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The Dao of the Awakened, a Xianxia/Cultivation Quest

What voice/tense should the story be in?

  • Second person present

    Votes: 4 22.2%

  • Second person past

    Votes: 1 5.6%

  • Third person past

    Votes: 13 72.2%
  • Total voters
    18
  • Poll closed .
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[X] Ling Daiyu would be a distraction. Lose her and Lao Ai. Lose whatever bonus that Lao Ai would give to the group.

[x] Plan Studying, Koans and Li Gai
-[x] Go to physical training during the week. Sure, it was hell, but Hua Yin knew he was getting better. He was no longer a complete and utter embarrassment, but he knew he could do even better.
-[x] Go to cultivation training during the week. Cultivation's the whole point of coming to the Broken Tree, isn't it? It'd be a waste to not go to class. Hua Yin will be returning to the learning hall this week.
-[x] Take extra time to study for cultivation class. Hua Yin could go to the Archives to do further reading on cultivation, both as a skill and general knowledge. Hua Yin was not top of the class, that could not be borne. Tao Yangyuan was always at the Archive, and this might be a chance at developing a relationship with him.
-[x] Spend time with Li Gai. Hua Yin knew that Li Gai was feeling disappointed in himself and could definitely use a friend to support him.
-[x] Study the Writ of the Broken Tree. Sure, it's mostly koans and philosophical musings, but Hua Yin was told there were cultivation insights within. He could study the Writ further and see what insights it could give.
 
[x] Plan Levin Step, Koans and Li Gai

[x] Lao Ai would be a valuable contribution. Invite Ling Daiyu to the group. How bad could she actually be?
 
I've been convinced, too many red flags from Ling Daiyu to be comfortable with having her as part of the study group.


[X] Ling Daiyu would be a distraction. Lose her and Lao Ai. Lose whatever bonus that Lao Ai would give to the group.

[x] Plan Studying, Koans and Li Gai
 
DangerKitty said:
Lao Ai is great but ling daiyu is a walking talking red flag. Like seriously:

1. She bullied chyou bad enough she had a breakdown.

2. Is obv turning lao ai into a lackey and considering her looks and the fact lao ai is using makeup now? remember that chyou was discribed as homely before she cultivated. My bet is she bullied chyou based on her looks and accent. Aka shallow person.

3. Pretty girl is not doing great in class which means that in a study group of the top performers she is dead weight.

4. Worse than that, if she is apparently mean and a poor performer then chances are she will sour the study group so it doesn't want to meet again. THAT is my bet for why study group isn't on this weeks actions. I think QM is waiting to see if we invite her to the group, cus if we do then she will ruin it and my guess is make it so people don't want to meet again. I think she has a bad rep.

5. The literal vote for bringing her has "How bad could she actually be?"... Is that not red flag enough on its own? Thats like the survivors in a horror move saying "lets split up" levels of red flag for shit going down.
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Exactly!!!

[X] Ling Daiyu would be a distraction. Lose her and Lao Ai. Lose whatever bonus that Lao Ai would give to the group.

[x] Plan Studying, Koans and Li Gai
 
Nah she sucks

[X] Ling Daiyu would be a distraction. Lose her and Lao Ai. Lose whatever bonus that Lao Ai would give to the group.

[X] Plan Levin Step, Koans and Li Gai
 
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Let's ace this test!

[X] Ling Daiyu would be a distraction. Lose her and Lao Ai. Lose whatever bonus that Lao Ai would give to the group.

[X] Plan Levin Step, Koans and Li Gai
 
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DangerKitty said:
would really rather pick a martial style than levin step but people have made it abundantly clear no one wants that.
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Levin Step compensates for our current style (that gives us some defense and offence) so it's not a bad combination.
I don't think other beginner-level styles would be objectively superior (higher bonuses instead of different ones) so I'm not sure if picking a new style is worth it unless we have access to something better.
 
