Gundam Project

Yes indeed, I love this site, I used to frequent it a lot when I made my prior versions. I used pictures from it to splice together mobile suits and recolor them as well. Lots of good detail and info there. Thanks for posting it back up

For now as far as starting suits, depending on which if the three game types, you'll probably receive credits or a salary which you can use to buy suits and pieces. It's very likely that everyone will start with a stock suit, but over the course of the game, you can buy a new suit and customize it to your liking. Again, it will depend greatly on which of the three concepts I go with.

As for how many component parts, there will likely be more than just 6, the list I have up on the first post is just a rough draft and there will likely be several more implements down the road. The ability to customize your suit will be a very core process in the game. Giving the pilot the ability to modify his or her suit makes for more interesting and unique game I believe.

We are not at that point yet, but the basic idea is that by going with a component based system we give more variety for less work.

Basically we can build 20 Mobile suits and that gives 20 option for players

But, then instead of 20 Mobile Suits we break those suits into 2 group of 10 components, and you end up with a lot more options for player for roughly the same amount of work invested. Plus you still have the option to create those 20 mobile suits, since they are just a particular configuration of those components.

Currently we are looking at 6 different component slots for your Mobile Suit.

making your own mobile is like making your own Armored core unit, there is enough mobile suits that you can modify them, i would wait on that until you acually have more people and then start that process. http://mahq.net/mecha/gundam/index.htm this is the site it has all the mobile suit series or well most of them, and it nearly has every mobile suit posted upon the site so ya enjoy and hit me up when you think you can have this prepared

Good to see some interest. I have been helping Loki out with the system.

Preator_Fenix,
If you would link the site that would be most helpful. While I have watch my fair share of the various Series it has been awhile.

Right now we are looking at doing a component based Mobile Suit system where you can make your own custom suits, and have certain configuration represent standard mobile suits.

At least that is the plan for now.

well depending on the mobile suit i would be willing to join, it quite easy to make a mobile suit pilot and thus i could help you out with some of that stats. Example I would prefer to play the MS-18E Kampfer, or else the RX-79[G] Ez-8 Gundam from 08th MS-Team. i also know a sight that can bring up all the information you need on mobile suits just request it and you shall receive. Like the Kampfer though, it is a prototype heavy assault mobile suit. Ez-8 for example is a prototype of the normal Rx-79.

So giant robot suits finally invaded TTW. I was wondering where they have been...

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Outline and Basic Scratch-Pad

Pilot Statistics
Strength
Physical statistic, helps to modify Out-Of-Suit melee damage as well as stamina. Also helps in strength-based tasks including lifting, pushing, dragging, ect.

Coordination
Reaction based statistics, helps modify a variety of pilotings capabilities including accuracy and reflexes both in and out of a suit.

Agility
Physical statistic, helps modify pilots ability to avoid damage by increasing reflexes and also has a great deal of out of suit uses including stealth.

Stamina
Physical statistics, helps to modify player's health and energy levels. Also has several out of suit uses including resistance to toxins, ect.

Intelligence
Mental statistic, helps to modify piloting capabilities as well as various intelligence based tasks out of combat, such as knowledge of computer systems and other such needs.

Experience
Personal statistic, helps to modify pilot intuition situations such as predicting enemy movements. Also has a variety of social uses.

Combat/Sub Statistics
Accuracy
Players ability to hit the target (Coordination + Experience)

Piloting
General level of piloting capabilities. (Coordination + Intelligence)

Health
Pilot's personal health level. When this reaches 0, you're dead. (Stamina + X%)

Endurance
Pilots personal energy level. (Strength + Stamina)

Reflex
Pilots inherent ability to avoid damage and attacks. (Agility + Coordination)

Piloting Classes
Soldier
Your run-of-the-mill cadet or basic all-purpose fighting pilot.

• +X Stamina (Low)
• +X Strength (Low)
• +X to Melee To Hit (Moderate)
• +X to Ranged To Hit (Moderate)
• +X% to Health (High)

Duelist
An expert at melee combat, specializes in the use of close-range weapons like unarmed combat and melee weaponry.

