5150 NB: Monthly Upkeep

[sp]

I apologize if this has been asked and answered here before. I did a search of the forums and didn't find it specifically.

Looking at the Decreasing Rep D6 chart on p. 19, and the Monthly Activities list on p. 153,

"At the start of the month gain 1 Decreasing Rep d6 for each Band member you have."

then

"At the end of the month gain 1 Decreasing Rep d6 for each Band member you have or cut loose."

Decreasing rep d6 are gained for ships and vehicles at the start of the month. p. 19 calls this "monthly upkeep."

Then p. 153 says "Pay for Monthly Upkeep" at the end of the month.

I have been reading all this to mean, "You have to pay upkeep (1 decreasing rep d6 total) each month, for each band member, even if they joined or were released from the band this month, and you have to pay for housing, vehicles, and ships each once per month."

But, it seems possible that some things are potentially listed twice, even three times. That is, it's possible that a band member rates 2d6 per month, but if they were hired this month, it's pro-rated at 1?

Just wanted to verify that my initial read of the rules is essentially accurate, or be corrected if not.

Thanks!

[Ed the Two Hour Wargames Guy]

Jan 19, 2023 17:24:39 GMT sp said:

I apologize if this has been asked and answered here before. I did a search of the forums and didn't find it specifically.

Looking at the Decreasing Rep D6 chart on p. 19, and the Monthly Activities list on p. 153,

No worries.

"At the start of the month gain 1 Decreasing Rep d6 for each Band member you have." Correct.

then

"At the end of the month gain 1 Decreasing Rep d6 for each Band member you have or cut loose." Correct. So, it could be 2 Decreasing Rep d6 for the month, as long as the NPC didn't get killed. Still have him, cut him loose. Gain the second d6.

Decreasing rep d6 are gained for ships and vehicles at the start of the month. p. 19 calls this "monthly upkeep."

Then p. 153 says "Pay for Monthly Upkeep" at the end of the month. Correct. This is a reminder to pay what you may have missed.

Here's the easiest way and a bit different. A bit more clearer.
Start of the month gain 1 Decreasing Rep d6 per NPC and any Upkeep. 
Leave it at that. Don't worry about cutting them loose. Hope this helps.

Example.
I start the month with 1 NPC - Gain 1 Decreasing Rep d6 - what you gain during the month is tracked separately. 
I have a vehicle - Gain 1 Decreasing Rep d6. That's 2 so FAR.
I have a Home in Gaea Heights - That's 3 more (highest Law Level minus 2). That's 5 so far.
During the month I have Encounters and gain 7 Increasing Rep d6 and 1 Decreasing Rep d6 for a net of 6 Increasing Rep d6 earned. Subtracting the 5 Decreasing Rep d6 I started the month with from the 6 Increasing Rep d6 earned during the gives me +1 Increasing Rep d6 for the month. Added to my Lifetime Rep of 24, it is now 26.

 

Just wanted to verify that my initial read of the rules is essentially accurate, or be corrected if not.

Thanks!

[sp]

Awesome, thanks!

This all makes sense.

[Ed the Two Hour Wargames Guy]

Could have been written clearer.