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Alchemical Solutions [Worm/Exalted] Thread 11: Kilning Kaleidoscopic, Kerygmatic Kindred

If you exalt Vista at this stage in the game, there is a high probability of Taylor being arrested and/or needing to flee the PRT. You might be able to pull it off with only major damage to your reputation, reinstatement of your Probationary Wards status, and effective lock-down on all of your powers for the foreseeable future, but that's a best-case scenario.

Hey, if that's what you guys want, it'd certainly shake things up!
Esbilon said:
This kind of bandwagon'ing is self-strengthening. Last time the vote was controversial, Gromweld agreed to count different votes as not-Twins votes, and let people vote their preference. Perhaps he could be persuaded to do so again.

@Grom, could you? And would it be fair, it's not quite as clear cut this time.
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As I said last time: vote for what you want, not just for what you think will win. That's all I'm going to say again.
Esbilon said:
-[ ] Stunt: "You said to ask if I needed anything from Boston," you say to Weld as you meet in his Boson office. For a metallic man, it is surprisingly... organic, a carved wooden desk, soft classical music filling the room, books on the shelves and a thick rug on the floor. "Well," you begin uncertainly, "I think I may need you."
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The wording of this Stunt, by the by, would result in some hilarity.
landcollector said:
I'd like confirmation from Gromweld: Would Uriel interfere with/find out about the free action in question?
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I'm not going to confirm or deny this. Use your best guess.
 
So the current vote is:
26 for Bladedancer, 20 for Marrow, 17 for Missy, 14 for AM/MM, 2 for Weld and 1 for Myrrdin.

19 for the Twins, 18 for the Twins and Aisha and 11 for the Twins and Missy.

Vote tally:
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[X] The Maker Wants YOU!: Interview and/or attempt to recruit someone for exaltation. Movers can be utilized to go anywhere in the world for this. Stunt chooses target, interview angle/pitch spin, and if anyone extra is with you.
No. of votes: 51
Jack of Olives, lostapenny, Larekko12, Larekko12, Ph34r_n0_3V1L, Ph34r_n0_3V1L, DragonBard, DragonBard, Doomlord9, Doomlord9, Anasurimbor, Anasurimbor, Daemir Silverstreak, Daemir Silverstreak, dracklor, dracklor, Arbit, Arbit, Elero, Elero, Skelm, Skelm, veekie, ticktrick, Jinnt, Jinnt, HyperspatialParasite, Nicklance, mmstar, Klaus, Klaus, abyssalentity, landcollector, landcollector, ThornE, SSanne, EEsmith2000, FullSimon, MechanicalPerfection, Jack Folstam, Jack Folstam, BNEFits, Pengu1n, Pengu1n, Jiven, Jiven, Romv, Tasha Kalina, Tasha Kalina, Roion, Mazrick, Mazrick, sainen, DeathlessR, dpara, dpara, zhangww, Peanuckle, Peanuckle, Sinsystems, impyclyne, AngryResearcher, AngryResearcher, DeviantD, DeviantD, .IronSun., .IronSun., 1986ctcel, 1986ctcel, sun tzu, sun tzu, Zechstein, Zechstein, trebius, trebius, Esbilon, Esbilon, charysa, charysa, spencer1519, spencer1519

-[X] Stunt: In a quiet, windowed room, you spoke to Marrow on how she felt about her duty to the people. The view of the city lights shining in the night reminded you of the millions of lives that mattered so much. A cracked window let the sounds of the city sneak in over the whipping wind, creating a contemplative atmosphere.
No. of votes: 19
DragonBard, Elero, landcollector, Jack Folstam, Pengu1n, Jiven, Tasha Kalina, Mazrick, sainen, Peanuckle, AngryResearcher, DeviantD, .IronSun., 1986ctcel, sun tzu, Zechstein, trebius, Esbilon, spencer1519
-[X] Stunt: Pull Marrow aside for a longer talk. Ask her to explain her rationale behind her answers to your scenario, and how she weighs the lives of the people against herself. If it goes well, inform her about the mission you have to build your Assembly and defend the people. Explain the powers you gain as well as the new body.
No. of votes: 1
Ph34r_n0_3V1L

