Helix City Ghosts
Helix City. Built on a small world light years from humanity’s home solar system. It began as a series of mining outposts, established centuries ago to exploit the deposits of rare minerals and other resources on the planet’s surface. Once, it proved to be a profitable enterprise, but the expenses of transporting the materials proved too high, the mineral deposits began to run dry, and many of the corporations funding the project backed out, leaving the staff and colonists to fend for themselves. This is a bleak city of misplaced optimism.
Factions have formed in the intervening years. A political and military stalemate has evolved, where organizations and mega-corporations hoard and grudgingly trade resources and technology in an attempt to control the population and influence the political landscape. Access to technology and resources has become heavily regulated, creating a war for control of both. All the time, the corporations watch for a break that may tilt the balance of power in their favor.
The factions themselves are not the wholesome corporations they once were. Their distrust has led to the use of some extremely unorthodox methods, always keeping the power and control among a select few. Centuries of interbreeding, mass cloning, genocidal class cleansing, sterilization and other spiteful operations have all contributed to shape a race that can only tenuously be labeled 'Human'.
After two hundred years of isolation, the inhabitants have become both morally and genetically corrupt. The prevalence of cybernetic technology has led to a trans-humanist movement. Some use this ground breaking technology to improve their lives, while others use it as a new form of body modification art, creating an underground sub-culture. Little will motivate these souls, save for a few common desires: To obtain wealth, power, or independence.
Those with the drive and determination can make a good living, whether they work as mercenaries, or become entwined in the ferocious power struggle that has emerged from the ever-growing social tension. Information, thoughts, feelings and rumors are echoed around the city by the neutral but informative Hardwarp FM, the expansive, planetary HINet system that exists parallel to the city as its own cyber-reality. For many, it is a way of holding onto sanity. For some, it is an addiction. But for others? It's an opportunity...
1. What game system are you running (D&D, Call of Cthulu, Palladium, GURPS, etc.), and if applicable what edition (Original, Classic, Revised, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 10th, etc.)?
D20 Modern/Future
2. What 'type' or variant of game will it be (i.e. "Shadow Chasers" or "Agents of Psi" for d20 Modern)? What is the setting for the game (eg. historic period, published or homebrewed campaign setting, alternate reality, modern world, etc.)?
Cyberpunk Dystopia
3. How many Players are you looking for? Will you be taking alternates, and if so, how many?
Looking for no more than five players
4. What's the gaming medium (OOTS, chat, e-mail etc.)?
Mythweavers PbP
5. What is the characters' starting status (i.e. experience level)?
Characters will begin at 6th level
6. How much gold or other starting funds will the characters begin with?
Determine wealth normally. Equipment progress levels are as follows:
Weapons & Armor: PL 6
Gear: PL 7
Transportation: PL 6
Cybernetics: PL 7
Robotics: PL 6
Computers: PL 7
The Following Starting Occupations are Prohibited: Aristocrat, Dilettante
The Windfall Feat is Prohibited
7. Are there any particular character classes, professions, orders, etc. that you want... or do not want? What are your rules on 'prestige' and/or homebrewed classes?
There is no magic in this setting but psionics do exist. Characters may choose any non-FX advanced class as well as the Telepath, Battlemind, Psionic Agent and Mesmerist
8. What races, subraces, species, etc. are allowed for your game? Will you allow homebrewed races or species? 'Prestige' races or species?
The majority of the population in Helix City are humans.
Players may also choose to be Biodroids or Mutants
Mutant character forgo their bonus first level feat in exchange for 4 free mutation points
9. By what method should Players generate their attributes/ability scores and Hit Points?
28 Point Buy
Maximum HP at first level. Half maximum at each additional level (round down)
10. Does your game use alignment? What are your restrictions, if so?
D20 Modern uses allegiances. All characters should have an allegiance to their team.
11. Do you allow multi-classing, or have any particular rules in regards to it?
Standard multi-classing rules apply
12. Will you be doing all of the die rolling during the course of the game? Will die rolls be altered, or left to the honor system? If players can make die rolls, which ones do they make, how should they make the rolls, and how should they report them?
Players will roll their own attacks and most of their own skill checks. Results should be posted in the game thread. I will roll initiatives and certain skill checks when needed.
13. Are there any homebrewed or optional/variant rules that your Players should know about? If so, list and explain them, or provide relevant links to learn about these new rules.
Official rules errata is allowed.
No Homebrew Matrial
14. Is a character background required? If so, how big? Are you looking for anything in particular (i.e. the backgrounds all ending up with the characters in the same city)?
Yes character backgrounds are mandatory. I would like a ten minute background for your character.
15. Does your game involve a lot of hack & slash, puzzle solving, roleplaying, or a combination of the above?
This game will be largely roleplaying, skill use, and puzzle solving. Combat will be cinematic, used to enhance the story and drive the plot.
16. Are your Players restricted to particular rulebooks and supplements, or will you be allowing access to non-standard material? What sources can Players use for their characters?
Any d20 Modern source is allowed. Some material may be subject to GM approval.
