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[Spiderking50]

I, like many new comers, are a little confused about how the game itself works. If one of the returning players could write up a short guide/explanation of the main mechanics/gameplay that would be amazing. As such, a person who does so should be rewarded the title "Master Guide" (Even if the title is meaningless, the act itself would be greatly appreciated.) Ultimately it should prevent confusion and undoable actions in the future. It doesn't have to be long either, just a quick what's what so is newcomers have an idea of what's going on.

[tntey]

I, like many new comers, are a little confused about how the game itself works. If one of the returning players could write up a short guide/explanation of the main mechanics/gameplay that would be amazing. As such, a person who does so should be rewarded the title "Master Guide" (Even if the title is meaningless, the act itself would be greatly appreciated.) Ultimately it should prevent confusion and undoable actions in the future. It doesn't have to be long either, just a quick what's what so is newcomers have an idea of what's going on.

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[Stirk]

I, like many new comers, are a little confused about how the game itself works. If one of the returning players could write up a short guide/explanation of the main mechanics/gameplay that would be amazing. As such, a person who does so should be rewarded the title "Master Guide" (Even if the title is meaningless, the act itself would be greatly appreciated.) Ultimately it should prevent confusion and undoable actions in the future. It doesn't have to be long either, just a quick what's what so is newcomers have an idea of what's going on.

Have you ever played a God Game before? Basically, you do whatever you want because you are a God. Big actions cost Essence (Or whatever other Energies we have), so if you wanted to do something like create a race you would have to come to the OOC and make a list of its abilities and as for a "Price Check" (by putting $$$ at the top of your post). You regain this energy (at least, Essence) by being worshiped, so you will want to make a race. Actions are only really "Undoable" if they are gamebreakingly against the rules, super-expensive, or otherwise vetoed by the GM.

...That may be *too* simply an explanation. Go ahead and check out the orginal Ye Gods or Litany for examples.

[tntey]

Do we ever fight other gods?

[Stirk]

Do we ever fight other gods?

All the time, if past things are anything to go by. We will *probably* have a second stat for hitpoints.

[tntey]

Oh boy! Should we forge weapons for ourselves?

[hector13]

Secret actions are also a big deal (sending the GM a PM of what you want to do) so there's a lot of intrigue involved.

[Stirk]

Oh boy! Should we forge weapons for ourselves?

I would suggest doing so. In past games, having God Damaging weapons really makes a difference in fights.

[Spiderking50]

Does the game take place on one world, or are multiple worlds created by gods? (I know pocket dimensions are a thing, but I'm talking about the main action.)

[DreamerGhost]

I, like many new comers, are a little confused about how the game itself works. If one of the returning players could write up a short guide/explanation of the main mechanics/gameplay that would be amazing. As such, a person who does so should be rewarded the title "Master Guide" (Even if the title is meaningless, the act itself would be greatly appreciated.) Ultimately it should prevent confusion and undoable actions in the future. It doesn't have to be long either, just a quick what's what so is newcomers have an idea of what's going on.

Spoiler: Premise (click to show/hide)

You are a god.

Not just some random jackoff who sprung up from minds of mortals, but a legit god. You were there before the mortals ever walked the earth. You were there before earth even was. You have power of creation that is matched only by the powers of you fellow gods and goddesses.

Firstly, you shall participate in creation of a medium for mortals to live in. This usually includes a star of some sorts and a land of some sorts. You can weasel out of this, but it may be frowned upon. Then, you would create a race of mortals, alone or with some other gods, and they would worship you in gratitude, granting you even greater power.

After that the intrigues begin. Gods battle for power and control, usually in subtle ways that involve stealing from others.

Spoiler: How it works (click to show/hide)

As a god you have power. The numerical representations of said power haven’t been decided as of yet. You would use that power to expand your influence, to create wonders and battle your fellow gods. You would use that power to limit expansion of others, to smash their wonders and save you allies from destruction.

Your main source of power is your mortal worshipers. Both their number and their devotion have influence on how much power you gain. Yet as you make them more powerful, the value of their worship wanes, even if their devotion does not. Protect them well.

Spoiler: Advice (click to show/hide)

Never attribute to madness what you could to malice. It is most often the latter.
Never attribute to malice what you could to stupidity. It is usually the latter.
Gods are indifferent to your troubles. Make allies, or learn to stand alone.
GM is your only source of factual truth. If you are talking to GM you can trust him. Unless GM wears a mask of an NPC, in which case it is most likely to be lies.

Think of this as a 4X game. It will make everything go so much better for you.

[Stirk]

Does the game take place on one world, or are multiple worlds created by gods? (I know pocket dimensions are a thing, but I'm talking about the main action.)

It starts out with no worlds. We create it from there. The first game had multiple, starting with Two connected by a reincarnation system. Litany only has one, but they are looking at making a second.

[Lord_lemonpie]

If we can still claim magic schools, here's the one I'm going to claim.

Spoiler: Neuromancy (click to show/hide)

Neuromancy is a school of magic that can only affect the nerves of living creatures. The most common use of Neuromancy is making someone feel pain in a specific area, but more advanced Neuromancers can activate nerves in an area of the body, simulating the touch of a certain object, making them feel different temperatures and making someone immune to pain. The most powerful Neuromancers can even enter someone's brain to read or remove their memories, make them believe stuff more easily and some can even trick the optic nerves of people, showing them nonexistent objects, or removing things from sight. Anything the nerves can do, can be simulated using Neuromancy, but most things take years of practice.

[TheBiggerFish]

If we can still claim magic schools, here's the one I'm going to claim.

Spoiler: Neuromancy (click to show/hide)

Neuromancy is a school of magic that can only affect the nerves of living creatures. The most common use of Neuromancy is making someone feel pain in a specific area, but more advanced Neuromancers can activate nerves in an area of the body, simulating the touch of a certain object, making them feel different temperatures and making someone immune to pain. The most powerful Neuromancers can even enter someone's brain to read or remove their memories, make them believe stuff more easily and some can even trick the optic nerves of people, showing them nonexistent objects, or removing things from sight. Anything the nerves can do, can be simulated using Neuromancy, but most things take years of practice.

Cool.

...Sounds sort of like something a Kaomancer would be able to do.
((Spelling change to Kaomancy.  Because Discworld reference.  Except not really.))

[Spiderking50]

That's another thing. Can anyone use these schools of magic what? How does that work?

[TheBiggerFish]

That's another thing. Can anyone use these schools of magic what? How does that work?

Probably.
Anyone with aptitude, at least.