[OOC] Hearts of Metal: A Giant Robot/Mecha RP

[LHG100]

Gahddamn Koehler is so fun to RP as. I think I'll re-use his character concept for another RP, eventually.

[Dolerman]

I'm very much a fan of your Harold. He pulls of the whole 'laid back white guy, shaggy from scooby doo', type really well. Its not often I see that character type attempted but it really adds flavor to the group.

[Ariamis]

I'm gonna do one more Elora post, and my next post after that will announce to prepare for the mock battle. Is everyone fine with the free posting order we currently have? Let me know if you want a defined one.

[Dolerman]

@Ariamis defined one please, are the mock battles a one on one,free for all or teams?

[Ariamis]

@Dynamo Frokane
It's free-for-all, but teams are allowed.

[Dolerman]

Maybe Miles shouldn't have pissed off the entire room.

[Dolerman]

@Ariamis also could we have a small map or a detailed description of the arena the mock battle is taking place in. (just so we know our manuverability limits and where to take cover).

I'm the groundsman for the arena thread in RPG so I'm happy to provide help with this if needed.

[Ariamis]

@Dynamo Frokane
I'm going to provide a sketch of the map the mock battle will take place in, with varying environments.

[Dolerman]

koolio, looking forward to it.

[Ariamis]

Here's the map. Forgive me for my lack of artistic ability.

Solaire Ruin Arena

A. The Open Fields: An open plain with scant traces of vegetation. Perfect for long-ranged weaponry.
B. The Forest of Pillars: An area rife with massive pillars. Provides plenty of cover, but is also prime hunting grounds for heavy Framewerks due to the difficulty of moving around the pillars.
C. The Mystery Zone: It's a mystery!
D. The Abyss: A chasm that goes down a considerable distance to a series of tunnels. These tunnels can then be used to suddenly appear anywhere in the arena.
E. The Broken Hills: An area consisting of rolling hills and broken pillars. The area provides some cover, but the area's geography makes it hard to maneuver around.
F. The Lake of Rage: A vast body of water reaching deep into the earth. A Framewerk that jumps in is sure to make a splash.
G. The Tower of Power: A tall monument with a flat top that can fit one Framewerk, it provides visibility and better firing accuracy to all the other zones. The amount of firepower required to topple the tower is tremendous due to the incredibly heavy alloy it is built from.

Everyone will start in zone A. Moving two zones prohibits attacking in a post. Two-zone movement is impossible through zone G. Everyone will only have a mini-map showing what is happening in the area around you, meaning you only know what is happening in your zone and the zones adjacent to it.

[redbaron1234]

I think it's best to give a "five minutes to suit up " warning IC so we can wrap things up.

[Elitestpotato]

@Ariamis The problem with a defined order of posting is that if one person gets writers block or can't post for some reason it'll hold the whole rp up. Maybe defined for battles but free otherwise?

[Ariamis]

@redbaron1234
Next post is going to announce that Cadets should prepare for the mock battle.

@Elitestpotato
If there is going to be a set posting order it's only going to be for combat, and nothing else.

[Elitestpotato]

@Ariamis Okay good, then I have no problem with that.

[Eisenhorn]

That sounds good, and I shall have a post up after work, don't have enough time to get one typed up right at this moment.

[Ariamis]

It's pretty funny how Miles suddenly isn't as interested in "staying out of the way" than before.

[LHG100]

LETS DO THIS SHIT
MY BODY IS READY

[Cassowarysaur]

This is quite exciting. Ariamis has done an amazing job so far.

[Dolerman]

@Ariamis He doesn't want to get gangbanged in the intro fight. He's a loner but not necessarily fearless.

[Ariamis]

@Dynamo Frokane
Of course. I just found the change amusing. It's quite interesting to see how people cope with unusual situations like this.

Also, we're finally seeing Alexei take some initiative.