Casual Gamers Hell

Recently we had a couple of Aussies come to stay over.  One was my brother D, and another was his workmate T.  His girlfriend, who I shall call E, came a bit later.

During the visit they went all over Japan.  While they were at my house though, I forced them to play Carcassonne: The City, time and time again:

We also taught them all about the famous Japanese cuisine - specifically TAKOYAKI!

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December 28th 2008 is going to be my RPG day held here in Nishinomiya at my school – Bears.  I will be running a D&D 4th edition game for people to try, although if somebody else wants to run a different game too, we can certainly make time.  As a note, I have some dice, but if you BYO that would help immensly.

Apart from that there are two quick things to cover – Creating characters for the game; and how to get here!  First, here are some quick guidelines for the characters:

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Present shopping!


It’s always hardest to shop for people who rarely leave your side for more than 30 minutes.  I have to plan a commando run all the way to Sannomiya, and even then she knows exactly why I’m going.  It’s easy to know what to get her though.  Her hints are about as subtle as tabasco.

I’ll post more when I make the run!

Of course, linked from Penny Arcade…

Of course number two is going to be a girl (I’ve got a two in five chance of being right…)

I’m Australian, so I have no idea how D&D is played in the US or other countries (except Japan of course). It occurred to me that the reverse is also true. There are people in the world who don’t know how the game is played in Australia! Well, to remedy that, let me give you a youtube!

That’s right you sons of mothers! So get in there before a certain Rob steals all your XP!

..and not only that, the Samurai RPG is almost ready to go as well (wait for applause to die down).

Thankyou thankyou, you’re all too kind.  So what I need everyone to do is to sign up for this bad boy and create a character sheet.  One we have an online character sheet through Mythweavers, I’ll be able to work my magic.  This is, I believe, the easiest way for me and therefore the best way.  Rob has kindly made his contributions, now its time for the rest of you shodding baconfed cozened rogues to do your part.

Puh-leeeeeeeeeeeze….

UPDATE

Due to the overwhelming underwhelming response of people signing up for the Samurai RPG, I have decided there is going to be a lucky door cash price!  If by cash you mean ‘experience’ then this is definitely true.

To be eligible, you need to apply to join the Technomancer game and have created a character sheet named after your character. Thats it.  All you need is to have entered a name… just to show you’ve tried.  Once that is done, post on the forum and claim your prize!

Positions and prizes

1. (Already claimed by Rob) – you get a very special piece of equipment…
2. 1d4×10 +10 exp!
3. 1d3×10 +10 exp
4. 1d3×10 exp
5. The booby prize

So do it! DO IT NOW!

Well, at least all the fluff stuff is, as well as the lead up to the current story.  As I do the character sheets I am going to give you each objectives that will be rewarded pro rata with exp

Character Rpins will be rewarded!

In the meantime, check out this website.  I really hope it works, I have no idea if I have to invite you each to be participants or what, if I do I couldn’t find where to do it.  (Robchan!  Choto kite kudesai!)

Well I”m happy to say that the characters are developing and I’ve almost finished the first campaign.  Hopefully it will be a fun one, though there is still a lot of work to Go.  I’d like to thank everyone for taking the time to do the quiz.  The results are not by any measure final, so I’ll post all the characters here for you to take a look at and you can swap and change or make new suggestions as you like!  I had some pictures that I wanted to put in as well, but they didn’t work   next time!

OGATA (Doug P) ninja

Swift. Silent. Deadly. You are a skilled swordsman, trained since birth in the unique sword arts of the mysterious Great River clan. After your father betrayed your clan, you narrowly avoided the retribution of your clan lord, turning your hand variously as sword for hire, assassin and body-guard. Although largely unburdened by any contrition over your family’s death, you have never been able to let go of your clan’s attempt to kill you. So sure, you’ll fight – only because after that, you can kill Katsuhito. If you both survive.

