Pyrite Station, the gambling planet

[Fluffy]

This new forum is confusing to navigate, so sorry in advance if this isn't a new idea.

This came to mind after I ran out of things to do on Myrellion but was still short of credits to check out some expensive transformatives, and also because challenge turns me on but the mobs stopped putting up any. Also it's just a big thematic thing to have an intergalactic casino you see in funky space settings like Cowboy Bebop and Space Dandy.

Pyrite Station is something like a huge casino with an endless coliseum as the main attraction. The player can bet on fights (which can be fought in many... ways), join in the fights, and even bet on themselves. The fights, both viewable and playable, would make for some easy generic content space as well. Fights would become harder when the player participates until winning is just impossible, which could happen from harder enemies or just pitting the player against an ever-growing number.

It's organized something like an interstellar game show and there might be little simple game rooms and interactions in the lobby as well. It's not really a part of the story in any way, just a stop to have some fun and earn some credits while walking the stars. It sounds awesome in my head, not sure about yours. No harm in sharing, though, right?

 

[Number13]

Sounds interesting. A bit like New Texas in regards of not being part of the main story.

Maybe an email could be sent by one of the fighting arena's administrators after you have defeated either a certain amount of npc's or an important boss character, such as Captain Khorgan.

I don't agree with the endless coliseum part though. Having plain fights against random npc's for the normal arena battles would be better, e.g. a naleen fight, random opponent hume fight, etc. More interesting would be actual tournaments with good prizes for winning, with named and important npc's being involved as your opponent in these tournaments. Maybe even gain a follower from an opponent you beat and respects your strength.

The tournaments themselves could have restrictions during the competition as well, such as one where you can't use lust attacks, or another where you can't use ranged attacks.

The games room would be interesting as well. Games such as Blackjack, Poker, etc, could be played in game there. Possibly newly invented games for the TiTS universe as well, as other planets would have likely developed their own gambling systems.

 

[Fisto]

Interesting, would love fighting for money, sexual favors, losses either or.(then stuff like strip poker, game night with the crew, options are unlimited, but coding would be long)

If anything there would probably be another variation of the robot sex game you can play with shekka 

 

[Noob Salad]

and even bet on themselves

But can you bet yourself?

 

[Savin]

This sounds like a lot of work to get all the various components up and running, but probably actually worth the effort. Several people have suggested a gambling world of some sort -- I'd probably contribute if you get this off the ground. 

That said, my only real issue is the name. There's OSTENSIBLY a mega-corporation in the TiTSaverse called Pyrite (though they haven't really shown up yet). I guess they could own the station or something, but otherwise, may cause confusion later on. 

 

[Jacques00]

I dig the idea and I will inject some ideas I've had running in my head for a similar crime/underground/gambling world.

I'd probably condense your idea and use it as a floor to the Tavros Station--below or above the merchant deck, whatever works. I imagine this level to be mostly thematic of a Hong Kong/Chinatown/Bang-Cock district and populated with a lot of diverse and exotic looking characters/species. Because of this kind of population, it is easy for the seedier elements of society to hide out, probably meeting in speakeasy rooms hidden in gambling parlors or something, if not directly out in the open. And because of the gambling business making up the core economy of this district, it can be a place for gaming--specifically for some early puzzle training and an alternate way to earn creds through a random generator (like sci-fi slots or ball-in-cup type games) and puzzle minigames (like Lights Out!, Towers of <insert name here>) for the player. A level-locked fight club/arena/tournament would be cool too (randomly generated template enemies and maybe some unique fighters), and gambling in that could be a good addition as well. The crime scene can also allow for hints of lore between the crime, police, and civilian factions to help expand/connect the universe a little bit more (because Tavros is a hub for other races to hang out, it'll be easier to talk about such things and not be tide to a theme of an entire planet). And of course, dedicated "massage parlors".

If this area is a thing a group of creatives would be interested in building, we would need a lotta written material for it. And as long as the characters, events, or minigames aren't anything too crazy, implementing them could/should be very straightforward...

