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Post by SirGuido on Jul 28, 2017 20:38:08 GMT -8
Ok, listening to Season 19 Episode 19 now. They are talking about L5R. I've been wanting to run an L5R game for a while, so I'm going to do it. Right here on these forums. It will be a more social game than anything, set in a winter court. I'll post more info later but right now I want to know who wants to play. I'll probably limit it to 10 players.
Setting: Probably a small castle in Lion territory somewhere
Primary clans: Lion Crane Dragon
Secondary clans(Gonna have to have a good reason to be there) Phoenix Unicorn
Unlikely clans(Chances are you won't play one of these unless you come up with a stellar back story) Scorpion Crab Minor clans
In my Rokugan there is no god damned Spider clan, and the Mantis is still a minor clan the way they damn well should be.
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Post by flyingjackelope on Jul 28, 2017 20:38:41 GMT -8
I'm in. Do you want to keep this to just the Core, or can we peruse the elemental, or other splat books?
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Post by genhuman on Jul 28, 2017 20:40:40 GMT -8
Will need to review the rules. It's been a while, but count me intrigued. I am so intrigued, I actually made a post on the forums, so there.
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Post by SirGuido on Jul 28, 2017 20:43:37 GMT -8
I'm in. Do you want to keep this to just the Core, or can we peruse the elemental, or other splat books? Since I own them all I am ok with any 4th ed splatbooks.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 28, 2017 21:26:20 GMT -8
I'm interested. What sort of setting are you going for? Is there a specific year/conflict currently occuring? I know the Lion and Crane have a fairly constant state of border disputes and such, but is there something bigger afoot?
P.S. How do you intend to handle dice? Does this forum support dice rolling, or will there be some kind of 3rd party dice roller involved? In addition, what kind of convention will we be using for social rolls (when and if rolls are required)? It's typically obvious when physical activities need a roll, but its often more nebulous for social and mental rolls. Will there be a GM calling for said rolls or will it be more player policed?
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Post by ericfromnj on Jul 29, 2017 6:37:28 GMT -8
Oooooo....I want to play. Even though I suck at the whole L5R thing.
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Post by uncommonman on Jul 29, 2017 7:22:04 GMT -8
Oooooo....I want to play. Even though I suck at the whole L5R thing. I second that, I don't know the rules but if the time difference (Gmt+1) isn't a problem I would like to participate. And what do you think about having a "non noble" character? As in a servant, not a Samurai. You decide off course.
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Post by SirGuido on Jul 29, 2017 8:19:23 GMT -8
I'm interested. What sort of setting are you going for? Is there a specific year/conflict currently occuring? I know the Lion and Crane have a fairly constant state of border disputes and such, but is there something bigger afoot? It will likely be Pre-Coup. So Scorpion are still distrusted but not outright hated. Lion and Crane very much dislike each other but being bordering clans they really do need to trade with them. Crane are the Voice of the Emperor and the Lion are the Right Hand of the Emperor in this timeline. P.S. How do you intend to handle dice? Does this forum support dice rolling, or will there be some kind of 3rd party dice roller involved? In addition, what kind of convention will we be using for social rolls (when and if rolls are required)? It's typically obvious when physical activities need a roll, but its often more nebulous for social and mental rolls. Will there be a GM calling for said rolls or will it be more player policed? I'll be the GM in this case and as far as dice go I'm fine with people rolling on their own and just posting a total. If you feel it needs a roll it needs a roll, otherwise if I see something that may need a roll I'll call for one. Oooooo....I want to play. Even though I suck at the whole L5R thing. I doubt that, but I'm here to help! I second that, I don't know the rules but if the time difference (Gmt+1) isn't a problem I would like to participate. And what do you think about having a "non noble" character? As in a servant, not a Samurai. You decide off course. Since its a PbP game, timezones shouldn't be an issue. As far as a non-samurai... the furthest I'd go would be a monk. No actual servants unless you were say... a budoka to a samurai or something. Even then, people would likely never talk to you so its probably not going to be fun for you at all.
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Post by uncommonman on Jul 29, 2017 8:45:40 GMT -8
No problem at all, looking forward to this.
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Post by flyingjackelope on Jul 29, 2017 12:26:37 GMT -8
Do you want us to send our Character concepts directly to you, or post them here.
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Post by SirGuido on Jul 29, 2017 17:49:39 GMT -8
Go ahead and post here so everyone can consider connections.
