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Character Creation.

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Crom
GM, 10 posts
Thu 14 Mar 2019
at 23:24
  • msg #1

Character Creation

Where players can collaborate on their characters, ask questions, post write-ups, etc.
Aquilonian
player, 1 post
Sat 16 Mar 2019
at 19:17
  • msg #2

Character Creation

I ned to understand this better

Martial Arts - only available for related Fighting Tricks skills (no reduction in cost for this requirement).

Can I get an example or two of how you are thinking about this, and how do +DC's work into this concept.
Crom
GM, 11 posts
Sat 16 Mar 2019
at 21:06
  • msg #3

Character Creation

Sure, I'm stealing this from Valdorian Age, so let's see how it plays out.

Example of Purchasing Martial Arts
SWORDFIGHTING
Maneuver         Points OCV  DCV  Damage/Effect
Counterstrike       4    +2   +2  Weapon +2 DC Strike, Must Follow Block
Lock                4    +1   +0  Bind, +10 STR
Half-Sword Disarm   4    -1   +1  Disarm, +10 STR to Disarm roll, Requires Both Hands
Half-Sword Trip     3    +2   +0  Weapon Strike, Target Falls, Requires Both Hands
Parry               4    +2   +2  Block, Abort
Plunging Strike     5    -2   +1  Weapon +4 DC Strike
Slash               4    +0   +2  Weapon +2 DC Strike
Thrust              5    +1   +3  Weapon Strike
Trip                3    +1   +1  STR Strike; Target Falls, Requires Both Hands
Requires Fighting Tricks: Sword

Only characters who purchase Fighting Tricks: Swords can have access to these and they only work with Swords.

Martial Arts are considered the pinnacle of expertise with a particular weapon group (or unarmed).  Only someone who has devoted themselves to that particular weapon/style can purchase them.  You are only required to purchase 10 points.

Now, I'm not going to restrict on what maneuvers are in any martial style; come up with those as you will.  Bottom line is that the will only be usable with that particular weapon.

If a character also wanted to have Brawling Tricks they could pick a separate set of Brawling Martial Arts, perhaps like:
TAI CH’I CH’UAN
Maneuver   Points OCV DCV  Damage/Effect
Block          4   +2  +2  Block, Abort
Disarm         4   -1  +1  Disarm, +10 STR to Disarm roll
Escaping Throw 5   +0  +0  +15 STR versus Grabs; Target Falls
Grab           3   -1  -1  Grab Two Limbs, +10 STR for holding on
Joint Break    5   -1  -2  Grab One Limb; HKA ½d6, Disable
Palm Slap/Kick 5   -2  +1  STR +4d6 Strike
Root           4   +0  +0  STR +15 to resist Shove; Block, Abort
Shove          4   +0  +0  +15 STR to Shove
Strike         3   +1  +2  STR +2d6 Strike, Must Follow Block
Sword Finger   4   -1  +1  2d6 NND(1)
Throw          3   +0  +1  STR +v/10; Target Falls
Requires Fighting Tricks: Brawling

Again, minimum of 10 points of maneuvers required.

You're not required to purchase any Martial Arts to go with your Fighting Tricks.

Adding DC
6E2 p 99 - 102 cover adding DC to powers, the table on p101 is particularly helpful in calculating damage increase from DC or STR.

Take a Board/Long Sword:  1d6+1k, no advantages that directly increase damage
Using Slash from the Swordfighting martial arts the weapon would do 2d6k before adding any STR above the STR minimum of 12

Compare that to a Military Pick: 1d6+1k AP.  Using Slash from a Pickfighting martial arts style, the weapon would do 2d6-1k before adding any STR above the STR minimum of 13.

