November's Rumors!

Raiders keep sacking all the outlying areas around Steel Horse. It’s starting to get really bad with more people going through the morgue every day.

 

Heard the Sons finally got theirs! Thank fucking goodness! Ain’t none been caught for months until now!

 

“Heard the townsfolk killed some big spiders. Heard they dint have eggs in em cause they was in raider-kinda people. Yeh, I said IN THEM.”

“Spider and snakes.  What’s next?  Bats?  Crap, it’s gonna be bats…”

 

Travel is getting horrible out there on the roads.  Seems like there aren’t enough folks to keep them safe.  Glad the train still runs on time.

 

“Did you hear that Del fella got elected to the council in Steel Horse?  Must be in the pocket of the Rovers to make it on the council…”

“I know we gots a lotta rovers and such, but a town council with almost all rovers? That ain't right. Soon we’ll all haveta be eating and making babies instead of working cause’a stupid new laws.”

“Rovers are some of the best slavers out there.  They are always moving stock around and keeping the best for themselves.  Might at least see a few more Irons on hand.”

 

“If you aren’t Hedon or Sainthood, Steel Horse ain’t really welcoming to you.  Final Knights, Darwinists, Fallow Hope and Telling Visionists are treated like second class citizens.  Not what the Works advertises.  Hope they clean that up sooner than later, my wife believes in the glow!”

 

Looks like the gravemind’s gotta taste for ‘Mericans. Maybe it just wanted to get a bit tipsy.

 

The local scientists are using semper morte technology to create immortal raccoons.  

 

“Heard the Blood Ravens came out for mating season.  Told folks they shoulda stuck inside.”
“We lost one or two, but it sounds like another one or two got free?”

“Lucky bastards!  Bein’ outside like that is even more dangerous late in the harvest.”

 

“Did you hear that the fires under Steel Horse are starting to go out? Gonna be a cold winter if that’s the case.”

 

“Everything’s gone pear-shaped ‘round here lately. The living are trying to kill ya and summa the dead are trying to protect ya’. Steel Horse don't know which way is up anymore.”

“Let’s just talk about raiders killing each other for a moment, shall we?”

“Between that, and the odds and ends like that sniffer thing killing what supposedly weren’t Del, I’m not sure which way is up.  Someone smarter than me should sort this right quick.”

 

“What the ever living shit is wrong with the morgue? Did you see the doll actually in front of town hall?

Junior thinks its funny to take those dolls from the morgue. Sumthin ain't right in that guy’s head.”

 

“Saw a big ole scarecrow walking around with folk in town. They was treating it like a person. I swear everyone’s gone insane.”

 

Those Bloom Industry folk keep coming around.  I heard one of them talking about having the Navy shell the town if they couldn’t get “it”.  What the high holy is that for?  I didn’t do nothin!  I don’t even know what “it” is!

 

 

 

 

October's Rumors!

“I heard them creepers singing and torturing that poor pure were actual fucking people! The works is going to be pissed!”

“Always make sure to have your papers on you in the Works.”

“I hear that Steel Horse may have gotten on some Pure’s guide to tourist spots.  God help us.”

“Gravemind is talking to people, sending letters.  Hope none of my dead decide to start trying to talk to me.  I can’t afford the headshrinking bills that would rack up.”

“Those scroungers have come across some strange stuff out in the woods.  Dangerous stuff.”

 “The Witches sure are acting weird in Steel Horse.  Not sure they are safe to be around.”

“Don't go out by that morgue if ya ain't got to. More of those creepy dolls and such been showing up. I think I heard voices out there too.”

“Don't drink the water. Seems as though there's babies everywhere all o’ sudden. Unless you want ‘em, then just go spend some time with rovers and you'll be knocked up right quick.”

“Speakin’ of, did that Doc Quinn girl really accept a courting scarf from someone she didn’t know?! OOh dear!”

“Something *must* be in the water because my eyes been playing tricks on me.  I mean just last night I swear that I saw a six foot tall chicken clucking at the moon.”

“Damn, if there ain't a ton of bugs & spiders everywhere lately. Its really kinda gross when they're everywhere, if ya know what I mean.”

“I thought I saw a big old gray bear out huntin’ the other day. Really big thing, big as 2 men big. Scared me silly so I ran like hell!”

“Raiders are becoming a real problem, do you think the Ironworks will ever get them under control?  I heard that a huge horde is moving through up north, sure hope they miss us.”

“Mitchell said that something’s been taking people out of bed at night, not sure what that could be.  Said three people from the halfway house have gone missing just this month.”

“Heard this horrible noise last night, sounded like a DJ ride only more...broken...Really sent a shiver down my spine.”

“Heard a Vegasian sunk a mine near town. Heard folks ain't real happy with how much they're gettin’ charged to use it. Wonder how long its gonna take before the next one goes in and that shiny fella’s prices go down?”

