He's an NPC champion, and he is still alive.
Re: GM Questions
GM | Birb | Tiny | Floofy | Architect of Horror | Experienced 3
Honor: All of it, Status: Yes, Glory: Very yes
"Want to talk about dreams and dreamers? Sensory input gives the illusion of consciousness. You are all just dreams made of flesh. I used to be too. Now I'm flesh made of dream. You can too, Chuck. You can too."
Honor: All of it, Status: Yes, Glory: Very yes
"Want to talk about dreams and dreamers? Sensory input gives the illusion of consciousness. You are all just dreams made of flesh. I used to be too. Now I'm flesh made of dream. You can too, Chuck. You can too."
- Yoshitsune Ayako
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Re: GM Questions
Is there any appropriate place of worship in the village other than the Shrine of Endgame Content?
Crab Clan • Samurai • Great Destiny • Directionally Challenged • Dreaming?
Status 1.0 • Glory: 3.5 • Exceptional Honor
carries: heavy armor, masakari, daisho, biwa
Status 1.0 • Glory: 3.5 • Exceptional Honor
carries: heavy armor, masakari, daisho, biwa
Re: GM Questions
Nope. The best, the headwoman or healer of the village might have a small shrine in their home.Yoshitsune Ayako wrote: ↑Mon Oct 16, 2023 12:22 amIs there any appropriate place of worship in the village other than the Shrine of Endgame Content?
GM | Birb | Tiny | Floofy | Architect of Horror | Experienced 3
Honor: All of it, Status: Yes, Glory: Very yes
"Want to talk about dreams and dreamers? Sensory input gives the illusion of consciousness. You are all just dreams made of flesh. I used to be too. Now I'm flesh made of dream. You can too, Chuck. You can too."
Honor: All of it, Status: Yes, Glory: Very yes
"Want to talk about dreams and dreamers? Sensory input gives the illusion of consciousness. You are all just dreams made of flesh. I used to be too. Now I'm flesh made of dream. You can too, Chuck. You can too."
- Haka Tae-soo
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Re: GM Questions
Scorpion • Shugenja • Tribal survivor • Protective brother • Destined
Status: 1.0 • Glory: 3.0 • Honour: What is Expected
Carries: Mosu village robes and earrings, straw cloak, bo, knives, fishing kit, often travelling pack and/or food.
Cares for: Ha-yeong, 14 year-old troublemaker.
Description • Theme
Status: 1.0 • Glory: 3.0 • Honour: What is Expected
Carries: Mosu village robes and earrings, straw cloak, bo, knives, fishing kit, often travelling pack and/or food.
Cares for: Ha-yeong, 14 year-old troublemaker.
Description • Theme
- Haka Tae-soo
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Re: GM Questions
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
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
Scorpion • Shugenja • Tribal survivor • Protective brother • Destined
Status: 1.0 • Glory: 3.0 • Honour: What is Expected
Carries: Mosu village robes and earrings, straw cloak, bo, knives, fishing kit, often travelling pack and/or food.
Cares for: Ha-yeong, 14 year-old troublemaker.
Description • Theme
Status: 1.0 • Glory: 3.0 • Honour: What is Expected
Carries: Mosu village robes and earrings, straw cloak, bo, knives, fishing kit, often travelling pack and/or food.
Cares for: Ha-yeong, 14 year-old troublemaker.
Description • Theme
Re: GM Questions
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 D1Haka Tae-soo wrote: ↑Wed Oct 18, 2023 11:53 pmJust 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
GM | Birb | Tiny | Floofy | Architect of Horror | Experienced 3
Honor: All of it, Status: Yes, Glory: Very yes
"Want to talk about dreams and dreamers? Sensory input gives the illusion of consciousness. You are all just dreams made of flesh. I used to be too. Now I'm flesh made of dream. You can too, Chuck. You can too."
