The Dresden Files > DFRPG
Request A Character
Sanctaphrax:
--- Quote from: Saracen on June 22, 2015, 01:33:24 PM ---I liked them all, especially the aspects. With Harry, there could be so many it's hard to narrow it down to just seven, but the ones you picked are nice.
--- End quote ---
Glad to hear it!
--- Quote from: Saracen on June 22, 2015, 01:33:24 PM ---Harry: You listed Scholarship twice.
--- End quote ---
Fixed. Thanks.
--- Quote from: Saracen on June 22, 2015, 01:33:24 PM ---Also, Longtime Hero sounds weird under Conviction. Wouldn't it be better under Lore?
--- End quote ---
Lore? What does Lore have to do with anything?
Conviction's not a perfect fit, but since meeting heroes and monsters is a direct result of his convictions it seemed at least reasonable.
--- Quote from: Saracen on June 22, 2015, 01:33:24 PM ---Law: do you think the "can't swim" factor should be handled simply as a compel of the aspect The Op-Op Fruit?
--- End quote ---
Yes.
--- Quote from: Saracen on June 22, 2015, 01:33:24 PM ---Personally, I would use Limitation or Uncontrolled Power (and would with all Devil Fruit users).
--- End quote ---
Wouldn't work. Neither Limitation nor Uncontrolled Power has any effect on mundane abilities like swimming.
Quantus:
--- Quote from: Sanctaphrax on June 22, 2015, 02:32:01 AM ---If you're reading this and you have a moment of spare time, please tell me what you think of (any of) the characters I've posted. I'm not picky about feedback: content-free praise and random insults are both fine by me. But this sort of thing is a lot more pleasant when it's not totally solitary.
--- End quote ---
Im really liking the work you are doing, and in a broader sense the sort of exploratory creation that this thread is inspiring. So both for the work and for leading the discussion: I salute you. :)
Saracen:
--- Quote from: Sanctaphrax on June 22, 2015, 08:12:27 PM ---Lore? What does Lore have to do with anything?
--- End quote ---
Well, it's a knowledge skill, at least. And you can argue it comes from his experience with the occult, beside simple academic research and study.
--- Quote from: Sanctaphrax on June 22, 2015, 08:12:27 PM ---Wouldn't work. Neither Limitation nor Uncontrolled Power has any effect on mundane abilities like swimming.
--- End quote ---
Fair enough. I guess I thought that, since the drawback to Devil Fruits is pretty big, it deserved some kind of refresh rebate, and that's why I looked at Limitation or Uncontrolled Power.
Edit - Oh yeah, about Law, we kind-of forgot about Armament Haki. Inhuman Toughness could partially cover it, and you mentioned wanting to avoid giving him Inhuman/Supernatural Strength, but what about it being a catch to any Devil Fruit? Maybe a comprehensive custom power could be created, a somewhat watered-down toughness, strength and thematic holy touch all rolled into one?
Sanctaphrax:
--- Quote from: Quantus on June 23, 2015, 07:09:26 PM ---Im really liking the work you are doing, and in a broader sense the sort of exploratory creation that this thread is inspiring. So both for the work and for leading the discussion: I salute you. :)
--- End quote ---
Thanks, it's very kind of you to say so.
--- Quote from: Saracen on June 24, 2015, 10:00:10 AM ---Well, it's a knowledge skill, at least. And you can argue it comes from his experience with the occult, beside simple academic research and study.
--- End quote ---
Eh. Sounds tenuous to me.
I could rephrase the Stunt as applying to people who share his convictions or are inimical to them. It's basically the same, effect-wise, but maybe it sounds more Conviction-y?
--- Quote from: Saracen on June 24, 2015, 10:00:10 AM ---Edit - Oh yeah, about Law, we kind-of forgot about Armament Haki. Inhuman Toughness could partially cover it, and you mentioned wanting to avoid giving him Inhuman/Supernatural Strength, but what about it being a catch to any Devil Fruit? Maybe a comprehensive custom power could be created, a somewhat watered-down toughness, strength and thematic holy touch all rolled into one?
--- End quote ---
Maybe.
Apart from piercing Devil Fruit defences, Armament Haki mostly just feels like a flavour for normal abilities.
I have Strength...because of Haki! I have Toughness...because of Haki! I have really high Weapons....because of Haki! And so on.
I guess it might be worth making the defence-piercing thing into a Power, but I'm not sure exactly how to do that. It's not absolute, so it doesn't just satisfy The Catch. There should be some kind of test, to see if your Haki is strong enough to trump a given defence. But how to represent that?
S1C0:
I have a complex Npc concept that i would love to see your take on.
The character is a genius who wages war against both crime and later "evil" monsters, not with overt force, but with strategy and cunning. some one who could possibly beat Sherlock Holmes at chess. The only power he has are purely mental he would have accelerated perception and edict memory. His religion ,as far as he is concerned, is preparedness and efficiency. He would give Batman a run for his money when it comes to weapons, armor and gadgets.His mental prowess makes him a master of manipulation, he rarely looses debates and has accumulated the wealth required to even economically attack entire factions.Think batman and Sun Tzu with just a hint of Ironman. As such it would be a lovely chance to illustrate your optimization formula, Varying power levels would be most helpful.
Navigation
[0] Message Index
[#] Next page
[*] Previous page
Go to full version