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[Glossolalia] Resonance Memorial Thread

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  • DubhDubh Hoodmistress Registered User regular
    Yeah, I wonder why there's so much interest in doing it

    I've watched DE?AD suffer through the creation of 100%

    it's not worth it unless you can't find another system that works for you

    or think you can make some money off of your work


    Honestly, I just want to find one or two systems I like stick with them

    learning new rules is getting tiresome

  • Rawkking GoodguyRawkking Goodguy Registered User regular
    Making systems is suffering.

    ^_^

  • MarshmallowMarshmallow Registered User regular
    I think Don't Rest Your Head, Mouse Guard, and Risus are my tabletop trinity. They each accomplish their design goals so nicely and efficiently.

    Plus they have excellent advice for running and playing in games. Not a thing to be sneezed at.

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  • Speed RacerSpeed Racer Rose, shut the hell up about my bedroom and save my game already!Registered User regular
    Dubh wrote: »
    Yeah, I wonder why there's so much interest in doing it

    I've watched DE?AD suffer through the creation of 100%

    it's not worth it unless you can't find another system that works for you

    or think you can make some money off of your work


    Honestly, I just want to find one or two systems I like stick with them

    learning new rules is getting tiresome

    well in my case i was just thinking that i wanted some things that vanilla 100% doesn't have

    but yeah

  • DubhDubh Hoodmistress Registered User regular
    I'd wait until DE?AD gets his working copy out before you write it off

    it's super modular

    I wouldn't pitch it if I thought it was crap

  • MarshmallowMarshmallow Registered User regular
    My latest thing I'm working on is actually diceless now, which is fun. It happened more or less by accident, I just kept cutting things out and then realized I didn't have any random element to it anymore.

    Gonna see if this goes well and ends up strategic or badly and ends up spurious.

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  • DubhDubh Hoodmistress Registered User regular
    your mind is a Spurious Forge

  • Speed RacerSpeed Racer Rose, shut the hell up about my bedroom and save my game already!Registered User regular
  • DichotomyDichotomy Registered User regular
    is it too late to register derelicte.com and put up a cryptic countdown

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  • Tommy2HandsTommy2Hands what is this where am i Registered User regular
    Dubh wrote: »
    your mind is a Spurious Forge

    thoughts of impeccable steel

  • AntimatterAntimatter Registered User regular
    Jane Walker (8) [INT] [FEL] [STR] / RNR (B) [TUF 1] [SPI]
    Jane directs RNR to push itself back up, and when its stable, RNR's arms raise. "Woo!" The arms immediately lower. Jane coughs. "Fantastic job, Ken."

    RNR turns around to look at the city. "So...let's try to start city cleanup, huh? Look for people, clear away rubble, etc."




  • DubhDubh Hoodmistress Registered User regular
    Dubh wrote: »
    your mind is a Spurious Forge

    thoughts of impeccable steel

    I was gonna go with

    "A Spurious little Refineryyyyy!"

  • DE?ADDE?AD Registered User regular
    DE?AD wrote: »
    basically what i'm thinking for damage is everyone gets a small amount of HP, say, 5.

    when you get attacked, you roll against the attacker and if you lose you take 1 damage. if they beat you by 20 or more you get a minor injury Trait (bruise, small cut, etc.), if they beat you by 40 or more you get a more severe injury Trait (broken bone, bulletwound, etc.) and if they beat you by 80 or more you get a serious, permanent injury (severed limb, broken back, etc.). Lose all your HP and you're incapacitated

    and then I'm also thinking about there being an ability in the time travel game to go back and undo a wound as a kind of heal

    Take this into consideration or not, but when building [%], I very purposely stripped out the notion of opposed rolls - they create an entirely new type of roll in an otherwise uniform system, are unrelated to the normal notion of Chance, and slowdown gameplay by adding an additional roll.

    The HP notion is fine, and, in fact, I'm toying with something similar for [%]'s optional rules. Negative points, essentially.

