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Asklepios: /* Half an Hour at a Time */

2009-03-15T22:15:24Z

Half an Hour at a Time

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	The ''Scum'' will set off, then arrive at their new locations at 6:30pm. We don't worry about travel time, as the estate is a small scale setting.		The ''Scum'' will set off, then arrive at their new locations at 6:30pm. We don't worry about travel time, as the estate is a small scale setting.

	Note that its perfectly allowable to state that you are "following" another Scum and going where they are going. The only way this can be avoided is by their being sneaky (i.e. passing a '''Sneaky Bastard''' check as detailed in the ~~other rules sections~~).		Note that its perfectly allowable to state that you are "following" another Scum and going where they are going. The only way this can be avoided is by their being sneaky (i.e. passing a '''Sneaky Bastard''' check as detailed in the [[Scum: Other Stuff]] section).

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Asklepios: /* Half an Hour at a Time */

2009-03-15T22:14:45Z

Half an Hour at a Time

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	Most '''Scum''' stories run for a fixed time period - for example, from 6pm to 6am on one night. The GM will narrate this game in half hour blocks.		Most '''Scum''' stories run for a fixed time period - for example, from 6pm to 6am on one night. The GM will narrate this game in half hour blocks.

	For example, at the start of a game with the above timeframe, the GM may state that all the players are at the local pub at 6pm. A short scene will be roleplayed out, and then everyone can state where they're headed next.		For example, at the start of a game with the above timeframe, the GM may state that all the players are at the local pub at 6pm. A short scene will be roleplayed out, with everyone decidinghow they spend that half hour, and then everyone can state where they're headed next.

	Its also worth noting that generally the "Estate" consists of a small number of fixed locations (6 to 12, generally) and that most of the action will take place in these locations.		Its also worth noting that generally the "Estate" consists of a small number of fixed locations (6 to 12, generally) and that most of the action will take place in these locations.

	The ''Scum'' will set off, then arrive at their new locations at 6:30pm.		The ''Scum'' will set off, then arrive at their new locations at 6:30pm. We don't worry about travel time, as the estate is a small scale setting.

	Note that its perfectly allowable to state that you are "following" another Scum and going where they are going. The only way this can be avoided is by their being sneaky (i.e. passing a '''Sneaky Bastard''' check as detailed in the other rules sections).		Note that its perfectly allowable to state that you are "following" another Scum and going where they are going. The only way this can be avoided is by their being sneaky (i.e. passing a '''Sneaky Bastard''' check as detailed in the other rules sections).

	[[Category:Scum\|The Core Rules]]		[[Category:Scum\|The Core Rules]]

Asklepios: /* Complex Build Ups */

2009-03-15T22:12:43Z

Complex Build Ups

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	In this circumstance you add +4 split out amongst one or more attributes, but you have to pass at least two attribute tests of some sort, or you don't gain any benefit.		In this circumstance you add +4 split out amongst one or more attributes, but you have to pass at least two attribute tests of some sort, or you don't gain any benefit.

	Usually complex build ups involve drugs. The two most common complex build-ups would be:		Usually complex build ups involve drink or drugs. The two most common complex build-ups would be:
	* '''Have a drinking session at the pub''' - Succeed in a ''Pisshead'' test AND a ''Shrapnel'' test. If you pass both, gain +4 spread out amongst ''Nutter, I'll Cut Ya'' and ''Well Shaggable''.		* '''Have a drinking session at the pub''' - Succeed in a ''Pisshead'' test AND a ''Shrapnel'' test. If you pass both, gain +4 spread out amongst ''Nutter, I'll Cut Ya'' and ''Well Shaggable''.
	* '''Have a weed smoking session''' - Succeed in a ''Stoner'' test AND a ''Drugs'' test. If you pass both, gain +4 spread out amongst ''Sneaky bastard, Not bovvered'' and ''Good mate''.		* '''Have a weed smoking session''' - Succeed in a ''Stoner'' test AND a ''Drugs'' test. If you pass both, gain +4 spread out amongst ''Sneaky bastard, Not bovvered'' and ''Good mate''.

Asklepios: /* You can build yourself up, but not for free. */

2009-03-15T22:12:03Z

You can build yourself up, but not for free.

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	===Simple Build-Ups===		===Simple Build-Ups===

	* You spend half an hour doing something simple to build yourself up.		* '''You spend half an hour doing something simple to build yourself up.'''

