In space, no one can hear you die...A Starflight LP

RobinStarwing · 06-25-2010, 09:55 PM

So, I decided to go REALLY old school with my first LP and going to play for you all a very old PC game that was made by Binary Systems and Electronic Arts in 1986. I am using a DOSBOX Emulator to play it.

The game is....

Starflight! A Space game where you travel around space and basically explore. Star Trek without all the fixings. Let's go into the game and basically get ready to become Spacemen!

Look! It's the Captain! *points at self* Doesn't he look adorable...

Yeah, 1986 Graphics suck compared to now. We are going to go to the door on the left directly from us and read a message!

We are about to embark on our first mission and they give us 12,000 Monetary Units...Interstel Money basically to be used to train my crew and fix up my ship. Next...

Seems we can leave some portion of this to earn interest if we so choose. Smart thing to do I think when I get done training and putting my ship together. Now let's look at our Mission Objectives my potential crew (explain later).

1. Seek out and explore strange new worlds

2. Boldly go where no man has gone before...

Hey wait that stole that! Copyright Infringement! Paramount should sue!

Anyways on to 3...

3. Establish contact with any Sentients.

Guess they aren't doing copyright infringement but the former is still sexist.

4. Capture and bring back non-sentient lifeforms.

5. Record Alien Lifeform Data

They mean non-sentient.

6. Bring back alien artifacts

TOMB RAIDER IN SPACE!!!

7. Bring back any valuable minerals (including Endurium).

Endurium is what powers your ship pretty much. Your engines use it for Faster-Than-Light travel, Shields, Weapons, landing on planets, and launching from Planets.

8. Keep from getting brutally killed.

WHAT!!! And the mofos only gave us 12,000MUs? Ugh! Anyways...back to the notice

Okay, so avoid the area noted and the first planet closest to the sun has high mineral density in the moutains. Yay! We get to go mining first!

Okay, nearby star system has something interesting. Ruins of the Old Empire apparently at 17N x 162E.

Next...

Alien Activity in the system at 175, 94.

Good luck and a safe return.

It should be noted that they sent out 13 ships and 78 people about 5 years ago and only 2 made it back. So yes, our odds are rather good...*insert sarcasm*

Now onto the Arth Station Floor. Yes, this is a space station in orbit of a planet named Arth.

Our next stop is the door at the top, which is basically where I will create the crew for my ship. However, rather than me creating it...I am going to take on five of you! I claim captain as this is my LP!

Let me go over some things first before we start. There are five positions besides Captain that get filled on a ship. They are

Science Officer
Navigator
Engineer
Communications
Doctor

There in total five races to pick from. Let us start with the most unsurprising.

Humans, who excel at science and are good at everything else we need as well. They also have a very good learning rate which makes it cheaper to train them.

Next is....

Androids, don't need to train but their skills are hardwired so not that good on later except in Engineering and Navigation.

Next on out list is...

Elowan, a race of plants! Yeah, they can't take a licking but they are not just cheap to train...when it comes to Communications and Medicine..they rock!

Next up....

The Thrynn, a race of lizard-dinos. They are like Humans almost but they excel at Communications better than anything else.

I should also note that both the Elowan and Thrynn live out in space and while they will get along on the ship, having one of each race is not reccomended as the two races in question will shoot at you for having the other on board. Racism is alive and well in the 47th Century...

Finally....

Yes friends, our next race is a giant Grasshopper called the Velox. They excell at Navigation and Engineering but are sucktastic at everything else and they are only marginally better than androids at learning.

Oh and to repeat...

I claim Captain!

Now, I want some ideas for my next episode of this LP.

First off...who else wants to be in my crew in what open position, race, and why.

Second, what will we name our bucket of bolts space coffin that Interstel intends to put us in? And no, I will not accept Enterprise as a name.

Till next time folks!

Solid Snake · 06-25-2010, 10:16 PM

Given my username, I wholeheartedly volunteer to be a Thrynn aboard your ship.

