Gap Game

Post by **Loredoctor** » Wed Aug 17, 2005 12:17 am

I'm about to start work on a Gap forum game. Basically, it's like Axis and Allies in space - Amnion vs Humanity. I will have a star map divided into regions, each of which is controlled by either side. Sides will build ship yards, vessels or research technology. There will be four to each side. So what I want is, who is interested? Sign up below.

Post by **Sorus** » Wed Aug 17, 2005 1:48 am

Sounds interesting. (Though I have never played Axis and Allies, and it would depend on which side I'd be on.

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Post by **Loredoctor** » Wed Aug 17, 2005 1:52 am

I may have a third side in the game - rogues/pirates, however that would be difficult to implement.

Anyway, I will write up the rules tonight and hopefully have them ready by tomorrow.

Post by **jelerak** » Wed Aug 17, 2005 1:57 am

So...is it a turn based game that would be separate from the watch???

I would definately be interested.

Post by **Loredoctor** » Wed Aug 17, 2005 2:01 am

It's a turn-based game here at the watch. What will happen is that every five days (roughly) a turn will occur. Each turn will be made up collecting industrial points to construct units or shipyards, moving fleets, battles, researching technology, spying, etc. At the end of the turn the results will be displayed in a thread. Each turn will have a thread, and the start of the thread will have the map displayed (could someone host it, thanks?). Players then state what they are doing. Research will be conducted in secret, with the results being emailed to each team.

Post by **kevinswatch** » Wed Aug 17, 2005 2:47 am

I'd probably be interested, LM.-jay

Post by **Loredoctor** » Wed Aug 17, 2005 3:36 am

Excellent!
Edge, could you help with the icon department? Maybe design some flags so that the teams could have them in their signatures? I'm sure I'd need you or KW to design more, too.

Post by **Nathan** » Wed Aug 17, 2005 7:33 am

I'm up for this!

Post by **Edge** » Wed Aug 17, 2005 7:49 am

Loremaster wrote:Excellent!
Edge, could you help with the icon department? Maybe design some flags so that the teams could have them in their signatures? I'm sure I'd need you or KW to design more, too.

I'd be happy to help any way I can.

And as far as hosting goes - I recommend Imageshack. I'd be happy to upload stuff there.

Post by **Loredoctor** » Wed Aug 17, 2005 8:30 am

Okay, enough interest is shown - I'll start writing up the rules tonight!

Post by **I'm Murrin** » Wed Aug 17, 2005 9:39 am

Sounds interesting.

Post by **Revan** » Wed Aug 17, 2005 9:47 am

Me! Come on Loremaster, you've gotta include me... heh.

I want to be Amnion.

You also might want to check with SRD to see whether he is alright with this type of thing.

I'll be on Edge's and Loremaster's team...

Post by **Loredoctor** » Wed Aug 17, 2005 10:23 am

You are first on the list, Revan. Well, you are also first on the Amnion list. However, I won't be playing - just moderating the game. It would be unfair.

As for legalities, as I'm not making any money off this, and plenty of people have made computer-game mods based on SRD's work, I don't need to ask.

Post by **Revan** » Wed Aug 17, 2005 10:25 am

Hust making sure. The last thing I want to be is sued for playing the game.

First on the list? heh, cool.

You hear that other Gap players? I'm above you all...

Post by **Nathan** » Wed Aug 17, 2005 12:51 pm

I want to be on the human side! Can I be first on that list?

Post by **Loredoctor** » Wed Aug 17, 2005 12:55 pm

Sure!

Post by **Sorus** » Wed Aug 17, 2005 5:35 pm

Loremaster wrote:I may have a third side in the game - rogues/pirates, however that would be difficult to implement.

Anyway, I will write up the rules tonight and hopefully have them ready by tomorrow.

Neat! If not, I don't want to be an Amnioni.

Post by **Sorus** » Thu Aug 18, 2005 4:44 am

To clarify; obviously I don't want to be an Amnioni.

I would prefer not to be on the Amnion side, though I guess that depends on how the game fits with the story timeline.

Or if using a name from the series is even allowed.

(Maybe I should just shut up and be patient.)

Post by **Loredoctor** » Thu Aug 18, 2005 4:51 am

Well you can simply sign up for the human side. No problems.

Piracy will be a 'neutral', unplayable force.

Benefits of being on the human side: large fleets and better manufacturing.
Benefits of being Amnion side: more powerful vessels (fewer of them, though) and better technology.

Post by **Nav** » Fri Aug 19, 2005 12:51 pm

Count me in, either side is fine.

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