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RE: Possible Story Ideas - Yamakuzy - 02-24-2010

(02-24-2010, 03:43 AM)Metalogic Wrote: Hey, where's the love for me? lol j/k Tongue

baahhh, plenty of love to go around meta xD
But, cloud's plan fits in quite nicely with the old rp's i had with my character's roleplay (while i still played a few years ago of course Tongue)


RE: Possible Story Ideas - Noxton - 02-24-2010

Praise first:

I like all of the ideas brought forth so far in this thread. It's obvious that we've all still got a deep connection to this game, but more importantly the mythos and the universe that we're all missing so much. I like everything I've read so far, and I don't see a reason why all of it can't be incorporated in one way or another. Slight adjustments here and there to fit everything together. More about that later.




Ideas second:

I'll try to keep this as concise as possible, but I have a hard time doing that, so bear with me. Also, this a rough outline. I know I've left details out, but that was for the sake of keeping this simple as a concept. I have many of the details in my head, but here's a pretty general idea of what I'm thinking.

In this thought, I'm considering the story as it was written by Rare right up until the end of the game. I have not considered anything that hasn't actually happened in-game. I realize that this might be a sticking point for many people, but this was just an idea bouncing around in my head since the announcement was made to kill MxO. The Machines reboot the Matrix to a new version with a different system protocol and encryption, thereby wiping anyone connected to it that wasn't connected to the source or specifically set to be saved (like the blues) and keeping those that survived from being able to jack in until the new encryption is broken. This explains the extended period of time that no one is able to get into the simulation. :-p (until emu completion!)



The two new Oligarchs... Teresova and Whoever, were running amock through the system. The Machines took advantage of this distraction to lure all of their enemies into one place, so to speak, and kill them all with one major effective blow. I figure that, like when you have an open text document but haven't saved it, rebooting the system will clear out everything in its RAM that hasn't already been backed up, thereby effectively removing anything connected to the system at that moment.

Since the time of the Truce, the Architect has been working on a new version of the simulation. This new system has updated protocols that modifies the hacks that human operatives use to gain access into the system. While the Oligarchs are making a mess of everything in their search for Trinity (BIP), they're being pursued by operatives of each of the branches. The Oligarchs unleash an all out assault on the system, stretching its stability to the absolute max. The Machines are even more inclined to force the reboot/new version in order to protect their assets.

Between hoping that high-ranking Zion/EPN operatives would be protecting Trinity and hoping to catch the Merv and the Oligarchs off-guard, and encouraging some of the Machine/Cyph operatives to jump into the fray to cause more confusion as well, the Machines quietly wait as everyone gathers in the simulation, and they hit the big reset button and fire off a new version of the simulation.


- Bluepills
Having been factored in by the Architect, and necessary to continue the simulation, they are updated to the new protocol, and to them, it's as easy as any other system reboot has been. No losses are accrued save for any that were harmed by the melee prior to the reboot.

- Machines (Programs & Humans)
Some programs and Machine Operatives were positioned like so many pawns to distract and cause as much damage as they could to the organizations. Any connected to the system during the reboot were terminated and considered "acceptable losses." The higher-ups / important operatives were provided upgrades to their hovercraft systems so that they could once again jack in to the simulation. Since they attacked conservatively in the simulation, they bolstered their forces in the real to hunt and destroy any and all Oligarchs they come across with a team of improved sentinels. The Machines deploy destroyer-class hoverbarges to clean up any rogue hovercraft they encounter.

- Merovingian (He, his loyal programs, and loyal humans)
This ain't the Merv's first rodeo. He always has an escape plan prepared. In fact, he had been strangely absent from the simulation leading up to the reboot. He knows things, and he was ready for this. He "saved" his loyal followers who already owe him their lives as it is. Their debt has only increased. While he doesn't have the ability to get everyone back into the system, he does have programs working non-stop to break the new encryption for his followers, human and program alike.

- Cypherites
I haven't really thought this out as thoroughly, but I assume the Machines would back some of the Cypherites, but use others as pawns at their leisure.

