rolled 1 = 1

Sci-fi

rolled 95 = 95

What die are we rolling

Cyberpunk

rolled 89 = 89

FUCK YOU, IT'S SCI-FI

We will be rolling the hundred-sided bones today.

bronzepunk?

rolled 45 = 45

Steampunk.

>>13347098

rolled 45 = 45

Sci Fi.

rolled 55 = 55

Post-apocalyptic high fantasy

Next roll under 45 supercedes all others. Time is short.

Time has run out. The universe is an odd one. The depths of the void contain not cold vacuum, but breathable, if thin air. Spacefaring civilizations have ascended into the firmament not on the destruction of matter, nor manipulation of the minute fabric of reality, but with crude steam-driven aetherships.

Now, who shall populate this setting?

rolled 2 = 2

>>13347198
Humans. Specifically, human space vikings raiding the corpse of the first galactic civilization.

An astute choice, and great luck behind it. 4 races remain.

rolled 2 = 2

>>13347228
A federation made up of various crustacians and shell-creatures, such as crabs and snails, except that they are larger than regular crabs and snails.

Certainly the stars have aligned. The crustaceous confederation has been assured it's place among the stars.

rolled 29 = 29

>>13347228
Highly intelligent and refined rat-people. Imagine Victorian-era Skaven.

>>13347198
Frog-like creatures with thin, membrane like wings. The wings can't really be used for flight, merely hovering for a few moments. Their main purpose is to increase the amount of skin the frog people can obtain oxygen through. They are a simple, peaceful people. They are raided by the humans for their healing technology.

rolled 55 = 55

A race of four-armed silicon based life, known as the Uller.

rolled 93 = 93

Giant energybased entities that feed on the energy from stars. They are intelligent, and are worshipped as gods by some.

rolled 69 = 69

Human-sized bipeds with hard, external shells.

Their goal, as a species: to spread forth through the universe. But not through breeding and conquering and creating hegemony; rather, by spreading out. They're somewhat territorial, though good-natured, and as a result don't enjoy the company of their own species very much. Thus, when travel through the aether was attained, their civilization fragmented, government dissolved, and they went each their own way through the universe.

You will find them in the company of aliens, seldom with each other. Their lives are long and they reproduce rarely - part by choice, part by the simple rarity of encountering another of their kind.

Not too good with technology, but agile, strong, handy in a fight, with a great spirit of exploration. Concerned more with doing things and visiting places than with acquiring wealth or power.

rolled 47 = 47

Dragons made entirely out of boobs.

>>13347259

rolled 5 = 5

enormous jellyfish leviathans, constructed of a delicate, highly electrically conductive foam. They are sentient and highly intelligent, are pretty much loners, reproduce by budding, and wander the universe gaining knowledge.

rolled 49 = 49

>>13347274
This, but there are also scrotum dragons. Woe unto they who can't tell them apart.

The ratfolk, carapak, and uller have been assured their position in this cycle.

What society do the crustaceous kind and carapak possess?

rolled 59 = 59

Sentient robots that live a pacifist lifestyle. Their "immortality" beckons them to search for true enlightenment, as their robot bodies cannot find redemption.


>>13347278
E-mail field, genius.

rolled 19 = 19

>>13347292
Meritocracy that is highly aggressive. Capitalists. Little value placed on art, philosophy, etc.

>>13347292

I have misspoken. My intention was to refer to the crustaceous kind and the uller.

>>13347302
In all fairness, the space jellies rolled a 5.

And yes, I'm gonna say it...
You Jelly?

rolled 86 = 86

>>13347292
The crustacean federation is not a federation at all. It is a tyranny, run by the malevolent King Crab. The only one left of his kind, he is nigh immortal, and seeks to spread his rule all over the galaxy.

Each race in the federation is placed into a caste that best befits them. The crabs are the warriors, and the hermit crabs are spies. The snails are too weak for combat due to their frail physique, but compensate by being master tacticians.

