[MULT] Pitboss Worldbuilding Challenge
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sillsworth
Warlord
You should be fine. It's others I'm worried about.
sillsworth
Warlord
Sheb, could you post a piece of your writing/worldbuilding, or PM one to me? I know we briefly mentioned it before, but I would like to see it, or something of yours.
sillsworth
Warlord
Quick post, I've attached some reference/nonfiction/bitta fiction books that I love below. Check some titles out to see if it help worldbuilding. The pen is mightier than the sword.
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sillsworth
Warlord
Judging by this, and previous posts I've seen from you, I'm going to have to ask you to hold on until Sheb posts a piece of his writing so I have something to compare it to. Thank you, though.
sh3baproject
Warlord
Sure. Here is the prologue of a story i'm working on.
Istanbul,Ottoman Empire
June 5th,1917
The Great War was going badly for the once mighty Ottoman Empire. Although it had many early success,such as Gallipoli and Kut. But the tide was turning,with the Arabs rebelling and the British making progress with them in the peninsula. Desperate to at least survive,the government had asked Germany for its support. Even with it though,they were unable prevent the inevitable tide of defeat. Therefore the Germans were forced to play a card they hoped to use only on the western front and sent someone who,according to them,was enough to turn the tide.
The man had arrived a few days ago. He was an Irishman who moved to Germany because he hoped that if a major war broke out,Germany would win thoroughly and have Britain free his fellow kin from the bondage of British imperialism. He studied at Heidelberg and received a PhD in Chemistry. After graduating he taught of a while until 1915,where he was given an invite from a friend to join Group 935,an organization which was funded by the Kaiser in hopes of gaining advanced technology to defeat the allies with. Originally he was sent to the western front to Dig Site 64 to work with the new and mysterious element 115. However,when reports of 115 being found by Turkish troops spread,he was ordered by Group 935 to bring a select team of scientists to Dig Site 91,he was sent to Istanbul to ask the Sultan for permission to began their work.
Thats all i have for this story for now :/
Istanbul,Ottoman Empire
June 5th,1917
The Great War was going badly for the once mighty Ottoman Empire. Although it had many early success,such as Gallipoli and Kut. But the tide was turning,with the Arabs rebelling and the British making progress with them in the peninsula. Desperate to at least survive,the government had asked Germany for its support. Even with it though,they were unable prevent the inevitable tide of defeat. Therefore the Germans were forced to play a card they hoped to use only on the western front and sent someone who,according to them,was enough to turn the tide.
The man had arrived a few days ago. He was an Irishman who moved to Germany because he hoped that if a major war broke out,Germany would win thoroughly and have Britain free his fellow kin from the bondage of British imperialism. He studied at Heidelberg and received a PhD in Chemistry. After graduating he taught of a while until 1915,where he was given an invite from a friend to join Group 935,an organization which was funded by the Kaiser in hopes of gaining advanced technology to defeat the allies with. Originally he was sent to the western front to Dig Site 64 to work with the new and mysterious element 115. However,when reports of 115 being found by Turkish troops spread,he was ordered by Group 935 to bring a select team of scientists to Dig Site 91,he was sent to Istanbul to ask the Sultan for permission to began their work.
Thats all i have for this story for now :/
I went ahead and set up a social group for this, which can be found here. I think I've got everyone invited (except 42istheanswer, who for some reason "is not eligible to join social groups"), but if I missed someone let me know. Anyway, we can use the social group for OOC stuff that's too complicated for the thread during this, until (if) a subforum's created.
sillsworth
Warlord
Pydgie, why do you think you'll be able to worldbuild? Explain to us in a bit more detail.
sh3baproject
Warlord
Give me a sec. I'm writing something based off of my current game.
sillsworth
Warlord
Yeah, but you'd have to extend the civ game and create a LOT of backstory/exposition. Explain why citizens are born, waht wonders are, religion, what resources effect daily life, politics, etc. I posted a thing on page 11 about it. Could you work with another player, if possible?
