Good Society: Regency Intrigue and Collaborative Storytelling

How to prepare

How Should Your Players Prepare? To fully enjoy this game, players should prepare the following: Equipment: Microphone: A microphone is required to participate in discussions and roleplay. Webcam: Recommended but not required for a more immersive experience. Accounts & Tools: Discord: The primary platform for communication and gameplay. Google Documents: Players will need access and the ability to edit shared Google Docs for character creation and collaboration. Knowledge & Mindset: A basic understanding of the Regency era: Familiarize yourself with the stakes, social expectations, and constraints of early 19th-century life. While authenticity enhances the experience, a playful, open-minded approach to anachronistic fun is welcome! Be ready for a sassy twist: The game blends Austen-inspired wit with modern humor and creativity. You don’t need to read the rules in advance, as guidance will be provided, but arriving with ideas for your character’s desires and personality will enhance your experience. Bring your creativity and enthusiasm to dive into the drama of Regency society!

What I provide

Source Materials: I provide official game resources, including character cards, a PDF of the base deck, and official artwork to enhance gameplay. All materials are used responsibly to support the experience without distributing unauthorized copies. Thematic Expertise: With a functional knowledge of Jane Austen’s works and the Regency era setting, I ensure the game captures the tone and social nuances of the period without being overly formal or pretentious. Immersive Storytelling: I focus on character-driven narratives, weaving a collaborative story filled with intrigue, relationships, and dramatic twists that embody the spirit of Austen’s novels. Custom Enhancements: I incorporate tools like visual aids, curated ambient music, and themed soundscapes to bring the setting to life. Virtual Tabletop (VTT) platforms are used to share scenes, character details, and in-game resources. Player Support: I facilitate Lines and Veils safety tools to ensure all players are comfortable with the story’s themes. My GM style is collaborative and adaptable, prioritizing player enjoyment and creativity. My GM Style Dynamic Roleplay: Expect immersive roleplay, with occasional character voices and plenty of opportunities for monologues, scheming, and heartfelt moments. Collaborative Approach: While I guide the story, I encourage players to take the reins in shaping the narrative through their characters’ desires and relationships. High Stakes & Drama: The game includes Character vs Character elements, conflicting character motivations, and dramatic twists to keep the stakes high and the story compelling. Flexibility & Fun: I balance respect for the rules with the “Rule of Cool,” ensuring the mechanics serve the story rather than hinder it. Creative solutions are always welcome! Players can expect a richly detailed, immersive experience that combines the wit and charm of Regency-era drama with the collaborative mechanics of Good Society. Whether you’re new to Jane Austen’s world or a lifelong fan, this game offers a welcoming, enjoyable environment to explore your character’s ambitions, misfortunes, and triumphs.

Gameplay details

This game is very cognizant of the need for player consent over the pressures that their character will face. You can find an excerpt from the game manual below. Additionally, my policies as a GM and a form for player Lines and Veils will be linked when you join this game. AS A PLAYER, YOU WILL: Respect the decisions made in Collaboration. Take action to pursue your character's desires and objectives. Be willing to accept (or even orchestrate) your character's own misfortunes to create a more interesting story. Contribute to the story and support other players even when your character is not involved. WHY MUST I SUFFER? In Austen's novels, characters suffer setbacks, misfortunes, and uncertainty before they can achieve their objectives. These setbacks are often what makes the story interesting! The same principle applies to the story you are creating in Good Society. Let bad things happen to your character—you can reverse their fortunes later, and it will be a thing far sweeter.

Content warnings

Safety tools used

How will character creation work

Start Thinking About Your Character Players can use the excerpt from the rules below to begin imagining their characters. When you join the game, you’ll receive links to premade character roles to choose from, or you can create your own using the available materials. We’ll use the cards to decide each character's desires and starting relationships, ensuring an engaging and dynamic setup. CHARACTER ROLE In the ever-watchful, gossip-driven society of Habershire, your character’s role defines their place in the community and the consequences of their reputation. From the Socialite to the Heir, each role is unique, and only one of each can exist in the game at a time. Every person is defined not only by who they are but by who they’re not. Your Character Role Will Include: Basics: Information such as your character’s name, age, appearance, and temperament. These should capture your character at a glance. For example, their appearance may be elegant, sickly, or gaudy, while their temperament might be shy, excitable, or pompous. Role Attributes: Inspired by the hallmarks of Austen’s characters, these attributes provide creative ideas and guidance for fleshing out your character. Inner Conflict: The central struggle your character faces, such as a conflict between love and duty or acceptance and revenge. This dynamic will evolve as the story progresses. Reputation Conditions: Society's judgment is unavoidable. Your character’s reputation will rise or fall through reputation tags, which describe how society views them. Positive tags might include caring or dutiful, while negative tags could be dishonest or petty. Accumulating similar tags may trigger specific conditions outlined in your character role sheet. FAMILY BACKGROUND In Regency society, a person’s family defines much of their standing and reputation. Each character will have a family background, such as Peerage or Humble Origins, which influences their starting reputation and unique criteria for rising or falling in society’s estimation. Key Elements of Family Background: Background Description: A brief overview of the family’s social standing and heritage. Initial Reputation: Positive and negative reputation tags associated with your character’s background. Reputation Criteria: Specific conditions that determine whether your character’s reputation rises or falls, evaluated during the reputation phase. While multiple characters can share the same family background, related characters (e.g., siblings or parent and child) should decide whether to share a background or craft a narrative reason for differences. When you join, these details will serve as a starting point to create rich, complex characters who are ready to navigate the trials and tribulations of Regency-era life. Let society watch and judge, for the stakes are high, and every action shapes your legacy!

Combat / Tactics

Low

Roleplay

High

Puzzles

Low

Experience level

Beginner