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game 6 signups

Posted June 28, 2014 by Pirate_Ninja

Need to get even with someone? Enjoy fun and/or violence? Possess a working computer? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you owe it to yourself to sign up for the next GTx0 Adventure MiniGame! Additional hype-building exclamation!

GTx0 Adventure: Game 6

  • Free-for-all combat
  • One round per day
  • Battle arena divided into multiple regions
  • Special events to help and hinder everyone
  • Choose your own character and special ability
  • Last fighter standing is crowned champion!

    When you sign up, please include a special ability for your character to use in the arena - some sort of talent, specialty, or superhuman skill you can use to overcome your opponents. Throw in a snazzy character description if you'd like as well, but the ability is crucial! Keep it simple and effective if you'd like, or try something big and flashy - I'll work with you if it needs to be adjusted in preparation for the game (like scaling down an overpowered ability).

    Also, note that while there will be various weapons and other items available in the arena, you will all be entering the arena unarmed. You're free to choose an ability like "expert archer" that would require a weapon, but it'll be up to you to find a way to take advantage of it!

    Signups will remain open for about a week (until July 5) - at which time I'll work out the finishing touches and get things rolling.

  • There are 39 Replies


    SIGN ME UP BABYCAKES

    June 28, 2014
    Xhin
    Sky's the limit

    ops forgot this

    June 28, 2014
    Xhin
    Sky's the limit

    ops forgot the talent

    Hey PN, assign me something random and cool and I'll make do.

    June 28, 2014
    Xhin
    Sky's the limit

    Hopefully my computer will be back by then, if not I'll just log onto the universities computers. Special Ability: Staff/Spear specialist.

    June 28, 2014
    Ghowilo

    @P-N: Couple of questions please:

    Are there going to be Godzilla Zombies in this game that can jump over buildings in a single bound, toss cars through buildings and reincarnate every other day, or is it just a bunch of us puny humans?

    Is this game set in modern time or mid-evil times?

    I.E., Pistols, Ak-47, flame throwers, etc.

    or

    Spears, cross bows, bows. swords, etc.

    Is sneak a part of the game or do you have to make that a special ability?

    June 28, 2014
    chiefsonny
     

    Hurray.

    My ability is having a flutter kick. Jumping over enemies' heads or making long/high jumps is what I can do. :3

    June 28, 2014
    SDYoshi

    You're a yoshi. That's expected. :P

    June 29, 2014
    Xhin
    Sky's the limit

    I just want to watch this round.

    June 29, 2014
    Castrael

    This sounds like the Hunger Games or a Gladiator Arean which is what the Hunger Games is based off of.

    June 29, 2014
    Lady Flare

    The original MiniGame was based off of my limited knowledge of the hunger games.

    June 29, 2014
    Moonray

    yay, people (hug)


    Hey PN, assign me something random and cool and I'll make do.
    yes this is a thing I am willing to do (though hopefully I won't need to do it for too many people). If you have an idea at some point before signups end you can always add it in, otherwise I can fill in a few blanks.


    Are there going to be Godzilla Zombies in this game that can jump over buildings in a single bound, toss cars through buildings and reincarnate every other day, or is it just a bunch of us puny humans?
    well technically I guess that'd depend in part on peoples' chosen abilities (also zombies able to climb stuff and super-strength zombie were totally separate creatures but w/e). But at this point, no, there are no plans for anything like that...and no one would be able to assign themself powers like those of the Omega Zombie as their specialty.


    Is this game set in modern time or mid-evil times?
    I've been thinking more along the lines of the second - swords and shields and the like - mainly because I prefer it to people taking cover behind trees and shooting at each other all day or something like that. Things found in the arena will generally fit into that sort of world. I'm not necessarily opposed to more modern/futuristic things making an appearance, though (just remember that you'll be unarmed at the start).


    Is sneak a part of the game or do you have to make that a special ability?
    I'm still considering the specifics of some things, including sneak mode. Right now, what I'm thinking is that all players will be able to use sneak mode freely (as opposed to basically announcing "hey I'm going to attack you and this is how I will do it") - but it won't be treated as a "sneak attack" unless you actually do something to conceal your presence beforehand. If nearby people would logically be able to see what you're doing, round updates will likely reflect that in some way (not in specific detail, but you won't appear idle just because you did things as a sneak action).

    and if you have further questions, you're perfectly welcome to ask c:


    This sounds like the Hunger Games or a Gladiator Arean which is what the Hunger Games is based off of.
    yeah, it's more or less my spin on an earlier game Moonray hosted (which he openly compared to The Hunger Games in its description). Similar idea, though without the heavy wilderness-survival element. Related: I'm actually reading Mockingjay right now.


    I just want to watch this round.
    well that's why the spectator option exists~

    (but you should definitely play)

    (everyone should play <y3)

    June 29, 2014
    Pirate_Ninja

    I'd like to play but am a bit on the fence and will have to get back to you.

    Trying to come up with one really cool special ability in the meantime - something that will make me awesome but not OP.

