A few weeks back when UM was in development, I came up with a fantastic idea, though I don't really think I want to play anyways:
The Social Entropists: A Classy Establishment for Discerning Gentlemen and Ladies
Scooter said that a group of masturbators would be entirely inappropriate for this game. Still, I think it might give a few people ideas, and further it was fun to make.
The Social Entropists are a gentlemen's club for the elite of the elite. While initially established as a sort of literary group dedicated to the works of Mike Krahulik and Jerry Holkins, it has grown into it's own forum, where open discussion takes place and ideas are shared. There fans of the artists typically meet to have have significant discussions on issues such as Tyranny and philosophy. Their conversations are very edifying, and most are insightful into the very core of the human experience.
Typical Social Entropist Poster.
* Violence (murder, robbery, assualt)
It should be noted that Penny-arcade is a pretty violent web comic; however, SE++ is able to stay above that.
In this comic Krahulik and Holkins use violence as a metaphor for class warfare in a technocratic age, with the piggy representing the death of the traditional farmer.
Despite the influences, there have been only a few cases where the organization has resorted to the use of force.
Tim Buckley being shot.
They are all a very tight community that encourages the best in people
Even the artists weigh in on their excellent upstanding behavior.
Nothing to worry about, we've still got plenty of asses left to post
* Smuggling (drugs, guns, immigrants)
Science shows a strong correlation between Video Games and Drugs
Posting under the influence is against the rules in SE++.
limed for truth
* Electronic (hacking, identity theft)
The Social Entropists, true to their programming name sake, are excellent with computers. Even once hacking google itself. Kids today
More importantly they are excellent masters or security. For instance they blend knowledge of philosophy and the culinary arts brilliantly into their password checks.
Can something untasteable posess some flavor that is metatastual? Riddle me that Batman
More importantly Our SQL database has some Zen shit up ins. Never had any problems.
Typical posting day.
Despite the obvious temptation, the use of their powers of the Internet for piracy is forbidden.
I have wanted to post this picture soo many times...
* Sexual (prostitution, illegal pornography)
Recently with such mod as Hot Coffee, and 58,008, the boundaries between pornography and video games are becoming blurred. Fortunately, the social entropists have safe gaurds to protect young peoples.
I agree not to post any abusive, obscene, vulgar, slanderous, hateful, threatening, sexually-oriented or any other material that may violate any applicable laws. Doing so may lead to becoming immediately and permanently banned (and my service provider being informed)
When a young person tries to make an account, they instead get an error message:
Impossible to bypass security features
It wasn't always like this though, there was once a time of Happenstance and Ribaldry.
Typical Day in H&R
In contrast the SE++ are much better
Typical Day in SE++
Sex is not the only things on their minds.
Prime Minister me too plz
Look at him dance.
* Corporate (corporate espionage, tax evasion)
I get paid to post here
As a tight nit community they'd never sell out to our corporate overlords.
You need to buy Horsez for the PS2. Pimp your ride and riding dirty and all that for sure.
No there actually are interesting discussions from time to time on fighting corporate power.
Oh wait that's D&D
* Corruption & Extortion (corruption of politicians, protection rackets)
Not everything in SE++ is about Ding Dongs and Asses. Look at this interesting discussion on taxes.
Oh wait D&D again. BTW: While we proved Texas was illegal, you still have to pay your damn taxes
Let's look at some of the excellent SE++ posts on politics:
This is how democracy dies
Shocking!
* Anarchy (disruption of government, destruction)
Yes please
Social Entropy is by definition a an unstoppable destruction of society and culture. Sometimes they even derail whole threads! They're like the Dalai lamas of fighting the man.
Hey look a dancing dildo!
Only if you Dance for me!
====
And with that I rape my photobucket account.
Stats would have been
Electronic: 5
Sexual:3
Corruption & Extortion: 2
Anarchy: 5
With the last point it'd either be in Violence, Corporate, or smuggling (in that order).
Alignment: Neutral, staying one step above the filth that can be found on much of the internet, but well below normal or expected behavior.
And of course, The Pink Dildo would have been the banner. But no, I agree with Scooter, that it is not appropriate for the setting, and I don't think I want to play anyways. I did this just for fun, a little light-hearted jab at our own forum. I SE++, and I hope no one is offended.
