searching XCOM: Equestria

[FractalMoon 378]

I've been playing a lot of XCOM, and began to think that would be a great thing to RP. There's two ways this could work. Either we can play a more 'traditional' RP with actions being stated and succeeding based on the detail of description, or a more 'XCOM' approach where I use a grid and dice to find out whether an action will succeed or not. Hope you join me for this.

 

Plot:

One day, the ponies of Equestria got good news and bad news at the same time. The good news was that there was life on other planets, the bad news was they weren't friendly. In light of the present threat to the world, the Princesses decided a new method of combating the problem was called for. They called for a team to be created from experts of all walks of life, and called it Extraterrestrial Combat, or XCOM for short. New technologies were developed, and the team was assembled. You are that team. You are Equestria's first and last line of defense.

 

Rules:

Death is permanent; if you get yourself killed you can pick up a new character but don't expect resurrection.

No mary sue/gary stus; This should go without mention

Please attempt to use correct grammar; I'm not going to be a stickler for this, but I'd appreciate it.

 

Classes (Each character chooses one):
Heavy: Carries a light machine gun and rocket launcher, specializes in fire support and dealing damage to multiple enemies.

Assault: Carries a shotgun, specializes in single-target damage and mobility.

Support: Carries a rifle and pistol, specializes in healing others and making their fellow soldiers hard to hit.

Sniper: Carries a sniper rifle and pistol, specializes in single-target damage and long-range marksmanship.

(Additional classes will be added as the players unlock them.)

 

Players:

TheLineTrotter (Unnamed Griffon, Class: Heavy)

Edited November 28, 2013 by FractaLuna

[TheLineTrotter 100]

as a lover of x-com, I would love to join into this roleplay! Personally, I like the idea of doing the second version, would add an air of randomness to it an ensure people wouldnt just "Oh, er... the alien fired by I used my awesome-badassness to dodge every shot.

 

Also, can I be a griffon? I`d quite like to be a griffion.

 

I have a request: Id like there to be actual down-time between mission, so people can discuss between characters and such.

[FractalMoon 378]

as a lover of x-com, I would love to join into this roleplay! Personally, I like the idea of doing the second version, would add an air of randomness to it an ensure people wouldnt just "Oh, er... the alien fired by I used my awesome-badassness to dodge every shot.

Also, can I be a griffon? I`d quite like to be a griffion.

I have a request: Id like there to be actual down-time between mission, so people can discuss between characters and such.

Welcome aboard! I hope you tell all your alien-hating friends about this, so that we can get a decent amount of people. I was leaning toward the randomized setup, since one of the quintessential parts of XCOM is "You miss your almost guaranteed hit, and a Chryssalid turns you into a zombie." As for down-time, I was planning on letting you all do that as you will. The soldiers interacting, new R&D things coming in, as close to the original (Rebooted because not many people have played the original) experience while still being fun.

[TheLineTrotter 100]

Sounds like a grand old time than! I have one question: do we get to pick our classes? For instance, I want to be my Griffion, Vincent Stormwalker, and i`m leaning towards either a heavy (due to the fact that it would match with his bulk) or a sniper (because, you know, he can fly), I`m leaning towards heavy, however, since most people who play pegasi will either go sniper or assault i`d imagine.

 

As for recommending people... I dont know anyone who plays x-com, roleplays, and is an MLP fan, or even two of those essentials.

 

I really hope this takes off, i`d be super excited for it.

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Um... what is an XCOM exactly?

[FractalMoon 378]

Um... what is an XCOM exactly?

XCOM is a strategy game where you manage and command soldiers who are attempting to repel an alien invasion of Earth. 

[**Appleshy** 19]

Oh... I'll try it with any of my OC's in my sig. You can pick.

[FractalMoon 378]

Oh... I'll try it with any of my OC's in my sig. You can pick.

Alright, welcome aboard. I'd prefer if you pick which one(s) you wish to use, since I would hate to pick one and have them be against your playstyle. Also, please tell anyone you think would be interested about this, since preferrably we should have 4-6 people plus me (the moderator).

[**Appleshy** 19]

Umm... Actually,I think I'll pass on this. Thanks, though.

[FractalMoon 378]

Umm... Actually,I think I'll pass on this. Thanks, though.

Alright. I'll strike your name from the list. Have a good day

[**Appleshy** 19]

You, too.