Insanowar 8: The Title Totally Isn't Late.

[billtodamax]

Welcome to Insanowar

Da Rules:

1.) There are five players, each of which represent a commander of their army.

2.) Each player takes turns choosing some powerful character, semi-powerful group of characters, or large mob of expendable non-characters from any sort of media. Examples: The TMNTs, a Dreadnought from 40K, a mob of kobolds.

3.) When each player has 10 selections, the game begins.

4.) A map will be provided showing the layout of the battlefield. Each person will have a base of operations with which they can wage war. Note that each base is about 2 turns away from each other.

5.) A static turn order is established. In each turn, the player dictates what their troops are doing, as far as the opponent can see. Secret actions need not be reported (although it is good sportsmanship to give hints as to what your are planning).

6.) When troops engage, the person whose turn the engagement took place on decides the outcome, which will usually NOT be all one way. If there is any friendly dispute (and the dispute WILL be friendly, or else), other players/playgrounders chime in with their opinions. If no consensus is reached, it's a 50/50 slaughter.

7.) The winner is the one who wins.

Da Guidelinez:

1.) You can't choose anyone TOO powerful. No gods, demigods, anything like that. Make it something that's about the same power level as the other troops on the field.

2.) Don't be a jerk. The objective here is to have fun--frankly, who wins and who loses is pretty arbitrary anyway. This game is definitely straddling the line between Silly and Structured.

3.) Respect Awesomeness. If a player is pulling off something that's just too awesome to believe, that should aid his victory.

4.) Enjoy yourself. Seriously, guys.

Rules subject to change.

Current Players:

Conbar
Tired N Drowzy
ThePhantom
Croverus
Toasty

[Connor Darkdart]

Cool beans. I think im first at choosing.

I choose:

1. a singular Mistborn (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mistborn)

[billtodamax]

<.<
>.>
Totally didn't forget the title.
*waves hand*
These aren't the droid you're looking for.

[Connor Darkdart]

Insanowar 8: The Title totally isn't Late

Insanowar 8: totally isn't Late

Insanowar 8: Late

I C WUT U DID THAR.

[ThePhantom]

Where is Tired N Drowzy?

This is the second time he's been late to something.

[billtodamax]

I don't particularly care which order you pick in. The rest of you can take your picks while we wait.

[ThePhantom]

I don't particularly care which order you pick in. The rest of you can take your picks while we wait.

Okay then. My first pick:

1. The Phantom of the Opera

[Connor Darkdart]

Okay then. My first pick:

1. The Phantom of the Opera

How shocking.

[ThePhantom]

Um, billtodamax? You might need to pm the other people in this round to remind them about it.

[billtodamax]

Will do. Filla!

[toasty]

I'm here. Forgot about this for a while. Sorry.

For my powerful character I'm gonna pick: A space Marine Chaplain. Complete with Jump Pack, Bolt Pistol, Rosarius and Crozius Arcanum.

Article one this guys. Complete with pics (http://wh40k.lexicanum.com/wiki/Chaplain)

That's not too powerful, is it? I was gonna pick someone else when I realized he's kinda like a demi-god. :smallbiggrin:

[billtodamax]

well other people picked 8-10 ordinary space marines. Not sure what that means for this guy though.

[toasty]

well other people picked 8-10 ordinary space marines. Not sure what that means for this guy though.

Well generally speaking chaplains are essentially generals and army officers. They count as HQ units in 40k and have access to powerful weapons etc. A normal space marine is just a grunt so to speak.

Of course the problem with space marines is that depending on the author in question they go from, "slightly better super human warriors. Cool leaders backed by dozens of elite soldiers," to, "super warriors of death. One squad can kill a million men and conquer an entire planet unaided."

I'm leaning towards the 1st one with this guy. A leader of an elite, well trained, genetically altered and powerful fighting force. He's a hero and powerful but a good shot to a weak spot in his armor will still cripple him.

[Connor Darkdart]

I'm here. Forgot about this for a while. Sorry.

For my powerful character I'm gonna pick: A space Marine Chaplain. Complete with Jump Pack, Bolt Pistol, Rosarius and Crozius Arcanum.

Article one this guys. Complete with pics (http://wh40k.lexicanum.com/wiki/Chaplain)

That's not too powerful, is it? I was gonna pick someone else when I realized he's kinda like a demi-god. :smallbiggrin:

Also, theres no limit on powerful characters, you could have a team made up of 10 powerful character or a team made up of grunts. Theres no "1 powerful character and 9 grunt squads"

[Selrahc]

A Chaplain is most definitely not too powerful. I would in fact go so far as to say that you should give him a bodyguard. 4 Assault Marines maybe.

