Before I drop $20 on a new game, I wanted to see if anyone was interested in The Spire, a brand new game from Grant Howitt and Chris Taylor. Players are Drow freedom fighters battling against their High Elf oppressors. It seems like a less morally abhorrent Blades in the Dark. Highly story-based, with a dice mechanic largely existing to determine how badly things go for you.
I’m looking for three or four players who can post daily.
Any takers?
Edit: here is more information about the game.
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I'm interested for sure.
I could be interested, as I love Blades, so if it's anything like that I'd probably be down to play.
Edit: looks promising.
I was just about to give up, but this is promising. I’d feel good about getting the book if we get one more player.
This looks really sweet. If you end up buying the book I'd be up for it. If the game went well I'd probably buy it myself too :)
Highly story-based, with a dice mechanic largely existing to determine how badly things go for you.
Ha one of those. Bring it on!
Ok! This is good enough! I’ll make an official recruitment thread as soon as I can figure out how to ethically and legally share the character creation information.
Ok! This is good enough! I’ll make an official recruitment thread as soon as I can figure out how to ethically and legally share the character creation information.
Well, if you can't figure that out easily, let me know, I might just buy it anyhow. Looks pretty cool, and might be something I'd run for my local gang.
Likewise, I'll go pick up the rulebook.
Okay, so I got the book and took a crack at building my character:
Clive
Durance: Killer (Fight, Sneak)
Class: Bound
Stress:
*Blood: +1
*Mind:
*Silver:
*Shadow: +3
*Reputation:
Refresh: Bring a Criminal to justice
Skills: Fight (Attack using daggers), Sneak (Hide in Shadows), Pursue
Domains: Low Society, Crime
Core Abilities:
*Surprise Infiltration: can appear in a situation when not present, as long as there is some conceivable way for me to be there.
*Bound Blade: Can use my god knife to power my abilities.
Low Advances:
*The Secret of the Crowd [Divine]: When I wear my mask and stand in a crowd, I fade into the background, unless I attract attention to myself.
*The Secret of Second Skin [Divine]: Once per situation, when attacked by an enemy and the gm would inflict stress, I take 1 stress instead.
Bonds:
*Jasper: Individual-level; member of the downtrodden underclass. most important thing: starting a restaurant.
*Rescued a PC from a dangerous situation.
Equipment: Light Leather Armor (Armor 2), Cereonial red binding ropes and mask, sturdy leather gloves, climbing gear and ropes, God-Knife (d3, concealable, bound)
He's a one-armed Drow vigilante who hunts those who prey on the poor.
Dang, I was keen on creating a Bound... Oh well. I've just downloaded the pdf, I'm sure I'll find something sweet to put together :)
I've opened the discussion thread, so lets move over there for character creation.
There's no reason why we couldn't have two bound. It's not like DW where everyone needs to be THE class.
But there are a LOT of fun classes to play around with.
Yeah just scanning now. Lots of fun concepts :)
Still looking for one or two players if anyone is interested.
Bump!
Hmm...I am interested. Room for an Icon? I'd have to buy the book, of course. :) I've played a ton of PbP on here and can post daily, usually.
Sure! Clive needs backup. Roll up an icon and introduce yourself!
When you say “Icon” did you mean “Idol?”
Oops, Idol, yes!
Sure! Clive needs backup. Roll up an icon and introduce yourself!
Naw, sorry Clive...!
But yes, the more the merrier; we need to share the Stress around! The book is well worth it for the read, if nothing else.
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I will always gladly take another meatshield valued party member!