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Azurit: /* Things to avoid */

2018-09-27T10:23:49Z

Things to avoid

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	== Things to avoid ==		== Things to avoid ==
	Whilst we are going for a sci-fi feel that might come close to pulp, we want to make it clear that the look we are aiming for should not be reminiscent of grungy “recent” post-apoc like Fallout, or of futuristic-feeling space-faring sci-fi such as Flash Gordon and Star Trek. Bodysuits, power armour, and formal modern outfits (no matter how dishevelled) are all inappropriate.		* '''Fallout, Flash Gordon, Star Trek'''

			Whilst we are going for a sci-fi feel that might come close to pulp, we want to make it clear that the look we are aiming for should not be reminiscent of grungy “recent” post-apoc like Fallout, or of futuristic-feeling space-faring sci-fi such as Flash Gordon and Star Trek.

			Bodysuits, power armour, and formal modern outfits (no matter how dishevelled) are all inappropriate.
	=== Aesthetics to be avoided ===		=== Aesthetics to be avoided ===
	* “Tribal” makeup		* “Tribal” makeup

Azurit: /* Things to avoid: */

2018-09-27T10:22:52Z

Things to avoid:

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	[[File:thor-ragnarok-3.jpg\|Main characters from Thor: Ragnarok (Thor and Loki here), who blend Norse and sci-fi, are an appropriate look - although maybe keep your arms covered as this game takes place in the UK.\|thumb]]		[[File:thor-ragnarok-3.jpg\|Main characters from Thor: Ragnarok (Thor and Loki here), who blend Norse and sci-fi, are an appropriate look - although maybe keep your arms covered as this game takes place in the UK.\|thumb]]

	== Things to avoid: ==		== Things to avoid ==
	Whilst we are going for a sci-fi feel that might come close to pulp, we want to make it clear that the look we are aiming for should not be reminiscent of grungy “recent” post-apoc like Fallout, or of futuristic-feeling space-faring sci-fi such as Flash Gordon and Star Trek. Bodysuits, power armour, and formal modern outfits (no matter how dishevelled) are all inappropriate.		Whilst we are going for a sci-fi feel that might come close to pulp, we want to make it clear that the look we are aiming for should not be reminiscent of grungy “recent” post-apoc like Fallout, or of futuristic-feeling space-faring sci-fi such as Flash Gordon and Star Trek. Bodysuits, power armour, and formal modern outfits (no matter how dishevelled) are all inappropriate.
	=== Aesthetics to be avoided ===		=== Aesthetics to be avoided ===

Azurit: /* Example Kit Build */

2018-09-27T10:22:43Z

Example Kit Build

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	* Go to Next, and buy one of their cheap t-shirts with the buttoned collar, or a simple blouse with minimal frills.		* Go to Next, and buy one of their cheap t-shirts with the buttoned collar, or a simple blouse with minimal frills.
	* Go to the marketplace, and look for the ‘hemp’ stall- buy one of their shirts, in any colour.		* Go to the marketplace, and look for the ‘hemp’ stall - buy one of their shirts, in any colour.
	* Go to Primark, and buy a pair of chinos or a skirt in a neutral colour.		* Go to Primark, and buy a pair of chinos or a skirt in a neutral colour.
	* Go around charity shops and look for a top layer of some variety- good things include leather coats, ‘capes’ (find a throw and pin it around your neck) or a dressing gown that works outdoors		* Go around charity shops and look for a top layer of some variety - good things include leather coats, ‘capes’ (find a throw and pin it around your neck) or a dressing gown that works outdoors
	* Get a belt, preferably in brown, and use it as a loop to hang pouches off. This can include dice pouches.		* Get a belt, preferably in brown, and use it as a loop to hang pouches off. This can include dice pouches.
	* Get a pair of heavy duty boots. No one minds if you wear things below the ankles that are a bit more modern looking, so you can wear trainers if needed		* Get a pair of heavy duty boots. No one minds if you wear things below the ankles that are a bit more modern looking, so you can wear trainers if needed
	* Look for the scarf stall, and buy any of their scarves that have a clear and obvious texture to them. Dyed fabric is also ideal. Throw it around your shoulders.		* Look for the scarf stall, and buy any of their scarves that have a clear and obvious texture to them. Dyed fabric is also ideal. Throw it around your shoulders.
	* Get a distinctive item- a fancy and chunky necklace, for example, or a pair of goggles- say it is a family heirloom.		* Get a distinctive item - a fancy and chunky necklace, for example, or a pair of goggles - say it is a family heirloom.
	* Borrow a weapon from the armoury		* Borrow a weapon from the armoury

