VeloCITY - The Wind In Your Hair

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Great to see things still grinding along.
Keep it up at whatever pace need to.

Been following this labour of love since the earliest threads, and I love to see it fleshed out.
Cheers m8

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>>54508689
Sweet. I've had a campaign idea for a while now, but my group has wanted to do other stuff first. Glad it's only getting better while I wait.

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>>54508689
Glad to see this again.
Maybe one day I'll actually get the chance to play it

jetsetrad.io

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>>54508689
Someone should make a Splatoon module for this game post haste.

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>>54512790
Agreed

So now that you've seen the radio stations currently on offer in the book, what station(s) is your rudie most likely to listen to? What other pirate stations would you expect?
>Sun Jump Radio: Generalist
>D-Man: Tough hip-hop beats, radio guerilla warfare
>Starting Line: Sports and contents
>Station Epsilon: Conspiracy theorist talk show
>Nirvana: Cool tunes, ambience and meditation
>Radioation: Electronica, info on parties and gossip
>London March: Punk rock, organizes protests
>Samurai Gaucho: Spanish-Japanese fusion
>Rosen Radio: Classical, radio dramas and theater
>Composite Radio: Never-ending mashup of top rudie hits

Been trying to get a hold if you forever to ask about some design choices of the last couple of updates and bitch about how I don't like them

But I resolved to just use an older version I like and see where things go from here. I ran a one-off tony hawk's underground style game a few months back, that shit was pretty tight.

>>54514462
What don't you like?

>>54514479
I'm on my phone at work so I can't get the book and double check (I haven't even given the last update a look since it came out). But I recall seeing a few stats that seemed arbitrary and were not explained, like the stats offering you a movement mode score that apparently did absolutely nothing. And some sub stats being moved to different primaries. Also I think combat flow was changed in a way I found extraneous.

But its cool really. The version I have (1.24) feels like a complete system to me and my game went smoothly more so than any other homebrew system I've played yet.

>>54514602
I don't recall making significant changes to the "combat flow."

Giving this a bump as I've quietly followed it since the beginning and it deserves more attention.

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Any stories of game play?

>>54514479
Not the same guy, but I remember being pretty confused about tying grit to soul. I think I asked you about it in one of the last threads you made, and the reason was because grit was a vital stat to a rudie. But it still doesn't make a lot of fluff sense, that some skinny artsy kid could wrestle a linebacker just because he has more soul.

>>54522132
Previous play sessions by other players led to the conclusion that Strength, Agility, Balance and Grit were practically mandatory substats, and any PC who doesn't invest at least a couple points in those substats are actively handicapping themselves. The decision was made to tie those four stats to a respective core stat, just so the system does the work for you. The less overhead to worry about, the faster the system moves, and the opened real estate provides room for more specialized substats that provide a more comprehensive picture of a character's skills, like Brawl, Stealth and Larceny.

If you wanted a fluff thing, I suppose you would have to consider willpower and how it allows the body to continue exerting force when required. That said, if you absolutely want, there is nothing stopping you from intentionally handicapping your usage of Grit when making relevant checks.

>>54523939
I've never encountered this issue. Got more than a few runs at this system and nobody felt handicapped at all. I would maybe question the players and their capacity to round out their characters. the system hand-holding might only work for so long.

>>54516326
>being terse because I wasn't specific

way to take feedback

>>54526603
I really do take feedback. I'm just legitimately not sure what you're referring to.

http://i.4cdn.org/wsg/1501039950515.webm

>>54528584
Subarashii as heck

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Considering the incredible growth in popularity and activity surrounding my other game Super Mario RPG after it got an (unofficial) Discord, I figure it's worth seeing if having the same for VeloCITY provides a similar effect. Besides, it's not like people are using IRC on as regular a basis.

To that end, VeloCITY now has a Discord server! It's set up by yours truly, but things are still very much in flux. I can't say how far this'll get, but at least providing an alternate outlet for those interested in the game should help. Come check it out.

https://discord.gg/jtsYMg

>>54535574
Good idea.

>>54512790
Splatoon meets Jet Set Radio sounds like a wonderful time.

>>54538927
I suppose the main thing you'd have to concretely work out is the squid/octopus form and how quickly you can travel through liquids. Then you can get to the idea of laying down ink to move about in, never mind splatting a rival squid with it.