Here is what I've worked on. Of course I'll try to make it longer and more detailed in the real game. I looked over your post on page 10. I suppose I could work with another player, but it might get complicated with scheduling and time zones, etc
December 25, 890 CE
"My Lord! A messenger has come from the Eastern fronts!"
"See him in."
The messenger came in, a bundle of llama furs. The winters in the northern tundra, are so harsh, that none, but the native Inca, can survive them outdoors.
"Lord Pachacuti!" the messenger banged his head on the floor. "Our war with the English is going well, despite their advanced navy! We have liberated the well-to-do citizens of Ollantaytambo from the oppressive British rule, and furthermore we have captured the city of Hastings. The farmer you drafted as general, Maurice of Nassau, admits that we may not be able to hold on to Hastings for much longer."
"If we can't keep it, burn it," replied the Inca emperor.
July 29, 910
William the Conqueror looked upon the scene. He would not make the same mistake as his predecessor, Maurice. The ruins of Hastings behind him, he surveyed York's surroundings. The Inca's crossbows were no match for the British longbows. The army had already suffered gravely in the last battle at Hastings. However, once York is captured, the Inca will have control of most of the Anglo-Inca Sea, leaving Nottingham to trade with. Maurice ordered his musketmen to move in first. Then he sent in the crossbow regiments to hold off the longbows to the best of their ability. Sir Maricanchi's knights moved out to guard the infantry's flanks, and the cannons set up to bombard the city walls. William had to plan carefully, because the British Great Wall impeded troop movements allowing longbowmen to easily pick them off.
February 7, 1180
From among the animal herders of Machu, an artist of great skill has been discovered. His name is Leonardo da Vinci. He was raised a simple shepherd, and never discovered the world of painting, until an artist passed through his village selling paintings. In awe, Leonardo began to mix paints, painting secretly. Once he revealed his first painting to his family, word spread until he came to be of such renown, that word of his paintings reached royal ears. The King has purchased a painting of his, named the Mona Lisa, for the Uffizi in Cusco. Russian, Assyrian, and Zulu tourists have increased manifold, bringing revenue to the capital and increasing Inca influence around the world. Meanwhile, cavalry divisions on the southern frontiers have noted the increase of barbarian activity thereabouts, and recommend close watch over northward Assyrian expansion. Military experts hold it noteworthy that Zulus have taken over nearly all of Russia, bringing them much closer to our borders. "It is incumbent," says Major General Huamanpallpa, "that we keep our eyes open on our southeastern borders, and be ready for a Zulu invasion. The Zulus have been known to attack their neighbors."
September 1, 1730
The government has announced the adoption of the Freedom ideology, similar to India. The emperor says, "A free policy would benefit our empire, encouraging the arts and attracting more tourists. Also, when other, less fortunate kingdoms see our freedom and prosperity, our happiness, they will follow us. Or their people will revolt to follow us."
August 14, 1772
A scientist by the name of Benjamin Franklin has discovered that, by splitting the tiniest atoms, it is possible to create an explosion large enough to destroy an entire city. Franklin himself is from Tiwanaku City. His father was a scientist at the Tiwanaku University. Franklin did his undergrad at TU, but then moved on to the prestigious Oxford University in Tiwanaku. Having done a PhD In physics and chemistry, he moved on to do his own research as a scientist-specialist at the Tiwanaku Library. He discovered how to split an atom accidentally, while actually trying to learn more about the physics of electrons. Franklin was lucky to escape with his life, and his house and laboratory burned down. Military experts rejoice at this news, and say that with this technology, we will never have to fear Assyrian or Zulu threats again.
December 25, 890 CE
"My Lord! A messenger has come from the Eastern fronts!"
"See him in."
The messenger came in, a bundle of llama furs. The winters in the northern tundra, are so harsh, that none, but the native Inca, can survive them outdoors.
