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| The heroes patrol the universe in a starship. Mysterious aliens have given each of the heroes a Sub-D Crystal, a powerful gem that orbits their heads. With the Crystal, they can sense danger, communicate telepathically over great distances, and even understand alien technology. (See more at the bottom of the page.) | The heroes patrol the universe in a starship. Mysterious aliens have given each of the heroes a Sub-D Crystal, a powerful gem that orbits their heads. With the Crystal, they can sense danger, communicate telepathically over great distances, and even understand alien technology. (See more at the bottom of the page.) | ||
| - | Players will take plot points and conflict points throughout the game, so make sure you have tokens (candies, coins, stones; whatever) to represent these. | + | Players will take plot points and conflict points throughout the game, so make sure you have **2 kinds of tokens** (candies, coins, stones; whatever) to represent these. |
| - | You also need a timer that can be set in at least 5-minute increments. | + | You also need a **timer** that can be set in at least 5-minute increments. |
| ==== The Main Resolution Mechanics ==== | ==== The Main Resolution Mechanics ==== | ||
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| The player who raises a hand takes a **conflict point**. Keep track of these. | The player who raises a hand takes a **conflict point**. Keep track of these. | ||
| - | During every scene, certain player actions can earn **plot points**. Keep track of these. | + | During every scene, certain player actions can earn **plot points** |
| ==== Playing the Game ==== | ==== Playing the Game ==== | ||
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| The heroes do not know exactly why they or their comrades where chosen for the Crystal. They do know that the mysterious aliens who chose them believe absolutely that the heroes are the right people to use the Crystals. | The heroes do not know exactly why they or their comrades where chosen for the Crystal. They do know that the mysterious aliens who chose them believe absolutely that the heroes are the right people to use the Crystals. | ||
| - | A hero can grab his or her own Crystal and put it in a pocket. However, if the hero falls unconscious it will levitate back to its normal position. If a Crystal is separated from its owner by more than a few feet, the Crystal | + | A hero can grab his or her own Crystal and put it in a pocket. However, if the hero falls unconscious it will levitate back to its normal position. If a Crystal is separated from its owner by more than a meter, the Crystal |
| The Crystals are recognized throughout known space. Any person owning a Sub-D Crystal can commandeer the full resources of any officer of the law, and will strike fear in the heart of any criminal who sees the orbiting gem. That said, there are only a handful of Sub-D Crystals in the known universe, so very few people have seen one in person. | The Crystals are recognized throughout known space. Any person owning a Sub-D Crystal can commandeer the full resources of any officer of the law, and will strike fear in the heart of any criminal who sees the orbiting gem. That said, there are only a handful of Sub-D Crystals in the known universe, so very few people have seen one in person. | ||
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| The following is the first play test of the game. | The following is the first play test of the game. | ||
| - | {{http://www.youtube.com/v/--y45W966ro? | + | {{youtube>--y45W966ro? |
| The following is the second play test of the game. This one ran without plot points or conflict points, as a completely " | The following is the second play test of the game. This one ran without plot points or conflict points, as a completely " | ||
| - | {{http://www.youtube.com/v/01GdmxA-9Vs? | + | {{youtube>01GdmxA-9Vs? |
| ==== Credits ==== | ==== Credits ==== | ||
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