EchoWolff

STR4NG3RS - Custom System TTRPG Campaign

Anything within reason, as long as you run it by me first. Because you are thinking of Supernatural, the Stigma will also help me create a starter set of Paradigms for you.

STR4NG3RS - Custom System TTRPG Campaign

Count me in.

@rush99999

If you would like to talk to me about character ideas, please don't hesitate to hit me up, I am happy to help out!

From Realms Beyond — An Isekai Crossover RP (Now Accepting)

Forested Outskirts, Aventon

Damn, he missed a lot.

A new group member, a rotting corpse, which he felt like he would throw up if he looked at it so his gaze drifted away from it, and now a swarm of centipedes. The bugs he wasn't quite enthusiastic about, but one question kept burning in his mind; Why did the flying people always know each other? Did this world have some kind of bias? He shook it off, there were much more pressing matters at hand. He finally got to fight at least.

"Arsene! Eiha!"

Arsene's spectral form flew upward, chains clanking as wings spread, and a ball of black and crimson energy was expelled at the snap of his fingers, rocketing toward the insect horde, creating a small explosion of dark energy and dispatching a few of the bugs.

Joker then dashed toward a stray bug, knife drawn, and slashed at the creature, the blade plunging deep into the creature. There wasn't really much he could do with a knife here, Youske's katana would have worked much better, but alas, this is what he had to work with.

Dustbound - Superpower Jail RP

I don't think that's too much, but i guess that's more for Poleski to decide

How high can we count before a mod gets involved?

178

Dustbound - Superpower Jail RP

Who are we waiting on?

Afterimages: The Mirrored World

2:40 PM...?

An apparition, a specter, roams through one of the many infinite halls of the school... No, this wasn't the school anymore. This was something else.

The sound of footsteps; loud, fast, and panicked. A girl with flowing multicolored braids flew through the space, her sneakers squeaking against the smooth tile, turn after turn before she stopped. Another crossroad, what was she supposed to do now?

"It's a dream, It's a dream... it has to be... So why can't I wake up!?

A hand floated to her head, nails digging into her scalp... It hurt... Why did her head hurt...? So many unanswered questions when the smell of burning, of sulfur reached her nose... The incessant unintelligible whispers that seemed to encompass the space got louder, and clearer.

One voice reached out. One after the other, they followed. Prismatic hands reached up from the tile, she sound of glass bending and breaking as the grabbed at her, their claws burying deep into her calves.

She screamed.

The shrill sound died in her throat after a second, a burning sensation on her neck... the glass hands bringing her to her knees. She couldn't move... couldn't breathe... couldn't think.

A being of pure light stood in front of her, a burning and sparking apparition of chaos incarnate. It seemed familiar to her, but she was terrified of it. It's claws wrapped around her neck, blood dripping from the points of contact.

"I'm... Sorry..."

With a fluid motion, a chilling snap, it was over. Her body fell, blood staining the tile beneath her as the apparition faded, the hands of glass ripping, tearing at their prey... dragging her corpse deeper into their domain.

Kiana Lowry...

Is gone.

One light has been snuffed out... Looks like another candle must be lit.

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As Kousuke yells into the void, the whispers dull slightly, a feeling of weight on his shoulder...

A hand. A warmth. A whisper in his ear...

"If you want it to stop... why don't you tell them...?" A soft yet imposing voice chides in his ear. Nothing, no one that he recognized... yet it still felt familiar.

A small, spectral white rabbit jumped down from his shoulder onto the floor in front of him, its form wispy and undefined... Its eyes piercing and commanding. For such a small animal, it gave quite an influential aura.

"Your voice is a very powerful thing, though I have something you desperately need. Control. You won't get anywhere if you let yourself be a passenger in your own life." It gently raises its paw toward Kousuke, as if pointing at him. "With my help, you will be able to do things you might not have thought possible... Through connecting with the side you might not want to look at."

The rabbit then looked away, down one of the twisting and shifting halls... "There are others here, and I can lead you to them, but you have to promise me something." The ephemeral creature looking back to its originator. "Don't be afraid. A man who falls prey to his fear is not his own master after all. The whispers won't hurt you, not when I'm here."
@Baphomini

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As Fubuki laid on the ground, the cold chill stayed. The deer was still there... wandering. A gruff voice whistled through his hearing, less of a whisper and more of a growl.

