Topic: Econ War needs eight bloodthirsty pirate lords!

[Herr Burt]

Scallywags, cheats, and liars needed for immediate employment with high pay for job with high mortality rate

Avast! you scalawagss!  Put down your cheap rum and prepare to become famous!  Economic War needs eight bloodthirsty pirate lords who are interested in a career of murder, plunder, betrayal, blackmail, and debauchery.  Applicants should be looking with a fond eye (only one good eye required) towards a final retirement filled with complete decadence.   The ability to smash small, lightly armed, innocent civilian craft with all manner of illegal arms, to movitate a large number of men (or racial equivalent) to perform criminal acts of depravation, and to get away clean under the watchful guns of an imperial navy are all considered a plus.  The ability to stab your best friend in the back in order to line your own pockets is an absolute requirement.  (All rules in the Pirate Code to the contrary are more like "guidelines" than real law.)

Pooftas, panzies, naval officers, and Cubs fans need not apply.  (Yes, I know those are all really the same thing.)

Interested applicants should present themselves to Herr Burt in this thread in order to receive your examination (bring gold) and to receive your commission.   <snicker>

You will be expected to:

1) Die.  Quickly.  Yes, I know that sounds harsh.  But let's be honest.  Half of you eight will be dead at the end of the first week, and we'll be down to only two left at the start of the third.    And what good is plunder if you don't live to enjoy it?  Only those convinced that they are the blackest, meanest, most dishonest pirate ever to disgrace a naval vessel (or else are so drunk and self-deluded they dont know any better) should apply

2) Lead a band of men who'd just as soon slit your throat in your sleep than give you your pimp-share of their loot on a crusade to take over the entire black market.

3) Serve as a single point of contact for your faction for campaign announcements

4) Serve as the person who tells Herr Burt which of several "special projects" your faction will undertake during each phase of the war.

5)  Drink, rape, and pillage.    A lot.


THIS JOB WILL BEGIN IN LATE APRIL!  DON'T WAIT TO APPLY!



-Herr Burt

[Hexx]

Given the amount of public drunkeness this would require I'd nominate
t00l,Chuut,DH & Pig for the first four.

Oddly enough I'm not sure who the lushes are on the Coalition side... it's so hard to tell

[Hexx]

Ummm,..  that would be me.      

but

Is this going to be a Dynaverse server ?

..... 
 well I'm assuming he hasn't coopted the code for EVE (although that would be cool...)

[Hexx]

And just for the hell of it (can I say Hell?.. I know I'm a pirate but.. I dunno..what if t00l bans me?)

Assuming this goes sometime after Easter,
I am more than willing to betray,backstab,blackmail,or steal from pretty much anyone that plays this game.
Do I get bonus points for laughing while they die?

Ahh the Dread Pirate Hexx's name shall soon be cursed even more than it is now.
(Maybe even by someone on the opposite side...)

[Herr Burt]

Ummm,..  that would be me.      

but

Is this going to be a Dynaverse server ?

But of course!

Hexx said
And just for the hell of it (can I say Hell?.. I know I'm a pirate but.. I dunno..what if t00l bans me?)

You're allowed to say anything, so long as you start the sentence with, "Arrrrr!"

-Herr Burt

[KAT Chuut-Ritt]

No leadership role for me this time, did it last server when I didn't sign up to do so, definately passing this go round.  Besides I might want to push particular individuals into rocks, ummm... wing with certain specific valued comrades for this one.

[Herr Burt]

Besides I might want to push particular individuals into rocks, ummm... wing with certain specific valued comrades for this one.

You want to push people into a rock?  But that describes the whole job of pirate leadership!

Your minions don't bring in enough gold, you push them into a rock.

They show up late with a payment, you push them into a rock.

They give you lip, you crush their larynx, impale them three times -- in case they mistakenly think the firs two times were an accident -- on the horns mounted on your cabin wall, and then shove them into a rock.

And since you're the Overlord, no one can kick you out of the club for doing it.   

-Herr Burt


P.S.  Oh, yes, almost forgot.......     Arrrrrrrrrr!

