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Factory 5.0 Change Log
With the closure of the Factory through January 1st, I thought now would be a good time to announce the full list of changes coming to the factory that will go live on January 2nd, 2018. This will give everyone the chance to read through the changes, as well as ask questions. These changes will not affect any submissions currently under review. They will only apply to new submissions as of January 2nd. That being said, the entire staff of the factory have put a lot of time and effort into these changes, some of which were in the works before I was appointed as Factory Admin, so I would like to share my sincere gratitude for all of the work the current and former judges, and admin have put into this. We hope that these changes collectively enhance the community's accessibility to the factory and add to their enjoyment of their RP.So, that being said, below are the changes.
- Retirement of Flagships
Flagships have largely gone unused on SWRP as they are fundamentally unfriendly to build. The old rules surrounding them do not incentivize major factions into creating them, nor do they offer much of a reward for doing so. The work required to acquire a ship of this design is simply not worth it. Therefore, we are removing them in favor of something new.
[*]Introduction of Super Star Destroyers / Dreadnoughts
- We have heard the demand countless times. Major factions want access to these ships. Fundamentally they will be the same on SWRP, so call them by either name. The fact of the matter is, we're going to give access to these ships.
- Acquiring a Super Star Destroyer / Dreadnought will be restricted to Major Factions. They will follow the Dominion rules.
- A major faction, upon completing their second dominion of the calendar month, may begin their third and final eligible Dominion as a SSD / Dreadnought dominion thread. This will follow the same rules as a third dominion, meaning that a Minor Faction has the ability to initiate a Rebellion, per Dominion rules. The following outcomes determine the result:
Major Faction Wins Rebellion (Or no rebellion takes place within allotted time): The major faction may submit a unique SSD/Dreadnought. - Minor Faction Wins Rebellion: Provided the minor faction meets all requirements to go major, and they choose to do so, they may steal the dreadnought reward and submit their own.
- Minor Faction Wins Rebellion: If the minor faction wins the rebellion, however does not meet the requirements to become major, or they choose not to go major, neither side conquers the hex, and both sides forfeit the SSD / Dreadnought.
[*]A Major Faction may not submit a SSD / Dreadnought until after the tenth day window of rebellions closes.
[*]A SSD / Dreadnought will be permitted to range from 3,001m to 10,000m. This number is subject to change.
[*]Restricted Materials Overhaul
Restricted Items
Submissions using Restricted Items will be reviewed by a Role-play Judge and may be declined depending on the quality and effort of the submitter.
Mission completion may grant a maximum of Limited production, depending on the submission. Each completed mission thread only counts for one submission.
Any submission which use a Factory Submitted base material based on a Restricted Material (e.g., A Phrik Armourweave submission) will a have a maximum production value of Semi-Unique.
If a restricted material is traded between characters, you must link to the purchase/trade thread of the restricted item along with the seller's original resource obtaining thread.
Under no circumstances are two restricted materials allowed per submission. New alloys created by blending two or more restricted materials are not allowed.
- Alchemized Artifacts/Items [Force Imbuement, Alkahest, Jal Shey, etc]
- Artificial Intelligence (Non-Droid)
- Beskar
- Cortosis
- Echani graphite
- Hijarna stone
- Impervium
- Ionite
- Isotope 5
- Laminanium
- Mandalorian Iron (( See: Beskar ))
- Nykkalt
- Orbalisk
- Songsteel
- Neuraniam
- Phrik
- Personal Cloaking Device
- Pyronium
- Stygium Crystal
- Ultrachrome
Void Stone
- Wintrium
Write a thread in a convincing manner detailing the quest for, construction of, or discovery of the material or item in question. There is no set post count, however a complete story should be told. Submissions containing extraordinarily strong materials or providing substantial benefits may warrant a judge requesting additional effort or edits made to the submission to adhere to forum standards and balancing for fair play. The item(s) below are not included as free of RM missions for characters or companies/workshops.
Force Nexus [Locations, Planets, Items]
i. Banned Items are not permitted to be used in canon role-play threads on Star Wars RP: Chaos without the explicit permission of the SWRP Staff Team.
ii. Banned Items are not permitted to be used in submissions within the Factory without the explicit permission of the SWRP Staff Team.
iii. Banned Items are only permitted to be used in Non-Canon role-play threads or Non-Canon Campaign threads.