Huddled Masses Union: 26 East Landing
Type: Beneficial Gang
Vice:
Violence: 5
Smuggling: 7
Anarchy: 4
The Huddled Masses grew out of the leadership of Allmad bin Fallah ibn Bakr, or Al. A charismatic young Iranian, he could not stand the intimidation and violence brought on the small Iranian community by gangs and hostile corporations. Possessing little in the way of nationalistic fervor, he spent years banding the various immigrant communities together and building a militant group of men to actively defend the people when the police wouldn't. Largely made up of East Europeans and Middle Easterners, the HMU also includes a number of Koreans, Mexicans, Caribbeans, and a small group of intellectuals who fled from a genocide in Ghana.
I don't suppose anyone could make an icon for me? I have zero image making skills. I was thinking an anchor crossing an rifle, nothing too fancy.[/b]
Based in Omega Industries, MFT. manufactures everything
from Self-Cleaning Ovens to Military Vehicles. What most
civilians don't know is that MFT. supplies roughly 76% of
international arms dealers, with DIY firearms, explosives,
and remote detonation kits. Preferring to proliferate by
mass production, MFT rarely takes offensive action. In
light of recent audits by the state and local activist groups
MFT has put togather a small, yet highly effective, Policy
Enforcment Commision, which deals with all "negotiations"
outside of the legal realm.
Acid, you only have 15 points. Also, this is getting filled up pretty quickly and some of these ideas are kind of interesting (although some kind of plain). Anyway, this should be good.
Acid, you only have 15 points. Also, this is getting filled up pretty quickly and some of these ideas are kind of interesting (although some kind of plain). Anyway, this should be good.
Irish mob is not plain, buddy boy. They are awesome.
Acid, you only have 15 points. Also, this is getting filled up pretty quickly and some of these ideas are kind of interesting (although some kind of plain). Anyway, this should be good.
Well someone took my Religious Organization idea i had... though not exactly but still it is close enough to what i originaly had pland that I mad a new Corporation. It may seem bland, but that's the point, the average joe blow doesn't see what's really going on.
Criminals! Malfeasants! Smut Peddlers! The Tardy and Rambunctious! Take heed!
The PTA is here to set this town right!
No longer content to attend meetings and voice matronly concern, the Community Action Brigade of the Arcadia City Parent Teachers Organization will be Kicking Ass and Taking Names, Homerooms, and Parental Contact Numbers.
There will now be be no tolerance for Smut or Rowdiness in Arcadia.
There is no filling up this game. If we get more players, I'll just keep doing more events per turn. Signups never end either, although at some point you may be past being able to win yourself, you can still play for your 'team' and RP.
And argh, do not delete UM Wiki pages unless it's something you made yourself.
I'm thinking I might start turn 1 tomorrow with posting of the first events and opening the IC thread, and then giving it a full 5 days. So if a group joins by Weds, they won't miss any turns.
I am now starting Turn 1. In terms of game time, Turn 1 starts Jan 1st, 2007, each turn lasts a week. Turn will end around Weds, so any new signups just go ahead and include Turn 1 stuff in your post. And remember signups never close.
And now your events, from The Arcadia Post
The Arcadia Post top stories:
- The Arcadia Post is proud to celebrate its one year anniversary! Today we look back at top stories of Arcadia's first year, and hear from Mayor Helms as he talks about the even brighter years to come.
- Gang violence escalated in The Clover last week as three members of the Green Fours gang were killed in a drive by shooting from members of the Limericks gang...
Street Rep (Violence):
Good Mission: A lot of people live in The Clover. This violence has to be stopped, now. Find and bring the Limericks shooters to justice, and a take down a few Green Fours while you're at it.
Reward: 80 Nice points
Evil Mission: Evening the score with the Limericks would gain a lot of favor with the Green Fours, providing a valuable hideout spot. Kill four Limericks for every Greenie shot down.
Reward: Territory - Southeast Clover Tower (Evil, +1 Violence)
- Reports have been heard that Central American drugrunners have been regularly sneaking contraband into certain incoming flights, where they are then picked up by local agents. AIA Security has insisted that their security is airtight...
Special Delivery (Smuggling):
Good Mission: If you could find and intercept the local drugrunner agents, you could confiscate every delivery for weeks before they even notice and redirect their shipments. This would be a major blow to the drug trade.
Reward: +1 Smuggling
Evil Mission: If you could find and intercept the local drugrunner agents, you could be snorting lines off of hookers asses for weeks.