    So then do enemies just have a set Chance of dodging an attack or landing a hit? I guess that would keep players from getting dicked over when the enemy has a lucky roll. I guess the difference doesn't seem super-important to me? Essentially they're both the same idea, just in one case the Chance to hit or defend yourself is random and in the other it's established in advance. I can kind of see benefits to both.

    Chance is always on the part of the character taking the action.

    There is no "dodge Chance".

    There is only a Chance to hit.

    Chance to hit is affected by enemy Traits.

    If you are fighting a guy in melee, and that guy has, god help us, [Agile], or is a [Martial Artist], or [Swordsman], or has [Super-Speed] or whatever, those will lower the Chance of you hitting him.

    There is never a dodge roll, because how well an enemy dodges is included in Chance.

    Plus, as someone said, if it's an opposed roll then your Traits have no effect on it, as Traits relate to Chance, not to dice rolls.

  • Speed RacerSpeed Racer Rose, shut the hell up about my bedroom and save my game already!Registered User regular
  • DE?ADDE?AD Registered User regular
    [RSNC][Asteroid Field] Yan 0
    [Dancing Hummingbird (Space)][Sprightly][Seductive]
    [i: Harmonic Mind Gi, Skimpy Neon Outfit (equipped), Fighting Rods, Breather and Goggles]


    The energy gone, Yan clambers to her feet. She steadies herself against a wall, and takes a few, hesitant breaths. Still reeling, her body aching, nerves numb from exposure to power, she stands unsure of what to do with herself.


    [Fregdup]
    While Dean shreds his longcoat into markers, Inquisit scans through old property records. [15%/50%] There isn't terribly interesting in the mess of deeds and notes of ownership. What does catch his eye, however, is a news article, dated 1831, about an archaeological dig on the property. Apparently, they found a bunch of old Tan relics from the Colonization Era. An archaeologist wanted to begin excavation of the area, but the property's owner at the time had refused to let "a perfectly good lawn be torn up for trinkets and baubles".

    [Lemit]
    Scrawny shrugs at Zee. "Fuck if I know, and good riddance, I say."

    [Yasteb (+48ish)]
    [Haze Group] Jtlkrek bites her lip. "Wow, okay, so, you actually are crazy. Go figure." She pushes her sunglasses back up. "Well, as a strong, independent woman with a long history of existing, I can tell you pretty confidently that the City is more than two days old. I mean, I can personally attest to at least twenty-five years of its existence, and there are plenty of others who can tell recount glorious tales of its existing in earlier years."

    [Science Group] Christina -2 does, indeed, know a hacker in the area. Ripper Random, or, at least, that's what he went by on the old Extranet groups. He'd long since dropped the handle, and taken up residence in the Science District under his real name - Teless Crant. He might not really have been the best of the best, despite his frequent assertions to the contrary, but he was pretty damn good.

    [Karsif]
    Penny slings open the door and the shambling bodies tumble through. [64%/40%] Steam fills the air as a wave of frost surges across them, leaving their skin blue and glinting in the dim light, but doing nothing to slow their progress. Their frozen skin cracks and pops as they lunge forward [27%/40%] Lorenzo's body slamming Penny to the ground - the weight of his bloated carcass pinning her.

    The second excrevenant turns toward Clyde, [73%/30%] but it's far too slow to catch the duelist, who easily side-steps the clumsy grapple and [63%/60%] manages to throw himself through the window. He lands on the other side in a rain of glass shards, leaving [Cuts and Scrapes] across his hands and face.

  • NeoTomaNeoToma Registered User regular
    [Brother Samedi] [ Fregdup]: [Yen] [] []
    26/27 1/10 8/15 4/15 0/0 1/1 0/0 5/5 0/20 1/1 1/1 Auto: On
    [Smoothsayer][Crazy Fast][???][Shadow Magic]
    i:[Slick Suit (w/Flower), pistol, Thompsan 40, Hexxcom


    Samedi heads down the cave and toward the emergency light with the goal of investigating. "I don't wanna tell ya'll how so to ya jobs, but should we be I don't know looking for clues or something?" He yells back at Policeman and the Private.

