ToadKing85

Endless Autumn (A Savage Worlds Adventure Edition Horror RP)

This just sparked an idea in me:
A young adult coder who keeps healthy (and avoids social contact) by doing lots of excercise, like fitness at home, trekking, swimming, rock climbing, etc. He's, however, good physically and mentally, but seriously lacks in social skills and amount of people in his life.

I haven't assigned any points yet, anyway, so it's easier for me to switch.

@student of life

I'd green light that, sure!

Endless Autumn (A Savage Worlds Adventure Edition Horror RP)

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Here's what I've got so far--I've done enough revisions at this point that I should probably go back and check my math, but it probably won't change too much on that basis.

I do worry--do we have any characters with a physical focus? If not, I can switch to another character concept so we have someone who can deal with physical challenges.

@ctrlsaltdel

Doing well, so far.

So far we have 2 proposed characters with a non-physical focus, and with my "no monster hunters or power gaming" talk, I can see why anybody might be hesitant. If nobody makes a physical focused character, that's fine, because you'll still have a chance, but if somebody does make a character more physically capable, that's not unreasonable, it just has to make sense (like, don't tell me the local librarian was secretly Rambo this whole time). Just... Remember the roleplaying part of rpg.

Endless Autumn (A Savage Worlds Adventure Edition Horror RP)

@rush99999I have explained as much as I can without giving away the entire story, accept it or don't. I made my ruling, please move on.

Edit: Your concept of the old man can still work, even if not necessarily the way you first proposed. I have some suggestions if you want to consider them?

Endless Autumn (A Savage Worlds Adventure Edition Horror RP)

Ok, quite a bit to address here-@ctrlsaltdel I believe you have it right, regarding the Wealth score. You are also correct, it is modern world, current year. Oh, also, because I'm not allowing the Veteran Of The Shadow World, as consolation I'm still allowing the bonus Edge for being human, since I didn't answer that question from before.

@rush99999OK, so, I'm concerned that I have not effectively communicated the setting, and I'm going to try and clarify.

Modern Horror. In particular, aiming to emulate modern horror stories/films. If you don't know who Burt Gummer is, he's a reoccurring character in the Tremors franchise and basically a Monster Hunter. So when I say "No Burt Gummer", it's because I don't want the sole focus to be "there it is, let's kill it".

Which brings me to my next clarification: It's not that the islanders don't question supernatural happenings, it's that they don't really acknowledge it, at most dismissing things with "plausible explanations". People who somehow claim stranger things aren't taken all that seriously. Figuring out why is meant to be part of this adventure. A player character who already knows what's up and has many adventures under their belt doesn't really mesh with that. I'm down to work with you in pm's if you want to, but so far I'm getting worried you're starting to metagame and build a character to "win".

now time for the next couple things-

The veteran edge. I've looked it up, and the wording suggests (to me) it's meant for a setting different than what I'm going for here. I also dislike it on the grounds that it throws off party balance in any setting for one character to be significantly more advanced than the rest of the party.
The money. I already made the call on that, it's not D&D, or a homebrewed Castlevania. The pc's aren't traveling adventurers/monster hunters, money isn't going to be an issue most of the time, so I'm using the optional alternative to handwave it. So, when I already made the call as the GM/Marshal, and then you post something like that? You're kinda stepping on my toes and I need you to please not do that.

Endless Autumn (A Savage Worlds Adventure Edition Horror RP)

@RickyG85, given that this is a modern horror setting, do we still get the free edge from being human? Or is that bit just a wash?

ETA: Also, how are we handling starting money/gear?

@ctrlsaltdel

We'll be using the Wealth system; you each start with Wealth D6, mechanics for that are in SWADE page 145/146. Use your Wealth to obtain starting equipment/gear, just remember you're already extraordinary for being player characters; "not Burt Gummer".

I'll be taking Veteran of the Dark World as an Edge. Since I rolled a 1 for that, I'll be taking an extra Major Hinderance.

@rush99999

Let me get back to you on that, I'm at work and can't look that up atm. If it's anything like Veteran of The Weird West, I would discourage that without a really good reason, but let me look into it before you commit it to paper, please

Endless Autumn (A Savage Worlds Adventure Edition Horror RP)

Got my third request, I assume that was one of y'all?

Digimon: Fallen Knights (reboot)

Going to post today

Endless Autumn (A Savage Worlds Adventure Edition Horror RP)

Two ideas came to my mind:

1. A born resident of Autumn, a herbalist woman running an organic food / alternative medicines shop, around forty. Divorced, got rid of her drunkard, womanizing husband, who is a wreck of a person sinking in cheap booze. May or may not have children, I don't yet know. She is logical, practical, and not bad socially. Have a wide circle of friends.

2. A drifter type 50-something guy, physically and socially good, but not the sharpest knife in the drawer. Arrived to Autumn 0-6 months ago (whatever is best for the story). Doesn't know many people yet, but it's easy for him to connect to people.

@student of life

I personally like the first one better, but both can work.

@rush99999 I already have plans for the mayor, but I wouldn't stop you from being older if you have your heart set on it?

Endless Autumn (A Savage Worlds Adventure Edition Horror RP)

Anyway--pending getting a peek at the horror splatbook, but I'm leaning towards playing a flake-type character. Weird guy, smart but not very pleasant interpersonally, came to the island some years ago to "investigate" because he was convinced something supernatural was happening and wanted to uncover the truth. Has a youtube channel with thirty subscribers, that kind of thing.

@ctrlsaltdel

Gave you access a couple hours ago. I like your enthusiasm lol

I think... I can work with that character concept, I get a vibe of the "Cabin in the Woods" stoner; he didn't really know just what was going on, simply his own instincts wouldn't stop telling him that something wasn't right

Also that one guy from Steven Universe

Endless Autumn (A Savage Worlds Adventure Edition Horror RP)

silly detail, not important: For this setting, Bennies are called "Odds", as in, "Odds of survival" :P