My rambling thoughts to add to the conversation anyway!

 

[Fluffy]

That said, my only real issue is the name. There's OSTENSIBLY a mega-corporation in the TiTSaverse called Pyrite (though they haven't really shown up yet). I guess they could own the station or something, but otherwise, may cause confusion later on. 

Damn, I thought Pyrite was a good name because it's a form of fool's gold.

I dig the idea and I will inject some ideas I've had running in my head for a similar crime/underground/gambling world.

I'd probably condense your idea and use it as a floor to the Tavros Station--below or above the merchant deck, whatever works. I imagine this level to be mostly thematic of a Hong Kong/Chinatown/Bang-Cock district and populated with a lot of diverse and exotic looking characters/species. Because of this kind of population, it is easy for the seedier elements of society to hide out, probably meeting in speakeasy rooms hidden in gambling parlors or something, if not directly out in the open.

In my mind, the "seedy" atmosphere makes it stand out more as an isolated spot than a floor on a preexisting planet. I was thinking of that at first, but would all of the big intergalactic space pirates really be walking around through Tavros? Makes more sense to me that they'd find some rock in the stars beyond "proper" society to meet and talk illegal affairs.

That's just me, though. You're the man.

 

[Nik_van_Rijn]

Damn, I thought Pyrite was a good name because it's a form of fool's gold.

In my mind, the "seedy" atmosphere makes it stand out more as an isolated spot than a floor on a preexisting planet. I was thinking of that at first, but would all of the big intergalactic space pirates really be walking around through Tavros? Makes more sense to me that they'd find some rock in the stars beyond "proper" society to meet and talk illegal affairs.

That's just me, though. You're the man.

We already have a whole bunch of space pirates walking around Tavros and not a single U.G.C. official in sight. While I'd also love an additional 100% criminally-controlled world/location, the whole concept has more chances to be realized as Jacques00 has suggested.

Anyway, great ideas.

 

[Fisto]

But can you bet yourself?

asking the real questions

 

[Jacques00]

In my mind, the "seedy" atmosphere makes it stand out more as an isolated spot than a floor on a preexisting planet. I was thinking of that at first, but would all of the big intergalactic space pirates really be walking around through Tavros? Makes more sense to me that they'd find some rock in the stars beyond "proper" society to meet and talk illegal affairs.

Yeah, I've thought about that too, but it's more of a stopping point for criminals than an all-out operating base. This is the kind of place they'd go for passing off trades or holding small meets, or just a place to stop and hang out while on the way elsewhere. Like the pirates would have their own base of operations on other planets/stations, but here you might see a few walk around, though they are not necessarily there to plot out crime specifically. There may be U.G.C. and other federal-like agents around there too. They may be investigating crimes, but to them it's more of a hub of potential information than a scene of a crime (snitches and informants hiding around and stuff). The place will be more of a gambling-themed casual hangout for everyone than a breeding ground for criminals the way I see it.

 

[JimThermic]

Savin and I were talking about a pirate planet, or much cooler, an asteroid colony where all the shady shit could be. Probably a bit more inclusive than a straight up casino if you're looking for somewhere shady, since a casino station has to at least keep an illusion of cleanliness, whereas a pirate den of scum and villainy can be as downright dirty as you want.

Ideally, it's where I'd like to write a seedy sex club, complete with sleazy dance booths and glory holes, and the option to get seduced and corrupted into a slavish hooker/dancer slut. I don't think that'll fly as well at a casino.

 

[Noob Salad]

corrupted

And every time you come back you get treated differently based on your standing?

jim pls

 

[JimThermic]

And every time you come back you get treated differently based on your standing?

jim pls

Can't tell if that's 'Jim Plz Do This' or 'Jim Plz Don't'. 

 

[Noob Salad]

I always saw it as "do this", myself. Like "riot pls".

Although on FenForums I just say it to everyone.

