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Traditionalist legislator
Civilization: Mechanica
Society: none
Themes: Magnetism (People's Politician) 4, Intrigue (Big City Insider) 4
CVs: Humanity 5, Order 4, One Coin One Vote ...
A diplomat specializing in sensitive matters.
Civilization: Masquerade
Society: None
Themes: Empathy (Spill Your Guts) 3, Romance (Matchmaker) 2
CVs: Identity 4, Anonymity 2, Peace 6, Connection...
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Civilization: Cargo Cults
Society: None
Themes: Comprehension (New Uses for Old Tech) 3, Plot Immunity (Fortuitous Malfunctions) 3, Intrigue (Eavesdropper) 2
CVs: Ritual...
Traveling researcher or living metatech measuring device?
Civilization: Union
Society: Hospitalers
Themes: Empathy (I've Been There Too) 3, Plot Immunity (Old Friends) 1, Romance (Casual) 1
CVs:...
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The Goal: Describe the optimal computer.
Fair Assumptions: Unlimited funding. The computer need only be capable of calculation - specific traits, such as AND gates, are...
Mechanican Police Officer
Civilization: Mechanica
Society: none
Themes: Plot Immunity (Backup Arrives) 3, Comprehension (Criminals) 2
CVs: Humanity 4, The Law 7, Fellow Officers 5
Capabilities: Bio...
Warrior Queen turned Diplomat
Civilization: Tao of History
Society: High Society
Themes: Magnetism (Sheer Audacity) 2, Romance (Physical) 3
CVs: Authenticity 4, Tradition 7, Good Breeding 6,...
The Situation Generator tells you what's really going on. However, that doesn't always have anything to do with what the Transcendentals tell your team to do. Here's a way to take the actual...
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Sufficiently Advanced contains descriptions of over a dozen civilizations, spread all across the universe.
The Eternal Masquerade, where all citizens wear masks from birth to death. Brilliantly...
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Nukeball veteran
Civilization: Mechanica
Society: none
Themes: Magnetism (Famous Athlete) 3, Comprehension (Strategy) 2
CVs: Humanity 3, Competition 4, My Team 6
Capabilities: Bio 4, Cog 2, Meta 3,...
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Here's a demo version of Sufficiently Advanced. This is what we consider the core of the game, crammed miraculously into 20 pages. It's not everything, but it should give...
Experimental botanist
Civilization: Disciples
Society: none
Themes: Comprehension (Biotech) 2, Intrigue (Old Scientists' Network) 2, Plot Immunity (Plan B) 4
CVs: Worship 4, Privacy 2, Life 8,...
Criminal underling looking to expand
Civilization: Cargo Cults
Society: Organized Crime
Themes: Magnetism (Budding Crime Lord) 2, Plot Immunity (Strings to Pull) 2, Comprehension (Exploitation...
Homebody and resource point
Civilization: Stardwellers
Society: none
Themes: Intrigue (Stardweller Rumor Network) 2, Empathy (Shoulder to Lean On) 3
CVs: Freedom 5, Diversity 6, Home 4, Community...
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Like many role-playing games, Sufficiently Advanced has rules that describe the characters in the game and what they can do. Each character is rated as to how much of the five different kinds of...
Young looking male with colorful clothes, a backpack and an easy smile. And many, many questions.
Civilization: Roamers
Society: None
Themes: Empathy 3 - nice guy, Empathy 2 - trustworthy
CVs:...
A Cognitechnician who practices what he preaches.
Civilization: Union
Society: Hyperevolutes
Themes: Comprehension (Removing Waste) 2, Magnetism (Respected Scientist) 3
CVs: Order 10, Obedience 10,...
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The Goal: Describe a method by which a single person, in the S.A. universe, could go from Earth into low Earth orbit at an altitude of roughly 500 kilometers.
Fair...
Cargo cult ritual leader - more a priest than a technician
Civilization: Cargo Cults
Society: None
Themes: Magnetism (Religious Leader) 4, Empathy (Day-to-Day Problems) 3, Comprehension (Motives)...
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The Goal: Describe any and all known obstacles to human immortality. For each one, describe something that can remove/overcome this obstacle that exists in the S.A....
Ariel Verges
Civilization: Indpendents
Society: None
Themes: Intrigue (Admirers) 2, Magnetism (Leading Artist) 3, Romance (short-term) 3
CVs: Self-Reliance 6, Teamwork 4, Expression 7, Freedom...
