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 Welcome to X-Com, we're all going to die horribly. Actually, no, you're all going to die horribly. To be specific, this is OpenXCOM, an opensource version of the original X-Com, which allows for modern resolutions and other quality of life modifications, mainly the fact that it is no longer in DOSBox. First, an overview of where we are. It is the far future of the year 1999. Alien activity has been noted, and the Council of Funding Nations has joined together to form the X-Com project. It is the world's only defense against the alien menace. The world's best and brightest are at our disposal. Instead, you lot were chosen. What do you mean, "you're" all going to die? This is being run similar to the Aurora LP or the Combat Mission Goon vs Goon LPs. I'm not doing a darn thing, you guys are setting policy and commanding the troops. The Council of Funding Nations  This is the current state of the Council's funding contributions. Voting power on any policy or demand pushed through by the council is determined by the percentage of our budget contributed by your nation. Council members have final say on any expenditure, from purchasing arms to building new bases. A member of the council can improve their standing by pleasing their nation through guiding X-Com's performance. You may form alliances and support each other's voting power to push through decisions. Base Staff At the head of the Base Staff is the Base Commander. They are appointed to the role through a vote by the Councilmen after service as a soldier. They are in charge of general command over the base's running. The Chief of Research and Development is the person who will be pushing X-Com's research forward, and building the materials it needs. Their role is to ensure X-Com catches up and potentially surpasses the Alien menace. Their orders may be vetoed by a majority vote from the council and approval from the Base Commander. They are selected by the Council from a pool of scientists and engineers. The Chief Quartermaster is in charge of equipping and ordering new equipment. Their orders may be vetoed by a majority vote from the council and approval from the Base Commander. They are selected by the Council from a pool of scientists and engineers. The Chief of Human Resources oversees any hiring decisions by X-Com. Their role is to ensure we have the appropriate number of troops, scientists and engineers. Their orders may be vetoed by a majority vote from the Council and approval from the Base Commander. They can set Squads between missions. The PR Manager must decide what information to declassify. If they have PMs, all post-battle results will be sent to them directly and only them.. Soldiers Squads are groups of soldiers. They can set their 'Attitude' between Aggressive, Neutral or Cautious and may also give additional guidance on how their troops will act. A squad must have a squad leader, and that squad leader must have a higher rank than those beneath them. Scientists/Engineers These are advisory roles. They simply put forward their suggestions for research and then potentially get elected. Base staff is decided per-base. The Base Commander rotates monthly. That's all for now. Signups are open for any council position, first come first served. Also, where should we build our first base, and what difficulty should we be on? (1 to 5, 5 being the hardest.) HerpicleOmnicron5 fucked around with this message at 18:52 on Apr 25, 2015 |
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Our Council of Funding Nations Council Liason from the USA - CirclMastr - 14% Voting Power Council Liason from Russia - 64bitrobot - 4% Voting Power Council Liason from UK - Jimmy4400nav - 6% Voting Power Council Liason from France - RickVoid - 8% Voting Power Council Liason from Germany - Last Transmission - 4% Voting Power Council Liason from Italy - Samovar - 3% Voting Power Council Liason from Spain - Ghostwoods - 2% Voting Power Council Liason from China - Heliosmajestus - 4% Voting Power Council Liason from Japan - blastron - 12% Voting Power Council Liason from India - ViggyNash - 4% Voting Power Council Liason from Brazil - Blue Link - 8% Voting Power Council Liason from Australia - Baccaruda - 7% Voting Power Council Liason from Nigeria - Leif - 4% Voting Power Council Liason from South Africa - PotatoManJack - 7% Voting Power Council Liason from Egypt - Major Farah Walid Said (LordGugs) - 7% Voting Power Council Liason from Canada - VolticSurge - 7% Voting Power Base Staff Unnamed Base 1 Base Commander - Lotisha Chief of Research and Development - SupSuper Chief Quartermaster - mydad Chief of Human Resources - Dr. Snark Scientists: chiasaur11, SupSuper Engineers: Veloxyll Pilots: Crow "Merlyn" Beak Bill "Slaan" Swith ("The Jolly Green Lady") Soldier Applicants All X-Com soldiers are given a card on application. You may tick a box where it applies. Do you: A: Have a convenient sibling who would like to follow in your footsteps B: Wish to give up your dying body to a human-drone integration program C: Have no objection to cloning D: Believe in reincarnation Troops and Applicants Nuramor - B Kaislioc - B MrWillsauce - Australian Plot Armour Porstuve - B Jesenjin AcesHigh-D UrbicaMortis ifyouseethispost Pierzak-D HiKaizer-A Troops can use this spreadsheet in order to input their preferred equipment. Proposals: Passed: Proposal 72B Live Alien Capture Initiative Proposal 2D Blow the fuckers up Proposal 1X Keep One Proposal 11D For All Proper Eyes Proposal 69A 2 Jobs, 1 Child Proposal 69B Internal Interns HerpicleOmnicron5 fucked around with this message at 16:56 on May 9, 2015 |
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Mar 30, 2015 19:59
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HerpicleOmnicron5 posted:Also, where should we build our first base, and what difficulty should we be on? (1 to 5, 5 being the hardest.) Oh, you're just asking for it here, buddy. Siberia, 5. 