Azurit: /* Example Kit Build */

2018-09-27T10:22:12Z

Example Kit Build

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	== Example Kit Build ==		== Example Kit Build ==

	'''"Help! I need to find some emergency kit for my character in Cambridge!"'''		'''Help! I need to find some emergency kit for my character in Cambridge!'''

	* Go to Next, and buy one of their cheap t-shirts with the buttoned collar, or a simple blouse with minimal frills.		* Go to Next, and buy one of their cheap t-shirts with the buttoned collar, or a simple blouse with minimal frills.

Azurit: /* Example Kit Build */

2018-09-27T10:21:58Z

Example Kit Build

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	== Example Kit Build ==		== Example Kit Build ==

	~~Or,~~ '''"Help! I need to find some emergency kit for my character in Cambridge!"'''		'''"Help! I need to find some emergency kit for my character in Cambridge!"'''

	* Go to Next, and buy one of their cheap t-shirts with the buttoned collar, or a simple blouse with minimal frills.		* Go to Next, and buy one of their cheap t-shirts with the buttoned collar, or a simple blouse with minimal frills.

Azurit: /* Mutations */

2018-09-27T10:21:33Z

Mutations

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	== Mutations ==		== Mutations ==
	If you are a gene-strain, you will invariably have mutations that mark you out as different from the traditional model of humanity. They are often connected to a specific area of the body, and have a patchy tendency to them- think like Futurama, in terms of areas of the body looking ~~‘human’~~, and others looking more monstrous or animal.		If you are a gene-strain, you will invariably have mutations that mark you out as different from the traditional model of humanity. They are often connected to a specific area of the body, and have a patchy tendency to them - think like Futurama, in terms of areas of the body looking human, and others looking more monstrous or animal.

	Thus, a full animal face mask would not be appropriate, but fangs and fur around the eyes would be.		Thus, a full animal face mask would not be appropriate, but fangs and fur around the eyes would be.

Azurit: /* AI Costumes */

2018-09-27T10:20:53Z

AI Costumes

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	Those based on living people can wear very eccentric doublets and hose, or elaborately tailored outfits. Fundamentally AIs’ fancy clothing goes towards the medieval and renaissance, rather than the 21st Century.		Those based on living people can wear very eccentric doublets and hose, or elaborately tailored outfits. Fundamentally AIs’ fancy clothing goes towards the medieval and renaissance, rather than the 21st Century.

	Any ~~Medieval~~ outfit can be justified by ‘I saw an AI wearing it and wanted to wear it too.’		Any medieval outfit can be justified by ‘I saw an AI wearing it and wanted to wear it too.’

	[[File:Thranduil_design_3.jpg\|Wood elves from the LOTR films. Thranduil here is at the most fancy this end is likely to get, but looks mostly ready for war (don’t wear a train/cappa magna)\|thumb]]		[[File:Thranduil_design_3.jpg\|Wood elves from the LOTR films. Thranduil here is at the most fancy this end is likely to get, but looks mostly ready for war (don’t wear a train/cappa magna)\|thumb]]

	== Mutations ==		== Mutations ==
	If you are a gene-strain, you will invariably have mutations that mark you out as different from the traditional model of humanity. They are often connected to a specific area of the body, and have a patchy tendency to them- think like Futurama, in terms of areas of the body looking ‘human’, and others looking more monstrous or animal.		If you are a gene-strain, you will invariably have mutations that mark you out as different from the traditional model of humanity. They are often connected to a specific area of the body, and have a patchy tendency to them- think like Futurama, in terms of areas of the body looking ‘human’, and others looking more monstrous or animal.

