Archetypes

[Jacob]

<shakes head dolefully>

Unfortunately, cabin assignments will be based on what people sign up for the in CDB, and the wildlife tend to have a nasty habit of butchering things that aren't living where they should.

<brightens up considerably> Of course, if people actually sign up properly under their team names this time I'm sure most of that could be avoided.

Regarding Rappaccinians: I'd like to point out (again, and seriously, pay attention, guys), there is no physical contact at Occam's Razor. I know, I'm being a bit silly on this, but better silly than sued. No touching. Not even hand shakes. Unless the other party specifically oks it. And yes, alright, they kinda do if they reach to take your hand, but I've certainly had people shake my hand when I really, really didn't want them to. Either way, one skill in question is based on "Touch Casting" (and gloves make not difference to whether you are touch casting something or not under core rules) and the other skill is triggered when someone says "Beginning Surgery" which--again--is unaffected by people wearing gloves. Maybe I can find a relevant clip... Ah. Try: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUbplahEBfQ
You can skip to about the 1:45 mark (the relevant bit is maybe 20 seconds long).

As for inspirational materials, I plan to tuck those into the finished rulebook, but I can give you a sneak peek if you like.

[Madrigus]

good to know on all accounts, and a sneak peek would be pretty cool

[Jacob]

Well, I've never heard of the "Legend of the Six Samurai." What is it?

If you want to know more about Rappaccinians, I high, highly recommend you watch Catevari, an episode of The Invisible Man. Happily (and I do mean happily, the show amuses me to no end), you can watch it for free on Hulu here: http://www.hulu.com/watch/5617 . I also recommend you read the original story, Rappaccini's Daughter by Nathaniel Hawthorne. You can find the text online a bunch of places.

As to the Protean: I won't deny I had a blast playing Prototype. And Resident Evil. And various other video games and movies revolving around man-made monsters. While (very) strange, the Korean "The Host" and "Section 7" both have some good notions, too...

[Jacob]

Oh in the name of all that's unspeakably horrible! DESOLATION JONES. Go read Desolation Jones. Right now. Can't believe I forgot Desolation Jones.

Please note: Desolation Jones is not for those who are squeamish or easily offended.

[Jacob]

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http://occamsrazorlarp.com/rules/index.php?title=Cyborg

[gaelicwolf]

Soooo....

Was it an oversight, or can cyborgs use supernatural abilities?

[Steve]

What's wrong with a Cyborg Skinwalker except... well... everything?

[Jacob]

Oversight.

Fixed, thank you.

[Madrigus]

Guy walks into game.

Guy: Hi, I'm a cyborg!
Others: Welcome! What can you do?
Guy: Well... I'm a cyborg...
Others: Yeah, we got that. What headers do you have?
Guy: ...Cyborg...

[Heyoka]

And here I thought one of the inspirations for the Rappaccinians was the female lead in Ninja Scroll.