"You... You are afraid, yes? Little stag, I won't hurt you... you never wanted the hand you were given... but others don't know that do they?" The deer appeared again, standing over him, staring into his eyes... There was something in those eyes that was familiar...

"The only way to change the way things are, is to break through the veil. You fear my because you know deep down what I am. I am you, the side you try to hide but comes out anyway. You stand stalwart, triumphant. So why do you run?"
@Kronshi

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The whispers ebbed and flowed as Chihiro ran through the twisting and distorting halls, that feeling of being followed... it was everywhere now. She could swear she heard the sound of paws clacking against the tile behind them, but whenever she turned around all she saw was the all-encompassing darkness...

She kept running, trying to parse any recognizable pieces into a path... only leading her to more crossroads, and finally a dead end. She felt for sure whatever was following her was real... and as she turned, a large wolf stood there, clear as day, staring into her soul with those amethyst eyes... She backed up to the wall, is this where it ended? Here and now?

"No, pup." A whisper in her ear, she couldn't tell if it was male or female, it was just... a voice. Distinguished from the whispers that had all but become background noise. The wolf raised its head to Chihiro, drawing closer.

"You know as well as I that we don't mean harm." The lupine stood a foot away from them, the creature somehow familiar...

Familiar yet still a stranger...

"I- Animals can... talk?" She blurted out, unsure of how to process what was going on...

The wolf shook its head, leveling it's gaze. "No, they cant. I am not an animal, but rather the embodiment of... the subconscious. I can guide you through this place, lead you to the others, but there is something you must do for me, okay? Stop hiding your true self. You act as if you don't care is if that will help anything you go through, but masking it will only set you up for more disasters...

Chihiro looks down at the wolf... it was solid, yet also looked like it was shifting, flowing... like it was made of some kind of ink... She closed her eyes, letting out a sigh.

"Fine." She states, kneeling down and stroking the creature on the head. "Lead the way I guess..."

How high can we count before a mod gets involved?

172

STR4NG3RS - Custom System TTRPG Campaign

The world is in shambles, it always has been. Corporations rule everything, chief offenders include one of the most prosperous Genetic Research and Development companies based in the country of North Daimon; Xenotec Industries. Genetics as a science has changed from studying its intricacies to editing its very foundation, giving rise to new breeds of humanity...

The Supernaturals, strange powers were unlocked by adapting to external stimuli with more than a little help.
The Hybrids, a union of beast and man through advanced genome splicing.
The Strangers are seemingly normal at first glance, but secrets of human genetics lay deep within, giving more unique side effects.
These genetically altered persons comprise 15% of the population and are used as labor slaves for other corporations, often sold to the highest bidder, and the industry is only reaching higher in its ambition...

Genetic modifications are as widespread as smartphones, though not voluntarily, and it seems that the color of skin is not the only thing being discriminated against anymore. Humanity split, only a matter of time before the country goes downhill. That's what the North Daimon Peacekeeping Force is supposed to prevent, keep the mutts in their place and no civil war. It turns out that's only doing more damage than intended.

Enter the Resistance, a small group of Altereds going against Xenotec and their corporate military. That's where you come in.

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STR4NG3RS is a campaign designed for 4-6 players, running on a 2d8/2d6 system of my creation. It will be gritty and dark, underlining corporate corruption, and discrimination, and a realistic view of the results and aftereffects of successful genetic modification. This setting is a midway point between cyberpunk and modern, meaning advanced technology exists but is only available for those who have the cash to access it. The continent of North Daimon will be the main area in which the story takes place, beginning in the megacity of Sion.

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The System

Basics

The STR4NG3RS system uses an alternating dice system of 2d8/2d6 depending on circumstances.

2d8 - General Dice (GD)

Sucess/Fail Ratios
2-4 Failure, Desired effect does not happen/ Bad things start happening very quickly.
5-13 Mixed Success, Desired effect happens but at a cost dependent on the number landed on.
14-16 Complete Success, Desired effect happens with no drawbacks.

2d6 - Fracture Dice (FD)

2-5 Burnout, Loose built-up FRAGs and Breaker Effect does not activate.
6-8 Standard Output, Breaker Effect activates but does not add Stat multipliers.
9-12 Overclock, Breaker Effect activates with Stat multipliers.

