Season Seven OOC

X · May 08, 2008, 07:11:36 PM

Quote from: wraith1701 on May 08, 2008, 07:06:44 PM
Why not a mix of both? It's an alien planet; who knows what type of environment and society we are going to encounter. As far as tech goes, I don't see all that much difference between LOTR and Camelot. Maybe the aliens could be vaguely elfin in appearance, with a societal structure similar to what existed in Authurian legend.

As far as the alien's pigmentation...
Both X's and Omra's ideas sound pretty cool. And since we are going to two different hemispheres, we could go with both skin types... maybe the latter are from one part of the planet, and the former from another. Hell; I think it would be cool if they had a wide variety of superficial differences; maybe some could be blue or red. There's no telling what kind of environmental factors played a part in their evolution. IDIC, right? ;)

I don't want to speak for Bryan, but I agree with a more LOTR feel. Sure the tech is the same or close to the same as Camelot, but it architecture is vastly different. I think of more the look than the tech when I compare the two ideas.

X · May 08, 2008, 07:14:50 PM

Oh I forgot to add, I would also like to see a more LOTR elven type society as opposed to the Arthurian type. Cities and nations run by council as opposed to a singular King.

I think that this would play well to the holotraining as well. With nothing to go on, what are the odd that they are going to get huge portions of the society right? It should be unexpected and something that they need to adapt to.

wraith1701 · May 08, 2008, 07:18:33 PM

So far, I haven't seen anything in any of the ideas that I object to.

Omra · May 08, 2008, 07:21:20 PM

I agree with Just X in terms of Societal structure. There could be clans, or even feudal lords. I would really like to see a clan that is very in sync with nature, so as to be a clear a juxtaposition to the other clan which has been contaminated by the Federation Scientists.

X · May 08, 2008, 07:30:11 PM

Here are a few questions that I wanted to pose that might help to rapidly flesh out the world:

1) How long does this race live?

2) If we can't scan their planet, how do we know that they don't have advanced technology or is warp capable or was at some point but decided to stay home? ( Yeah I know that's a long one)

3) How many continents?

4) World government or broken into smaller rule?

5) Do they cover the planet or are there placed they they have yet to discover on their world?

6) What's the land to water ratio?

7) Is this planet more like a desert, forest, jungle, tundra, or earth like combination?

8) How many moons?

9) How long is a day or year?

10) Is the humanoid species the apex predator?

11) What color is the sun?

Jen · May 08, 2008, 07:46:34 PM

2) If we can't scan their planet, how do we know that they don't have advanced technology or is warp capable or was at some point but decided to stay home? ( Yeah I know that's a long one)

The scientists have been studying this world for decades, while living amongst the people. I would venture to guess they have mapped the region and studied the society. Their technology is not warp capable... this is why the Federation Scientists are scrambling to find their missing people. They are suspected of influencing the culture by violating the Prime Directive. Which is essentially the reason we have been sent to recover them and investigate the nature of these advancements. I'd say their advancements go as far as curing recently incurable diseases, they have developed telescopes, printing presses, gun powder... these sorts of advancements. Let's say they've moved, technologically, from the medieval period the Renaissance period.

Quote from: Just X on May 08, 2008, 07:30:11 PM
Here are a few questions that I wanted to pose that might help to rapidly flesh out the world:

1) How long does this race live?

2) If we can't scan their planet, how do we know that they don't have advanced technology or is warp capable or was at some point but decided to stay home? ( Yeah I know that's a long one)

3) How many continents?

4) World government or broken into smaller rule?

5) Do they cover the planet or are there placed they they have yet to discover on their world?

6) What's the land to water ratio?

7) Is this planet more like a desert, forest, jungle, tundra, or earth like combination?

8) How many moons?

9) How long is a day or year?

10) Is the humanoid species the apex predator?

11) What color is the sun?

institches · May 10, 2008, 10:33:48 PM

How about a place that's geologically unstable and biologically lush? Semi-active volcanoes, moving plates, hot springs... this might play host to a great variety of plant and animal life.

