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PTTG · 06-10-2019, 08:19 PM

Agreed, thats' an awesome seed!

I for one might put the PCs aboard the second, fourth, or eighth such vessel. Thus the PCs are still new on the scene, but there's a chance the EFA's reputation precedes them. It also means they can expect only a fraction of the support that the flagship gets, putting the PCs out on their own. Plus, PC social abilities can come to the fore. If you're on the sole flagship, then it doesn't matter that much that you're the son of an Earth Defense Fleet Admiral -- everybody's mom is putting them on such a stellar posting if they can get it. If, on the other hand, you're on Ship #5, your pull isn't diluted.

The flavor is different -- it foregrounds the institution, which isn't everyone's cup of tea. Still, I think it could be fun.

06-10-2019, 08:19 PM	#1066
PTTG Join Date: Feb 2011	Re: New Sci Fi Setting Seeds Agreed, thats' an awesome seed! I for one might put the PCs aboard the second, fourth, or eighth such vessel. Thus the PCs are still new on the scene, but there's a chance the EFA's reputation precedes them. It also means they can expect only a fraction of the support that the flagship gets, putting the PCs out on their own. Plus, PC social abilities can come to the fore. If you're on the sole flagship, then it doesn't matter that much that you're the son of an Earth Defense Fleet Admiral -- everybody's mom is putting them on such a stellar posting if they can get it. If, on the other hand, you're on Ship #5, your pull isn't diluted. The flavor is different -- it foregrounds the institution, which isn't everyone's cup of tea. Still, I think it could be fun.