Honor: All of it, Status: Yes, Glory: Very yes
"Want to talk about dreams and dreamers? Sensory input gives the illusion of consciousness. You are all just dreams made of flesh. I used to be too. Now I'm flesh made of dream. You can too, Chuck. You can too."
- Haka Tae-soo
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Re: GM Questions
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?Canary wrote: ↑Wed Oct 18, 2023 11:59 pmPeople 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
If so, I'm guessing it'd make sense to assume Tae-soo would camp by the river Thanks!
Scorpion • Shugenja • Tribal survivor • Protective brother • Destined
Status: 1.0 • Glory: 3.0 • Honour: What is Expected
Carries: Mosu village robes and earrings, straw cloak, bo, knives, fishing kit, often travelling pack and/or food.
Cares for: Ha-yeong, 14 year-old troublemaker.
Description • Theme
Status: 1.0 • Glory: 3.0 • Honour: What is Expected
Carries: Mosu village robes and earrings, straw cloak, bo, knives, fishing kit, often travelling pack and/or food.
Cares for: Ha-yeong, 14 year-old troublemaker.
Description • Theme
Re: GM Questions
Yup, no one's stopping you. Just let me know if Tae-soo drinks from it.Haka Tae-soo wrote: ↑Thu Oct 19, 2023 12:12 amRight! 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!
GM | Birb | Tiny | Floofy | Architect of Horror | Experienced 3
Honor: All of it, Status: Yes, Glory: Very yes
"Want to talk about dreams and dreamers? Sensory input gives the illusion of consciousness. You are all just dreams made of flesh. I used to be too. Now I'm flesh made of dream. You can too, Chuck. You can too."
Honor: All of it, Status: Yes, Glory: Very yes
"Want to talk about dreams and dreamers? Sensory input gives the illusion of consciousness. You are all just dreams made of flesh. I used to be too. Now I'm flesh made of dream. You can too, Chuck. You can too."
- Togashi Satsuki
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Re: GM Questions
Just a random thought: since there are NPC-backups for Thunders, does that mean that they are in the village too?
Daughter of the Dragon • Fire • Shugenja • Sassy Princess • Otherworldly Beauty (Benten's Blessing) • Tattooed • Blessed By The Heavens • Gift of Foresight • Great Destiny
Honor: What Is Expected Status: 4.0 (possibly Togashi's Heir) Glory: 3.0
Theme | Profile
Has: Wakizashi, small knife, yumi and quiver, scrolls in a satchel, jade bracelet and a jade-conch, Guqin (on occassion), wide-brimmed hat with veil, travel cloak with fur.
Honor: What Is Expected Status: 4.0 (possibly Togashi's Heir) Glory: 3.0
Theme | Profile
Has: Wakizashi, small knife, yumi and quiver, scrolls in a satchel, jade bracelet and a jade-conch, Guqin (on occassion), wide-brimmed hat with veil, travel cloak with fur.
Re: GM Questions
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.Togashi Satsuki wrote: ↑Thu Oct 19, 2023 2:59 amJust a random thought: since there are NPC-backups for Thunders, does that mean that they are in the village too?
GM | Birb | Tiny | Floofy | Architect of Horror | Experienced 3
Honor: All of it, Status: Yes, Glory: Very yes
"Want to talk about dreams and dreamers? Sensory input gives the illusion of consciousness. You are all just dreams made of flesh. I used to be too. Now I'm flesh made of dream. You can too, Chuck. You can too."
Honor: All of it, Status: Yes, Glory: Very yes
"Want to talk about dreams and dreamers? Sensory input gives the illusion of consciousness. You are all just dreams made of flesh. I used to be too. Now I'm flesh made of dream. You can too, Chuck. You can too."
- Togashi Satsuki
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Re: GM Questions
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)?
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)?
