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<blockquote data-quote="Edena_of_Neith" data-source="post: 1302721" data-attributes="member: 2020"><p><strong>Forrester's Intermediate Thread of the 1st IR</strong></p><p></p><p>D&D 3rd Edition News Board </p><p> General RPG Discussion </p><p> New "What if . . . Industrial Revolution" Thread (Page 1) </p><p></p><p> </p><p> profile | register | preferences | faq | search </p><p></p><p></p><p> This topic is 3 pages long: 1 2 3 </p><p> next newest topic | next oldest topic </p><p></p><p> Author </p><p> Topic: New "What if . . . Industrial Revolution" Thread </p><p> Forrester</p><p> Member </p><p> posted 04-10-2001 08:37 PM </p><p></p><p> May I suggest we start a new thread? It may be simply we've got more traffic now, but I'm get a lot more</p><p> lag. Perhaps the thread is getting a bit too long? </p><p></p><p> IP: Logged</p><p> Riot Gear</p><p> Member </p><p> posted 04-10-2001 08:48 PM </p><p></p><p> Much as I'd like to order my Illithid forces to teleport to the surface and utterly annihilate whatever</p><p> scattered Defilers remained, that'd be out of character. I'm still developing, and the Snuffing comes</p><p> closer... closer...</p><p></p><p> ------------------</p><p> Grap a mop, there's going to be blood on the ceiling!!</p><p> -My character. </p><p></p><p> IP: Logged</p><p> Forrester</p><p> Member </p><p> posted 04-10-2001 08:50 PM </p><p></p><p> (Reposted from old thread)</p><p></p><p> Hah! Between the forces of our well-armed humanoids, and our well-armed devils, not to mention the Gith</p><p> and Sahaugin and Evil Dragons, we are MORE than powerful enough to protect the defilers from your</p><p> foolish attempts to kill all of them. You had a power level of about 12 or 13 . . . my forces, 17+. 20+ with</p><p> Draco as an ally. </p><p> Not even sure that includes the power of the defilers.</p><p> Nice try though .</p><p></p><p> ZOURON -- your force is small, but it could be made mighty with our technomagic advances. Would you</p><p> like to join us? You could lead our efforts to create technomagipsionic weapons of war .</p><p></p><p> Draco: We welcome you with open arms, of course, and with your and the Gith's help will IMMEDIATELY</p><p> COMMENCE the development of Technopsionic weapons of war. We will still concentrate on technomagery,</p><p> of course, but why limit ourselves when we do not have to?! </p><p></p><p> Forrester</p><p></p><p> [This message has been edited by Forrester (edited 04-10-2001).] </p><p></p><p> IP: Logged</p><p> Mr. Draco</p><p> Member </p><p> posted 04-10-2001 08:58 PM </p><p></p><p> Ahh zauron, we welcome you as valueable allies. Forrester, we need rescources to build academies to</p><p> conduct research into psionics, could you supply the materials? In return I am a 20/14 psion/wizard who</p><p> has been studing the integration of magic and psionics for some time, i have come up with several ideas,</p><p> would you be interested?</p><p></p><p> Side note, Edena what would the power level of my Psionic League be alone? (maybe around 3 or 4?</p><p> maybe higher?)</p><p></p><p> Lastly, we, the psionic league are still waiting for an answer from the neutral illithid. </p><p></p><p> IP: Logged</p><p> Raging Goblin</p><p> Member </p><p> posted 04-10-2001 09:00 PM </p><p></p><p> My small army of Drow, Deep Gnomes, Duegar and random monsters under my control such as Hook</p><p> Horrors are currently using hit and run tactics against miners from the Gnome side.</p><p></p><p> ANYONE WANT AN ALLY?</p><p></p><p> IP: Logged</p><p> Riot Gear</p><p> Member </p><p> posted 04-10-2001 09:00 PM </p><p></p><p> Well, I'm off for tonight.</p><p></p><p> Generally, if any one attacks me, I annihilate their offensive force and activate massive Solar Shields</p><p> above their homeland - A bit of a foreshadowing, but big deal. A Solar Shield plunges their homeland in to</p><p> an eternal night. Only a 10th level spell or equivelent can destroy it.</p><p></p><p> I continue to develop the Snuffing, and put the vast majority of my resources towards this. Phaerimm are</p><p> kept under CLOSE watch, having handles can Charm Person them every round, so there's no way they'll</p><p> break free.</p><p></p><p> Also, now that the majority of the Underdark is under our control, I start to expand.</p><p></p><p> Downward. And Inward.</p><p></p><p> Our Psions produce as many Demiplanes in the Ethereal as they can, creating vast worlds of fungus and</p><p> farmland that will allow us to survive indefinitely without the sun.</p><p></p><p> In addition, we begin construction of Boreholes, which are deep tunnels to the magma core of Faerun,</p><p> which we will use for heat. To keep em' hot, we'll put gates to the Elemental Plane of Fire down near the</p><p> bottom - But at a calculated size to keep the heat from being a problem.</p><p></p><p> In addition, we prepare a hyperweapon which will be released if anyone REALLY pisses us off - Several</p><p> _Gate_ spells linked to the Negative Energy Plane to be opened all over Faerun. This should destroy the</p><p> surface dwellers and the NeoIllithid nicely, while allowing us to continue to develop in peace.</p><p></p><p> Meanwhile, we start thinking about the Gith, both kinds. Leave them be or reinslave them?</p><p></p><p> Leave them alone. They earned it - A new faction considers the Gith post-Thrall, and equal in worth to a</p><p> Mind Flayer. They have earned their freedom.</p><p></p><p> See you tomorrow, round 7:30 central time.</p><p></p><p> ------------------</p><p> Grap a mop, there's going to be blood on the ceiling!!</p><p> -My character. </p><p></p><p> IP: Logged</p><p> Forrester</p><p> Member </p><p> posted 04-10-2001 09:02 PM </p><p></p><p> Draco -- we will help you build your academies on ONE condition. Should we, the humanoids (and perhaps</p><p> devils), move against the elves, you MUST join us. </p><p></p><p> They tried to stop us six years ago, you see -- in fact, they are the force that ripped magic from the very</p><p> multiverse for an entire month. They are angry, and will no doubt attack us again after they have gotten</p><p> their bearings. We are in an arms race, you see.</p><p></p><p> Will you help us? I promise you we will not attack unless we have an excellent chance of winning. </p><p></p><p> If you do promise us your help, when the time comes, then we have a deal -- and note to Edena that you</p><p> are helping us in the Arms race. </p><p></p><p> Forrester</p><p> Peacemaker </p><p></p><p> IP: Logged</p><p> Phasmus</p><p> Member </p><p> posted 04-10-2001 09:05 PM </p><p></p><p> The NeoIllithid are, first and foremost, Illithid. Despite the influence of the Solars, their loyalty remains</p><p> with the other MindFlayers. They will not betray them in any way, shape or form. Indeed... even now they</p><p> are taking advantage of their [relatively] favorable status by going forth and learning the ways and means</p><p> of the surface dwellers by experience. A tactic unheard of in Illithid history... and one that is entirely</p><p> conducive to the agendas of the other two tiers of the newly formed Illithid hierarchy.</p><p></p><p> Furthermore, the Illithid's stratification has caused them to expand even further. Virtually every part of the</p><p> Underdark is now under the direct control of one of the three types of MindFlayer.</p><p></p><p></p><p> Regards,</p><p></p><p> Phasmus & Co.</p><p></p><p> "DuctTape: Buy it by the case." </p><p></p><p> IP: Logged</p><p> Forrester</p><p> Member </p><p> posted 04-10-2001 09:06 PM </p><p></p><p> Raging Goblin -- if you will supply the Drow to us as lunch, we will GLADLY supply you with dynamite and</p><p> guns. Join the humanoids! Most of the drow were wiped out by the illithid anyway -- it's doubtful that they</p><p> make up a significant portion of your force.</p><p></p><p> Forrester </p><p></p><p> IP: Logged</p><p> Forrester</p><p> Member </p><p> posted 04-10-2001 09:08 PM </p><p></p><p> Phasmus -- don't jump the gun. It is simply not true that "Virtually every part of the Underdark is under</p><p> the control of one of the groups of Illithid."</p><p></p><p> The Underdark is filled with humanoids and humanoid factories, churning out weapons of war. And we</p><p> have the Gith on our side. It is doubtful you want to try to encroach on our territory.</p><p></p><p> Forrester </p><p></p><p> IP: Logged</p><p> Mr. Draco</p><p> Member </p><p> posted 04-10-2001 09:10 PM </p><p></p><p> Ahh forrester, that sounds like agreeable conditions, but for the sake of morals i fear i can only help you</p><p> fight against the elves if they attack us first (note: small attacks by any rougue elves under your orders</p><p> would be taken as attacks directly from the elven nation, *hint hint*) </p><p></p><p> IP: Logged</p><p> zouron</p><p> Member </p><p> posted 04-10-2001 09:11 PM </p><p></p><p> Forester I gladly accept you alliance, but I expect it to be mutual. Also I expect you to give us some land,</p><p> next we will employ our latest research within both weaponry of technology and magic (to lesser extend</p><p> psionic/magic as well) as well as the latest method within "clean" technology that doesn't ploute or destroy</p><p> nature, both through magic, magic/psionic, psionic and technology stand alone. We will also be willing to</p><p> accept any student of magic to our acadamy on the same terms and conditions we place on our own.</p><p></p><p> We will be willing to supply undead troops as well as volunteer groups to help you in the war against elves</p><p> if needed.</p><p></p><p> We also desire a free trading alliance that means both sides can freely trade resoruces and material in</p><p> between and with any alliance they have themsleves.</p><p></p><p> Is this acceptable?</p><p></p><p> Signed,</p><p> zouron </p><p></p><p> IP: Logged</p><p> zouron</p><p> Member </p><p> posted 04-10-2001 09:14 PM </p><p></p><p> Phasmus shall we renew our alliance in this time of temporally peace?</p><p></p><p> a mutual trade alliance, trading knowledge and resources with each other?</p><p></p><p> I do not demand or even suggest betraying your own, just trading for our mutual advantage.</p><p></p><p> Signed,</p><p> zouron </p><p></p><p> IP: Logged</p><p> Forrester</p><p> Member </p><p> posted 04-10-2001 09:16 PM </p><p></p><p> ZOURON, DRACO: Excellent! We are in agreement, then. </p><p></p><p> Without a doubt, our combined efforts will enable us to easily pull ahead in the arms race. </p><p></p><p> But Zouron, while we don't mind if you experiment with the "clean" technologies, remember that we are in</p><p> a state of War right now. (Yes, there is a temporary cease-fire.) Worry about nature-safe technology</p><p> AFTER the elves have been eliminated from the face of this world. </p><p></p><p> We've been setting up a new base of operations in Evereska (among other places). Would you like to</p><p> move in? </p><p></p><p> EDIT: One last thing. The Illithid want to blot out the sun. This would be bad for business. If you want to</p><p> be cordial with them for now, that is your right, but note that there may come a time when we have to wipe</p><p> them out before they kill us all. Definitely, do not share our technology with them, or else we (and the</p><p> Gith and Devils and other allies) will be MOST displeased with you.