FIREPOWER

Devblog for baseball IF FIREPOWER. By CJ (He/him). Early development.

[allieebobo]

Firstly i just finished the demo and i love it. It scratched an itch in my brain that i didn't know i was there lmao it might be because i'm caught up with reading Blue Lock (an awesome football manga go read it) idk

Secondly as this is the only sports IF i follow right now i have to ask you that if you have any other sports if recommendation (idk if this was asked previously tumblrs search system is so bad it hurts my head) and idc what sport it is as long as it's a fun IF to play

Ahh!! Thank you so much for your kind words and manga rec! 💙 💜 💖

As for sports IF recs, I've personally really enjoyed:

Slammed (COG)

Butterfly Soup 1 and 2 (itch.io)

And of the WIPs I've seen floating around, these seem really exciting (but have no demos yet):

@straightred-if

@firepower-if

But this rec list from @interact-if is definitely something you can check out!

If anyone else has any other recs, I'd loveee to hear them too! :)

[firepower-if]

55 for all the RO's !! <3

55. they’re seeing their greatest wish come true—what’s happening?

The immediate wish for JJ, Olivia, and Hirohito is a successful debut in the Major Leagues. But obviously as this is a baseball story, we all know that, so I’m going to give you their greatest wish outside of that.

Olivia’s greatest wish is signing a massive Free Agent deal and using that money to buy her mother anything she wants— a house with a garden, some insane luxury condo, you name it. Olivia’s dream is to prove that baseball is more than a dream for herself; she wants to be a provider, a rock, a trustworthy figure on and off the field.

Junie’s greatest wish (for the time being) is to graduate with honors. They’re so used to being defined by baseball wherever they go, and understand that as a successful D1 athlete, being drafted is genuinely on the cards for them. But Junie is wondering if they want to continue pursuing their childhood dreams, or if there’s something else out there for them.

Hirohito would tell you that his greatest wish is to pitch a complete game shutout in the World Series. And it is, to some degree. His wish is to live up to his own hype and not only that, earn it. People are telling him he could be the best. He wants to find peace with that label, however it comes.

JJ’s greatest wish is to get control over their slider by tomorrow. JJ’s greatest wish is to get a good deal on that rug they were looking at. JJ’s greatest wish is to not miss the last bus home because they don’t want to call a cab. JJ’s greatest wish is to widen their timespan, to be able to look into the future, and stop taking life in such short increments.

Thank you so much for your question — I hope I’ve answered sufficiently (while trying not to give up spoilers ;)

[dungeonsanddragonsfifthedition]

sixty-nine more questions for your ttrpg characters!

(i originally made one of these on a defunct sideblog; i thought it was about time i made a new one! send an oc’s name and a number, go wild!)

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1. what drives them? what’s their ultimate goal?

2. what was your original concept for this character? how did playing them change that concept?

3. can they accept failure?

4. what one person, place, or thing do they love more than anything else?

5. is there something they want to be known for?

6. how have they changed in the last year? how about the last five years?

7. there’s a magic item (or technological innovation, or special resource) made just for them—what is it?

8. what songs remind you of them? if there are specific lyrics or movements, list ‘em!

9. when in their life were they most scared?

10. what inspired this character’s creation?

11. if they have a pet or animal companion, how do they spend time with them? if they don’t have one, what sort of animal would they be interested in raising, if any?

12. how have they altered their body? piercings, tattoos, biohacks, or other modifications—anything. why (or why not) did they (or someone else) make those changes?

13. what are some motifs you associate with them? did you intentionally bring in those motifs, or did it happen over time?

14. what keeps them up at night?

15. is there something that never fails to make them laugh?

16. do they value their appearance?

17. they’re crying—what did it take to make them cry?

18. what dish brings back the best memories for them?

19. what sparks genuine, unadulterated rage in them?

20. what attracts them to someone—platonically and/or romantically, anything counts.

21. do they have an idea about how they’ll die? do you?

22. how would they decorate their living space, if they had a chance?

23. in what moment did they consider themselves to be “grown up”?

24. are they close to any family members?

25. who is their best friend?

26. what type of person pisses them off?

27. how do they usually dress? why do they dress the way they do?

28. do they collect anything?

29. what feelings do they internalize?

30. how do they handle confrontation?

31. do they respond well to praise? how about criticism?

32. which of your decisions led to their voice being the way it is?

33. what artistic medium are they most drawn to?

34. what languages do they speak? how did they learn them?

35. when did they feel loneliest?

36. how do they fidget?

37. if they’ve had one, what was their first kiss like?

38. do they see themselves as an important part of their party?

39. are they insecure about their appearance? how about their personality? what aspects specifically worry them?

40. if you had to remake this character right now, how would you change them?’

41. how do you keep notes for this character, if at all?

42. can they dance?

43. how much do they know about the world they live in?

44. what lies do they tell others?

45. what lies do they tell themselves?

46. have they taught themselves any skills just for fun?

47. what could they talk about for hours on end?

48. do they relate to anyone in their group? conversely, which person do they relate to the least?

49. how often do they cut their hair, if at all?

50. do they have a go-to beverage, alcoholic or nonalcoholic?

51. what element of their backstory are you proudest of?

