An Elemental Adventure

[ddevans96]

Round 1: http://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php/topic,25602.msg352783#msg352783
Round 2: http://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php/topic,25602.msg354351#msg354351
Round 3: http://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php/topic,25602.msg356434#msg356434
Round 4: http://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php/topic,25602.msg357792#msg357792
Round 5: http://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php/topic,25602.msg360741#msg360741
Round 6: http://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php/topic,25602.msg365688#msg365688
Round 7: http://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php/topic,25602.msg367270#msg367270
Round 8: http://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php/topic,25602.msg368807#msg368807
Round 9: http://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php/topic,25602.msg375209#msg375209
Round 10: http://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php/topic,25602.msg375865#msg375865

Explanation of Battle Math: http://elementscommunity.org/forum/index.php/topic,25602.msg355822#msg355822

Shortened Rules/Teaser:

This game is set in rounds. The community will help to decide the actions of a character progressing through an elemental world. Every round will have a synopsis, the character's items and stats, and a list of options to be voted on.

The character has four basic stats that affect different parts of gameplay, and his items are grouped into 6 different categories. These are shown in every round post in a neat little table. Some categories have limits on the amount of items in them.

Each round has three different phases, involving the round post being created and the community deciding the actions for the character. These actions could result in one of three possible endings depending on the events that occur.

If the above intrigues you, read the rest of this post for a much more in-depth view of the gameplay. This is really one of those games that is quite simple once you begin playing it - however it is also a game that is difficult to bluntly explain : )

An Elemental Adventure

First Note: It's possible this could fail horribly. This is based off a game I have always played with spoken rules. I have adapted it to fit a forum environment, but I am not sure how it will work. I have seen similar threads on the Kong forums however, and they seem somewhat successful, so wish us luck!

In this game, you will help choose the actions of a character who will progress through an elemental world, collecting items based on the game itself and meeting other people (NPCs) along the way.

The game will be set in rounds. Each round will include a synopsis with the consequences of the previous round, a list of items you currently posses, and a list of choices the character can take in this round (which will also be in a poll).

Note: Because of the decision phase (see below), you could have a great plan set up, not share it with anyone, and get screwed over because you weren't on at the right time. As the rules are now this is sort of biased towards people who are on at the right time - I will try to change that.

In the sections below I will explain the mechanics of this roleplay.

Character: This roleplaying game will be the story of one main character, molded by the people of this community. This character (known as The Elemental for the purposes of these rules) and his actions will be represented by a simple template, which is shown below:

The Elemental Round: 1 Health: 100 Quanta: 100 Attack: 10 Defense: 10	Synopsis of the Previous Round: - - -
Pets: - - - Armor: - - - Scrolls - - - Food and Drink - - - Artifacts: - - - Miscellaneous: - - -	Possible Actions: - - - (countdown would go here)

I will explain what everything in this table means below.

Round is the round number. Does this really need explaining?

Health is the amount of health the elemental has. The elemental can lose Health by doing something that would put him in danger or by fighting with Creatures. He also loses 2 health every round because of fatigue.

Quanta is the amount of energy the elemental has. The elemental can lose Quanta by using a Scroll, performing certain other actions, or fighting with certain Creatures. He also loses 2 quanta every round due to fatigue. 

Attack is the amount of damage you can deal to a Creature's health. Similarly, Defense affects the amount of damage you take from creatures or dangerous situations.

Pets are Creatures that you have befriended or taken control of. All creatures have their own Stats and abilities, but Pets also have a friendship stat. If the Pet is not kept happy with Food or with Scrolls, he will either leave you or turn against you.

Armor is Weapons and Shields. These generally increase your Attack and Defense respectively, but may also have other abilities, such as affects on your other Stats, your opponents, or the Field.

Scrolls are the equivalent of Spells in this game. They have a wide variety of effects, such as affecting your Stats, your Pets or other Items, your opponent, or the Field.

Artifacts are similar to Scrolls, but they can be used multiple times, while Scrolls can only be used once. However, they can also be destroyed by opponents.

Food and Drink are similar to Artifacts, however, Food and Drink can only be used in the Field, and cannot be destroyed. They also only affect you and your pets.

Miscellaneous is basically everything that does not fit into the sections above. They have no effect on anything and are meant to be used either to guide you or as plot devices.

Note: For the categories above, you are limited to four pets, four pieces of armor, and four artifacts. The rest have a limit of 16.



Phases: This game is split into Rounds, and each round has three possible phase:

Synopsis Phase starts when the host give a post with the template above, with a synopsis detailing the consequences of the previous round, edits the items if applicable, and gives a list of options for the next phase.

Polling Phase (or the Field) starts when the host puts the options into a poll. Participants then have 48 hours to discuss the options and vote for what they think the player should do.  Majority rules in all cases, unless the elemental is in some way confused *hinthint*

Decision Phase (or the Battle) is the only phase that will not occur in every round. Generally this phase occurs if you run get into a Battle or obtain a Pet and decide to name it. The participants must quickly post what they believe should happen, and the first option that is agreed on by two people is what occurs.

Endgame: This thread could end in many different ways, typically revolving around the two primary storylines (which will become apparent a few rounds in). These are detailed below:

The Positive Ending will occur if you complete both of the primary storylines.

The Neutral Ending will occur if you complete one of the primary storylines but fail to complete the second.

The Negative Ending will occur if you fail to complete both of the primary storylines.

Begin your questions now. This post is still in progress.

[YoungSot]

So it's kind of like an extra complicated choose-your-own-adventure game, where the choices are made by the community. Is that correct?
Sounds entertaining. Thx for putting this together dd.

[Onizuka]

Ah, I've been involved in things like this before.
When this gets kickstarted, you can count me in

[ddevans96]

So it's kind of like an extra complicated choose-your-own-adventure game, where the choices are made by the community. Is that correct?
Sounds entertaining. Thx for putting this together dd.

It really is a choose-your-path game that takes input from the whole community, yes

I'm afraid people won't play this because of the huge wall of text. Do you think a more simplified version would draw more people to the game?

[YoungSot]

I'm sure simplification would be good, yes. But to start perhaps you could put up just a single paragraph that summarizes it, and paints a picture of what playing it will be like, and then put the full rules so far in a spoiler?

That way you have a chance for ppl to be interested before they are confronted with the full wall.

[Onizuka]

A set of general rules+guide lines, and then a more indepth post (like your current one) would probably be best.
That way it lets people learn everything if they want to/when they need to.

[ddevans96]

hm, sounds like a good idea. I'll work on that, thanks

[UTAlan]

I'll definitely keep an eye on this thread and give my input when I can.

[ddevans96]

Added a basic overview of the game - kind of a mix between a condensed ruleset and a teaser - above the title. I'll probably change it further.

I won't actually begin the game until we have at least five people post on this thread, which will hopefully happen once I pitch it to chat again

EDIT: Also added some mild colors, as Jocko suggested in chat. Suggestions for how to make the wall of text less frightening are very welcome

[Jocko]

4th one...
Some colours, tables and stuff would make the rules more readable, and apealing.
Gonna play this one... Its a great idea, I think.

[Scaredgirl]

I recommend you throw in at least one image. Those always get people pumped up.

[YoungSot]

Is it ok to use pics from DeviantArt? If so this is a fun one. It looks like an "elemental adventure" to me!

http://KennethFairclough.deviantart.com/art/Colossus-198008500?q=meta%3Aall+boost%3Apopular+Elemental+being&qo=47&catpath=&order=0&offset=47