#burgandybrilliance

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Tis not a problem, and I found it quite humorous, it was like "blog, blog, blog, oh, look at that,,, blog, blog, oh, there it is again." Your chill. Is there perhaps some enormous lexicon of terms, NSFW or otherwise? I feel as if I need a dictionary.

((Oh, you mean with the RPing community or just with the Transformers community? And I apologize about all the NSFW stuff, I really can’t control my muse when it comes to that stuff or really anything she does. If you ever have a question though, you can just ask, I don’t mind answering to the best of my ability or directing you to someone who could answer your questions *nods*))

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I must say, you have a lovely blog, but it was quite shocking for me, (I've been in the fandom for less then 24 hours,) to find copious Arcee smut on the first TFP blog I followed. I'm not quite sure what to think.... But yeah, you play a great Arcee!

(( Oh uhhhh….sorry about that..my character and her mate really like to go at it a lot *hides in shame* But uh, thanks for the compliment though and welcome to the fandom :]))

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burgandybrilliance asked you: 

Also, cause I'm bored, and missed the thunder. Starting with 25 xp, make a World of Darkness human, geared for whatever you want,

Geared for whatever I want?

Well, let's see here...

If I want to make a World of Darkness human, and I can do whatever I want, I'll make...

DWAYNE "THE ROCK" JOHNSON

FINALLY.... THE ROCK HAS COME BACK TO WORLLLLLDDDD OF DARRRKKKKKNEESSSSSSSSSAH.

THE ROCK TAKES HIS 5 POINTS IN PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES, BECAUSE THE ROCK CAN BRING IT. THE ROCK SITS AT A MANLY 4 STRENGTH, AN OX-LIKE 3 STAMINA, AND A MODEST 2 DEXTERITY.

THE ROCK KNOWS HE'S THE PEOPLE'S CHAMP, AND CALLS A SMOOTH 3 PRESENCE, 2 MANIPULATION, AND 2 COMPOSURE.

THE ROCK HAS NO TIME FOR THINKIN', HE'S A MAN OF ACTION. HE'S TAKING 2 INTELLIGENCE, 2 WITS, AND 3 RESOLVE.

THE ROCK HAS FOUR DOTS IN BRAWL, BECAUSE HE KNOWS WHEN TO LAYETH THE SMACKETH DOWN ON ALLLLLLLLLLL YOUR CANDY ASSES. THE ROCK ALSO STRIKES DOWN THREE DOTS INTO ATHLETICS, FOR THERE IS NO STOPPING THE ROCK.

THE ROCK ALSO CALLS THE THUNDER WHEN HE TAKES FOUR DOTS IN FIGHTING STYLE (WRESTLING), ADAPTED FROM BOXING. 

IT AIN'T OVER THERE, JABRONI. THE ROCK IS TAKING ALL 11 OF HIS SKILL POINTS IN SOCIAL, BECAUSE THE ROCK IS THE CHAMPION OF THE PEOPLE.

THE BRAHMA BULL TAKES NOT ONE, NOT TWO, BUT THREE DOTS IN THE CENTER OF THE RING FOR EXPRESSION, INTIMIDATION, AND PERSUASION, AND HE COOLS IT DOWN TO TWO DOTS FOR SOCIALIZE. 

DO YOU LIKE PIE, BURGANDY? THE ROCK WILL NOW HAND YOU THE MIC, SO YOU CAN DISCUSS WHETHER OR NOT YOU LIKE PIE.

IT DOESN'T MATTER IF YOU LIKE PIE! THE ROCK WILL TAKE THREE DOTS IN INVESTIGATION, HOWEVER, TO TRULY ASCERTAIN WHETHER OR NOT YOU LIKE PIE. 

SOMEDAY THE ROCK MIGHT BE INTERESTED. YOU DON'T KNOW.

HE'S ALSO SITTING ON ONE CRAFT, BECAUSE SOMEONE'S GOT TO MAKE THE PIE IN THE FIRST PLACE.

THE ROCK DOESN'T NEED A WEAPON, HE'S ALREADY GOT THREE WEAPONS.