- Celestial Technology
- Extragalactic Subjects (canon species/technology/planets/etc exempt.)
- Gree Technology (Not including Nav Computers: they provide no information on the technology of the Gree)
- Hypergate
- Neutron Bomb
- Nanotechnology: All nanotechnology is banned.[ x ]
- Plagiarism: Any obvious use of material from outside the Star Wars universe, including but not limited to: Gundam Wing, Halo, Marvel, DC Universe, Dragonball Z, Final Fantasy, Star Trek, etc. Attempted plagiarism could result in disciplinary action as it directly contradicts Star Wars RP: Chaos’s General Rules.
- Quantum-crystalline Armor
- Rakata Technology
- Stargate ( See: Hypergate )
- Superweapons
- Ranged Weapon Template Overhaul
OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
- Intent: (Example: 'A personal weapon for Darth Scabious' or 'an advanced armored personnel carrier for the Republic')
- Image Source: (Please link to where you found the image, or to the original artist if possible. TinEye or Google Image Search can help.)
- Canon Link: (Please link the canon link if applicable canon item.)
- Restricted Missions: (If your submission uses any Restricted Items link the threads you completed the missions in here)
- Primary Source: (Please link and cite the sources which you are modifying for your use in your submission.)
- Manufacturer: (Kuat Drive Yards, BlasTech Industries, [Character Name], etc.)
- Model: (Example: E-11 Blaster Rifle. For submissions where a model wouldn't be appropriate, such as a custom walking stick, put 'N/A' for 'Not Applicable'.)
- Affiliation: (Individual Character Name (an individual PC/NPC who is permitted to use this item), Company Name(s) (Companies authorised to use this submission), Faction Name(s) (Factions authorised to use this submission, Closed-Market (Any character can use this if they have explicit permission through, for example, a marketplace purchase), Open-Market (May be used by any character without permission from the Manufacturer), other potential options include a submitted NPC unit, or another general organisation/group.)
- Modularity: (Can components of this submission be swapped out for other components? Is it especially easy to modify? For most submissions, put 'No'.)
- Production: (The scale is Unique (Only One Character), Semi-Unique (Only A Handful of Characters), Limited (Only A Select Group Of NPCs/PCs), Minor (Any Character, Only Select Groups Of NPCs), Mass-Produced. (Anyone.))
- Material: (What is it made out of? Certain materials are more resistant, or vulnerable, to certain weapons. Example: 'Durasteel, blaster components.')
- Classification: (Blaster, Disruptor, Ion/EMP, Slugthower, Rail/Coil/Gauss, Etc.)
- Size: (Please choose a size between Very Small, Small, Average, Large, and Very Large and Extreme.)
- Weight: (Please choose a weight between Very Light, Light, Average, Heavy, and Very Heavy and Extreme.)
- Ammunition Type: (List the ammunition type: Power cell, gas canister, slugs, etc.)
- Ammunition Capacity: (List the ammunition capacity. The more powerful the weapon, the lower the magazine capacity is likely to be.)
- Reload Speed: (How quickly the weapon can be reloaded. Choose from Very Low, Low, Average, High, and Very High and Extreme.)
- Effective Range: (Effective range in relation to the weapon type. Remember that a carbine will have a longer range than a pistol, an assault rifle longer range than a carbine, and a sniper rifle longer than an assault rifle. Choose from Point Blank, Personal, Average, Long Range, Battlefield, and Extreme. Battlefield and Extreme will require justification in strengths and weaknesses.)
- Rate of Fire: (How quickly the weapon fires. Choose from Very Low, Low, Average, High, Very High, and Extreme. Very High and Extreme will require justification in the strengths and weaknesses.)
- Stopping Power: (How powerful the weapon is, in relation to its class. Choose from Very Low, Low, Average, High, Very High, and Extreme. Very High and Extreme will require justification in strengths and weaknesses.)
- Recoil: (How much recoil does the weapon have? Generally speaking, the lighter the weapon and the more stopping power it has, the more recoil it will have. Also, certain types of weapons will not have recoil. Choose from None, Very Low, Low, Average, High, Very High, and Extreme.)
- (Detail briefly in a list format actual contents of the known abilities, special features, qualities of note, etc. - If these are notable enough to be strengths, please add them to strengths. . )
- (Provide, in list format, a minimum of 1 strength of this submission.)
