RPGHQ4 - The Search For Vengeance

Decline · Post by **Decline** » April 21st, 2024, 15:39

Unfortunately AI technology of 2024 is only able to produce gibberish text so just pretend it reads something cool and awesome.

This is the story of immortals. And their everlasting search for vengeance.
A dark future has risen from the ashes of human greed. A world dominated by evil.
But still there are pretenders who fight for godhood. Through centuries of conflict. As empires have risen. And fallen.
Now an ancient battle will be resurrected.
An ancient score will be settled.
For the sake of love, blood, rebellion, vengeance.

There can be only one.

RPGHQ4 - The Search For Vengeance

One Game - One Thread, this is the new rule. (The Houris love it!)

One of the big advantage aside from running games in parallel is that we can have a list of everyone and their pretender.
This is very good for people with bad memories such as myself (as some of you may have already noticed).

So without further ado:
RPGHQ4 is waiting for your pretenders! @Nemesis, @Kalarion, @Emphyrio , @Decline, @Boontaker, @Irenaeus

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Game's gonna happen on a Illwinter Randomized World^TM in the Late Age.

You can sign up by posting your nation and pretender name here and then joining RPGHQ4 using our super secret password.

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List of Players

Forum Name	Nation	Pretender
Nemesis	LA Ulm	Nemesis
Kalarion	LA Gath	Kalarion
Decline	LA Jomon	decline
Boontaker	LA Man	Boontaker
Irenaeus	LA Abysia	Batterid

Tweed · Post by **Tweed** » April 21st, 2024, 19:20

RGMQ
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Irenaeus · Post by **Irenaeus** » April 21st, 2024, 20:43

From the depths of despair, a Master shall arise,
Its divine voice shall echo through the land,
Bringing both destruction and renewal,
As the world is reborn from the ashes.

Decline · Post by **Decline** » April 21st, 2024, 21:11

Irenaeus wrote: ↑ April 21st, 2024, 20:43
From the depths of despair, a Master shall arise,
Its divine voice shall echo through the land,
Bringing both destruction and renewal,
As the world is reborn from the ashes.

Irenaeus contributes this game's theme song.

Shillitron · Post by **Shillitron** » April 22nd, 2024, 01:11

This thread has some potential for entertainment. I am now monitoring the situation.

Boontaker · Post by **Boontaker** » April 22nd, 2024, 05:07

I'm thinking of making this my pretender for my first game, terrible or usable?

Emphyrio · Post by **Emphyrio** » April 22nd, 2024, 05:08

the scales are good, the bless and chassis (immobile) are bad.

Irenaeus · Post by **Irenaeus** » April 22nd, 2024, 13:36

That 3 drain could hurt some nations, which one is it for? That haunter tree looks hilarious btw

Emphyrio · Post by **Emphyrio** » April 22nd, 2024, 14:19

Irenaeus wrote: ↑ April 22nd, 2024, 13:36
That 3 drain could hurt some nations, which one is it for? That haunter tree looks hilarious btw

LA man, immune to drain

Irenaeus · Post by **Irenaeus** » April 22nd, 2024, 16:02

My trusty war council has given me valuable advice for the game, of which I'll post just the quick summary.

With the information you've provided about the other factions, here's a quick summary for your reference:

Ulm: Potential ally against magic-heavy factions, or exploitable through internal conflict and magic ban.
Gath: Risky ally, exploitable through internal conflict, human discontent, and their reliance on brute strength.
Jomon: Unstable potential ally, exploitable technology and chaotic influences. Appeal to their sense of order and samurai honor.
Man: Potential ally for research and anti-magic sentiment, but their scientific skepticism requires a nuanced approach. Exploit their fear of cursed magic and offer "solutions."

Remember, these are just starting points. The best strategy will depend on the specific situation and the actions of the other players.

Here are some additional tips for a successful campaign:

Gather Information: Spying and diplomacy will be key to understanding your opponents and identifying opportunities.
Forge Alliances: Temporary alliances can be powerful tools, but remember, trust is a scarce commodity in this world.
Exploit Weaknesses: Identify and exploit the weaknesses of your opponents, both internal and external.
Deception is a Weapon: Use misinformation, manipulation, and even staged events to turn the tide in your favor.
Be Prepared to Adapt: The situation will change constantly. Be flexible and adjust your strategies as needed.

I hope this helps! Good luck in your dark and complex game!

