Shadow's Dawn: Diving into the past- recruitment, Recruiting reserves Options

[sabs]

This is me asking a pretty basic rules questions. I thought all programs were restricted by your response. Is it your basic response, or is the reduced response caused by running lots of programs.

Your programs are restricted by your SYSTEM Rating.
Your System Rating is restricted by your base response.
Because I like to quote the book:

Response
Response is the processing power and speed of the device’s hardware.
Response is used for Matrix Initiative (p. 236). Response is negatively
affected when you run too many programs.

System
System measures the power of the device’s operating system (OS)
software. This includes its stability, multitasking properties, ability to
control hardware, resources, and the general quality of its code. If the
System software ever crashes, the entire device crashes. System limits
the rating of programs running on the device, and sets the limit on most
devices for the number of programs that can be run without a Response
drop. The System program is limited by the base Response rating of the
device it is on: if the base Response rating of the device is lower than the
System rating, then the System rating is set to equal the Response rating.
System also sets the size of the Matrix Condition Monitor of persona
programs running on the device

At every multiple of the processor limit, a device’s Response is reduced by 1.

That seems pretty clear. Now, it's a perfectly legal house rule to say that Lowering the device response, changes it's 'base' response. It certainly makes Nexii much more powerful and useful to have. So I have nothing against it, but that's definitely a house-tweak.

[Seth]

Thanks that explained it well

[Seth]

Current situation:

• It is the start of rounds 13&14
• The time is 00:00:50
• The background count is zero in the reactor corridor, up the stairs and on the ground floor it is aztech 4
• Aren is being NPCed, and has zipped ahead, and is currently lying in a bleeding crumpled pile at the bottom of the stairs to the level above the ground floor. He still has a few rounds before he will bleed out
• The background count is Aztech 4 on the ground floor, and inside Warder's room
• Bjeorn, Alyena and Marduk are inside room 5, facing 2 guards and Warder. Room 5 has another hideous ward on the door. Warder inside yet another magical barrier, and is monologuing
• Ol'Scratch is being NPCed, and is performing the ritual to open door 27a. The ritual will be concluded when the flashback discovers the secret.
• Mandala has just "dealt" with Captain Zeia
• Fearghas is dealing with the guards in the corridor
• Ryl is still in the basement corridor

Matrix

• Ryl has revoked all the accounts in the internal matrix
• The mean IC has attacked and defeated the two guards. One of them is having a very bad day with some psychotropic nastiness
• Jonathan has arrived and is searching for Ryl. He is also trying to reboot the system
• For some reason the reboot is not working
• Zero is trying to recruit Jonathan
• The Aztech tacnet is down

External

• The General Quarters alarm has just stopped, although red flashing lights are still flashing
• Ryl's assessment is that the guards that were off duty will still be getting their armour on / equipped for another few seconds.
• Plan 'Blood Alpha One' has been activated and the hideous blood ward is now fully in place.

WWII

• You have a timeline
• You need to decide how to swap the briefcase.
• You need to IC move on to the meeting time

[Zadaine]

'Lo again. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/embarrassed.gif) Sorry about basically dropping off the face of the earth during the pre/recruitment period. I was off on vacation at the time and didn't have access to my books until mid-March...

Anyway, if you'll have me, I'd like to play a Drake Shamanic Adept. The idea is that over the years he's managed to tap into the pool of magic that lets him transform, channeling it to mimic or enhance his draconic abilities.

[Seth]

Hi Zadaine,

I would be delighted if you could join us. If you want to take a look at the very post in this thread, there is stuff on how to generate a character, and questions to answer. The first spoiler holds the creation rules. The second is important as it defines who you like, and who likes you,


You will of course be starting imprisoned in an Aztech pyramid, being prepared for human (?) sacrifice, but I am sure the others will rescue you (pretty much as soon as your character is ready).

[Zadaine]

Cool. Would you allow the use of the Mind over Matter adept power from the War! book? I'd be applying it to reaction/intuition.

