Glory of the Emerald Empire (Legend of the 5 Rings Quest)
- Thread starter Winged Knight
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The Sandman
So Zetta Slowpoke
- Location
- Wherever I am, which isn't where I'm not
[x] gman391
EtchedSteel
*mumble mumble*
- Location
- Lima. Peru
We as part of the crab may be true and direct, and yes, often its the right choice. But now is one of those moments where being more especific would gain us more than our usual modus operandi. More so, being especific in some chatting can be beneficial for our skills in social.
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I read the description provided on honor but what does glory, status, and insight do?
Winged Knight
Still just a crazy man with a wolf on his head
- Location
- Texas
Glory is a measurement of how famous you are, and can have an effect on character interaction. People will tend to treat you with more respect and courtesy if there is renown attached to your name, and will tend to pay attention to what you say.
Status is what it says on the tin. It is your social position. Those of lower status have to follow your orders unless countermanded by someone of higher status than you. Samurai of lower status from a different Clan are not required to obey to you, but chances are you can leverage your position to get them to do what you want. At the very least they can't ignore you out of hand.
Insight is a generalized measurement of how powerful you are. You start at Insight Rank 1, and have 1 school technique. At 150 Insight Points, you reach Insight Rank 2, and can learn your second school technique. After Insight Rank 2, you go up in Insight every 25 Insight Points. Said Insight Points are determined by the sum of all your rings x 10, plus the sum of all your skill ranks.
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... no I know that but what do the numbers mean?
Winged Knight
Still just a crazy man with a wolf on his head
- Location
- Texas
They're on a 10 scale, they they symbolize where you stand between 1 and 10. It's not really a solid measurement, but rather a relative method of comparing yourself to other people.
These are screenshots from the core book. I'm a tad uncomfortable putting portions of the book here, so I won't be putting whole pages up. Here is the scale, with examples, for Glory and Status.
These are screenshots from the core book. I'm a tad uncomfortable putting portions of the book here, so I won't be putting whole pages up. Here is the scale, with examples, for Glory and Status.
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Huh, so we are basically going to start going up status shortly? Our Glory places us basically rather high on the local scale. So to speak at least. Our status definitely lowers our overall influence over anyone. Thanks I think I get it now. We are still overall low on the grand scheme of things but have made amazing strides in the short time as an "adult".
Ridiculously Average Guy
I'm you, but stronger
- Location
-
[X] I wish to win.
EtchedSteel
*mumble mumble*
- Location
- Lima. Peru
HOLD ON!
How is posible that ninjas are "-10" in status. There are no ninjas in Rokugan. How's that posible?
Inb4, I know that ninjas are now forbidden and vanished by the orders of the emperor.
How is posible that ninjas are "-10" in status. There are no ninjas in Rokugan. How's that posible?
Inb4, I know that ninjas are now forbidden and vanished by the orders of the emperor.
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The_Reptile_
Jolly Good
- Location
- THE PITS OF HELL. Also known as Connecticut.
It should be noted that Honor, Glory and Status are determined via a decimal system. If we're, say, Glory 1 and we get 3 points of Glory for accomplishing a task, we're not suddenly Glory 4, but rather Glory 1.4. Just a thing to make note of.
I'm not seeing us get more then a 5 in status. That said Glory could get up to a 7! And with our 6 in Honor we are doing rather well for ourself.
Lolz Geshia Glory Rank ( ). Is that intentional blank or is it a 3?
al103
Grumpy Russian Bear (SV edition)
- Location
- Russia, Krasnoyarsk
Even if it's not intentional... well, it fits perfectly - ""Glory" 3, but we do NOT talk about it in terms of Glory".
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Winged Knight
Still just a crazy man with a wolf on his head
- Location
- Texas
[x] gman
You blink. Do you want anything from life? What an odd question. Of course you just want to serve the Clan honorably and do your duty. After all, what else is there to life? A Samurai's duty is to serve. Without that, you are nothing.
You open your mouth to answer, but then close it again. Shasa already knows this. She must, for she is Samurai as well. Since that is the case, she is likely expecting something different than the obvious answer. Could she be speaking of what you want aside from doing your duty?
That makes you frown. You've honestly not given this much thought. You are only seventeen, after all. You've not spent even two years yet as a proper adult. What do you know of dreams and aspirations? That is something for when you're older, surely.
But is that really the best way to handle your life, to answer Shasa's question? Truthfully, you don't know. But what you do know is that you're not one for deception or half-truths. Shasa asked you something, and you will give her an honest answer.
I suppose in the abstract, I wish to fulfill my duty as a Crab, but that's not quite the same thing as what you're asking is it?" you say at last, give voice to your thoughts as best you can. "What do I want out of life? Same as any man I suppose, to live well, to die even better."
"Is that truly all?" Shasa asks. "Please forgive me if I overstep myself, Sosuke-san, but even Samurai have aspirations beyond just their duty." She pauses a moment, frowning. "If you don't want to answer, then I will understand. I am merely curious about you."
"I will take a wife at some point and I hope that we get along well together," you say. "And that our children do well... but dreams of the future of my position, always seemed such hazy things. The Crab live swiftly and in the moment, for we do not often last long enough to plan out our course."
You tilt your head slightly, and give her a grin. In response she quirks an eyebrow, obviously wondering what you're getting at. Well, it's not like you know for certain either. Still, it is best to speak from the heart about these things.
Still, all things being equal," you continue, your grin turning into a wistful smile. "I suppose I like this sort of thing, travelling with good companions like yourself and serving on the Wall. I hope to be able to do both."