Oswald Proteus, a well traveled engineer/architect with grand ideas.
Civilization: Independents
Society: None
Themes: Plot Immunity (Plans ahead) 3, Comprehension (Attention to detail) 4
CVs:...
Eccentric string tech researcher.
Civilization: Independents
Society: None
Themes: Comprehension (Intuitive) 3, Comprehension (String) 2
CVs: Self-reliance 7, Teamwork 1, Invention 10, Entitlement...
A clever politician and lawyer
Civilization: Independents
Society: None.
Themes: Empathy (Charming) 3, Magnetism (Political) 3, Comprehension (Word games & puns) 1
CVs: Self-Reliance 6,...
Silver-tongued devil who is quick to part fools from money.
Civilization: Roamers
Society: Organized Crime
Themes: Intrigue (Instant Insider) 3, Empathy (Trustworthy) 3, Romance (Exotic) 1
CVs:...
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Singularity Sky by Charles Stross. A great example of what happens when a pre-singularity culture attacks...
A bald, muscular man in light loose flowing clothes who moves like a dancer.
Civilization: Roamers
Society: None
Themes: Plot Immunity (Tough) 2, Comprehension (Sherlockian) 3
CVs: Secrecy 4,...
Financier and investor
Civilization: Stardwellers
Society: none
Themes: Plot Immunity (Throw Money At It) 3, Magnetism (Corporate Investors) 2
CVs: Freedom 4, Diversity 3, Responsibility 6,...
Anti-cybernetics rebel
Civilization: Mechanica
Society: none
Themes: Magnetism (Social Ideoloue) 1, Plot Immunity (Inconvenient Timing) 3, Romance (Unusual Folks) 2, Intrigue (Rebel Network) 3
CVs:...
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A one-woman biology research laboratory
Civilization: Masquerade
Society: None
Themes: Comprehension (Biotech) 2, Plot Immunity 3 (Countermeasures Prepared)
CVs: Identity 6, Anonymity 7, Logic 4,...
Enthusiastic experimenter and human guinea pig
Civilization: Stardwellers
Society: none
Themes: Comprehension (Novel Applications for Old Devices) 2, Intrigue (Reads All the Journals) 3
CVs:...
Secretive holy man
Civilization: Disciples
Society: none
Themes: Magnetism (Other Disciples) 2, Empathy (Disturbed Minds) 3, Comprehension (Mental Disorders) 3
CVs: Worship 8, Privacy 6, Silence 6,...
Young and reserved man in plain, efficient clothes.
Civilization: Logicians
Society: None
Themes: Plot Immunity (Its all in the details) 2, Comprehension (Efficiency) 3, Comprehension (Details)...
Gracile woman with an impatient, distracted air.
Civilization: Logicians
Society: Hyperevolutes
Themes: Intrigue (Veteran at academic infighting) 3, Comprehension (Its all mathematics) 4
CVs: Logic...
Tall fit man with a aquiline profile, light brown skin and close cut black hair.
Civilization: Logician
Society: None
Themes: Comprehension (small details and the big picture) 4, Romance...
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Famous Explorer and Trader
Civilization: Tao of History
Society: none
Themes: Plot Immunity (Friends in High Places) 2, Intrigue (Word from Distant Lands) 3
CVs: Authenticity 7, Tradition 3, New...
Intense looking middle aged woman.
Civilization: Logicians
Societies: High Society, Hyperevolutes
Themes: Magnetism (Intensity) 4, Intrigue (Political) 3
CVs: Logic 4, Efficiency 6, Good Breeding...
Courtesan and bit part player
Civilization: Tao of History
Society: none
Themes: Romance (Jaded) 3, Intrigue (Pillow Talk) 2
CVs: Authenticity 6, Tradition 3, Secrecy 7, Pleasure 4
Capabilities:...
An older man who is less flamboyant than most of his Roamer compatriots.
Civilization: Roamers
Society: None
Themes: Plot Immunity (Family Ties) 2, Intrigue (Political) 3
CVs: Secrecy 10,...
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Sufficiently Advanced has a lot of civilizations as it is, but there's always room for more cool stuff in an infinite universe.
We're going to be publishing a setting supplement at some point. If...