-[X] Stunt: Slipping away from the end of the museum opening, you see Bladedancer in the parking lot. Bladedancer is always fighting her limits, kind of like Armsmaster. The limits of her body. The limit of her ability to protect her city. A car ride will provide as much privacy as you are liable to get; time to make your pitch.
No. of votes: 2
Doomlord9, Anasurimbor
-[X] Stunt: You knock on Bladedancer's door waiting for her reply. When she opens it she looks incredibly grumpy in her rumpled oversized shirt and messy hair. You look her in the eye and pull a bokken from Elsewhere and spin it. Let's try that again. Her reply is a feral grin, and throwing you though the opposite door.
No. of votes: 14
Daemir Silverstreak, landcollector, Pengu1n, Jiven, Tasha Kalina, Mazrick, Peanuckle, AngryResearcher, DeviantD, .IronSun., 1986ctcel, Zechstein, trebius, spencer1519
-[X] Stunt:You knock on Bladedancer's door waiting for her reply. When she opens it you look her in the eye. From Elsewhere spins your weapon. Let's try that again. Her reply is feral.
No. of votes: 2
Larekko12, dracklor
-[X] Stunt:You knock on Bladedancer's door waiting for her reply. When she opens it you look her in the eye. From Elsewhere spins your weapon. Let's try that again. Her reply is a feral grin.
No. of votes: 1
Ph34r_n0_3V1L
-[X] Stunt: Bladedancer and you fly off on patrol right after the museum opening, giving the press some excellent shots of you flying in front of the full moon. When the flashes of the cameras have died down and you are alone with the buzzing city beneath you, you begin. There is a... deeper reason I asked you those questions on Kyushu.
No. of votes: 5
Arbit, Elero, Jack Folstam, dpara, Esbilon
-[X] Stunt: Slipping away from the end of the museum opening, you see Bladedancer in the parking lot. Bladedancer is always fighting her limits, kind of like Armsmaster. The limits of her body. The limit of her ability to protect her city. Hey, you want to fly and talk?
No. of votes: 2
Jinnt, Klaus

-[X] Stunt: You knew the Crater would be bleak, a tragic mockery of your former home. You didn't know it would be windy, but a merciless gale blows through it, unimpeded by the ruins. Cockroaches crawl around you as you sit beneath what used to be the Locker and tell Miss Militia and Armsmaster what you are, and what they can become.
No. of votes: 4
Larekko12, DragonBard, Anasurimbor, dracklor
-[X] Stunt: You knew the wasteland around the Crater would be bleak, a tragic mockery of your former home. You didn't know it would be windy, but a merciless gale blows through it. Cockroaches crawl around you as you sit, overlooking the boiling waters, and tell Miss Militia and Armsmaster what you are, and what they can become.
No. of votes: 1
Doomlord9
-[X] Stunt: You make your way through the remaining crowds, smaller then it had been but everyone that was left looking all the more desolate, you find Ms. Militia and Armsmaster at the command tent. You had a plan, things you wanted to say, but facing them the first thing that comes to mind is I need your help.
No. of votes: 9
Daemir Silverstreak, Arbit, Skelm, Jinnt, Klaus, Romv, dpara, sun tzu, charysa


-[X] Stunt: You approach Missy after a hard day patroling, a large bowl of salad in one hand and Iris's notes in the other, as you prepare to tell her about your Exalted condition, and to get her thoughts on her, or others becoming more like you, Missy, there's something I need to tell you. Can you make us private?
No. of votes: 13
veekie, ticktrick, HyperspatialParasite, Nicklance, mmstar, abyssalentity, ThornE, SSanne, EEsmith2000, FullSimon, zhangww, Sinsystems, impyclyne
-[X] Stunt: You approach Missy after a hard day patrolling, a large bowl of salad in one hand and Iris's notes in the other, as you prepare to tell her about your Exalted condition, and to get her thoughts on her, or others becoming more like you, Missy, there's something I need to tell you. Can you make us private?
No. of votes: 4
MechanicalPerfection, BNEFits, Roion, DeathlessR


-[X] Stunt: You catch up with some familiar faces visiting from Boston after the PR event, and ask for a private chat with Weld. While sweeping your surroundings on the deserted rooftop with your bugs, you tentatively start the conversation by asking what he picked up from you with his powers.
No. of votes: 1
charysa
-[X] Stunt: A short trip to Boston (and an apology to Triumph) later, you have a talk with Weld. You start by asking about his reaction when he touched your skin last time, but soon enough, you segue into a discussion of his methods and goals.
No. of votes: 1
sun tzu

