Resident Evil 2: DISCUSSION THREAD

[Resident Evil]

Can someone be restrangerised?

You'd have to specifically tell me that you want to attack them in your special instructions.

[El Barto]

My 'hippie' role means my character is stoned all the time. So, unless I run out of pot (which, incidentally, renders you immune to the Zombie virus) I don't think I'll need to.

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[Resident Evil]

If you are presently in an "impassable" tile, you can move out of it, or along other impassable tiles. You simply can't exit the game map yet, or cross a river without a bridge.

[Ishmael]

During the movement phase, can you be engaged by an enemy who has not prepared an ambush (say if I stumbled across a SK en route to my destination)? If so, how do the rules regarding the direction you flee in work?

[Resident Evil]

Is there any way to gain extra attributes?

Yes.

If you find certain kinds of HERBS, they can be used to give yourself a PERMANENT BOOST to your stats.








Green Herb
(Restores 2 Vitality)
Can be combined with Red Herb for FULL RESTORE
Can be combined with Yellow Herb for Restore 3, +1 Vitality
Can be combined with Red and Yellow Herb for FULL RESTORE +2 Vitality


Red Herb
(Restores 1 Vitality)
Can be combined with Green Herb for FULL RESTORE
Can be combined with Yellow Herb for Restore 1, +1 Vitality
Can be combined with Green and Yellow Herb for FULL RESTORE +2 Vitality


Yellow Herb
(RARE)
(Adds Vitality +1)
Can be combined with Green Herb for Restore 3, +1 Vitality
Can be combined with Red Herb for Restore 1, +1 Vitality
Can be combined with Red and Green Herb for FULL RESTORE +2 Vitality

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Brown Herb
(Adds Strength +1)
Can be combined with Black Herb for Strength +2, Stealth +2


Black Herb
(RARE)
(Adds Stealth +1)
Can be combined with Brown Herb for Stealth +2, Strength +2

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Purple Herb
(RARE)
(Adds Search +1)
Can be combined with Green Herb for Search +2
Can be combined with Orange Herb for Search +2, Luck +2
Can be combined with Green and Orange for Search +3, Luck +3, FULL RESTORE


Orange Herb
(RARE)
(Adds Luck +1)
Can be combined with Green Herb for Luck +2
Can be combined with Purple Herb for Search +2, Luck +2
Can be combined with Green and Purple for Search +3, Luck +3, FULL RESTORE

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Silver Herb
(RARE)
(Adds Combat +1)
Can be combined with Green Herb for Combat +2
Can be combined with Golden Herb for Combat +2, Regeneration
Can be combined with Green and Golden Herb for Combat+3, Regeneration, FULL RESTORE


Golden Herb
(RARE)
(Adds Regeneration)
Can be combined with Silver Herb for Combat +2, Regeneration
Can be combined with Green and Silver Herb for Combat+3, Regeneration, FULL RESTORE




Regeneration restores 1 lost vitality per Cycle (30 minutes, or every other Phase)

[Resident Evil]

During the movement phase, can you be engaged by an enemy who has not prepared an ambush (say if I stumbled across a SK en route to my destination)? If so, how do the rules regarding the direction you flee in work?

No, unless they are prepared to ambush you, they cannot force an engagement.

Only if you land next to them, can they fight you.

[Montmorency]

Is it possible to be scammed in trades with the ol' switcheroo?

[El Barto]

Already preparing to swindle people, eh?

[Montmorency]

Just like you're already preparing to attack your allies.

[Jolt]

I have a slight feeling I'm going to be one of the first to die in this Resident Evil. *gulp*

[Choxorn]

Quarantine Zone[/B](V2-V15 is impassable- there is a federal quarantine zone)[B]

Is this supposed to be V2-V25 or V2-V15? If 15, what's stopping us from leaving in the gap between V15-V25?

[Jolt]

Btw, what is the benefit of Barricade action?

[Askthepizzaguy]

Is this supposed to be V2-V25 or V2-V15? If 15, what's stopping us from leaving in the gap between V15-V25?

