March Player's Choice: Short Arcs - Voting
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ArrowRose,
Posted on: 2010-03-21 15:31 in Mission Architect
I think the relative dearth of entries illustrates the limited amount of 1,2 abd 3-mission arcs out there compared to the 5-mission arcs that seem to be the norm.
There're 2 new arcs for me to play here though, and afaic the best thing about these awards is getting new arcs to play and comment on.*
I'll say right off the bat that I'm not voting for myself btw. Not cricket IMO 
GL everyone!
Eco*
MArcs:
The Echo, Arc ID 1688 (5mish, easy, drama)
The Audition, Arc ID 221240 (6 mish, complex mech, comedy)
Storming Citadel, Arc ID 379488 (lowbie, 1mish, 10-min timed)
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Originally Posted by Samuel_Tow
[The Incarnate System is] Jack Emmert all over again, only this time it's not "1 hero = 3 white minions" it's "1 hero = 3 white rocks."
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The two of these that I have played (besides mine obviously) were so long ago that I'm sure tons of stuff has changed. However considering the length of the arcs, blasting through all of these shouldn't take much time at all. I'd guess that my own arc will probably be the most lengthy time-wise.|
Originally Posted by MrCaptainMan
I think the relative dearth of entries illustrates the limited amount of 1,2 abd 3-mission arcs out there compared to the 5-mission arcs that seem to be the norm.
There're 2 new arcs for me to play here though, and afaic the best thing about these awards is getting new arcs to play and comment on.* I'll say right off the bat that I'm not voting for myself btw. Not cricket IMO GL everyone! Eco* |
I probably won't vote for myself either. I'd feel like a real dick.
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Does this arc actually exist? I couldn't find it by #, title or author...
| Eagor to Please - 169260 @Gno Man |
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Play "Crafter's Cafe" - Arc #487283. A 1 mission, NON-COMBAT AE arc with workable invention tables!
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I didn't double check it because I was familiar with it from the first PCs. It must have been unpublished.
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Originally Posted by BackFire
Does this arc actually exist? I couldn't find it by #, title or author...
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I also could not find it, but when searching on Gno Man, I found some interesting titles including "How many ninjas can fit in a casino?", "Smurfs Want Our Women", and "I am an empty mission. Please ignore me."
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Originally Posted by Bubbawheat
I didn't double check it because I was familiar with it from the first PCs. It must have been unpublished.
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@Gypsy Rose
In Pursuit of Liberty - 344916
The Vigilante - 395861
Suppression - 374481 - Winner of The American Legion's February 2011 AE Author Contest
I played "Eagor to Please" yesterday. I believe I found it by its ID. It might have been unpublished since then, I suppose.
Winner of Players' Choice Best Villainous Arc 2010: Fear and Loathing on Striga; ID #350522
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Originally Posted by BackFire
Does this arc actually exist? I couldn't find it by #, title or author...
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I played it yesterday, found by ID number.
Eco.
MArcs:
The Echo, Arc ID 1688 (5mish, easy, drama)
The Audition, Arc ID 221240 (6 mish, complex mech, comedy)
Storming Citadel, Arc ID 379488 (lowbie, 1mish, 10-min timed)
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Originally Posted by Samuel_Tow
[The Incarnate System is] Jack Emmert all over again, only this time it's not "1 hero = 3 white minions" it's "1 hero = 3 white rocks."
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I tried it by ID first and I can't find it. Can you still find it?
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Originally Posted by MrCaptainMan
I played it yesterday, found by ID number.
Eco. |
@Gypsy Rose
In Pursuit of Liberty - 344916
The Vigilante - 395861
Suppression - 374481 - Winner of The American Legion's February 2011 AE Author Contest
I'm working my way through at the moment as well, and I cannot find Eagor to Please through name or ID.