 

[Nonesuch]

Ideally, it's where I'd like to write a seedy sex club, complete with sleazy dance booths and glory holes, and the option to get seduced and corrupted into a slavish hooker/dancer slut. I don't think that'll fly as well at a casino.

It might if there was a neon-clawed character called Gamblor

 

[Eva]

I would be approximately 1000% willing to write Steele-As-Escort scenes for this, especially if there's a 'classy courtesan' option as well as the 'two-credit whore' route.

 

[Noob Salad]

Do it!

Makes me wish Koda finished my brothel idea.

 

[Lashcharge]

Savin and I were talking about a pirate planet, or much cooler, an asteroid colony where all the shady shit could be. Probably a bit more inclusive than a straight up casino if you're looking for somewhere shady, since a casino station has to at least keep an illusion of cleanliness, whereas a pirate den of scum and villainy can be as downright dirty as you want.

Ideally, it's where I'd like to write a seedy sex club, complete with sleazy dance booths and glory holes, and the option to get seduced and corrupted into a slavish hooker/dancer slut. I don't think that'll fly as well at a casino.

I prefer this idea to Jacques, it has much more potential and more range. Although there is no reason there can't be both. Tavros needs more things in the merchant street that just aren't player-convenient shop owners, and a small casino could definitely work.

On another note I have a raver drug-dealer or bartender character that I will likely commission for pirate planet.

 

[Eva]

Do it!

Makes me wish Koda finished my brothel idea.

I'm hip-deep in a Zil/Vanae threesome at the moment, but maybe once I'm done with that.

I prefer this new idea over having it be in New Texas - I think it'd break theme there if it was written the way I'd like. 

Also, I have to note: This is a sci-fi game about sex, but so far as I know we have zero zero-G sex scenes. That needs to be fixed.

 

[Ethereal Dragon]

I'm hip-deep in a Zil/Vanae threesome at the moment, but maybe once I'm done with that.

I prefer this new idea over having it be in New Texas - I think it'd break theme there if it was written the way I'd like. 

Also, I have to note: This is a sci-fi game about sex, but so far as I know we have zero zero-G sex scenes. That needs to be fixed.

Only problem is... zero-g sex isn't as easy as you might think it is

 

[Nonesuch]

Only problem is... zero-g sex isn't as easy as you might think it is

Taking a 12 inch horse dick in the butt isn't easy either, but it doesn't stop people who have no experience of anal sex, let alone with farm animals, from writing about it.

 

[Jacques00]

I prefer this idea to Jacques, it has much more potential and more range. Although there is no reason there can't be both. Tavros needs more things in the merchant street that just aren't player-convenient shop owners, and a small casino could definitely work.

Yeah, I agree, a planet/station separate from Tavros might be a more fitting setting for crime and gambling world for better contrast. If I were to reel my idea back, I would turn it into something more innocent, like an arcade of sorts, a kind of training spot for the mini-games found throughout parts of the main game.

I still want to see a HongKong/Chinatown/BangCock-themed area though  c:

And a more dynamic view of law enforcement vs criminal factions and how they tie in within the game's universe.

 

[Eva]

Only problem is... zero-g sex isn't as easy as you might think it is

Yeah, Newton's Third Law of Motion is the biggest cockblocker in space.

 

[StarcraftJunkie]

I still want to see a HongKong/Chinatown/BangCock-themed area though  c:

I would love such an area, but then, East Asians and ladyboys are a couple of my favorite kinks, so...

 

[JimThermic]

Gotta remember not to take on another project. Must not start writing a whole planet for Fen's backlog. >_<

 

[Zerggodmaster]

I wonder what new things will be there both enemies and transformative items

 

[Lashcharge]

I wonder what new things will be there both enemies and transformative items

I would like to see transformative-themed gangsters, loads of SSTDs, Drugs, Booze and people trying to mug the player.

And then you tease them and leave them behind to masturbate on the middle of the street.

