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Hey !
When do you plan to start ? From what I can see, you were Janna's player, right ? She was a cool girl. :)
This message was lightly edited by the GM at 23:44, Sun 06 Dec 2015.

Yes that was my character.

I am doing some research and putting together a scenario. In the mean time you can get things completed on your end.

The game will take place in 1936, this first scenario may be a bit earlier, but s this is a pulp game not going to get caught up in too many details.

Sure, I will add my character sheet and backstory. Where are we supposed to live ?
This message was last updated by the GM at 23:43, Sun 06 Dec 2015.

We are going to ignore the previous game in this game.

Your character can be from anywhere. As a crypto zoologist he has long traveled the globe in search of yet undiscovered species thought to be legendary rather than real.

As far as the setting, this is the modern world of the 20th century.. Magic is thought to be so much mumbo jumbo by most Americans and Europeans, though in other parts of the world it still is very much seen a real.

Super weapons and such if they exists are very hush hush. That does not mean they do not exist.

Secret societies are secret as well. Though some are quite well none. But they really aren't that secret .. or are they?

Secrets, secrets... Secrets all the way !
One last question. Are we restricted to the core book or can we also use the supplements, Revelations of Mars included ? I will probably revised my character sheet a bit before we start the game so I might pick things from all the books if they are allowed.

Also, if you know where is that picture of Doc Brown I was using for my character, I would be happy to know. I have started to clean out the gallery but I was unable to find it so far.
This message was last updated by the GM at 23:44, Sun 06 Dec 2015.

msh445 I think that is the one. Check your character image, I think that is it.

It wasn't this one but I will keep it until I find the good one. Or was it ?
I thought it was the Western version but now that I see it, I think you are right. If I remember well, I was unable to find one and used this one. I should send one in his Western coat so it can be added to the gallery.
Thanks for finding it so quickly. :)
This message was last updated by the GM at 23:45, Sun 06 Dec 2015.

My pleasure.

Once you get your background up, I will start getting the ball rolling.

No problem, I will write it today. :)
This message was last updated by the GM at 23:46, Sun 06 Dec 2015.

My background is done. Sorry for the delay, I have used most of my free time building a Lego. :D
I will check my character sheet today or tomorrow but I guess we can start as long as no rolls are involved. :)
This message was last updated by the GM at 23:48, Sun 06 Dec 2015.

I noticed your character has a very high ride skill. Not sure how much use you will get from that compared to some others. That said, I am planning on using the zero level skill optional rule.

So you think this skill might not be useful in your campaign ? As I said, I will take another look at my character sheet to check that everything is OK (It should, I haven't changed it since the previous game). And if you add this special rule, I might even change some skills. I will just wait to see what you settle. :)
This message was last updated by the GM at 23:48, Sun 06 Dec 2015.

Hard to say. I suggest we move your character generation to the PM.

Here is an example character sheet that can be used. Just quote it and paste it to capture the format and replace it with your own character's information.


Ian Hamilton, Big Game Hunter

Name: Ian Hamilton
Archetype: Hunter
Motivation: Fame
Age: 30       Gender: Male     Height:  6'0"
Eyes: Blue    Hair: Brown      Skin: Tanned

Primary Attributes

• Body: 2
• Dexterity: 4
• Strength: 2
• Charisma: 2
• Intelligence: 2
• Willpower: 3

Secondary Attributes

• Size: 0
• Move: 6
• Perception: 5
• Initiative: 6
• Defense: 6
• Stun: 2
• Style: 3
• Health: 5

Skills              Base     Levels     Rating     Average

• Athletics       2        2          4          (2)
• Brawl           2        2          4          (2)
• Firearms        4        3          9          (4+)
   Rifles                            10          (5)
• Melee           2        2          4          (2)
• Stealth         4        2          6          (3)
• Survival        2        3          5          (2+)
   Tracking                           6          (3)

Talents
Accuracy (1) (Reduced called shot penalties)
Prerequisites: None
Your character can attack with pinpoint accuracy, picking her target out of a crowd,
hitting him behind cover, and aiming for his vulnerable spots.
Benefit: Your character makes called shots at a reduced penalty. She may ignore up to a –2 penalty for targeting a specific location—such as when an opponent is wearing armor, or hiding behind cover. This Talent also reduces penalties for
attacking opponents smaller than your character.
Normal: When making a called shot to hit a specific target, your character suffers a penalty between –1 and –8 depending on the size of the target area, how much armor an opponent is wearing, or the amount of cover he has.
Advanced: You may buy this Talent up to four times. Your character may ignore an additional –2 called shot penalty per level (i.e., the first purchase allows her to
ignore up to a –2 penalty, the second allows up to a –4, and so on).