</p><p></p><p> Forrester</p><p></p><p> [This message has been edited by Forrester (edited 04-10-2001).] </p><p></p><p> IP: Logged</p><p> TheBalor</p><p> Member </p><p> posted 04-10-2001 09:16 PM </p><p></p><p> Hmph. You place too much stock in your devils, goblin. You seem to forget the fact that angels are on our</p><p> side. Solars are, far, far more powerful than pit fiends. Also, with the gnomes, faeries, and others on our</p><p> side, we are more powerful than you. In other words, don't F*CK with us.</p><p></p><p> ------------------</p><p> </p><p></p><p> If history is to change,let it change. If the world is to be destroyed, so be it. If it is my destiny to die, then</p><p> I must simply laugh.-The Magus </p><p></p><p> IP: Logged</p><p> Raging Goblin</p><p> Member </p><p> posted 04-10-2001 09:19 PM </p><p></p><p> Hmmmm.... it would seem to me that I'm not gonna live long! Foes at all sides... oh well! My secret</p><p> weapon has been completed! The chaos curse! This new version covers huge amounts of terrian in mere</p><p> moments and takes minutes to take maximum hold- even against dwarves and demons! Who wants</p><p> some of this? </p><p></p><p> IP: Logged</p><p> Raging Goblin</p><p> Member </p><p> posted 04-10-2001 09:20 PM </p><p></p><p> Hmmmm.... it would seem to me that I'm not gonna live long! Foes at all sides... oh well! My secret</p><p> weapon has been completed! The chaos curse! This new version covers huge amounts of terrian in mere</p><p> moments and takes minutes to take maximum hold- even against dwarves and demons! Who wants</p><p> some of this?</p><p></p><p> Allies anyone?</p><p></p><p> IP: Logged</p><p> TheBalor</p><p> Member </p><p> posted 04-10-2001 09:21 PM </p><p></p><p> Also, I admit that you are mighty with your psions, and (heh) KOBOLD sorcerors have grown in power, you</p><p> are still no match for us. Your victory at Evereska was due to the help of the technomancy confederation,</p><p> and they will refuse any calls to war, I am sure.</p><p></p><p> ------------------</p><p> </p><p></p><p> If history is to change,let it change. If the world is to be destroyed, so be it. If it is my destiny to die, then</p><p> I must simply laugh.-The Magus </p><p></p><p> IP: Logged</p><p> zouron</p><p> Member </p><p> posted 04-10-2001 09:23 PM </p><p></p><p> Forrester I know that you indeed enjoy getting weapons of war first, but I split my efforts 50/50 on this,</p><p> call it our safe guard to have a world to live in afterwards, besides it has some very positive sideeffects for</p><p> you, namely multiple times larger harvest to feed the people of your lands, it is a different weapon yes,</p><p> but in the long wrong it is important to have. We also will start researching how to restore the land after</p><p> destruction of the war, these researches will be taken equally from both, but do not worry, our time in</p><p> reseach have been the entire war. In fact I give you our latest weapon technology as a sign that we have</p><p> not fallen behind though our resources are split. </p><p></p><p> IP: Logged</p><p> Raging Goblin</p><p> Member </p><p> posted 04-10-2001 09:23 PM </p><p></p><p> Can someone recap everything? Please! </p><p></p><p> IP: Logged</p><p> maddman75</p><p> Member </p><p> posted 04-10-2001 09:25 PM </p><p></p><p> Fool - the fae and celestials have no chance - you are foolishly 'preserving' the environs while we turn it to</p><p> implements of war. Surrender now - I'm sure you would much rather deal with Forrester than us on the</p><p> field of battle.</p><p></p><p> As an aside, we can spare a few troops to join Zouron and Draco in thier magical research. Perhaps devlish</p><p> magic can be added to the mix.</p><p></p><p> Lord Grathos, Pit Fiend and grand general under Lord Forrester</p><p></p><p> ------------------</p><p> "If I ever get a tumor I'm gonna name it Marla." </p><p></p><p> IP: Logged</p><p> TheBalor</p><p> Member </p><p> posted 04-10-2001 09:27 PM </p><p></p><p></p><p> quote:</p><p></p><p> Originally posted by Raging Goblin:</p><p> Hmmmm.... it would seem to me that I'm not gonna live long! Foes at all sides... oh well!</p><p> My secret weapon has been completed! The chaos curse! This new version covers huge</p><p> amounts of terrian in mere moments and takes minutes to take maximum hold- even</p><p> against dwarves and demons! Who wants some of this?</p><p></p><p></p><p> Raging Goblin, eh? You're that idiot who tried to incite the ten-towns and northern barbarians to war(and</p><p> failed miserably,I might add) And the Tuanta Quiro Miancay? WHERE, may I ask , did you get it? The only</p><p> formula is in (the completely destroyed) castle trinity, and of the only two people who might know the</p><p> formula, Aballister is dead, and Druzil was banished for a 100 years by Drizzt the dark elf in Ice wind dale</p><p> about 10 years before the war.</p><p></p><p> ------------------</p><p> </p><p></p><p> If history is to change,let it change. If the world is to be destroyed, so be it. If it is my destiny to die, then</p><p> I must simply laugh.-The Magus </p><p></p><p> IP: Logged</p><p> Mr. Draco</p><p> Member </p><p> posted 04-10-2001 09:27 PM </p><p></p><p> Well, i will be signing out for an hour and a half, got to go eat dinner. By the way, forrester, we were just</p><p> assulted by a small company of elves, we assume they were from the elven nation, would you know</p><p> anything about them (*sniker, sniker*). Looks like we will be joining you if you attack, we only ask that</p><p> you, in turn will help us defend if we are attacked.</p><p></p><p> (edited) Madman, we welcome your troops to help us in our research, all who oppose us will soon learn the</p><p> wrath of combined tech/magic/psionic/develish weapons and tools.</p><p></p><p> [This message has been edited by Mr. Draco (edited 04-10-2001).] </p><p></p><p> IP: Logged</p><p> maddman75</p><p> Member </p><p> posted 04-10-2001 09:28 PM </p><p></p><p></p><p> quote:</p><p></p><p> Originally posted by zouron:</p><p> Forrester I know that you indeed enjoy getting weapons of war first, but I split my efforts</p><p> 50/50 on this, call it our safe guard to have a world to live in afterwards, besides it has</p><p> some very positive sideeffects for you, namely multiple times larger harvest to feed the</p><p> people of your lands, it is a different weapon yes, but in the long wrong it is important to</p><p> have. We also will start researching how to restore the land after destruction of the war,</p><p> these researches will be taken equally from both, but do not worry, our time in reseach</p><p> have been the entire war. In fact I give you our latest weapon technology as a sign that we</p><p> have not fallen behind though our resources are split.</p><p></p><p></p><p> Excellent idea - resources are essential to assuring victory. Might I suggest we also look into teleporting</p><p> defilers into the fields of our enemies. For furthur resourcefulness, we can use the fallen as both a food</p><p> supply and reanimated to serve as troops.</p><p></p><p> I understand that mortals are squeamish about cannibalism, but they needn't know where the meat</p><p> comes from. Mix it in a stew. We'll call it 'soilent green'</p><p></p><p> Lord Grathos, Pit Fiend and grand general under Lord Forrester</p><p></p><p> ------------------</p><p> "If I ever get a tumor I'm gonna name it Marla." </p><p></p><p> IP: Logged</p><p> zouron</p><p> Member </p><p> posted 04-10-2001 09:29 PM </p><p></p><p> Lord Grathos we thank you for your aid and will accept it, indeed we will fully share any result worth it's salt</p><p> with you from your added mix.</p><p></p><p> (and only of that, edena my men will step careful around these demons and back up all important</p><p> material hidding it away, except that which is made directly based on the aid) </p><p></p><p> IP: Logged</p><p></p><p></p><p> This topic is 3 pages long: 1 2 3 </p><p></p><p> All times are Central Time (US)</p><p> next newest topic | next oldest topic</p><p></p><p> Administrative Options: Close Topic | Archive/Move | Delete Topic</p><p> </p><p> Hop to: </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p> Contact Us | D&D 3rd Edition News </p><p></p><p></p><p> Ultimate Bulletin Board 5.47b</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> D&D 3rd Edition News Board </p><p> General RPG Discussion </p><p> New "What if . . . Industrial Revolution" Thread (Page 2) </p><p></p><p> </p><p> profile | register | preferences | faq | search </p><p></p><p></p><p> This topic is 3 pages long: 1 2 3 </p><p> next newest topic | next oldest topic </p><p></p><p> Author </p><p> Topic: New "What if . . . Industrial Revolution" Thread </p><p> Forrester</p><p> Member </p><p> posted 04-10-2001 09:29 PM </p><p></p><p> Currently on the side of the Humanoids:</p><p></p><p> The Technocracy Base (peaceful) Run by: Reprisal, Lannon, buzzard</p><p> The Evil Sea-Creatures and Evil Dragons (Ready for war) Run by: Forrester</p><p> The Machine-gunning Devils (Ready for War) Run by: maddman75</p><p> The Gith (Ready for War) Run by: Gruffmug</p><p> The Forces of Zouron (Ready for War, help with technological advancement) Run by: Zourun</p><p> The Forces of Draco (Ready for War, help with technological advancement) Run by: Draco</p><p> -----</p><p> Hidden/guarded by the Humanoids:</p><p> Dregoth's Defilers (Ready for War, help with technological advancement) Run by: The Burning Man</p><p> -----</p><p> Want to join, Raging Goblin? Lose the drow, and hop on the bandwagon.</p><p></p><p></p><p> Forrester</p><p></p><p> IP: Logged</p><p> johnbrown</p><p> Member </p><p> posted 04-10-2001 09:33 PM </p><p></p><p> Forrester,</p><p></p><p> Again assuming he is even in this fray. Iuz is a former cambion turned Demi-god. Demons are his bag, he</p><p> can?t help you get more devils, but if you have demons, what do you need the devils for?.Don?t worry about</p><p> the petty little threats of the Devils?.Iuz will protect you from them?..</p><p></p><p> IP: Logged</p><p> Phasmus</p><p> Member </p><p> posted 04-10-2001 09:34 PM </p><p></p><p> Mr. Zouron, I can not speak for my deeper-dwelling associates, but the NeoIllithid would be willing to join</p><p> you in a provisional alliance, yes. Inasmuch as your goals lead toward peace... And, of course, a mutually</p><p> profitable exchange of information. Do keep in mind however that we are not at liberty to provide you with a</p><p> great deal of our own knowledge... Racial secrets and all that.</p><p></p><p> Mr. Forrester, I regret to report that our pact with the Solars prevents the NeoIllithid from directly aiding you</p><p> in the extermination of the elves... however, I suggest to you that the Illithid may be very interested in</p><p> obtaining the casualties of war for their own purposes. Perhaps we could arrange a trade agreement of some</p><p> type between your forces and theirs...