Gemini Ascendant Campaign

[Nolgroth]

I really want to start fleshing out the star systems. Would any of you with Star HERO be willing to help out? Basically, I would like to get the system "geography" set up. I can flesh out the worlds, but if anybody would be willing to help out with the grunt work of rolling the dice and recording the system, I would so greatly appreciate it. I desperately need to add content to the web site and get some game support momentum going again.

I'm too tired right now to come up with any specific guidelines, but I would imagine the basic setup would be to determine the stellar type and then build each system from there. Again, the world fleshing is something I can do on the fly, though I would not argue if you wanted to add any details yourself.

Anyway let me know. I'm to bed so I can be ready for another exciting 12-hour shift tomorrow. Blah.

P.S. g-a, if I were to purchase any two HERO PDFs, what two would you recommend? You're the review guy so I figured I'd ask. I'm considering Ultimate Mentalist (per an earlier recommendation from you) and Thrilling Places. I so wish that Worlds of Empire was in PDF format.

Eventually I want to get the "core" books (HERO 5ER, Fantasy HERO and Star HERO) on PDF. I already have Dark Champions and Pulp HERO. Damn, I'm blabbering again. Good night.

[ghost-angel]

I really want to start fleshing out the star systems. Would any of you with Star HERO be willing to help out? Basically, I would like to get the system "geography" set up. I can flesh out the worlds, but if anybody would be willing to help out with the grunt work of rolling the dice and recording the system, I would so greatly appreciate it. I desperately need to add content to the web site and get some game support momentum going again.

I'm too tired right now to come up with any specific guidelines, but I would imagine the basic setup would be to determine the stellar type and then build each system from there. Again, the world fleshing is something I can do on the fly, though I would not argue if you wanted to add any details yourself.

Anyway let me know. I'm to bed so I can be ready for another exciting 12-hour shift tomorrow. Blah.

P.S. g-a, if I were to purchase any two HERO PDFs, what two would you recommend? You're the review guy so I figured I'd ask. I'm considering Ultimate Mentalist (per an earlier recommendation from you) and Thrilling Places. I so wish that Worlds of Empire was in PDF format.

Eventually I want to get the "core" books (HERO 5ER, Fantasy HERO and Star HERO) on PDF. I already have Dark Champions and Pulp HERO. Damn, I'm blabbering again. Good night.

1 - I can help with system creation. Come up with some guidelines on what you want to see and I can start in on it.

2 - Any 2 of the following are worth it: Star Hero, The Ultimate Mentalist, The Ultimate Skill, Thrilling Places.

If you plan on introducing more psionics into the game TUM will be of immense help. TP is good if you want to do some more Pulp one-offs. TUS is just plain awesome.

[Starwolf]

Since we are sticking with SH for the time being, I have to second GA's recommendation for The Ultimate Skill... It is one of the best supplements ever released.

I have question... I know we are redoing the "stats" for the ship, and settling on some "standard" game mechanics/rules for our game, but can the basic structure of the ship, as far as layout/deck plans stay the same? I am preparing to start on a new set of deck plans using my new 3D stuff and I am hoping to stay close to what we have. I tried to choose my initial construction set purchases so that I would have the right pieces for our existing hull shape/style.

[Nolgroth]

The deck plans will remain the same, with the possible exception of whatever changes Solron has cooked up.

In regards to an example of what I am looking for, I will post one later, using the Prenglar system as an example of what I am looking for.

To the books, I may be able to squeeze three in, as my hard copy of Star HERO is falling apart. Mostly I am thinking that I want to get the Ultimate Skill and Mentalist. Of course, since I do have Star HERO, I might have to get Thrilling Places so I have something new. While I am not interested in pure super-hero action, has anybody read Galactic Champions? I would be interested in knowing if there is anything relevant in there.

[Starwolf]

I know that GA is most prolific, but I would like to beg a boon... when you get a chance...

If possible can you update the ORPG export node to export equipment and quantity to a text node. This would take advantage of the new tags that Dan put into HD today... ** makes pouty puppy eyes **

[solron915]

Wow, it looks like you guys have covered all the bases. I do agree that I like the way the game is headed. The space battle was thrilling and I think that they should be included into the game . As far as changes to the ship, we can't make any until we hit a major port that has ship repair capablity. What is this about psionics . I thought Doc was the only one with psionic capabilities. Your the Gm so as far as changes go you can do what you need to do to make the game run as smooyhly as you need it to go. I do not want youto be too confused as I am sure that our seperate thoughts on what we do during the game will be confusing enough for you. If I can help with anything let me know what it is .

[ghost-angel]

The deck plans will remain the same, with the possible exception of whatever changes Solron has cooked up.

In regards to an example of what I am looking for, I will post one later, using the Prenglar system as an example of what I am looking for.

To the books, I may be able to squeeze three in, as my hard copy of Star HERO is falling apart. Mostly I am thinking that I want to get the Ultimate Skill and Mentalist. Of course, since I do have Star HERO, I might have to get Thrilling Places so I have something new. While I am not interested in pure super-hero action, has anybody read Galactic Champions? I would be interested in knowing if there is anything relevant in there.