    June 29, 2014
    Jo Nathan

    Trying to come up with one really cool special ability in the meantime - something that will make me awesome but not OP.

    Just go for something random (or excuse me, PN-chosen). It's funner that way :P

    June 29, 2014
    Xhin
    Sky's the limit

    Name: Enthorp Manthrob

    Age: 38

    Appearance: Caucasian, 6'8'', luxurious dark brown hair and a noticeably large codpiece

    In 1976, on a dark and stormy night, deep within the heart of the Nazi laboratories, an experimental clone hybrid between Hitler and Robert Downey Jr. was created to ensure Germany's victory in World War 1. It was soon discovered that this young clone, codenamed Big Pecs McMilligan, was growing stronger at an alarming rate. On the eve of China's attack on Pearl Harbor, the clone soldier broke free of his bindings and stormed the lab, murdering those who raised him and setting on his own path.

    Taking on the name Enthorp Manthrob after a coldhearted rampage resulting in the deaths of 80,000 Nazis and Jews, the clone went on to become a successful bed & breakfast owner in rural Tennessee, but fate would have other plans in store. One day, when serving a farmer's omelette, his latent powers awoke once again. The bloodlust could no longer be sated, and he would seek out the nearest GTX0 Adventure to bring closure to his sad tale of bloodshed.

    Abilities: Enthorp can kill everyone in the game by flexing

    June 29, 2014
    Hindenburg
    Life's path is never straight.

    Abilities: Enthorp can kill everyone in the game by flexing

    That seems a little OP I mean does that guy even lift

    June 30, 2014
    Xhin
    Sky's the limit

    the gods of the arena applaud Enthorp Manthrob for his enthusiasm (and note that he should make use of that signup button to along with his fine personal bio), but they do believe that allowing him to display the full force of his masculinity as described above would be unfair to his competition. This is, after all, a sporting occasion meant for entertainment. As a compromise, they suggest something more like this:

    Ineffable Manliness - Your boundless masculinity is rivaled only by your sheer machismo. Your foes find you *distractingly* handsome, better enabling you to display your fearsome skills in unarmed close-quarters combat.


    I'd like to play but am a bit on the fence and will have to get back to you.
    dooo iiiiiiiiittttttt

    June 30, 2014
    Pirate_Ninja

    {xcat}

    June 30, 2014
    Hindenburg
    Life's path is never straight.

    Sure, why not

    July 1, 2014
    `Roxas`

    I mean!0

    July 1, 2014
    `Roxas`

    Hrm. So it's a medieval type setup? I'm having trouble coming up with a class without a bit more info.

    July 3, 2014
    Count Dooku

    yay ty - and I'm more than willing to answer questions, if there's something specific you'd like to know!

    the setting is malleable depending on the characters everyone chooses (or makes me choose :P ) - I'm not going to strictly say "no guns allowed" or anything, and if you sign up as a cowboy gunslinger or something I'll accommodate that, but the base design I have going is more about grabbing a sword or bow or quarterstaff or something and throwing down.


    just to recap, I currently have three people with abilities chosen and three without (Xhin, Roxas, Dooku). You guys are welcome (and encouraged, since I'd love to work in your ideas) to pick something before the game actually starts, otherwise I'll give you something lovingly handcrafted myself that you will hopefully enjoy (hug)

    pls keep joining I would really like to reach at least 8 people~

    July 4, 2014
    Pirate_Ninja

    Hrm... Ok.

    I think I'll go with... Huntsman?

    Description: Skilled at utilizing resources from the natural environment in inventive ways. Very dangerous with a bow and arrow.

    July 4, 2014
    Count Dooku

    I wanted to wait until tomorrow to sign up, but I just couldn't wait!

    Character:
    Count Cidolfus Orlandeau, also known as Cidolfas Orlandu or LLight for short, is a well respected leader in Ivalice. He is a Sword Saint (??, Kensei), also known as Holy Swordsman, giving him access to the combined powers of Agrias Oaks, Goffard Gaffgarion, and Meliadoul Tengille (excluding Spellblade and Blade of Ruin abilities), making him a phenomenally strong character. He is given the epithet Thunder God LLight, abbreviated to T.G. LLight. His birthday is November 10.

    Special Ability:
    All Swordskill/Swordplay - "Sword saint job command. Employs sword skills with master strokes for different folks, striking down enemies."
    (yes, I am going to use the pool of FFT abilities for this job class, hoping to acquire a secondary job skill at my own leisure, if possible >_>)

    Can't wait to see the arena layout.

    I'm not going to strictly say "no guns allowed" or anything, and if you sign up as a cowboy gunslinger or something I'll accommodate that, but the base design I have going is more about grabbing a sword or bow or quarterstaff or something and throwing down.

    In previous games, I was a ranged attacker, a merciful, yet playful, plump Pusheen with laser beam eyes with an unofficial alliance with the very best master chef this side of GTX0. I tried to play ranged, but those mechanics never applied. I still got energy whipped by Jo Nathan and Count Dooku despite having a clearly defined ranged advantage in my actions. :(

    I'm still considering the specifics of some things, including sneak mode. Right now, what I'm thinking is that all players will be able to use sneak mode freely (as opposed to basically announcing "hey I'm going to attack you and this is how I will do it") - but it won't be treated as a "sneak attack" unless you actually do something to conceal your presence beforehand. If nearby people would logically be able to see what you're doing, round updates will likely reflect that in some way (not in specific detail, but you won't appear idle just because you did things as a sneak action).