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  • MarshmallowMarshmallow Registered User regular
    [Zee] [Δ Lemit] A: [Cassandra] [] [] []
    25/25 4/5 0/0 5/5 9/10 0/00/0 0/0 0/0 5/5 0/0 Auto: On
    [Coordinator] [Numb] [Trustworthy] [-]
    i: Casual Clothing


    Zee does not look terribly pleased with Scrawny's revelation, but shrugs it off with his usual aplomb.

    "Doesn't seem like the type to let things lie, but hey, that's a problem for later. How're the other gentlemen going to take his dismissal, and incidentally where's my tablet at?"

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  • StiltsStilts *Translated from horse Registered User regular
    [Christina Lightning] [λ Yasteb] A: [Jtlkrek] [] []
    28/28 8/10 5/5 10/10 0/0 0/0 5/5 0/0 0/0 0/0 Auto: On
    [Action Scientist][Sexy][Resourceful] [Marksmanship]
    i: Combat-ready Lab Coat, Toolkit, Pistol, Tablet PC, Irradiated Hunting Rifle, Jet Pack, Hot Pants

    "Okay," Christina says to no one in particular. "We're heading for Teless Crant's place. Hopefully we'll be able to convince him to make spyware for us."

    She searches for his house on her tablet and sets a course.

    "Hey, Al. Do I have a history with this guy besides 'posted with him on a forum?'"

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  • Bluedude152Bluedude152 Registered User regular
    [Dean Barrow] [Fregdup ] Ψ: [Yen] [] []
    10/25 5/15 0/0 0/0 5/5 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 3/5 0/0 Auto: On
    [Gunman][Strong-Willed][Independent][Cyborg]
    i:Markers, Weaponized Cyberarm, HEXcom,


    Dean jumps down after him. "Here" Dean holds out a few of the markers to Samedi. "Mind using your magic mumbo jumbo to pin these to the ceiling?"

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  • Caulk Bite 6Caulk Bite 6 Registered User regular
    [Inquisit] [Ψ Fregdup] A:[Yen ] [ ] [ ]
    2/29 1/3 0/0 1/16 0/0 2/2 0/0 0/0 0/0  0/5 0/0 Auto: On
    [Detective][Rational][Hard Boiled][Self-Modifying Arcanoton]
    i: Sleveless trenchcoat, fedora, cigars, built in (stealth crossbow w/ four spare bolts[palm], magnifying glass, lockpicks, secure data port and cable, lighter))

    "Well Magical Trevor, there's a little something called a background check, which I'm performing on the property." The arcanaton stated in an annoyed tone "And since our esteemed employer likely doesn't know or care why the ground is hallowed (much less hollowed), I figured I might find something of use in the property records. Otherwise known as looking for clues."

    Pausing for effect "Basically, I'd like to know what I'm getting into before I go balls-deep into some strange hole. Call it personal preference."

  • DuxDux A host to DarknessRegistered User regular
    [Kain Fuery] [Ψ Fregdup] A: [Yen] [] [] []
    15/25 3/10 5/5 15/16 0/0 0/0 0/0 5/5 0/0 10/10 0/0 Auto: On
    [Special Agent][Determined][Hyper Awareness] [Immortal]
    i: Pistol, [Tea Shades], HEXcomm


    "Never tell me how to do my job, smartass," Kain says.

    "Well what did you find, robot?"

  • Caulk Bite 6Caulk Bite 6 Registered User regular
    [Inquisit] [Ψ Fregdup] A:[Yen ] [ ] [ ]
    2/29 1/3 0/0 1/16 0/0 2/2 0/0 0/0 0/0  0/5 0/0 Auto: On
    [Detective][Rational][Hard Boiled][Self-Modifying Arcanoton]
    i: Sleveless trenchcoat, fedora, cigars, built in (stealth crossbow w/ four spare bolts[palm], magnifying glass, lockpicks, secure data port and cable, lighter))

    Jabbing the phone's touchscreen, he searches for any archeological or religious links referencing this site.

