Cortex Steampunk Game 1 OOC Discussion

[AsBloodTurnsEverCold]

Alright placed down Kojo. First replies for a character are always a bit difficult.

[IsabellaRose]

I know, the first post is the most difficult.

As I was laying in bed last night I was thinking that I should have left a prompt for each PC to get everyone going. I might go back and add a couple, which can be ignored or used as desired.

[WickedCadrach]

On 16/12/2025 at 15:15, IsabellaRose said:

Missy is all set!

As I asked everyone else, please make sure your sheet and mine match. If there's a discrepancy I want to iron it out before play. 

Just a couple small points. Your copy has Jack Bennett and I think from my own sheet and the board, it should be Jack Beckett. 

And Jane Montgomery was moved from Relationships to Resources. She just needs to be added in Resources as...

2d8 Jane Montgomery (Respectability, Sympathy) - She drinks my lies like wine. Daughter of Automaton Heiress, Adelaide Montgomery, Jane lives a privileged life. However, her controlling mother and the expectations of high society have left her anxious and adrift in a sea of contending voices. Private aura readings and spiritual healing sessions with Missy have given her a place to vent her fears.

[AsBloodTurnsEverCold]

Decided to edit my post a bit, add a little life to the post and use the prompt even though I had already posted. I feel a bit better about it.

[IsabellaRose]

23 hours ago, WickedCadrach said:

Just a couple small points. Your copy has Jack Bennett and I think from my own sheet and the board, it should be Jack Beckett. 

And Jane Montgomery was moved from Relationships to Resources. She just needs to be added in Resources as...

2d8 Jane Montgomery (Respectability, Sympathy) - She drinks my lies like wine. Daughter of Automaton Heiress, Adelaide Montgomery, Jane lives a privileged life. However, her controlling mother and the expectations of high society have left her anxious and adrift in a sea of contending voices. Private aura readings and spiritual healing sessions with Missy have given her a place to vent her fears.

Well I'll be hog-tied! (don't get any ideas) You're right. For some reason I have him as Jack Bennett on EVERY sheet lol. I must have read it wrong or gone all Pride and Prejudice in my mind... I'll have to change that everywhere.

Jane is also a resource. Sigh. I forgot that you actually moved her when I gave everyone the option to keep them as relationships or drop them to resources.

I'll get those changes made. Thanks for noticing!

[IsabellaRose]

Once StarlitSiren posts, I'll probably do a few posts (or one big post with sections for each NPC) as people react to the arrival of the PCs, give you all a chance to react/chat/have some rp fun, then I'll have the Master of Ceremonies (a respectable and quite likeable chap named Mr. Silas Ward) step on stage for introductions so we can get to the show!

[StarlitSiren]

(DOES THE TOWN HAVE A NAME OR HAVE I MISSED THAT?)

[IsabellaRose]

We haven't named it yet. I'm open to suggestions.

My placeholder name right now is "Prospect Junction"

[StarlitSiren]

I like that!

[WickedCadrach]

3 hours ago, IsabellaRose said:

My placeholder name right now is "Prospect Junction"

That sounds good to me!

[AsBloodTurnsEverCold]

Prospect Junction is a good name 

[IsabellaRose]

I think we'll just go with it, then!

[MagnificentBastard]

@IsabellaRose Is there some kind of perception check I can use to notice and/or identify the hum?

[IsabellaRose]

40 minutes ago, MagnificentBastard said:

@IsabellaRose Is there some kind of perception check I can use to notice and/or identify the hum?

There really isn't a mechanic for that.

We just decide if it's narratively interesting for Edmund to notice it or not. Do you want him to be distracted by something that his advanced automaton assistant has decided is not a threat, or would you rather have him enjoy time with those very accommodating ladies?

You can write that he heard it or not; he'll have the same information that TIAL-V has. "the hum was soft, intimate, unmistakable. It seemed oddly familiar." You could even say it's like a dream half-remembered. It's up to you.

[MagnificentBastard]

22 hours ago, IsabellaRose said:

There really isn't a mechanic for that.

We just decide if it's narratively interesting for Edmund to notice it or not. Do you want him to be distracted by something that his advanced automaton assistant has decided is not a threat, or would you rather have him enjoy time with those very accommodating ladies?

You can write that he heard it or not; he'll have the same information that TIAL-V has. "the hum was soft, intimate, unmistakable. It seemed oddly familiar." You could even say it's like a dream half-remembered. It's up to you.

I assumed you brought it up because it was something Edmund should notice. It may not be a threat that doesn't mean it isn't worth his attention. I don't believe Edmund knows about Carlo's magic this could give him a clue.

But I'll decide later what I do with he reply.

Thanks.

[AsBloodTurnsEverCold]

Well no one can say Mr. Ward didn't give a killer opening. 

I hope Mr. Cash put up those No Refund signs. 

[IsabellaRose]

I figured nothing gets all the PCs moving like a public, ghostly execution where there oughtn't be one.

I wonder what everyone will do?

[StarlitSiren]

 I have ideas (assignment weekend but will try to get replies in once that's all done!)

[MagnificentBastard]

2 hours ago, IsabellaRose said:

I figured nothing gets all the PCs moving like a public, ghostly execution where there oughtn't be one.

I wonder what everyone will do?

I assume this is Red Jenny, according to chart she has been in my bed do I recognice her? 

[IsabellaRose]

Her face is concealed by a wet, bloody veil, so no, Edmund would not recognize her.

[StarlitSiren]

Would we recognise the figure as the legend of red jenny? given the myth?

[IsabellaRose]

On 10/01/2026 at 14:31, StarlitSiren said:

Would we recognise the figure as the legend of red jenny? given the myth?

Absolutely. She’s everything you’ve been told to fear in live, urban legend form right on stage.