wolfcheese
January 6th, 2012, 11:22 PM
Well, my "hey arnold" idea was a spur of the moment thing, but this other cartoon idea is one I have been mulling over constantly and I would love to see it happen. So I present to you my X-Men themed FM game. I would be willing to host just to see this happen, but of course that means it will be a S-FM, so I'm not sure if it will fit, but here's what I have.
Story: Just as in the show, Mr. Sinister has set up his domain in the Savage Lands, and fate has drawn Professor X and Magneto to be stranded in the same area, with their followers approaching to look for them. For now, Magneto's and the professor's forces are united against a common enemy. However, Apocalypse has already brain-washed some of the mutants. When everyone finds each other, how will they find out who is for real and who is not?
I want the roles list itself to be normal, unfortunately I only have a mild grasp of what that means, maybe this will be ok:
Mr. Sinister (Godfather)
Hidden Sinister Follower
Hidden Sinister Follower
Professor X (Sheriff)
Beast (Doctor)
Hidden X-Men
Hidden X-Men
Hidden X-Men
Hidden X-Men
Citizen
Citizen
Citizen
Apocolypse (Serial Killer)
Hidden Sinister Follower: Consort, Framer, Mafioso, Grave Robber, Consigliere
Hidden X-Men: Investigator, Whore, Doctor, Bodyguard, Escort, Detective, Lookout, Coroner, Vigilante
Most roles will have a unique name from the show, and most will be mutants (this depends on which roles are rolled). However, because Apocalypse has recruited some of the X-Men, even if players can guess what mutants are in the game they will not know which side each mutant is on (except of course the ones specified above).
Now here is the twist, and probably the point of contention: I wish that each mutant have a mutant power that they can use exactly once during the game (yes, Fragos partially inspired this mechanic). The mutant power, if used wisely, can give each role an edge. The players will have the full list of the types of mutant powers, but will not know which roles have which mutant power (although some will be more obvious). Mutant powers, unless otherwise specified, can be used independently of their night actions.
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Here is a WIP of the mutant power types, written generally so as to not match them to a specific character. Note that these are NOT unique and the same type could be used for different roles, on either faction:
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Perfect Veteran type: Anyone who approaches you with weapons will not attack you - instead, they will be shot. The shot counts as a normal attack.
Actress type: Choose a target. If and only if you are killed the same night or the night after you use this power, you appear in the graveyard as that target (using their name and role). If True type power is used on you that night, this power is not used, but not wasted either.
Perfect Shot type: Must be used with your kill action. Your kill action will pierce immunity, healing, swapping, and regeneration (see below). Your shot is still affected by bodyguards however.
Regeneration type: You will survive one extra attack the night this is used.
True type: Choose a target. That target cannot be framed at night, and cannot use Actress Type that night. If used on Mr. Sinister, it removes his detection immunity for the rest of the game.
Absorption type: Choose a target. If that target has not used their mutant power, then you can absorb it, but you must use it the following night or it will fade away. If that target has used their power or their power is also Absorption Type, then this power is wasted. This power works on both living and dead targets.
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Role Cards (Unless it's a specified character, role cards are written in general language):
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You are Mister Sinister (Godfather)!
You sense the futility in Xavier's happy dream of co-existing with humanity as well as Magneto's preparations for war. You know that mutants are not at their highest potential and will waste no time in seeing what that potential is - and use it for your own power. You have managed to get two mutants under your control in solitude before their reinforcements have arrived. Together the three of you will strive to take control.
Night Action: Be sent for a kill.
Mutant Power: ??? x2
Notes:
-You are not invulnerable to death.
-You can use your mutant power twice instead of once.
-Initially, you appear to be an inactive citizen to the Sheriff, Investigator, Lookout, and Detective.
-If True Type power is used against you, from then on it exposes your true alignment to the Sheriff, and your visits to the Lookout and Detective.
Goal: Defeat the X-Men and Apocalypse.
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You are Consort!
You can use your abilities to stop an enemy from using their own.
Night Action: Be sent for a kill, or roleblock a target at night.
Mutant Power: ???
Notes:
-You cannot be roleblocked.
Goal: Defeat the X-Men and Apocalypse.
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You are Framer!
