Anime Princess Island

.~*the island*~. => ~♥ Secret Gamer Cove ♥~ => Topic started by: Royalkitten on August 21, 2014, 07:15:46 AM

Title: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: Royalkitten on August 21, 2014, 07:15:46 AM
Me and my IRL "friends" are gonna do a pokemon CAMPAIGN!!  :sparkle: Anyone here like PnP? a-a-anyone wanna RP???  :ok2: ........ :blush: :love2:
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: Ming on August 21, 2014, 07:22:36 AM
"I want to attack the darkness!"

I'm still interested in roleplaying with API.

But we need a DM / GM to do so!  :tantrum:
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: Royalkitten on August 21, 2014, 07:24:14 AM
If NOONE ELSE wants to do it. I think I could.... :sweatdrop: I cant guarantee I'd be any good at it...and you'd all probably die in the first encounter.... :sparkle:
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: Ming on August 21, 2014, 07:38:54 AM
I'm a bit tempted to run a game, but I'm unsure if I could deliver.
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: Royalkitten on August 21, 2014, 07:56:24 AM
I'm a bit tempted to run a game, but I'm unsure if I could deliver.
I'm gonna be honest anyone could probably run a better campaign than me....  :sad: You'd probably be good at it!!  :sparkle:
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: Ming on August 21, 2014, 08:16:40 AM
"Okay Hiro, you hear something rustle in the bushes behind you. Make a perception check."
"15"
"You notice something sticking out of the bush. I'm not saying it's tentacles, but its tentacles."
"..."
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: schizotypal on August 21, 2014, 09:15:54 AM
I'm always down for an RP session with api!
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: litt on August 21, 2014, 10:34:16 AM
i dont know how to play but im sure i'd be the best
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: Vert on August 21, 2014, 06:37:43 PM
I wouldn't mind playing maybe but I dunno if I'd be good enough, also I know nothing about pekomen anymore  :gloom:
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: Raz on August 22, 2014, 09:56:00 PM
Anyone else looking forward to 5e?  I played 3.4 and 4e for a while, and 5e seems like its going to be a nice balance from the little we know about it so far.  My group is actually running a gestalt campaign right now where we are doing a homebrew combat system using cards.  This is the first one we've done in about a year though.  I miss playing every week.

An api session would be awesome, but it would have to be over skype or something.  I've never really seen forum based tabletop gaming work.
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: Royalkitten on August 22, 2014, 10:04:46 PM
! a card based system? I did that once it was nice. unfortunately it WAS only one time because everyone in the group got real busy....  :sweatdrop:
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: Ming on August 22, 2014, 10:47:54 PM
I'm working on an RPG system that might work quite well over a forum actually. But it's just a concept right now, nothing anywhere playable.

I haven't been following 5e, but I hear it's a lot less "offensive" than 4e was. Then again, everyone who disliked 4e either gave up on new editions already, or jumped ship to Pathfinder, so their voices aren't exactly being heard anymore.
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: Raz on August 23, 2014, 12:16:17 AM
I didn't really dislike 4e, you just had to go into it not expecting an upgraded 3.5.  4e turned DnD into a more videogame like experience and could be pretty fun if thats the campaign style you wanted to go for.  3.5 is still highly relevant though.  5e so far is looking like a really nice medium between the two, my dm sent me the files for the rulesets and classes that were out so far and i can email them to anyone who wants them.
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: Royalkitten on August 23, 2014, 12:26:48 AM
@Raz I'd like em! how much of it is completed? :thinking:
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: Raz on August 23, 2014, 12:35:47 AM
@Royalkitten not a whole lot, it was a leak.  Looking over it again it turns out theres only one file, i thought there were a couple more though.  When i see him again on monday ill ask him if there were or if i'm just misremembering. Here's (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BysubPM0XMrSMUVYc2FDWGtpWUE/edit?usp=sharing) the file.  The new character sheet layout is really nice IMO.
enjoy~ :cheer:
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: Ming on August 23, 2014, 06:57:36 AM
Thanks a lot Raz, I'll have fun looking through this  :sing:
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: Royalkitten on August 23, 2014, 07:18:09 AM
ECH. There is no index.... Looks more fluid than other editions though. Never played 4e though.  :lazy:
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: MACHINE on August 23, 2014, 03:50:26 PM
I might run something for you folks but I'm terrible at GMing despite that being what I generally end up doing.

I'd want to flesh out Dawn more, this setting I've been working on slowly for years. Basically it's a magic-heavy fantasy setting on a nearly tidelocked planet, where most life happens between the light and dark sides of the planet, and dawn comes once every month and burns away most life and all magic that isn't protected. The light part of the planet has vast cave networks where some civilization exists, but is mostly very dark and has lots of. The dark side of the planet is an ice jungle where the density of magic sustains life in absence of heat and light.

I'd probably run it in Savage Worlds or something, I don't know. Dawn has been kicking around in my head for a very long time.
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: Ming on August 23, 2014, 04:11:45 PM
That sounds familiar! Did you ever post about your setting on /tg/?

