Recruiting for a Golden Age Bash! Game

[kevperrine]

I would like to voice my opinion that I would prefer to have the game run here.

BASH is intended to be run as a completely open system.
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The game is not intended to have the "Tell me what you rolled, and I'll tell you whether or not you succeeded" attitude common to other games.

The player should always know the difficulty of their actions. They need to know how much they have succeeded or failed by on any given action so they can determine how and when to spend their Hero points and Hero dice.

My two cents.
I agree with all of the above. It was a *change* for me to do alot of this when starting to Narrate BASH! But that's how the system intends it.

I'd also note that running the game here on the BASH! forums would be a good "promotion" for BASH! overall, if people want to see some Actual Play.

Lastly - yeah, I think you're figuring out using the auto-die rolling system someone helped build into the forum. I'd forgotten about it! It seemed to work great when I tested it, after learning of it.

I see no reason you (as Narrator) couldn't ask for a die roll, and at the same time give the Target Number (or the contested Target Number) roll. Then also note if YOU want to spend any Setback Points to up YOUR rolls, etc...
Then allow players to respond using that die-roll system, along with adding any of their own Hero Points or Dice if they want to change the results with them.

just my thoughts
-kev-

[kevperrine]

I looked at your American Rubber build and have some comments and suggestions. Have fun!

GREAT! I probably need'em. I haven't looked at my BASH! stuff in like 2-3 months. So it's likely I've missed some things.

Good 'Earing would seem to work better with Clairvoyance (present)... basically you're stretching your head somewhere, right? But if you limit it to where you can stretch and you have Ghost Form, do you really need this power, because you would be able to just do it?

Good ideas. Clairvoyance might be a better solution, I will look at that.
I didn't want to take Ghost Form because in my image of AMERICAN RUBBER his form is much more rigid like rubber from a car tire, but still enough to stretch and do the things he CAN do... but smaller intricate stuff (i.e. slipping through cracks with Ghost Form, are just too tight). Make sense?

I'm confused with your Boing! Armor in a multipower. If you attack, you lose the Armor effect, which would seem always on. Why not Deflect?

I don't like the mechanics of Deflect. They rely on a random die roll. I'd like to choose to "catch" an item (and not be hurt thanks to the Armor), then "hold" the item until he wants to let it go with a big stretched force. In the meantime, his armor would be "used" as the momentum and elasticity of his form is at it's max "holding" the item - hence all stretched out and no Armor. (it's a flaw in his protection power on purpose)
It was the power that I wondered about how to make most... I may been to relook at it.

I'm confused why you built the Brachiation as something other than Swinging (Brachiation). You're only going 12 sq, but that's 120 mph still pretty fast.

I wanted more SPEED! Because I was imagining, less swinging and more rubber banding - "shooting" himself with incredible force (also an option for RAMMING!).
Brachiation is probably a bad title for the power. Maybe simply SLINGSHOT would be better understood.
I'm imaging the way Spidey really stretched his webbing like in the first Spiderman movie to catapult his way across the river!

Maybe Super Speed 3 to reflect or use someone's attack to pinball somewhere else.

I was thinking about doing something like that, I might look again. But having Super Running as I have it allows for some "Domino Effect" on minions with 20' between each. Which is okay/enough by me. I'll look, though. If the point cost doesn't ramp up with Super Speed 3 too much (removing other things) I may do that.

Maybe Boost 3 Brawn (all wrestling rolls) with M'arts (grappling). I'm remembering Mr. Fantastic tying up the Thing.

Nah... I got that "covered" in my head with the Force Field modelled for that exact thing.

Maybe Mimic in a multipower somewhere to form walls, stairs, like with your stretching linked Boost.

Like I said above.
I'm imagining his body structure just way to rigid to be able to do any Mimic ability, etc...

thanks!
-kev-

[BASHMAN]

This is what it looks like when you use the "in forum" dice roller. I think it works pretty well.

[bash]3, 0, 15 = 1189986504 [/bash]

What I usually do is tell someone "You need to make a 20 Athletics/Acrobatics check" or something like that. The Dice roller will let you know if anybody fiddled with the numbers, so it is pretty reliable, I think.

But I have no qualms with the Narrator deciding to run the game anywhere he wants.

[BASHMAN]

I like Boneyard, Mustang Sally, and Kingfisher. Where did that art come from? It looks familiar.

[kevperrine]

I like Boneyard, Mustang Sally, and Kingfisher. Where did that art come from? It looks familiar.

Thanks.
They're part of the couple dozen illustrations I commissioned a few years ago for my HeroHooks project. They're all ones that never made my book... all waiting for me to do a character book or universe book or something.

[BASHMAN]

Well, whenever you feel like making one, just let me know!

[Heroglyph]

Here's the latest pic of Lady Paramount. The costume is pretty much set. Still a few things I need to smooth out and shade better. And I need to add a bow.

