- Joined
- Jul 24, 2006
- Messages
- 8,559
- NNID
- Tip_Tappers
- 3DS FC
- 1032-1228-5523
Link to original post: Oregon Trail: The Dream Team
Surely you remember playing this gem of a game back in your early childhood! For those of you who were so unfortunate as to miss out, I'll try to sum up the plot as best I can.
Goal #1) Make it to Oregon
Goal #2) Don't die
*optional* Goal #3) Shoot as many animals as you can and not worry about anything else
Well that was actually a lot easier than I thought it was going to be. But of course, there's a vast amount of obstacles you have to overcome before you make it to the end, like crossing rivers and contracting various old school diseases.
Recently, I came to wonder how the best of the best would handle a trial such as this, a Dream Team, if you will. With the help three close friends, we have begun to form the ultimate team for making this perilous journey.
Our choices so far:
[SIZE=+1]Leader[/SIZE]
Zordon
This is not our strongest choice, something we all agree on. The fatal flaw of Zordon is not a lack of leading ability, but rather the lack of any mobility. AT ALL. He takes up a lot of space, would have to be carried on the wagon, and would generally be not much help.
[SIZE=+1]Mechanic[/SIZE]
MacGyver
This was possibly the easiest choice we had. Who else could repair a wagon axle with cattle dung and the tears of the Indian tribes we've left without food for the harsh winter?
[SIZE=+1]Hunter [/SIZE]
Robert Muldoon
I didn't actually know this guy's name, but you may remember him as the guy who got eaten by the raptors in the first Jurassic Park. You know, "clever girl"? He's Jurassic Park's game warden, meaning he's prepared to handle the worst case scenario at all times. How bad could a buffalo be when he's trained to take down a dinosaur?
Allan Quartermain
Known for his unparalleled skill in marksmanship, Allan would be able to feed all of the wagon train and then some. Also, he didn't get eaten by raptors, so bonus points for that.
[SIZE=+1]Driver [/SIZE]
Jeff Gordon
Yessir.
[SIZE=+1]Navigator [/SIZE]
The Map
What could possibly be more useful in traversing an unknown terrain than a magical singing map that adjusts for any new location you get to? The Map's peppy personality would also be invaluable in keeping morale high as they travel.
[SIZE=+1]Trader [/SIZE]
Billy Mays
No other caravan would be able to resist our excess goods with Billy Mays pitching them! Imagine the deals we could get from the indian traders when we offered to keep their clothes steam cleaned for only several small payments of crops. He's a no brainer.
[SIZE=+1]Defender [/SIZE]
Admiral Ackbar
Because he always knows when it's a trap.
[SIZE=+1]Finances [/SIZE]
Uncle Pennybags
aka, the Monopoly Man. His knowledge of when to build up properties would prove invaluable upon settling in Oregon, as well as in choosing what supplies to take with them from the start.
[SIZE=+1]Medic [/SIZE]
PENDING
We were going to use the doctor from Gilligan's Island, but then I looked online and that character doesn't actually exist. Who knew?
[SIZE=+1]Farmer [/SIZE]
PENDING
None of us could really come up with anything solid here. Kat's idea of Demeter was the best so far, but having a god in the party really takes any challenge out of the entire trip. This field is still open.
Any additional roles need to be filled? Have a better person to fill a position already listed? Post your suggestion here and we'll take a look at it.
BONUS
REJECTED CHARACTERS!
Scrooge McDuck (Finances) - He's wealthy, but he's not capable of spending his money. Pennybags is, so I have to stand by the previous decision.
Bulbasaur (Farmer) - Correct me if I'm wrong (and I may well be), but I don't remember bulbasaur growing crops ever. If he did, he's an awesome choice, barring the potential communication difficulties....
Gandalf (Wizard) - Doesn't have any Balrogs to deny passage to on the Oregon Trail, plus having a wizard is kinda broken.
Lincoln (Demolitions Expert) - Hilarious, but impractical. He's an alternate.
Johnny Appleseed (Farmer) - strongest candiate for farmer thus far. Only issue with him is that he only works with apples, no other crops.
Kwame from Captain Planet (Leader) - much better than Zordon, plus then we've got a black guy for PC ness
Ricky Bobby (Driver) - He's a great driver, and less expected that Jeff Gordan. Only thing is that I think Jeff Gordan is more of a team player than he is. Its a tough call, I'll look at it more later.
Burger King (Farmer?) - doesn't grow crops and creeps the piss out of me so no way.
