Author Topic: A villainous quest (Read 4240 times)

EchoMirage · « **on:** May 23, 2008, 01:48:46 AM »

I have an idea for the next quest: nefarious villains and antagonists

there are never enough of those!

Ancient Gamer · « **Reply #1 on:** May 23, 2008, 05:21:10 AM »

I approve. A good quest!

Murometz · « **Reply #2 on:** May 23, 2008, 09:31:04 AM »

Works for me. I'll put up a poll this weekend. We have this idea and one more from another member to choose from.

We be Questing!

Ria Hawk · « **Reply #3 on:** May 24, 2008, 12:42:05 AM »

*evilspasticgrin*

Murometz · « **Reply #4 on:** July 08, 2008, 09:56:44 PM »

I knew there was something I forgot to do. We have oursleves an official, honest-to-goodness Villain's Quest to embark upon!

It shall begin at the stroke of midnight Saturday! With a little help from Strolen, por favor.

Villains.

The Quest requires no introduction beyond that one word.

Depending on the number of entries, we will choose one or two winners. The chosen one, the winning submission's author, will garnish 100 XP. The second place winner will garnish 50 XP.

Every author who enters the Quest will additionally receive an automatic 25 XP bonus if the following ten, cliched words are entirely avoided in the submission.

These ten are;

Insidious
Nefarious
Notorious
Wicked
Diabolical
Malevolent
Infamous
Malicious
Vile

and of course, Villainous.

Dastardly is ok though

This of course is purely a whimsical side-challenge and has no actual bearing on the Quest itself.

Scrasamax · « **Reply #5 on:** July 08, 2008, 10:59:02 PM »

is it worth any bonus points to use all ten words?

Strolen · « **Reply #6 on:** July 12, 2008, 11:58:47 AM »

Scrasamax · « **Reply #7 on:** July 12, 2008, 08:20:44 PM »

SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET!!!

Kassy · « **Reply #8 on:** July 13, 2008, 07:02:48 AM »

*Grins with manic intent*

Fallen Angel · « **Reply #9 on:** July 13, 2008, 02:16:01 PM »

Are we making Classes or do we need Named Characters?

I got a idea for a character.. but not a quest.

Also I'd like to know if I have to remain constricted by D&D's tech limitation/seperation from magic. (Okay, a small clue as to what I'm thinking of.)

Strolen · « **Reply #10 on:** July 13, 2008, 02:39:33 PM »

Ignore everything you know about D&D and their stats and whatever other rule system/class system you know.

What we are looking for is an interesting villian with a solid background and good motivations. Concentrate on the ideas of the villian and not the attributes and you will be solid.

Grey · « **Reply #11 on:** July 13, 2008, 10:40:06 PM »

In regards to this quest, I'm faced with a bit of a problem: Most of my villains aren't evil to their own eyes, being that evil is usually unrealistic. But just as one mans Freedom Fighter is another mans Terrorist, I also believe that people can do actions that are good in the eyes of some and horrible atrocities in the eyes of others. Would such a character make the cut, one that is a hero to some though branded as a villain by those he fights?

Strolen · « **Reply #12 on:** July 14, 2008, 07:04:58 PM »

You will gain praise and worshippers either way. Submit it with your interpretation and put it in as a quest and see how the Horde reacts. Worst case, you thrill us with a submission. Best case, you thrill us with a quest submission. Win-win!

manfred · « **Reply #13 on:** July 15, 2008, 08:49:17 AM »

Quote from: Grey on July 13, 2008, 10:40:06 PM

Would such a character make the cut, one that is a hero to some though branded as a villain by those he fights?

It has been said that every dictator was once a hero to somebody. Everyone needs at least a few trustworthy supporters to make it to the top - which those, that are universally hated rarely manage.

Kassy · « **Reply #14 on:** July 18, 2008, 10:30:49 AM »

You make a good point there.

Maggot · « **Reply #15 on:** August 14, 2008, 08:28:58 AM »

When does the voting begin?

Strolen · « **Reply #16 on:** August 15, 2008, 03:58:52 PM »

A question for the sages. If nobody else compiles them I will give it a shot. Will be a couple days before I get to it though.

14 submissions. Good run!!! I think I even read and commented on most of them so I will be ready to vote once it gets up.

SOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNN.....

Strolen · « **Reply #17 on:** September 14, 2008, 04:57:15 PM »

And so it shall begin.

http://www.cafepress.com/strolen

Ideas are welcome! I didn't have a lot of time but wanted to put up something.

Will update the villain quest winners tonight hopefully.

manfred · « **Reply #18 on:** September 14, 2008, 05:27:48 PM »

Is on the T-Shirt also a Citadel logo or something? That shouldn't be missing.

Oh, and we should make sure the actual Quest winners get something different than the shirts available for sale. Something more unique, if possible.

Strolen · « **Reply #19 on:** September 14, 2008, 06:31:41 PM »

Problem is I am lacking a real logo that is identified with the site.

Logo creation contest.

If you come up with an idea or graphic, I will get it on a shirt.

Ria Hawk · « **Reply #20 on:** September 16, 2008, 11:19:07 PM »

What's wrong with the graphic we put on the StrolenCon dice? Or the logo in the header bar?