I am wondering what kind of downtime we are going to get in this campaign. Plenty of downtime is good for many magic users (specially that TW). Starting level would be very helpful in making decisions. I am just not interested in playing a lv1 LLW with 12 spells of lv1-4 :-(

Not sure if the GM approves of course, but so far I made this up for my character as I am making them:

Name:  _____
Alignment: _____   |  Species: ______ [pg # in which book]
OCC/RCC:  __________
Height:   ___ Feet    |  Weight: ____lbs
Appearance:

CHARACTER STATISTICS:
IQ __ (+__% to skills)
ME __ (+__ save vs psionic/insanity)
MA __ (__Trust/Intimidate)
PS __  (+___ dmg )     [____lbs carry, _____Max lift]
PP __ (+__ parry/dodge/strike)
PE __ (+__% coma death save/+___ magic/poison)
PB __ (__% Charm/Impress)
SPD ___ [___mph]
Horror Factor: __
Hit Points:  ______
SDC/MDC:  _______

COMBAT:     Hand to Hand _______ [pg # in book]
__ attacks/melee
+__ to strike  |   + __parry   |  +__ dodge
+__ initiative  |  +__ Pull Punch  |  +__ roll with impact
+__ save v horror factor | +__ save v poison
+__ save v magic and illusions  | +__% save v Coma/Death
+__ save v psionic/ insanity

NATURAL ABILITIES:

MAGIC:   ___PPE [+__/level]

Spell Name [pg # in book]  |  Spell Name [pg # in book]

PSIONICS:    __ ISP  [+__/level]
Power Name [pg # in book] |  Power Name  [pg  # in book]

OOC/RCC Skills:
Skill __% [+__%/level]    |   Skill __% [+__%/level]

OOC/RCC RELATED SKILLS:
Skill __% [+__%/level]    |   Skill __% [+__%/level]

SECONDARY SKILLS:
Skill __% [+__%/level]   |  Skill __% [+__%/level]



WEAPON PROFICIENCIES:
WP__________  |   WP__________


BODY ARMOR:
Armor Name [pg #in book]
Weight—___lbs  |  ___ mobility with a  +/-___% movement penalty
Helmet—___ MDC  |  Main Body—___ MDC  |  Arms—__ each  |  Legs—__ each

WEAPONS:
Weapon Name  [pg #in book]
Weight:___ lbs  | SD/MD: ___
Range—___ft  |  Payload _______ shots  | Extra Ammo—______ E-clips

OTHER GEAR:



MONEY: _____ CREDITS  | _____BLACK MARKET CREDITS
OTHER VALUABLES:  _________


BACKGROUND:

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EDITED to add armor and weapons sections.
This message was last edited by the player at 05:23, Sat 29 July 2017.

So, a lot to go through here.  I'll try and answer every question.  If I miss something, just as again.  Please don't ever be afraid to ask me about anything.  My ego is not at stake here.  If you walk off the game because you feel I am not addressing your issues and you haven't brought them up to me, that's on you.  So far everyone looks like a mature adult so I probably don't have to worry, but I do my best to treat everyone with respect and expect the same back.  Coming at me like a drunken frat boy will not go over well.

1. I know this is a lot of players and I will be working on ways to minimize the drag on the game this causes.  I already have an idea for two separate starts.  If you ant to be paired off with anyone, let me know right away.  Shared backgrounds are an awesome thing and I do not want to mess that up.

2. Perceived OCC/RCC weaknesses:  If you think you're at a severe disadvantage compared to everyone else, talk to me.  We can take a look and figure something out.  Throw some ideas at me if you have any.  I want you to have fun and enjoy the game.  Otherwise what's the point?  Let's start with the Ley Line Walker.  What ar you missing?

3. Give me a name or codename you want to change 'player #' to.

4.  Max out SDC, HP, ISP, PPE.  If you have a bonus stat roll, re-roll 1 once.

5.  Untrained skills.  Depending on the skill, there should be a chance to try something.  If I throw you in the water, you're not going to die because you can't swim.  There will be a chance for you to figure it out and survive.  It will be situational, but know that I won't punish a player for not being able to cover all the bases.  There should be someone in the group somewhere that can cover your back if you're lacking.  It's a team game.

6.  Speaking of team game, strife with the group can make for entertaining roleplay.  Don't take it personally.  If you feel someone is over the top, say something.  Don't let resentment build up.  They probably don't realize that they are creating a problem.

7.  Dragon HtH is cool.

8.  Downtime.  My adventures are usually like action movies.  Characters are typically always on the move.  Depending on what you're looking to do, there may be time for it.  Mostly those kinds of things happen between adventures.  I'll run this thing until they seal my coffin if there are still players with me.