EDIT: As an aspiring lawyer, I should also handle Communications. Because you know we lizard-dinos know how to negotiate contracts and sound eloquent and appropriately diplomatic while screwing everyone over. (Uh, is that what a Communications officer even does? Or do we just fix the radio frequencies so everyone can speak to each other? Even the latter fits for a character named Solid Snake, he knows all kinds of shit about CODEC.)

RobinStarwing · 06-25-2010, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Solid Snake

Given my username, I wholeheartedly volunteer to be a Thrynn aboard your ship.

EDIT: As an aspiring lawyer, I should also handle Communications. Because you know we lizard-dinos know how to negotiate contracts. (Uh, is that what a Communications officer even does? Or do we just fix the radio frequencies so everyone can speak to each other? Even the latter fits for a character named Solid Snake, he knows all kinds of shit about CODEC.)

You basically get to help us talk to other aliens and decide if we basically tell them we are friends or to shove it up their engine exhaust.

Solid Snake · 06-25-2010, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobinStarwing

You basically get to help us talk to other aliens and decide if we basically tell them we are friends or to shove it up their engine exhaust.

Perfect.

RobinStarwing · 06-25-2010, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Solid Snake

Perfect.

And we now have a Thrynn Comm Officer...Solid Snake!

Come on! I need more people to step forward and volunteer to be brave members of my crew!

bluestarultor · 06-25-2010, 10:53 PM

You said there were six races, but you only listed five. What's the last one?

RobinStarwing · 06-25-2010, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluestarultor

You said there were six races, but you only listed five. What's the last one?

There are Five races...>_> Six was a typo from the crew positions. *goes up to fix now*

Kim · 06-25-2010, 10:56 PM

I demand to be an Android Engineer named Harry Benson.

RobinStarwing · 06-25-2010, 10:58 PM

And we now have an Android Engineer named Harry Benson...O_O

I did kinda want you to stick to your SNs here but ah well. Any name that is wanted and requested will be use unless it doesn't meet criteria for either being safe for work or not fitting in the space given.

Corel · 06-25-2010, 11:24 PM

I don't know about anyone else, but would it be possible to enlarge the screenshots at all? I've really got to focus to try read the text.

Pick the Thrynn race, name him Dr. Dinosaur.

Failing that a Velox called Zorak.

