Shadows of Kagemusha (System: Visual Novel World)

[steelsmiter]

Would you prefer me to give you a description, or to let you surprise me?
If you prefer me:

Akiko Kawazaki

A gal with big tits and without great muscle definition, which makes het look like a fighting game heroine, and reacts angrily when someone doesn't take her seriously because of her looks. She's a relative newcomer to the region, so it is unknown how she'd deal with the H-virus, or whether she had encountered it. Due to her ability in grappling arts, she's a minor celebrity in MMA circles and gives lessons to the Josei Jinko's forces (and it is believed that the two of them are pen pals in social media).

Actually the verbal description is enough that I can have fun with HS2 and surprise you, while also accomodating you She's obviously a Martial Artist, but do you have an opinion on the other two?

[Thufir Hawat]

Actually the verbal description is enough that I can have fun with HS2 and surprise you, while also accomodating you She's obviously a Martial Artist, but do you have an opinion on the other two?

I would think she has an Idoru (martial arts celebrity) archetype as well and she only took two in order to take an Advanced Move, probably Black Belt?

Either way, surprise me !

[steelsmiter]

I would think she has an Idoru (martial arts celebrity) archetype as well and she only took two in order to take an Advanced Move, probably Black Belt?

As a senpai she can be whatever RL the story needs her to be at. Most of the ones I've done have been 6-8 (mostly because 6 is the minimum level to not be embarrassed while naked without Shameless), I don't think I've ever needed anything above RL 8. There's a few other options here

• She's high enough to be comfortable with nudity (RL6+)
• She's 2-5, but has acquired Shameless and any other moves/archetypes necessary, including 1st Dan (what you're calling black belt)
• She's 2-5 as above, but hasn't acquired Shameless (this may affect which HS 2 outfit I go with)

Unless you're just sold on her not actually being superior to you, in which case we can stick with her having two archetypes.

[Thufir Hawat]

As a senpai she can be whatever RL the story needs her to be at. Most of the ones I've done have been 6-8 (mostly because 6 is the minimum level to not be embarrassed while naked without Shameless), I don't think I've ever needed anything above RL 8. There's a few other options here

• She's high enough to be comfortable with nudity (RL6+)
• She's 2-5, but has acquired Shameless and any other moves/archetypes necessary, including 1st Dan (what you're calling black belt)
• She's 2-5 as above, but hasn't acquired Shameless (this may affect which HS 2 outfit I go with)

Unless you're just sold on her not actually being superior to you, in which case we can stick with her having two archetypes.

OK, then it's really simple:
Surprise me !

I mean, those are just what I see her needing. Of course you can add anything else. I don't ask to know in advance what it is, though!

So, finish her to your taste.

And for that matter, could you change her name as well? I just wrote the first that came to mind, but it doesn't sound all that well.

[steelsmiter]

Ok, I'll probably keep Akiko, but change the last name. Also since you mentioned big tits, I'll throw in Kyonyuu.

[Thufir Hawat]

Ok, I'll probably keep Akiko, but change the last name. Also since you mentioned big tits, I'll throw in Kyonyuu.

Sounds good to me, of course !

[steelsmiter]

Eye 4 Technique (Karate or Training Dummy... hmm!) (Ashihara-ryu is often practiced in protectors, so they might strike full-power and learn the best approach to defending

Dunno if I addressed this, but Training Dummy is probably the best fit

[Thufir Hawat]

Dunno if I addressed this, but Training Dummy is probably the best fit

Training Dummy it shall be, then!

[Thufir Hawat]

MMy bonds are done. The GM is free to inform you what they are, of course.

[steelsmiter]

MMy bonds are done. The GM is free to inform you what they are, of course.

Taro elected to bond with NPCs both positively and negatively. One of his bonds didn't work as well if it didn't have a conjoined negative bond. Other players are still permitted to have perceptions of Taro and consult with him how or why they have those perceptions. He's effectively neutral toward the other students.

As noted before, there is one player who stands to lose for not having +Sports (and another who only has +1 sports and would gain from a secondary attribute). So if anyone wants bonds with anyone now would be a great time to discuss that (along with that secondary attribute).

[c0i9z]

How about these for bonds:

Hitomi is impressed by Reiko's initiative to strip for money. Everyone should be as free as her!
Hitomi has visited Marie at her mansion before. The gothic look and the onsen made her feel right at home.
In her tight gym clothes, Hitomi could watch Caitlin practice for hours.
The MMA club occasionally invites Hitomi for practice. Despite a lack of practice or formal training, her innate demonic strength allows her to perform surprisingly well. That and general lack of modesty have made her quite popular.

[steelsmiter]

How about these for bonds:
<snip>
The MMA club occasionally invites Hitomi for practice. Despite a lack of practice or formal training, her innate demonic strength allows her to perform surprisingly well. That and general lack of modesty have made her quite popular.

FYI, that's considered a small group bond and is worth 1 point more than the numerical effect it produces (for the purposes of Aid, Comfort Zone, Criminality, Sentai Attack, etc). I also don't know how I confused it, but I misremembered who didn't have +Sports... Some reason I thought it was succubus.

Turns out it's the dancer, who... I think might be the only one who drives? Also reason to settle for Hot+1 as the strongest candidate for secondary bond equation.

[c0i9z]

Hitomi has demonic strength, that's why the +2 sports.

Maybe a -1 with Josei to compensate, then? Something about Hitomi being a demon not sitting well with the guard commander?

[steelsmiter]

Hitomi has demonic strength, that's why the +2 sports.

Maybe a -1 with Josei to compensate, then? Something about Hitomi being a demon not sitting well with the guard commander?

You can if you want for sure! Then again, you can say that it doesn't sit well with A LOT of people and get more than just 1 point back.

[c0i9z]

Added them all.

[steelsmiter]

So I've gotten some discord chatter, but other than that, how are we doing on bonds?

[c0i9z]

Mine are filled.

[steelsmiter]

Mine are filled.

I mean yeah, you were the previous post before mine, and the post was about your bonds, so naturally. How about everyone else though?

[Idlewyld]

I've got the one positive bond with Hitomi - she knows Reiko's secret and keeps it, so Reiko is grateful
One positive with Taro - they both have problems dealing with the Class Reps
One with Taro's sensei which Smiter knows but I'll keep as a surprise for the rest of you.
Also one general positive regarding the garage - she fixes cars for the community, including the dojo
Her job at the strip club gives both positive (for the clientele) and negative (for the more prudish elements of the campus and community.)

That's where I'm at right now for Reiko

[Thufir Hawat]

Mine are ready.

[steelsmiter]

I guess I should drop an updated to confirm that we're on hold until I get confirmation from the other two I've reached out privately to, or until enough characters are completed to start.

[Lynnette]

I'm really sorry about taking so long to say this, but after careful consideration I think I'll have to bow out. My time is strained due to a new job and my interest has worn out a little with the time it took to get things going. I'd rather bow out now than once the game has begun. I'm sorry for leaving you all waiting, have fun with the game though!

[Idlewyld]

I'm sorry to see you go

[steelsmiter]

I'm really sorry about taking so long to say this, but after careful consideration I think I'll have to bow out. My time is strained due to a new job and my interest has worn out a little with the time it took to get things going. I'd rather bow out now than once the game has begun. I'm sorry for leaving you all waiting, have fun with the game though!

That sucks, but thanks for letting us know. I'm not sure if this means we have 3 or 4 though. I generally don't like games that don't have at least 4 players but have ran them by supplementing the group. Several NPCs have stat blocks, but I prefer to use that as a last resort, and they wouldn't be on an even keel with the current cast.