</p><p></p><p></p><p> Regards,</p><p></p><p> Phasmus T. Tapefiend</p><p></p><p> Aka Don'Calamari</p><p> Speaker-To-Thralls</p><p> Public Representative of the NeoIllithid</p><p> Horde-Master 1st Class </p><p></p><p> IP: Logged</p><p> zouron</p><p> Member </p><p> posted 04-10-2001 09:43 PM </p><p></p><p> Mr. Draco, yes I provide resources, I thought I said that I would provide you with a complete acadamy with</p><p> resources nessecary and an extensive knowledge base on magic and a little on psionic and the interaction</p><p> between psionic and magic, the acadamy will even have a few teachers for your use. </p><p></p><p> Phasmus the goals of mine is to secure the survival and expansion of magic, war is not my first interest,</p><p> what I really hoped from your side was resources since you have easy access to them, we can provide you</p><p> with demihuman thralls for labour as well from our many raids into the udner dark clearing the trade path to</p><p> your dwellings. </p><p></p><p> IP: Logged</p><p> Forrester</p><p> Member </p><p> posted 04-10-2001 10:00 PM </p><p></p><p> No offense, Draco, but you are not the one with the resources here. </p><p></p><p> The Humanoid Technomancy will supply you both with academies. Again, we've cleared out a lot of elven</p><p> area -- Evereska, for instance. Feel like moving in? </p><p></p><p> On the other hand, perhaps some place a little more secure would be best. The Underdark, perhaps?</p><p></p><p> Forrester </p><p></p><p> IP: Logged</p><p> Mr. Draco</p><p> Member </p><p> posted 04-10-2001 10:06 PM </p><p></p><p> ZAURON- sorry, i must not have noticed that earlier. My fault.</p><p></p><p> EVERYONE- Am i the first to notice this:</p><p></p><p> Firstly: Elves banish magic from the multiverse for extended periods of time.</p><p></p><p> Then the chosen of mystra (goddess of magic) begins attacking creatures (defilers) friendly to a faction</p><p> (humanoids) that opposes the elves (banishers of magic). So the chosen of the goddess of magic is helping</p><p> the same creatures that banished magic. </p><p></p><p> No Way!</p><p></p><p> I believe that the chosen of mystra would instead assist the faction (humanoids) opposing the elves</p><p> (banishers of magic), so for the past (insert arbitrarily long time) the chosen of mystra has been helping us</p><p> (humaoids and allies) to develop new weapons, and is some cases, protect the defilers that some proclaim</p><p> he is attacking!</p><p></p><p> New ally for the humanoids League (run by forrester): none other than the chosen of mystra!</p><p></p><p> (edit) FORRESTER- the underdark sound just great, we may have a slight problem with the mind-flayers</p><p> though, and no offense but where did i say i had rescources? I've just been asking for rescources, not</p><p> claiming i had any.</p><p></p><p> [This message has been edited by Mr. Draco (edited 04-10-2001).] </p><p></p><p> IP: Logged</p><p> buzzard</p><p> Member </p><p> posted 04-10-2001 10:07 PM </p><p></p><p> ASIDE:Of course I'm rather curious if the Illithid realize that by blotting out the sun they will be shutting off</p><p> photosynthesis, and thus killing everyone, themselves included. No oxygen= no life. Fungus is no</p><p> substitute. </p><p></p><p> Us technocrats are doing our best to repair damage to our facilities and further our research. No offensive</p><p> moves are contemplated. All of the elven demands for reparations and territory are treated with scorn. We</p><p> will cooperate with our trustworthy humanoid allies, and take advantage of their continued war footing by</p><p> becomming their arms suppliers. We'll be happy to trade for their once elven gold. In fact, all of their allied</p><p> nations will be offered weapons sales, except the Devils and Defilers. We're still trying to talk the humanoids</p><p> into getting ride of those allies.</p><p></p><p> Some higher technology items will be kept for ourselves. Can't show all your cards you know.</p><p></p><p> Buzzard </p><p></p><p> IP: Logged</p><p> Forrester</p><p> Member </p><p> posted 04-10-2001 10:13 PM </p><p></p><p> We understand the way you feel, buzzard. It is a shame. Now we won't be able to share our more advanced</p><p> technology with *you* -- namely, that we get from our alliance with the gith, Zouron, Draco, and the Devils.</p><p> They have explicitly allied themselves not with you, but the growing Humanoid Technopsionimancy. </p><p></p><p> But that's your right -- we respect it. </p><p></p><p> Forrester</p><p> Peacemaker </p><p></p><p> IP: Logged</p><p> zouron</p><p> Member </p><p> posted 04-10-2001 10:14 PM </p><p></p><p> Forrester I thank you for the acadamies and resources, the land I would no offence like in the parts near my</p><p> own as possible, which would mean onm edge of yours, in case of anything I will not have my troops spread</p><p> widely across the globe, since my research are far too important to be lost. </p><p></p><p> IP: Logged</p><p> Forrester</p><p> Member </p><p> posted 04-10-2001 10:16 PM </p><p></p><p> We understand the way you feel, buzzard. It is a shame. Now we won't be able to share our more advanced</p><p> technology with *you* -- namely, that we get from our alliance with the gith, Zouron, Draco, the Defilers (not</p><p> that you know we're sheltering them), and the Devils. They have explicitly allied themselves not with you,</p><p> but the growing Humanoid Technopsionimancy. </p><p></p><p> But that's your right -- we respect it. </p><p></p><p> Lord Forrester</p><p> Peacemaker</p><p></p><p> ZOURON -- I understand, of course -- but do not worry. I have assigned four full divisions of humanoids to</p><p> protect you and your important work. And I believe we have more resources than you -- WE will provide</p><p> Draco with the academies. You two may work together, of course!</p><p></p><p> DRACO -- I don't think that's the case. Edena originally had them enter on the side of the elves, and I</p><p> talked her out of it by making the point you did. Apparently they really, really, really don't like the defilers .</p><p> . . hmph!</p><p></p><p> I do have a tough time imagining that the Chosen can be very powerful, given the hit Mystra took when the</p><p> elves ripped apart magic. </p><p></p><p> [This message has been edited by Forrester (edited 04-10-2001).] </p><p></p><p> IP: Logged</p><p> Mr. Draco</p><p> Member </p><p> posted 04-10-2001 10:16 PM </p><p></p><p> (deleted)</p><p></p><p> In any case, I have recently contacted and convinced the titans living on this planet to come to our side,</p><p> they are advocating the creationg of an army of golems armed with techno/psionic/magic weapons, also,</p><p> they wish an official alliance with the humanoid league. Would this be acceptable with you (forrester)?</p><p></p><p> [This message has been edited by Mr. Draco (edited 04-10-2001).] </p><p></p><p> IP: Logged</p><p> Reprisal</p><p> Member </p><p> posted 04-10-2001 10:36 PM </p><p></p><p> I sit in the corner of the room staring at the main entrance.</p><p></p><p> "Where the hell are the damned elves? ... ... This does not bode well for the peace movement."</p><p></p><p> Rep.</p><p></p><p> ------------------</p><p> "Intelligence in chains loses in lucidity what it gains in intensity." - Albert Camus </p><p></p><p> IP: Logged</p><p> Forrester</p><p> Member </p><p> posted 04-10-2001 10:39 PM </p><p></p><p> It is up to Edena to decide whether you are successful in getting the Titans to join our cause. I am doubtful,</p><p> as she said a bit back that there is no opportunity for either side to gain power by adding new and as yet</p><p> unmentioned allies. </p><p></p><p> HOWEVER. The idea of creating an army of iron golems, enhanced with magic and psionics to be immune to</p><p> most attacks, which emit poison gasses, shoot explosives over great distances, and in general cause huge</p><p> amounts of damage is an INCREDIBLY good one. </p><p></p><p> Excellent, Draco. Excellent. Consider yourself promoted. You there, Zouron -- what have YOU been working</p><p> on? </p><p></p><p> Edena -- we begin development and construction of such golems at once -- and not just at Zouron's lab, but</p><p> in our regular factories and in the Underdark as well. (After the prototypes are shown to be as powerful as I</p><p> think they should be, of course.) </p><p></p><p> ZOURON -- These golems will be death incarnate. Especially if we make them Upgradable. Obviously, all of</p><p> our effort will not go towards them -- we are still working on creating the Technopsimagical equivalent of the</p><p> A-Bomb (the Defilers should be able to help) -- as well as a navy, standard weapons, defenses, etc.</p><p></p><p> But these Golems will provide a key, KEY element in our plans. Remember that I have MILLIONS of troops,</p><p> and MILLIONS of humanoid workers toiling in the Underdark, toiling around the clock, all looking forward to</p><p> the day that elves are only creatures of legend, something to scare our children with in stories . . . </p><p></p><p> [This message has been edited by Forrester (edited 04-10-2001).] </p><p></p><p> IP: Logged</p><p> Alzem Dalcama</p><p> Member </p><p> posted 04-10-2001 10:41 PM </p><p></p><p> To: the Baylor</p><p> We Angles are not expressely allied with the elves, we are here just to destroy the devils and demons that</p><p> have infested this plane, the best way to do this is to ally with the elves and their friends as they are</p><p> opposed to the demons and devils. Any combat with the Humanoids will be no more than a side item to our</p><p> reason for being here. </p><p> To Forrester</p><p> Any attack on the elven nations will cause swift retaliation from the Angelic Host that has joined with them as</p><p> we have agreed to protect those who fight with us in our war For Great Justice (Pun intended) </p><p></p><p> ------------------</p><p> Cleric of St. Cuthbert "I?m about to drop the hammer, and dispense some indiscriminate justice!" </p><p></p><p> IP: Logged</p><p> zouron</p><p> Member </p><p> posted 04-10-2001 10:49 PM </p><p></p><p> hmm I think it is Mr. Draco that came the idea of making golems, however it is an expensive thing to do I</p><p> think we should carefully weigh our resouces in spell casters fo this.</p><p></p><p></p><p> On anotehr note Forrester do not attempt to promote me, I am lord of my own lands, we are allies not</p><p> master and servant. I would like with perfect clearness show that I and my people are free.</p><p></p><p> [This message has been edited by zouron (edited 04-10-2001).] </p><p></p><p> IP: Logged</p><p> Mr. Draco</p><p> Member </p><p> posted 04-10-2001 10:50 PM </p><p></p><p> Hey, forrester, didn't i come up with the idea for the iron golems, how come zauron is promoted (no</p><p> offense).