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Post by the0gekko0state on Jul 29, 2017 19:16:15 GMT -8
I'd also be very interested in this!!!!!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2017 8:51:50 GMT -8
Asahina Hideo
Air 3 | Fire 3 | Water 2 | Earth 2 | Void 3 | Reflexes 3 | Agility 3 | Strength 2 | Stamina 2 |
| Awareness 3 | Intelligence 3 | Perception 2 | Willpower 3 |
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Clan: Crane Family: Asahina School: Kakita Bushi School/Doji Warrior-Poet (Replaces Rank 2 Kakita Bushi) Honor Rank: 6.5 Status: 1.0 Glory: 2.0 Shadowlands Taint: 0.0 Insight Rank: 2 (161/174) Skills: (*School skills.)*Courtier 3 *Etiquette 3 *Iaijutsu (Focus) 3 *Kenjutsu 1 *Kyujutsu 1 Meditation 1 *Sincerity 3 *Tea Ceremony 1 Artisan: Calligraphy 1, Poetry 3 Games: Go 1, Letters 2 Lore: Heraldry 1, Theology 1 Skill Masteries:Courtier 3: +3 to Insight Etiquette 3: +3 to Insight Iaijutsu 3: Draw katana as a free action Advantages:Servant (Attendant - Etiquette (Conversation,) Medicine, Sincerity) 11 Disadvantages:Bad Health 4 Soft-Hearted 2 True Love 3 Outfit:Light Armor, Sturdy Clothing, Daisho, Yumi & Arrows, Traveling Pack, 10 koku Traveling Pack: Daisho Stand, Fan, Ink Brush Kit, Personal Chop, Tea Set, Tatami Mat, Blanket, Mini Go Set, Pillow Book of Poetry, & a Whicker Umbrella. School Abilities:Rank 1: The Way of the CraneThe study of the sword demonstrates the many ways in which the art of Kakita's technique can be applied. You add twice your Iaijutsu Skill to all Initiative rolls. You gain a bonus of +1k1 plus your School Rank to the total of all attack and Focus rolls while assuming the Center Stance. This bonus also applies during the Combat Round following one in which you assume the Center Stance. Rank 2: Fan & SwordA warrior-poet understands that focus is the one and only key to not only victory, but enlightenment as well. When you spend a Void Point to augment an Iaijutsu Skill Roll or a Perform: Poetry Skill Roll, you gain a bonus of +2k1 instead of +1k1. Additionally, whenever you are victorious in a duel or a poetry contest, you gain one additional point of Glory. If you were championing someone else, that person also gains one additional point of Glory. This is in addition to any normal amount being rewarded. 20 Questions- Q: WHAT CLAN DOES YOUR CHARACTER BELONG TO? A: Crane.
- Q: WHAT FAMILY DOES YOUR CHARACTER BELONG TO? A: Asahina.
- Q: IS YOUR CHARACTER A BUSHI, A SHUGENJA, OR A COURTIER? A: Bushi.
- Q: HOW WOULD OTHERS DESCRIBE YOUR CHARACTER’S APPEARANCE? A: Sickly. Hideo’s skin seems to be perpetually too pallid, often with a sheen of perspiration on his brow. He seems less steady than he should be on his feet and often declines to take part in more physical activities, which confirms the general suspicion of his ailment. It could be said that Hideo dresses rather plainly for a courtier, but that would be a statement without context, for the Asahina are largely a family of aesthetics. Thus his somewhat plain kimonos are a contrast to what one would expect upon learning his lineage.
- Q: WHAT IS YOUR CHARACTER’S PRIMARY MOTIVATION? A: Finding a way to fulfil his duty without ending a lives as well as ensuring the lower castes come to no harm due to the politicking of the samurai.
- Q: WHO IS THE PERSON YOUR CHARACTER TRUSTS MOST IN THE WORLD? A: His attendant, a woman named Rin. She has seen him at his most vulnerable and has kept his confidence. When he’s too sick to leave his room, she covers for him. Being once cursed to be stricken with such an ailment, it is only right he be twice cursed to fall in love with a servant.
- Q: WHAT IS YOUR CHARACTER’S GREATEST STRENGTH AND WEAKNESS? A: Hideo is socially apt, but lacking physically. He is incapable of performing even simple tasks over extended periods of time, limiting the duties he can be assigned to.