-[x] Stunt: Myrddin's room suits him; a huge panorama view of Chicago behind his desk, an automated library for ancient tomes and scrolls, and a collection of wizard's staves out of a fantasy movie right next to a Tinkertech power armor. So, you start nervously, but with a seriousness he is not used to, you're a wizard? Have you heard of Essence?
No. of votes: 1
Skelm




[X] Peer Pressuring: Talk to a Ward. Visitors possible. Stunt chooses target, sets scene.
No. of votes: 49
Larekko12, Ph34r_n0_3V1L, DragonBard, Doomlord9, Anasurimbor, Daemir Silverstreak, dracklor, Arbit, Elero, Skelm, veekie, ticktrick, Jinnt, HyperspatialParasite, Nicklance, mmstar, Klaus, abyssalentity, landcollector, ThornE, SSanne, EEsmith2000, FullSimon, MechanicalPerfection, Jack Folstam, BNEFits, Pengu1n, Jiven, Romv, Tasha Kalina, Roion, Mazrick, sainen, DeathlessR, dpara, zhangww, Peanuckle, Sinsystems, impyclyne, AngryResearcher, DeviantD, .IronSun., 1986ctcel, sun tzu, Zechstein, trebius, Esbilon, charysa, spencer1519

-[X] Stunt: You find the Twins standing in a recreation of the Gokoku-ji temple garden, tastefully decorated with traditional Japanese art. It is a solemn place with waves of sand interspaced with stones and surrounded by bamboo, a memorial of sorts to the tragedy of Kyushu. Um, you say eloquently, could you maybe tell me something about those books you've been reading?
No. of votes: 6
Larekko12, Ph34r_n0_3V1L, dracklor, Arbit, Zechstein, Esbilon
-[X] Stunt: You find the Twins standing in a recreation of the Gokoku-ji temple garden, tastefully decorated with traditional Japanese art. It is a solemn place and a memorial of sorts to the tragedy of Kyushu. Um, you say eloquently, could you maybe tell me something about those books you've been reading?
No. of votes: 13
DragonBard, Daemir Silverstreak, Skelm, Jinnt, Klaus, abyssalentity, ThornE, SSanne, EEsmith2000, FullSimon, Jack Folstam, DeathlessR, charysa

-[X] Stunt: You find the Twins standing in a recreation of the Gokoku-ji temple garden, tastefully decorated with traditional Japanese art. It is a solemn place and a memorial of sorts to the tragedy of Kyushu. Um, you say eloquently, could you maybe tell me something about those books you've been reading? What books? Aisha appears, somehow surprising you despite ISF/SOPA.
No. of votes: 18
Doomlord9, Anasurimbor, Elero, landcollector, Pengu1n, Jiven, Romv, Tasha Kalina, Roion, Mazrick, sainen, Peanuckle, AngryResearcher, DeviantD, .IronSun., 1986ctcel, trebius, spencer1519


-[X] Stunt: At the event you learn that Glenn has been expanding his efforts further into merchandising. You take the Twins and Missy, casually raising the dismal state of their lodgings in conversation as you go through the goods, studying the enormous bed someone must have brought in as a joke. Do you have a size limit to what you can carry?
No. of votes: 11
veekie, ticktrick, HyperspatialParasite, Nicklance, mmstar, MechanicalPerfection, BNEFits, dpara, zhangww, Sinsystems, impyclyne


[X] Proper Warding: Spend casual time with a Ward. Stunt chooses Ward and sets the scene.
No. of votes: 2
Jack of Olives, lostapenny

-[X] Stunt: We haven't spent much time with Aisha lately, we should see how she's doing.
No. of votes: 1
Jack of Olives

[X] Free Action: Dragon? You say as you look out across the Crater. It brings back memories of the people you have lost, and your voice thickens in your throat. Could you do me a favor? In your mind's eye you see them; Iris getting flicked into space by Behemoth, your father trying to murder you, Panacea and the Undersiders walking away.
No. of votes: 10
Larekko12, Ph34r_n0_3V1L, DragonBard, Doomlord9, Anasurimbor, Daemir Silverstreak, dracklor, Skelm, Jinnt, sun tzu