</p><p></p><p> Anyways, what would that make my rank? Maybe something like "Lord High Commander under Forrester of</p><p> the Humanoid armies, and Ruler of the Psionic League" ? (just a thought)</p><p></p><p> (edited)</p><p> Couldn't we just get the (insert demons or devils, wichever is on our side, i lost track) to provide some</p><p> spellcasters for us, they do have quite a few of them?</p><p></p><p> [This message has been edited by Mr. Draco (edited 04-10-2001).] </p><p></p><p> IP: Logged</p><p> Reprisal</p><p> Member </p><p> posted 04-10-2001 10:51 PM </p><p></p><p> I would not doubt that my people who jump at the chance to build said Iron Golems. I know you want to, but</p><p> do you have the resources?</p><p></p><p> Do you know how much it costs to build one such creature (Over 150,000 gp per golem)? Haven't you been</p><p> pouring all of your resources into your more conventional weapons? While you are the labour forces behind</p><p> the Technocratic Coaliton, we are the finaciers. I should know for a fact, that while you have a larger</p><p> assortment of conventional weapons, you still need us to lend you some of the hard currency needed to</p><p> finance the manufacturing of said golems.</p><p></p><p> We will be more than willing to go into this little deal, but it will still have to be after this conference, if the</p><p> bloody elves ever bother to get here.</p><p></p><p> Rep.</p><p></p><p> ------------------</p><p> "Intelligence in chains loses in lucidity what it gains in intensity." - Albert Camus</p><p></p><p> [This message has been edited by Reprisal (edited 04-10-2001).] </p><p></p><p> IP: Logged</p><p> Forrester</p><p> Member </p><p> posted 04-10-2001 11:02 PM </p><p></p><p> Reprisal -- no offense, but you think like an surfacer. </p><p></p><p> We control the mines. We control the former elfhomes, which no doubt can supply some of the magical</p><p> components we need. We humanoids control EVERY stage of production. We need buy very few supplies --</p><p> we rip what we need from the earth. </p><p></p><p> And the 150,000gp figure is based on the creation of such creatures with magery alone, in a lab, by a lazy</p><p> wizard too slothful to go out and dig up the adamantium or steel or other components himself.</p><p></p><p> A good comparison: How much does it take to buy a computer? How much does it truly cost, to build one</p><p> from scratch, regarding actual material? Most of the cost put into it goes to middlemen and laborers. Both</p><p> costs, in our case, are minimal at best. </p><p></p><p> Also, our factories can make such creatures in a more straightforward manner -- picture the difference</p><p> between hand-crafting a gun from scratch, and mass-producing one.</p><p></p><p> This is a Wartime Economy, and all of the humanoids, at least, are willing to give their blood, sweat, and</p><p> tears to work towards the eventual destruction of the elves. They did not work for pay before -- they need</p><p> not do so now.</p><p></p><p> But your financial help is appreciated, and will no doubt help us get *some* of the ingredients we need. </p><p></p><p> One other thing -- do you have ANY idea how many gold and gems we took from the cold, dead hands of</p><p> the elves? Your help will be nice, but golem-construction will go on without you, nonetheless.</p><p></p><p> Lord Forrester</p><p> Peacemaker </p><p></p><p> [This message has been edited by Forrester (edited 04-10-2001).] </p><p></p><p> IP: Logged</p><p> Alzem Dalcama</p><p> Member </p><p> posted 04-10-2001 11:03 PM </p><p></p><p> Now we must go to bed for even the greatest of us must sleep, and until Edena_of_Neith gets back not to</p><p> much can happen anyway. But we will be watching </p><p> </p><p></p><p></p><p> ------------------</p><p> Cleric of St. Cuthbert "I?m about to drop the hammer, and dispense some indiscriminate justice!"</p><p></p><p> [This message has been edited by Alzem Dalcama (edited 04-10-2001).] </p><p></p><p> IP: Logged</p><p> Mr. Draco</p><p> Member </p><p> posted 04-10-2001 11:07 PM </p><p></p><p> Ahh, the time has come for one very tired humanoid ally to get some sleep, well, until tommorow.</p><p></p><p> May the forces of the humanoid league be limitless, and may their golems be unstoppable. </p><p></p><p> IP: Logged</p><p> zouron</p><p> Member </p><p> posted 04-10-2001 11:11 PM </p><p></p><p> (for the ooc notes my troops will be doing their best to get as many resources as possible for store and use,</p><p> development is important, but also introducing a social security net and free training. and most importantly</p><p> create many new masses of undead for my army) </p><p></p><p> IP: Logged</p><p> TheBalor</p><p> Member </p><p> posted 04-10-2001 11:18 PM </p><p></p><p> Damnit, where are the technos? and other elves? and the gnomes? We can't do a damned thing without</p><p> 'em.</p><p></p><p> ------------------</p><p> </p><p></p><p> If history is to change,let it change. If the world is to be destroyed, so be it. If it is my destiny to die, then I</p><p> must simply laugh.-The Magus </p><p></p><p> IP: Logged</p><p> Forrester</p><p> Member </p><p> posted 04-10-2001 11:23 PM </p><p></p><p> Reprisal can represent the Technomancy, Balor. </p><p></p><p> The absence of a representative for the elves is disturbing -- ditto the Faerae. Meanwhile, the Humanoids</p><p> have consolidated alliances with three powerful groups (The defilers, Draco, and Zouron) and have been</p><p> plowing ahead in an attempt to win the arms race -- if not amass a force to crush the elves once and for all. </p><p></p><p> I may be mistaken, but I believe Edena will tend to favor the side that actually posts . That will include</p><p> the Illithid, in this case, unfortunately, as they have been keeping us updated. </p><p></p><p> Forrester</p><p></p><p> [This message has been edited by Forrester (edited 04-10-2001).] </p><p></p><p> IP: Logged</p><p> TheBalor</p><p> Member </p><p> posted 04-10-2001 11:47 PM </p><p></p><p> I am assuming the true illithids are still going forth with the snuffing? If so, we all lose. At least, those of us</p><p> who don't manage to spelljam or plane shift away.</p><p></p><p> ------------------</p><p> </p><p></p><p> If history is to change,let it change. If the world is to be destroyed, so be it. If it is my destiny to die, then I</p><p> must simply laugh.-The Magus </p><p></p><p> IP: Logged</p><p> Forrester</p><p> Member </p><p> posted 04-10-2001 11:52 PM </p><p></p><p> Mere kidnapping of the Phaerimm will not necessarily lead to the Illithid learning out to BLOT OUT THE SUN</p><p> in a mere *seven* years. Especially when they mentioned initially that they were moving evenly towards</p><p> three goals -- and blotting out the sun was only one of them.</p><p></p><p> Riot Gear can claim that they can blot out the sun in one year's time. I am skeptical -- doubly so now that</p><p> they are divided. </p><p></p><p> Speaking of research, though, we were trying to determine how to Shut Off all psionics for a short period of</p><p> time . . . to free the Phaerimm, of course. We'll have to wait for Edena. Where are you, mighty GM?!</p><p></p><p> Forrester </p><p></p><p> IP: Logged</p><p></p><p></p><p> This topic is 3 pages long: 1 2 3 </p><p></p><p> All times are Central Time (US)</p><p> next newest topic | next oldest topic</p><p></p><p> Administrative Options: Close Topic | Archive/Move | Delete Topic</p><p> </p><p> Hop to: </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p> Contact Us | D&D 3rd Edition News </p><p></p><p></p><p> Ultimate Bulletin Board 5.47b</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> D&D 3rd Edition News Board </p><p> General RPG Discussion </p><p> New "What if . . . Industrial Revolution" Thread (Page 3) </p><p></p><p> </p><p> profile | register | preferences | faq | search </p><p></p><p></p><p> This topic is 3 pages long: 1 2 3 </p><p> next newest topic | next oldest topic </p><p></p><p> Author </p><p> Topic: New "What if . . . Industrial Revolution" Thread </p><p> Mr. Draco</p><p> Member </p><p> posted 04-11-2001 12:04 AM </p><p></p><p> Ahh, my slumber is disturbed, what is this that i hear about stopping all psionic activity?</p><p></p><p> I will hear nothing of this plan unless i and my forces are consulted beforehand. As long as it is only</p><p> temporary, we can help to do the research, (what better way to destroy or disrupt something then have</p><p> someone who knows that something well, show you how). My only concern is for my League. I must ask that</p><p> all plans for the psionic disrupting device be placed into the custody of the Psionic League for safekeeping,</p><p> also, the research must be headed by us, finally, all non-psionic league workers involved in this project must</p><p> be mind-wipped upon its completion, we can not allow this technology to be gained in any manner, by our</p><p> enemies.</p><p></p><p> If these conditions are meet, then you (forrester) will have our full assistance in this endeavour. </p><p></p><p> Side note- this is only for our safety, surely you can understand. If these terms are not agreeable, then you</p><p> can present new ones and i will look them over. </p><p></p><p> IP: Logged</p><p> Edena_of_Neith</p><p> Member </p><p> posted 04-11-2001 12:08 AM </p><p></p><p> Back. (grumble)</p><p> We almost made it to 400 posts.</p><p> I see things have fallen apart.</p><p> I'll take a look at the situation, and assess ... </p><p></p><p> IP: Logged</p><p> Forrester</p><p> Member </p><p> posted 04-11-2001 12:13 AM </p><p></p><p> I'm not sure it's safe to say things have COMPLETELY fallen apart, Edena.</p><p></p><p> Perhaps, in name, we are at peace. The lack of an elven representative -- or a representative of the Fae --</p><p> makes it difficult to proceed with the conference.</p><p></p><p> However, it HAS been made clear that the Humanoids and their new allies are working 24/7 in the creation of</p><p> weapons so destructive they can crack the earth in two like a china plate at a shooting gallery.</p><p></p><p> Okay, that'd be bad. But we should get to WWII power technopsionimagery before/just as our slothful</p><p> enemies reach WWI power -- easily. </p><p></p><p> Lord Forrester</p><p> Peacemaker </p><p></p><p> IP: Logged</p><p> Forrester</p><p> Member </p><p> posted 04-11-2001 12:22 AM </p><p></p><p> Draco -- perhaps you missed the early meetings . Certainly, the Gith would never cooperate unless the</p><p> measure was a very temporary one.</p><p></p><p> We wish to cut off psionics for but an hour, perhaps a day -- not an entire month, as the foolish elves did.</p><p> This would free the Phaerimm from the Illithids' control -- and good luck to THEM afterwards.</p><p></p><p> We would be more than happy to allow you to help us with the research. I'm sure you understand its</p><p> importance -- consdering the Illithid plan to blot out the sun. Sometime, perhaps soon, they must be</p><p> stopped. </p><p></p><p> Forrester </p><p></p><p> IP: Logged</p><p> Edena_of_Neith</p><p> Member </p><p> posted 04-11-2001 12:32 AM </p><p></p><p> I have created a new Thread to continue this.