ooc Equestria Forward (OOC)

[skbl17 199]

Sure, if you can explain how they fixed the hospital and what was even going on there. It's quite peculiar.

 

Oh no, I plan on doing that.

[Suukorak 354]

Hello! I heard about this RP from @bronislav84 and thought I might apply to join, if that's all right.

Here's my character:

[Luminous Scroll]

I think he'd start in Canterlot, if he's approved.

Thanks!

 

Suukorak

[FancyHorse 1,209]

@@skbl17

Hey there!

 

If its okay with you I'd like to introduce a technological armored vehicle that I'd like to propose, or rather get an.okay with you

 

I know its a technologically advanced Equestria but I felt its best to check in with you before I.just start throwing in my own ideas of tech.

[skbl17 199]

Hello! I heard about this RP from @bronislav84 and thought I might apply to join, if that's all right.

Here's my character:

[Luminous Scroll]

I think he'd start in Canterlot, if he's approved.

Thanks!

 

Suukorak

 

Approved. Be mindful of the rules!

 

@@skbl17

Hey there!

 

If its okay with you I'd like to introduce a technological armored vehicle that I'd like to propose, or rather get an.okay with you

 

I know its a technologically advanced Equestria but I felt its best to check in with you before I.just start throwing in my own ideas of tech.

 

What idea do you have in mind?

[Suukorak 354]

Approved. Be mindful of the rules!

Why, thank you. I shall participate forthwith.

Are you drawing attention to a specific rule, or are you just giving a general notice?

[skbl17 199]

Why, thank you. I shall participate forthwith.

Are you drawing attention to a specific rule, or are you just giving a general notice?

 

A few weeks ago, an inactivity rule was imposed (rule #10). I noticed that roughly half of the players on the registered players list hadn't posted since December, so after consulting with the current roleplayers, the rule was enacted.

 

Remember to post at least once every two weeks! 

[skbl17 199]

Well, I plan on posting in the RP thread within the next 24 hours. I should warn you all that this will be my last regular "dialogue" post for a bit, as I plan on moving ahead to Friday morning in-roleplay.

 

Unless you give prior notice, right skbl? I was out for what felt like longer than 2 weeks. Freaking cold after Ponycon. I'm not fully rid of it yet, actually.

 

Yes. Plus, I think rule #10 came into effect after your post-Ponycon cold came up.

[Suukorak 354]

Well, I plan on posting in the RP thread within the next 24 hours. I should warn you all that this will be my last regular "dialogue" post for a bit, as I plan on moving ahead to Friday morning in-roleplay.

 

 

Yes. Plus, I think rule #10 came into effect after your post-Ponycon cold came up.

Wait. Friday? Isn't the RP right now in the middle of Tuesday?

That's quite a leap. Let me get in a post first, anyway. Since Lumin is starting in Canterlot, it doesn't really matter until he arrives, I guess.

[Suukorak 354]

@@bronislav84, that doesn't stop companies from trying. Also explains why they'd want the leading magic-theoretician to do it. Not saying it can be done, but that some people want it done is not really that surprising.

Nor is Lumin the kind of guy to actually go around doing industrial espionage. But his curiosity has been piqued.

[FancyHorse 1,209]

@@skbl17

The Equestrian Strategies Group, like the Royal Militaries that have a Research and Development Team, also have an R&D Team of their own.

 

The R&D are developing a bipedal armored vehicle which its purpose will be used in two separate variants.

The ABV M2 is a combat model which will be providing high mobile armor support. M2 comes equipped with a mounted 40mm Grenade launcher, a 12.7 mm cannon and a HED.(High Explosive Defense) Trophy detection countermeasure. It.also comes with REA Reactive armor.

 

The ABV Peacemaker is a Riot Control non lethal variant. With no reactive, it trades lethality for.non lethal weaponry.

Its equipped with a Vortex.Ring shell rifle and tear gas grenade, launcher. As added for crowd control the Peacemaker is also equipped with an S-MINE launcher that is converted to shower rubber pellets onto large crowds.

 

The design was based.off the Royal Militaries AWV G1 code named Gigantor.

http://img2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20121106152508/halo/images/4/48/Mantis.png

 

 

By comparison the two have a near similar.design. The differences: Gigantor stands at past 24 feet tall versus the ABV at only 13 feet.

