Here’s your homework. Chapter 4 of the Core Rules lists all the basic non-magical equipment characters can get. Your fighter has gold, labeled G on your character sheet. (Wait, the library key was gold! Is that why there’s a G on it???) That’s how much money you have to spend on your equipment. Make sure you at least get a set of armor and two weapons: one melee and one ranged. Up to you what else to get.
Let me know if you have any questions and if you pick a name!
Have a good weekend,
Jo
From: Felix Navarro
To: Jolene Rainier
Date: Saturday, May 4, 2024, 8:34 A.M.
Subject: RE: Homework
Good morning Jo,
Thank you for the information. I appreciate you taking the time to write this out for me. I doubt the G on the library’s key stands for gold, but your supposition is a clever one. It made me smile before 9 A.M. on a Saturday, which is no easy feat.
I haven’t picked a name for the character yet, but I decided to make him a male. Here’s a question that just occurred to me. Is male correct, or does one say “man” when the creature isn’t strictly human?
Best,
Felix
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Felix Navarro, MI
Junior Librarian, General Services
Butler County Library District — Ashville Public Library
From: Jolene Rainier
To: Felix Navarro
Date: Saturday, May 4, 2024, 3:22 P.M.
Subject: RE: Homework
Weirdly, there is so much drama about that. Most people say man and woman for those genders and don’t think about it too much. But some players are rules lawyers (aka a**holes) who insist on using male and female for every race (even human) because that’s what the original 1979 rulebook did. Honestly, I think it’s dated and kinda skeevy. Just say man. He/him works too.
Can I ask you a question (besides this one)? What does the MI stand for after your name? I Googled it, but “MI library” and “MI librarian” just showed me all of the libraries and librarian jobs in Michigan.
You’re probably at work, so don’t let me take up your time. You can tell me on Friday. I just didn’t want to forget to ask. I’ll see you then!
Jo
From: Felix Navarro
To: Jolene Rainier
Date: Monday, May 6, 2024, 8:43 A.M.
Subject: RE: Homework
Dear Jo,
I did some online research of my own, specifically about the type of players you called “rules lawyers.” I’m inclined to agree with your assessment of them. Some insight into how to manage them as a GM would be appreciated. Let’s please save that topic until we’re in person, though; I think a conversation would be more fruitful than email.
I completed your homework assignment last night, aside from choosing a name. I assure you, I’ll have one by Friday. I didn’t have any questions, which I attribute to your excellent tutelage the other night. Thank you again for your time. I’m very grateful.
To answer your question, MI stands for Master of Information, the type of graduate degree I hold from Rutgers University. It’s similar to MLIS and MLS, which are the more well-known abbreviations for librarians’ master’s degrees.
If questions about names are on the table, I must admit I’m curious about Jo as a nickname for Jolene. I’m sure you hear this all the time, but I would have assumed Josephine or Joanna. For what it’s worth, I think Jolene suits you.
Best,
Felix