</p><p> Can you'all post there?</p><p> I did this for record-keeping purposes.</p><p></p><p> Thanks. </p><p></p><p> IP: Logged</p><p> The Burned Man</p><p> Member </p><p> posted 04-11-2001 12:34 AM </p><p></p><p> I offer aid with both psionic technology and magic technology to Forrester in exchange for slaves and</p><p> prisoners taken in the war.</p><p></p><p> Give them all to me.....</p><p></p><p> *I continue to research the Psionic Enchantment that will allow me to ascend to divinity*</p><p></p><p> IP: Logged</p><p> Gruffmug</p><p> Member </p><p> posted 04-11-2001 12:49 AM </p><p></p><p> First we offer both The Forces of Zouron Run by Zourun and The Forces of Draco for War Run by Draco a</p><p> planet in Scro space.</p><p> There in their safe haven, they can safely concentrate on technomagic/technopsionic improvements on our</p><p> weapons. This planet is your as it has already been subjugated by us. You will have a legion of troops to</p><p> defend you.</p><p></p><p> Next, with no word from the neoillithiad the githyanki begin fiercely attacking illithiad ground targets. Illithiad</p><p> hunters with sliver words and machine guns, elementals and psionic monks are doing hit a run on surface</p><p> illithiads.</p><p></p><p> The Githzeral are researching divining spells capable of locate underground Illithiad strongholds.</p><p></p><p> The Thri-Keen(xixchil) begins research lifeshaping Scro and humanoids into more effective warriors. They</p><p> also research modifying the witchlight marauder to give it magic/power resistance. This is accomplished by</p><p> Empowerdweomered distort life spells plus their natural ability to shapelife.</p><p></p><p> Nok will also allow serious mages into his base in limbo to see his impress magical horde. He and his</p><p> followers have just finished thier first batch of potions.</p><p> The front receives 2000 potions of invulnerability. Any suggestion as to what the magic shops produce next?</p><p></p><p> Most defilers are off planet in realmspace so are indeed safe from reprisal. They are doing hit and run</p><p> attacks. The are protected by a legion of armed troops plus a number of spelljammers. We have a gate to</p><p> humanoid lands.</p><p></p><p> Scro factories begin cranking out improved Iron golems. We also open gates to the paraelemental planes</p><p> and negotiate for more raw materials, thought we already control several planets.</p><p></p><p> The Scro are fulling engaging the elven fleets. As are the Thri-Keen(xixchil). The githyanki/githzeral help</p><p> but are more geared toward finding and attacking the illithiad.</p><p></p><p> Troop deployment (more on the way)</p><p> The Scro send:</p><p> 100,000 assorted humanoids</p><p> 10,000 Scro fighters</p><p> 500 Scro Warpriest</p><p> 250 Scro mages</p><p> plus supplies</p><p> The thri-keen send:</p><p> 50,000 tohr-keen fighters</p><p> 1,000 Thri-keen psions</p><p> plus supplies </p><p></p><p> IP: Logged</p><p> Forrester</p><p> Member </p><p> posted 04-11-2001 12:56 AM </p><p></p><p> GUYS! Post to the new thread! Copy and paste there.</p><p></p><p> Also, I'm not sure whether Edena is going to allow the movement of troops/whatever to entirely new planets.</p><p> Run it by her before you make it sound 100% certain. </p><p></p><p> Finally -- thanks much, Gruffmug. Your assistance is appreciated. The elves will fall. I *do* suggest that you</p><p> hold off attacking the illithid until we've finished with the elves . . . </p><p></p><p> Forrester </p><p></p><p> IP: Logged</p><p> Edena_of_Neith</p><p> Member </p><p> posted 04-11-2001 12:56 AM </p><p></p><p> Gruffmug, could you transfer that to the new Thread, the Part Two thread? </p><p></p><p> IP: Logged</p><p></p><p></p><p> This topic is 3 pages long: 1 2 3 </p><p></p><p> All times are Central Time (US)</p><p> next newest topic | next oldest topic</p><p></p><p> Administrative Options: Close Topic | Archive/Move | Delete Topic</p><p> </p><p> Hop to: </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p> Contact Us | D&D 3rd Edition News </p><p></p><p></p><p> Ultimate Bulletin Board 5.47b</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Edena_of_Neith, post: 1302721, member: 2020"] [b]Forrester's Intermediate Thread of the 1st IR[/b] D&D 3rd Edition News Board General RPG Discussion New "What if . . . Industrial Revolution" Thread (Page 1) profile | register | preferences | faq | search This topic is 3 pages long: 1 2 3 next newest topic | next oldest topic Author Topic: New "What if . . . Industrial Revolution" Thread Forrester Member posted 04-10-2001 08:37 PM May I suggest we start a new thread? It may be simply we've got more traffic now, but I'm get a lot more lag. Perhaps the thread is getting a bit too long? IP: Logged Riot Gear Member posted 04-10-2001 08:48 PM Much as I'd like to order my Illithid forces to teleport to the surface and utterly annihilate whatever scattered Defilers remained, that'd be out of character. I'm still developing, and the Snuffing comes closer... closer... ------------------ Grap a mop, there's going to be blood on the ceiling!! -My character. IP: Logged Forrester Member posted 04-10-2001 08:50 PM (Reposted from old thread) Hah! Between the forces of our well-armed humanoids, and our well-armed devils, not to mention the Gith and Sahaugin and Evil Dragons, we are MORE than powerful enough to protect the defilers from your foolish attempts to kill all of them. You had a power level of about 12 or 13 . . . my forces, 17+. 20+ with Draco as an ally. Not even sure that includes the power of the defilers. Nice try though . ZOURON -- your force is small, but it could be made mighty with our technomagic advances. Would you like to join us? You could lead our efforts to create technomagipsionic weapons of war . Draco: We welcome you with open arms, of course, and with your and the Gith's help will IMMEDIATELY COMMENCE the development of Technopsionic weapons of war. We will still concentrate on technomagery, of course, but why limit ourselves when we do not have to?! Forrester [This message has been edited by Forrester (edited 04-10-2001).] IP: Logged Mr. Draco Member posted 04-10-2001 08:58 PM Ahh zauron, we welcome you as valueable allies. Forrester, we need rescources to build academies to conduct research into psionics, could you supply the materials? In return I am a 20/14 psion/wizard who has been studing the integration of magic and psionics for some time, i have come up with several ideas, would you be interested? Side note, Edena what would the power level of my Psionic League be alone? (maybe around 3 or 4? maybe higher?) Lastly, we, the psionic league are still waiting for an answer from the neutral illithid. IP: Logged Raging Goblin Member posted 04-10-2001 09:00 PM My small army of Drow, Deep Gnomes, Duegar and random monsters under my control such as Hook Horrors are currently using hit and run tactics against miners from the Gnome side. ANYONE WANT AN ALLY? IP: Logged Riot Gear Member posted 04-10-2001 09:00 PM Well, I'm off for tonight. Generally, if any one attacks me, I annihilate their offensive force and activate massive Solar Shields above their homeland - A bit of a foreshadowing, but big deal. A Solar Shield plunges their homeland in to an eternal night. Only a 10th level spell or equivelent can destroy it. I continue to develop the Snuffing, and put the vast majority of my resources towards this. Phaerimm are kept under CLOSE watch, having handles can Charm Person them every round, so there's no way they'll break free. Also, now that the majority of the Underdark is under our control, I start to expand. Downward. And Inward. Our Psions produce as many Demiplanes in the Ethereal as they can, creating vast worlds of fungus and farmland that will allow us to survive indefinitely without the sun. In addition, we begin construction of Boreholes, which are deep tunnels to the magma core of Faerun, which we will use for heat. To keep em' hot, we'll put gates to the Elemental Plane of Fire down near the bottom - But at a calculated size to keep the heat from being a problem. In addition, we prepare a hyperweapon which will be released if anyone REALLY pisses us off - Several _Gate_ spells linked to the Negative Energy Plane to be opened all over Faerun. This should destroy the surface dwellers and the NeoIllithid nicely, while allowing us to continue to develop in peace. Meanwhile, we start thinking about the Gith, both kinds. Leave them be or reinslave them? Leave them alone. They earned it - A new faction considers the Gith post-Thrall, and equal in worth to a Mind Flayer. They have earned their freedom. See you tomorrow, round 7:30 central time. ------------------ Grap a mop, there's going to be blood on the ceiling!! -My character. IP: Logged Forrester Member posted 04-10-2001 09:02 PM Draco -- we will help you build your academies on ONE condition. Should we, the humanoids (and perhaps devils), move against the elves, you MUST join us. They tried to stop us six years ago, you see -- in fact, they are the force that ripped magic from the very multiverse for an entire month. They are angry, and will no doubt attack us again after they have gotten their bearings. We are in an arms race, you see. Will you help us? I promise you we will not attack unless we have an excellent chance of winning. If you do promise us your help, when the time comes, then we have a deal -- and note to Edena that you are helping us in the Arms race. Forrester Peacemaker IP: Logged Phasmus Member posted 04-10-2001 09:05 PM The NeoIllithid are, first and foremost, Illithid. Despite the influence of the Solars, their loyalty remains with the other MindFlayers. They will not betray them in any way, shape or form. Indeed... even now they are taking advantage of their [relatively] favorable status by going forth and learning the ways and means of the surface dwellers by experience. A tactic unheard of in Illithid history... and one that is entirely conducive to the agendas of the other two tiers of the newly formed Illithid hierarchy. Furthermore, the Illithid's stratification has caused them to expand even further. Virtually every part of the Underdark is now under the direct control of one of the three types of MindFlayer. Regards, Phasmus & Co. "DuctTape: Buy it by the case." IP: Logged Forrester Member posted 04-10-2001 09:06 PM Raging Goblin -- if you will supply the Drow to us as lunch, we will GLADLY supply you with dynamite and guns. Join the humanoids! Most of the drow were wiped out by the illithid anyway -- it's doubtful that they make up a significant portion of your force. Forrester IP: Logged Forrester Member posted 04-10-2001 09:08 PM Phasmus -- don't jump the gun. It is simply not true that "Virtually every part of the Underdark is under the control of one of the groups of Illithid." The Underdark is filled with humanoids and humanoid factories, churning out weapons of war. And we have the Gith on our side. It is doubtful you want to try