Good thing she pointed that out... It doesn't affect the probabilities any, so if you want to go ahead with that I'm happy to follow. If you're more comfortable with the old "hit on a 4 or more", then I'm good for that too — so long as we pick one and stick to it, of course.
@Rich: It may be a good idea. It's not that I don't think you couldn't do a stellar job playing both, but the dynamic may be a little more manageable if you handle just the one.
Re Stunt dice: They aren't meant to be a PC-to-PC reward. They're player-to-player only: So when Kelley does something you like, Rich, you reward her with dice (and vice versa). If you keep your two PCs going, you obviously won't be able to award yourself any stunt dice...
Since there's a maximum number of stunt dice you can have anyway it's not like we need to keep track of that central pool, but for reference: I'll be handing out Stunt dice at my whim (though according to the rules) to help against the fact that we've only got 2 PCs, and you should both feel free to do the same.
@Kelley: If you want to run down to the VIP rope and let them in, go for it! So you know: Yoshi and Henry are upstairs. Alex is not (as per his tweet).
I'm tempted to use an Edge to re-roll that, but I don't want to waste it on the second roll of the session.
On Keys, can I take an XP for making Tank and Yoshi follow Utseo's lead on not killing them right away? Key of the Ronin (Earn XP when the group undertakes a plan of yours or you defy authorities.)
There's another problem with the roll: you can't use the same Landscape tag twice in a scene, ever (not even different players). The rules however call it an Environmental Tag (see page 16 of the Player printouts for an explanation and example uses). You could, however, use another tag or a stunt die.
You can definitely hit the key, and using an edge to re-roll is up to you. Don't worry so much about using Edges, because I'm going to call a new "session" more frequently for this game than I would in a game of (say) Apocalypse World.
I think all of the characters have a lot of potential, but that's not particularly helpful.
Alex would be an excellent choice for a number of reasons, not the least of which being that he feels very organic in the group (at least to me). Things you should know: Alex is the only person in the world that knows Emily had a child — she pays him to keep it a secret. We don't know anything about the child, why Alex knows, or why Emily pays him off rather than wiping his memory (like she did to the midwife). That, and Tank loves him — or at least has a serious crush on him (the non-physical kind).
I would be thrilled to hand Alex over to you! I think you could really make him shine.
So whenever you get a chance, Steve, feel free to make a character thread (similar to the ones for Utseo and Emily). I'll try and hand you over Alex's Twitter account some time either tonight or tomorrow.
I don't have a mugshot of myself handy — otherwise I'd photoshop a picture where my head is a hot-air balloon, and you guys are in the basket, off to Narnia.
Hrm... well, the answer is yes, its offensive and backwards. I intend it as such, sort of a throwback to the "tough guy" mentality that Utseo carries among his gang.
So, in the gay community, straight boy chasing is an actual kink. This kink requires and other participant to be straight, and usually a little homophobic. The gay participants strike out all the time, but they love the chase. That's what I was driving at. I tried pressing that home more, with Em saying that they don't have to "get got". I'm sorry if I was unclear. We can retcon this contact and start over if this is an issue. Basically, all Utseo has to do is be himself - straight, and uncomfortable at gay passes.
no retcon needed. I actually like the "different world" communication.
It is absolutely NOT an issue for me, but I've played several bisexual characters and Utseo is basically asexual, but I imagine him following more of an old code, for good or ill.
Daytimes are gonna be better for me than evening times most days - you know why for Mondays, Tuesdays are Kelley Craft night, Wednesdays are date night. Until I get this stick-shift thing down, weekends will be bad since it's essentially Errand Time, as I need Arnold to get around. (I can carry a bag or two for 3 miles, but not a whole load of groceries).
Ok, so I put another post up in scene to wrap it up — would you guys like to flesh out the Free City in your own scenes? Or would you like to get right to the action?
