U.S.S. Tempest - Out Of Character

#51

Spacedaisy wrote:That might be good idea actually.

#52

Nero are there any days this week that won't work for you?

#53

Saturday or Sunday are pretty much out for me, I can only do weeknights. So if I am a tangent player, don't count on me, occasionally I could make it, so don't make decision re timing based on me.

#54

insertnamehere wrote:Thanks! Yeah, I had the idea to make a bizarre RPG/Mafia hybrid that was insanely ambitious, frayed my nerves to no end, and ended with me abandoning ship, and being disproportionally ashamed of doing so. This sounds much closer to what I actually wanted to accomplish, and I'm excited to play!

Did I win?

#55

Metalmarsh89 wrote:
insertnamehere wrote:Thanks! Yeah, I had the idea to make a bizarre RPG/Mafia hybrid that was insanely ambitious, frayed my nerves to no end, and ended with me abandoning ship, and being disproportionally ashamed of doing so. This sounds much closer to what I actually wanted to accomplish, and I'm excited to play!
Did I win?

Your status in the game is in a state of quantum superposition, where you've simultaneously won and lost.

#56

Wow, nice group!

I'm fine with any time, really. I'm pretty busy but the good thing is my schedule is flexible. At least until next week, when I start teaching and I'll be unavailable 5:00PM-8:30PM Central time or so every weeknight except Friday night.

#57

Spacedaisy wrote:Nero are there any days this week that won't work for you?

Nope. At least I don´t think so. Maybe Friday, depends on my sobriety as Im gonna have an after-school drinking session with my friends.

#58

What are we gonna do about time zones?

#59

We will plan it t time that works across time zones as much as possible.

#60

So for a Quick Tutorial (I will post an example after)

Simming is essentially like active story telling. It's written kind of like I would imagine a script would look. Each person at the beginning of the session will be given a post if one has not already been assigned as a permanent posting. So its something to think about. What would you like to do if you choose to do this with regularity.

As I mentioned before there are "posts" which are as follows.
Position POST TAG
Sim Master <SM> Essentially the Dungeon Master for this game. Our Plot Twister. The man behind the curtain.
Commanding Officer <CO> Think: Picard, Kirk, Archer, Mal, Sisko, Janeway, Pike
Executive Officer <XO> Think: Riker, Spock, Indian Guy on Voyager, Kira, T'pol
Helmsman <HELM> THink: Sulu, Westley Crusher, Tom Paris, Travis Mayweather
Tactical Officer <TAC> Think: Worf, Tuvok, Malcom Reed
Chief of Security <CSEC> Think: Worf, Tuvok, Odo
Assistent Security Officer <ASEC> or <ASO>
Chief Medical Officer <CMO> Think: SpaceDaisy, Crusher, McCoy, EMH, Julian Bashier, Dr. Phlox
Assistant Medical Officer <AMO>
Operations Officer <OPS> Think: Data, Miles O'Brien,
Chief Engineer <CENG> Think: Scotty, LaForge, Belanna Torres, Charles Tucker III
Assistant Engineering Officer <AENG>
Ships Councilor (Rare) <CNS> Think: Dianna Troy
Chief Science Officer <CSCI> Think: Spock, Jadzia Dax
Assistant Science Officer <ASCI>
Every Damn Thing <EDT> This is the person who just fills in wherever we need them no matter what. Really just like an Operations officer but a flashy title.

When in the Chat in order to keep track of who's talking to who we use the Post Tags to keep things straight. For example the joining of Tags.

<CO><HELM> This is the Commanding officer talking to the helmsman. So yo know your being talked too.

IE: <CO><HELM> One Quarter Impluse Power!

IE: <CO><CENG> Chief, I need warp power or were all dead in thirty seconds!
<CENG><CO> Were a little busy down here right now!
<CO><CENG> Were about to die up here!
<CENG><CO> GOOD! Its my ship anyway!

Now. Often times you will find that your on the bridge talking to the Chief Engineer down in Engineering. You need to be able to denote that so people know your not in the same location talking. We generally use a few things. Some prefer ::TAPS::, I like the =/\= instead. Becuase it looks like a Comm badge. LOL So the same sequence above would look like this:

IE: <CO>=/\=<CENG> Chief, I need warp power or were all dead in thirty seconds!
<CENG>::TAPS::<CO> Were a little busy down here right now!
<CO>=/\=<CENG> Were about to die up here!
<CENG>::TAPS::<CO> GOOD! Its my ship anyway!

