Ferry

[AbleOne]

I am a writer. I can't mod so I need a very good modder to help me with this WIP idea.

 

Here is a taste of my grand design!

 

If you have seen the 1994 movie Maverick you’ll have a better idea of a portion of what I want to achieve. With some of the Nautalus (from 20,000 leagues under the sea) thrown in for luxury extras!

 

See these pics for what I mean:

 

Ferry pics

 

Nemo Room

 

Library

 

Salon

 

And this is a trailer for Maverick: IMDB

 

A Mississippi Ferry that travels up and down the Colorado River. It would stop in certain places and have a poker/blackjack casino like in the mentioned movie.

 

A player home “The Captain’s Cabin” obtained through a quest with 2 themes, Deed to the Ferry, and a loyal crew, Captains outfit with Luck +1, weekly profit from the casino, and a small dock town.

 

Captain’s Cabin Themes:

Classic with varnished wooden finish, book shelves, an old globe, a mini chandelier, an old safe, wine cabinet, an old wooden chest, a construction table where you can make a special gun called “The Captn’s Snipe,” and a post bed with fine linen.

Pirate: Skull and crossbones flag, a hammock for a bed, a re-loader bench that can poison bullets, a regular chest, and a parrot.

 

Re-playable pirate mission where the npc’s go inside and the main character has to kill raiders on rafts by firing from the railings. Quest would be activated by talking with the First mate NPC.

 

Re-playable quest to catch a card cheat fleeing from the dock town once a week. Each time he has better gear.

 

Upgradable rooms that feature two of every item, but player can only one chose between one of the two per play.

 

Engine Room Upgrades:

Steam Engine that runs on the endless river water has two speeds slow, and medium. Diesel Engine has three speeds with fast but must run on Flamer Fuel.

 

I am still working on the inside the ship idea.

 

What do you think? and would you like to work with me?

 

I’m also dreaming up a 20,000 leagues under the sea mod as well WIP.

 

Contact me here and/or via PM :smile:

Edited January 17, 2012 by AbleOne

[Khajit187]

I absolutely LOVE this idea. But I have to admit that I'm of no use in the creation of it, because the best I can do is do some simple retexturing work. :(

[AbleOne]

I absolutely LOVE this idea. But I have to admit that I'm of no use in the creation of it, because the best I can do is do some simple retexturing work. :(

Thanks. If you know anyone who could help make this please link them here :thumbsup:

[AbleOne]

WARNING WHAT IS MENTIONED HERE CONTAIN SPOILERS FOR THE FERRY MOD I NOW CALL "The Colorado Queen." It is imcomplete.

 

Crew:

First Mate Abrahms Blackwater, old black race, talks slow and to the point, walks around the Bridge and outside Bridge area “Pirates!” quest giver, also informs you of your Grand Fathers death and how the main character can upgrade the vessel into working order.

 

A few deckhands with basic you are here, you can go to information.

 

Piano player in the casino can sing “Old Man River" when asked. Very old song should be free from copyright.

 

Head Croupier known as Ace, who gives you weekly earnings and the “Catch a Cheat” quest. Also once a month you can arrange a “Card Tourney” that you can play in for big bucks! You must upgrade the casino first. Disables the get up, and save options till the Tourney is over forcing the main character to use his skill to win.

 

A Scottish Ghoul called John runs engineering, remembers the Good o’l days from before the war.

 

“Me, your great, great grand pappy and a few others built a ship yard into the side of a cave. We were fine shipsmen and we weren’t going to let

the Chinamen sink us!”

 

Reply – “What about a vault?”

 

“A vault! Who needs a vault when you’ve got Scottish genius and good ol American know how! Plus men of the river can never leave a comrade behind.”

 

Reply - “Comrade?”

 

“The ship you stinking fool! Not till the river flows in yah viens will you understand. Fix up me engine and I’ll see you some respect.”

Upon completion of the “Restore Ol Steamy” quest John gives you “Respect” an ornate gun that is short range only, damage of 40, with 80% chance of critical damage when fired aboard the ferry. (DAM 15 when not aboard).

 

Quest completion Steam version - “Good work. I saw that same look in your Grand pappy’s eyes. The hunger of the river. You won’t earn as much but you’ve proven your worth as a Shipman (if female reply “but I’m a woman.”His reply “it doesn’t matter” - cont) Come here every two weeks and I’ll give you healing barnacles taken from the hull while were in port.”

 

Quest completion Fuel version - “Great job. I saw that same look in your great Grand pappy’s eyes, the look of a man of speed! Come here with fuel every two weeks and I’ll keep her chugging. You’ll earn more caps with the Head Croupier this way.”

Also can give old stories if player asked for them:

 

“In the Big Storm of 2056 we were chugin’ down the ol Colorado when it hit, gales 60 nots strong, waves as high as a building! At this time in history the cops were focused on the infamous Vicky and Vance and their rivals so the Safebanger Gang decided to pull their greatest job, they planned to rob Colorado Queen.”

 

Answers

 

“Please continue!”

 

“I’ve gotta go” – Leave.

 

“Water had gotten into the Engine Room and the radio was out, so I ran up stairs to get help. Davies the deckhand had been knocked out on the deck so I dragged him into the the hall leading to the safe. There they were Boomer Mac, Mickey the Wrench, and Teddy Knife. They didn’t notice me over the noise of the thunder clashes outside. I picked up Davies mop while they applied the semtex to the doorframe.

 

WIP

Edited January 24, 2012 by AbleOne