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Message: 11/1 Posted Author
Risk System Update Sat Apr 21 Sponge
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The policy for +risk has been significantly editted for length and clarity. The
intent remains unchanged. Of particular importance is that it now stresses
how risk affects consent. It has always been the intent that during a scene
risk has little significance. If Sponge ambushes Tick, Tick can't merely 'not
consent' to the combat and leave. He must play out the combat as if it were
non-consent. When the scene ends, Tick's permanent affects are determined by
his risk level during the combat and to some extent his own preference.
Hopefully it is more clear now that being risk 0 doesn't permit one to
ignore the situation they're in. It allows them to decide which aspects of
that situation are carried forward.
As an aside, I don't think the risk system has come into play at all on
the grid. Coyote and I worked pretty hard tuning it, but if it were never
used it was probably to the benefit of fun. We always welcome your comments
and concerns and assume that anything we've done might need tuning.
His High Absorbancy
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Message: 11/2 Posted Author
PRPs Sat Apr 21 Sponge
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I've posted our first stabstabstab at a policy for Player Run Plots. See
+policy prps. It's awesome if only for the Bad PRP suggestions.
Give us your feedback!
His High Absorbancy
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Message: 11/3 Posted Author
Arete, Renown Sun Apr 22 Sponge
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BILLY MAYS HERE,
WE'VE ADDED A COUPLE GREAT TOPICS TO +rules: Arete AND Renown. IN
Arete, SEE THAT YOU CAN BUY ARETE WITH XP (yaaaaaay!). IN Renown, SEE THAT
YOU CAN'T GET RENOWN AT ALL (booooooooooo!). +rules: IT REALLY WORKS!
His High Absorbancy
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Message: 11/4 Posted Author
Privacy and Unfindable Mon Apr 23 Sponge
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I've updated +policy privacy to specifically point out that the Unfindable flag
is available to players to use as they see fit.
His High Absorbancy
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Message: 11/5 Posted Author
Alts Policy Fri Apr 27 Sponge
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I've elaborated on our policy for Alts in a +policy topic. See +policy alts.
The gist is still "Make Alts. Don't abuse alts." The rule about that has been
more clearly defined and some guidelines are provided for alts. It's a short
file, please have a look.
His High Absorbancy
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Message: 11/6 Posted Author
Idling Policy Sun Apr 29 Sponge
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I've rewritten our idling policy +policy idling. Previously the wording was
much stronger and discouraging than we really intended. The new version is
more concise and phrased in a more appropriate tone.
Have fun not storming the castle!
His High Absorbancy
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Message: 11/7 Posted Author
No Alt Double-Teaming Sun Apr 29 Sponge
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I've updated +policy alts to specify that you can't have more than one of your
characters in a scene at once. This was always our intent but I'm lame and
forgot to write it in. If you have done this in the past it's water under the
bridge. If you do this in the future its YOU under the bridge! D= (Troll
changelings who would normally dwell under bridges not exempt).
His High Absorbancy
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Message: 11/8 Posted Author
NPC Play Thu May 03 Sponge
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I've added a new topic to policies: +policy NPC Play. The gist is, under
certain circumstances players can take on the role of an NPC to help a scene
or spice it up. Please read over the policy file to get the details.
Happy RP!
His High Absorbancy
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Message: 11/9 Posted Author
Rites XP Cost Sun May 06 Sponge
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We've updated +rules xp costs with costs for Rites and Rituals (both show on
the +sheet as Rites). Rites can be purchased at 3xp times the level of the
Rite. Remember: shifters can't buy a rite with a level higher than your dots
in the Rituals ability.
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Message: 11/10 Posted Author
Wyrm Taint clarification Tue May 15 Sponge
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We've added our clarifications on Wyrm Taint to +rules. The intent is to
clarify that Sense Wyrm and related powers don't identify individuals, urban
areas are inherently Wyrm tainted, and race alone does not make an individual
Wyrm-tainted. For the details, please read +rules wyrm taint.
