Anyone interested in doing a ''sucession'' game ? I used to do this with people when I was playing Dwarf Fortress. Basically you take control of a game on a ''hot seat'' format, where each player plays the same game for a pre-determined length of time and then passes it on to the next player in line and so on. Each players records the major events during his ''turn'' and posts it up for other to see. It created some epic stories in dwarf fortress like the infamous http://lparchive.org/Dwarf-Fortress-Boatmurdered/ (http://lparchive.org/Dwarf-Fortress-Boatmurdered/)
If you are interested, drop me a line here. Cheers !
EDIT:
Starting scenario : Crashlanded (Standard Classic 3 Colonist), Random Starting location.
Story Teller: Phoebe Chillax at Challenge difficulty level
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Simple Rules: One season per player, no reloads. Max 2 days on the game then send it to the other dude (no way to enforce it guys but it will be more fun like that) Document your reign as Overseer and post your
Game story and saves here on the Github Page set-up by Jaxxa (Thanks mate):
https://github.com/jaxxa/RimworldSuccessionGame_2016-08 (https://github.com/jaxxa/RimworldSuccessionGame_2016-08)
ALLRIGHT so far we got:
Overseers:
Myself (s22190) (1st Done) (Spring 5500-1) - Main Pawn: Zot Thaler, Mute Lesbian Colonist
Baloun (1st Done ) (Summer 5500) - Main Pawn: Sabuto Hood, Neurotic Janitor
PotatoeTater (1st Done) (Fall 5500) - Main Pawn : Baker, Cardiac Drifter
Milon (1st Done) (Winter 5500) - Main Pawn: Jono, Neurotic Construction Enginner
Jaxxa (1st Done) (Spring 5501) - Main Pawn: Lucerio.
Mr Cross (1st I/P (Summer 5501) - Main Pawn ?
(if more folks want to join after Jaxxa I'm cool with that. If not we'll do a roving rooster like that)
'Ello there friend,
there were some trials but they weren't very succesfull. Homewer I am always up for a succession games! So... Count me in and let's start ASAP. Other people might join soon. I would homewer recommend to switch leadership on a season-basis. Year is quite long in Rimworld!
Also, what mods should we use? I would say only some graphical or overall smaller mods.
Edit: I'd also suggest you to read Gemclod LP of DF - it was great!
Edit 2: I would also start with random position - could be more *fun*!
I would not mind joining in either (although I am a complete scrub) But I think you need to define the exact colony a bit.
I assume no mods (or at least, nothing non-UI changing?), the normal 3 colonist start.
Other things like difficulty, are they set or free to be changed per person?
How long does someone have to play before the next person gets the save?
et cetera, et cetera...
I really would like to try it, but for me too much is unclear right now to see if it would actually be any good / viable and fun
I think somewhere back in the stories section of the forums there was a successful run of one. Either way, I would be down to play, these kind of playthroughs make for some great stories.
Yeah, we had a couple that went fairly well. I'm always interested in a succession game.
Color me interested! :)
So shall we start a organization thread? Set up rules? :)
I think that would be a good idea, get a google spreadsheet setup and invite everyone interested. We could decided on rules, timeframe you get to play, and then collect everyone's writings on what happened during their time in charge. We would have a very nice journal in the end I believe.
Quote from: PotatoeTater on August 15, 2016, 03:43:53 PM
I think that would be a good idea, get a google spreadsheet setup and invite everyone interested. We could decided on rules, timeframe you get to play, and then collect everyone's writings on what happened during their time in charge. We would have a very nice journal in the end I believe.
Completely agreed. Dont know if we have to have google spreadsheet (wouldn't a topic here be enough?)... But yup. If you think spreadsheet is necessary - then why not.
Quote from: Baloun on August 15, 2016, 04:18:50 PM
Quote from: PotatoeTater on August 15, 2016, 03:43:53 PM
I think that would be a good idea, get a google spreadsheet setup and invite everyone interested. We could decided on rules, timeframe you get to play, and then collect everyone's writings on what happened during their time in charge. We would have a very nice journal in the end I believe.