1. THE PEOPLE'S ELBOW 2. THE ROCK BOTTOM 3. THE SHARPSHOOTER

AND IF YOU CAN'T GET DOWN WITH THAT, THE ROCK WILL TAKE YOU ON A TRIP ALL THE WAY DOWN ON KNOW YOUR ROLE BOULEVARD

LOCATED ON THE CORNER OF JABRONI DRIVE

AND CHECK YOU IN DIRECTLY TO THE SMACKDOWN! HOTEL.

IF YA SMEEEEEEEEEEELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLELELELLELELELLELELELLLOW! 

WHAT THE ROCK.

IS.

COOKIN'!

(EYEBROW INSERTED HERE.)

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So a quick question to refresh my memory, what systems do you play? Exalted, Only War, DnD.......

Systems I’ve actually played? Systems I’ve had at least one, full session within:

Dungeons & Dragons: Many EditionsPathfinderDark HeresyRogue TraderExaltedWorld of DarknessDreadShadowrunMutants & Masterminds Dragon Age: Origins RPG

It seems like so few when I list it like that.  

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So, for once I have a non NWOD question. This a actually pertains to the Warhammer Tabletop, and not the RPG's. specifically, how do you feel about naming/writing about individual miniatures, and how would you go about creating back stories for an army?

I had a friend who played Imperial Guard army, in which he named his Captain due to his amazing feats of unkillability and strength.

His name was Eli Pickney the 24th.

He named his subsequent Dark Heresy character Eli Pickney the 25th, as his son. This was the coolest thing I’ve ever heard. 

I’m all about making fluffy armies. I play Blood Angels (Angels Sanguine) as my army of choice, and previously painted them Fleshtearers. I love making lore for my armies, I love choosing units based on what they would have (left) in their unit structure. 

However, and I remain to this, I do not name any model until it has proven itself at the table.

I once had a Tactical Marine with a Rocket Launcher Krak a Soulgrinder for straight 6s to wreck. He earned his name.

Stuff like that! Enjoy your army, give them names. Then let them create their own backstories. The best way to advance a troop choice into characterhood is by watching them perform feats of awesomeness.

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@burgandybrilliance / fukuro-mind

PERFECT, just what I was looking for

Thank you both so much :)

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RE: Two characters of the same class. That is only a problem if the characters are treated as nothing more than a set of numbers. I once ran a successful game where every PC had the same traits (it was a Star Wars Clone Trooper game); it was their personalities that evolved and made them interesting. If they had different traits but identical personalities it would have been a very boring game.

Yes! Well stated.

Characters are more than just numbers on a sheet. I’m sure everyone has fun playing calc.exe, but roleplaying is about being a character rather than a set of numbers.

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Bringing the Thunder here, I have a question or two. A: what is your opinion of using graph paper to map places, like building floors, or rooms? Is this a good plan, or too restrictive? B: I have two characters in my upcoming game playing the same class, (changeling wise, I have two Elemental Airtouched) how the heck do I deal with that?

A. I’m a fan of graphing maps, setting rooms, building floors etc. If you have the time to prepare it, there is always a benefit to having a map. 

On an expository position, it’s helpful to have a small map or general area for the players to inhabit, and also give them a feel for what the area is like. Let them picture the small stuff, just give them the general layout. You can have a bedroom with a bed, but a player might “find” something different underneath it.

It has to be done, finished, and ready to present before the session though. In my younger days, I foolishly would draw maps mid-session for my players on a giant whiteboard, only to have to erase the work shortly afterwards.

It was. Not good. Talk about killing the pacing of a game.

In a combat way, there is literally no better benefit to any given situation than adding some environment. Difficult terrain, improvised weaponry, strange circumstances, stray bullets! “Show, don’t tell” works wonders.

B. Ouch.

I usually try to suggest new classes for my players to play instead of allowing two of the same. Simply put, it rounds out the group, and gives each player a greater feel of individuality. 

If your players are SET on both being Elemental Airtouched, why not explore different aspects of the kith? After some light reading, Changeling seems to be one of the most open and customizable games ever. 

Have one be more of a gentle wind, and the other be a choking smoke. You could also marry them together and give them a real opportunity to shake-and-bake, by making them cloud and sky. 

In short, they’re most likely going to be very similar mechanically. Try to draw some individuality out of them in their characterization, their personalities, how they approach a given situation, etc.

Or, just convince one of them to change to a different kith. Even if they’re still an elemental, there’s tons of options.