Despair and Wisdom: Imperial March

Any advice on what I could have done better? Not sure if that's for me or in general. XD But since I commented on dice, I'm going with that bit. Dicewise? I don't think I looked closely enough at yours to have any. I will say that poking the probability tab to look at things like "how much better/w...

Any advice on what I could have done better?

Masayuki returns to the Fourth Kaisha's barracks and takes stock of who has returned. He is thankful that so many have, knowing it is only the second fight for some, including the bandits we met on the way. He compliments them on their success. He does not see Daidoji Nobu, but he and a few others n...

I'll second that. I enjoyed the threads you were in and that one in particular was well written. Hope to see you next time.

What did you like most about the game narratively? What did you like least about the game narratively? What did you like most about the game mechanically? What did you like least about the game mechanically? What would you really like to see in the next game that wasn't in this game? Narratively, i...

Enjoyed the NPC interactions. Thanks for all the hard work there.

What is the one thing you think could have gone better?

Was there any time where we were off the mark? If so, what was it?

What would you change if you had to do it again?

Thinking of trying a different character maybe. I am not 100% opposed to keeping him around. He could always get transferred again, stay in the legion, lower level court, settle down and start a family....

Strife/Void use did matter in some situations and that worked well for me. The way advantages and disadvantages worked as intended and it was easier to keep track of them. This was great. Rumors got away from me a bit, but more due to work schedule than the game itself. I appreciated your guidance w...

Question Away! Hida Masayuki will go wherever he is assigned next. Most likely, I would not reprise this character unless requested.

I enjoyed interacting with everyone.

Masayuki goes automatically to assist in the beheadings, knowing their importance. His katana is sharp and ready for this duty. At times his thoughts stray to the fight against Kippei, everyone's contributions and Yoshiko's final blow. He stacks the recovered daisho neatly. Even Doji Hametsu would a...

Seeing Nobu's hit, Masayuki steps to the commander and delivers his blow with Lady Sun. "For the Empire!" Killing the Commander | TN: 2 | Success: 4 / Opportunity: 0 / Strife: 2 https://sakkaku.org/media/dice/FFG/L5R/ring/exp0opp0str0suc1-60.png https://sakkaku.org/media/dice/FFG/L5R/ring/exp0opp0st...

Masayuki returns the nod to Nobu and readies his tetsubo to meet the oncoming leader. "That's the one we need to take down, Daidoji-sama!" Intiative | TN: ? | Success: 1 / Opportunity: 3 / Strife: 1 https://sakkaku.org/media/dice/FFG/L5R/ring/exp0opp1str1suc0-60.png https://sakkaku.org/media/dice/FF...

Masayuki changes to a defensive stance using his school technique, The Way of the Crab. He turns his tetsubo to ensure the goblin can see Lady Sun, and lays into it with a heavy strike. Goblin round 3 - Say hello to Lady Sun | TN: 2 | Success: 4 / Opportunity: 3 / Strife: 3 https://sakkaku.org/media...

Round 2 Masayuki goes to strike again, using the Rushing Avalanche Style. His swing is off balance and bounces off the goblin's armor, giving less damage with Lady Sun that intended. Pushing back, Second strike | TN: 2 | Success: 1 / Opportunity: 2 / Strife: 2 https://sakkaku.org/media/dice/FFG/L5R/...

Masayuki pushes on, rallying the legionnaires behind. He identifies another goblin who is giving orders and charges him. Pushing Back initiative | TN: 1 | Success: 2 / Opportunity: 2 / Strife: 1 https://sakkaku.org/media/dice/FFG/L5R/ring/exp0opp1str0suc0-60.png https://sakkaku.org/media/dice/FFG/L5...

The assault is coming. First we hear it, then we see it. Masayuki explains to his unit that we must hold the wall. He calls them to attention and then raises his fist to move to their stations to begin. The fires are lit and the archers at work. As arrows come raining in form the enemy, the legion r...

Masayuki nods in response. "We hope some may learn them yet before it is too late."

After dropping off his equipment at the barracks, Masayuki goes to meet with the Kuni inspector at the appointed time. "Welcome, Hida-san," said Kuni Kana, with a slight bow. "Hai. It is nice to see you after so many years, Kuni-sama," he returned. "Yes, please be seated," she replies. Now, tell me ...

"Hai!" answers Masayuki. "Focusing away from fear and temptation will stead us well."

As the legion nears its destination, Hida Masayuki takes in the sights, sounds and smells of his homeland, and memories come flooding back to him. It's been three years since he was last here, and his excitement is mounting. Allowing himself a short daydream, Masayuki returns to himself and looks ar...