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Remuthra

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Warframe Prototype II- It Begins Again
« on: December 15, 2013, 03:24:07 pm »

Alright, listen up, recruits! Based on our background tests High Command has decided to exempt you from service on the front lines for a bit to put those piloting skills to good use. Now, this here is the INS Tartarus, your new home and headquarters to the Warframe Testing project. You'll each be assigned a model to work with based upon your personal aptitudes, and you'll have a bit of time to master the controls before we test them planetside. Be careful, there's a reason you don't see any officers among you. Last man standing gets a commendation, and anyone alive at the end gets a run with the R&D boys. Eventually, you may face real battles! Now, any questions? Good. Prepare to dock in four hours.

Sequel to Warframe Prototype by Tsugarblegarble550. Blatantly stealing his intro:
You are the lowly recruit of the Imperial war effort- as class EE (Easily Expendable) recruits, you get arguably the most fun job there is: Testing beta warframes.

What is a Warframe?

A Warframe (or WF for short) is a small-scale mecha- sort of a combination of a hardsuit and a thinktank. Pilots have room to sit inside cockpits, but the Warframes aren't very large- in fact, while Warmechs exist (classic large-scale mecha) Warframes are much cheaper, faster, and useful in the long term. That's why your company builds them. That's why you test them.

Ok, so how do I get started?
You'll need a Tester ID card. If you don't have one, you can always apply for another: simply fill out this simple form.
NAME:
GENDER:
RANK: EE
WF CALL:

Rank stays at EE until you get promoted (explained later, when/if it comes up).
WF CALL is what you want your Warframe to be called. You will get to name it after seeing your warframe, but we ask you give a name beforehand for quick starting.

So I'm signed up. What about personal details?
These are fine. A bio is preferred, but there will be little in the way of influence this has on gameplay.

How do I get my Warframe?
The pilot of a Warframe needs to be in sync with the Warframe.
For this reason, we allow you to set up guidelines as to the Warframe's unique abilities to best suit your ability as a pilot. Another form:

Spoiler: WF NAME (click to show/hide)

So I have my Warframe. Can I customize it?
Yes and no. There is no shop, but sometimes a sponsor or R&D will give you some new arm or part you can use, or if you have the item at the end of combat (i.e, steal a rifle).

You can paint the Warframe however you like, customize it in any way you want aesthetically. If you do well in battle, you might be able to convince an engineer to make some "small changes" to the look of the frame.

Everything is set. Now what?

You'll be called when you're needed and payed for your work. You'll be paid nicely enough but note that having this job makes life expectancy plummet to less than a year more or so.
The Arena is outfitted to hold 4 Warframes in simulated combat. You aren't simulating the rounds, however. Either we get our data, we call a draw or merciful victory, or three of the four contestants die. It's simple, and effective.

Players are rotated. There will be Player Block A, then Waitlist Blocks that are cycled in after the players complete their match, so that everyone gets a chance and you can celebrate with your families that despite all odds you are still alive for another week and might get promoted if your luck can hold.

Huh? Blocks?
Each fight happens in a block. Blocks fill with players, and the overflow is sent to a new block. When the player block finishes, the next full block is moved to the player block, chaining down, and the survivor is put in the last available block.

So even if I win, there will be downtime.
More than likely, yes.

All right. So what is combat even like?
First things first, range is subjective. Firing at a target is considered getting in range if not already there then firing. If getting in range is not feasible, then the action fails with no penalty, if the action is considered feasible, you roll only an attack dice. Speed dice are used when breaking away from engagements, dodging, and moving large distances. There is no map, only a general idea of the Arena- It varies, so don't worry about it.

That seems confusing.
It probably will be, but if you post a turn that would fail I'll tell you, and only proceed from there if you aren't in any danger you could avoid by doing something possible.


Block A:
Spoiler: Godzilla (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Technocrat (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Spartan (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Stryker (click to show/hide)
Waitlist Block A:
Spoiler: White Glint (click to show/hide)
Hall of Scrap Metal:
-You'll be here some day-

Any questions?
« Last Edit: December 15, 2013, 07:51:13 pm by Remuthra »
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Re: Warframe Prototype II- It Begins Again
« Reply #1 on: December 15, 2013, 03:36:48 pm »

I'd like to apply.
NAME: Josh Lake
GENDER: Male
RANK: EE
WF CALL: "NUC-B1 GODZILLA"
WF STATS: SPEED: -2
                REACTION: -2
                ARMOR: +2
                STURDY: +1
                ADAPT: +/- 0
                ARMS: +1
Do I need to change my stats around or do anything else?

