This was an idea that was floating around IRC earlier so I can't really take credit for it, but I wish to steal it as it fits my current character and group rather well.
In a nutshell, players would roll up a new character that would be a slave, and they would be forced to fight in a low lvl gladiator event sponsored by the Thayan Enclave. The winner would earn his freedom and the losers would be sold to other patricians or to the Enclave, or keep fighting in subsequent rounds of the event.
People could make these as Alt characters if they are not super interested in playing full-time slaves. There would be a small admission fee to see the fights and and then whatever anyone wants to bet on their favorites.
Of course afterward patricians could buy the losers for pretty cheap, as it is not certain the characters will stay on for very long after all is said and done.
I'd need some DM help in setting this up, so I'd like to see if there is actual interest amongst the playerbase to see/participate in an event like this held periodically.
Some rules for gladiators would be:
1) No equipment except what is issued, which shall be a set of armor and weapon/weapons+shield of choice. No questing. Etc. (unless the character is sold out of the arena or wins and is no longer a gladiator)
2) All fights are on FD but would stop the moment a character hits the ground dead, so its possible to die, but also possible to survive. And then roman style, thumbs up or thumbs down for live or die.
Any other suggestions for rules are welcome.
I'd definitely play an alternate to participate in this. These kind of things are massively fun.
ditto
Metro did this on EFU, dude. Read up on the old forums.
So, we can do it on EFU:A
And I didn't claim it as my idea anyway
I'm not saying you can't, or that it's stolen, just saying you should read his thread for tips on organisation and whatnot.
Okay I'll look for it then!
I thought of doing an event like this myself. What I think would be more interesting is that the Gladiators are slaves. They keep on fighting to the death until they are free. When finally the slaves get angry they break out of the gladiator arena and flee to the ziggurat. The arena officials and the arena master would hunt the isle searching for them.
Players total: 6-12
Slaves Masters
4-8 2-4
I played in metro's thing, and it was pretty damn fun, despite the massive amounts of POWER BUILDS, lol.
I never got into metro's thing, but it is definately something that I'd be interested in being in on this time around! No need for set numbers of owners/slaves etc in my opinion.
I'd make an alt to participate in this for fun times.
Quote from: Dash;144994And then roman style, thumbs up or thumbs down for live or die.
History-nazistic detail:
Either the thumb (death) or the fist (mercy) was raised, representing the sword drawn or in its scabbard.
is this still happeing if so i wouldent mind play a slave for a bit it would be pretty fun if its happeing pm me.
Easy pvp practice, too, for those who like me suck at it.
ph come on am sure you know how to win pvp things man
I'll be up for that too. If it is happening, count me in.
I like it. Send me the details, and I'll see what I'll roll up.
Need some PvP practice anyhoo with DEATH on the line
Metro's thing was crazy fun, and I'd certainly want to roll up an alt for this if it takes off!
I like it this guy has support for his thing but no comments if its happeing or not guess he must be putting some thought into it or something.
I imagine this will be pretty removed from the general PvP experience. (I presume) This is going to be low level, with little to no supplies.
You should do this with a DM(NOT ME LOL), Dash!
That way you can make sure people haven't been levelling up their gladiators outside of the actual bouts.
Chill, General. :)
The original post was only yesterday! I'm sure things will happen with this level of interest. I only wish I'd be able to participate, but with time zone issues I doubt it will happen. Even so, great idea!
Okay, with this level interest, I definitely think this should be done. Any DMs who would be interested in helping me do this, please catch me in IRC or PM me. We can work out the IC and OOC of setting this up. I'm excited and I think this could be a lot of fun for everyone involved.
Quote from: General-shadow;145092ph come on am sure you know how to win pvp things man
Drink Haste/Blur/shield/bull's/cat's/endurance/divine favour potions?
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I also would like to participate, if you want to buy my character as a slave though, you'll be disaponted because i'm only there for the fights, not intrested in RPing it afterwards.
Bring it, dawg.
Quote from: Drakill Tannan;145167Drink Haste/Blur/shield/bull's/cat's/endurance/divine favour potions?
No potions.
Hmm... Just a thought... Maybe a new spawn point could be set at the game entry (where you pick your deity and all that) that is called; "if you are a slave". Perhaps this could dump the PC into a place that is nothing but a barrecks type setting (no transistion points!)with some NPC guards and a couple basic slave type scenarios for the slave PC's to do.
1) Gladitorial arena [1-3 characters, levels 2 -5]: Fight a random monster/s
2) Freedom fight [1 PC, level 5-6]: Set opponent, if you win, you can port to someplace in the Zig. (perma death or freedom)/(needs a DM to play)
3) Get purchased by a PC... (whatever)
Could be fun too if multipul players could be IG in the slave pen at the same time and they could plan escapes or whatever...
Sorry for the double post...
Maybe a slave/gladiator faction forum and DM special events where PC's from the Zig, that are not slaves, can watch the slave/gladitor's fight in a pit. The DM could actually have the slaves fight eachother and award some basic armor or weapon (rusted shortsword, leather armor, etc.) awards in these special events and the PC spectator's could do the thumbs up or down thing to determine life or perma death of the slaves etc... Some slave/gladiators could get famous this way.
All this would
A) Be actually boring like that of a real slave.
B) Life and (perma) death is not always up to the player of a slave to control.
It could also be a cool way to app in races like orc and gnoll too. I could see them being slaves and even having racial side plots against other slaves.
Got an idea of what I want to play for this, so when you got it ready, shoot me the details. Even if I go KIA in round 1, sounds like fun :)
could a play werewolfe in this but like a tame one?
So now that Old Port is opened up again, whats the possibillity of a DM hopping on board with this? Any of you guys interested in helping out?
I would very likely be interested to take part!
If this were to happen on a weekend, I would gladly make a PC for it.
Shoot me teh data and I'll see what I can roll up :D
I was looking for DM support, not really player support at this point. I know all you guys are interested, but without a DM on board we can't do all that much or enforce the rules etc