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[Worldmaster27]

Oh, look another game by Worldmaster. As if he didn't have enough games to pretend to run.
It is the year 18XX, and you, like many other prospective men and women in America, have been sold a plot of land by the railroad companies interested in expanding out west. Now, you are preparing to leave with your family to start a homestead on your new land. You are at the general store to order what you will need for the journey. However, before we get to that, we have to cover who you are.

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[b]Name:[/b]
[b]Gender:[/b]
[b]Age:[/b]
[b]Companions:[/b] [Who are you bringing with you? Your wife and children? Your brothers? Who?]
[b]Profession:[/b] [Starting bonus(es) and Detriments]
[b]Location Dif:[/b] [Easy/Normal/Hard/VeryHard/Random]
[b]Difficulty:[/b] [Easy/Normal/Hard/VeryHard/Random]
[b]Backstory:[/b] [Flavor text]


[Cryxis, Prince of Doom]

Ptw/saving a slot

[Kilojoule Proton]

A proposed extended family to join the party:
Name: Donald Andor
Gender: Male
Age: 61
Companions:

• Wife: Georgia (55) (x Donald);
• Siblings: Thomas (54) (x Jacqueline);
• Siblings-in-law: Jacqueline (50) (x Thomas);
• Children: Patricia Smith (32) (x Louis), Jack (29) (x Mary), Frank (24), Lisa (21), Charles (17);
• Children-in-law: Louis Smith (38) (x Patricia), Mary (25) (x Jack);
• Nephews/Nieces: Beth (23) (Thomas x Jacqueline) (x John), Samuel (19) (Thomas x Jacqueline), Leah (16) (Thomas x Jacqueline), Martha (12) (Thomas x Jacqueline), Benjamin (9) (Thomas x Jacqueline)
• Nephews/Nieces-in-law: John (30) (x Beth)
• Grandchildren: William Smith (9) (Patricia x Louis), Sarah Andor (3) (Jack x Mary);

Profession:Donald: Blacksmith: (Metal) Repairs+, Wealth-;
Location Dif: Random
Difficulty: Random
Backstory: The Andor household (such as it is) had often dreamt of a better life and riches far to the West, but its collective wealth has just as often been lacking. Now, with a reasonably cheap homestead out in the frontier, the Andors embark on a long and dangerous (but hopefully fruitul) quest for land and glory.

(Feel free to modify, copy, or completely avoid this somewhat-clunky family, especially if there will be other groups in the party.)

[3man75]

A proposed extended family to join the party:
Name: Donald Andor
Gender: Male
Age: 61
Companions:

• Wife: Georgia (55) (x Donald);
• Siblings: Thomas (54) (x Jacqueline);
• Siblings-in-law: Jacqueline (50) (x Thomas);
• Children: Patricia Smith (32) (x Louis), Jack (29) (x Mary), Frank (24), Lisa (21), Charles (17);
• Children-in-law: Louis Smith (38) (x Patricia), Mary (25) (x Jack);
• Nephews/Nieces: Beth (23) (Thomas x Jacqueline) (x John), Samuel (19) (Thomas x Jacqueline), Leah (16) (Thomas x Jacqueline), Martha (12) (Thomas x Jacqueline), Benjamin (9) (Thomas x Jacqueline)
• Nephews/Nieces-in-law: John (30) (x Beth)
• Grandchildren: William Smith (9) (Patricia x Louis), Sarah Andor (3) (Jack x Mary);

Profession:Donald: Blacksmith: (Metal) Repairs+, Wealth-;
Location Dif: Random
Difficulty: Random
Backstory: The Andor household (such as it is) had often dreamt of a better life and riches far to the West, but its collective wealth has just as often been lacking. Now, with a reasonably cheap homestead out in the frontier, the Andors embark on a long and dangerous (but hopefully fruitul) quest for land and glory.

(Feel free to modify, copy, or completely avoid this somewhat-clunky family, especially if there will be other groups in the party.)