[Dfly]

I may be persuaded to take on the role of RM for a coalition race, if the payement is high enough

[KAT Chuut-Ritt]

You want to push people into a rock?  But that describes the whole job of pirate leadership!

Nope thats the job of the boss's right-hand man, to watch the others and to enforce the bosses will.  The bosses job is to watch the right-hand man.   

[Herr Burt]

Any body thinking about this besides Hexx?

-Herr Burt

[Julin Eurthyr]

Temporary retirement from flag positions (10 month old teething girl does wonders in screwing up schedule and the fact that she's attempting to learn keyboard operation skills prevents her from sitting on my lap while in-mission) has preculded my usual tossing of hat into ring...

[TraumaTech]

Temporary retirement from flag positions (10 month old teething girl does wonders in screwing up schedule and the fact that she's attempting to learn keyboard operation skills prevents her from sitting on my lap while in-mission) has preculded my usual tossing of hat into ring...

  wait until they get to be almost 3 and they know more than you do ,on kb operations,and worse yet ,is how they can turn on and off the crocodile tears at will to bend your heart thier way 

[Julin Eurthyr]

Temporary retirement from flag positions (10 month old teething girl does wonders in screwing up schedule and the fact that she's attempting to learn keyboard operation skills prevents her from sitting on my lap while in-mission) has preculded my usual tossing of hat into ring...

  wait until they get to be almost 3 and they know more than you do ,on kb operations,and worse yet ,is how they can turn on and off the crocodile tears at will to bend your heart thier way 

Wait till they're 3?  My little one's tall enough to climb herself up and reach the keyboard on the keyboard tray and begin basic keyboard training, or anything I've got sitting on the first 3 inches of my computer desk...
My other two were fairly keyboard trained by 2 (after being busted enough times they knew better than to do the usual kiddie thing of slamming on the keyboard full-handedly), and my son was actually a fairly competent ISC Star Cruiser weapons officer before he was 3... (under orders to only press "Z" when I told him to)...

[Herr Burt]

I am but with so little experience with Dyna I worry that taking the roll of a RM might not be a good ideal.

What better time to learn the job than in the middle of a new style of D2 campaign?

If you do well, then you'll be a legend.   If you do poorly, then your men will just put bounties on your head or kill you themselves.  They'll have fun patting your back if you make them win, and they'll have fun stabbing your back if you make them lose.   So what's the worry?   

-Herr Burt the Confidence Builder

[deadmansix]

 I will handle the Beast Riders if that is OK as the FC will fly that cartell

[Hexx]

 I will handle the Beast Riders if that is OK as the FC will fly that cartell

You cheesy bastiges...

I'll of course lead the noble Tigerheart to conquest.
Or oblivion.

Either way.

[Herr Burt]

Arrrrr!!!! Deadman and Hexx, welcome aboard!  Thank ye kindly, mateys.   We appreciate your (expensive) service.

What about you, Skaren?   You still interested?   

See here for some background:  http://www.dynaverse.net/forum/index.php/topic,163366564.msg1122704005.html#msg1122704005

-Herr Burt

[Julin Eurthyr]

From the Buccaneer's daily

Flag Officer seeks position

Graduate of Concordian Star Naval Academy finds self exiled from Government service while needing to create fund to put 3 quadruplate youths through college.

Bringing proven naval leadership and strategic operations skills to the position, always willing to loyally work with a lord and group that truly appreciates his services.  Said officer has been considered a tactical liability by some high commands in the past, he rarely, if ever, can be found at the helm of his ship during prime-time operations.

Well versed in Plasma operations, capable of operating a cloak, familiarized with carrier operations and understanding the use of many other weapon systems, said officer is capable of flying most any loadout effectively.  Also versed with the care and upkeep of ships with large combat capabilities and very little defense, native vessel is frequently called a "pocket dreadnought", carrying the guns of a big ship on a cruiser hull.

Prefers to work with a strong Lord, and willing to share the lifetime of experience and knowledge of flag positions with an appropriately deep pocketed person.  Interested Lords are advised to send a copy of the contract and a sample of available wealth to Subspace Box 673, Concordia Prime, for review.