EDIT: I can't count, Strike give +2 DC and I counted 3 down the chart instead.  Damage adjustment from the martial maneuver should now be correct
This message was last edited by the GM at 18:24, Sun 17 Mar 2019.
Chang Jun
player, 1 post
Thu 21 Mar 2019
at 18:56
  • msg #4

Character Creation

------WORK IN PROGRESS------

Chang Jun

VAL CHA Cost Roll Notes
13 STR 3 12- HTH Damage 2 1/2d6  END [3]
15 DEX 10 12-
13 CON 3 12-
13 INT 3 12- PER Roll 12-
10 EGO 0 11-
10 PRE 0 11- PRE Attack: 2d6
5 OCV 10
6 DCV 15
3 OMCV 0
3 DMCV 0
4 SPD 20 Phases:  3, 6, 9, 12
3 PD 1 3/9 PD (0/6 rPD)
3 ED 1 3/9 ED (0/6 rED)
5 REC 1
20 END 0
10 BODY 0
20 STUN 0

Movement Cost Meters Notes
RUNNING 0 12m/24m END [1]
SWIMMING 0 4m/8m END [1]
LEAPING 0 4m/8m 4m/8m forward, 2m/4m upward

Characteristics Total: 67

Cost Powers
1 Improved Leaping: Leaping +4m (4m/8m forward, 2m/4m upward) (2 Active Points); Requires A Roll (Skill roll; Acrobatics; -1/2) - END=1

Powers Total: 1

Cost Martial Arts
4 Block:  1/2 Phase, +2 OCV, +2 DCV, Block, Abort
4 Disarm:  1/2 Phase, -1 OCV, +1 DCV, Disarm; 23 STR to Disarm
4 Dodge:  1/2 Phase, -- OCV, +5 DCV, Dodge, Affects All Attacks, Abort
4 Escape:  1/2 Phase, +0 OCV, +0 DCV, 28 STR vs. Grabs
5 Kick:  1/2 Phase, -2 OCV, +1 DCV,  6 1/2d6, Strike
4 Knife Hand:  1/2 Phase, -2 OCV, +0 DCV,  HKA 1d6 +1, Strike
3 Legsweep:  1/2 Phase, +2 OCV, -1 DCV, 3 1/2d6 Strike, Target Falls
4 Punch:  1/2 Phase, +0 OCV, +2 DCV, 4 1/2d6 Strike
3 Throw:  1/2 Phase, +0 OCV, +1 DCV, 2 1/2d6 +v/10, Target Falls
4 Tien-hsueh Strike:  1/2 Phase, -1 OCV, +1 DCV,  2d6 NND, Strike

Martial Arts Total: 39

Cost Skills
3 Acrobatics 12-
0 Acting 8-
3 Breakfall 12-
3 Climbing 12-
0 Concealment 8-
3 Contortionist 12-
1 KS: Khitai Healing 8-
1 KS: Philosophy 8-
3 KS: Kung Fu 12-
0 Conversation 8-
0 Deduction 8-
0 AK: Khiitai 8-
0 Language:  Khitan (completely fluent; literate) (4 Active Points)
1 Language:  Hyperborean (basic conversation)
0 Paramedics (Healing) 8-
0 Persuasion 8-
0 PS: (___________________) 11-
3 Shadowing 12-
3 Streetwise 11-
6 WF:  Common Martial Arts Melee Weapons, Common Melee Weapons, Common Missile Weapons
5 Fighting Tricks 13-
10 Defense Maneuver I-IV

Skills Total: 45

Cost Talents
10 Combat Luck (6 PD/6 ED) (12 Active Points); Not while wearing > 15kg of armor (-1/4)
10 Danger Sense (self only, in combat, Intuitional) 12-
2 Off-Hand Defense

Talents Total: 22

Value Complications
5 Distinctive Features:  Tattoos (Easily Concealed; Noticed and Recognizable; Detectable By Commonly-Used Senses)

Complications Points: 5

Base Points: 175
Experience: 0
Experience Unspent: 0
Total Character Cost: 174
Aquilonian
player, 2 posts
Fri 22 Mar 2019
at 11:14
  • msg #5

Character Creation

Alright, from my perspective we have great synergy skill-wise.

