[M] Seas of Plunder: A Map-Based Pirate Adventure

[Crazywolf]

Seas of Plunder: A Map-Based Pirate Adventure.
A game by Crazywolf.

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Ahoy there fellow roleplayers. What I am offering here is a map-based roleplay. This is something I've not seen here on this site before but is a type of game I have run previously elsewhere.

In this game you will each play as a pirate captain with your own ship. The aim is to gain as much treasure as possible by capturing other ships. Be wary though for a pirate's life is full of danger. Aside from braving perilous storms a pirate must also evade the deadly warships sent out specifically to hunt them down. Rumours abound too of monstrous sea creatures that rise from the deeps to attack passing vessels. And then there are the sightings of ghost ships. The seas here are indeed perilous.

How this works is that each player picks a random map-spot to start in and can then move one space per turn. Each spot on the map then contains a random hidden encounter. After you tell me your moves I will then inform you what you have encountered on that space after which you can then write up a post for your character.

I expect the game to run for about 5 turns, at the end I will reveal which pirate captain has acquired the most loot, assuming of course you all survive the perils of the ocean. XD


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A note about the map: please don't worry too much about the layout of islands. The placement of the encounters in this game is more or less totally random. One is just as likely to find merchant ships sailing on the edge as sailing the middle.

Notes on the Setting:

The sea where this game takes place is like a fantasy equivalent to the Caribbean. The map is made up of island-nations. The three most powerful of these are Iagos, Kol and Celestria. These three between them have rule over many other islands though some islands still remain independent. Many independent islands are havens for pirates.

Rules:

1. All RPA rules apply
2. Tell me if you are dropping out. I don't mind if someone needs to miss a turn but if you do need to do that please let me know. Each turn will last 1 week, or until everyone is ready to move again. This equates to roughly 1 week in character time.


Name:
Age:
Personality:
Appearance: (image optional)
Background:

Name of ship:
Armament:
Crew size:
Ship image: (optional)

*Ships of this game are equivalent to those of the 17th century. A typical pirate vessel fitted out for purpose might have around 30-40 cannon and 100 to 150 crewmen, though you can if you want take something a bit smaller.



There are 6 spots available. You are welcome to reserve.

1. Captain Fin Armani (http://role-player.net/forum/showthread.php?t=71298&p=2423806&viewfull=1#post2423806) (DistortedReality)
2. Captain Bo Blackheart (http://role-player.net/forum/showthread.php?t=71298&page=2&p=2428077&viewfull=1#post2428077) (AmericanEmperor)
3. Captain Robert Skren (http://role-player.net/forum/showthread.php?t=71298&page=3&p=2428583&viewfull=1#post2428583)(Vee)
4.
5.
6.

IC thread (http://role-player.net/forum/showthread.php?t=71442)

[DistortedReality]

Oooh! Oooh! Totes Reserved!

I just...used the word totes...didn't I...

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[Crazywolf]

Done. :)

[DistortedReality]

Name: Fin Armani
Age: 24
Personality: Fin can be quite arrogant and thoroughly believes that he is utterly amazing. He cares immensely for his crew though and does his best to make sure each of them come back from their various adventures. During stressful situations as are common amongst the pirate lifestyle Fin becomes calm and collected issuing orders and handling danger in the most efficient way possible. Outside of danger he can be quite hot-headed, especially if you joke about his hair which he says is his most valuable treasure. Overall he is a ruthless pirate who loves himself and his hair...seriously don't joke about his hair.
Appearance: https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTII8uFlU_aREa4ilz8dVnli7nfvmc1W twUt48s3sgg9K8qsB0l
Background: Fin grew up in a posh house with posh parents who wanted Fin to be a posh individual. However you know what they say about best laid plans. Fin was a rebellious child who was constantly punished for "Not wearing shoes and socks," or "Throwing food at house guests." Pretty much any form of entertainment Fin found fun was the opposite for his parents. They attempted all sorts of reform but Fin would never fit into the lifestyle that his parents wanted for him. So he did what any rebellious child would do...he ran away, but at the age of 20. But in true pirate fashion he stole all their valuables which allowed him to buy a small ship and hire a small crew. And ever since then Fin has been building his reputation and more importantly his gold stash.

Ship Name: The Lust of Atlantis
Armaments: 32 cannons 16 on each side, small armory of swords and pistols stashed under the decks.
Crew Size: 125 crewman
Ship Image: https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSCqPMht-1oAfufo-uQmyImG28ETLQS7Rp43wv1O9Exf6MY1tmWSw

Bam, do tell me if there are any problems :3

[Crazywolf]

All looks good. :)

[Kiki]

I love this! This reminds me of Battleship. You know, like the board game?
This looks really awesome. Excellent set up and explanation! Great job, Crazywolf!

In the meantime, might I offer some friendly suggestions to help you on your way?