Daughter of the Dragon • Fire • Shugenja • Sassy Princess • Otherworldly Beauty (Benten's Blessing) • Tattooed • Blessed By The Heavens • Gift of Foresight • Great Destiny
Honor: What Is Expected Status: 4.0 (possibly Togashi's Heir) Glory: 3.0
Theme | Profile
Has: Wakizashi, small knife, yumi and quiver, scrolls in a satchel, jade bracelet and a jade-conch, Guqin (on occassion), wide-brimmed hat with veil, travel cloak with fur.
Honor: What Is Expected Status: 4.0 (possibly Togashi's Heir) Glory: 3.0
Theme | Profile
Has: Wakizashi, small knife, yumi and quiver, scrolls in a satchel, jade bracelet and a jade-conch, Guqin (on occassion), wide-brimmed hat with veil, travel cloak with fur.
Re: GM Questions
The official word from Shiba is that a minion of Yume-Jigoku infiltrated the court in the guise of an honorable samurai before revealing itself and demanding that humans join it or be twisted into monsters. Jigoku has invaded part of the Realm of Dreams, but Lady Doji is working hard to protect the Empire alongside the Nezumi. Stay strong and support one another - this threat will prove no match against the Empire together.Togashi Satsuki wrote: ↑Fri Oct 20, 2023 7:52 pmOki-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)?
GM | Birb | Tiny | Floofy | Architect of Horror | Experienced 3
Honor: All of it, Status: Yes, Glory: Very yes
"Want to talk about dreams and dreamers? Sensory input gives the illusion of consciousness. You are all just dreams made of flesh. I used to be too. Now I'm flesh made of dream. You can too, Chuck. You can too."
Honor: All of it, Status: Yes, Glory: Very yes
"Want to talk about dreams and dreamers? Sensory input gives the illusion of consciousness. You are all just dreams made of flesh. I used to be too. Now I'm flesh made of dream. You can too, Chuck. You can too."
Re: GM Questions
Absolute Direction works in most YJ infected areas (since they're small), but not here.
GM | Birb | Tiny | Floofy | Architect of Horror | Experienced 3
Honor: All of it, Status: Yes, Glory: Very yes
"Want to talk about dreams and dreamers? Sensory input gives the illusion of consciousness. You are all just dreams made of flesh. I used to be too. Now I'm flesh made of dream. You can too, Chuck. You can too."
Honor: All of it, Status: Yes, Glory: Very yes
"Want to talk about dreams and dreamers? Sensory input gives the illusion of consciousness. You are all just dreams made of flesh. I used to be too. Now I'm flesh made of dream. You can too, Chuck. You can too."
- Otomo Akutou
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Re: GM Questions
To echo before:
What can we do to help / make this more enjoyable for GMs?
Do you know how much you are appreciated? (It's a lot!)
What can we do to help / make this more enjoyable for GMs?
Do you know how much you are appreciated? (It's a lot!)
Otomo Akutou, Stag Clan Hunter
Status 1.0, Glory 4.0, Honor as Expected
Crafty * Destined * Heroic * Silent * Wary * Cursed * Disdained * Driven * Phobic
Commonly with jade finger, daisho, standard clothes, pack; hat and cloak as weather appropriate
In peril, jade finger, daisho, yumi, quiver, arrows, ashigaru armor, rations, cash (the pack will wait)
When traveling, all of it
Status 1.0, Glory 4.0, Honor as Expected
Crafty * Destined * Heroic * Silent * Wary * Cursed * Disdained * Driven * Phobic
Commonly with jade finger, daisho, standard clothes, pack; hat and cloak as weather appropriate
In peril, jade finger, daisho, yumi, quiver, arrows, ashigaru armor, rations, cash (the pack will wait)
When traveling, all of it
Re: GM Questions
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)?
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)?
Ki-Rin ▪ Daimyo ▪ Warrior ▪ Shinjo's Votary ▪ Short ▪ Quiet ▪ Ascetic ▪ Voice ▪ Hero of the People (Blue Lotus Village)
Glory: 6.5 ▪ Status: 7 ▪ Honor: Exceptional ▪ Description
Steed: Tsubame (pale dapple gray with dark points)
Gear: Daisho, saddlebags, sometimes riding armor and yumi.