 

The ABV's Chassis which hold the operator is balanced between the leg supports where as the Gigantor chassis stands upon support above its legs.

 

http://vignette1.wikia.nocookie.net/killzone/images/7/7e/Killzone_2_ISA_Exoskeleton_by_Etch06.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20110506235100

[Suukorak 354]

@@bronislav84, probably not. He's already got a professorship in Canterlot, and electric engineering's not his interest. He's coming to study electric magic, and perhaps to understand why the EMPs didn't affect Magitek. But he's also intrigued as to why this is suddenly such an urgent question for the companies; e.g. a political/economic investigation. Of course, all sorts of trouble is going down in Appleanta, though, so I doubt he'll get very far on his own agenda.

[Suukorak 354]

@@bronislav84, I'm a little surprised you could Magitek a generator, then. I don't think there's much computerization involved, just basic electrical principles and energy conversion.

I think I understand how it works now, but of course that doesn't mean the other companies do. Certainly not if it's a trade secret. Also, even if Magitek isn't electric magic per se, both Lektra and Ms. Voltage seem to be able to use some kind of electric magic. So Lumin will still find something.

Also, a question: How was Bolt Solutions able to patent the wingpack without revealing the trade secrets? Just patenting the mechanical design, maybe? 

[skbl17 199]

> 10 notifications in 12 hours   

 

Yeesh, what happened this morning?

 

Wait. Friday? Isn't the RP right now in the middle of Tuesday?

That's quite a leap. Let me get in a post first, anyway. Since Lumin is starting in Canterlot, it doesn't really matter until he arrives, I guess.

 

The plan has been to skip ahead to Friday for a while now. Just have to wrap up some things first.

 

@@skbl17
The Equestrian Strategies Group, like the Royal Militaries that have a Research and Development Team, also have an R&D Team of their own.

The R&D are developing a bipedal armored vehicle which its purpose will be used in two separate variants.
The ABV M2 is a combat model which will be providing high mobile armor support. M2 comes equipped with a mounted 40mm Grenade launcher, a 12.7 mm cannon and a HED.(High Explosive Defense) Trophy detection countermeasure. It.also comes with REA Reactive armor.

The ABV Peacemaker is a Riot Control non lethal variant. With no reactive, it trades lethality for.non lethal weaponry.
Its equipped with a Vortex.Ring shell rifle and tear gas grenade, launcher. As added for crowd control the Peacemaker is also equipped with an S-MINE launcher that is converted to shower rubber pellets onto large crowds.

The design was based.off the Royal Militaries AWV G1 code named Gigantor.
http://img2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20121106152508/halo/images/4/48/Mantis.png


By comparison the two have a near similar.design. The differences: Gigantor stands at past 24 feet tall versus the ABV at only 13 feet.

The ABV's Chassis which hold the operator is balanced between the leg supports where as the Gigantor chassis stands upon support above its legs.

http://vignette1.wikia.nocookie.net/killzone/images/7/7e/Killzone_2_ISA_Exoskeleton_by_Etch06.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20110506235100

 

So military tech? I don't have a problem with it at first glance.

[FancyHorse 1,209]

@@skbl17

By first glance do you mean you don't mind? Or is there a bit of concern?

 

I promise its not overpowering machine.

[Suukorak 354]

 

 

The plan has been to skip ahead to Friday for a while now. Just have to wrap up some things first.

 Okay. I'll figure out a way for Lumin to get there on Friday, so we don't jump over the events of his arrival.

[Suukorak 354]

@@bronislav84 

Okay, so it's just a control mechanism. All the energy is still motion through magnetic to electric, without magic intervening other than on/off or other control inputs. In that case, I don't see how the system would be any less vulnerable to EMPs. Unless taking down the computer controls disables the plant?

[Suukorak 354]

Okay. That clears up my questions. Sorry if the mentions bother you, I only did it for the sake of clarity.

[Suukorak 354]

Are you guys waiting on me?

I had understood the idea was to jump to Friday, and so I would so conspire to have Lumin arrive on Friday (train delays, etc).