There are a few crabs, snails, and mollusks that break out of the mold of servitude. These are either eaten or ex-communicated.

rolled 77 = 77

>>13347306
OP decides when the time limit is over, nooboid. That said, jelly fish a was neat idea.

>>13347306

We all have but little time to make our mark on the fabric of time. I offer my sincerest condolences. May you have more fortune with your future efforts.

rolled 54 = 54

>>13347311
I pour out my imagination and I get an 86. Bah.

>>13347317
Well, we have 4 races. Humans, Ratfolk, Crusties, and Ullar. Based on what he said above, there is room for one more.

rolled 37 = 37

>>13347302
The Uller have a tribal society, with many kings on their mineral-filled world vying for dominance. They have slightly lower-grade technology. However, a particular tribe, known as the Kraga, have embraced higher technology provided by the humans, and have begun to establish a trading empire built on the unique minerals their world possesses.

rolled 51 = 51

>>13347311
The Tau led by a despotic, immortal Sebastian? I like it.

>>13347330

Our 5 starborne races:

Humanity, sunken back into barbarism, now plying the stars much as their ancestors did the seas. They are feared for their raids upon the more civilized races.

Ratfolk, genteel and sophisticated. Their civilization has reached a golden age of technology and good manners.

Carapak, strangely antipathic to their own kind, have dispersed to the stars. They live for adventure, lending their services to the highest bidder.

Uller with their crystal ships, breaking free from the tribal traditions of the past and grasping the future with all four craggy arms.

The crustaceous Swarm, lead by the undying Crab Emperor. They threaten to destroy all else in their path to fulfill the will of the Clawed One.

How large is the stage upon which this play is set?

>>13347292

The Crustacean Confederacy is centered around a star with several water-bearing planets. Every life form on every planet is connected to a psychic web that can span galaxies in an instant. The life-forms that gained intelligence on each world first bent all other life forms to their will, and fought an intangible war via psychic influence planet to planet. Eventually a peace was forged, and Nautillises suited for space travel were constructed, so when they finally reached into space, several life forms were united as one people. Each planet has its own form of government, but all are part of the confederacy.

rolled 18 = 18

>>13347409

rolled 31 = 31

The crustaean federation is a democracy, seeking to bring peace to the galaxy. Much like the federation in Star Trek, this is done by putting your nose where it doesn't belong, all the time.

rolled 88 = 88

>>13347391
Solar-system, probably. They're usin' steampunk to travel through the aether, so they're not going to have FTL or even lightspeed capable vessels. Maybe even just a singular world with a crap load of moons. That'd be neat.

rolled 55 = 55

>>13347391

The universe is nearing its end via heat death. Most every star has collapsed into a black hole or cooled to a lump of rock. There is a small batch of ancient stars still burning, constructed from the stuff of the last existing extra-galactic nebula. The whole universe might as well be this tiny galaxy, which has perhaps 20-30 old stars.

rolled 12 = 12

>>13347391
A galaxy. The odd physics of the aether allows for rapid transit amongst the stars,

rolled 96 = 96

>>13347391
An entire galaxy, which means 9-10 planets worth mentioning and the rest being filler.
I'm joking. Probably eight different solar systems should do the trick.

>>13347424
That would be pretty awesome.

rolled 33 = 33

>>13347424
I second this. One star system.

>>13347391
>Carapak, strangely antipathic to their own kind, have dispersed to the stars. They live for adventure, lending their services to the highest bidder.

Small correction: they would lend their services to whoever has the most interesting adventure, or will take them to an unexplored place, or something else that appeals to them personally - sometimes even on whim. As far as payment, all they really demand is enough to get them by until the next contract. They don't care that much about making money beyond a means for survival.

>>13347440
That is super depressing, but novel and intriguing. Good imagination, friend.

>>Chdriery Royal
My captcha just named the Crab King.

*wow, I really like the many-moon and dying universe ideas. too bad they're not very low.*

Of the possibilities presented, please vote for the most worthy template. The first template to reach five will be written in the pages of this universe's history.

