Darkmatter Member
Resident Engineer & Physics Afficiando
STATUS: Currently buried in a number of things which I hope will benefit the Guild. 9 yrs ago
- Last Seen: 5 yrs ago
- Old Guild Username: It starts with a D and rhymes with sharkmatter.
- Joined: 11 yrs ago
- Posts: 1233 (0.31 / day)
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- Darkmatter 11 yrs ago
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Currently buried in a number of things which I hope will benefit the Guild.
9 yrs ago
In some ways, the guildfall was a blessing. It makes it harder for my original 2009 RPing to be found...
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9 yrs ago
I've finally returned to the Guild. Many months of much RPing ahead.
10 yrs ago
A thousand things to be done; plenty motivation.
Bio
Aeronautical Engineer
Irish
TV and Film addict
Been here on the guild since April '08, seen a lot of change but still love it. I've been on and off, I've GM'd fantastic projects and train-wrecks, it all comes with the territory. I once tried to make a YouTube ad for the guild because I'm slightly insane. In a weird place with the Guild right now, seems like so many names I knew are gone, but more than happy and ready to meet new people. Been writing casually for over a decade, a lot of that practice has been here. I have some small short sci-fi stories printed in anthologies but those are so heavily edited they don't even feel like mine any more.
When not on the Guild I'm most likely working, playing FFXIV or the Souls series or (insert recent must play video game).
Anyone with a passing interest in sci fi needs to read Saga by Brian K Vaughan.
Irish
TV and Film addict
Been here on the guild since April '08, seen a lot of change but still love it. I've been on and off, I've GM'd fantastic projects and train-wrecks, it all comes with the territory. I once tried to make a YouTube ad for the guild because I'm slightly insane. In a weird place with the Guild right now, seems like so many names I knew are gone, but more than happy and ready to meet new people. Been writing casually for over a decade, a lot of that practice has been here. I have some small short sci-fi stories printed in anthologies but those are so heavily edited they don't even feel like mine any more.
When not on the Guild I'm most likely working, playing FFXIV or the Souls series or (insert recent must play video game).
Anyone with a passing interest in sci fi needs to read Saga by Brian K Vaughan.
Most Recent Posts
If wanted.
Terminal said
Obscure implies a difficulty in discerning.You will not have any trouble whatsoever finding these. You will see them coming from hundreds of lightyears away, and they are all of them cast in a terrible visage.
I love it whatever it is .
Monkeypants said
The hau use a subtle method of conquest. Slowly integrate your foe. Ill likely have ten or twelve races under the hau as member species but my focus will be on the hau race proper.@darkmatter ; its all good. It happens.
Cool cool.
I'm likely resurrecting an old nation of mine to use a player nation,
For those of you who remember, prepare for all of the liberty, The Free State is coming back.
Hurray it's more people. Great 
@sigma any idea is good by me so just go for it
@terminal no doubt this new idea will be equally obscure :D
@monkeypants sorry I must have missed the question but if you feel it's been answered then ok
@spleen well hey there
@serp I don't you realize I'm literally Asimov's greatest fan, I'm getting a tattoo of the three laws, in binary xD
So great idea.
And I'm putting this out there for everyone
I am most likely using a fascist transorganic nation which seeks to assimilate all other AI/robots and 'cleanse' or 'ascend' all organics, as a plot device/antagonists.
@sigma any idea is good by me so just go for it
@terminal no doubt this new idea will be equally obscure :D
@monkeypants sorry I must have missed the question but if you feel it's been answered then ok
@spleen well hey there
@serp I don't you realize I'm literally Asimov's greatest fan, I'm getting a tattoo of the three laws, in binary xD
So great idea.
And I'm putting this out there for everyone
I am most likely using a fascist transorganic nation which seeks to assimilate all other AI/robots and 'cleanse' or 'ascend' all organics, as a plot device/antagonists.
Well I'm certainly happy to start moving forward with this many people
Expect an RP thread with Nation sheets, general plot and info within the next 48 hours.
Expect an RP thread with Nation sheets, general plot and info within the next 48 hours.
Sigma said
Sounds good. As for the time limit, I think that sounds like a good idea. Get's people to really focus if they really intend to stick with the rp.
Fair time limits would be motivating without feeling authoritarian.
Sigma said
You certainly have my interest Darkmatter!
Hey sigma :D
I've a lot less work at the moment and this coming semester will be much smoother than last so therefore I have more time to commit to an RP :D
Kyelin said
I'm in. I have yet to actually play a NRP, too often they die before they start.
Exactly the issue I'm aiming to hopefully fix.
Terminal said
Only because it's you. Darkmatter.All That Rises Must Converge.
Well I'd assumed you'd show up XD
Notorious said
Depending on tech levels I would certainly be interested. I do hate it when a "roleplay" gets bogged down in statistics.
Here is how i see it. I want variance in nation sizes. We don't all have to be superpowers or all small emergents. Now I realize you are more likely concerned about tech levels; if someone starts touting their 'mega ultra drive/cannon' and claiming to be king dick. Several factors will limit this. Firstly the fact that I'm generally ok with any tech so as long as you can explain it. Space magic will be very limited, It can be as advanced as you like as long as its somewhat grounded. For now I'll put it this way; it'll be comparable to regular space opera. Nations may span systems or quadrants but galaxy hopping is not a thing for example. I have confidence in finding a group of players who are agreeable and can discuss any issues that may arise. I personally have a qualification in theoretical physics and am currently studying aerospace engineering and thus can use that to provide input.
As for how to ensure objectives are met, I'm thinking of imposing time limits. e.g. Sheets to be finished in ten days, or next post round within the forthnight etc.
Thoughts? Feedback?
THE ROLEPLAY
Hello everyone.
To those of you who know me, yes, I am GMing another fine sci fi rp, if I do say so myself.
To those of you who don't know me, greetings and welcome.
I have several basic story concepts and a few nations of my own ready to go. However, this interest check is a little different. Most will share some plot or background in order to entice players but I'm not bothering with that. I know that fine stories, characters and settings can and will be produced when like minded individuals unite in the common goal of role playing and storytelling.
My aim in this interest check is not to attract you with a plot it's to attract you with a promise. Too often ambitious large scale nation RPs fall and crumble under their own weight, becoming bogged down in world building and neglecting actual roleplaying and storytelling.
The promise I make to anyone who joins me in this quest to have an epic time is that I will commit myself to the extent where the RP remains fluid and fun, world building and storytelling will share equal importance and have equal time dedicated to them. Any requests will be listened to, any suggestions taken on board and all I ask in return is an equal commitment.
Who's with me?
Hello everyone.
To those of you who know me, yes, I am GMing another fine sci fi rp, if I do say so myself.
To those of you who don't know me, greetings and welcome.
I have several basic story concepts and a few nations of my own ready to go. However, this interest check is a little different. Most will share some plot or background in order to entice players but I'm not bothering with that. I know that fine stories, characters and settings can and will be produced when like minded individuals unite in the common goal of role playing and storytelling.
My aim in this interest check is not to attract you with a plot it's to attract you with a promise. Too often ambitious large scale nation RPs fall and crumble under their own weight, becoming bogged down in world building and neglecting actual roleplaying and storytelling.
The promise I make to anyone who joins me in this quest to have an epic time is that I will commit myself to the extent where the RP remains fluid and fun, world building and storytelling will share equal importance and have equal time dedicated to them. Any requests will be listened to, any suggestions taken on board and all I ask in return is an equal commitment.
Who's with me?
I'm just currently finding it impossible to find time for here.
Apologies.
Apologies.
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