Very interesting either way. I wouldn't mind playing in it.
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: MACHINE on August 23, 2014, 04:42:36 PM
Nah, I wasn't working on it on it during my /tg/ days. I'm not surprised you've heard of something similar, because I'm sure I stole it from somewhere but it's been so long I can't remember if I did. It's an on/off affair.
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: Vert on August 24, 2014, 12:56:50 AM
Anyone else looking forward to 5e?
3.5 was  :poh:, 4 was  :sick:, Hopefully 5 is fun. I prefer Pathfinder to either of those two though   :laugh:
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: Royalkitten on August 24, 2014, 01:08:46 AM
I like pathfinder too!  :sing: How would API pnp together?  would posting even work?  :cat:
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: schizotypal on August 24, 2014, 04:02:24 AM
I think a specifically designated chatroom would be better tbh. :pout:
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: MACHINE on August 24, 2014, 04:51:04 AM
Play by post generally needs participants that thrive on detail and work best with crunch-light systems.
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: Ming on August 24, 2014, 07:49:39 AM
There's always options for how.

The hard part is deciding on a setting, system, and of course, who will run the campaign.

Personally, since there's no one who's super excited to be a game master, maybe we should look into RPG systems that don't have one, instead of forcing someone into it.

 :sleep:

As for setting, people seemed to be leaning towards Cyberpunk and other more 'modern' ones in the old thread.
(I still think Cybersokyo is a great idea, of course not everyone likes Touhou so that might not be as great an idea as I think it is  :sad: )
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: a worthless person on August 24, 2014, 10:45:13 AM
Ming, I enjoy your "Cyber Gensokyo" idea. But it might be a bit hard to set up, without stepping on headcanon toes and things like that.


My alternative idea for you is to come up with a setting idea that is Cyberpunk oriented, but with some sort of tweak that means that the protagonists are all cute girls. Even if it's a bullshit reason like "Only girls under 21 can see the DODECAHEDRON  AIRWORMS that take over people's brains." or something.

If you want to chat and bounce ideas off someone, let mek now, and I can join the IRC and PM with you.


As for the DM thing, that's a bit dicier. I have some experience, but I'm not 100% sure how it'd work on here.
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: Royalkitten on August 31, 2014, 07:20:10 PM
my group has canceled 4 weeks in a row please save me api.  :cry:
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: Ming on August 31, 2014, 07:28:40 PM
I know EXACTLY that feel.

 :tantrum:
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: Hiro on August 31, 2014, 07:28:44 PM
maybe when worthless comes back he'll set something up
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: Incarceron on September 01, 2014, 10:39:48 PM
we could have a group on roll20.net  :yay: i've played dungeons and dragons through them before and it's good   :ok4:
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: Royalkitten on September 02, 2014, 03:37:52 AM
I'll look into it after classes today  :sparkle:
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: Raz on September 04, 2014, 08:52:44 PM
so my friend who got me the leaked 5e document now has a pdf of the completed system,  ill post it up here as soon as i get it from him.   just thought you guys would be interested to know  :sparkle:
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: Royalkitten on September 06, 2014, 03:17:59 PM
I'll read about it when I finish my homework.  :yay:
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: Royalkitten on September 06, 2014, 06:05:38 PM
We have options. POKEMON OPTIONS.  :sparkle:
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: Ming on September 13, 2014, 10:42:55 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/soEtCnq.png)

Game please.  :sad:
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: Royalkitten on September 14, 2014, 05:00:15 PM
will any GM please stand up?  :plz:
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: Hiro on September 18, 2014, 01:09:24 AM
rip worthless
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: Raz on September 18, 2014, 06:10:28 AM
will any GM please stand up?  :plz:

Id like to volunteer but i have so much on my plate as it is i know id end up losing time for it ; ;

maybe instead of trying to get a big campaign going to begin with do a couple shorter small adventure campaigns that only span a couple levels?  Might give more people turns and stuff like that too.  are there any really good forum based dnd engines?  if there is maybe we could put one on api.
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: Pomfwall Riots on September 18, 2014, 01:21:47 PM
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I'd like to run stuff, but I'm not sure when anyone is available. I know a couple systems well enough to do a few things, I think Raz has an idea there with switching GM's around. Some stuff works better than others online, and there's lots of options. I think maybe getting a game picked would be the first order of buisness.
 
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: Ming on September 18, 2014, 01:34:49 PM
As a NEET I guess I ought to be the one to do it, since I have so much time on my hands (at least until I get placed on some activity).
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: ScumbagSoldier on February 28, 2015, 11:57:06 PM
>tfw no one to D&D with

Pls hold me. There's a group of people at my uni who play, but they're probably all faggots.

It'd be good to play D&D with y'all, though.


I don't really like it as much as playing, but I have DMed before...
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: Ollistar on March 01, 2015, 01:05:13 AM
I love DnD and tabletops! I'd be down to play with you guys if we could figure out a good way to.

Also, these may be of specific interest to you, Scumbag, but I picked these bad boys up at a local nerd shop about a month or so ago.

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xaf1/v/t1.0-9/1511137_10205093532211856_3183425921365936944_n.jpg?oh=7bc4c141c09595ae1dce61df51b3423c&oe=5581FAE7&__gda__=1435586384_50136c49ff4abdd294534507149e0659)
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: ScumbagSoldier on March 01, 2015, 01:21:33 AM
Are those the Street Fighter PnP books?