So now perhaps your wondering how you show that you've "PHYSICALLY" done something. There is a post tag known as the Actions Brackets and they are :: :: simple, and easy. Some people like to us ** ** but I find that confuses me personally but I dont mind if you choose to use this too.

IE: <CO> ::he walked over to the helmsman who's crying like a baby:: <HELM> THERE IS NO CRYING IN STAR TREK! ::Slaps the soul out of him::
IE: <CO> ::He walked over to Daisy:: <Daisy> Hiya! ::Pies her in the face::
IE: <CO> ::He drops heavily into his chair, and stares at the viewscreen with intensity:: <TAC> Fire at will!

Actions in game should be kept descriptive but short and sweet whenever possible. Try and break things up remembering that a few seconds are going by between posts. Think about the steps to do something and logically post those steps.

Other post Tags to remember
(( )) OOC = Out of Character Chat

IE: <CO><HELM> ::Settles into his chair:: Mr. Terry, Engage Running lights, thrusters to Stations Keeping. <OPS> Ms. Oliver, Switch us to internal support, clear all moorings. <TAC> Get me the Dock Master. ((Lets get this show on the road...))

*** Notice how here I addressed two positions in one post. This can be done just like that.

~~ ~~ Thoughts or Emotions that people cannot hear but anyone who is telepathic would pick up on. Probably check the roster for those and post them or as asked post them as it helps with their part of the story and character development.

IE: <CO> ::He stares at the Klingon vessel through the haze of the damaged bridge:: ~~Apprehension, Fear: "I'm going to die here today!"~~

Some of these things are pretty standard. I think that'ts it for Tag's Tutorial at the moment for the sim. I'm sure I will think of something I missed later. Or Daisy can chime in..

#61

Here is a Small Piece from December of 2007 from the USS Dark Angel Sim: For your Entertainment CptVidiot is Myself, and AngelaBenham is your SpaceDaisy