>>54513937
Holy shit, you know what could be cool? If people made adventure hooks in the form of a snippet from these stations. Shit, I'm gonna get to work.

>>54513937
>currently playing on Station Epsilon
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeMTuwDS8DM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvfNmXbVHi4

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>>54542439
That is part of the appeal, yes.

>>54548107
>DEX vs STR

>>54551359
Wat dis?

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>>54542439
>It's the Queen of Machines, DJ Gigabyte Gal, comin' at you here on SJR! Hope you boys and girls enjoyed those Paul White beats back there. Shit was fire, right?
>I got some new updates for you on the Black Rose power play, and my CPU's really been running its clock cycles to keep up with this whole mess.
>As I'm sure many of you know, the Black Roses - Velo's resident bad girls who call themselves the hottest shit since Kilimanjaro - have been on the warpath the past couple weeks. They've been prowling through a whole bunch of territories and dropping their tags everywhere, pushing around smaller gangs in the process. No one's quite sure what's got them so active. Maybe they just want to remind people they got the goods to pay the bills?
>Well, they don't seem to be stretching themselves very thin, because the Roses are saying they're there to stay in those new territories. Any gang that's tried to reclaim their turf by tagging over Black Rose tags are being sharply rebuked by the girls. It's not just harsh words and new tags, either. Nah, the Roses are getting physical-physical, I wanna get physical, ehm, sorry.
>I'm getting new reports of defiant rudies getting attacked by the Black Roses, violently! Ambushed, ganked in the jungle with no wards up! They're leaving bruises, bumps and cuts in their wake. Even D.E.T., that hot new Chinese rudie repping the Gold Summer down in Chinatown? He's in the hospital right now: busted ribs, broken leg, had his friggin' trachea kicked in. Hugs and kisses to him, his friends and family. Send your prayers and well wishes to room 421 at Southeast Velo General Hospital.
>Someone's gotta start showing the Black Roses that they don't do stuff like that and get away with it. The Urban Tribals are talkin' about how they're "upsetting the balance," which you know doesn't sound good. The Bibliotheque is trying to get a word in with Rose commanders and find out what their major malfunction is. Until then, stay safe out there.

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Anyone think JSRF will get released on PC?

>>54508689
>VeloCITY is still being updated
Wow, thanks OP; much appreciated.

bumpin it

>>54538927

Or as a time travel game with the Inklings coming from a world where mankind has disappeared only to be supplanted by bipedal Bloopers spawn.

>>54553727
And now I'm thinking of The Warriors, but with skateboards.

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>>54535574

Said discord link is dead Mr.Sky. Throw this tabletop rowdie a bone!

>>54567488
https://discord.gg/zTb2jd
here's a link my african american brother

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>>54567578

Many thanks!

>>54567488
Industrial is spelt wrong.

>>54568101
That's an ancient map. Don't worry about it.

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>>54565564

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Aural skate scaffolding fuel.

jetsetradio.live/

>>54548107
Maybe it would be worth it to include half a page or so of examples of such quest hooks for DMs to use, or to riff on when they make their own or whatever.

I haven't had the time to crack open the .pdf recently so I don't know if you did something like that already

>>54577999
I don't have sample plot hooks, in part because some of the appeal is running a character-driven story and having plots generated and powered by the characters' natural ambitions.

That said, I do have sample practically-everything-else.

>>54567488
This reminds me of my small beef with VeloCITY as it currently stands: The map on page 49. The ground and the water are both shades of blue which is fucking which? On one hand, it looks like the dark blue is ground, because of the airport, but on the other hand, it looks like the light blue is ground, because it hugs the central city.

>>54582401
Light blue is the water.
the land expands a little past the map

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Post Character Concepts!

>>54583679
As assistant to a local orphanage. The boys and girls call him Superman because when he runs, it looks like he can fly.

>>54583679

An artist that trespasses on and ascends buildings for the best view to take pictures from. While this could be mitigated by using Quadcopter Drones I'd imagine Velo City's urban enforcement division and many corporations are well equipped to drop autonomous craft in low airspace. Likely to prevent industrial espionage.

Since he leaves no tags in his wake Warren Locks doesn't have much of a street rep yet.

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>>54585140
One of the old sample characters focused on daredevil artistry and near-suicideal stunts.

