Trinity RPG: Quantum of Hope - Game Proposal

[knave]

Hey Gang,

Bertjammin's stuff and the lack of activity on this board has lit a bit of a torch under me (owie - etc )

What I'm trying to say is that I have a reasonably decent concept for an IIS game that I'm prepared to give a go. However, I don't mean to steal Bert's thunder and should he wish to run something along these lines consider this post a figment of your imagination... ::unsure

Clearly I'm an old eonite and my free time and (these post Warcraft days) my attention span is limited so if it gets off the ground it'll be a short story arc - to be followed by another arc if the inclination is there. By short, I mean say 3 - 4 narrator posts a week for maybe a couple of months. Additionally I only want 3-4 players so it doesn't blow my fragile leetle mind if everyone goes off on their own.

The tone of the first arc will be grit and horror and xenophobia.

The characters will all work for the IIS - at least one of them being a 00.

At most one of the characters will start as a dunked psion (Clear, Electro, Psychoken or Vita)

Behind the scenes I will be using my own version of the freeform system allowing anything possible for a particular aptitude to be attempted - with varying results based on mode level. However I will be doing my utmost to avoid putting things in game terms - rather describing everything on the basis of how characters feel in a given moment.

Non-active characters are guaranteed to become something cool if the game lasts through the first arc - although you'll have to trust me as to exactly what. The game will start shortly before certain events South of the Thames ::tongue so it could even be an OMGomorph!

Ok - based on that - is anyone interested? ::wink

[Rorx]

Count me in Knave!

Trouble around here maybe too few Trinity players rather than too many. Hence my change to my game to include Nova from Eden.

I'd probably go for a military type who has recently moved over to IIS, former spacemarine perhaps?

Anyway I'll check Bertj's stuff again when I get the chance.

[knave]

Count me in Knave!

Trouble around here maybe too few Trinity players rather than too many. Hence my change to my game to include Nova from Eden.

I'd probably go for a military type who has recently moved over to IIS, former spacemarine perhaps?

Anyway I'll check Bertj's stuff again when I get the chance.

Lol - thought I was off the hook there for a second. ::tongue

Cool. Former Royal Space Marine Commando it is.

[Asbjørn]

Tempting... Not that I have a specific idea yet, but I'm definitely tempted...

[BertJammin]

Tempting... Not that I have a specific idea yet, but I'm definitely tempted...

Me too. I'm running a real world IIS game but would love to take part in one as a player ::biggrin

[Rorx]

Ok, need some details Knave.

Do we use the Psion or Neutral creation rulles and what do we do about Psi etc?

Is a range of Cyber available as bert suggests, and any limits if so?

That sort of thing...

[Asbjørn]

I'm in. ::cool

Thinking of another former space commando, hailing from the upper classes and used to connections and money.

I have another couple of character creation questions, though. I'll follow Rorx' lead and post it here, then you can move it later if you want, Knave.

You say 'at least one 00' - is that a privilege we have to pay for like in the UK sourcebook, do you pick those characters you see as fit for the job, or what? If it's a merit we have to buy, does it also count towards the merit max?

[knave]

Ok, need some details Knave.

Do we use the Psion or Neutral creation rulles and what do we do about Psi etc?

Is a range of Cyber available as bert suggests, and any limits if so?

That sort of thing...

Right ::biggrin

Use the Neutral creation rules if you start as a neutral, and Psion creation rules if you start as a Psion.

One dot cyberware only to start please.

[knave]

I'm in. ::cool

Thinking of another former space commando, hailing from the upper classes and used to connections and money.

I have another couple of character creation questions, though. I'll follow Rorx' lead and post it here, then you can move it later if you want, Knave.

You say 'at least one 00' - is that a privilege we have to pay for like in the UK sourcebook, do you pick those characters you see as fit for the job, or what? If it's a merit we have to buy, does it also count towards the merit max?

Great - glad to have you! The character sounds good, although the first arc starts a bit more investigativey than shooty, but I guess the IIS toffs could just be trying to round you guys out.

What I think I'm going to do is to just level the playing field. Everyone starts with the 6 point Law Enforcement Merit for free - and doesn't have it count toward their maximum.

[knave]

Me too. I'm running a real world IIS game but would love to take part in one as a player ::biggrin

::laugh - that's the eternal cry of the GM - wanting to play in your own game ::tongue

Welcome aboard! ::ultracool

[Asbjørn]

Great - glad to have you! The character sounds good, although the first arc starts a bit more investigativey than shooty, but I guess the IIS toffs could just be trying to round you guys out.