You can use your abilities to make an enemy appear to be a random role in your alignment. That target will also cause false visits for the Lookout and Detective.
Night Action: Be sent for a kill, or frame a target at night.
Mutant Power: ???
Notes:
-If your target has True Type power used on them, then they will not be framed that night.
Goal: Defeat the X-Men and Apocalypse.
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You are Consigliere!
You can use your abilities to help narrow down the roles of your enemies.
Night Action: Be sent for a kill, or investigate a target at night.
Mutant Power: ???
Goal: Defeat the X-Men and Apocalypse.
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You are Mafioso!
You can use your abilities to kill someone for Mr. Sinister.
Night Action: Be sent for a kill.
Mutant Power: ???
Goal: Defeat the X-Men and Apocalypse.
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You are Grave Robber!
You can use your abilities to gain the abilities of those who have passed away.
Night Action: Be sent for a kill OR rob a dead player's night action OR use a robbed night action.
Mutant Power: ???
Notes:
-You do not rob mutant powers, only night actions.
-If the night action you rob had limited uses, you will receive the remaining uses at the target's time of death.
Goal: Defeat the X-Men and Apocalypse.
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You are Professor Charles Xavier (Sheriff)!
Often referred to as Professor X, you feel that mutants are still humans, and as such mutants and non-mutants should strive to live together. However, Mr. Sinister and Apocalypse stand in your way. Your telepathic abilities are unmatched and can be used to determine whether your colleague's minds have been touched by Mr. Sinister.
Night Action: Check a target for their alignment.
Mutant Power: ???
Notes:
-You can find Mr. Sinister's forces and Apocalypse. However, Mr. Sinister himself will appear to be of the X-Men until True Type is used on him.
Goal: Defeat the forces of Mr. Sinister and Apocalypse.
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You are Beast (Doctor)!
In an effort to rid yourself of your ape feet, you instead managed to make yourself look even less normal with your giant build and blue fur. However, the look has grown on you, and the build prevents others from taking you lightly. You are as loyal to Professor X as anyone can be, and your charitable knowledge can help protect the X-Men - if you can figure out who is still on your side.
Night Action: Protect a target from one attack at night.
Mutant Power: ???
Notes:
-You will be informed if your target was attacked.
-You will be informed if your healing was pierced by Perfect Shot type.
Goal: Defeat the forces of Mr. Sinister and Apocalypse.
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You are Investigator!
You can use your abilities to approximate other people's roles.
Night Action: Check a target to narrow their role down to several possibilities.
Mutant Power: ???
Notes:
-Your investigation of Mr. Sinister remains unchanged if True Type power is used on him.
Goal: Defeat the forces of Mr. Sinister and Apocalypse.
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You are Whore!
Your abilities will roleblock any who try to visit you.
Night Action: Go on alert. When on alert all, of your visitors are roleblocked.
Mutant Power: ???
Notes:
-You may go on alert any 3 nights.
-While on alert, you cannot be roleblocked and are invulnerable to attack, except for the Perfect Shot type.
-You will know how many targets you blocked if you go on alert.
Goal: Defeat the forces of Mr. Sinister and Apocalypse.
---
You are Doctor!
Like Beast, your abilities can save people's lives.
Night Action: Protect a target from one attack at night.
Mutant Power: ???
Notes:
-You will be informed if your target was attacked.
-You will be informed if your healing was pierced by Perfect Shot type.
Goal: Defeat the forces of Mr. Sinister and Apocalypse.
---
You are Bodyguard!
You can save others by going toe-to-toe with your attacker, but both of you will die.
Night Action: Choose a target. If that target is attacked, both you and the attacker die instead of the target.
Mutant Power: ???
Notes:
-If you die in a duel, you cannot be healed by others.
-If Perfect Shot type is used on your target, it is redirected onto you.
Goal: Defeat the forces of Mr. Sinister and Apocalypse.
---
You are Escort!
Your abilities stop others from using their own.
Night Action: Roleblock a target at night.
Mutant Power: ???
Notes:
-You cannot be roleblocked.
Goal: Defeat the forces of Mr. Sinister and Apocalypse.
---
You are Detective!
Your abilities let you track where others go at night.
Night Action: Choose a target. You will see who that target visits.
Mutant Power: ???
