Hi guys! @Boo Girlie BoomBoom @Wolfsbane706 @Blighted_Agent @daird this is a place for y'all to chat. While I'm working on the character sheet (shouldn't be long), feel free to chat here and check the lore.
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I'll fix that shortly :)"The rising star of cosmic code can definitely help you!" Good heavens, that was adorable. Also, @Quincunx you forgot a color tag on part of Yuzu's dialogue.
Are you asking me to give my interpretation as GM, or asking @Boo Girlie BoomBoom directly? The new ideas came out of left field for me as well, but I found them acceptable additions, so I didn't want to veto them.It's my turn again, but I'm a little behind on where I'm supposed to go with these terms. Being a veteran, Anna obviously "knows" them, but I most certainly don't. If you would be so kind as to summarize, please?
Both, really.Are you asking me to give my interpretation as GM, or asking @Boo Girlie BoomBoom directly? The new ideas came out of left field for me as well, but I found them acceptable additions, so I didn't want to veto them.
@everyone In the future, though, I prefer if people ask before they bring in new setting info like the gear sets and data transmission devices. Odds are that I'll be fine with it, but I like being asked.
What I thought when I read it was:Both, really.
^thisWhat I thought when I read it was:
- Every Shadow has a collection of gear - modeling the "set template" off of Sangria, that would mean a weapon (Escalation), an accessory (cyber-angelic wings), and a secure communication/data storage device (tiara). There might be some room for more items as well, whether as something they have from the beginning or later as an upgrade.
- Gear follows a theme related to the Shadow's powers and general aesthetic.
- Gear exists in Umbra as "enchanted" datamanced items that are very hard to replicate due to the complex details of their code. That said, I think it might be a good idea to get them some gear that can be accessed outside virtual reality.
Alright, next question: can the Shadows mod their gear?What I thought when I read it was:
- Every Shadow has a collection of gear - modeling the "set template" off of Sangria, that would mean a weapon (Escalation), an accessory (cyber-angelic wings), and a secure communication/data storage device (tiara). There might be some room for more items as well, whether as something they have from the beginning or later as an upgrade.
- Gear follows a theme related to the Shadow's powers and general aesthetic.
- Gear exists in Umbra as "enchanted" datamanced items that are very hard to replicate due to the complex details of their code. That said, I think it might be a good idea to get them some gear that can be accessed outside virtual reality.
They can make small changes on their own - small physical changes, changes related to the Shadow's elemental theme, cosmetic details such as appearance changes, and depending on whether it's applicable, remove limits to "overclock" their gear (with potential drawbacks depending on the gear's specific ability).Alright, next question: can the Shadows mod their gear?
Last question: Do you think Yuzu is capable of modding Gear, or is she not skilled enough yet?They can make small changes on their own - small physical changes, changes related to the Shadow's elemental theme, cosmetic details such as appearance changes, and depending on whether it's applicable, remove limits to "overclock" their gear (with potential drawbacks depending on the gear's specific ability).
However, larger changes would require a datamancer. Eri can do it most easily since her code generated the Shadows' gear, but any sufficiently skilled datamancer could do it - it'd just take more time and effort. Because the gear is linked to the Shadows' VR personas, it would require them to mentally consent to their gear being modded.
To use Onyx Shadow's flail as an example, changes Onyx could achieve without a datamancer include:
Onyx would need a datamancer in order to:
- Setting the flail aflame
- Increasing its size, as long as she can still carry it with two hands
- Changing its color or style
- Creating an infinitely long chain that could not possibly be wielded with a real-life flail (overclock)
If this makes sense to everyone, I'm going to copy it into the Lore section.
- Change the flail into a different weapon type
- Give the flail a function not related to lava (her elemental motif)
Yuzu can. It'd take a minimum of several dedicated hours, though (as opposed to Eri's mods taking a few minutes at most).Last question: Do you think Yuzu is capable of modding Gear, or is she not skilled enough yet?
I got a new phone today and plain forgot lol. I'll get something up before I go to bed.@Wolfsbane706
I am waiting on you to post. If there's any more information I need to provide about gear or other details, let me know!