Nov 12, 2019 1:15 pm
Thread for any OOC queries.
OOC Thread
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Nov 12, 2019 2:20 pm
You can use them in a number of ways.
The most straightforward is to upgrade your own skill check once (turns one Ability(green) die in your pool into a Proficiency(yellow) die, if you do not have any Ability dice in your pool then using a Story Point would add an additional Ability dice to the pool) or you can also use it to increase the difficulty of an opponents check (turns one Difficulty(purple) die into a Challenge(red) die and again if your check does not contain any Difficulty dice it will instead add one to the check).
Certain Talents and abilities will require the use of a Story Point to activate, these will be noted in the relevant description.
You can also use a Story Point to inject narrative changes into the story. For example if you were trying to find a way into a building you could use a Story Point to state there is a handy vent somewhere, or that the guard on patrol has dropped their access card, or that you know the guard so have a possible in to negotiate with them. This isn't a god-mode option though (for example you can't spend a Story Point and just declare the big bad drops dead from a heart attack) it's more for slight narrative tweaks.
The GM points are used in a very similar manner.
The most straightforward is to upgrade your own skill check once (turns one Ability(green) die in your pool into a Proficiency(yellow) die, if you do not have any Ability dice in your pool then using a Story Point would add an additional Ability dice to the pool) or you can also use it to increase the difficulty of an opponents check (turns one Difficulty(purple) die into a Challenge(red) die and again if your check does not contain any Difficulty dice it will instead add one to the check).
Certain Talents and abilities will require the use of a Story Point to activate, these will be noted in the relevant description.
You can also use a Story Point to inject narrative changes into the story. For example if you were trying to find a way into a building you could use a Story Point to state there is a handy vent somewhere, or that the guard on patrol has dropped their access card, or that you know the guard so have a possible in to negotiate with them. This isn't a god-mode option though (for example you can't spend a Story Point and just declare the big bad drops dead from a heart attack) it's more for slight narrative tweaks.
The GM points are used in a very similar manner.
Nov 12, 2019 2:36 pm
Okay, that's pretty much what I would have expected but now I know the details! Thanks
Last edited November 12, 2019 2:44 pm
Nov 20, 2019 10:30 pm
Just so everyone is aware it looks like theVictorHotel has bailed on the game (just checked the game info page and they aren't showing in the game anymore). Not sure why as they've not said anything to me about leaving so don't expect Vince to be making an appearance.
Dec 6, 2019 1:02 pm
Squadfather44 has had to drop out due to RL commitments. I'll run Tam as an NPC for this encounter and then he'll be making his excuses as we move forwards.
Mar 17, 2020 9:27 pm
Hi all, apologies for the extended silence. We've been dealing with illnesses running through our house for the last few weeks which has really cut down on the time I've had for gaming on here and now I am working from home and we have pulled our daughter out of school I can't see the situation changing in at least the next few weeks. For now I'm putting all of the games I'm running on hold and will hope to pick them up again at a future date. Apologies again everyone.
Mar 17, 2020 9:57 pm
Sorry to hear about your troubles, mcneils, but we appreciate the heads up. If you revive this game at a later date, I'm sure I'll still be around. Hope matters improve!
Mar 18, 2020 12:19 am
Oh, sorry things have gotten so hectic for you. We'll all still be here when things settle down, I'm sure. Everyone be safe and get better!
Mar 18, 2020 5:59 am
Take all the time you need. I'll stay here in the game so if/when things settle down again, I'll still be here