MichieruTieraal (11:21:25 PM): CNS> ::looks around, confused and in disbelief::
Saerin Makihia (11:21:30 PM): [ASEC]::blinking repeatedly, she backed up, until she found a wall, watching them uneasily::
R0GUE Q (11:21:50 PM): XO> ::rolls to his feet, glaring at the offending sword::
MichieruTieraal (11:22:44 PM): CNS> ::blinks, settling in:: Is everyone alright?
AngeIaBenham (11:22:47 PM): [CMO] ::heads over to the table with all kinds of food stuffs on it and stands on tiptoe to look around for cookies::
CptVidiot (11:22:59 PM): [Co] ::He points at nate with pumpkin pie all over his face, and laughs:: your funny.
CptVidiot (11:23:36 PM): [CO][CNS] you talk funny! ::He goes back to eating his pie::
R0GUE Q (11:23:40 PM): XO> ::looks at Vid:: CO> you're a boogerhead
MichieruTieraal (11:23:46 PM): CNS> Oh no...
KLynnaQultuq (11:23:50 PM): [CENG]::punches Saerin and runs out the door:: Come on let's get out here.......
MichieruTieraal (11:24:09 PM): CNS> You all really are kids...
AngeIaBenham (11:24:11 PM): [CMO] ::glances over at Nate on the floor and says to Dan:: [CO] He;s not funny, he's a big cry baby!
CptVidiot (11:24:31 PM): [Co][Xo] ::He looks up again covered in pie:: No I'm not... :;he starts examining hs head, his expression changing as his hand runs over the ridges on his forehead::
MichieruTieraal (11:25:16 PM): CNS> ALL> Hey! We need to stay in here, in this room!
AngeIaBenham (11:25:40 PM): [CMO] :;turns around and crosses her arms defiantly:: [CNS] who made you the boss?
Saerin Makihia (11:25:43 PM): [ASEC]::she ran after Lynna, rubbing her arm where she'd been hit::
MichieruTieraal (11:25:45 PM): CNS> ::doesn't want to know what kind of damage to the ship and to themselves will occur if they run loose::
CptVidiot (11:25:46 PM): [Co] ::He picks up his blaster and points it towards Michi:: [CNS] And if i donnna wanna?
KLynnaQultuq (11:26:37 PM): [CENG]::sticks her tongue out at Michi and runs over and stomps her foot:: [CNS]You're not the boss of me......
MichieruTieraal (11:26:37 PM): CNS> CO> Woah! Hold on, that's a real gun!
R0GUE Q (11:26:38 PM): XO> ::runs over and slaps Annie on the back:: CMO> tag, you're it!
R0GUE Q (11:27:08 PM): XO> ::darts away::
MichieruTieraal (11:27:21 PM): CNS> Ow! CENG> Look, it just isn't safe around the ship...there's..uh...a man! Yeah..don't you remember? He'll be looking for us
CptVidiot (11:27:24 PM): [CO] ::He examins it for a second:: Sure looks like one.. ::He pulls the trigger sending a pie across the room at her::
AngeIaBenham (11:27:34 PM): [CMO] :;slapped on the back, turns and glares for moment at Nate's retreating figure:: [XO] Hey! That wasn't fair i didn't know we were playing tag! :;runs off after him::
MichieruTieraal (11:27:57 PM): CNS> CO> ::screams:: I just said to be careful! ::can't talk fast enough::
KLynnaQultuq (11:28:13 PM): [CENG][CNS]Boys are gross...... ::runs out the door::
Saerin Makihia (11:28:28 PM): [ASEC]::she retreated to the wall again, staring at them, then giving chase to Lynna::
CptVidiot (11:28:30 PM): [CO][CENG] GIRLS HAVE COOTIES!!!!!!!!!
MichieruTieraal (11:28:42 PM): CNS> Damn it...::looks down as she wipes the pie off her oversized clothes::
CptVidiot (11:28:51 PM): [CO][CNS] Cootie blaster.... ::he opens fire with the Pie Blaster at Michi::
MichieruTieraal (11:28:52 PM): ((god, it's like I'm at work..LOL))
R0GUE Q (11:28:59 PM): (clothes are sized to fit)
MichieruTieraal (11:29:08 PM): (Whatever..fine lol))
MichieruTieraal (11:29:23 PM): (thought because of your sword...)
CptVidiot (11:29:34 PM): [Co] ((Lmao....))
R0GUE Q (11:29:41 PM): XO> (sword was different... if the clothes didn't fit Nate would be nekkid...)
MichieruTieraal (11:29:55 PM): ((no mental pics needed, I get the idea))
AngeIaBenham (11:30:05 PM): [CMO] ::stops by Dan:: [XO] I do not have cooties! ::hits him with an evil grin before running off and calling over her shoulder:: You're It!
Saerin Makihia (11:30:37 PM): [ASEC][CENG]Kroiha!!!
CptVidiot (11:30:42 PM): [Co] NO!!!!!!!! ::HE starts shooting pies at Annie's back::
R0GUE Q (11:30:50 PM): XO> ::hiding behind a plant in the corner of the room::
CptVidiot (11:30:58 PM): [Co] ::He stops shooting, and runs over to Michi::
CptVidiot (11:31:14 PM): [Co] ::He slaps her on the shoulder:: [CNS] Your it!
MichieruTieraal (11:31:17 PM): CNS> ::tries to compose her thoughts::
CptVidiot (11:31:25 PM): [Co] ::he runs for the door::
AngeIaBenham (11:32:01 PM): [CMO] ::hit in the back with a pie, trips over her own feet and falls down:: [CO] You can't use weapons! There are no weapons ni tag dummy. ::attempts to wipe the excess pie off her back which is a funny site to behold indeed::

