Mmmmmkay, I got an idea

It may have been done before, but if it did, I didn't know about it. It's basically a game, but it could have RP implications. It's called "Assassin"

This is similar to the BH system that's going on a few categories down, but it's a bit more like fighting a war on two fronts. the BHs are also Marks... :)

So basically, everyone that wants to play signs up on a list, and the game administrator (me, presumably) randomizes that list, and then determines who is who's target. So our sample list (just pulling some names that I know) looks something like this:

Tandis
Seret
Novall
X'an
Skarr
Ekade
Zannon

So Tandis is trying to kill Seret, Seret is trying to kill Novall.......and Zannon is trying to kill Tandis. Catch is, no one knows who's hunting them, because YOU TELL NO ONE WHO YOUR TARGET IS UNTIL YOU ARE KILLED. And even then, you tell ONLY THE PERSON WHO KILLED YOU. It'd be really lame if Novall got killed by Seret, then told X'an "hey, seret is after you." Don't be lame.

Once the game begins, participants must accept duels from other participants (but I'd suggest always accepting duels anyway, for the sake of RP).

Scenario 1: Seret duels Novall and kills him. Seret posts a screenshot of the kill, and Novall privately tells Seret who his target is. Novall is now out of the game, and Seret's target is now X'an.

Scenario 2: Seret duels Novall, and is killed by him. Seret posts a screenshot of his death. Tandis sees that his target was killed by Novall, and so he knows that Novall was Seret's target. Because Seret is now dead, Tandis' new target is Novall, and Seret is out of the game. If your target is dead, ask them who their target was. That person is now your target.

So the attacker always posts the result of the engagement. It is the responsibility of each player to check the forums for updates on the kill list.

In the end, the game will come down to 2 people, hunting each other. There will be a battle, and whoever drops first, loses.

-Buffs are allowed
-Healing is allowed
-Armor is allowed
-Running away is allowed, but you have to accept that duel immediately. If you're caught off guard, too bad.
-If you don't accept the duel within 2 minutes, the attacker should post a screenshot, with timestamped challenge and current time. The target will be declared dead.
-Find your target any way you can.

I think this could be really fun. If you have questions, ask me, if you're interested in participating, tell me. If we have people, let's get it rolling. We could have a small entry fee, winner take all, but it'd be more fun if it was for the bragging rights, not the money. Less BS that way too. Lemme know what you think!

EDIT:
By the way. You've got to be active. How lame would you be if you won by not logging in for a week, then killing one person? And trust me, I'll know if you're on. Bank tipping one credit is a great way of seeing if people log on. Granted I'm not stopping you from just logging on to collect the 1 credit, then logging off again, but I think most of us here would be in it for the fun of the hunt, not the fun of not playing for a week just so you can win. So it's really a kind of honor system.
Auroria
Corporal
Corporal
I like it. It is simple in design.

Like you said, it works best when all the players are on at the same time.

There is one rule that is unclear.. First you say that a player has to accept the duel immediately... then you say they have 2 min to accept the duel. 2 min is plenty of time to equip armor, eat food, even buff yourself. Is that the intended result?
Ekade
The Kika'Vati Order
The Kika'Vati Order
The 2 minutes is so that if you hopped up to use the bathroom or get a drink, you're not thrown out for being thirsty at the wrong time.

If you're talking it up in spatial and you get challenged, and you're still talking it up in spatial after that, and haven't accepted the duel pretty much immediately, that's not a short afk, that's avoidance, and I'll declare you dead.

It's basically to accomdate real life. I know that stuff happens. You have to answer the phone or whatnot, and can't exactly fight a battle then. so you've got that couple minutes to take care of it and come back. Maybe if you can type that you're on the phone, the person might retract their challenge until you're back, but that's their call.

