Discuss Another venture into this forum...

[Zidargh]

[font=trebuchet ms]Well, some of you know me and others don't for my experience in the Adventure Arena. Basically, I've made quite a few RPG's which I felt have been innovative, but eventually I buggered them up somehow and they just died off, however, I bring you this...


[center][b][u]Evil Genius[/u][/b][/center]

[b]The Basic Idea:[/b] It's a very cliche concept here and throughout the world where groups of do-gooders or not-so-do-gooders somehow get involved with some event that forces them in a pursuit for justice and to rescue the world from some evil empire or conspiracy.

Well what about the guys that count? The bad guys.

Enter [i]Evil Genius[/i], a colourful venture into a world where players take on the role of 'Henchmen' or 'Hench-mistresses' but we'll say 'Hench-men' for its relevant to the time. These characters are so ridiculous that they could range from some guy like Eli Barracuda, a massive afro-sporting, revolver-toting henchman to Colonel. Splode, an exiled red-beret who is reknown for his skills with a huge bazooka.

The RPG begins where these hench-people are called to a mysterious volcanic, desert island for a meeting with the Evil Genius, played by myself. However, there's nothing there, just some fat volcano on some sand and some abandoned, decrepit buildings that were once used for tourist purposes.

From this it is revealed that the Evil Genius plans to take over the world via building a mysterious, inconspicuous desert lair. And from here, the hench-people are sent out on dangerous Acts of Infamy throughout the world, bringing fortunes and great notoriety to the Evil Genius and his personal army.

However, all is not so easy, as is life, and there will be many that will try to stop them at all costs. From what begins as simple inspections from pathetic inspectors could bring about Super Agents like the famous James Blonde and Jan Chan.

[b]Why is it interesting?[/b] Well: -

1.) You play in the perspective of the bad guys and their take on things, and you are given complete freedom to create your henchman.

2.) Things could get [i]really[/i] interesting. Perhaps it could uncover conspiracies that had once remained a mystery, like the assassination of JFK for example. (That is, if I decide to bring it into our world).

[b]Will there be room for crazy characters?[/b]

Yup.

[b]Will the lair contain stereotypical 'goons' that work and die ever so easily as an expendable workforce?[/b]

Hell yes.

[b]Can I kill 'em when I want?[/b]

If they get in your way, of course. You are aspiring evil fanatics after all.

[b] What are the limits?[/b]

Well, henchmen [i]can[/i] be defeated if overcome by a force. They will be given funds at times, (if I decide to implement a funding system) for which they could use to call for aid, like some weird zeppelin, exploding polar bear bombardment on the Tate Art Gallery, or even the Evil Genius himself.

The lair expands as the RPG progresses! At first, missions and story-plots will be more tame and basic, however, as the lair becomes larger and research is more accessible, the RPG will become even more chaotic. And I will be providing screenshots of the lair via my [i]Evil Genius[/i] PC game.

[b]Style:[/b] The RPG explores that of the well-known evil-genius-tries-to-take-over-the-world shindig, so you can take it from there. I will be getting any Graphics designers who want to help to make this RPG very aesthetically pleasing. I will also be using sound effects and music to set the atmosphere.

[b]How do I get the part, daddyo?[/b]

There will only be room for seven henchmen, I mean, more than this would be too dangerous to my scheming and plots ha ha. We don't want a mutiny now, do we? Therefore, I will be expecting high-quality sign-ups, but the key point is: -

How you explore and make your character as outrageous as possible. I'll give you some examples later.

You will be playing a vital role in unravelling the greatest [b]Doomsday Device[/b] of all time, after all.

[b]Where can I go to get some inspiration?[/b]

Well, you can watch the Austin Powers trilogy, or even James Bond. A lot of older spy films depict the 'goons' as faceless dummies, it can be hilarious.

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As you can see, its early days yet, but just to see whether its worth taking things further, is there anyone who would be interested in signing up?[/font]

[Sapphire Flare]

[quote name='Zidargh][font=trebuchet ms'] From what begins as simple inspections from pathetic inspectors could bring about Super Agents like the famous James Blonde and Jan Chan.[/font][/quote]

Haha I like that. Although the plot follows the whole cliche the humor and characters seem original and Unlike any other RPG I've ever encountered. I think it would definately be worth trying and I am pretty sure a lot of humorous people out on the boards would love to join.

Putting a /Comedy next to any Genre is always an improvement. Except maybe movies like Silence of the Lambs and Hannibal... :animeswea

[Sandy]

There's actually a similar videogame that was released not an year ago. It placed the player on the side of an evil megalomaniac whose task was to build a secret base and command lunatic henchmen. Now, if I only would remember the name of the game... :sweat:

But by all means, give the game a try - who knows; it might be a big hit. ;)

[Goodbye, Face]

Sounds fun, I'll definitely play it! I have a few ideas already as to my character design.

[Zidargh]

[QUOTE=Sage]There's actually a similar videogame that was released not an year ago. It placed the player on the side of an evil megalomaniac whose task was to build a secret base and command lunatic henchmen. Now, if I only would remember the name of the game... :sweat:

But by all means, give the game a try - who knows; it might be a big hit. ;)[/QUOTE]

Yes Sage, I know. It's named 'Evil Genius'. ;)

It's good to see a few people noticing, but I'm going to wait to see what other people think before I put the time in. Can never have too much security.