They also want to start a fast food chain. +1

[Cryxis, Prince of Doom]

A proposed extended family to join the party:
Name: Donald Andor
Gender: Male
Age: 61
Companions:

• Wife: Georgia (55) (x Donald);
• Siblings: Thomas (54) (x Jacqueline);
• Siblings-in-law: Jacqueline (50) (x Thomas);
• Children: Patricia Smith (32) (x Louis), Jack (29) (x Mary), Frank (24), Lisa (21), Charles (17);
• Children-in-law: Louis Smith (38) (x Patricia), Mary (25) (x Jack);
• Nephews/Nieces: Beth (23) (Thomas x Jacqueline) (x John), Samuel (19) (Thomas x Jacqueline), Leah (16) (Thomas x Jacqueline), Martha (12) (Thomas x Jacqueline), Benjamin (9) (Thomas x Jacqueline)
• Nephews/Nieces-in-law: John (30) (x Beth)
• Grandchildren: William Smith (9) (Patricia x Louis), Sarah Andor (3) (Jack x Mary);

Profession:Donald: Blacksmith: (Metal) Repairs+, Wealth-;
Location Dif: Random
Difficulty: Random
Backstory: The Andor household (such as it is) had often dreamt of a better life and riches far to the West, but its collective wealth has just as often been lacking. Now, with a reasonably cheap homestead out in the frontier, the Andors embark on a long and dangerous (but hopefully fruitul) quest for land and glory.

(Feel free to modify, copy, or completely avoid this somewhat-clunky family, especially if there will be other groups in the party.)

They also want to start a fast food chain. +1

+1

[Kilojoule Proton]

How many previously separate groups should there be in the end? I hardly think the Andor extended family is enough.

[Lyeos]

PtW.
So I can still say I've posted in them all.
Why is your avatar an oddly attractive creepy lady?

[Kilojoule Proton]

You mean Worldmaster's rotating Wesnoth avatar (which is a Dwarvish Stalwart right now)?

[Worldmaster27]

Donald it is. Now that that's settled, items to bring on embark.
[General Difficulty Roll: 46/100 (Normal)]
[Location Difficulty Roll: 39/100 (Hard)]
[Starting money: 4000]
[(2) Covered Wagons purchased: -800]
[(4) Male Oxen Purchased: -200]
[(2) Female Oxen Purchased -120]
[Minimum required food supplies purchased: -550]
[Usable Money: (4000-1850) = 2330]

Spoiler: Gunsmith (click to show/hide)

Weapons:
[Old Flintlock Pistol - 75 - +1 Attack] [In stock: 5]
[Old Musket - 120 - +3 Attack] [In stock: 5]
[Old Flintlock Rifle - 175 - +5 Attack] [In stock: 3]
[Flintlock Pistol - 150 - +3 Attack] [In stock: 7]
[Revolver - 200 - +4 Attack] [In stock: 4]
[Musket - 225 - +5 Attack] [In stock: 10]
Ammunition:
[Pistol Rounds - 20 - 20r]
[Musket Rounds - 45 - 25r]
[Revolver Rounds - 50 - 36r]
[Rifle Cartridges - 50 - 20r]
Current Modifier Information:
Old weapons have a chance of breaking or misfiring when you use them. They also aren't as good in combat.
Flintlock weapons can only fire one shot before reloading and are less accurate. Muskets are always flintlock.
Current Weapon Type Information:
Pistols are best at a close range and are easily hidden. They're also a fair bit better than throwing rocks, if a bit more costly.

Muskets are fairly common, and best a short to medium distances although always somewhat inaccurate. They can also have a bayonet attached.

Rifles are becoming more common and have a special technique involved that makes them more accurate. They also have the capacity to carry more loaded ammunition than muskets. Bayonets can be attached. Good at medium range, and not as terrible at long.

Revolvers are the rifles of pistols, sharing aspects of both such as large ammo capacity and short range.

Spoiler: Native Merchant (click to show/hide)

Weapons:
[Stone Knife - 15 - +1 Melee]
[Old Bow - 50 - +2 Attack]
[Short Bow - 75 - +3 Attack]
[Tomahawk - 30 - +3 Melee - +3 Thrown]
[Spear - 75 - +5 Melee]
Ammunition:
[Stone Arrows - 20 - 24r - +1 Attack]
[Iron Arrows - 50 - 24r - +2 Attack]
Trinkets:
[Feathers - 1 - 5]
[Bead Strings - 10 - 5]
[Woven Bracelet - 3]
[Small Jug - 25]
[Small Pot - 15]
[Small Decorated Pot - 25]
[Small Decorated Jug - 35]

Spoiler: Farmer's Market (click to show/hide)

Foodstuffs:
[Sack of Grain - 50]
[Barrel of Bacon - 60]
[Barrel of Butter - 40]
[Sack of Potatoes - 20]
[Sack of Sweet Potatoes - 20]
[Small Crate of Bread - 55]
[Barrel of Flour - 55]
[Small Barrel of Coffee - 75]
[Small Barrel of Tea - 80]
[Small Barrel of Sugar - 80]
[Sack of Hardtack - 30]
[Small Crate of Dried Fruit - 40]
Livestock:
[Male Oxen - 50]
[Female Oxen - 60]
[Bull - 50]
[Cow - 60]
[Male Horse - 65]
[Female Horse - 65]
[Rooster - 30]
[Hen - 30]
[Ram - 60]
[Ewe - 60]
[Wheat Seeds - 20 - 100s]
[Corn Seeds - 30 - 100s]
[Cabbage Seeds - 30 - 100s]
[Bean Seeds - 30 - 100s]

Spoiler: General Store (click to show/hide)

Takes requests and orders for things not available, for a bit extra.

