[Gurps IOU The greatest days of your lives] OOC Thread
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				Title: <strong>[Gurps IOU The greatest days of your lives] OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jefepato</strong> on <strong>13-08-2006, 04:52:13</strong>
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				Every game's gotta have one, you know.
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				Title: <strong>Re: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ajoxer</strong> on <strong>13-08-2006, 21:12:12</strong>
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				If my character's main source of income is his military scholarship, would it be reasonable for his starting wealth to be in military grade armor and a semi-obscene amount of weaponry? He walks everywhere. <i>Eeeverywheere!</i> I'll try to get the character sheet- He has a high-grade revolver, sniper-grade rifle, enough knives to justify a bonus to cooking no matter where he is, and light combat armor, TL7.
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				Title: <strong>Re: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>13-08-2006, 22:12:39</strong>
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				So when it all hits the fan, can my character hide behind yours?
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				Title: <strong>Re: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jefepato</strong> on <strong>13-08-2006, 23:30:43</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=6948.msg235078#msg235078">Quote from: Ajoxer on 13-08-2006, 21:12:12</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">If my character's main source of income is his military scholarship, would it be reasonable for his starting wealth to be in military grade armor and a semi-obscene amount of weaponry? He walks everywhere. <i>Eeeverywheere!</i> I'll try to get the character sheet- He has a high-grade revolver, sniper-grade rifle, enough knives to justify a bonus to cooking no matter where he is, and light combat armor, TL7.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>There are several equipment lists, so I don't know which armor you mean specifically, but...<em>no</em>.&nbsp; Violence (when it happens) is going to be utterly lame if you're more twinked for combat than 99.9% of the student body.
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				Title: <strong>Re: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>14-08-2006, 05:38:51</strong>
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				&nbsp;::)<br><br>How much backstory would you like on our fun little alter-egos?&nbsp; (read: how many plot hooks can we hand you on a silver platter...)
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				Title: <strong>Re: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jefepato</strong> on <strong>14-08-2006, 05:47:23</strong>
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				A few paragraphs is all that's required, though you can give me more if you're feeling inspired.&nbsp; The main thing is to cover the salient points: who is this person (if "person" is an applicable label), where did the advantages and disadvantages come from (the stranger ones, anyway), how'd he end up at IOU, and how is he paying for school?&nbsp; (I'm going to be lenient with explanations for scholarship students who don't meet the usual IQ 13 requirement, for the sake of further wackiness.)
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				Title: <strong>Re: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>14-08-2006, 05:49:49</strong>
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				Roger that.
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				Title: <strong>Re: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Vandren</strong> on <strong>14-08-2006, 19:22:59</strong>
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				Character submitted a minute or two ago.&nbsp; :)<br><br>(Very much a non-combat type, btw.&nbsp; In fact, his only "combat" training is Boxing-10 with no offensive magic.&nbsp; And he's more likely to hurt himself than an enemy with his gladius [default skill 6].&nbsp; :))
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				Title: <strong>Re: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ajoxer</strong> on <strong>14-08-2006, 22:04:07</strong>
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				Hmmmm, the Crazy concept doesn't work so well here, then. Another one, then! Now, what, roughly, is combat skills? Being able to take on a Black Ops in hand to hand combat? Combat skills above 14? I'm... really no good at figuring out relative power levels. &gt;_&gt;
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				Title: <strong>Re: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jefepato</strong> on <strong>14-08-2006, 23:06:57</strong>
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				Actually, my worry isn't so much how high your combat skills are as it is the power of even mid-level modern armor in GURPS (the combination of PD and DR adds up to horror with relative ease).&nbsp; You can have combat skills at 15-16 (even the toughest example character listed only has one at 17, and she's a gradthing writing a thesis about it) if there's a compelling reason why you would be <em>that</em> good.&nbsp; It's okay to be tough, I just don't want PCs running around who can take on anything short of Robocrat or the Bio-Ogre.<br><br>Guns are okay to have, as long as their use is funny.&nbsp; I can't think of a situation in which a sniper rifle would be funny, but most guns are probably okay as long as they aren't always the first resort.&nbsp; (Of course, teachers frequently have The Treatment, and collateral damage <em>is</em> funny as long as you don't lower the Archdean's stock values.)<br><br>A note on death: I personally feel that IOU is funnier if death doesn't screw you over <em>too</em> badly (especially if the death itself was funny).&nbsp; This doesn't mean that resurrections will be fun or nice for the PC, but major character-sheet consequences aren't really entertaining. However, if you have a funny idea for consequences arising from resurrection, or want a botched resurrection as an excuse for something you're going to spend points on, PM me and we can talk.