Tarumath said:
Levin Step compensates for our current style (that gives us some defense and offence) so it's not a bad combination.
I don't think other beginner-level styles would be objectively superior (higher bonuses instead of different ones) so I'm not sure if picking a new style is worth it unless we have access to something better.
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simple, a dodge based fighting style would synergize better. Levin step is a dodge based fighting tech. Its doing basically nothing with the wooden hand because the wooden hand doesnt want to dodge things anyways.
 
Achievable levelling
Knowledge: Cultivation: Although we'd need 2 extra actions assigned in addition to classes. (Unless the study group turns out to go really well.) Unsure if we need it for the exam, but it wouldn't hurt.
Levin Step: Would likely need two actions assigned, but one might do it. Recommended.
Wooden Hand: Would need extra training. Although it may need two actions. While it doesn't seem like a great fit, achieving this (and Levin Step 2) would likely show enough potential to get into the tailored training classes where we could switch to a more suitable style. (Reminder that the Sect rewards improvement and dedication, not just raw talent.)

So for the Cultivation exam in week 8, I'd go with one or two extra study actions. Unsure if koan is worth it or not. Further cultivation actions don't seem worth it, as I can't see any increase in cultivation level, skill or technique happening before then.
For the Combat exam in week 9, I'd aim for Levin Step 2. Extra training for Wooden Hand wouldn't go amiss. Dedicated training for Unarmed won't be possible for it to achieve level 3 though.

[] Ling Daiyu would be a distraction. Lose her and Lao Ai. Lose whatever bonus that Lao Ai would give to the group. Changing my mind on this. I'd like to interact with Lao Ai.
[X] Lao Ai would be a valuable contribution. Invite Ling Daiyu to the group. How bad could she actually be?
[X] Plan Levin Step, Koans and Li Gai

For the week after, I suggest more Levin Step, cultivation study and maybe the extra Wooden Hand practise.
 
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DangerKitty said:
simple, a dodge based fighting style would synergize better. Levin step is a dodge based fighting tech. Its doing basically nothing with the wooden hand because the wooden hand doesnt want to dodge things anyways.
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I'd prefer a hit based Lightning style, one that gives us a better chance of hitting as that's always been our weak point. Even in our first spar against that noble guy we had an equal amount of dodge dice to him but zero hit dice.

A style that lets us hit and hit hard would benefit way more from Levin I feel.
 
[x] Lao Ai would be a valuable contribution. Invite Ling Daiyu to the group. How bad could she actually be?

If the Koans work for the test it makes it studying less important, Koans will add multiple dice for 1 action, while getting out Cultivation Knowledge up will add 1 dice for multiple actions of work.

Ling, the Song interaction is worrying, but everything else hasn't been so bad with her. It doesn't seem bad that Lao wants to emulate her, and she hangs back to encourage her on the runs. Things might be fixable between her and Song still, and I think disinviting Lai because she wants Ling might burn a bridge.
 
UlseDovThur said:
I'd prefer a hit based Lightning style, one that gives us a better chance of hitting as that's always been our weak point. Even in our first spar against that noble guy we had an equal amount of dodge dice to him but zero hit dice.

A style that lets us hit and hit hard would benefit way more from Levin I feel.
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Im saying that the best way to use levin step is to get a fighting style that uses dodges rather than blocks, that doesnt need to be all it does. It could be a dodge counter attack style, or an alpha strike evasion style or dodge tank build, theres tons of ways to with it than the "tank big hits and hit hard" style we currently have. Levin step actively works against that style of combat. It may not be bad now but the matter of fact is that if levin step is something you are attached to itd be better to get a fighting style that actually synergizes with it. Otherwise itd probably be best to just replace levin step with techniques that actually fit our style.
 