"Lord Pachacuti!" the messenger banged his head on the floor. "Our war with the English is going well, despite their advanced navy! We have liberated the well-to-do citizens of Ollantaytambo from the oppressive British rule, and furthermore we have captured the city of Hastings. The farmer you drafted as general, Maurice of Nassau, admits that we may not be able to hold on to Hastings for much longer."
"If we can't keep it, burn it," replied the Inca emperor.
July 29, 910
William the Conqueror looked upon the scene. He would not make the same mistake as his predecessor, Maurice. The ruins of Hastings behind him, he surveyed York's surroundings. The Inca's crossbows were no match for the British longbows. The army had already suffered gravely in the last battle at Hastings. However, once York is captured, the Inca will have control of most of the Anglo-Inca Sea, leaving Nottingham to trade with. Maurice ordered his musketmen to move in first. Then he sent in the crossbow regiments to hold off the longbows to the best of their ability. Sir Maricanchi's knights moved out to guard the infantry's flanks, and the cannons set up to bombard the city walls. William had to plan carefully, because the British Great Wall impeded troop movements allowing longbowmen to easily pick them off.
February 7, 1180
From among the animal herders of Machu, an artist of great skill has been discovered. His name is Leonardo da Vinci. He was raised a simple shepherd, and never discovered the world of painting, until an artist passed through his village selling paintings. In awe, Leonardo began to mix paints, painting secretly. Once he revealed his first painting to his family, word spread until he came to be of such renown, that word of his paintings reached royal ears. The King has purchased a painting of his, named the Mona Lisa, for the Uffizi in Cusco. Russian, Assyrian, and Zulu tourists have increased manifold, bringing revenue to the capital and increasing Inca influence around the world. Meanwhile, cavalry divisions on the southern frontiers have noted the increase of barbarian activity thereabouts, and recommend close watch over northward Assyrian expansion. Military experts hold it noteworthy that Zulus have taken over nearly all of Russia, bringing them much closer to our borders. "It is incumbent," says Major General Huamanpallpa, "that we keep our eyes open on our southeastern borders, and be ready for a Zulu invasion. The Zulus have been known to attack their neighbors."
September 1, 1730
The government has announced the adoption of the Freedom ideology, similar to India. The emperor says, "A free policy would benefit our empire, encouraging the arts and attracting more tourists. Also, when other, less fortunate kingdoms see our freedom and prosperity, our happiness, they will follow us. Or their people will revolt to follow us."
August 14, 1772
A scientist by the name of Benjamin Franklin has discovered that, by splitting the tiniest atoms, it is possible to create an explosion large enough to destroy an entire city. Franklin himself is from Tiwanaku City. His father was a scientist at the Tiwanaku University. Franklin did his undergrad at TU, but then moved on to the prestigious Oxford University in Tiwanaku. Having done a PhD In physics and chemistry, he moved on to do his own research as a scientist-specialist at the Tiwanaku Library. He discovered how to split an atom accidentally, while actually trying to learn more about the physics of electrons. Franklin was lucky to escape with his life, and his house and laboratory burned down. Military experts rejoice at this news, and say that with this technology, we will never have to fear Assyrian or Zulu threats again.
sh3baproject
Warlord
so uh when are we starting?
sillsworth
Warlord
Once everyone downloads and installs the map I posted today.
I anyone has downloaded PLEASE TELL ME.
I have. NO IDEA when we'll be able to start if people don't tell me that they have the map and are ready to go.
So, please say 'aye' if you have the new, updated map.
redwings1340
Emperor
I've installed the map. Looking forward to this!
sh3baproject
Warlord
nay,i dont see it. did you update the post that had the old map?
redwings1340
Emperor
Post 308. It got kind of lost in the midst of the ongoing conversation, and it took me a second to find it too. Still should be there though.
sh3baproject
Warlord
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