[Other] Grottos and Godbound

[Inuvash255]

Originally Posted by Cap Ut

So, I was looking at the part about Facts and I was wondering how I could translate the Pre-Apotheosis concept I had in mind in those terms: basically I was thinking about an old man who in a past life was a Patrian scout that ended up blind from a battle injury, and so, after a deep change of outlook, he became this blind vagabond traveling through Arcem. Would something along the lines of "Former Patrian scout" and "Blind vagabond" be okay for Origin and Past Profession respectively?

As for the Demigod concept, the basic idea is that he got imbued by solar divine energy (Sun) through his eyes, and now this energy sustains and invigorates his body (Endurance), in addition to having restored and enhanced his sight. Furthermore he would be able to channel and project this energy through his eyes (as the unarmed attack from the Gift Omnipresent Reach), either as pure divine force (from the Word Bow) or searing fire (using the connection to the Word Sun), at his discretion depending on the circumstances. So in practice a Sun/Endurance/Bow demigod (and perhaps also Health or Alacrity, at the cost of 3 Gift points later on).

Since I'm new to the system, I was wondering if I got things right and interpreted those Facts, Gifts and Words correctly.

So I'm reading more into it today.

I think that "Former Patrian scout" and "Blind vagabond" would be A-O-K for origin and profession Facts. You'll still need a group of some sort.

As for words: You get three to start and you'd have Sun/Endurance/Bow.

As for gifts, you get 6 points.

Omnipresent Reach costs 1 point, and the description of how you're casting it seems open-ended enough to me. Eye-beams seem fine! You'd have 5 gift points after that.

For 3 gift points, you could nab Health or Alacrity at character generation. Otherwise you might be waiting a bit. You only get 2 gift points per level up. The book does suggest that you can grab a lesser power from another Word for 2 points.

In short, I think you got it. ^ -^

[Kaiya]

Originally Posted by Inuvash255

For 3 gift points, you could nab Health or Alacrity at character generation. Otherwise you might be waiting a bit. You only get 2 gift points per level up. The book does suggest that you can grab a lesser power from another Word for 2 points.

The timing can also affect your stat distribution. Alacrity sets your Dexterity to 16 (or 18, should it already be 16). So if you take it at character creation, you can put your weakest score into that attribute; Knowing that it'll be immediately overwritten by a 16.

Health does the same for Constitution. But since you have Endurance, your Constitution is already enhanced. So waiting till later doesn't matter as much for that Word.

[Cap Ut]

Originally Posted by Kaiya

Health does the same for Constitution. But since you have Endurance, your Constitution is already enhanced. So waiting till later doesn't matter as much for that Word.

The reason I'm still not sure what I would take first is because it isn't very clear if increasing Constitution also increases hit points retroactively, so if it changes anything between starting with 18 right away or not.

But I guess it's pretty early to think about it, we're not even close to the selection yet

[Tecumseh]

It does increase hit points retroactively. The author (and his many game systems) are generally very careful about making sure that an advancement has the same cumulative advantage regardless of when it is taken.

[Kaiya]

I'm a bit confused about the worldbuilding exercise. According to the books, Binai is an almost deserted corpse. It was overwhelmed by husks long ago. Are we supposed to be inventing an alternate version that didn't fall? Or by 'Binai', did you mean the surrounding area? That was my first guess. But the way you said 'the enclave' implies a specific place.

[Cap Ut]

Originally Posted by Kaiya

I'm a bit confused about the worldbuilding exercise. According to the books, Binai is an almost deserted corpse. It was overwhelmed by husks long ago. Are we supposed to be inventing an alternate version that didn't fall?

Inuvash255 has said we're using the free edition, where there doesn't seem to be much about Binai apart from its position near a river on a map of Ancalia. I imagine the lore from other books won't be "canon" for this game (or at least unless the GM doesn't explicitely introduce it).

[Kaiya]

Originally Posted by Cap Ut

Inuvash255 has said we're using the free edition, where there doesn't seem to be much about Binai apart from its position near a river on a map of Ancalia. I imagine the lore from other books won't be "canon" for this game (or at least unless the GM doesn't explicitely introduce it).

Ah, that's a shame. My character concept was based on canon Ancalia. I'm not sure whether it will still work in this version.

[Cap Ut]

Originally Posted by Kaiya

Ah, that's a shame. My character concept was based on canon Ancalia. I'm not sure whether it will still work in this version.

