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In the Cortex Dramatic version I'll be using, the drama focuses on a tight-knit group of characters and NPCs. You can use it for any genre, but think of groups of characters whose interpersonal drama is the focus of a tv show, like Smallville (the original Cortex Dramatic system was written for the Smallville RPG), Deadwood, The Expanse, Andor, Burn Notice, Alias, etc. You can use it for any genre, and characters of any power level are equal because their powers aren't the focus of the game or the dice rolls, their relationships and values are. It changes the focus from "complete the mission/quest" to focus on the people you're with and

Someday I should actually read some of my books, with the mind of maybe actually playing them. See if there is interest, after I finally get myself writing more frequently again. Though they are mostly older/based on specific licensed setting, and may be obscure, other than the first edition AD&D stuff. Or possibly getting pulled into something else, if it is easy to do without owning the material myself.

I've never tried Cortex but I am up for trying new systems! I wouldn't mind either setting. The first would definitely give more character variety options I think, which I prefer, but the espionage one is definitely not one that has been done much.

I was contemplating running a super dramatic and very lewd game in either: an 1880s steampunk / mad science / wild west / supernatural world OR... a 1960's cold war espionage spytech type setting I'd be using Cortex to run it, so the setup would take a bit to get through the Pathways system. It's a very collaborative character and world building system where the players get to create their characters as well as NPCs, locations, powerful organizations both good and bad, etc. I'm curious if there's any interest in either of these settings.

What do you need help with, specifically?

All right. I'll cook up a separate thread and do like a session zero setup thing.

Hi! I was wondering how i should begin roleplaying on this website, any tips?

I have been summoned with the possibility of an enticing game possibility. Harroo ^~^ @roll to seduce icarian got a hold of me about this. Might I be able to join in as well? 5etools is a good spot for referencing stuff and going through rules. The interface can be a little weird when you first use it, but its not too complicated. Roll20 compendium can be useful and with 5e wiki for quickie looking up on stuff.

I'm sure I have one somewhere. I'll see if I can't find it when I have a quiet moment

@roll to seduce Do you have a preference sheet or something similar I could look at? I need to know all your secrets and darkest desires >:D

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Ah, got it.

Well, it wouldn't just be posters. My character is a little more professional than that. I was thinking more like a tv ad of sort. Hologram screen ad in such fashion. For now, it's VERY late and I'm afraid that I have to go sleep. Unless I die then I won't be able to post at all. Some sort of big day tomorrow. I guess we will see how this goes later...

Hmm... Maybe the ads are on like...holographic posters in the bar? Could be hung up behind the counter where Maray and others can see easily.

I could do an introductory post where the company in question releases the system to be used and characters can always go "I'd like to try that." We know how it is if some hologram ads present it. Just an idea anyway. Emiko could always be in the same scene. Just not the same "plot". Notice ads, notice maid girl who looks out of place, things like that.