GM Questions
- Togashi Saruko
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Re: GM Questions
It's also possible to lose some Glory over time though. So us not having Glory higher than 9 at least makes sense to me.
(also Reiko hasn't married FuFu yet so she doesn't get Glory for marriage yet either, no? And FuFu is also lower Glory than the other Kami?)
(also Reiko hasn't married FuFu yet so she doesn't get Glory for marriage yet either, no? And FuFu is also lower Glory than the other Kami?)
Dragon • Ayakashi • Saru Daimyo • Wife of the Dragon • Storyteller • Artisan • Blessed by the Heavens • Monkey Soul • Spirit Walker • Heavenly Voice • Friend of Shinsei • Tattooed • Enlightened • Experienced Shirayuki
Reputation: Cunning (3.5) • Status: 7.0 • Glory: 9.0
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Has: Padded armor, jian, bo, dancing fan, flowing robes, jade, shiny necklace, sea-shell bracelet, flute (dizi), hand-drum, painting supplies
Reputation: Cunning (3.5) • Status: 7.0 • Glory: 9.0
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Has: Padded armor, jian, bo, dancing fan, flowing robes, jade, shiny necklace, sea-shell bracelet, flute (dizi), hand-drum, painting supplies
Re: GM Questions
Yes.
Fat Kami stacks
Both of those are true.Togashi Saruko wrote: ↑Thu May 14, 2020 5:26 amIt's also possible to lose some Glory over time though. So us not having Glory higher than 9 at least makes sense to me.
(also Reiko hasn't married FuFu yet so she doesn't get Glory for marriage yet either, no? And FuFu is also lower Glory than the other Kami?)
GM + Bird + Glorious Plumage + Experienced
"Is the dark side stronger?"
"No, no, no. Quicker. Easier. More seductive."
"Is the dark side stronger?"
"No, no, no. Quicker. Easier. More seductive."
Re: GM Questions
So not being married my glory wouldn't come from that - therefore my glory for this game would be:
4.0 from previous game
6.0 from 6 ranks of status
10.0 minus what went away in the years between games (although there was no inactivity in those years)?
That look correct?
4.0 from previous game
6.0 from 6 ranks of status
10.0 minus what went away in the years between games (although there was no inactivity in those years)?
That look correct?
Spider Clan * Temporary Clan Champion * Reiko family Daimyo * Former Isawa Tribe * Shugenja * Prophet * Bride of Fu Leng * Fire * Bad (blood?) Eyesight * Well Educated * Experienced * Kami Speak * profile
Status: 7.0 | Reputation: As expected | Glory: 9.0
Equipment: Diviner sticks, Yari and Ashigaru armour(when allowed), Walking Stick (bo), Jade, writing tools
Status: 7.0 | Reputation: As expected | Glory: 9.0
Equipment: Diviner sticks, Yari and Ashigaru armour(when allowed), Walking Stick (bo), Jade, writing tools
- Togashi Saruko
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You gain Points when increasing in Status. Not Ranks. The book struggles with this sometimes, but Ranks are always specified. If not specified, it's points.Reiko wrote: ↑Thu May 14, 2020 3:59 pmSo not being married my glory wouldn't come from that - therefore my glory for this game would be:
4.0 from previous game
6.0 from 6 ranks of status
10.0 minus what went away in the years between games (although there was no inactivity in those years)?
That look correct?
So going from Status 1 to 6 would be +6 points of Glory.
Dragon • Ayakashi • Saru Daimyo • Wife of the Dragon • Storyteller • Artisan • Blessed by the Heavens • Monkey Soul • Spirit Walker • Heavenly Voice • Friend of Shinsei • Tattooed • Enlightened • Experienced Shirayuki
Reputation: Cunning (3.5) • Status: 7.0 • Glory: 9.0
Theme 2 • Profile
Has: Padded armor, jian, bo, dancing fan, flowing robes, jade, shiny necklace, sea-shell bracelet, flute (dizi), hand-drum, painting supplies
Reputation: Cunning (3.5) • Status: 7.0 • Glory: 9.0
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Has: Padded armor, jian, bo, dancing fan, flowing robes, jade, shiny necklace, sea-shell bracelet, flute (dizi), hand-drum, painting supplies
Re: GM Questions
Asking on the behalf of someone in Discord who hasn't signed up here yet:
When building in character creation - What books are available for use in general for material such as alternate rules/advantages/disadvantages?
