Mass Effect: Runner-Up's

[Generalno1]

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well that certainly puts quite a bit of dialogue i said to hell
why not make me the assasin?

[videogmer314]

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Oh, sorry. I could make you the assassin if you want.

[Generalno1]

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Awesome, thnx!
So Drathan? the others?

[videogmer314]

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Yeah, I'd like an update too.

[Sav]

Sairus turned from the man who was injured, to see the Krogan had a pistol to his head. He ran up and tackled the Salarian who held the pistol. He attempted to grab the pistol out of his hand.

[Generalno1]

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I already dropped it..

[Sav]

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[Generalno1]

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*sigh* is this dead?

[videogmer314]

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*sigh* is this dead?

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Yeah, I was starting to wonder that too.

[RobotNixon]

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I'm writing some mission briefings.

Hang tight.

[Leyyuce]

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Yes!

[videogmer314]

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Seriously? Come on, it doesn't take two weeks to give us an update on whether or not you're done with writing something.

[Arch-Mage Matt]

*Peers around the empty forum thread*

Hello? Hello... Hello... Lo... Lo... *Hearing echos*

I came to the post-apocolypse version of this thread, I guess. . .

Who would join a different Mass Effect Roleplaying thread if I were to make it, since this thread seems K.I.A? With more lax rules, though... no base guidlines, you could RP an alien on any planet anywhere, etc...

[Veck]

Mass Effect seem to have some trouble kicking off on this forum. I've tried two, and they both failed badly. But I'll be happy to join one if you make it.

[King Acunasti]

*Peers around the empty forum thread*

Hello? Hello... Hello... Lo... Lo... *Hearing echos*

I came to the post-apocolypse version of this thread, I guess. . .

Who would join a different Mass Effect Roleplaying thread if I were to make it, since this thread seems K.I.A? With more lax rules, though... no base guidlines, you could RP an alien on any planet anywhere, etc...

Geez, I thought this thread was M.I.A. for a while.

[Arch-Mage Matt]

*Peers around the empty forum thread*

Hello? Hello... Hello... Lo... Lo... *Hearing echos*

I came to the post-apocolypse version of this thread, I guess. . .

Who would join a different Mass Effect Roleplaying thread if I were to make it, since this thread seems K.I.A? With more lax rules, though... no base guidlines, you could RP an alien on any planet anywhere, etc...

Geez, I thought this thread was M.I.A. for a while.

It seemed dead, in a while it would have faded off the main page.

A fresh start may be what it needs.

[Leyyuce]

I would join.

[RobotNixon]

Alrighty then, a fresh start is in order.

I apologize for my absence as GM, but I was making another run through Mass Effect 1 and 2 to refresh my memory of the lore.

If you want to join just post your character below this post.

[Arch-Mage Matt]

Alrighty then, a fresh start is in order.

I apologize for my absence as GM, but I was making another run through Mass Effect 1 and 2 to refresh my memory of the lore.

If you want to join just post your character below this post.

I just did that... replay the games, I mean.

So we start without the pre-existing story?

One thing though, those skill points confuse me. I think it'd be okay to disclude them.

[RobotNixon]

Agreed. I'm sorry for the train wreck I caused.

The precluding story will be completely erased, and the skill system will be greatly simplified.

I'm going to change the poll to vote on settings for the new roleplay.
The start date will be two weeks before Saren's Geth attack on Eden Prime.

[Arch-Mage Matt]

Agreed. I'm sorry for the train wreck I caused.

The precluding story will be completely erased, and the skill system will be greatly simplified.

I'm going to change the poll to vote on settings for the new roleplay.
The start date will be two weeks before Saren's Geth attack on Eden Prime.

It doesn't seem like a train-wreck.

But theres a thing... or two...

1.) Why does there need to be a main setting, as long as there is a main idea?

2.) Why does it need to be near ME's storyline? Why can't we just say, like, 2 years before Saren's attack on Eden Prime and we go with ME's lore and make our own stories?

Just my opinion, though.

[RobotNixon]

1) It's not the "main" setting, it is just the starting setting. Every story has a beginning, and there's a whole galaxy out there.

2) It's going to parallel the main Mass Effect storyline, but there is still plenty of room to write out our own adventure.
Like I said, there's a whole galaxy out there. I'm just trying to stick to a lore friendly time line because I have
already thought out a whole slew of instances that loosely parallel the main story of my recent play through.

[Arch-Mage Matt]

1) It's not the "main" setting, it is just the starting setting. There's a whole galaxy out there.