(OOC: this is a statement that I'm available for A/RM duties, and willing to help a newer RM (Skaren?) learn the ropes...   Sadly, I don't forsee having the time to commit to the full RM-ship this round...)

[Skaren]

Sorry but I am going to focus my efforts on practicing for Schramms ACSIII campaign, I think it shows a lot of potential. 

I have found that because I am used to flying with my set group of like 10 players here in Western Mass, I suck on GSA.  I have so gotten used to their style that when I run into the these other guys they kick my ass.  I feel like a freaking newbie again.  So I need to hunker down and hit the keyboard in practice.  I just joined a fleet and don't want to be known as the guy from planet Newbinian.  Dfly and Warchild have taken to giving me some excellent training lessons, and I owe it to them to get better ASAP!  I need to practice human vrs human,.. alot

So I am going to have to say no, but I wish you luck and think you have a great storyline.  It is nice to see a storyline in a Dynaverse campaign.  Congratulations and have a blast you guys.

[Hexx]

Although I'm not familiar with this ACSIII campaign so I don't know what the setup is,
imo you can't beat D2 campaigns for PVP practice. GSA is decent, but really teaches you
how to match BPV's rather than fight at an advantage/disadvantage.
Whereas with a D2 campaign you never know what you're gonna draft or get hit by.

[Skaren]

I read you on that Hexx, but it is a campaign in which I will be flying with my fleet in 3 vrs 3 player games.  I noticed that if you do not practice that, and learn the fleet strategy as a group, your going to end up hurting your fleet.  It seems now that I have to keep close track of my mates in addition to the enemy     A couple of times I didn't pay attention and got so focused on trying to kill someone I was off alone.  Needless to say that was the end O me rather quickly.

Practice of any sort is good I agree but having run a lot of games I have seen half dedicated players sign up and then not really come through with the dedication needed.

Although I would like to join I don't want to be half involved and give myself a bad rep.


If you have not heard about Schramm's Automated Campaign System III,.. what,.. you been under a rock ?

It is great from what I hear (I haven't played in it yet),... two years ago he ran version 2 and folks say it was a great time.  Ran for over a year and hundreds of turns.  You actually download a C++ client and it has chat features, fleet command windows, direct player engagement (it doesn't us GSA) from the consol, fog of war, campaign cloak rules, production, etc,.. all kinds of stuff I have in my campaign games but his is not pen and pencil done.  His automated system is like the games I run for my crew only with hundreds of players.

When I first came onto this board long ago I was seeking a premiere campaign, I think I have found it.  I will let you know how it goes.  Hey for all I know the thing is full of bugs and crashes and sh*t,.. we will see. 

Much thanks for the invite though

S

[Father Ted]

You'll never learn how to beat us if you don't fly against us. It took four or five PvP's on Storm Season before I figured out how to beat a human opponent. I won't reveal said opponent's name, but will tell you he was a Kzinti...

[Skaren]

Forgive me Father for I have sinned,..

Hey I am not jumping ship,..  You'll see me out there somewhere, I just don't think that committing to a highly active role is a good ideal for me.

Hey who is the best pilot     

That aught to get some responses,...   

[KAT Chuut-Ritt]

Hey who is the best pilot     

That aught to get some responses,...   

The guy who flies with honor and has the most fun.

[Father Ted]

Best pilot I ever flew with, or against? In the immortal words of Gordo Cooper, you're lookin' at him. 

Now that the laughter has died down, I'd have to say either Kreug or Thrain.

[FPF-Tobin Dax]

I will accept the Lordship of Prime industries, if no one else wishes to. Never done the RM thing, so any input from anyone who may want to fly Prime would be welcome. If the server launches may 6th, I won't be around much may 8th to 12th.

[Julin Eurthyr]

I will accept the Lordship of Prime industries, if no one else wishes to. Never done the RM thing, so any input from anyone who may want to fly Prime would be welcome. If the server launches may 6th, I won't be around much may 8th to 12th.

Looking for a qualified assistant?  Pick up your copy of the Buccaneer's Daily, seen above...

If you would want me, I'll lend a hand...