to encroach on our territory. Forrester IP: Logged Mr. Draco Member posted 04-10-2001 09:10 PM Ahh forrester, that sounds like agreeable conditions, but for the sake of morals i fear i can only help you fight against the elves if they attack us first (note: small attacks by any rougue elves under your orders would be taken as attacks directly from the elven nation, *hint hint*) IP: Logged zouron Member posted 04-10-2001 09:11 PM Forester I gladly accept you alliance, but I expect it to be mutual. Also I expect you to give us some land, next we will employ our latest research within both weaponry of technology and magic (to lesser extend psionic/magic as well) as well as the latest method within "clean" technology that doesn't ploute or destroy nature, both through magic, magic/psionic, psionic and technology stand alone. We will also be willing to accept any student of magic to our acadamy on the same terms and conditions we place on our own. We will be willing to supply undead troops as well as volunteer groups to help you in the war against elves if needed. We also desire a free trading alliance that means both sides can freely trade resoruces and material in between and with any alliance they have themsleves. Is this acceptable? Signed, zouron IP: Logged zouron Member posted 04-10-2001 09:14 PM Phasmus shall we renew our alliance in this time of temporally peace? a mutual trade alliance, trading knowledge and resources with each other? I do not demand or even suggest betraying your own, just trading for our mutual advantage. Signed, zouron IP: Logged Forrester Member posted 04-10-2001 09:16 PM ZOURON, DRACO: Excellent! We are in agreement, then. Without a doubt, our combined efforts will enable us to easily pull ahead in the arms race. But Zouron, while we don't mind if you experiment with the "clean" technologies, remember that we are in a state of War right now. (Yes, there is a temporary cease-fire.) Worry about nature-safe technology AFTER the elves have been eliminated from the face of this world. We've been setting up a new base of operations in Evereska (among other places). Would you like to move in? EDIT: One last thing. The Illithid want to blot out the sun. This would be bad for business. If you want to be cordial with them for now, that is your right, but note that there may come a time when we have to wipe them out before they kill us all. Definitely, do not share our technology with them, or else we (and the Gith and Devils and other allies) will be MOST displeased with you. Forrester [This message has been edited by Forrester (edited 04-10-2001).] IP: Logged TheBalor Member posted 04-10-2001 09:16 PM Hmph. You place too much stock in your devils, goblin. You seem to forget the fact that angels are on our side. Solars are, far, far more powerful than pit fiends. Also, with the gnomes, faeries, and others on our side, we are more powerful than you. In other words, don't F*CK with us. ------------------ If history is to change,let it change. If the world is to be destroyed, so be it. If it is my destiny to die, then I must simply laugh.-The Magus IP: Logged Raging Goblin Member posted 04-10-2001 09:19 PM Hmmmm.... it would seem to me that I'm not gonna live long! Foes at all sides... oh well! My secret weapon has been completed! The chaos curse! This new version covers huge amounts of terrian in mere moments and takes minutes to take maximum hold- even against dwarves and demons! Who wants some of this? IP: Logged Raging Goblin Member posted 04-10-2001 09:20 PM Hmmmm.... it would seem to me that I'm not gonna live long! Foes at all sides... oh well! My secret weapon has been completed! The chaos curse! This new version covers huge amounts of terrian in mere moments and takes minutes to take maximum hold- even against dwarves and demons! Who wants some of this? Allies anyone? IP: Logged TheBalor Member posted 04-10-2001 09:21 PM Also, I admit that you are mighty with your psions, and (heh) KOBOLD sorcerors have grown in power, you are still no match for us. Your victory at Evereska was due to the help of the technomancy confederation, and they will refuse any calls to war, I am sure. ------------------ If history is to change,let it change. If the world is to be destroyed, so be it. If it is my destiny to die, then I must simply laugh.-The Magus IP: Logged zouron Member posted 04-10-2001 09:23 PM Forrester I know that you indeed enjoy getting weapons of war first, but I split my efforts 50/50 on this, call it our safe guard to have a world to live in afterwards, besides it has some very positive sideeffects for you, namely multiple times larger harvest to feed the people of your lands, it is a different weapon yes, but in the long wrong it is important to have. We also will start researching how to restore the land after destruction of the war, these researches will be taken equally from both, but do not worry, our time in reseach have been the entire war. In fact I give you our latest weapon technology as a sign that we have not fallen behind though our resources are split. IP: Logged Raging Goblin Member posted 04-10-2001 09:23 PM Can someone recap everything? Please! IP: Logged maddman75 Member posted 04-10-2001 09:25 PM Fool - the fae and celestials have no chance - you are foolishly 'preserving' the environs while we turn it to implements of war. Surrender now - I'm sure you would much rather deal with Forrester than us on the field of battle. As an aside, we can spare a few troops to join Zouron and Draco in thier magical research. Perhaps devlish magic can be added to the mix. Lord Grathos, Pit Fiend and grand general under Lord Forrester ------------------ "If I ever get a tumor I'm gonna name it Marla." IP: Logged TheBalor Member posted 04-10-2001 09:27 PM quote: Originally posted by Raging Goblin: Hmmmm.... it would seem to me that I'm not gonna live long! Foes at all sides... oh well! My secret weapon has been completed! The chaos curse! This new version covers huge amounts of terrian in mere moments and takes minutes to take maximum hold- even against dwarves and demons! Who wants some of this? Raging Goblin, eh? You're that idiot who tried to incite the ten-towns and northern barbarians to war(and failed miserably,I might add) And the Tuanta Quiro Miancay? WHERE, may I ask , did you get it? The only formula is in (the completely destroyed) castle trinity, and of the only two people who might know the formula, Aballister is dead, and Druzil was banished for a 100 years by Drizzt the dark elf in Ice wind dale about 10 years before the war. ------------------ If history is to change,let it change. If the world is to be destroyed, so be it. If it is my destiny to die, then I must simply laugh.-The Magus IP: Logged Mr. Draco Member posted 04-10-2001 09:27 PM Well, i will be signing out for an hour and a half, got to go eat dinner. By the way, forrester, we were just assulted by a small company of elves, we assume they were from the elven nation, would you know anything about them (*sniker, sniker*). Looks like we will be joining you if you attack, we only ask that you, in turn will help us defend if we are attacked. (edited) Madman, we welcome your troops to help us in our research, all who oppose us will soon learn the wrath of combined tech/magic/psionic/develish weapons and tools. [This message has been edited by Mr. Draco (edited 04-10-2001).] IP: Logged maddman75 Member posted 04-10-2001 09:28 PM quote: Originally posted by zouron: Forrester I know that you indeed enjoy getting weapons of war first, but I split my efforts 50/50 on this, call it our safe guard to have a world to live in afterwards, besides it has some very positive sideeffects for you, namely multiple times larger harvest to feed the people of your lands, it is a different weapon yes, but in the long wrong it is important to have. We also will start researching how to restore the land after destruction of the war, these researches will be taken equally from both, but do not worry, our time in reseach have been the entire war. In fact I give you our latest weapon technology as a sign that we have not fallen behind though our resources are split. Excellent idea - resources are essential to assuring victory. Might I suggest we also look into teleporting defilers into the fields of our enemies. For furthur resourcefulness, we can use the fallen as both a food supply and reanimated to serve as troops. I understand that mortals are squeamish about cannibalism, but they needn't know where the meat comes from. Mix it in a stew. We'll call it 'soilent green' Lord Grathos, Pit Fiend and grand general under Lord Forrester ------------------ "If I ever get a tumor I'm gonna name it Marla." IP: Logged zouron Member posted 04-10-2001 09:29 PM Lord Grathos we thank you for your aid and will accept it, indeed we will fully share any result worth it's salt with you from your added mix. (and only of that, edena my men will step careful around these demons and back up all important material hidding it away, except that which is made directly based on the aid) IP: Logged This topic is 3 pages long: 1 2 3 All times are Central Time (US) next newest topic | next oldest topic Administrative Options: Close Topic | Archive/Move | Delete Topic Hop to: Contact Us | D&D 3rd Edition News Ultimate Bulletin Board 5.47b D&D 3rd Edition News Board General RPG Discussion New "What if . . . Industrial Revolution" Thread (Page 2) profile | register | preferences | faq | search This topic is 3 pages long: 1 2 3 next newest topic | next oldest topic Author Topic: New "What if . . . Industrial Revolution" Thread Forrester Member posted 04-10-2001 09:29 PM Currently on the side of the Humanoids: The Technocracy Base (peaceful) Run by: Reprisal, Lannon, buzzard The Evil Sea-Creatures and Evil Dragons (Ready for war) Run by: Forrester The Machine-gunning Devils (Ready for War) Run by: maddman75 The Gith (Ready for War) Run by: Gruffmug The Forces of Zouron (Ready for War, help with technological advancement) Run by: Zourun The Forces of Draco (Ready for War, help with technological advancement) Run by: Draco ----- Hidden/guarded by the Humanoids: Dregoth's Defilers (Ready for War, help with technological advancement) Run by: The Burning Man ----- Want to join, Raging Goblin? Lose the drow, and hop on the bandwagon. Forrester IP: Logged johnbrown Member posted 04-10-2001 09:33 PM Forrester, Again assuming he is even in this fray. Iuz is a former cambion turned Demi-god. Demons are his bag, he can?t help you get more devils, but if you have demons, what do you need the devils for?.Don?t worry about the petty little threats of the Devils?.Iuz will protect you from them?.. IP: Logged Phasmus Member posted 04-10-2001 09:34 PM Mr. Zouron, I can not speak for my deeper-dwelling associates, but the NeoIllithid would be willing to join you in a provisional alliance, yes. Inasmuch as your goals lead toward peace... And, of course, a mutually profitable exchange of information. Do keep in mind