	In this circumstance you add +1 to one attribute, and all it costs you is that half-hour. Bear in mind that almost all scenarios run to a clock of some sort, so doing this is more of a problem than you might think.		In this circumstance you add +1 to one attribute, and all it costs you is that half-hour. Bear in mind that almost all scenarios run to a clock of some sort, so doing this is more of a problem than you might think.
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	===Fast Build Ups===		===Fast Build Ups===

	* You spend a few minutes to build yourself up, but this is a high risk activity.		* '''You spend a few minutes to build yourself up, but this is a high risk activity.'''

	In this circumstance you add +1 to one attribute, but you have to pass an attribute test of some sort, or you don't gain this benefit.		In this circumstance you add +1 to one attribute, but you have to pass an attribute test of some sort, or you don't gain this benefit.
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	===Complex Build Ups===		===Complex Build Ups===
	* You spend half an hour to build yourself properly up, but this is a high risk activity.		* '''You spend half an hour to build yourself properly up, but this is a high risk activity.'''

	In this circumstance you add +4 split out amongst one or more attributes, but you have to pass at least two attribute tests of some sort, or you don't gain any benefit.		In this circumstance you add +4 split out amongst one or more attributes, but you have to pass at least two attribute tests of some sort, or you don't gain any benefit.
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	The above two complex build up are presumed to be generaly available to chavs to do as much as they like. Other complex build-ups can be improvised by the players during the game (for example, mugging someone to get some more shrapnel).		The above two complex build up are presumed to be generaly available to chavs to do as much as they like. Other complex build-ups can be improvised by the players during the game (for example, mugging someone to get some more shrapnel).
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	=Half an Hour at a Time=		=Half an Hour at a Time=

Asklepios: /* Simple Build-Ups */

2009-03-15T22:11:07Z

Simple Build-Ups

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	* '''Have a kip''' - Add +1 to ''Stoner''. If you sleep proper, you can take more weed. True fact.		* '''Have a kip''' - Add +1 to ''Stoner''. If you sleep proper, you can take more weed. True fact.
	* '''Search mum's flat''' - Add +1 to ''Shrapnel''. You knew it - she had a fiver stashed in her sock drawer.		* '''Search mum's flat''' - Add +1 to ''Shrapnel''. You knew it - she had a fiver stashed in her sock drawer.
	* '''Search dad's ~~flat~~''' - Add +1 to ''Drugs''. You knew it - he had a bag of weed stashed in his ~~sock drawer~~.		* '''Search dad's car''' - Add +1 to ''Drugs''. You knew it - he had a bag of weed stashed in his glove compartment.

	Players are encourage to come up with their own simple build ups as the situation demands. If GMs want to encourage creativity, they might allow each idea to be used only once by each character each game session.		Players are encourage to come up with their own simple build ups as the situation demands. If GMs want to encourage creativity, they might allow each idea to be used only once by each character each game session.

Asklepios: /* Fast Build Ups */

2009-03-15T22:10:17Z

Fast Build Ups

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	* '''Have a line of coke''' - Succeed in a ''Drugs'' test to add +1 to ''I'll cut ya!'' As everyone knows cocaine makes you super confident! And a twat!		* '''Have a line of coke''' - Succeed in a ''Drugs'' test to add +1 to ''I'll cut ya!'' As everyone knows cocaine makes you super confident! And a twat!

	Again players are encouraged to make up fast build ups themselves. Its worth noting, of course, that a fast build up never really puts you ahead of the game, as ~~your~~ losing at least one attribute point for every one you gain.		Again players are encouraged to make up fast build ups themselves. Its worth noting, of course, that a fast build up never really puts you ahead of the game, as you are losing at least one attribute point for every one you gain.
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Asklepios: /* Simple Build-Ups */