#62

Here is another sample from January 2008

AngelaBenham (11:01:25 PM): [CMO] ::in her office she is overwhelmed with updating all the personel medical files, but for once she doesn't mind, keeps her from thinking too much, which seems to only leave her irritated these days::
R0GUE Q (11:01:39 PM): {XO} ::nods then grins over at her:: {CNS} know of any good prosthetics dealers on the planet?
MichieruTieraal (11:02:06 PM): CNS> XO> ::makes a sad face:: No...not really...
Wesleywpicard (11:02:21 PM): [Lisa]::she looks up to her dad her eyes ll aglow with joy she had never been to earth::[Dad] is earth nice?
R0GUE Q (11:02:31 PM): {XO} {CNS} it's okay, I've been working on one... slowly...
MichieruTieraal (11:02:55 PM): CNS> XO> I wish I could help...that had to have been so painful
KLynnaQultuq (11:02:57 PM): [CENG]::looks over at Sae's console:: [Aeng]Yeah that particular one is done but about 3 more started
CptVidiot (11:02:58 PM): [CO] ::He stands up, his eyes finding the back of the head of the one at the Helm:: [Helm] Hello? ::he blinks:: is anyone home?
Tom Paskel ECF (11:03:09 PM): [Pilot] ::he sat in the quarters assigned to him, reading a very funny device that the man with the funny head called a PADD, reading up on the past few centuries of history::
Wesleywpicard (11:03:15 PM): [Rose]::a little girl who appears to be of 4 years of age wanders into sickbay::
AmberFireECF (11:03:38 PM): {Helm}::looks up at the captain::{CO} I'm here sir. I think. This may be an illusion though
R0GUE Q (11:04:09 PM): {XO} {CNS} a bit... ::twitches a moment::
CptVidiot (11:04:12 PM): [CO][Helm] Well... While your halucinating.. could you check our position possibly?
Wesleywpicard (11:04:19 PM): [CSEC]::smiles::[Lisa] yes Lisa Earth is lovely especially Hawaii ::he looks around::[Kids] where did Rose go?
Wesleywpicard (11:04:47 PM): [Alexis]::looks around too::[Dad] i don't know
Haemis (11:04:51 PM): [Tac] ::sits in his quarters, staring out the window with a blank expression and drooling::
AngelaBenham (11:05:01 PM): [CMO] ::hears the door to SB open and goes out to see who is here and how she can help them, sees the little girl:: [Rose] Well hello...
Wesleywpicard (11:05:24 PM): [CSEC]::sighs::[Alexis] finishing packing your suitcase then help Sarah and Lisa pack hers i am going to go look for rose
CptVidiot (11:05:31 PM): (((YAY!!!!)))
AngelaBenham (11:05:49 PM): ((Emily!!))
R0GUE Q (11:05:50 PM): {XO} (HOORAY! The crew is complete!)
EmilyRWildman (11:06:20 PM): ((well so much for sneaking in lol))
MichieruTieraal (11:06:25 PM): CNS> XO> I am hoping the doctors can help me finally recover all of those memories
Haemis (11:06:41 PM): [Tac] ::looks around for his left boot, then realized he's holding it in his hand, foot raised, and about to put it on::
MichieruTieraal (11:06:42 PM): (for some reason the program I am using doesn't let me send alot of text)
AngelaBenham (11:06:49 PM): [CMO] [Rose] Can I help you?
MichieruTieraal (11:06:49 PM): (so sorry for that in advance)
Wesleywpicard (11:06:53 PM): [Rose]::jumps alittle and looks at the female:;[CMO] hi ahh where exactly is this place? ::she had decided to explorer the ship but she leaves the fact she had snuck out of her quarters out::
Haemis (11:06:55 PM): (Gaim?)
Haemis (11:07:00 PM): (Or Pidgin?)
MichieruTieraal (11:07:01 PM): (yes!)
MichieruTieraal (11:07:05 PM): (gaim)
AmberFireECF (11:07:07 PM): {OPS}::she blinked a bit, and somehow she was over at the operations station. but it might be a figment of her imagination. she pinched herself to check::
R0GUE Q (11:07:08 PM): {XO} ::looks over at her:: {CNS} wish I could have been of more help in that regard...
Haemis (11:07:13 PM): (Yeah. It's retarded that way)
Haemis (11:07:32 PM): (I might patch it)
EmilyRWildman (11:07:38 PM): [Helm]::she slipped into the helm seat, turning around enough to give Amara a sly smile::
AngelaBenham (11:07:39 PM): [CMO] [Rose] ::motions around the room:: This is Sickbay. Are you lost?
Saerin Makihia (11:07:52 PM): [AENG]::the sound of a something clunking loudly, followed by a few random curses, ( ::JUST DIES:: EMILY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) then she re-emerged from the panel, hitting it hard with the heel of her hand::
Haemis (11:08:05 PM): [Tac] ::Completes the operation of pulling on his boot, then looks around for the other one::
CptVidiot (11:08:05 PM): [CO] ::He blinks lookin between the Helm and the Operations Stations:: ok..... [HELM} About time ya joined us Ms. Wildman. Care to pull a position fix for us.
Wesleywpicard (11:08:09 PM): [Rose][CMO] yes alittle will actully i am explorering this ship and i got lost
EmilyRWildman (11:08:14 PM): ((hi hi!))
Saerin Makihia (11:08:26 PM): [AENG]::blinks at the lights lit solid, grinning over at Lynna::[CENG]You're right... hitting it works...
MichieruTieraal (11:08:31 PM): CNS> XO> You did help...I just seem to be to receptive to your memories ::smiles::
Haemis (11:08:54 PM): [Tac] ::finds it on his other foot and stands, satisfied::
R0GUE Q (11:09:15 PM): {XO} ::chuckles a bit:: {CNS} be glad we haven't had a chance to go through another session after we got back...
AngelaBenham (11:09:23 PM): [CMO] ::leans over looks her in the eye:: [Rose] Do your parents know where you are?
EmilyRWildman (11:09:27 PM): [Helm]::grins before pulling up sensors quickly::[CO}We are nearing the Trill system, cruising at a comfortable Warp 6 and preparing for interplanetary approach
Wesleywpicard (11:09:28 PM): [CSEC]::enter the lift and tries to think where a 4 year old girl can go::[Self] i need to get the kids commbadges so i can locate them or atleast in the system
AmberFireECF (11:09:38 PM): {Copilot}::sitting goomily in her room, looking out the window, juggling a clear plastic ball with one hand::
Haemis (11:09:43 PM): [Tac] ::grabs a PADD from the shelf by his desk, and heads out for the torpedo inventory::
MichieruTieraal (11:10:03 PM): CNS> XO> ::they arrive outside the shuttle bay:: Yeah, I don't want memories of you losing your arm...
MichieruTieraal (11:10:19 PM): CNS> XO> Looking at it hurts enough
R0GUE Q (11:10:23 PM): {XO} {CNS} more the lightning strike than the arm...
Wesleywpicard (11:10:53 PM): [Rose][CMO] what's your name? ::she smiles up at her giving her the innocent look::
MichieruTieraal (11:10:54 PM): CNS> XO> True...I was sort of blacked out in pain, I keep forgetting that happened
Saerin Makihia (11:11:02 PM): [AENG]::brushing herself off as she stood up, she grinned a little::[CENG]Would you mind... if I showed our new crew around some? Everything looks good here.
Haemis (11:11:04 PM): [Tac] ::steps into the TL and punches buttons, rather than talking to it::
R0GUE Q (11:11:13 PM): {XO} {CNS} thankfully, there's no nerves in the cybernetics so it didn't hurt to lose the arm...
CptVidiot (11:11:22 PM): [CO][Helm] If you would please, drop us to Impulse power for approach...

