Random fires starting all around? Must mean the Doc's in town... ;P
I've skimmed the rules a bit, and am leaning toward the entrepreneur now. I don't think he'll be the type to have an animal companion though, unless it be a loyal dog, which may not be much fun to play.
Word of warning: he's got the "doesn't socialize with the lower class" quirk Hindrance, at least at the moment. I suppose I could change it to make things go smoother if I had to, though. It just really suits him, haha.
Working on his profile now.
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Random fires starting all around? Must mean the Doc's in town... ;P
Yeah, I wouldn't do fire for that very reason. Just an example. Can't imagine why it came to mind. :o)
Word of warning: he's got the "doesn't socialize with the lower class" quirk Hindrance, at least at the moment.
Oh, he's gonna be hella fun to annoy. :oP
Heheh, he will be, at that.
Bukaru, here's a link to some crunch.
Okay, here's what I'm thinking, Ben, but feel free to shoot it down if you don't like it.
Let's say that you have a sister, whose husband died of like, cholera or something, and your sister's child (gender tbd) has been getting into a lot of trouble at school. So with your plans to go to the new world, get set up proper, she asks you to bring the kid with you, because you're a strong man (like dad was) and maybe that will help. I'm thinking the child itself will be psychic, and that they'll have trouble controlling this volatile power, which is what lead to the issues, etc.
What do you think, would you be amenable to something like that? Any other ideas on how it could work?
Would I be able to do one of the following?
a) Simply roleplay the age thing and choose more interesting hindrances, such as Curiosity or Phobia.
b) Get something additional for choosing it.
c) Use the Small hindrance instead like I've seen some people doing.
Especially given that the hindrance basically specifies 8-12. I both am not super confident in my ability to roleplay that age, and also think that I'd have more to offer if I was more like 13-14.
I mean, I'll take it either way, it's just hard not to see the loss of Attributes and Skills as a big penalty.
Hmm, interesting. I picture Alexander James as sort of the black sheep of the family, not having made (or having tried to make) a name for himself by becoming a success as something prestigious like his older brothers, instead wasting his time and money on indulgences. This trip would be his first attempt at something serious. I like the idea of his sister asking for help - if he's very fond of her, and willing to take the kid under his wing, he's not a totally unlikeable jerk, which was something I was starting to worry about. She might need a better reason to send the kid along than that he's a good influence, though. XD
Maybe the head of the family insists that the kid be sent far away, and if it wasn't for AJ taking him/her along to the new world, the kid would have been sent to some godawful corner of the earth alone/with his sister?
In any case, I like the idea.
Bukaru, how are you handling languages? I see that you can buy various levels of them with your skills, which seems punishing. I've also seen that you can get half your Smarts worth of languages in addition to your mother tongue. Which is it? Are those languagues all pidgin? I'm confused.
Well if you're an obnoxious black sheep and the kid is a troublemaker/problem child, it could be less of a "he can help the child" and more of a "good riddance to the both of them!" Which your latter thought sort of implies, at least for the rest of the family.
That could be extended to your not even wanting the kid along, but your family forcing the issue: "Go do something with your life and don't come back until you've made a name for yourself... oh, and you're cut off from the family fortune unless you take <PC name here> with you."
That might be an opportunity for character growth from grudging acceptance (or worse) to actually warming to the kid.
NOT telling you how to build your backstory/run your character, just tossing out idea fodder.
All - I've got the new game's forum up (thanks Ray, that *was* easy!).
I've copied all your posts since my last one yesterday (except Ben's and Loveless' from just now, I was working on it for the last few hours) over there, and answered them.
If you know SW well, please read all the houserules post, and if you don't, please read the "things to know" post!
See ya there!
I have to get ready for a game tonight. I'll post first thing tomorrow morning.
Okay it looks like you want to continue. Post moving us forward coming tonight.
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I'll be AFK a large part of tomorrow, so if necessary feel free to NPC Bad Ben. He'll want to be up front and ready to tackle anything lookin' to harm that girl.
Sorry, but: Where's Gulch? Where's Bluefeather? Where's A.J. and why is Doc "marching" down the street? What's my motivation in this scene? No, strike that last one, wrong script.
What Doc would do in this situation depends in particular on the Deputy's proximity (or lack thereof), but also Gulch's to some degree.
By marching I meant "riding" And the good Deputy and Gulch are behind you, but I'm waiting on your reaction first. They are with you, if that's what you're asking.
Ah. Post coming forthwith, then.
You know what might be cool in a split-party situation like this? (Not saying you should do this, Ray; just pondering.) Since it's possible to attach one Discussion thread to multiple Gameplay threads, what if each half of a split team was given its own Gameplay thread, with the understanding that those in group "A" were to avoid Gameplay thread "B" and vice-versa. Then neither group would know what was going on "elsewhere" (without using a ton of spoilers).
Of course a persistent party split of this sort likely only happens when some bullheaded idjit like Doc strikes off on his own, so it's probably a rare event. :op
Seeing more posts from Ray - hope this means your hands are feeling better!
