Tales From Earth:Perplex City D20 Module - Revision history

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	== Introduction ==		== Introduction ==
	=== Prologue ===		=== Prologue ===

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	=== Harris Exploration Society ===		=== Harris Exploration Society ===

	Almost all of the great explorers of Perplex City have been members of the Harris Exploration Society. From its foundation several centuries ago, the society has supported expeditions all over the world and continues to do so today.		Almost all of the great explorers of Perplex City have been members of the Harris Exploration Society. From its foundation several centuries ago, the society has supported expeditions all over the world and continues to do so today.

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	=== Religion ===
			== Religion ==

	Cubism is the predominant religious movement in Perplex City. The underlying belief of Cubism is an unending fervent belief in the great truth and universality of The Cube. The Cube is one with the universe, and the universe is defined by the Cube. The movement has a prophet named Gyvann, who ascended to enlightenment, and is said to have become one with The Cube. Note that in this sense, "The Cube" does not refer to any specific literal cube, but rather a theoretical concept of "Cube as God." Often, Cubists will point to any cube-shaped object in the world around them and see in it a divine vision. Cubist temples have an underlying theme of cube geometry, found in meditation rooms, foods, and even hats. Revered activities include 'Building', clean living, and meditation.		Cubism is the predominant religious movement in Perplex City. The underlying belief of Cubism is an unending fervent belief in the great truth and universality of The Cube. The Cube is one with the universe, and the universe is defined by the Cube. The movement has a prophet named Gyvann, who ascended to enlightenment, and is said to have become one with The Cube. Note that in this sense, "The Cube" does not refer to any specific literal cube, but rather a theoretical concept of "Cube as God." Often, Cubists will point to any cube-shaped object in the world around them and see in it a divine vision. Cubist temples have an underlying theme of cube geometry, found in meditation rooms, foods, and even hats. Revered activities include 'Building', clean living, and meditation.
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	=== Games Year ===		=== Games Year ===

	Required: 4 levels of Academician. This feat specifically makes a character favored within the City, granting them an inherent +1 bonus to their CHA modifier.		Required: 4 levels of Academician. This feat specifically makes a character favored within the City, granting them an inherent +1 bonus to their CHA modifier. Also you have the ability to call in favors from others in the city and their extensive contacts. By making a favor check, you can call upon contacts to gain important information, or loan equipment or documents from influential acquaintances. To call in a favor, you make a favor check, which will be equal to d20 + your character level. The GM sets the DC based on the scope of the favor being requested. You may generally only call favors which will make things easier on you, but not favors which allow you to entirely bypass the current adventure.

Scott: wahooie! Terrific edits by the most excellent cassandra!!!

2005-12-22T09:34:57Z

wahooie! Terrific edits by the most excellent cassandra!!!

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Organizations

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	=== Perplex City Exchage (PCX) ===		=== Perplex City Exchage (PCX) ===
	Perplex City's currency is the Leck. Lecks are only ever really electronically transferred, such as using Keys (see article on Keys). Many companies are publicly traded, with investors buying and selling investments on the PCX. Naturally, the PCX is remarkably powerful, and more or less controls the value of a Leck, and thus, everything else in the City. The people of the city put great amounts of faith in the PCX.		Perplex City's currency is the Leck. Lecks are only ever really electronically transferred, such as using Keys (see article on Keys). Many companies are publicly traded, with investors buying and selling investments on the PCX. Naturally, the PCX is remarkably powerful, and more or less controls the value of a Leck, and thus, everything else in the City. The people of the city put great amounts of faith in the PCX.

			=== Harris Exploration Society ===
			Almost all of the great explorers of Perplex City have been members of the Harris Exploration Society. From its foundation several centuries ago, the society has supported expeditions all over the world and continues to do so today.

	== Religion ==		== Religion ==

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Law Enforcement

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	=== Law Enforcement ===		=== Law Enforcement ===
	Characters with this class may belong to one of any number of literal law enforcement agencies, or none at all. All characters with an alignment of ‘Lawful’ with this class must join some very legitimate law enforcement agency, such as the Police Department (PCPD), or one of many tech-securities companies like Key Surety Inc or Centrifuge, or else perhaps in one the cryptography labs at The Academy. Chaotic aligned characters may NOT be part of any such organization in any but the most obtuse ways. At 4th level, a ~~Cubist Cleric~~ gains an additional attack per round, due to his formidable ~~spirit and fervor~~, and at 7th level he gains yet another attack per round.		Characters with this class may belong to one of any number of literal law enforcement agencies, or none at all. All characters with an alignment of ‘Lawful’ with this class must join some very legitimate law enforcement agency, such as the Police Department (PCPD), or one of many tech-securities companies like Key Surety Inc or Centrifuge, or else perhaps in one the cryptography labs at The Academy. Chaotic aligned characters may NOT be part of any such organization in any but the most obtuse ways. At 4th level, a Law Enforcement agent gains an additional attack per round, due to his formidable strength of determination, and at 7th level he gains yet another attack per round.