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				Title: <strong>Re: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ajoxer</strong> on <strong>14-08-2006, 23:24:00</strong>
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				Well, then it might be fully reasonable that his overconfidence leads him to not wish to wear armor, and he doesn't really need a sniper rifle... Fair enough.
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				Title: <strong>Re: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jefepato</strong> on <strong>16-08-2006, 19:48:31</strong>
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				Update: I've got three sheets and two backstories in so far.&nbsp; Everything looks good at first glance; I'll get back to everyone as soon as I've gone over them in a little more detail.
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				Title: <strong>Re: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Vandren</strong> on <strong>17-08-2006, 16:57:59</strong>
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				And here I was worried 'cause I haven't been on in 48 hours . . .&nbsp; ;)&nbsp; (School/work stuff and family stuff)
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				Title: <strong>Re: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jefepato</strong> on <strong>18-08-2006, 09:59:21</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=6948.msg236866#msg236866">Quote from: Vandren on 17-08-2006, 16:57:59</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">And here I was worried 'cause I haven't been on in 48 hours . . .&nbsp; ;)&nbsp; (School/work stuff and family stuff)<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Indeed.&nbsp; I just moved into a new apartment myself, hence the moment of silence.<br><br>Official GM Promise: the stuff I've received <em>will</em> be reviewed, checked in detail, and responded to at some point tomorrow.
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				Title: <strong>Re: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jefepato</strong> on <strong>28-08-2006, 17:18:40</strong>
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				Update: Three completed characters.&nbsp; As far as I know, no more are coming.&nbsp; Opening threads will be up in the next couple days.<br><br>In the meantime, if anyone has ideas/suggestions for what classes they'd be trying to take this semester (either listed in the book or made up, it makes no difference), feel free to let me know.&nbsp; Your final schedule will be provided along with your opening thread.
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				Title: <strong>Re: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>28-08-2006, 17:30:13</strong>
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				Oooo, I could probably use an apartment.&nbsp; &nbsp;;D&nbsp; Have to have some place to recover from those unfortunate personal incidents...
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				Title: <strong>Re: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>01-09-2006, 18:33:21</strong>
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				Sweet, an intermediate class as a freshthing, I rule!<br><br>I like the 12 steps to safer demonology Sextus is taking. Made me laugh out loud. :)
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				Title: <strong>Re: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>01-09-2006, 18:34:55</strong>
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				Insert schoolgirlish giggle of amused delight here.&nbsp; ;D
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				Title: <strong>Re: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>05-09-2006, 19:59:21</strong>
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				(taps screen)&nbsp; Hello?
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				Title: <strong>Re: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>05-09-2006, 20:33:19</strong>
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				Hrm... I've a question since its been a while since i played IOU. We're 2nd semester freshthings right? since 1st sem. are off limits by fiat of the archdean. Do our characters know each other or of one another or do we meet in the course of the courses? (I'm guessing in our common class)
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				Title: <strong>Re: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>05-09-2006, 20:34:32</strong>
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				That depends--you like mousy little bookworms?&nbsp; &nbsp;:D ;)
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				Title: <strong>Re: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jefepato</strong> on <strong>05-09-2006, 20:48:20</strong>
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				Sorry for the delay.&nbsp; I'm starting on your opening threads now.<br><br>It's up to you whether your characters have met before; your majors are largely dissimilar, but you could easily have met during freshthing orientation or gen-ed classes.
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				Title: <strong>Re: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>05-09-2006, 21:13:26</strong>
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				Well, we all need friends. So long as you don't mind nosy wanna be reporters.
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				Title: <strong>Re: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>05-09-2006, 21:14:28</strong>
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				Hee hee hee...how nosy?
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				Title: <strong>Re: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>05-09-2006, 21:21:55</strong>
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				Uhm, very, especially if she thinks you'd make an interesting story, or could lead to one.
