LordAspen said:
By the way I'm getting a ribbing in the game (well deserved at that) from having really no knowledge of the setting except for what I have read in the forums. From my standpoint not knowing anything is actually kind of cool because it helps me play my character as clueless and it makes everything even more interesting but I really don't want to detract from the other players' enjoyment.
LordA, don't let us bashers get under your skin!
I've got another character in Eluvan's "Of Wealth & Taste" pbp who is clueless, and it's great because I don't have to worry about whether or not I know something my character would. I've read a few of the Planescape books but I've never played before, so there are glaring holes in my knowledge of the setting - The803's reference to the World Serpent is a case in point. The name is certainly familiar, but I have no information to attach to it. Hence my OOC comment in the story thread.
Actually, it's a lot of fun playing my clueless character - I'm particularly enjoying the way that his use of language evolves over time. He's not slow, so he's picking up the planar cant as he goes along. I find myself thinking, "Hmm, has he heard that word before? Yeah, great - now how does he use it?"
The other thing to remember, of course, is that planar characters have an automatic clueless alarm - and they love to pity the poor sods who know nothing about the way the multiverse
really works! No, really - Rhys is performing an important sociological function for the jaded residents of the Cage!
As to a source, I would agree with Lobo - get the original boxed set. It's available as a PDF download from a couple of sites. Even if you read Shemeska's story, still get the boxed set - it's the artwork for me which really defines the feel of the setting. Tony DiTerlizzi's pictures are absolutely fantastic!
'Nock