Okay, so here's the arpeg. What do you think? Battlefront 1861
Battlefront: The military sector in which actual combat takes place. The American Civil War began on April 12, 1861 when the Confederate assault on Fort Sumter brought tensions between the northern states of the USA and the southern states of the USA to a boil, finally kicking off the bloodiest conflict in United States history, and in only four years had claimed the lives of anywhere between 618,000 to 700,000 Americans. Now, it is your turn to enter the war. You must fight for the Confederates or the Union, and turn the tide of the War Between the States.
Name: First and last name, please. Middle name optional. Do not include rank. Age: 14-60. Neither army was very picky about who they allowed to enlist. They needed everyone they could get. Side: Confederate or Union. Home State: Not required. Connected to "side". Rank: Private, unless your class is Officer, in which case you start off as a Lieutenant. Health: 50/50 Class: Look below to see the classes. Skill: See "Classes" Perk: You can have one perk. Check below, in Perks. Weapon: See "Classes". Clothing: Confederate Uniform or Union Uniform, according to your side, Haversack(kind of like a backpack, it's what you carry your stuff in). Other Equipment: Bedroll, Canteen, Rations[1 week]. For the rest, see Classes. Allies/Troops: See Classes.
Classes(all the classes are the same for either side). Cavalryman: The horse-riding branch of the military. Used as reconnaissance, or to harrass the enemy slowly but surely, so that they will either slow down or stop. Starts out with a Trained Horse, a Pistol[2/2], and a Saber. Skill is "Horsemanship", the ability to train a horse for battle, and skillfully ride it. Officer: The high-ranking commanders of the battlefield. Used as an in-combat commander, the Officer not only commands troops, but can take out enemies of their own. Starts out with a Saber, a Pistol[2/2], and 10 Troops. Skill is "Command", to control troops on the same side as you to do what you tell them to. Infantryman: The on-foot backbone of the war. Used for nearly everything, from defense to offense to drawn-out battles. Starts out with a Musket[5/5], and a Bayonet. Skill is "Sharpshooter", the ability to reload your weapon faster and aim more accurately. Artilleryman: The "big guns" of the war. The artillerymen must work as a seamless team, because it takes five or so people to operate a cannon, but when it works, it can take out nearly anything. Used for offense or defense. Starts out with a Cannon, a Snake(sharp, swordlike tool that they use to load the cannon, but can also be used as a makeshift weapon), Flint and Tinder, 5 allies, and a Knife. Skill is "Heavy Artillery", which is the ability to load and fire cannons and mortars accurately and more quickly than untrained people trying to operate them. Other: You can create your own class, HOWEVER, it must be approved by me. Please attempt to make it historically accurate and do not make it overpowered.
Perks: A perk is a little something extra. You can gain perks throughout the game by doing amazing feats, but most of you are going to end up with only the perk you pick at the beginning, so choose wisely! Your perk(s) are what set you apart from other soldiers just like you. Sharp: Players with the "Sharp" perk are more skilled with a sword, and can wield it much more efficiently than soldiers without the perk. Resiliency: Players with the "Resiliency" perk are not only more resistant to disease, but if they do get it, it does less damage and goes away quicker. Plus, they can go longer without food, water, and sleep without feeling the effects. Squeaky Clean: Players with the "Squeaky Clean" perk automatically take much better care of all their weapons, meaning they're less likely to malfunction(and blow up in your face). Locked and Loaded: Players with the "Locked and Loaded" perk are better with small arms like pistols, meaning they're more accurate with a pistol and fire faster. Other: As with classes, you can make your own perk, but also as with classes, it must be accurate, not overpowered, and must be approved by me.
Also: I know that in the Civil War, disease actually killed many more people than bullets. However, just to make this interesting, you can and must find some way to make sure that your character doesn't get sick(they will, just not with a fatal disease, as long as you take precautions. If you have Resiliency, chances are you won't even get a minor disease). So, read up, and find out how you can save your character's life with some common sense!
Moderators: This game will start out with one moderator, Piester22, who helped me create this RPG by supplying accurate historical information. He can play the game, but can also respond to other players' scenarios(of course, Pie, you should be fair or you won't be a mod for long) and will also be giving you a dossier before each battle. As the game goes on, I may or may not add more moderators.
Any questions, comments, suggestions, or anything, feel free to post!