- Q: WHAT DOES YOUR CHARACTER THINK OF BUSHIDO? A: Hideo secretly harbours compassion above all. He has felt the sting of being weak and powerless and seen the humanity of the lower casts from a position on his back. Having the roles reversed in such a profound way has imparted in him a strong sense of empathy for their position in the celestial heavens.
- Q: WHAT IS YOUR CHARACTER’S OPINION OF HIS CLAN? A: The Crane are a noble clan with strong ideals but sometimes to far separated from reality. It’s all too easy to lose sight of your true ideals once your head gets lost in the clouds.
- Q: IS YOUR CHARACTER MARRIED? A: No, but he has recently informed that he is to be betrothed this winter to a Scorpion bride at his lord's insistence. This is not all together a surprise, as Doji-sama has been aggressively pursuing expanding his retainer base in the face of recent bandit attacks upon his lands.
- Q: DOES YOUR CHARACTER HAVE ANY PREJUDICES? A: He dislikes the Matsu for their brazen and often violent ways. Such behavior is unbecoming of a samurai.
- Q: TO WHOM DOES YOUR CHARACTER OWE THE MOST LOYALTY? A: Hideo serves a local Daimyo by the name of Doji Yamato. Being one of only a handful of retainers for the Lord, Hideo often serves as courtier even though his schooling was as a bushi. He is loyal to his lord, who has always treated him with respect and compassion.
- Q: WHAT ARE YOUR CHARACTER’S FAVORITE AND LEAST FAVORITE THINGS? A: Hideo treasures the game of letters for the ability to interact even when he is unable to make more public appearances. Conversely, he finds long court sessions in a stuffy room to be loathsome and avoids them whenever he can. Trying to conceal his affliction and maintain proper poise can be quite exhausting for him.
- Q: DOES YOUR CHARACTER HAVE ANY RECURRING MANNERISMS? A: Hideo bows very slowly, which can come off as some kind of grandiose gesture, but is really just him trying not to get light-headed. Nothing is more embarrassing than falling over or stumbling while one is bowing, so he avoids it at any cost.
- Q: WHAT ABOUT YOUR CHARACTER’S EMOTIONS? A: Anger was never something that was an issue for Hideo. If anything, fear is a more common problem for him. He is rather adept at covering for it, but there is a general sense of apprehension that hangs about him. Will I be able to sit through the whole court today? Will someone try to insist that I join them for kemari again? If it’s not one thing, it’s another.
- Q: HOW WOULD YOUR CHARACTER HANDLE A SUBORDINATE’S IMPROPER BEHAVIOR? A: Demanding blood or a life for improper behavior is abhorrent in all but the most severe cases to Hideo. Life is too precious to waste. If there is another way, he would strive to correct the issue and smooth over the issue with the affected parties. After all, living with one's shame is a much harsher punishment than simply ending one's own life.
- Q: HOW WOULD YOUR CHARACTER’S PARENTS DESCRIBE HIM? A: Hideo hasn’t seen his parents face to face since the days following his gempukku when he went into the service of Doji Yamato. They send letters on occasion, but that has been the extent of it. His parents have been gracious enough to continue to provide him with the services of Rin, for which his is eternally grateful.
- Q: WHAT IS YOUR CHARACTER’S HIGHEST AMBITION? A: Hideo wants to see the kindness of his parents and lord repaid. To bring honor to both houses would only be just for what they have done for him. He harbors no lofty dreams of military service or dominating courts. He knows such things are beyond his reach.
- Q: HOW RELIGIOUS IS YOUR CHARACTER? A: Being raised among the Asahina with parents who are Shugenja, Hideo has a strong backing in religion. While all samurai partake of ritual cleansing, Hideo finds himself in need of it much more often, given his condition and propensity for sweating. Even as much as seeks purification, it is often not enough, forcing him to rely on the courtesy of others in ignoring his state. Given the amount of time he is forced to retire to his chambers, the Tao of Shinsei is a welcome distraction which he studies to center himself.
- Q: HOW WILL YOUR CHARACTER DIE? A: Hara-kiri. His body already weak, Hideo couldn’t stand to lose Rin. It would be too much for him to continue on knowing she was gone from this world. With permission from his lord, he would seek to find her in the spirit realm or the next life.
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Post by flyingjackelope on Jul 30, 2017 11:24:28 GMT -8
I'm so glad you went first Steven. I don't think I would have been as well layed out. Now I'll just copy paste.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2017 11:29:34 GMT -8
I'm so glad you went first Steven. I don't think I would have been as well layed out. Now I'll just copy paste. Glad to be a template
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