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Post by Probie Tim on Jul 31, 2017 5:15:45 GMT -8
Probie Tim Any chance we can get a subforum so we can organize this a little bit? Interestingly enough, I just moved my own play-by-post game over here. As a PbP advocate, I'm hoping to get several running, and I've set mine up as a template for a whole new "Play By Post" section on the forums. I'm still working out a couple of kinks, but I've got a decent idea of how to set it up. Tim can't set up subforums for some reason but I already messaged Stu. So it should happen when he gets a minute and then things will be more organized. Not entirely accurate. I can setup subforums with ease. I can't setup the security groups to control access to the game, but that's something I'm going to bring up to Stu Venable to see if I we can get fixed. The way I'm setting up my game is with two security groups: one for the GM(s), and one for the players. The security groups apply to a forum, and allow the GM to create all the game threads (and of course reply to them and such) while the players get to reply to threads. If Stu and I can figure out the groups thing, and he's amenable to letting me create groups, I should be able to push my PbP agenda with impunity.
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Post by joecrak on Jul 31, 2017 5:42:29 GMT -8
I'd be totally up for it. An easy way I can think of is both of us having the same Daimyo, so I could easily change my questions to make Doji Shinsuke into Doji Yamato. That's one option for sure. I don't think we need to even do that though. Given we are playing experianced characters, there is a good chance we've been part of the same delegation at courts before. Perhaps it's a case of my Lord (being the minor small fry that his is) being a Vassal of yours (since he seems to be farther up the totem pole). Hence we'd be allied (moreso than just clan mates), but perhaps have agendas specific to each of us (pertaining to each of our Daimyo's and their individual needs). If you like that solution than the only thing I'd really want to hammer out is what their relationship was like in past courts and how much they know about each other. Works for me, let's get to hammering! One thing that he definitely knows is that she's willing to do a lot to improve her reputation. She's arranged a few marriages, often without input from the people being married off, but it's for the betterment of the clan, so they usually go along with it. If not careful around her, she might just arrange your marriage! (Bum Bum Bum!)
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Post by yojimbohawkins on Jul 31, 2017 6:06:01 GMT -8
That's one option for sure. I don't think we need to even do that though. Given we are playing experianced characters, there is a good chance we've been part of the same delegation at courts before. Perhaps it's a case of my Lord (being the minor small fry that his is) being a Vassal of yours (since he seems to be farther up the totem pole). Hence we'd be allied (moreso than just clan mates), but perhaps have agendas specific to each of us (pertaining to each of our Daimyo's and their individual needs). If you like that solution than the only thing I'd really want to hammer out is what their relationship was like in past courts and how much they know about each other. Works for me, let's get to hammering! One thing that he definitely knows is that she's willing to do a lot to improve her reputation. She's arranged a few marriages, often without input from the people being married off, but it's for the betterment of the clan, so they usually go along with it. If not careful around her, she might just arrange your marriage! (Bum Bum Bum!) Note to self: create married character....
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Post by uncommonman on Jul 31, 2017 6:14:42 GMT -8
Works for me, let's get to hammering! One thing that he definitely knows is that she's willing to do a lot to improve her reputation. She's arranged a few marriages, often without input from the people being married off, but it's for the betterment of the clan, so they usually go along with it. If not careful around her, she might just arrange your marriage! (Bum Bum Bum!) Note to self: create married character.... Will you marry me?
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Post by joecrak on Jul 31, 2017 6:33:39 GMT -8
Note to self: create married character.... Will you marry me? I can arrange that...if there is political gain
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Post by Probie Tim on Jul 31, 2017 6:38:28 GMT -8
If Stu and I can figure out the groups thing, and he's amenable to letting me create groups, I should be able to push my PbP agenda with impunity. In all of his massive awesomeness, Stu Venable has given me the access I need to create groups. So I can create one heck of a cool PbP solution here on the HJ forums. SirGuido, if you're interested in adding your new PbP to the "Play by Post" section I setup, hit me up with a PM and we'll discuss the details.