[FPF-Tobin Dax]

I will accept the Lordship of Prime industries, if no one else wishes to. Never done the RM thing, so any input from anyone who may want to fly Prime would be welcome. If the server launches may 6th, I won't be around much may 8th to 12th.

Looking for a qualified assistant?  Pick up your copy of the Buccaneer's Daily, seen above...

If you would want me, I'll lend a hand...

I will be quite happy to accept your help.  Thanks!

[Herr Burt]

Thank you Tobin!  You and your quartet of an assistant are hereby placed in charge of Prime Industries.    May those who have betrayed you and robbed you of your god-given right to rule the universe feel the pain of their error.  (And serve to line your pockets.)

-Herr Burt

[Dfly]

If the Tigerheart has not been taken yet I would offer my services for them. 

Also, I will be inviting the FSD guys to this team, and Skaren, try it out with us.  I promise it will be great fun, and if you get a price on your head from our own team, dont worry, we will collect your head hmm, bounty, before anyone else.

[FPF-Tobin Dax]

Hexx claimed it several posts up...

[Dfly]

My bad, I put the wrong Cartel name in.  I meant the Wylderfire.

[Herr Burt]

My bad, I put the wrong Cartel name in.  I meant the Wylderfire.

Outstanding!  Thank you D'Emon Fly.  And a right smart-looking band of colorful adventurers I'm sure you'll be.

-Herr Burt

[Skaren]

I will go where the FSD leader goes and if he wants FSD to rally around Wylderfire then I am there.

Now I am not very experienced with Dyna, I am used to a lot of hex flipping.  I am confussed as to how this will work.  If pirates don't own hexes is this only PVP  ?  Or are we still hex flipping?

I ask this while looking behind me !!

[Rolling]

Well, I can die quickly and be a real bitch about it.

I'll throw out insults to you, then insult your momma's momma's momma.

Of course, I could just go blow myself up and insult my momma's momma's momma.

[Riskyllama]

I will go where the FSD leader goes and if he wants FSD to rally around Wylderfire then I am there.

Now I am not very experienced with Dyna, I am used to a lot of hex flipping.  I am confussed as to how this will work.  If pirates don't own hexes is this only PVP  ?  Or are we still hex flipping?

I ask this while looking behind me !!

We all just want, how do I say it, "A piece of the action."
So remember to make your wingman an, "Offer he can't refuse," or you might just "Be sleeping with the k'romas."

[Dfly]

I will go where the FSD leader goes and if he wants FSD to rally around Wylderfire then I am there.

Now I am not very experienced with Dyna, I am used to a lot of hex flipping.  I am confussed as to how this will work.  If pirates don't own hexes is this only PVP  ?  Or are we still hex flipping?

I ask this while looking behind me !!

We all just want, how do I say it, "A piece of the action."
So remember to make your wingman an, "Offer he can't refuse," or you might just "Be sleeping with the k'romas."

and then you be getting the K'romas where you wished the sun did shine.

[Riskyllama]

Arrr.
Fur, Fluff, or Fins.
Ye be my wing or food.

Unless someone else wants the job, I shall command the Camboro in finding dinner.
Now accepting loyal, hungy individuals with a like mind and a strong sense of smell(gotta find dinner somehow).

[Herr Burt]

I will go where the FSD leader goes and if he wants FSD to rally around Wylderfire then I am there.

Now I am not very experienced with Dyna, I am used to a lot of hex flipping.  I am confussed as to how this will work.  If pirates don't own hexes is this only PVP  ?  Or are we still hex flipping?

I ask this while looking behind me !!

Arrrrrr!!!!!!

I'll need to get the Info thread updated to make this clear.  (I used to have another post up that gave an outline, but I can't find it.)

Pirate *do* flip hexs, on the cartel map layer.    There are two map layers to each campaign:   one that shows which empires control each hex, and one that shows which cartel controls the black market for each hex.   You'll need to use the pulldown menu in the upper left of your screem to swap to the cartel map for this campaign most of the time.