Current Assumption is Core, Great Clans, Emerald Empire, Imperial Histories (Dawn chapter only), Enemies of the Empire, with exceptions made pending GM notification or for banned material (e.g. Maho is banned at present.). Is this a correct assumption?
When building in character creation - What books are available for use in general for material such as alternate rules/advantages/disadvantages?
Current Assumption is Core, Great Clans, Emerald Empire, Imperial Histories (Dawn chapter only), Enemies of the Empire, with exceptions made pending GM notification or for banned material (e.g. Maho is banned at present.). Is this a correct assumption?
Disciple of Shinsei * Experienced Phi * Disturbing Countenance * Former Rappa
Status - 1.0, Reputation - "What is Expected," Glory - 2.0
Wears/Carries: Ashigaru Armor, Sturdy Clothing, Xun (Flute), Tonfa x2, Yumi w/ Arrows, Jade Bracelet
Profile * Theme Song * It's pronounced "Fee" * (The safe word is "Sea Cucumber")
Status - 1.0, Reputation - "What is Expected," Glory - 2.0
Wears/Carries: Ashigaru Armor, Sturdy Clothing, Xun (Flute), Tonfa x2, Yumi w/ Arrows, Jade Bracelet
Profile * Theme Song * It's pronounced "Fee" * (The safe word is "Sea Cucumber")
Re: GM Questions
Following up with another character creation question, wanted to know if there were any hard limits to starting points in Advantages, Traits, Skills, etc. - wanted to say "no but keep it reasonable" since we're starting at the much beefier 110 XP but wanted to check and make sure before I start diving into things. 

Chinsei Tribe * Hunter (Bushi) * Herbalist * Storyteller * Singer * Pleasant-Voiced * Sharp-Eyed? * Talkative! * Night Child
Status: 0.0 | Glory: 1.0 | Reputation: Normal / What is Expected
Speaking * Signing
Equipment: Light armor, sturdy clothing, wide-brimmed straw hat, straw cloak, yari, yumi, quiver, water and rations, traveling pack
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Status: 0.0 | Glory: 1.0 | Reputation: Normal / What is Expected
Speaking * Signing
Equipment: Light armor, sturdy clothing, wide-brimmed straw hat, straw cloak, yari, yumi, quiver, water and rations, traveling pack
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Add Secrets of the Empire to that.Phi wrote: ↑Fri May 15, 2020 12:06 amAsking on the behalf of someone in Discord who hasn't signed up here yet:
When building in character creation - What books are available for use in general for material such as alternate rules/advantages/disadvantages?
Current Assumption is Core, Great Clans, Emerald Empire, Imperial Histories (Dawn chapter only), Enemies of the Empire, with exceptions made pending GM notification or for banned material (e.g. Maho is banned at present.). Is this a correct assumption?
Lore: Shadowlands is capped at 3, but that's it. Go nuts.Miyako wrote: ↑Fri May 15, 2020 12:31 amFollowing up with another character creation question, wanted to know if there were any hard limits to starting points in Advantages, Traits, Skills, etc. - wanted to say "no but keep it reasonable" since we're starting at the much beefier 110 XP but wanted to check and make sure before I start diving into things.![]()
GM + Bird + Glorious Plumage + Experienced
"Is the dark side stronger?"
"No, no, no. Quicker. Easier. More seductive."
"Is the dark side stronger?"
"No, no, no. Quicker. Easier. More seductive."
Re: GM Questions
Since the schedule is now updated, quick Question for the birb:
with 22 days scheduled, will there be time skips between certain days, or 7 sessions planned leading up to the wrap up day on the 22nd?
with 22 days scheduled, will there be time skips between certain days, or 7 sessions planned leading up to the wrap up day on the 22nd?