>>54588074

T H I C C

>>54535574

Invite's expired and I'd like to join! Can you shoot off another?

>>54592312
https://discord.gg/EzYnAw
No, fuck off

Here's a living campaign about VeloCity on Roll20 if any of you guys want to join

https://app.roll20.net/join/2441932/J6wEJg

>>54596006
sweet

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Suprisingly fitting, now that I think about it. She wouldn't at all be out of place, provided you match her to tone.

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>>54603173
....Anon are you drunk? No one has mentioned SocJus in this thread, at all. This must be some monumental bait.

>>54605164
Why does the chair next to her have a butt?

>>54513937
I got a question, when already traveling at speed, would you roll strength or speed to jump across an obstacle such as a gap, hole, or otherwise treacherous terrain?

Keep in mind I don't meant jumping Over an obstacle like a trash can or fence.

>>54608467
You roll strength, if you're going REALLY fast, the speed rank you're travelling at (not your speed stat) might affect the DC of the jump. The faster you go, the easier it is to jump farther.

>>54608979
ok thanks

>>54535574
Expired Discord invite. Can you post another?

Or post one without an expiration, and squelch it from Discord once this thread dies.

>>54615196
https://discord.gg/8XNJwDM

>>54583679
Sticker-boy with a chip on his shoulder and some solid freerunning/climbing skills. He might not go as fast as some, but he maneuvers faster than anyone around. His tags, being premade stickers, go up fast and can get higher than traditional methods. He's the king of the angel spots, the runner in the clouds, Miles Mercury, the Quicksilver Kid.

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>>54583679
After a tragic concert band accident resulted in his legs being replaced with hoverboards, this high-school student won't let his improved mobility, speed, and near flight abilities keep him from becoming the best there is!

>>54613035
titties why?

>>54618858
You don't want 'em to fall and break while she's jumping do ya?

>>54618910
Well I mean, is it really phase 4? She looks completely different in the Saturnz Barz music video. Unless the phase 4 gimmick is that she's actually experimenting with her style in which case I approve.

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It wouldn't be a VeloCITY thread if we didn't show off a few characters. I'll start by reposting one of my most favorite characters I've seen created. He has compelling pathos and unique mechanics, and he's just an all-around interesting character. This is the low-tier version of him; if you do post a character (or another version of a character), just note what tier they're at.

Name: Isaac “Zack” Daniels
Street Handle: Ogre
High Concept: Rageaholic Street-Tough Seeking Inner Peace
Style: Skater
17, 6'3", 190 lbs., B-, Velo City, born and raised
Distinguishing Marks: Scarred and calloused knuckles
Appearance: Always looking a little frayed and worse for wear, Isaac prefers simple jeans and a variety of Hawaiian-style shirts he tends to keep unbuttoned. His body's covered in the kind of dense muscle that comes from constant use rather than careful sculpting and his skin is peppered with minor scars from a long history of fighting, a habitually tense posture making him look ready to rumble even at the oddest of times. However, while proper fighters might consider their scars a badge of honor, he just considers them a reminder of his failure to keep his cool and keeps them under wraps. Still, as the wipe-outs begin to outnumber the brawls, he wonders if maybe he should reconsider and just accept them.

BODY/Strength: 4
>Stamina 4
>Coordination 3
>Resilience 4
>Brawl 4

SPEED/Agility: 4
>Reaction 2

MIND/Balance: 2
>Streetwise 1

SOUL/Grit 3
>Awareness 2
>Charisma 2
>Willpower 3

Health: 80
Energy: 70

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>>54624185
>Perks
>[A, 15 EN] Now You're Gonna Get It!
You have a nasty temper, and you've made sure everyone knows it. Heaven help the moron dumb enough to mess with you or yours!
For the rest of the scene, +1 to all skirmish-related tests when on offense. Increase this bonus to +2 against a specific target when said target directly and severely insults you or your allies.

>[A, 10 EN] Heaven Beyond Ogre's Reach
After hearing about how you first became a rudie, a close Bodhisattva friend of yours taught you this mantra-like trick to help you with your spiritual struggles. To throw open the gates to freedom is to slam the door on hate!
If you score 2+ degrees of success on a trick, you gain a +1 to your next Willpower test to keep your temper. This bonus will keep through the next scene or until used unless you flare up on your own; this bonus does not stack up.