 

[Savin]

I would be approximately 1000% willing to write Steele-As-Escort scenes for this, especially if there's a 'classy courtesan' option as well as the 'two-credit whore' route.

A+

Yeah, I agree, a planet/station separate from Tavros might be a more fitting setting for crime and gambling world for better contrast. If I were to reel my idea back, I would turn it into something more innocent, like an arcade of sorts, a kind of training spot for the mini-games found throughout parts of the main game.

I still want to see a HongKong/Chinatown/BangCock-themed area though  c:

And a more dynamic view of law enforcement vs criminal factions and how they tie in within the game's universe.

+1 to all of this. Could totally add a Chinatown w/ Arcade thing to a new Tavros deck (which there is growing need for).

Also gives me an idea for an undercover cop on Gambling Asteroid...

Gotta remember not to take on another project. Must not start writing a whole planet for Fen's backlog. >_<

Wait for me~

Depending on how spaceshit talk goes, I might open up a design doc for it in a couple of months -- would go a ways towards filling out the non-planet encounters I'd like to have ready for that system getting set up.

I would like to see transformative-themed gangsters, loads of SSTDs, Drugs, Booze and people trying to mug the player.

And then you tease them and leave them behind to masturbate on the middle of the street.

SSTDs would so fit in, especially if there's a brothel/pimp yourself out thing going on!  More illegal transformations like Gush and Dumbfuck would make sense there -- things that do bad things to your brain-thing on top of much more exaggerated TFs. Maybe a special brothel / room in the brothel for addictive species, or ones that cause transformation with (repeated) intercourse.

People trying to mug you, bar fights, gangsters, etc. would make sense as enemies. On the old forum I pitched the idea that, rather than having big "encounter zones" like planets, the interior of the bar(s) should be where you hit random encounters. Maybe seedy back alleys and old warehouses you pass through, too. 

 

[Eva]

Brothels are kind of my jam. Have a list of 13 quick character concepts for hookers, whores, and courtesans: feel free to build on anything here. If the species isn't mentioned, it's not important. 

Aya 
A golden-furred Huline who's been in the business for centuries. Ridiculously skilled in bed, but doesn't give a shit about her clients anymore: has an enormous amount of credits saved up from her job, which she never spends on anything. Very 'ara ara', treats everybody as if they're children. (Because they are, to her.) Basically continuing as a courtesan out of habit and wishing that something interesting would happen in her life. (Of course, this would only happen if Huline make it in, but CoC gave me a massive Kitsune fetish, so...)

Central Kinks: Tail Play, Petplay, Distracted Sex

Cheri
A total exhibitionist slut, Cheri is working her dream job as a stripper and whore. She spends most of her pay on keeping her tanned, athletic body in tip-top shape with the latest gene-mods: while she looks human, her actual genetic makeup at this point comes from too many species to count. Gregarious and easygoing, she loves sharing her body with anyone who wants it. 

Central Kinks: Exhibitionism, Group Play

Sarah
The new girl at the brothel, Sarah came of age only six months ago. While she's an relatively inexperienced virgin, she makes up for her lack of skill with infectious enthusiasm. Often, she can be found arguing with the owners to try and get them to lower the astronomical fee they're charging for her virginity: in the meantime, she serves clients with her mouth and ass, wearing a chastity belt so nobody gets any ideas. 

Central Kinks: Virginity, Anal, Chastity

Tasha
The 'dragon-girl' nicknamed Tasha is from a coldblooded alien species, who have a language that normal translators can't handle. Unfortunately, her own specialized translator is broken. Fortunately, prostitution is a job where you don't need to talk much. 

Oddly, she totally refuses to take any of the money she earns, instead living off the considerable stores aboard her ship. It's possible she thinks prostitution is some kind of alien dating service.

