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Blank Card Adventures!

WinkyWinky rRegistered User regular
edited February 2010 in Critical Failures
Blank Card Adventures!

Alright, this is a new idea that I’ve come up with. You take one part 1k Blank Cards and one part D&D Adventures. Mix liberally and sprinkle with clever players. I can only imagine this ending very well.

Here’s the premise. Each player only has one goal: absolute victory. However, the road to utter domination will not be smooth. You must properly utilize the powers of your cards in order achieve victory!

Each player exists as an avatar in my poorly-drawn comic world. These avatars have stats, attributes, and exist in a defined space. They exist on a map, predefined before the game. Each time an action is taken or the game world changes, I will draw a new panel in order to update it.

How do you play? Play a card. The game is played with a hand of seven cards, some of them blank and some of them prewritten. A card manipulates the game world. It can make your avatar perform some action, it may alter the game world around you, summon entities, shatter the fabric of time and space, what have you. Each player takes turns playing a card in a predefined pattern (decided by myself). At the end of each round of playing, they are PMed a new card. If a player has a blank card, they can edit this blank card (using photoshop or mspaint or what have you) in order to make it do whatever they wish.

There is one rule about what may be on these cards. They must have a cost. Now, what is a cost? That’s up to you to decide. It could be MP, or money, or dignity. I don’t care, but it must have some sort of cost in order to play. It is also important, however, that you all know that any card is up to interpretation by me as to how it will go into effect, and if I can turn a card against you I will.

There’s one other thing: once per game a player may choose to play a foil blank card. A foil blank card must be really really epic, and have a suitably enormous cost. Playing such a card will manifest a super awesome cutscene.

The map that this game will be played on is dm_adventure:
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In order to join this game, you must PM me with the following information:
Your avatar’s stats: You are given 50 points to divide in any manner between your basic attributes. Your basic attributes can be whatever the hell you want. For instance, I might dump 10 points into “HP”, 20 points into “studliness”, and 20 points into “sociopathy”.

Your avatar’s physical appearance: You must give me some description or picture.

Five cards that you have invented yourself: I will give preference to people who make up some really good cards. I will select primarily for cards that manipulate the game world in clever ways, utilize stats and attributes, and have clever costs. Keep in mind: I'm going to take the cards that you make, add them to the deck, and then redistribute them later, so don't just make cards that you want to have, as other players may end up getting them.

Maybe some avatar background or equally awesome thing that I can use: It’s up to you to make up something really great.

Players:
visiblehowl
RonaldoTheGypsy
RMS Oceanic
Daius
Drswords
Feral

Feel free to give suggestions/criticisms on the rules and what not.

Also, as an added service, if you don't have the time or programs required to make your own cards, you can PM me your card concept and I'll make it for you.

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  • Typhus733Typhus733 Yip! Registered User regular
    edited January 2010
    How many players would be involved? Sounds interesting

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  • WinkyWinky rRegistered User regular
    edited January 2010
    Typhus733 wrote: »
    How many players would be involved? Sounds interesting

    I'm looking at six right now.

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  • DarianDarian Yellow Wizard The PitRegistered User regular
    edited January 2010
    This definitely looks interesting; I'm not going to apply to participate, but I will watch it with interest.

    Is this boardgamey enough that it should be included on the PbP boardgame sticky?

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  • RMS OceanicRMS Oceanic Registered User regular
    edited January 2010
    This game intrigues me and I'd like to subscribe to your newsletter.

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  • DiannaoChongDiannaoChong Registered User regular
    edited January 2010
    Oh man, Id want to play but Im afraid Id be no fun. I look forward to watching the madness unfold though!

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  • DaiusDaius Registered User regular
    edited January 2010
    Registering interest in this and working on cards right now.

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  • Hi I'm Vee!Hi I'm Vee! Formerly VH; She/Her; Is an E X P E R I E N C E Registered User regular
    edited January 2010
    Also registering interest, but I might not get a chance to put together something good until tonight.

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  • RonaldoTheGypsyRonaldoTheGypsy Yes, yes Registered User regular
    edited January 2010
    I should dot this whether I get in or not.

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  • BacchusBacchus Registered User regular
    edited January 2010
    I believe last 1k blank cards there was a link to some free photoshop-type software online. Can anyone who remembers repost it? If I can download it I'll make some cards and submit.

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  • WinkyWinky rRegistered User regular
    edited January 2010
    As an added service, and I guess I'll add this to the OP, you can PM me the contents of your card and I'll make it for you if you can't be arsed to make it yourself.

    I have the extra time anyway.