Makes sense to me. Always good to recruit people who've already had the basic instincts for survival and violence drilled into them.

I'm thinking a varg pilot, actually. Well bred young man - or woman, come to think of it - with manners, etiquette and the appropriate amount of for-king-and-country-attitude. VARG pilots are seen sort of like the knights of old, aren't they? Would an actual knighthood be way off theme for this story?

What I think I'm going to do is to just level the playing field. Everyone starts with the 6 point Law Enforcement Merit for free - and doesn't have it count toward their maximum.

::thumbup1

[knave]

Makes sense to me. Always good to recruit people who've already had the basic instincts for survival and violence drilled into them.

I'm thinking a varg pilot, actually. Well bred young man - or woman, come to think of it - with manners, etiquette and the appropriate amount of for-king-and-country-attitude. VARG pilots are seen sort of like the knights of old, aren't they? Would an actual knighthood be way off theme for this story?

::thumbup1

Looks like it - given what they're calling their VARGs - and it makes sense with a background in the

royal marine commando.

Actual Knighthoods on the other hand is very unlikely given that it's usually reserved for people who have put 10 or more years into some humanitarian cause and/or are seen as a source of inspiration rather than being a Knight of Old type.

For the 'Old Money' / Nobility aspect I suggest you take something like the 'Natural Leader' merit, some resources, etiquette, and contacts.

[Asbjørn]

For the 'Old Money' / Nobility aspect I suggest you take something like the 'Natural Leader' merit, some resources, etiquette, and contacts.

That's pretty much the plan. Will have a draft ready for you once I get my hands on my books again, hopefully over the weekend.

[knave]

That's pretty much the plan. Will have a draft ready for you once I get my hands on my books again, hopefully over the weekend.

::thumbup1

[Rorx]

Ok, I've sent in my Stats etc, where should I post his background, if only a brief summary?

[knave]

::biggrin

Ok, I've sent in my Stats etc, where should I post his background, if only a brief summary?

Hey Rorx. Stats are fine. You can post a full character summary to me, put whatever you feel should be public knowledge in the QoH Personnel Files thread, and begin interacting with Chapter 1 and the Introductory flashback threads.

Ok, I've sent in my Stats etc, where should I post his background, if only a brief summary?

Hey Rorx. Stats are fine. You can post a full character summary to me, put whatever you feel should be public knowledge in the QoH Personnel Files thread, and begin interacting with Chapter 1 and the Introductory flashback threads.

[Heritage]

I know nothing about IIS and I have only skimmed the above posts, but I want to know if I can play please? I've been rereading Trinity stuff for Rorx's game, and now I really want to play a psion. I even have a cool name: Jocasta Isabelle Benton.

[knave]

I know nothing about IIS and I have only skimmed the above posts, but I want to know if I can play please? I've been rereading Trinity stuff for Rorx's game, and now I really want to play a psion. I even have a cool name: Jocasta Isabelle Benton.

I think we could probably handle one more player without too much trouble. ::tongue

Have a look at Berjammin's IIS stuff (basically James Bond in 2122).

Be warned though, I run psions a bit differently to the book - much much more freeform.

[Heritage]

I think we could probably handle one more player without too much trouble. ::tongue

Have a look at Berjammin's IIS stuff (basically James Bond in 2122).

Be warned though, I run psions a bit differently to the book - much much more freeform.

Oh, cool! I somehow thought it was about VARG pilots, but that's even cooler! ::biggrin

I'm off to read up on all things IIS!

(dances happily away...)

[Asbjørn]

Oh, cool! I somehow thought it was about VARG pilots, but that's even cooler! ::biggrin

No, that's just me. ::cool

[BertJammin]

Oh, cool! I somehow thought it was about VARG pilots, but that's even cooler! ::biggrin

I'm off to read up on all things IIS!

(dances happily away...)

LOL - There's certainly a heavy VARG element to the book because, as written, it paints a Britain with militaristic intentions. The main thrust though is spies an covert ops.

We've (finally) started our first tabletop I.I.S. game this week and it's coming across as a very "Rainbow Six" style set up but thats just to get the guys (all of which are Trinity Newbies) into the mechanics of the system and give them a feel for the setting. The casino style Bond stuff is all in teh pipeline.

BTW I'm currently working on the next (and possibly final) version of the book. Cover art is with the colourist, there's some new npc illustrations, and sections on British fashion, the criminal underworld (including illegal immigration and the new trend of "air hijacking"), how the IIS recruit and from where, teh organisation of the two divisions of IIS (Analysis and Field) and a bunch of other assorted stuff.