I imagine her top is being similar to a fencing uniform, but red silk or satin. Corset around her waist Silk/Satin skirt similar to the ones worn in tennis.

And red leather boots and headband.

I didn't want to go full on Native look and I think this gives a nice mix of European and Native American elements (Man, I sound like Tim Gunn)

Question re: The Paragon Universe. I think I read in the timeline that it was Crimebuster who was revealed as the first female heroine. Is the inclusion of Lady P, going to mess with that? If so, perhaps we are some alternate out of continuity Elsesworlds story



EDIT: Also wanted to add her character sheet for final approval.



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And changed her civilian name as well:

SECRET ORIGIN:
Marice Oklahombi: is the daughter of a Choctaw father and French mother. Her parents met during WWI while her father was serving in France as a code talker. After the war they were married and moved back to America.

Prior to the war, Marice's mother had been a championship archer, but afterwords could no longer compete due to the slight nerve damage she'd received from a bomb explosion. However, she was able to pass on her expertise to Marice, who became just as good, if not better than her mother ever had been. To round things off, her father taught her a few hand to hand tricks he'd picked up in the war, in case someone got fresh with her.

When America entered WWII, Marice wanted to do her part as she was very proud of her father's service and had been raised a patriot. She tried to obtain a code talker position as her father held during the first war, but (due to her sex) was relegated to training others how to speak Choctaw and French, and wasn't allowed into the field.

Frustrated by her predicament, Marice decided to go to the archery range to blow off some steam. While leaving, she witnessed a carload of thugs being chased by a police car. As the car advanced toward her she took aim and let fly. With expert precision she pierced all four tires with arrows, causing them to deflate and allowing the police to apprehend the criminals. She later found out that they had just robbed a bank.

Elated by the experience, Marice choose to emulate the actions of the costumed mystery men she had read about in the papers. Costumed men and women, protecting the home front from saboteurs, criminals and fifth columnists. She designed a costume and dubbed herself Lady Paramount

[urbwar]

-Where is Gorilla Nation?
-When did he come to the US and how?
-Is he an "out in the open" hero, or is maybe the Guvmint keeping his existence under wraps?

I can answer this easily, as I had it worked up all ready.

Apeopolis, as their city is called, is on an island off the south east coast of Africa. They are slightly more advanced than the rest of humanity, and tend to keep the island shrouded (think the island Wonder Woman came from, but with high tech instead of magic).

In my original background, he has been in the US between 9 months to a year. He won a competition to go out into the world of man, and aid the allies in the war with the * (who the Apes see as a threat to them as well).

He is an open hero. In the original setting he's from, he appeared in the USA, and fought some saboteurs. It wasn't until his brother, Simius attempted to kidnap the US president along with a group of "Super Apes" that he really came into the public eye. Simius and his henchmen killed off the heroes of the pulp age (who had banded together as a team called The Crimebusters. This group included the original Sky Marshal). The heroes would become The Guardians of Liberty all converged on Washington, and fought Simius. They were losing until AA showed up, and got them to work together to defeat him, and save the president. That's why he is the leader of the Guardians of Liberty, as he actually knows how to lead in battle (from his royal training at Apeopolis).

Of course, none of that matters in the Paragon setting, so I'd have to rework it quite a bit to fit him in. That's kind of why I was leaning towards Badge or Major Meteor. Both are new heroes, and can basically be said to have only been operating as such for 1-3 months or so. Makes them much easier to fit in..

If none of them work, and you really want AA, that's fine too. I just need to do a lot of retooling, and since I'm working on a couple of projects, I'd have to devote time away from those to retool him. Badge can be used as is, and Meteor I just wanted to trim about 4 points off to make him an even 30. Of course, if you didn't want him to have mental powers, I could rework him more into a super strong guy instead (kind of like the Paragon template, but a little weaker)

[Heroglyph]

My vote is also for playing on the forums here. Just easier for all involved I think.

I really dig American Rubber and Major Meteor as well. The Badge is cool too. But, if Battalion is in (not sure if he has been approved or not) then two shield slingers might steal each other's thunder. Just my two cents.

[kevperrine]

Well, whenever you feel like making one, just let me know!

hehe... ya know... BASHMAN. You sir are a nice and very patient man. My LONG unemployment stretch + my needing to move (due to said unemployment) + my new recent love-life crisis = just continues my POOR ability to commit and DO work on this stuff I love.

I want to finish my ideas I've spoken of with you:
- work on ZeroeS
- work on a zombie supplement
- work on an intro/quick start mini-adventure
- work for Megapolis Year 2
- 10-12 Issue "Adventure Paths" (Story Arcs)

Not to mention my own wishes for doing:
- a Narrator guide
- monthly 12-20 page short-shot genre campaign starters
- a cool villain/character "threat" book
- my own (shared) world with my (and my pal Karl's) "Centropolis"


I have loads of creativity and low energy do to life depressions. I'm still UP for any of the above. For official BASH! material or 3rd Party (if I could manage a partner to keep me motivated).