How hilarious are they?
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: Ollistar on March 01, 2015, 01:29:03 AM
I believe it's a "story telling game." I've actually heard good things and they seem to go for a bit of money on ebay. They look pretty fun. Haven't read them extensively but it looks fairly basic, gives classes and stats and lot's of story info set in the SF universe. Also it totally has Frogmen as enemy which got me.
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: ScumbagSoldier on March 11, 2015, 12:03:27 PM
So, shall we start talking seriously about playing some nerd shit on API?

Like, systems, means, what to play, communication, who's interested, etc?
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: Ollistar on March 11, 2015, 12:35:21 PM
I'm down. I feel weird always bringing it up but tabletop sim is always a super viable option.
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: Medi on March 11, 2015, 12:58:40 PM
I would be down for something like this.
But we really need to nail down a system and a communication method If we want to get of the ground.
In terms of system, I liked what they did with D&D 5e but only ever got to play one session so that would be my first choice, but I'd be open to anything really.
Also, does anyone want to be the GM?
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: ScumbagSoldier on March 11, 2015, 01:09:29 PM
Tabletop sim has communication. If we don't use that, we could use something like skype or teamspeak.
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: Ming on March 11, 2015, 01:14:55 PM
I can only play 7am-3pm on weekdays, eastern time. And a little later on friday/saturday. Starting next week that is.

So um. I don't think I can join in on something like this anymore  :tears:
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: Ollistar on March 11, 2015, 01:16:28 PM
I can only play 7am-3pm on weekdays, eastern time. And a little later on friday/saturday. Starting next week that is.

So um. I don't think I can join in on something like this anymore  :tears:

Weekend games should work.
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: ScumbagSoldier on March 11, 2015, 01:20:04 PM
That reminds me. We need to work out timezones and shit too.

I can only play 7am-3pm on weekdays, eastern time. And a little later on friday/saturday. Starting next week that is.

So um. I don't think I can join in on something like this anymore  :tears:


Feign even more advanced autism until the gubmint writes you off for good.
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: Royalkitten on March 11, 2015, 04:35:54 PM
I'd be down. For whatever reason when my acquaintances start a campaign it falls apart due to LMAO MUH LIFE, MUH PROBLEMS.  :plz:
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: ScumbagSoldier on March 12, 2015, 08:28:08 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/8IC2py5.jpg)

Why didn't anyone tell me this manga (Quick Start!!) is real?

PS:The next time you post ITT, say when you're available, and your timezone. I mean it!
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: Ming on March 12, 2015, 10:44:26 AM
1pm to 9pm GMT +1
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: ScumbagSoldier on March 12, 2015, 11:28:59 AM
1pm to 9pm GMT +1

...Or in other words, 7AM to 3PM for me.

I'd complain about having to wake up so early, but that fits in almost perfectly with my 8-9AM class every tues/thurs for me. Plus, I guess I can drag my lazy ass out of bed early if it's for you guys. :lazy:



By the way, I did a bit of playing with Roll20. Haven't quite got the hang of it yet, and any art assets have to be uploaded or bought. Here's a simple, primitive map I made this morning.
(http://i.imgur.com/Yizy2QC.png)
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: Ollistar on March 12, 2015, 11:58:13 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/8IC2py5.jpg)

Why didn't anyone tell me this manga (Quick Start!!) is real?

PS:The next time you post ITT, say when you're available, and your timezone. I mean it!

What's the name of this I forget?!

I'm only free Friday night's and Saturdays UTC -6
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: ScumbagSoldier on March 12, 2015, 12:01:26 PM
I said in the post that it's Quick Start!!

Also, this just got a lot more interesting.
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: Ollistar on March 12, 2015, 12:10:15 PM
Shit, you did!

I mean, I'll be free other nights I'm sure but I have school and work so those are the only 2 I'm constantly free. Any other night is a bit of a gamble with homework and stuff.
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: Ollistar on July 07, 2015, 01:24:20 AM
So my friends and I have been setting up a JoJo's Bizarre Adventure rpg using the FATE system.

We did a test run where our characters met and beat the shit out of each other cause it's fucking JoJo. And tonight we did our first official run of the campaign. It's going phenomenally already!

We also got an idea for another rpg we're starting to alternate with JoJo called Office Quest where it's a pseudo fantasy theme set in an office job. So we'll have like the regional manager who is like a warrior, and the HR guy is like a cleric, etc. It's gunna be super goofy and a lot of fun.
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: McJongJing on July 07, 2015, 02:35:19 AM
Why don't we have an api role play going.
This sounds fun.
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: Ollistar on July 07, 2015, 02:36:43 AM
Why don't we have an api role play going.
This sounds fun.

It is! I'm super down. Let's set something up.
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: McJongJing on July 07, 2015, 02:54:09 AM
Okay, what sort of campaign would we do, and what ruleset would we use?
Also, who's willing to be DM? I've never role played before,  but am willing to do it.
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: Ollistar on July 07, 2015, 02:59:05 AM
Okay, what sort of campaign would we do, and what ruleset would we use?
Also, who's willing to be DM? I've never role played before,  but am willing to do it.

Well, as I said, I just started using the fate system which can work with any sort of setting. Plus it would yield itself well to online role playing since it uses a simple positive/negative roll system for everything.
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: McJongJing on July 07, 2015, 03:45:27 AM
Is FATE easy to learn?
And what sort of setting and tone would people like?
Personally, I think that a Super Sentai type thing would make for a great RP.
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: Royalkitten on July 07, 2015, 04:21:56 AM
 :eee:
id be down for some pnp
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: Ming on July 07, 2015, 06:11:12 AM
I'm in.

