So, I've been planning a paranoia game, and need just one more thing. PLAYERS.
What is paranoia? well... its probably best described as 'george orwell meets the Marx brothers.
alpha complex is a domed city, run by 'friend computer' in the aftermath of the downfall of civilization. what actually *happened* to cause the end of civilization is a little hazy, because...friend computer is insane. and paranoid. and especially worried about the hordes of communists and that lurk around every corner.
the problem with this is that alpha complex society, is esentially a communist society, and every single citizen is either a mutant, subversive traitor, or more commonly, both. including the players.
the Players play a group of 'Troubleshooters' for the computer. in that they find trouble, and shoot it. Emphasis in this game is more on causing as much chaos as humanly possible, and if possible, complete the mission. survival of your Team mates is optional.
I'm planning on playing weekday evenings, GMT around ..8ish. If anyones interested PM me.
#2
Rob King
Planned paranoia game
Paranoia is one of two tabletop systems I really want to try. The other is "Tales from the Floating Vagabond."
Are you thinking about playing multiple times a week? That's what it sounds like in your post, but I think that might be too much of a commitment for me.
#3
Allen, who is Quiet
Planned paranoia game
rob, just make up all the rules, and call it paranoia. knowledge of the rules is treason, so if any of the players argue about how to play, you can obligate every other character to kill the one who knows the rules.
#4
twitchmoss
Planned paranoia game
No, just once a week. i'm just not sure which day exactly. So far i have two definite players (noaxark and realbignuke) and one possible. need... two or three more for a good sized game.
#5
TotalFusionOne
Planned paranoia game
I have always wanted to play this. I see so many free clients online for tabletop / PC help and it just looked like the bee's knees.
Very much reminded me of a darker Federation (Old school MUD that was hosted on AOL for a long time).
#6
Shawn
Planned paranoia game
Hmm. I'd be interested. Sounds like there is a lot of fun to be had with this one. The day would be the big decision maker for me.
#7
twitchmoss
Planned paranoia game
Righty then! quick update. i'm gonna try and get the first session going on wednesday, hopefully 11th november. we'll be playing through IRC, on
irc.slashnet.org
#paranoiagame
#8
strawman
Planned paranoia game
Wish I could, I've played before and it's awesome fun. No time, though.
-Adam
#9
twitchmoss
right. since trying to set aup a time for a live irc game had about as much success as a chocolate teapot factory in a volcano, i'm setting up a game in wave. its gonna be a weirdass hybrid of live game and play by post. any takers?
#10
Tinwhistler
I could do play by post...I don't really have time for live game.
I've played paranoia before..in the 80's.
#11
Rob King
Sorry, I've been a little bit behind in my forum-checking lately.
I am definitely up for playing via Google Wave. PMing you my Wave id now.
