Topic: Paranoia - Always Recruiting Subject: psh
The entire rules section is labeled optional. Don't count on anything you're reading to be true in this game XD
You can learn everything you need to know about the game online.
I will use the outline Reralae used because I think it covers everything we need. Please use this format.
Name: XXX-R-FOUR-1
Mutation: Do you want one, not want one, or don't care.
Personality: General impression someone might get from meeting you, and if it would be correct.
Infrared: What you did before, if you liked it, and if you were good at it.
Hobbies: What you do in your spare time, as little as it may be.
Problematic Objectives: One or two things you'd like to have happen before you die. Either something you want to discover, invent, study, obtain, do, see, or whatever. These should be highly treasonous things, because it's probably going to determine which SS recruits you.
Weapon: You get your autolaser and a hunting knife, and one other weapon to start.
Posted on 2008-11-14 at 00:57:30.
Topic: Paranoia - Always Recruiting Subject: *sigh*
Luckily as an Ultraviolet, I don't need a reason to kill you.
A first name, a dash, your class (R for Red), the subsector where you were first cloned (any four letters), and your clone number (1).
So it could be Bob-R-PRIO-1 or something similar.
And then a basic personality: What did you do as an infrared (anything from stacking boxes to sweeping hallways to food service to security to medical to whatever really. Skill has little to do it. Infrareds can do anything - ranking is only used for information purposes. Of course some jobs will be restricted to higher ranks (like troubleshooter) but those are few and far between.
Also I need some hobbies and desires and dreams and ambitions, including treasonous thoughts (do you want to see the outdoors, work on computers, study things, rule the place, bring anarchy, become a mutant, kill mutants, destroy certain things, etc.)
That will help me determine which Secret Society recruits you. You will each have a group mission, which is really just an excuse to play the game. The real meat will be your mission from your secret society. They will help you out, they will share treasonous thoughts with you, give you information that Friend Computer won't, and basically be your backup.
Some of you might also have a mutation, which you may or may not want registered. If you absolutely want a mutation or do not want one, let me know - otherwise there is a method. You might become mutation in game, or lose your mutation in game as well.
Also you need weapons. As troubleshooters you have access to any and all weaponry. But as Reds you don't have access to any manuals except for the basic autolaser. Use anything else at your own peril. Seriously, make up any weapon you can think of - crank powered forcefields, lightning guns, death rays, acid-shooters - but don't always expect them to work properly or at all, unless someone of higher color in your SS gives you the manual.
Posted on 2008-11-13 at 21:50:24.
Topic: Paranoia Subject: Mission Data
Pleasant Day Troubleshooting Team 2 Apple 5 Button:
Your mission today involves rooting out and destroying a sect of communists. These communists are responsible for ==CLASSIFIED FOR SECURITY REASONS== during the ==CLASSIFIED FOR SECURITY REASONS== two weeks ago. The following information is RED level clearance, and should remain that way. Breaking this clearance is treason.
They can be identified by their unforms, which include this unpleasant type of headware.
These communists are armed and dangerous. Many include pictures of four known traitors and communists named ==CLASSIFIED FOR SECURITY REASONS== who were executed in the distant past.
These communists are not particularly intelligent, and often blare loud music and watch videos of another known communist traitor who goes by ==CLASSIFIED FOR SECURITY REASONS== and was also destroyed for his communist treason. Communists consider his work, such as the one below to be "revolutionary." You as Troubleshooters must enlighten them to the glories of Alpha Complex.
Video of communist ==CLASSIFIED FOR SECURITY REASONS== and his sidekick.
I hope you all feel dirtier after learning of this and seeing such filth. You mission is to destroy all communist equipment, propaganda, sights sounds and smells, and execute the communists. Their headquarters is known to be in ==CLASSIFIED FOR SECURITY REASONS== in subsector 21. I trust you can find them.
You have one week to complete this mission. Pleasant Day, Troubleshooting Team 2 Apple 5 Button.
Posted on 2008-11-13 at 21:39:05.
Edited on 2008-11-20 at 19:32:10 by Admiral
Topic: Paranoia Subject: Welcome
The following transmission is classified as Red.
Welcome, troubleshooter. You have been selected to be my task force, performing missions and rooting out communists and traitors. You will be envied by other Reds throughout Alpha Complex.
A man in a blue uniform walks through a door.
This is Dom-B-ZZSQ-5, who will serve as your liason. He will assign you your missions, and receive your reports. You have my blessing, friends. I shall turn over this meeting to Dom-B-ZZSQ-5.
Dom takes over talking as you can't help but feel Friend Computer is still watching you...
Hello rookies.