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Any questions, feel free to PM! C:

[Crazywolf]

Thank you Kiki. C:

[Crazywolf]

Well Distorted so far it seems like only you. Really though I think it would be better to have at least 2 players. I'll leave the thread up until tomorrow, if no-one comes then by then I'll close the game and cancel it. maybe I can reboot it at a later date.

[DistortedReality]

Well that's unfortunate I was quite looking forward to it~ Ah well. It was something new and interesting so at least you have that xP maybe next time when you attempt to reboot it put up an interest thread?

[Crazywolf]

Yeh that was my thought. Next time I'll start with an interest thread and maybe even get a few suggestions on things to add.

[AmericanEmperor]

I'd be interested in playing.

[V]

curious if we get to control// write out the silly adventures of our captain and crew?

[Crazywolf]

I'd be interested in playing.
Cool. Well the thread is still open. If you can post a character within the next day or two then we can make it happen. :)


curious if we get to control// write out the silly adventures of our captain and crew?

Yes more or less. As you move around I will tell you what you find then it's entirely up to you to write it up however you want. And of course you can bump into other players as well.

[V]

I think I'll be interested in playing then... if you'd be interested in reading the silly adventures of a silly crew xD with some serious ones of course too :)

[Crazywolf]

Yes that's fine, characters can be as serious or comedic as you want. :)

[DistortedReality]

hooray! more people!

[AmericanEmperor]

Name: Bo Blackheart
Age: 35

Personality: A daring swashbuckler, a man's man. Treats women and children with chivalry, and usually gives men still breathing after a raid the option to surrender and serve on his crew, or be tossed out to sea, when there is need for replacements. Has a moral code that is complicated and sometimes paradoxical, but makes enough sense to him, as he a semi-religious man, and a former privateer for the Kingdom of Celestria.

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Background: An orphan on the hard streets of Celestria, he had a brief stint in that nation's navy as a cabin boy, where he learned quickly enough the skills of navigation and discipline that his Captain, Captain Oak, sponsored him for a place in the Navy Academy, as Oak was well connected. Bo passed with flying colors, and ran his own ship, the Talon, until it was sank by pirate menace Arthos Petralia. After that, Bo retired his offical posting to become a privateer, which in those times was more profitable than an average navy posting. He became very wealthy, but finding his life troubled and lacking meaning, he retired once more for a year at a monastery on a remote island. When the island was then ransacked by the same pirate who had sunk the Talon, Bo donned the black flag of piracy, gathered up a crew from the survivors and those who knew his reputation, and set out in a small boat, boarded his enemy, slew him and took his ship, the Crimson Lance. Since then, he has continued piracy activities, but never against Celestria.

Name of ship: Crimson Lance
Armament: 36 Cannons, 18 on each side, 10 in reserve.
Crew size: 200 men, one mystical parrot.
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[Crazywolf]

Accepted. :)

As soon as Vee does his I'll post the IC.

[AmericanEmperor]

Cool, thanks.
Just one question, as this is actually my first RP. What happens when people's characters intersect? Like if you as the GM order us to fight as part of the story, then who decides the outcome?

[Crazywolf]

Well first I won't order you to fight anyone, you will have complete control over your own character's actions. Whether you talk, fight or ignore them is completely up to you.

It's a good question though. Working on the premise all your ships are of a pretty similar size and armament any form of player-on-player battle would be likely to somewhat decimate both sides. Having said that if two players are both keen to fight a skirmish you have 2 choices: you can either agree the outcome between yourselves or if you prefer I can settle it for you using a dice-roll.

[V]

Name: Robert Skren
Age: 38
Personality: A captain of many whims, the main being riches. He wants riches and he'd chop you down to get it. If he doesn't want riches, then he must want something else, life food or alcohol. He'd chop you down if you got in the way then. Yet sometimes he just wants the world to be quiet and he'd be standing out on the deck howling at the wind to hush down. This makes him unpredictable and no one can tell what sort of mood he is when he awakens, other then it will likely be one which is foul.
Appearance:
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Background:
A former merchant whose ship was supposedly sunk by some mean sea creature, or so the tales say. Robert had been asleep at the time having drunk himself beyond anyone's sensibilities. This had followed a rather bad trade. Somehow he managed to survive on some wreckage before being picked up pirates. After being enslaved he took years to rise up through the ranks, he was pushed onward by the promise of riches from the first time he was given his cut. It took him years but he managed to cut himself free from his captors and take off on his own ship.

Name of ship: StormRage
Armament: 34 Cannons, 17 each side.
Crew size: 130
Ship image:
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[Crazywolf]

Accepted. XD

Alright last thing to tell you guys, since your characters won't actually each other's place on the map you need to send me a pm with your chosen starting point. As soon as I reply to the message you can start posting. The IC thread is here: http://role-player.net/forum/showthread.php?t=71442&p=2428629#post2428629

[V]

Sent you a message!