06-25-2010, 09:55 PM	#1
RobinStarwing C.M.B.A.S.O.B Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Everywhere until you look at me. Posts: 737	In space, no one can hear you die...A Starflight LP So, I decided to go REALLY old school with my first LP and going to play for you all a very old PC game that was made by Binary Systems and Electronic Arts in 1986. I am using a DOSBOX Emulator to play it. The game is.... Starflight! A Space game where you travel around space and basically explore. Star Trek without all the fixings. Let's go into the game and basically get ready to become Spacemen! Look! It's the Captain! points at self Doesn't he look adorable... Yeah, 1986 Graphics suck compared to now. We are going to go to the door on the left directly from us and read a message! We are about to embark on our first mission and they give us 12,000 Monetary Units...Interstel Money basically to be used to train my crew and fix up my ship. Next... Seems we can leave some portion of this to earn interest if we so choose. Smart thing to do I think when I get done training and putting my ship together. Now let's look at our Mission Objectives my potential crew (explain later). 1. Seek out and explore strange new worlds 2. Boldly go where no man has gone before... Hey wait that stole that! Copyright Infringement! Paramount should sue! Anyways on to 3... 3. Establish contact with any Sentients. Guess they aren't doing copyright infringement but the former is still sexist. 4. Capture and bring back non-sentient lifeforms. 5. Record Alien Lifeform Data They mean non-sentient. 6. Bring back alien artifacts TOMB RAIDER IN SPACE!!! 7. Bring back any valuable minerals (including Endurium). Endurium is what powers your ship pretty much. Your engines use it for Faster-Than-Light travel, Shields, Weapons, landing on planets, and launching from Planets. 8. Keep from getting brutally killed. WHAT!!! And the mofos only gave us 12,000MUs? Ugh! Anyways...back to the notice Okay, so avoid the area noted and the first planet closest to the sun has high mineral density in the moutains. Yay! We get to go mining first! Okay, nearby star system has something interesting. Ruins of the Old Empire apparently at 17N x 162E. Next... Alien Activity in the system at 175, 94. Good luck and a safe return. It should be noted that they sent out 13 ships and 78 people about 5 years ago and only 2 made it back. So yes, our odds are rather good...insert sarcasm Now onto the Arth Station Floor. Yes, this is a space station in orbit of a planet named Arth. Our next stop is the door at the top, which is basically where I will create the crew for my ship. However, rather than me creating it...I am going to take on five of you! I claim captain as this is my LP! Let me go over some things first before we start. There are five positions besides Captain that get filled on a ship. They are Science Officer Navigator Engineer Communications Doctor There in total five races to pick from. Let us start with the most unsurprising. Humans, who excel at science and are good at everything else we need as well. They also have a very good learning rate which makes it cheaper to train them. Next is.... Androids, don't need to train but their skills are hardwired so not that good on later except in Engineering and Navigation. Next on out list is... Elowan, a race of plants! Yeah, they can't take a licking but they are not just cheap to train...when it comes to Communications and Medicine..they rock! Next up.... The Thrynn, a race of lizard-dinos. They are like Humans almost but they excel at Communications better than anything else. I should also note that both the Elowan and Thrynn live out in space and while they will get along on the ship, having one of each race is not reccomended as the two races in question will shoot at you for having the other on board. Racism is alive and well in the 47th Century... Finally.... Yes friends, our next race is a giant Grasshopper called the Velox. They excell at Navigation and Engineering but are sucktastic at everything else and they are only marginally better than androids at learning. Oh and to repeat... I claim Captain! Now, I want some ideas for my next episode of this LP. First off...who else wants to be in my crew in what open position, race, and why. Second, what will we name our bucket of bolts space coffin that Interstel intends to put us in? And no, I will not accept Enterprise as a name. Till next time folks! __________________ *NPF's resident Crazy Magnificent Bastard Ass Son Of A Bitch (CMBASOB)* Accept No Substitutes Also known as "The Least Interesting Man in The World" according to multiple surveys Last edited by RobinStarwing; 06-25-2010 at 10:57 PM. Reason: Number typo

06-25-2010, 10:16 PM	#2
Solid Snake Erotic Esquire Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 5,563	Given my username, I wholeheartedly volunteer to be a Thrynn aboard your ship. EDIT: As an aspiring lawyer, I should also handle Communications. Because you know we lizard-dinos know how to negotiate contracts and sound eloquent and appropriately diplomatic while screwing everyone over. (Uh, is that what a Communications officer even does? Or do we just fix the radio frequencies so everyone can speak to each other? Even the latter fits for a character named Solid Snake, he knows all kinds of shit about CODEC.) __________________ *WARNING:* Snek's all up in this thread. Be prepared to read massive walls of text. Last edited by Solid Snake; 06-25-2010 at 10:21 PM.

06-25-2010, 10:56 PM	#8
Kim adorable Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 12,950	I demand to be an Android Engineer named Harry Benson. __________________ this post is about how to successfully H the Kimmy

06-25-2010, 10:58 PM	#9
RobinStarwing C.M.B.A.S.O.B Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Everywhere until you look at me. Posts: 737	And we now have an Android Engineer named Harry Benson...O_O I did kinda want you to stick to your SNs here but ah well. Any name that is wanted and requested will be use unless it doesn't meet criteria for either being safe for work or not fitting in the space given. __________________ *NPF's resident Crazy Magnificent Bastard Ass Son Of A Bitch (CMBASOB)* Accept No Substitutes Also known as "The Least Interesting Man in The World" according to multiple surveys Last edited by RobinStarwing; 06-25-2010 at 11:14 PM.

06-25-2010, 11:24 PM	#10
Corel Welcome, to Paedogeddon! Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,015	And this is coming from someone who doesn't have glasses! I don't know about anyone else, but would it be possible to enlarge the screenshots at all? I've really got to focus to try read the text. Pick the Thrynn race, name him Dr. Dinosaur. Failing that a Velox called Zorak. __________________