I've never created a TAR/AAR for any game, but it sounds like fun. I'm getting rather good against the AI, my current game I'm winning against 3 teams 2 Hard AI against me being Zuul on a 70 star disc map. I've never been a huge RPer but would like to use a little in this.
Basically I'm after ideas for interesting game settings + ingame limitation with some RP background to justify it. I want to create more of a challenge for myself plus force myself to use different weapon sets. I have far too greater tendancy to use MD and HCL.
Any suggestions ppl?
Ideas for RP AAR/TAR
Ideas for RP AAR/TAR
Writing an interesting TAR/AAR that's more than just a collection of screenshots can indeed be rewarding. It can also be a lot of work (ask any writer), so be prepared for that. A certain level of commitment is necessary; many TAR authors peter out once they realize this.
As far as ideas for concept go, I tend to think it's easier to be committed to one's own idea than to someone else's. That said, other peoples' ideas and fiction can and do serve as inspiration. I often draw upon ideas and concepts I've seen elsewhere and try to convert them into a fun scenario. One idea might be to pick a favorite fictional character and to play as if that character were at the helm of your empire. Of course, there are countless other approaches one can take.
As far as ideas for concept go, I tend to think it's easier to be committed to one's own idea than to someone else's. That said, other peoples' ideas and fiction can and do serve as inspiration. I often draw upon ideas and concepts I've seen elsewhere and try to convert them into a fun scenario. One idea might be to pick a favorite fictional character and to play as if that character were at the helm of your empire. Of course, there are countless other approaches one can take.
Zed's TARs (sample):
Fractious Allies -- Hiver vs. Hiver, with allies
Who Let The Bugs Out -- Hiver vs. Tarka and Zuul
Tarka Ascendant -- Tarka vs. Hiver and Zuul
Strategy & Tactics Forum Archive -- More posts on strategy, tactics, and TARs
Fractious Allies -- Hiver vs. Hiver, with allies
Who Let The Bugs Out -- Hiver vs. Tarka and Zuul
Tarka Ascendant -- Tarka vs. Hiver and Zuul
Strategy & Tactics Forum Archive -- More posts on strategy, tactics, and TARs
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Re: Ideas for RP AAR/TAR
Thanks Zedf. We'll see if mine fissles out.
I have a few ideas, but I'm not the creative writing type. I enjoy the tactical/analytical thinking. I wouldn't take anything in it's entirety, I've got a couple of ideas, but struggle with the RP and was just after a starting point I could work on.
Actually your answer has given me a couple of ideas which is actually what I hoped this thread would do. Now thinking either a Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy or possibly a Dune themed thread. Either one I'll choice Humans, coz 1 suits the the RP better (though the idea of a Zuul / Vogon TAR could be interesting) and 2 there the race I'm worse with so the critique would be useful.
Anyone reading this pls feel free to comment with further ideas/suggestions.
I have a few ideas, but I'm not the creative writing type. I enjoy the tactical/analytical thinking. I wouldn't take anything in it's entirety, I've got a couple of ideas, but struggle with the RP and was just after a starting point I could work on.
Actually your answer has given me a couple of ideas which is actually what I hoped this thread would do. Now thinking either a Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy or possibly a Dune themed thread. Either one I'll choice Humans, coz 1 suits the the RP better (though the idea of a Zuul / Vogon TAR could be interesting) and 2 there the race I'm worse with so the critique would be useful.
Anyone reading this pls feel free to comment with further ideas/suggestions.
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