We should wait Inuvash to comment on this, but I wouldn't think that's much of a problem: just because something isn't explicitly stated, it doesn't mean it's necessarily untrue. And if that's about peasants suffering under nobles, well, that wouldn't seem a stretch in any fantasy setting

[Inuvash255]

Originally Posted by Kaiya

I'm a bit confused about the worldbuilding exercise. According to the books, Binai is an almost deserted corpse. It was overwhelmed by husks long ago. Are we supposed to be inventing an alternate version that didn't fall? Or by 'Binai', did you mean the surrounding area? That was my first guess. But the way you said 'the enclave' implies a specific place.

Hey Kaiya!

As Cap Ut mentioned, I'm only using the Free Version, which doesn't have any details on cities or settlements; just names. I'd like to use the opportunity to build out some of the world together; using the Ancalia page in the prompt as a flavor guide, sorta.

That said, honestly, I misread the map. Whoops! In my defense, the map in the free version has a lot of compression artifacts. I was thinking about making a new map in Inkarnate or something, and to swap around the importance of one dot or another.

[taleteller50]

Just to confirm, so we may or may not be based in Binai but what really matters is creating an interesting set piece/character that will exist within the nearby city? The specific location doesn't matter as much as fleshing out an area we will be dealing with.

[Inuvash255]

Yeah, just to flesh out the nearby settlement/enclave.

[Kepheren]

What was the cut off for applications?

[Rylus]

This game looks interesting and the system looks fun but i think i am going to have to bow out. Good luck everyone else and have fun

[Cap Ut]

Jian Taiyang You: Cap Ut or just Cap (or anything recognizable, really ). About me: let's see, my history with TTRPGs pretty much starts many years ago with D&D 3.5. Since then I also got to play a fair share of Call of Cthulhu, which spawned some of my most memorable roleplaying experiences, and especially in more recent times I've been experimenting with many different systems. As for PbP, I turned to this world when I started university, since I was away from my hometown and my "D&D" friends for most of the time (thankfully now I can do everything I need to do online), and given that I also enjoy writing it felt like a natural progression. Have you checked out the system? What do you think of it? Do you have any comments or concerns? It seems simple and elegant, and the math is sound. The language is somewhat loose at times, but I guess it kinda fits with how open-ended the system is. The mechanics around Dominion and Influence are quite intriguing with their apparent flexibility, although I haven't delved deeply into them yet. Overall, it looks like an interesting game with an interesting premise that knows what it wants to do, and I'm more than willing to give it a try. How do you feel about the posting rate and the constrained writing challenge? The idea of playing a god is nice and all, but this posting modality is probably the main draw for me. Aside from the fact I always like to experiment, a length constraint makes for the kind of fast-paced game I can currently commit to. Pre-Apotheosis Concept: Once a dedicated Dulimbaian soldier, his life changed forever after a grievous encounter with a monster over the Raktine border and his recovery at the hands of local mages he had found himself side by side with. He lost his eyes, but now could see better than ever his waste of decades at the service of a warmongering and too prideful Regency, as well as what is really important. Thus he renounced his misplaced devotion and futile ambitions, and ever since he has been content with a humble life of simplicity and solidarity, up to a ripe old age. Demigod Concept: Celestial energy has imbued him via his ruined eyes, melding with his own spirit and restoring his sight and vigor. Now it sustains and enhances his body, and his piercing gaze can channel it to shed light or even project powerful beams. (Possible Words: Sun, Endurance, Bow) Blessed with the opportunity to see again, for the first time since he learned to see with his soul, to be a greater warrior than he once was with the wisdom he has today, he won't let it go to waste: he'll seek to use his newfound powers for good, to protect and look after the people, to foster friendship and cooperation between those who like him can change things for the better. Worldbuilding Exercise: After Ancalia fell, the legendary Sir Kain, warrior of almost divine prowess, stood strong between Binai and threats both new and old, until ambitious schemers betrayed him during an Ulstanger raid. His body was never recovered, and some fear he may return as a vengeful undead alongside the Ulstangers themselves.

[Tecumseh]

Vash, I had been intending to put together a demigod of the forge after my initial submission didn't pan out. However, before I posted it Rylus outlined the same idea, so I went with my third choice instead.

Now that Rylus has withdrawn, would it be objectionable if I withdrew my previous application and submitted another one? The concept is based around Artifice/Earth/Fire/Might. It would be one gift each from Earth/Fire/Might and just the Artifice word alone (with no gifts) to begin.

I haven't played Godbound before so this demigod would be a little more straight-forward introduction to the system. Plus it sounds like EO would be covering the Knowledge word, so that would remove some overlap. But I wanted to check with you first before drafting up another submission.