I've posted before about SOC here: https://www.travellerrpg.com/threads/build-your-soc.44486
But there's got to be a way that doesn't just make it a rehash of Charisma from D&D.
Of course, you have Nobility Rank overriding anything else, but how are these for additions to SOC.
This is what ChatGPT spat out to me when I asked a couple of questions. I'm wondering if these could be used as Modifiers to SOC.
Say, a +1 for each? But how do you justify having it?
Influential – suggests they shape opinions and set trends.
Well-connected – emphasizes their strong social/professional network.
Socially prominent – neutral, professional phrasing for someone who stands out in group dynamics.
Trendsetter – implies they set the pace others follow.
Cultural insider – works well in workplace or community contexts.
Esteemed peer – respectful, less casual, highlights group belonging and status.
Key stakeholder / key player – if it’s in a business or organizational setting.
Elite circle member – formal way to capture “in-crowd” without slang.
Business / Professional Context
Key player – emphasizes their role in important decisions.
Influencer (or “industry influencer”) – common in marketing and thought-leadership contexts.
Well-connected professional – stresses networks without sounding cliquish.
Recognized leader / respected peer – highlights esteem and authority.
Trendsetter – works in creative, fashion, or innovation industries.
Core member of a high-profile group – polished way to say “in-crowd.”
Thought leader – if they shape how others think in a field.
Social / Academic Context
Socially prominent – professional but fits student/community contexts.
Well-regarded peer – emphasizes respect from others.
Cultural insider – acknowledges group belonging without slang.
Influential student / influential figure – captures “cool” without informality.
Respected member of the community – neutral, non-slang.
High-status peer group member – formal phrasing for “in-crowd.”
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These are some other ideas
Professional Standing
Family Influence or Money
Attractiveness & Fashionable
Personality & Interactive
What do you think of all of these?
But there's got to be a way that doesn't just make it a rehash of Charisma from D&D.
Of course, you have Nobility Rank overriding anything else, but how are these for additions to SOC.
This is what ChatGPT spat out to me when I asked a couple of questions. I'm wondering if these could be used as Modifiers to SOC.
Say, a +1 for each? But how do you justify having it?
Influential – suggests they shape opinions and set trends.
Well-connected – emphasizes their strong social/professional network.
Socially prominent – neutral, professional phrasing for someone who stands out in group dynamics.
Trendsetter – implies they set the pace others follow.
Cultural insider – works well in workplace or community contexts.
Esteemed peer – respectful, less casual, highlights group belonging and status.
Key stakeholder / key player – if it’s in a business or organizational setting.
Elite circle member – formal way to capture “in-crowd” without slang.
Business / Professional Context
Key player – emphasizes their role in important decisions.
Influencer (or “industry influencer”) – common in marketing and thought-leadership contexts.
Well-connected professional – stresses networks without sounding cliquish.
Recognized leader / respected peer – highlights esteem and authority.
Trendsetter – works in creative, fashion, or innovation industries.
Core member of a high-profile group – polished way to say “in-crowd.”
Thought leader – if they shape how others think in a field.
Social / Academic Context
Socially prominent – professional but fits student/community contexts.
Well-regarded peer – emphasizes respect from others.
Cultural insider – acknowledges group belonging without slang.
Influential student / influential figure – captures “cool” without informality.
Respected member of the community – neutral, non-slang.
High-status peer group member – formal phrasing for “in-crowd.”
____
These are some other ideas
Professional Standing
Family Influence or Money
Attractiveness & Fashionable
Personality & Interactive
What do you think of all of these?
