How about a monthly "Strange, New World" exploration style foundry challenge in addition to the current type of Foundry challenges. That way they're not stepping on each others toes.
How about a monthly "Strange, New World" exploration style foundry challenge in addition to the current type of Foundry challenges. That way they're not stepping on each others toes.
Hmm... maybe do a monthly thing for making exploration misisons?
Have to agree. Otherwise it would be very difficult to judge them against each other.
Yeah, that was kinda my point. "Something set in 2410" is way too vague.
"Great War! / And I cannot take more! / Great tour! / I keep on marching on / I play the great score / There will be no encore / Great War! / The War to End All Wars"
— Sabaton, "Great War"
Did you meet them peacfully, Did you Violate the Prime Directive, Did you catch a Klingon Ship Attacking a Pre-warp Civilization? What Happened, Make it interesting and lets see what happens on "First Contact Day"
Exactly what I was thinking. Ambassador Spock narrates the intro for the Starfleet game, almost as if he has firsthand knowledge of what happened since his disappearance. So what about a mission that brings him back into contact with the universe that he left behind, at least long enough to learn of the next twenty years' worth of its history?
Exactly what I was thinking. Ambassador Spock narrates the intro for the Starfleet game, almost as if he has firsthand knowledge of what happened since his disappearance. So what about a mission that brings him back into contact with the universe that he left behind, at least long enough to learn of the next twenty years' worth of its history?
I'd love to see missions honoring Spock, but aren't canon characters still banned from use in the Foundry?
FWIW, I was unaware of that restriction; as you can guess from my post count, I'm new here. Still, it makes sense as a general rule.
OTOH, this is a rather singular occurrence; perhaps they could provide a waiver for this one case?
If not, how far does the ban go? For instance, if I composed a mission featuring a time-lost character from the Abrams-verse who is a personal friend of Ambassador Spock, would that be out of bounds? No direct interaction with the Ambassador and thus no use of his likeness; just mention of him in the mission's dialog.
The End User License Agreement, which all of us agree to when we first launch the Foundry, prevents us from using the likeness of any real person, living or dead. It's not about the character at all, but about the actors who play them.
So, you could have Spock in your mission, but he can't look like Leonard Nimoy or Zachary Quinto (or even Todd Haberkorn from Star Trek Continues!).
One example of something that's permissible is using one of the EV Suit NPCs as Spock, because it has an opaque faceplate, and you can't see a face inside.
Personally I think people go overboard on memorializing these days. I think if someone were to ask Mr. Nimoy what he'd prefer, he'd say don't make missions about me or my character, make something about science or diplomacy or a better future.
The End User License Agreement, which all of us agree to when we first launch the Foundry, prevents us from using the likeness of any real person, living or dead. It's not about the character at all, but about the actors who play them.
So, you could have Spock in your mission, but he can't look like Leonard Nimoy or Zachary Quinto (or even Todd Haberkorn from Star Trek Continues!).
One example of something that's permissible is using one of the EV Suit NPCs as Spock, because it has an opaque faceplate, and you can't see a face inside.
Personally I think people go overboard on memorializing these days. I think if someone were to ask Mr. Nimoy what he'd prefer, he'd say don't make missions about me or my character, make something about science or diplomacy or a better future.
I once had a conversation with someone where we tried to guess what the world would look like if there was a gravestone for every person who ever lived.
"Critics who say that the optimistic utopia Star Trek depicted is now outmoded forget the cultural context that gave birth to it: Star Trek was not a manifestation of optimism when optimism was easy. Star Trek declared a hope for a future that nobody stuck in the present could believe in. For all our struggles today, we haven’t outgrown the need for stories like Star Trek. We need tales of optimism, of heroes, of courage and goodness now as much as we’ve ever needed them." -Thomas Marrone
Exactly. Low budget or not, TOS gave us tons of bizarre aliens and threats that remain memorable to this day. While our toolset is more limited, I'm sure the proud authors of STO could find a way to make a good horror story.
How did Q put it... "It's not safe out here. It's wondrous, with treasures to satiate desires both subtle and gross. But it's not for the timid."
In fact, "Not for the Timid" would make a great name!
