by House Ophelion (Posted May 23rd, 2010, 9:51 pm)
no worries, this game is pretty chill

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by Ixian Confederacy (Posted May 23rd, 2010, 8:30 am)
Welcome to the Game, the Ixian Confederacy opens its doors to you

If you have any questions, never hesitate to ask

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by House Atreides (Posted May 22nd, 2010, 10:05 pm)
I just did my first RP, is it ok? I want to make sure I get off on the right foot.

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by House Atreides (Posted May 22nd, 2010, 9:35 pm)
Title: Keeping Core Status

Type of RP: Internal

Story:
Eduard Tiiopa'il signed the papers with an exhausted sigh.

The Mentat had been given the responsibility of approving the immense shipment of precious spice and foodstuff to the Atreides homeworld: Caladan. Despite the necessity, Eduard had always been astounded by the sheer amount of sustenence the capital world required. As he handed the signed shipment order to his aide, he realized he felt physically drained.

As the aide was leaving, Eduard leaned back and massaged his temples. "Schedule me for a massage, if you will, David. This stress is killing my health." He chuckled at how childlike his request made him feel.

"Yes, sir." The aide replied, and quietly closed the door to Eduard's office.


Summary:

• House Atreides pays 20 units of Foodstuffs (3 turns worth) and 10 units of Melange (3 turns worth) to facilitate Caladan's core world upkeep.

OOC: hide'; } else { this.parentNode.parentNode.getElementsByTagName('div')[1].getElementsByTagName('div')[0].style.display = 'none'; this.innerHTML = 'OOC: show'; }" />OOC: showThis is my first RP. I know it is pretty insignificant, but any criticism would be helpful. Thanks.

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by House Aiantis (Posted May 22nd, 2010, 7:22 pm)
Welcome to the game.

We're all here to have fun so if you stick to that we won't hold anything against you.

You'll find that knowing what fits into your RPs is enough to get started, the rest will come naturally. You can always look things up in teh rulebook and ask the GC or RGM for help, or post your questions.

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by Smugglers Guild (Posted May 21st, 2010, 3:19 am)
Title:Gathering Spice
Type of RP:Consensual (Internal)

Story:Message from Lady Dalama:
"My loyal Joshua,
your progress seems to be opening several avenues. We shall refrain from anything forceful for now. Perhaps the man can be brought into our group? Depending upon the cost and his willingness, we may be required to increase our presence on Kaitain. Use your better judgment in negotiations. I've always trusted it."
Joshua Carlo placed the note into his pocket and proceeded to Greego's office. The streets were crowded and he really hoped the situation wouldn't come to violence. It would be a bit too messy to be easily covered up.


Summary:
Joshua Carlo is to attempt to persuade Greego into joining the Smugglers Guild with money and goods.

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by Rulings GM (Posted May 20th, 2010, 4:28 am)
rulingsgm@dunepbem.com

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by House Ophelion (Posted May 20th, 2010, 2:09 am)
Whats the email for the rulings gm?

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by Rulings GM (Posted May 20th, 2010, 1:40 am)
Turn #131 has finished being processed. The turn deadline for #132 (July-August 10.191) is Midnight, 6th June 2010 London-GMT. All roleplays (RPs) should be posted up in time; late postings may not be accepted by the RGM unless prior extensions have been granted.

For those new players who have come along but not yet joined in, your activity in the coming turn will be much appreciated and don’t be afraid. If you have any questions or concerns, then by all means contact myself or the GC, but make sure you get involved!

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by Rulings GM (Posted May 20th, 2010, 1:02 am)
May/June 10.191

Title: Redeployment
Type of RP: Consensual (Internal)

GM Ruling:
Approved. This may continue to be written as the player deems necessary.

1x Legion is deployed from Ohashi Beta to Arrakis.

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by Rulings GM (Posted May 20th, 2010, 1:00 am)
May/June 10.191

Title: Central Planning
Type of RP: Consensual (Internal)

GM Ruling:
PAID: 40x Raw Materials
Approved. This may continue to be written as the player deems necessary.
The allocation of raw materials for Richese should see the continued output of the Industrial infrastructure spread about the planet and ensure that the small goods produced remain a constant source of income for House Richese.

Richese's Industrial Core has been paid until May 10.192.