52. how would they dress themselves up for a formal event?

53. do they keep their plans close to their chest?

54. how important is money in their life? do they save up for ages, or spend quickly?

55. they’re seeing their greatest wish come true—what’s happening?

56. who would they trust with their life, unequivocally?

57. do they see value in the laws of where they live?

58. how often do they swear? do they mind when others swear?

59. what’s an element of their philosophy that you disagree with?

60. what do they have faith in? what keeps them believing?

61. is there an in-game moment of theirs you think about and just laugh?

62. do they believe in good and evil?

63. what’s a meme or tiktok or vine (or whatever) that you associate with them?

64. how would a party member describe them?

65. what would their go-to karaoke song be?

66. which fruit do they like most?

67. do they consider themselves to be special?

68. where’s their home?

69. what’s one secret they don’t want getting out?

[firepower-if]

I'm so glad to see a new baseball IF! A couple of questions, what's your favorite team in baseball and will there be opportunities for the MC to break a record or two in the minor leagues?

Thank you so much!! Questions are so absolutely welcome. :)

My team is the Mets because I love suffering. I’m also a big fan of Minor League teams and follow quite a bit of Triple-A (Syracuse Mets, baby) and any team with a cool name (Rocket City Trash Pandas).

As for the game, there will be many chances for the MC to be an exceptional, with those coming largely in the form of along-the-way achievements and end-of-season awards (Player of the Year, All-Star team selection, and depending on choices, a team award) which all exist irl in the Minor Leagues!

When I play IFs, I love when skill choices matter, so the skills you hone — defense, offense, power or contact — will all play into the awards MC may (or may not) win.

[firepower-if]

An artillery battery is a unit of cannons, missiles, and other weapons grouped to ensure command and control of the battlefield. In the 1860s, baseball statistician Henry Chadwick first described the teamwork of a pitcher and a catcher as a battery: the firepower of the staff.

DEMO TBA.

Before reaching the stardom of grand slams in Yankee Stadium or World Series shutouts, every professional baseball player was once where you are now: the Minor Leagues. Divided into levels from Rookie ball to Triple A, everyone working their way through the Minors has the same goal: to get promoted up to the Big Leagues. The Major Leagues. The Show. And you?

You are no exception.

You are the newest addition to the Double-A Okmulgee Pecans, a Minor League affiliate of the successful and storied Oklahoma City 66s. Surrounded by young, talented, hungry ballplayers, it’s your job to not only succeed in this competitive league, but stand out. As a catcher, you play one of the toughest positions in baseball— and the most important. Your chemistry with your pitchers and your team can make or break a play, an inning, or a whole game. With the constant eye of coaches, team management, and baseball fans on your back, will you find your swing? Can you help lead your team to victory? And can you keep yourself from getting distracted by the potential affections of those around you— or lean into them?

FIREPOWER is an upcoming interactive fiction novel about the love that lives in the infield dirt, the outfield grass, the diamond, and the dugout. In short: it’s about baseball, it’s about falling in love, and it’s about falling in love with baseball.

It is cautiously rated 18+ for themes and/or mentions of substance abuse, past traumas, and structural inequities in professional sports. Warnings will be toggle-able for potentially triggering scenes, which may be skipped.

FEATURES.

Customize your character’s appearance, handedness, and strengths in the game. Play as a man, woman, or nonbinary with options to be gay, straight, or bisexual.

Play through competitive at-bats, bat in your teammates and hit powerful home runs. Make skillful defensive plays; throw out runners trying to steal bases and tag runners out at home with quick reflexes.

Catch bullpens one-on-one with your pitchers to build your chemistry— on the field and off of it. Become a better catcher, and make them better too.

Lead a locker room and become part of a tight-knit team aiming for victory— and maybe a promotion.

Flirt with and romance any combination of your pitchers, other teammates, or the competent Front Office intern. Choose the gender of 2 out of the 4 ROs.

ROMANCE OPTIONS.

JJ Kim (gender selectable). 23. A rising star pitcher who is almost, but not quite, the team’s ace. Has a temper that has gotten them ejected from a couple games, but uses that intensity towards being the best on the mound. Friendly, but soon it becomes clear they’re difficult to truly get to know.

Olivia Lawson (f). 25. The cheeky second baseman who, despite her unflappably positive attitude, is aching to prove herself. A locker room leader and part of the Pecans for two years, she’s seeking a standout season and wants nothing but the best from her teammates. A cheerful, loyal presence underscored by fiery determination and grit.

Hirohito Kinoshita (m). 24. The best pitcher on the team by a long shot. A rising star who previously played professionally in Japan before signing as a free agent in the offseason. It’s widely assumed that he’ll be in the Major Leagues in the next year or two. Sarcastic, cocky, and kind of an asshole, with a genuine curiosity for his new home.

Dakota “Junie” McIntosh (gender selectable). 22. A college senior and D1 athlete trying their hand at baseball administration on the off chance they don’t get drafted. Though they pitched in high school, they now exclusively play shortstop, but at the moment all they’re playing with is paperwork and Excel formatting.

This will be my first IF project. More information, including RO descriptions and Artbreeder portraits, will be coming soon. Any interaction including reblogs, likes, and asks, are greatly appreciated!