Notes:
-Until True Type power is used on Mr. Sinister, he will appear not to visit anyone at night.
-Successfully framed targets will appear to visit someone that they did not.
Goal: Defeat the forces of Mr. Sinister and Apocalypse.
---
You are Lookout!
Your abilities let you watch who visits others at night.
Night Action: Choose a target. You will know everyone that visited that target at night.
Mutant Power: ???
Notes:
-Until True Type power is used on Mr. Sinister, you cannot see him visit your target.
-Successfully framed players may appear to visit your target when they did not.
Goal: Defeat the forces of Mr. Sinister and Apocalypse.
---
You are Coroner!
Your abilities let you examine dead bodies for clues.
Night Action: Choose a dead target. You will learn their true name and role, and how they died. You will also learn all of their night actions.
Mutant Power: ???
Notes:
-You will also learn what mutant power your target possessed, along with if and when they used it.
Goal: Defeat the forces of Mr. Sinister and Apocalypse.
---
You are Vigilante!
Your abilities let you make kills on behalf of the X-Men.
Night Action: Kill a target at night.
Mutant Power: ???
Notes:
-You may only go for a kill twice.
Goal: Defeat the forces of Mr. Sinister and Apocalypse.
---
You are Citizen!
You have no abilities at night, but your vote is important to town during the day.
Night Action: None.
Notes:
-If the day begins with a 1 vs. 1 situation between you and Mr. Sinister's forces, the X-Men will win instead.
Goal: Defeat the forces of Mr. Sinister and Apocalypse.
---
You are Apocalypse (Serial Killer)!
You see that the best way to a better world is to get rid of the old one. No one will stand in your way of utopia.
Night Action: Kill a target at night.
Mutant Power: ??? x2
Notes:
-You are not invulnerable to death.
-If someone roleblocks you, you will automatically kill them, unless they are the Whore.
-You can use your mutant power twice instead of once.
Goal: Defeat the X-Men and Mr. Sinister's Forces.
---
Investigative groupings:
Citizen/Godfather
Doctor/Serial Killer
Sheriff/Investigator/Consigliere
Escort/Whore/Consort
Kidnapper/Bus Driver
Grave Robber/Coroner
Bodyguard/Vigilante/Mafioso
Detective/Lookout/Framer
Story: Just as in the show, Mr. Sinister has set up his domain in the Savage Lands, and fate has drawn Professor X and Magneto to be stranded in the same area, with their followers approaching to look for them. For now, Magneto's and the professor's forces are united against a common enemy. However, Apocalypse has already brain-washed some of the mutants. When everyone finds each other, how will they find out who is for real and who is not?
I want the roles list itself to be normal, unfortunately I only have a mild grasp of what that means, maybe this will be ok:
Mr. Sinister (Godfather)
Hidden Sinister Follower
Hidden Sinister Follower
Professor X (Sheriff)
Beast (Doctor)
Hidden X-Men
Hidden X-Men
Hidden X-Men
Hidden X-Men
Citizen
Citizen
Citizen
Apocolypse (Serial Killer)
Hidden Sinister Follower: Consort, Framer, Mafioso, Grave Robber, Consigliere
Hidden X-Men: Investigator, Whore, Doctor, Bodyguard, Escort, Detective, Lookout, Coroner, Vigilante
Most roles will have a unique name from the show, and most will be mutants (this depends on which roles are rolled). However, because Apocalypse has recruited some of the X-Men, even if players can guess what mutants are in the game they will not know which side each mutant is on (except of course the ones specified above).
Now here is the twist, and probably the point of contention: I wish that each mutant have a mutant power that they can use exactly once during the game (yes, Fragos partially inspired this mechanic). The mutant power, if used wisely, can give each role an edge. The players will have the full list of the types of mutant powers, but will not know which roles have which mutant power (although some will be more obvious). Mutant powers, unless otherwise specified, can be used independently of their night actions.
---
Here is a WIP of the mutant power types, written generally so as to not match them to a specific character. Note that these are NOT unique and the same type could be used for different roles, on either faction:
---
Perfect Veteran type: Anyone who approaches you with weapons will not attack you - instead, they will be shot. The shot counts as a normal attack.
