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I just got myself 5 hours of free time. Going to watch some Farscape, relax and write some ideas down before I pass out.
I just got myself 5 hours of free time. Going to watch some Farscape, relax and write some ideas down before I pass out.
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The Qai being introduced would add new Political and moral dilemmas. As long as the Qai aren't meta-gamed or rped incorrectly they are fine.
PS: My Nation Sheet development is really slow right now since I've been working this weekend, not to mention I'll be working tomorrow as well. I'll try to make time when I can manage it, since I'm really behind right now.
PS: My Nation Sheet development is really slow right now since I've been working this weekend, not to mention I'll be working tomorrow as well. I'll try to make time when I can manage it, since I'm really behind right now.
@ArenaSnow I can understand. That was my exact thoughts when I was thinking how the UTG would react.
But I can see other ways of going about this easily. As in Integration of the collective into society in a best case scenario. Or AI-Human codependency, where areas both of them benefit from working together rather than apart. I'm personally not too worried as of now. As we haven't even started the RP yet.
But I just wanted to point out that any human's initial reaction to independent AI's just chilling in the north trying to create a space program wouldn't be Diplomacy, exchange of culture, or even playing some chess.
But I can see other ways of going about this easily. As in Integration of the collective into society in a best case scenario. Or AI-Human codependency, where areas both of them benefit from working together rather than apart. I'm personally not too worried as of now. As we haven't even started the RP yet.
But I just wanted to point out that any human's initial reaction to independent AI's just chilling in the north trying to create a space program wouldn't be Diplomacy, exchange of culture, or even playing some chess.
@LordZell Yea that's how it would start out, Diplomacy, interest groups. But when these AI stay independent. Out pace human development and want to start expanding all over the solar system. Then everyone starts to have real issues.
Now in realistic terms, AI wouldn't necessarily outpace human development. Nor would they be the end all be all, better than humans. What I'm saying is that in this RP. Legion02 is probably going to depict an lower numbered, but technologically superior collective. That if given the chance will exponentially grow stronger and better than humanity as an whole. Thus becoming an threat to it whether it knows it or not.
That's my point. In most Scifi NRP's I've seen not to mention media humans and AI are always pitted against each other for this very reason.
I'm not saying this is going to happen this case. I'm just saying it is very likely given the layout of the present Faction Sheet. In the end its entirely up to how the Faction is Rped though. So I'll leave it at that.
Now in realistic terms, AI wouldn't necessarily outpace human development. Nor would they be the end all be all, better than humans. What I'm saying is that in this RP. Legion02 is probably going to depict an lower numbered, but technologically superior collective. That if given the chance will exponentially grow stronger and better than humanity as an whole. Thus becoming an threat to it whether it knows it or not.
That's my point. In most Scifi NRP's I've seen not to mention media humans and AI are always pitted against each other for this very reason.
I'm not saying this is going to happen this case. I'm just saying it is very likely given the layout of the present Faction Sheet. In the end its entirely up to how the Faction is Rped though. So I'll leave it at that.
Wow @Legion02 I just felt like you opened an can of worms introducing an AI, quantum computing based mind collective into the RP. Were this IRL, I can imagine a few EMP war heads raging to the North Poll shortly after your discovery. I mean "rogue" AI's without Asimov protocols would tend to make humans itchy on the trigger.
Will be interesting to see how it turns out in the long run :D.
Will be interesting to see how it turns out in the long run :D.
Interested, sent you an PM already.
I can see that most of the reason why those said lasers aren't fired is, inactivity, lack of interest in collaboration, and even bad collaboration. But then again I wouldn't know all that much.
The laser is their to facilitate being a part of the RP(Whether on a ship, a ground battery, or whatnot), the background, the story. It doesn't have too fire in order for it to be important or vital to various scenarios presented to it.
But I understand what you are saying, the large world is built up from the ground. Detailed, indepth. But it never gets its chance to shine because of lack of Dedication, or time.
I think that to solve this problem of lack of dedication a few things like, creating an online group of some sort(Skype, Teamspeak, etc.); and getting to know each other more personally. And making feasible deadlines for posts will contribute to an greater lengthed RP(Most shoot for an post an week).
Time on the other hand, which is an precious commodity is an rogue element for most. Especially when you consider the fact that Advanced RPs are absolute time hogs. I think time is the largest killer rather than lack of dedication or interest. People begin to think that they should better use their limited time when opportunity's present themself, or life just takes over.