V2-V15 and V18-V24, corrected. South Gate is accessible from V16-V17.

What's stopping everyone from leaving the map is the so-called "invisible barrier" which will be explained within the first few rounds of play. No one can leave yet, their bodies are in agony when they try.

[Askthepizzaguy]

Btw, what is the benefit of Barricade action?

If building is open, you can Barricade yourself inside the building. (Or on top of the building)

-This makes escape impossible during combat, may improve your combat against certain enemies like zombies-

Certain buildings will have different barricade ratings (integrity of the structure) for Interior (versus Zombies), and Roof (versus El Gigante)

Some buildings are perfect for repelling a zombie attack. Others, well, not so great. (Plus or minus combat versus zombies)

Some buildings are perfect for repelling a different kind of attacker (el Gigante type creatures). Others will crumble to dust with you on top, which is bad news for you. (Plus combat, neutral, or gives a penalty versus el gigante. Meaning, skip a round of combat while the roof collapses)

These ratings will be hidden, but simply inspecting the building will tell you what kind of building it is, and what sort of architecture it has. Then you can make an educated guess.

But if the building is more dilapidated than it appears, you could be in for a rough ride.

[Jolt]

If building is open, you can Barricade yourself inside the building. (Or on top of the building)

-This makes escape impossible during combat, may improve your combat against certain enemies like zombies-

Certain buildings will have different barricade ratings (integrity of the structure) for Interior (versus Zombies), and Roof (versus El Gigante)

Some buildings are perfect for repelling a zombie attack. Others, well, not so great. (Plus or minus combat versus zombies)

Some buildings are perfect for repelling a different kind of attacker (el Gigante type creatures). Others will crumble to dust with you on top, which is bad news for you. (Plus combat, neutral, or gives a penalty versus el gigante. Meaning, skip a round of combat while the roof collapses)

These ratings will be hidden, but simply inspecting the building will tell you what kind of building it is, and what sort of architecture it has. Then you can make an educated guess.

But if the building is more dilapidated than it appears, you could be in for a rough ride.

And these gives bonuses to Combat regardless if we have a weapon right?

Also, barricade does nothing against other human targets (Barricading against a SK or a mercenary group)?

[Askthepizzaguy]

And these gives bonuses to Combat regardless if we have a weapon right?

Correct, your combat rating is still your ability to dodge even if you are weaponless.

Do not underestimate your own reflexes.

These bonuses are good for attack or defense against zombies and El Gigante, because they are dumb enough to attack you even when its a very bad move for them.

Also, barricade does nothing against other human targets (Barricading against a SK or a mercenary group)?

In the case of a confrontation that does not involve zombies or El Gigante or other non-human monsters, barricade inside a building gives +1 combat, defensively only. Barricade on top of a building gives +1 combat, defensively only.

If you're the attacker there is no combat bonus, since your line of sight is limited, as is your angle of attack.

[Montmorency]

Since this is the edge of the city, and from what I've been reading here, I'm assuming that most of these buildings are not (aside from special buildings) more than three stories. These aren't apartment towers or skyscrapers - right?

[Askthepizzaguy]

Since this is the edge of the city, and from what I've been reading here, I'm assuming that most of these buildings are not (aside from special buildings) more than three stories. These aren't apartment towers or skyscrapers - right?

This is true. Southgate is one of the larger (fictional) cities in Montana, and I don't know much about Montana, but they're not known for having big cities.

These will be buildings that have no Elevators, except for perhaps the City Hall, Police Station, and perhaps one or two office buildings.

In other words, it's possible to jump from the roof and survive. Just won't be a pleasant experience.

[Double A]

Actually, every public or commercial building will have to have elevators because of those equal access laws. Wheelchairs are people too.

[Askthepizzaguy]

Actually, every public or commercial building will have to have elevators because of those equal access laws. Wheelchairs are people too.

Well they're all broken.

Rocks fall, the power went out.

[El Barto]

Also, in Monolith Games' Blood, the word 'Montana' is the cheatcode for having lotsa lotsa guns.

