Free discussion and game set-up

Let's discuss here about anything related to the game.

I'll post soon some info and links!

= Links =
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/14wm6EvpmmuG-kHylxAL1bh4jU0EHR3mL

= Reading Tips =
Metro* is the core manual
For a very brief explanation check pages 8-13
For the general setting 16-25 could be enough, at least to understand the tone, we'll run a pre-made adventure so I'll give the necessary details in the intro
For the game rules check 68-126 especially "rapid download" pages, and the useful sample playthrough at 127-130

The most important things are understanding of what is a Tag, how to use it to make a move in the Action, the Status and how the Status stacks.

Tokyo* is the setting manual, maybe check the first 30 pages, but 8-16 could be fine as well. The adventur will take place outside Tokyo so focus on pages 13-14

= Post Frequency and Spotlight managing =
I suggest to post 4-5 days a week outside weekends so around one post a day mon-fri.

The game usually focuses on one player or character per scene or challenge and rotates this spotlight. However, I'll try to adapt by managing multiple challenges at once (or dividing them) and balancing the spotlight among all characters.

Hi ! Excited to try this out. My first question: is there something I can read that gives a setting overview?

Hi! Sure, I will soon upload everything on a google drive folder or similar thing and link it here in the first post!

As soon as possible, I will also provide you all with the references for the 'reading tips' to focus your reading on the important things and the basic rules.

In the meantime, I have tried to create an empty character sheet and a filled-out character, to check what is needed on the sheet and what to focus on regarding the rules and steps for character creation. It's usable, even if not perfect, so if anyone wants to try modifying it, no problem!

I've edited the first post with the link and some info!

Thanks for linking the documents. I will dive into them and design up a character. The settings looks very interesting

Sure!

My suggestion for character creation is to use a Tokyo Character Trope (pages 42-57), they should already be balanced and you don't have to rack your brains too much to put together themes, create tags etc. Please note that they reference both Tokyo and Metro themes.
However, if someone prefers, you can ignore the tropes and create your own character choosing 4 themes or even creating new ones.

There are some fun playbooks in there.

Looking at first glance at:
- FULLY-IMMERSED GAMER
as my favorite option

or alternatives:
- ENLIGHTENED CHILD
- CREATOR OF CYBERLIFE
- VENGEFUL YŌKAI HUNTER

Reading now! Thanks for the research materials.

Does the scenario suggest any of the particular Crew types, or are we free to settle that amongst ourselves?

It may take me a couple of days to read up on everything (everything seems so cool!). Tropes pulling at me are:
- Unwitting Nanotech Wielder
- Oni Motorcycle Courier
- Wandering Neo-Samurai
- Onryo-Haunted Bartender
- Imperial Clone

Need to read the rules and setting to help me figure out which one I like best

I'm still doing some reading now. Thinking about cooking up something tokusatsu-inspired. From the tropes listed though, I've been chewing on a few:

- Mech Pilot (I have a type)
- Hyper-Destructive Vandal w/ Trained Monsters (gotta catch 'em all)
- Ice-Cold Handler (a more social character might be nice, not sure others would dig it though)
- Broken Detective (I'm also a sucker for the classics)

Regarding the Crew Type, I think the entire Crew theme could work, but keep in mind this is a "enter, explore, steal, get out" mission or something along those lines. Therefore, "Elite Specialist" or "Source Hunters" might be the best fit. Additionally, "Wanted," "All-around Fixers," and "Family" could also work well. For other themes, I may need to come up with something to justify involving your place or crew, but it’s nothing impossible.

Listing potential tropes for each player here is a great idea. I can evaluate how well each one fits the mission. However as a GM, I always try to adapt all pre-made material to player choices. I'll provide feedback on those choices soon, but feel free to suggest others as well.

Once I've given feedback, maybe you can choose your final trope/character, and based on that, you can decide on the crew type together.

Also, take your time to read through the material, no problem!

Here is my response, obviously consider that it is the result of a look at the tags and the sentiment, not a real analysis. in any case, when you choose the characters, I will note down all your tags, so as to understand how to direct the challenges.
I gave simple values ​​such as ideal, useful and suitable.

Feel free to discuss here if you want advice or anything!

FULLY-IMMERSED GAMER (useful)
or alternatives:
- ENLIGHTENED CHILD (suitable)
- CREATOR OF CYBERLIFE (useful)
- VENGEFUL YŌKAI HUNTER (suitable but only partially, too focused on the yokai/magic part so you'll have to rely to your companion on more technological challenges)

- Unwitting Nanotech Wielder (ideal)
- Oni Motorcycle Courier (partially suitable, probably you'll have to leave the vehicle outside the place)
- Wandering Neo-Samurai (suitable)
- Onryo-Haunted Bartender (partially suitable, probably the safehouse won't be useful, and is more of a support role)
- Imperial Clone (useful)

- Mech Pilot (only partially suitable, probably you'll have to choose a human-size-like mecha or similar to avoid leaving it outside the complex)
- Hyper-Destructive Vandal w/ Trained Monsters (suitable, maybe choose from street gang tags useful away from the street place. Trained monster is very interesting, maybe you can choose something from japanese or oriental folklore would be amazing!)
- Ice-Cold Handler (useful)
- Broken Detective (ideal)

I've decided to go with the Unwitting Nanotech Wielder - and not just because the DM says it's "ideal' ;)

As for a crew theme, I envision my character as having stumbled into this life, so Elite Specialists doesn't seem like a good fit. I could see them having a role as the "tech guy" in an All-Around Fixers team. Since this character is already wanted, they'd fit right in with a Wanted team, but I think my preferred crew theme would be Source-Hunting Privateers.

Question: Is it ok to choose a fourth theme that isn't one of the suggested three on the trope? I'd like to choose Swarm of Probes (Drones), with the idea that my character can "shed" some drones that combine to create small, flying drones.

Absolutely yes!

Feel free to choose and personalize the character (i.e. maybe someone want to make a biker character without the bike asset).

Also my "labels" want only to give a a general sense of belonging of that trope but as I was saying I'll adapt the adventure and the challenge so feel free to choose the one what inspires you the most!

Sorry for the delay. Ooof, so many options! Can I make my own bespoke character? I like the Tamahagane Swordsmith, the Retired Nano-Butai Trooper and the Toge Street Racer. Maybe I can be the crew's driver?

Welcome on board!
Yes sure, I tried to make an "analysis" of character tropes for this particular adventure.
Tamahagane swordsmith would be useful, retired nano-butai trooper ideal, while the Toge street racer partially suitable since you'll have to leave the vehicle after arriving to destination)
However feel free to choose the one who inspires you the most!
In general consider that you still have 3 themes which are 9 tags if you have an "unuseful" one so is something manageable!

I am playing 1 character or each of us will have a crew?

1 character for each player, then you all will have the "crew theme" which is a kind of common tag stock (everyone can invoke a crew tag but once used you burn it).

Timplausible here already suggested some crew types which suits his character, but let's see what everyone choose and start from there!

Ha ha, sorry to be a little quiet, just struggling with a bit of decision paralysis. I have this one dumb idea that I kinda really wanna do, but I doubt it's a good fit, so I'm also trying to talk myself out of it.

Do eeet! I am thinking of a scientist that uploaded his mind in a super soldier clone.