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More theoretical features for the RPG

Because I didn't remember even half of them for the original post.

Factions (favors, reputation)

Simple version and full version

Additional qualities

Routes

Option for hidden stats (factions, qualities, etc) controlled by GM

Calling the GM Mr. Games

#fallen london rpg

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Fallen London Tabletop RPG: Update 1

Currently in the first stages, but the most basic development is done. It uses the Powered by the Apocalypse system and incorporates a lot of the mechanics from Fallen London.

Current features:

12 Professions, roughly defined

4 main stats, as seen in FL

Menace system, based on PbtA's harm system, with some gaps

4 main menaces, as seen in FL

Upcoming features:

Full sheets for all 12 Professions

Mechanics for menaces reaching 8 and 9

Weapon and clothing mechanics

Upcoming campaign-specific features:

Correspondence mechanic

Abnormal Menaces mechanic

Let me know if there is anything from Fallen London that simply MUST be included in a table-top version! Simply send an ask or a message.

Necessary disclaimer: This is a fan project, I won't make any money off of it, Fallen London belongs to Failbetter Games, all that.

#look what im up toooo #fallen london rpg

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Mr. Mirrors: I’ve found a good candidate for the Fifth City

The Bazaar and the Masters: Great!

Mr. Mirrors: There’s… just one problem

The Bazaar: Yes?

Mr. Mirrors, sounding as though it is in pain: They are obsessed with... Egyptology

Mr. Wines, not ready to Do This Again: DAMN IT

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Mr. Veils, about literally every decision it has ever made: In my defense, it seemed like a good idea at the time

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This flips on its head dramatically if you ever go out to zee in FL. I was at zee for ten actions and somehow gained unaccountably peckish.

i love how in FL cannibalism is for the most part only hinted at like ‘ohhh they have such ‘’’’’terrible table manners’’’’’’’’ if you know what i mean’ and the player character has to put in a good bit of effort to even interact with cannibals, much less eat human flesh. 

and then in sunless sea its like ‘whoops im out of supplies better eat my crew haha’ 

#on my main account too like come on

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Me: I dual account for a reason. I don't want to lose some of the things that I have.

Also me: This account will be posi first though.........

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I really love that in Fallen London they always tell me when something is a terrible idea, but then give me the option to do it anyway. And they don’t lie, when they say no good will come from this, they mean it.

Related: Why in the name of anything holy do I own 4 Straveling Cats?

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How to deal with street cats

Be nice to them. They’re doing an important job. Do not chase them, grab them or harass them. 

Always bring some food with you, it’s just polite. 

Approach them slowly, and let them come to you. Sometimes you might have to sit on the ground and tap it a few times. This is what you brought food for. 

At some point after you have managed to touch the cat it will turn and sprint away. This is when you start following it.

Cats do not want you to get lost, but they can be fast. Never lose sight of them, you should stay with it until your return. This might still look like your usual street but you are in a liminal space already. Try not to get lost. 

(NOTE: do not follow cats with mismatched eyes. You can pet them, but the moment they run away you should immediately turn your back to them and walk in the opposite direction.)

Black cats:

Follow black cats into the floor-level vents. Don’t worry, there are many spider webs but there aren’t any spiders.

Do not lose sight of them in the dark.

When you emerge, you will be in the same street you were before, but there will be no people to be found.

Do not stray, follow your cat. Sometimes it might want to just catch a bird and go back. Do not stay longer just to explore.

 If you hear the sound of a crowd in the distance do not try to follow it. Your cat will never lead you there.

You can take anything with you but you cannot take pictures or record video or sound.

Orange cats:

Orange cats hang around train stations for a reason. Follow them into the next train. You will not need a ticket.

If the cat wants you to scratch its ears during the trip, do it.

The landscape will not look like the area around your town.  Do not panic - this is normal.

The people in the train will not speak a language you understand or recognize, but they will have clothes and devices similar to yours. They are usually nice.

Get down at the same stop as your cat. You will not understand the name of the station, and no one will get off in the same station as yours. You should follow your cat, but it will never leave the station. Follow it into the next train to get back home.