Completely agreed. Dont know if we have to have google spreadsheet (wouldn't a topic here be enough?)... But yup. If you think spreadsheet is necessary - then why not.
Topic here is good to get people that are interested, the spreadsheet is just so we can keep who's turn/who was through what point organized. If we could get a spreadsheet inside the forums we would do that here then.
How about a simple organization thread? I think I will start it tomorrow with s22190 being the first "overseer".... And let's work from there!
Updated the top page.
Will start a new game tonight or tomorrow. This will be fun guys :)
Sounds Good, Im in
Have Not done one of these before. Sounds Interesting, I am in.
One thing we could try is setting up a GitHub page. We could have the save files in the Repository that would be pulled down, played with and pushed back up. The Wiki or text documents in the Repository could be used to record Stories. And at the end we have a snapshot of each save when it was changed over if we wanted screenshots over time.
If you want I should be able to set one up that would be private to only the people involved.
Quote from: Jaxxa on August 15, 2016, 08:56:10 PM
Have Not done one of these before. Sounds Interesting, I am in.
One thing we could try is setting up a GitHub page. We could have the save files in the Repository that would be pulled down, played with and pushed back up. The Wiki or text documents in the Repository could be used to record Stories. And at the end we have a snapshot of each save when it was changed over if we wanted screenshots over time.
If you want I should be able to set one up that would be private to only the people involved.
Yes ! That would actually be awesome if you could set it up! I'll add you to the rooster.
Cool, I have set up an initial GitHub here: https://github.com/jaxxa/RimworldSuccessionGame_2016-08
It is mostly empty except for me copying over some of the information from this thread.
Do we want it public so others can watch as it unfolds, or restricted to just people involved and we can post a public story at the end?
I have not really set up a collaborative Github before so it may take a while to get it all working perfectly.
If people have trouble with GitHub we can just send the save to me and I can update it.
I am thinking that having a folder for Stories, with sub folders for each of the Season (Where you can also include screenshots), and another folder for the actual saves. This saves folder could have named saved for the switch over at each season, or it could just have the latest one and we could use the Github history if we want to look back to a previous seasons.
Allright ! I finished my Gameplay ! I'll post the adventures of Fort Macarena up on Gitup
Cool, if we started in summer, it sounds like I will get to deal with winter on my turn.
The good thing about an odd number of players is that you will always get a diferant season next time.
Quote from: PotatoeTater on August 16, 2016, 11:07:41 PM
Cool, if we started in summer, it sounds like I will get to deal with winter on my turn.
Lucky you we started in spring :P I am 3/4 done with the story. I will post it up tonight. I havent heard anything back from Baloun. If I don't hear back from him tomorrow, we can skip to the next player.
Good that you started! I have to somehow learn to use github now :D
Ditto. :)
Maybe someone can type up some quick instructions?
And what kind of "output" are we looking for? Screenshots, journals, storyteller, other...?
Hi! I am ready to play. Just post the story And pass the save!
Ok story is ready, save game ready to be loaded. How do we do it now ? :P
Edit: I need to contact Jaxxa to get push access to upload file. Maybe you'll have to wait until tomorrow Baloun, sorry.
2nd Edit: Files are up ! The story is under Fort Macarena (Its Apache Open Office textfile. You should be able to open with Words or any program that can open words)
The save file is name Nemacolin (which is weird because the in-game name is Fort MAAACAREEEENA!). Its permadeath too. No reloads.
Goodluck Baloun !
You should have Access now.
Quote from: Jaxxa on August 17, 2016, 09:15:42 PM
You should have Access now.
Aye savefile and story loaded for your reading pleasure.
Sweet, will read through that when I get a chance.
Is that save at the end of Spring?
What Biome did we land in?
Also if everyone else wants to PM me their github username so I will add them so they can upload.
Once I get Home I will setup and move the existing save into Sub folders for each season.
Quote from: Jaxxa on August 17, 2016, 09:41:43 PM
Sweet, will read through that when I get a chance.
