New Timeline: Dawn of the Republic

[Andrewza]

How will you handle hyper space lanes or will we ignore it. I am talking about the Tarkin book that explained hyper space lanes and nav computers.

 

[Green Ranger]

Are the Lords of the Sith and the Band of Ziost the two different ranks? Or are they separate groups? I am planning two Sith, and they both starting at a low-rank, but one is combat-orientated and the other is not.

I know Bac responded to this, but I just want to clarify something since I don't think he covered it. Since you said you're planning on making two Sith, I just want to mention that the Sacred Band of Ziost is designed to be the Sith's non-Force using subgroup.

 

[Clayton]

How set in stone is all of this in terms of overall plot? Will the Border Alliance have to end up fighting a Sith Invasion, or could the Main Factions morph into something/go off in a story direction totally unexpected to what we envisioned?

 

[Brandon Rhea]

How will you handle hyper space lanes or will we ignore it. I am talking about the Tarkin book that explained hyper space lanes and nav computers.

Probably ignore it, to be honest with you. In past timelines we've handwaved things like that. Like we had a timeline set in 13,000 BBY. That era should have had lightsabers powered by backpacks that you had to wear, but that was so far afield of what people were used to. People don't know that info, so we'll just make it as easy as possible and make certain things like they are in the movies.

 

[Green Ranger]

How set in stone is all of this in terms of overall plot? Will the Border Alliance have to end up fighting a Sith Invasion, or could the Main Factions morph into something/go off in a story direction totally unexpected to what we envisioned?

Short answer? The second option, basically.

 

[AuroraRogersSkywalker]

I made a new drawing for my character already, gave her a new look and everything. Which I had kind of been planning to do anyway. ^.^

 

[Tristar]

I am assuming all of our work on site will be wiped in anticipation for the timeline change, or will there be an archive of sorts for reference for some of the RPers on this site? Furthermore, will there be a period where the site will be offline for this timeline change?

Will there be a brief period where stuff like tech/race/planet submissions won't be allowed?

 

[Marf]

I know Bac responded to this, but I just want to clarify something since I don't think he covered it. Since you said you're planning on making two Sith, I just want to mention that the Sacred Band of Ziost is designed to be the Sith's non-Force using subgroup.

Oooh, right. I suspected it might have been more like the IAF. So will there be the two ranks for the Lords of the Sith? The higher being the combat one?

 

[Dmitri]

I am assuming all of our work on site will be wiped in anticipation for the timeline change, or will there be an archive of sorts for reference for some of the RPers on this site? Furthermore, will there be a period where the site will be offline for this timeline change?

Will there be a brief period where stuff like tech/race/planet submissions won't be allowed?

The Fifth Timeline will hav ea subboard created and can be found here.

 

[Brandon Rhea]

I am assuming all of our work on site will be wiped in anticipation for the timeline change, or will there be an archive of sorts for reference for some of the RPers on this site?

There's a Timeline Archives section at the bottom of the forum where we keep all past timeline threads. Nothing gets deleted.

Furthermore, will there be a period where the site will be offline for this timeline change?

Probably a few hours.

Will there be a brief period where stuff like tech/race/planet submissions won't be allowed?

In this timeline? There already is. In the beginning of the next? I don't see why we'd need to.

 

[Green Ranger]

Oooh, right. I suspected it might have been more like the IAF. So will there be the two ranks for the Lords of the Sith? The higher being the combat one?

Most likely - we're definately looking at combat involvement playing a big part in the faction hierarchy. We'll have more details on that soon.

 

[Marf]

Most likely - we're definately looking at combat involvement playing a big part in the faction hierarchy. We'll have more details on that soon.

Alright thanks. I'm just eager to play a low ranking character again, I played Sato as a Master for a year so I don't want to have to start off as a Lord next time around.

 

[Miz]

Sweet. I really like the whole Moraband/Korriban concept.

 

[Andrewza]

Could we start indie facstion with in the republic. Eg the republic navy?

 

[Law abiding heretic]

Since Beskar is semi plentiful now how are we going to prevent power gaming with lightsaber proof armor?

 

[Korvo]

The Jedi Knights

Although past timelines have used the entire Jedi Order as a faction, we are dealing with just part of it: the Jedi Knights, crusaders for peace and justice. Though the Order is well-known for being passive peacekeepers in the galaxy, centuries of conflict with the Sith have bred a cultural shift within the Jedi Order. While the Council still leads the Order from afar in terms of training and recruitment, as well as the collection of knowledge and philosophy in the galaxy, many in the Order now serve more actively in their responsibilities as peacekeepers, adjudicators and law enforcement. The Knight-Crusaders of the Jedi Order are a far more pro-active sect of the Order who seek a more active role in the galaxy, using their skills with the Force and their iconic lightsabers to enforce peace and law in the galaxy.

You guys weren't kidding when you said the Jedi of this new timeline would be reminiscent of the Jedi Lords. Same era, to boot

 

[Brandon Rhea]

Could we start indie facstion with in the republic. Eg the republic navy?

No. The main factions are going to be limited in terms of what they can create as sub-factions, how they can change their organization, etc. OOCly, they will be more tightly managed than they are now, since they often get out of control.

 

[Green Ranger]

Could we start indie facstion with in the republic. Eg the republic navy?

No. EDIT: See above.

Since Beskar is semi plentiful now how are we going to prevent power gaming with lightsaber proof armor?

I'm pretty sure Beskar isn't canon anymore, but lightsaber proof materials are something we've discussed quite heavily in terms of tech rules and guidelines. We'll have more on that at a later date, but we've been actively discussing this quite a bit.

 

[Clayton]

Since Beskar is semi plentiful now how are we going to prevent power gaming with lightsaber proof armor?

Simple. There probably won't be any.

 

[Andrewza]

Since Beskar is semi plentiful now how are we going to prevent power gaming with lightsaber proof armor?

Just make it insanely difficult to work with so that no one as the skill for full armour of Berska.