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Post by uncommonman on Jul 31, 2017 7:11:11 GMT -8
I can arrange that...if there is political gain Well I'm a crane gardener but maby?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 31, 2017 8:31:31 GMT -8
That's one option for sure. I don't think we need to even do that though. Given we are playing experianced characters, there is a good chance we've been part of the same delegation at courts before. Perhaps it's a case of my Lord (being the minor small fry that his is) being a Vassal of yours (since he seems to be farther up the totem pole). Hence we'd be allied (moreso than just clan mates), but perhaps have agendas specific to each of us (pertaining to each of our Daimyo's and their individual needs). If you like that solution than the only thing I'd really want to hammer out is what their relationship was like in past courts and how much they know about each other. Works for me, let's get to hammering! One thing that he definitely knows is that she's willing to do a lot to improve her reputation. She's arranged a few marriages, often without input from the people being married off, but it's for the betterment of the clan, so they usually go along with it. If not careful around her, she might just arrange your marriage! (Bum Bum Bum!) I imagine he's has a brisk trade in love letters, being a poet and all. Perhaps that's even a service your character has pursued on behalf of others (or even herself). It's an open secret that he is sick. Most figure it out before long. It would probably make him a harder person to match, considering that is considered unclean in a spiritual way. Does your character have her own yojimbo, or has mine been her champion in past courts (or perhaps she hasn't needed one yet)? What event made her a darling of this court, or does that have to do with her sister's marriage? Speaking of, how does she feel about that union? Does her husband treat her well? Is she happy? Perhaps uncommonman could be part of our delegation as well. We do need someone who is a daft hand at Ikebana (flower arranging in case no one knows), and my character could use a gardener to provide his servant herbs for his condition (or perhaps maybe even he could be the "doctor" of our delegation). Crane super friends, unite!
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Post by uncommonman on Jul 31, 2017 8:45:49 GMT -8
Works for me, let's get to hammering! One thing that he definitely knows is that she's willing to do a lot to improve her reputation. She's arranged a few marriages, often without input from the people being married off, but it's for the betterment of the clan, so they usually go along with it. If not careful around her, she might just arrange your marriage! (Bum Bum Bum!) I imagine he's has a brisk trade in love letters, being a poet and all. Perhaps that's even a service your character has pursued on behalf of others (or even herself). It's an open secret that he is sick. Most figure it out before long. It would probably make him a harder person to match, considering that is considered unclean in a spiritual way. Does your character have her own yojimbo, or has mine been her champion in past courts (or perhaps she hasn't needed one yet)? What event made her a darling of this court, or does that have to do with her sister's marriage? Speaking of, how does she feel about that union? Does her husband treat her well? Is she happy? Perhaps uncommonman could be part of our delegation as well. We do need someone who is a daft hand at Ikebana (flower arranging in case no one knows), and my character could use a gardener to provide his servant herbs for his condition (or perhaps maybe even he could be the "doctor" of our delegation). Crane super friends, unite! I could absolutely be your gardener/doctor as I said I'm open for most suggestions. Is it possible to be a gardener that dabble in "folk remedies" to help you? And if you really want to make things intricate I can be secretly in love with your character so we have a classic love triangle going.
