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Old 12-30-2016, 04:57 PM   #1
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Lost in Dreams (II)

You don't know why it happens. But eventually, it always does, and you end up naked, lost, and amid the craziest situations. You must use your wits to make do where ever you may end up, lost across the worlds.

This is a series of one character campaigns, focusing on world jumpers who cannot control their ability. The jumper travels in their sleep, initially doesn't control their travel, and arrives naked.

We are always recruiting.

The game emphasis will be on roleplaying and exploration, as the dreamer is carried by the whims of fate across various worlds. As a general rule the world won't switch until the current situation is over. The character will be from our world (or a close parallel), at TL 8.

A certain willingness to engage with the world presented is required. A decent part of gameplay is finding a place where you fit in the world presented. For example, how does a computer programmer find work when he's thrust among a bunch of dwarves. Mere survival is not the goal, but gaining a satisfied place in the world. Philisophical reconcilliations also have a place. There will also be a number of chances for the character to have a bigger effect on the world around them. But most of the time for that to happen, the character will have to engage and be proactive. Another focus of the game is skill and power aquisition. Time can be spent learning new skills and traits. Be aware many abilities will not work on many worlds.

If you want the PC to see a lot of something, please let me know explicitly. This is particuarly true of combat -- by default I play this game with lots of situations where the PC is outgunned and violence is a good way to get killed. Other requests could be for lots of mysteries to solve (I'm totally fine with sticking a modern detective in ancient rome and presenting them with a murder), lots of starfish aliens, horror scenarios, or stories around a certain continueing plotline.

build the character on 100 points. The disad limit is "make them fun". Emphasis should be placed on well rounded attributes and good social advantages: you'll need to make a LOT of friends. an additional 10 points may be spent on "Flavor skills", things that are completely random and probably won't be useful, and certainly not on most worlds. For example, clerical investment, game (football), connisuer (wine), or security clearance.

The character should start out with a fairly plausible back story, and background. No hard bitten survivalists please. I'll balk at anything more "well suited" than a surgeon who happens to be a old-fashioned gunsmith and loves to hunt (I actually know one, so thats why the line is there). The character will progress fairly rapidly, and we can have some good fun as skills are picked up from world to world.

Neither cinematic, supernatural, or exotic traits are available at the beginning of play, but they can and will be aquired during it. Metagame traits such as luck should not be bought during character creation.

The character receives the following 153 point package:

Code:
    (40)Jumper (world, New worlds +50%, Naked -30%, Uncontrollable -10%, Unconscious only -20%, skill roll is dreaming, only when sleeping -20%, requires Immediate Preparation 1 hour -75%, cosmic +50%, Drift -15%) [40]
    (28) Detect (supernatural phenomenon, Reflexive +40%) [28]
    (35) Clairsentience (Requires Immediate Preparation 1 Hour -75%, skill roll is dreaming, only when sleeping -20%, Unconscious only -20%, uncontrollable -10%, cosmic +50%, Increased Range x2 Million +200%) [35]
    (50) Usual Background (Can use any Magic) [50] 
    (15) Luck [15],
    (15) Serendipidy [15],
    (-15) Weirdness Magnet[-15]
    (-15) Dead Broke (Only after jumps -40%)[-15]
please note the character is unaware of these abilities up until the first post, and can only improve these abilities in play or with earned points. I in fact give no guarantee on what magic systems will be seen.

You will be able to improve the you jumper by removing Unconscious Only, drifting, then naked, and you will be able to add some abilities as well. Uncontrollable, preparation, and only when sleeping are permanently part of the ability (and plot).

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Previous characters may pick up where they left off.

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The original thread was here. I'm starting a new one because the old one was long, and I want the first post to reflect some of the things I've learned. I had to take a break from running the game, but I think its time to start up again. To those of you from the first one, welcome back.
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Old 12-30-2016, 04:58 PM   #2
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If we want to bring back previous characters, will they start where they left off, or be dropped into a fresh new world?
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Old 12-31-2016, 08:42 AM   #4
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If we want to bring back previous characters, will they start where they left off, or be dropped into a fresh new world?
we can do either. I prefer where they left off.
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Old 12-31-2016, 10:42 AM   #5
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In that case, here is Chandra Morgan back again. I believe this reflects all the additions to her character sheet; if I've forgotten something, feel free to tap me on the (virtual) shoulder.