I've got a new scene up for you: You're on a huge dance floor with hundreds of people, and Josine's memories lie in the floors below you. WHAT DO YOU DO?!?!
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"Each die that shows an even number is a hit."
Adam, do we want to do that, I assume?
(and hi, thanks for the warm welcome )
Now that we have two players, I'm wondering if I should drop one of my PCs.
Adam?
Can I jump in any time, or would you prefer to stage it?
Re Stunt dice: They aren't meant to be a PC-to-PC reward. They're player-to-player only: So when Kelley does something you like, Rich, you reward her with dice (and vice versa). If you keep your two PCs going, you obviously won't be able to award yourself any stunt dice...
Since there's a maximum number of stunt dice you can have anyway it's not like we need to keep track of that central pool, but for reference: I'll be handing out Stunt dice at my whim (though according to the rules) to help against the fact that we've only got 2 PCs, and you should both feel free to do the same.
@Kelley: If you want to run down to the VIP rope and let them in, go for it! So you know: Yoshi and Henry are upstairs. Alex is not (as per his tweet).
It's because she hasn't tried them, is what I say.
Girls in Yoga Pants.
On Keys, can I take an XP for making Tank and Yoshi follow Utseo's lead on not killing them right away? Key of the Ronin (Earn XP when the group undertakes a plan of yours or you defy authorities.)
You can definitely hit the key, and using an edge to re-roll is up to you. Don't worry so much about using Edges, because I'm going to call a new "session" more frequently for this game than I would in a game of (say) Apocalypse World.
Adam, we started with two stunt dice, right How many are in the pool to be doled out? I gave Em one already.
Take a stunt die for chasing down that Helicopter, Rich!
Also, Utseo, for bringing order down on Alex, you should hit your Key of the Ronin.
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What do you think?
So if Steve is going to be joining us, I'd like to take some time to integrate him and get his character in scene before proceeding.
How does that sound to everybody?
I'm still on the fence between characters. I'm thinking Alex might be a fun change of pace, thoughts?
Alex would be an excellent choice for a number of reasons, not the least of which being that he feels very organic in the group (at least to me). Things you should know: Alex is the only person in the world that knows Emily had a child — she pays him to keep it a secret. We don't know anything about the child, why Alex knows, or why Emily pays him off rather than wiping his memory (like she did to the midwife). That, and Tank loves him — or at least has a serious crush on him (the non-physical kind).
I would be thrilled to hand Alex over to you! I think you could really make him shine.
Is there a key code to bold the text?
And also possibly stunt dice...
Get on it.
But it isn't awful, too much to deal with, right?
I have no problems with it, so long as it's true to the character — which, as we've discussed, it appears to be.
So, in the gay community, straight boy chasing is an actual kink. This kink requires and other participant to be straight, and usually a little homophobic. The gay participants strike out all the time, but they love the chase. That's what I was driving at. I tried pressing that home more, with Em saying that they don't have to "get got". I'm sorry if I was unclear. We can retcon this contact and start over if this is an issue. Basically, all Utseo has to do is be himself - straight, and uncomfortable at gay passes.
It is absolutely NOT an issue for me, but I've played several bisexual characters and Utseo is basically asexual, but I imagine him following more of an old code, for good or ill.
I take absolutely no responsibility for sanity lost as a result of viewing that image...
Adam. Adam. I love you. Not in that way. Like a bro.
Ohmigosh.
OCP. tee hee heee
Gabriel? Really? A million billion names and you choose "Gabe" as this PCs pseudonym?
Sorry for the name thing, I'm over it. Sorry! Don't go away!
I was told Man of Steel had some good action sequences.
Surely it isn't the GM being on vacation... is it? :P
Today is Adam's wedding anniversary (with his wife)! Yaaayy Adam!
Thanks Rich!
I've got a new scene up for you: You're on a huge dance floor with hundreds of people, and Josine's memories lie in the floors below you. WHAT DO YOU DO?!?!