[X] 3 XP - Ally (Dragon) ●●●○○
No. of votes: 36
Larekko12, Ph34r_n0_3V1L, DragonBard, Doomlord9, Anasurimbor, Daemir Silverstreak, dracklor, Arbit, Elero, Skelm, Jinnt, landcollector, ThornE, EEsmith2000, FullSimon, Pengu1n, Jiven, Romv, Tasha Kalina, Roion, Mazrick, sainen, DeathlessR, zhangww, Peanuckle, Sinsystems, impyclyne, AngryResearcher, DeviantD, .IronSun., 1986ctcel, sun tzu, Zechstein, trebius, Esbilon, spencer1519

[X] 3 BP - Manipulation ●●●○○
No. of votes: 6
Larekko12, Daemir Silverstreak, Klaus, Jiven, Zechstein, Esbilon

[X] 3 BP - Dexterity ●●●○○
No. of votes: 8
Ph34r_n0_3V1L, DragonBard, Doomlord9, Arbit, Elero, Jinnt, Jack Folstam, sainen

[X] ? XP - Item ●●●○○
No. of votes: 1
Slamu

[X] ? XP - Item (Specialization ●●○)
No. of votes: 1
Slamu

[X] ? BP -[Same above two formats!]
No. of votes: 1
Slamu






[X] 3 BP - Artifact ●●●○○
No. of votes: 2
Anasurimbor, dracklor







[x] 3 BP - Intelligence ●●●●●○
No. of votes: 27
Skelm, veekie, HyperspatialParasite, Nicklance, mmstar, abyssalentity, landcollector, ThornE, SSanne, EEsmith2000, FullSimon, MechanicalPerfection, BNEFits, Pengu1n, Romv, Tasha Kalina, Roion, Mazrick, DeathlessR, zhangww, Sinsystems, impyclyne, DeviantD, .IronSun., 1986ctcel, trebius, spencer1519



[X] Ruinous Ruminations: Pop on over to Kyushu and meditate. Stunt chooses focus (SoPA, anything else) and sets scene.
No. of votes: 18
veekie, ticktrick, HyperspatialParasite, Nicklance, mmstar, abyssalentity, ThornE, SSanne, EEsmith2000, FullSimon, MechanicalPerfection, BNEFits, Romv, Roion, DeathlessR, zhangww, Sinsystems, impyclyne

-[X] Stunt: Bearing a meal, you seek out Colin and Hannah in the refugee camp, just before your meditation, I have some questions about powers, I just learned a few things about mine recently, and want to study them further. Are you free to help me compare notes about your life before and after your trigger event?
No. of votes: 18
veekie, ticktrick, HyperspatialParasite, Nicklance, mmstar, abyssalentity, ThornE, SSanne, EEsmith2000, FullSimon, MechanicalPerfection, BNEFits, Romv, Roion, DeathlessR, zhangww, Sinsystems, impyclyne


[X] Free Action: With Dragon on the case with regards to assessing candidates through PRT records, you set SoPA to exploring other avenues of research through the internet. Knowing both their identities is a great help as you pick through newspaper archives, school records and official documents, building up a clearer picture of your fellow heroes behind their public personas.
No. of votes: 17
veekie, ticktrick, HyperspatialParasite, Nicklance, mmstar, abyssalentity, ThornE, SSanne, EEsmith2000, FullSimon, MechanicalPerfection, BNEFits, Roion, DeathlessR, zhangww, Sinsystems, impyclyne

[X] 3 BP - Artifact ●●●
No. of votes: 1
ticktrick



[X] Free Action: Dragon? You say as you look at footage from the Crater. It brings back memories of the people you have lost, and your voice thickens in your throat. Could you do me a favor? In your mind's eye you see them; Iris getting flicked into space by Behemoth, your father attacking you, Panacea and the Undersiders turning their backs.
No. of votes: 14
landcollector, Pengu1n, Jiven, Romv, Tasha Kalina, Mazrick, Peanuckle, AngryResearcher, DeviantD, .IronSun., 1986ctcel, trebius, Esbilon, spencer1519



[X] 2 XP - Investigation (Reading People ●○○)
No. of votes: 3
Jack Folstam, Esbilon, charysa