Birthname: Dannrhil
Legendary Name: Dannrhil the Sentinel
Sixth World Name: Daniel Lares
Other Aliases: Demetrios, Dann, Donar
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Nationality: French
Current Residence: The Isle of Saint Margaret, France in a forested villa

Metatype: Immortal Elf
Dracoform: Western Drake
Adept Path: Shamanic Way (Dragon)

NATURAL ATTRIBUTES [240]

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Body: 4
Agility: 6
Reaction: 4
Strength: 5 <8>
Charisma: 3
Intuition: 5
Logic: 3
Willpower: 4

Edge: 2
Essence: 6
Initiative: 9
Initiative Passes: 1
Magic: 10

Composure (WIL+CHA): 7
Judge Intentions (INT+CHA): 7
Lifting/Carrying (STR+BOD): 9 <12>
Memory (LOG+WIL): 7

DRACOFORM ATTRIBUTES [0]

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Body: 10
Agility: 6
Reaction: 4
Strength: 12
Charisma: 3
Intuition: 5
Logic: 3
Willpower: 4

Edge: 2
Essence: 6
Initiative: 10
Initiative Passes: 3
Magic: 9

Composure (WIL+CHA): 7
Judge Intentions (INT+CHA): 7
Lifting/Carrying (STR+BOD): 22
Memory (LOG+WIL): 7

QUALITIES [25]

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Erased [10]
In devotion to his goddess, the Passion Garlen, Daniel has fought for and against many causes and protected a number of those that he felt were in need. Included among these is an AI, the "spirit" of a hacking program, whom he sheltered and guarded for a time. Though he later introduced the young being to more capable guardians, it never forgot his help. As a result, it has devoted a fragment of its memory to a process that erases potentially harmful information regarding his SINs.
Tough as Nails 2 [20]
Daniel has always exemplified a soldier: strong and sturdy, if not as charismatic as those around him. His Physical Condition monitor possesses 2 additional boxes.
Adept [5]
Through the manipulation and concentration of his body's natural, magical energy as well as tapping into his dracoform's energies, Daniel is able to enhance his physical capabilities to a point far beyond the mundane and mimic the abilities of a dragon.
Drake [30]
For whatever reason, Daniel has the ability to transform from elf to Drake. His dracoform is a lithe, blue dragon of Western origins, complete with sharp claws and spiraling horns. In this form, he possesses the following perks: Dual Natured, Elemental Attack, Enhanced Senses (Hearing, Low-Light Vision, Smell, Thermographic Sense), Hardened Armor 6, Mystic Armor 6, Natural Weapon (Str/2+2)P, AP 0, +1 Reach, Flight.

Geas (Ritual) [-10]
In his mind, it is only through the grace of Garlen that he even lives, let alone continues to practice his Way. As such, Daniel must offer a prayer of thanks to Garlen every 24 hours or his abilities themselves suffer through a lack of faith.
Distinctive Style 2 [-10]
Thrill Seeker [-5]
SINner [-5]
Spirit Bane [-10]

ACTIVE SKILLS [162 + 4 Karma]

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Athletics: 3
- Climbing: 3
- Gymnastics: 3
- Running: 3
- Swimming: 3
Unarmed Combat (Martial Arts): 6
Exotic Ranged Weapon (Breath): 4
Assensing: 3
Astral Combat (Unarmed): 4
Intimidation (Physical): 3
Etiquette: 2
Negotiation (Sense Motive): 2
Perception: 6
Armorer (Armor): 1

MANEUVERS [18]

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Disarm
Disorient
Evasion
Finishing Move
Ground Fighting
Kick Attack
Set-Up
Sweep
Watchful Guard

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS [0]

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General History: 6
Earthdawn History: 2
Ancient Greek History: 3
Ancient Roman History: 4
Asian History: 5
Literature: 4

Draconic: N
Speretheil: 3
French: 4
English: 4
Latin: 3

ADEPT POWERS [0]

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Critical Strike 5 [1.25]
Killing Hands [0.5]
Elemental Strike (Blast) [0.5]
Distance Strike [2]
Improved Reflexes 2 [3]
Missile Parry 3 [0.75]
Sustenance [0.25]
Combat Sense 5 [2.5]
Motion Sense [0.5]
Gliding [1]
Attribute Boost (Strength) 1 [0.25]
Attribute Boost (Agility) 1 [0.25]
Attribute Boost (Body) 1 [0.25]