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				Title: <strong>Gurps IOU The greatest days of your lives: Preludes OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>05-09-2006, 21:25:09</strong>
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				Does an elf wearing a tee shirt that says "I Am Not An Elf" qualify?&nbsp; &nbsp;:P<br><br>Okay, she doesn't usually wear tee shirts.&nbsp; <br><br>Amina is definitely cute enough to get a major blush and a lot of stammering out of my pointy-eared bookworm, especially if she just walks up and starts asking questions.&nbsp; Does the journalism major take any self-defense classes?&nbsp; They could have met in one of those.
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				Title: <strong>Re: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>05-09-2006, 21:32:56</strong>
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				Nope, I'm afraid she's very much a non-combatant. Orientation would have been a good place to meet, since Amina certainly isn't shy and would hav been asking many people all kinds of questions and probably taking notes, she does that a lot. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>05-09-2006, 21:33:55</strong>
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				Okay, that works.&nbsp; A mousy elf clutching a stuffed fox with a bandanna is probably unusual enough...
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				Title: <strong>Re: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>05-09-2006, 21:42:15</strong>
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				Oh definately, tht's potential story right there. Depending on if they've hung out before, Lori might know about Amina's fussyness over her hair: she just can not go out until it's right. And her large appetite for film noir - her personal favorite is The Big Sleep.
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				Title: <strong>Re: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>05-09-2006, 21:48:15</strong>
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				Hmm.&nbsp; How well would Amina tolerate having the little bookworm just sitting on her bed, watching her fuss with her hair over the top of her stuffed fox, hero-worshpping her from afar?
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				Title: <strong>Re: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>05-09-2006, 22:10:59</strong>
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				Oh she'd be plenty fine with that, though, she does live in a dorm, so who know how her as of yet unknown roomie will feel about it.
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				Title: <strong>Re: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>05-09-2006, 22:13:45</strong>
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				&nbsp;:D :D :D<br><br>Poor Lori is going to be in quite a pickle, I think...
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				Title: <strong>Re: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jefepato</strong> on <strong>05-09-2006, 23:31:17</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=6948.msg245424#msg245424">Quote from: MadPanda on 05-09-2006, 22:13:45</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Poor Lori is going to be in quite a pickle, I think...<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>But, all things considered, not substantially moreso than a typical IOU freshthing.<br><br>Starting threads are up.&nbsp; Good luck, all.
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				Title: <strong>Re: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>20-09-2006, 16:31:53</strong>
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				*poke*poke*<br><br>It's dead, Jim.
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				Title: <strong>Re: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jefepato</strong> on <strong>20-09-2006, 17:25:40</strong>
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				How many times can a GM tell himself "no worries, I'll just update the game tomorrow"?&nbsp; Apparently, at least eight.<br><br>I will get posting posthaste.
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				Title: <strong>Re: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>20-09-2006, 17:32:19</strong>
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				Real Life happens...but I was wondering if we were still live.&nbsp; ;)
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				Title: <strong>Re: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>05-10-2006, 06:08:21</strong>
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				Oops! Sorry! I thouht I had posted here and was waiting for a response not the other way 'round. Feel free to ive me a little kick now and then when I'm a bit slow, with all I have oing on, I tend to be a bit scatterbrained these days.
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				Title: <strong>Re: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>31-10-2006, 17:22:08</strong>
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				(pokes game)<br><br>It's dead, Djinn.
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				Title: <strong>Re: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Jefepato</strong> on <strong>31-10-2006, 21:17:55</strong>
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				In this case, MP, I'm forced to agree.&nbsp; As great an idea as this game sounded like when I came up with it, for some reason I can't get myself to actually keep updating consistently or well.<br><br>Apologies all around for my failure, and thanks for sticking with me this far.
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				Title: <strong>Re: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>31-10-2006, 21:26:48</strong>
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				&nbsp;:'(<br><br>Oh, well.&nbsp; Better luck next time, what?&nbsp; And now poor Lori goes back in the file drawer for future recycling...
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				Title: <strong>Re: OOC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Apple of Eris</strong> on <strong>31-10-2006, 23:23:11</strong>
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				It's all right, let me know if you ever want to try again.&nbsp; :)
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