Post by Pikachu on Aug 15, 2009 4:55:00 GMT -5
Ok, for the Noir game that may or may not happen this weekend:
Make a heroic character, 30 points for stats, 30 points for skills. I provide equipment and resources in-game according to your faction, needs, or reasonable requests (more detailed on requests later).
Stats are capped at 14, except for Comeliness. Skills are capped at 12-, unless there is a good reason otherwise (i.e. you want Combat Driving at 14-, and you are the designated Handsome Rob AND will roleplay accordingly).
Perks and other shit like that... talk to me, but I'd say not to bother since I give that to you guys free mostly.
There are no disadvantages, to save time in creating your character.
You must, however, have quite a character. The following are necessary:
1. Nickname - Ex. Bullet Tooth Tony (for some body part), Boris the Bullet Dodger (for something you do), Franky Four Fingers (Alliteration), Small Dick Danny (A nickname given to you that you hate).
2. Faction - You must decide with your party what faction to play in. I have mentioned before that you could be cops, but coppers tend to be lame in Noir, so FTSFTS (fuck that shit, fuck that shit).
To streamline the choices, you can either be from the Goudy crime syndicate (high-end business mafia), the Serrano family (street gang, protection racket), or be a set of private eye vigilantes.
3. Mannerisms - I'd like everyone to think clearly about their mannerisms, more so than normal. Being "dark and shit" isn't enough. Some things to think about: speech patterns, voices, accents. Do you hit on all the ladies you see? Got a favorite drink you ALWAYS order at the bar? Are you more Al Pacino or Joe Pesci?
Reasonable Requests
You can ask for shit and get it, if it seems fine within context. Here's how it'd work:
If you're ordered to do a drive by, you will probably get the car and the tommy guns. You might even get to keep the tommy guns, but not ammo support as demanded, unless open warfare ensues.
If you're a private eye, you'll have limited self-defense, a detective kit, and a small Rolodex to go through. If you have to buy someone a drink, you'll magically have the cash to do it. If you have to bribe someone, you may have to jump through hoops to get the dough.
Final Thoughts
Don't be shy. We're all here to make fools of ourselves in this game and have a good laugh over it. The emphasis will be on the ridiculousness of the genre and story itself, rather than the combat. I expect clever play, but will reward cinematic insanity as well. I suggest everyone browse through Dark Champions to get a few ideas in HEROIC fashion.
Make a heroic character, 30 points for stats, 30 points for skills. I provide equipment and resources in-game according to your faction, needs, or reasonable requests (more detailed on requests later).
Stats are capped at 14, except for Comeliness. Skills are capped at 12-, unless there is a good reason otherwise (i.e. you want Combat Driving at 14-, and you are the designated Handsome Rob AND will roleplay accordingly).
Perks and other shit like that... talk to me, but I'd say not to bother since I give that to you guys free mostly.
There are no disadvantages, to save time in creating your character.
You must, however, have quite a character. The following are necessary:
1. Nickname - Ex. Bullet Tooth Tony (for some body part), Boris the Bullet Dodger (for something you do), Franky Four Fingers (Alliteration), Small Dick Danny (A nickname given to you that you hate).
2. Faction - You must decide with your party what faction to play in. I have mentioned before that you could be cops, but coppers tend to be lame in Noir, so FTSFTS (fuck that shit, fuck that shit).
To streamline the choices, you can either be from the Goudy crime syndicate (high-end business mafia), the Serrano family (street gang, protection racket), or be a set of private eye vigilantes.
3. Mannerisms - I'd like everyone to think clearly about their mannerisms, more so than normal. Being "dark and shit" isn't enough. Some things to think about: speech patterns, voices, accents. Do you hit on all the ladies you see? Got a favorite drink you ALWAYS order at the bar? Are you more Al Pacino or Joe Pesci?
Reasonable Requests
You can ask for shit and get it, if it seems fine within context. Here's how it'd work:
If you're ordered to do a drive by, you will probably get the car and the tommy guns. You might even get to keep the tommy guns, but not ammo support as demanded, unless open warfare ensues.
If you're a private eye, you'll have limited self-defense, a detective kit, and a small Rolodex to go through. If you have to buy someone a drink, you'll magically have the cash to do it. If you have to bribe someone, you may have to jump through hoops to get the dough.
Final Thoughts
Don't be shy. We're all here to make fools of ourselves in this game and have a good laugh over it. The emphasis will be on the ridiculousness of the genre and story itself, rather than the combat. I expect clever play, but will reward cinematic insanity as well. I suggest everyone browse through Dark Champions to get a few ideas in HEROIC fashion.
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