I haven't written anything for your suggestions yet because I'm lazy teehee
Surely you remember playing this gem of a game back in your early childhood! For those of you who were so unfortunate as to miss out, I'll try to sum up the plot as best I can.
Goal #1) Make it to Oregon
Goal #2) Don't die
*optional* Goal #3) Shoot as many animals as you can and not worry about anything else
Well that was actually a lot easier than I thought it was going to be. But of course, there's a vast amount of obstacles you have to overcome before you make it to the end, like crossing rivers and contracting various old school diseases.
Recently, I came to wonder how the best of the best would handle a trial such as this, a Dream Team, if you will. With the help three close friends, we have begun to form the ultimate team for making this perilous journey.
Our choices so far:
[SIZE=+1]Leader[/SIZE]
Zordon
This is not our strongest choice, something we all agree on. The fatal flaw of Zordon is not a lack of leading ability, but rather the lack of any mobility. AT ALL. He takes up a lot of space, would have to be carried on the wagon, and would generally be not much help.
[SIZE=+1]Mechanic[/SIZE]
MacGyver
This was possibly the easiest choice we had. Who else could repair a wagon axle with cattle dung and the tears of the Indian tribes we've left without food for the harsh winter?
[SIZE=+1]Hunter [/SIZE]
Robert Muldoon
I didn't actually know this guy's name, but you may remember him as the guy who got eaten by the raptors in the first Jurassic Park. You know, "clever girl"? He's Jurassic Park's game warden, meaning he's prepared to handle the worst case scenario at all times. How bad could a buffalo be when he's trained to take down a dinosaur?
Allan Quartermain
Known for his unparalleled skill in marksmanship, Allan would be able to feed all of the wagon train and then some. Also, he didn't get eaten by raptors, so bonus points for that.
[SIZE=+1]Driver [/SIZE]
Jeff Gordon
Yessir.
[SIZE=+1]Navigator [/SIZE]
The Map
What could possibly be more useful in traversing an unknown terrain than a magical singing map that adjusts for any new location you get to? The Map's peppy personality would also be invaluable in keeping morale high as they travel.
[SIZE=+1]Trader [/SIZE]
Billy Mays
No other caravan would be able to resist our excess goods with Billy Mays pitching them! Imagine the deals we could get from the indian traders when we offered to keep their clothes steam cleaned for only several small payments of crops. He's a no brainer.
[SIZE=+1]Defender [/SIZE]
Admiral Ackbar
Because he always knows when it's a trap.
[SIZE=+1]Finances [/SIZE]
Uncle Pennybags
aka, the Monopoly Man. His knowledge of when to build up properties would prove invaluable upon settling in Oregon, as well as in choosing what supplies to take with them from the start.
[SIZE=+1]Medic [/SIZE]
PENDING
We were going to use the doctor from Gilligan's Island, but then I looked online and that character doesn't actually exist. Who knew?
[SIZE=+1]Farmer [/SIZE]
PENDING
None of us could really come up with anything solid here. Kat's idea of Demeter was the best so far, but having a god in the party really takes any challenge out of the entire trip. This field is still open.
Any additional roles need to be filled? Have a better person to fill a position already listed? Post your suggestion here and we'll take a look at it.
BONUS
REJECTED CHARACTERS!
Scrooge McDuck (Finances) - He's wealthy, but he's not capable of spending his money. Pennybags is, so I have to stand by the previous decision.
Bulbasaur (Farmer) - Correct me if I'm wrong (and I may well be), but I don't remember bulbasaur growing crops ever. If he did, he's an awesome choice, barring the potential communication difficulties....
Gandalf (Wizard) - Doesn't have any Balrogs to deny passage to on the Oregon Trail, plus having a wizard is kinda broken.
Lincoln (Demolitions Expert) - Hilarious, but impractical. He's an alternate.
Johnny Appleseed (Farmer) - strongest candiate for farmer thus far. Only issue with him is that he only works with apples, no other crops.
Kwame from Captain Planet (Leader) - much better than Zordon, plus then we've got a black guy for PC ness
Ricky Bobby (Driver) - He's a great driver, and less expected that Jeff Gordan. Only thing is that I think Jeff Gordan is more of a team player than he is. Its a tough call, I'll look at it more later.
Burger King (Farmer?) - doesn't grow crops and creeps the piss out of me so no way.
I haven't written anything for your suggestions yet because I'm lazy teehee
