Post by Rakugo on May 20, 2018 21:27:09 GMT
I know some of you are travelling or have some time off work over the Summer, so if you'd like a few recommendations to help immerse yourself further in the world of Rokugan and/or Feudal Japan, here are some Bonus XP opportunities for you to do!
+1 Bonus XP per Samurai Movie watched over the Summer
Here are some of my absolute favorites that I'd recommend:
The Tale of Zatoichi (1962)
The Last Samurai (2003)
Memoirs of a Geisha (2005)
13 Assassins (2010)
47 Ronin (2013)
The Twilight Samurai (2002)
Kagemusha (1980)
The Hidden Fortress (1958)
Lady Snowblood (1973)
Rashomon (1950)
The Samurai Trilogy (1956)
Harakiri (1962)
Ran (1985)
Seven Samurai (1954)
Yojimbo (1961)
Sanjuro (1962)
Throne of Blood (1957)
The Sword of Doom (1966)
+3 Bonus XP per Samurai Novel read over the Summer
More of my favorites that I recommend:
Demon Hunter by Yamada Monogatari (Personal Favorite)
Cloud of Sparrows & Autumn Bridge by Takashi Matsuoka
Musashi & Taiko by Eiji Yoshikawa
Shogun by James Clavell
The Tale of the Otori Series by Lian Hearn
Legend of the Five Rings Series published by AEG
+4 Bonus XP for training at a Japanese-style martial arts dojo or private lesson
I highly recommend Iaijutsu, with Kendo being a distant second. There are several Kaizen Kan Kyokushin Karate dojos in Tucson that offer Iaijutsu. I've trained at their East-side dojo for a few months and it was a great experience. If you'd like to borrow a bokken or hakama/kimono, just let me know.
+2 Bonus XP to first player to draft the group's Monthly Magistrate's Summary
Summarize the events so far in Ryoko Owari, addressed to the Emerald Champion, in character
+1 Bonus XP per Samurai Movie watched over the Summer
Here are some of my absolute favorites that I'd recommend:
The Tale of Zatoichi (1962)
The Last Samurai (2003)
Memoirs of a Geisha (2005)
13 Assassins (2010)
47 Ronin (2013)
The Twilight Samurai (2002)
Kagemusha (1980)
The Hidden Fortress (1958)
Lady Snowblood (1973)
Rashomon (1950)
The Samurai Trilogy (1956)
Harakiri (1962)
Ran (1985)
Seven Samurai (1954)
Yojimbo (1961)
Sanjuro (1962)
Throne of Blood (1957)
The Sword of Doom (1966)
+3 Bonus XP per Samurai Novel read over the Summer
More of my favorites that I recommend:
Demon Hunter by Yamada Monogatari (Personal Favorite)
Cloud of Sparrows & Autumn Bridge by Takashi Matsuoka
Musashi & Taiko by Eiji Yoshikawa
Shogun by James Clavell
The Tale of the Otori Series by Lian Hearn
Legend of the Five Rings Series published by AEG
+4 Bonus XP for training at a Japanese-style martial arts dojo or private lesson
I highly recommend Iaijutsu, with Kendo being a distant second. There are several Kaizen Kan Kyokushin Karate dojos in Tucson that offer Iaijutsu. I've trained at their East-side dojo for a few months and it was a great experience. If you'd like to borrow a bokken or hakama/kimono, just let me know.
+2 Bonus XP to first player to draft the group's Monthly Magistrate's Summary
Summarize the events so far in Ryoko Owari, addressed to the Emerald Champion, in character