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GM Questions

Post by Meiyokashi » Mon Jan 04, 2021 8:03 am

Please ask any and all questions you have relating to the game here, thank you.
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Re: GM Questions

Post by Raven Cadera » Fri Apr 23, 2021 9:25 pm

Am I correct from reading the timeline here that Kamda was 9 BBY, and this game is 8 BBY?
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Post by Meiyokashi » Fri Apr 23, 2021 9:35 pm

That would be accurate!
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Re: GM Questions

Post by Korvin Hikarrin » Mon May 03, 2021 5:39 pm

Questions that are slightly personal to Korvin, but nothing terribly sensitive and answers might be useful to some other characters:

1. I'm assuming that Korvin's parents have essentially a townhouse-style place that's nice for the Middle City, but hardly "fancy" or up to how the "rich" people are living in the Upper City high-rises and such. Is that consistent with the socio-economics of the city?

2. Is there any kind of standard or example of how neighborhoods are named in Capitol City? I'd like to be able to say things like "My parents place is nice for the Middle City -- I mean, it is in ___ -- but it's nothing real special." And to be able to say "Yeah, I live in ___, so it's not far from here." Any thoughts/suggestions/guidelines?

3. Petra said that racing involves "hanging around with money," and I have the impression that there's definitely more to the racing scene than street races. Does that mean there's like a racing track or stadium in town somewhere, or just a place that's known to be where the racers and their attendant gamblers all meet at regular times?

Thanks so much!
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Re: GM Questions

Post by Meiyokashi » Mon May 03, 2021 6:01 pm

1.) You don't need to be living in a high rise to live in the upper city, but it is the more/most affluent area which seems to match best with what you've been aiming for with the Hikkarin family on my read.

2.) Unfortunately not, go with whatever feels best.

3.) That was more about the Hikarrin family name being shared than racing, though technically it would be true for racing too.
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Post by Tyllia Demici » Mon May 03, 2021 7:10 pm

Are we using the pocket money rules, and is it only for session 1, or all sessions?

Figured I might as well ask here since people often forget about it.
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Re: GM Questions

Post by Sholua Tempes » Mon May 03, 2021 8:05 pm

Starting Morality.

I know we're not using Morality Chargen rules, but do we have some leeway on stating our starting morality?
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Re: GM Questions

Post by Meiyokashi » Mon May 03, 2021 8:48 pm

Tyllia Demici wrote:
Mon May 03, 2021 7:10 pm
Are we using the pocket money rules, and is it only for session 1, or all sessions?

Figured I might as well ask here since people often forget about it.
No pocket money rules, it just feels like needless accounting to me.
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Re: GM Questions

Post by Meiyokashi » Mon May 03, 2021 8:51 pm

Sholua Tempes wrote:
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Starting Morality.

I know we're not using Morality Chargen rules, but do we have some leeway on stating our starting morality?
At base: you can choose between being Lightside or Darkside for the basis of where you derive your connection to the force.

Beyond that I don't have another good way to alter starting morality to mind yet so I'll say probably not for now but that could possibly change if I get a good idea for it.
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Post by Zimrzala Skalirz » Mon May 03, 2021 8:54 pm

Aaaand a simple question. How've you been holding up? Been really hoping you've been well - and wanted to send you a social distant hug again :)
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Post by Meiyokashi » Mon May 03, 2021 8:58 pm

I've been doing okay! Just looking forward to being free from restrictions again soon. Much appreciated :D
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Post by Leah kuso » Tue May 04, 2021 7:07 am

For the arriving thread - does it take up the whole timeslot? Aka as 5 people before me posted, does this mean the whole morning is gone? It's fine if it is, just wanted to make sure :D
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Re: GM Questions

Post by Meiyokashi » Tue May 04, 2021 10:18 am

That is the case, yes! Darn starport traffic.
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Re: GM Questions

Post by Qar Offee » Tue May 04, 2021 10:34 am

Should I refrain from further posting being detained at the airport?
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Re: GM Questions

Post by Solork Tan » Tue May 04, 2021 1:31 pm

Is there a Scavenging rule/appropriate area, where we can try to repurpose scrap for crafting?
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Re: GM Questions

Post by Flession » Tue May 04, 2021 1:42 pm

Solork Tan wrote:
Tue May 04, 2021 1:31 pm
Is there a Scavenging rule/appropriate area, where we can try to repurpose scrap for crafting?
Lower Areas are pretty good for getting some scrap, though that comes with its own problems.
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Re: GM Questions

Post by Solork Tan » Tue May 04, 2021 2:42 pm

I assume there is a mechanics check involved
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Re: GM Questions

Post by Zimrzala Skalirz » Tue May 04, 2021 4:03 pm

Not sure whether Triumphs in the 'Welcome to Bellionas' event have any effect (making things easier for others, maybe?), but just in case they do...

viewtopic.php?f=61&t=244&p=1473#p1473

EDIT: Adding another question - I'm assuming the meeting with Cartess is for those who are currently her students, yeah?
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Re: GM Questions

Post by Flession » Tue May 04, 2021 4:52 pm

Solork Tan wrote:
Tue May 04, 2021 2:42 pm
I assume there is a mechanics check involved
It all depends on what you find down there.
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Re: GM Questions

Post by Flession » Tue May 04, 2021 4:52 pm

Qar Offee wrote:
Tue May 04, 2021 10:34 am
Should I refrain from further posting being detained at the airport?
Assuming you'll not do anything stupid while being detained by Imperials, you should be okay. I mean, if you do, we can just retcon those other scenes, but I presume you won't shout the word "bomb" or give a "The Reason You Suck" Speech while in their custody.
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