You respond with the typical greeting "Hello Blue Sir, Friend Computer has created a pleasant day today and we are doing our part to maintain the pleasantry." while averting your eyes.
You have authority to execute traitors only if you have direct evidence that you can present to someone of Blue ranking or higher. If not that shall be considered destruction of Friend Computer's property and you will answer for your treason.
You will all find that Red doors will now open for you, in addition to Black ones. Also you will no longer be executed for traveling down Red hallways. Be careful, as sometimes your untrained eyes might mistake Orange for Red. You also now have access to fruit. It is a nice compliment to the algae-based food you have been eating as an infrared. Although indulging on fruit is denying your fellow Reds the privilege. Please be considerate.
Also here is your manual on how to operate the autolaser. I trust you all already have one...
You do. You think it was treason not to, actually...
Once you receive your mission, refusing it is treason. Questioning the mission is treason. Inefficiency during a mission is treason. Asking questions to further the advancement of the mission is... begrudgingly accepted.
Now, I shall hand to each of you your mission briefing. As I said, reasonable questions shall be tolerated.
Posted on 2008-11-13 at 21:38:47.
Edited on 2008-11-13 at 22:06:42 by Admiral
Topic: Paranoia - Always Recruiting Subject: gaming
Main thread is up. Character creation is short and I should be able to get the game started soon. Though working together is a good idea, it's not mandatory.
Posted on 2008-11-13 at 21:22:39.
Topic: Paranoia Subject: Paranoia (always recruiting!) This game is a comical game set in an over-the-top tongue-in-cheek dystopian setting. This is slapstick comedy and dark humor combined in one. The game will be rated PG-13, but there are likely to be moments and jokes that aren't suitable or understood by some Innmates. That being understood, we are always looking for new players!
The robotic voice of Friend Computer echos throughout the hall...
Welcome to Alpha Complex Subsector GYKZ. This is where stage one of Troubleshooter orientation will take place. Please take your seats as I take role...
(More to come as players begin filtering in. Please see the thread in Recruitment and shoot me a PM to get a character built before posting.)
Posted on 2008-11-13 at 21:17:18.
Edited on 2008-11-14 at 02:38:44 by Admiral
Topic: Paranoia - Always Recruiting Subject: Paranoia - How to make fun of everything This game is a comical game set in an over-the-top tongue-in-cheek dystopian setting. This is slapstick comedy and dark humor combined in one. The game will be rated PG-13, but there are likely to be moments and jokes that aren't suitable or understood by some Innmates.
Welcome to Alpha Complex. I am Ultraviolet Cint-U-RWSA-3, although you all will refer to me as Master. Failure to do so is treason. The penalty for treason is summary execution. I will kill you.
As you will see, Alpha Complex is a very happy place. Fun is mandatory. Failure to show proof of fun-having at any time upon request of a superior is treason. Although a smile is typically proof sufficient, final authority shall rest with the superior's impression.
You have each been brought into this world to serve at the pleasure of your superiors. You will perform mindless duties as instructed, and be happy for the opportunity. Your grade is infrared, the lowest of the low. You will be heavily medicated throughout your lives to ensure happiness, and you will learn your place. After all, 70% of Alpha Complex's population are infrareds.
At this time you look down and notice you are wearing all black. You look to the side to see the hundreds of others are also wearing black. Cint is wearing white. Suddenly everything goes blank...
As the smoke on Cint's gun dissipates, the lifeless body of that rebellious infrared falls to the floor. Two robots enter the room from a sliding door and remove the body, replacing it with another who looks identical.
Let that serve as a lesson. Failure to pay attention to a superior's voice is treason. Since you are all newly cloned, I will allow this once - you are never to make eye contact with a superior.
You and all the others avert your eyes. This guy is serious.
Alpha Complex allows each of you 6 clones - your six pack. One of you has already found that out. If you shall find death, your clone will replace you within 5 minutes. This clone shall be free and clean of anything impure that your past body may have picked up.
There are some other things you must know:
You are infrared, the lowest rank. If, and I mean IF you perform your duties above and beyond what is required, and pay obedience at all times, you might get promoted to Red. Ranks going up include Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet and Ultraviolet.
Friend Computer is our leader, our master, and our best friend. You are to obey Friend Computer at all times. Everything you do and know are because of Friend Computer's guidance. Friend Computer is kind, gentle, and just. Friend Computer will protect you. Friend Computer runs Alpha Complex. Everyone here lives, works and dies for Friend Computer.
Life in Alpha Complex is pleasant as you will find. However there are some issues that Friend Computer is actively resolving. First off, Alpha Complex is constantly in danger of being overrun and taken over... by communists. If you find a communist, there is a standing order to terminate it. Should you find that you are a communist, you have a duty to execute yourself.
