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FINAL FANTASY: HEAVEN'S RIFT
By Danny Bates, Ken Clary, and Peter Litwack
A high-action one-night game
running the afternoon/evening of Saturday, November 20.

(reminder: fall guild meeting the next day, 11/21 at 2 pm)

While war rages between the expansionist E.M.P.I.R.E. to the south and
the Kingdom of Voltavia to the northwest, the Corporate Protectorate
of SABRE to the northeast is considered neutral ground.  SABRE is a
powerful, privately owned megacorporation that has built itself a
nation.

Shintsu Tower, the centerpiece of Kirin City, is visible for many
kilometers from the surrounding countryside.  Shimmering glass,
gleaming steel, and a grand airship dock (supporting all manner of
dirigible and zeppelin) dominate the skyline at sunset.

And then the scene changes.

A blinding flash of light scorches the heavens.  The tower is wracked
by a large, magical explosion.  Tiny, glowing specks fly and swirl
around the building as an ominous volume of glowing red magical energy
surges forth from the upper floors.  Panic and chaos ensue in the
streets below.

Oh how we pity the fate of those trapped inside (that being you).


This game is inspired by the Final Fantasy series of video games, and
it may steal themes and archetypes from them, but knowledge of the
games is not required to play.  It is not set in the particular
setting of any of the games.

The rules and scenario are at web.mit.edu/kenclary/Public/Guild/FFHR/
in dvi, ps, and pdf formats.

Please reply to ff-gms@mit.edu with your completed application or any
questions.

..................................................................

Name:
Email:

What gender character would you like to play?
Would you play the other?

We are looking for roughly 5 NPCs to play a variety of combat-heavy
parts under GM guidance.  Are you willing to play an NPC?  Would you
prefer it?

Of the following archetypes, list those that appeal to you in
descending order.  Try to list at least three.

  brash hero
  jaded antihero
  angsty thief
  little orphan mage
  hosed scientist
  business executive
  battle-hardened general
  soldier of fortune
  jack of all trades
  misunderstood creation
  space marine
  ninja
  pirate

Of the following plots and activities, list those that appeal to you
in descending order.  Try to list at least three.

  fixing a big problem
  herding cats
  getting revenge
  finding a powerful artifact
  sneaking, hacking, and stealing
  fighting in lots of combat
  supporting others in lots of combat
  dealing with a painful history
  betrayal

Of the following mechanics, list those that appeal to you in
descending order.  Try to list at least three.

  dart gun combat (fighting)
  spell packets and disc guns (offensive spell-casting)
  poker-like solitaire (computer hacking)
  compass-and-straight-edge geometric construction (lock-picking)
  playing jenga and similar dexterity tasks (variety of stuff)
  building sculptures out of art supplies (building/repair)
  scavenging game area (scavenging)
  running around and tagging locations (getting places)

Which of your above responses is most important to you?

Is there anything else you'd like to add?

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