The problem is we never seem to find someone who actually wants to GM/DM.

Also timezones, but I guess that's not much of an issue now that it's summer.
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: McJongJing on July 07, 2015, 06:12:50 AM
Time zones aren't a problem if we just make it a play by post sort of thing.
I'm willing to DM.
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: Kami_sama on July 07, 2015, 08:16:29 AM
I'm down !

We can either use skype or equivalent or play by forum post. Playing by forum post takes more time but you can make "prettier" roleplay since you have more time to write the post.
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: McJongJing on July 07, 2015, 08:28:38 AM
I think it's also generally more convenient, since you don't have to worry about time zones or anything.
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: Ollistar on July 07, 2015, 01:26:19 PM
Ye fate is easy. It's just the positive/negative roll system and then fate points which you can gain by basically rping your character well and use them to use like certain skills or to declare something in the story. It's interesting and versatile for any setting and theme.

I'm down with the sentai as well.
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: Ming on July 07, 2015, 04:56:41 PM
I want to do something in a Japanese setting

 :blush:
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: Ollistar on July 07, 2015, 05:01:11 PM
I want to do something in a Japanese setting

 :blush:

So sentai.
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: Ming on July 07, 2015, 06:12:13 PM
I was thinking more warring states era

 :nod:

Or cyberpunk
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: Ming on July 07, 2015, 06:13:50 PM
Oh shit, MECHA
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: McJongJing on July 07, 2015, 06:15:53 PM
I would also be interested in something with old Japan.
Let's get everyone who wants to play, then vote.
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: McJongJing on July 07, 2015, 06:16:27 PM
Or we could just do cyberpunk warring States mecha sentai ALL IN ONE
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: Ming on July 07, 2015, 06:27:18 PM
Don't forget cute yokai girls while we're at it

 :love2:
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: Ollistar on July 07, 2015, 06:29:05 PM
I'm liking this. Maybe some cyberpunk Neo-Japan type thing with scifi that incorporates stuff from feudal japan.
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: ScumbagSoldier on July 07, 2015, 06:44:03 PM
I'm liking this. Maybe some cyberpunk Neo-Japan type thing with scifi that incorporates stuff from feudal japan.

This seems like it has more potential than a rather constrained sentai setting.

WE /cyb/ NOW!
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: Ming on July 07, 2015, 06:46:21 PM
Brainstorming

Clans become mega corporations
CEOs become daimyo
Company owned forces and personal armies are replaced with a samurai caste (maybe their normal armour is replaced with more reasonably sized mecha, maybe just power armour)
Maybe some underground shinto sect rebelling against the sprawl of industry and commerce, with yokai agents
Ninja spy networks
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: Ming on July 07, 2015, 06:49:45 PM
We need robot monks
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: ScumbagSoldier on July 07, 2015, 07:15:10 PM
Improvised worldbuilding blurb:

A long, hard, bitter war had left Japan, as well as most of the world, exonomically, structurally, and socially devestated. In the ensuing volatile political climate, a subset of the nation's elite began rallying support on political extremism, citing a need to return to "tradition" to restore the nation to its former glory. These men lied cheated, promised, and stole their way to seats of power, effectively encapsulating the increasingly irrelevant government, until without warning, they, in their now endless bids for power, turned on each other. They came to fragment the country, and suddenly, the people of Japan found themselves engaged in a cold war against each other. Vast cities were erected, immense factories built, legions of workers, dignitaries, experts, and more were brought to fufill the impossible dreams of these now self styled "daimyo." Unbelievable innovations were dreamed up in the fields of metahumanism, computers, weaponry, and biotics. However, the so called daimyo, in their zeal, had built to big, dreamed to far, soared too high. Under the impossible weight of their ambitions, each of their city states degenerated from the disorganization, overpopulation, and economic unsustainability. Today, life in Japan is chaotic, fragile, and uncertain. Food, money, and shelter are increasingly rare commodities, armies of worker "peasants" toil endlessly to feed their families, more literal armies keep them in line, oppressive city blocks can erupt into anarchy and return within a day, and the threat of hostilities between the daimyo remains a certainty. In the ashes, a growing member of the population, disenfranchised with the lies, low quality of life, and hopelessness have taken up to applying their skills as dubiously accepted mercenaries, guns for hire, couriers, hackers, and other positions for daimyo, criminals, and other factions still. These renegades have come to be known as "Ronin."


(I'll probably do a blurb with some factions, more details, etc later)
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: Royalkitten on July 07, 2015, 07:23:57 PM
exciting things happening
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: McJongJing on July 07, 2015, 07:42:11 PM
I like it Scummy.
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: Ollistar on July 07, 2015, 08:38:50 PM
That was hella dope. I'm so in.
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: a worthless person on July 07, 2015, 08:42:33 PM
So, you're just going to do Iron Rokugan, the future version of L5R?
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: Ming on July 07, 2015, 09:02:39 PM
I was actually going to suggest looking at L5R and Shadowrun for ideas

Never played SR, but I have played L5R
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: Kami_sama on July 07, 2015, 09:26:45 PM
Shadownrun rules and character creation are long and painful.