- EPN
Having all but evacuated Old Zion save for some major defensive appointments, EPN has sent a fair portion of its force to scout for the Oligarchs in the real. EPN is hurting as it is from their last foray into the real, so they're scouting, but not really engaging any enemy vessels they encounter.

- Zion
Zion aggressively protects Trinity (BIP) during the Oligarch raid, and sustains very heavy losses when the system is rebooted. Fortunately, many of the ships had very recently returned to Zion as part of a defense buff during the incoming Oligarch raid and to recharge their ships. While many are lost, not all captains are lost.

- Trinity (BIP)
The Machines managed to subdue Trinity during the reboot. She was allocated to a secure part of the system to extract information, subdue her, and eventually terminate her.

- The Oligarchs
Nearly all are gone. The Machines are out in the real wiping them out one by one as they encounter them. Their encampment is eventually destroyed, and due to the new protocols and encryption, those that have found a way to survive are unable to enter the system. Any left will soon meet their demise.



Every side has sustained heavy losses. The Machines have suffered the least and have free reign of the system.

A reconnaissance EPN vessel manages to overpower an unsuspecting Machine hoverbarge and finds the way back into the system. They share their find with the Kid who in turn shares this knowledge with Zion's top hovercraft captains.

The Merovingian's team finds their way back into the Matrix with brute-force hacking and because of a Machine program that is almost obsessively enfatuated with Persephone. The Merovingian basically pimps her out to this program in order to restore his kingdom, as it were. He fully intends to destroy the Machine program once he gets everything sorted, but Persephone intervenes causing even greater tension between them.


As everyone is slowly finding their way back into the simulation, the Machines attack any and all non-Machine/non-Cypherite operatives with extreme prejudice. There are no areas safe from random Agent attacks. The war is on once again full-scale.


RE: Possible Story Ideas - cloudwolf - 02-24-2010

(02-24-2010, 04:03 AM)Yamakuzy Wrote:
(02-24-2010, 03:43 AM)Metalogic Wrote: Hey, where's the love for me? lol j/k Tongue

baahhh, plenty of love to go around meta xD
But, cloud's plan fits in quite nicely with the old rp's i had with my character's roleplay (while i still played a few years ago of course Tongue)

All your love are belong to me? Tongue

And Noxton, a good read to be sure. Kinda fits in nicely with Barlocke's "Merv Escape" story.

A couple of issues with the clean up of the Oligarchs (if the Machines were able to just go out and kill all the Oligarchs they would've done so already, their whole concept was a force that scares/controls the Machines) but otherwise a solid approach.

Another way to go about it would be to work off Rarebit's old outline that kinda had the Oligarchs getting defeated earlier through the use of the Trinity Kill Code instead of just weakened and able to come back for the big source/machine mainframe showdowns...


RE: Possible Story Ideas - Noxton - 02-24-2010

(02-24-2010, 07:48 AM)cloudwolf Wrote: A couple of issues with the clean up of the Oligarchs (if the Machines were able to just go out and kill all the Oligarchs they would've done so already, their whole concept was a force that scares/controls the Machines) but otherwise a solid approach.

Another way to go about it would be to work off Rarebit's old outline that kinda had the Oligarchs getting defeated earlier through the use of the Trinity Kill Code instead of just weakened and able to come back for the big source/machine mainframe showdowns...

Thanks!

I agree, the cleanup is the the weakest part of the whole idea. I just figured since most of them would be connected and wiped out, it might not be quite so scary to take them out, however, I think the Trinity Kill Code is a great idea, and would be a much cleaner way to go about it. Perhaps Trinity sacrifices herself to save everyone else. Well, that or a million and a half other ways that could go.


RE: Possible Story Ideas - Barloke - 02-24-2010

One thing I was actually contemplating (and don't ask me how in game this could be pulled off, or maybe it could) was a sort of "civil war" in the Merv camps. I didn't want it to be obvious (like a Merv vs Persephone scenario) but maybe Mr. Black? He was always (at least to me) like second string compared to the Merv. I was thinking of something like Flood betraying the Merv with Mr. Black's help (hell, I think we could throw in Persephone now that I think about it).