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by Rulings GM (Posted May 20th, 2010, 12:59 am)
May/June 10.191

Title: The Inspection
Type of RP: Conflict (Intrigue)

GM Ruling:
Approved. This may continue to be written as the player deems necessary.
House Ordos' team of investigators led by General Doltyan have left Ecaz after clearing House Ecaz of any wrongdoing after the claims of House Poritrin in illegal activities by House Ecaz. With the warning issued to House Poritrin, the local Governor has grudgingly sent reciept of the message but lodged official complaint of unreasonable expectations for removal of vast numbers of personnel and infrastructure from the planet. Despite the protest of House Poritrin, elements have sped their withdrawl from Ecaz and their new timetable sent to House Ordos had the last remnants of House Poritrin leaving Ecaz late July 10.191; likely a response to the dire political position House Poritrin currently finds itself in and Mentats assume that the Dodge is avoiding any further ire from the Emperor.

House Poritrin presence on Ecaz has been moved to the Poritrin homeworld.
House Poritrin loses the fief of Ecaz.
House Poritrin loses -1 to its Economy rating from loss of fief.
House Protrin loses -1 to its Economy rating from loss of Core: Industrial status.

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by Rulings GM (Posted May 20th, 2010, 12:57 am)
May/June 10.191

Title: Core World Payment
Type of RP: Consensual (Internal)

GM Ruling:
PAID: 40x Raw Materials
Approved. This may continued to be written as the player deems necessary.
The allocation of raw materials for Essen should see the continued output of the Industrial infrastructure spread about the planet and ensure that the small goods produced remain a constant source of income for House Ordos.

Essen's Industrial Core has been paid until May 10.192.

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by Rulings GM (Posted May 20th, 2010, 12:56 am)
May/June 10.191

Title: The Benefactors
Type of RP: Conflict (Diplomacy v Unknown)

GM Ruling:
Approved. This may continue to be written as the player deems necessary.
House Ordos Victory
In-line with the Earl's previous refusal to accept the Ordosian investment, the 25,000 solari offered by House Ordos has been politely knocked back. Of note has been the subtle hints and rumours by the Venport nobles and officials talking with House Ordos. It appears that another faction of the Imperium has been attempting to discourage House Venport from entertaining the diplomatic overtures of the Ordos. Disconcerting information which Mentats suggest is likely someone trying to sabotage the Marquis' intentions, but thus far there is insufficient information from the rumours and subtle hints that can identify who.

As previously noted by Diplomatic Advisors, the Marquis will not simply be able to buy his way into the good graces of the Venport family. Rather, if he wishes to enoble himself with House Venport he will need to make more diplomatic overtures such as formal banquets, being seen with Venport in the Imperial Court, and the more social and political opportunities that present a rise of esteem amongst the Landsraad. If the Marquis is more interested in subtle and coercive influence over Venport, then tasks such as discrete investment directly into merchants and a campaign of political support for the Ordos from within the House through the use of spies and bribery of nobles should achieve the same result.

House Ordos gains +3 to its Diplomacy category pool.

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by Rulings GM (Posted May 20th, 2010, 12:53 am)
May/June 10.191

Title: Urban Cultural Training
Type of RP: Consensual (Internal)

GM Ruling:
Approved. This may continue to be written as the player deems necessary.
The wargames begin preperation and planning of the operation and establishing rules and selection of teams as well as briefing the villagers will only take 2 months (1 turn) whilst the training activity is expected to take a further 2 months (1 turn) to complete, assuming that one side achieves a discernable victory, otherwise it may take longer.

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by Rulings GM (Posted May 20th, 2010, 12:53 am)
May/June 10.191

Title: Impossible Economic Goals
Type of RP: Consensual (Internal)

GM Ruling:
Approved. This may continue to be written as the player deems necessary.
The upgraded and new factories for the Dendros Pharamceutical industry have been opened in June with the new workers having been training for several months able to easily bring the factories into 80% production capacity by the beginning of July, and reaching 98% by the end of July. The swift manner in which the factories were able to achieve high levels of output so promptly has been attributed to the management of the project by House Ophelion.

With the largest pharmaceutical industry in the universe, and with expansive infrastructure, Dendros has been proclaimed as one of the most industrialised planets within the Imperium; quite an achievement for a Minor House.