So I guess at least half of us will find them to their taste. :nyoron:
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: a worthless person on July 19, 2015, 04:24:45 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/MpYY7sM.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/Yf3WoLJ.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/qxSPjqv.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/R7xm6U4.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/ur9l4rX.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/8Zld2ki.jpg)

I call the girl on the bottom for my character pic if things work out  :love:
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: McJongJing on July 19, 2015, 04:30:30 AM
(http://fc06.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2011/094/8/3/13__loli_delinquent_girl_by_jeiko_chan-d3d7b2m.jpg)

I am SO playing a delinquent who beats up nerds to make them edit her augments for her.
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: Ollistar on July 19, 2015, 04:38:37 AM
Damn it, I wanted to be a sukeban!

inb4 we're all just a big girl gang fucking up nerd for cyber credits.
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: a worthless person on July 19, 2015, 04:42:13 AM
inb4 we're all just a big girl gang fucking up nerd for cyber credits.

>Not being honorable ronin killing Corporate Samurai for honor and cash, begrudgingly protecting the innocent at every turn.

wow
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: McJongJing on July 19, 2015, 04:46:16 AM
Psssh. This kiddie doesn't understand how the digital world works.
You think you can have justice in a city like this?
We can barely afford to eat, what makes you think we can afford honor?
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: a worthless person on July 19, 2015, 04:49:22 AM
Psssh. This kiddie doesn't understand how the digital world works.
You think you can have justice in a city like this?
We can barely afford to eat, what makes you think we can afford honor?

Honor and Glory are the food of the soul. This city may break our bodies, and barbarity may seem the only solution, but I refuse to let it break my spirit. Honor is the solution for those who refuse to let their spirits break.
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: McJongJing on July 19, 2015, 04:51:59 AM
Whatever nerd. Can't eat honor.
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: a worthless person on July 19, 2015, 04:54:42 AM
Whatever nerd. Can't eat honor.

It is better to be frail and hungry than honorless and without compassion.
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: Ollistar on July 19, 2015, 04:56:26 AM
Psssh. This kiddie doesn't understand how the digital world works.
You think you can have justice in a city like this?
We can barely afford to eat, what makes you think we can afford honor?

Honor and Glory are the food of the soul. This city may break our bodies, and barbarity may seem the only solution, but I refuse to let it break my spirit. Honor is the solution for those who refuse to let their spirits break.

Confirmed for no fun allowed paladin of the group.

Whatever nerd. Can't eat honor.
^
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: a worthless person on July 19, 2015, 04:59:47 AM
Psssh. This kiddie doesn't understand how the digital world works.
You think you can have justice in a city like this?
We can barely afford to eat, what makes you think we can afford honor?

Honor and Glory are the food of the soul. This city may break our bodies, and barbarity may seem the only solution, but I refuse to let it break my spirit. Honor is the solution for those who refuse to let their spirits break.

Confirmed for no fun allowed paladin of the group.

Whatever nerd. Can't eat honor.
^



Those without honor, those without compassion, those without a wider vision of the nature of the land should be the ones to suffer, not the poor and oppressed.
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: McJongJing on July 19, 2015, 05:10:25 AM
Yeah, but we don't live in a land of law.
You wanna enforce it? Be my guest.
I'd like it if I could afford compassion, I really could.

But I can't, and that's just reality.

Why don't you steal a drink with my some time?
You could use a good drink.
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: a worthless person on July 19, 2015, 05:17:57 AM
Yeah, but we don't live in a land of law.
You wanna enforce it? Be my guest.
I'd like it if I could afford compassion, I really could.

But I can't, and that's just reality.

Why don't you steal a drink with my some time?
You could use a good drink.

I wouldn't mind a drink someday, but I refuse to steal.

Perhaps a compromise is in order. I hear there's a bounty on a group of lawless bandits threatening a neighborhood not far from here. I'll spend my half of the bounty on drinks.


Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: Kami_sama on July 19, 2015, 05:18:12 AM
If we go shadowrun I'd gladly make a shy oppai megane hacker/rigger (not sure if rigger is the right term, I meant the one who can dive into machine)
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: a worthless person on July 19, 2015, 05:19:09 AM
If we go shadowrun I'd gladly make a shy oppai megane hacker/rigger (not sure if rigger is the right term, I meant the one who can dive into machine)

Hackers/Deckers hack
Riggers rig (control drones and vehicles and such)

so you're right
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: McJongJing on July 19, 2015, 05:36:42 AM
I'm down.
But only if you don't pussy about when it comes to shooting them!
 :beer:
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: a worthless person on July 19, 2015, 05:43:56 AM
I'm down.
But only if you don't pussy about when it comes to shooting them!
 :beer:

The art of melee, crossing blades is sacrosanct, and if I am engaged in a duel with an opponent, sword to sword, I would request you stay your shots.

But if they fight with guns, or aren't engaged in honorable dueling, go ahead :laugh:

Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: McJongJing on July 19, 2015, 06:22:23 AM
Lol dis bitch thinks that there's honor in violence.
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: a worthless person on July 19, 2015, 06:41:12 AM
Lol dis bitch thinks that there's honor in violence.