METAMAGIC [0]

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Initiate Grade: 5

Initiate Grade 1: Masking
Initiate Grade 2: Dragonspeech
Initiate Grade 3: Adept Powers
Initiate Grade 4: Adept Powers
Initiate Grade 5: Adept Powers

CONTACTS [2]

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Mercury 5/4; Sicilian Fixer, part of a family that Daniel has had contact with for a few generations
Lana Waldgrave 3/2; Local Shaman and healer, preferred contact for medical services

RELATIONSHIPS [0]

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Queen Alachia 0
Harlequin 4
Ehran the Scribe -1
Prince Sean Laverty 0
Prince Jenna Ni'Fairra 0
High prince Lugh Surehand 1
Dunkelzahn 2
Hestaby 0

RESOURCES [3]

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Total Amount: 55,000

Armor (44,200)

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Human: 14/12 (Light Military Armor w/ Helmet)
Dracoform: 12/12 (Natural + Mystic)

Light Military Armor (33,000)
+Hydraulic Jack 2 [3]
+Mobility Upgrade 1 [2]
+Strength Upgrade 3 [3]
+Magnetic System [2]

Military Helmet (11,200)
+Radar 6 [5]

Sensors (2,435)

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Earbud (910)
+Audio Enhancement 3
+Select Sound Filter 3
Contacts (500)
+Image Link
+Flare Compensation
+Vision Enhancement 3
+Vision Magnification
Glasses (1,025)
+Ultrasound

Electronics (7,550)

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Erika Elite (2,500)
RFID Tag (100)
+Camera
RFID Tag (50)
+Microphone
RFID Tag (50)
+Cyberware Scanner

Virtual Surround Music (50)
Facial Recognition Software 6 (1,200)
Gait Analysis 6 (1,200)
Visual Spotter 6 (1,200)
Weapon Watcher (1,200)

Karma: 1 (19 Spent)
Notoriety: 1

BACKGROUND (WIP)

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Dannrhil served as part of the guard for a diplomatic party to Throal. As the Time of Hiding approached, the city found itself in need of any able-bodied man, dwarf or not, and sought to maintain the friendship of the elves after this terror was over if that was ever the case. As thanks for his great fortune, Dannrhil pledged his loyalty to the passion Garlen, whom he believed watched over all who survived.

In the earliest ages, as many of his fellows departed for the desert, Daniel took a detour into the Orient, where he spent many years honing his craft to a razor-sharp edge in monasteries. Around that time, he came into contact with a Shamanic cult. Their knowledge of magic, while barbaric and unrefined, opened his mind to the possibilities of magic. Through much study under the high Shaman and a fair number of years, Dannrhil was able to replicate the transformation of a Drake.

During the Hellenistic Periods, Dannrhil returned to war. For some time, he lived among the Athenians, studying the art of Pankration and fighting their wars. When Rome became dominate, he served in their Legions. Eventually, when he grew weary of the fighting, he retired to the countryside with honor, living in a villa not so different from the one he currently occupies.

After the fall of the Empire, Danniel traveled north, to the warlike tribes of the Vikings. He doesn't remember much of this time, blaming on the massive consumption of mead and not a few blows to the head. Even so, he believes he had something to do with the widespread presence of Romanesque architecture.

In the 1500s, Dannrhil returned to the isles of Britanny he had once pillaged. After a few years, he traveled to France, discomforted by the whispers of rebellion on the wind. He spent many years fighting for the aristocracy, believing as he does in the Divine Right of Kings, though he remained even after they fell.

Currently, he is uneasy in regards to the rapid advancement of technology, though he holds it in no more contempt than the sword or spear. Dannrhil believes that one should rely largely on themselves, that depending on any other object results in weakness. Still, he does see the merit in such tools, at least as a disguise.

[Seth]

That looks like an interesting beginning. So I take it you are an elf who has acquired the ability to become a drake, rather than a member of a race created by dragons. I'd like you to think about how you did that: stealing an artefact, gift from a an ancient dragon, result of travelling to the dragon worshippers of the far east...

I am running mostly RAW, so you can take mind over matter.