Bad Voodoo by @Beyond Reach. Arc ID #373659. Level 20-24. Mr. Bocor has fallen victim to a group of hooded vigilantes who have been plaguing Port Oakes, interfering with illegal operations and pacifying villain's powers. He demands that revenge is taken on these miscreants and his powers are returned! You look like just the villain for the job. Challenging.
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I can't find it anymore.
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Originally Posted by ArrowRose
I tried it by ID first and I can't find it. Can you still find it?
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Winner of Players' Choice Best Villainous Arc 2010: Fear and Loathing on Striga; ID #350522
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If arc slots were unlimited, I would be a lot more willing to spend one of mine on a one-mission trifle. People are going to want to make the most of limited resources.
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Originally Posted by MrCaptainMan
I think the relative dearth of entries illustrates the limited amount of 1,2 abd 3-mission arcs out there compared to the 5-mission arcs that seem to be the norm.
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My characters at Virtueverse
Faces of the City
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Agreed. Even having to pay for more slots than the eight I've already got would go a long way.
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Originally Posted by Megajoule
If arc slots were unlimited, I would be a lot more willing to spend one of mine on a one-mission trifle. People are going to want to make the most of limited resources.
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Winner of Players' Choice Best Villainous Arc 2010: Fear and Loathing on Striga; ID #350522
Here are my votes for
Best Short Arc
One Mission Arcs
1: Storming Citadel #379488 by @MrCaptainMan
2: Don't Freak (Customs Version): 384769 - @Gypsy Rose
Two Mission Arcs
Death to Disco Arc ID 84420 @Wrong Number
Three Mission Arcs
Drakule vs. The Werewolf Bikers From Hell #340316 by @LaserJesus
Winner of Players' Choice Best Villainous Arc 2010: Fear and Loathing on Striga; ID #350522
My votes for Best One Mission Arc:
1: Don't Freak #384769 by @Gypsy Rose
2: Jabberwocky #1573 by @Rodion
Side note: I nominated Extadine Lab for the competition but hadn't played it since early AE...unfortunately, it hasn't aged well. The newer 1 mission arcs really outshine it, it's amazing how much story and concept can fit into 1 simple mission.
Craft your inventions in AE!!
Play "Crafter's Cafe" - Arc #487283. A 1 mission, NON-COMBAT AE arc with workable invention tables!
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If we could choose a different contact for each mission, I'd use the other 4 slots available on Storming Citadel to make a sort of Anthology arc. My arc The Audition is pretty much that sort of thing, actually, but the contact linking the six otherwise unconnected missions does provide a common theme that runs through it. As it stnds, Storming Citadel couldn't really be used as a jumping off point for more missions.|
Originally Posted by Megajoule
If arc slots were unlimited, I would be a lot more willing to spend one of mine on a one-mission trifle. People are going to want to make the most of limited resources.
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Eco.
MArcs:
The Echo, Arc ID 1688 (5mish, easy, drama)
The Audition, Arc ID 221240 (6 mish, complex mech, comedy)
Storming Citadel, Arc ID 379488 (lowbie, 1mish, 10-min timed)
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Originally Posted by Samuel_Tow
[The Incarnate System is] Jack Emmert all over again, only this time it's not "1 hero = 3 white minions" it's "1 hero = 3 white rocks."
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I'm afraid I have to disagree with this.... in my opinion, a story should be just as long as you need to tell the story, and no longer. Padding a story out to be 5 missions just because you can, ends up weakening the story.|
Originally Posted by Megajoule
If arc slots were unlimited, I would be a lot more willing to spend one of mine on a one-mission trifle. People are going to want to make the most of limited resources.
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Or, I suppose you might mean that it's only worthwhile to write 5-mission long story arcs, maxing out the available space; but I don't think I agree with that either. Sometimes short arcs are more fun.
I definitely believe that the shorter story arcs are perceived as "more accessible" for the casual player, and are more likely to get casual plays by people browsing the AE interface. The "Very Long" story arcs with 5 missions are a bit intimidating and may be more time commitment than someone is willing to make at any given time.... whereas I've seen at least two people say "Oh, I went ahead and tried Storming Citadel because I knew it would only be 10 minutes, so I had time for it." That's two plays that the arc picked up for being short, that it might not have otherwise gotten.