There is no inherent honor in violence, but a degree of honor can be found in single combat, when both participants engage in the conduct of an honorable warrior.
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: McJongJing on July 19, 2015, 06:48:19 AM
No there isn't.
There's nothing honorable about forcing combat with someone else.
When you fight, someone inevitably loses something precious.
This isn't a dojo kid. All you can do is win.
And I don't think these crooks will accept an honorable duel.
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: Ming on July 19, 2015, 07:54:27 AM
is it happening
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: a worthless person on July 19, 2015, 08:25:46 AM
No there isn't.
There's nothing honorable about forcing combat with someone else.
When you fight, someone inevitably loses something precious.
This isn't a dojo kid. All you can do is win.
And I don't think these crooks will accept an honorable duel.

I'm not forcing anyone to fight. It's their choice to fight, or surrender to non-violent justice.

I understand the difference between a sparring duel and combat. I don't imagine bandits would accept a duel either. I just don't want a bullet through the head of anyone I am dueling in the future.

Jeez.
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: McJongJing on July 19, 2015, 08:26:50 AM
Yeah well you're a gay.
Now come on nerd, we got bounties to hunt.
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: a worthless person on July 19, 2015, 08:27:59 AM
is it happening

no me and jingo are just being weirdos and getting into character for characters that don't exist yet for a game that doesn't exist yet.
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: McJongJing on July 19, 2015, 08:32:39 AM
Getting into character?
You dojo dunces always fuck around too much.
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: a worthless person on July 19, 2015, 08:35:24 AM
Getting into character?
You dojo dunces always fuck around too much.

I wasn't speaking to you.  :owh:
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: ScumbagSoldier on July 19, 2015, 05:07:37 PM
If we go shadowrun I'd gladly make a shy oppai megane hacker/rigger (not sure if rigger is the right term, I meant the one who can dive into machine)


Fuck you, I wanted to be the hacker! :mad:
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: a worthless person on July 19, 2015, 07:24:26 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/888Fu7r.jpg)


(http://i.imgur.com/xHUhzuG.jpg)
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: McJongJing on July 19, 2015, 07:30:08 PM
(http://40.media.tumblr.com/03a94f727bbf623c8c6002b2c08edea7/tumblr_mqbeuf6Z981qfgou4o7_1280.jpg)
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: Kami_sama on July 19, 2015, 08:14:24 PM
If we go shadowrun I'd gladly make a shy oppai megane hacker/rigger (not sure if rigger is the right term, I meant the one who can dive into machine)


Fuck you, I wanted to be the hacker! :mad:

I'm OK with being a mage instead tbh.

Or the DM if no one steps in to do it.
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: Ming on July 19, 2015, 08:28:34 PM
I want to be a mecha pilot
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: ScumbagSoldier on July 20, 2015, 04:05:54 AM
Writeup on factions:

The Daimyo:

The kingdom of Nobunaga.

Leader: Chiyoko Nobunaga.

Region: Kyushu/Chugoku

Nobunaga's regime most closely embodies traditional Japanese culture. Worker "peasants" toil long, unfufilling hours in massive factories or man the fields in massive farms. Nobunaga's region is the largest producer of practical goods and food in Japan, but most of it isn't used to address the rampant problems of starvation, instead being seized as "tax" to fund the slightly higher class engineers, doctors, and programmers, but mostly to placate the landowner and warrior castes into easy submission, as the elite plot and scheme against their fellow daimyo. Deviancy, insubordination, and undesirable thought, and any other brand of "radicalism" is dealt with swiftly and harshly in Nobunaga's quest for a more "pure" Japan. Any "pig bloods" (that is, people with obvious non-Japanese traits) can expect unwelcome treatment in Nobunaga's region, and he is known to keep Ronin at arm's length, though those with the means have been known to discretely reach out to the Ronin for aid in "embarrasing" matters.

It's something of an open secret that Nobunaga himself is not actually a descendant of the famed conqueror, but merely adopted the name.




The Greater Japan Trade Collective

Leader: Naoko "Akuma" Yamaichi

Region:Kansai/Okinawa

Most activities of the GJTC would, in most cultures, be deemed "Criminal activity." That, however, is somewhat of a moot point when your "government" is the prime suspect. They are the largest trader in Japan, and while they do a fair amount of "legitimate" business with other countries, most
local business consists of pornography, drugs, prostitutes, alcohol, and other, more "niche" products. The Kansai region itself is haphazardly divided between chaotic, at times violent living blocks, and bright, shining sprawls of gambling, sex, and general hedonism, with Okinawa practically qualifying as an anarchistic, debauched recreation of Las Vegas. On these streets, money truly can buy you anything. Akuma himself openly welcomes Ronin, while usually encouraging them to spend their money, and the disorganized nature of the region means it's perfect for Ronin to set up shop and remain mostly out of sight, resulting in the heaviest congregation throughout Japan.


Part 2 in a bit.
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: a worthless person on July 20, 2015, 04:09:21 AM
Hokkaido better be a resurgent Republic of Ezo

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/57/Flag_of_the_Republic_of_Ezo.svg/800px-Flag_of_the_Republic_of_Ezo.svg.png)
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: a worthless person on July 20, 2015, 09:36:24 PM
"Henry V had his soldiers go into battle with drawings and paintings of beautiful women, birds, flowers, and little girls on the inside of their shields. The soldiers did this not because they were gay, but because they could look at something beautiful in the horror of battle to ease the weight of what they were experiencing."