Chandra Morgan
Female, Asian Indian features, black hair, brown eyes, 5'4", 125 lbs, right handed.
Age: 23
Occupation: Medical student

ST: 10 [0] Hits: 10 [0]
DX: 11 [20] Will: 14 [5]
IQ: 13 [60] Per: 13 [0]
HT: 11 [10] Fatigue: 11 [0]
Move: 5.5 [0]
Speed: 5 [0]

Cultural Familiarity: Western (Anglo) [0], Indic [1], Homeline [1] Homeline added 1/11/2016
Languages: English*: Native/Native [0], Hindi: Native/None [3]

Advantages
Attractive [4]
Charisma +1 [5]
Dream-Walker package (Dead Broke, Detect (supernatural), Luck, Jumper, Magery, Serendipity, Talent 1 (gizmo power), Weirdness Magnet) [60 net]
Fit [5]
Reduced Consumption 1 (Cast-Iron Stomach) [1]

Disadvantages
Code of Honor (Physician's) [-5]
Nightmares (9 or less) [-7]
Pacifism (Self Defense) [-15]
Phobia (Fire) (12 or less) [-5]
Social Stigma (Second-Class Citizen, sometimes) [-2]
Social Stigma (Valuable Property, sometimes) [-5]

Quirks
• "Social Anglican," knows the rituals and attends services, but mostly agnostic in her actual belief. [-1]
• Disdains her "backward" origins, but is also a little afraid of them [-1]
• Attentive (B163; +1 to concentrate on a lengthy task, -3 to notice interruptions.) [-1]
• Mild sense of duty to children; if she meets a child in need, she will try to help or find it help. [-1]
• Music lover, always takes time during the day to hear something, whether it's her classical CDs or a sidewalk guitarist. [-1]

Skills
Acting -- 12 [1]
Area Knowledge (London) -- 13 [1]
Bicycling/TL8 -- 11 [1]
Biology/TL8 (Biochemistry) -- 12 [2]
Brawling -- 11 [1]
Computer Operation/TL8 -- 13 [1]
Connoisseur (Music) -- 12 [1]
Current Affairs (People) -- 13 [1]
Dancing -- 11 [2]
Detect Lies -- 12 [2]
Diagnosis -- 12 [2]
Diplomacy --12 [2]
Electronics Operation (Parachronic) -- 12 [1] Added 1/12/2016
Expert Skill: Epidemiology -- 11 [1]
First Aid/TL8 -- 13 [1]
Games (Card) -- 13 [1]
Gardening -- 13 [1]
Hiking -- 11 [2]
Housekeeping --13 [1]
Intimidation -- 12 [1]
Literature -- 12 [2]
Meditation -- 12 [1] Added 1/11/2016
Mimicry (Speech) -- 11 [1] Added 1/11/2016
Observation -- 12 [1]
Physician/TL8 -- 12 [2]
Physiology/TL8 -- 12 [2]
Research/TL8 -- 13 [2]
Savoir-Faire -- 13 [1] Added 2/1/2016
Sex Appeal -- 12 (Includes +1 bonus for Attractive) [2]
Speed-Reading -- 12 [1]
Stealth -- 10 [1] Added 1/11/2016
Survival (Forest) -- 12 [1] Added 1/12/2016
Swimming -- 12 [2]

Techniques
Knee Strike -- 11 [1]

Allowed points: 100 (base value) + 60 (Dream-Walker package) + 10 ("background" skills) = 170.
Character Value: 95 (Attributes) + 4 (Language and Culture) + 75 (Advantages) - 39 (Disadvantages) -5 (Quirks) + 39(Skills) + 1 (Technique) = 170.

In another lifetime in another world, Chandra might never have amounted to much. She would have been one more daughter of one more rural family in India, perhaps destined to an illegal early marriage to a boy whose relatives were a little above her own, to ensure her parents’ security. One more story, almost routine.

But Chandra’s life has never been routine.

When she was eight, a fire destroyed her village. Her parents were among the casualties. As a result, the young girl was sent to live with a distant relative in England – a relative with no suitors outside the door, but a household full of books and a desire to have this new arrival educated, to keep her out of his way.

Chandra adopted an English last name and assimilated gladly to this strange, wonderful new world. But at night, her dreams were still full of India and Hindu gods and fire ... especially fire. Dreamless sleep became something to be cherished, but seldom achieved.

Now a first-year medical student, Chandra has seemingly become as Western and secular as any of her classmates. But always, a small corner wonders why the shadows of her past continue to stalk her, and what she must do to make peace with it at last.