Only reason why I mention this is because even in the Ookami/Envalesco/Malphas rebellion you kind of knew in that event the Merv was going to come out on top and to be honest too many events the Mervs were more sit on the fence types watching to see how they could take advantage of the situation. At any rate I think it would do something for the ones in the Merv camp to see which side they would actually take up and the other side of the coin is now Zion and the Mech orgs could try to play this to their advantage. Anyway just an idea.


RE: Possible Story Ideas - cloudwolf - 02-24-2010

Oh what I wouldn't give to finally see the Flood rebellion subplot come to light.

I toyed around with an actual full on Merv assassination plot at one point, with Persephone/Flood/Ookami/Malphas finally taking over. Right at the apex of the whole thing Ookami and Malphas killed Flood though. Which was fun, having him finally achieve greatness then get shot down straight away >=).

Somewhat radically I actually had the Merv die too. Ripped apart byte by byte by Beirn in an epic showdown (think Xavier in X-Men 3). Not Persephone's intention of course but Beirn just couldn't take him abusing her anymore (this whole thing would've been triggered by having the Merv really going ape shit on Persephone and ending up slapping her in front of Beirn).

But it could always be a fall from grace thing instead, what could open up some interesting potential character development for the Merv (maybe start to appreciate life a little more etc) instead of just "ALL I CARE ABOUT IS POWER MWHAHAHA"


RE: Possible Story Ideas - Barloke - 02-24-2010

I know what you mean. I think why it had so much appeal to me is because one or two scenarios could play out. One the Merv comes out on top and throws the smackdown on everybody (just like the last time) or Two which had alot of appeal to me is where the Merv gets whacked and its Mr. Black/Persephone/Flood sharing the power but it's a shaky alliance at best.

I guess because Morpheus, The Oracle, Seraph, Agent Grey, (shit, i think even Commader Locke went MIA as well) all pretty much got deleted or dead maybe it was time to retire the Merv and bring another character into play ( I certainly hope that will be the case with the other former characters).


RE: Possible Story Ideas - Metalogic - 02-24-2010

As for The Oligarch, here is what I have written. You don't have to use it, this is just stuff I have typed down ever since August.

Due to The Oligarches coming in and out of The Matrix, the code has become unstable, weather protocols and several other protocols were breaking down (think back to the crazy weather and holidays themes back during the last day of SOE's MxO), The Architect activates a Firewall Program that forced The Redpills to jack out, and block all redpill signals. The Architect orders the Agents to scan MegaCity for any remaining Oligarches and their program, and for the Trinity BIP.

Meanwhile, Machinist and Cypherites makes plan to take out The Oligarch base in The Real. However, the base is heavily fortified. Which is why I wrote about a Cypherite operative being a suicide bomber, taking out the defenses. The attack is carried out from Stalingrad, since The General did not use all of his missiles. The Oligarches are basically done in by humans with explosives, missiles and hovercrafts.

Meanwhile in The Matrix, The Architect originally plans to turn the BIP over to The Oligarch, but they learn of the attack (which is ongoing at this point) and Agents escort the BIP to The Source. Trinity's program reloads The Matrix, erasing all effects of The Oligarch. It's basically a debugging/virus removal routine.


RE: Possible Story Ideas - Noxton - 02-24-2010

I COMPLETELY forgot about the Flood story arc.

I would love to see that happen.


RE: Possible Story Ideas - Barloke - 02-24-2010

I think alot of elements represented can tie in to one another and something else caight my eye and formulated a possible working theory. From what I read of the previous posts it seems that we are looking at a 7th version of the Matrix. Just like the prior version where Neo reinserted the program, something unique has happened here as well. Well for one this would be the first version made that DIDN'T require a reinsertion of the program from The One. If what I understand is correct, the basic theory is Trinity would reinsert some sort of 'kill-code" and also The Architect would have some hand in bringing the 7th version (maybe a combination of the two acts would bring this about?) It also looks like the reason for all of this going down is due to the Oligarch destabilizing certain protocals as weather and programs (I'm thinking the snow monster and the corrupt code monster). In essence it would seem that the Oligarch is not much different from the Smith virus as both basically destabilized the Matrix enough to warrant a response from the Machines.