Kinks: Cuddling, Romance, Heatplay

Renee
The spoiled daughter of a wealthy business-owner, Renee hooks more for fun than for the money. Her insatiable libido drives her to fuck around the clock, sometimes even showing up on a new client's doorstep with her previous client's load still deep inside her. (Wait, isn't this someone we know...? Never mind. :3)

Kinks: Group Sex, Sloppy Seconds

Adam 
After five years as the bartender, Adam made the transition to being a full gigolo with remarkable smoothness. Between his 'personal charm' and sculpted body, he's a real hit with the ladies. He's firmly straight, though.

Kinks: Seduction, Hair Pulling

Alisha
Alisha is a Vanae woman who was kidnapped from M'henga by slavers. Unfortunately for them, she proved to be a much better at fighting when she wasn't being stunned down by a tiny drone from long range. Now a free woman, she works as a prostitute in order to fulfill her race's unusual semen-dependent diet. Since she also refuses any form of birth control, she's almost always pregnant as well. 

Kinks: Breeding, Pregnancy

Alanna 
A heavily-modded, satyrine courtesan, Alanna enjoys knowing her place - which is superior to everyone else, naturally. She reluctantly agrees to accept money in exchange for minor sexual favours, mostly because she enjoys watching people begging her on their knees. The brothel makes her clients sign waivers before entering her room. 

Kinks: Sadism, Orgasm Control

Ashley 
Ashley has always wanted to have the girl's body she was denied at birth: not content with the illegal mods common to the asteroid, she's turned to prostitution in order to cover the best genetic treatments available. While she's a little awkward due to underlying insecurity in her womanhood, it also means she always puts 110% effort towards her appearance and her job. (Yes, I realize we already have Embry, but I don't see this as a significant argument against having additional trans characters.)

Kinks: Trans/Crossdressing

Samantha
A college student studying creative writing, Samantha takes clients as a side job to help with her student loans. Warm and welcoming, she has a girl-next-door charm that makes her easy to relate to.

Kinks: Vanilla Sex, Condoms

Gale 
Raskvel gal Gale loves partners who are bigger than her. That, and money. Prostitution was a natural job choice. Despite her eagerness, she sometimes puts off her clients by treating them as merely cocks she owns. Whatever you do, do not ask to see her sex toy collection. 

Kinks: Ownership, Sizeplay, Sex Machines

Ipsea
Ipsea is the brothel's resident Venus Pitcher, a skillful hypnotist who managed to convince one of her offworld lovers to transplant her. In a cruel twist of fate, she germinated with a deep wanderlust driving her to see the stars. The brothel, with its frequent offworld visitors, is the closest she can manage, cursed as she is with roots instead of feet.

Kinks: Bondage, Hypnosis

Shannon
Shannon works hard all week at her dead-end job, then comes in on the weekends with a pack of cigarettes and a bottle of whiskey and fucks everyone in sight. Maybe a career in prostitution will turn her life around, but she doubts it. More likely, she'll just end up dragging more people into the mess her life's become.

Kinks: Purification/Corruption

 

[Fisto]

Brothels are kind of my jam. Have a list of 13 quick character concepts for hookers, whores, and courtesans: feel free to build on anything here. If the species isn't mentioned, it's not important. 

Aya 
A golden-furred Huline who's been in the business for centuries. Ridiculously skilled in bed, but doesn't give a shit about her clients anymore: has an enormous amount of credits saved up from her job, which she never spends on anything. Very 'ara ara', treats everybody as if they're children. (Because they are, to her.) Basically continuing as a courtesan out of habit and wishing that something interesting would happen in her life. (Of course, this would only happen if Huline make it in, but CoC gave me a massive Kitsune fetish, so...)

Central Kinks: Tail Play, Petplay, Distracted Sex

Cheri
A total exhibitionist slut, Cheri is working her dream job as a stripper and whore. She spends most of her pay on keeping her tanned, athletic body in tip-top shape with the latest gene-mods: while she looks human, her actual genetic makeup at this point comes from too many species to count. Gregarious and easygoing, she loves sharing her body with anyone who wants it. 