[Seth]

Your drake looks a lot nicer now...when I first looked I don't think you had skills yet. I note you had quick release on the armour...just so you are aware, the armor vanishes when you go drake, and magically reappears when you come back.

A moment of happiness for you: You don't need to buy astral perception..you are dual natured, and killing hands is only 0.5 not 1

Few comments: feel free to ignore them...

• Perception is a critical skill
• Given your high magic stat, the attribute boost powers are awesome
• Penetrating strike IMO is not a good adept power...YMMV
• You are quite easy to hit, although you have OK armour... a few points of combat sense would help (for example trading 1 pt of astral perception, 2 points of missile parry and 2 points of penetrating strike)
• You don't have exotic weapon (breath) which is a truly unpleasant attack.

If you are following the IC post, you may be aware that a group of bad guys on the second floor are collecting sacrifices...you are currently one of those sacrifices.

[Zadaine]

I thought I had perception on there.... I'll get right to that. I wasn't sure how the drake transformation worked, but that's great (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
I will look into changing penetrating strike, especially since I've got the Elemental Strike (Blast) thing now.

[Ghost_in_the_Sys...]

Hello, was looking at this a while ago and only just finally got properly registered. This stuff certainly looks interesting, but I'm not sure I know nearly enough lore to play an immortal elf or anything that's been around so long. For instance, I don't even have any clue who those big important people are (I recognize one or two of the names, but that's about it).

That aside, I was thinking a face type character as that seems to be lacking, but I'm not so sure it would fit well with the game style. Could be wrong though.

[Seth]

At the moment the game is pretty seriously in combat. In about a month we should be doing a flashback, that will be back in the Earthdawn time, and a face would be useful. I am expecting this scenario to finish in a few months and start a new one with the same characters: that will be a bit more political. (I wanted to practice GMing with easy stuff like combat, before doing the hard political stuff!)

As long as your face doesn't fold up and die when a mook points a pistol at him, I think that he will fit right in.

As far as background knowledge don't worry about it. Some (most) of the other players don't have that knowledge either

[Ghost_in_the_Sys...]

Alrighty, I'll work up my character then. Had it half done already but lost it when my computer restarted itself (Silly notepad not auto-saving), so shouldn't take terribly long.

[Seth]

Now is a good time: they are about to rescue a load of prisoners. If you get the concept and name sorted you could start quickly, and fill the details in as we go.

I operate a respec system so at any time during the first month you can redo your character: this means you don't need to sweat too much getting it exactly right

[Ghost_in_the_Sys...]

As we're prisoners, should we assume no gear that isn't integrated into our body?

[Ghost_in_the_Sys...]

Current Aliases: Song, Lust, and Mask
Original Name: Lean'drea

Current Karma: 1
Total Karma: 20

P: 0/10
S: 0/11

Immortal Elf
Stats:

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Bod 3
Agi 4(6)
Rea 4
Str 3
Cha 7
Int 3
Log 3
Wil 5
Edge 3
Magic 10(9) 6 Adept/3 Mystic
Essence 5.5
Initiative 7

Qualities:

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Mystic Adept
Mentor Spirit (Moon Maiden)
Sensitive Neural Structure
Sensitive System
Poor Self Control (Braggart)
Mild Addiction (Bliss)
Mild Addiction (Novacoke)

Skills:

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Automatics (Machine Pistols) 2
Spellcasting 4
Counterspelling 6
Summoning 2
Athletics 2
Perception (Visual) 2
Stealth 1
Influence 4
Artisan 2

Knowledge/Language Skills:

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General History 4
4th Age Remnant 4
Greek History 3
Roman History 2
European History 3
Recreational Drugs 2
New Technologies 1
Seattle Party Locations 1
Tokyo Party Locations 1
London Party Locations 1
Combat Drugs 1
Corp Security Measures 2
Steam Technology 2
Christian History 1
Magical History 2
Fine Cuisine 2
Fine Restaurants 1
Safe Houses 3
Classical Music 2
Modern Music 2
Poetry 2
Spherethiel N
English 4
Latain 1
Japanese 2
German 1
French 1
Hebrew 1
Ancient Egyptian 1
Aztech 2
Spanish 1
Arabic 1
Cantonese 1
Mandarin 1
Amazonian 1

