just another loser...

[6inTruder]

First, I want to say that my ability to write this one-sheet up proves (to me anyway) just how amazing Sorcerer really is.

Second, on with my write up:

just another loser…
     A Sorcerer One-Sheet

You are a member of the Yakuza, striving to adhere to seemingly outdated tradition.

What is Lore?
- Lore is your streetwise/Crime-ken. It not only covers dealings between criminals but also between criminals and the law.

What is Cover?
- Cover is replaced by “Role.” Which is who you character is.

What are Demons?
- Demons are everyone who is not Yakuza.
- Demon types include: Civilian, Cop, Undercover Cop, Business Owner, ect…
- Demon scores are: Stamina, Will, Role, and Power. The GM assigns appropriate numbers for Stamina and Will, with Role equaling the appropriate score. Power is set equal to the number of Abilities the Demon has.
- Demon Abilities allow non-Yakuza to interact and influence Yakuza. Examples are: Call Police, “Lore”, Carry Gun Legally, Get stuff through legal channels, ect…
- “Undercover Cop” Demons will follow the Demon Become Sorcerer rules from Sorcerer’s Soul.

What is Humanity?
- Humanity is the Yakuza code of conduct.
http://www3.tky.3web.ne.jp/~edjacob/rulesforyaks.htm
- Humanity<Will… Triggers the Sorcerer Become Demon rules from Sorcerer’s Soul.
- Demons will… Try to rehabilitate you or shut you away from society (arrest/jail).

What are Binding & Pacts?
- Blackmail, intimidation, extortion, ect…

So that's what I've got so far. I am having a couple issues with the demons though, in Type (not sure if I should just have Civilian and Cop, or a much broader range) and "Demon Abilities," which I have some ideas, but I could use some help with more (specific abilieies). I'd also like a good replacement term for Lore. I was thinking "Streetwise" or "Crime" but not sure really.

Respond lots, okay? ^_^!

[sirogit]

Something you most likely thought off but didn't include: Humanity loss = Yakazuka starts cutting digits, possibly adding a new Price: -X Sign of shame of the Yakazuka(applies in social situations dealing with the Yakazuka, or with most people that recognize you as a member of the Yakazuka) Providing that you accept it, which you could only really escape by becoming a demon.

[6inTruder]

Something you most likely thought off but didn't include: Humanity loss = Yakazuka starts cutting digits, possibly adding a new Price: -X Sign of shame of the Yakazuka(applies in social situations dealing with the Yakazuka, or with most people that recognize you as a member of the Yakazuka) Providing that you accept it, which you could only really escape by becoming a demon.

Acctually, something I want to do is "revise" that Code of Conduct a bit. So that the finger cutting would acctually be a Humanity gain, as it is a huge show of adherence to the Yakuza code. Unfortunately, you'd really only be able to get that humanity gain after going against the code (which would be a humanity loss)... I hope that made sense... Sorta like seppuku redeeming lost honor.

I had left a couple things off that write up (mostly because I've not written them down), but I was thinking that Telltales would be things like: missing finger joints, punch-perm hair, tattoo, penis pearl... stuff that sets Yakuza "apart."

[Ron Edwards]

Hello,

Sorry for not getting back to this earlier.

6intruder, are you preparing to play this for real with an actual group, or is this more like a thought/discussion, what-if concept?

Best,
Ron

[6inTruder]

6intruder, are you preparing to play this for real with an actual group, or is this more like a thought/discussion, what-if concept?

At the moment, it's just "thought/discussion" as I don't really have a group to play it with. That is totally not to say that I wouldn't play/run it given the chance... Though I think I'd like my own life to be a little more stable first.

cheers!
Jason