[toasty]

A Chaplain is most definitely not too powerful. I would in fact go so far as to say that you should give him a bodyguard. 4 Assault Marines maybe.

Okay then. I'll have a Chaplain with 4 1st Squad marines as bodyguards. All armed with chainswords, bolt pistols, frag and krak grendes, as well as melta bombs.

[billtodamax]

If you've been reading the central thread you'll know that Tired N' Drowzy has had to drop out. I think his replacement is Inavegt, whom I shall PM now.

[ThePhantom]

Poke Billtodamx. I think you need to ask for replacement players. Again.
Cause it been six days and no repy from Inavegt and Croverus.

[Uncle Festy]

Ohai.
Looks like me and Magtok are taking the open spots. :smallcool:

[Lord Magtok]

For my first pick, I'll be grabbing Norman Osborn (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_Goblin) of Marvel Comics. He'll be bringing along his classic costume, the glider, and the shoulder bag.
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j280/Foos_Fan/green_goblin.jpg?t=1246054884

[horngeek]

Has anyone ever taken themself?

Because I think somone toof Mordokai in a previous game, and I took Reinholdt in Insanowar 4.

[ThePhantom]

Has anyone ever taken themself?

Because I think somone toof Mordokai in a previous game, and I took Reinholdt in Insanowar 4.

I just did. Well, sort of. But my character is a form of the phantom of the opera.

edit Before I forget, just a remind for Uncle Festy, its your turn to pick a person.

[Uncle Festy]

Sorry, didn't realize.
Well, gonna rip off myself from III and take Chell. Still have some unfinished plans for her. :smallbiggrin:

[billtodamax]

Stop picking chell! :smalltongue:

[Uncle Festy]

>.>
It's only been twice…

[toasty]

is it my turn to pick again?

Oh... and I think i compltely forgot to mention that my marines all are wearing Jump Packs. Which are sorta like jet packs, except a bit different. Basically, they can move faster.

[ThePhantom]

list of people playing, and in order of picks.

Conbar
1. one Mistborn
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.


ThePhantom
1. The Phantom of the Opera
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.


Toasty
1. Chaplain with 4 1st Squad marines
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.


Lord Magtok
1. Norman Osborn/ The Green Goblin
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.


Uncle Festy
1. Chell
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

[Connor Darkdart]

My second pick is

20 unseated Shinigami

Picks so far:

1. Mistborn (1)
2. Unseated Shinigami (20)

[ThePhantom]

Um, Conbar, you can pick two units this time.

[Lord Magtok]

Twenty Shingami? I dunno, I never watch Bleach, but based on wikipedia's description of them, that seems kinda overpowered.

[toasty]

Twenty Shingami? I dunno, I never watch Bleach, but based on wikipedia's description of them, that seems kinda overpowered.

No. Not really. Unseated shinagami don't have access to high level demon magic and don't even have shikai level zanpaktu (sp?). Still twenty is a lot. Maybe he should only take like 10?

[billtodamax]

Hang on, I'll go get Horngeek.

EDIT: Well, he says something like 50 of them. *shrugs* I got nothing.

[horngeek]

50. They don't have either release, and their skills will be varied.

[Connor Darkdart]

Right then.

2. 50 unseated Shinigami
3. 1 Captain level shinigami? (Might be considered OP, If so then 1 Vice-Captain level shinigami)

[ThePhantom]

Its time for my second pick, so.

2. A magical pipe organ
3. A giant pinball lancher, with 45 giant pinballs to lanches.

[toasty]

Sorry for slowing us down... I've been busy the past few days.

Pick #2: A squad of Clone Trooper Commandos

Pick #3: Kobolds. Lots of and lots of kobolds.

[billtodamax]

Can I have a number on both of those? And Weaponry?

[toasty]

Can I have a number on both of those? And Weaponry?

Clone Troopers: Erm... Storm Trooper Guns? Grenades? Extra ammo. Its a squad so 10.

The kobolds... I dunno... a suitably large number for a horde (100?) armed with... pointy sticks.

[horngeek]

1 Captain...

I have to ask which one. Because the Shikai and Bankai do matter.

[billtodamax]

kobolds with pointy sticks? take 200. Stormtroopers, I'm not sure if that's enough, but it's your pick.