2009-03-15T22:09:25Z

Simple Build-Ups

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	* '''Watch the telly''' - Add +1 to ''Sneaky Bastard''. Call it TV-trance if you like, but after half an hour of daytime TV you feel all quiet-like.		* '''Watch the telly''' - Add +1 to ''Sneaky Bastard''. Call it TV-trance if you like, but after half an hour of daytime TV you feel all quiet-like.
	* '''Do my make up''' - Add +1 to ''Well Shaggable''. As everyone knows, the more make-up a chavette plasters on, the more shaggable she is.		* '''Do my make up''' - Add +1 to ''Well Shaggable''. As everyone knows, the more make-up a chavette plasters on, the more shaggable she is.
	* '''Chat to yer mate's mum''' - Add +1 to ''Good Mate''. Presuming that you're polite, bg your mate up and deny that he's on drugs, of course.		* '''Chat to yer mate's mum''' - Add +1 to ''Good Mate''. Presuming that you're polite, big your mate up and deny that he's on drugs, of course.
	* '''Play Grand Theft Auto''' - Add +1 to ''I'll cut ya!'' Computer games make young kids aggressive. I read it in the Daily Mail.		* '''Play Grand Theft Auto''' - Add +1 to ''I'll cut ya!'' Computer games make young kids aggressive. I read it in the Daily Mail.
	* '''Have a big poo''' - Add +1 to ''Not bovvered'' A huge dump realy takes the stress of your system, eh?		* '''Have a big poo''' - Add +1 to ''Not bovvered'' A huge dump realy takes the stress of your system, eh?
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	Players are encourage to come up with their own simple build ups as the situation demands. If GMs want to encourage creativity, they might allow each idea to be used only once by each character each game session.		Players are encourage to come up with their own simple build ups as the situation demands. If GMs want to encourage creativity, they might allow each idea to be used only once by each character each game session.
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	===Fast Build Ups===		===Fast Build Ups===

Asklepios: /* Just Roll One Dice */

2009-03-09T19:55:09Z

Just Roll One Dice

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	Eagle-eyed veteran players will have spotted by now that because you always deduct one from an attribute before testing, you're going to automatically fail a test if you have an Attribute of 1 (or 0) before the test.		Eagle-eyed veteran players will have spotted by now that because you always deduct one from an attribute before testing, you're going to automatically fail a test if you have an Attribute of 1 (or 0) before the test.

	All rolls are always made in the open, with the intent of the test and the outcome of the test open to everyone present. There are no secret ~~actions~~ in this game.		All rolls are always made in the open, with the intent of the test and the outcome of the test open to everyone present. There are no secret rolls in this game.

			It is possible, however to take secret actions, such as stealthily moving to a location.
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	==The Scum game is about the Scum.==		==The Scum game is about the Scum.==
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	The nature of the game means that for the most part, the Scum will only be fighting against each other.		The nature of the game means that for the most part, the Scum will only be fighting against each other.
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	=You can build yourself up, but not for free.=		=You can build yourself up, but not for free.=

Asklepios at 09:39, 9 March 2009

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	=Game Concepts=		=Game Concepts=

	There are ~~four~~ simple game concepts to grasp for the game '''Scum''':		There are five simple game concepts to grasp for the game '''Scum''':
	* ''Every action has a cost''		* ''Every action has a cost''
	* ''Just roll one dice.''		* ''Just roll one dice.''
	* ''The Scum game is about the Scum.''		* ''The Scum game is about the Scum.''
	* ''You can build yourself up, but not for free.''		* ''You can build yourself up, but not for free.''
			* ''Half an hour at a time''
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	The above two complex build up are presumed to be generaly available to chavs to do as much as they like. Other complex build-ups can be improvised by the players during the game (for example, mugging someone to get some more shrapnel).		The above two complex build up are presumed to be generaly available to chavs to do as much as they like. Other complex build-ups can be improvised by the players during the game (for example, mugging someone to get some more shrapnel).
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			=Half an Hour at a Time=

			As may be implict from the above rules and other game systems, the game moves in half hour blocks.

			Most '''Scum''' stories run for a fixed time period - for example, from 6pm to 6am on one night. The GM will narrate this game in half hour blocks.

			For example, at the start of a game with the above timeframe, the GM may state that all the players are at the local pub at 6pm. A short scene will be roleplayed out, and then everyone can state where they're headed next.

			Its also worth noting that generally the "Estate" consists of a small number of fixed locations (6 to 12, generally) and that most of the action will take place in these locations.

			The ''Scum'' will set off, then arrive at their new locations at 6:30pm.

			Note that its perfectly allowable to state that you are "following" another Scum and going where they are going. The only way this can be avoided is by their being sneaky (i.e. passing a '''Sneaky Bastard''' check as detailed in the other rules sections).

	[[Category:Scum\|The Core Rules]]		[[Category:Scum\|The Core Rules]]

Asklepios: /* Game Concepts */

2009-03-09T09:01:13Z

Game Concepts

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	=Game Concepts=		=Game Concepts=

	There are ~~three~~ simple game concepts to grasp for the game '''Scum''':		There are four simple game concepts to grasp for the game '''Scum''':
	* ''Every action has a cost''		* ''Every action has a cost''
	* ''Just roll one dice.''		* ''Just roll one dice.''
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	* ''You can build yourself up, but not for free.''		* ''You can build yourself up, but not for free.''
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	=Every Action Has a Cost=		=Every Action Has a Cost=