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harlequin2262 wrote:Also, her GURPS sheet? Possessive fits the points cost for that hidden negative quality she has.

If we guess those correctly do they get unhidden, or do they need in-story reveals?

Of course given he's an alien species with an unknown ability who's only connection is that to him they are an alien species who use superstition as factual power, odds are there's someone out there on the ship who thinks Alex is literally stealing their luck. There's probably an active wager on wh...

What sort of superstitions do the Loroi have? I'm sure we'll get into some in detail within the comic, if they have any at all, but I'm curious what kind of things have stuck with them as a species growing up in the ruins of an alien empire. They have a variety of superstitions regarding luck, most...

What sort of superstitions do the Loroi have? I'm sure we'll get into some in detail within the comic, if they have any at all, but I'm curious what kind of things have stuck with them as a species growing up in the ruins of an alien empire.

I think if I'm understanding Arioch correctly, he's saying that their relationships and concepts pertaining to relationships such as "love", are different from our current human norms, but not by so great a gap as past norms of ours have been. So, to put it simply: no the Loroi instincts are not par...

How robust are we talking? Inexpertly-prepared-fugu-is-a-walk-in-the-park robust? Or deep-fried-butter-for-every-meal-sounds-fun robust? Is it just that every space elf comes equipped with a full compliment of enzymes for any task, or is it more that nothing escapes the churning maelstrom at the cor...

Given that we're not going to be visiting Earth or Human territory with the Loroi in Outsider, what sort of foods native to Earth would the Loroi find inedible and which would be instant favorites? I imagine a full list would be too long so just a few key examples or notable exceptions, would be fun...

What is the main manner in which Loroi research is performed? Are they strictly bent on rediscovery of the knowledge the former empire had? Do they have both their own avenues of research and ancient tech research? Also, would you describe the Loroi as imaginatively impaired by their views on truth ...

How do Loroi come by their names? Given the lack of a human family structure, is it still the parents giving young Loroi their names, or is it something they choose for themselves at a certain point?

Ah, post must have been eaten by the ether. I'm predicting: Beryl will avoid indicating locations that might cause Alex to become concerned. Talon will attempt to garner more interest in the map and the shuttle, so that Alex spends more time in the cockpit. Narration will show Alex speculating on th...

Here's a little prediction game to play between pages. Make a guess of the next page that is plausible, but will not actually be the next page. The more likely your prediction the sweeter your victory, but if you guess the contents entirely correct you lose. For example, if the latest page displayed...

Sure, cultural sharing is something humans like to do, but it's more a question of what the Loroi might take an interest in / already have an interest in.

There will always be Loroi individuals who consume and enjoy alien media, but I'm not sure that it would rise to the level of a "sub-culture." I'd bet that Humanity romantic fiction (and possibly porn) has some definite advantages in becoming a "sub-culture" among Loroi, even with the limitations p...

[...] in most Mestirot Deinar cultures in the classical era, battles were by tradition fought in the open field and not in and around cities or civilian populations; city walls and defenses were considered a dirty trick, and a sort of "human shield" [...] That seems rather remarkable. Culture can w...

But clearly there is some link - after all, they have some pretty potent legends, like that of Tempest. That sort of myth-making has to have a path of remembrance in it somehow (beyond regurgitation). Though I'm not sure if Tempest's story is that of a defeated hero, it seems more likely to be of t...

Arioch wrote: [...] there is no civilian nuclear family that will be devastated by the loss of each warrior... which is a useful thing, for a warrior culture.

Are there any particular downsides that the Loroi are faced with as a result of this limited impact that loss and grief have?

icekatze wrote:I think I've got Beryl figured out now, she's an optimist!

She might also be trying to keep the sensitive male Envoy from worrying his pretty little head, which is less optimistic and more female-chauvinistic I guess?

If the human Lotai ability (is Alex the only human who has it?) works by blocking access to the "other place" that Loroi mental powers come from, is it possible that Alex could learn to block not just telepathy, but also PK? Only if he were directly targeted. You could still use physical objects, e...

That 's a myth. When a bears attack, fighting back and trying to hit it in a sensitive area like the nose may be your only chance. Playing death or running away are almost never recommended against a predator which can outrun you. Well, with black bears fighting back is more often effective because...

For some reason I am reminded of the advice to campers to always make plenty of noise so that the bears know where you are and can give you a wide berth. :D I think almost all advice concerning bears is applicable; at the very least to Fireblade. Keep your food in a secure place away from where you...