Spoiler: Belongings (click to show/hide)

Caravan:
[2 Covered Wagons (Sturdy)]
[4 Male Oxen (Healthy)]
[2 Female Oxen (Healthy)]Supplies:
[4 Barrels of Bacon]
[8 Sacks of Grain]
[2 Sacks of Potatoes]
[Small Barrel of Coffee]
[1 Barrel of Butter]
[4 Sacks of Hardtack]
[2 Small Crates of Bread]
[5 Large Jugs of Water]
[10 Waterskins (Full)]
[3 Jugs of Water]
Weapons + Ammunition:
[1 Rifle - +6 Attack]
 -36 Rifle Cartridges-
[2 Flintlock Pistols - +3 Attack]
 -84 Pistol Rounds-
[5 Stone Knives - +1 Melee]
[1 Butcher's Knife - +2 Melee]
[Wood Axe - +2 Melee]
Camp Supplies:
[20 Wool Blankets]
[10 Pillows]
[1 Large Tent]
[3 Small Tents]
Tools:
[4 Hammers]
[1 Blacksmith's Hammer]
[2 Hoes]
[2 Spades]
Misc:
[3 Small Empty Jugs]
[3 Frying Pans]
[2 Kettles]
[2 Buckets]
[10 Boxes of Matches (100)]
[4 Lengths of Rope]
[20 Stakes]
[18 Poles]
[8 Lanterns]
 -40 Oil-
[2 Candle Molds]
[2 Washbowls]
[1 Spyglass]
[1 Butter Churn]
Medical Supplies:
[2 Scissors]
[8 Bandages]
[4 Spools of Thread]
[4 Needles]

Spoiler: OOC (click to show/hide)

Just ask if you have questions about stuff. Also, 18 will be fine. There will be others who may settle near you/offer to join your homestead, as the dice roll.

[evilcherry]

Isn't it by the railroad? We should just forgo the wagons and buy train tickets instead.

[Kilojoule Proton]

Depending on who you consider to be too young or too old to hunt, we have 5-8 capable men and 4-7 capable women. Given this, I recommend a total of not less than 9 firearms, with at least a total of 4 muskets or rifles. We should also scale up the ammunition, and in this suggestion, and in my suggestion, I allocate 20 rounds for every weapon.
3 old muskets ($360) + 7 flintlock pistols ($1050)
3x musket rounds/75r ($135) + 7x pistol rounds/140r ($140)
Total: $1685

As for food, I recommend bringing some hardtack to supplement the fruits of our hunting. A few months from now, it will remain exactly as edible as it currently is. Thus, I doubt we will need more than around 200 units of food.
200x hardtack ($200) (Hopefully this is the right price)
Total: $200

Since we intend to open a restaurant for swift food of some sort (and no one wants to eat horse meat and what are these "burgers" you keep talking about?), I strongly recommend that we bring along some animals.
2x bulls ($100) + 3x cows ($180)
Total: $280

Finally, we should bring a few trinkets to trade along the way.
2x small decorated jug ($70) + 3x small decorated pot ($75) + small pot ($15) + bead strings/10 ($5)
Total: $165

Grand total: $2330

(Note: This is only the start of a plan. Please modify before supporting.)

[Worldmaster27]

I should have clarified this, but a sack contains about 100 units of whatever. Same with the barrels and small crates. Small barrels contain 50 units. So your 200 units of Hardtack costs you about $60.

Now that I'm not half asleep, I'm going to edit the Belongings spoiler to contain other things that you should have, like things to cook stuff in. And things to sleep in. And things to light the dark. And other useful stuff for a fortress homestead.

EDIT:

Isn't it by the railroad? We should just forgo the wagons and buy train tickets instead.

See: Location Difficulty
There's more rolls this way, and thus more opportunity for !!FUN!! things to happen.
And the place isn't actually that far away; it's only about 500 miles, compared to the 2000 mile Oregon/California journey. This trip should only take a month or two.