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Message: 11/11 Posted Author
Demon: Lore of Death Tue May 15 Sponge
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I've added a judgement on Demon's Lore of Death. The gist: at level 2, Agg only
applies to other Demons. At level 4, all supers, including Mortal+ are
treated as demons and are susceptible to Agg.
To get the details, see +rules lore of death.
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Message: 11/12 Posted Author
Update: +rules Fri May 18 Coyote
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Staff has updated +rules. The following +rules have been added/updated:
- Changeling Title
- Lores
- XP Costs
- Renown
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Message: 11/13 Posted Author
Obfuscate Mon May 21 Sponge
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I've posted some slight changes to Obfuscate. Please check out +rules obfuscate.
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Message: 11/14 Posted Author
Obfuscate update Tue May 22 Sponge
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After some though, the ruling on Gargoyles has been adjusted. At CGen only, a
Gargoyle can opt to swap one of their in-clan disciplines for Obfuscate as
in-clan. Existing Gargoyles stay as-is.
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Message: 11/15 Posted Author
PC Leadership Fri May 25 Sponge
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Previously I wrote a draft of a policy for PCs in positions of power. Opinion
about it was mixed and I wasn't pleased with it myself. After more time to
think about it I identified what I was really looking for: Leadership and RP
Motivation. I wrote up a new draft policy that I feel better captures these
sentiments. Please review +policy pc leadership and send me any questions or
concerns you have.
His High Absorbancy
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Message: 11/16 Posted Author
Dross Background Fri May 25 Coyote
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Staff has implemented a new background for Changelings called: Dross. This
background is a measure of a PC's chimerical wealth. This stat will be
equivalent to the same level of: Resources, but for chimerical goods. A
player can spend xp to buy Dross as per +rules XP Spend. See +rules Dross.
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Message: 11/17 Posted Author
Sorcerer Psychic Update Sun May 27 Coyote
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Hey there all! To make for ease of both mechanics and sanity, the rituals:
Summon/Binding/Warding for Sorcerers and Psychics has been categorized into
two main categories:
- Spirit SWB: Everything of a spiritual nature.
- Non-Spirit SWB: Everything of a non-spiritual nature.
For Counterspell the rituals for such are categorized into two sections:
- Counterspell (Spirit): Everything of a spiritual nature.
- Counterspell (Non-Spirit): Everything of a non-spiritual nature.
The +rules Sorcerer/Psychic has been updated to reflect this. Have fun all! :)
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Message: 11/18 Posted Author
Rules Clarification Wed May 30 Coyote
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There seems to be some misunderstanding of who/what is exactly immune to
various forms of supernatural innate powers. +rules has been updated for
clarification on the following:
- The Mists
- The Curse
- The Delirium
- Revelation
- The Fog
Hopefully this clarifies things for players. :)
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Message: 11/19 Posted Author
Banality Chart Wed May 30 Coyote
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Hey there folks! I've added a banality chart under +rules. Feel free to check
it out. :)
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Message: 11/20 Posted Author
Drive Sat Jun 02 Sponge
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Because we've gotten several requests for clarification, I've written up our
interpretation of the Drive ability. Please see +rules drive for details. The
rule of thumb: If you wouldn't think twice about your neighbor driving it, it
doesn't require the drive skill. This includes automatics and manuals, it
excludes motorcycles, RVs, dump trucks, and limos. Similarly, if your driving
is like someone's commute, it's not big deal. This includes speeding a
little, screaming out the window, and eating a hamburger while driving. This
does not include high speed, road frenzy, texting while driving, and eating
sashimi with chopsticks.
But don't take my word for it! <Music>Don't be myopic, it's in the help topic!
A Reading Rainboooooooow</Music>. Happy Motoring!
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Message: 11/21 Posted Author
XP Transfer Thu Jun 07 Sponge
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I've posted a new policy entry: +policy xp transfer. The gist: case-by-case,
very limited circumstances. However, you can transfer all of a Mortal's
lifetime XP into a brand new, unapproved super.
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Message: 11/22 Posted Author
NPC Shadows Thu Jun 07 Sponge
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I've updated +policy npc to specifically point out that players can be invited
by a wraith to play their shadow.