"Critics who say that the optimistic utopia Star Trek depicted is now outmoded forget the cultural context that gave birth to it: Star Trek was not a manifestation of optimism when optimism was easy. Star Trek declared a hope for a future that nobody stuck in the present could believe in. For all our struggles today, we haven’t outgrown the need for stories like Star Trek. We need tales of optimism, of heroes, of courage and goodness now as much as we’ve ever needed them." -Thomas Marrone
It's possible to do horror. Both CaptPFDennis and myself have done zombie missions. Mine were more of the 28 Days Later rage zombies (and mind controlled to boot), rather than your undead zombies, and I haven't actually played his.
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I kind of think the whole point of a challenge is to work within a unified set of restrictions.
Have to agree. Otherwise it would be very difficult to judge them against each other.
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Yeah, that was kinda my point. "Something set in 2410" is way too vague.
— Sabaton, "Great War"
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Foundry Spotlight 11.
First Contact Missions.
Due for Play on April 5th.
Did you meet them peacfully, Did you Violate the Prime Directive, Did you catch a Klingon Ship Attacking a Pre-warp Civilization? What Happened, Make it interesting and lets see what happens on "First Contact Day"
Exactly what I was thinking. Ambassador Spock narrates the intro for the Starfleet game, almost as if he has firsthand knowledge of what happened since his disappearance. So what about a mission that brings him back into contact with the universe that he left behind, at least long enough to learn of the next twenty years' worth of its history?
I'd love to see missions honoring Spock, but aren't canon characters still banned from use in the Foundry?
OTOH, this is a rather singular occurrence; perhaps they could provide a waiver for this one case?
If not, how far does the ban go? For instance, if I composed a mission featuring a time-lost character from the Abrams-verse who is a personal friend of Ambassador Spock, would that be out of bounds? No direct interaction with the Ambassador and thus no use of his likeness; just mention of him in the mission's dialog.
So, you could have Spock in your mission, but he can't look like Leonard Nimoy or Zachary Quinto (or even Todd Haberkorn from Star Trek Continues!).
One example of something that's permissible is using one of the EV Suit NPCs as Spock, because it has an opaque faceplate, and you can't see a face inside.
Personally I think people go overboard on memorializing these days. I think if someone were to ask Mr. Nimoy what he'd prefer, he'd say don't make missions about me or my character, make something about science or diplomacy or a better future.
I will post soon to let everyone know, but please keep these ideas coming. You never know, one might make it to #12!
~Smirk
My character Tsin'xing
"Critics who say that the optimistic utopia Star Trek depicted is now outmoded forget the cultural context that gave birth to it: Star Trek was not a manifestation of optimism when optimism was easy. Star Trek declared a hope for a future that nobody stuck in the present could believe in. For all our struggles today, we haven’t outgrown the need for stories like Star Trek. We need tales of optimism, of heroes, of courage and goodness now as much as we’ve ever needed them."
-Thomas Marrone
Ah... the Dark Side of Star Trek? Could be fun.
In completely unrelated news... Devs... any chance we can have this thing on the right? :cool:
Exactly. Low budget or not, TOS gave us tons of bizarre aliens and threats that remain memorable to this day. While our toolset is more limited, I'm sure the proud authors of STO could find a way to make a good horror story.
How did Q put it... "It's not safe out here. It's wondrous, with treasures to satiate desires both subtle and gross. But it's not for the timid."
In fact, "Not for the Timid" would make a great name!
"Critics who say that the optimistic utopia Star Trek depicted is now outmoded forget the cultural context that gave birth to it: Star Trek was not a manifestation of optimism when optimism was easy. Star Trek declared a hope for a future that nobody stuck in the present could believe in. For all our struggles today, we haven’t outgrown the need for stories like Star Trek. We need tales of optimism, of heroes, of courage and goodness now as much as we’ve ever needed them."
-Thomas Marrone
My character Tsin'xing
Is it going to be related to the Delta Quadrant recruits by chance?
Not unless individuals authors choose to put that in....
Okay my next guess... It's about ... the Voth?
Best guess? Unless Trendy or another Dev decide to continue it.... gone for now.
Failing that... Devs... Can one of us do the challenges, spotlights and so on?
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Smirk did spotlights?