Posts made by Zz

@ganymede Indeed! I did love the few scenes we had. I may have to dip my toe in WoD again if only for more rp with you and @Caryatid

To tag on to @saosmash 's mention of our brief foray into F&L and the amazing character relationships there, I deeply enjoyed playing my first nations Nevada ghoul. Wendigo renamed herself into the creature she thought that @Caryatid 's lovely vampire created and slowly cast aside the difficulties of her mortal life for the more insidious dangers of the masquerade. Far older than some of the vampires her humanity lingered only by a thread and the stories she grew up on. It was incredibly interesting to explore her and delve into the history of the area. Also to be a semi-babysitter to neonate babes. Unflappable ghoul.

Vega at X-Factor has also been one of my recent favorites. A mutant hiding her mutation, working as a cop to try to usher change in from the inside. With bubblegum pink hair. She was a dry sense of humor with a mutation that leaned towards practical mechanics in an increasingly cybernetic world and hostile world. She also had a pair of rocket legs. Which was beyond fun.

Oldie but a goodie: Ian at BSG Ouroborous. My Hyperion, surfer nurse who found himself caught in the first war. Most notably had a book thrown at him and carried an ear around for an entire scene because the monkey gave it to him.

@three-eyed-crow The grandma I could have had... I seriously considered marrying into that family for Rebekkah scenes.

@scar That was a glorious pairing. Especially since he seemed like such a good man on paper, an improvement from her terrible flings! (The things you don't know...) She could have fallen for him, but he fell to himself first. It was an awesome arc.

@thenomain You're welcome.

I believe Spirit has her in the thirties version of that, fitted jacket and heels with a machine gun.

I would lean on the side of Scarlett Johansson having a period face. It's just very early American 1890s through noir.

@auspice I am also godawful at it. There are a couple of great apps like headspace and calm that help you focus. Mainly I do breathing exercises which help my system chill out - more healthy oxygen and less stress. So far no floaty Zen state.

@auspice I hate haaaate to be this person but as I've had to bite my own tongue on this - gentle yoga and meditation can help stress. Also apparently diet but I haven't really done that one and cannot eat, pray, vouch.

@auspice If you do have to walk a bit still I might recommend getting some foot braces or compression socks to keep everything in alignment. They help me when joints are out and inflamed.

https://www.amazon.com/SB-SOX-Compression-Sleeves-Women/dp/B071PC6Z6V/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1508012648&sr=8-13&keywords=compressions+socks

@gingerlily Holy hell. Me too. It sucks is and painful and full of minor dislocations.

@Arkandel Yoga would probably do you good.

Best tabletop based swashbuckling I have played was using the fate system which has really simple mechanics. It also lets you use a fate point to add to your roll, add an element to the scene "The low laying box on the floor behind him!" Or add a flashback that benefits you. So it is super flexible.

There is nothing like being an adult to appreciate the wonder of a good chiropractor.

@Meg #squad

Updated to add Fear & Loathing to the list.

@Coin And now she's left with these shits... slim pickings.

Actually - the game centered pre-show could be interesting. The ones that didn't 'quite work out as expected' gives you potentially cool play options.

I am excited for however @Auspice rolls.

@il-volpe That's true. You could I suppose make the 'square' have a level that the magician must pass/fail to cast successfully or respective to its elements. I will admit I have only read the first book. (I am the opposite and all for making systems easy)

Mhmmm. Me too. That's one of the most interesting elements of the world.

PS: I would totally play. Even if there are elements of that theme re: rape/child abuse that I personally would need the option to OOCly veer from.

@Auspice In my mind welters seemed to be played on a field like chess or chinese checkers with the opponents set to squares. I'd imagine within the FS3 system you could roll the opposed turns as 'duels' with the players getting to @emit their 'magic act'. Then you wheedle it down to the final two players for the last 'squares'.

I can get more into this idea. Easily.

Seconding a few mentions here:

• Monstress - gloriously eerie and dark and one of the best illustrated things on the market. Marjorie Liu is insane. The subject matter is dark and sharply uncomfortable in places.

• Saga! Beautiful and smart and occasionally quite funny. Unique and different sci-fi meets adventure meets romance? You will want a lying cat.

• Bitch Planet - Just yes. Written by the indomitable Kelly sue deconnick this book questions society and sometimes flips it the bird. Very tightly written.

Additionally:
Wicked + the Divine
Motor Crush
The Dark Tower comic series (largely follows book four on)
Lazarus
I have a soft spot for Sin City.
Black Magic

@Thenomain Glad to hear you liked it! Some of them fall into darker elements, but all are beautifully put together.