"So you wish to stand on the Wall, but also explore the world?" Shasa asks, her befuddlement turning into amusement. "It seems to me you want two different things, Sosuke-san."
"Maybe," you say. "Or maybe not. I think the one can provide service for the Wall in many ways, and bring support with more than just being atop its battlements." You give a little shrug. "I will serve on the Wall itself, or serve the Wall elsewhere. In either case, I will serve."
"Perhaps it is so," Shasa says, nodding. She smiles at you. "You have a very deep view of such things, Sosuke-san. I must admit I am impressed."
"It is nothing impressive, Shasa-san," you respond, blushing a little under her praise. "I've honestly not given it much thought before, so I just said what came to mind. In any event, I hope that answers your question."
"It does indeed, Sosuke-san," Shasa says, giving you a bow before turning back ahead. "It does indeed."
You bow back to her, and can tell that this conversation is pretty much finished. Shasa's face is inscrutable, but you think you see the barest edges of a smile. Whatever you said must have been to her liking, in one way or another. You honestly can't see how, but then you've only known Shasa for a few weeks. Enough to be more than strangers, perhaps, but still not close friends. More time will be required for that, and to learn all of her little quirks.
You look back ahead, and see you've come a little closer to the looming figure of Kyuden Bayushi. It is beautiful and ominous, and different from all the buildings you are used to. It is a fortress, yes, but it is less… stocky, you might say the word is. More spread out. It almost gives the appearance of weakness, but you are certain that is an illusion. No fortress, properly maintained, is weak. The Crab know that better than anyone.
Perhaps that makes the castle your first encounter with Scorpion trickery?
Regardless, it is still some time yet before you arrive. You have the opportunities before you, chances to better learn about those you travel with. All you have to do is make a choice.
[] Interact with Shirou.
[] Interact with the Ashigaru.
[] Skip to the castle.
[] Do something different. (Write In.)
You blink. Do you want anything from life? What an odd question. Of course you just want to serve the Clan honorably and do your duty. After all, what else is there to life? A Samurai's duty is to serve. Without that, you are nothing.
You open your mouth to answer, but then close it again. Shasa already knows this. She must, for she is Samurai as well. Since that is the case, she is likely expecting something different than the obvious answer. Could she be speaking of what you want aside from doing your duty?
That makes you frown. You've honestly not given this much thought. You are only seventeen, after all. You've not spent even two years yet as a proper adult. What do you know of dreams and aspirations? That is something for when you're older, surely.
But is that really the best way to handle your life, to answer Shasa's question? Truthfully, you don't know. But what you do know is that you're not one for deception or half-truths. Shasa asked you something, and you will give her an honest answer.
I suppose in the abstract, I wish to fulfill my duty as a Crab, but that's not quite the same thing as what you're asking is it?" you say at last, give voice to your thoughts as best you can. "What do I want out of life? Same as any man I suppose, to live well, to die even better."
"Is that truly all?" Shasa asks. "Please forgive me if I overstep myself, Sosuke-san, but even Samurai have aspirations beyond just their duty." She pauses a moment, frowning. "If you don't want to answer, then I will understand. I am merely curious about you."
"I will take a wife at some point and I hope that we get along well together," you say. "And that our children do well... but dreams of the future of my position, always seemed such hazy things. The Crab live swiftly and in the moment, for we do not often last long enough to plan out our course."
You tilt your head slightly, and give her a grin. In response she quirks an eyebrow, obviously wondering what you're getting at. Well, it's not like you know for certain either. Still, it is best to speak from the heart about these things.
Still, all things being equal," you continue, your grin turning into a wistful smile. "I suppose I like this sort of thing, travelling with good companions like yourself and serving on the Wall. I hope to be able to do both."
"So you wish to stand on the Wall, but also explore the world?" Shasa asks, her befuddlement turning into amusement. "It seems to me you want two different things, Sosuke-san."
"Maybe," you say. "Or maybe not. I think the one can provide service for the Wall in many ways, and bring support with more than just being atop its battlements." You give a little shrug. "I will serve on the Wall itself, or serve the Wall elsewhere. In either case, I will serve."
"Perhaps it is so," Shasa says, nodding. She smiles at you. "You have a very deep view of such things, Sosuke-san. I must admit I am impressed."
"It is nothing impressive, Shasa-san," you respond, blushing a little under her praise. "I've honestly not given it much thought before, so I just said what came to mind. In any event, I hope that answers your question."
"It does indeed, Sosuke-san," Shasa says, giving you a bow before turning back ahead. "It does indeed."
You bow back to her, and can tell that this conversation is pretty much finished. Shasa's face is inscrutable, but you think you see the barest edges of a smile. Whatever you said must have been to her liking, in one way or another. You honestly can't see how, but then you've only known Shasa for a few weeks. Enough to be more than strangers, perhaps, but still not close friends. More time will be required for that, and to learn all of her little quirks.
You look back ahead, and see you've come a little closer to the looming figure of Kyuden Bayushi. It is beautiful and ominous, and different from all the buildings you are used to. It is a fortress, yes, but it is less… stocky, you might say the word is. More spread out. It almost gives the appearance of weakness, but you are certain that is an illusion. No fortress, properly maintained, is weak. The Crab know that better than anyone.
Perhaps that makes the castle your first encounter with Scorpion trickery?
Regardless, it is still some time yet before you arrive. You have the opportunities before you, chances to better learn about those you travel with. All you have to do is make a choice.
[] Interact with Shirou.
[] Interact with the Ashigaru.
[] Skip to the castle.
[] Do something different. (Write In.)
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