The Energon Pub

Wed Oct 30, 2013 2:00 pm

So, here's a random question:

With all the Transformer media representations out there, which do you think best suits the style of this RP community? Let's leave the nuances of story and character portrayal aside - I'm just thinking of the visuals.

I'm a big fan of the look of the "Fall of Cybertron" game. The Transformers Prime cartoon had a great stylized feel. Heck, I even really enjoyed the cartoon-y "Transformers: Animated" series.

What world do you guys see when you picture your RP, here?

Wed Oct 30, 2013 2:50 pm

I would suspect and generally agree with the idea that most of the players and Game Masters prefer the story of the current comic universe from IDW. Its dark, its edgy, and it actually takes the time to develop characters. Fall of Cybertron can be a great resource for personalities though, especially for characters like Warpath, Cliffjumper and even some of the Dinobots like Swoop. But as I said, the primary story is based loosely on the IDW Universe.

News Credits: 62 · Wed Oct 30, 2013 4:39 pm

I agree. This game does very much seem to be around the IDW sort of feel. and now that Waspinator has an appearance, he's totally canon now

I personally am enjoying Fall of Cybertron and War for Cybertron. Typically, you can guess that a character appeared in G1 that he would have the same personality through the G1-based games (Hasbro came out and said it before, it's G1) and IDW (also G1 based) that they would have the same personalities and such, or at least loosely based upon them.

Wed Oct 30, 2013 10:11 pm

Two shows in the bag. Phew. And I'm done :-P

Time for my life schedule to get back to normal. And from here out, it should.

Wed Oct 30, 2013 10:52 pm

Insidious wrote:Two shows in the bag. Phew. And I'm done

Time for my life schedule to get back to normal. And from here out, it should.

*shakes fist*

Damn you, Sid! Your life gets back to normal and mine gets more complicated.

Fri Nov 01, 2013 4:35 am

Ember wrote:
sumowrestler wrote:
Insidious wrote:
Sleek wrote:Thanks for the welcome back, Fox. I'm still fairly green around here, but I feel as though I've settled in nicely. Well, at least before life stole me away for those few weeks there.

Anyway, I think I might start perusing the roster for a second character. My muse is hinting as much...

Definitely a good sign.

It isn't like we have a few dozen available canons around. Are you thinking Autobot or another Con, Sleek?

*cough* Autobot *cough*

An Autobot could be next for me, Ember. It very well could be!

I'm thinking I might have a 'Con OC brewing in my mind, sumo, so maybe an Autobot would be a good choice. Not only will it give me some variety regarding my roster, but Marcus and yourself have made persuasive cases for the gentlemen of the Transformers.

But alas -- yes, I said alas -- it's back to the character roster list where I'll stare at it until someone catches my eye.

Fri Nov 01, 2013 9:16 am

Sleek wrote:But alas -- yes, I said alas -- it's back to the character roster list where I'll stare at it until someone catches my eye.

Hah, that gave me an actual lol. I've actually snagged more than one character on my own roster that way.

Sat Nov 02, 2013 6:27 am

Insidious wrote:
Sleek wrote:But alas -- yes, I said alas -- it's back to the character roster list where I'll stare at it until someone catches my eye.

Hah, that gave me an actual lol. I've actually snagged more than one character on my own roster that way.

Ha! I'm glad to hear that, as weird a way it is to look for a character, it works.

Now, where was I? Oh, yes. Staring.

Sat Nov 02, 2013 10:39 am

Sleek wrote:
Insidious wrote:
Sleek wrote:But alas -- yes, I said alas -- it's back to the character roster list where I'll stare at it until someone catches my eye.

Hah, that gave me an actual lol. I've actually snagged more than one character on my own roster that way.

Ha! I'm glad to hear that, as weird a way it is to look for a character, it works.

Now, where was I? Oh, yes. Staring.

A great way to refine your personal search is to determine what sort of personality trait you are looking for.

Sat Nov 02, 2013 8:19 pm

I'm thinking about rolling the Seeker engineer Bitstream. Anyone want to play his partner in crime Hotlink?

Mon Nov 04, 2013 3:56 am

Alright people. I won't be on for a 'lil bit, so I want you all to behave. I don't wanna have to come back and hear from Cry and Sid that you were acting up. Remember, I can see everything. It's what I do.

Laterz!

Mon Nov 04, 2013 10:37 pm

Suppose I ought to mention this at some point, but today is my birthday!

On another note, Sleek, Marcus is right. If you name one personality trait Marcus and I can narrow down the list of Autobots with a list that could possibly be longer than what you were looking at before.

We love to help, so don't hesitate. Marcus has been dying for some new bot blood...so I've decided to help him out. I promise to only suggest autobots. Maybe. Sometimes.

Tue Nov 05, 2013 8:54 am

Foxfire13795 wrote:Suppose I ought to mention this at some point, but today is my birthday!

On another note, Sleek, Marcus is right. If you name one personality trait Marcus and I can narrow down the list of Autobots with a list that could possibly be longer than what you were looking at before. We love to help, so don't hesitate. Marcus has been dying for some new bot blood...so I've decided to help him out. I promise to only suggest autobots. Maybe. Sometimes.

Again, happy birthday Fox. :KREMZEEK:

Not too sure of Marcus' abilities of narrowing down personality traits of Autobots though. Somehow they all end up having a messiah complex of somekind.

Tue Nov 05, 2013 10:37 pm

Cryhavok wrote:
Foxfire13795 wrote:Suppose I ought to mention this at some point, but today is my birthday!