Reward: +1 Smuggling
- Scandelous gossip has surfaced regarding a local starlet and a 'home video' - from when she was underage...
Getting The Part...Yea, The Whole Part (Sexual):
Good Mission: This is a video taken of an 'audition' for a part in a movie that actress played in when she was twelve. Not only would aquiring this tape help protect the dignity of an Arcadian celebrity, but it would be vital evidence in a case against the director.
Reward: 50 Nice Points
Evil Mission: Pedos and movie geeks alike will pay out the nose for this tape. Plus she wasn't a bad looking twelve year old.
Reward: 50 Vice Points
- Government officials are still denying the commercial sale of land near Apple Forest National Park, citing environmental concerns...
An Apple A Day (Corporate)
Good Mission: This land needs to be preserved. If you can get your hands on unreleased corporate reports on pollution estimates, the politicians could never sell this land to dirty corporations.
Reward: 50 Nice Points
Evil Mission: You know, a few accidental chemical spills, some sick wildlife, and politicians will hardly be able to argue that protecting these acres will be worthwhile.
Reward: 50 Vice Points
- Construction continues on the new Explosives Disarment and Destruction facility, which will allow for safe disarment of virtually any explosive device. Workers denied reports that they have recieved warnings of threats against them...
Open With A Bang (Anarchy)
Good Mission: If you can insure that construction on this facility is completed safely, you can be sure to be able to call in a favor with them when you just can't get rid of a bomb.
Reward: Territory - Explosives Disarment and Destruction Facility, South Apex Park (Good, +1 Anarchy)
Evil Mission: BLOW IT UP
Reward: 80 Vice Points
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Ties between highest can be rerolled. If I don't have rerolls from all the tied by time the turn comes I just pick one randomly using Castle.
Although, if the groups involved come to an agreement one could surrender it to another, and I might consider letting points be split between them (no splitting territory or stats though).
Well, (if we win) we could agree to split the credit -- a joint operation or whatnot. Otherwise, it's a roll-off, and we just pretend that the tie never happened.
Of course (as was mentioned earlier) the Wrestlers (or someone else) might still beat us both, so we should wait and see.
Posts
The Social Entropists: A Classy Establishment for Discerning Gentlemen and Ladies
Scooter said that a group of masturbators would be entirely inappropriate for this game. Still, I think it might give a few people ideas, and further it was fun to make.
The Social Entropists are a gentlemen's club for the elite of the elite. While initially established as a sort of literary group dedicated to the works of Mike Krahulik and Jerry Holkins, it has grown into it's own forum, where open discussion takes place and ideas are shared. There fans of the artists typically meet to have have significant discussions on issues such as Tyranny and philosophy. Their conversations are very edifying, and most are insightful into the very core of the human experience.
Typical Social Entropist Poster.
* Violence (murder, robbery, assualt)
It should be noted that Penny-arcade is a pretty violent web comic; however, SE++ is able to stay above that.
In this comic Krahulik and Holkins use violence as a metaphor for class warfare in a technocratic age, with the piggy representing the death of the traditional farmer.
Despite the influences, there have been only a few cases where the organization has resorted to the use of force.
Tim Buckley being shot.
They are all a very tight community that encourages the best in people
Even the artists weigh in on their excellent upstanding behavior.
Nothing to worry about, we've still got plenty of asses left to post
* Smuggling (drugs, guns, immigrants)
Science shows a strong correlation between Video Games and Drugs
Posting under the influence is against the rules in SE++.
limed for truth
* Electronic (hacking, identity theft)
The Social Entropists, true to their programming name sake, are excellent with computers. Even once hacking google itself.
Kids today
More importantly they are excellent masters or security. For instance they blend knowledge of philosophy and the culinary arts brilliantly into their password checks.
Can something untasteable posess some flavor that is metatastual? Riddle me that Batman
More importantly Our SQL database has some Zen shit up ins. Never had any problems.
Typical posting day.
Despite the obvious temptation, the use of their powers of the Internet for piracy is forbidden.
I have wanted to post this picture soo many times...
* Sexual (prostitution, illegal pornography)
Recently with such mod as Hot Coffee, and 58,008, the boundaries between pornography and video games are becoming blurred. Fortunately, the social entropists have safe gaurds to protect young peoples.
