All discussions to either pick one of the pre-gen characters included in the Quickstart rules or build a new one go here.

Some of the pregenerated characters deviate from the pattern of the others in ways that seem more like a fix for the quick start than anything mathematical in the character creation process.

I suggest we ignore that deviation and stick with the more normal version.

Attributes that add up to 13
Pick any three Talents
Pick any three Attribute Foci
Fill in the drive/origin/background/social class/and profession as desired.

Fortune and Income are also a bit unclear I would suggest any custom characters are locked at 20 fortune and 4 income as those too are the most common.

Honestly, I like Chao, but I would have built him a bit differently.

Can we use the background, etc for him but I redo the stats?

Absolutely,how better to experiment?

Just to expand on my comment a little, I'm all for folks trying out the character creation rules as part of this playtest.

Perhaps share to role you're looking to fill so everyone can coordinate.

I mailed everyone who'd shown interest in my original proposal post.  Had one respond they would not be able to join.  Pending a couple more replies we'll see if I need to post on the Wanted - Players thread

I'd ike to be an engineer, I think. I was looking at Addison, but I'm not sure if I want to try and tweak him or not.

Hello, new player here with my first post!

I have a tradition where I almost always play the pregen characters unaltered in a new RPG.

I have had a quick run through the rules. For now I am avoiding the adventure-- don't want spoilers. I am impressed with the pregen characters. I would honestly play any one of them, and enjoy it-- and that is rare for me.

If I had to choose, my preference in order would be:

1. Addy
2. Ade
3. Casey

But would play any of them.

I'd prefer to use the characters as is, myself, with only changing names/gender/background if wanted. As this is my first go-round with the system, I don't want to muck about with trying to create a new character.

Alright, Addy is assigned and the ship has its engineer.

What about Doris?  What role will she fill?

Cupbearer2 you going with Cho and keeping his medic focus/skills?

Cupbearer3 have you narrowed down a choice or just waiting to see what's left?

No response from any of the others I mailed. Will post on Wanted - Players tomorrow.
This message was last edited by the GM at 02:02, Tue 28 Aug 2018.

Doris can fill just about any roll requirements in terms of system mechanics I will take what is left, the important part about the character is that she is an OPA Belter.

You know I usually play some sort of engineer, so this time I am going to switch things up and go with the Face character. Sign me up for Ade.

After careful consideration, I will keep Chao as is. :) I think the only thing I would do different is the attribute ratings, but they really fit as is. He’s got a lot of potential so the Medic with a shady past it is. :)

Hello all,

I am the latest to pick up the Cup and bear it toward our combined destiny. ;-)

Our GM informs me that the Hacker, Pilot, and Soldier are still available for play. I would like to get all of your input as to which you think would best fill out our crew and why please.

Alright, we have our 6 players.

Please ensure you have a copy of the rules; link is in the RTJ thread.

Review the 6 pregen characters in the back of the book and pick from the remaining three: Kasey the Soldier, Izzy the Hacker or Nico the Pilot.  Feel free to change names, gender and even try to build your own to fulfill the selected role.

I'll start putting the initial thread together.

Since i haven't read anything of the book yet, i'm willing to pick from the leftovers. Do tell me what's left after everyone picked their roll.

EDIT: I went for Hacker since I don't like waiting :P. Do tell me if someone wants it, i'm willing to change it for something else.
This message was last edited by the player at 12:02, Wed 29 Aug 2018.

Well unfortunately Cupbearer 4 decided the system didn't fit their playstyle and has bowed out.  Am reaching out to the next applicant in line to see if they are still interested.

Has everyone downloaded a copy of the rules?

I've got the Quickstart. Should I look for something else?

Nope, that's the one

I have the QSR from kickstarting it. I'll play the soldier. Though it was a hard call between her and the pilot.

I'll play Casey Khatri as is.

Done!

We have a new Cupbearer 4; the previous player found the game mechanics not to their liking and bowed out.

I know we have a couple last character choices to make; take your time, chat, coordinate, it's all good.

Meantime I've posted the opening scene.  Have a look and decide how you want to tackle this little, minor, what-could-go-wrong job.

Is the new #4 going to stick with the Hacker, or go Pilot?

P.S.  Also lets hope for a better outcome than the main plot 'Authorized Kidnapping' event of the setting.
This message was last edited by the player at 00:45, Thu 30 Aug 2018.

I'll let Cupbearer 4 speak for themselves.

I'll be your pilot, though my name will be Tane Henare. And I'll look different than the book.

I hope all of us have at least different names than the book, and a few different stats.  Then I will go down the hacker road myself.

Speaking of which do we have anything like a character sheet format for RPOL yet?
This message was last edited by the player at 03:51, Thu 30 Aug 2018.

I think I've opened the character sheets for everyone.  Let me know if you still can't update them

I don't see one yet, hopefully because it doesn't exist and not an error from the server migration, but in any case I would suggest removing it and making a new one if you can see it on your end.

How about now?

Now it exists as an empty field I can't edit.  Look for a box down the bottom called user editable, for whatever reason that is not checked by default and should be.

Ah, my apologies.  Think I have it now.

I'd tried to set them as editable before but apparently hadn't created them yet.  It's been a while since I ran a game.

The system is very picky.

I will be somewhat afk this weekend I may be able to fill in a sheet if one shows up but I wont be on my home PC to make a new one, so if you get something that works for you drop it in the field and I will fiddle with it, but otherwise don't expect any meaningful progress until Wednesday at the earliest.

So is there a particular sheet you want us to use? Or do we just put it wherever we want to on the page?

I might have an opportunity to put one together this weekend.  If anyone wants to create one first go for it

Here's a character sheet for everyone.


[pre]Name:
Origin:                        Background:                 Accuracy:
Social Class:                  Profession:                 Communication:
Defense:                       Speed:                      Toughness:
Income:

Accuracy:       XX        Focus:
Communication:  XX        Focus:
Constitution:   XX        Focus:
Dexterity:      XX        Focus:
Fighting:       XX        Focus:
Intelligence:   XX        Focus:
Perception:     XX        Focus:
Strength:       XX        Focus:
Willpower:      XX        Focus:

Attack          Bonus            Damage
xxxx            xx               xdx+x

Talents:





Drive:




Relationships:

[/pre]

Note: Do include the PRE tags, that should ensure the fields and values line up with minimal need to tweak.