Okay guys, so here is the OOC thread.

Feel free to talk about anything game-related hear. There's gonna be a separate thread for the cast, NPC and PCs included.

One note I'd like you to think about: I was wondering about what kind of non-XP related rewards there could be in Wu Xing.

2 things I'd like on your end:

1. Whether you'd like something like this. WX is not specifically geared for material rewards, and it might just be my idea to force it onto the game. Please let me know if it's a terrible idea.

2. I actually have some clan-related item ideas, though not for any of the clans you're actually playing :D. Something magical-like, possibly giving a +2 bonus to certain Ways, or even specific Wushu. If you have ideas, hit me.

I'm not sure that material rewards really fit into the theme of the game, though I don't really know what you have in mind, either. Dai couldn't use most items/clothes, etc., anyway. Fighting techniques, skill bonuses, Wushu, or contacts or reputation bonuses seem to fit a lot better in Wu Xing than items for non-xp rewards.

Example: after a fight (or avoiding a fight!) a wandering master offers to teach a PC  who impressed him a specific technique that would have been helpful in that situation. This could easily be a skill bonus instead.

Example: After completing a mission without being noticed, ninja begin to think of the PC as someone stealthy (+rep bonus among ninja), though a jealous rival might slander the PC as a coward. (-rep)

Example: On a failed mission, the PC might be approached by a new contact who gives the PC missions that he (secretly) wants to fail.

I agree with Monkeytopia that item rewards should be incredibly valuable and rare.

Eloy, jump on in, sure! Interested in what can you throw at me!!

On the idea of items: I don't want to throw them at you guys all the time, these would be rare items. For example, a kimono made from Celestial Spider silk and given to a Hidden Strand. In this case, the kimono would give a +2 bonus to all the clan wushu, and could be used freely, you wouldn't need to have extra rope or something up your sleeve, it would unweave itself when attacking. Items like this, as grand rewards. What do you think?

Also, I'll be scarce until the weekend, my University graduation is coming up.

Always room for one more! 

And yeah the idea of a grand reward like that seems pretty cool. Even if I can't think of a sensible Wicked Quill item. My mind keeps fixing on the idea of a celestial scrunchy……

*Laughs*

I may have to think of some reason not to have Kana just try maul you when your back is turned then. For everyone knows the Strands are a bunch of Wushu stealing jerkfaces. :D

Eloy, can you give us an ETA on your character? Don't want to hasten you, but if you want some more time, you can join the group in the village as a local handler and contact.

For some reason I wish this was an actual Con dedicated to Genghis Khan with people dressed in appropriate period dress. 

How are we handling dice rolls btw?

As I assume it would be some form of knowledge roll to see if we know anything about the place in question?

Or is it common knowledge that we don't need to roll for? 

Given just how low my knowledge score is I think I'll just assume ignorance. ;D

Hah. Lucky we're not playing a superhero/pulp style game then. Exposition is mandatory, especially for any badguys who are strong enough to pose a challenge.

azulgato21 said:

Been away from the forums for awhile. Is there room for more players in your game?

 

 

Sure, feel free to whip up a ninja of your liking.

Wu Xing only, crunch and fluff both :).