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Message: 11/23 Posted Author
Demon Update Thu Jun 07 Sponge
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I've added a ruling: +rules demon misc. It includes our ruling on the effects
of mind control power on demons. I've also moved the Lore of Death ruling
into the Demon Misc topic for cleanliness.
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Message: 11/24 Posted Author
Harassment Fri Jun 15 Sponge
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I'm a little embarrassed. I'm real serious about Harassment. It's super common
online and it's something I don't tolerate here. But what is harassment? You
had no way to know because I failed to stick the policy in our +policy file.
C'est la vie.
Please read +policy harassment. I consider this VERY IMPORTANT. You need to
know what staff considers harassment so you can get staff support when you
are being harassed.
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Message: 11/25 Posted Author
Possessed Update Sun Jun 24 Sponge
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Coyote and I have gone over some things in the Possessed book. We've updated
+rules Delirium to note that Gorgons and Drones are immune to the Delirium
(per the book). We've noted the cost of buying permanent autonomy (per the
book). We've made a house rule for Kami that they can buy off Taints at 5XP
per level of the Taint. Taints can only be bought off with XP, not lowered.
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Message: 11/26 Posted Author
Kinfolk +rules Sat Jun 30 Sponge
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I've written a new entry to +rules: +rules kinfolk. It explains that supers who
want to be kinfolk need the Supernatural Kinfolk merit, not the regular
Kinfolk merit. Supers already approved with the regular Kinfolk merit are
exempt.
Also posted is a houserule: Kinfolk with Gnosis can sidestep into the penumbra.
This action is dangerous and probably a stupid thing to do, but hey, if you
wanna get eaten by a bane, the Gauntlet shouldn't (usually) stand in your way.
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Message: 11/27 Posted Author
Buying Disciplines Mon Jul 02 Coyote
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There is a new house rule for buying disciplines. Please check out +rules
Buying Disciplines.
You're friendly Fool, Coyote
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Message: 11/28 Posted Author
Sniping Sun Jul 08 Sponge
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"Here we define 'sniping' to be the use of special abilities or items to
discern information about another character."
Added new topic: +rules sniping to clarify how we feel sniping abilities are
appropriately used. It is important for everyone to read this topic as it
explains when and why you can refuse being sniped. Cheers!
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Message: 11/29 Posted Author
Wiki Policy Sun Jul 08 Sponge
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I've added a new policy topic: +policy wiki. It clarifies the nature of the
wiki with respect to the game. Cheers!
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Message: 11/30 Posted Author
Kryptonite! Sun Jul 08 Sponge
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I've posted a new rules topic: +rules kryptonite covering our rules about
sphere-specific weaknesses. For convenience I also added aliases to the
topic: silver, cold iron, gold, fire, stakes, and sunlight. Enjoy!
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Message: 11/31 Posted Author
The Maelstrom Sun Jul 15 Sponge
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The! Maelstrom! Crazy! Shit!
The Maelstrom brought as Demons (which is neato) and it broke everything else
(which is less neato). We wanted all the neatos so we made a ruling: +rules
maelstrom
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Message: 11/32 Posted Author
Status Stats Fri Jul 20 Sponge
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I've added a new rules topic: +rules status stats. This clarifies our views on
the social implications of Status stats (Status, Pure Breed, Title, Eminence,
etc). Please look it over.
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Message: 11/33 Posted Author
Job Handling Sat Jul 21 Sponge
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I've sketched out a topic policy: +policy job handling. It outlines how staff
use the Jobs system and provides some insight into what various fields mean
to us. It needs expansion but should be somewhat helpful for players as-is.
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Message: 11/34 Posted Author
Paging Sponge Mon Jul 23 Sponge
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I've added a note to my +finger that I reproduce below:
"+policy privacy" says don't page staff when off-duty. I'm
page-friendly regardless. If I'm not around or too busy I'll miss it or
ignore it. I may also wander AFK without warning. Player pages are never a
bother. While paging is fine, a +request is the best way to ensure that I
don't forget the issue you need help with.