Contacts:(C/L)

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Bartender (Seattle) 2/2
High End Drug Dealer (Tokyo) 2/2
Blogger (Unknown) 1/2
Fixer (Seattle) 4/3
EMT (London) 3/4
Talismonger (London) 1/2

Relations:

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Queen Alachia 2
Harlequin 2
Ehran the Scribe 6
Prince Sean Laverty 2
Prince Jenna Ni'Fairra 2
High prince Lugh Surehand 2
Dunkelzahn 3
Hestaby 5

Tradition:

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Bard's Tradition:
Magic comes from the force of one's personality, and that words and sounds hold power on many levels, both mundane and magical, speaking to the conscious, subconscious, and superconscious, and even resonating with matter itself.

Combat: Air
Detection: Guidance
Health: Plant
Illusion: Water
Manipulation: Man
Drain: Willpower + Charisma

The Bard's Tradition is an old one. Always there have been storytellers. For thousands of years it was the only way history could be recorded, that lessons could be remembered, and while some stories fade, others hold true through the ages due to the careful watch, keen mind, and clever tongue of storytellers. Often these stories are described as magical, not simply by their content, but by the effect on the listeners.

This tradition takes that idea further, believing that words, and indeed sounds, have power in and of themselves, that even without 'real' magic behind them, words contain magics all their own. Followers of this tradition nearly always have a geas of some kind related to making some kind of noise during their spellcasting. Be it shouting a word, singing something, or simply sounding out tones or even speaking the word quietly, for only the universe to hear. The words a Bard uses is up to them. Some simply use the language they know, but others look to older languages, such as Egyptian or Latin with the belief that these words are more 'pure' and thus hold more power. Some even take to inventing their own language (Or using one another has invented. There are more than a couple bards out there that use Tolken's Elvish and Star Trek's Klingon). For some the sound of the word is more important than the true meaning.

Bards tend to prefer Illusion spells in general, beguiling and tricking their foes instead of outright bringing them down through force, though this is not universally true. Some delight in the raw effect that sound can have on matter, and focus on its more destructive capacities. The Tradition of the Bard is followed by both sexes, and all races, with quite a few troll and ork practitioners focusing on the ear ruptering power of goblin rock.

Common mentor spirits include Adversary, Dark Goddess, Great Mother, Horned Man, Horse, Owl, Cat, Moon Maiden, Raven, Seductress, and Trickster.

Magic:

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Initiate Grade 5
Metamagic-
Masking
Shielding
Centering
Adept Centering
Reflection

Spells- 24
Stunball (+1, C)
Combat Sense (+2, D)
Heal (DV-2, H)
Improved Invisibility (+1, I)
Physical Mask (+1, I)
Swarm (+2, I)
Stealth (+1, I)
Increase Reflexes (+2, H)

Powers- (6)
Kinesics 3 1.5
Attribute Boost 1 (Str) .25
Attribute Boost 1 (Bod) .25
Enhanced Perception 1 .25
Improved Ability (Negotiation) 2 .5
Improved Ability (Ettiqute) 1 .25
Improved Ability (Con) 1 .25
Improved Ability (Leadership) 2 .5
Improved Ability (Gymnastics) 1 .25
Voice Control .5
Commanding Voice .25
Linguistics .25
Nimble Fingers .25
Sustenance .25
Combat Sense 1 .50

Bound Foci-
Shielding Focus
Sustaining Focus (Health)
Sustaining Focus (Illusion)

Gear:

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Weapons-

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Victorinox Memory Blade
Personal Grip
Vibro Sword
Personal Grip
Vibro Knife
Personal Grip

Ares Crusader
Internal Smartgun System
Firing Selection Change
Personalized Grip
Underbarrel Weight
2 clips ExEx rounds
1 clip gel rounds
1 clip SnS rounds
4 clips Regular rounds

Armor-

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Form Fitting Body Armor (Half) 4/1
Non-Conductivity 6
Zoe Evening Gown 4/1
Leather Jacket 2/2
Form Fitting Body Armor (Full) 6/2
Non-conductivity 6