Totally using this someday
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: Ming on July 20, 2015, 10:02:32 PM
cute as heck!
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: McJongJing on July 20, 2015, 10:07:39 PM
YOUR SHIELD GIRL IS A SLUT
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: Ming on July 20, 2015, 10:09:56 PM
AT LEAST I DON'T HAVE A LITTLE GIRL ON MY SHIELD, YOU CHILD LOVER!
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: McJongJing on July 20, 2015, 10:40:24 PM
She's a 1000 year old vampire...
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: Ollistar on July 20, 2015, 11:45:08 PM
AT LEAST I DON'T HAVE A LITTLE GIRL ON MY SHIELD, YOU CHILD LOVER!

This is the future, Ming, we can be anything we want.

END PEDOSHAMING

LOWER THE AGE OF CONSENT

SLIPPER SLOPE OF JUSTICE


#lovewins
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: McJongJing on July 20, 2015, 11:57:44 PM
(http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lgwob5lApK1qbfpamo1_400.jpg)
Gotcha
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: Ollistar on July 21, 2015, 12:10:45 AM
(http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lgwob5lApK1qbfpamo1_400.jpg)
Gotcha

YOU BETTER NOT FUCKER I'LL FUCKING SUE YOU BUD.

Ah, now we see the violence inherent in the system.

Oh! Come and see the violence inherent in the system!
HELP! HELP! I'm being repressed!

Did you see him repressing me, you saw
it didn't you?
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: McJongJing on July 21, 2015, 12:27:33 AM
tfw you'll never get to fuck a qt pedos butthole in prison.

WHY EVEN LIVE
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: a worthless person on July 21, 2015, 12:50:19 AM
I always wonder

what if one of the pedos on to catch a predator had a gun? What if he didn't take kindly to being publicly humiliated and knowing he'd be arrested?

What if he just decided to go buckwild and kill everyone he could before the cops outside could stop him?
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: McJongJing on July 21, 2015, 05:44:44 AM
Maybe it's...staged?!?!?!?!
:eee:
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: Ming on July 21, 2015, 06:58:02 AM
Fact: Every boy who knows what sex is, will want to have sex.

Even if they're 10 or 12.

And no harm will come of it If it's consensual.

There's a reason female 'predators' get a much shorter sentence. Because they're actually heroes. And if it's a boy who got cougar'd he'll become a legend amongst all of his friends once word gets out and be the envy of the school.

(http://i.imgur.com/OxBGoYZ.jpg)
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: Ollistar on July 21, 2015, 11:06:13 AM
Fact: Every boy who knows what sex is, will want to have sex.

Even if they're 10 or 12.

And no harm will come of it If it's consensual.

There's a reason female 'predators' get a much shorter sentence. Because they're actually heroes. And if it's a boy who got cougar'd he'll become a legend amongst all of his friends once word gets out and be the envy of the school.

(http://i.imgur.com/OxBGoYZ.jpg)

Ming confirmed for NAMBLA
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: Ming on July 21, 2015, 11:18:48 AM
Woman x Child = Can be okay depending on circumstance

Man x Child = Just no

Of course, since wizardhood is a possibility for me, I wouldn't mind if all sex was banned.

Can you imagine what innovation it would bring to the self-pleasuring market?
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: McJongJing on July 21, 2015, 05:19:26 PM
I used to fantasize about cougars raping me
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: Ming on July 21, 2015, 05:48:35 PM
Me too

 :nod:
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: ScumbagSoldier on July 29, 2015, 04:48:53 AM
Didn't I say part 2 was coming soon?

It's happening now, tired or not. I'll fix things later.



The Daimyo:Part 2

The Ice Clan.

Leader: Kazuya Kinzoku

Region:Chubu

Forced into the harsh Japanese alps, the so called "Ice Clan" ekes out a harsh existence. Little in the way of settlement or agriculture is possible there, and large fragments of the area have been rendered polluted and uninhabitable by toxic waste and worse. In response, the Ice Clan has developed into an obsessively miltaristic, war focused society. In the absence of being able to make, simply put, they opt to take. Every able bodied male is trained from a young age to fight and use their harsh environment to their advantage, making them frightening to face in combat. In their hidden camps and villages, women, children and the infirm are trained in medicine, arms maintenance, survival skills, and general support for the fighting men on the front lines. It is said that their leader hopes to one day lead his people in a "bloody pilgrimage" against the other clans, in order to claim more hospitable lands for themselves. The other daimyo are, needless to say, disturbed by this information, but most are already stretched too thin as it is to send men on a suicide mission against them. Ronin passing through Ice Clan land shouldn't expect to get by unaccosted, as it's common practice for Ice Dragons to demand a "toll" that isn't always in the form of money. Regardless, despite their outwardly barbaric appearance, they are not without honor, and ronin that have earned their sincere gratitude have been known to be gifted with rare weapons, assassins at their disposal, and more infamous tools of destruction.