Staff appreciate everyone's adherence to the the staff paging/off-duty policy.
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Message: 11/35 Posted Author
Ghoul Retainers Fri Aug 10 Sponge
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To streamline approval for Retainer +notes, I've pulled the Ghoul templates out
of WW2300/274 and added them as a reference: +rules ghoul retainers. If you
have or are planning to get Retainers, please select each retainer from the
ones provided. Since there's only two provided, there are rules included for
customization. We'd appreciate getting some more variety in the templates
like Accountant and Street Thug. If you think you're up to the challenge,
toss us your templates in a +request and we'll look them over.
His High Absorbancy
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Message: 11/36 Posted Author
+rules combat/weapons Sun Aug 26 Sponge
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I could have sworn we posted this in +rules but I can't find it. +rules combat
and +rules weapons (both refer to the same topic) provides some clarification
on discrepencies between books on how combat is run. Please read.
ENJOY (or roll init vs Sponge)
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Message: 11/37 Posted Author
PRPs, Renown, Conflicts of Interes Sun Aug 26 Sponge
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I've updated +policy prp to note that renown can be earned via PRP:
* You'll need staff approval if you intend to run a PRP that:
* Offers rewards to participants aside from +votes and renown along the way.
I also added some guidance about playing your own character in a PRP you're
running:
* Playing your own character in a PRP can *potentially* represent a conflict
of interest. To minimize that:
* Minimize the dependence the other participants will have on your character.
* Minimize the benefit your character stands to gain. * Ensure that your own
character's gains are incidental to the PRP, not the objective.
This is particularly important for shifters. If you have to wait for others to
run PRPs for you, you may not be able to grow despite your best efforts. All
characters should have the opportunity to risk failure to prove their worth
and OOC logistics should not prevent that.
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Message: 11/38 Posted Author
Sorcerers, Psychics: RIP Mon Aug 27 Sponge
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Sorcerers and Psychics are no more. They have been united and replaced by:
Sorcerer-Psychics! +rules sorcerer/psychic has always stated that they could
buy each others stuff but it was never spelled out that we consider them the
same thing. They had separate but identical quickstarts, etc. That, is
silliness. All current Sorcerers and Psychics have been converted to
Subrace:Sorcerer-Psychic. Quickstart has also been adjusted.
Also, I come bearing additional sanity. Lore M+ is no more. It never made sense
to me that a Ghoul should know about psychics and psychics should know about
Kinain, etc. Lore M+ has been replaced by Lore Sorcerer-Psychic and the M+s
of other races/factions learn the lore of their race/faction.
I welcome your comments and concerns.
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Message: 11/39 Posted Author
Linguistics Update Tue Aug 28 Sponge
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Doh! I threw a formula out there for languages per level of linguistics:
2^linguistics total languages. I should have checked my math. That formula
works perfectly for Linguistics 1 and Linguistics 0. It's completely wrong
after that. I've taken the numbers from the books (see +book/stat
linguistics) and added them to +rules linguistics. Above Linguistics 1 this
is about half what my erroneous formula claimed. Those of you who got extra
bonus languages can keep them but additional languages will be based on the
book cap. Sorry for the confusion!
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Message: 11/40 Posted Author
MOAR GOOLZ Mon Sep 03 Sponge
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I've added a few animals to +rules ghoul retainers for animal ghouls. I started
to add all the animals from WW2300/302 but realized that would be a lot of
work. Instead I'm adding them as the animals are requested.
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Message: 11/41 Posted Author
Garou Languages Thu Sep 06 Sponge
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Howl at the moon? Shy away from silver jewelry? Have an understanding of 'Road
Rage' that scarce few can claim? Well, you now add 'talks funny' to your
list. All Garou have been set with Lang Garou:5 and Lang Lupine:5
Enjoy (but speak English! This is A'murka!)
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Message: 11/42 Posted Author
Thaum Library Thu Sep 06 Sponge
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I've just added a new topic: +rules thaumaturgy. So far it only mentions a stat
we've created: Thaum Library. This is available via +xpspend for those that
have Thaum.