>[A, 10 EN] Ogre Contemplating Heaven
Your bud was surprised and impressed when you told them you pulled this nifty little zen trick together. Where once you relied on the joys of freedom to stave off hate, now you've also to learned stave off hate to pursue freedom!
If you score 2+ degrees of success on a test to keep your cool without using “Heaven Beyond Ogre's Reach,” you gain a +1 to any one trick. This bonus will keep through the next scene or until used unless you flare up on your own; this bonus does not stack up.

>>54624199
>Gear
- Reinforced SOAP Rollerblades (+2 Rollerblades)
[Reinforced Boot & Frame: Shit don’t break, yo. That, and you gain +1 on Balance checks when exerting some serious force, like sticking a landing or moving at high speed.]
[Tri-rocker Wheels: This aggressive inline upgrade sacrifices a wheel in exchange for a low-friction grinding block, allowing you to reduce the increase in grind DC by one degree of success.]
- Safety Gear
[Pads and Guards: Add +1 when rolling for damage resistance.]
- Leftover Cash: $80

>Notes
- Considering his claim to fame consists largely of being really good at laying people out, he has yet to make a good impression on the rest of the rudie community.
- May or may not have history with the Big Nasties from his pre-rudie days.
- Knows a few good folks in the Bodhisattvas who respect his struggles.
- 108 reasons to stress out
- One really good reason to smile
- Signature Tag: A horned ogre with a toothy grin and swirly eyes.

And that's Ogre: a man struggling towards internal peace and tranquility. Just don't make him stumble on that path, or you'll have a very angry boulder bowling you over.

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Guess I'll drop mine for the living campaign that's gearing up soon. (Mid Tier)

Son of a reporter for the largest newspaper in Velo, The Skyline Sentinel,
Richard strives to follow in his fathers footsteps, in his own way. His father,
like most who work in Big Town, is quite vocal about his disdain for rudies and the
like. Because of this Richard tries to keep his person activities to himself and
doesn't see eye to eye with his father so much. Unlike his father, who writes
professionally for the stuffy businessmen in Big Town, Richard writes more gonzo esq
pieces to be told over pirate radio stations. Though he still keeps a camera to
take photos as well as having a video-camera/microphone mounted in the goggles he
wears so that way he can guarantee if he can see it, he can get it on tape. He does
take odd jobs snapping pictures or getting footage of people/places/events/ect for a
price. While watching from the sidelines is usually easy, Richard would much rather
be closer to the action, as close as you can get, In It. If there is a race, he's
contesting (or at least skating throughout it), if building are getting tagged, he's
brought some paint cans of his own, and if the cops show up, he is in the middle of
the entire thing. He hopes his 'get in their' reporting will get him a permanent
spot on one of the main pirate stations as a live reporter.

Hight Concept: An amateur reporter who loves being part of the action.

NAME: XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX Richards "3xR (Tripple R)"
MOVEMENT STYLE: Skater/Blader
FACTION: No current Faction
Hair: Reddish Brown
EYES: Green

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>>54624677
APPEARANCE AND STYLE: Wears a White jacket with dark brown sleeves and trim. His jeans almost always have tears and holes in them. Has always worn knee pads when he skates ever since a real nasty crash left his right knee with a terrible looking scar stretching across all but the back of the joint. Oranges and browns make up the majority of the colors he wears. Well, except for the teal goggles which pop out from the otherwise earthier tones.

TAG: A camera with a flash going off

STATS:

Body/Strength; 4
Stamina; 4
Resilience; 1
Coordination; 3
Brawl; 0

Speed/Agility; 6
Reaction; 4
Aim; 3
Stealth; 2
Larceny; 0

Mind/Balance; 4
Academics; 1
Streetwise; 3
Acumen; 3
Craft; 0

Soul/Grit; 5
Art; 3
Awareness; 4
Charisma; 2
Willpower; 2

Health; 60
Energy; 80

PERKS:

[P] "Investigative Journalism"
+1 to Charisma when gathering information.

[A, 5EN] "Let me get a running start"
roll Speed instead of Strength when jumping across an obsticle.

[A, 10EN] "Hey, get back here"
+1 to max speed when trying to catch up to someone

GEAR AND MONEY:

Cash; $195.00

camera goggles
Knee pads (orange)
Camera
Inline Skates
Notepad
Pens x5