel up to it. The rest will be filled by NPCs (characters I, or maybe Will, will control).

Will has been helping me immensely on this. Almost 98% of the gear is thanks to him. Which you'll appreciate once I post it up.

And I'll make sure to create a character creation guide like I did for Elliot's game. Some points do get a little complex.

[Max]

Sounds cool. I'm in.

[Gray Lensman]

Sounds interesting, Sarah.

You mentioned robots, which sounds interesting in an Asimov sort of way. What would be your policy on cyborgs, genetic engineering, or clones? Out of curiosity.

[SilvaShado]

Steve - We have a few basic ideas that we're thinking of implementing, when it comes to cyborgs and clones. Once we tinker with them a bit and like them, we'll go ahead and offer them. But I honestly don't know how viable they are compared to humans and robots.

[janggut]

would love to join in this one but until i finish EK's Awakening RPG, i think i shouldn't so i won't get too bogged down & not being able to do well in either.

[SilvaShado]

Jang - I understand. I don't want anyone to get overwhelmed by too many games. It's important to enjoy the games you're playing, not get stressed about keeping up with them.