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Post by Deleted on Jul 31, 2017 11:42:13 GMT -8
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. Your character is a courtier, so knowing how to fight isn't as big a deal. Barring wild animals or shadowlands creatures, no one should be attacking you. In any situation where you would be in danger (such as traveling), the clan would asign you protection in the form of a yojimbo (body guard). As a courtier you are not expected to carry a weapon or know how to use it. Your wakizashi might just be in case you need to commit seppuku. That said, it should be easy to make a 1 point investment into a skill so you aren't making unskilled rolls. There is a style of jujitsu called Mizo-do which was invented by the crane and is largely taught to artisans and courtiers. It's based around stage fighting and the redirection of energy. That would likely be one of the combat skills that would make the most sense for your character. In addition, defense is a skill of its own. You might consider points in that if you are simply concerned with staying alive.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 31, 2017 11:44:28 GMT -8
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. It would be super cool if a member of the Lion delegation was married to joecrak's character's sister.
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Post by SirGuido on Jul 31, 2017 11:50:36 GMT -8
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. If you take his build as is you are Rank 2 which gives you Glory and Status of 2(or likely more considering your art). In terms of a courtly character it is totally ok to have no swordsmanship skills(kenjutsu), as you will likely not carry anything but your wakizashi. If you carry your katana, you are expected to be able to defend yourself totally. Choosing a champion in a duel in that case would be a case where you would lost glory and possibly honor. Knife skill on the other hand... that would make sense for a courtier in my mind. Or even some sort of hand to hand skill.
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Post by SirGuido on Jul 31, 2017 12:05:42 GMT -8
Note to self: create married character.... Will you marry me? Oh my god, a proposal in my game! *cries quietly and fans himself*
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Post by SirGuido on Jul 31, 2017 12:12:47 GMT -8
Ok, so looking over the thread we have the following players: @stevensw flyingjackelopegenhumanericfromnjuncommonmanthe0gekko0statejoecrakyojimbohawkinsWhich gives us room for up to 2 more. If I missed you, let me know. We also have the following characters:(subject to change!) Asahina Hideo(Kakita Bushi, Crane) Matsu Shitaro(Matsu Bushi, Lion) Doji Inoue(Doji Courtier, Crane) Lion Courtier of some kind Kakita Artisan, Crane Undecided(Lion or Crab) So that's 2 folks who haven't posted a concept yet(I believe its ericfromnj and genhuman), As it stands we will have 3 Crane, 2 Lion. I would like to see one or two more Lion since it is a Lion court. Although if someone gets married (*cough* uncommonman and yojimbohawkins) it could swing that Crane to the Lion side depending on final Statuses. It could also swing the other way as well. I don't mind having an uneven court, but I think it will be more interesting for you guys if its more even. Interacting with each other as opposed to Lion NPCs. Also, once the forum is set up I will set up a thread for each character so you can post your character sheets and any stuff you want to share with me. There will be a thread for Connections to be arranged pre-game. There will also be clan threads. I don't know if I can make permissions for each thread so I ask that if you are not part of said clan(or said character) that you please not read those threads. The clan threads will be places for you guys to discuss with your other clanmates what you would like to do. I will also post in each clan thread, the things your clan is looking for you to accomplish at this court.
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Post by uncommonman on Jul 31, 2017 13:19:46 GMT -8
How does this sound in addition to the build @steven made?
Advantage: Fame Absolute Direction
Disadvantage: Consumed (insight - Gardening) Gullible
New skills: Defence 2 Kyujutsu 1
If my chararcter builder is correct it should even out.
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Post by joecrak on Jul 31, 2017 13:27:19 GMT -8
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. It would be super cool if a member of the Lion delegation was married to joecrak's character's sister. I am super on board with this, even though it means one less marriage for me to try and arrange.
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Post by joecrak on Jul 31, 2017 13:35:09 GMT -8
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? My sister used to be my Yojimbo, And yes, arranging the marriage of my sister to (Insert Lion clan member here) if what granted her favor in this specific court. But as her sister will likely be joining the Lion clan, then Inoue would have need of a new Yojimbo. As for the union, if another Player ends up being the spouse, we shall see the feelings in regards to that. If not I've got some answers to give. Also, this could be an idea if it works for what SirGuido has in mind. Maybe they (sister and Lion clan member) are betrothed, and the wedding is to take place during the Winter court?
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Post by SirGuido on Jul 31, 2017 13:41:52 GMT -8
Also, this could be an idea if it works for what SirGuido has in mind. Maybe they (sister and Lion clan member) are betrothed, and the wedding is to take place during the Winter court? I'm totally ok with that. Would give us an event to build toward.
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Post by SirGuido on Jul 31, 2017 13:42:13 GMT -8
How does this sound in addition to the build @steven made? Advantage: Fame Absolute Direction Disadvantage: Consumed (insight - Gardening) Gullible New skills: Defence 2 Kyujutsu 1 If my chararcter builder is correct it should even out. Sounds good to me!
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Post by polarbruski on Jul 31, 2017 15:43:30 GMT -8
This sounds awesome! I'd love to play, I'll try creating a character after I put the toddler to bed tonight. Is there anything (clan/role/gender/age/type) that would be helpful or interesting to the party or that GM would like to see/play with/use? I'm open to variety, and prefer having some vague structure at least to build a concept off of. Thanks!
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Post by SirGuido on Jul 31, 2017 15:52:05 GMT -8
This sounds awesome! I'd love to play, I'll try creating a character after I put the toddler to bed tonight. Is there anything (clan/role/gender/age/type) that would be helpful or interesting to the party or that GM would like to see/play with/use? I'm open to variety, and prefer having some vague structure at least to build a concept off of. Thanks! Well, as I mentioned earlier more Lion would be good. Personally, I would love to see someone take on an Ikoma Bard. Barring that a Kitsu would be cool too. Or whatever you want to build. I can work with anything that fits into the guidelines I posted in the first post of the thread.
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Post by polarbruski on Jul 31, 2017 15:56:22 GMT -8
Well, as I mentioned earlier more Lion would be good. Personally, I would love to see someone take on an Ikoma Bard. Barring that a Kitsu would be cool too. Or whatever you want to build. I can work with anything that fits into the guidelines I posted in the first post of the thread. I will definitely do one of those two then, appreciate the pointer.
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Post by joecrak on Jul 31, 2017 16:24:39 GMT -8
Poor mysterious and weird Dragon, no one appreciates you guys.
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Post by polarbruski on Jul 31, 2017 18:45:01 GMT -8
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? My sister used to be my Yojimbo, And yes, arranging the marriage of my sister to (Insert Lion clan member here) if what granted her favor in this specific court. But as her sister will likely be joining the Lion clan, then Inoue would have need of a new Yojimbo. As for the union, if another Player ends up being the spouse, we shall see the feelings in regards to that. If not I've got some answers to give. Also, this could be an idea if it works for what SirGuido has in mind. Maybe they (sister and Lion clan member) are betrothed, and the wedding is to take place during the Winter court? I volunteer as tribute! Besides, as a shugenja or bard, I'll need a yojimbo, and who better than my (future?) wife?
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