Sufficiently Advanced has a lot of societies as it is, but there's always room for more cool stuff in an infinite universe.
We're going to be publishing a setting supplement at some point. If you...
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A rugged looking middle aged woman wearing durable clothing
Civilization: Old Worlder
Society: None
Themes: Plot Immunity (Looks harmless) 4, Empathy (Good listener) 3, Romance (long-term) 2
CVs:...
An attractive (if somewhat well padded) older woman with dark blonde hair and a deep tan.
Civilization: Old-Worlder
Society: None
Themes: Magnetism (Political) 4, Empathy (Good News) 2,...
Tall lean man with curly hair and a knowing look.
Civilization: Old-Worlders
Society: None
Themes: Plot Immunity (Hard to surprise) 4, Magentism (Authority) 2, Comprehension (Small details) 3
CVs:...
A youngish looking woman with lively eyes and smile lines.
Civilization: Old Worlder
Society: None
Themes: Comprehension (Read about it) 5, Magnetism (Respected) 2, Empathy (sympathetic authority...
Balding man with a close cut beard, lively eyes.
Civilization: Old Worlders
Society: None
Themes: Plot Immunity (Easily overlooked) 3, Plot Immunity (Tough) 2, Comprehension (Intuitive) 2
CVs:...
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A good cop.
Civilization: Independents
Society: None
Themes: Plot Immunity (Badass) 4, Empathy (Good cop) 3
CVs: Self-reliance 3, Teamwork 7, Security 4, Community 2
Capabilities: Bio 4, Cog 4,...
A strong willed boss and entertainer.
Civilization: Roamers
Society: None
Themes: Plot Immunity (Support Network) 1, Magnetism (Fame, Convincing) 3, Romance (Unexpected and One Night Stands) 3
CVs:...
Iana Gratia Septimus, Professional Bloodcrosse Player
Civilization: Replicants
Society: None
Themes: Plot Immunity (Hard as diamond) 3, Romance (Stunning) 2
CVs: Life 8, Safety 3, Winning 6,...
Rufus Occius Primus
Civilization: Replicants
Society: None.
Themes: Empathy (Matters of law) 2, Magnetism (Gravitas) 3
CVs: Life 6, Safety 7, Law 6, Logic 2
Capabilities: Bio 8, Cog 7, Meta 5, Nano...
Viviana Magius Tertius
Civilization: Replicants
Society: None
Themes: Plot Immunity (Lucky) 3, Comprehension (Nanotech) 3, Romance (Unlucky) 1
CVs: Life 4, Safety 6, Creation 8, Competition...
Cato Ulpius Secundus, ranger and outdoorsman.
Civilization: Replicants
Society: None
Themes: Plot Immunity (Tough) 3, Romance (Experienced) 2
CVs: Life 6, Safety 2, Exploration 7, Serenity...
Domitian or Domitilla Fontius Quartus
Civilization: Replicants
Society: None
Themes: Empathy (Open) 3, Comprehension (Intuitive) 3, Romance (fun) 1
CVs: Life 5, Safety 2, Sanity 7, Understanding...
Intergalactic traveler and planetary explorer
Civilization: Stardwellers
Society: none
Themes: Romance (Fleeting) 3, Comprehension (Escape Routes) 2
CVs: Freedom 7, Diversity 6, Wanderlust 6,...
An intense, athletic young woman.
Civilization: Roamers
Society: Artisans
Themes: Plot Immunity (Its all part of the act) 3, Romance (Intense) 2
CVs: Secrecy 5, Wanderlust 5, Individuality 3,...
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Secretive mask-maker
Civilization: Masquerade
Society: None
Themes: Magnetism (Well-Known Masquerader) 1, Comprehension (Inner Desires) 3, Intrigue (Who's Really Behind This?) 3
CVs: Identity 4,...
Stuck for a situation for your game? Here's a quick way to make one. You'll need some ten-sided dice, and a willingness to re-roll if what you see doesn't fit your party.
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Muscular man with reddish brown hair and a tanned, leathery face.
Civilization: Spacer
Society: None
Themes: Plot Immunity (Tough!) 7
CVs: Independence 6, Diligence 5, Teamwork 3, Space...
Lean, saturnine looking man with close cut red hair.
Civilization: Spacer
Society: None
Themes: Intrigue (Political) 3, Magnetism (Political) 4
CVs: Independence 6, Diligence 4, Unity 8, Tradition...