	==== Table: Law Enforcement ====		==== Table: Law Enforcement ====

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	=== Pills & Stimulants ===		=== Pills & Stimulants ===
	Available within the city are a number of stimulants. They are drugs, some available over the ~~ocunter~~, some available by prescription. Effects will typically last about 24 hours. Ceretin, the most common, is available by prescription, and causes a +4 bonus to INT. Halcyon, an antideperessant, gives a +4 bonus to CON and +1 to Will saves. Mnemosyne allows a person to remember things they normally might not (which may take the form of the GM informing the player some fact they ~~seem to overlooked~~). Drug producer Cognivia makes many other less commonly available pills.		Available within the city are a number of stimulants. They are drugs, some available over the counter, some available by prescription. Effects will typically last about 24 hours. Ceretin, the most common, is available by prescription, and causes a +4 bonus to INT. Halcyon, a less common, more expensive antideperessant, gives a +4 bonus to CON and +1 to Will saves. Mnemosyne allows a person to remember things they normally might not (which may take the form of the GM informing the player some fact they may be overlooking). Drug producer Cognivia makes many other less commonly available pills.

Scott: /* Technology */ added pills (ceretin, etc)

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Technology: added pills (ceretin, etc)

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	=== Ascendancy Point ===		=== Ascendancy Point ===
	The Point is a major feature within the city. It is a shining example of technology in the city. Standing 170 floors tall, it is a veritable city in its own right. Within the point are numerous high-class, middle-class, and low-class residential and commercial areas. Apartments, theaters, restaurants, and communal spaces all are designed to co-mingle with beauty and comfort. The engineering plan of The Point calls for all internal systems to be linked together, including climate control, internal finance, entertainment, and so on, providing the height of responsive environments. Of course, this system does not always work as it should, and is sometimes subject to system errors and hacking.		The Point is a major feature within the city. It is a shining example of technology in the city. Standing 170 floors tall, it is a veritable city in its own right. Within the point are numerous high-class, middle-class, and low-class residential and commercial areas. Apartments, theaters, restaurants, and communal spaces all are designed to co-mingle with beauty and comfort. The engineering plan of The Point calls for all internal systems to be linked together, including climate control, internal finance, entertainment, and so on, providing the height of responsive environments. Of course, this system does not always work as it should, and is sometimes subject to system errors and hacking.

			=== Pills & Stimulants ===
			Available within the city are a number of stimulants. They are drugs, some available over the ocunter, some available by prescription. Effects will typically last about 24 hours. Ceretin, the most common, is available by prescription, and causes a +4 bonus to INT. Halcyon, an antideperessant, gives a +4 bonus to CON and +1 to Will saves. Mnemosyne allows a person to remember things they normally might not (which may take the form of the GM informing the player some fact they seem to overlooked). Drug producer Cognivia makes many other less commonly available pills.

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Creating A Character

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	== Creating A Character ==		== Creating A Character ==
	As stated, this volume is not intended to explain all the subtle intracacies of role-playing. The player should have some familiarity with how to create a character, play a game, and operate within chosen game mechanics. However, Basic Character Creation will be addressed here. Firstly, players should determine with class they wish to play. Classes may include any of the ones listed in this setting, or any other compatible d20 system class (at the GM's discretion). Bear in mind, the physics which work in Perplex City is not quite the same as many other settings, so a 10th level wizard may not have much actual power. However, players are welcome to try playing, for example, a Rogue or Druid. Bear in mind, there may not be very much active fighting in a Perplex City Campaign, and the classes created for this setting will be most suited for Perplexian environments, but you are welcome to play whatever suits you best. Next, we should determine the vital characteristics of characters. Using the d20 system, this will include Strength (STR), Dexterity (DEX), Constitution (CON), Intelligence (INT), Wisdom (WIS), and Charisma (CHA). Most commonly, these are determined by rolling dice. Next, we should assign skill points. in a d20 system, are assigned to a wide variety of skills, and determine how good you are at doing things. This includes things like riding a horse, or ~~hiding~~. Characters get (4 + INT modifier) x 4 Skill Points at 1st Level, and 4 + Int modifier Skill Points at each additional level. Skill points may be divided up any way the player likes. ~~Lastly,~~ A ~~character~~ should choose feats. All characters get one bonus feat when they reach 1st level, 5th level, and 9th level. Most classes get some feats on their own as they progress upward through levels. Characters may use feats from other compatible d20 systems (at the GM's discretion), but again players are reminded the feats listed here are designed to work within Perplexian physics, and some feats are simply not that useful here.		As stated, this volume is not intended to explain all the subtle intracacies of role-playing. The player should have some familiarity with how to create a character, play a game, and operate within chosen game mechanics. However, Basic Character Creation will be addressed here.