SINCE BECOMING LOST IN DREAMS: Chandra initially appeared in the academy for the Infinity Patrol, in the dorm room of her own double, a cadet named Chandra Gopal who was taken in by Indian relatives instead of English ones. Through a careful schedule and a couple of Gopal's friends, Chandra was able to pose as Gopal in off-hours, receive some training, and even get a little interested in a fellow cadet ... but always with the knowledge that she could be sent to an internment camp at any moment and the growing fear that Gopal would tire of the charade and turn her in.

Inevitably, the Patrol created its own enemy, When Morgan discovered a magical spy named Hailey, Chandra offered cooperation -- if she could get off world and join Hailey's people, Chandra could use her status as a double with Homeline knowledge to their advantage, maybe even abducting and replacing Gopal when the time came. Around this time, she briefly met another Dreamer, Tereza, with more control over her powers, but the two were separated by the Dream before Chandra could gain much benefit from it.

In the midst of plotting a breakout on Spring Break, the Dream came for Chandra again, this time sending her to a 1904 England where humanity shares the world with an alien race known as the Hawfax. She currently has a job typing dictation for a local doctor, a request for an appointment with a Hawfax physician, Yishim, on Denton Street ... and an encounter with a dashing man, Robert Drake, who needs her help in quickly locating a Sanskrit speaker. Drake has already tried to give her a magic-laced card, leading her to wonder if this is one of Hailey's allies, one of Haikey's pursuers, or someone with no connection at all. She does have some instruction from Hailey on how to leave a classified ad that will get her world's attention, once Chandra has the funds to do so.

Notes on the Build
-- Cast-Iron Stomach is a leftover trait from her childhood. These days, it mostly means that she can tolerate extremely spicy or strongly-flavored food, on the rare occasions she has it.
-- Acting reflects a trained reserve; she can hide her true emotions very well when she chooses to.
-- Yes, even though she hasn't finished medical school, she still considers herself under the Hippocratic Oath.
-- The Brawling skill and related Knee Strike technique were learned in a self defense course. In a country where even pepper spray is illegal, you take what advantages you can.
-- Several of her skills reflect preferred hobbies, including the hiking, swimming and card-playing. Bicycling is more practical, since she does not drive or own a car.
-- Her wealth in her own world is effectively Average; her ability to afford medical school is a combination of scholarships, help from her relative, and very careful financial planning. (I considered giving her Miserliness for a moment.)
-- Given her demeanor, her Sex Appeal skill is infrequently used. However, if she thinks playing up to someone's preconceptions will give her an edge, she's calculating enough to do it. And of course, she does occasionally meet someone she would like to know better. ;)
-- Her Current Affairs skill is particularly keen in the area of "royal watching."
-- Since she lives on her own at present, her Housekeeping skill has been vital to personal survival. :) (She tends toward neatness and order as it is.)
-- Her sheet treats English as her "native" language; she has only occasionally spoken in Hindi since coming to the UK and has never learned to read it.
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Alexander Green:
Player: Poonbahbah
Ht: 5’ 9”
Wt: 170 lbs
Size Modifier: 0
Age: 29
Point Total: 110 Breakdown: Attributes 20 Sec. Attr. 0 Lang/culture 15 Adv/perks 44 Disadv/quirks -25 Skill 55 unspent 1

Attributes
ST: 10 [0]
DX: 10 [0]
IQ: 11 [20]
HT: 10 [0]

Secondary Attributes
HP: 10 [0]
Will: 11 [0]
Per: 11 [0]
FP: 10 [0]

Basic Lift: 20 lbs
Damage thrust: d-2, swing d
Basic Speed: 5.00 [0]
Move: 5 [0]


Social Background [15]
TL: 8
Status +2 [0]
Cultural Familiarity: Western
East [1]
Middle East [1]
Languages: English (Native/Native)
Arabic (Accented/None) [1]
Cantonese (Accented/None) [1]
French (Accented/None) [1]
German (Accented/None) [1]
Indonesian (Accented/None) [1]
Italian (Accented/None) [1]
Japanese (Accented/None) [1]
Korean (Accented/None) [1]
Mandarin (Accented/None) [1]
Portuguese (Accented/None) [1]
Russian (Accented/None) [1]
Spanish (Accented/None) [1]
Urdu (Accented/None) [1]

Advantages [44]
Language Talent [10]
Wealth (Multi 1 Ave*1000) [30] -60% Campaign
Independent Income (10%) [4] -60% Campaign