Enjoy (Or I'll turn your blood into ants!)
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Message: 11/43 Posted Author
Privacy Update: System Logging Fri Sep 07 Sponge
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We know many players have been burned on games by staff spying on them so we
take player privacy very seriously. +policy privacy attempts to establish the
level of privacy players can expect from staff and other players.
It mentions that only I have the access to monitor network traffic on the game.
It does not state that there is ongoing recording of all player interaction
with the game. This is a grave oversight on my part and I am very sorry. I
have updated +policy privacy to state exactly the conditions under which it
will be used and the issues to date in which it has been used. Please read it
to understand what privacy you should expect to have.
I expect that some players will not be comfortable with this stance. I ask
those players to consider that everyone running a MU has this capability but
not all will disclose it. Also consider that having this in place
dramatically eases investigating issues of harassment. This makes all players
safer. Even with those considerations, some players will feel uncomfortable
playing here and I respect that.
I welcome your questions, comments, and concerns.
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Message: 11/44 Posted Author
Character Creation rules Mon Sep 17 Sponge
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There are a number of restrictions we've placed on chargen and we've been
communicating them very poorly: usually on the spot. This makes it seem as if
we just make it up as we go along. I can assure that only I do that. At any
rate, I've added +rules character creation or +rules cgen for short to record
and communicate these. The rules listed are just those that I remember off
the top of my head - there are others that I recall as I process apps and
I'll add them to the list and announce them. I apologize for the confusion
and appreciate your patience.
Also, I've added it to the list of commands in the cgen desc.
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Message: 11/45 Posted Author
Lores Updated Mon Sep 17 Sponge
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I've expanded the text of +rules lores to codify who gets what for free. If you
were approved with more lores than what the new chart says you get, Mazel
Tov! If you were approved with *less* than what the chart says you should
get, toss us a +request listing what you're missing.
Enjoy (or get Lore Lame:5 for free)
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Message: 11/46 Posted Author
Risk System Introduction Mon Sep 17 Sponge
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The Risk System as captured in +policy risk system could really benefit from
some editing for clarity. Inching toward that goal I've added an introduction
that is intended soley to convey the spirit and intent of the risk system. I
hope this provides some clarity until I've managed to revise it as a whole.
See +policy risk intro or just +policy risk for short.
Enjoy (Or be risk eleventy)!
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Message: 11/47 Posted Author
Sorc-Psyc paths at CGen Mon Sep 17 Sponge
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I've added a ruling on Sorcerer-Psychic to +rules cgen. At cgen, if you put
dots in Paths that feature rituals you get a free ritual within that path per
dot. More details in the rules file. If you didn't get your free rituals,
toss in a +req.
Enjoy (#-1 WITTY COMMENTS EXCEEDED)
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Message: 11/48 Posted Author
Mage - Thresholds Mon Sep 17 Sponge
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I added +rules mage which so far only has one note: We don't do Thresholds in
Mage. Because fuck them.
Enjoy (Or I'll give you more paradox than you can handle with a pairapliers)!
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Message: 11/49 Posted Author
Sorc-Psych Custom Rituals Mon Sep 17 Sponge
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I updated +rules sorc to note that we don't do custom rituals.
Enjoy (
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Message: 11/50 Posted Author
New Stat? Book Ref Required Sat Sep 22 Sponge
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I've added a new bullet to +rules cg: All requests to add stats to CGen must
include book references. I add those references to +book when I add the stat
and it's an enormous help being able to reference it later. Thanks for your
help!
Enjoy! (or your new stat will be Leprosy:5)
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Message: 11/51 Posted Author
Ratkin Bonus Rite vs Rituals Sat Sep 22 Sponge
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Normally, you must have the Rituals ability at or above the level of a
ritual/rite to be able to use the ritual/rite. Ratkin get a bonus rite for
free, but no rituals for free. I've added the following to +rules cg: Ratkin:
The bonus rite (and bonus rite only) can be used without having Rituals.
