The parameters:
- The squad must have a theme that is coherent
- Each squad member must have a concept that is coherent and complete.
- Back stories for each member shall be no more that 250 words
- The background for the squad may be included in the individual team members backgrounds, or stand alone. If stand alone the squad shall be no more than 250 words.
- All members shall be 16 advances (20 if mars)
- No signature items, no patron items, and no EP expenditures
- You choose all F&G and HJ rolls.
- Each Squad may have up to 1,000,000 credits in additional gear found while adventuring. No custom items are available.
- Squads with a Technowizard or an individual with Item Creation may use the appropriate rules to create items if they spend the appropriate funds.
- You must use the character format presented below for all squad members.
- The final characters will be made available in the GM creations sections for others to use as NPC, quick characters and examples.
Judging.
Each Member
Originality
1 Point - Cookie cutter.
2 Points - Semi-new.
3 Points - Truly original.
Niche fulfillment
1 point - No one will miss them.
2 points - Standard Issue.
3 points - Squad is lost without them.
Squad
Cohesion
1 point - we are together, what more do you want?
2 points - we got our orders so let's do this.
3 points - well oiled machine.
Complexity
1 point - Tank smash and everyone else shoots.
2 points - We can get the job done.
3 points - Did someone say Glitterboy cyber-ninja skilled in weird science.
Overall
Flavor & Style
1 point - orange koolaid
2 points - orange drink
3 points - Crush
In the event of a tie the teams with the highest scores will be placed in a site wide poll for voting.
Top 3 winners will get 5 EP amd $25 at DrivethrouRPG. All other entries will get 1 EP.
This contest closes 11:59pm PDT on April 1st, 2022