Is that save at the end of Spring? (Save is at 0h 1st Summer)
What Biome did we land in? (We got lucky. Random let us to a temperate biome, growing all year round)
Quote from: s22190 on August 17, 2016, 09:00:29 PM
Ok story is ready, save game ready to be loaded. How do we do it now ? :P
Edit: I need to contact Jaxxa to get push access to upload file. Maybe you'll have to wait until tomorrow Baloun, sorry.
2nd Edit: Files are up ! The story is under Fort Macarena (Its Apache Open Office textfile. You should be able to open with Words or any program that can open words)
The save file is name Nemacolin (which is weird because the in-game name is Fort MAAACAREEEENA!). Its permadeath too. No reloads.
Goodluck Baloun !
Nice! I will look up into it after work. I think I might have it played through tonight.
Hi S22 - did you run the game with mods? Save is telling me that you didn't. Also it is giving me an error message...
Edit: Ok - solved! My fault :D
So I am done - but I need access to github. When I have it I can upload no problem.
Please send me your github user name. Or if you dont want to create an account upload it somewhere else like dropbox and I can put them on github.
Thank you Jaxxa!
Also - new report and save are up. So whoever is ready should continue now. It's save 2.
I will download it when I get off work and get my turn done!
EDIT 1: I sent Jaxxa all my information so I can get access to it when I am off work.
EDIT 2: @s22190, you should add what pawn was used during each persons play through to the page so we know. I plan on using Baker as my leader.
Quote from: PotatoeTater on August 18, 2016, 10:30:13 AM
I will download it when I get off work and get my turn done!
EDIT 1: I sent Jaxxa all my information so I can get access to it when I am off work.
EDIT 2: @s22190, you should add what pawn was used during each persons play through to the page so we know. I plan on using Baker as my leader.
I am not sure if our first overseer really fully used a pawn. But I'd say we should! Also let's reserve these pawns and write som diary-log in the meantime.
@s22190, would you update the OP with the GitHub link, current player, etc?
Quote from: milon on August 18, 2016, 02:49:15 PM
@s22190, would you update the OP with the GitHub link, current player, etc?
I'm on it Guys. Great story Baloun! Loved seeing you controling Hood. Good Job on keeping the colony alive !
Edit: Main post updated.
Save is up, I just need to edit my part of the journal and everything is good to go. I really enjoyed our pawns and built us some new stuff.
Also I built us a "mayor" building, so the next person should move the pawn they are speaking from into it.
I'd like to try the Succession Game out if you wouldn't mind. However, I've not used my Email in a long time so could the previous successor either shoot me a text or just post on here? (as I check lurk damn near daily on Luedon.com)
You are more than welcome to join in, you would be after Jaxxa's turn then I believe.
Absolutely fine by me.
Quote from: Mr.Cross on August 19, 2016, 12:26:42 AM
Absolutely fine by me.
Welcome ! I'll add you to the rooster after Jaxxa !
Sweet, thank you!
If you want to throw me your github username I can give you permissions to push / upload.
For the final stories, I suggest lots of pictures like DF's RoomCarnage:
http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=139393.0
Or, you know, like the very first RimWorld succession game had: ;)
https://ludeon.com/forums/index.php?topic=8910.0
Otherwise, it's just a big wordwall and no one will care. (IMO)
There will be photo's with me just unsure as to how many i will put XD
Quote from: Mr.Cross on August 19, 2016, 12:34:30 PM
There will be photo's with me just unsure as to how many i will put XD
hahaha just check the first few records if you need inspiration. The key thing is to tell the story your way. Its fun to pick a pawn and tell the story from his/her perspective but no one is forcing you to do so :)
Quote from: Baloun on August 18, 2016, 12:36:52 PM
Quote from: PotatoeTater on August 18, 2016, 10:30:13 AM
I will download it when I get off work and get my turn done!
EDIT 1: I sent Jaxxa all my information so I can get access to it when I am off work.
EDIT 2: @s22190, you should add what pawn was used during each persons play through to the page so we know. I plan on using Baker as my leader.
I am not sure if our first overseer really fully used a pawn. But I'd say we should! Also let's reserve these pawns and write som diary-log in the meantime.