DangerKitty said:
Im saying that the best way to use levin step is to get a fighting style that uses dodges rather than blocks, that doesnt need to be all it does. It could be a dodge counter attack style, or an alpha strike evasion style or dodge tank build, theres tons of ways to with it than the "tank big hits and hit hard" style we currently have. Levin step actively works against that style of combat. It may not be bad now but the matter of fact is that if levin step is something you are attached to itd be better to get a fighting style that actually synergizes with it. Otherwise itd probably be best to just replace levin step with techniques that actually fit our style.
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I agree. I was just saying that if we have two choices where one style at base gives bonus dodge dice and the other gives bonus hit dice I'd prefer the hit dice. The Levin's step itself already give bonuses to dodge and we've already experienced what it's like to have a ton dodge dice but very little hit dice.
 
I'm not exactly sure why compensating for the downsides of our current style is bad, another one would either have a different malus (that we can't compensate for without learning a new technique) or have weaker bonuses unless it's a more advanced style but we don't have yet access to that.
Levin step level 2 with our current style is essentially just a decent bonus to attack and defence, changing style or technique for something of the same level would waste weeks of training for something roughly worth the same game-wise.
 
Tarumath said:
I'm not exactly sure why compensating for the downsides of our current style is bad, another one would either have a different malus (that we can't compensate for without learning a new technique) or have weaker bonuses unless it's a more advanced style but we don't have yet access to that.
Levin step level 2 with our current style is essentially just a decent bonus to attack and defence, changing style or technique for something of the same level would waste weeks of training for something roughly worth the same game-wise.
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I would actually say that wooden hand almost makes us worse at fighting at its current level. It doesn't boost attack and defence, it boosts damage, which is worthless if we can't actually land a hit which has been our main issue, and health, which is offset badly by decreasing our dodge dice which makes us get hit more and thus take more damage.

Attack dice and Dodge dice are far more valuable than a bit of extra damage or health. Dodging means you just don't take damage in the first place making it better than some extra health and actually hitting the other guy consistently is more important than increased damage if you hit.
 
[X] Ling Daiyu would be a distraction. Lose her and Lao Ai. Lose whatever bonus that Lao Ai would give to the group.

[x] Plan Studying, Koans and Li Gai
 
UlseDovThur said:
I would actually say that wooden hand almost makes us worse at fighting at its current level. It doesn't boost attack and defence, it boosts damage, which is worthless if we can't actually land a hit which has been our main issue, and health, which is offset badly by decreasing our dodge dice which makes us get hit more and thus take more damage.

Attack dice and Dodge dice are far more valuable than a bit of extra damage or health. Dodging means you just don't take damage in the first place making it better than some extra health and actually hitting the other guy consistently is more important than increased damage if you hit.
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Good points but most of it seems to be our lack of martial skills and low physical stats, we're better now.
 
It's not quite that simple. The damage is plenty worthwhile, coming in at the equivalent of five attack dice that trigger on a hit. Meanwhile, yes, the armor is potentially a malus... if the fight goes 7 or more rounds, more complicated if the enemy has a damage bonus.
 
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Tarumath said:
Good points but most of it seems to be our lack of martial skills and low physical stats, we're better now.
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Yes, true, but the -2 to dodged is still painful while the damage bonus and armor are pretty meh. For example, if we had a style that gave us a +2 attack dice we would actually have better combat dice than Mo Xiang, one of the big guys in the physical class, at 11 dodge and 8 attack to his 8 and 10. Baring any Qi techs he would know of course. Incidentally his personal style gives +2 attack dice.

But at the moment we have 9 dodge dice to his 10 attack dice and 6 attack to his 8 dodge putting us below him at base.
KreenWarrior said:
It's not quite that simple. The damage is plenty worthwhile, coming in at the equivalent of five attack dice that trigger on a hit. Meanwhile, yes, the armor is potentially a malus... if the fight goes 7 or more rounds, more complicated if the enemy has a damage bonus.
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I'm not saying the armor or damage are negatives or worthless. Against someone with an equal dice pool they'd be a big help. But against someone with bigger dice pools they're pretty meh and either don't do anything, damage, or simply drag the fight out, armor.

The person with the bigger dice pool generally wins baring poor/great luck. Bonuses like armor and damage are good against people who have a similar dice pool.
 
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