however that we are not at liberty to provide you with a great deal of our own knowledge... Racial secrets and all that. Mr. Forrester, I regret to report that our pact with the Solars prevents the NeoIllithid from directly aiding you in the extermination of the elves... however, I suggest to you that the Illithid may be very interested in obtaining the casualties of war for their own purposes. Perhaps we could arrange a trade agreement of some type between your forces and theirs... Regards, Phasmus T. Tapefiend Aka Don'Calamari Speaker-To-Thralls Public Representative of the NeoIllithid Horde-Master 1st Class IP: Logged zouron Member posted 04-10-2001 09:43 PM Mr. Draco, yes I provide resources, I thought I said that I would provide you with a complete acadamy with resources nessecary and an extensive knowledge base on magic and a little on psionic and the interaction between psionic and magic, the acadamy will even have a few teachers for your use. Phasmus the goals of mine is to secure the survival and expansion of magic, war is not my first interest, what I really hoped from your side was resources since you have easy access to them, we can provide you with demihuman thralls for labour as well from our many raids into the udner dark clearing the trade path to your dwellings. IP: Logged Forrester Member posted 04-10-2001 10:00 PM No offense, Draco, but you are not the one with the resources here. The Humanoid Technomancy will supply you both with academies. Again, we've cleared out a lot of elven area -- Evereska, for instance. Feel like moving in? On the other hand, perhaps some place a little more secure would be best. The Underdark, perhaps? Forrester IP: Logged Mr. Draco Member posted 04-10-2001 10:06 PM ZAURON- sorry, i must not have noticed that earlier. My fault. EVERYONE- Am i the first to notice this: Firstly: Elves banish magic from the multiverse for extended periods of time. Then the chosen of mystra (goddess of magic) begins attacking creatures (defilers) friendly to a faction (humanoids) that opposes the elves (banishers of magic). So the chosen of the goddess of magic is helping the same creatures that banished magic. No Way! I believe that the chosen of mystra would instead assist the faction (humanoids) opposing the elves (banishers of magic), so for the past (insert arbitrarily long time) the chosen of mystra has been helping us (humaoids and allies) to develop new weapons, and is some cases, protect the defilers that some proclaim he is attacking! New ally for the humanoids League (run by forrester): none other than the chosen of mystra! (edit) FORRESTER- the underdark sound just great, we may have a slight problem with the mind-flayers though, and no offense but where did i say i had rescources? I've just been asking for rescources, not claiming i had any. [This message has been edited by Mr. Draco (edited 04-10-2001).] IP: Logged buzzard Member posted 04-10-2001 10:07 PM ASIDE:Of course I'm rather curious if the Illithid realize that by blotting out the sun they will be shutting off photosynthesis, and thus killing everyone, themselves included. No oxygen= no life. Fungus is no substitute. Us technocrats are doing our best to repair damage to our facilities and further our research. No offensive moves are contemplated. All of the elven demands for reparations and territory are treated with scorn. We will cooperate with our trustworthy humanoid allies, and take advantage of their continued war footing by becomming their arms suppliers. We'll be happy to trade for their once elven gold. In fact, all of their allied nations will be offered weapons sales, except the Devils and Defilers. We're still trying to talk the humanoids into getting ride of those allies. Some higher technology items will be kept for ourselves. Can't show all your cards you know. Buzzard IP: Logged Forrester Member posted 04-10-2001 10:13 PM We understand the way you feel, buzzard. It is a shame. Now we won't be able to share our more advanced technology with *you* -- namely, that we get from our alliance with the gith, Zouron, Draco, and the Devils. They have explicitly allied themselves not with you, but the growing Humanoid Technopsionimancy. But that's your right -- we respect it. Forrester Peacemaker IP: Logged zouron Member posted 04-10-2001 10:14 PM Forrester I thank you for the acadamies and resources, the land I would no offence like in the parts near my own as possible, which would mean onm edge of yours, in case of anything I will not have my troops spread widely across the globe, since my research are far too important to be lost. IP: Logged Forrester Member posted 04-10-2001 10:16 PM We understand the way you feel, buzzard. It is a shame. Now we won't be able to share our more advanced technology with *you* -- namely, that we get from our alliance with the gith, Zouron, Draco, the Defilers (not that you know we're sheltering them), and the Devils. They have explicitly allied themselves not with you, but the growing Humanoid Technopsionimancy. But that's your right -- we respect it. Lord Forrester Peacemaker ZOURON -- I understand, of course -- but do not worry. I have assigned four full divisions of humanoids to protect you and your important work. And I believe we have more resources than you -- WE will provide Draco with the academies. You two may work together, of course! DRACO -- I don't think that's the case. Edena originally had them enter on the side of the elves, and I talked her out of it by making the point you did. Apparently they really, really, really don't like the defilers . . . hmph! I do have a tough time imagining that the Chosen can be very powerful, given the hit Mystra took when the elves ripped apart magic. [This message has been edited by Forrester (edited 04-10-2001).] IP: Logged Mr. Draco Member posted 04-10-2001 10:16 PM (deleted) In any case, I have recently contacted and convinced the titans living on this planet to come to our side, they are advocating the creationg of an army of golems armed with techno/psionic/magic weapons, also, they wish an official alliance with the humanoid league. Would this be acceptable with you (forrester)? [This message has been edited by Mr. Draco (edited 04-10-2001).] IP: Logged Reprisal Member posted 04-10-2001 10:36 PM I sit in the corner of the room staring at the main entrance. "Where the hell are the damned elves? ... ... This does not bode well for the peace movement." Rep. ------------------ "Intelligence in chains loses in lucidity what it gains in intensity." - Albert Camus IP: Logged Forrester Member posted 04-10-2001 10:39 PM It is up to Edena to decide whether you are successful in getting the Titans to join our cause. I am doubtful, as she said a bit back that there is no opportunity for either side to gain power by adding new and as yet unmentioned allies. HOWEVER. The idea of creating an army of iron golems, enhanced with magic and psionics to be immune to most attacks, which emit poison gasses, shoot explosives over great distances, and in general cause huge amounts of damage is an INCREDIBLY good one. Excellent, Draco. Excellent. Consider yourself promoted. You there, Zouron -- what have YOU been working on? Edena -- we begin development and construction of such golems at once -- and not just at Zouron's lab, but in our regular factories and in the Underdark as well. (After the prototypes are shown to be as powerful as I think they should be, of course.) ZOURON -- These golems will be death incarnate. Especially if we make them Upgradable. Obviously, all of our effort will not go towards them -- we are still working on creating the Technopsimagical equivalent of the A-Bomb (the Defilers should be able to help) -- as well as a navy, standard weapons, defenses, etc. But these Golems will provide a key, KEY element in our plans. Remember that I have MILLIONS of troops, and MILLIONS of humanoid workers toiling in the Underdark, toiling around the clock, all looking forward to the day that elves are only creatures of legend, something to scare our children with in stories . . . [This message has been edited by Forrester (edited 04-10-2001).] IP: Logged Alzem Dalcama Member posted 04-10-2001 10:41 PM To: the Baylor We Angles are not expressely allied with the elves, we are here just to destroy the devils and demons that have infested this plane, the best way to do this is to ally with the elves and their friends as they are opposed to the demons and devils. Any combat with the Humanoids will be no more than a side item to our reason for being here. To Forrester Any attack on the elven nations will cause swift retaliation from the Angelic Host that has joined with them as we have agreed to protect those who fight with us in our war For Great Justice (Pun intended) ------------------ Cleric of St. Cuthbert "I?m about to drop the hammer, and dispense some indiscriminate justice!" IP: Logged zouron Member posted 04-10-2001 10:49 PM hmm I think it is Mr. Draco that came the idea of making golems, however it is an expensive thing to do I think we should carefully weigh our resouces in spell casters fo this. On anotehr note Forrester do not attempt to promote me, I am lord of my own lands, we are allies not master and servant. I would like with perfect clearness show that I and my people are free. [This message has been edited by zouron (edited 04-10-2001).] IP: Logged Mr. Draco Member posted 04-10-2001 10:50 PM Hey, forrester, didn't i come up with the idea for the iron golems, how come zauron is promoted (no offense). Anyways, what would that make my rank? Maybe something like "Lord High Commander under Forrester of the Humanoid armies, and Ruler of the Psionic League" ? (just a thought) (edited) Couldn't we just get the (insert demons or devils, wichever is on our side, i lost track) to provide some spellcasters for us, they do have quite a few of them? [This message has been edited by Mr. Draco (edited 04-10-2001).] IP: Logged Reprisal Member posted 04-10-2001 10:51 PM I would not doubt that my people who jump at the chance to build said Iron Golems. I know you want to, but do you have the resources? Do you know how much it costs to build one such creature (Over 150,000 gp per golem)? Haven't you been pouring all of your resources into your more conventional weapons? While you are the labour forces behind the Technocratic Coaliton, we are the finaciers. I should know for a fact, that while you have a larger assortment of conventional weapons, you still need us to lend you some of the hard currency needed to finance the manufacturing of said golems. We will be more than willing to go into this little deal, but it will still have to be after this conference, if the bloody elves ever bother to get here. Rep. ------------------ "Intelligence in chains loses in lucidity what it gains in intensity." - Albert Camus [This message has been edited by Reprisal (edited 04-10-2001).] IP: Logged Forrester Member posted 04-10-2001 11:02 PM Reprisal -- no offense, but you think