Actress type: Choose a target. If and only if you are killed the same night or the night after you use this power, you appear in the graveyard as that target (using their name and role). If True type power is used on you that night, this power is not used, but not wasted either.
Perfect Shot type: Must be used with your kill action. Your kill action will pierce immunity, healing, swapping, and regeneration (see below). Your shot is still affected by bodyguards however.
Regeneration type: You will survive one extra attack the night this is used.
True type: Choose a target. That target cannot be framed at night, and cannot use Actress Type that night. If used on Mr. Sinister, it removes his detection immunity for the rest of the game.
Absorption type: Choose a target. If that target has not used their mutant power, then you can absorb it, but you must use it the following night or it will fade away. If that target has used their power or their power is also Absorption Type, then this power is wasted. This power works on both living and dead targets.
---
Role Cards (Unless it's a specified character, role cards are written in general language):
---
You are Mister Sinister (Godfather)!
You sense the futility in Xavier's happy dream of co-existing with humanity as well as Magneto's preparations for war. You know that mutants are not at their highest potential and will waste no time in seeing what that potential is - and use it for your own power. You have managed to get two mutants under your control in solitude before their reinforcements have arrived. Together the three of you will strive to take control.
Night Action: Be sent for a kill.
Mutant Power: ??? x2
Notes:
-You are not invulnerable to death.
-You can use your mutant power twice instead of once.
-Initially, you appear to be an inactive citizen to the Sheriff, Investigator, Lookout, and Detective.
-If True Type power is used against you, from then on it exposes your true alignment to the Sheriff, and your visits to the Lookout and Detective.
Goal: Defeat the X-Men and Apocalypse.
---
You are Consort!
You can use your abilities to stop an enemy from using their own.
Night Action: Be sent for a kill, or roleblock a target at night.
Mutant Power: ???
Notes:
-You cannot be roleblocked.
Goal: Defeat the X-Men and Apocalypse.
---
You are Framer!
You can use your abilities to make an enemy appear to be a random role in your alignment. That target will also cause false visits for the Lookout and Detective.
Night Action: Be sent for a kill, or frame a target at night.
Mutant Power: ???
Notes:
-If your target has True Type power used on them, then they will not be framed that night.
Goal: Defeat the X-Men and Apocalypse.
---
You are Consigliere!
You can use your abilities to help narrow down the roles of your enemies.
Night Action: Be sent for a kill, or investigate a target at night.
Mutant Power: ???
Goal: Defeat the X-Men and Apocalypse.
---
You are Mafioso!
You can use your abilities to kill someone for Mr. Sinister.
Night Action: Be sent for a kill.
Mutant Power: ???
Goal: Defeat the X-Men and Apocalypse.
---
You are Grave Robber!
You can use your abilities to gain the abilities of those who have passed away.
Night Action: Be sent for a kill OR rob a dead player's night action OR use a robbed night action.
Mutant Power: ???
Notes:
-You do not rob mutant powers, only night actions.
-If the night action you rob had limited uses, you will receive the remaining uses at the target's time of death.
Goal: Defeat the X-Men and Apocalypse.
---
You are Professor Charles Xavier (Sheriff)!
Often referred to as Professor X, you feel that mutants are still humans, and as such mutants and non-mutants should strive to live together. However, Mr. Sinister and Apocalypse stand in your way. Your telepathic abilities are unmatched and can be used to determine whether your colleague's minds have been touched by Mr. Sinister.
Night Action: Check a target for their alignment.
Mutant Power: ???
Notes:
-You can find Mr. Sinister's forces and Apocalypse. However, Mr. Sinister himself will appear to be of the X-Men until True Type is used on him.
Goal: Defeat the forces of Mr. Sinister and Apocalypse.
---
You are Beast (Doctor)!
In an effort to rid yourself of your ape feet, you instead managed to make yourself look even less normal with your giant build and blue fur. However, the look has grown on you, and the build prevents others from taking you lightly. You are as loyal to Professor X as anyone can be, and your charitable knowledge can help protect the X-Men - if you can figure out who is still on your side.
Night Action: Protect a target from one attack at night.
Mutant Power: ???
Notes:
-You will be informed if your target was attacked.
-You will be informed if your healing was pierced by Perfect Shot type.
