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: 4 troops
Journal of Lt. Samuel L. Jackson of the Confederate Army Battle of Bull Run I searched for a weapon, and an amused corporal who had apparently been watching me finally said, "Sir, you could check the armory for a weapon. We haven't really got much, but there's probably going to be something." I went to the armory and found a flintlock rifle. It was the best thing other than the percussion type rifle, but those are rare. I abandoned my empty pistol and replaced it with the heavy musket, then found my injured man again. He was sitting down, since he was shot in the thigh, it hurt for him to walk. Blood was pouring from the wound, apparently the bullet severed a major artery, and he was quickly bleeding to death. Me and the three other healthy soldiers helped him hobble to the camp surgeon. "Sorry Lieutenant," he said, "but there's nothing we can do for that. He's just going to bleed to death." Still, though, I let the injured man stay with the surgeon, who says he can try to null the pain. I watched as the injured man winced, as the surgeon gave him several glasses of whiskey, feeling helpless. *end of page 5* What will you do?
Cookie for whoever tells me what important artery is in the thigh first! Well, actually, not a cookie, but a surprise gift that you don't know what it is!! =D.
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 Revolver[6/6], A Saber Clothing: Union Uniform, Haversack Other Equipment: Bedroll, Canteen, Rations[1 week]. Allies/Troops: 10
Journal of Capt. James Brown of the Union Army Battle of Bull Run "All soldiers under Captain Brown!" I called, "rally!" My ten soldiers walked up, but one limped and another was being carried. "Are all of you alright?" I checked with them, knowing the answer. "No, sir," one of the healthy soldiers answered. "Private Baker's leg has been slashed by a saber, and Pvt. Westenfield's been shot in the stomach." I groaned inwardly. Every soldier knew that belly wounds were fatal. I'd lost one soldier; he was still alive, but he was going to die soon. He was just holding us back. "You, and you," I told two soldiers, "take Private Westenfield and Private Baker to the surgeon." "There's a problem, sir," one of the soldiers I'd chosen told me, "one of those Rebels killed the surgeon in the battle." "Well, that is a problem," I sighed. "Look, does everyone who's healthy have a weapon with ammo?" They all nodded. "Look, there's nothing we can do for Pvt. Westenfield. We'll have to just leave him behind at the camp. Pvt. Baker, get some bandages on that wound, but make sure it's clean first," I started spouting orders. Then, I found some clean bandages at the medic's tent, and after washing them, replaced the dirty bandages on my hand. Then, I started scouting the area for defensible positions, somewhere where those Rebels would get their comeuppance. *end of page 9* What are you looking for(What do you consider a defensible position?)
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 Revolver[6/6], A Saber Clothing: Union Uniform, Haversack Other Equipment: Bedroll, Canteen, Rations[1 week]. Allies/Troops: 10
Ugh, that lunch tasted awful. Remind me to never again put sesame oil on Ramen noodles.
Name: James Brown Age: 21 Side: Union Home State: NY Rank: Captain. Health: 11/50 Class: Officer Skill: Command Perk: Locked and Loaded Weapon: Percussion Rifle[Minie Balls 8/8] w/Bayonet, 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 On the northern side, I saw a clump of trees. On the western side, where the enemy were going to make their approach, I noted a few boulders, including the one I'd used as cover at the beginning of the battle. Also, there were several deep craters in the ground that could be used as cover. Otherwise, anything else will have to be made by my men and I. There were also cannons and mortars. Not many of them had any ammo left, but a few of them did, and they could be used against the Rebel infantry. There were perhaps 8,000 Union soldiers left from the battle to fight General Johnston's assault. *end of page 10*
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: 4 troops
Journal of Lt. Samuel L. Jackson of the Confederate Army Battle of Bull Run "There's no soldiers we can commission to you," a captain told me, "there's just no other soldiers not under command. "Well...I guess there is one way we could justify giving you more soldiers. We need someone to do reconnaissance on the Yankeee fortifications at their camp. If you can do that, maybe we can reward you. It's a crucial mission. We have no idea how many Yankees there are, we have no idea what kind of defenses they've set up or what weapons they have, and that's the kind of information that would mean the difference between another Confederate defeat and a victory. It'll be dangerous, though. Will you do it?"*end of page 5* What will you do?