Dendros gains Grade 3 Drugs Industry.
House Ophelion gains +1 to its Economy rating from increased Imperium Grade Industry.
Dendros gains Core: Industrial and will need to begin paying Core Upkeep next turn.
House Ophelion gains +1 to its Economy rating from Core status.

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by Rulings GM (Posted May 20th, 2010, 12:48 am)
May/June 10.191

Title: Imperial Deployment, Giedi Prime
Type of RP: Consensual (Internal)

GM Ruling:
PAID: 50s, 10x Munitions
Approved. This may continue to be written as the player deems necessary.
with the recruitment of forces from both Lankiveil and Geidi Prime and with the promise of food, shelter and pay, there was little trouble experienced with recruiting sufficient numbers of able bodies to fill the ranks of the garrisons. Carefully recruiting only a third of the troops from Lankiveil and the release of more slaves into the industrial factories of Geidi Prime as they rebuild have eliminated the feared effects of pulling pyons from the factories to turn into soldiers.

Geidi Prime gains 2x Garrisons

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by Rulings GM (Posted May 20th, 2010, 12:47 am)
May/June 10.191

Title: Rebuild
Type of RP: Consensual (Internal)

GM Ruling:
PAID: 15x Labor
Approved. This may continue to be written as the player deems necessary.
Continued efforts to persuade the slave populace to breed have not met with much improvement over the past couple of months. Doctors report that with a large addition to the pool of slaves, only a further 8% of the female populace is pregnant, and Doctors suggest that a more organised and thought out method be used to ensure the pregnancy of the slaves. Ideas such as placing women in pleasure centres for Harkonnen troops in the bid to get them pregnant, or better rations for pregnant slaves and their families are two potential methods that could be used to encourage the rate of pregnancies amongst the slave populace.

House Harkonnen gains +2 to its economy category pool.

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by Rulings GM (Posted May 20th, 2010, 12:44 am)
May/June 10.191

Title: The Emperor's New Clothes
Type of RP: Consensual (Cross-faction)

GM Ruling:
PAID: 30x Luxury Goods
Approved. This may continue to be written as the players deem necessary.
With the promulgation of the Whale Fur items throughout the Minor Houses and the gifts to both Houses Corrino and Wikkheiser, the Royal Courts have begun to discuss the beginning of a resurgence of interest in Whale Fur. With its appearance in Sarduakar uniforms, the expectation has shifted towards Whale Fur being more masculine in association, and there is interest for it to be adopted in winter uniforms by several houses. Continued efforts in turning whale fur into a fashion desired across the Imperium will likely result in sales skyrocketing.

House Harkonnen gains +4 to its Economy pool.


GM Note - The summary section of your post is for the summary of actions taken and the intent of those actions, not try to sneak in arguments in favor of your actions in an OOC manner, nor to explain there will be further posts by players. Trust me when I say that it won't be considered god moding if the other factions post, and if they don't post by the deadline then their involvement in any such RPs will be considered void.

One way to rephrase your argument pertaining to silk and whale fur is to simply put something like "With the fashion designs and use for Whale Fur for winter and outer clothing, effort is made to compliment existing luxury clothing such as Poritrin or Leontis silk rather than compete with it". That's all it takes. If you want to make OOC comments or try to argue a case, use an OOC comments section and not the summary portion which is a summary of your actual RP and the actions you are taking IC.

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by Rulings GM (Posted May 20th, 2010, 12:41 am)
May/June 10.191

Title: The Grand Survey
Type of RP: Consensual (Internal)

GM Ruling:
Approved. This may continue to be written as the player deems necessary.
With the survey of Ganshiree complete, Mentats are quickly able to assess the features of terrain and known weather patterns to determine the most likely locations for the venture of developing an Imperial Grade Foodstuffs industry on the planet. Identifying sixteen seperate plains where crops will have the highest chances of success in maturing, Count Merlyn begins initial discussions amongst agricultural experts and economic advisors on how best to proceed. The discussions yeild that the following broad plans will need to be enacted to create a sufficient foodstuffs industry.

The first stage will be the development of Transport Infrastructure - Vital to the initial construction of the vast plans for farms, roads, trains, shipping and other transport infrastructure will need to be produced, not least the construction of at least two Starports on the two main continents where the industry will be located. Transport Infrastructure will require 14 units of Raw Materials and 10 units of Industrial Components, with an investment of 112,000 solari (112s) to begin the six month (3 turn) construction project.

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