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Re: Warframe Prototype II- It Begins Again
« Reply #2 on: December 15, 2013, 03:37:57 pm »

I'd like to apply.
NAME: Josh Lake
GENDER: Male
RANK: EE
WF CALL: "Godzilla"
WF STATS: SPEED: -2
                REACTION: -1
                ARMOR: +2
                STURDY: +1
                ADAPT: +/- 0
                ARMS: +1
Do I need to change my stats around or do anything else?
You are one over the stat limit.

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Re: Warframe Prototype II- It Begins Again
« Reply #3 on: December 15, 2013, 03:40:33 pm »

You are one over the stat limit.
I think I fixed it now.
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Re: Warframe Prototype II- It Begins Again
« Reply #4 on: December 15, 2013, 03:41:16 pm »

Yep, that should be good.

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« Reply #5 on: December 15, 2013, 03:58:00 pm »

The question isn't "do I play", the question is "how".

NAME: Simon Harvey
GENDER: Male
RANK: EE

MAR-1A TECHNOCRAT
SPEED: ++
REACTION: ++
ARMOR: --
STURDY: -
ADAPT: -
ARMS: =

I think I'll try a fast and light, though the glorious Gunboat path still calls my name.
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Alright you two. Attempt to murder each other. Last one standing gets to participate in the next test.
DIRK: Pelvic thrusts will be my exclamation points.

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« Reply #6 on: December 15, 2013, 04:04:22 pm »

I believe that I am contractually obligated to join, so...

Name: Matthias Spiros
GENDER: Male
RANK: EE

"IM Spartan"
SPEED: -2
REACTION: -2
ARMOUR: +2
STURDY: +2
ADAPT: -2
ARMS: +2

Looks good?
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Re: Warframe Prototype II- It Begins Again
« Reply #7 on: December 15, 2013, 05:14:54 pm »

Ohh, exciting, also, ohh,Mexico is on this forums dictionary, that's... Nice?

Name: Javier Meyer
Gender: Male
Rank: EE

"STRYKER"
Speed:0
Reaction:+2
Armour:-2
Sturdy:+1
Adapt:-3
Arms:+2
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Re: Warframe Prototype II- It Begins Again
« Reply #8 on: December 15, 2013, 05:46:01 pm »

SOOOOOO IN

Spoiler (click to show/hide)
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So it was like a binary search, except the question is "Has the input been brutally murdered?", and it only ever returns True.

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Re: Warframe Prototype II- It Begins Again
« Reply #9 on: December 15, 2013, 06:08:23 pm »

(Mandatory)
Spoiler: J-1 Drakon (click to show/hide)

Spoiler: Mars-Pattern Psion (click to show/hide)

Spoiler: Infratech Atlus (click to show/hide)

Spoiler: 86-V Penetrator (click to show/hide)

I'll do yours later, Corsair, along with starting the first match. For now, look over your mechs, and admire the shiny Helios Cannon someone managed to get. Artifact weapons don't happen often :P.
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Re: Warframe Prototype II- It Begins Again
« Reply #10 on: December 15, 2013, 06:35:57 pm »

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Re: Warframe Prototype II- It Begins Again
« Reply #11 on: December 15, 2013, 06:53:00 pm »

Well, can't complain about my mech, it does have the equivalent of a sword and revolver equipped on it so that's interesting.
Wait.
GUNBLAAAADDDEEEEEE!
I'm asking the engineers to merge the two weapons if I win, because that's something I can't pass up.
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IronyOwl   But Kyuubey can more or less be summed up as "You didn't ask."
15:52   IronyOwl   Whereas Dungbeetle is closer to "Fuck you."

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« Reply #12 on: December 15, 2013, 07:07:13 pm »

Interesting blend of tech on my end. I'm predicting I'd be good at 1v1 against anyone with a missile as their main weapon... but I'm sure I can find other uses. That disabling effect might be a godsend against some of you.
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« Reply #13 on: December 15, 2013, 07:18:27 pm »

I seem to be best close range with my revolver like weapon and chainsaw blade, so I seem to actually be more middling with mid range and close quarters set up.
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IronyOwl   But Kyuubey can more or less be summed up as "You didn't ask."
15:52   IronyOwl   Whereas Dungbeetle is closer to "Fuck you."

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« Reply #14 on: December 15, 2013, 07:25:18 pm »

Am I still allowed to join?
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