#63

This gives you an idea of what a SiM kinda looks like as it progresses. This was done on AIM or AOL at the time. So our future version may not feature the time stamp but you can see the persons Screen Name on the left, their tag and then there post.

Please let me know if you have questions. I will do my best to answer them. The more you know what to expect the day of when we start the better the experience.

One thing I can say is try your best to know your position. If you have one you think you might like to try looking up stuff about what your position would do. Knowing "Treknology" is a plus but not a must. For an Engineer you may want to be more Savvy on the Treknology or the concept of it. Both me and Daisy should be able to help you with that or direct you to resources. There are a TON of online resources.

#64

Lol, I had forgotten about the time we were turned into children...

Reading this here is difficult because all the colors are lost. We are going to be using Chatango, which allows us to set our font, colors and the color your username appears in. It will help as you are following along because you can quickly sort out the things you need to respond to.

When I started out, I kind of found myself in the medical department and suddenly realized, well crap I know nothing about Trek medical technology or medicines! So I kept a few tabs open that were references for me, so as needed I could use them. It helped me out on various occasions. I always had a chuckle when someone would compliment me on the use of some technology or medicine, because I really was clueless.

#65

Anyone have a position that they might be interested in?

#66

I would like a position that´s not too hard/technical

I don´t really know what that would be though...

#67

I'd have a lot of fun with chief engineer as long as I get to make up my own technobabble instead of having to reference REAL [fake] Star Trek science. :P

#68

I'm happy with wherever you want to put me.

#69

Shit I just realized I know nothing about space sanitation.

#70

Nerolunar wrote:I would like a position that´s not too hard/technical I don´t really know what that would be though...

I would suggest the following then for you to start out with:

Helmsman - Just need to know some basic nautical terms, and what kind of engine does what on the ship. IE: Thrusters, Impulse Engines, and Warp Drive. What a Warp Field is might be handy as well. You dont have to become a rocket scientist but have a basic understanding of how that stuff works. Though in certain circumstances this can be a very busy position.

Security - Think Cop with a laser gun. LOL

Medical - I wouldn't call medical easy but it can be as easy as you make it or as complicated as you want. Like Daisy said she used to keep tabs open to medical stuff, that helped her.

#71

JaggedJimmyJay wrote:I'd have a lot of fun with chief engineer as long as I get to make up my own technobabble instead of having to reference REAL [fake] Star Trek science. :P

That can go good with the Current Star Trek stuff, I think we could work with that. But having some knowledge in some of the ships things would be helpful. If it breaks ya gotta be able to at least fix the thing. LOL Engineering is one of those positions that you can know only a little or a lot about treknology. The more you know the more the SM can challenge you. However you could just be a half wack job who knows that the thing is but calls it his own thing. LOL

Warp Drive - Glowing Inch Worm Thingie
Phaser - Zapper
Security Department - Walking dead
EPS power conduit - power thingie..

