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Bearclaw:
Hi,
I'm making a shape-shifter / werewolf.  BUT I really like the World of Darkness were-wolf, where the fear of going berserk and killing everyone around is an issue.  So, here's my powers.  I used Feeding Dependency as a mechanic for him shifting into the hulking windigo form.  Feeding on live, resisting prey is the answer for the feeding dependeny.  Not specifically people.  When he's not in the middle of a fight, he can go off and hunt a rabbit or something. But in a fight, he's likely to shift, being just as much of a danger to his party as the bad guys.  Please tell me if what I've done makes sense and if it seems "cheaty" or not.

Powers/Stunts -8
Echos of the beast -1
Inhuman recovery -2
 -the catch = silver +2
Beast change (wolf) -1 affecting
Claws -1
Inhuman Strength -2
Inhuman Speed -2
Feeding dependency +1 affecting involuntary change. 
Human Form (involuntary change) +2 affecting:
Hulking size -2
Supernatural toughness / catch - silver -2

Bearclaw:
So, he always has Inhuman Recovery and Echos Of The Beast.
In wolf form he adds inhuman speed, inhuman strength and claws.
In Windigo form, he adds hulking size and supernatural toughness.

wardenferry419:
I am not familiar with RPG building. But, I like the idea of his smelling of blood causes a feeding fenzy, like sharks.

Taran:
Your character looks good.  Just a couple of things:

You have a -2 recovery power and a +2 catch.  You don't get the full rebate because a power always has to cost something.  So, your recovery power costs -1 no matter what, or you can boost your toughness powers to -4.

Wait, nevermind, I see you have an upgrade to Supernatural.

I think we need to reorganize your powers a bit:

Powers:
Echos of the beast -1
Inhuman recovery -2
 -the catch = silver +2
Beast Change -1
Human Form +1 affecting:
- Inhuman Strength -2
- Inhuman Speed -2
- Claws -1
Human Form upgrade: Involuntary Change +1 (affecting):
- Feeding Dependency +1 (affecting)
- Hulking size -2
- Inhuman toughness (catch already factored in) -2

O.k, now that I write it, it's pretty much the same as what you have.  My only feedback is that Feeding Dependency might not be appropriate.

If your main powers were based on Feeding dependency, and you get taken out by Hunger, your Take Out condition could be becoming the Wendigo:  (basically covered under Failure Recovery of feeding dependency - skipping a scene or feeding forcefully to have you recover).  Is that what you intend?  If so, you are investing 6 refresh into powers that might rarely get used (depending on your discipline skill)

As it's written, the Feeding Dependency only affects the powers you use while in Wendigo form.  But that that point, isn't he already over the edge?  Are you forced to use all the powers in the form?

I actually think Blood Drinker is more appropriate.  See Feeding Frenzy (YS189):

--- Quote ---Feeding Frenzy. When in the presence of heightened
emotions and willing victims, you feel a
nearly uncontrollable urge to feed. The GM
is within her rights to call for Discipline rolls
to resist the urge. In some cases, the urge may
take the form of a compel against your high
concept.
--- End quote ---

Which is exactly what you seem to be describing.  You probably don't have the refresh for that though....

Bearclaw:
What I'm going for is:
Everything supernatural effects the hunger.  When he heals faster, it's hunger stress.  If he shifts, it's hunger stress.  If he uses his power in a fight it's hunger stress.  If his girlfriend flips out about the dishes left in the sink, it's hunger stress.  And eventually, it will force him into Windigo.

Once I work out the mechanics of THAT, I'll start working out how to mechanically say that he's mostly a mindless killing machine at that point.

edit -> I read feeding frenzy again.  I think blood frenzy is the way to go.  Basically, when in Windigo, literally anything alive requires a discipline check to not kill it.

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