[OOC] [Exalted 2.5] The Scarlet Sky Conspiracy – An Epistolary Game

[Eura]

After playing a sidereal for over a year the target number 6 thing is a subtle bonus that eeks out one or two extra successes on rolls with a decent number already. If you want to help low dice pools your better off lowering the difficulty, I don't think that'd feel too rewarding to do " you're not good at this ability, here let me lower the difficulty." So as a whole I like the target number 6 thing more for this game design wise.

I could easily pick up the pace for a faster schedule being unemployed and all (interview Monday keep your fingers crossed), but I don't want a faster schedule to force people out.

[wonderandawe]

After playing a sidereal for over a year the target number 6 thing is a subtle bonus that eeks out one or two extra successes on rolls with a decent number already. If you want to help low dice pools your better off lowering the difficulty, I don't think that'd feel too rewarding to do " you're not good at this ability, here let me lower the difficulty." So as a whole I like the target number 6 thing more for this game design wise.

I'm confused. Are you saying that you prefer the lower difficulty, because the target number 6 isn't useful for small dice pools. Yet you still like the target number 6 for this game format?

My thought process on the Astrology Bonus: I'm trying to give players who take risks bonuses on their rolls. However, I don't want to create a situation where "Oh, I don't want to raise my ability to four because then I'll lose my bonus."

I'm willing to adjust the bonus if it doesn't have the intended effect of helping risk taking players.

[Eura]

I'm saying I like the target number 6 bonus because the lower difficulty is easier to game. it also makes a random excellency in a worse skill feel better since mote efficiency isn't a big deal.

[wonderandawe]

I'm saying I like the target number 6 bonus because the lower difficulty is easier to game. it also makes a random excellency in a worse skill feel better since mote efficiency isn't a big deal.

Ah. In case I agree with that.

[wonderandawe]

FYI

You can start sending me your plans for Descending Air. Or you can discuss among yourselves what your characters should do next. I'm kind of leaving the big strategy up to the PCs. Ryo's plan was for everyone to make friends with the different factions and play each faction off of each other.

[Guancyto]

Well, Ryo is in the process of giving Carmela a nice cover for building herself a private legion, so that's about the size of her short-term goals. (I wonder if 'Magisterial Legions' has a nice ring to it.)

Actually dealing with the mystery of the sorcerer and bolstering the Magistracy is a bonus, but a nice one if it happens that way, if people want to help with that.

[wonderandawe]

I've been updating the Obsidian Portal Wiki. Added a page for Items, Timeline, Astrology Bonus, and Custom charms. I moved the Experience and Background to its own page.

Soon, I will start creating everyone's NPCs. I need to start tracking some ST related information about your NPCs, so I want to put them in the system. I may be bugging you about NPC names and splats soon.

[Eura]

Jokes on you I already added my Henchmen

[wonderandawe]

Jokes on you I already added my Henchmen

With pictures even! And I thank up for it.

Which NPC is the one you want to Exalt?

[Eura]

Either Rei/Ronin or Mai/Dragon-blooded, I haven't decided yet. Mai has breeding and acts heroic occasionally but Rei seems Siderealy the more I think of her concept/history.

[wonderandawe]

Either Rei/Ronin or Mai/Dragon-blooded, I haven't decided yet. Mai has breeding and acts heroic occasionally but Rei seems Siderealy the more I think of her concept/history.

I am unsure about Rei becoming a Sidereal as when she Exalts you will have to roll Integrity to see if you still remember her.

[wonderandawe]

BlueWinds Iphen is a Wood Aspect Correct?

Volivat What aspect is Ledaal Darino? I also need a name for your scholarly Ledaal Contact.

Guancyto Is Magistrate Geno a Dragonblooded or mortal? If Dragonblooded, what aspect is he?

Exthalion I need names for your Jadeborne ally and his mentor.

Eura Is your character's name Quelaana Ferem or Ferem Quelaana? I've been using the Realm naming of Family Name then Given Name, but I can switch it around if needed.

[Eura]

I am unsure about Rei becoming a Sidereal as when she Exalts you will have to roll Integrity to see if you still remember her.

It's weird because Quelaana has known her for at least a year and it's never really clear how long it takes for acquaintances to form. It might be cool if Rei get's her own side quest during that time though. That said, Mai is all about the idea of being exalted whether she is or not and is more likely to get into unnecessary situations just to be heroic.

That's why I'm undecided, Rei has cool plot implications but Mai deserves it more.

[wonderandawe]

oh, you mean Rei is currently a Sidereal. Not going to Exalt as a Sidereal.

[Eura]

I wrote her Stats as mortal, I mean "revealing" her as a Ronin the whole time isn't a half bad idea though.

P.S. Ferem is Quelaana's Family name. There's some weird behind the scenes lore on that family name, but it's the only canon one in Cherak and it works for me.