[naut]

Actually, every public or commercial building will have to have elevators because of those equal access laws. Wheelchairs are people too.

Ramps. Ramps everywhere.

[Double A]

Ramps. Ramps everywhere.

Ramps > elevators.

Why does no one else get this?

[Askthepizzaguy]

Can I just say that you guys are awesome for formatting your orders for me the way I needed them to be?

Glory to this group of players. I look forward to this journey together.

[Askthepizzaguy]

Alright, reminder to all, deadline is about a day and a half away.

Make your decisions, send it in. Please do not delay the game after being given so much time for your initial set of instructions.

[Montmorency]

Would it be alright for you to tell us how many orders have been sent in?

[Askthepizzaguy]

Approximately 30+

Reminders have also been sent out.

[Askthepizzaguy]

SCORING SYSTEM FOR RESIDENT EVIL 2

TEAM PERFORMANCE (40%)
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE (40%)
ACTIVITY (20%)


Premise: Your final RANK is determined by the following weighted factors.

Each one of the factors will be scored and ranked individually along a percentile curve. Then, like a final grade, each percentile score will be averaged with the others, with different weights given to each.

Let's begin with the easiest one:


ACTIVITY SCORING SYSTEM

Spoiler Alert, click show to read: 

Activity:
Each phase you send in a valid order on time, you will get 1,000 points.
Each phase you send in an invalid order, or a late order, you will get 500 points instead.
Each phase you send in no order, I deduct 500 points.

Alive:
Each phase you are alive, you will get 1,000 points.
Each phase you are dead, and sending in valid orders, you get 500 points instead of 1,000.

Removed from play for inactivity:
I deduct 1,000,000 points

TEAM PERFORMANCE SYSTEM

Spoiler Alert, click show to read: 

• Survivor team (rival: Zombie Team)
• Serial Killers (rival: Serial Killers)
• Zombie team (rival: Survivor Team)
• Umbrella versus SynTech

Team Standing:

If your team is eliminated from play, your rivals get a one-time Team Standing score bonus. Since the Zombie Team cannot be eliminated from play, the last Survivor escaping from Southgate means their defeat, as long as enough survivors have escaped to achieve Team Victory for the Survivors.

Survivor Team Survives Bonus: 20,000 points.
Zombie Team Defeats Survivors: 20,000 points.
Serial Killer outlasts another Serial Killer: 10,000 points each instance.
Umbrella Team Outlasts/escapes before SynTech Team: 20,000 points
SynTech Team Outlasts/escapes before Umbrella Team: 20,000 points
Other teams: Spoiler information contained within. Hidden from public view.

Team Elimination:

If your team (a member of your team) defeats the final member of your rival team, an additional bonus is given to the entire team.

Survivor eliminates final member of any faction: 5,000 points each
Zombie Team slays the final Town Survivor: 10,000 points.
Serial Killer personally slays another Serial Killer: 20,000 points
Umbrella Team slays last SynTech member: 10,000 points
SynTech Team slays last Umbrella member: 10,000 points

Plus a bonus for the player responsible: 5,000 additional points.

Other teams: Spoiler information contained within. Hidden from public view.

Team Objectives:

Survivor Team

• 10 Survivors must "Free" themselves- 20,000 points
• 10 survivors must Escape Southgate- 20,000 points

Zombie Team

• Leon S Kennedy is destroyed- 30,000 points
• Less than 10 survivors escape Southgate- 20,000 points

Other teams: Spoiler information contained within. Hidden from public view.

INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE SYSTEM

Spoiler Alert, click show to read: 

Primary Objective achievement: 15,000 points for a single instance, 4,000 points for multiple instances.

Avoid primary objective penalty = 10,000 points for a single instance

Secondary Objective achievement: 10,000 points for a single instance, 2,000 points for multiple instances.

Tertiary Objective achievement: 5,000 points per instance.

Personally survive the game: 10,000 points

Slay El Gigante: 25,000 points

Slay Leon S. Kennedy (if not teammate): 10,000 points

Slay Umbrella Operative (if not objective): 5,000 points

Slay SynTech Operative (if not objective): 5,000 points

Slay Serial Killer: 10,000 points

Slay any player: 2,500 per player killed

Slay any NPC: 1,000 per NPC killed.

