Elite roleplay: Q&A and OOC
08 Jan 2017, 6:04pm
In addition, does it imply that the pilot goes into stasis? And then waits the XXX amount of years it takes for such a tiny vessel to make it back to port? I can believe that it'd have stasis-like cababilities- but, how does it travel then? It wouldn't be instantanoues.. right?
08 Jan 2017, 6:14pm
Markus OmniOkay, but that's only presuming they make it to the pod right? I'm thinking of a script in Mostly Harmless, when Angel escapes her Cobra by jumping into an escape pod.
In addition, does it imply that the pilot goes into stasis? And then waits the XXX amount of years it takes for such a tiny vessel to make it back to port? I can believe that it'd have stasis-like cababilities- but, how does it travel then? It wouldn't be instantanoues.. right?
It's quite simple... ships goes bang, you eject in the escape pod, *mumbles and waves hands*, and you're back in the station!
That works for me!
08 Jan 2017, 6:25pm
Markus OmniOkay, but that's only presuming they make it to the pod right? I'm thinking of a script in Mostly Harmless, when Angel escapes her Cobra by jumping into an escape pod.
In addition, does it imply that the pilot goes into stasis? And then waits the XXX amount of years it takes for such a tiny vessel to make it back to port? I can believe that it'd have stasis-like cababilities- but, how does it travel then? It wouldn't be instantanoues.. right?
This is one of those moments where Gameplay trumps Realism.
In terms of reaching the escape pod, I just assumed it was an automatic thing that closed around you during an emergency ejection. As for time taken, it's instantaneous in game because the alternative is tell the players "HA, YOU DIED. SEE YOU BACK IN 15 YEARS SUCKER!!!"
For story writing I find it easier to just say, "he/she awoke after what felt like an instant" or words to that effect.
08 Jan 2017, 6:37pm
Marra MorganMarkus OmniOkay, but that's only presuming they make it to the pod right? I'm thinking of a script in Mostly Harmless, when Angel escapes her Cobra by jumping into an escape pod.
In addition, does it imply that the pilot goes into stasis? And then waits the XXX amount of years it takes for such a tiny vessel to make it back to port? I can believe that it'd have stasis-like cababilities- but, how does it travel then? It wouldn't be instantanoues.. right?[/[quote=Luke3107][quote=Markus Omni]Okay, but that's only presuming they make it to the pod right? I'm thinking of a script in Mostly Harmless, when Angel escapes her Cobra by jumping into an escape pod.
In addition, does it imply that the pilot goes into stasis? And then waits the XXX amount of years it takes for such a tiny vessel to make it back to port? I can believe that it'd have stasis-like cababilities- but, how does it travel then? It wouldn't be instantanoues.. right?
This is one of those moments where Gameplay trumps Realism.
In terms of reaching the escape pod, I just assumed it was an automatic thing that closed around you during an emergency ejection. As for time taken, it's instantaneous in game because the alternative is tell the players "HA, YOU DIED. SEE YOU BACK IN 15 YEARS SUCKER!!!"
For story writing I find it easier to just say, "he/she awoke after what felt like an instant" or words to that effect. quote]
Meh, I'll figure something out I suppose. Silly. : /
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It's quite simple... ships goes bang, you eject in the escape pod, *mumbles and waves hands*, and you're back in the station!
That works for me!
Pffft okay red witch XD
08 Jan 2017, 6:43pm
Today, I docked at an outpost, found a fence for 190 tons of illegal battle weapons, unloaded said weapons, reloaded a few dozen rounds of large calibre ammunition and took on 20 tons of fuel... in around 10 seconds!
08 Jan 2017, 6:54pm
Markus OmniPffft okay red witch XD
Which of us is the Red Witch? I assume Marra but you used my quote at the same time lol
08 Jan 2017, 7:10pm
Cheers to MacPhisto, Marra, Stryker and Isaiah.