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  • DaiusDaius Registered User regular
    edited January 2010
    Don't worry, I'm drawing my cards. I just need to do it tomorrow when I have my proper mouse handy.

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  • DrswordsDrswords Registered User regular
    edited January 2010
    I made my cards and character. I pm'ed it to you.

    I would love to play this. Big time.

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  • LemmingHeadLemmingHead Registered User regular
    edited January 2010
    Would love to join! May consider it, but school and stuff...

    ...but damn, would this be fun.

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  • DarianDarian Yellow Wizard The PitRegistered User regular
    edited January 2010
    Bacchus wrote: »
    I believe last 1k blank cards there was a link to some free photoshop-type software online. Can anyone who remembers repost it? If I can download it I'll make some cards and submit.

    The Gimp.

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  • Hi I'm Vee!Hi I'm Vee! Formerly VH; She/Her; Is an E X P E R I E N C E Registered User regular
    edited January 2010
    I'm way too tired to finish the cards tonight, but I'll do my best to get them done tomorrow, amid all the family stuff I've got going on.

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  • BacchusBacchus Registered User regular
    edited January 2010
    Darian wrote: »
    Bacchus wrote: »
    I believe last 1k blank cards there was a link to some free photoshop-type software online. Can anyone who remembers repost it? If I can download it I'll make some cards and submit.

    The Gimp.

    Thanks.
    Insert pulp fiction reference here.

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  • RonaldoTheGypsyRonaldoTheGypsy Yes, yes Registered User regular
    edited January 2010
    You've got your cards ... I liked the last one the most.

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  • WinkyWinky rRegistered User regular
    edited January 2010
    Alright, when either vh or nexus send me their cards we will be ready to begin.

    EDIT:
    Oh man, I guess I should've mentioned this: Don't make the cards bigger than...let's say 400x400. Don't worry, I'll resize the ones I've already been sent.

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  • TofystedethTofystedeth Registered User regular
    edited January 2010
    Damnation, I always find these threads a couple hours after they fill.
    Oh well, looks like fun to watch.

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  • FeralFeral MEMETICHARIZARD interior crocodile alligator ⇔ ǝɹʇɐǝɥʇ ǝᴉʌoɯ ʇǝloɹʌǝɥɔ ɐ ǝʌᴉɹp ᴉRegistered User regular
    edited January 2010
    WOO

    Feral on
    every person who doesn't like an acquired taste always seems to think everyone who likes it is faking it. it should be an official fallacy.

    the "no true scotch man" fallacy.
  • Hi I'm Vee!Hi I'm Vee! Formerly VH; She/Her; Is an E X P E R I E N C E Registered User regular
    edited January 2010
    I have 3 cards done, but I won't be able to make the last one for a couple of hours.

    Don't leave me behind, though!

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  • DaiusDaius Registered User regular
    edited January 2010
    Submitted my very shoddy card designs. If you've already happened to have gone to the trouble of making your own versions then please, please use yours Winky.

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  • WinkyWinky rRegistered User regular
    edited January 2010
    Alright, all the cards are in and the players have been decided. I'll get all the cards compiled and then either later today or tomorrow I'll PM everyone their hands and kick things right off.

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  • DaiusDaius Registered User regular
    edited January 2010
    So, whose cards are extremely overpowered? Because if so you're a terrible person.

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  • WinkyWinky rRegistered User regular
    edited January 2010
    Rebel 1: Action!

    It is Daius' turn!

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    You are DAIUS.

    Old Man Daius has been an MSPaint since before computers were invented, somehow. He has seen the world through a variety of .jpgs and has battled a fair few heavily animated .gifs in his time, but has now retired and spends his days playing Solitaire and Minesweeper to pass the time. But when he hears that new adventures in paint are occuring, he decides to come out of retirement one last time...

    (Rumours that Daius is actually Big Boss are utter fabrications. Everyone knows Big Boss is dead. Extremely dead. And not Daius.)

    STATS
    Health Points - 15
    Mana Points - 8
    Ineffective Weaponry - 6
    General Knowledge - 5
    Common Sense - 4
    British Charm - 4
    Cynicism - 4
    Gravitas - 3
    Chance of Success - 1

    You are at the WHALING WALL. There are WHALERS.

    Note: Some of the cards that I've handed out are free of cost, this is mostly because I couldn't be arsed to change them. All blank cards must be made with a cost, though!

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  • DaiusDaius Registered User regular
    edited January 2010
    Clarification - I may either move or play a card, correct?

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  • WinkyWinky rRegistered User regular
    edited January 2010
    Daius wrote: »
    Clarification - I may either move or play a card, correct?

    You may only play a card. If you want to move you have to play a card that moves you.

