Farscape. Interested?

Halomek · Post by **Halomek** » Fri Jul 02, 2010 2:49 pm

I recently bought the complete Farscape on DVD and have rediscovered why I love this show so much (the money just wasn't there for me to buy it until recently); crazy characters, crazy situations, and moral ambiguity in every corner of existence. Anyway, I know we have a lot of Farscape fans on Exodus and was wondering if there's any interest in a Farscape thread.

The idea I was tossing around would be that it would be a new crew on another Leviathan (after all what self-respecting Farscape thread would not be based on a Leviathan?

). The setting would be a few years after the Peacekeeper Wars with a group from Earth replicating Crichton’s wormhole experiment. The catch would be that it's not an IASA sponsored mission, but a private corporate venture looking to bring back alien tech (somewhat reflecting the realities of our current day space race).

People could have multiple characters if they want (a Human and an alien for example). I’m open to all kinds of ideas about how we could kick start this thing and get the Humans on the Leviathan. For that matter, is the Leviathan another prisoner transport, a merchant ship, or maybe a pirate vessel? It’s all up for discussion as far as I’m concerned.

Any takers?

Post by **VagueDurin** » Fri Jul 02, 2010 3:25 pm

Oh! you bugger! I want those DVD's so bad

Halomek · Post by **Halomek** » Fri Jul 02, 2010 3:29 pm

The complete series is down to $75 from $150 on Amazon. That was all the convincing I needed to buy it.

Post by **VagueDurin** » Fri Jul 02, 2010 3:34 pm

Halomek wrote:The complete series is down to $75 from $150 on Amazon. That was all the convincing I needed to buy it.

shh don't tell me that... *starts adding up what his upcoming Army Training will be earning him...*

Halomek · Post by **Halomek** » Fri Jul 02, 2010 3:45 pm

I blame my sister for recently giving me her incomplete Starburst set. I knew that couldn't stand for long once I started watching the episodes.

EDIT: I'll be away until the 6th for the 4th of July weekend, but that shouldn't stop anybody who is interested from posting in the meantime. I may be able to check the boards a bit over the weekend.

Post by **Jagtai** » Fri Jul 02, 2010 8:40 pm

Oh God, I love that show (for the first two seasons, anyway) - count me in! I'm thinking a female Peacekeeper as a character

Nah, I'll have to consider my characters, but I'll probably end up with at the very least a Peacekeeper in some form.

FYI, I'll be gone between the 4th and the 8th.

coronhorn · Post by **coronhorn** » Sat Jul 03, 2010 9:49 am

Mmmmm this brings back memories of the Rift threads... my good buddy Zeph really has a knack for doing cross-overs.

Seriously though, Farscape is down to 75? For the whole series?

kashus_Draith · Post by **kashus_Draith** » Sat Jul 03, 2010 2:10 pm

DVDs, HA! I have all the seasons queued on Netflix.

Love Farscape but I haven't watched the entire seasons' in full as I am currently re-watching Avatar: The Last Airbender and Legend of the Seeker season 2. Got to love those leather clad Mord Sith, em I right, eh.

Post by **VagueDurin** » Tue Jul 06, 2010 10:42 am

Jagtai wrote:Oh God, I love that show (for the first two seasons, anyway) - count me in! I'm thinking a female Peacekeeper as a character

Nah, I'll have to consider my characters, but I'll probably end up with at the very least a Peacekeeper in some form.

FYI, I'll be gone between the 4th and the 8th.

*taps his foot on the duracrete* ahem... Jagman, you wouldn't have happened to have forgotten about the Youth of the Galaxy thread again, would you?

and just so this isn't a thread jack, I am also interested in being involved here.

Halomek · Post by **Halomek** » Tue Jul 06, 2010 12:43 pm

Okay, so that's Jag and Vague for sure. Coron and Zeph, you're both welcome to join in too.

Incidentally, Vague, don't worry about being gone for most of the month. In the grand Farscape tradition, I can see us picking up or losing characters periodically.

I'll be playing two characters.