Jen · May 15, 2008, 08:52:37 PM

Great writing guys. I feel like the story improves with every post... our characters may not be on a mission yet, but there's a lot of character development, foreshadowing and prep for the mission going on. Good job! Keep collaborating, and continue to read the posts, if you can, every time you come to the forum. Try to make it a habit to check the RPG for new posts... this is the BEST way not to fall behind if you are able to swing by the TrekSF boards. Also, remember to use the "notify" feature that is at the top and bottom of this page. You'll see it on the right of the screen in a navigation bar that says "Reply, Notify, Add Poll, Send This Topic and Print". If you click "notify" then each time a new post is added to the RPG, the forum will send you a auto response message with the post included in the email. Easy enough right? ;)

Again, GREAT JOB!!!!

J

Jen · May 21, 2008, 03:22:03 PM

Heads up.

Just to let everyone know, the scanners/sensors' inability to work is a plot device designed to make the story more unique and to allow all the characters, whether they're on the ship or on the ground, a chance to do something. No new technology will enter this story in order to rectify this technological hurtle.

Also, please don't make any more NPCs without sending them to Kenny and I for approval. Obviously the need for new characters will arise, but there are several NPCs that are already in existence who are just sitting around collecting dust. When possible, please use these characters instead of creating new ones. If you still think you need a new character, send them to Kenny and I first for approval. Thanks :)

Rico · May 21, 2008, 03:28:46 PM

My recent post about Zremm working on creating a sensor web was exactly that - something for him to work on while staying on the ship. I thought it made sense that he wouldn't just stop trying to work on getting better sensors in place. Remember on how many, many Trek episodes they would pull some technobabble out of their ______ and work out a solution. Like Jen said above this isn't really a solution, just something to work on and tinker with. I hope I didn't make it sound like more than that in my post.

Omra · May 21, 2008, 04:41:39 PM

All three of Shyn's roommates were submitted to you way back when we were first trying to work out the bunking assignments for my characters. Hooch on the other hand was a mistake that eventually worked out.

But I learned from that mistake and I would never throw anyone else into the mix without running them by you first.

Jen · May 21, 2008, 04:57:29 PM

Quote from: Omra on May 21, 2008, 04:41:39 PM
All three of Shyn's roommates were submitted to you way back when we were first trying to work out the bunking assignments for my characters. Hooch on the other hand was a mistake that eventually worked out.

But I learned from that mistake and I would never throw anyone else into the mix without running them by you first.

I'm referring to the Character Profiles specifically. As I've mentioned many times before, we want to see those before they're posted, Main and NPCs. I'm sorry, but I do not recall all of these characters. I'm not saying that you didn't send them to me, I'm saying my memory is not A+ and I don't have a record of your PM that you sent way back when. So before you post the actual profile, please submit it to us first.

And as I've mentioned in PMs and on the Ready Room there is a format that we have for the profiles... it makes it easier to read if they are laid out this way. Please take the time to reformat when you have a chance. The template is located here: http://www.treksinscifi.com/forum/index.php?topic=1515.0

As for the technology thing. Since I worked with Rico on that post, I knew that Zremm's probe idea wasn't going to be a fix all. My mention of the plot point, here in the OOC, was to make sure that this was clear to everyone. I assumed as much when we made the outlines for this season, but you know what they say about assuming. So that's why I said "Heads Up". It wasn't my intention to make it sound as though I was rapping a ruler on anyone's knuckles. I was trying to call attention to the post ;)

Bryancd · May 21, 2008, 05:04:08 PM

I was wondering who some of those people were!

Jen · May 21, 2008, 06:10:47 PM

FYI, I edited my post for Sevryll. Rick corrected me, Margon didn't leave the briefing. I read his last post as though he had an appointment or something. Sorry Rick! :D I took that bit out.

Jen · May 22, 2008, 06:59:35 PM

Describe your character's appearance either in passing reference to your surgery or describe the scene as it happens. Post about your characters' mission preparations afterwards, and then I'll move the story along. I posted three surgeries just to paint a picture of what Peterson, Sevryll and Quinn look like. If you want to refer to your own that would be great. I will then move on to the actual mission on Friday afternoon/evening. I'll be out of town Memorial Day, so have at it.

Have fun, be imaginative. I'm enjoying the posts so far. ;)

J