A little. They're not quite as swollen as before. But it's still pretty bad. I'm waiting on some lab results before I can go back to the doctor. Hopefully that'll come in tomorrow.
Thanks for the well-wishes, guys. And also for your patience.
I've got some RL stuff to deal with over the next few days, so I may not post, or at least not frequently. Feel free to move my character.
Sorry, should've specified: Ben is doing a quick clear of his gun as a standard action.
I'm going to be very busy from the 20-26th of October, so I probably won't be able to post then.
Okay big post coming tonight.
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Sorry if I'm slow to respond to anyone - my mom has fallen ill, and I'm heading up to see her today. You can NPC my character as needed.
I hope everything turns out okay.
Setting up map for tomorrow and you're confrontation with Matilda in Room C. Should be up tomorrow.
Kick down the door and go if guns ablazin' work for everyone?
Yep. Holding a Channel Energy ready...
Works for me. I asked in character, but: Is there a particular way you think Doc can be most useful in this assault? I don't want him just lobbing fire blind or anything, in case the little girl's in the line of fire.
Talk to them to death.
No, I actually have no idea. I don't know at all what is waiting for us through this door. It might well begin as a negotiation for all I know.
Negotiation? That leaves Doc out. He's not your first choice for diplomacy...
The Doc is more than capable of outsmarting people, though.
Not sure his player is, though. :o) But thank you for the vote of confidence.
What the heck, let's go in guns a'blazin', it's worked so far.
My Internet has died. I need to get it fixed. Hopefully tomorrow I can start making bigger posts.
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Wishing you the best of luck with that. My ISP (a reseller) got booted to the curb by Verizon and I'm scrambling to find something usable/affordable to replace it before this "ghost account" terminates. Point being: I feel your pain.
YEEEHAW! Light 'er up, Doc!
DiceBot hates my guts but seems to flat-out love Doc when he's fireslingin'.
Well done, Doc. I'm volunteering at a convention today, so I'll resolve actions when I get home today.
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Alright, guys. Aside from a few loose ends to tie up. This delve is done. And so now I welcome you to 3rd level.
+1 BAB
+1d10 HP
+1 Will Saves
+8 Skill Points: +1 Bluff, +1 Craft Alchemy, +1 Intimidate, +1 Kn Local, +1 Perception, +1 Perform Violin, +1 Stealth, +1 Survival
- Special Abilities: Access to Deeds.
- Feat: I just realised that I've been using Rapid Reload without having actually got it, like an idiot. So I guess I'm taking that.
+1 BAB
+6 hps (I think? It's half +1, right? Or do we roll? I forget :P)
+1 Will
+5 Skill points: +1 Acrobatics, +1 Intimidate, +1 Know: engineering, +1 Know: local, +1 Perception
Feat: Rapid reload
Is someone keeping track of our loot? I nominate the Doc for the boots of striding and springing. ;) I wouldn't mind the +1 studded leather if no one else wants it?
It will take me another day or two to finish upgrading Bukaru, I want to finish some things I may have left out in my haste to create her.
I, too, will need some time to update for L3.
As for the spoils, Doc wasn't going to claim anything. But if the consensus is that he should get the boots, I'm cool with that.
Ben, just for the record: That thing Doc started to say to you before he changed his mind? It was almost a compliment. :op
The New Bukaru :
BAB and CMB +1 (big deal, she doesn't use weapons)
Reflex +1 (and I spotted a +1 to all saves from one of my Domains)
Second level spells! Woohoo! Usually available spells listed.
2 Skill ranks added (Know/Planes and Sense Motive), skills re-calculated
Channel Energy now does 2d6+1! (+1 from the Half-Elf Cleric "+1 per 3 levels")
New Feat - Reach Spell (for Cure X Wounds from a distance)
HP is half +1 rather than rolling. So in your case 5 + Constitution Modifier.
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I'm updated.
Is someone keeping track of our loot? I nominate the Doc for the boots of striding and springing. ;) I wouldn't mind the +1 studded leather if no one else wants it?
I don't think anyone is yet. I'm certainly fine with Doc getting the boots and you getting the leather - it would benefit me as well, but with your sword, you're in melee a lot more than I am.
Hells YES!!!
*bounces*
Ray said I can play!
WOOT!
Jake'll be ready to play in the next day or so. Yee HA!
(I *may* be just a *little* excited...)
Oh that must be the surprise! Welcome aboard. :D
I dunno if I'm the surprise. If I am, I do hope it's not a disappointing one. :-)
Having seen you in a couple of games, I'm sure you won't be. :) Out of curiosity and impatience, what are you planning to play as?
Fighter or Ranger. Human, probably, despite the ears in the pic.
Prefer a fighter, but not wanting to be all heavy armor, so looking at variants.
Ranger has the trophy hunter. And fighter has the trench fighter. Both can use firearms and both are pretty solid.
Hmm... I'm suddenly curious about what a Warpriest of the Shooter would look like...
My only hesitation with Trench Fighter was that I wasn't going to have him specialize in guns - just possibly be able to use them.
In fact, I had toyed with the idea of making him unimpressed with guns, overall.
But I'll tinker/think a bit and come up with something.