[0] campaign given
Luck (Game time) [15]
Serendipity [15]
Jumper [30] world, New worlds +50%, Naked -30%, Uncontrollable -10%, Unconscious only -20%, skill roll is dreaming, only when sleeping -20%, requires Immediate Preparation 1 hour -75%, cosmic +50%, Drift -15%
Magery 0 [5]
Talent 1 (gizmo power)[5]
Detect (supernatural phenomenon) [20]

Perks [0]

Disadvantages [-20]
Callous [-5]
Pacifism (Reluctant Killer) [-5]
Post Combat Shakes (12) [-5] After combat roll vs SC on failure roll on fright table with Margin of Failure as a modifier.
Slow Riser [-5] -2 on SC checks and -1 to effective IQ for 1 hour after waking up from sleep lasting an hour+

[0] campaign given
Weirdness Magnet [-15]
Dead Broke (Only after jumps -40%)[-15]


Quirks [-5]
Code of Honor (Gentlemanly Behavior) [-1]
Colorblindness (abnormal green) [-1]
Dislikes (Mess) [-1]
Proud [-1]
Minor Addiction (Coffee) [-1]

Skills [55]
Acting (A) IQ+1 [4]-12
-Intimidation Acting-3 [0]-8
Carousing (E) HT [1]-10
Computer Op. (E) IQ [1]-11
Diplomacy (H) IQ [4]-11
Driving (Auto) (A) DX-1 [1]-9
Fast Talk (A) IQ+1 [4]-12
-Fortune Telling Fast Talk-3 [0]-9
-Panhandling Fast Talk-2 [0]-10
First Aid (E) IQ [1]-11
Gesture (E) IQ [1]-11
Housekeeping (E) IQ [1]-11
Leadership (A) IQ+1 [4]-12
Lip Reading (A) Per+1 [4]-12
Merchant (A) IQ+5 [20]-16 +1 to reaction rolls when buying or selling, +2 at skill 20+
-Accounting Merchant-5 [0]-11
-Administration Merchant-3 [0]-13
-Economics Merchant-6 [0]-10
-Finance Merchant-6 [0]-10
-Market Analysis Merchant-4 [0]-12
-Propaganda Merchant-5 [0]-11
Public Speaking (A) IQ+1 [4]-12
Research (A) IQ-1 [1]-10
Riding (Equine) (A) DX-1 [1]-9
Savoir Faire (High Society) (E) IQ+1 [2]-12
-Savoir Faire (Servant) HS-2 [0]-10
Swimming (E) HT [1]-10

[0]Campaign Given
Animal Handling (Equine) (A) IQ-1 [1]-9
Dancing (A) DX-1 [1]-9
Erotic Art (A) DX-1 [1]-9
Games (Chess) (E) IQ [1]-11
Games (Go) (E) IQ [1]-11
Games (Mah Jongg) (A) IQ [1]-11
Games (Mancala) (E) IQ [1]-11
Gardening (E) IQ [1]-11
Law (International Business of his world) (H) IQ-2 [1]-9
Piloting (light Aircraft) (A) DX-1 [1]-9

Equipment

Combat Load:

Travel Load:

Encumbrance:Combat load - x lbs (none -0 move)

Travel Load - x lbs (none -0 move)

Offense

Defenses
Dodge-
Parry () –

Back Story:
A successful businessman.

Appearance
Caucasian, brown hair, green eyes, light tan.

So let me know what you think.

Deuteranomaly: In males with deuteranomaly, the green cone photopigment is abnormal. Yellow and green appear redder and it is difficult to tell violet from blue. This condition is mild and doesn’t interfere with daily living. Deuteranomaly is the most common form of color blindness and is an X-linked disorder affecting 5 percent of*males.

From here

P.S. Yay!
P.P.S. Now to reread Green's story so far.
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Green has a short story. Imagine if we were rebooting Tereza.
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Old 01-04-2017, 04:09 AM   #8
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If we were rebooting her story I'd probably want to go back to just before she met the Dragon who's name currently escapes me.
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That or actually reboot her like with a new orgin story Spider-Man movie coming out what feels like every five years.
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Charming. We called him Charming. He preferred that you not throw around magically significant details about him. Or are you talking about Yakoba?

Starting over with tereza... that'd be odd. Though I suppose its possible to bick a spot and break off of that. But yes, there were good reasons we changed characters.

In other news, I forgot what a polylinguist the new guy was!
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