• +X Agility (Moderate)
• +X Stamina (Low)
• +X to Melee To Hit (High)
• +X to Ranged To Hit (Low)
• +X% to Health (Moderate)

Sniper
An expert at ranged combat, specializes in the use of long range weaponry such as rifles and cannons.

• +X Coordination (Moderate)
• +X Stamina (Low)
• +X to Melee To Hit (Low)
• +X to Ranged To Hit (High)
• +X% to Health (Moderate)

Engineer
A tech head with excellent mechanical capabilities, focuses on skills such as repairing and enhancement.

• +X Intelligence (Moderate)
• +X Experience (Moderate)
• +X to Melee To Hit (Low)
• +X to Ranged To Hit (Low)
• +X% to Health (Low)
• Special Tech Ability

Newtype
An evolved form of human with the capability to reach out and connect with the minds of others.

• +X Experience (High)
• +X Coordination (Low)
• +X to Melee To Hit (Moderate)
• +X to Ranged To Hit (Moderate)
• +X% to Health (Low)

Cyber Newtype
A genetically enhanced form of human that draws on precise calculation and systematic variables to achieve results.

• +X Intelligence (High)
• +X Stamina (Low)
• +X to Melee To Hit (Moderate)
• +X to Ranged To Hit (Moderate)
• +X% to Health (Low)

Pilot Skills
Combat Skills
Melee Combat Skills

• Proficiency: Fist - Skill Level + Accuracy + Misc
• Proficiency: Axe - Skill Level + Accuracy + Misc
• Proficiency: Sword - Skill Level + Accuracy + Misc
• Proficiency: Whip - Skill Level + Accuracy + Misc
• Proficiency: Pole-Arm - Skill Level + Accuracy + Misc

Ranged Combat Skills

• Proficiency: Pistol - Skill Level + Accuracy + Misc
• Proficiency: Rifle - Skill Level + Accuracy + Misc
• Proficiency: Sniper Rifle - Skill Level + Accuracy + Misc
• Proficiency: Shotgun - Skill Level + Accuracy + Misc
• Proficiency: Cannon - Skill Level + Accuracy + Misc ((MS Only))
• Proficiency: Mounted (Small) - Skill Level + Accuracy + Misc ((MS Only))
• Proficiency: Mounted (Light) - Skill Level + Accuracy + Misc ((MS Only))
• Proficiency: Mounted (Heavy) - Skill Level + Accuracy + Misc ((MS Only))
• Proficiency: Funnels - Skill Level + Accuracy + Misc ((MS Only))

Defensive Combat Skills

• Dodging - Skill Level + Reflex + Misc

Non-combat Skills

• Athletics - Skill Level + Agility + Misc
• Communication - Skill Level + Experience + Misc
• Computer Operation - Skill Level + Intelligence + Misc
• Deception - Skill Level + Experience + Misc
• Device Operation - Skill Level + Intelligence + Misc
• Knowledge - Skill Level + Intelligence + Misc
• Maintenance - Skill Level + Intelligence + Misc
• Observation - Skill Level + Experience + Misc
• Stealth - Skill Level + Agility + Misc
• Vehicle Operation - Skill Level + Coordination + Misc

[LokiLetheren]

This is kind of a side-project I'm working on (actually have been working on for some time, just keep getting distracted from it). Don't know if I'll get around to running it even when it's complete, but I thought I'd post it to kind of keep track of things.

I used to play in futuristic homebrew game called Space Armada. I don't remember the actual GM's name for it, he always went by Quatre or Desperado Nightwind, but his game really inspired me and is what originally plunged me into the anime series known as Mobile Suit: Gundam (as well as several others like Outlaw Star and Cowboy Beebop).

For those who don't know what MS: Gundam is, think Mech Warriors. Far into the future, earth moved it's burgeoning population into the stars and founded colonies. Break down of relations eventually spawned wars and new weapons started to emerge. One of the pivotal weapons were Mobile Suits, giant robotic suits that could be piloted by one or a few people to do menial tasks. They originally started out as engineering prototypes and were often used to do menial tasks such as space port construction and transportation.