Glory: 6.5 ▪ Status: 7 ▪ Honor: Exceptional ▪ Description
Steed: Tsubame (pale dapple gray with dark points)
Gear: Daisho, saddlebags, sometimes riding armor and yumi.
Re: GM Questions
Lion Clan • Bushi • Makime Daimyo • Tactician • Commander • Experienced • Once of the Kuwagaya • Overconfident
Status: 7.0 • Honor: "What is Expected" • Glory: 6.0
Status: 7.0 • Honor: "What is Expected" • Glory: 6.0
Re: GM Questions
For now, as long as peeps get their stuff in atm, I'm happy.Otomo Akutou wrote: ↑Fri Oct 20, 2023 11:38 pmTo echo before:
What can we do to help / make this more enjoyable for GMs?
Do you know how much you are appreciated? (It's a lot!)
Got it sorted out here. For others' reference, they're basically Shinjo riding horses with extra training.Otaku wrote: ↑Mon Oct 23, 2023 3:35 amI 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)?
GM | Birb | Tiny | Floofy | Architect of Horror | Experienced 3
Honor: All of it, Status: Yes, Glory: Very yes
"Want to talk about dreams and dreamers? Sensory input gives the illusion of consciousness. You are all just dreams made of flesh. I used to be too. Now I'm flesh made of dream. You can too, Chuck. You can too."
Honor: All of it, Status: Yes, Glory: Very yes
"Want to talk about dreams and dreamers? Sensory input gives the illusion of consciousness. You are all just dreams made of flesh. I used to be too. Now I'm flesh made of dream. You can too, Chuck. You can too."
- Haka Tae-soo
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Re: GM Questions
Scorpion • Shugenja • Tribal survivor • Protective brother • Destined
Status: 1.0 • Glory: 3.0 • Honour: What is Expected
Carries: Mosu village robes and earrings, straw cloak, bo, knives, fishing kit, often travelling pack and/or food.
Cares for: Ha-yeong, 14 year-old troublemaker.
Description • Theme
Status: 1.0 • Glory: 3.0 • Honour: What is Expected
Carries: Mosu village robes and earrings, straw cloak, bo, knives, fishing kit, often travelling pack and/or food.
Cares for: Ha-yeong, 14 year-old troublemaker.
Description • Theme
- Hisomu Reo
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- Joined: Mon Oct 02, 2023 5:37 pm
Re: GM Questions
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.Canary wrote: ↑Wed Oct 18, 2023 11:59 pmPeople 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 D1Haka Tae-soo wrote: ↑Wed Oct 18, 2023 11:53 pmJust 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
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?
Archer | Kakita Tribe | Spider Clan| Bad Limp | Not a People Person | Healer | Experienced 1
Status: 1.0 | Honor: 4.5 | Glory: 1.0
Yumi with lots of arrows, Light Armor, Medicine Kit, Mortar and Pestle, finger of Jade
Status: 1.0 | Honor: 4.5 | Glory: 1.0
Yumi with lots of arrows, Light Armor, Medicine Kit, Mortar and Pestle, finger of Jade
Re: GM Questions
Absolutely, go for it.Hisomu Reo wrote: ↑Mon Oct 23, 2023 5:00 pmI 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?
GM | Birb | Tiny | Floofy | Architect of Horror | Experienced 3
Honor: All of it, Status: Yes, Glory: Very yes
"Want to talk about dreams and dreamers? Sensory input gives the illusion of consciousness. You are all just dreams made of flesh. I used to be too. Now I'm flesh made of dream. You can too, Chuck. You can too."
Honor: All of it, Status: Yes, Glory: Very yes
"Want to talk about dreams and dreamers? Sensory input gives the illusion of consciousness. You are all just dreams made of flesh. I used to be too. Now I'm flesh made of dream. You can too, Chuck. You can too."