Goal: Defeat the forces of Mr. Sinister and Apocalypse.
---
You are Investigator!
You can use your abilities to approximate other people's roles.
Night Action: Check a target to narrow their role down to several possibilities.
Mutant Power: ???
Notes:
-Your investigation of Mr. Sinister remains unchanged if True Type power is used on him.
Goal: Defeat the forces of Mr. Sinister and Apocalypse.
---
You are Whore!
Your abilities will roleblock any who try to visit you.
Night Action: Go on alert. When on alert all, of your visitors are roleblocked.
Mutant Power: ???
Notes:
-You may go on alert any 3 nights.
-While on alert, you cannot be roleblocked and are invulnerable to attack, except for the Perfect Shot type.
-You will know how many targets you blocked if you go on alert.
Goal: Defeat the forces of Mr. Sinister and Apocalypse.
---
You are Doctor!
Like Beast, your abilities can save people's lives.
Night Action: Protect a target from one attack at night.
Mutant Power: ???
Notes:
-You will be informed if your target was attacked.
-You will be informed if your healing was pierced by Perfect Shot type.
Goal: Defeat the forces of Mr. Sinister and Apocalypse.
---
You are Bodyguard!
You can save others by going toe-to-toe with your attacker, but both of you will die.
Night Action: Choose a target. If that target is attacked, both you and the attacker die instead of the target.
Mutant Power: ???
Notes:
-If you die in a duel, you cannot be healed by others.
-If Perfect Shot type is used on your target, it is redirected onto you.
Goal: Defeat the forces of Mr. Sinister and Apocalypse.
---
You are Escort!
Your abilities stop others from using their own.
Night Action: Roleblock a target at night.
Mutant Power: ???
Notes:
-You cannot be roleblocked.
Goal: Defeat the forces of Mr. Sinister and Apocalypse.
---
You are Detective!
Your abilities let you track where others go at night.
Night Action: Choose a target. You will see who that target visits.
Mutant Power: ???
Notes:
-Until True Type power is used on Mr. Sinister, he will appear not to visit anyone at night.
-Successfully framed targets will appear to visit someone that they did not.
Goal: Defeat the forces of Mr. Sinister and Apocalypse.
---
You are Lookout!
Your abilities let you watch who visits others at night.
Night Action: Choose a target. You will know everyone that visited that target at night.
Mutant Power: ???
Notes:
-Until True Type power is used on Mr. Sinister, you cannot see him visit your target.
-Successfully framed players may appear to visit your target when they did not.
Goal: Defeat the forces of Mr. Sinister and Apocalypse.
---
You are Coroner!
Your abilities let you examine dead bodies for clues.
Night Action: Choose a dead target. You will learn their true name and role, and how they died. You will also learn all of their night actions.
Mutant Power: ???
Notes:
-You will also learn what mutant power your target possessed, along with if and when they used it.
Goal: Defeat the forces of Mr. Sinister and Apocalypse.
---
You are Vigilante!
Your abilities let you make kills on behalf of the X-Men.
Night Action: Kill a target at night.
Mutant Power: ???
Notes:
-You may only go for a kill twice.
Goal: Defeat the forces of Mr. Sinister and Apocalypse.
---
You are Citizen!
You have no abilities at night, but your vote is important to town during the day.
Night Action: None.
Notes:
-If the day begins with a 1 vs. 1 situation between you and Mr. Sinister's forces, the X-Men will win instead.
Goal: Defeat the forces of Mr. Sinister and Apocalypse.
---
You are Apocalypse (Serial Killer)!
You see that the best way to a better world is to get rid of the old one. No one will stand in your way of utopia.
Night Action: Kill a target at night.
Mutant Power: ??? x2
Notes:
-You are not invulnerable to death.
-If someone roleblocks you, you will automatically kill them, unless they are the Whore.
-You can use your mutant power twice instead of once.
Goal: Defeat the X-Men and Mr. Sinister's Forces.
---
Investigative groupings:
Citizen/Godfather
Doctor/Serial Killer
Sheriff/Investigator/Consigliere
Escort/Whore/Consort
Kidnapper/Bus Driver
Grave Robber/Coroner
Bodyguard/Vigilante/Mafioso
Detective/Lookout/Framer