LOL So many things to choose from. But if the SM drops.

ACTION: Main power on decks 3 - 5 have gone offline, Diagnostics are showing that the primary waveguide has sustained damage.

Knowing what a waveguide is and how it works would help. LOL But one could simple post ::Goes and fixes the waveguide thingie...:: and it accomplishes the same. You might be better backing up someone with knowledge in Star Trek Science/Technology stuff maybe. But we can see how it goes.

#72

However... one simply cannot fix a waveguide.... It has to be removed and a new one installed and that's a big job because it is essentially a long piece of metal that acts as an insulated power conduit like a wire that transfers energy through the floor or ceiling a long distance which things tap into for power. It's usually connected directly to the EPS power grid. LOL

#73

#74

See! He gets me! I like this guy already!

#75

You see, my favorite sci fi show is Battlestar Galactica, (I'm really pissed off that I missed the sign ups for the current game) so if there's a Gaius Baltar role, where I just get to sit back, make pithy comments, bang imaginary robots while discussing theology, and just generally be a huge coward, I want that role.

#76

SokothQultuq wrote:
JaggedJimmyJay wrote:I'd have a lot of fun with chief engineer as long as I get to make up my own technobabble instead of having to reference REAL [fake] Star Trek science. :P
That can go good with the Current Star Trek stuff, I think we could work with that. But having some knowledge in some of the ships things would be helpful. If it breaks ya gotta be able to at least fix the thing. LOL Engineering is one of those positions that you can know only a little or a lot about treknology. The more you know the more the SM can challenge you. However you could just be a half wack job who knows that the thing is but calls it his own thing. LOL

Warp Drive - Glowing Inch Worm Thingie
Phaser - Zapper
Security Department - Walking dead
EPS power conduit - power thingie..

LOL So many things to choose from. But if the SM drops.

ACTION: Main power on decks 3 - 5 have gone offline, Diagnostics are showing that the primary waveguide has sustained damage.

Knowing what a waveguide is and how it works would help. LOL But one could simple post ::Goes and fixes the waveguide thingie...:: and it accomplishes the same. You might be better backing up someone with knowledge in Star Trek Science/Technology stuff maybe. But we can see how it goes.

Oh I'm totally fine with the basic terminology like that. I just mean that if something breaks down and an unorthodox fix is needed, I might have to get all Geordi La Forge and make up some total nonsense about modifying the main deflector array to emit a stage three semi-sequencing tachyon pulse etc etc

#77

I switched to no for now,this looks more complicated than I have time for at this time. After a few years on the market, my landlord finally sold his house, so I have to be ready to move some time in the next 2 months, and this looks like it requires some commitment. I normally would be up for it, but right now is a bad time. Maybe I could be a newly assigned crew member in the future, but I think I am gonna stay Earthside for now.

#78

SokothQultuq wrote:
Nerolunar wrote:I would like a position that´s not too hard/technical I don´t really know what that would be though...
I would suggest the following then for you to start out with:

Helmsman - Just need to know some basic nautical terms, and what kind of engine does what on the ship. IE: Thrusters, Impulse Engines, and Warp Drive. What a Warp Field is might be handy as well. You dont have to become a rocket scientist but have a basic understanding of how that stuff works. Though in certain circumstances this can be a very busy position.

Security - Think Cop with a laser gun. LOL

Medical - I wouldn't call medical easy but it can be as easy as you make it or as complicated as you want. Like Daisy said she used to keep tabs open to medical stuff, that helped her.

Security sounds more like me. Im afraid of having too muh commitment in this - exams soon does mean more free time but I will prioritize them if need be.

#79

We are going to run the first practice session this Saturday at 10 PM EST. I'll send out a PM to everyone interested a bit later tonight. Just pop into this thread at that time, I'll be sure to put a link to the chat room here. If you can show up ten minutes or so before we can make sure everyone is good to go in the Chatango. Looking forward to this!

#80

Remember to recycle and flush or I will be filing a very stern report.

#81

We will run out of boots and Padds if you don't recycle and flush...

#82

Alright! We have a Chatango set up for the practice sessions. Down the road we may establish one under the name we choose for the ship, but we aren't there yet so for now we will use this one. Don't mind me trying out the features to see if it will work.

The Syndicate Sim

I do recommend you register an account so that you can change font colors and set your username instead of being anon, but there is no download needed or anything.