Hehehe nice Job Baloun. I like how each overseer changed the colony to forge it in his way :)
I feel like I'm missing out on where the diary logs are? could someone point me in the right direction?
Quote from: Mr.Cross on August 19, 2016, 11:49:29 PM
I feel like I'm missing out on where the diary logs are? could someone point me in the right direction?
they are all on here : https://github.com/jaxxa/RimworldSuccessionGame_2016-08 (https://github.com/jaxxa/RimworldSuccessionGame_2016-08)
Ask Jaxxa for access.
Everyone should have read access, only people involved should need specific access to upload files.
Ah, Ok! I see where my Error is. I Had assumed I would have only needed to download the save when my turn came around *face palm* Now it seems I the adage in which assuming makes and ass of me XD. Now this also brings up a question. Is someone planning on compiling this all into a single place (like the story section) when we finish?
I see that it's my turn. I'm trying to get all the mods needed (whoops, should've thought of that before!). What's this Medieval Shields mod? I've found the rest, but the nearest match via forum search & google search is Skullywag's Defensive mod, but I doubt that's it. I'm a really good reader at 6am. Yes, I found it. ;)
Can we get links to the mod threads in the OP? I assume it would helps others too.
Quote from: milon on August 20, 2016, 05:57:28 AM
I see that it's my turn. I'm trying to get all the mods needed (whoops, should've thought of that before!). What's this Medieval Shields mod? I've found the rest, but the nearest match via forum search & google search is Skullywag's Defensive mod, but I doubt that's it. I'm a really good reader at 6am. Yes, I found it. ;)
Can we get links to the mod threads in the OP? I assume it would helps others too.
done
I updated the Github with links to the mods as well.
Turn 4 (winter 5500) is done, save is uploaded! Jaxxa, you're up next.
I'm working on the write-up today, but I must say this: BEWARE THE DANGEROUS TRADERS!!
Also, check the allowed zones. That's just a temporary solution. ;)
Quote from: milon on August 21, 2016, 09:18:52 AM
Turn 4 (winter 5500) is done, save is uploaded! Jaxxa, you're up next.
I'm working on the write-up today, but I must say this: BEWARE THE DANGEROUS TRADERS!!
Also, check the allowed zones. That's just a temporary solution. ;)
Hahahaha what the hell did you do ? Did you sacrificed them for the Glory of Tynan (of course ?)
You checked out the save, did you? ;)
I have no idea how or why. It just happened. (Maybe a bug?)
Anyway, IRL is very busy and full. Write up won't be done today. I'm writing from Jono's POV, FYI.
Cool, I will try and get to that tonight.
Submitted my write-up. It turns out GitHub has a filesize limit of 25MB. I decreased the color depth to 256 colors to make it all fit. Let me know if it turned out okay or if it got mangled in the process (I don't normally use .odt, but I'm trying to place nice with the other kids).
With that done, please take me out of the turn rotation for now. IRL is busy enough that I'll be holding things up if I try to continue. I may pop in again later on, but for now, anyone is welcome to use Jono if they wish. I don't mind selecting another pawn if need be.
Quote from: milon on August 22, 2016, 02:28:34 PM
Submitted my write-up. It turns out GitHub has a filesize limit of 25MB. I decreased the color depth to 256 colors to make it all fit. Let me know if it turned out okay or if it got mangled in the process (I don't normally use .odt, but I'm trying to place nice with the other kids).
With that done, please take me out of the turn rotation for now. IRL is busy enough that I'll be holding things up if I try to continue. I may pop in again later on, but for now, anyone is welcome to use Jono if they wish. I don't mind selecting another pawn if need be.
Just read it. Nicely Narrated. Well Done !
Quote from: s22190 on August 22, 2016, 03:57:19 PM
Just read it. Nicely Narrated. Well Done !
Thanks! :)
I kinda feel bad leaving Jaxxa with such a bizarre mess, but hopefully we'll get lots of meat & loot from it. :D
Please don't forget to take me out of the rotation for now. IRL is super busy right now, but I'll ask to jump in again if things open up a bit.