Shillitron · Post by **Shillitron** » April 24th, 2024, 14:08

Irenaeus wrote: ↑ April 22nd, 2024, 16:02

Man: Potential ally for research and anti-magic sentiment, but their scientific skepticism requires a nuanced approach. Exploit their fear of cursed magic and offer "solutions."

"They also wear strange hats referred to as fed'ora's. Known for personality disorders and feelings of grandeur."

Decline · Post by **Decline** » April 24th, 2024, 19:43

Should we wait for one more or should we start?

Irenaeus · Post by **Irenaeus** » April 24th, 2024, 22:32

Anyone else want to join??

Shillitron · Post by **Shillitron** » April 25th, 2024, 02:08

Decline wrote: ↑ April 24th, 2024, 19:43
Should we wait for one more or should we start?

Start.

Decline · Post by **Decline** » April 25th, 2024, 02:48

Shillitron wrote: ↑ April 25th, 2024, 02:08

Decline wrote: ↑ April 24th, 2024, 19:43
Should we wait for one more or should we start?
Start.

Non-players in the spectator seats do not have a say.

Boontaker · Post by **Boontaker** » April 25th, 2024, 03:00

I'm good with starting, I figured out how to increase province defense just today so that's good. I think I have enough of the basics to build a mountain of crossbows for someone to deal with!

Irenaeus · Post by **Irenaeus** » April 25th, 2024, 03:03

@Nemesis @Kalarion let's start?

DagothGeas5 · Post by **DagothGeas5** » April 25th, 2024, 12:23

I am sorry, I am very dense, Emphyrio quoted me speaking of rpghq4 but I have no idea what is this, what a pretender is or what is going on. If it is an online game experience or the likes, I doubt I can partecipate, especially not actively, but if it just needs a number of registered players to take off, then I would be happy to support!

Decline · Post by **Decline** » April 25th, 2024, 20:50

DagothGeas5 wrote: ↑ April 25th, 2024, 12:23
I am sorry, I am very dense, Emphyrio quoted me speaking of rpghq4 but I have no idea what is this, what a pretender is or what is going on. If it is an online game experience or the likes, I doubt I can partecipate, especially not actively, but if it just needs a number of registered players to take off, then I would be happy to support!

@Emphyrio i understand spreading your propaganda in the game, but outside of it? Is this the new meta?

Also, GO for launch

Emphyrio · Post by **Emphyrio** » April 25th, 2024, 20:59

I guess I @'d the wrong guy

Post by **rusty_shackleford** » April 25th, 2024, 21:11

Decline wrote: ↑ April 21st, 2024, 15:39

Unfortunately AI technology of 2024 is only able to produce gibberish text so just pretend it reads something cool and awesome.

Played around with your prompt

Got literally no idea what this game is even about, so, you get generic chinese movieposter.

Decline · Post by **Decline** » April 25th, 2024, 21:32

rusty_shackleford wrote: ↑ April 25th, 2024, 21:11
Played around with your prompt

My prompt was something like 'banner for a dominions 6 e-sports event'.

Irenaeus · Post by **Irenaeus** » April 25th, 2024, 22:21

It's live! First turn ready

Irenaeus · Post by **Irenaeus** » April 25th, 2024, 22:42

A round of applause for the Pretender Gods:

Man

Ulm

Abysia

Gath

Jomon

Post by **Nemesis** » April 25th, 2024, 23:24

Irenaeus wrote: ↑ April 25th, 2024, 22:42
A round of applause for the Pretender Gods:

Man

Ulm

Abysia

Gath

Jomon

Hell yeah. These are awesome.

Decline · Post by **Decline** » April 25th, 2024, 23:31

Irenaeus wrote: ↑ April 25th, 2024, 22:42
Jomon

Not quite.

What was your prompt?

Irenaeus · Post by **Irenaeus** » April 25th, 2024, 23:39

Decline wrote: ↑ April 25th, 2024, 23:31

Irenaeus wrote: ↑ April 25th, 2024, 22:42
Jomon

Not quite.

What was your prompt?

Emperor of the Rock and the Stony Ground, Shogun-Dragon, 16-bit art

Decline · Post by **Decline** » April 26th, 2024, 01:37

Irenaeus · Post by **Irenaeus** » April 26th, 2024, 13:45

Praise Batterid, my start regions are not terrible/impossible!
I do have a very hard throne next to my capital, so not everything's great but it will do.

DagothGeas5 · Post by **DagothGeas5** » April 26th, 2024, 20:11

I am still very confused about what is going on, but these images are awesome, thank you for sharing!