There are several ways to earn victory points in this campaign, which should allow everyon to help their cartel, regardless of their strengths or the amount of time that they can put into the server:
1) Controlling the blcak market, payoffs, and protection money.   (the economy of the hexs you control)  The total econ of each cartel will be counted EACH DAY, and will be added to a running total.
2) Eliminating the competition  (destroying player owned ships)  When you kill a player, you'll need to send me a report of who you killed and what they were flying.
3) Amassing wealth.   (the prestige you earn.   How would you keep yourself well-supplied with gorgeous, green-skinned women if you don't amass wealth?)  I'll check your total lifetime prestige.
4)  Special secret opportunities offerd to each cartel during the game.

In addition, there will be a side game based who can become the most famous and feared pirate in the galaxy.   You can see the "Piracy Points" and the "Information Thread" for details here, but basically it involves killing other players, killing your wingmen, collectiong ranson, collectiong bounties, and finding secret buried treasure hidden throughout the game.    Arrrrrrr!!!!!!

-Herr Burt

[Herr Burt]

Arrr.
Fur, Fluff, or Fins.
Ye be my wing or food.

Unless someone else wants the job, I shall command the Camboro in finding dinner.
Now accepting loyal, hungy individuals with a like mind and a strong sense of smell(gotta find dinner somehow).

Arrrr!!!!!!  The plunder is ripe for the plucking, and the galaxy is your dinner table.

Welcome aboard, and thanks!

(P.S.    *LOVE* the picture!!)

-Herr Burt

[Hexx]

I'd actually just like to take this opportunity to thank Herr Burt for all his hard work on this server.
I know how much time and effort goes into setting something like this up, and can only imagine what it must be like
too try and squeeze it in around family.
That's why, after long consideration I've decided to volunteer my time to fix certain anomalies withing the shiplist.
It seems that Tigerheart, alone amons the cartels, doesn't poesess any BCH or DN equivalant ships.
This would obviously provide an uneven list for whoemever happens to end up flying with that particular cartel.
But, as I said-not too worry. Out of simple respect for Herr Burt and his workload I shall endeavour to come up with
suitable designs that shall fit in nicely with the other ships in the Tigerheart fleet.

No thanks is asked for, what I do I do for love of the game.

[FPF-Tobin Dax]

Hey Hexx, perhaps you could make an informed choice next time out by actually reading the cartel bio that Herr Burt took the trouble to write out for us. Here it is below so you can read what you missed.

The Tiger Heart Cartel
The Tiger Heart Cartel is comprised mostly of Lyran outcasts.  This is a very proud cartel and is pretty honorable as pirates go, since they know what it is like to be shunned by their own people.  This cartel likes to operate in smaller packs, joining only when big trouble arises.  This makes every section of the cartel independent and hard to eliminate as a whole, but at the expense of some overall power to the cartel itself.   

The Tiger Heart Cartel is the only non-military organization to use fast patrol ships.  These are stolen and replicated Lyran PFs modified to Tiger Heart needs.  The Tiger Heart clan prefers small ships and does not utilize any ship larger than a CA.  They prefer to use swarm tactics of several waves of drones in conjunction with ESGs and disruptors.

Tiger Heart operates primarily within Lyran space with secondary activities in Kzinti and Klingon space.

No dreds, no BBs. Just as advertised.

[Herr Burt]

Never fear, Hexx.

You get PFs, and they don't.

Also, there are rules that limit the use of BCH's.   In SFB, these were special enforcer ships used by the overlord to punish those ports a little slow in the tribute departmet and to keep his band of merry men in line.  Thus they will be limited.

No faction may have more than one BCH on the board at one time.  And, if you are killed in your BCH, then you may not fly it again during that phase of the campaign.   (Die early in phase two, you'll need to wait until phase three to try again.)

-Herr Burt

[Villian]

The syndicate nominates ME as their  shogun. Pending  approval  that  is   >

[Lieutenant_Q]

Iie...it is Oyabun...Oyabun.

[Herr Burt]

The syndicate nominates ME as their  shogun. Pending  approval  that  is   >

Nomination accepted!  They've gotten off to a slower start, but have at least two very active pilots and I'm sure you can turn them around.  Honor is more important than mere greed!

-Herr Burt