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zaboron:

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That looks cool, thanks.
My initial idea was to play a member of a federal Paranormal investigation unit. The conflict between the agency and the summer court (in our campaign) would be reflected by the character's struggle between their human and fae heritage (High concept: Half ogre, double agent). So, using the advantages and power of the Beast Change would definitely come with lots of trouble and consequences.

The human skills would be that of an agent, so investigation, a bit of guns, contacts, etc, and the ogre is then using the skills you mentioned (Might, Endurance and Fists) plus a bit of Weapon (to use the pistol as a thrown weapon).

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--- Quote from: zaboron on February 14, 2018, 02:00:08 PM ---That looks cool, thanks.
My initial idea was to play a member of a federal Paranormal investigation unit. The conflict between the agency and the summer court (in our campaign) would be reflected by the character's struggle between their human and fae heritage (High concept: Half ogre, double agent). So, using the advantages and power of the Beast Change would definitely come with lots of trouble and consequences.

The human skills would be that of an agent, so investigation, a bit of guns, contacts, etc, and the ogre is then using the skills you mentioned (Might, Endurance and Fists) plus a bit of Weapon (to use the pistol as a thrown weapon).

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Ogre's were traditionally wyld-fae in Sk. Are you thinking of yours having more specific Summer ties (personal or via the fae parent) or maybe having one (or both) of the Fae courts trying to recruit him?

Taran:
Beast Shape represents certain skills being less likely to apply to a situation because your form doesn't lend itself to the situation.  For instance, your Contacts skill would drop because it's harder to leverage your contact in the police department when you look like a wolf.

So, as an ogre, you'd really be giving into your Fae side more and many of your human skills (like contacts and rapport would drop because you can't show up to work as an ogre.  Investigation might drop because you've given into baser Ogre-like desires which makes you less able to focus on finer details.

That said, it would be cool to have a stunt that lets you deal with fae better when you are in Ogre form.  Like, using Might or Fists instead of Contacts, Presence or Rapport when in Ogre form.  Since your fellow ogres/Summer denizens, perhaps,  value Size and Strength which gives you an edge.

Maybe a stunt that lets you use Might to compliment social skills when dealing with Fae.  Then your Strength Powers will come in handy in social conflicts because Strength Powers let you compliment regardless of the skill level.

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