One Human, Isaac Foster, a pilot who works for the Space Chase Corporation on Earth (bonus points for people who get the joke) and a Halosian named Mek (it worked too good not to do it).

Also, for those looking for a good alien species, here's the category from the Farscape wiki: http://farscape.wikia.com/wiki/Category:Species

Xanamiar · Post by **Xanamiar** » Tue Jul 06, 2010 2:20 pm

I had actually thought about doing a Farscape type thread... Count me in, though I may have to come into it after a while, since I'll be in Vermont for the next 3 weeks with limited if any internet access.

Halomek · Post by **Halomek** » Tue Jul 06, 2010 3:45 pm

Welcome aboard, Xan. I'm not sure when we'll get this started, but as I said to Vague, we can always bring your character on later if neccesary.

coronhorn · Post by **coronhorn** » Tue Jul 06, 2010 4:13 pm

I don't think I'll be jumping in on this one and I dunno if Zeph would have the time since he seems to be EXTREMELY busy atm. But I could be wrong. I wonder if I can track down those old Rift threads and repost them...

GrndAdmrlVegeta · Post by **GrndAdmrlVegeta** » Wed Jul 07, 2010 5:52 am

I would love to read that old Rift thread again.

As for a new Farscape thread... I've always wanted to RP a Luxan...

Halomek · Post by **Halomek** » Wed Jul 07, 2010 9:09 am

I've got no problem if people want to RP Luxans, Hynerians, Delvians, Nebari, or any of the other regulars just so long as the characters are distinct from the ones on Moya. So, in other words, go for it, Veggie.

On a related note, I figure the Pilot will be an NPC that everyone can control, but I'm open to someone RPing him/her as well.

Post by **VagueDurin** » Wed Jul 07, 2010 9:24 am

After some quick thought this morning, I think I"m going to pencil myself down for a human in league with Isaac, and probably a Kalish of some type. If we end up with prisoner transport then I suppose the Kalish would be among them... more to come as I ponder I'm sure.

TalRaimi · Post by **TalRaimi** » Wed Jul 07, 2010 3:01 pm

Wish I hadn't see this... but I love Farscape!!!!!!

And I know i need to some serious catching up in other threads... but i'd be up for a bit role if there's space?

Halomek · Post by **Halomek** » Wed Jul 07, 2010 3:20 pm

I think we can squeeze you in, Tal.

TalRaimi · Post by **TalRaimi** » Thu Jul 08, 2010 12:42 am

Cooio. Just to let you guys know though, i'm away for the weekend as of today. Going to watch the British Gran Prix if anyone's an F1 fan. Should be an awesome weekend.

Halomek · Post by **Halomek** » Fri Jul 09, 2010 8:27 am

Alright, to sum up so far…

Me:
Isaac Foster – Human
Mek – Halosian

Vague:
Human and a Kalish

Veggie:
Luxan

Interested, but no characters decided upon as of yet:
Jagtai
Tal

Planning to come in later:
Xan

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I think I may kick this off next week some time. I’ve got an idea in mind for a big villain to provide menace and a basic plot to bring the Humans to the aliens. If everyone's cool with it, we'll stick with the prisoner transport idea, but actually RP the jailbreak after the Humans arrive. Should be fun.

TalRaimi · Post by **TalRaimi** » Mon Jul 12, 2010 6:18 am

Okay, i'm back and i'm a mixture of brown, red, and pasty white. Too much time in the sun!!!!

As for character's, i'm thinking a Peacekeeper deserter, who turned freelance mercenry before they caught up with him and threw him in prison. How's that work for everyone?

Also, wasn't 'Space Chase' one of the possible names for the show before it became Farscape, or something like that?

Halomek · Post by **Halomek** » Mon Jul 12, 2010 7:52 am

TalRaimi wrote:Also, wasn't 'Space Chase' one of the possible names for the show before it became Farscape, or something like that?

Tal gets the cookie.