9.  Character sheets:  Yeah, I think people mostly type them out as they go.  As long as it is organized, I'm happy.  I don't think they are complicated, just full of information.  Keep them up to date.  I don't care if you keep multiple copies, print them out and hand them out to all the neighbors, if it's not on the sheet here, it doesn't exist.

That sheet is great.  Thanks.

10.  If there is something you want approved or have a question about, at least include a book and page number.  There are a lot of damn books.

11.  Experience:  You guys deserve xp for your actions.  We do it all for the xp!  I will post xp when it is earned in the post.  I try to be free with xp so you can level up.  Who doesn't want to level up?  That being said, track your own xp.  Tell me whn you level and what you are adding to your sheet.  I will not send you a personal invitation to level up.
This message was last edited by the GM at 06:25, Sat 29 July 2017.

You can set the diceroller for Rifts if you are rolling stats based on 2d6 or 3d6.  It will automatically roll a bonus d6 if you get a 12 on 2d6, or a 16+ on 3d6.

Here's a char sheet from another game I'm in:

==================================================================================
NAME       :                                       NATIVE LANG  :
TRUE NAME  :                                       INSANITY     : None
RACE       :                                       INSANITY     : None
OCCUPATION :                                       EXPERIENCE   : 0000
O.O.C.     :                                       NEXT LEVEL   :
LEVEL      : 1st                                   ALIGNMENT    :
AGE        :                                       LIFE SPAN    :
==================================================================================
I.Q.       :                                       SEX          :
M.E.       :                                       WEIGHT       : lbs
M.A.       :                                       HEIGHT       : '"
P.S.       :                                       Run          :  Yards/Min
P.P.       :                                       Run Melee    :  Yards/15 Sec
P.E.       :                                       Swim         :  Yards/Min
P.B.       :                                       Swim Melee   :  Yards/15 Sec
SPD.       :                                       Hand to Hand :
==================================================================================
Hand to Hand Combat      |                       | Roundhouse Kick : ?d?+   SDC |
Type          :          | Roll w/ Punch    : +  | Axe Kick        : ?d?+   SDC |
Attacks       :          | Roll w/ Impact   : +  | Knee Strike     : ?d?+   SDC |
Initiative    : +        | Roll w/ Fall     : +  | Leap Kick       : ?d?+   SDC |
Damage        : +  SDC   | Knockout         : +0 | Punch           : ?d?+   SDC |
Strike        : +        | Deathblow        : +0 | Power Punch     : ?d?+   SDC |
Aimed Strikes : +        | Critical         : 20 | Body Flip       : ?d?+   SDC |
Parry         : +        | Disarm           : +  | Body Throw      : ?d?+   SDC |
Dodge         : +        |                       |                              |
==================================================================================
WEAPON NAME                              | WEAPON NAME
   Initiative   : +                      |   Initiative   : +
   Strike Bonus : +  / +  Aimed          |   Strike Bonus : +
   Damage       :                        |   Damage       :
==================================================================================
SAVE VS. CURSES             : 15         |    SAVE VS. INSANITY        : 12
SAVE VS. DISEASE            : 14         |    SAVE VS. MAGIC           : 12
SAVE VS. LETHAL POISON      : 14         |    SAVE VS. RITUAL MAGIC    : 16
SAVE VS. NON-LETHAL POISON  : 16         |    SAVE VS. PSIONICS        : 15
SAVE VS. HARMFUL DRUGS      : 15         |    SAVE VS. MIND CONTROL    : 14
==================================================================================
INVOKE TRUST/INTIMIDATE     :  0%        |    CHARM/IMPRESS            :  0%
==================================================================================
DAMAGE RECORD
 S.D.C. TOTAL     :  /
 P.P.E. TOTAL     :  /
 HIT POINTS TOTAL :  /
==================================================================================
SPECIAL ABILITIES
 - O.C.C. Bonus:       (
                       (
                       (
==================================================================================
Hand to Hand: ?
Level 1:               ( ? attacks/actions per melee round.
                       (
                       (
==================================================================================
O.O.C. SKILLS
    Skill Name                    (Base --% + Misc + OOC% + I.Q% + -% Lv)    Total
 -
 -
 -
==================================================================================
O.O.C. RELATED SKILLS
    Skill Name                    (Base --% + Misc + OOC% + I.Q% + -% Lv)    Total
 -
 -
 -
==================================================================================
SECONDARY SKILLS
   Skill Name                     (Base --% + Misc + OOC% + I.Q% + -% Lv)    Total
 -
 -
 -
 -
==================================================================================
WEAPON PROFICIENCIES
   Proficiency Name
 -
 -
 -
 -
==================================================================================
EQUIPMENT

==================================================================================
MONEY
SALARY     :
 - Credits :
 - Gems    :
BLACK MARKET ITEMS
 -
 -
==================================================================================
ARMOR
==================================================================================
CYBERNETIC IMPLANTS
 -
==================================================================================

Wow, that is a really nice character sheet.