Disciple of Shinsei * Experienced Phi * Disturbing Countenance * Former Rappa
Status - 1.0, Reputation - "What is Expected," Glory - 2.0
Wears/Carries: Ashigaru Armor, Sturdy Clothing, Xun (Flute), Tonfa x2, Yumi w/ Arrows, Jade Bracelet
Profile * Theme Song * It's pronounced "Fee" * (The safe word is "Sea Cucumber")
Status - 1.0, Reputation - "What is Expected," Glory - 2.0
Wears/Carries: Ashigaru Armor, Sturdy Clothing, Xun (Flute), Tonfa x2, Yumi w/ Arrows, Jade Bracelet
Profile * Theme Song * It's pronounced "Fee" * (The safe word is "Sea Cucumber")
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There will be skips between most days for marching. If you don't see a day listed, it won't be an active day.
GM + Bird + Glorious Plumage + Experienced
"Is the dark side stronger?"
"No, no, no. Quicker. Easier. More seductive."
"Is the dark side stronger?"
"No, no, no. Quicker. Easier. More seductive."
Re: GM Questions
*thumbs up* Perfect. thought that might be the case. Wanted to be sure.
Disciple of Shinsei * Experienced Phi * Disturbing Countenance * Former Rappa
Status - 1.0, Reputation - "What is Expected," Glory - 2.0
Wears/Carries: Ashigaru Armor, Sturdy Clothing, Xun (Flute), Tonfa x2, Yumi w/ Arrows, Jade Bracelet
Profile * Theme Song * It's pronounced "Fee" * (The safe word is "Sea Cucumber")
Status - 1.0, Reputation - "What is Expected," Glory - 2.0
Wears/Carries: Ashigaru Armor, Sturdy Clothing, Xun (Flute), Tonfa x2, Yumi w/ Arrows, Jade Bracelet
Profile * Theme Song * It's pronounced "Fee" * (The safe word is "Sea Cucumber")
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Can we take a parangu as a sword?
♧Shoji tribe ♧Bushi ♧Unlucky ♧Daredevil ♧Superstitious ♧Fortune Teller ♧Haunted ♧ Very Unfortunate
♧Glory: 1 ♧Reputation: Untrustworthy ♧Status:1
Equipment: Bow, quiver, Light armor, Finger of Jade, Tanto,
♧Glory: 1 ♧Reputation: Untrustworthy ♧Status:1
Equipment: Bow, quiver, Light armor, Finger of Jade, Tanto,
- Bayushi Umeno
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Since Umeno was likely sent by Bayushi himself, what is his view on the expedition to rescue Fu Leng?
Scorpion Clan | Bushi | Former Kawagaya | Stand-Oafish | Blessed
Status: 1.0 | Glory: 1.0 | Reputation: What is Expected
Carries: Armor, Dai Tsuchi, Tetsubo, Tanto, Hat and Cloak, Pack
Status: 1.0 | Glory: 1.0 | Reputation: What is Expected
Carries: Armor, Dai Tsuchi, Tetsubo, Tanto, Hat and Cloak, Pack
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Bayushi is pro expedition he gets along with Fu Leng better than most of his siblingsBayushi Umeno wrote: ↑Sat May 16, 2020 10:41 amSince Umeno was likely sent by Bayushi himself, what is his view on the expedition to rescue Fu Leng?
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Ki-Rin • Jin Family Daimyo • Experienced • Shugenja • Healer • Martyr • Cartographer • Missing Eye • Missing Hand • Jade
Status: 7 • Glory: 6 • Reputation: What Is Expected
Carries: Ashigaru armor, robes, tanto, medicine kit, bundle of scrolls and maps, finger of jade.
Description
Status: 7 • Glory: 6 • Reputation: What Is Expected
Carries: Ashigaru armor, robes, tanto, medicine kit, bundle of scrolls and maps, finger of jade.
Description
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Togashi Saruko wrote: ↑Thu May 14, 2020 10:54 pmYou gain Points when increasing in Status. Not Ranks. The book struggles with this sometimes, but Ranks are always specified. If not specified, it's points.
So going from Status 1 to 6 would be +6 points of Glory.
The book says 'Status Gain Glory equal to the amount of Status gained'. If you gain 6 ranks of status (aka 60 points of status), isn't that 6 ranks of glory (aka 60 points of glory)?