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Post by joecrak on Jul 31, 2017 8:50:15 GMT -8
I imagine he's has a brisk trade in love letters, being a poet and all. Perhaps that's even a service your character has pursued on behalf of others (or even herself). It's an open secret that he is sick. Most figure it out before long. It would probably make him a harder person to match, considering that is considered unclean in a spiritual way. Does your character have her own yojimbo, or has mine been her champion in past courts (or perhaps she hasn't needed one yet)? What event made her a darling of this court, or does that have to do with her sister's marriage? Speaking of, how does she feel about that union? Does her husband treat her well? Is she happy? Perhaps uncommonman could be part of our delegation as well. We do need someone who is a daft hand at Ikebana (flower arranging in case no one knows), and my character could use a gardener to provide his servant herbs for his condition (or perhaps maybe even he could be the "doctor" of our delegation). Crane super friends, unite! I could absolutely be your gardener/doctor as I said I'm open for most suggestions. Is it possible to be a gardener that dabble in "folk remedies" to help you? And if you really want to make things intricate I can be secretly in love with your character so we have a classic love triangle going. Secret loves are the best. Do it. Do it. Do it!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 31, 2017 9:04:24 GMT -8
I imagine he's has a brisk trade in love letters, being a poet and all. Perhaps that's even a service your character has pursued on behalf of others (or even herself). It's an open secret that he is sick. Most figure it out before long. It would probably make him a harder person to match, considering that is considered unclean in a spiritual way. Does your character have her own yojimbo, or has mine been her champion in past courts (or perhaps she hasn't needed one yet)? What event made her a darling of this court, or does that have to do with her sister's marriage? Speaking of, how does she feel about that union? Does her husband treat her well? Is she happy? Perhaps uncommonman could be part of our delegation as well. We do need someone who is a daft hand at Ikebana (flower arranging in case no one knows), and my character could use a gardener to provide his servant herbs for his condition (or perhaps maybe even he could be the "doctor" of our delegation). Crane super friends, unite! I could absolutely be your gardener/doctor as I said I'm open for most suggestions. Is it possible to be a gardener that dabble in "folk remedies" to help you? And if you really want to make things intricate I can be secretly in love with your character so we have a classic love triangle going. I'm not sure there is much more formal than folk remedies. Gardeners are often in the buisness of procuring beneficial herbs (or poison, in the case of the scorpion) as part of their duties. That's why my sample character had 2 ranks in medicine and lore: nature, so your character knows all about various plants and their properties. Chef's are the other people who commonly put together remedies, so that could be another thing you could pursue if you want to play up that angle. And by all means, feel free to be in love with my character if you so desire.
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Post by uncommonman on Jul 31, 2017 9:29:06 GMT -8
Thanks @steven I will make a lovestruck gardener and use your sample as a base. She will be a bit passive since it's my first L5R game but I will keep reading things online to learn more about the setting and my role in this adventure. I just need to know what "rank" I will have in comparison to the other players and I'm good to go. I'll try to finish the character tonight but it might take a bit longer. Ps. Does this image work or are the clothes wrong.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 31, 2017 10:11:18 GMT -8
Thanks @steven I will make a lovestruck gardener and use your sample as a base. She will be a bit passive since it's my first L5R game but I will keep reading things online to learn more about the setting and my role in this adventure. I just need to know what "rank" I will have in comparison to the other players and I'm good to go. I'll try to finish the character tonight but it might take a bit longer. Ps. Does this image work or are the clothes wrong. Seems fine to me. By default characters start at status 1. Some advantages can increase that somewhat. SirGuido will be the final say on if anyone has status go up or down though, since that is general a story thing and less of a mechanic thing.
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Post by uncommonman on Jul 31, 2017 11:11:22 GMT -8
Thanks @steven I will make a lovestruck gardener and use your sample as a base. She will be a bit passive since it's my first L5R game but I will keep reading things online to learn more about the setting and my role in this adventure. I just need to know what "rank" I will have in comparison to the other players and I'm good to go. I'll try to finish the character tonight but it might take a bit longer. Ps. Does this image work or are the clothes wrong. Seems fine to me. By default characters start at status 1. Some advantages can increase that somewhat. SirGuido will be the final say on if anyone has status go up or down though, since that is general a story thing and less of a mechanic thing. I think I will use your character build as it is, I feel a bit worried that I don't have any combat skills but that can't be a problem later right ;-) I'm working on the chararer background, advantages/disadvantages (maby I can use these points to get rank 1 in kenjutsu) and the 20 questions.
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Post by SirGuido on Jul 31, 2017 11:38:52 GMT -8
Hmmm a Doji Courtier lol, maybe I'll make a Lion one now instead..... What are everyone else's plans? If you do Lion courtier I can keep my Bushi. Obviously still reworked. You could absolutely do that, and be his yojimbo(bodyguard). A lot of times courtiers are given bodyguards for court. People who can duel for them if need be, etc. That would be a perfect way for you to have an in game connection already as well.
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