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Kaiu Tai wrote:
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Looking at champions and daimyo. Wasn't there a Kaiu back in game one who I'd assume was Kaiu champion? Or did he croak somewhere in the 25 years since?
He's an NPC champion, and he is still alive.
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Is there any appropriate place of worship in the village other than the Shrine of Endgame Content?
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Yoshitsune Ayako wrote:
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Is there any appropriate place of worship in the village other than the Shrine of Endgame Content?
Nope. The best, the headwoman or healer of the village might have a small shrine in their home.
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Just to be sure as I couldn't find confirmation or specific rules on this.

The description of the Imperial camp says it's 'home, at least for now'. Does that mean that's where all PCs are supposed to be staying? Can we stay somewhere else if it'd be more fitting for the character? (I'm thinking by the river for Tae-soo for instance, given where he's from and what he's used to) Did, or does, anyone IC guide us there when we get to the village, or near it?

I'm having some trouble understanding how exactly things would work and how we fit in when we get to, or near, the village after following the 'monk words' or rumours that guide us here! Or if we 'don't' get any sort of guidance if we should, idk, look for an inn or something of the sort. That sounds like it might be a too involved and complicated given the number of players, I'm guessing?

Thanks :)
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Haka Tae-soo wrote:
Wed Oct 18, 2023 11:53 pm
Just to be sure as I couldn't find confirmation or specific rules on this.

The description of the Imperial camp says it's 'home, at least for now'. Does that mean that's where all PCs are supposed to be staying? Can we stay somewhere else if it'd be more fitting for the character? (I'm thinking by the river for Tae-soo for instance, given where he's from and what he's used to) Did, or does, anyone IC guide us there when we get to the village, or near it?

I'm having some trouble understanding how exactly things would work and how we fit in when we get to, or near, the village after following the 'monk words' or rumours that guide us here! Or if we 'don't' get any sort of guidance if we should, idk, look for an inn or something of the sort. That sounds like it might be a too involved and complicated given the number of players, I'm guessing?

Thanks :)
People are generally expected to be staying there, partly to stay together for safety, and partly to stay out of the village's way. The Crab have camped away from everyone else and at least one group is staying with a couple of villagers. Shinsei will be giving a briefing in the morning on D1
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Canary wrote:
Wed Oct 18, 2023 11:59 pm
People are generally expected to be staying there, partly to stay together for safety, and partly to stay out of the village's way. The Crab have camped away from everyone else and at least one group is staying with a couple of villagers. Shinsei will be giving a briefing in the morning on D1
Right! If I understand this correctly 'expected to be staying there' in this case is mostly 'you get in and see a lot of people there' rather than 'someone is actively telling you to stay there', then?

If so, I'm guessing it'd make sense to assume Tae-soo would camp by the river :) Thanks!
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Haka Tae-soo wrote:
Thu Oct 19, 2023 12:12 am
Right! If I understand this correctly 'expected to be staying there' in this case is mostly 'you get in and see a lot of people there' rather than 'someone is actively telling you to stay there', then?

If so, I'm guessing it'd make sense to assume Tae-soo would camp by the river :) Thanks!
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Just a random thought: since there are NPC-backups for Thunders, does that mean that they are in the village too? :shock:
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Togashi Satsuki wrote:
Thu Oct 19, 2023 2:59 am
Just a random thought: since there are NPC-backups for Thunders, does that mean that they are in the village too? :shock:
I was just thinking about that, and there's a couple who could be, but we have a good enough population in each Clan that I think we'll have someone left in each Clan by game end. So they shouldn't have to be there. That said, there's other stuff afoot that they might be able to come in late if they need to.
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Oki-doki!

BTW, did Shiba make any official announcement regarding Yume-Jigoku and the Harbinger's speech here? Or are the clans relying more on what people reported back themselves (which I assume is the full account witnessed)? :)
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Togashi Satsuki wrote:
Fri Oct 20, 2023 7:52 pm
Oki-doki!

BTW, did Shiba make any official announcement regarding Yume-Jigoku and the Harbinger's speech here? Or are the clans relying more on what people reported back themselves (which I assume is the full account witnessed)? :)
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Absolute Direction works in most YJ infected areas (since they're small), but not here.
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To echo before:

What can we do to help / make this more enjoyable for GMs?

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I started a thread to stash the stat-block for Otaku's horse in my PF in case I need it whilst away from the book, but I realized I don't know if he should actually be an Utaku Steed at this point in the timeline or not.

Should I be using the lesser Riding Horse stats instead? Or is this a case for Keep It Simple, Stupid (so the horses of the legendary age of the early empire are... legendarily great)?
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Otomo Akutou wrote:
Fri Oct 20, 2023 11:38 pm
To echo before:

What can we do to help / make this more enjoyable for GMs?

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I started a thread to stash the stat-block for Otaku's horse in my PF in case I need it whilst away from the book, but I realized I don't know if he should actually be an Utaku Steed at this point in the timeline or not.

Should I be using the lesser Riding Horse stats instead? Or is this a case for Keep It Simple, Stupid (so the horses of the legendary age of the early empire are... legendarily great)?
Got it sorted out here. For others' reference, they're basically Shinjo riding horses with extra training.
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Canary wrote:
Wed Oct 18, 2023 11:59 pm
Haka Tae-soo wrote:
Wed Oct 18, 2023 11:53 pm
Just to be sure as I couldn't find confirmation or specific rules on this.

The description of the Imperial camp says it's 'home, at least for now'. Does that mean that's where all PCs are supposed to be staying? Can we stay somewhere else if it'd be more fitting for the character? (I'm thinking by the river for Tae-soo for instance, given where he's from and what he's used to) Did, or does, anyone IC guide us there when we get to the village, or near it?

I'm having some trouble understanding how exactly things would work and how we fit in when we get to, or near, the village after following the 'monk words' or rumours that guide us here! Or if we 'don't' get any sort of guidance if we should, idk, look for an inn or something of the sort. That sounds like it might be a too involved and complicated given the number of players, I'm guessing?

Thanks :)
People are generally expected to be staying there, partly to stay together for safety, and partly to stay out of the village's way. The Crab have camped away from everyone else and at least one group is staying with a couple of villagers. Shinsei will be giving a briefing in the morning on D1
I know the briefing is still inbound, but I am currently working on the assumption that the Imperial Camp will be a location in which many of the PCs would be staying.

If so, is it possible to log some time with various Craft rolls to make the area a bit more habitable? The equivalent of doing side quests in Red Dead Redemption to make sure that tents are a bit more secure/warming, proper latrines and drainage are in place and maybe some defensible points?
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Hisomu Reo wrote:
Mon Oct 23, 2023 5:00 pm
I know the briefing is still inbound, but I am currently working on the assumption that the Imperial Camp will be a location in which many of the PCs would be staying.

If so, is it possible to log some time with various Craft rolls to make the area a bit more habitable? The equivalent of doing side quests in Red Dead Redemption to make sure that tents are a bit more secure/warming, proper latrines and drainage are in place and maybe some defensible points?
Absolutely, go for it.
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