- (Provide, in list format, a minimum of 1 weaknesses of this submission.)
(Describe some of the histories behind the submission. Give us some idea of how it might perform its function, what it excels against and what some limitations of it are. This is where you talk about your idea, flesh it out over at least a good-sized paragraph, and address some of the ways it might be used or abused. For especially powerful or ambitious submissions, a very thorough description is recommended.)
- Starfighter Template Overhaul
OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
(Provide all of your submission's standard features, including non-combat items, here in a list. This includes all features that are common for vessels of this class. Please link to all Factory Submissions used. Links: Starship Weapons, Approved Technology, Shields, Engines)
ADVANCED SYSTEMS
(Provide all of your submission's advanced systems, including non-combat items and special weapons, here in a list. Please link to all Factory Submissions used. Stealth technology and other advanced systems may require other weaknesses or reduced ratings for balance. Ensure significant capabilities from systems are included in the Strengths and Weaknesses lists. Examples include: Stealth systems, Advanced ECM systems, Crystal gravfield traps, HIMS, Molecular shields. Links: Starship Weapons, Approved Technology, Shields, Engines)
Strengths:
- Intent: (Example: 'A personal weapon for Darth Scabious' or 'an advanced armored personnel carrier for the Republic')
- Image Source: (Please link to where you found the image, or to the original artist if possible. TinEye or Google Image Search can help.)
- Canon Link: (Please link the canon link if applicable canon item.)
- Restricted Missions: (If your submission uses any Restricted Items link the threads you completed the missions in here)
- Primary Source: (Please link and cite the sources which you are modifying for your use in your submission.)
- Manufacturer: (Kuat Drive Yards, BlasTech Industries, [Insert Major Faction Name], [Insert Character Name], etc. You must link to any Chaos Company submissions. For Manufacturing limitations on who can make what, please see For more details see the Star Ship rules)
- Model: (Example: TIE (Twin Ion Engine). For submissions where a model wouldn’t be appropriate, such as a custom walking stick, put ‘N/A’ for ‘Not Applicable’.)
- Affiliation: (Individual Character Name (an individual PC/NPC who is permitted to use this item), Company Name(s) (Companies authorised to use this submission), Faction Name(s) (Factions authorised to use this submission, Closed-Market (Any character can use this if they have explicit permission through, for example, a marketplace purchase), Open-Market (May be used by any character without permission from the Manufacturer), other potential options include a submitted NPC unit, or another general organisation/group. Optional. If you chose Limited, Semi-Unique, or Unique in Productivity above please list what groups/characters can use this submission in role-plays. For Affilation limitations on who can field what, please see For more details see the Star Ship rules)
- Production: (The scale is Unique (Only One Character), Semi-Unique (Only A Handful of Characters), Limited (Only A Select Group Of NPCs/PCs), Minor (Any Character, Only Select Groups Of NPCs), Mass-Produced. (Anyone. For production limitations on who can make what, please see For more details see the Star Ship rules)))
- Material: (What is your submission made out of? Certain materials are more resistant, or vulnerable, to certain weapons. Example: 'Durasteel.' See pre-requisites for: Restricted Materials. Link: Manufacturing Compounds, Metals, Compounds)
- Classification: (Starfighter, Bomber, Scout, Atmospheric Fighter, Atmospheric Bomber, Atmospheric Scout, Gunship, Dropship, Interceptor.)
