Tales from the Ether (pre-NES)

[Lord_Iggy]

As long as there is a good story explaining the defection, it could be possible. For example, it could be a French national who spent a lot of time in Quebec, but is ultimately still French. At this rate though, more British players in this campaign would be nice.

Will be posting ether flyer design sometime today!

Just me ol' inner nationalist speakin'.

 

[Starlife]

To elaborate on that, we are not playing this NES how the pen-and-paper campaign is played, so again: those skill levels are painting a general picture of your character. Whereas in the RP game, they would matter a lot more for very specific reasons.

 

[Starlife]

Just me ol' inner nationalist speakin'.

Gotcha. That kind of nationalism is nonexistent in some parts of the countryside of Quebec!

 

[erez87]

Would be interesting playing a scientific research adventure. Most likely Biology.

 

[Starlife]

OK just added sections on : Equipment and Research/Inventions! any questions, comments, etc. welcome at this time.

 

[Omega124]

Question: How come players MUST use their nationality's propeller? Why can't, in the future, they upgrade them?

I'm interested as an Italian player.

 

[Starlife]

Question: How come players MUST use their nationality's propeller? Why can't, in the future, they upgrade them?

I'm interested as an Italian player.

Unlike guns, ether propellers are a bit harder to come by. At the start of this campaign, the nationality-specific ether propellers will be used. But in the future they can definitely upgrade!

 

[erez87]

What about other fields of research? Like non-medicinal Biology? The theory of Evolution should have been discovered not long ago from the starting date and should start getting it's evidence in this times.

Also any biologist would be awesomely interested in why life forms on other planets are so similar to ours and would love to cancel out all the "primitive"/"advanced" life forms talk you have been having through the planet's description...

 

[Karalysia]

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[Adrogans]

Inventions - Does a single character need all the skills or can multiple characters work together in the group?

 

[Starlife]

What about other fields of research? Like non-medicinal Biology? The theory of Evolution should have been discovered not long ago from the starting date and should start getting it's evidence in this times.

Also any biologist would be awesomely interested in why life forms on other planets are so similar to ours and would love to cancel out all the "primitive"/"advanced" life forms talk you have been having through the planet's description...

That would be great! But the fields of research I listed pertain directly to inventing things. The field of research you speak of would not pave the way for new inventions, but would rather be inquisitive science. That is fine with me. You can research life forms all you want. Maybe I'll have it so the blood of an animal you dissect gives you strength elixir properties - then it can be turned into a new kind of invention category!

Inventions - Does a single character need all the skills or can multiple characters work together in the group?

A single character needs that skill level. That single character has the expertise, and cannot teach others or work with others to obtain it. However, I would allow 1 character to provide the Physics skill level, and another to provide the Mechanics skill level (for example). I think that is a good idea!

 

[Adrogans]

A single character needs that skill level. That single character has the expertise, and cannot teach others or work with others to obtain it. However, I would allow 1 character to provide the Physics skill level, and another to provide the Mechanics skill level (for example). I think that is a good idea!

This is what I meant, like in a group you have an engineer and a machinist. Okay, cool that makes it a little more interesting...

 

[Starlife]

TO Karalysia: That background is wonderful. Well-written and including great examples of history and reasons for wanting to leave Earth. I like it!

TO Adrogans: Please keep asking questions! They are inspiring and I will make an FAQ section eventually.

 

[Adrogans]

Okay another question - Can you take the same job twice?

 

[Starlife]

Ok, I added something. There is room for 1 player of the Netherlands. However, I would really prefer it not be filled until some of the more major players are filled in. Is that reasonable to ask? There is a small trading outpost on Mars called New Amsterdam, by the way.

 

[Starlife]

Okay another question - Can you take the same job twice?

No, just once, unfortunately. btw, responded to your PM.

 

[Omega124]

There is a small trading outpost on Mars called New Amsterdam, by the way.

I demand a British player to invade it and rename it New New York.

Having interest in said Dutch player, so I guess I'll wait to you have enough major players...

 

[erez87]

I'll take either a British or American expedition, whatever you prefer.

I will write more a big later...

 

[Starlife]

I demand a British player to invade it and rename it New New York.

Having interest in said Dutch player, so I guess I'll wait to you have enough major players...

You can have it - I'm easy/nice enough, and after counting, I think we have enough players of the big powers. Though it seems no one really wants to be French.

 

[Starlife]

I was wondering if someone (or multiple people) would help me. I am trying to put together the maps, and so I am focusing on that. I need some national profiles made. They can be quite simple. I need one for Russia, Belgium, Netherlands, US, and Japan. Here are the ones I have so far:

Spoiler :

The United Kingdom
The United Kingdom is arguably the most powerful nation on the face of the planet. The reigning monarch of the United Kingdom is, of course, Queen Victoria. In addition to vast colonial holdings in India, Africa, Mars, and Venus, Britain retains smaller territorial enclaves in the West Indies, the South Seas, the Middle East, and the Mediterranean. A signatory (along with Italy and Austria-Hungary) of the Mediterranean Agreements of 1887, Britain maintains important naval bases at Gibraltar, Alexandria, and Malta, and obtained sovereignty over the island of Cyprus as a result of the Congress of Berlin. However, Germany's overseas expansionist aims, coupled with Austrian designs on the Balkans, are a source of increasing concern.
Population: (England, Scotland, Wales) 37 million.
Allies: No major ones.
Enemies: At various times and in different areas - Russia, France, Austria-Hungary, and Germany.
Aims: Stability.

France
Following crushing defeat in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870, the 2nd Empire of Napoleon III fell and was replaced by the 3rd Republic, with the current president being M. Sardi-Carnot. While public sentiment was strongly in favor of recovery of the lost provinces of Alsace and Lorraine, Chancellor Bismarck's skillful policy of alliances meant that France would stand alone in any conflict with Germany and would certainly lose (although increasing friction between Germany's ally Austria-Hungary and the Russian Empire have made Russia increasingly open to French diplomatic overtures). In reaction to continental frustration, the military has undertaken a vigorous policy of colonial expansionism in Africa and Asia, and on Mars.
Population: 41 million.
Allies: Russia, under certain limited circumstances.
Enemies: Britain, Germany.
Aims: Reestablish France as a respected world power.

Italy
Italy has only existed as a unified state since the middle of the century. The reigning monarch is King Umberto I, and the government under Prime Minister Crispi is currently pursuing a vigorous colonial policy for reasons similar to those of France. Although France assisted Italy in gaining its independence from Austria, France is an eclipse while the German star shines brightly. Crispi has deliberately sought an alliance with Germany (and thus also with Austria-Hungary), but needs foreign adventures to distract the attention of the Italian citizenry from the northern borders. Austria-Hungary still holds territory inhabited by ethnic Italians, and irredentist sympathy (a desire for the return of these territories to Italy) runs high. The fighting in Eritrea and Abyssinia, and on Venus is intended to counter this.
Population: 34 million.
Allies: Germany, Austria-Hungary.
Enemies: None.
Aims: Expansion of colonial empire, particularly in Abyssinia and Tripoli.

Germany
The policies of crafty old Chancellor Bismarck have provided the German empire with a dense web of alliances which have virtually isolated France, her traditional enemy. The centerpiece of this system is the Triple Alliance consisting of Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy. Several smaller countries have joined the treaty system as well, most notable among them being Romania. Although Russia and Britain are becoming increasingly hostile, traditional animosity between them prevents formation of a genuine alliance, as does the traditional hostility between Britain and France.
Population: 57 million.
Allies: Austria-Hungary, Italy, Romania.
Enemies: France, United Kingdom.
Aims: Expansion of the colonies.

any takers?