Never stay in the train. Never wait for the last stop.

White cats:

White cats live on the edges. They will take you to many places but at the same time they will never take you anywhere.

If you meet them during the night-time, the sun will start rising, regardless of the time. If you meet them during the daytime, the sun will start setting. It will stay like this for the duration of the trip.

Follow them to the edge of a forest that smells like honeysuckle. You will hear the song of birds and the flow of water. You should never stray and enter the forest on your own. Your cat will not follow.

Follow them to a building where a fancy party is being held at. Through the windows you can see the food and the champagne. The guests will ask you to join them, but your cat will keep walking. Do not accept the invitation, and never eat the food or drink the champagne.

Follow them along the edge of a swimming pool. People will be bathing, playing and laughing. It will be hot, regardless of the season. Do not step too close to the edge, because they will try to grab your ankles and pull you into the water. Keep walking.

Once the sun finally sets or rises you will be back home. Never enter your house until you are completely sure the sky is changing.

Calico cats:

Calico cats are the safest. They will follow you instead.

Walk around your town and you will see everything is the same, but you will not be able to make the connections between the streets.

If you want to go to a certain place you will find it is no longer where it used to be.

You will not recognize anyone. Every single person in the street will be a stranger. They are not dangerous but do not look them directly in the eyes.

Never try to find your house. Because you will find it.

When you want to come back take the cat back where you found it. This might be more difficult than you expect.

Remember to always take some food with you, something made of iron, and comfortable shoes.

And remember to always be nice to the cats!

[russian translation by @rachell-redacted]

[if you like my writing consider buying me a coffee? your girl works night shifts ;u;]  @senshi76 gave me the suggestion for this one!

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Fallen London: *implies that owning several hundred weasels is not a wise idea*

Me:

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Familiar | Desert Long Eared Bat. Death, infinity, expanse | (Shop merch)

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mr-iron:

“I do enjoy it. It’s a fascinating thing to study. Exquisitely risky, of course, but… absolutely fascinating. The fire is not so bad a danger, when the reward is satisfied curiosity. And as for true death… well. If that is my destiny, so be it. The knowledge of the Correspondence is, at least in my mind, worth every risk.” The Academic smiles, and a look of peace flickers across their face as they talk about their studies. It dissipates as quickly as it arrived as they turn to Cee and quirk an eyebrow.

“A turn down a darker path, you say? Forgive my curiosity, but…” They do not finish their question, letting it trail off. 

Cee nods solemnly, glancing up to meet the Academic’s eyes.

“They have made up their minds, unfortunately, and there is not much to be done. Actually, they seem to enjoy it,” they add with a shrug. “If it is the path they wish to take then who am I to say anything? My dearest does not seem particularly concerned either so I do not think much about it. You don’t... do you?”

Closed // Royal Bethlehem Hotel

#rp #if #pa #ic

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WIP of my favourite dead space bat. Would you guys want to see this in colour or is black and white better?

#mr eaten

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Here’s the pic finished! I cannot decide which one I like most, so I’m posting all 3.

Space-less version here.

#mr eaten

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I’ve been sketching my interpretation of Mr Eaten at school, and here are some comments I have received from my friends:

“👌👌👌👌👌he thinn👌👌👌👌👌👌”

“Wow, he’s almost as skinny as Martin!”

“That looks edgy”

“Is this Undertale?”

“👌👌👌👌Thinn” (from a different person)

“I’d fuck it.” “dude that’s necrophilia AND bestiality!” “I saw your browser history. You’re not allowed to kinkshame me.”

“Are you sure it’s not Undertale?”

“Daddy”

“👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌THINNNNNNN👌👌👌👌👌👌” (again)

“Spooky boi”

I love my friends.

#mr eaten

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BORN TO DROWN

VEILS IS A FUCK

🕯🕯 Eat Em All 1894

I am well man

410,757,864,530 DEAD SEEKERS

               –Mr. Eaten’s favorite shirt

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