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  • DaiusDaius Registered User regular
    edited January 2010
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    RMS Oceanic shall Camwhore.

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  • WinkyWinky rRegistered User regular
    edited January 2010
    It is RMS Oceanic's turn!

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    You are RMS OCEANIC.

    You are 6'1", 300 lbs. Short hair, blue eyes, inquisitive and curious look on my face at all time. This drawing of you is 100% accurate.

    STATS
    HP: 15
    Wisdom: 15
    Knowledge (General): 15
    Motivation: 5

    You are in THE PORN STUDIO. There is PORN EQUIPMENT.

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  • RMS OceanicRMS Oceanic Registered User regular
    edited January 2010
    How does one camwhore if one does not possess a camera?

    RMS OCEANIC DECIDES to SET the STAGE for his NEXT TURN by SACRIFICING his DECENCY:

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    RMS OCEANIC RALLIES FERAL and VISIBLEHOWL to PREPARE for a RAID on his next turn.

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  • FeralFeral MEMETICHARIZARD interior crocodile alligator ⇔ ǝɹʇɐǝɥʇ ǝᴉʌoɯ ʇǝloɹʌǝɥɔ ɐ ǝʌᴉɹp ᴉRegistered User regular
    edited January 2010
    Rawr!

    Feral on
    every person who doesn't like an acquired taste always seems to think everyone who likes it is faking it. it should be an official fallacy.

    the "no true scotch man" fallacy.
  • Hi I'm Vee!Hi I'm Vee! Formerly VH; She/Her; Is an E X P E R I E N C E Registered User regular
    edited January 2010
    Feral wrote: »
    Rawr!
    What he said!

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  • WinkyWinky rRegistered User regular
    edited January 2010
    RMS Oceanic

    Fails to CAMWHORE, but PLAYS 4CHAN, LOSING his DECENCY, SELF-RESPECT, and HUMANITY, leading to ULTIMATELY THE SAME CONCLUSION.

    STATS
    HP: 15
    Wisdom: 15
    Knowledge (General): 15
    Motivation: 5
    Decency, Self-Respect, Humanity: 0


    As another EFFECT of the CARD, FERAL and VISIBLEHOWL join together with RMS OCEANIC to form TEAM 4CHAN.

    It is the WORST TEAM.

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  • WinkyWinky rRegistered User regular
    edited January 2010
    It is VisibleHowl's turn!

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    You are VISIBLEHOWL.

    CthuCthu Bear is a boneless cat but also like some sort of Cthulhu creature, I don't know. Basically he's a green (formerly pink) boneless cat that can take any shape and usually prefers to appear with tentacles instead of a mouth.

    STATS
    Malleability - 20
    Size - 4
    Lives - 9
    Comprehensibility - 2
    Reflex - 15

    Team 4chan


    You are at THE LAUNCH PAD. There is a HUGE EXPENSIVE OUT-DATED PIECE OF EQUIPMENT.

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  • FeralFeral MEMETICHARIZARD interior crocodile alligator ⇔ ǝɹʇɐǝɥʇ ǝᴉʌoɯ ʇǝloɹʌǝɥɔ ɐ ǝʌᴉɹp ᴉRegistered User regular
    edited January 2010
    haaaaaaaaaaaay guyz wut r we r8ding?

    Feral on
    every person who doesn't like an acquired taste always seems to think everyone who likes it is faking it. it should be an official fallacy.

    the "no true scotch man" fallacy.
  • RMS OceanicRMS Oceanic Registered User regular
    edited January 2010
    lol i dunno.

    btw, longcat is loooooooooooooooooooooooong.

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  • DaiusDaius Registered User regular
    edited January 2010
    This unholy union will not stand, mark my words.

    Daius on
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  • RonaldoTheGypsyRonaldoTheGypsy Yes, yes Registered User regular
    edited January 2010
    I'm ambivalent.

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  • RMS OceanicRMS Oceanic Registered User regular
    edited January 2010
    Don't worry, I'm just /co/ - Comics & Cartoons. And /co/ is love.

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  • FeralFeral MEMETICHARIZARD interior crocodile alligator ⇔ ǝɹʇɐǝɥʇ ǝᴉʌoɯ ʇǝloɹʌǝɥɔ ɐ ǝʌᴉɹp ᴉRegistered User regular
    edited January 2010
    Don't worry, I'm just /co/ - Comics & Cartoons. And /co/ is love.

    /d/ all the way baby

    Feral on
    every person who doesn't like an acquired taste always seems to think everyone who likes it is faking it. it should be an official fallacy.

    the "no true scotch man" fallacy.
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