#83

((To Set the Mood...... ))

An aged and seasoned man strolls out in front of the conference hall, coming slowly to a stop in front of a large screen adorned with a large Starfleet Academy Logo. He stands there waiting as the room quiets down. He seems to be lost in his own thoughts, he scratches at a balding spot at the top of his head. After a long moment he glances up. "Welcome cadets!" he says and begins a slow walk towards one side of the stage. "Today you will get to live the dream. You get to go out there into the vastness of space, or at least a short distance into space and take part in an exercise in which you will be judged on your performance." he turns and starts pacing the other direction. "Now we have three vessels going out, each on its own specific mission." he stops and turns. "Altar Misfits, will be assigned to the USS Ohio with Captain Doan." he continues to pace, once again stopping to glance at the next group. "Lady Lucks, you get the USS Vermont with Captain Stennis." he continues and once again comes to a stop turning to stare at you and your classmates. "The Syndicate, you will be taking out the USS Texas. You'll meet your Captain aboard ship. Be gentle, she's and old ship but she still has it where it counts." he looked to the rest of the class. "Get with your Class Quartermaster and head to your ship, Dismissed!" he said as he strolled from the room.

About an hour goes by, you get your uniforms issued and after a short shuttle ride up to Starbase 001 in orbit around earth you peer out and see the your approaching a vessel, she's a Miranda Class vessel. She certainly does not show her age but you know by the looks of her she's certainly one of Starfleet's Earlier models of the Miranda class. The shuttle glides into the shuttlebay and settles to the deck, the engines quiet down and the door slides open admitting you to your first vessel, the smell of the recycled air is unique but tolerable.

(This is your starting point for the up coming sim...just a way to get you into the spirit of the game.)

#84

Thanks to those who were able to attend tonight, I think that went very well. I will work out an After Action/Captains log report for you and post it here soon.

#85

I dont know if I posted in here yet but this was dope yall should join up if you're reading this.

#86

Good news! I got my shift switched, so I will be there on time this week after all!

:: happy dance ::

#87

So a Question comes to mind.

What Era would you like this to be set in if you had your choice?

Enterprise - Limited Ships/Classes
JJ Verse? - Just because it should be an option. This would put us in an alternate reality.
The Original Series - The Original Series Movies
The Next Generation
Deep Space Nine
Deep Space Nine - Dominion War
TNG Movies / Voyager
After the last TNG movie. (future trek - Where no one has yet gone)

Picking one of these will help us determine how the storylines will unfold, the species available to you, and the Class of Vessel we can use. So choose wisely. LOL

To give you an idea, if you want more Action, the Dominion War would be the way to go. You want more pure exploration then Enterprise/TOS might be a little more up your ally. If you want exploration but in a more established universethen TNG/DS9.

Just starting to think ahead a little. This will also help me groom your future torture se... I mean the next storyline to throw at you.

#88

The Syndicate Sim

Just to bump this, I'll shoot a message out to the players tonight as a reminder, but if anyone would like to join us tomorrow night in that chatroom starting at 10 PM eastern, you are absolutely more than welcome!

#89

It's almost time!

#90

INH and Aces tried to get us all killed, but we survived!

#91

LOL yes they did. And one of them may be famous with a 18K year old Species and may very well be a god in their eyes one day when they get home.. who knows they might come looking for god. LOL

Thank you all who came! Most appreciated. I will get a log/recap done soon.

#92

Johnny Cleveland:

#93

So we have decided one thing. This sim will take place shortly before or right near the beginning of the Dominion War. So between 2370 & 2373. Which gives us a wide variety of vessels to use as well. Which is something we need to pick.

#94

Can we recon the previous two games as a direct prequel to this sim, and have those two games be, in hindsight, during this period?

#95

Lets see.... Here are some Basics about the Classes, and links to the more in depth stuff. Pictures and what not. Hopefully it will help

Akira Class (2365) - Heavy Cruiser/Carrier - Fairly New Design. This ship has some heavy firepower and is build for War, but can still do the Exploration thing too.
Crew of 500, Type X phaser Arrays, This vessel can mount a minimum of 3 Torpedo Launchers and up to 8 (4 Foward, 2 Aft, 1 Port, 1 Starboard) Total depending upon the configuartion and how we want to build it. ACTD only has it listed with 3 but its been in the specs for up to that many.
http://techspecs.acalltoduty.com/akira.html

Sovereign Class (2370) - Explorer - This is a somewhat new design. The new Enterprise E is this class. Crew of 885 officers & Crew. 24 Decks
http://techspecs.acalltoduty.com/sovereign.html
Type XII phaser Arrays, 2 Fixed Torpedo Launchers Forward, 2 Fixed Torpedo Launchers Aft, and 1 Swivel Mounted Launcher forward under the saucer. This is a tough Ship of the line.