like an surfacer. We control the mines. We control the former elfhomes, which no doubt can supply some of the magical components we need. We humanoids control EVERY stage of production. We need buy very few supplies -- we rip what we need from the earth. And the 150,000gp figure is based on the creation of such creatures with magery alone, in a lab, by a lazy wizard too slothful to go out and dig up the adamantium or steel or other components himself. A good comparison: How much does it take to buy a computer? How much does it truly cost, to build one from scratch, regarding actual material? Most of the cost put into it goes to middlemen and laborers. Both costs, in our case, are minimal at best. Also, our factories can make such creatures in a more straightforward manner -- picture the difference between hand-crafting a gun from scratch, and mass-producing one. This is a Wartime Economy, and all of the humanoids, at least, are willing to give their blood, sweat, and tears to work towards the eventual destruction of the elves. They did not work for pay before -- they need not do so now. But your financial help is appreciated, and will no doubt help us get *some* of the ingredients we need. One other thing -- do you have ANY idea how many gold and gems we took from the cold, dead hands of the elves? Your help will be nice, but golem-construction will go on without you, nonetheless. Lord Forrester Peacemaker [This message has been edited by Forrester (edited 04-10-2001).] IP: Logged Alzem Dalcama Member posted 04-10-2001 11:03 PM Now we must go to bed for even the greatest of us must sleep, and until Edena_of_Neith gets back not to much can happen anyway. But we will be watching ------------------ Cleric of St. Cuthbert "I?m about to drop the hammer, and dispense some indiscriminate justice!" [This message has been edited by Alzem Dalcama (edited 04-10-2001).] IP: Logged Mr. Draco Member posted 04-10-2001 11:07 PM Ahh, the time has come for one very tired humanoid ally to get some sleep, well, until tommorow. May the forces of the humanoid league be limitless, and may their golems be unstoppable. IP: Logged zouron Member posted 04-10-2001 11:11 PM (for the ooc notes my troops will be doing their best to get as many resources as possible for store and use, development is important, but also introducing a social security net and free training. and most importantly create many new masses of undead for my army) IP: Logged TheBalor Member posted 04-10-2001 11:18 PM Damnit, where are the technos? and other elves? and the gnomes? We can't do a damned thing without 'em. ------------------ If history is to change,let it change. If the world is to be destroyed, so be it. If it is my destiny to die, then I must simply laugh.-The Magus IP: Logged Forrester Member posted 04-10-2001 11:23 PM Reprisal can represent the Technomancy, Balor. The absence of a representative for the elves is disturbing -- ditto the Faerae. Meanwhile, the Humanoids have consolidated alliances with three powerful groups (The defilers, Draco, and Zouron) and have been plowing ahead in an attempt to win the arms race -- if not amass a force to crush the elves once and for all. I may be mistaken, but I believe Edena will tend to favor the side that actually posts . That will include the Illithid, in this case, unfortunately, as they have been keeping us updated. Forrester [This message has been edited by Forrester (edited 04-10-2001).] IP: Logged TheBalor Member posted 04-10-2001 11:47 PM I am assuming the true illithids are still going forth with the snuffing? If so, we all lose. At least, those of us who don't manage to spelljam or plane shift away. ------------------ If history is to change,let it change. If the world is to be destroyed, so be it. If it is my destiny to die, then I must simply laugh.-The Magus IP: Logged Forrester Member posted 04-10-2001 11:52 PM Mere kidnapping of the Phaerimm will not necessarily lead to the Illithid learning out to BLOT OUT THE SUN in a mere *seven* years. Especially when they mentioned initially that they were moving evenly towards three goals -- and blotting out the sun was only one of them. Riot Gear can claim that they can blot out the sun in one year's time. I am skeptical -- doubly so now that they are divided. Speaking of research, though, we were trying to determine how to Shut Off all psionics for a short period of time . . . to free the Phaerimm, of course. We'll have to wait for Edena. Where are you, mighty GM?! Forrester IP: Logged This topic is 3 pages long: 1 2 3 All times are Central Time (US) next newest topic | next oldest topic Administrative Options: Close Topic | Archive/Move | Delete Topic Hop to: Contact Us | D&D 3rd Edition News Ultimate Bulletin Board 5.47b D&D 3rd Edition News Board General RPG Discussion New "What if . . . Industrial Revolution" Thread (Page 3) profile | register | preferences | faq | search This topic is 3 pages long: 1 2 3 next newest topic | next oldest topic Author Topic: New "What if . . . Industrial Revolution" Thread Mr. Draco Member posted 04-11-2001 12:04 AM Ahh, my slumber is disturbed, what is this that i hear about stopping all psionic activity? I will hear nothing of this plan unless i and my forces are consulted beforehand. As long as it is only temporary, we can help to do the research, (what better way to destroy or disrupt something then have someone who knows that something well, show you how). My only concern is for my League. I must ask that all plans for the psionic disrupting device be placed into the custody of the Psionic League for safekeeping, also, the research must be headed by us, finally, all non-psionic league workers involved in this project must be mind-wipped upon its completion, we can not allow this technology to be gained in any manner, by our enemies. If these conditions are meet, then you (forrester) will have our full assistance in this endeavour. Side note- this is only for our safety, surely you can understand. If these terms are not agreeable, then you can present new ones and i will look them over. IP: Logged Edena_of_Neith Member posted 04-11-2001 12:08 AM Back. (grumble) We almost made it to 400 posts. I see things have fallen apart. I'll take a look at the situation, and assess ... IP: Logged Forrester Member posted 04-11-2001 12:13 AM I'm not sure it's safe to say things have COMPLETELY fallen apart, Edena. Perhaps, in name, we are at peace. The lack of an elven representative -- or a representative of the Fae -- makes it difficult to proceed with the conference. However, it HAS been made clear that the Humanoids and their new allies are working 24/7 in the creation of weapons so destructive they can crack the earth in two like a china plate at a shooting gallery. Okay, that'd be bad. But we should get to WWII power technopsionimagery before/just as our slothful enemies reach WWI power -- easily. Lord Forrester Peacemaker IP: Logged Forrester Member posted 04-11-2001 12:22 AM Draco -- perhaps you missed the early meetings . Certainly, the Gith would never cooperate unless the measure was a very temporary one. We wish to cut off psionics for but an hour, perhaps a day -- not an entire month, as the foolish elves did. This would free the Phaerimm from the Illithids' control -- and good luck to THEM afterwards. We would be more than happy to allow you to help us with the research. I'm sure you understand its importance -- consdering the Illithid plan to blot out the sun. Sometime, perhaps soon, they must be stopped. Forrester IP: Logged Edena_of_Neith Member posted 04-11-2001 12:32 AM I have created a new Thread to continue this. Can you'all post there? I did this for record-keeping purposes. Thanks. IP: Logged The Burned Man Member posted 04-11-2001 12:34 AM I offer aid with both psionic technology and magic technology to Forrester in exchange for slaves and prisoners taken in the war. Give them all to me..... *I continue to research the Psionic Enchantment that will allow me to ascend to divinity* IP: Logged Gruffmug Member posted 04-11-2001 12:49 AM First we offer both The Forces of Zouron Run by Zourun and The Forces of Draco for War Run by Draco a planet in Scro space. There in their safe haven, they can safely concentrate on technomagic/technopsionic improvements on our weapons. This planet is your as it has already been subjugated by us. You will have a legion of troops to defend you. Next, with no word from the neoillithiad the githyanki begin fiercely attacking illithiad ground targets. Illithiad hunters with sliver words and machine guns, elementals and psionic monks are doing hit a run on surface illithiads. The Githzeral are researching divining spells capable of locate underground Illithiad strongholds. The Thri-Keen(xixchil) begins research lifeshaping Scro and humanoids into more effective warriors. They also research modifying the witchlight marauder to give it magic/power resistance. This is accomplished by Empowerdweomered distort life spells plus their natural ability to shapelife. Nok will also allow serious mages into his base in limbo to see his impress magical horde. He and his followers have just finished thier first batch of potions. The front receives 2000 potions of invulnerability. Any suggestion as to what the magic shops produce next? Most defilers are off planet in realmspace so are indeed safe from reprisal. They are doing hit and run attacks. The are protected by a legion of armed troops plus a number of spelljammers. We have a gate to humanoid lands. Scro factories begin cranking out improved Iron golems. We also open gates to the paraelemental planes and negotiate for more raw materials, thought we already control several planets. The Scro are fulling engaging the elven fleets. As are the Thri-Keen(xixchil). The githyanki/githzeral help but are more geared toward finding and attacking the illithiad. Troop deployment (more on the way) The Scro send: 100,000 assorted humanoids 10,000 Scro fighters 500 Scro Warpriest 250 Scro mages plus supplies The thri-keen send: 50,000 tohr-keen fighters 1,000 Thri-keen psions plus supplies IP: Logged Forrester Member posted 04-11-2001 12:56 AM GUYS! Post to the new thread! Copy and paste there. Also, I'm not sure whether Edena is going to allow the movement of troops/whatever to entirely new planets. Run it by her before you make it sound 100% certain. Finally -- thanks much, Gruffmug. Your assistance is appreciated. The elves will fall. I *do* suggest that you hold off attacking the illithid until we've finished with the elves . . . Forrester IP: Logged Edena_of_Neith Member posted 04-11-2001 12:56 AM Gruffmug, could you transfer that to the new Thread, the Part Two thread? IP: Logged This topic is 3 pages long: 1 2 3 All times are Central Time (US) next newest topic | next oldest topic Administrative Options: Close Topic | Archive/Move | Delete Topic Hop to: Contact Us | D&D 3rd Edition News Ultimate Bulletin Board 5.47b [/QUOTE]
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