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Use of the term "posse"

A topic by Steelheartx created Jun 10, 2023 Views: 424 Replies: 10
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I see the word "posse" mentioned in this supplement with no explanation, but the meaning seems to indicate the player(s) group rather than a temporary group chasing after bandits as mentioned in ILSS. Is this just a slight inconsistency in term use with the rules mentioning posse actually meaning whatever group you're running with, or only applicable for an actual posse?

I have another question but don't want to spam your game feed or give away spoilers in the supplements as they come out. Is there a better way that you'd prefer to discuss the game?

Developer

Please, ask away!

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The first question is regarding Partners. The line under that section says that you "may attract and support 1 Partner who requires 陆 share of all loot obtained." The core ILSS rules say you can have up to 3 depending on renown, which likely applies here. But how would the loot be divided after the first Partner? Is it limited to 1/2 that the extra partners have to split that, or is there some other percent that gets added per partner past the first? ILSS doesn't mention how to divide loot, so thought I'd ask.

Developer

Sounds like a prime time for negotiations amongst your various Partners! In all seriousness, I usually handle it as Partners divide a half share equally amongst each other.

Cool, really makes them want to work for me huh? 馃榾 I guess I鈥檇 have to work on getting bigger scores!

The second question is general to the hex entries. I didn't want to look through all of the hex entries to maintain some surprise for later, but toward the front there is one with a certain monster (024.039). I didn't see any stats for him. I looked over the ILSS rules and see that you give directions on statting out monsters and NPCs. Is it your assumption that any monsters, NPCs, and other will simply require statting according to the ILSS rules in this and future hexes as you release them?

If so, then adding something at the beginning that talks about your intentions on when one should refer to the ILSS rules would be nice. Since most of the rules are given in the Ghosts file it's a little confusing at times. Thanks for listening!

Developer

This is something that will be rememdied in the future, as I'm working on a new edition of ILSS which blends Bonanza Edition and Ghosts' system. For now, it's safe to assume that NPCs and monsters will follow mechanics deatiled in Bonanza Edition.

Thanks, the short of it was wondering if you were making us do the work!  馃槃

Developer

It's a small inconsistency. Posse is used as the equivalent of 'party'.

Great, glad that my assessment was correct. Thanks.