Open a building: 2,000 points

Obtain very important item: 2,000 points

Chainsaw-wielding Maniac- Awarded for getting the largest total number of player kills- 10,000

Others: To be determined.



Judges Awards
Chaotix, Askthepizzaguy, GH give out these awards.
Limit 10 per type of award per judge.
We do not have to give out all 10. Some can have fewer numbers.


Green Herb award- Awarded for excellent teamwork
1,000

Red Herb award- Awarded for very clever use of items
500

Yellow Herb award- Awarded for surviving several brushes with death
1,000

Blue Herb award- Awarded for fast completion of the game
2,000

Brown Herb award- Awarded for unlocking key landmarks
500

Black Herb award- Awarded for impressive use of stealth
1000

Purple Herb award- Awarded for detecting infiltrators
1000

Orange Herb award- Awarded for impressive item finding
1000

Silver Herb Award- Awarded for assisting others in victorious escape
2000

Golden Herb Award- Awarded for best overall effort
One per Judge.
5,000

Tyler's Crest- Recognition for excellent participation and sportsmanship
2,500

Manhole Cover- Awarded for victory by sheer luck alone
2,500

Flare gun- Awarded for alerting others to possible routes of escape
2,500

The Striker- Awarded for defeating multiple foes at once
2,500

The Sniper- Awarded for defeating a foe from a distance
2,500

Killer 7- Awarded for going it alone and still achieving victory
5,000

Golden Lugers- Awarded for winning a difficult battle against the odds
5,000

Gatling Gun- Awarded for winning multiple battles
5,000

Cold Steel Dragonfly- Awarded for being the last man standing
10,000

RPG7- Awarded for winning the decisive battle of the game
2,500

Virus Sample- Awarded for successful completion of extraction mission
2,500

Chainsaw- Awarded for most aggressive play
One per Judge.
2,000

Dynamite- Awarded for best explosion
One per Judge.
5,000

Best Survivor
One per Judge.
5,000

Best Zombie
One per Judge.
10,000

Best SynTech
One per Judge.
5,000

Best Umbrella
One per Judge.
5,000

Honorable mention
Three per Judge
4,000

Team Ranking = highest Team score total/rating
Individual Ranking = highest Individual performance score/rating
Activity Ranking = highest Activity score/rating
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Overall Ranking = OVERALL PERFORMANCE RATING


To determine overall ranking, use the following formula:

ACTIVITY RATING

Highest Activity Score = 100%
example: 50,000 was the highest score. That now represents 100%.
Therefore, multiply all Activity scores by 0.002 (The multiplier which causes the highest score to become a total of exactly 100) to determine Activity Rating of each player.

INDIVIDUAL RATING

Highest Individual Score = 100%
example: 50,000 was the highest score. That now represents 100%.
Therefore, multiply all Activity scores by 0.002 (The multiplier which causes the highest score to become a total of exactly 100) to determine Individual Rating of each player.

TEAM RATING

Highest Team Score = 100%
example: 50,000 was the highest score. That now represents 100%.
Therefore, multiply all Activity scores by 0.002 (The multiplier which causes the highest score to become a total of exactly 100) to determine Individual Rating of each player.

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TEAM PERFORMANCE RATING (40%)
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE RATING (40%)
ACTIVITY RATING (20%)

Activity Rating (x2) Individual Rating (x4) Team Rating (x4) [Divided by 10] = OVERALL PERFORMANCE RATING





FINAL PLAYER SCORE

1. total points scored
2. Performance rating

FINAL RANKING

By overall performance rating, and will also show ranks for the 3 scoring categories just for your information. But only the final overall performance rating will count.

[Askthepizzaguy]

Note: There will be no massive penalty for asking to be removed from play before you go inactive.

[Montmorency]

Hmmm...

My position: Better to be the most



you can be and end the game with a just desert than to just achievement-hunt.

Just sayin'.