TPM DnD

[Mystic_clown]

ok, I didn't set a time limit to this poll, so, how much longer should we wait for votes?

Just so you know, we have two opetions tied for first. I wont say which ones.

[Weasel Overlord]

I think waiting until say, Friday might be a good idea. Is that ok with everyone? We need a tie-breaker, unless we get another vote, lol.

[Drusilla]

Friday sounds good to me...

[Blademaster]

Friday it is, then.

[Houndoom_Lover]

'kay! I'm gunna decide to vote right now! *jabs Blademaster with my pimp cane* Where ARE youuuu? Get your messanger to work, fo'!

Everyone has great ideas! I hope we all have fun whatever wins!

[Mystic_clown]

well, I think it's time to close this poll. I appears the winner is Blademaster's World Name-Not-Announced.

[Mystic_clown]

sorry for the double post.

Ok, so we're working with Blademaster's Name-Not-Announced (we really need a name for this place). Now, Blade told us of the different continents, the technology and a bit about the different races, as wellas providing a map. Now it's time to add some detail, such as history of the planet, of the different races, and special areas within the continents, deities, etc.

Ok, so, I was thinking we could each come up with something to flesh out this world and post it up here. It could be about anything, such as how this crystal technology came to be, a particular landmark, things about the races, etc. I've got something in mind for history and something for the techumans. If anyone has any ideas, just shout them out and we can take a look.

[Blademaster]

(we really need a name for this place)

The TPM theme leaves little room for name variety. Just basing the name around the word 'Pokemaster' is kinda... uncreative.

[Heald]

Call it Frank.

[Blademaster]

Uh... No.

[Heald]

Why don't you just shoot down every idea I have? Tell you what, how about I call up Bruce Springsteen and tell him to get a new nickname, since you're clearly the Boss?!

[Ultimate Charizard]

I thought that was Sinatra?

[Houndoom_Lover]

Yeah, Sinatra signs my paycheck! ^__^ How about we call it Orcania?

[Mystic_clown]

Well, since this topic's gone quiet, I figured I may as well show you guys something I came up with for the history for this world, as well as a possible game mechanic. Tell me what you think.

Terror of the Steel Demons

While the crystal technology that this world is renowned for was in development, a second project was carried out in opposition. This technology was based upon the use of nanobots, tiny machines capable of breaking down something on the molecular level and reconstructing it into whatever was desired. At first, this form of technology seemed to work, allowing for easy recycling, construction, and programming. Further tests showed they also have an effect on living organisms. This seemed like a godsend for the medical community, allowing for quick healing to normally mortal injuries.

However, it was here that the project went horribly wrong.

Even today, it’s still a mystery as to what happened. Some say the nanobots malfunctioned; some say they gained sentience, and a few say that someone deliberately reprogrammed the nanobots to do this.

In any case, the nanobots began to, ‘infect’ their hosts, reconstructing them into demonic beasts made of powerful steel. With their minds warped by the nanobots, these “Steel Demons” rampaged throughout the world, seeking to increase their own power. This dark period is remembered as the “Terror of the Steel Demons”

However, despite their increased strength and resistance to damage, scientists managed to discover a weakness within these steel terrors. The nanobots that dominate their bodies have a high vulnerability to magnetic fields, causing them to shut down. This weakness extends to the Steel Demons themselves, allowing them to be destroyed. With this knowledge, the Steel Demons were finally hunted down and destroyed. Finding it impossible to wipe out every last nanobot, thanks to their ability to replicate themselves, the remaining nanomachines were sealed deep beneath the Archives, the crystal technology preventing them from escaping. The nanobots remain sealed beneath the archives to this very day.

Possible Game Mechanic

The nanobots only need to come in contact with a living host in order to create a Steel Demon. I suggest that if a character is at a high enough level, and is able to reach the nanobot’s prison, they have the potential to become a Steel Demon. While they will gain a boost in stats, they will also gain a vulnerability to magnetic fields. Their alignment will also be altered to an evil alignment to begin with, though this does not have to be permanent. Once you become a steel demon, you stay a steel demon.

[Mystic_clown]

Sorry for the double post, but could anyone who's still interested in doing this please let me know. I wouldn't want to go through all this trouble if it's just going to end up a complete failure.