Name: Jesse McCrory Age: 23 Side: Confederate Home State: Kentucky Rank: Private Health: 40/50 Class: Infantryman Skill: Sharpshooter Perk: Resiliency Weapon: Musket [2/5] with a Bayonet Clothing: Confed3rate Uniform Haversack( Other Equipment: Bedroll, Canteen, Rations[1 week]. Allies/Troops: n/a
I smiled as I realized i could end this fight now, then frowned as I realized that I only have two bullets, there are five enemies. I quickly look around for a revolver or ammo, then attack the artillery team with my bayonet
Flag Name: James Brown Age: 21 Side: Union Home State: NY Rank: Captain. Health: 11/50 Class: Officer Skill: Command Perk: Locked and Loaded Weapon: A Saber Clothing: Union Uniform, Haversack Other Equipment: Bedroll, Canteen, Rations[1 week],A Revolver[6/6]. Allies/Troops: 9
why do i only have 11 health...i just hurt my arm lol
Name:Phillip Vasquez Age: 14 Side:Confederate Home State: Florida Rank: Private Health: 5/50 Class: cavalryman Skill: horsemanship Perk: Locked and Loaded Weapon: Pistol(4/6) Clothing: Confederate Uniform Haversack: *contains the equipment in the "other" category. Other Equipment: Bedroll, Canteen, Rations[1 week], Saber, Trained horse Allies/Troops: None
Journal of Pvt. Phillip Vasquez of the Confederate Army Battle of Fort Sumter I leaped behind the nearest piece of cover, which was nearby. That fact alone probably saved my skin, that and the ten or so of my fellow Confederates busted in, moments after the Yankees started firing. Musketballs whizzed above my head and around my ears, and I ducked down behind my cover(a particularly large chunk of stone that had been dislodged), hoping that my fellow Confederates could help me. The ten Confederates, however, were outnumbered by the Yankees and I found myself forced to help them or else they would lose. I took aim from my cover, and then fired! A Yankee soldier hit the floor, dead. I took aim again with my pistol, and fired. This time, I hit a Yankee in the stomach, and he fell to the floor but didn't die immediately. Now that the odds had been evened out, my Confederate allies were able to kill off all of the Yankees. "Are you all right, Private?" gasped a corporal. "What happened to you?" I stood up shakily from my cover. "Bad rifle," I muttered in response. "Private!" barked the Confederate officer in the group, a lieutenant. "Get this soldier back to our reinforcements. He needs medical attention. Make sure nothing happens to him." "Yes, sir!" the aforementioned private complied, saluting. Then, he took hold of my arm and began to guide me out of the fort. "What's happening?" I asked him, as we skirted around a fighting Confederate and Yankee. He took a moment to stab the Yankee in the back before continuing. "The Yankees have destroyed our artillery," he told me, "but so far we've been able to hold the lines with soldiers who've entered Fort Sumter. Until our reinforcements and supplies come, that's the best we can do." "What reinforcements and supplies?" I asked him. "We requisitioned new supplies from President Jackson and he said that we could have them. In just a few hours, we should be getting mortars, cannons, and about three hundred fresh troops," the private answered. "Now, here you are. I've led you out of Fort Sumter safely. You've just got to make it to the top of that ridge there," he points, "that's where the top brass have set up. Most of the fighting has moved to inside the fort. The second you've been patched up, you have to get back in. Do you understand?" "Yeah," I told him, "I get it." *end of page*. What will you do?
why do i only have 11 health...i just hurt my arm lol
*disdainful snort* Honestly Pie, you didn't just hurt your arm. Your rifle exploded, KABOOM!, while you were holding it. A lot of the damage was done to your arm, but the rest of you is burned or cut as well.
Name: Jesse McCrory Age: 23 Side: Confederate Home State: Kentucky Rank: Private Health: 40/50 Class: Infantryman Skill: Sharpshooter Perk: Resiliency Weapon: Musket [2/5] with a Bayonet Clothing: Confed3rate Uniform Haversack( Other Equipment: Bedroll, Canteen, Rations[1 week]. Allies/Troops: n/a
Journal of Pvt. Jesse McCrory of the Confederate Army July 20th, 1861 I frowned as I realized that there were five, maybe six enemies in front of me, per cannon that was, so all in all there was perhaps anywhere from 20 to 30 enemies. However, they were all oblivious to each other, and I decided to use that at my advantage. Searching for another weapon, I found nothing but cannon shells and gunpowder, however, I realized that this could work for me. I gathered up as much of the gunpowder as I could in a large sack, then placed each sack next to a cannon, near the fuse. The next time one of those artillery teams tried to fire their cannon, the whole group of artillerymen would be killed by my makeshift bomb. I myself set up on a nearby ledge, with my rifle aimed down at the artillery teams to clean up just in case something went wrong. *end of page* What will you do?
wow thats some serious stealth skills lol...with people trying to load the cannon and you got tht close xD and by the way thier are 2 people constantly at the gunpowder cart behind the artillery with one taking gunpowder to the cannon each time it needs it..2 people he would have to reach his hand inbetween to steal gunpowder.
wow thats some serious stealth skills lol...with people trying to load the cannon and you got tht close xD and by the way thier are 2 people constantly at the gunpowder cart behind the artillery with one taking gunpowder to the cannon each time it needs it..2 people he would have to reach his hand inbetween to steal gunpowder.
Nono, he stole gunpowder that he found nearby the cannons. They had a surplus supply of cannon shells, mortars, and gunpowder in case they ran out, and that's what he stole from. It was at least nine yards away from the cannons.
And he still put it on top of the cannon without the overseer noticeing?
When did I say on top of the cannon? Owait, you think it's by the cannon fuse, okay. He put bags of gunpowder next to the cannon- You know what, I think I'll just change the scenario. You haz confuzzled me.
Name:Phillip Vasquez Age: 14 Side:Confederate Home State: Florida Rank: Private Health: 5/50 Class: cavalryman Skill: horsemanship Perk: Locked and Loaded Weapon: Pistol(4/6) Clothing: Confederate Uniform Haversack: *contains the equipment in the "other" category. Other Equipment: Bedroll, Canteen, Rations[1 week], Saber, Trained horse Allies/Troops: None head up there but can someone from inside fort sumtner say a certain sharp shooter with a svope get me while i'm going?