I know that some people will get declared dead as a result of being afk. I don't want to hear whining about it later, because you heard it RIGHT NOW. If you're not at your computer when you get challenged and you don't accept the duel within 2 minutes, you're dead. If you don't like that rule, don't play the game. :)

So to recap, the 2 minutes is an AFK allowance. If you get challenged and then start putting on armor and buffing up, that's basically exploiting that 2 minute timer for AFK people, and I might declare you dead. That'd be a case by case thing.
Auroria
Corporal
Corporal
Hmm sounds fun and challengeing. Sign me up!
Jaminos
Mandalorian Mercenary
Mandalorian Mercenary
This could be a lot of fun though I don't know if I could do it IC.

I like the idea because it reminds me of a Secret Santa game only killing and blood instead of decorative mugs.

I'll sign up for it. While I hate PvP I'll still do it for the sake of a good time.
Seret Sajet
SWG Tales Founder
SWG Tales Founder
Sounds like there's some interest, lets shoot for starting a game this saturday, 9/18. If you'd like to participate in the game, send me a pm here or an email in game and I'll get you in the list. I've already got Seret and Jaminos on the list now. Make sure to include your character's name if you PM me, because I know not everyone on here uses their character's name as their forum name.

Can I get some admin lovin' to get a forum or category set up for the game? If not, I can host the forum myself as well, but then people would have to reg for another set of forums, etc etc etc. Lemme know, por favor. :)
Auroria
Corporal
Corporal
I am weary to add another forum to our already robust message board here.

But I would do it if I thought this game needed a whole forum.
To me it sounds like every time we have a new game ready to start a single thread is all we'd need.

All of the who'd killin' who is private, only Auroria would know who ever is after. All we'd need the forum for is posting pics of dead opponents. So one thread should cover that.
Seret Sajet
SWG Tales Founder
SWG Tales Founder
Reminds me of Battle Royale.

....and no, I don't really have anything good to offer to this discussion, other than I think it's a good idea. =)
Dwilah
SWG Tales Founder
SWG Tales Founder
Contact
Xan will back me up in that we actually played this game in Jr High...cept we really had to go "kill" the person...and you could only "kill" them if they were alone, so you tried never to be without someone anywhere, lol it was fun...
Skarr
SWG Tales Founder
SWG Tales Founder
I like this idea. Sounds like great exercise in game tactics and strategy.

Though, I can't join the "Slay Relay" yet (need to regroup after long time off) I could see doing it in the near future.

For me, it'd be a senses sharpening tool. As a smuggler, I like the idea of having my radar on at all times. It would also let me see the view from the hunter's side and adjust my crook moves accordingly.

How about naming this the "Slay Relay"? I just dig that name. Adds flava.
Keer
Moff
Moff
Server
Restoration 3
Character Names
Keer Tregga
Skarr wrote:Xan will back me up in that we actually played this game in Jr High...cept we really had to go "kill" the person...and you could only "kill" them if they were alone, so you tried never to be without someone anywhere, lol it was fun...
.... long story short X'an and Skarr learned a lot in their time in children's mental hospital. Good times, people. Good times.

I'm afraid I have to remove myself from the list for the first round. While I love the idea for this game and want to participate I won't be reliable for a couple weeks or so. I have 2 events to set up for, the casino night and I have a ton of writing and site building to do. Because of this I really have to cut down my play time. Sorry I can't join in but I'll be around for a following round of this.
Seret Sajet
SWG Tales Founder
SWG Tales Founder
I'll keep you guys informed... :)
Auroria
Corporal
Corporal
I'd like to give this another try. Now that I'm back in the game, this would be a really sweet event to do. Lemme know if you're interested.
Auroria
Corporal
Corporal
count me in.
User avatar
Hashum
Jedi Correspondent
Jedi Correspondent
Seret Sajet wrote:
Skarr wrote:Xan will back me up in that we actually played this game in Jr High...cept we really had to go "kill" the person...and you could only "kill" them if they were alone, so you tried never to be without someone anywhere, lol it was fun...
.... long story short X'an and Skarr learned a lot in their time in children's mental hospital. Good times, people. Good times.
Skarr, put a mark on Seret.

Oh, wait, did I just type that out loud?
X'an Shin
SWG Tales Founder
SWG Tales Founder
Post Reply

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: Ahrefs [Bot] and 1 guest