 Parting the Veil: Recruitment thread, Recruitment thread for new forum game |
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 May 27 2005, 03:56 PM
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GM of DOOM!  Group: Members Posts: 3,893 Joined: 20-March 03 From: San Diego Member No.: 4,296  |
Alright, this is the sequel to Striding the Soul's Edge. I'm bringing back three original characters from that thread, so I've got one open slot. I'll put character creation criteria here so you know what's coming, but all I want to actually pick what character I'm letting in is a general character concept, and a background that includes how you came to know the other three characters, and information on at least one run you did with them in the past. You can PM or post here to ask those other players questions, or just make something up. Just don't take license with their characters ;) Again, I don't want fully fleshed out characters right now, whether you have one ready or not. If you post a full character, you definitely will not be selected. Place character concepts in this thread, and I'll let everyone know who's in.
Currently in the group we have: Nameless - Played by WinterRat1. Nameless is an expert stealth/infiltration expert, a world-class marksmen with a pistol, and grade 3 physical adept to boot. Jake - Played by McQuillan. Besides being a physically perfect specimen of humanity, Jake usually plays the role of leader, and is a 2nd Circle Mage. Wielding a Longsword and Shield, he more resembles the mythical hero's of old striding into battle. Iblis - Played by Buddha72, Iblis is a fuzzy white drek hot decker. This Changeling rolls with roller skates, a pair of custom pistols, and a Fairlight Excalibur in a backpack with a Frankensteinein looking teddy bear screaming for help stitched on the back. Number of players: Looking for 1. Setting: High level street to high level corporate runs. Setting will be Seattle, with possible runs stretching in Denver and CalFree State. Time:October, 2064. SURGE edges and flaws are available per the Year of the Comet. Don't forget the extra five build points to be a "Changeling" Build: Priority System, Sum to 10, Build Points (125), or BeCK's. Additional: Add 100 karma and 1,250,000 (Money spent after chargen is with street index) Karma for cash: 1 karma=5000 and vice-versa (bought karma does not add to karma pool) Throw in any character concept you want, as my table top players know, I'm more interested in making sure everyone's having fun then playing a strictly cannon game. However, keep in mind that even metahuman's are prejudiced against the metavariants, so if you want to play a night one, expect people to stare, gawk, and remember you very clearly. Also, if you're going to play a Ghoul, keep in mind similar things. You smell like dead meat all the time, you have overly pale skin, you're blind, and it's uncomfortable almost to the point of pain to be in the sun. Bred Drakes, you'll have all that and more, including the whole automatic 6 point automatic Dragon Enemy. The only thing worse then dealing with dragons... Since the characters are established, you can have custom gear. Just make sure it's detailed out. I require either the HTML files that NSRCG spits out, or text files. Only these two options exist. Any other file format will result in the character being rejected and replaced ;) Here's a new twist: I'm requiring all the characters playing together to know each other and have at least a modicum of professional respect. At 100 karma you're all established runners, and I don't want any game destruction due to conflicting character types. I'm only looking for character concepts and backgrounds at this point, and I'll choose who I want in the game based on that. Everybody knows everybody, everybody has a pretty good idea of what everyone can do, and you have to have run with at least 1 other character. Bonus karma may be awarded for exceptionally interesting or detailed backgrounds. I'll be posting on a regular basis. I won't guarantee once a day every day, and I'm usually a bit more relaxed on the weekends, but there will be at least two significant storyline bumps each week. One on Tuesday, and one on Friday. I'll update between of course, but these two bumps are mandatory. This is in hopes of keeping the game from stalling out like so many other board games. Metahumans start with 2 points of karma pool (house rule). Karma will be awarded at the rate of 1 point per week (every Tuesday) and extra bumps after significant story events. By the way, I'm God, and I don't have to be nice. If you're doing something I don't like, there will be 1 warning. Just one. |
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May 27 2005, 04:10 PM
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Jesus Freak Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 3,141 Joined: 23-April 04 From: Anaheim, CA Member No.: 6,274 |
Me me me!