Quote from: milon on August 23, 2016, 11:23:04 AM
Quote from: s22190 on August 22, 2016, 03:57:19 PM
Just read it. Nicely Narrated. Well Done !
Thanks! :)
I kinda feel bad leaving Jaxxa with such a bizarre mess, but hopefully we'll get lots of meat & loot from it. :D
Please don't forget to take me out of the rotation for now. IRL is super busy right now, but I'll ask to jump in again if things open up a bit.
I just read through yours and it was very well done. I noticed you made fun of my setting the brewery to only making 1 beer each lol. I didn't bother setting them actually up since the hops wouldn't mature until long after my command.
I figured that was the case. And I'm pretty sure I did something like that as well. It was just for 'flavor' - I didn't mean any offense by it.
Quote from: milon on August 24, 2016, 03:11:52 AM
I figured that was the case. And I'm pretty sure I did something like that as well. It was just for 'flavor' - I didn't mean any offense by it.
No offense taken, I was laughing at it. I enjoyed how you wrote out your play through.
I am done, Just Pushing to GitHub Now.
Took a fair bit longer that I though it would, dont know if I will have the time to do it again, will see when my turn next comes around, might skip it.
Let me know what you think of it.
Quote from: Jaxxa on August 25, 2016, 08:24:03 AM
I am done, Just Pushing to GitHub Now.
Took a fair bit longer that I though it would, dont know if I will have the time to do it again, will see when my turn next comes around, might skip it.
Let me know what you think of it.
Nicely done ! I must agree that it took me about 5 hours to play and write the narrative when I did it and I only had a few minor events so kuddos for your work, I know the feeling.
Sweet i'll start asap!
Go ahead and skip my turn, life has came up, and is allowing me less free time than usual
Quote from: Mr.Cross on August 27, 2016, 09:24:36 AM
Go ahead and skip my turn, life has came up, and is allowing me less free time than usual
Ack With A15 out now, unsure if the save game will still work. I will check it out first.
Quote from: s22190 on August 29, 2016, 04:12:21 PM
Quote from: Mr.Cross on August 27, 2016, 09:24:36 AM
Go ahead and skip my turn, life has came up, and is allowing me less free time than usual
Ack With A15 out now, unsure if the save game will still work. I will check it out first.
There is a way to update the save file manually. Look at the devblog post, and if not, we can call it a successful playthrough and think about another one in the future with different mods and different difficulties.
Suggestion for the future:
It always seems to be the case that people drop out of the rotation due to IRL stuff. Would there be enough interest to have an open first-come-first-serve approach? ie, whoever uploads the save first is considered to have taken a "canon" turn, and then they'll provide the write-up asap. Would that work?
Quote from: milon on September 01, 2016, 03:57:59 PM
Suggestion for the future:
It always seems to be the case that people drop out of the rotation due to IRL stuff. Would there be enough interest to have an open first-come-first-serve approach? ie, whoever uploads the save first is considered to have taken a "canon" turn, and then they'll provide the write-up asap. Would that work?
Certainly. I was waiting for the weekend to get back on it and honestly I lack the ''know-how'' to upgrade the file to a15. So if someone else wants to go ahead and have a go, sure. :)
Good Idea, We could also have some of us setup a web based page for turns so you could log in and see who has what file and when, that way people wouldn't get too bent. We could do a lot to keep a continuous alpha succession game going.
Quote from: PotatoeTater on September 02, 2016, 04:43:50 PM
Good Idea, We could also have some of us setup a web based page for turns so you could log in and see who has what file and when, that way people wouldn't get too bent. We could do a lot to keep a continuous alpha succession game going.
I agree. So yes. Whomever can update the file to Alpha 15 please do it :D
Well gentlemen, since it appears now that it is my turn *my bad* and I dont know how to upgrade the file, I think this one will have to die for now ? Unless there is a big disagreement, I am going to start upload the game files in the story discussion
I used this game as a Test case for a project I am working on, if you want to have a look how the colony changed over time.
https://ludeon.com/forums/index.php?topic=26546.0