    I much enjoyed the Sneak failure mechanic in Aliens 2 because it deterred the use of sneak to anyone without that special ability. The only bad thing about it is the calculation overhead required by the host. There is also a bug in the host panel where it doesn't accurately show which actions are sneaked, so the last time Moonray did the calculation, he was wrong. It was fun with sneak failure chance because you had to strategically manage the number of sneak moves and cool downs. Besides, it made the game not feel like a total guessing game. If you're up to it, I would totally like to see this come back.

    July 4, 2014
    T.G. LLight

    LLight replaces Balthier's sprite with Pirate_Ninja, giving him the Sky Pirate job class, and then equips Throw.

    Who will be the first victim of Plunder Heart?

    July 4, 2014
    T.G. LLight

    Ok I'll sign up. My special ability is slowing down time.

    July 5, 2014
    Jo Nathan





    July 5, 2014
    T.G. LLight

    P-N

    Thanks for volunteering to host this game.

    What I know about Hunger Games you could write it on the head of a dime, so I will set this one out.

    Would like to watch. Good luck

    By the way when I picked The Spectator choice I got what you see below.

    July 5, 2014
    chiefsonny
     




    July 5, 2014
    T.G. LLight

    I'm still thinking about my special ability. It's something different from what I'v seen so far. I'm just wondering if it's a good idea or not.

    July 5, 2014
    Lady Flare

    Character: Wizard Helium

    Special ability: Magic aka Magic Staff

    Is this doable?

    July 5, 2014
    Helium

    I've decided my special ability is conjuring illusions. I think I could have a lot of fun with it.

    July 5, 2014
    Lady Flare

    Well, I've changed my mind. The thought of setting there watching you guys and not be able to get involved just didn't sit well with me.

    Probably won't last long b4 T.G. LLight finds a way to take me out{fp}

    Will post my ability a little later. If P_N closes the thread before I do, I will go with this

    Special Ability:

    Weapons Expert/Marksman. In all weapons both modern time and mid-evil times.

    July 5, 2014
    chiefsonny
     

    this was a fine surprise this morning indeed c:

    LLight:
    (yes, I am going to use the pool of FFT abilities for this job class, hoping to acquire a secondary job skill at my own leisure, if possible >_>)
    spoilers I never played FFT because I'm not big on SRPGs...but in looking things over, I think I can work with this. Will be contacting you about something related, though.

    and yes, I do intend to take ranged attacks into consideration


    chief:
    By the way when I picked The Spectator choice I got what you see below.
    yeah, it looks the same in the thread (see Castrael's post for another example) but I can tell them apart in the host panel.


    Helium:
    Special ability: Magic aka Magic Staff

    Is this doable?
    most likely! Is there a particular type of magic you have in mind? Magical energy attacks, elemental stuff like lightning and fireballs, a specific mastery like "water magic"...if you have a specialty, that would help us both. Otherwise it'll be balanced with a sort of "jack of all trades, master of none" principle - for instance, Lady Flare's illusions would generally be more convincing/successful than any you tried to magic up.


    Signups and ability-choosing are open up to the point I actually close this topic for final preparations (at the earliest, tonight at midnight GTx0 time). If this topic is still open, it's not too late.

    July 5, 2014
    Pirate_Ninja

    Elemental things will be fine such as lightning and fireballs (this especially).

    I'm kind of mirror my abilities after a Chaos Wizard (they primarily use fireballs to incinerate things... also L.E. Modesitt Jr. ftw).

    July 5, 2014
    Helium

    me: famous chef on Food Network, Pollo Dean

    ability: able to spawn food and cooking materials, endowed with a gun that can shoot sticks of butter

    July 6, 2014
    Apollo Justice

    lol whoops

    July 6, 2014
    Apollo Justice

    a little birdie reminded me that it's *Deen

    July 6, 2014
    Apollo Justice

    famous chef on Food Network, Pollo Dean


    If you're talking about Paula Deen, I thought the Food Network fired her.

    July 6, 2014
    chiefsonny
     

    DONE.

    FINISHED.

    ERRBODY ELSE MISSED THE BOAT AND NOW THEY'RE GONNA BE STANDING ON THE DOCK LIKE "DANG I BLEW IT"

    Players:
    Xhin
    chiefsonny
    Count Dooku
    LLight
    Helius
    Roxas
    Jo Nathan
    Lady Flare
    Apollo Justice
    Hindenburg
    SDYoshi
    Ghowilo

    Spectators:
    Castrael

    Hoping to start tonight. First round will likely be extended to give players a chance to see it has started, ask questions, etc. Please manage your hype levels accordingly.

    July 6, 2014
    Pirate_Ninja

    This thread is locked