[X] 3 BP - Manipulation ●●○○○
No. of votes: 1
Peanuckle



[X] 3 BP - Intelligence ●●●●●
No. of votes: 1
sun tzu

[X] jinnt
No. of votes: 1
iamnuff

[X] Protector Eating: Talk to a Protectorate member. Visitors possible. Stunt chooses target, sets scene.
No. of votes: 1
lostapenny

[X] 2 XP - Craft (Soulgems ●○○)
No. of votes: 37
lostapenny, DragonBard, Daemir Silverstreak, dracklor, Arbit, veekie, ticktrick, HyperspatialParasite, Nicklance, mmstar, Klaus, abyssalentity, landcollector, ThornE, SSanne, EEsmith2000, FullSimon, MechanicalPerfection, BNEFits, Pengu1n, Jiven, Romv, Tasha Kalina, Roion, Mazrick, sainen, DeathlessR, zhangww, Peanuckle, Sinsystems, impyclyne, AngryResearcher, DeviantD, .IronSun., 1986ctcel, trebius, spencer1519

[X] 3 BP - dex ●●●●●○○
No. of votes: 1
lostapenny
 
Chandra Magic said:
He just stated not that long ago (and I can't be arsed to go looking for it, to get it exactly) that if you vote for what will be a disaster, you will get a disaster.

So, THINK before you vote.
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...We're doomed.


OK, quick note guys: Craft (Soulgem) is kind of like picking up Craft (Grimclever) as a specialty - it's far too specific, and totally not worth the XP.

It is also not immediately useful and thus can be safely deferred for later purchase should we decide to pick it up anyway.

Investigation (Reading People ●○○) is a better pick given our present needs. That, or just save up for an Ability purchase next update. In fact, both Occult and Bureaucracy are 1 interval away from being available, it might be a good idea to save up for them.
 
Amberion said:
[X] Free Action: "Dragon?" You say as you look at footage from the Crater. It brings back memories of the people you have lost, and your voice thickens in your throat. "Could you do me a favor?" In your mind's eye you see them; Iris getting flicked into space by Behemoth, your father attacking you, Panacea and the Undersiders turning their backs.
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I would replace this with

[] Free Action: With Dragon on the case with regards to assessing candidates through PRT records, you set SoPA to exploring other avenues of research through the internet. Knowing both their identities is a great help as you pick through newspaper archives, school records and official documents, building up a clearer picture of your fellow heroes behind their public personas.
as I am assuming Uriel will fuck us over.
 
FunkyEntropy said:
OK, quick note guys: Craft (Soulgem) is kind of like picking up Craft (Grimclever) as a specialty - it's far too specific, and totally not worth the XP.

It is also not immediately useful and thus can be safely deferred for later purchase should we decide to pick it up anyway.

Investigation (Reading People ●○○) is a better pick given our present needs. That, or just save up for an Ability purchase next update. In fact, both Occult and Bureaucracy are 1 interval away from being available, it might be a good idea to save up for them.
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Wouldn't giving people motonic souls with soulgems help with spreading essence? And maybe help somewhat with the exaltation sales pitch, though it's not the relvant Lore speciality and thus probably not really useful for that?

And now I'm convinced that Reading People is better than Craft (Soulgem).
 
Dog & Pony Show: (Choose one, one Stunt allowed!)
[X] Peer Pressuring: Talk to a Ward. Visitors possible. Stunt chooses target, sets scene.
-[X] Stunt: You find the Twins standing in a recreation of the Gokoku-ji temple garden, tastefully decorated with traditional Japanese art. It is a solemn place and a memorial of sorts to the tragedy of Kyushu. "Um," you say eloquently, "could you maybe tell me something about those books you've been reading?"

Final Countdown: (Choose two, one Stunt allowed for each!)
[X] The Maker Wants YOU!: Interview and/or attempt to recruit someone for exaltation. Movers can be utilized to go anywhere in the world for this. Stunt chooses target, interview angle/pitch spin, and if anyone extra is with you.
-[X] Stunt: In a quiet, windowed room, you spoke to Marrow on how she felt about her duty to the people. The view of the city lights shining in the night reminded you of the millions of lives that mattered so much. A cracked window let the sounds of the city sneak in over the whipping wind, creating a contemplative atmosphere.

