06-11-2017, 08:06 PM
Pros:
Overall a good game, from my standpoint. Didn't see it as a PC is all, so take it with a grain of salt. It's always fun to run screaming through smoke whirling foam around your head.
Cons:
Shapers/marshals seemed pretty stressed: this is actually for the playerbase in general, and not them. Sometimes, things can get tough for people. Everyone was pretty good all around, but nonetheless, it's important to remember that shapers/marshals are people OOG, even if they are omnipotent and omniscient in other regards. If ever you have a chance to help out a bit, it's very appreciated, especially with regards to NPC shifts. Main plot, faction plot, personal plot, instamods, random encounters and events? They all take bodies. And it's only a bit of time out of your weekend, which if anything can sometimes be more rewarding that what you'd be up to as a PC.
- if anyone has never done an NPC shift and really likes GMing tabletop RPGs, you'll probably like NPCing. Try it!
Also: Don't steal people's shit. Seriously. Some people will, surprisingly, be willing to let you use the rep for the weapon you looted off of them. But some boffers are worth as much as some people spend on food in a month. We're not three-year-olds, we understand that stealing is wrong. You know what you're doing is wrong. Even if you get away with it, and drag it home or to a home guild or what-have-you, is a new boffer worth how much you're fucking up a person's day, weekend, week, month, or even year as they save up to get a new one? Latex is cool, but nobody will bat an eye if you have a pool noodle taped to a bit of PVC. If you don't feel confident building it, ask for help. If you can't afford a pool noodle and a bit of PVC, post to the FB group or the community forums here. Some people will gladly lend you things, especially if it means you're not stealing someone's crap.
Overall a good game, from my standpoint. Didn't see it as a PC is all, so take it with a grain of salt. It's always fun to run screaming through smoke whirling foam around your head.
Cons:
Shapers/marshals seemed pretty stressed: this is actually for the playerbase in general, and not them. Sometimes, things can get tough for people. Everyone was pretty good all around, but nonetheless, it's important to remember that shapers/marshals are people OOG, even if they are omnipotent and omniscient in other regards. If ever you have a chance to help out a bit, it's very appreciated, especially with regards to NPC shifts. Main plot, faction plot, personal plot, instamods, random encounters and events? They all take bodies. And it's only a bit of time out of your weekend, which if anything can sometimes be more rewarding that what you'd be up to as a PC.
- if anyone has never done an NPC shift and really likes GMing tabletop RPGs, you'll probably like NPCing. Try it!
Also: Don't steal people's shit. Seriously. Some people will, surprisingly, be willing to let you use the rep for the weapon you looted off of them. But some boffers are worth as much as some people spend on food in a month. We're not three-year-olds, we understand that stealing is wrong. You know what you're doing is wrong. Even if you get away with it, and drag it home or to a home guild or what-have-you, is a new boffer worth how much you're fucking up a person's day, weekend, week, month, or even year as they save up to get a new one? Latex is cool, but nobody will bat an eye if you have a pool noodle taped to a bit of PVC. If you don't feel confident building it, ask for help. If you can't afford a pool noodle and a bit of PVC, post to the FB group or the community forums here. Some people will gladly lend you things, especially if it means you're not stealing someone's crap.
OOG: Will Hyland.
IG: Alfric Smith, musician, physician, barber, mortician. Listen for the sound of flirting and the smell of liquor.
IG: Alfric Smith, musician, physician, barber, mortician. Listen for the sound of flirting and the smell of liquor.