The New Winds

"The world is conflict Bayushi-san, if you haven't discovered that, then I truly hope you never do. AS for being without Sin. Without sin, what we would have to strive for? How would we know who we are, what we could be, and how to become better? Sin is the thing that we use to forge ourselves into ...

The only thing i've ever been told by a Scorpion is Appendix 2 is a lie. I have no idea what it means, but I don't trust them.

"It seems that i might have caused some conflict here and, if so, I apologize. We are taught much simpler ways of speaking in the temples i was raised in and i fear that I might have implied something that I did not intend. This is, in fact, something my sensei warned me of. I suppose it is good to ...

"So strange indeed. But every place is different. I shall have to endeavor to make sure that I do not judge a place based on where I have been and rather based on what I can learn from experiencing it. Perception is important I think. Just because something is, flat" Mina pauses briefly to chuckle, ...

"I would have assumed that, with so many students coming for this training, that you would run into them fairly often Seppun-sama. Visitors always stood out in my temple, though that is likley because so few came. Are strangers so common here that you don't notice them?" Mina's interest was genuine,...

6 dragons, no Shugenja.

"I must admit that I have not. This place has me, out of sorts. So many people, and such a difference in life styles. My home is much, simpler. But this Seppun Hill does sound very interesting Seppun-sama, it would be nice to have the opportunity to see the beautiful parts of this place, I feel that...

Minashngo was, surprised, to say the least at such a direct question. Not that he was thinking about hiding anything, simply wasn't ready so something like this. With a smile, Mina moved closer, and spoke. "That is true Bayushi-san, though some journeys are much shorter than others. I don't remember...

Mina was bored and eager to be gone from this place. So many people in such a small place made him uncomfortable. Especially seeing so many living with so little and others with so much. He understand that this was the way of things, but it didn't mean he liked it. And this place was so, flat. He ha...

I've tentatively voted yes on the poll, but I think implementation will make or break this mechanic. I think it's something that should be added and worked on throughout the beginning stages of the campaign. If they break the game in some way or end up useless, it's easy enough to pull them out and...

I don't understand why this is needed. Courtiers don't need kata, they have stronger social abilities for a reason. This feels like a waste of resource I don't understand why this is needed. Bushi / Monks don't need kata / kiho, they have stronger comabt / mystical abilities for a reason. This feel...

I mean, conceptually this is really interesting. And i would love it as a true capstone. A Rank 6 for Tattooed Monks maybe, but not as a choice outside of that. It also has the potential to break an already delicate action economy

There are already so many spell options, do we really need to add more?

The thing is, Rokugani don't aim, so called shots don't really make sense. That is specifically why some of the archery focused schools allow for very specific called shots. This breaks the fiction. After all, The Arrow Knows The Way

I don't think these are that complex and, honestly, it gives you a reason to actually use Jujitsu instead of just swinging your sword / axe / etc at everything

That makes sense, but it's the quality of those scenes that's troubling to me. A lot of prayer threads are one-posters, because many people find it difficult to engage with someone in that setting. It works if there's a sensation or feeling that can be imparted to the priest in the course of the ac...

Shuji are one of the most interesting things from 5E and something that i really feel Courtiers need to come to parity. Also, it just gives them more options to customize their character and a few other things to spend XP on.

yes, i couldn't remember what they were called, but Shuji were exactly what i was thinking. Don't need to be a ton of them, but it would be cool for Courtiers have things to invest in beyond skills like the Bushi and Monks / Shugenja do.

without the expansion books though, there is a real lack of Kata that can be used by some schools.

also, are there plans to make, for lack of a better term, Courtier kata's ?

I miss ramen the most. Like, not packet ramen, i have enough of that to last for years, i mean fresh ramen. With traditionally made dashi broth. Oh man. I can't wait. I wish i was less lazy and would be willing to make it myself.