The communists have poisoned our cloning systems. It was perfect as designed by Friend Computer, but every so often a mutation creeps into our bodies. Mutation is technically illegal, although Friend Computer is generous in the fight against communism, and allows mutants to register themselves. If you come across someone with a letter M on their uniform they are a registered mutant and have already confessed their mutation to Friend Computer.
Details of mutations are beyond your security clearance. Though if you discover a mutation, report it immediately to Friend Computer.
You notice that you're not really sure what is normal and what is a mutation...
If you hear rumors that someone is a mutant, report that person immediately. Spreading rumors is treason.
Some people believe that Friend Computer is not giving them enough guidance or happiness. They think things should be run differently. They have formed things called secret societies. They exist for a variety of reasons and causes. Membership in a secret society is treason.
Bots are your tools. Misusing technology is treason.
As an infrared, you are property of Friend Computer. Misusing yourself is vandalism - treason.
Troubleshooters are the personal task force of Friend Computer. These fine people are fiercely loyal to Friend Computer and should be obeyed completely. Failure to obey a Troubleshooter is treason.
I believe that is all you should need to know to begin. Please go through door 4 and take a simple test, which will designate which service group you belong to.
Remember, Participation and Fun are mandatory. Have a pleasant day and welcome to Alpha Complex.
This game is Paranoia, a tongue in cheek RPG where everyone is out to get you. You will play a troubleshooter with Red ranking. We'll figure up how you broke free of the Infrared ranking later. There are no stats as the game focuses more on RP and battles are secondhand to ambushes, executions and "freak" accidents. The game will be fast paced, handled largely by PM, and very, very fun.
Oh, did I mention that all the players are mutants, members of secret societies, or both? Yes, that's right. Your job is protect your own treason while uncovering the others. All while putting up a friendly front. You know that everyone in your troubleshooting team is a traitor - but you have to find evidence. Spreading rumors is treason.
Anyone interested? Hopefully this game will be flexible to posting requirements and player requirements. Oh, and for you tech-savvy or financially gifted Innmates, reading a paranoia rulebook is treason.
Posted on 2008-11-13 at 21:04:05.
Edited on 2008-11-14 at 02:38:19 by Admiral
Topic: Continuing Where We Last Left Off Subject: on the road again
It was sort of pleasant to Valentine, to be out on the road adventuring again. Sure it wasn't as profitable in a time to gold ratio, but it was very exciting not knowing when the next round of action would come. He trusted his companions a bit more this time, and hoped that they returned the favor. He knew a bit more about each of them as well, and despite their occasional spats they seemed to gel... so far.
He was still hurting from the loss of Wind, the loss of Jal, and the loss of Alloyren even though she was still somewhere out there. Matthias would have to prove himself a competent mage in time - and that meant more than a simple spell slinger like many of the Reds he hated and left behind. A true mage was a pinnacle of physical abilities, not a scrawny bookworm or a fat, lazy artillery caster. Time would tell.
The trip was agonizingly dull, as days passed with no more than a few hunts for food and campfire tales. The fourth day brought an unnatural feeling thunderstorm, but it was something that without further information - Adrian had no choice but to suspiciously assume was normal. The rain continued, further raising his suspicions. The battle-mage began searching the information archived in his brain for any hint of magical causes to this weather.
Finally as some women, children and elders approached - they had something with which to work.
When they had some time to themselves, Adrian began what would probably be the obvious conclusion... they had to go. They each had their own reasons... personally Adrian wanted to find out if these stories of commanding storms from a weapon were true.
Posted on 2008-11-13 at 19:46:47.
Topic: Feeding The Undead Subject: gearing up
"Hmm, free gun..." T's mind immediately conjured up images of walking out decked in weaponry like one of the movie action heros he commonly played.
Sadly this was reality. Thievery was wrong, but unfortunately some virus was rotting people and obviously was pretty contagious. All those radio and tv warnings started to make sense. Stealing it was.
T grabbed a pump action shotgun, a machete and a pistol, breaking the glass with whatever was handy. He still had fully loaded weapons in his car, and he could always ration that ammo off if need be. Chainsaws were far too cliche and not very practical to carry out of a wal-mart, but a flood light wasn't. With his cart full of guns and such, T and Jetta race out the garden center, blowing past security and heading for his car.
"Well, where to?" he asked a bit timidly... he still owed her a ride after all, though maybe her plans have changed given the situation.
That's the twilight zone theme, in case you were wondering
Posted on 2008-11-13 at 18:26:37.
Topic: Continuing Where We Last Left Off Q&A Subject: post
Yea I had two funerals in the past two weeks to attend, so I've been pre-occupied. Adrian wouldn't have been able to contribute very much anyway, he was ready to leave before Maximus blew his lid.
