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Old 05-13-2022, 03:29 PM   #1
J. Edward Tremlett
 
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Default Re: New Disadvantage: Compulsive Worldbuilding

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Compulsive Worldbuilding: You have an inner need to worldbuild. When writing about a topic, roll a self-control roll. On a failed roll you will spend 2d days to add 1dx100 words to the manuscript about something like elven horse-breeding practices or orcish tea-drinking habits. In order to remove this from a manuscript, you need to make a self-control roll or you will fight tooth and nail to keep it in. Your editor will react to you at -1. -5 points
Just 1dx100? ;)
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Old 05-19-2022, 01:52 PM   #2
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Default Re: New Disadvantage: Compulsive Worldbuilding

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Compulsive Worldbuilding: You have an inner need to worldbuild. When writing about a topic, roll a self-control roll. On a failed roll you will spend 2d days to add 1dx100 words to the manuscript about something like elven horse-breeding practices or orcish tea-drinking habits. In order to remove this from a manuscript, you need to make a self-control roll or you will fight tooth and nail to keep it in. Your editor will react to you at -1. -5 points
Wait, you mean this is a Disadvantage? Excuse me while I revise my selfie character sheet....
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