  • Caulk Bite 6Caulk Bite 6 Registered User regular
    Dux wrote: »

    "Never tell me how to do my job, smartass," Kain says.

    "Well what did you find, robot?"

    [Inquisit] [Ψ Fregdup] A:[Yen ] [ ] [ ]
    2/29 1/3 0/0 1/16 0/0 2/2 0/0 0/0 0/0  0/5 0/0 Auto: On
    [Detective][Rational][Hard Boiled][Self-Modifying Arcanoton]
    i: Sleveless trenchcoat, fedora, cigars, built in (stealth crossbow w/ four spare bolts[palm], magnifying glass, lockpicks, secure data port and cable, lighter))

    Without looking up from his search, he replies "So far, something about some Tan relics found buried here, and one of the previous owners didn't want his lawn torn up to find more. I'm seeing if there's anything else."

  • Rawkking GoodguyRawkking Goodguy Registered User regular
    [Clyde] [Φ Karsif] A: [] [] []
    25/25 0/10 0/0 5/10 0/0 0/0 5/5 0/0 0/0 1/1 0/0 Auto: On
    [Duelist] [Detached] [Cold Reader] [Parkour] [Cuts and Scrapes]
    I: Street Clothes, Sword-Breaker, Domino Mask (not worn)


    Oh uh, guess fatty's all yours, Rick.

    Seeing an unacceptable dearth of zombies to fight outside, Clyde quickly emerges from the door the zombies just entered. Grabbing onto the scruff of Lorenzo's collar and hovering his left foot over the back of one of deceased magician's knees, he looks over at Penny, knife hand raised to strike.

    "Ready to buck'em off?" he smiles.

    Rawkking Goodguy on
  • Speed RacerSpeed Racer Rose, shut the hell up about my bedroom and save my game already!Registered User regular
    [Speed Acer] [λ Yasteb] A: [Jtlkrek] [] []
    25/25 0/15 0/4 0/0 4/4 0/0 0/0 2/2 0/0 0/0 Auto: On
    [Stunt Pilot] [Smooth-Talker] [Headstrong] [Velocivoodoo]
    I:

    Spoiler:


    Speed sighs. "I guess that's not a surprising reaction. Well, if I can't get you to believe me i probably can't get anyone. I just won't mention it unless I'm talking to another Unbound, I guess. Let's check out this ship."

  • DubhDubh Hoodmistress Registered User regular
    [Daliah] [Δ Lemit] A: [Cassandra] [ ] [ ]
    25/25 6/10 2/19 7/11 0/0 0/0 1/10 3/16 0/0 0/0 1/1 Auto: On
    [Circus Acrobat][Elegant] [Catlike Reflexes] [Illusion Magic]
    i: Wooden Staff, Circus Silks, Domino Mask, [Desert Hood]


    "I have a feeling..." Leaning against the wall, arms folded, Daliah stares at the ceiling. "They will not be a problem. Without their leader, they will have no edge. Let us leave this dusty hall, and see for ourselves." She nods at Zee. "It is good to see you standing. Stay hidden if things are less benign than predicted."

  • Caulk Bite 6Caulk Bite 6 Registered User regular
    Everyone loves, Magical Trevor
    Cuz the tricks that does, are ever so clever...

  • Speed RacerSpeed Racer Rose, shut the hell up about my bedroom and save my game already!Registered User regular
    Captain Brickley limps into the cabin, setting his shotgun by the door. Considering his age and his missing leg, he manages to maintain a surprising air of intimidation.

    "I was once the most trusted adviser to the Pirate King. An' before that, I was his closest friend. Back then the Lockjaw had a purpose, they had a righteous cause. The demons in the south tried to bring us to our knees and the Union was how we kept from buckling." He meanders toward the wall, where he's framed his Black Spot. "And then things started to change. I didn't much care for the way things were goin', and I shared my misgivings with... His Majesty. And this..." he wraps a metal finger on the glass of the frame. "Is the thanks he gave me, for thirty long years of service and friendship. So, I've been hidin' out in these woods ever since, a few loyal men left to guard me from his assassins, just waitin' out the rest of my days in peace." He turns toward the group as he sits down. "My men have gotten sloppy over the years and you took care of 'em. Frankly I've not got it in me to kill 6 people and a walkin' mountain anymore. If you're lookin' for a showdown with the most dangerous criminal in Lockjaw territory you're about ten years too late. But if you're just lookin' for the glory of killin' the notorious Johnathan K. Brickley, the only man to stand against the Pirate King and live, then congratulations. You beat Mother Nature to me."