@PW - Police Woman (50 AR/dev blaster on Liberty)
TALOS - PW war journal - alternate contact tree using MA story arcs
=VICE= "Give me Liberty, or give me debt!"
My votes for Best Two Mission Arc:
1: Becky's Revenge #60197 by @New Age Ronin
2: Death to Disco Arc ID 84420 @Wrong Number
Sorry WN, but, like OMG! Becky totally rocks and stuff y'know?
Craft your inventions in AE!!
Play "Crafter's Cafe" - Arc #487283. A 1 mission, NON-COMBAT AE arc with workable invention tables!
My votes for Best Three Mission Arc:
1: Drakule vs. The Werewolf Bikers From Hell #340316 by @LaserJesus
2: The Missing #37636 by @Shadow-Rush
Craft your inventions in AE!!
Play "Crafter's Cafe" - Arc #487283. A 1 mission, NON-COMBAT AE arc with workable invention tables!
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I think it's just one vote for the two and three-mission arcs?|
Originally Posted by Bubbawheat
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Eco.
MArcs:
The Echo, Arc ID 1688 (5mish, easy, drama)
The Audition, Arc ID 221240 (6 mish, complex mech, comedy)
Storming Citadel, Arc ID 379488 (lowbie, 1mish, 10-min timed)
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Originally Posted by Samuel_Tow
[The Incarnate System is] Jack Emmert all over again, only this time it's not "1 hero = 3 white minions" it's "1 hero = 3 white rocks."
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Yeah, I'll only be counting the first vote in those categories.
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Originally Posted by MrCaptainMan
I think it's just one vote for the two and three-mission arcs?
Eco. |
What can I say, I'm an overachiever!!
Craft your inventions in AE!!
Play "Crafter's Cafe" - Arc #487283. A 1 mission, NON-COMBAT AE arc with workable invention tables!
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Indeed, even with 8 slots making a 1-mission "arc" (can you even call it an arc?) seems like a waste of potential when I have more ideas for 4/5-mission ones than I have room for.|
Originally Posted by FredrikSvanberg
Agreed. Even having to pay for more slots than the eight I've already got would go a long way.
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Anyhow:
One Mission Arc
The Extadine Lab #2595 by @Vanden
Two Mission Arc
Becky's Revenge #60197 by @New Age Ronin
Three Mission Arc
Drakule vs. The Werewolf Bikers From Hell #340316 by @LaserJesus
Still a little while left for voting.
One Mission:
1st - Don't Freak
2nd - Storming Citadel
Two Mission:
Becky's Revenge
Three Mission:
Drakule vs. The Werewolf Bikers from Hell
One Mission:
1. Storming Citadel
2. Don't Freak
Two Missions:
1. Death To Disco
Three Missions:
1. Drakule Vs The Werewolf Bikers From Hell
Sorry for the delay in posting, this month had a much lower turnout than I anticipated, and so I'll be taking a much longer break from these, probably not until after Going Rogue is released. Nevertheless, on to the voting!
Best Short Arc
One Mission Arcs
Storming Citadel #379488 by @MrCaptainMan
The Extadine Lab #2595 by @Vanden
Jabberwocky #1573 by @Rodion
Don't Freak (Customs Version): 384769 - @Gypsy Rose
Eagor to Please - 169260 @Gno Man
Two Mission Arcs
Becky's Revenge #60197 by @New Age Ronin
Death to Disco Arc ID 84420 @Wrong Number
Poi, Demonology, and Everything I learned from Hellions #164235 by @londerwost
Three Mission Arcs
Drakule vs. The Werewolf Bikers From Hell #340316 by @LaserJesus
PENGUIN #29205 by @Tubbius
The Missing #37636 by @Shadow-Rush