2) It's going to parallel the main Mass Effect storyline, but there is still plenty of room to write out own adventure.
Like I said, there's a whole galaxy out there. I'm just trying to stick to a lore friendly time line because I have
already thought out a whole slew of instances that loosely parallel the main story of my recent play through.

But it just seems like if the story gets past two weeks, we'd get swept up in the main story.

[RobotNixon]

I understand your concerns, but I have faith in my ability to make it work.

I'll be writing some setting descriptions for the poll choices to better prepare.

-EDIT- (Work in progress...) Done.

Caleston

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Location: Milky Way / Caleston Rift / Balor System / Cernunnos

The hostile moon Caleston is the largest satellite of the gas giant Cernunnos. An ancient asteroid strike deposited major loads of element zero within the molten sulfur mantle. Eldfell-Ashland Energy's mining operations have made it the largest source of starship drive core material in the Attican Traverse.

Caleston is wracked with volcanism due to tidal stresses from Cernunnos. Because of the weak solar output, plant-like life on Caleston is not carbon-based and photosynthetic but silicon-based and thermosynthetic, requiring heat rather than sunlight to power its chemical reactions. These organisms flourish in volcanic vents and during solar flares when Balor can double or triple in luminosity. Sadly, sapient habitation is not possible here and Caleston's biodiversity is considered "threatened" by the Citadel Council Committee on Habitable Worlds.

Caleston is broadly similar to Jupiter's moon Io, with the difference being closer proximity to the system's star
and the presence of both Element Zero and a silicon based biosphere. That is, if a few species of thermosynthetic
plants that thrive on solar flares can be considered a biosphere.

The surface of Caleston is inherently dangerous to all known forms of sapient life and as such full body environmental suits
must be worn at all times while outside of a pressurized vehicle or building. The main economic venture on Caleston is it's lucrative
mining ventures and somewhat lax take on crime and punishment. All types from all walks of life can be found here,
though the general population are mostly hard working miners just trying to make ends meet.

A start here means that the players will be joining up with a local mining outfit.

Eden Prime

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Location: Milky Way / Exodus Cluster / Utopia System / Second planet

This idyllic agrarian world was one of the first human colonies established beyond the Charon mass relay. Eden Prime's biosphere is unusually well-suited for importation of Earth-native life. This fertility drew heavy immigration and development by the Systems Alliance and various corporations.

Today Eden Prime is a model of sustainable, organized development. The population is housed in space-efficient arcologies that tower over thousands of kilometers of green fields and orchards.

Eden Prime is a human colony founded on the borders of the Terminus Systems. Known for its pristine, Earth-like greenery and suitability for sustaining life, it has become a kind of symbol for humanity's ability to create functioning colonies in an interstellar community. Eden Prime is known for being a beautiful paradise for all species. Most long time colonists are in the agriculture business.

Eden Prime is a veritable paradise, a testament to Humanity's relatively recent but successful ascent into the stars.
Most of the colonists on this world are in the business of agriculture, but a few Prothean ruins have been found
scattered about the more temperate reaches of the planet.

A start here implies that the players either grew up on the planet, are part of an archaeological team, or they are soldier's/mercenaries.
Or all of the above.

The Citadel

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The Citadel is a massive space station, constructed over 50 millennia ago in the heart of the Serpent Nebula, close to the star known as the Widow. The nexus of the galactic community, it acts as its political, cultural and financial capital, housing the Citadel Council, a powerful, multi-species governing body. The Citadel is hailed as being the greatest creation of the Protheans.

The Citadel is the widely accepted center of authority in The Milky Way.

As such, most known species hold embassies here and even more have members residing on the station.

A start here means the player will come up with their own back story.

Character Sheet

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Name:
Age:
Species:

Height:
Weight:

Extent of Cybernetic and Genetic Enhancement:

Education Level:

Extent of Biotic Powers:

Specialization:

Personal History:

[Veck]

Name: Kayla Wood
Age: 21
Species: Human

Height: 156cm
Weight: 46kg

Extent of Cybernetic and Genetic Enhancement: None

Education Level: Little formal, mainly being taught on the streets

Extent of Biotic Powers: None

Specialization: Combat/Tech

Personal History: Kayla has been living in the slums of the wards for as long as she can remember. Unsure of her past or parents, she lived on the streets as a child, often foced to beg or pick up odd jobs to survive. The dangerous nature of the wards and discrimination against humans caused her to learn a lot about small arms in defense. When she turned 16, she was given an anonymous job guarding a crime boss' warehouse. Two days ago, realising she wasn't getting anywhere with a difficult and low payed job, she ran off, taking the Sniper Rifle and Omni-tool given to her with her. She is desperate to get off the planet and slip through the fingers of the criminal underworld.