[X] The Maker Wants YOU!: Interview and/or attempt to recruit someone for exaltation. Movers can be utilized to go anywhere in the world for this. Stunt chooses target, interview angle/pitch spin, and if anyone extra is with you.
-[X] Stunt: You knew the Crater would be bleak, a tragic mockery of your former home. You didn't know it would be windy, but a merciless gale blows through it, unimpeded by the ruins. Cockroaches crawl around you as you sit beneath what used to be the Locker and tell Miss Militia and Armsmaster what you are, and what they can become.

[X] Free Action: "Dragon?" You say as you look out across the Crater. It brings back memories of the people you have lost, and your voice thickens in your throat. "Could you do me a favor?" In your mind's eye you see them; Iris getting flicked into space by Behemoth, your father trying to murder you, Panacea and the Undersiders walking away.

[X] 3 XP - Ally (Dragon) ●●●○○
[X] 2 XP - Investigation (Reading People ●○○)
 
Klaus said:
Aisha and serious emotional issues are basically incompatible. On top of her personality, the twins respect us hugely, but Aisha is a virtual stranger. Including here will distinctly limit the effectiveness of the vote.
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I see what you did there...
FunkyEntropy said:
OK, quick note guys: Craft (Soulgem) is kind of like picking up Craft (Grimclever) as a specialty - it's far too specific, and totally not worth the XP.

It is also not immediately useful and thus can be safely deferred for later purchase should we decide to pick it up anyway.
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I'll reiterate that the Soulgem speciality unlocks the ability to craft Soulgems and the components necessary to fit Earth-Bet humans with them, so this is in no way just like a 'Craft (Grimcleaver)' specialty... though in that case I'd have something fun for that specialty unlocked by the purchase as well. But whatever.

However, you ARE correct in that it's not immediately pressing: you still wouldn't have the Hun Soul to stick in the gem before you implant it (Iris may have these with him...), and you don't have the method to forge Po Souls out of Earth-Bet brains yet. So, while this would be a fun 'epiphany moment' purchase at the moment, I'll admit that there are other things that might be better to pick up right now than this.
 
Esbilon said:
Because you think he'll look favorably into us datamining our allies? That's also kinda shady, though perfectly justified by our mission.

And I'll shift back to my, apparently, hillarious Weld stunt and Bladedancer, I think.
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In that respect, ALL of the free actions are crap.
 
Gromweld said:
If you exalt Vista at this stage in the game, there is a high probability of Taylor being arrested and/or needing to flee the PRT. You might be able to pull it off with only major damage to your reputation, reinstatement of your Probationary Wards status, and effective lock-down on all of your powers for the foreseeable future, but that's a best-case scenario.
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Well now, that's enough for a vote change. Which is the sane Armsmaster/Miss Milita vote? I think most of those had the crater in it.
 
veekie said:
Well now, that's enough for a vote change. Which is the sane Armsmaster/Miss Milita vote? I think most of those had the crater in it.
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There are these two stunts:
-[] Stunt: You make your way through the remaining crowds, smaller then it had been but everyone that was left looking all the more desolate, you find Ms. Militia and Armsmaster at the command tent. You had a plan, things you wanted to say, but facing them the first thing that comes to mind is "I need your help".
-[] Stunt: The tent city is a pale shadow of Brockton Bay, but despite this, there is hope. The sun is shining through the remains of the ash could, and children are playing in the streets. Overlooking all this, you sit smiling faintly on a lone hill with Miss Militia and Armsmaster, surreptiously using your Power to keep the newly-returned bugs away.

The second doesn't have any votes though.
 
Dog & Pony Show: (Choose one, one Stunt allowed!)
[X] Peer Pressuring: Talk to a Ward. Visitors possible. Stunt chooses target, sets scene.
-[X] Stunt: At the event you learn that Glenn has been expanding his efforts further into merchandising. You take the Twins and Missy, casually raising the dismal state of their lodgings in conversation as you go through the goods, studying the enormous bed someone must have brought in as a joke. "Do you have a size limit to what you can carry?"