Central Kinks: Exhibitionism, Group Play

Sarah
The new girl at the brothel, Sarah came of age only six months ago. While she's an relatively inexperienced virgin, she makes up for her lack of skill with infectious enthusiasm. Often, she can be found arguing with the owners to try and get them to lower the astronomical fee they're charging for her virginity: in the meantime, she serves clients with her mouth and ass, wearing a chastity belt so nobody gets any ideas. 

Central Kinks: Virginity, Anal, Chastity

Tasha
The 'dragon-girl' nicknamed Tasha is from a coldblooded alien species, who have a language that normal translators can't handle. Unfortunately, her own specialized translator is broken. Fortunately, prostitution is a job where you don't need to talk much. 

Oddly, she totally refuses to take any of the money she earns, instead living off the considerable stores aboard her ship. It's possible she thinks prostitution is some kind of alien dating service.

Kinks: Cuddling, Romance, Heatplay

Renee
The spoiled daughter of a wealthy business-owner, Renee hooks more for fun than for the money. Her insatiable libido drives her to fuck around the clock, sometimes even showing up on a new client's doorstep with her previous client's load still deep inside her. (Wait, isn't this someone we know...? Never mind. :3)

Kinks: Group Sex, Sloppy Seconds

Adam 
After five years as the bartender, Adam made the transition to being a full gigolo with remarkable smoothness. Between his 'personal charm' and sculpted body, he's a real hit with the ladies. He's firmly straight, though.

Kinks: Seduction, Hair Pulling

Alisha
Alisha is a Vanae woman who was kidnapped from M'henga by slavers. Unfortunately for them, she proved to be a much better at fighting when she wasn't being stunned down by a tiny drone from long range. Now a free woman, she works as a prostitute in order to fulfill her race's unusual semen-dependent diet. Since she also refuses any form of birth control, she's almost always pregnant as well. 

Kinks: Breeding, Pregnancy

Alanna 
A heavily-modded, satyrine courtesan, Alanna enjoys knowing her place - which is superior to everyone else, naturally. She reluctantly agrees to accept money in exchange for minor sexual favours, mostly because she enjoys watching people begging her on their knees. The brothel makes her clients sign waivers before entering her room. 

Kinks: Sadism, Orgasm Control

Ashley 
Ashley has always wanted to have the girl's body she was denied at birth: not content with the illegal mods common to the asteroid, she's turned to prostitution in order to cover the best genetic treatments available. While she's a little awkward due to underlying insecurity in her womanhood, it also means she always puts 110% effort towards her appearance and her job. (Yes, I realize we already have Embry, but I don't see this as a significant argument against having additional trans characters.)

Kinks: Trans/Crossdressing

Samantha
A college student studying creative writing, Samantha takes clients as a side job to help with her student loans. Warm and welcoming, she has a girl-next-door charm that makes her easy to relate to.

Kinks: Vanilla Sex, Condoms

Gale 
Raskvel gal Gale loves partners who are bigger than her. That, and money. Prostitution was a natural job choice. Despite her eagerness, she sometimes puts off her clients by treating them as merely cocks she owns. Whatever you do, do not ask to see her sex toy collection. 

Kinks: Ownership, Sizeplay, Sex Machines

Ipsea
Ipsea is the brothel's resident Venus Pitcher, a skillful hypnotist who managed to convince one of her offworld lovers to transplant her. In a cruel twist of fate, she germinated with a deep wanderlust driving her to see the stars. The brothel, with its frequent offworld visitors, is the closest she can manage, cursed as she is with roots instead of feet.

Kinks: Bondage, Hypnosis

Shannon
Shannon works hard all week at her dead-end job, then comes in on the weekends with a pack of cigarettes and a bottle of whiskey and fucks everyone in sight. Maybe a career in prostitution will turn her life around, but she doubts it. More likely, she'll just end up dragging more people into the mess her life's become.

Kinks: Purification/Corruption