[Retribution]

[SIZE=1]Wait. Maybe I missed something. How does this RPG operate at all without conflict? I don't see what you all would be going against. The Good Guys, I presume. Who plays them? You? Sounds dry...

Now, if you were to cast like one RPer who would play the Good Guys, things would be interesting.[/SIZE]

[Sandy]

[quote name='Zidargh']Yes Sage, I know. It's named 'Evil Genius'. ;) [/quote]

Hah, so you're just ripping off that game! :D That's just... arrogant! :p

In that case I suggest you put some original effort to this RPG, so you'd at least have a clear consciense to call it yours. ;)

[Retribution]

[QUOTE=Sage]Hah, so you're just ripping off that game! :D That's just... arrogant! :p

In that case I suggest you put some original effort to this RPG, so you'd at least have a clear consciense to call it yours. ;)[/QUOTE][SIZE=1]
No, I think this idea is way too generic to be ripping off the game. The Evil Genius with his goonies doing the Genius' bidding has been around since the dawn of time. If anything, the videogame is ripping off Zidargh's story line.[/SIZE]

[Zidargh]

[QUOTE=Retribution][SIZE=1]
No, I think this idea is way too generic to be ripping off the game. The Evil Genius with his goonies doing the Genius' bidding has been around since the dawn of time. If anything, the videogame is ripping off Zidargh's story line.[/SIZE][/QUOTE]


Not sure whether to tackle this comment as an insult or defense of mine. So I'll reply in two aspects: -

[b]Thanks 'Retribon'[/b]

Hmm, well there's an aspect of your comment that understands I'm deliberately taking a cliche concept and planning on turning it on its head, so thankyou for defending me in a way against Sage's sarcasm. (Though I take Sage's sarcasm with a pinch of salt. You've been a bit harsh on people lately in this forum Sage, ;))

[b]Uhhh...[/b]

On the other side, I'm quite experienced with the RP low-down on OB, so I know what needs to be met for an original concept. As I already stated in the first post, it is a very cliche concept, but therefore, I want to explore this and perhaps apply it with a world we can all relate to or completely twist the whole, 'Supervillain is actually really powerful until brought to justice' - thing on its head. For example, maybe the 'Evil Organisation' could be a complete bunch of pathetic low-lives and wannabes who 'accidentally' become powerful. (And before you start, I know the whole 'Powerful People = Pathetic People has been done before'.)

The ideas are still being tossed around, its early days yet, and I have a tendency to not reveal so much information before the story even begins.

However, [b]thanks[/b] again for your suggestion. It would be very interesting to have a participant to play the 'Good Guys', it'd be very amusing at the very least.

Sorry, I wasn't sure what you were implying with your last comments so I tackled both bases, take no offense.

[quote name='Sage']Hah, so you're just ripping off that game! That's just... arrogant! [/quote]

Just like you had been ripping off Final Fantasy and the Final Fantasy Survivor concepts that riddle Flashportals like Newgrounds. ;)

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An author once told me, "There's no problem in using other people's ideas, in fact, some may find it flattering. Plus, it gives you a damn good way of improving them and coming up with a bloody good concept."

[b]P.s/Edit:[/b] I was only joking with you Sage. I thought it was a 'sarcy war', hehe.

[Sandy]

Aw geez, I didn't mean to offend you in any way, silly! I thought we knew each other well enough that you'd take my lame joke with humour... Besides, didn't you see the smilies - they mean I wasn't being serious!! ;)

Like I said earlier, if you feel like it, give the game a try! In the end it's up to you only, not me or anybody else can decide for you.

If you're just asking for back-ups, I can't really say if this game is going to be succesfull or not; it's a risk you have to take, like every other RP-creator in this forum (including me). Every time I come up with what to me is a great idea for a game, I can't be sure it'll be such a great idea in other people's minds [I]until[/I] I post it here.

But anywho, the reason I felt compelled to snap you a little was that in the first post of this thread, you didn't clearly state at any point that you got this idea from a certain existing videogame, thus sounding like you were making all this up from your own head.

Again, I wasn't trying to be offensive, I was just making a remark in my own sarcastic way. Guess I should rehearse my sarcasm a bit more... ;)

PS. What did you mean I've been a bit harsh on people here lately? I barely post here anymore, though I come here daily! If you mean my "advices" on new members when they're creating RPGs, I feel that I'm only instructing them to put more effort into their ideas, because when I was starting my first games here, I'd wish I had somebody who'd given me some advice how the system works. But maybe that's just my p-o-w on things...

Sorry again... :blush:

[Dragon Warrior]

*cough* Me being OtakuBoard's number one super villain who is constantly trying to overthrow James and rule with a sexy fist, I am thrilled to see such an RPG. I was plotting to do one myself, but you've beaten me to the bunch. Nevertheless, it's better someone else did it anyways. I'd like to see how this'll turn out. If sign ups do occur in the future, I shall be one to register. You have my sexy... and evil--word.