Other-

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Novatech Airware 3/3
Iris Orb 3/3
FTL Matrixware Net Wizard
20 stealth tags
Holo Projector
Certified Credstick (1000)
Certified Credstick (300)
Fake SIN 4
Fake SIN 2
Fake SIN 1
Fake SIN 1
Contacts 3
Vision Enhancement 3
Smartlink
Image Link
Earbuds 3
Audio Enhancement 3
Spatial Recognizer
Makeup Compact
10 Bliss
10 Novacoke
10 eX
Makeup Compact
10 Slab
10 Zero
10 Laes
Lipstick
100 Aisa
10 Scent-masking Cigarette
10 Laes Cigarette
Ammunition Pouch
Ration Pouch
Smart Canteene

Ware-

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Muscle Toner 2
Tooth Storage Compartment
Tailored Pheromones 3
Silky Skin

Magic-

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Shielding Focus 2
Sustaining Focus (Health) 3
Sustaining Focus (Illusion) 3

High Lifestyle
+12 starting cash
Starting Cash - 14000

Past:

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Survived the horrors in Hestaby's lair, as hundreds of years of being torchered didn't sound like a hoot. Of course, being stuck in a fairly confined area for such a long time wasn't exactly great either, but better than facing the horrors.

Little serious role played in Egypt, but was often the wife of a highly positioned priest or other persons of position.

In greece, well, you know the story of the Trogan war and how that all got started?

Remember the Aztecs even less than most things for some reason...

While never an innovator of technology, often used social influences to support inventors and help make new discoveries known and used.

World War II was spent mostly in New York. Even while the world was in termoil, New York was still the place to be. It had all the important people without being quite as big a target as DC, and really not all that far for some mingling.

Technology is a wonderful tool, and it is unstopable. In every age, Man has thought their technology the best, that there could be nothing better, right up until they were defeated and proven wrong. As much as technology has improved so much more in the last century than ever before, there is still more to come, and the next advancement that could render everything obsolete is likely just around the corner. It is important to keep up on these things unless you wish to find yourself facing something that you cannot defeat.

Both are foolish forms of government, as are nearly any kind in practice. The truth is that people for the most part do not know what is best for themselves, and Monarchs will tend to be too interested only in what is best for themselves and not others, as seen by the queen attempting to subdue technology. Masses however are generally both ignorant and too slow to move, and their elected officials are more concerned with keeping their jobs through election than actually doing anything significant.

UPDATED 6/10/11 16:07
Changed Infusion back to Reflecting since using infusion would just about kill Song thanks to her high magic.

[pbangarth]

Huh. Someone who gets along with the bitch. Well, I guess there have to be a few of them.

[Ghost_in_the_Sys...]

It's important to know who you need to get to like you (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

[sabs]

No accounting for Taste..
Why do we hang out with this guy.

I bet he drinks American microbrews.

[Seth]

Hi Ghost.

I will bring you into the game very soon! In answer to your question about equipment: you will be starting as a prisoner. Your magical equipment will be (of course) in room 27a, but your mundane equipment will probably be in some security locker somewhere.

[Zadaine]

I think that's everything, unless my math is wrong somewhere. Still need to fill in some descriptions and backgrounds though.

[PoliteMan]

Got room for one more?

[Seth]

We have 8 active players at the moment (7 are in the game, and 1 is about to start when they rescue him).

If you don't mind joining as a reservist that would be very good.

[Aria]

Got room for one more?

There's always my Emerging:End of Days game if you want a free slot?!? There will be parallels and links with this game...although I haven't asked for Seth's blessing on that yet (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ork.gif)

[PoliteMan]

Hmm, I want in a game (need my SR fix) but I'm still interested in this one; I haven't done too much with magic or IE/ED and I'm interested in both. I think I'll go play in the Emerging game, build a character for this one and then jump in when there's a good opportunity. I'll probably shoot you a character sheet in a day or two (we'll have plenty of time to iron out the kinks) but the basic concept is Daoist Immortal focusing on Geomancy and Detection Magic with heavy ties to Lung and the Triads.

[Ghost_in_the_Sys...]

For those interested, added Song's tradition writeup. In keeping with her personality, the Bard Tradition.