I'm looking to have a game with 2-3 people in the Nemesis Horror system.  Jason(artmonkey) has already signed up.  The game is going to have a strong narrative bent, which means I'm going to have to be somewhat strict on the character creation.

All you have to know about the world, is a rough idea of what the 1920s were like in America, watch a period film or something on netflix if you need to. ;)  Gangsters, speak easys, detectives, etc.  In this case you'll actually be in a small New England town, and these towns seem to be a little strange, filled with secrets, and more than a dash of xenophobia.

You'll most likely play some sort of detective, or a diletante who likes to investigate things for the fun of it, or a scholar with an interest in such things, something that makes you have an interest in helping people (even if the interest is only financial) or in exploring mysteries. 

You'll be a human, starting with no supernatural powers, which is a little unfair when you think about it, because the monsters, well the monsters have lots of supernatural powers, plus the very sight of them might end up with your character being shipped off to to nuthouse.  In fact your character might not survive the story, and even if your party wins (whatever winning means), chances are, the ending won't be happy.  Its the nature of such things, here in Lion's Head. 

Post here if you're interested in joining, describe the kind of character you want to play.

Here are some useful links of information. http://www.nemesis-system.com/ore-horror/index.php  for the Game Setting articles and such.  Here is a link to the rules: http://www.nemesis-system.com/downloads/nemesis/download.html 

I'm attaching a rules summary.  Look forward to reading your responses.

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Richard M.
Grimfang
"Whisper"
Xaeraes

Yay!

Rick Spade - Dilettante Detective (50 dice) (Stats: 30 dice, Skills: 17 dice, Traits: 3 dice)

His industrialist parents murdered by cultists, Rick grew up wanting to find justice for those abused by strange nut-jobs.  He currently acts as a novice private detective working out of his little office.

Born 01/01/1901

Body: 3
-Athletics: 1
-Brawling: 1

Coordination: 3
-Driving(Car): 2
-Firearms(Pistol): 1
-Sail(Sailboat): 1

Sense: 2
-Sight: 1
-Search: 1

Mind: 2
-Criminology: 1
-Education: 4

Command: 2
-Leadership: 1

Empathy: 3
-Persuasion: 1

Equilibrium: 2

Violence: 0/0
The Unnatural: 0/0
Self: 0/0
Helplessness: 0/0

Traits:
-Money (Inherited from Murdered Parents)

Weapons:
Revolver: Ammo (6), Damage (W in S&K), SAP (0/0/0), Slow (-), Range (20/50)

Possessions:
Trenchcoat, Fedora, Handcuffs, Hip Flask, Cigarette Case, (Roadster), (Sailboat)

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"If you fudge dice rolls, your system is failing you!" -Sons of Kryos

"I genuinely think that some people measure their free will by reading how unhappy their GM is." - TonyLB

I am interested and thought of guy 34 years old and is a scholar, studied culture history as main and from there developed intrests from pagan rituals to occult. But only as matter of studying. Earns his living as private teacher.

More of him tomorrow(european time) once I've readed the rule book.

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I'm a big mean fighting machine, and twisted humourist.

A bit of change. I was unable to get the idea of scholar work so I am making an adventurer.
(50dice)(Stats 30, Trait 2, Skill 18)

Anthony Richardson. Born 6th of June, 1887. He is a traveller who has encountered strange things in some of the previous cities but in the end they all were found out to be acts of normal people who just wanted attention or people who have gotten their hand on occultic book but never really understood it. Now that he is arrived in Lion's Head he looks for a small job to get money for travelling in to a next city.

Body: 2
Wrestling: 1

Coordination: 4
Firearms(Shotgun): 3

Sense: 2
Hearing: 1
Smell: 1

Mind: 2
Occult: 1
Survival: 3
First aid: 1

Command: 2
Intimidate: 2

Empathy: 3
Resist: 2

Equilibrium: 3

Violence: 0/0
The Unnatural: 0/0
Self: 0/0
Helplessness: 0/0

Traits:
-Resources(Has met few people along his travels who either own him a favor or are good friends of him)

Weapons:
Shotgun: ammo 6, damage W+1 in SK, SAP 3/0/1, slow -, range 15/30

Possessions:
Trenchcoat, Backbag, Bottle of whiskey(it is well hidden in his backbag), Matches.

If you have suggestions I am listening.

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I'm a big mean fighting machine, and twisted humourist.

I'd love to put forward my interest, I'll have a character written up asap.

William Gable

Charged for a murder he claims he didn't commit, William has been on the run for a month. He found his way to Lion's Head purely by chance, and is trying to lose himself in the community by returning to his trade as a general mechanic and repairman. He brought very little of his with him, though he could not bear to leave behind his 1918 Pope L-18 motorbike (which he will tell you all about if you give him half a chance) and a german pistol, one of two trophies sent back by his father during the war.

After his father's death in France in 1917, William took it upon himself to support his family (his only brother being too young to work). He took up an apprenticeship at a local garage, maintaining the few cars that went through and learning the tricks of the engine. By 1920 he had established himself as a trustworthy mechanic and thanks to his father's war pension had been able to save up enough money to buy his own motorcycle, which quickly became his pride and joy.

At this point his story descends to more murky depths, and very few people know about the day he woke up to the police at his door, in fact very few people know any more than his name and that of his bike (Loretta). He tells anyone who wants to know that he's from Chicago, but if you listen to his accent or look up the address he gives you, you'll wonder if he's telling the truth.

Since coming to Lion's Head, he has found that the people mostly keep to themselves, and a surprising amount of machinery breaks down or is mysteriously damaged. More than enough to keep him employed. While he isn't about to throw away his source of income, he would dearly like to know what's going on in this mysterious town.

Born 05/06/1900 (That's the fifth of June, by the way, I should clarify that I'm using the Australian date format)


Did some statting up, just in case:

Excellent, I think we should close up the members right there, 3 will do for now. :)  I'll post more about the current events soon, then a kickoff thread ina  few days.

In the meantime, I'd like your input on how the characters are involved together.  It seems to me that Rick Spade might have hired Anthony Richardson, Anthony has a lot of experience with things Rick has an obvious interest in.  Also, Rick Spade has the money and resources to hire someone like William Gable and people with mysterious pasts might be of general interest to the wealthy detective known for taking on specifically weird cases, cases others aren't willing to take on. 

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Richard M.
Grimfang
"Whisper"
Xaeraes

There's a good chance I put some work in on Rick's car at some point, could be I overheard him talking about his investigations. 

That sounds good to me, though I'd like to suggest that Anthony served with Williams father. At least fighting in WW1 could explain some of the skills Anthony has.

Anthony has heard of William and seen the picture of him and his family when he was a kid, but can't recognice him as there is time passed since the picture was taken.

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I'm a big mean fighting machine, and twisted humourist.

Ok, hopefully we can get a reply from Jason seeing how hes comfortable with his character fitting in, then I'll post the new game.

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Richard M.
Grimfang
"Whisper"
Xaeraes

Sorry.  I should be more participatorative.  Yes, absolutely.  Rick would definitely have heard about Anthony's adventures through the papers and his investigations and would likely have contacted him if he was in town.  And who doesn't need a quality mechanic on call?  1920s cars suck.

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"If you fudge dice rolls, your system is failing you!" -Sons of Kryos

"I genuinely think that some people measure their free will by reading how unhappy their GM is." - TonyLB

Game starts here: http://forums.dndorks.com/forums/816241/ShowThread.aspx#816241 

Lets see how it goes. :)

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Richard M.
Grimfang
"Whisper"
Xaeraes