The Hard Lessons Compact

Tone and Genre

• This is a First Series game. The Second Series is not canonical.
• In general, there will be no technology above 1970s technology.
• Powers are severely restricted. See the Powers Guidelines
• Powers are not understandable via the scientific method.
• This is a gritty game.
• Actions will have consequences.

Guidelines for Play

• Please attempt to show up on time.
• If you are going to be late or absent notify the game master ahead of time.
• If it is your turn to play give the game master your full attention.
• Changing past character actions, even if you were not in control of the character at the time, will be permitted only due to special circumstances.
• Out-of-game comments that disrupt play will not be tolerated.

Consequences

• If you are not present and your character is needed, your character may be played by the game master.
• If you are late don't expect to get as much time as the other players.
• If your character is breaking tone or genre, the game master will call a time-out to inform you.
• If you are distracting the game master, you will be asked to leave the room.
• If you are not giving the game master your full attention on your turn, he will go on to someone else.

Restrictions

• Amy would prefer that her character not be raped.
• J.P. would prefer not to be out of control of his character's actions for extended periods of time.