Spider Clan * Temporary Clan Champion * Reiko family Daimyo * Former Isawa Tribe * Shugenja * Prophet * Bride of Fu Leng * Fire * Bad (blood?) Eyesight * Well Educated * Experienced * Kami Speak * profile
Status: 7.0 | Reputation: As expected | Glory: 9.0
Equipment: Diviner sticks, Yari and Ashigaru armour(when allowed), Walking Stick (bo), Jade, writing tools
Status: 7.0 | Reputation: As expected | Glory: 9.0
Equipment: Diviner sticks, Yari and Ashigaru armour(when allowed), Walking Stick (bo), Jade, writing tools
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*waves* Phi's been approved, but can't see or access her private forum yet.
Disciple of Shinsei * Experienced Phi * Disturbing Countenance * Former Rappa
Status - 1.0, Reputation - "What is Expected," Glory - 2.0
Wears/Carries: Ashigaru Armor, Sturdy Clothing, Xun (Flute), Tonfa x2, Yumi w/ Arrows, Jade Bracelet
Profile * Theme Song * It's pronounced "Fee" * (The safe word is "Sea Cucumber")
Status - 1.0, Reputation - "What is Expected," Glory - 2.0
Wears/Carries: Ashigaru Armor, Sturdy Clothing, Xun (Flute), Tonfa x2, Yumi w/ Arrows, Jade Bracelet
Profile * Theme Song * It's pronounced "Fee" * (The safe word is "Sea Cucumber")
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When you get a moment: viewtopic.php?f=111&t=160
Family Daimyo | Sexy DILF | Dark Skin | Doji's Husband | Prodigy | Divine Tongue | Oni Daddy
Status: 7.0 | Glory: 9.0 | Infamy: 0 | Reputation: Untrustworthy | Description | Theme
Possessions: Doji's Favor (Sword), Sword, Luxurious Clothes, Light Armor, Doji's Fan, Jade Finger Necklace
Supporting Staff: Doji Jigutsuji, Nanzi Jongwun, Raven on shoulder
Status: 7.0 | Glory: 9.0 | Infamy: 0 | Reputation: Untrustworthy | Description | Theme
Possessions: Doji's Favor (Sword), Sword, Luxurious Clothes, Light Armor, Doji's Fan, Jade Finger Necklace
Supporting Staff: Doji Jigutsuji, Nanzi Jongwun, Raven on shoulder
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Intro Fiction for Approval - Low priority as you have plenty to do.
(I will confirm that I checked in with any names referenced in the intro before including them.)
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Disciple of Shinsei * Experienced Phi * Disturbing Countenance * Former Rappa
Status - 1.0, Reputation - "What is Expected," Glory - 2.0
Wears/Carries: Ashigaru Armor, Sturdy Clothing, Xun (Flute), Tonfa x2, Yumi w/ Arrows, Jade Bracelet
Profile * Theme Song * It's pronounced "Fee" * (The safe word is "Sea Cucumber")
Status - 1.0, Reputation - "What is Expected," Glory - 2.0
Wears/Carries: Ashigaru Armor, Sturdy Clothing, Xun (Flute), Tonfa x2, Yumi w/ Arrows, Jade Bracelet
Profile * Theme Song * It's pronounced "Fee" * (The safe word is "Sea Cucumber")
- Togashi Saruko
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Re: GM Questions
Dragon • Ayakashi • Saru Daimyo • Wife of the Dragon • Storyteller • Artisan • Blessed by the Heavens • Monkey Soul • Spirit Walker • Heavenly Voice • Friend of Shinsei • Tattooed • Enlightened • Experienced Shirayuki
Reputation: Cunning (3.5) • Status: 7.0 • Glory: 9.0
Theme 2 • Profile
Has: Padded armor, jian, bo, dancing fan, flowing robes, jade, shiny necklace, sea-shell bracelet, flute (dizi), hand-drum, painting supplies
Reputation: Cunning (3.5) • Status: 7.0 • Glory: 9.0
Theme 2 • Profile
Has: Padded armor, jian, bo, dancing fan, flowing robes, jade, shiny necklace, sea-shell bracelet, flute (dizi), hand-drum, painting supplies