Post by **Jagtai** » Mon Jul 12, 2010 11:56 am

I'll take a Zenetan Pirate, and one other. I'd like to try playing a Wolaxian arachnid, but if that's not possible, I'll go for either a Shenyang or a Colarta (Colarta being preferable).

Halomek · Post by **Halomek** » Mon Jul 12, 2010 1:13 pm

The Wolaxian arachnid might be a bit much...

As far as the choice between the Shenyang or Colarta, it's up to you which one you want to go with, but I should mention that since much isn't known about Halosians, I was planning to base them on turkey vultures (which, like Halosians, are known to vomit as a defensive tactic). Since turkey vultures are also known for a keen sense of smell, I was planning to attribute that to Halosians as well.

As the Colarta are also known for their sense of smell, that could be an overlap, (which could provide another source of conflict or bonding now that I think of it). To be honest, the Colarta was one of the species I was looking at when I first thought about doing this. They're just too cool looking.

Halomek · Post by **Halomek** » Wed Jul 14, 2010 9:30 am

The thread is up! Commence posting.

viewtopic.php?f=8&t=9351

Post by **Jagtai** » Wed Jul 14, 2010 9:33 am

Colarta it is. I'll concoct some names and backgrounds

Post by **VagueDurin** » Wed Jul 14, 2010 9:41 am

Hey Omek, this ship you're going to take through, will it be a more-than-one seater or no?

Halomek · Post by **Halomek** » Wed Jul 14, 2010 9:56 am

I figure it would be a two-seater so we could get both Humans there at the same time - essentially a slightly larger version of the Farscape Module. I was kind of working under the assumption that Isaac would be the pilot and yours could be more of the scientist, but nothing is set in stone since I don't know what you have planned for your character.

Post by **VagueDurin** » Wed Jul 14, 2010 9:59 am

Works for me, as long as I don't need to go learn about wormholes and such things

Halomek · Post by **Halomek** » Wed Jul 14, 2010 10:25 am

Nah, all your character would theoretically really need to know about is the mathematics behind the slingshot maneuver Crichton was planning to do in the first episode. Your character would then act as a guide for Isaac as he did the flying so they could time it right.

Post by **Jagtai** » Wed Jul 14, 2010 11:44 am

Zenetan: Demaia Yavok

Colarta: Ran-Shok

I'll post an introduction later.

Halomek · Post by **Halomek** » Wed Jul 14, 2010 12:28 pm

In regards to Demaia, aren't Zenetan females supposed to look just like the males?

Post by **Jagtai** » Wed Jul 14, 2010 12:37 pm

Good point...consider it a filler picture.

TalRaimi · Post by **TalRaimi** » Mon Jul 19, 2010 1:39 pm

Posted!

Post by **VagueDurin** » Tue Jul 20, 2010 10:57 am

TalRaimi wrote:Posted!

What he said

TalRaimi · Post by **TalRaimi** » Wed Jul 21, 2010 4:28 am

Now there's nothing left to do but sit back and watch the thread die a slow and agonising death thanks to the 'Curse of Vague and Tal!!!'

Or we could all post some more. You know, whatever, i'm easy.

Halomek · Post by **Halomek** » Wed Jul 21, 2010 7:39 am

Hey, I'm one of the few who have finished a thread with you, Tal. Don't count us out yet.

Post by **VagueDurin** » Wed Jul 21, 2010 10:25 am

Someday we will find the cure for that curse Tal... who know's maybe Omek is it

Halomek · Post by **Halomek** » Wed Jul 21, 2010 1:01 pm

Vague, how far would you like me to go with the next post?

I was thinking I could get us all the way through the wormhole if need be so we can kick things into gear for the rest of the characters. Is there anything you'd like to have Alicia do before we get to that point?

Post by **VagueDurin** » Wed Jul 21, 2010 1:16 pm

No not particularly... If inspiration strikes I might put up a post to mirror yours with her side of the experience but that's an if. Otherwise, feel free. I'll let you know if I see anything major that I'd like edited or anything like that.

*grumbles about needing to solidify his Kalish character now..*

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