The Tokyo Technocracy

Leader: Akio Ibuka

Region: Kanto, Tohoku

The Tokyo Technocracy has transformed the former heart of Japan into a chaotic, oppressive, clustered, bureaucratic, terrible machine. Still single mindedly focused on the relentless sprint toward the future that brought about the fall, it has since degenerated into an inefficient, wasteful, yet still very dangerous and terrifying nightmare. Legions without number of programmers, engineers, scientists, and brilliant (and not so brilliant) minds are haplessly entangled in this abominable colossus. Unimaginably massive corportate headquarters and factories are flanked by dreary, neon lit alleys where hope goes to die. One of Tokyo's most notable fixtures is the borderline eldritch labyrinth of roads, overpasses, side streets, detours, underpasses, and superhighways that is the Tokyo commuter route. The drive to work, depending on the time of day and route, can take anywhere between hours and months. Cars backed up for hundreds of miles have seen the rise and fall of entire microcivilizations amongst the throngs merely drifting along in the system. The Technoconglomerate, however, still remains the largest producer and innovator in technology. From the cybernetic implants, ranging from the simple in-throat air filter common amongst the populace, to arms that can punch through concrete, eye implants that can see as far as a sniper scope, artificial organs, adaptive body armor, and more. As well as innovations in weapons, hacking, transport, and surveilance. One of the heaviest users of these technologies is the "chairman" of the Technocracy himself. Although he's known for his cunning, it is said that the extensive modifications to his body are taking a toll on his mind, partially explaining the current state of affairs. Overall, the conglomerate takes a "strictly business" relationship with the ronin, but has rare, experimental technology to share with those who earn their favor.


Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: ScumbagSoldier on July 29, 2015, 04:57:59 AM
I know I said I'd get it all tonight, but it's almost 3AM and I've probably degenerated into an autistic mess. I've done all the daimyo (at least, that I can think of). Minor factions are tommorow (I promise) and then I'm basically tapped for ideas.

Also, this should probably have its own thread.
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: Kami_sama on September 04, 2015, 07:31:31 PM
Soooo

If you people are still up I'm really down to masterise an RPG game in a somewhat grim future with some kind of mecha.

If scummy wants to be the DM instead (since he has written all this cool thing), it's OK too. :wave:
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: McJongJing on September 04, 2015, 07:51:56 PM
Yeh
Mite b cool
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: ScumbagSoldier on September 04, 2015, 07:56:20 PM
Well, aside from writefagging all this cool stuff, I more wanted to play than DM. Maybe next time. Although, I'd love it if you used the setting.

Also, I'll try to actually do the minor factions writeup I promised a month ago.
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: Ming on September 04, 2015, 08:01:33 PM
I'm down to roll some dice whenever
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: Ollistar on September 04, 2015, 08:14:12 PM
I'm down to roll some dice whenever
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: Ollistar on October 28, 2015, 05:55:58 PM
My friend is putting together a fairly good sized pathfinder group currently. My original plan was to go Tiefling Inquisitor but with the size of the group I've decided gunslinger will fill the gaps better. I'm having trouble picking a race though, I was thinking maybe goblin or hobgoblin but that may not be a great idea. I'm thinking maybe Dhampir or Fetchling or maybe just boring ol' human. Help me decide on something please! Give your input.
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: McJongJing on October 28, 2015, 05:57:44 PM
German humans.
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: DirtyRed on October 28, 2015, 06:23:10 PM
I'm down to roll some dice whenever
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: Kami_sama on October 28, 2015, 06:32:13 PM
tfw no one hyped anymore for api mahou shoujo campaign :sad:
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: ScumbagSoldier on October 28, 2015, 06:36:39 PM
I still am. Dunno what the fuck everyone else is doing.
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: a worthless person on June 13, 2016, 08:16:06 AM
I like shadowrun


Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: ScumbagSoldier on January 16, 2017, 09:35:40 PM
>Be me
>Be part of a playtest of a tabletop RPG for around a year now
>Last session concludes with us ready to fight with a badguy from my character's backstory
>Check my schedule for work
>They have me scheduled for the exact time of our RPG tabbletorpin'
>Despite explicit instructions to not do that
>Getting someone to cover for me isn't working out
(http://i.imgur.com/58XDAQE.gif)
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: McJongJing on January 18, 2017, 05:26:09 AM
>the fight and resolution of Scummys character arc happens off screen
What a shitty anime huh
sorry to hear
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: ScumbagSoldier on January 18, 2017, 12:47:06 PM
I managed to get someone.










 :yay:
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: Royalkitten on April 12, 2017, 12:27:03 PM
 :sad2:
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: Ming on April 12, 2017, 02:00:11 PM
We could always play pretend

(http://i.imgur.com/h1JhfNE.png)
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: ScumbagSoldier on September 02, 2017, 07:45:20 PM
Sharing my character art (Not by me) in the 2 campaigns I'm currently in!  :heart:

(https://s3.amazonaws.com/files.d20.io/images/28451611/8q15zsVJPwCRBSQ3BfpNMQ/max.jpg?1486409706680)

Here is a group shot for the characters in a playtest for a friend's homebrew RPG. (The one I had all that drama about above)

My character is the hooded one. Varg, the morally ambiguous swashbucking thief! This art was commisioned by one of our players!



My other character, in a much less long running D&D 5e campaign.

(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/240629883707981836/352311644476669962/orcman.png)

Anton of Strange Highways! The (slightly less than Varg) morally ambiguous swashbuckling bard! :laugh:

As portrayed by the DM in MS paint.

Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: ScumbagSoldier on September 02, 2017, 07:53:36 PM
Also

>tfw people keep calling him "Antoine"
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: Ming on September 08, 2017, 10:22:28 AM
Hello Antonie!

 :smoke:
Title: Re: Pen, pencil and paper
Post by: Ming on September 13, 2017, 04:04:55 PM
Interdasting