Eventually they were modified to become war machines, wielding large guns, heat-based melee weapons, and other support objects such as grenades. It wasn't until the first Gundam came along that things really started to change. The Gundam was a state-of-the-art Mobile Suit with Gundamium alloy and wielded a variety of beam-based weapons, putting it far above the capabilities of normal mobile suits.

From this anime spawned many offshoots, the most recent and popular being Gundam SEED as well as the older and more recognizable Gundam Wing.

My idea for a game spawns off of this concept and I've thought up several ways to go about it:

1) Mobile Suit: Gundam Academy - Players are greenhorn pilots who have been sent to a Mobile Suit Academy for training.

2) Mobile Suit: Gundam, Final Century - A basic group-based team of pilots fight their way along a storyline on a quest to save the galaxy.

3) Mobile Suit: Gundam, Galaxy - A larger scale, more complex game with several factions. Players join a faction and the game unfolds around them.

Now onto schematics. I've done a few Mobile Suit Games in the past and what I found that players enjoyed most was the ability to customize their suits, so that, undoubtedly, will be part of the game. First off, there is MS Classifications. Here's my short list. Note- this list is subject to change and expansion over the course of the game and possibly even more after the game is finished:

Class A - Basic mass production, stock mobile suits.

• Zaku I
• Zaku II
• Gouf
• Leo
• GM
• Dom/Rick Dom
• Z-Gok
• Virgo
• Aries

Class B - Moderate mass production, stock mobile suits.

• Gelgoog
• Gyan
• Jegan
• Taurus
• Nemo
• GM Sniper
• Geara Doga
• Marasai

Class C - Light mass production, stock mobile suits. (Gundam Mk-II)

• Guncannon
• Guntank
• Gundam Mass Production Type
• GM II
• Serpent

Class D - Ace pilot suits.

• Quebeley
• The O
• Kaempfer
• Tallgeese I
• Tallgeese II
• Tallgeese III
• Palace Athene
• Hyaku Shiki
• Sazabi
• Jadg Doga
• Re-GZ
• Zeong
• Vayeate
• Mercurius
• GM Blue Destiny Unit

Class E - Low-Class Gundam

• Gundam
• Gundam Mk II
• Gundam "Alex"
• Gundam F91
• Gundam EZ-8
• Gundam "Zephyranthes"
• Gundam "Physalis"
• Gundam "Mudrock"
• Strike Gundam
• Aegis Gundam
• Buster Gundam
• Blitz Gundam

Class F - High-Class Gundam

• Zeta Gundam
• Double Zeta Gundam
• Wing Gundam
• Deathscythe Gundam
• Sandrock Gundam
• Shenlong Gundam
• Heavy Arms Gundam
• Epyon Gundam
• Hydra Gundam

Class G - Custom-Class Gundam

• Nu Gundam
• Infinite Justice Gundam
• Strike Freedom Gundam
• Destiny Gundam
• Burning Gundam
• Master Gundam
• Wing Zero
• Sandrock Kai
• Heavy Arms Kai
• Nataku Gundam
• Deathscythe Hell

In addition, there will also be Mobile Armors, Fighters, and even Star Ships if I feel up to letting players pilot those as well.

Now for a breakdown of parts. Here's my list. Keep in mind it's just a basic list and probably subject to expansion:

Head

• Main Camera
• Weapon Slot (Minor, Optional)

Arms

• Attack Rating
• Unarmed Damage
• Weapon Slot (Minor, Optional)

Shoulders

• Extra Armor (Optional)
• Extra Thruster (Optional)
• Weapon Slot (Minor-Moderate, Optional)

Torso

• Cockpit
• Systems
• 1-2 Weapon Slots (Minor, Optional)

Legs

• Base Walk/Run Speed
• Base Manuverability
• Extra Thruster (Optional)
• Weapon Slot (Minor, Optional)

Back - Energy Generator, Primary Thrusters, Backpack (Optional)

• Energy Generator
• Primary Thruster
• Pack (Optional)

I'll continue to update, but for now, lets see what you think of it so far.