EDIT2: There's a lot of stuff I fail to mention, come to think of it. Ah well.

[Urist Mc Dwarf]

Depending on who you consider to be too young or too old to hunt, we have 5-8 capable men and 4-7 capable women. Given this, I recommend a total of not less than 9 firearms, with at least a total of 4 muskets or rifles. We should also scale up the ammunition, and in this suggestion, and in my suggestion, I allocate 20 rounds for every weapon.
3 old muskets ($360) + 7 flintlock pistols ($1050)
3x musket rounds/75r ($135) + 7x pistol rounds/140r ($140)
Total: $1685

As for food, I recommend bringing some hardtack to supplement the fruits of our hunting. A few months from now, it will remain exactly as edible as it currently is. Thus, I doubt we will need more than around 200 units of food.
200x hardtack ($200) (Hopefully this is the right price)
Total: $200

Since we intend to open a restaurant for swift food of some sort (and no one wants to eat horse meat and what are these "burgers" you keep talking about?), I strongly recommend that we bring along some animals.
1x bulls ($50) + 2x cows ($120)
Total: $170
Some variety would be nice for our resturarant. Maybe some chicken?
1xRoosters($30) +2x hens(60x)
Total $90

Finally, we should bring a few trinkets to trade along the way.
2x small decorated jug ($70) + 3x small decorated pot ($75) + small pot ($15) + bead strings/10 ($5)
Total: $165

Grand total: $2310
(Note: This is only the start of a plan. Please modify before supporting.)

Changes in marron.

[Kilojoule Proton]

Depending on who you consider to be too young or too old to hunt, we have 5-8 capable men and 4-7 capable women. Given this, I recommend a total of not less than 9 firearms, with at least a total of 4 muskets or rifles. We should also scale up the ammunition, and in this suggestion, and in my suggestion, I allocate 20 rounds for every weapon.
3 old muskets ($360) + 7 flintlock pistols ($1050)
3x musket rounds/75r ($135) + 7x pistol rounds/140r ($140)
Total: $1685

As for food, I recommend bringing some hardtack to supplement the fruits of our hunting. A few months from now, it will remain exactly as edible as it currently is. Thus, I doubt we will need more than around 200 units of food.
200x hardtack ($200) (Hopefully this is the right price)
Total: $200

Since we intend to open a restaurant for swift food of some sort (and no one wants to eat horse meat and what are these "burgers" you keep talking about?), I strongly recommend that we bring along some animals.
1x bulls ($50) + 2x cows ($120)
Total: $170
Some variety would be nice for our resturarant. Maybe some chicken?
1xRoosters($30) +2x hens(60x)
Total $90

Finally, we should bring a few trinkets to trade along the way.
2x small decorated jug ($70) + 3x small decorated pot ($75) + small pot ($15) + bead strings/10 ($5)
Total: $165

Grand total: $2310
(Note: This is only the start of a plan. Please modify before supporting.)

Changes in marron.

+1

[Omeganaut]

Depending on who you consider to be too young or too old to hunt, we have 5-8 capable men and 4-7 capable women. Given this, I recommend a total of not less than 9 firearms, with at least a total of 4 muskets or rifles. We should also scale up the ammunition, and in this suggestion, and in my suggestion, I allocate 20 rounds for every weapon.
2 old muskets ($240) + 6 flintlock pistols ($550)
2x musket rounds/50r ($90) + 10x pistol rounds/200r ($200)+ 2x20 Rifle Rounds ($100)

Total: $1180

Food suggestion:
1 sack sweet potatoes, 2 small crates dried fruit (for scurvy)

Total: $100

Since we intend to open a restaurant for swift food of some sort (and no one wants to eat horse meat and what are these "burgers" you keep talking about?), I strongly recommend that we bring along some animals.
2x bulls ($100) + 3x cows ($180) Male and Female Horse (for scouting) ($130) Rooster and 2 hens ($90)
Total: $500

Finally, we should bring a few trinkets to trade along the way.
2x small decorated jug ($70) + 3x small decorated pot ($75) + bead strings/10  ($5)
Total: $150

Grand total: $1930 Cash Remaining: $400
(Note: This is only the start of a plan. Please modify before supporting.)

I included the chickens Kilojoule proposed.  Remember we have belongings and that we may need cash to buy something down the road.
Teal shows what I changed.  I suggest adding from the general store 3 more small tents so every couple can have one, and stuff the rest in the other tent.  Also at least one more axe for extra chopping, and some spare parts for the wagon, as I don't see any on there.