Ambassador Class (2315) - Heavy Cruiser - The Enterprise C was this class. Crew of 750. This was designed for more Diplomatic reasons.
Type IX Phaser Arrays, 2 Torpedo Launchers Forward, 1 Aft
http://techspecs.acalltoduty.com/ambassador.html

Nebula Class (2353) - Explorer - This one is the ship that looks like a Galaxy Classes Saucer with a dish. Crew of 750. This is a Science Vessel primarily.
Type X Phaser Arrays, 1 Torpedo Launcher Foward, 1 Aft.
http://techspecs.acalltoduty.com/nebula.html

Galaxy Class (2353) Crew of 1012 + 200 "Visiting Personnel", - Explorer - The Enterprise D was one of these. 42 Decks. Big Frak'n ship.
Type X phaser Arrays, 1 Torpedo Launcher Forward, 1 Aft, and One Aft on the Saucer which can only be used while seperated.
http://techspecs.acalltoduty.com/galaxy.html

Intrepid Class (2370) Crew of 168 - Light Explorer - This is the same Class as USS Voyager. Exploration.
Type X Phaser Arrays, 2 Torpedo Launchers Forward, 2 Aft
http://techspecs.acalltoduty.com/intrepid.html

Nova Class (2367) - Crew of 80 - Frigate - This ship class was seen in Voyager. Small Science vessel.
Type IX Phaser Array, 2 Torpedo Launchers Forward, 1 Aft
http://techspecs.acalltoduty.com/nova.html

Saber Class (2358) Crew of 60, A "Fast Frigate. Usually used for Scout/Patrol.
Type X Phaser Array, 2 Torpedo Launches Forward, 1 Aft.
http://techspecs.acalltoduty.com/saber.html

Steamrunner Class (2353) Crew of 228, Light Cruiser
Type X Phaser Arrays, 2 Torpedo Launchers Forward, 2 Aft
http://techspecs.acalltoduty.com/steamrunner.html\

Norway Class (2368) Crew of 190, Medium Cruiser
Type X phaser Array, 1 Torpedo Launcher Forward, 1 Aft.
http://techspecs.acalltoduty.com/norway.html

#96

That is a possibility. You could make it part of your coming Characters Background.

You should start taking notes on the character you want to play if you've not started. Once we get an idea of the ship and era which we have part of I will put together a bio so you can get an idea on what we could use. Your welcome to be as detailed as you like or limit the info so you can build on it as you go too. Or a little of both.

#97

Some things you can start thinking about.

General Demographics of your character.
Family, Family History
Starfleet Record, if your going to play fresh or recent from the Academy that can be where your bio starts.
Medical Records for anyting telling.

Keep in mind, these are Starfleet Characters. You can have vices and quircks but keep that in mind.

Races I will not allow: Borg, Rescued Borg, Full Blooded Klingons, Romulans, Ferengi, Q. However... We can discuss it if you want it. I do not mind home grown species and chracters as long as you can explain to me how it works, why they would join Starfleet. Etc. I will even allow characters/species/things from other shows or things if you can give me a very good explanation as to why it can be or fit into the Star Trek universe. I do allow for creativity I just need reasons. But be prepared to accept limitations.

So with that in mind, turn on your thinking caps and figure out what kind of a character you want and lets grow!

#98

So you know where we will start from this coming week.... Just so you know where you are. 8-)

It has been 5 months since you’ve started your Training Cruise, you’ve had some fun times and some not so fun times but it has been relatively busy the entire time. You visited the following locations Tellar, Terra Nova, Mizar, and the Plexion Nebula. The USS Texas is currently in orbit of the Trill home world as a resupply layover before starting back towards the SOL system to return to Earth and your final days at Starfleet Academy.

You can see the map of explored space here: http://www.sttff.net/AST_MAP.html to give you a visual on where you are.

#99

I think I might bail from this after all. This Saturday I'm taken yet again(Cousin getting baptized). I'm sorry

my summer is more busy than I thought it would be.

#100

Nerolunar,

That is perfectly ok. This is built around the ability to come and go as you please. You are more than welcome to join us when you have time. You can follow the sim progression here or where ever they end up putting this stuff as we will submit logs and such to keep people up to date so you can jump in when you can. Life is more important, and we do our best to work around that. This is still in its infancy and as we get more and more poeple interested and playing the story will go on. Join us when your able. Right now its going to continue Saturdays at the same time so if your able to come you are, if not, no worries.

8-)

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