But in the end...
Thank you sir for patience. This "funk" I've found isn't my normal professional self and it feeds on itself. BUT, the good thing recently is I have a few freelance logos that local folks asked me to work on the cheap for... Hopefully that can help me forget my funk and get back into doing (any of the above) stuff I love for hobby, fun, and a little freelance as it comes!

Too many ideas that go half baked due to life ugly.
anyway... Thanks.
-kev-

[kevperrine]

I really dig American Rubber .

LOL
Thanks! It seems like a few folk are liking "the Pliable Patriot" a little more than "the Bronx Behmoth" (BIG LEAGUE).

If folks would rather me play that, and our illustrious Narrator likes him (and approves his stats). I'd totally go for that. I was waiting to decide before fleshing out origins and background more.

any thoughts?
-kev-

[Heroglyph]

I really dig American Rubber .

LOL
Thanks! It seems like a few folk are liking "the Pliable Patriot" a little more than "the Bronx Behmoth" (BIG LEAGUE). -

I was just looking at the new Cubicle 7 PDF and noticed there is a new power called Bouncing. That combined with Superleap (for the slingshot effect) Might be what you are looking for. Looks like you pick up momentum (and extra DMs ) as you bounce

[Harrigan]

Okay team… much to catch up on here. Apologies in advance if I missed a post or you're expecting direct comment from me. Please speak up if need be.

So!

BLOCKADE
Dig Blockade’s new sheet, like the organization and agree that we’ll just apply logic should he lose the shield. His new pic is good, but his helmet Is throwing me. Looks a little too modern, in shape and Camo. Remember to switch “unobtanium” for “Ultanium,” and note that I'll be changing the stats of the Thompson SMG for this game.

One other thing -- presuming because of the way he’s built, Blockade's shield just returns to him when it’s thrown. Might want to consider a limitation that it needs to be recovered for the ranged attacks.

AMERICAN APE vs. THE BADGE vs. MAJOR METEOR
Hmmm. Still dig the American Ape, but by no means should we force-fit him if you don’t want to play him, urbwar. We could make his background fit the Paragons verse easily enough, but I don’t want to railroad you. Here’s the trouble: much as I dig the Badge, we have a shield-wielder already. Major Meteor I really like, though he does seem like a bit more of a 1950s super, at least In the Paragons world. He’ll fit well enough if we nerf him a little to fit the game or you sign up for some setbacks. Bottom line: I can make any of them work.

WHERE WE'LL PLAY
Right here on the Bash! Forums.

BIG LEAGUE vs. AMERICAN RUBBER
I like both of these guys, and can see both * in well on the team. Play who you feel like, Kev, and I’ll look more carefully at the stats. Pass on Boneyard, Mustang Sally and King fisher, though they’re cool.

SPEAKING OF STRETCHERS...
American Rubber & Mr. Flexible need to meet up in the 1960s with Pliable Girl! Though her fate wasn’t great (see the timeline).

DICE ROLLING
So since we're playing here, we have the option of using the site's built-in dice roller. I'm a little hesitant just because I've been making all the rolls for years -- including in systems where the players have some control of results via hero points, like in M&M... I've always had good luck just asking players if they want to spring for success once the dice come up short.

Tell you what -- we'll start the game off with you all rolling your own dice, but I reserve the right to change it up if it's not working. Also, remember to keep those OOCs and dice rolls at the bottom of the post, away from the action.

LADY PARAMOUNT vs. CRIMEBUSTER
No problems here as to who the first female mystery (wo)man was... Crimebuster appeared in 1938 -- it just wasn't until later that it was revealed he was a she. And if it ends up reading strangely, I'll just reword the timeline.

LADY PARAMOUNT BUILD
Flurry of Arrows now seems a little… weak? The x3 DM seems a little light given her bow at "normal" power is x5.

All for now.

[Harrigan]

Meant to give a state of the union...

Lady Paramount - in.
Cauchmar - in.
Sky Marshal - in.
Unknown Soldier - in.
Blockade - in.
American Ape/Major Meteor - to be settled.
Big League/American Rubber - to be settled.

And I suppose if the players want, we can switch Blockade and The Badge -- but I did want just one shield bearer.

[kevperrine]

BIG LEAGUE vs. AMERICAN RUBBER
I like both of these guys, and can see both * in well on the team. Play who you feel like, Kev, and I’ll look more carefully at the stats.

Think I'll go with AMERICAN RUBBER then.
Let me know what you think about his stats. From other's notes the only thing I've updated is the name of "BRACHIATION", changing it to "SLINGSHOT" to be more clear with what I'm thinking he's doing with "Super Running" as the modeled power.

So I'll wait to hear more on stats before looking to update the stats. And I'll update his background a little more at the same time.

thanks
-kev-