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Mar 30, 2015 20:06
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I call dibs on the USA! And build the base in the US, difficulty 5.
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Mar 30, 2015 20:12
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TomViolence posted:Oh, you're just asking for it here, buddy. Siberia, 5. Also throw me in as India's council member. ViggyNash fucked around with this message at 23:27 on Mar 30, 2015 |
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Mar 30, 2015 20:46
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We need to vote on a Base Name too. Maybe Sempai will notice me if I build our base in Japan? Difficulty 5. Base name  NyanCommStealth Edit: I actually tend to use conventions for base names. First base is CentComm, then each base after is named regionally (EuroComm, DesertComm, AusComm, etc). Something to think about. RickVoid fucked around with this message at 20:55 on Mar 30, 2015 |
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Mar 30, 2015 20:53
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Start our first base to Rome, with a difficulty of 4, and let our base be called Vigilo Confido.
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Mar 30, 2015 20:58
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RickVoid posted:We need to vote on a Base Name too. I find this idea amusing. I also find the idea of this LP amusing. Prior X-COM esque LPs have been noticeably lacking in the horrible death department because that is no longer really a part of the 'new' X-COM. Let the gates of blood open and the suffering of the Rookies be great! This is the Old Testament X-COM and it is a jealous and angry God of 78% casualty rate victories.
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Mar 30, 2015 21:00
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Night10194 posted:I find this idea amusing. I also find the idea of this LP amusing. Prior X-COM esque LPs have been noticeably lacking in the horrible death department because that is no longer really a part of the 'new' X-COM. Let the gates of blood open and the suffering of the Rookies be great! This is the Old Testament X-COM and it is a jealous and angry God of 78% casualty rate victories. Also take into account that you guys are giving the orders to the soldiers, in the most disorganized fashion possible. We all know what happens when you give goons command of army men. This will be the only vote where non-council members will be able to pitch in by the way. Also, if you need any stats or graphs then just ask. I'll be sure to do a comprehensive overview of the state of the game each in-game month.
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Mar 30, 2015 21:03
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Night10194 posted:I find this idea amusing. I also find the idea of this LP amusing. Prior X-COM esque LPs have been noticeably lacking in the horrible death department because that is no longer really a part of the 'new' X-COM. Let the gates of blood open and the suffering of the Rookies be great! This is the Old Testament X-COM and it is a jealous and angry God of 78% casualty rate victories. I feel like I need to disclose some things about putting our first base in Japan. We will miss all of the UFOs. All of them. If you want us to actually succeed we need to set up in the US or Central Europe. Just an FYI.
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Mar 30, 2015 21:05
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I'll take Germany. Difficulty 4, and put the Base in Portugal and name it "gently caress off aliens!".
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Mar 30, 2015 21:06
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RickVoid posted:I feel like I need to disclose some things about putting our first base in Japan. This is also borne out by backstory. Japan tried to do it's own singular effort to intercept and take down UFOs. It failed miserably, hence the combined XCOM Project.
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Mar 30, 2015 21:34
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RickVoid posted:I feel like I need to disclose some things about putting our first base in Japan. Well, obviously. But if we never find a UFO fewer of us will die horribly before our Alien Masters take charge. Basically, I normally vote primarily for stuff that will help people win, but I'm voting for silliness this one time. Night10194 fucked around with this message at 21:44 on Mar 30, 2015 |
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Mar 30, 2015 21:39
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I would like to announce that I, Farah Walid Said, have been appointed by President Mumbarak to represent the Arab Republic of Egypt on the Council. Their is obliviously a relationship between the UFO phenomenon and the Great Pyramids in Egypt. Thus it is obvious that our first base must be located as close to these structures as possible. Signed Major Farah Walid Said Secrecy Level:5
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Mar 30, 2015 21:42
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I'll campaign for Chief Quartermaster, running on a policy of rockets for everyone . Those aliens will wish they never found us! Clearing farmhouses is a pain in the rear end, so just blow 'em up.
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Mar 30, 2015 21:46
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If we join as soldiers and get killed on mission, can we reapply?