Most is "non-canonical" of course but is extrapolated and theorised based on what is in the canon material combined with historic trends and influenced in the UK. Use what you like, change the rest and if you've got any ideas for inclusion PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE let me know.

[Heritage]

Quick question, what techniques/modes are currently represented? If at all possible, I like to avoid too much overlap. If need be to maintain secrecy, you can just PM me, Knave ::ninja

Here's an amazing fact: I was originally planning to play an American, but picked a name inspired by two Companions from Jon Pertwee's run as Doctor Who, hence 'Jo Benton' for short. Coincidence? I think not! ::biggrin

Edit: Looks like I should read chargen rules more closely, since we AREN'T actually psions at this point - estupido!

[Rorx]

That's not quite true, Knave did say he would allow 1 psion from the start, so it would give you a clear run of choice. ::biggrin

[Heritage]

That's not quite true, Knave did say he would allow 1 psion from the start, so it would give you a clear run of choice. ::biggrin

Oooh, the token female psion, one of my favorite tropes! What say you, Knave?

Edit: If it helps, I want to play a clear.

[knave]

Oooh, the token female psion, one of my favorite tropes! What say you, Knave?

Edit: If it helps, I want to play a clear.

Actually I think it would make more sense for you to play a psion - particularly a clear in this game right now than anything else. Go for it

[Heritage]

Actually I think it would make more sense for you to play a psion - particularly a clear in this game right now than anything else. Go for it

Sweet! At this point all I can say is her dad is in the Home Guard, she's fiercely patriotic, votes Labour (assuming they still exist) and supports Tottenham Hotspur. More to come! ::biggrin

[knave]

Sweet! At this point all I can say is her dad is in the Home Guard, she's fiercely patriotic, votes Labour (assuming they still exist) and supports Tottenham Hotspur. More to come! ::biggrin

Sounds brilliant ::biggrin

Apologies for the terseness of my previous response. I was using the internet on my phone, which is decent in a pinch, but hardly a substitute for a proper keyboard! ::tongue

Labour still exists, but sits in a vastly diminished opposition due to the current climate.

Of course Spurs still exist too, and are currently third in the Orgosoft Premier League.

[BertJammin]

Of course Spurs still exist too, and are currently third in the Orgosoft Premier League.

ROFL - you can tell it's fiction can't you ::wink

[knave]

ROFL - you can tell it's fiction can't you ::wink

Bugger, there goes the suspension of disbelief ::tongue

[Heritage]

Ooh, football humor, gotta love it ::biggrin

Glad to know that sounds like a decent start. I often find odd ways to get into character, and to me sports is a good way to sort of sneak into their heads from the back door; who your a fan of says a lot about your attitude and upbringing. Since I'm a Yank, it took a lot of internet searching for me to come up with a team that fit my concept.

BTW, I read the Spurs may well have new digs in the near future, so I might mention Jo seeing a match at 'Old Olympic Stadium' ::wink

Since she's a psion, do I just do standard psion chargen using her IIS allegiance for skill groups, and then add the 25 exp afterwords, or should I do it it differently?

[knave]

Ooh, football humor, gotta love it ::biggrin

Glad to know that sounds like a decent start. I often find odd ways to get into character, and to me sports is a good way to sort of sneak into their heads from the back door; who your a fan of says a lot about your attitude and upbringing. Since I'm a Yank, it took a lot of internet searching for me to come up with a team that fit my concept.

::biggrin Sounds good

Not sure what it's like in America, but being a returned colonial myself I think Britain is quite unforgiving when it comes to football. You're expected to pick a team to support sometime before you're 10 - and you're not allowed to change your mind. Ever. ::tongue After that you can either follow football or not, but if you do you can expect your mates to wind you up about your team whenever they lose, or for generally being rubbish. Or to just 'hate' you for supporting a team that's winning. The worst sin anyone can possibly commit is switch allegiance to a winning team.

On the other hand if you're a little bit posh or a colonial you might (and I stress the might) be into Rugby instead, but supporters of that game tend to be much less vocal off the pitch.

BTW, I read the Spurs may well have new digs in the near future, so I might mention Jo seeing a match at 'Old Olympic Stadium' ::wink

Feel free ::biggrin

Since she's a psion, do I just do standard psion chargen using her IIS allegiance for skill groups, and then add the 25 exp afterwords, or should I do it it differently?

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