[toasty]

kobolds with pointy sticks? take 200. Stormtroopers, I'm not sure if that's enough, but it's your pick.

They're commados, so they have specials skills and stuff... I dunno. I could up it to 20 if needed.

[ThePhantom]

Magtok, its your turn to pick again.

[Lord Magtok]

2. Bizzaro (Number 1) http://gallery.nurgle.net/d/1566-2/bizarro.jpg

3. Venom and Carnage http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/2825/37383venom400pz1.jpg

[Copper8642]

Can I/Where do I sign up? I like the idea of this! Something bout that 5 player limit tells me no, but I ask anyways.

Either not, I you guys spoke of a central thread, I would like to see it just so I know whats going on. Even if I can't join, I'm keeping tabs on this.

EDIT: Wow, and it's a sticky... ok, sorry, it's late, didn't see it.

[Selrahc]

3. Venom and Carnage

I'd say either of them is worth a full pick, and both of them is probably a bit much considering they aren't exactly a double act, but then I'm the guy who took the entire Fantastic Four as one pick, so I'm probably not qualified to comment. :smalltongue:

[ThePhantom]

Uncle Festy, its your turn again.

[Lord Magtok]

I'd say either of them is worth a full pick, and both of them is probably a bit much considering they aren't exactly a double act, but then I'm the guy who took the entire Fantastic Four as one pick, so I'm probably not qualified to comment. :smalltongue:

I'll go with just Kasady, then.

[Uncle Festy]

… hm.
Apologies, but I'm gonna need to drop. I've been overdoing my commitments to GiantITP, and I really need to cut back.
Though it's not like there aren't a couple dozen people waiting for a game. :smallwink:

[billtodamax]

*sighs*
Okay Festy, that's fine. I'll go and try and find someone for this game.

[Croverus]

Ok, so I have three picks? What are the rules for picking then?

[ThePhantom]

Ok, so I have three picks? What are the rules for picking then?

The rules are these:

1. No instant win things.
2. You can choose a single powerful thing, or a lot of less powerful mooks per pick.
3. Other than that, you can pick anything, but it is a good idea to make sure that the other players know what those things can do.

[Croverus]

Ok, tell me if someone's picked any of these before:

Pick #1: Pack of Lickers from Resident Evil

Pick #2: DnD 3.5 style Lich, approx level 14

Pick #3: Horde of Skeletons from Evil Dead

[billtodamax]

Horde and pack, can I have numbers on those please?

[Croverus]

Pack is 5

Horde is about 40

[billtodamax]

That seems like a very small amount of both. Of course, I don't know either source very well, so perhaps someone else should suggest appropriate numbers?

[Croverus]

Lickers can climb any surface because their claws dig into almost any material. They have no eyes, hey simply sense living creatures. They have tongues that can be up to 15 ft long, nd are barbed. A single licker can slaughter a small group of lightly armed humans wihtin moments. They are fast, and they are raw genetic code, so when they actually eat they have a small chance of evolving. (like 5%)

The Evil Dead Skeletons are intelligent, and even breaking them apart won't kill them because their seperate parts can move independently. The only way to take them out is completely destroying their body, or breaking them to the point they pose no threat. They are about as capable in combat as a generic guard, but have very bad luck when it comes to being blown up or cruhed by large falling objects. They are more comic relief than serious threat against determined opponents.

[billtodamax]

Well, maybe add another licker, and bump up the skeletons to 100.

[Robert Blackletter]

Your using the movie lickers not the game but here a link to help decided

http://residentevil.wikia.com/wiki/Licker

[Croverus]

Your using the movie lickers not the game but here a link to help decided

http://residentevil.wikia.com/wiki/Licker

That is much better version of what I was going for.

So, 6 Lickers and 100 Evil Dead Skelies... and the 1 lv 14 Lich

[Robert Blackletter]

Don't forget they can infect anyone they attack :p

[Croverus]

If that seems unfair I can take away the infection ability.

[Croverus]

... Hello? Anyone still playing this?

[billtodamax]

*kicks thread*
I'll go send out some PMS.

[Wreckingrocc]

I dropped out of this game... And still got a PM :P

There's probably someone who wasn't PMed because of the confusion of me dropping out and such... Just a heads-up.

[Robert Blackletter]

I dropped out of this game... And still got a PM :P

There's probably someone who wasn't PMed because of the confusion of me dropping out and such... Just a heads-up.

Dude I think you forgot to leave a messages that you left

[ThePhantom]

I'm sort of here. Mainly just on saturdays.