>>13347502
Dying universe.

>>13347502
Dying universe. It... I dunno. It's grimdark without HURR DURR SPESS MAHRINS. Which is nice.

>>13347489

My apologies. I did misinterpret your words. Your understanding trumps mine in this matter.

rolled 49 = 49

Speaking as the person who suggested the many moons, heat death universe is neat. Maybe some sort of wacky, tangible explanation to include the forming of the aether.

rolled 26 = 26

I'd like to cast my vote for three small galaxies in a cluster, with numerous even smaller ones between and around them.

The entire thing is slightly larger than the milky way, though the outer half is pretty sparse. Travel is harder the further you go from the centres of the three main galaxies.

rolled 13 = 13

>>13347502
Dying universe. It sounds fucking awesome.

>>13347516
As the person who made the heat death universe, I was thinking that the nebula, being the remains of a previous couple of novas, could be oxygen/nitrogen rich, or something.

>>13347502
I was the one who made the heat death 'verse, so feel free not to count my vote.

That said, shameless self-vote.

>>13347549
It is obvious where the tides turn.

The universe has nearly reached the end of it's time. No longer do endless stars inspire sentient minds to greatness. Now, only a few red husks remain in scattered nebulae. Within one such, some life still remains, clinging to the last bits of warmth and light remaining.

>>13347572
Wat do now?

Well, I can't think of anything else to ask you folks, so I'm going to thank you for your participation in my humble thread. If someone wishes to take my place and continue the process, I'd be honored. As it is, I will take my leave now.

rolled 16 = 16

>>13347585
I am stealing this setting.

I'm not even going to try sounding as awesome as he does. It wouldn't work.

That said, what is the history of the pre-existing peoples (Humans, specifically), and how are the borders currently drawn? Lowest roll wins.

I am going to go to sleep tonight fleshing this out.

Visions of the Ratfolk stodgily sipping tea in hollowed-out asteroids, painfully aware that their civilization has come into being so close to the End. Of the Humans, adventuring in one last hedonistic hurrah after billions of years of focused advancement destroyed by some massive cataclysm. The Uller, refusing to let the impending Apocalypse of cold deter their hope for a long, glorious future. The Carapak, searching for fulfillment in their own quiet ways, knowing that the quality of life is determined by how, not how long, it is lived. And the Crustaceous Swarm of Chdriery Royal, an uncaring being blind to all but his insatiable need for conquest.

I don't want this thread to die.

>>13347673

I haven't read this thread and an unable to muster up the energy required to do so, but I just wanted to say that this sounds pretty cool in a weird way.

Carry on.

It makes me want to write things.

Hrrrrgh.

I have returned, after some necessary sleep. Why did the human race fall into barbarism?

>>13349881
Too many stories of them being on the top of the food chain and tech tree. Make them awful for the sake of something different.

>>13349881
Carapak maker guy here; I'm back as well.

Perhaps a large-scale, high-tech war that took out all human civilization capable of taking part, leaving only primitive elements of humanity behind, who, relatively recently, began stretching forth into the stars and exploring and making colonies and whatnot?

It happened long enough ago that humanity has had the time to reach its new technology and establish itself as an aether-fairing civilization, but recently enough that they're still in the early stages of colonization and exploration: the universe stands open and unknown, challenging bold men to go forth and conquer.

Old pre-war human tech would make for valuable findings, when it isn't trying to kill you. Of course, for good god-fearing gentlemen who stay to the straight and true laws of steampunk physics, such technology is an utter mystery, and they exist more as relics and "magic" than as true technological devices.

Do we now leave behind the old method of standing by the vagaries of fortune? Might we simply choose what we will?

If so, all-encompassing war might very well have been what annihilated the civilization of man.

If there is no response to be had, I will retire to my sanctum. Perhaps I shall finish this alone.

>>13350123
Could you be more clear on the question? I don't think I understood it correctly.