Enjoy (It's only rite)!
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Message: 11/52 Posted Author
Shifter Rank Time Requirements Sat Sep 22 Sponge
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I've added a new rules topic: +rules shifter rank. This adds time-in-rank
requirements to the renown requirements to advance in rank.
Enjoy (or I'll doc you 8 Temp Innovation)!
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Message: 11/53 Posted Author
Potent Blood not for Shifters/Kin Fri Sep 28 Sponge
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I've updated +rules cg to note that the Flaw Potent Blood is not available to
shifters and kin. If this applied to you, the flaw was bought off from you
for free.
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Message: 11/54 Posted Author
Special combat manuver stats Sat Sep 29 Sponge
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I've added a note to +rules cg noting that special combat maneuver stats
(Kailindo, Do, Fast-Draw) are not in use.
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Message: 11/55 Posted Author
Gangrel Mixed Blessings Sat Sep 29 Sponge
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I've updated +rules cg to note that Gangrel 'Mixed Blessings' are not in use.
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Message: 11/56 Posted Author
Magic Resistance Sat Sep 29 Sponge
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I've updated +rules cg to note that Magic Resistance was not an appropriate
merit for Mages.
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Message: 11/57 Posted Author
Kami Buying Powers Tue Oct 02 Sponge
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We've updated +rules xp to note that Kami may buy powers at the cost of level x
5.
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Message: 11/58 Posted Author
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I've added +rules blood bond to clarify blood bonds and add a house rule that
there are no mass or accidental blood bonds. Everything's cool: to my
knowledge there have been no incidents that contradict what's written there.
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Message: 11/59 Posted Author
+rules in public Tue Oct 02 Sponge
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I've added a very important clarification: +rules in public. I say it's
important because it clarifies something that may get you killed: whether or
not you are in public and breaching the masquerad/lifting the veil/jumping
the shark/screwing the pooch. I encourage everyone to read it.
Because people may want to kill you.
Enjoy (nobody has to know)!
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Message: 11/60 Posted Author
Bygone CGen update Fri Oct 12 Sponge
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I've added a note to +rules cgen specifying that Bygones must have a means of
going unnoticed among humans. Shapeshifting sufficient to look human is the
most sensible.
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Message: 11/61 Posted Author
Shape of the Beast Sun Oct 14 Sponge
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We're allowing Gangrel with Protean:4 to take Shape of the Beast (WW2352/67).
This requires staff intervention to set up and permanently replaces the
default Protean forms. For more details, see +rules vamp misc.
Enjoy (Or I'll shapeshift you into a lawn chair)!
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Message: 11/62 Posted Author
SIR Rules, +rules cleanup Mon Oct 22 Sponge
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So players can make more informed decisions about what to play, I've added a
highlighted mention in each sphere's Sphere Information Room desc to check
'+rules' for restrictions.
Unfortunately, the +rules sucks.... OR DOES IT?!?!? I have (re)organized +rules
to be easy to navigate. And it is!
Enjoy (Or I'll make *you* easy to navigate)!
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Message: 11/63 Posted Author
Arete, Faith update Mon Oct 22 Sponge
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I've updated +rules arete to note a limit to how quickly one can raise Arete.
Also, we've instituted some changes for Faith in current and prospective
Thralls.
Enjoy!
His High Absorbancy
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Message: 11/64 Posted Author
Totem and Jamak Costs Tue Oct 23 Mouse
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All Totem and Jamak XP spends have been standardized to cost 2 XP per dot as
written in Werewolf: The Apocalypse Revised. Refunds for all spends made
since the XP log began have already been processed. This does NOT apply to
any other form of background spend.
Mouse
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Message: 11/65 Posted Author
+votes and RP Tue Oct 23 Sponge
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From +help +vote:
The +vote commands allow you to acknowledge good role play with a
little bit of XP.
Soliciting +votes for reasons other than RP is cheating. This includes but is
not limited to:
* Sending +votes to someone you've had no recent RP with
* Showing up at a location to receive +votes without contributing to RP
* Using alts to increase the +votes you can send to a person
What the code permits and what is acceptable behavior are two different things.