“Its been getting cold at night. Better board up them windows. Never know which one of your neighbors is a Thrill Kill til its too late.”

“Them darn bandits have been quiet this month…. Maybe they finally got caught?”

“Lotsa TVs rolling through the depot. Either somebody got a picture box or trouble’s a’brewin’.”

 

Packet Composition

We found a few packets last game that were filled with airsoft bbs. Please make sure your packets are filled with birdseed. The bbs are very hard and can leave some really nice bruises on folks if thrown hard enough. Please make sure your packets are regulation. We really don't want to pull your packets mid game.

 

Thanks guys!

August's Rumors!

"Sure are a lot of fancy-pants Pures running around lately. When did Steel Horse become a Summer vacation destination?"

 

“I could have sworn someone caught those damn bandits. But then none of them have been tried, and no justice has been done.  Guess maybe they slipped off again?”

 

“I heard that the huge gathering at Steel Horse last month riled up all the Zed in a 10 mile radius, I’d watch out if I were headed that way…”

 

"I hear the Railworkers are renegotiating their contract with The Works. Wonder if its gunna affect Steel Horse?"

 

“The bees have been acting weird lately. They’ve been following certain people.”

 

“Baby ‘Murder Birds’ are hatching.  Aren’t they?”

 

“A local scientist has been testing love potions in town.  Love potions… piffle.”

 

“I heard a group of kids ran off with the ‘Murican’s boom from splosions day and are planning on scaring that new settlement in the middle of the night.”

 

“Little Drop of Sunshine is non-addictive, we swear!  Anyone checked those drinks lately?”

 

“The local brewers are getting better by leaps and bounds.  If only they could keep the hooch stocked, they’d probably be rich.”

 

“Everything in the ground is on fire.”  

“Was on fire?  May still be on fire?”

“Let’s not test it, okay?”

 

“I heard the Saltwise from the area aren’t too pleased with people fishing their waters.  You best watch out if you’re dropping a poll in any lake ‘round here.”

 

“A local natural one tribe is looking to defend themselves from the growing raider attacks, but I’ve heard they’ve almost been wiped out.”

“Doesn’t help that some of them townsfolks took to killin some last trade.  That’s what I hear, anyway.”

 

“Ain't it about time to harvest all that stuff outta the lake? It'd be a waste if they didn't.”

“Yeh, well, they're all scared of some made-up monster they call 'Squidly'."
"Pansies. Hell, I'd go get all those cattails if I could swim!"

 

“I heard a whispering out in the woods the other night.  Friend said he went out to investigate a few nights before, and that he got frozen in place and ended up dreaming with his eyes open.  Seems like he’s been dippin in the hooch a bit heavy lately.”

 

"I hear the Roadhouse Bar is hiring!"

“I hear there’s no more Roadhouse Bar?”

 

“Did you know that the vents of fire everywhere are actually the furnace that keeps everything going?  Wonder what they use to fuel that thing…”

 

"Heard a murderbird got somebody in town, gave 'em the rot. Heard they smelled reeeeeeaaaal bad for a coupla days after that too."



"Looks like the firemines got vented. Heard some really messed up stuff was down there. Sounded worse than it’s ever been. Hope them poor folks are okay. They're heroes!"



"Careful catching the wild animals fer meats. Summa them have weird stuff in 'em."
"Like what?"

"I dunno. Like metal and stuff. Good for scrap though, I guess."


 

Downfall 2016

If you haven't been to Downfall out in New Jersey you are totally missing out! It is one of the biggest events in the network and the staff puts in a TON of work to make it worth the trip.

 

If you can afford it, go, you won't regret it!

 

http://www.dystopiarisinglarp.com/downfall-2016/

August's Event

Howdy Folks!

Our next event is in August! - https://www.facebook.com/events/1721893061413841/

Want to pre-register for our August event?  Do so here! - http://www.steelhorsecrossing.com/how-to-preregister/

Want to let us know you are coming, but pay at the door?  You can make a check-in request here - http://database.dystopiarisingnetwork.com/checkin.php?eventid=519

 

See you soon!

DR:WI at Midwinter Gaming Convention

This weekend is the last weekend before the entry rates for Midwinter go up. We will have a computer on site if you would like to sign up before the rate hike!

DR:WI will be hosting a game at Midwinter on Saturday at 2:00pm. It is a great way to try out Dystopia Rising in a climate controlled room! It's a great venue for LARPing, Tabletop gaming and all sorts of community building! Come check it out!

https://tabletop.events/conventions/midwinter-gaming-convention-2017/schedule/11

July's Rumors!

July Rumors

“Looks like it’s time for those Helldivers to jump in.  Whole town’s likely to blow if they don’t vent those holes.”

“Damn fools if you ask me.  Wonder how many they’ll lose this year?”