I agree not to post any abusive, obscene, vulgar, slanderous, hateful, threatening, sexually-oriented or any other material that may violate any applicable laws. Doing so may lead to becoming immediately and permanently banned (and my service provider being informed)
When a young person tries to make an account, they instead get an error message:
Impossible to bypass security features
It wasn't always like this though, there was once a time of Happenstance and Ribaldry.
Typical Day in H&R
In contrast the SE++ are much better
Typical Day in SE++
Sex is not the only things on their minds.
Prime Minister me too plz
Look at him dance.
* Corporate (corporate espionage, tax evasion)
I get paid to post here
As a tight nit community they'd never sell out to our corporate overlords.
You need to buy Horsez for the PS2. Pimp your ride and riding dirty and all that for sure.
No there actually are interesting discussions from time to time on fighting corporate power.
Oh wait that's D&D
* Corruption & Extortion (corruption of politicians, protection rackets)
Not everything in SE++ is about Ding Dongs and Asses. Look at this interesting discussion on taxes.
Oh wait D&D again. BTW: While we proved Texas was illegal, you still have to pay your damn taxes
Let's look at some of the excellent SE++ posts on politics:
This is how democracy dies
Shocking!
* Anarchy (disruption of government, destruction)
Yes please
Social Entropy is by definition a an unstoppable destruction of society and culture. Sometimes they even derail whole threads! They're like the Dalai lamas of fighting the man.
Hey look a dancing dildo!
Only if you Dance for me!
====
And with that I rape my photobucket account.
Stats would have been
Electronic: 5
Sexual:3
Corruption & Extortion: 2
Anarchy: 5
With the last point it'd either be in Violence, Corporate, or smuggling (in that order).
Alignment: Neutral, staying one step above the filth that can be found on much of the internet, but well below normal or expected behavior.
And of course, The Pink Dildo would have been the banner. But no, I agree with Scooter, that it is not appropriate for the setting, and I don't think I want to play anyways. I did this just for fun, a little light-hearted jab at our own forum. I SE++, and I hope no one is offended.
Type: Beneficial Gang
Vice:
Violence: 5
Smuggling: 7
Anarchy: 4
The Huddled Masses grew out of the leadership of Allmad bin Fallah ibn Bakr, or Al. A charismatic young Iranian, he could not stand the intimidation and violence brought on the small Iranian community by gangs and hostile corporations. Possessing little in the way of nationalistic fervor, he spent years banding the various immigrant communities together and building a militant group of men to actively defend the people when the police wouldn't. Largely made up of East Europeans and Middle Easterners, the HMU also includes a number of Koreans, Mexicans, Caribbeans, and a small group of intellectuals who fled from a genocide in Ghana.
I don't suppose anyone could make an icon for me? I have zero image making skills. I was thinking an anchor crossing an rifle, nothing too fancy.[/b]
18 - Omega Industries (Industrial)
Middle Finger Tech.
Alignment: Criminal
Based in Omega Industries, MFT. manufactures everything
from Self-Cleaning Ovens to Military Vehicles. What most
civilians don't know is that MFT. supplies roughly 76% of
international arms dealers, with DIY firearms, explosives,
and remote detonation kits. Preferring to proliferate by
mass production, MFT rarely takes offensive action. In
light of recent audits by the state and local activist groups
MFT has put togather a small, yet highly effective, Policy
Enforcment Commision, which deals with all "negotiations"
outside of the legal realm.
Vice Areas
Smuggling 4
Corporate 5
Corruption & Extortion 6
Irish mob is not plain, buddy boy. They are awesome.
Well someone took my Religious Organization idea i had... though not exactly but still it is close enough to what i originaly had pland that I mad a new Corporation. It may seem bland, but that's the point, the average joe blow doesn't see what's really going on.
and Larry
Here's an icon, just pm me if you want the colors changed.
Have I missed the sign-ups?
I'll be coming up with a Good Guy Group soon.
EDIT: Took out stupid idea.
If so I changed mine.
The PTA is here to set this town right!
No longer content to attend meetings and voice matronly concern, the Community Action Brigade of the Arcadia City Parent Teachers Organization will be Kicking Ass and Taking Names, Homerooms, and Parental Contact Numbers.
There will now be be no tolerance for Smut or Rowdiness in Arcadia.
Violence: 8
Sexual: 8
School is now in session.
Quoted for sheer awesomeness.
And argh, do not delete UM Wiki pages unless it's something you made yourself.