Skill Aptitude (Firearms)
Prerequisites: None
Your character has a natural affinity for a particular activity or subject matter and is considered a prodigy or expert in her field.
Benefit: Your character gains +2 Skill rating to a specific Skill (designate one when you take this Talent). This is a general bonus and does not give your character any free Skill Levels.
Normal: Your Skill ratings are unmodified.
Advanced: You may buy this Talent multiple times,
but the benefit is applied to a different Skill each time.

Resources
Wealth (0)

Flaws
Overconfident (+1 Style point whenever your character gets in over his head)

Weapons

Firearms              Dmg   Str    Rng    Cap    Rate   Spd      Cost   Wt   Notes
Webley & Scott 3062    5L     2   100 ft.    5(c)  M      A      $250    7.5 lb.
Webley-Fosbery         4L     2    50 ft.    6(r)  M      A      $60.00  2.5 lb.

Melee Weapon     Dmg     Str     Spd       Cost     Wt     Notes
Hunting Knife      1L       1       A       $5.00    1 lb.   Range: 10 ft.


Gear                   Cost   Weight   Notes
Blanket, Wool          $2.50    4.0 lb.
Belt, Leather          $1.00      —
Boots, Leather Work    $2.50    2.0 lb.
Gloves, Leather        $2.50      —
Hat, Felt              $1.00      —
Sandals, Leather       $2.50    1.0 lb.
Skirt, Heavy Cotton    $2.50    0.5 lb.




This message was last edited by the GM at 01:56, Mon 07 Dec 2015.

Thanks for the template. I will switch to this one as soon as I can so it makes things easier to check for you. :)

Put up a preliminary thread. Can you see it?

If so feel free to post. Please include a description.

Yep, I can see it. Just like for the character sheet, I'm not sure if I will be able to post something substantial before this Wednesday. What do you mean by "include a description" ? A physical description of my character ?
If so, there's no problem and I would have added one even if you didn't asked for it. :)

No worries.

Yes, his physical appearance to set the mood.

Today is Wednesday, where do you live in real life?

I live in France. At the time of this message, it is almost 9h30 AM here. So I will post in the next 24 hours at last. It might come a bit earlier. :)

I'm in California, near san Francisco.

That's almost the opposite from here. But you probably have a better weather than me. :D

Probably about the same, a bit warmer during winter as I am near the coast.

FINALLY ! I have posted something ! Now, I just need to complete my character sheet by following your new rules. I will try to do it asap. :)

As much as I would like to post as soon as possible, I'm not sure if I will be able to do something before the 21th. Sorry about that.
At least after this date, I will be back to normal posting capabilities (Expect for the few festivities) which means I will be able to post at least one time every two days. :)

OK

As I told you, my work is done so I will be less buzzy now. I should have a post up today or tomorrow. :)

I remember that I need to modify my character sheet as well. I will be sure to keep some money left to pay the cowboys if they have good informations. :)

Happy holidays. :)

On a side note, how long do you plan to keep this game a "solo" game ?

I want to get through the prequel. Then will look at new characters.

Oki doki.
Also, look, I have a new head ! :D

Excellent.

I am on vacation so hard to post.

As far as XP for skills, my understanding it is cumulative. So you must pay per skill level. So the best thing to do is to raise your high skills with the starting skill points and use the XP to raise low ones.
This message was last edited by the GM at 01:53, Wed 30 Dec 2015.

No problem with the posting schedule. Enjoy your vacations. :)
For the XP, that's also how I saw the things. I will do it this way then.

Happy new year. :)

Happy New Year!!

How is it going for you ?

Sorry my last post did not make it. Must have died on its way.

No problem. :)

I hope you are all right. :)