Interactions

Interactions are fairly straightforward if a character needs to pass a certain stat threshold for an interaction the stat will be checked against the level needed, if the stat's level matches or exceeds the threshold, it passes, if it doesn't then it fails.

Combat

Combat takes order by side, swapping between attacking phases and defending phases.

Clashes
When an attacking character is met with approximately equal strength by the defender, by the defender landing a matching or adjacent roll to the attacker, a Clash occurs. Neither side is damaged by the attack, building up 1 FRAG for both sides. The action is redone, as if the Attack or Skill was used a second time. Clashes can occur up to three times in succession.

Parries
Parries require an equal amount of skill and luck, making use of the Fracture Dice as a unique Breaker Effect to replace Clashes. When successfully done, a Parry builds up 4 FRAG and avoids damage completely.

Dodging
Dodging when done successfully builds up 1 FRAG and nullifies damage, but requires the dice rolls to match.

Combat Phase Chart
Attacking
- Select action, (Movement does not count as an Action during Attack Phase) includes Basic Attack/Skill and Breaker Moves
- Select target(s)
- Roll GD to hit, additionally roll FD if attempting to utilize a Breaker Effect
- Resolve Clashes/Parries
- Add FRAG buildups
- Switch to Defending Phase

Defending
- If attacked, choose if your character is Guarding, Parrying, or Dodging
- Roll GD to Defend, additionally roll FD if attempting to utilize a Breaker Effect
- Resolve Clashes/Parries
- Switch to Atacking Phase

Character

Classifications

There are three playable Classifications; Supernatural, Hybrid, and Stranger.

Supernaturals have access to Paradigms tied to Mysticality and Force.
Hybrids have access to Paradigms tied to Instinct and Senses.
Strangers have access to Paradigms tied to Variation and Adaptability.

Stats

STR4NG3RS uses the Stat scheme from the Fallout series; S.P.E.C.I.A.L.

Strength - Increases FRAG Buildup for Melee weapons and governs the character's general physical strength.
Perception - Increases Hit possibility and governs the character's senses.
Endurance - Increases Clash/Parry strength and governs the character's hardiness.
Charisma - Increases Breaker Effect chance and governs the character's influence on others.
Intelligence - Increases Stigma Potency and governs the character's general intelligence.
Agility - Increases FRAG Buildup for Ranged weapons and governs the character's quickness and reflexes.
Luck - Increases the chance to find Credits and Useful Objects from Searches and governs the character's overall luckiness.

Harm and Injuries

Nobody is invulnerable, so there is a way to track injuries. Each character has a maximum General Health (GH) of 10, and a Toughness of 5+Endurance. Toughness acts as a shield, protecting your GH from damage, but once a character runs out of Toughness, their GH begins getting affected by damage. Certain damage types bypass Toughness, such as Poison or Neurotoxin. GH cannot be improved, but Toughness can by various means.

Traits and Quirks

Like normal humans, your character can have different Traits and Quirks that reflect your character's personality and behavior. it is best to keep these in balance and choose an equal number of both good and bad traits.

Paradigms

Paradigms represent the concept of "Classes" in most TTRPGs. Paradigms each have unique skills and can be upgraded individually. A character can have multiple Paradigms, but can only have one active at a time, however, a character can switch between them once per turn. These Paradigms fit into four different roles; Damage, Survivability, Patchup, and Support. Certain Paradigms can only be used by characters who fit their requirements, through Stats, Classification, and sometimes Stigma. Paradigms are created by the GM to be selected by the player after characters have been accepted.

Stigmas

All characters have something called a Stigma, which acts as an element that a character is "attuned" to. Stigmas are up to the player to assign, to be accepted or declined at the discretion of the GM.

Fragment Gauge (FRAG)

Successful actions in succession build up Fragments (displayed as "FRAG"), which are used for Skills, Breaker Effects, and Breaker Moves. To start, the Fragment Gauge has a maximum of 4, which will increase with a character's Overall Level. Fragments act as modifiers as well, the sum of however many Fragments you have built up add to GD rolls.

Afterimages: The Mirrored World

@Baphomini I have no qualms with this. I can get a discord up if yall are interested.