TUM and TUS will be of the most help to the game at hand. But TP is really (IMO) just a really good book. And really, with a few tweaks here and there, some of the locations could even be used as locations in our game; space ports, crash sites (should our engines fail and you want to torment Sam some more), and the like. It could even be an excuse to drop us into a Pulpish short scenario with some of our characters new found Pulpish Skills. OK, enough feeding the GM for now.

I know that GA is most prolific, but I would like to beg a boon... when you get a chance...

If possible can you update the ORPG export node to export equipment and quantity to a text node. This would take advantage of the new tags that Dan put into HD today... ** makes pouty puppy eyes **

Already penciled in to be worked on this weekend. I'm attempting to read The Ultimate Skill for a full on review this week - it's a thick sucker so I expect it to take all my free time between now and Friday (when I want the review written by at the latest to be posted on RPG.Net next week hopefully).

[Starwolf]

TUM and TUS will be of the most help to the game at hand. But TP is really (IMO) just a really good book. And really, with a few tweaks here and there, some of the locations could even be used as locations in our game; space ports, crash sites (should our engines fail and you want to torment Sam some more), and the like. It could even be an excuse to drop us into a Pulpish short scenario with some of our characters new found Pulpish Skills. OK, enough feeding the GM for now.



Already penciled in to be worked on this weekend. I'm attempting to read The Ultimate Skill for a full on review this week - it's a thick sucker so I expect it to take all my free time between now and Friday (when I want the review written by at the latest to be posted on RPG.Net next week hopefully).

1) I agree

2) Cool... You da man

[solron915]

Hey G-A , I've got so time on my hands at the moment and if you want I can gather all the info on the systems , planets, Mega-Corps headquarters and put them into a file. Or I can just put the whole thing togegther. I have gather info on the major cadres and cults in the system . I think this might just be good game info for Nol to add more spice to the game. But I also went to Wade's website and look up the tools Milo had. That he would have left on the ship.
1. pocket computer interface ( +2 computer programming roll) 2. micro electronic tools ( +3 electronic roll) 3. adjustable spanner ( + 2 mechanics roll) 4. system diagonistic interface (+ 2 system operation roll ) and if Nol lets you use them. It would help in the repair of the ship.

[solron915]

Since this is the next system we will be entring . I thought you should have it first. Here is the Prenglar System;
It has two planets in it's system Gran Quirva and Morgaines World.

Gran Quirva
Heavy population mainly humans gravity is 1.0 with a 15 hour day
1- orbiting satellite a fortified space station
1- moom used for resource mining
Trade - business and industry
The chief product is mercantile operations with offices on it for the middle-sized companies and mega-corp along with massive showrooms and demo areas. Also in abundance are thousands of bazaars where one can find almost everything imaginable.
Known as the Hub of the Frontier, it is headquaters to UPF, Star Law, Pan-Galactic Corp.,and Galactic Task force Inc. all in Port Loren .
Ther is also the Universcity museum here too.


Morgaines World
moderate population mainly humans gravity 1.5 with a 40 hour day
4- orbiting satellites a UPF space fortress, a docking station ( complete repair shipyard ) , a rest and relaxation station, and a trading station. This is the only planet to have this in orbit. Also has the Spacefleet Gollwin Academy in orbit.
2 moons- White is a major military comlpex
Black - nothing

Developing into one of the finest planets on the frontier with the most progressive laws for racial equality, religios rights , the concerns of the public vs the government.

[ghost-angel]

Space Fighter:

http://www.daz3d.com/i.x/shop/itemde...tem=4885&cat=5

[Nolgroth]

Space Fighter:

http://www.daz3d.com/i.x/shop/itemde...tem=4885&cat=5

Nice.

[Nolgroth]

It has been a crazy week at work. Not a lot of time for prep work, so I'm probably going to get into the System database a little slower than I would like.

Solron, the info you provided is straight from the Star Frontiers source. This isn't a bad thing at all and I may probably default to that barring some miraculous influx of time. My only complaint is that the SF published data only relates to colonized/inhabited worlds and I want to expand that information to include the whole system. Asteroid fields, mining colonies, research colonies, the works.

I realize now that I don't really need each sector extremely detailed ahead of time, at least for the most part. I had this idea that, during the slow periods where there is not "plot-driven" places to go, you could pop up the System Database and say "Hey that looks like a place to visit." I also wanted to get each system a little better detail on just exactly what is floating around out there. Space stations need not be in orbit around some planet or whatnot. And then there is the economics side of the house. At least peripherally, you are free traders. Knowing what systems produce what would be invaluable in determining cargo.

I think this project is going to be a bit more ambitious than when I first conceived of it. I still intend to complete it, but it is going to be slow running. Maybe, once I develop a method of putting it all together, I can speed things up.

I'm really wiped out. It's off to bed for me.

Self Challenge: Do one complete star system for the System Database each week. I'll start with Prenglar and I am going to try and have it done by Thursday.

[solron915]

Space Fighter:

http://www.daz3d.com/i.x/shop/itemde...tem=4885&cat=5

Nice ship

[solron915]

Ok that is a lot more involved then I precieved it to be but you do Prenglar System. Then I'll do one on my own and you can grade it for me as to what it needs or doesn't need . I do have the time on my hands to do this . Then when I have a blueprint to go by it'll be easier.