On another note, Sleek, Marcus is right. If you name one personality trait Marcus and I can narrow down the list of Autobots with a list that could possibly be longer than what you were looking at before. We love to help, so don't hesitate. Marcus has been dying for some new bot blood...so I've decided to help him out. I promise to only suggest autobots. Maybe. Sometimes.

Again, happy birthday Fox.

Not too sure of Marcus' abilities of narrowing down personality traits of Autobots though. Somehow they all end up having a messiah complex of somekind.

True, then again the same is said for nearly all Decepticons. I have made a reputation on developing the perfect matchups, course those players tend to depart because of stuff, but alas that's not my fault. I do my job

Wed Nov 06, 2013 12:01 am

Foxfire13795 wrote:Suppose I ought to mention this at some point, but today is my birthday!

On another note, Sleek, Marcus is right. If you name one personality trait Marcus and I can narrow down the list of Autobots with a list that could possibly be longer than what you were looking at before. We love to help, so don't hesitate. Marcus has been dying for some new bot blood...so I've decided to help him out. I promise to only suggest autobots. Maybe. Sometimes.

Happy belated birthday, Fox.

Always grateful for the helpful advice you gave when I first started out.

Wed Nov 06, 2013 1:34 am

Henry921 wrote:
Foxfire13795 wrote:Suppose I ought to mention this at some point, but today is my birthday!

On another note, Sleek, Marcus is right. If you name one personality trait Marcus and I can narrow down the list of Autobots with a list that could possibly be longer than what you were looking at before. We love to help, so don't hesitate. Marcus has been dying for some new bot blood...so I've decided to help him out. I promise to only suggest autobots. Maybe. Sometimes.

Happy belated birthday, Fox. Always grateful for the helpful advice you gave when I first started out.

Always at your service should you require my aid. As with anyone.

Wed Nov 06, 2013 3:02 pm

Marcus Rush wrote:
Cryhavok wrote:
Foxfire13795 wrote:Suppose I ought to mention this at some point, but today is my birthday!

On another note, Sleek, Marcus is right. If you name one personality trait Marcus and I can narrow down the list of Autobots with a list that could possibly be longer than what you were looking at before. We love to help, so don't hesitate. Marcus has been dying for some new bot blood...so I've decided to help him out. I promise to only suggest autobots. Maybe. Sometimes.

Again, happy birthday Fox.

Not too sure of Marcus' abilities of narrowing down personality traits of Autobots though. Somehow they all end up having a messiah complex of somekind.

True, then again the same is said for nearly all Decepticons. I have made a reputation on developing the perfect matchups, course those players tend to depart because of stuff, but alas that's not my fault. I do my job

Dunno most decepticons are battynuggets from the outset :lol:

Thu Nov 07, 2013 7:59 pm

For ye lads that have the FOC game still, anyone up for playing it with me for a bit? Maybe even some of the WFC campaign if you like and you still have it. I have FOC for both the PS3 and the Xbox (don't ask) so no troubles with either. I think I only have WFC for xbox though.

Just tell me when you're available.

Sat Nov 09, 2013 1:52 pm

I'd love to play some FOC. Shoot a line to Henry921 on Xbox Live.

I'll be on tomorrow around 8pm eastern time, and then again around 8-9ish on Tuesday and be floating around for a few hours. I'd say a few games of Escalation would be a good place to start.

Dibs on ammo dispensing duties.

Sat Nov 09, 2013 11:31 pm

Henry921 wrote:I'd love to play some FOC. Shoot a line to Henry921 on Xbox Live.

I'll be on tomorrow around 8pm eastern time, and then again around 8-9ish on Tuesday and be floating around for a few hours. I'd say a few games of Escalation would be a good place to start.

Dibs on ammo dispensing duties.

'Fraid I'm not available on Sunday or weekdays. Eh, we'll get it sometime.

News Credits: 4 · Sun Nov 10, 2013 6:38 pm

Sorry about not being on to reply to most of ya. Life decided to poke it's ugly mug into the picture and it was killing my muse or cutting into my posting time.

Trying to get back into the swing of things round here

Mon Nov 11, 2013 4:47 am

Okay, so I've finally decided on my next character.

I like the look of Groove and feel potential there; however, I want to test the waters with him and would rather NPC him at first rather than throw out a full application for the guy.

Would that be all right? And do I need a sample post for an NPC character?

Mon Nov 11, 2013 4:43 pm

Sleek wrote:Okay, so I've finally decided on my next character.

I like the look of Groove and feel potential there; however, I want to test the waters with him and would rather NPC him at first rather than throw out a full application for the guy.

Would that be all right? And do I need a sample post for an NPC character?

That's more than alright! The Protectobots have needed some love for a while now. I'm sure sumo would welcome the addition. And you generally don't need a sample post for an NPC, but you do need to apply via the New Character Applications thread!

News Credits: 62 · Mon Nov 11, 2013 8:03 pm

Sorry for my recent absence! I am currently writing an excess of 3,500 words a day on average, and my word count is a grand total of 31,800 words as of today! WHOO! But yeah, I am sorry I haven't been around recently, I will return later this month, however.

@Fox: I could go up for a few games of FoC! I don't know any sort of time tables, however, but I would definitely go for it!

Mon Nov 11, 2013 9:15 pm

Foxfire13795 wrote:
Sleek wrote:Okay, so I've finally decided on my next character.

I like the look of Groove and feel potential there; however, I want to test the waters with him and would rather NPC him at first rather than throw out a full application for the guy.

Would that be all right? And do I need a sample post for an NPC character?

That's more than alright! The Protectobots have needed some love for a while now. I'm sure sumo would welcome the addition. And you generally don't need a sample post for an NPC, but you do need to apply via the New Character Applications thread!

I would most definitely appreciate having Groove around. The Protectobots will be in play now once we get to planet side.