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« Reply #30 on: January 25, 2009, 02:30:44 PM » |
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Heh, that sounds cool. What about more complex modifiers, though, such as equipment and magic?
All of us have MSN, so that's probably the best IM choice, even if not to play, just for faster communication. If you really need maps I think we should play in OpenRPG; otherwise, MSN would be likely to do great.
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« Reply #31 on: January 25, 2009, 02:34:30 PM » |
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Can't do anything until the weekend, myself.
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« Reply #32 on: January 25, 2009, 02:44:09 PM » |
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I'm honestly not sure yet. I haven't thought about equipment effects (I was imagining much of it would be cosmetic anyway), but I have been pondering magic. Either I could magic its own separate stat (Sorcery?), or it would be simply applied to the appropriate stat based on the description of the action. Think of it this way: Let's say you want to cast a spell to punch a guy that's really far away... in the face. Are you using your Strength to magically punch that guy, or are you using your Smarts to recall the spell? If I go that direction, it would mostly be up to the DM's discretion to decide, which can be a good or bad thing, depending on your perspective.
I'm currently signed onto MSN- everyone who's interested in playing, please send me your screenname so that I can add you to my contacts list. Anyone else available for tonight?
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« Reply #33 on: January 25, 2009, 02:45:29 PM » |
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Well, you have mine. I'm available every day this week except Wednesday and Friday.
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« Reply #34 on: January 25, 2009, 02:56:24 PM » |
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I'm probably free very day. However, this week is going to be pretty hard, so stuff might suddenly pop up. Doesn't matter much anyways, since I'm just a spectator, just stating...
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« Reply #35 on: January 25, 2009, 03:30:05 PM » |
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Alright - me, Otaku42, battlerager and Renton have agreed to start Saturday somewhere between 16:00 and 19:00 GMT. Is that good for you, Hideous, reetva and Inanimate? EDIT: Here's a handy table. | Player list: | Timezone: | | Otaku42 (Dungeon Master) | GMT-5 | | Kao | GMT-3 | | reetva | GMT-7 | | Hideous | GMT+1? | | Renton | GMT+2 | | battlerager | GMT+1 | | Inanimate (spectator) | GMT-8 |
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« Reply #36 on: January 25, 2009, 03:37:04 PM » |
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Oh, I'm in Washington state. That's like, Pacific or something. GMT-8.
Saturday is perfect.
Now, we can work with Otakus system. I would suggest Smarts as Magic, since 'Wisdom' is commonly a magic stat. And can't equipment just add to the bonus AFTER the roll?
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« Reply #37 on: January 25, 2009, 04:53:24 PM » |
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Yes, but then we'd have to start devising stats for every single piece of equipment a player could encounter, which isn't really the fun part- at least, it isn't for me. If we have equipment, it will likely have more interesting differences, like being able to shoot ice beams or jaywalk or something.
We've finally settled on a setting- I'll post a short intro in a bit, to get everyone ready to create their character.
Oh, and one more thing we're going to try- besides Speed, Strength, and Smarts, each character gets one Special skill, which can be anything they wish, and is given a value of 4 SexyPoints (patent pending). Choose wisely!
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« Reply #38 on: January 25, 2009, 05:35:22 PM » |
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You just make this more amazing by the minute. And yes, your equipment idea is better. I like that your system is more loose, and fun.
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« Reply #39 on: January 25, 2009, 07:06:00 PM » |
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And this is my introduction to the game we'll be setting up Saturday. Enjoy:
It was another cold winter in New Albania- colder than usual. Icicles clung to the roof of the Trout's Whiskers, a local internet cafe known publicly for its okroshka, and known secretly for something far more deadly. Papa Taras, the owner of the place, was one of the few that had been alive during the 12-Second War. He saw his home destroyed, and rebuilt into something much... stranger. Since that fateful day, he began sending out pamphlets and chain e-mails to warn the people about their precious Czar Byrek, and how his goons had begun wiretapping every one of their homes. Well, he was bound to be found out sooner or later, and they could have thrown him into the Valbone right then and there. Trouble was, he was a local favorite, and it turned out he had some friends in high places. So they let him off relatively easy- he didn't need his eyes or legs, anyway. Even so, it wasn't enough. The foolish old men in office failed to realize what Taras had done; he had started a revolution. Inside every pamphlet he sent were instructions on basic hacking tips, ways to subvert the national firewalls, and a mysterious clue, carved in thick red letters:
"FIND THE SVAROG, BEFORE THEY DO."
Post your character "sheet" here before we start the game, so I can plan a little bit ahead. You'll need:
Player Name:
Character Name:
Physical Description:
Stats-
Speed:
Strength:
Smarts:
Special Skill:
Good night!
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« Reply #40 on: January 25, 2009, 09:27:21 PM » |
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Since I might be a replacement player, should I make one?
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« Reply #41 on: January 26, 2009, 01:18:39 AM » |
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Player Name: Renton
Character Name: Tikhon Vyacheslav "Tick" Rentonov
General Description: Caucasian in his early 30's. Short light brown hair, usually clean shaven, green eyes. 5'8" (1.76m) height, slim build. Black cargo pants with pockets and knee pads, Bluish dark gray tight t-shirt, black all-terrain running shoes, fingerless climbing gloves, two leg holsters. Ex-member of the once famous now disbanded Eastern Bandits raiding band. Now working as a mercenary. Likes to keep to himself but is pretty loud-and-potty-mouthed during battle. He's an alcoholic, uses several recreational drugs for pleasure, and is quite a bit crazy. He uses guerrilla tactics and favors speed over raw power. His action hero antics usually results him getting injured, but he does them anyway. Weapons of choice are dual M1911As, a Mossberg 500 and home-made explosive devices.
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Speed: 3
Strength: 2
Smarts: 1
Special Skill: Pistols akimbo.
I actually wanted to make him Irish, but it's New Albania, so Russian might fit better.
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« Reply #42 on: January 26, 2009, 03:27:19 AM » |
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Player Name: Hideous
Character Name: Bes Krajnost
Physical Description: Pale caucasian, around 50 years old. Not very tall, only about 1.68 cm, and has dark grey hair. It looks like he is blind on his left eye, but you never notice it on his behavior. Well dressed for the New Albanian winter, thick isolated black pants, a toolbelt, and a brown winter jacket.
Stats
Speed: 2
Strenght: 1
Smarts: 3
Special Skill: This dude used to be a field medic in the army, so he's a pretty good doctor when needed.
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« Reply #43 on: January 26, 2009, 05:14:18 AM » |
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Since I might be a replacement player, should I make one?
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« Reply #44 on: January 26, 2009, 05:21:30 AM » |
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i can see it on IRC:
< Hideous > i try to kick renton in the face
Hideous rolls 2d6
< Hideous > woohoo i got 12
< Renton > WTF it's the sixth time in a row you get a 12...
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