Final Countdown: (Choose two, one Stunt allowed for each!)
[X] Ruinous Ruminations: Pop on over to Kyushu and meditate. Stunt chooses focus (SoPA, anything else) and sets scene.
-[X] Stunt: Bearing a meal, you seek out Colin and Hannah in the refugee camp, just before your meditation, "I have some questions about powers, I just learned a few things about mine recently, and want to study them further. Are you free to help me compare notes about your life before and after your trigger event?"

[X] The Maker Wants YOU!: Interview and/or attempt to recruit someone for exaltation. Movers can be utilized to go anywhere in the world for this. Stunt chooses target, interview angle/pitch spin, and if anyone extra is with you.
-[X] Stunt: The tent city is a pale shadow of Brockton Bay, but despite this, there is hope. The sun is shining through the remains of the ash could, and children are playing in the streets. Overlooking all this, you sit smiling faintly on a lone hill with Miss Militia and Armsmaster, surreptiously using your Power to keep the newly-returned bugs away.

[X] Free Action: With Dragon on the case with regards to assessing candidates through PRT records, you set SoPA to exploring other avenues of research through the internet. Knowing both their identities is a great help as you pick through newspaper archives, school records and official documents, building up a clearer picture of your fellow heroes behind their public personas.

[X] 2 XP - Craft (Soulgems ●○○)
[X] 3 BP - Intelligence ●●●●●○

Second one then, it's a bit more...stunty.
 
Chandra Magic said:
I just want to point out that there is no kill order on Panacea at this moment in time. There is, however, the requisite paperwork all filled out and neatly filed in a desk somewhere so that it can be used immediately after Panacea goes nuts to get a preapproval on a kill order.
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Hence, preapproved, not an actual kill order. Yet. Bet it just made Uriel's day though.
 
Switching from Soulgem to Reading People:

Dog & Pony Show: (Choose one, one Stunt allowed!)
[X] Peer Pressuring: Talk to a Ward. Visitors possible. Stunt chooses target, sets scene.
-[X] Stunt: You find the Twins standing in a recreation of the Gokoku-ji temple garden, tastefully decorated with traditional Japanese art. It is a solemn place and a memorial of sorts to the tragedy of Kyushu. "Um," you say eloquently, "could you maybe tell me something about those books you've been reading?" "What books?" Aisha appears, somehow surprising you despite ISF/SOPA.

Final Countdown: (Choose two, one Stunt allowed for each!)
[X] The Maker Wants YOU!: Interview and/or attempt to recruit someone for exaltation. Movers can be utilized to go anywhere in the world for this. Stunt chooses target, interview angle/pitch spin, and if anyone extra is with you.
-[X] Stunt: In a quiet, windowed room, you spoke to Marrow on how she felt about her duty to the people. The view of the city lights shining in the night reminded you of the millions of lives that mattered so much. A cracked window let the sounds of the city sneak in over the whipping wind, creating a contemplative atmosphere.

[X] The Maker Wants YOU!: Interview and/or attempt to recruit someone for exaltation. Movers can be utilized to go anywhere in the world for this. Stunt chooses target, interview angle/pitch spin, and if anyone extra is with you.
-[X] Stunt: Bladedancer and you fly off on patrol right after the museum opening, giving the press some excellent shots of you flying in front of the full moon. When the flashes of the cameras have died down and you are alone with the buzzing city beneath you, you begin. "There is a...deeper reason I asked you those questions on Kyushu."

[X] Free Action: With Dragon on the case with regards to assessing candidates through PRT records, you set SoPA to exploring other avenues of research through the internet. Knowing both their identities is a great help as you pick through newspaper archives, school records and official documents, building up a clearer picture of your fellow heroes behind their public personas.

[X] 3 XP - Ally (Dragon) ●●●○○
[X] 2 XP - Investigation (Reading People ●○○)
[X] 3 BP - Intelligence ●●●●●○
 
Dog & Pony Show: (Choose one, one Stunt allowed!)
[X] Peer Pressuring: Talk to a Ward. Visitors possible. Stunt chooses target, sets scene.
-[X] Stunt: You find the Twins standing in a recreation of the Gokoku-ji temple garden, tastefully decorated with traditional Japanese art. It is a solemn place and a memorial of sorts to the tragedy of Kyushu. "Um," you say eloquently, "could you maybe tell me something about those books you've been reading?" "What books?" Aisha appears, somehow surprising you despite ISF/SOPA.