08 Jan 2017, 7:19pm
Marra MorganI think you've got to look at time being an abstract concept in ED's gameplay vs lore for anything to make sense!
Today, I docked at an outpost, found a fence for 190 tons of illegal battle weapons, unloaded said weapons, reloaded a few dozen rounds of large calibre ammunition and took on 20 tons of fuel... in around 10 seconds!
Hurmmmmmm.. I'll put it at realistic intervals then. Based on that report you shot at me in the Discord, I'll alter my writing to allow for quicker jumps, but when it comes to fuel scooping, and unloading.. you know, tons and tons of crap, that'll be what changes from gameplay to loreplay. You think that would be a good balance?
08 Jan 2017, 7:23pm
Markus OmniMarra MorganI think you've got to look at time being an abstract concept in ED's gameplay vs lore for anything to make sense!
Today, I docked at an outpost, found a fence for 190 tons of illegal battle weapons, unloaded said weapons, reloaded a few dozen rounds of large calibre ammunition and took on 20 tons of fuel... in around 10 seconds!
Hurmmmmmm.. I'll put it at realistic intervals then. Based on that report you shot at me in the Discord, I'll alter my writing to allow for quicker jumps, but when it comes to fuel scooping, and unloading.. you know, tons and tons of crap, that'll be what changes from gameplay to loreplay. You think that would be appropriate?
Just my two cents. With my written Things, I try to keep it as real as possible. Stuff like unloading a ship takes time. Not everything in game play directly transcribes over well to written stories. My plan of attack is to keep it vague.
08 Jan 2017, 7:33pm
If you need to keep the pace of the story moving, just use phrases like "once the cargo was transferred" or "a relatively short wait later", that sort of thing. It establishes time has passed but without slowing the writing to a grinding halt.
Otherwise, if you're aiming to keep it 'lore and gameplay friendly' avoid giving specific timescales if you can avoid it. It's the easiest way to avoid clashes.
08 Jan 2017, 7:51pm
Stryker AuneMarkus OmniMarra MorganI thinkLuke3107I was about to say just what Stryker said.
If you need to keep the pace of the story moving, just use phrases like "once the cargo was transferred" or "a relatively short wait later", that sort of thing. It establishes time has passed but without slowing the writing to a grinding halt.
Otherwise, if you're aiming to keep it 'lore and gameplay friendly' avoid giving specific timescales if you can avoid it. It's the easiest way to avoid clashes.you've
got to look at time being an abstract concept in ED's gameplay vs lore for anything to make sense!
Today, I docked at an outpost, found a fence for 190 tons of illegal battle weapons, unloaded said weapons, reloaded a few dozen rounds of large calibre ammunition and took on 20 tons of fuel... in around 10 seconds!
Hurmmmmmm.. I'll put it at realistic intervals then. Based on that report you shot at me in the Discord, I'll alter my writing to allow for quicker jumps, but when it comes to fuel scooping, and unloading.. you know, tons and tons of crap, that'll be what changes from gameplay to loreplay. You think that would be appropriate?
Just my two cents. With my written Things, I try to keep it as real as possible. Stuff like unloading a ship takes time. Not everything in game play directly transcribes over well to written stories. My plan of attack is to keep it vague.
Well yeah, that makes sense lol. I did write a few of those "quick time events" in my first log, but there was a part where the mc actually did something that needed to be detailed.
08 Jan 2017, 8:00pm
For example, I see fueling and refilling ammunition and module charges as something that takes a little longer than ten seconds. And fixing a beat-up ship with twenty percent hull? Good luck. I'd say that even with the technology of 3303, that seems like at least a two or three day job.
But really, it's hard to make a journey to Colonia seem all that epic when it only takes a day at the very most.
08 Jan 2017, 8:50pm
Markus OmniWhere is Colonia?
It's a newly-settled region of space thousands of light years away from the Bubble. You can find it on your nav map if you type in "Colonia", I think.
08 Jan 2017, 8:53pm
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