Perks

· Based on the rogue (melee) class

· Broad range of specialist skills

· Stealth ability

Role Melee/specialist skills

NAKAMURA (Rob) Gun-priest

You were born of a distant foreign land. Raised in the tradition of the ‘gun-fathers’, you were taught to worship the sacred technologies given to your ancestors, so when the opportunity arrived to steal away on the foreign ships, you could not resist. But finally, you narrowly survived when your ship was destroyed by a great water-serpent to be marooned on the Isles. Now, you seek a way of returning to your homeland. Normally a pacifist and philosopher, you have survived death before. But while you accept you cannot change the events that led to you being stranded in this land, you join the party to do some good. Besides, with the chance to test out your new guns, are you REALLY going to say no?

Perks

· Based loosely on the Warlock class

· Skills utilise firearms and explosives

Role ranged/caster

KAI (Doug S) Wizard

You were once a member of the illustrious Onmyoji, this formerly prestigious group of imperial wizards that became outcast with the usurpation of the Imperial Court by Masahide. Since that time, you have turned your arts to street-performances to survive. You are a daredevil and thrill-seeker – the chance to fight overwhelming odds and chase adventure is too strong for you to pass up! After all, the arcane arts are too easy – you need a real challenge now! Yours may be a ‘life for sale,’ but you can’t wait to see how this whole thing is going to play out.

Perks

· Based on the Wizard class

· Burninate your opponents!

· High charisma and intelligence

Role Caster

YUDAI (Pacey) Mad Monk

The big, brash monk born of outcasts, you were sent away from you monastery on a pilgrimage as a punishment for a drunken misdemeanour. You gleefully charge into trouble without a thought of how you’re going to get out of it again. But when the chips are down, you are a powerful warrior and any weapon is lethal in your hands – as long as you hit the right thing with it!

Perks

· Based on the cleric class

· Relies on alcohol to recuperate abilities

· Strong survivability

Role Melee/tank

YOKANO (Dennis) Sword Maiden

You took up the sword to avenge the murder of your husband. A talented performer since your early youth, you turned your skills to the more deadly art when you tricked a blind sword master into believing you were a man. Compassionate, proud, and skilled, you seek your revenge against your husband’s murderer.

Perks

· Based on paladin class

· Hot chick!

Role Melee/caster

THE RUNNERS-UP

FUDABA

Once the ideal samurai, you have become somewhat disillusioned with the martial caste and its ideal, as well as yourself. However, when the call for help goes out, your heart will not allow you to sit and watch, so you take up your sword once more… and maybe this time, you’ll be granted the death you seek.

Perks

· Based on the Warlord (tactician) class

· Greater starting resources

· Higher Honour Rating (more in-game resources)

Role Melee/support

KATSUHITO

The fun-loving best friend of Fudaba, you shared the same master, whom you met after turning you back on Great River Clan, your ancestral clan. You believe life you be fun, even though that fun means putting your life on the line to face numerous threats and leaving behind an irate geisha girlfriend. Besides, you have your own reasons for wanting to go along. When you were a child, you gave up a portion of your spirit to host a demonic spirit. It almost destroyed you, until Fubada gave up a part of his spirit to keep it in check. You believe your fates intertwined.

Perks

· Loosely based on warrior/ranger classes

· Strong damage skills

· Demonic Side: Special combat advantages

Role Melee/Damage

ICHIRO

Your father was once the prestigious master of an archery school. Such was the reputation of your ancestors that members of the most powerful clans in the isles flocked to your family’s school. A loyal retainer of Satoro the Betrayer, when still young and relatively untrained you father took his own life rather than swear fealty to Masahide. You yearn to uphold the former glory of your family since your father’s death. You may have to learn along the way, but you know in your heart what a true honour is… if you can live long enough to achieve it!

Perks

· Based on the ranger (archer) class

· Good starting resources

· Ranged attack, can also utilise support abilities

Role Ranged/support