OOC

[Silver Priest]

Thread for all OOC needs.

As a warning, this scenario can be pretty dark. A lot depends on how things turn out. If any of you have any questions about content pm or post here and I'll try to answer without spoiling anything.

[Cotton]

I was thinking about making a character who is a Sheriff's deputy and brother of one of the Parker parents. Would that be alright?
Also since this is a modern game, are there any big changes to the skill list to take into account?

[HelplessBystander]

Can Tobias know a spell and have a Cthulhu Mythos knowledge of around ~10 at the start of the game?

[Mr. Handy]

I was considering playing one of Karen's teachers.

[Silver Priest]

Sure. The parents are also fair game, though if none of you play them it's fine, it's not super important. When the game starts you'll all be at the Parker's house for let's say a Sunday social call, maybe a barbecue or something. It's a fairly small town so maybe you grew up with Karen's parents and are just spending time with friends.

HelplessBystander, while I'm not opposed to you having some contact with the mythos before, I'd rather you not have a spell. Half of this scenario is about realizing what sort of evils are out there, and IMO it loses its impact a bit if the characters already know too much. If you really want to you can, but I'd rather the other characters think your fellow was a bit eccentric.

[HelplessBystander]

No problem. But would an Elder Sign work? I'm not opposed to having a weak, eccentric-ish character. It's just that Tobias has lived through the worst years of Mythos Influence (1920s~1930s), and I kinda want him to push along the plot a bit. I don't want to be That Guy. So I'm fine with the Keeper's verdict.

[Silver Priest]

Thinking about it some more,a little cthulhu mythos could easily be included in this scenario. As for an Elder Sign, I'm willing to allow it.

[HelplessBystander]

Thanks!

[Silver Priest]

I was thinking about making a character who is a Sheriff's deputy and brother of one of the Parker parents. Would that be alright?
Also since this is a modern game, are there any big changes to the skill list to take into account?

Sorry, yeah that's fine. As for skills, none that I'm aware of, though others can feel free to correct me if I'm mistaken.

[HelplessBystander]

There needs to be appropriate base values for a computer use skill. The KNOW stat needs to be modified (Google), and contact should be instantaneous. Oh yeah, and there's a subreddit for EVERYTHING.


^Probably a good idea to address these issues, or else I'm pretty sure someone could just go to /r/howtokillashoggoth

[Silver Priest]

Ah, but you're assuming this will take place in an area with good WiFi.

I looked up computer use, and the skill seems to start at 01, which is pretty low. Put points in it if you want, but I'm fine with treating Library Use as applicable if you're uing a computer to search up information. It's not 100% accurate but I think it largely fits with what you'd be researching.

[HelplessBystander]

Ah, but you're assuming this will take place in an area with good WiFi.

I looked up computer use, and the skill seems to start at 01, which is pretty low. Put points in it if you want, but I'm fine with treating Library Use as applicable if you're uing a computer to search up information. It's not 100% accurate but I think it largely fits with what you'd be researching.

Cool. I'll modify my character sheet then. Thanks for clearing that up!

[Mr. Handy]

Yes, Computer Use starts at 01%. The rules specifically state that it's for computer programming, and that doing research online does use Library Use. Electronics is also on the modern sheet but not the classic one, and it too starts at 01%.

[Silver Priest]

I want to apologize if the game's seemed pretty railroady so far. Without giving too much away, we are approaching the climax and after the next few posts, I plan to step back a little and let you all approach the endgame however you think is best.

[HelplessBystander]

No worries. However, what skills do we need to roll to get in contact with the university staff? Luck? Persuade? Fast Talk? Credit Rating?

[Silver Priest]

Probably luck(it's been several years) and persuade.

Spoiler:

dice roll,

[dice]0[/dice] T

[dice]1[/dice] C

[dice]2[/dice] D

[HelplessBystander]

Okay.

[HelplessBystander]

Hey, I'm currently in China, and it's a bit of a struggle getting on the websites that I want to visit like my Gmail (therefore, I cannot get notified when a new post pops up). Can't promise frequent or even timely updates as usual, but will follow 'till the end.

[Silver Priest]

That's fine. I think we're pretty close to the end, but glad to have you aboard. Happy Birthday btw.

[Silver Priest]

Just some random rolls:

[dice]11[/dice] 40 Daniel

[dice]12[/dice] 40 Mabel

[dice]13[/dice] 60

[dice]0[/dice] [dice]1[/dice]

[dice]14[/dice] 20

[dice]15[/dice] 30

[dice]2[/dice]