[DistortedReality]

Saaaaame

[Crazywolf]

Hi Vee can you possible us your power to upgrade AmericanEmperor's membership status so he can use messenger?

[Crazywolf]

Alright since everyone has already posted you are welcome to start on your 2nd turns. Just send me a pm for where you want to go next (must be an adjacent tile). Bear in mind also that for each turn represents several days of travel.

Vee if you are gonna be afk next few days it's fine, I'll give all you guys at least a week or more before we do the next one.

[V]

Sent you a message Crazy

[Crazywolf]

Well I can reveal that this turn 2 players encountered prizes. :)

As to the other player I am pretty sure you will get something before too long. That area has quite a few. ;)

[Crazywolf]

Alright guys I've been thinking about this. Would you prefer to continue doing moves on messenger or would you prefer to post them in the thread?

If you post in the thread the only real difference is that you can see each other's position and thus should meet each other it would be deliberate rather than random.

[AmericanEmperor]

I don't care if my moves are revealed. Just posted my second turn today, and ready to choose my next move.

[V]

I dunno, I kinda like being secretive about it xD

Sorry about the lack of a post, had some life issues lately.

[Crazywolf]

No hurries I'll give you guys up until Friday or the weekend.

[V]

There you go Crazy!


I don't recall much of what I wrote, it's after 1am here XD

[Crazywolf]

Haha just read it. XD

I'll give Distorted 1 more day to post before we officially go to turn 3. In the meantime you guys are welcome to shoot me a pm for your next moves.

[DistortedReality]

Whooooops I'll get to posting soon xD Sorry :sweat:

[V]

The PM has been sent >_> <_< >_>

[Crazywolf]

Alright now everyone has gone for turn 2 we are officially onto turn 3, so post again whenever you like. XD

[V]

plan to write for this tomorrow :D

[DistortedReality]

I can try and get my post up today :)

[Crazywolf]

Umm actually I don't think you pm'd me your move yet... I don't seem to have it in my inbox anyhow.

[DistortedReality]

I haven't XD I just meant I would attempt to get around to xP

[V]

haha XD

[Crazywolf]

Alright guys it's been a week so the next turn will officially start tomorrow. If you can't post before then you can either skip a turn or make a double-post in turn 4 to catch up.

[V]

Turn 4 :D


Were we still doing 5 turns only Crazy?

[Crazywolf]

I recon yeh. We could play on further but at that point you guys would probably just end up encountering more of the same thing.

[V]

Coolness :)

[DistortedReality]

Ugh sucks that I was camping all this weekend, Either later tonight when I'm feeling better or tomorrow I will make a double post.

[Crazywolf]

Ok but don't forget that you still need to pm me with your choice of space for last turn.

[Crazywolf]

Alright guys tomorrow would be the start of turn 5 but since 2 of you are still working on turn 4 I'm gonna extend it a bit longer.

Remember anyone who completes the 5 turns will get a badge. :)

[Crazywolf]

Alright guys tomorrow would be the start of turn 5 but since 2 of you are still working on turn 4 I'm gonna extend it a bit longer.

Remember anyone who completes the 5 turns will get a badge. :)

[V]

are you dangling shinies in front of our faces? Are we crows Crazy? Am I finally learning the meaning of me...

I'll post tomorrow or stab me someone >.>

[DistortedReality]

One double post coming up XD

[V]

One last PM from me Crazy :D

[Crazywolf]

Ok everyone seems caught-up now so we are now on turn 5. feel free to post again whenever. :)

[V]

It's been fun guys :D

[Crazywolf]

Nice job on the last post. :)

Just to add if you guys want to round things up a bit at the end of your last post then maybe you could finish with an epilogue where your ship is sailing back into port at the end of the voyage.

Technically today should be the end of turn 5 but I'll give you guys a few more days to finish things off before I officially close it.

[Crazywolf]

Well that's 2 adventures now complete. It's been a while so if Emperor doesn't post by tomorrow I'll close the game.

Good job the 2 of you that got to the end. In terms of the final gold tally per player I'll post that tomorrow.

[V]

is my character in the negatives? XD

[Crazywolf]

Ok well the result was you captured 1 ship each. However these had different value in terms of content. So despite playing only 3 turns the winner was in fact Emperor.

Emperor: 2000 gold
Vee: 1500 gold
Distorted: 1000 gold


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[V]

haha well that's interesting :)

[DistortedReality]

I can't believe I missed that top section with all the phat loot XD Ah well it was still lots of fun :)

[Crazywolf]

Well thank you for playing and being my guinea pigs. :)

Now we are done maybe either yourself or Vee can move the thread. At this moment I can't think of anything else we need to add.

[Crazywolf]

Well thank you for playing and being my guinea pigs. :)

Now we are done maybe either yourself or Vee can move the thread. At this moment I can't think of anything else we need to add.