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[–] Apeman42@lemmy.world 7 points 1 day ago

This reminds me of HOL (Human Occupied Landfill), which I've read about but haven't played.

Anyway, it has stats like Meat, Feet, and Mouth, and skills like "That Psycho Bruce Lee Shit", "Pilot Starship and Chew Gum at the Same Time", "Whining Until You Get What You Want", and "Turn Radios Into Howitzers".

[–] finitebanjo@lemmy.world 6 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Sounds like something on a spectrum between Call of Cthulu 1981 and West of Loathing.

Came to say this same thing, Call of Cthulhu 1981 is a blast, the most fun I’ve had with a TTRPG.

[–] LovableSidekick@lemmy.world 6 points 1 day ago

Surviving any situation would be based on coolness, dopeness, freshness, smartbrain, and dancing ability.

[–] millie@slrpnk.net 12 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

Two of these stats are in my TTRPG (gumption and moxie).

It also features things like pep, knacks, savvy, and nerve.

[–] grrgyle@slrpnk.net 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Uh, link??!? Or is it only on paper?

[–] millie@slrpnk.net 2 points 11 hours ago* (last edited 11 hours ago)

The system itself is done but the setting-specific stuff is still in the works. It's designed to be modular, so there are different systems for different settings. The sort of cyberpunky shadowrunny system is close to ready to release a doc aside from like needing more feat-like upgrades and equipment lists. There's also a kind of Eldritch apocalyptic setting that overlaps with most of the same modules and is nearly ready.

I've been putting it on hold lately and focusing on a game I'm making in Godot because I sort of ran out of steam for playtesting it. It is a huge pain in the ass to be both designing a system and planning a weekly campaign to test the system with at the same time.

I'll probably swap back to working on it for a while once the game is done, because I plan on using the system in my next game.

[–] weariedfae@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 day ago

This sounds like a modified Kids on Bikes system as seen in a few seasons of Dimension 20.

[–] kryptonianCodeMonkey@lemmy.world 8 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Made me think about Dimension 20's Mentopolis. All of these would be characters instead of stats though.

[–] pinball_wizard@lemmy.zip 4 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Nice. If they ever do another season of Mentopolis, I hope they get Hank Green to play "The Fix"s younger brother "Childlike Wonder".

[–] el_bhm@lemm.ee 1 points 23 hours ago
[–] kyonshi@piefed.social 5 points 1 day ago

I think chutzpe and moxie used to be stats in Paranoia

[–] sirico@feddit.uk 2 points 1 day ago

Just rework gumshoe

[–] pruwybn@discuss.tchncs.de 61 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (2 children)

Between Kingdom of Loathing and West of Loathing, they've got half of these covered.

[–] Akagigahara@lemmy.world 23 points 2 days ago

I feel like Shadow over Loathing might tap into the rest, lol

[–] Marighost@lemm.ee 11 points 2 days ago

Hmm... Now I need a Loathing TTRPG.

[–] burgerpocalyse@lemmy.world 14 points 2 days ago (1 children)
[–] ilinamorato@lemmy.world 4 points 1 day ago

I know it's a joke, but: a really small sail.

[–] mogranja@lemmy.world 14 points 2 days ago

There could be a debuff called "wishy washy", it increases your childlike wonder, but lowers your gumption.

[–] PoopingCough@lemmy.world 36 points 2 days ago (2 children)

This reminds me of West of Loathing

[–] Godric@lemmy.world 13 points 2 days ago (2 children)

The X of Loathing series is fantastic. Another stat that comes to mind is Hornswogglin'

[–] BloodBrandy@ttrpg.network 1 points 1 day ago

Um, achtually, Hornswagglin' is a skill and not a stat B^P

[–] PoopingCough@lemmy.world 5 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Oh shit i didn't know it was a whole series

[–] Godric@lemmy.world 7 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Yeah, it started with Kingdom of Loathing, which is a free to play browser game, and more recently Shadows over Loathing, which has this cool 1920s Lovecraftian setting. All keep that great humor :D

[–] Wolf@lemmy.today 2 points 23 hours ago

Thank you! My ex gf and I used to play a ton of Kingdom. I knew about "West of Loathing", but this is the first time hearing about "Shadows Over Loathing".