Final Countdown: (Choose two, one Stunt allowed for each!)
[X] The Maker Wants YOU!: Interview and/or attempt to recruit someone for exaltation. Movers can be utilized to go anywhere in the world for this. Stunt chooses target, interview angle/pitch spin, and if anyone extra is with you.
-[X] Stunt: In a quiet, windowed room, you spoke to Marrow on how she felt about her duty to the people. The view of the city lights shining in the night reminded you of the millions of lives that mattered so much. A cracked window let the sounds of the city sneak in over the whipping wind, creating a contemplative atmosphere.

[X] The Maker Wants YOU!: Interview and/or attempt to recruit someone for exaltation. Movers can be utilized to go anywhere in the world for this. Stunt chooses target, interview angle/pitch spin, and if anyone extra is with you.
- [X] Stunt: You knock on Bladedancer's door waiting for her reply. When she opens it she looks incredibly grumpy in her rumpled oversized shirt and messy hair. You look her in the eye and pull a bokken from Elsewhere and spin it. "Let's try that again." Her reply is a feral grin, and throwing you though the opposite door.

[X] Free Action: With Dragon on the case with regards to assessing candidates through PRT records, you set SoPA to exploring other avenues of research through the internet. Knowing both their identities is a great help as you pick through newspaper archives, school records and official documents, building up a clearer picture of your fellow heroes behind their public personas.

[X] 3 XP - Ally (Dragon) ●●●○○
[X] 2 XP - Investigation (Reading People ●○○)
[X] 3 BP - Intelligence ●●●●●○
 
Not enough time to switch the Ruminations I think. And mainly Ruminations is looking for Miss Militia. She has bonus insights.
 
uju32 said:
OMAKE 2​
PARAHUMAN RESPONSE TEAMS​
B.O.L.O[Be On The Lookout]​
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I forgot to award this with anything when it popped up! Whoops! While it's not dense enough for a full XP award, it IS official-looking enough and provides sufficient authenticity that I'm likely to use this (or something like it) in the future. As a result, I'll go ahead and reward that kind of effort and bump it to a full point. +1 XP!
 
Gromweld said:
I see what you did there...I'll reiterate that the Soulgem speciality unlocks the ability to craft Soulgems and the components necessary to fit Earth-Bet humans with them, so this is in no way just like a 'Craft (Grimcleaver)' specialty... though in that case I'd have something fun for that specialty unlocked by the purchase as well. But whatever.

However, you ARE correct in that it's not immediately pressing: you still wouldn't have the Hun Soul to stick in the gem before you implant it (Iris may have these with him...), and you don't have the method to forge Po Souls out of Earth-Bet brains yet. So, while this would be a fun 'epiphany moment' purchase at the moment, I'll admit that there are other things that might be better to pick up right now than this.
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To be constructive, rather than just listing the reasons why I don't like your approach:
I think a better method of representing what you're trying to accomplish would be to have it as a purchasable Background rather than as an ability specialty. Savant, I think, is the best solution here as it provides the same knowledge and mechanical benefits but, because it is much more broad in applicability, actually becomes a useful XP investment instead of an XP sink.
 
FunkyEntropy said:
To be constructive, rather than just listing the reasons why I don't like your approach:
I think a better method of representing what you're trying to accomplish would be to have it as a purchasable Background rather than as an ability specialty. Savant, I think, is the best solution here as it provides the same knowledge and mechanical benefits but, because it is much more broad in applicability, actually becomes a useful XP investment instead of an XP sink.
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On second thought I'm going to move the specialty to Occult, and rename it 'Souls' since it'll cover more than just crafting them the gems (the rituals Luminors have for removing/adding souls to gems, for instance), and you're going to need better understanding of Souls in the long run when Essence Saturation starts being a Thing.
 
Gromweld said:
Maybe. The Twins situation would be better guessed at with this new specialty, but in no way would it answer the question definitively.
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Sounds good. I'd like a hint on whether they should continue to have a slot reserved on my candidate listing.
Gromweld said:
On second thought I'm going to move the specialty to Occult, and rename it 'Souls' since it'll cover more than just crafting them the gems (the rituals Luminors have for removing/adding souls to gems, for instance), and you're going to need better understanding of Souls in the long run when Essence Saturation starts being a Thing.
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Going to be tricky to count the votes, I assume you'd convert.
 
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