Azurit: /* Examples */

2018-09-27T10:20:10Z

Examples

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	* Samantha wants to play a Dead Strain Techgnostic. She gets an old Manilla Folder, tapes it up with masking tape and black bin bags, giving her a functional ‘medium’ for her interaction. She puts in some items that rattle about when she shakes it, to create the illusion of technology inside it.		* Samantha wants to play a Dead Strain Techgnostic. She gets an old Manilla Folder, tapes it up with masking tape and black bin bags, giving her a functional ‘medium’ for her interaction. She puts in some items that rattle about when she shakes it, to create the illusion of technology inside it.
	* Key, on the other hand, would like something they can play around with when interfacing with AIs. They get together a bundle of wires, wrap in some fairy lights throughout, and attach a battery pack. They now have a way to create glowing circles, as well as wires to ‘attach’ to AIs they meet.		* Key, on the other hand, would like something they can play around with when interfacing with AIs. They get together a bundle of wires, wrap in some fairy lights throughout, and attach a battery pack. They now have a way to create glowing circles, as well as wires to ‘attach’ to AIs they meet.
	* Ed is a busy student, and doesn’t have time to make anything, and borrows one of the glowing light pyramids that the refs have- giving him a tool to use in interfacing.		* Ed is a busy student, and doesn’t have time to make anything, and borrows one of the glowing light pyramids that the refs have - giving him a tool to use in interfacing.

	[[File:65-devopoconcept.jpg\|Resistance members from Nier:Automota.		[[File:65-devopoconcept.jpg\|Resistance members from Nier:Automota.

Azurit: /* Techgnosticism */

2018-09-27T10:19:14Z

Techgnosticism

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	== Techgnosticism ==		== Techgnosticism ==
	Techgnostics often carry around a lot of machinery, which they can use to interface with AIs- this is called a ~~‘medium’~~. However, due to the nature of their fragile, precious (and jury rigged) status, many carry them inside boxes, or other forms of adornment. OOC this means you don’t have to phys-rep a huge pile of computer, but IC this allows for a choice of styles: from more religious inspired reliquaries, to a technologically stuffed biscuit tin.		Techgnostics often carry around a lot of machinery, which they can use to interface with AIs - this is called a ''medium''. However, due to the nature of their fragile, precious (and jury rigged) status, many carry them inside boxes, or other forms of adornment. OOC this means you don’t have to phys-rep a huge pile of computer, but IC this allows for a choice of styles: from more religious inspired reliquaries, to a technologically stuffed biscuit tin.

	=== Examples ===		=== Examples ===
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	[[File:65-devopoconcept.jpg\|Resistance members from Nier:Automota.		[[File:65-devopoconcept.jpg\|Resistance members from Nier:Automota.
	Someone looking to copy an AI style of dress might look like this.\|thumb]]		Someone looking to copy an AI style of dress might look like this.\|thumb]]

	== AI Costumes ==		== AI Costumes ==
	Your character will have seen what AIs wear - largely the difference is that they don’t layer what they wear, as they don’t need protection from the elements. They have more of a tendency towards robes, tabards, and block colours, projecting a very uniform aesthetic.		Your character will have seen what AIs wear - largely the difference is that they don’t layer what they wear, as they don’t need protection from the elements. They have more of a tendency towards robes, tabards, and block colours, projecting a very uniform aesthetic.

Azurit: /* Examples */

2018-09-27T10:18:24Z

Examples

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	=== Examples ===		=== Examples ===
	* Every member of the Diamond Tribe carries their personal Black Box, so that if they die their memory can be preserved. They often wear robes, to conceal machinery within.		* Every member of the Diamond Tribe carries their personal [[AI#Black Box\|black box]], so that if they die their memory can be preserved. They often wear robes, to conceal machinery within.
	* The Seil Tribe all have a pouch for chalk and a length of rope, the bare necessities for climbing. Many wear gloves, and often have matching sets.		* The Seil Tribe all have a pouch for chalk and a length of rope, the bare necessities for climbing. Many wear gloves, and often have matching sets.