yukonhorror
12-14-2011, 09:24 AM
I was running a chat game based on the FF universe and the FF7 storyline. We were having tons of fun, but life got in the way. I would like to give it a nice retry, been having issues getting together enough people locally, so reaching out online.
Some info:
An energy manufacturing mega company known as Shinra Inc. is harvesting the sheer life energy of the Planet (known as the Lifestream) as a simple fossil fuel. The Lifestream is processed and made into products ranging from electricity and heat to Mako and Materia. The latter two materials can work miracles, granting the wisdom of the Ancients to the user. However, the Lifestream, like most other fuels, is finite in supply, and the Planet's lifeforce is being malevolently drained by the constant exploitation of Mako by Shinra. Though aware of the harmful effects, they function without remorse.
The Planet, occasionally called Gaia, is the world of Final Fantasy VII. It is technologically advanced, with many of the real world modern inventions, such as cars, television, firearms, and cellphones. It is economically, militarily, and politically dominated by a powerful conglomerate called Shinra Co.
The major differences: player specific backgrounds, multitude of races, the Shinra corporation is active in the war against Wutai.
The players will start on a train to their first mission as members of Avalanche, an eco-terrorist cell bent on destroying Shinra and the use of Mako reactors.
Why you join Avalanche is up to you (adventure, revenge, tree-hugger, etc...).
The system we are using is HERO 6e (toolkitted from the fan-made FFRPG). It will have the feel of FF, but the mechanics/balance of HERO. If interested, I'll send you the toolkitting documents for character creation. Also, we will hold a session for summary of mechanics.
And some final notes/thoughts/etc...
If you are unfamiliar with FF7 or FF in general, don't worry. You'll pick up what you need to know quick. As for general FF concepts, I will give you the information you need to make the character you want.
If you are familiar with FF7, that's ok too. Yes, you'll know most of the story, but now you get to experience it from a table-top format. I haven't met too many people (who own the game) who haven't played the game more than once. This is a chance to replay it in a whole new light.
If you are new to the HERO system, not a problem, I somewhat am too. I have immersed myself into the game and have run it via chat for a little bit. The other players have never played HERO either, and one has never played a pen and paper game in his life, so don't feel weird about being new. In short, it is a very fun and well-balanced system. It has neat mechanics and I love how it plays.
If you are an old-hand at HERO, come on over. I could always use an expert to call me out on misinterpretations and to help other players with things.
So in short, send me a PM or reply if you want to join.
I am not sure when we'll play, but it will be saturday or sundays. However, the two current players are military and have a schedule where they have to work every other weekend. As such, we'll play every other weekend.
Player A: (wutai human swordmaster) a native citizen of Wutai who joined the turks before the war. With the onset of the war, he retired and has joined Avalanche to start a guerrilla warfare type of campaign aganst shinra
Player B: (human fencer) noble rogue. Think robin hood with an overconfidence problem
Some info:
An energy manufacturing mega company known as Shinra Inc. is harvesting the sheer life energy of the Planet (known as the Lifestream) as a simple fossil fuel. The Lifestream is processed and made into products ranging from electricity and heat to Mako and Materia. The latter two materials can work miracles, granting the wisdom of the Ancients to the user. However, the Lifestream, like most other fuels, is finite in supply, and the Planet's lifeforce is being malevolently drained by the constant exploitation of Mako by Shinra. Though aware of the harmful effects, they function without remorse.
The Planet, occasionally called Gaia, is the world of Final Fantasy VII. It is technologically advanced, with many of the real world modern inventions, such as cars, television, firearms, and cellphones. It is economically, militarily, and politically dominated by a powerful conglomerate called Shinra Co.
The major differences: player specific backgrounds, multitude of races, the Shinra corporation is active in the war against Wutai.
The players will start on a train to their first mission as members of Avalanche, an eco-terrorist cell bent on destroying Shinra and the use of Mako reactors.
Why you join Avalanche is up to you (adventure, revenge, tree-hugger, etc...).
The system we are using is HERO 6e (toolkitted from the fan-made FFRPG). It will have the feel of FF, but the mechanics/balance of HERO. If interested, I'll send you the toolkitting documents for character creation. Also, we will hold a session for summary of mechanics.
And some final notes/thoughts/etc...
If you are unfamiliar with FF7 or FF in general, don't worry. You'll pick up what you need to know quick. As for general FF concepts, I will give you the information you need to make the character you want.
If you are familiar with FF7, that's ok too. Yes, you'll know most of the story, but now you get to experience it from a table-top format. I haven't met too many people (who own the game) who haven't played the game more than once. This is a chance to replay it in a whole new light.
If you are new to the HERO system, not a problem, I somewhat am too. I have immersed myself into the game and have run it via chat for a little bit. The other players have never played HERO either, and one has never played a pen and paper game in his life, so don't feel weird about being new. In short, it is a very fun and well-balanced system. It has neat mechanics and I love how it plays.
If you are an old-hand at HERO, come on over. I could always use an expert to call me out on misinterpretations and to help other players with things.
So in short, send me a PM or reply if you want to join.
I am not sure when we'll play, but it will be saturday or sundays. However, the two current players are military and have a schedule where they have to work every other weekend. As such, we'll play every other weekend.
Player A: (wutai human swordmaster) a native citizen of Wutai who joined the turks before the war. With the onset of the war, he retired and has joined Avalanche to start a guerrilla warfare type of campaign aganst shinra
Player B: (human fencer) noble rogue. Think robin hood with an overconfidence problem