That is indeed one of the nice formats, a little jumbled because it is designed to go into the other style of text field but it shakes out well when not in a standard thread post.

Also for those of you still building a list put me down as a Human Mind Melter who has run afoul of the CS more than once, she has also suffered at least one permanent disfigurement from it so she will not likely be to friendly with them.

could we get the character sheets unlocked?

Um?

Ok, think I got it.
This message was last edited by the GM at 13:08, Sat 29 July 2017.

OK. I am just going to bite the bullet and go with a Shifter. However, I am thinking a True Atlantean will be a good alternate to the dozens of races I have been looking up. I would be happy to have a back story with our other Dragon (or both) and anybody else that wants one. The character will be from Alexandria in the Anvil Galaxy of the 3 Galaxies. He is exploring the lost homework.

Player 12, going anti-vamp borg could likely have common interests as would player 6. My guy could have even helped player 6 escape from enslavement?

In reply to player 11 (msg # 85):

Sounds good to me! I am looking for someone I can trust who is mind control resistant to activate and deactivate my slave borg implant when needed.

so for those more in the know, looking for a vehicle I can use as a carrier for player 1's robot, any idea where to look prefer ground/hover

*waves*  How resistant do you need?  The cyberdoc here has bonuses to save, and knows how to take care of those things...

In reply to Man in Black (msg # 84):

not for me :)

In reply to player 9 (msg # 88):

Ah nice! I actually had a plan to get around the whole vampire mind control thing. Using already existing tech-the slave borg Implants.

Criminals use this by forcing people to undergo full conversion borg sugary, and then fit them with the implant to take control of their mechanical bodies.

Vampires can control people's minds, but can't normally take control of machines via their powers. Thus the biggest weakness borgs have against the undead.

My character underwent full conversion to combat borg status, but added in a computer program he designed to use one of these slave borg implants. In effect, he would choose someone else as a primary user. They would activate the slave borg implants via a code phrase,  and deactivate it as needed.

While under the effects of the implant, my character's could only run Pre-written programs-like kill all vampires for example. He also would loose the ability to speak. Mostly because the vampires would be able to force him to communicate with them. Then be could activate his own save borg implant, forcing him to run a combat program, and hopefully the assigned user could free him with the code phrase.
This message was last edited by the player at 15:22, Sat 29 July 2017.

@P11: I'm gonna go atlantean undead hunter rather an escaped slave. Probably even more reason to combined back story.

Hello, all. I am the lucky number, but I have yet to ride a barrel.

Player 1 : Elven Robo-Jock
Player 2 : Borg merc (Huge maybe?)
Player 3 : Crazy or HU or N&SS
Player 4 : Techno Wizard
Player 5 : Dragon hatchling
Player 6 : Tattooed man
Player 7
Player 8 : Psi or man at arms
Player 9 : Cyber doc
Player 10: Dragon Hatchling
Player 11: Super powers or non-human mage
Player 12: Full conversion anti vamp borg
Player 13:
Player 14 (This Guy): Coalition Military Specialist RPOL dice roller strikes again!

Guess I'm the only ex-Coalition aside from the Cyber Doc...if I can land the statline for it.

We begin!
Statline #1: 10, 6, 10, 10, 12, 7, 5, 11
Statline #2: 12, 9, 10, 11, 10, 15, 9, 6
Statline #3: 11, 5, 9, 10, 10, 14, 7, 9

This may quite possibly be the lowest statlines I have ever gotten. One would think after three rolls, I would stop getting three single digit stats. Statline #2 is the only one that could get me into the job, and that's only if I can adjust the numbers to the stat.

If you are going to keep reposting the list you should update me to a Human Mind Melter

We do get to arrange the numbers, yeah.  Statline 2 looks like it can get you that job, at least.

I plan on playing a character who is in trouble with the CS (or thinks he is), so I can backstory with anyone from that area.

In reply to player 6 (msg # 91):

Cool! Maybe we have worked together then?

That's my plan as well.

So, with the GM saying he's going to be splitting the party into multiple groups at start, that solves a lot of my concerns about huge games. Whew, hooray. However, that does leave me with a new question: What on earth do I want to play? My original hankering was for a Hatchling, but there are already two of those which is already like a stress test for maximum goofiness. I also don't think that either of the groups need additional murder power, which kind of ticks off my normal go-to of various sorts of Juicers.

So I guess I'll offer it out to the group: What do you not see much of in the currently proposed characters? Are there any holes that need filling, or any roles in your PC's background that could use smoothing. I see several CS refugees/escapees, maybe there's something in that...