 “Heard Zell-Ann lost a friend in a white coat gone on over a month ago now.  Not many scientists just up and quit the ‘Works.  Wonder where that old man got off to?”

 "I heard the Navy came through and helped the town survive alotta nasty zed."
"Yeh, well, I heard they also strapped somebody to a pole and killed the heck outta 'im for breaking the law."

 "If it ain't the 'splodin train, its a case of the sick, and if it ain't that, you get attacked knocked around by an earthquake and attacked by giant chickens. That town is cursed."

 "The Roadhouse got a really real door now!"

 "The quaking and fire burping is bad this year. Cinders been comin' out of the mine now too. Bout time for them to go crack that thing open and settle this all down, ain't it?"

 "Ain't rover mating season over yet? Those scarves are pairing up all over the place!"
"Is it ever really over with those people?"

 "There's been a buncha thievin' going on in Steel Horse. Probably all those new garbage folk rollin' in."

 "What the hell are all those guys in cloaks about? One walks around sniffing like he's lookin' fer dinner and the other ones watch ya when you pee. It ain't right."

 "Investors have started moving into town. Who knows if they're legit or here to scam ya'll. Either way, they sure are waving around some big money."

 “The lake’s thawing and that means Squiddy is waking up.  Who’s Squiddy?  Good question!”

 “We saw a lot a big feathers last trade, might be about time for the Blood Raven’s ta start matin’ again.”

“Need meat, and a lot of it.  Farmers already lost whole cows and they’re runnin’ slim now.”

 “You tried that Little Drop of Sunshine drink they been sellin’ out by Town Hall?  They swear it is non-addictive, and it’s real good!”

"Oh yeah? I heard the lemonade stand is run by seditionists."
*shrugs* "Huhn.  Shame, cool drinks are gonna be needed in summer’s heat."

 “The local brewers and cooks are getting better by leaps and bounds, saved our asses last trade when the horde came roll’n though.”

 “That Marshal Sears fella has been awful shifty lately… even more full of himself that usual. Heard him mumbling ‘the priest says I’m, doing the right thing’.  That’s pretty weird if you ask me.”

 “I heard they haven’t seen the Lemon girl in 3 days, poor Jackie’s out of her mind with worry. Don’t tell her this… it’ll only break her heart… but I saw some nasty shadows leaving that camp”

 “I thought those navy psions kept the horde at bay…. Apparently it only grew…. Figures. Those damn psions draw zed like a good lamp draws moths.”

Clarification on Structures vs. Buildings

"Goal: Engineer a portable building that, with appropriate in game tags, can have barriers, doors and augments."

This, for clarification, is a structure. Buildings and structures get confused often, so I'm trying to clarify this distinction. As you've seen, new buildings are probably not likely. In this case, all buildings are structures. Not all structures are buildings.

Structures are, by definition of Building Tomorrow, an area of a certain size (maximum 10'x10'x10', or multiples therein) that can be constructed at game. Structures may have augments attached to them with the appropriate item built and installed, as long as there is enough space to accommodate such an augment. If you want, say, a bar setup with a still, this can be done with simple structures (or, the within buildings that exist). Build a structure, add a door, have enough space, build out a still and put it in place. Viola, one bar!

What you will deal with as it pertains to structures are a few potential issues:
1) Doors can be attached, yay!
2) Doors can be broken through, boo?
3) Walls cannot ever be foolproof as the walls of buildings. Unless you're in a building, your wall is unlikely to be of building quality. This means things can get through gaps, cracks, etc if able. What they can't do is just bowl them over. If you have a fence at waist height, an NPC can step over it. If you have walls with any permeable area, NPCs can get through them if they fit.
4) Ceilings - if something is coming through a ceiling, you're likely screwed, because things that come through ceilings usually do so at high velocity. But if it's a solid structure that has no way to get in, and the walls are built in such a way that there are no gaps and the like, you may keep smaller things out.
5) Floors - again, this is another WYSIWYG feature. Have a tent on the ground? Things can go right through canvas. No floor? No barrier to entry for digging things. Solid wood, metal or concrete floor? You may be safe. Maybe.

Here's the thing folks - the game is meant to be played within the system. The system specifically doesn't make "structures" super awesome because a) the system is not meant for "build giant barriers and defend yourself from within, spending no resources to stay alive", and b) the game should be played in such a way as you're looking for ways to survive, not ways to "beat the system". The creators of the game have specifically tailored the systems we play with so we can play to have fun, and ultimately play to lose (all characters die, it's just a matter of time).

That said, I highly suggest doing what's fun, and taking what's in the rules at face value. Play to lose. Do the dumb. Enjoy the Gravemind while you can - it's the only time an ST will sit with you, create specifically geared and tailored plot for you, and give you a chance to shine.

Hopefully that should answer the questions on buildings versus structures, and how they work on site.