Downtimes for January are sent

Downtimes have been sent out. Thank you everyone as they are such a great read. Unfortunately I can only share parts of the great plots you guys are developing.

Few observations as the new guy.

- When I am evaluating your free actions because of a skill I look at your level in that skill. A level of 1 in computers will not get you very far. Yes, you get a free downtime action but if you want this to be effective, you need to put the xp into computer. Sorry. (this was not just one person, so don't feel alone in this. Ok, even my character did this. Funny how you think of things differently reading your own stuff too)

- Suggest plot ideas. It's easy to say I look for stuff. What about throwing in, “and I find a rare book that talks about X.” Or, while patrolling I find an unusual shop that sells Y. I am happy to work in things you come up with.

- XP spending is easy but it would be nice to put a little more story into it. If you are learning something new did someone teach you, did you find a book, was there a revelation? Putting a little more effort into this character progression adds to the story. Yes, it also may take downtime actions but its more fun. I consider this especially when you are adding the fourth and fifth dot (or the first). What did you do in game for such accomplishment. Character progression is far more than numbers.

Thanks again
And for those that got funny stuff happening. He he heh.