Contest: Most Interesting 3 Person Squad

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Contest: Most Interesting 3 Person Squad

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The mission: Make the most interesting 3 person squad.
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.
Place all 3 members in the same Topic. Place the Topic in Supporting Cast with the subject line of 3PS - (your name)


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
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[b][color=#BF0000] Initiative[/b]
I will roll 1d56 for each of your initiative cards. I do not reroll duplicates, instead there are 2 extra Joker positions. Ties can be broken by an athletics roll.
[list][*][b]Lowest card goes first[/b]
[*][b]Quick rerolls 41 or higher[/b]
[*]1, 2, 3, 4 are considered Jokers
[*]Cards divisible by 4 are considered Clubs for hindrances affected by Clubs (excepting 4 which is a joker).[/list][/color][/b]
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GM = 7/7 Jarierth = 0/2
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Re: Contest: Most Interesting 3 Person Squad

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Sample Squad Member

Seasoned Human, MARS Personal Concept Option

Iconic Framework: MARS Personal Concept Option

Attributes: Agility d4-1, Smarts d4, Spirit d4, Strength d4, Vigor d4
Skills: Athletics d4-1, Common Knowledge d4, Language (Native) d8, Notice d4, Persuasion d4, Stealth d4-1
Pace: 5; Parry: 2; Toughness: 4
Strain: 4/4
Weapons: Unarmed (Range Melee, Damage Str), Survival Knife (Range Melee, Damage Str+d4), Wooden Stakes (Range Melee, Damage Str+d4)
Gear: NG-S2 Survival Pack, Wooden Cross
Language: Native (native, d8)
Current Wealth: 0 cr

Special Abilities
  • Languages Known: Native (native, d8)
  • Skill Points: Begin with +6 skill points.
  • Extra Edges: Begin with three Edges of your choice, ignoring Rank requirements
  • 4 Advances: MARS Packages start with 4 advances at Seasoned

Advances
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Seasoned Advances
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Rolls
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Hero's Journey
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Current Load: 22.25 (21)
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Initiative

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[b][color=#BF0000] Initiative[/b]
I will roll 1d56 for each of your initiative cards. I do not reroll duplicates, instead there are 2 extra Joker positions. Ties can be broken by an athletics roll.
[list][*][b]Lowest card goes first[/b]
[*][b]Quick rerolls 41 or higher[/b]
[*]1, 2, 3, 4 are considered Jokers
[*]Cards divisible by 4 are considered Clubs for hindrances affected by Clubs (excepting 4 which is a joker).[/list][/color][/b]
Savage Realms Bennies
GM = 7/7 Jarierth = 0/2
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Re: Contest: Most Interesting 3 Person Squad

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Re: Contest: Most Interesting 3 Person Squad

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With only 2 entries, both contestants will win the 5 EP and $25 at drivethroughRPG

@Radecliffe and @Icosa are the winners.
GM Stuff
Initiative

Code: Select all

[b][color=#BF0000] Initiative[/b]
I will roll 1d56 for each of your initiative cards. I do not reroll duplicates, instead there are 2 extra Joker positions. Ties can be broken by an athletics roll.
[list][*][b]Lowest card goes first[/b]
[*][b]Quick rerolls 41 or higher[/b]
[*]1, 2, 3, 4 are considered Jokers
[*]Cards divisible by 4 are considered Clubs for hindrances affected by Clubs (excepting 4 which is a joker).[/list][/color][/b]
Savage Realms Bennies
GM = 7/7 Jarierth = 0/2
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