The Good, The Bad and The Spandex: Discussion Thread

Post your questions and suggestions regarding The Good, The Bad and The Spandex here. This is NOT limited to current players- anyone interested is welcome to do so!

Ok, since we're moving it to discussion thread;

Trying to make a forum game work in real time? Never really works out if you put much thought into it at all.

Yeah dog, sorry about the hostility, I just got really frustrated that when I asked for the time the RP took place you answered with a date.

I would like to second "real-time RP" to be a really bad idea though.

As I explained, I meant using real-time dates, for now. The rest of the time, we go by Comic-Book Time.

I'm still open to suggestions here, though.

PS. I've been on TVT for about 4 years now, and have GM several games. Have a little faith, guys!

edited 14th Jul '16 8:05:42 PM by Sijo

I'm a little disappointed in myself for going with 'telepathy = italics' instead of something more creative, but I guess whatever works works.

@Taco; did you mean 9:00 in the morning and not 9:00 at night? It just struck me as a little odd.

I did in fact mean 9 at night.

Ah, thanks for clarifying. Sorry for misunderstanding.

Oh no biggie, I just thought it'd be a way for characters that were nocturnal or operated better in the nightlife of the city to get into shit immediately.

...did you introduce the Conductor without consulting me first?

That's not kosher, man.

Only I can introduce the Conductor!

I was under the impression that the actual introduction was left open to interpretation.

Well, I hope he has an NPC supervillain handy, because I already have an introduction in mind for the Conductor.

EDIT: Also, first villain who gets to the train gets dibs!

edited 14th Jul '16 11:49:36 PM by Starbound2

Busy day for supervillainy.

So, where are the keys?

It'd be funny if the museum just left them in the ignition.

But they wouldn't be that dumb, right?

...right?

...oh dear.

Changed my characters name to just "The Comet" if that's not a problem

Dare I ask, but, what would likely happen if the train were somehow destroyed? <___<

Starbound 2: You indicated that the Conductor was going to attack the museum, so I used that as a way for you to introduce your character, BUT left the actual cause vague precisely in case you had something else in mind. I know my Game Mastering. I think leaving the keys on the train would be a bit too convenient, but I'll let you decide.

mchlfx: Name change approved.

I need to go out right now, but expect more story posts this afternoon.

I have to say, I can't wait to see more of the Conductor. He's... something.

I'll probably reread everything thus far a few more times before trying to introduce Tabitha, heh. I was thinking maybe have her be stuck in traffic courtesy of the aforementioned Conductor and give chase as a result, but... I dunno.

Did you have anything in particular in mind, Sijo, or did you just want me to freeball it like everyone else?

I do have an idea that I hope you can use -you'll see it in my latest post- but feel free to introduce her already if you want to.

"Surprisingly stealthy pigeon" is my new favorite line from an RP.

If you're curious about what the train can do...

The Train: Having stolen one of the Nazis' many experimental war machines, the Conductor has for himself a large two floor, four car flying train of death and classical music. It's stormy black and has a huge cowcatcher in the front, somewhat akin to this◊ but much larger. The sides are decorated with a musical score and instruments highlighted in electric blue, and lined with modified speakers that blast lightning "cannonballs" and classical music at passerbys. The speakers are also along the bottom of the train, for air raids. I also mentioned it could fly, yes? As it storms through the air, it creates rails of lightning that the wheels travel along. It is a behemoth of a vehicle. May or may not also be submersible.

edited 15th Jul '16 3:13:39 PM by Starbound2

...wow.

it's pretty boss

Very creative! Now let's see if it gets used.

In a previous RP, we joked about it being converted into a food truck.

Wow.

The Conductor is just all kinds of win.