I don't suppose there is anything really wrong with it. I mean they are getting website hits from around the world - and they do have a listen live link so they are getting potential listeners?
Still just seems a bit weird. Anyway, finally voted
Posted on 2008-11-06 at 23:13:30.
Topic: Totally Random Thoughts Subject: whew
Finally I can watch TV without being interrupted by a political commercial.
We get it. You are concentrating on something, reading something, listening to something and YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHH blares over your speakers while the image of the girl from the Exorcist, Chucky, Hellraiser, or something similar pops up on your screen.
Yes, we've all been freaked out by them. My favorite is the one that starts with a promo poster for the Exorcist, with the girl staring straight at you... it's kinda uneasy...
And the BOOM a picture of a nice relaxing beach flies onto the screen. Yes, it still scares the crap out of you.
So please internet, I've been falling victim to these horrible things for the better part of a decade since they first came out. I've been pinched by three very clever ones this year - one with a scrolldown story of a guy who killed the world's largest bear. Apparently not even regular scrolldown emails are safe anymore. Also I was nailed by a video of a girl getting freaked out by the maze (which got me last year) and crying and nearly having a heart attack. Apparently they are getting sophisticated enough so that even if you scroll forward to "test" the video, it's still hidden until you actually watch it.
The third one was me simply falling prey to an early Halloween email prank by our very own Tann'Talas. At least that one was original and live action (a bicyclist drew your attention while a guy in a suit and mask jumped up from below the camera.)
When will this perverse pastime find it's end? Will our iphones soon deliver Tazer shocks? Software secretly implant itself only to deliver the jump scare when we next boot our computer up? I admit I was caught once about 8 years ago when I downloaded a Diablo (the original) screen saver and icon pack and installed it.
Guess what? The last thing you see as you power down is the ugly mug of Diablo himself giving a laugh and the words "See you next time." Touche Blizzard...
As if that wasn't enough, I'm treated to the exact same thing upon powering back UP! I truly do fear for the future. Somewhere someone is going to actually die because of these things. At least some people are nice enough to put up warnings that people with heart trouble and kids shouldn't watch. Of course that sort of ruins the scare, so not many people are being nice.
Until then, always remember to read your youtube comments first, test scroll it if possible, and never, EVER turn your speakers to max when prompted to. Oh, and don't trust anyone, ESPECIALLY around Halloween and Valentine's day, where all the particularly cruel and mushy ones seem to arise.
This PSA has been brought to you by Bobbo, your friendly neighborhood scaremaster.
Posted on 2008-11-01 at 01:38:20.
Topic: World Series Subject: well
We do have a lot of Japanese players...
Honestly I don't know. I also don't know why Toronto is in the American League.
As to the Lightning, don't be so quick to discount southern teams. Almost all of our players are Canadian, and we do manage to fill the arena almost every single game. There is a huge following down here for it, sure not as much as football, but there are fans down here.
Most of us are from a northern state anyway. I have a grandpa from Ohio and one from Pennsylvania. I would figure that in Tampa Bay the ratio of foreigners to natives is about 5:1.
Posted on 2008-10-26 at 17:21:30.
Topic: Skari has a comic Subject: awesome
Thanks a ton skari. I'm actually enjoying following along. Just think one day you could be the next CAD or PA
Posted on 2008-10-26 at 17:17:00.
Topic: World Series Subject: hmm
Lightning aren't going to do it this time around it seems.
As to fair weather, you have to remember half of Florida's population (especially Tampa Bay) are from out of state. Coupled with the youth of all of our teams (Rays are only about a decade old) it's not tough to understand why.
Posted on 2008-10-26 at 04:37:51.
Topic: World Series Subject: World Series
Anyone watching this thing? I'm not a baseball fan by any means, but it is nice to see Tampa Bay has finally shown up on the baseball diamond. We have a Super Bowl, a Stanley Cup, and several Arena Football championships... good to see the Rays might bring us a pennant home to add to the collection!
BTW: I still don't like baseball, but at least it's a sport I can leave on in the background and still keep tabs on.
I'm liking following along but is there anyway to go straight from comic to comic without going back to the main pages? I'm clueless on DA
Posted on 2008-10-26 at 03:23:16.
Edited on 2008-10-26 at 03:23:50 by Admiral
Topic: RDI stats Subject: cities
Wikipedia says it's in Maryland, but if you look at a map, it shares a border with Washington... Maybe the Government is watching us
Posted on 2008-10-24 at 20:01:35.
Edited on 2008-10-24 at 20:04:48 by Admiral
Topic: RDI stats Subject: city
That would be interesting.
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