Now I just need an idea... |
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May 27 2005, 04:21 PM
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Jesus Freak Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 3,141 Joined: 23-April 04 From: Anaheim, CA Member No.: 6,274 |
Ok, looks like you guys need a heavy hitter. I'm thinking about coming in with Cougar. He is an ex-Wildcat who got sick of getting crapped on all the time for going the route of cyberware. Personality wise, he is very much the professional street sam and has a good rep got getting the job done and not screwing with his team. For weapons, he has a pair of cyberspurs when in melee and a wide range of firearms and pull bows.
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May 27 2005, 07:33 PM
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Immortal Elf Group: Validating Posts: 7,999 Joined: 26-February 02 Member No.: 1,890 |
Ooh, I think I might try and throw my hat into this ring, too, if you'll have me. I have no idea what kind of a character I'll cook up, but I will try to submit something in the near future to pit against the other applicants. Looks like fun! :)
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May 27 2005, 07:42 PM
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Jesus Freak Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 3,141 Joined: 23-April 04 From: Anaheim, CA Member No.: 6,274 |
I thought you died. Go away, I want to play! :)
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May 27 2005, 08:07 PM
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Immortal Elf Group: Validating Posts: 7,999 Joined: 26-February 02 Member No.: 1,890 |
<breaks a beer bottle and stabs at the air> Back off, pal. The slot's mine. Possibly. <jab jab>
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May 28 2005, 05:37 AM
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GM of DOOM! Group: Members Posts: 3,893 Joined: 20-March 03 From: San Diego Member No.: 4,296 |
I'm pleased and flattered by your eagerness, Doctor Funkenstein, I will need a general character concept before I can decide who I'd like to include.
As a general reference, I'd like to let everyone know that the recruitment thread will go through the Memorial Day Weekend. Look for a decision on Tuesday. |
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May 28 2005, 06:05 AM
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The back-up plan Group: Retired Admins Posts: 8,423 Joined: 15-January 03 From: San Diego Member No.: 3,910 |
One side note which didn't come up in the descriptions--the three members of the group right now have a fairly familial relationship. (Example: We had a water and bagel fight the morning after our legwork before we got down to planning...)
Just an FYI... |
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May 28 2005, 08:28 PM
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Jesus Freak Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 3,141 Joined: 23-April 04 From: Anaheim, CA Member No.: 6,274 |
Sounds great :)
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May 29 2005, 02:37 AM
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Running Target Group: Members Posts: 1,283 Joined: 17-May 05 Member No.: 7,398 |
I would like to join. Howling Wolf is a Street Samurai/Totem's Way Adept, following Wolf. He is one of the few surviving members of a Salish SpecOp team that went rogue, and began running the shadows. His (now largely deceased) group was hired alongside the other group, on a bodyguarding mission. Turned out that the Johnson was wanted by pretty much every organized crime ring in town, and a few that weren't. Two of his chummers died on that particular run. It paid very well though, and he's kept in touch with the other survivors since then.
Oh, and I have complete his sheet, but won't post it unless I get selected. |
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May 29 2005, 06:24 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 768 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Houston, Texas CAS Member No.: 6,907 |
You know what this run needs, a big scary, but still lovable, troll. I love playing trolls, there sooo fun and I'm cooking up a decent character design.
