Custom Move: Heart in the Machine
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I was driving to work today and thinking about custom moves. It hit me that one thing that happens in BSG is people find out the ones they love are Cylons. It happens go Chief (with Boomer), Adama (with Boomer), Helo (with Boomer/Athena), Gaius (with Six), Cain (with Six), etc. It happens, and people react differnently to it.
So here is what I’m thinking:
I still mean something to you (Cylon move): When you remind a human of the good times you spent together roll +hot. On a ten plus, then remember the time as you describe it. On a 7-9, the remember the time but question if it was real or deception. On a miss, you’ve hit a nerve. Take -1 going forward when interacting with them until they cool down or forgive you.
Michael’s version:
I still mean something to you (Cylon move): When you remind a human of the good times you spent together roll +hot. On a 10+ hold 3, on a 7-9 hold 1. Spend holds 1 for 1 to make them pause and remember you with fondness. On a miss, you’ve hit a nerve. Take -1 going forward when interacting with them until they cool down or forgive you.
Heart in the Machine: When you accept a Cylon into your heart, roll +faith. On a 10+ Choose 2, on a 7-9, choose 1.
- Those close to you forgive them for their deception.
- Others believe they have feelings, and are more than just a weapon.
- They aren’t thrown in the brig.
On a miss, they are just a frakking toaster. An enemy to humanity.