And the all-time OtherSpace character is…

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…Newt, it turns out! After multiple rounds of competition in a March Madness-style bracket, the voters have determined that the little dude in the spacesuit from Ungstir who made his debut back in the earliest days of OtherSpace and saw the story from one end of the multiverse to the other and back again is…

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Roleplaying: 10 Character Flaws That Can Benefit RP

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  1. Insecurity: Someone struggling with self-doubt and a lack of confidence can create interesting opportunities for growth and development.
  2. Impatience: Someone easily frustrated and lacks patience can be a liability in certain situations and create obstacles for themselves and their party.
  3. Stubbornness: Someone unwilling to change their mind or consider new ideas can create tension and conflict in group settings.
  4. Naivete: Someone overly trusting and innocent can be taken advantage of by others and can make costly mistakes.
  5. Prejudice: Someone with biases against certain groups or individuals can create interesting dynamics within a group and lead to ethical dilemmas. (NOTE: Use this with caution and be prepared for negative in-character consequences.)
  6. Greed: Someone driven by a desire for wealth or power can create opportunities for adventure and conflict.
  7. Cowardice: Someone afraid to take risks or confront danger can be a liability in certain situations and create challenges for themselves and their party.
  8. Recklessness: Someone who acts impulsively and without considering the consequences can create chaos and danger for themselves and others.
  9. Arrogance: Someone overconfident in their abilities and underestimates their opponents can create opportunities for character growth and development.
  10. Codependency: A character who is overly dependent on others for emotional support and decision-making can create interesting dynamics within a group and lead to moments of vulnerability and growth.
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Roleplaying: 10 Planetary Exploration Plot Hooks

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  1. Rescue Mission: A group of explorers have crash-landed on a remote planet and are in dire need of rescue. The players must navigate the dangerous terrain and avoid any hazards in order to save the stranded crew.
  2. Diplomatic Mission: The players are sent on a diplomatic mission to a planet inhabited by an alien species. They must work through the complex cultural differences and avoid any misunderstandings that could lead to conflict.
  3. Exploration and Mapping: The players are sent to explore and map a newly discovered planet. They must navigate the unknown terrain and document any new species, resources, or other discoveries.
  4. Science Expedition: The players are sent on a scientific mission to a planet with unique properties, such as a rare mineral, a unique atmosphere, or strange lifeforms. They must conduct experiments and collect samples to bring back to their home planet.
  5. Sabotage: The players are tasked with infiltrating a rival faction’s planetary research station and sabotaging their operations. They must avoid detection and overcome any security measures in order to complete their mission.
  6. Political Intrigue: The players are sent on a mission to negotiate a treaty with a rival planet, but quickly discover that there are powerful political factions within their own government who want to sabotage the negotiations. They must navigate the complex web of alliances and allegiances to prevent the negotiations from falling apart.
  7. Alien Invasion: The players must defend a colony on a remote planet from an alien invasion. They must work with the colonists to gather resources and build defenses, all while fighting off the invading forces.
  8. Lost Colony: The players are sent to investigate a lost colony on a planet that went silent years ago. They must explore the abandoned colony and uncover the mystery of what happened to the colonists.
  9. Forbidden Planet: The players are sent to a planet that is off-limits due to its dangerous conditions or because of cultural reasons. They must sneak past security and avoid any patrols in order to explore the forbidden planet.
  10. Pirate Raid: The players are on a supply mission to a remote planet when they are ambushed by space pirates. They must fight off the pirates and rescue any hostages they may have taken.
MUSHes, Online Storytelling, OtherSpace