			Firstly, players should determine with class they wish to play. Classes may include any of the ones listed in this setting, or any other compatible d20 system class (at the GM's discretion). Bear in mind, the physics which work in Perplex City is not quite the same as many other settings, so a 10th level wizard may not have much actual power. However, players are welcome to try playing, for example, a Rogue or Druid. Bear in mind, there may not be very much active fighting in a Perplex City Campaign, and the classes created for this setting will be most suited for Perplexian environments, but you are welcome to play whatever suits you best.

			Next, we should determine the vital characteristics of characters. Using the d20 system, this will include Strength (STR), Dexterity (DEX), Constitution (CON), Intelligence (INT), Wisdom (WIS), and Charisma (CHA). Most commonly, these are determined by rolling dice, but there are other more interesting methods, which we won't get into here, that the player is welcome to try.

			Next, we should assign skill points. Skill Points, in a d20 system, are assigned to a wide variety of skills, and determine how good you are at doing specialized things. This includes things like riding a horse, or sneaking around. Characters get (4 + INT modifier) x 4 Skill Points at 1st Level, and 4 + Int modifier Skill Points at each additional level. Skill points may be divided up any way the player likes.

			A player should choose feats. All characters get one bonus feat when they reach 1st level, 5th level, and 9th level. Most classes get some feats on their own as they progress upward through levels. Characters may use feats from other compatible d20 systems (at the GM's discretion), but again players are reminded the feats listed here are designed to work within Perplexian physics, and some feats are simply not that useful here.

			And lastly (though it need not be the actual last thing a person decide on) Characters will need an alignment, which is explained below, and may belong to some organizations. All of this -- and in fact a proper backstory -- should be determined. In some ways, these things are the more important factors to work out. Perplex City is intended to be a primarily story driven game. While an adventuring party may decide to discover hidden treasures in the catacombs, or explore distant islands, or seek ancient ruins in the Tanraga Mountains, Perplex City is, on the whole, not about combat situations and rolling dice and trying to get the best, shiniest weapon. Motivation, where a character is coming from, where a character is going, Agenda; These are the things which should always be the guiding light in how a character is developed. But then again, sometimes it's nice to just fight bad-guys. Choose your path wisely.

	== Alignment ==		== Alignment ==

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	== Creating A Character ==		== Creating A Character ==
	~~''This~~ will be ~~expanded~~. ~~I noticed~~ the ~~"Creating A Character" stuff isnt covered by~~ the ~~open gaming license~~, and ~~thus is only vaguely part~~ of d20. ~~which is fFine~~, ~~because really~~, ~~most~~ d20 ~~systems do it~~ a ~~little different anyway~~. ~~So this will go~~ here.''		As stated, this volume is not intended to explain all the subtle intracacies of role-playing. The player should have some familiarity with how to create a character, play a game, and operate within chosen game mechanics. However, Basic Character Creation will be addressed here. Firstly, players should determine with class they wish to play. Classes may include any of the ones listed in this setting, or any other compatible d20 system class (at the GM's discretion). Bear in mind, the physics which work in Perplex City is not quite the same as many other settings, so a 10th level wizard may not have much actual power. However, players are welcome to try playing, for example, a Rogue or Druid. Bear in mind, there may not be very much active fighting in a Perplex City Campaign, and the classes created for this setting will be most suited for Perplexian environments, but you are welcome to play whatever suits you best. Next, we should determine the vital characteristics of characters. Using the d20 system, this will include Strength (STR), Dexterity (DEX), Constitution (CON), Intelligence (INT), Wisdom (WIS), and Charisma (CHA). Most commonly, these are determined by rolling dice. Next, we should assign skill points. in a d20 system, are assigned to a wide variety of skills, and determine how good you are at doing things. This includes things like riding a horse, or hiding. Characters get (4 + INT modifier) x 4 Skill Points at 1st Level, and 4 + Int modifier Skill Points at each additional level. Skill points may be divided up any way the player likes. Lastly, A character should choose feats. All characters get one bonus feat when they reach 1st level, 5th level, and 9th level. Most classes get some feats on their own as they progress upward through levels. Characters may use feats from other compatible d20 systems (at the GM's discretion), but again players are reminded the feats listed here are designed to work within Perplexian physics, and some feats are simply not that useful here.

	== Alignment ==		== Alignment ==

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 === Heroic Aura ===
 Your very presence evokes a spirit of strength and nobility.  When invoked, this feat adds +2 to all attack rolls.  This lasts for 1d20 rounds, or until you are injured in any way.
 == Technology ==