So don't wait for me, if you were. Jump whenever you're ready.

[FancyHorse 1,209]

I'm just aboard the waiting train too.

 

Don't worry we'll get there.

[Suukorak 354]

You guys have gone very quiet for a week. I don't have anything more to do until the jump to Friday, so until that happens I'm waiting. Hope that doesn't conflict with the post-frequency rule.
When is that actually going to happen, by the way?

[FancyHorse 1,209]

Schizer

 

I'm keeping patient too. I think Skbl17 has a rather busy school schedule.

 

And so the waiting game continues.

Edited March 31, 2015 by IllusivePony

[skbl17 199]

Is this thing on? Is this thing on? Oh, it is? Okay...

 

Oh man, where's the time gone? Hey everyone, I should apologize for the very long delay in things here, but I've been really sick (pollen + common cold = endless bed rest) and really busy (college is demanding) with real-life projects and such. Now that I'm feeling better and college work has lessened a bit, I can finally catch up on everything I missed here....just in time for Season 5 too! 

 

A few notes:

 

1) I have a Canterlot map on the way for tomorrow. It was actually going to be today, but my laptop crapped out before I had a chance to save the dang SVG file! As for a map of Equestria, I found an old one I made a year back out of boredom, so I'll repurpose that one and hopefully have it up by the middle or end of the month.

 

2) With the exception of EnderPrince (who had extenuating circumstances,) everyone has posted since March 18, so the inactivity check wasn't necessary this week.

 

3) I will be skipping ahead to Friday in-roleplay. Here's how it will work: I'm actually going to make three to four back-to-back posts in the RP thread starting tonight and moving through Monday morning (Earth time). The first one will wrap up the little AMC/High Voltage/Lektra sub-plot (it might feel a bit...sudden), then the next two will be news bulletins, similar to the ones from the start of the roleplay. They will mark the end of each day. My final post will take place on Friday morning, right before Blueblood is scheduled to give his big speech in Canterlot.

 

4) I'm going to be creating an "assistant DM" position. Although I love this roleplay, college stress is catching up - the end of the semester means projects and finals - and I'm still recovering from this sickness. Hence, after this weekend, I'll be popping in and out of this site over the next month or so, but I don't want this RP to go unsupervised while I'm gone. The "assistant DM" will have the powers I have, including, but not limited to approving new players, enforcing the rules, and moving the story along in a way that fits the roleplay. The assistant DM will have to be devoted, up to speed on the rules, respectful, active, and rational towards other players, but not be afraid to issue sanctions or kick players if things get far out of hand. If you're interested, do not message me, leave a reply here. Because you'll be helping to oversee the roleplay (especially when I'm not around,) you'll need to have the confidence of the users here.

 

Anyway, that's all for now! I'll be making my first of a series of posts before I go to bed tonight. Enjoy, and here's to a successful season 5 of MLP:FiM!

 

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EDIT (5:35 AM ET): A little rushed, but it's 5:35 in the morning, what do you expect? When I said it was sudden, I meant it. The skip has begun! 

Edited April 4, 2015 by skbl17

[skbl17 199]

Commercials? I could try to fit that in somehow.

 

Anyway, here's the Canterlot map. It's still a work in progress (still need to label the railways and add more points of interest,) but it's something. The roads are that curvy; for the most part, Canterlot is hilly-to-mountainous. Also, unlike Applelanta, which is a city within the larger region of Tropicala, Canterlot is a regional municipality, surrounded by noble-filled and high-class suburbs in the surrounding region of Unicornia.

 

I said I was going to make post #2 tonight, but I'll hold that off until I wake up.

[EnderPrince 49]

Hey guys. Sorry about not being on. I meant to post yesterday, but Team Fortress 2 happened. I'm gonna post now, and if not now, then sometime around 3:00 EST. I'm on spring break now, though, so I will have a little time to post.

EDIT: Sorry that it's kind of short, but it's all I could write for now. On Friday (in the RP), I'll make a really big one. Don't worry.

Edited April 7, 2015 by EnderPrince

[Suukorak 354]

Yeah. I'm waiting until Friday to post again - I hope there's no problem with the activity limit until Friday happens.