[K5pbem] Maid the RPG

[nestor42 at aol.com]

Y'know, that takes roleplaying into already-traveled, but still quite 
disturbing territory. >;-)

What takes it over the top is summoning the mental image of a group of 
stereotypically socially awkward, hygienically-challenged fanboy gamers 
actually playing the game. :-O

"Reality Bites... and I've got the toothmarks to prove it!"
- Nestor D. Rodriguez -

-----Original Message-----
From: Mike Surbrook <susano at guisarme.net>
To: k5pbem at devermore.net
Sent: Fri, 24 Feb 2006 10:27:38 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [K5pbem] Maid the RPG

http://www.sunsetgames.co.jp/rpg/maidrpg/maidrpg.htm 
 
All players are maids who serve and compete to earn the favour of their 
master, the GM! 
 
Example character: 
http://www.sunsetgames.co.jp/rpg/maidrpg/maid06.pdf 
 
Translation: 
Kamiya: Well, lets try actually making a character. 
Hizumi: Yeyeah (sinking feeling) 
Kamiya: Since we have a perfect maid right here, Hizumi, Ill give you 
another chance. 
Hizumi: I thought soof course 
Kamiya: Dont worry, the rules are exclusively for making maids. There 
will be no bad results. 
Hizumi: Erreally? 
Kamiya: Well, character creation results depend on the dice which are 
strictly fair, so dont hold any grudges. 
Hizumi: I will! 
Kamiya: Ok. Since you agree, lets start with attributes. 
Hizumi: When did I agree? When!? 
Kamiya: First, based on your personality Id say you have to be Heroine. 
Roll one more die. 
Hizumi: 6again, Heroine. 
Kamiya: Heroine x2, good. At this point Lolita or Sexy would be 
strange. 
Hizumi: Well, Heroine is better than those. 
Kamiya: Now that thats done, lets do the abilities. 
Hizumi: 7, 10, 5, 7, 6, 9Seems average. 
Kamiya: Divide by 3 and add the attribute modifiers: Action 2, Love 3, 
Skill 1, Cunning 2, Luck 0, Guts 5. 
Hizumi: No Luck, All Guts. Just like me. 
Kamiya: Also, for a maid your low skill but high compassion is quite 
distinct. 
Hizumi: I dont recall being so compassionate. 
Kamiya: Next, the maid colours: clothes, eyes, hair. Roll separately. 
Hizumi: Er2-5 Navy Blue, 1-2 Violet, 4-4 White. 
Kamiya: Hmmnavy blue clothes and violet eyes? White hair? Not a sight 
you see. 
Hizumi: It is a strange mix. 
Kamiya: Now the best part: maid characteristics. 
Hizumi: 2 3, Shy? 
Kamiya: HmmThat means youve never talked with anyone but me. 
Hizumi: Well, I suppose. 
Kamiya: Next. 
Hizumi: 3 6, Angel/Devil. 
Kamiya: Oh, this is new territory. Well, for now lets settle on 
devilbut I never knew you were a devil. 
Shy Maid Devil Hizumi: It was decided right now, right now! 
Kamiya: Well, well, its ok. A shy devil maid. Cute, isnt it? (nod, nod) 
Shy Maid Devil Hizumi: Im not happy! 
Kamiya: Well, lets hurry up with the rest: Maid Power, Trauma, Stress 
Outburst. Roll each one. 
Shy Maid Devil Hizumi: Maid Power is Iron Will, Trauma is Killed Her 
Boyfriend, Maid Roots is No Reason, Stress Outburst is Violence. 
Kamiya: Hmmrather cool. 
Shy Maid Devil Hizumi Who Killed Her Boyfirend: Thanks 
Kamiya: Still, you killed your boyfriendlooks can be deceiving. 
Shy Maid Devil Hizumi Who Killed Her Boyfirend: I dont feel like 
talking back anymore, Master Kamiya. 
Kamiya: Anyway, this is how you make a character. Does everyone 
understand? 
Shy Maid Devil Hizumi Who Killed Her Boyfirend: Who are you talking to? 
Who!? 
 
-- Michael Surbrook 
susano at guisarme . net http://surbrook.devermore.net/index/ 
 
"This kind of thing tends invariably to devolve into the kind of "No, 
Nakajima, THIS is true power!!" argument that only really works if 
you're 
yelling it from the cockpit of a giant robot . . ." 
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