Re: [DL] More Mad Scientist Stuff (possible MS spoilers)

["Wangenstein " <wangenstein@mad.scientist.com>]

I like the idea of Gizmo Malfunctions temporarily raising the vicinity's Fear Level, though I could easily see an angry mob forming at a much lower level than 5 or 6. In fact, at those Fear Levels, I think anyone remaining would have more on their minds than stringing up the Scientist. How about have the chance of a mob (or at least a negative reaction from the townies) start out somewhat middlin' to high, and actually go down as the area's new Fear Level goes up and the townspeople become cowed by their fear? Of course, the higher Fear Level makes the chance of something much nastier than a group of liquored locals with a rope fetish appearing much, much higher. And that would be something the Scientist is directly responsible for, and should feel responsible for getting rid of.

All in all, a good idea. A bit of tweaking required, in my mind, but definitely a worthwhile concept.

Derek D. Bass
Etheric Musings - The Science of the Sons of Ether
http://www.steamenginechaos.com/mage/ether.htm

From: "Matt Maybray" <reginald_q_bumbershoot@hotmail.com>
> Hopefully it's not too late to jump on the Mad Science Bandwagon (which 
> requires a flush to build if memory serves :)) so here's a new hindrance 
> I've been tinkerin' with.
> 
> "He tampered in God's domain" -5
> Most folks suspect that mad scientists are fiddlin' around with forces they 
> can't control, and it makes them a little edgy. This hindrance just seems to 
> bear that out. For you player types, let's just say you shouldn't be too 
> surprised to find an angry mob at your doorstep every now and then.
>
> Alright, Marshals; think those snoopy players are gone? Good. The real scoop 
> on this hindrance is that whenever the mad scientist a) has a gizmo that 
> get's a Catastrophic Malfunction result or b) draws a Black Joker when 
> designing a gizmo, the fear level within a one-mile radius of the mad 
> scientist goes up by 2 for 2d4 days, in addition to the other troubles that 
> usually go along with the usual setbacks. First off, most people can 
> instinctively sense that the mad scientist is behind it and, if the Fear 
> Level jumps high enough (5 or 6) will form the stereotypical angry mob. If 
> that weren't bad enough, abominations are gonna flock to the mad scientist 
> (and his friends) like flies on manure. Cruel? Yes. But hey, hopefully he 
> managed to build a fast steamwagon.
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