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  • DuxDux A host to DarknessRegistered User regular
    Dr. Jackson Connagher
    [Prosthetist][Good-hearted][Brilliant][Stubborn][Wrathful][Stoic]


    "We're not here to kill you, Mr. Brickley. We came here to kill the pirate king, but what we found instead was an empty patch of sand where an Island was supposed to be. Our goals seem aligned. Your assistance would be much appreciated."

    Dux on
  • DuxDux A host to DarknessRegistered User regular
  • DE?ADDE?AD Registered User regular
    Kain's losing it.

  • DuxDux A host to DarknessRegistered User regular
    I've just been so goddamn distracted lately. Ugh.

  • DichotomyDichotomy Registered User regular
    [ Thaddeus Boom ]
    [Swordsman] [ Indefatigable ] [Cannoneer] [Egotistical] [Stubborn] [Secretive]
    [Mechano Arm(s)]


    "I've never heard of you before. You're not very notorious."

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  • DuxDux A host to DarknessRegistered User regular
    [Kain Fuery] [Ψ Fregdup] A: [Yen] [] [] []
    15/25 3/10 5/5 15/16 0/0 0/0 0/0 5/5 0/0 10/10 0/0 Auto: On
    [Special Agent][Determined][Hyper Awareness] [Immortal]
    i: Pistol, [Tea Shades], HEXcomm


    Kain searches the webs for information on Tan Relics. Doesn't seem like a Tan thing to do, leave behind relics.

  • ShabootyShabooty Registered User regular
    [Warwick] [Φ Karsif] A: [] [] []
    15/25 10/15 20/25 3/3 5/5 0/0 10/10 5/15 0/0 0/0 3/3 Auto: On
    [Huntsmancer] [Amiable] [Cocky] [Telepathic]
    I: Camo Wizard Robe and Hat, Crossbow, Pistol Grip Wand
    [Stygia]


    Warwick looks up "the color black".

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  • CheeselikerCheeseliker Registered User regular
    [Slicky Ricky] [Φ Karsif] A: [Shitrats] [] [ ]
    0/25 5/5 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 5/5 0/10 0/0 6/6 0/0 [4] Auto: On
    [Con Man][Agile][Smooth] [Photographic Reflexes]
    [Shanty Town]

    "Hey maybe we should just wait before we open the do-" Rick faces the zombie that is not currently involved with his compatriots. He holsters his useless weapon and watches the duelist move. "Okay, I can do that. Hey shithead, over here!" He tries to catch the zombie's attention and then dodge it's every attack, hopefully giving his companions time. Penny's freeze-power seems to be the only thing that can really disable the things so far.

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  • DuxDux A host to DarknessRegistered User regular
    Ugh feel like shit, wanna talk about whatever with someone. Will have to wait till tomorrow.

  • CheeselikerCheeseliker Registered User regular
    Hey Dux, what's got you down? Feel better. That goes for everyone else who may or may not be down in the dumps. I don't usually respond to other folks' stuff because I don't know what to say and I still feel like a new guy but hope things are okay for everyone.

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  • SquallSquall hap cloud Registered User regular
    back at my computer and caught up with this thread

    @antimatter i am super stoked that you came out! sorry that things arent going swimmingly with your dad, but it's great to hear you have support from more of your family besides!

    @marshmallow heck yes new truxton tracks! thanks for the heads up dude

    @dux sorry to hear you're not at 100% fella, i am free to chat on the regular iffn you need someone to vent at

    Squall on
  • ShabootyShabooty Registered User regular
    hi squall ole buddy ole pal

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