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[Discussion] Firefly S01E07 Safe - Original Air Date 08 Nov 2002
She’s a witch!
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[Discussion] Firefly S01E07 Safe - Original Air Date 08 Nov 2002
She’s a witch!
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What do you use as map-making software?
I settled on Campaign Cartographer 3+.
It has a steep learning curve, but seems to be the most powerful tool by far.
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What job would you want in the Foundation?
I’d go for ███ ████ or ██-█.
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Who's missing? [NEED YOUR FEEDBACK]
1922’s Nosferatu?
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Preparation, preparation, preparation
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It’s short, but it’s a start:
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conversation
I think it’s just because Lemmy (and the fediverse) doesn’t yet have a critical mass.
Before creating ![email protected] I was thinking about creating a community for Traveller alone. But I decided to poll several other places beforehand. Not a lot of people showed interest. That’s why I decided to create a more general community.
I share your need for activity. I really do. I just don’t have much to offer. At least at the moment. I’ve been dabbling with mapmaking lately, but I’m not prolific enough. I have plans, oh yes, quite a few ideas brewing and bubbling, but nothing to show. Yet.
It’s very common, expected really, to have many more consumers than producers in any social network. But I’m still here. And I’d bet a few more are also around. Lurking? (I love that word when used so casually)
We’re listening.
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[Discussion] Firefly S01E04 Jaynestown Original Air Date 18 October 2002
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No, this must be going mad feels like.
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Unusual TTRPG mechanics?
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I suppose YMMV, but to me it’s central. You see, the Hunter becomes a hunter because she heard a higher calling, and believing in it is what keeps it going.
You can rename Conviction to Faith, and it probably shows what I’m hinting at. That faith can get you out of trouble (supernaturally so) but it’s also precious. You’re still human, flimsy and prone to errors, susceptible to doubt.
And you’re way out of your league. All the time.
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An FYI - our host is going out of business
Thanks for the heads up. Do holler if you need help somehow.
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Resources for becoming a better player!
From your last sentence, perhaps a few of Seth Skorkowsky’s videos fit the bill:
https://youtu.be/0j43ukEIFUM?si=R7X34IHOkRmvO-wJ
https://youtu.be/fDuDDz8pKgk?si=sNu0n6sb_slOagyz
https://youtu.be/uAIUhQatJrg?si=dpr-4MtR088dcHsm
https://youtu.be/hNElPzNkgOs?si=C0eigQvIxpsMIdEU
But then I have to ask: What do you think is a better player? How does your table work? What kind of games does your group prefer? What do you all appreciate the most from the game?
Some groups are delighted when everyone has a great backstory, while others yawn at it. Some groups enjoy voice acting while some of us don’t bother as long as you stay in character when needed. Some like full immersion and others mostly like to hang around with friends. Some like the sandbox while others wish for a carefully thought out plot. Some like hack n’ slash and others prefer political intrigue and social interactions.
How do you describe a fun, a great session?
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Unusual TTRPG mechanics?
In oWoD’s Hunter: The Reckoning, you can’t advance your Edges (supernatural abilities) with XP.
To do so, you have to gamble Conviction during the session, while using said Edges (those Conviction points gambled add dice to your pool, ideally improving your odds).
If you succeed at the task, you gain Virtues (with which you can later buy points in Edges).
if you fail the task, you lose Conviction points. If you run out of Conviction, you lose your ability to use Edges at all until you rest/meditate/recover for a full week.
Not sure if it qualifies as “conceptual” or non-mechanical to you. But I love it.
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Magnetic overland tiles
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Thanks! That's the first time I tried something like that.
Of course, I saw it elsewhere and then tried to replicate it.
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[Discussion] Firefly S01E04 Jaynestown Original Air Date 18 October 2002
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Oh. I meant to portray that the doctor says a similar line twice. Once outside before the statue, and a second time inside the bar.
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Traveller Map turns 20
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And thus... the existance of this community is now officially worthwhile. ;)
BTW, There's also a Traveller-specific community: (![email protected])
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Unusual TTRPG mechanics?
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Yeah. Very well summarized.
Perhaps I’d also add that the advancement is earned with blood and sweat. 😅
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When they open the door... [dungeon, trap, side view]
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Is it? No wonder my players always search everything thoroughly.
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Sci fi RPG systems
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The easiest Traveller version is definitely the one from Mongoose.
Also, you should check out Seth Skorkowsky’s overview videos:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL25p5gPY6qKVUg6ys5N1oRlsBI7DTByyI
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art by Alan Gutierrez for cover of The Kashmere Commonwealth
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Cool. Hadn't even heard of that one.
Gave it a quick glance... apparently it doesn't "break character" absolutely anywhere.
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The bridge [city]
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I don't think you meant something like this, but I couldn't not do it 🙃:
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15 seconds without oxygen seems low [Mothership]
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Thanks for the link. I’d forgotten about this. Of course, I’ve only read it phrased in the scenarios where scuba divers resurface too fast.
I guess my proposed solution only works within a pressurized environment.