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Mar 30, 2015 21:59
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Okay, I'll bite. Soldier me up. Lowest firing accuracy you can find, and highest bravery in event of a tie-break. I will be your valiant meatshield.
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Mar 30, 2015 22:02
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I would situate the base in The Balkans, good coverage of Russia, Europe and the Middle East. I'd also like to be a soldier please.
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Mar 30, 2015 22:03
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Oh, yes. I'd also like to be a soldier
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Mar 30, 2015 22:04
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Nuramor posted:If we join as soldiers and get killed on mission, can we reapply? All X-Com soldiers are given a card on application. You may tick a box where it applies. Do you: A: Have a convenient sibling who would like to follow in your footsteps B: Wish to give up your dying body to a human-drone integration program C: Have no objection to cloning D: Believe in reincarnation X-Com staff will replace you according to your wishes.
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Mar 30, 2015 22:06
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Make me a solider. I'd like to not be a coward, if possible. A: Have a convenient sibling who would like to follow in your footsteps C: Have no objection to cloning
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Mar 30, 2015 22:19
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HerpicleOmnicron5 posted:All X-Com soldiers are given a card on application. You may tick a box where it applies. Do you: Obviously d
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Mar 30, 2015 22:20
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HerpicleOmnicron5 posted:All X-Com soldiers are given a card on application. You may tick a box where it applies. Do you: B for me, please. gently caress yeah, dreadnaughts. 
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Mar 30, 2015 22:27
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Soldiers should have the same naming convention as roguelike characters. Mostly because I want to see Sad King Billy XVIII die to the same aliens that killed his entire lineage.
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Mar 30, 2015 22:41
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Oh, are the soldier positions still open? PFC Alkydere reporting in I'll volunteer for Option B because that sounds hilariously nightmare fuel inducing.
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Mar 30, 2015 23:02
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PFC Akratic Method reporting, and looking forward to our first mission. Survey? Oh, right, sure; let's go for the drone one. Those engineers must know what they're doing, right? B
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Mar 30, 2015 23:11
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CirclMastr posted:Soldiers should have the same naming convention as roguelike characters. Mostly because I want to see Sad King Billy XVIII die to the same aliens that killed his entire lineage. Thankfully The Shrike is unlikely to be a opponent for the X-Com teams.
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Mar 30, 2015 23:44
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I humbly request to represent China on the council in these trying times. Naturally the base should be in China, and should be called The People's Republic of Extraterrestrial Management at difficulty level of 4
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Mar 30, 2015 23:50
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Ladies and gentlemen,I volunteer for the humble position of representing my homeland of Canada.There has been a string of "bear" attacks around Edmonton that I personally believe to be extraterrestrial in origin. Perhaps building a base there could ward off further maulings.
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Mar 31, 2015 00:39
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I wish to die gloriously for the motherland as a B: Wish to give up your dying body to a human-drone integration program C: Have no objection to cloning I am willing to die countless times for humanity and for the motherland if it means victory.
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Mar 31, 2015 00:39
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HerpicleOmnicron5 posted:All X-Com soldiers are given a card on application. You may tick a box where it applies. Do you: C for me, PFC Lynneth. I shall die a thousand deaths.
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Mar 31, 2015 00:47
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Soldier me please and Option C
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Mar 31, 2015 02:24
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Make a soldier out of me! As a techno-buddhist, I: A: Have a convenient sibling who would like to follow in your footsteps B: Wish to give up your dying body to a human-drone integration program C: Have no objection to cloning D: Believe in reincarnation NewMars fucked around with this message at 02:33 on Mar 31, 2015 |
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Mar 31, 2015 02:31
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Please Soldier me up as well, Option B. Looking forward to the inevitable clusterfucks brought on by this format. We might not even get out of the skyranger. 
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Mar 31, 2015 02:33
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I have been sent by the great motherland of Russia to act as a Council Liaison. I suggest we build our base in
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Mar 31, 2015 02:37
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Oh, yes and it is my professional opinion as a soldier that we set the classification level at 4 And put our base in Shanghai, the Mechano-Buddha's favorite city!
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Mar 31, 2015 02:46
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I'll take the U.K Difficulty 5 BUILD THE BASE WHEREVER TORCHWOOD IS!
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Mar 31, 2015 03:04
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Throw me in as a soldier, then when I inevitably die, play God and make me a human-drone. Also difficulty 5.
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Mar 31, 2015 05:40
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I'd like to be a soldier because responsibility scares me, thanks. Also, convenient sibling option.
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Colonel Bruce Bacarruda reporting for duty as the Council Liaison from Australia. Difficulty oughta be 4 or thereabout. No sense in getting killed too fast. Stick the base in the USA, I hear that Vegas is nice this time of year.
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