Poll #4: Mission?
Poll #4: Mission?
An Imperial Explorer survey ship full of samurai from many Clans has gone missing in the Eastern Nebula, a largely unexplored and mysterious region of the Empire. The Throne has dispatched a small search and rescue operation headed by the Firefly Clan, given their most recent success in the area. What would be the best course of action for this mission?
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- Miya Kisha
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Re: Poll #4: Mission?
I love my MCA and my Families. It might be good to spotlight them.
Imperial * Herald * Small * Gossip * Medialite
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Status 3.0 * Glory 4.8 * Exceptionally Honorable
Generally has a little bit of cash, good clothes, wakizashi, densai, communicator; holodrone probably following along
Might be packing; you never know
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- Bayushi Hinata
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Re: Poll #4: Mission?
I think this poses a conflict of theme vs player options. While I would very much agree that limiting the scope of participation would make the most sense to the concept, it narrows down the possible player character options, and percludes recurring characters from outside the more limited pool of participants.
All of this to say I'd love to reprise Hinata in this potential new themed game, but that might be at the expense of a stronger theme for other players, which ends up in a conflict of cooperative narrative interest
All of this to say I'd love to reprise Hinata in this potential new themed game, but that might be at the expense of a stronger theme for other players, which ends up in a conflict of cooperative narrative interest
Scorpion - Bushi - Status 1.0 - Glory 3.7 - Infamy 2.0 - Untrustworthy - Dangerously Alluring - Shirtless Oshidama King
Daisho - Sidearm - Communicator - Densai - Designer Security Chic
We don't fear the unknown, we fear being understood.
Daisho - Sidearm - Communicator - Densai - Designer Security Chic
We don't fear the unknown, we fear being understood.
- Tamori Kanna
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Re: Poll #4: Mission?
Option 2. I find clan-focused games can create some interesting views on character creation when options become less open, and you explore more differences within clan than between clans. 
Dragon Clan ꨄ︎ Shugenja ꨄ︎ Smol ꨄ︎ Benten’s Blessing ꨄ︎ Klutz ꨄ︎ Brand Ambassador ꨄ︎ Diviner
Profile ꨄ︎ Music
Honour: What is expected ꨄ︎ Status: 2.0 ꨄ︎ Glory: 5.9
Carries: Deflector fan, fan, jade bracelet, holoslates, densai, temperator, stylish backpack with small things.
Accompanied by: Igoro the heimin assistant, and Kaida the pomeranian.
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Profile ꨄ︎ Music
Honour: What is expected ꨄ︎ Status: 2.0 ꨄ︎ Glory: 5.9
Carries: Deflector fan, fan, jade bracelet, holoslates, densai, temperator, stylish backpack with small things.
Accompanied by: Igoro the heimin assistant, and Kaida the pomeranian.
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- Susumu Sumiko
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Re: Poll #4: Mission?
While I do like clan focused games, I think it's difficult to find a good balance of clans allowed or not allowed which is why I prefer the all clans option
Spider Clan * Kagetsume Family * Nerd * Courtier * Itsy Bitsy Spider (Small) * Prodigy * Well travelled * The Friendly Spider * Plushie Addict * Jade Tattooed * Profile
Status: 1.0 | Glory: 3.8 | Honour: Untrustworthy
Carries/wears: Kimono, Wakizashi, Kami-pet, Sidearm(when allowed), Plushie Spider (sometimes), Fan, Communicator, Densai (sometimes), Holorecorder (sometimes)
Status: 1.0 | Glory: 3.8 | Honour: Untrustworthy
Carries/wears: Kimono, Wakizashi, Kami-pet, Sidearm(when allowed), Plushie Spider (sometimes), Fan, Communicator, Densai (sometimes), Holorecorder (sometimes)
- Yasuki Honoka
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Re: Poll #4: Mission?
I'll be real honest, I voted with a little tinge of the "because of Koyuki's backstory, she would be such an excellent 'expert' they might tag for this kinda thing"
I like focused games, generally! Keeps the tone set and everyone on board with the mission!
I like focused games, generally! Keeps the tone set and everyone on board with the mission!
Crab Clan | Senior Management of Yasuki Data Inc. | Proprietor of Crabkaku | Wealthy
Honor: Untrustworthy | Glory: 1.0 | Status: 4.0
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Equipment: Temparator, Portable Computer, Communicator, Sidearm(Hiroto), Crabbo, Portable Informator, Elemental Performance Tracker
Honor: Untrustworthy | Glory: 1.0 | Status: 4.0
Dutifully Accompanied by Yojimbo Yasuki Hiroto
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- Kitsuki Ichitaiyo
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Re: Poll #4: Mission?
I like the clan limitations, however, for mechanical effects, it should be largely allowed for players to have the skills of a 'foreign' school, so character creation is not so limited.
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Above average honor (5.5) | A tad Glorious (2.4) | Lowly Corporat (Status 1.0)
Dressed to Impress | Sidearm on her ankle | Wearing a porcelain rebreather
Music | Art Credit | Profile
- Kitsune Kiyoshi
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Re: Poll #4: Mission?
I feel compelled to vote for all clans, as I have a former Dragon Phoenix who has been waiting to study the nebula again.
Fox Clan Idol and Shugenja
Actor
Singer
Famous
Wealthy
Small
Animal Lover
Meddler
Drake Trainer
Honor: What is Expected - Glory: 9 - Status: 1
Carries: Communicator, Densai, Holorecorder - Accompanied By: The Dectective
Honor: What is Expected - Glory: 9 - Status: 1
Carries: Communicator, Densai, Holorecorder - Accompanied By: The Dectective
- Kakita Haruhi
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Re: Poll #4: Mission?
I enjoy making a character within a limited scope of clans. I think it can inspire new ideas, a new vibe.
(But totally open to any option!)
(But totally open to any option!)
Crane clan
Artisan & Performer
Honor: What is Expected • Glory: 3.0 • Status: 1.0
She is often followed by a trio of drones crafted to look precisely like three different songbirds native to Golden Mirror.
Notable advantages: Fame, Voice, Prestigious Line (Kakita)
Re: Poll #4: Mission?
Admittedly! It makes more sense to have a variety of Clan here than Nakahama.
I think any option of the three options has more than an ample amount of space for character creation, as they aren't restricted to one Clan.
I think any option of the three options has more than an ample amount of space for character creation, as they aren't restricted to one Clan.
I imagine this would still be open, yes. This could be an interesting point of friction, rather than a point of pride. A Firefly trained in the great Akodo school, but can't handle zero gravity? Hm.Kitsuki Ichitaiyo wrote: Mon Dec 15, 2025 5:17 pm I like the clan limitations, however, for mechanical effects, it should be largely allowed for players to have the skills of a 'foreign' school, so character creation is not so limited.
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