The code is permissive so as not to penalize good players. Players who misuse
the privilege of giving and receiving +votes are strongly encouraged to stop
now.
His High Absorbancy
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Message: 11/66 Posted Author
+policy audience Mon Oct 29 Sponge
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When City of Hope was smaller, staff and players took a pretty active role in
"selling" the game to guests. Back then, the direction we have for the game
was communicated repeatedly. As the game has grown its growth has become
self-sustained and we pick up a lot of players because we have a lot of
players. The direction is no longer well-communicated and I think that has
resulted in inappropriate expectations from new players and in turn,
unnecessary disappointment.
To help remedy this we have created +policy audience to try and establish what
it is we're trying to do with the game, who is our intended audience, and
what we think players should expect playing here. To make it easier to find
I've reorganized +policy into Must Read and Other Policies, making it more
clear which policies to read right away and which are less pressing for new
players. We welcome your comments and concerns.
His High Absorbancy
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Message: 11/67 Posted Author
Demon Powers Clarifications Tue Oct 30 Sponge
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I've added two notes +rules demon misc. First, our general interpretation of
Demon powers is that their severe effects only apply to Mortals. Second,
there's a clarification on Lore of Celestials 2 (High Torment) that it is
only unsoakable to Mortals and Sorcerer-Psychics.
Enjoy (Or I'll give you High Torment) !
His High Absorbancy
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Message: 11/68 Posted Author
+vote for alt reminder Fri Nov 02 Sponge
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Quick reminder folks: +voting for your alts is cheating. I doubted that anyone
was that foolish but was proven wrong this evening. The +vote code politey
prevents you from +voting for a character on the same IP and asks you to
contact staff for an exception. Some of you can attest that I haven't hassled
anyone about it. It's not uncommon for friends and roommates to play together
from the same IP. This does not put you at risk. The overwhelming majority of
our players have no interest in cheating and I apprecate that. For that very
small minority, I establish that it's clearly cheating and I don't ask any
questions.
Rather than ending on a sour note, I'd like to reiterate that I know most of
our players are well-intentioned and worthy of trust.
His High Absorbancy
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Message: 11/69 Posted Author
Bygone - Enhanced Attribute Sat Nov 03 Sponge
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I've updated +rules cgen to indicate that we've chosen to adopt the suggestion
for capping Enhanced Attribute to 8 total extra attribute dots and 3 extra
health levels.
His High Absorbancy
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Message: 11/70 Posted Author
Awareness, Kinfolk Gifts Update Mon Nov 05 Sponge
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I've made two updates to +rules cgen. First, I've noted that Awareness is
available to everyone. This has been handled inconsistently in the past and I
apologize.
Second, I corrected the ruling on Kinfolk having gifts to note that Kinfolk
could only have Kinfolk-specific gifts, not that they couldn't get any gifts
at all. I also specified that this requires having the Gnosis merit.
Enjoy (<complex awareness/gift pun>)!
His High Absorbancy
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Message: 11/71 Posted Author
Self-Contained PRPs Mon Nov 05 Sponge
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Quick note to reiterate the nature of self-contained PRPs. The self-contained
nature means that only the participants are aware of it. Talking about the
events of a self-contained PRP to characters that weren't involved can be
very confusing. They have little way to know if what you're referring to is
an event that they need to respond to.
For example, a group of us have a PRP where we destroy a bunch of <opposing
faction>'s properties. That's fun for my group. If I'm speaking about the
adventure in a public scene and some members of <opposing faction> are there,
this sounds like something they should be reacting to. Not knowing the
difference, they might reasonably feel compelled to retaliate. This can be a
real headache for staff to untangle so please keep the self-contained PRPs
self-contained.
His High Absorbancy
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Message: 11/72 Posted Author
Wards, Mindshields, etc. Tue Nov 06 Mouse
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I am currently in the process of revising all Mage and Sorcerer/Psychic ward
notes including mindshields in order to follow the actual Revised mechanics.