- Length: (Via Metric System. Max: 50 meters. Examples: X-wing: 12.5 meters, Y-wing: 16 meters, Millenium Falcon: 34.7 meters, Slave I: 21.5 meters)
- Width: (Via Metric System. Max: 50 meters. Examples: Y-wing: 2.9 meters, Millenium Falcon: 25.61 meters, Slave I: 21.3 meters)
- Height: (Via Metric System. Max: 50 meters. Examples: Y-wing: 7.9 meters, Millenium Falcon: 8.27 meters, Slave I: 7.8 meters)
- Armament: (You may provide your armament in list format and must provide your vessel an Armament Rating. (Choose from: None, Very Low, Low, Average, Moderate, High, Very High, Extreme. Armament Ratings are scaled in relation to the class of ship, meaning a Starfighter will not equate to a Destroyer. Armament Ratings provide only basic weaponry unless the ship also has a description of weapons. Please link to all Factory Submissions used. Links: Starship Weapons, Approved Technology)
- Defenses: (You may provide your shield and armor systems in list format and must provide your vessel an Defense Rating. (Choose from: None, Very Low, Low, Average, Moderate, High, Very High, Extreme. Where None is a man in a space suit hanging on to an engine, Average is typical defense, and Extreme is heaviest defense with heavy armor plating and multiple layers of powerful shields. Defensive Ratings are scaled in relation to the type of ship, meaning a Starfighter will not equate to a Destroyer. You should list particular systems under special features. Please link to all Factory Submissions used. Links: Approved Technology)
- Squadron Count: (Please provide the amount of fighters this submission would have in a squadron. The average squadron for any starfighter is 12, at lengths averaging 12.5 meters. The bigger the fighter, the smaller your Squadron Count should be. The smaller the fighter, the bigger your Squadron count can be. [None: 1 | Very Low: 4 | Low: 8 | Average: 12 | Moderate: 16 | High: 20 | Very High: 24 | Extreme: 28] Squadron Sizes may be listed as just the rating.)
- Maneuverability Rating: (Choose from: None, Very Low, Low, Average, Moderate, High, Very High, Extreme. How agile is your ship? Can it take tight turns? This is relative to the size of the vessel (e.g. a Corvette with Low Maneuverability will be more agile than a Star Destroyer with a Low rating.
- Speed Rating: (Choose from: None, Very Low, Low, Average, Moderate, High, Very High, Extreme. How fast is your ship in normal space? How fast can it take off, how fast can it speed through a planet's atmosphere? This is relative to the size of the vessel (e.g. a Corvette with Low Speed will be quicker than a Star Destroyer with a Low Speed.
- Hyperdrive Class: (The lower the number, the faster the ship. You may use decimals. [Very Slow: 10 | Average: 2 | Very Fast: 0.3] Going below 1 typically requires balancing out with other weaknesses. Links: Hyperdrive, Hyperdrive Comparisons)
(Provide all of your submission's standard features, including non-combat items, here in a list. This includes all features that are common for vessels of this class. Please link to all Factory Submissions used. Links: Starship Weapons, Approved Technology, Shields, Engines)
ADVANCED SYSTEMS
(Provide all of your submission's advanced systems, including non-combat items and special weapons, here in a list. Please link to all Factory Submissions used. Stealth technology and other advanced systems may require other weaknesses or reduced ratings for balance. Ensure significant capabilities from systems are included in the Strengths and Weaknesses lists. Examples include: Stealth systems, Advanced ECM systems, Crystal gravfield traps, HIMS, Molecular shields. Links: Starship Weapons, Approved Technology, Shields, Engines)
Strengths:
- (Provide, in list format, a minimum of 1 strength of this submission.)
- (Provide, in list format, a minimum of 1 weaknesses of this submission.)
- Starship Template Modification
(Provide all of your submission's standard features, including non-combat items, here in a list. This includes all features that are common for vessels of this class. Please link to all Factory Submissions used. Links: Starship Weapons, Approved Technology, Shields, Engines)
ADVANCED SYSTEMS
(Provide all of your submission's advanced systems, including non-combat items and special weapons, here in a list. Please link to all Factory Submissions used. Stealth technology and other advanced systems may require other weaknesses or reduced ratings for balance. Ensure significant capabilities from systems are included in the Strengths and Weaknesses lists. Examples include: Stealth systems, Advanced ECM systems, Crystal gravfield traps, HIMS, Molecular shields. Links: Starship Weapons, Approved Technology, Shields, Engines)
- Minor Changes
All templates have been updated to correct errors in information and grammar. - All cookie cutters have been updated to correct errors in information, grammar, uniformity, and to reflect new templates.
- Factory Standardized Rules have been updated to correct errors in outdated information, grammar, and to reflect changes.
- Factory Submission Of The Month - Going forward, the factory staff will highlight and announce one submission per month that stands out among the rest as recognition for unique ideas, excellent aesthetics, and other exemplary attributes.
Note: These changes will not be reflected within the factory rules or templates until they are finalized and implemented upon re-opening.
We hope these changes are a positive improvement, and will continue to welcome feedback as to how to better improve the factory going forward. Furthermore, these changes will be reviewed in the coming months for effectiveness, balance, and potential misuse. They will be modified accordingly during this trial period.