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[–] Dagwood222@lemm.ee 43 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Jib.

The jib sail is the triangular one at the prow of a ship. Different countries used different designs, so liking the cut of a jib meant you recognized it.

https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/cut-of-your-jib.html

[–] Flames5123@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)
[–] Dagwood222@lemm.ee -1 points 19 hours ago

Funny, because 'gob' is a slang term for sailor.

The term "gob" is colloquial, originating from the slang used within the navy to refer to sailors. Its use is informal and can carry a tone of familiarity or affection among members of the naval community. On the other hand, "sailor" is the more formal and universally recognized term for anyone who works or serves on a ship, regardless of their specific duties or the type of vessel. "Sailor" encompasses a broad category of maritime professionals and enthusiasts, including those in both military and civilian spheres.

So, sned me $10.00 for a banana

[–] glimse@lemmy.world 35 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Heres my character for this campaign

[–] _stranger_@lemmy.world 21 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Looks like you minmaxed for Gib Cut. I like that.

[–] AlbertSpangler@lemmings.world 8 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Ah, the "Provincial dad" class.

[–] pinball_wizard@lemmy.zip 1 points 1 day ago

"Provincial dad" class features include:

  • Bulk discount store membership.
  • May name a "preferred grill out spot". Gains advantage on movement rolls anytime their turn would end at their "preferred grill out spot". Players who use this ability successfully must then move to their preferred grill out spot, or make a Willl save DC 14 vs 1d4 psychic damage.
  • Elemental Resistance 5 (all elements) when operating any lawn or garden care implement.
  • Resistant to poison (advantage on save rolls) in any food or drink that they believe to be "hand-crafted" or "locally sourced"
[–] BossDj@lemm.ee 24 points 2 days ago

How are you going in with 0 gusto, are you bonkers??

[–] Kolanaki@pawb.social 26 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (2 children)

Pure je ne sais quoi build.

I always have that certain something needed for the job.

[–] Klear@lemmy.world 1 points 22 hours ago (1 children)

I don't know what that is.

[–] Kolanaki@pawb.social 1 points 20 hours ago (1 children)

"Je ne sai quoi" = "a certain something"

[–] Klear@lemmy.world 1 points 17 hours ago* (last edited 17 hours ago)

I don't know what~,~ you mean.

[–] MBech 13 points 2 days ago

That's how my bard build feels in BG3. Always know the right thing to say, to make a bad guy kill himself.

[–] kruhmaster@sh.itjust.works 21 points 2 days ago (2 children)

This was bugging me, thank you.

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[–] RegalPotoo@lemmy.world 18 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Moxy and chutzpah are stats in Paranoia

[–] Kickforce@lemmy.wtf 7 points 2 days ago (2 children)

The computer is your friend!

[–] RegalPotoo@lemmy.world 2 points 23 hours ago (1 children)

Your presence on an illegal, sedicious, and - worst of all - unsanctioned messaging server has been noted, citizen; have a treason star. In addition, it has been noted that you failed to file form TA-616/17B (Official Notice of Intent to Engage in Sedicious Activity) with your local IntSec office before engaging in the aforementioned activity - you are fined 50 XP Points.

[–] Kickforce@lemmy.wtf 1 points 22 hours ago

Lol, that is pretty ironic coming from a known commy traitor who's activities as part of a forbidden secret society are well documented.

[–] Zoomboingding@lemmy.world 5 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

Have a treason star

Also worth mentioning one of the primary stats is Violence

There’s a Cuck Tingle RPG where you can play a sentient DVD box set. IIRC your stats are not far from this

Toon had chutzpah as a stat

[–] TipRing@lemmy.world 10 points 2 days ago

Play Over the Edge and those can actually be your stats.

[–] Anomalocaris@lemm.ee 3 points 2 days ago

chutzpah wouldn't work, the less you have the more powerful you get

[–] nesc@lemmy.cafe 9 points 2 days ago (1 children)

That's like half of PBtA games, no?

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