Stars Without Number: Mercy Engine Player Application

Thanks for your interest in joining our Stars Without Number: Revised Edition campaign! Mercy Engine is a sandbox sci-fi campaign set in the Vesper Reach, featuring space exploration, faction politics, morally complex decisions, mystery, and character-driven storytelling. We're looking for a player who enjoys collaborative roleplay, meaningful character development, and contributing to a living, evolving setting. Please answer the following questions. Short answers are perfectly fine!

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1. What should we call you, and what time zone are you in?

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2. How much experience do you have with tabletop RPGs? Have you played Stars Without Number before? What other systems have you played?

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3. What do you enjoy most about TTRPGs? Roleplay, combat, exploration, investigation, character development, political intrigue, problem-solving, etc. What keeps you invested in a campaign?

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4. What kind of character are you interested in playing? A rough concept is fine. You don't need a finished character or backstory.

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5. How do you approach disagreements or conflicts between player characters? Our campaign features characters with different backgrounds, beliefs, loyalties, and secrets. We're interested in compelling character drama without unnecessary conflict between players.

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6. How do you feel about sandbox campaigns? Our campaign offers considerable freedom. Players are expected to pursue their own goals, investigate opportunities, and make decisions rather than always following a predetermined storyline.

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7. How would you describe your roleplaying style? For example, are you typically serious, comedic, talkative, reserved, proactive, or someone who prefers supporting other characters?

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8. What are your expectations regarding attendance and communication? Can you commit to a regular game schedule? How do you normally handle scheduling conflicts or missed sessions?

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9. Are there any themes or subjects you'd prefer to avoid during play? The campaign includes darker science-fiction themes, moral dilemmas, religious conflict, and occasional horror. You can discuss boundaries privately with the GM instead.

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10. Is there anything else you'd like us to know about you as a player? Feel free to ask questions about the campaign, setting, or group!

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