Rping has to be the most time consuming, mentally challenging hobby I've partaken in. Alot goes into creating good characters, nations, and organizations. Not to mention the research I've done on hard science and the mathematical equations I've only just touched the tip of the ice berg for understanding physics better. In truth every time I RP, I see it more as creating an collaborative novella with fellow compatriots.
It seems though that sometimes people see these wonderful scifi threads and hop in because they love the setting, but aren't prepared to go much past world building. Because lets face it phase 1 is easy, actually breathing life into the characters and setting is harder.
That's my two cents anyways.....
The laser is their to facilitate being a part of the RP(Whether on a ship, a ground battery, or whatnot), the background, the story. It doesn't have too fire in order for it to be important or vital to various scenarios presented to it.
But I understand what you are saying, the large world is built up from the ground. Detailed, indepth. But it never gets its chance to shine because of lack of Dedication, or time.
I think that to solve this problem of lack of dedication a few things like, creating an online group of some sort(Skype, Teamspeak, etc.); and getting to know each other more personally. And making feasible deadlines for posts will contribute to an greater lengthed RP(Most shoot for an post an week).
Time on the other hand, which is an precious commodity is an rogue element for most. Especially when you consider the fact that Advanced RPs are absolute time hogs. I think time is the largest killer rather than lack of dedication or interest. People begin to think that they should better use their limited time when opportunity's present themself, or life just takes over.
Rping has to be the most time consuming, mentally challenging hobby I've partaken in. Alot goes into creating good characters, nations, and organizations. Not to mention the research I've done on hard science and the mathematical equations I've only just touched the tip of the ice berg for understanding physics better. In truth every time I RP, I see it more as creating an collaborative novella with fellow compatriots.
It seems though that sometimes people see these wonderful scifi threads and hop in because they love the setting, but aren't prepared to go much past world building. Because lets face it phase 1 is easy, actually breathing life into the characters and setting is harder.
That's my two cents anyways.....
Just upgraded to an OS 64 bit and have some spare time. @Rhymer I guess for the npc/ Sub factions I'll include at the bottom of my CS sheet. Is that fine? I'll keep UTG a separate sheet though.
I have some fun things planned... Now I won't be the only one with their own superfluous news program.
I have some fun things planned... Now I won't be the only one with their own superfluous news program.
Ooooh, I was in one or two of the Rps on the list. 
Anyways in my case I've only had experience in one sci-fi NRP. The second one civil space OCC I jumped in with alot of superfluous tech talk that I really wanted to blurt out for some reason. The GM/OP was a bit grumpy to say the least, rightfully so actually. I noticed however that he didn't set any iron ground rules and rather threw things to the wind and wanted everyone else to decide what sort of RP they wanted.
I didn't really track down what happened after though.
Faction : Martian Front was actually a really pleasant experience. Open ended yet thematic. But sadly the RP stopped due to inactivity me included. I had a blast though before that happened. Sometime this week the Sequel Faction 2: Jupiter Referendum will be up and running IC. I just hope I can make the time to go at it. As I intend to go all out.
Anyways the idea of JASFR is great! It allows an overview of several roleplaying settings, techniques, and directions to inspire better RPs. Which is good by the way! XD
Anyways in my case I've only had experience in one sci-fi NRP. The second one civil space OCC I jumped in with alot of superfluous tech talk that I really wanted to blurt out for some reason. The GM/OP was a bit grumpy to say the least, rightfully so actually. I noticed however that he didn't set any iron ground rules and rather threw things to the wind and wanted everyone else to decide what sort of RP they wanted.
I didn't really track down what happened after though.
Faction : Martian Front was actually a really pleasant experience. Open ended yet thematic. But sadly the RP stopped due to inactivity me included. I had a blast though before that happened. Sometime this week the Sequel Faction 2: Jupiter Referendum will be up and running IC. I just hope I can make the time to go at it. As I intend to go all out.
Anyways the idea of JASFR is great! It allows an overview of several roleplaying settings, techniques, and directions to inspire better RPs. Which is good by the way! XD
I remember a certain Galactic marine RP you once did. Wish I had finished reading it all. Brilliant work, brilliant RPs. Have a good one Seuss.
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