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: Samuel L. Jackson Age: 28 Side: Confederate Home State: Georgia Rank: Lieutenant. Health: 50/50 Class: Officer Skill: Command Perk: Resiliency Weapon: Flintlock Musket, Saber Clothing: Confederate Uniform , Haversack. Other Equipment: Bedroll, Canteen, Rations[1 week]. Allies/Troops: 7 troops
Journal of Lt. Samuel L. Jackson of the Confederate Army Battle of Bull Run I picked up my saber as quickly as I could, keeping my eyes on the Yank. I still didn't trust him, and so I "accidentally" kicked away his weapon, so that it slid out of his reach. He frowned, and I got the impression that he wasn't fooled for one second about my motives for kicking away his weapon. I tossed my hat on the ground for him, then started to run away, as fast as I could. I followed the route that I had taken before, and soon I had made it back to camp. "Lieutenant!" the captain called. "Good to see you back here. Do you have any information for us?" "Yes, sir, I do," I said to him, and then I told him the information I had gathered about the Yankee camp. "So, did something go wrong?" the captain asked me, looking concerned. "What do you mean?" I queried. "Your hat's gone, and so's your team. Did the Yankees spot you?" I cursed. I had completely forgotten about the team that the captain had given me for the mission. They were still back there. *end of page* What will you do?
Name: Samuel L. Jackson Age: 28 Side: Confederate Home State: Georgia Rank: Lieutenant. Health: 50/50 Class: Officer Skill: Command Perk: Resiliency Weapon: Flintlock Musket, Saber Clothing: Confederate Uniform , Haversack. Other Equipment: Bedroll, Canteen, Rations[1 week]. Allies/Troops: 7 troops
Journal of Lt. Samuel L. Jackson of the Confederate Army Battle of Bull Run I cursed once more, and ran off. The captain just stood there, looking very confused at my inexplicable profanity and sudden departure. But I had no time to look back, explain, or care. Who knew how my team was doing right now? I opted to take an entirely different route back to the Yankee camp to get there this time, so that the interfering Yankee officer that had spotted me last time wouldn't get a chance to do it again. I cursed once more as I skidded to a halt feet from a sharp dropoff into the titular Bull Run Creek. I ran back, tried a different route, but got lost. I guess maybe I shouldn't have gone so fast, perhaps, or maybe should've just taken the same route. I guess in my desperation I hadn't made the smartest choice. *end of page* What will you do? I'm mean to you guys, aren't I? >=D Muahahaha.
Muskets are harder to aim with bayonets beacause for 1 they are ALOT heavier than they look and the bayonet make more weight on the end of the gun setting off balance and making it really hard to aim...
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
Well i couldhave shot u in the back when u ran that was a REALLY stupid thing to do...you kicked away my musket when i had a pistol in my holster lol...
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
sorry!
i crouch down low, with my bayonet pulled of my musket and sneak up behind the overseer and slit his throat stealthfully, then hide his body and take his ammo
Name: Samuel L. Jackson Age: 28 Side: Confederate Home State: Georgia Rank: Lieutenant. Health: 50/50 Class: Officer Skill: Command Perk: Resiliency Weapon: Flintlock Musket, Saber Clothing: Confederate Uniform , Haversack. Other Equipment: Bedroll, Canteen, Rations[1 week]. Allies/Troops: 7 troops
Journal of Lt. Samuel L. Jackson of the Confederate Army Battle of Bull Run I followed the creek, however it was honestly much larger than I had expected. The creek was more of a river. Winding around, I followed it for a few minutes. Bull Run seemed to lead the wrong way, however, so I abandoned it, and walked around almost aimlessly for a few minutes. Then, I finally heard gunfire, and started to run in that direction. Suddenly, I stopped. I could still hear the sound of screaming and gunfire, but there was something else...rustling in the bushes nearby. I turned, drawing my musket, and aimed it at the bushes as I approached. I saw a dying Yankee lying on the ground. He was futilely trying to crawl away, his fingers scrabbling weakly in the dirt. He was badly injured from the waist down. The legs were badly burned and bloodied, shredded and fried. He couldn't walk, and he had no weapons. "Please help me..." he requested. I stood there uncertainly. *end of page* What will you do?
Name: James Brown Age: 21 Side: Union Home State: NY Rank: Captain. Health: 11/50 Class: Officer Skill: Command Perk: Locked and Loaded Weapon: Musket[3/5], A Saber Clothing: Union Uniform, Haversack Other Equipment: Bedroll, Canteen, Rations[1 week],A Revolver[6/6]. Allies/Troops: 9
Journal of Capt. James Brown of the Union Army Battle of Bull Run I could have shot the Yankee officer as he ran away, with the pistol still in my holster, but I opted to be merciful and honorable. I let him run away, giving him a few minutes without resting or taking my eyes off him, then when he left my sight I finally knelt and picked up my gun. Then, I walked back to camp to rest. Exhausted, I rolled out my bedroll and slept on it. After maybe twenty minutes, a young corporal shook my shoulder, waking me up. "Captain, sir?" he asked me. "What?" I muttered groggily. "What are your orders, sir?" he asked. "What do you mean?" I replied in confusion, sitting up and rubbing my eyes. "The general's put you in charge temporarily, sir," the corporal informed me. "He's left to get reinforcements and supplies from DC, since it's only a few miles away." "Oh..." I sighed. "Great." *end of page* What will you do?
Name: James Brown Age: 21 Side: Union Home State: NY Rank: Captain. Health: 11/50 Class: Officer Skill: Command Perk: Locked and Loaded Weapon: Musket[3/5], A Saber Clothing: Union Uniform, Haversack Other Equipment: Bedroll, Canteen, Rations[1 week],A Revolver[6/6]. Allies/Troops: 9
I increase defences, makeing trenches and set up sentries, that are to shoot a shot in the air if they see rebels.