If you or anyone you know has a ward please submit a +request to have it
adjusted appropriately. Thank you!
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Message: 11/73 Posted Author
Magical Item Rules Sun Nov 11 Sponge
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Coyote and I spent some time hashing out some rules for magical items
(Fetishes, Treasures, Wonders, etc). The problem we'd like to solve is that
handling magical item requests is difficult since they're all case-by-case.
For each request we must try and weigh the power of the item and decide if
it's appropriate or not. If deemed appropriate, we must then decide the
addition of a magical item to a character's arsenal will be unbalancing. This
process must be repeated should the item be transferred in the future.
The above is slow for everyone involved and produces highly inconsistent
results. The proposed rules establish a framework that produce much more
consistent results when creating crafted magical items and place limits on
how many magical items a character can bring to bear in a scene.
The proposed rules can be found at +rules magical items. These rules are not
official; we want your help uncovering problems with the rules we didn't see.
There is no specific date for these rules to take effect since they may
warrant revision.
His High Absorbancy
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Message: 11/74 Posted Author
+policy Restricting RP Sun Nov 11 Sponge
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I've posted +policy restricting rp, explaining our position on one player
restricting the RP of another.
I'm not in love with the wording and welcome suggestions about how to improve
it.
His High Absorbancy
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Message: 11/75 Posted Author
Bygones and Faction Wed Nov 28 Sea Cucumber
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Bygones are mythical creatures of old that should no longer exist in
the World of Darkness (but they do! Which is cool!). However, their unique
status gives them certain restrictions. For any bygones that have had to have
their sheet changed due to this, staff apologizes. The restrictions are as
follows:
* Bygones may not take Faction: Gaian or Faction: Wyrm
* Bygones may not enter Caerns or Pits
* Scenes that involved a bygone in either of those locations are retconned
Thank you for your time, now stop reading this and go RP!
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Message: 11/76 Posted Author
Blade laws Thu Nov 29 Sponge
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I've updated +policy ca laws to note:
- Blades longer than 4" are illegal to carry in public.
- Adjust for common sense with kitchen knives and longer blades in cases.
Enjoy (And don't feel bad if it's not 4").
His High Absorbancy
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Message: 11/77 Posted Author
Bygones Closed Thu Dec 06 Sponge
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After staff discussion we've collectively decided to close chargen for new
Bygones.
If you have an approved Bygone, nothing about it is changing.
Our first Bygone was conceptually confined to a place and set of characters for
which a Bygone could fit in. As an experiment it went off without any
problems so we decided to permit more. As the number of Bygone has grown
we've seen a few issues. Chief among them are drift away from WoD theme and
player difficulty resolving questions about powers and ability interactions.
To reiterate: If you have an approved Bygone, nothing about it is changing.
His High Absorbancy
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Message: 11/78 Posted Author
Restricting RP Mon Dec 17 Faqirah
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As a player whose RP typically centers around clandestine activities, this
policy scares me. If I need one of my people to stay away from a dangerous
mind reader for example, and they flought my command, thus giving secrets to
the enemy, what as a leader can I do in the aftermath? I typically dont play
much with anyone below Risk 2 due to the darker nature of my chosen sphere. I
understand why its a no-no to OOCly try to restrict contact between certain
individuals, but IC seems like I might have to play OOC and make stupid
decisions IC. Please add more clarification.
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Message: 11/79 Posted Author
re: 11/74 Tue Dec 25 Cecil
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I would suggest that this policy be something more like an ammendment to risk
levels, suggesting that Risk 0 and 1 PCs can't have their RP restricted
against their will, and leaving Risk 2 and 3 PCs to be restricted. It seems
like keeping your ghoul from, say, RPing with a rival vampire you know means
to seduce them and convince them to help kill you or lead them to your haven
is something a domitor should be able to do, and I feel like going into
playing a ghoul for someone is accepting that risk. Maybe even requiring Risk
2+ for certain concepts (like antagonist-faction PCs, ghouls, or others that
intrinsically might be giving up some of the basic assumptions of safety and
freedom other PCs have) would be wise.
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