I'm thinking I might start turn 1 tomorrow with posting of the first events and opening the IC thread, and then giving it a full 5 days. So if a group joins by Weds, they won't miss any turns.
And now your events, from The Arcadia Post
The Arcadia Post top stories:
- The Arcadia Post is proud to celebrate its one year anniversary! Today we look back at top stories of Arcadia's first year, and hear from Mayor Helms as he talks about the even brighter years to come.
- Gang violence escalated in The Clover last week as three members of the Green Fours gang were killed in a drive by shooting from members of the Limericks gang...
Street Rep (Violence):
Good Mission: A lot of people live in The Clover. This violence has to be stopped, now. Find and bring the Limericks shooters to justice, and a take down a few Green Fours while you're at it.
Reward: 80 Nice points
Evil Mission: Evening the score with the Limericks would gain a lot of favor with the Green Fours, providing a valuable hideout spot. Kill four Limericks for every Greenie shot down.
Reward: Territory - Southeast Clover Tower (Evil, +1 Violence)
- Reports have been heard that Central American drugrunners have been regularly sneaking contraband into certain incoming flights, where they are then picked up by local agents. AIA Security has insisted that their security is airtight...
Special Delivery (Smuggling):
Good Mission: If you could find and intercept the local drugrunner agents, you could confiscate every delivery for weeks before they even notice and redirect their shipments. This would be a major blow to the drug trade.
Reward: +1 Smuggling
Evil Mission: If you could find and intercept the local drugrunner agents, you could be snorting lines off of hookers asses for weeks.
Reward: +1 Smuggling
- Scandelous gossip has surfaced regarding a local starlet and a 'home video' - from when she was underage...
Getting The Part...Yea, The Whole Part (Sexual):
Good Mission: This is a video taken of an 'audition' for a part in a movie that actress played in when she was twelve. Not only would aquiring this tape help protect the dignity of an Arcadian celebrity, but it would be vital evidence in a case against the director.
Reward: 50 Nice Points
Evil Mission: Pedos and movie geeks alike will pay out the nose for this tape. Plus she wasn't a bad looking twelve year old.
Reward: 50 Vice Points
- Government officials are still denying the commercial sale of land near Apple Forest National Park, citing environmental concerns...
An Apple A Day (Corporate)
Good Mission: This land needs to be preserved. If you can get your hands on unreleased corporate reports on pollution estimates, the politicians could never sell this land to dirty corporations.
Reward: 50 Nice Points
Evil Mission: You know, a few accidental chemical spills, some sick wildlife, and politicians will hardly be able to argue that protecting these acres will be worthwhile.
Reward: 50 Vice Points
- Construction continues on the new Explosives Disarment and Destruction facility, which will allow for safe disarment of virtually any explosive device. Workers denied reports that they have recieved warnings of threats against them...
Open With A Bang (Anarchy)
Good Mission: If you can insure that construction on this facility is completed safely, you can be sure to be able to call in a favor with them when you just can't get rid of a bomb.
Reward: Territory - Explosives Disarment and Destruction Facility, South Apex Park (Good, +1 Anarchy)
Evil Mission: BLOW IT UP
Reward: 80 Vice Points
Getting The Part ... : 17.
I'm going to hell.
Open With A Bang: 17
kinda odd getting two max rolls in a row, oh well. Let the games begin.
[edit] did a few test rolls, and yeah, it was coincidence.
http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=857039
An Apple A Day: 15
1d10+8=14
1d10+8=14
Damn ties! What happens with them again?
Street Rep (1d10+6=9)
But I'd wait to see which way AWR goes, it's easily possible for them to pass both of you.
Although, if the groups involved come to an agreement one could surrender it to another, and I might consider letting points be split between them (no splitting territory or stats though).
Of course (as was mentioned earlier) the Wrestlers (or someone else) might still beat us both, so we should wait and see.
http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=857508
Ah well, even with my great Smuggling bonus I have been beaten.
16
Street Rep.
Time to crack some heads! I'm gonna unleash the Atomic Powerbomb on all of you filthy scumbags! ARGHHHHOOOOOOOOO!
http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=858299
Special Delivery
23
Those delicious drugs will be mine!
It's a d10 not a d20, btw. =P
13
Open with a Bang
12
Damnit. That place is as good as blown up.
Special Delivery
12
Sweet, I was waiting for your response.
[Boom Baby]