A young woman with black hair worn in a braid.
Civilization: Spacer
Society: None
Themes: Empathy (Bedside manner) 3, Comprehension (Biotech) 4
CVs: Independence 6, Diligence 5, Teamwork 3,...
A stocky clean shaven man with a mustache.
Civilization: Spacers
Society: None
Themes: Comprehension (Nanotech) 4, Comprehension (Recycling) 2, Comprehension (Creative) 1
CVs: Independence 7,...
Round and soft looking man with gentle looking eyes and callused hands.
Civilization: Spacer
Society: Hyperevolutes
Themes: Plot Immunity (Looks harmless) 5, Romance (Looks harmless) 2
CVs:...
Lethally charming, good looking and utterly captivating young man with straight black hair in a fashionable cut.
Civilization: Spacer
Society: None
Themes: Comprehension (Programming) 3, Romance...
Tall man with curly hair and a distracted air.
Civilization: Spacer
Society: None
Themes: Intrigue (Getting ahead) 2, Intrigue (Into everything) 5
CVs: Independence 6, Diligence 5, Getting the best...
Dignified slavic looking woman with a broad mouth and blonde hair.
Civilization: Spacer
Society: None
Themes: Magnetism (Capable Attorney) 3, Intrigue (Has the Captain's ear) 4
CVs: Independence 6,...
Tall muscular woman with stylish, close cut hair.
Civilization: Spacer
Society: None
Themes: Plot Immunity (Unstoppable), Romance
CVs: Independence 3, Diligence 8, Order 6, Caution 4
Capabilities:...
A plain looking woman with mousy brown hair, and twinkling brown eyes.
Civilization: Spacer
Society: None
Themes: Plot Immunity (easily overlooked) 2, Intrigue (Professional) 3, Romance (Flirt)...
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Bio 6, Cog 5, Meta 3, Nano 5, String 2
CVs: Independence 6, Diligence 5,...
Projects the image of a strikingly beautiful woman with piercing purple eyes and moving hair.
Civilization: The Stored
Society: None
Themes: Magnetism (striking) 5
CVs: Life 4, Identity 7, Creation...
Image varies, but typically ortho human female of varying ethnic extractions. Usually pilots a spider like remote of some sort.
Civilization: Stored
Society: Organzed Crime
Themes: Plot Immunity...
A rather mild looking, middle aged man with an academic ait
Civilization: The Stored
Society: None
Themes: Empathy (Wise father figure) 2, Comprehension (Aha! moments) 3
CVs: Life 4, Identity 3,...
Projects the image of a attractive Renaissance or Medieval scribe in southern Italian clothing. Frequently inhabits a remote that looks like her projected image.
Civilization: The Stored
Society:...
Image: A handsome dignified young man in a suit. Typically found in a media remote.
Civilization: The Stored
Society: None
Themes: Intrigue (Admiring viewers) 3, Plot Immunity (He's just a...
Traveling performer similar to an old Vaudville act - a little of everything
Civilization: Masquerade
Society: None
Themes: Plot Immunity (All Part of the Act) 3, Magnetism (Beloved Celebrity)...
Character lens adviser
Civilization: Tao of History
Society: High Society
Themes: Intrigue (Tao Rumor Mill) 2, Romance (Just Like In The Stories) 2, Empathy (Blocking) 1
CVs: Authenticity 8,...
There are five fundamental kinds of technology in this game:
Biotech, which affects or works through the use of living beings. Genetic engineering, terraforming, symbiotics, and designer drugs all...
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Disciple specialty cook
Civilization: Disciples
Society: none
Themes: Comprehension (Artistic Insight) 4, Plot Immunity (Overlooked) 2, Romance (She Can Cook!) 2
CVs: Worship 4, Privacy 5,...
Inquisitive worldwalker
Civilization: Disciples
Society: none
Themes: Intrigue (Eavesdropper) 3, Plot Immunity (Wasn't Him) 3, Romance (I'm Exotic) 2
CVs: Worship 4, Privacy 6, Discovery 6,...
Soldier with an arsenal of magic weapons
Civilization: Cargo Cults
Society: None
Themes: Plot Immunity (Cunning Strategem) 3, Romance (Fellow Soldiers) 3, Comprehension (Battle Plans) 2
CVs: Ritual...