Concept: Magical Adept (you know the one that costs thirty build points) who specializes in heavy weapons and destroying things, oh and looking good while he does it. Ooh I've got a stellar background in the works, I just have a few questions: 1. Where are the other runners right now, Seattle? 2. Would it be possible to get a more indepth background for the other three players, that would help greatly in making a convincing background. Maybe usual hangouts, contacts things like that, just trying to get the two to meet. 3. Do you have a problem with lengthy backgrounds, because I've only gotten him to seattle at age 26 and I'm already up to a page, and if you want a run with at least one of the other members that could get lengthy and I just wanted to make sure if I submit a novella you won't discount it for length. |
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May 29 2005, 12:45 PM
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Immortal Elf Group: Validating Posts: 7,999 Joined: 26-February 02 Member No.: 1,890 |
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May 29 2005, 02:48 PM
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GM of DOOM! Group: Members Posts: 3,893 Joined: 20-March 03 From: San Diego Member No.: 4,296 |
Good concepts so far, and just so everyone knows, I don't have any prejudices about length of background either way. At this point, a short, one-line concept has just as much chance as a 1 pager ;)
Keep 'em coming! |
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May 29 2005, 06:56 PM
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Immortal Elf Group: Validating Posts: 7,999 Joined: 26-February 02 Member No.: 1,890 |
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May 30 2005, 06:41 AM
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Dragon Group: Members Posts: 4,289 Joined: 20-April 04 Member No.: 6,260 |
Just like to echo McQuillan that one of the unique things I particularly enjoyed about the first game was the very close-knit relationship the team had, so applicant characters should definitely consider what Fenris said about how the character knows the current characters, and be willing to be a part of an almost 'family' atmosphere. Er, in my opinion, cause Fenris is making the final decision...but yeah, there's my .02 :nuyen: :)
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May 30 2005, 09:10 AM
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Immortal Elf Group: Validating Posts: 7,999 Joined: 26-February 02 Member No.: 1,890 |
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May 30 2005, 09:24 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 768 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Houston, Texas CAS Member No.: 6,907 |
I think that Fenris said not to submit a novel here so I just figured it would be taken into account after the selection. But that's also why I asked about favorite haunts and contacts for the other runners, so I could build a realistic background and a believable storyline for Ark Grueli.
By full character did you mean background and sheet, or just a fully fleshed out background? but here is what I've got thus for background on Ol' Ark: [ Spoiler ] I'm waiting on a clearer indication of how I could have met the other characters to proceed any further. |
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May 30 2005, 05:20 PM
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GM of DOOM! Group: Members Posts: 3,893 Joined: 20-March 03 From: San Diego Member No.: 4,296 |
My apologies, Kiedo. I'd meant to include this link earlier:
Striding the Soul's Edge This is the thread in which the current characters all made their mutual histories together. Feel free to skim through it and pull relevant details. However, I also specifically mentioned in my opening post that I wasn't going to be able to provide alot of relevant character details, and that if you wanted that information, you could either ask for specifics from the characters themselves in this thread ("Hey guys, is there a popular club or bar you all hang out at that I might have met you at?") or email or PM them. |
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May 30 2005, 05:28 PM
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Immortal Elf Group: Validating Posts: 7,999 Joined: 26-February 02 Member No.: 1,890 |
Hmm, yes, well, I think I'm going to pull my submissions out. :) On one hand you guys are asking for little one-line entries, and the other you're chastising people for not including a detailed history including information on how they met everyone else. So, yeah, probably not for me. :) Sorry to have wasted anyone's time.
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May 31 2005, 01:45 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 768 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Houston, Texas CAS Member No.: 6,907 |
microsoft.com? everytime I clicked on that link, it took me to microsoft's web page.
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May 31 2005, 02:03 AM
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Immortal Elf Group: Validating Posts: 7,999 Joined: 26-February 02 Member No.: 1,890 |
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May 31 2005, 05:11 PM
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GM of DOOM! Group: Members Posts: 3,893 Joined: 20-March 03 From: San Diego Member No.: 4,296 |
Thanks for the correct link, Funkenstein. Tried to be lazy and use the automatic link generator, just goes to show, I guess ;)
Thanks for those people that gave entries. I've selected nick012000 's character Howling Wolf as the addition. nick012000, I need a complete character, in line with the specifics I posted in the first post on this thread, by next Tuesday. I'll be starting the new thread then. Thanks again everyone. |
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Jun 1 2005, 07:55 AM
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Running Target Group: Members Posts: 1,283 Joined: 17-May 05 Member No.: 7,398 |
Here you go. Howling Wolf (a.k.a. Ghost)'s sheet. howling_wolf.htm [ Spoiler ] MageInfo.htm: [ Spoiler ] vech1.htm: [ Spoiler ]
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Jun 1 2005, 08:27 AM
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Running Target Group: Members Posts: 1,283 Joined: 17-May 05 Member No.: 7,398 |
And because the message board doesn't like long posts, here is the last file.
vech2.htm: [ Spoiler ]
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Jun 1 2005, 08:26 AM
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Running Target Group: Members Posts: 1,283 Joined: 17-May 05 Member No.: 7,398 |
*double post*
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