We both went for differing focus, even if we go ahead and start play with two, I feel good about that.

I have finished mechanics, working on Complications next, then background.
Chang Jun
player, 2 posts
Fri 22 Mar 2019
at 14:21
  • msg #6

Character Creation

Yea I still need to finish my complications, was hoping to have those done by now but haven't found time yet.
Crom
GM, 13 posts
Sat 23 Mar 2019
at 20:12
  • msg #7

Character Creation

Not going to lie, I liked an earlier version of Chang that focused a little more on the KS: Khaiti Healing and Paramedics skill.  Seemed like a great niche.  Not that being a whirlwind of bare-handed carnage is bad.

Do you think you really need KS: Kung Fu on a 12-?  11- is considered professionally trained/college degree in Hero System.

Languages might be very useful for him.  But....points...yeah, never enough.

Do you need both Throw and Legsweep?  Would definitely keep Knife Hand but could you drop one other maneuvers?

Don't know that I have any other thoughts on him; he looks good.

I do recommend everyone have at least 1 common language.
This message was last edited by the GM at 20:46, Sat 23 Mar 2019.
Crom
GM, 14 posts
Sat 23 Mar 2019
at 20:19
  • msg #8

Character Creation

I will be bumping the Looking for Players post today or tomorrow when it become eligible.

We have 2 more potential players, 1 working on a character and another yet to start construction.
Tiberio
player, 3 posts
Sat 23 Mar 2019
at 21:14
  • msg #9

Character Creation

Here is Tiberio

               Tiberio

15	STR	5	12-	HTH Damage 3d6  END [3]
13	DEX	6	12-
15	CON	5	12-
13	INT	3	12-	PER Roll 12-
13	EGO	3	12-
15	PRE	5	12-	PRE Attack: 3d6

 5	OCV	10
 5	DCV	10
 3	OMCV	
 3	DMCV	
 3	SPD	10	Phases:  4, 8, 12

 5	PD	3	5 PD (0 rPD)
 3	ED	1	3 ED (0 rED)
 5	REC	1
30	END	2
12	BODY	2	
30	STUN	5


     RUNNING	 	12m / 24m	            END 1
    SWIMMING	 	 4m /  8m	            END 1
     LEAPING	 	 4m    4m forward, 2m upward

 3	Linguist
 3	Traveler

 1	Literacy
 	Language:   Aquilonian                   Native
 1	AK:          Aquilonia           11-

 1      Language:    Argossean                   Idiomatic
 1	CuK:             Argos           11-
 1	AK:              Argos           11-

 1      Language:  Hyperborean                   Idiomatic
 1      CuK:   Border Kingdoms           11-
 1	AK:    Border Kingdoms           11-

 1	Language:     Nemedian                   Idiomatic
 1      CuK:           Nemidia           11-

 1	Language:     Zingaran                   Idiomatic
 1      CuK:           Zingara           11-

 1	Language:     Ophirian                   Fluent conversation
 1      AK:              Ophir           11-

 	PS:      Horse Breeder           11-
 2	KS: Horse Breeds/Lines           11-

 2	Animal Handler Equines           12-
 5	Riding                           13-
        TF:            Equines

 2      PS:           Diplomat           11-
 3	Conversation                     12-
 3	Persuasion                       12-

 3	Shadowing                        12-
 4	Survival                         12-
         Temperate/Subtropical
                      Mountain

 2	PS:            Builder           11-
 2      KS:              Roads           11-
 3	Mechanics                        12-

 4	Shield CSL
        +2 with a small group of attacks
          Requires Shieldcraft roll                     (-1/2)

 4	Blade  CSL
        +2 with a small group of attacks
           Requires Bladecraft roll                     (-1/2)

 3	Bladecraft:                      12-
 1	Increased Arc Of Perception              END 0
        240 Degrees with Normal Sight
           Requires Shieldcraft roll
           -1 per 5 Active Points modifier;             (-1)

        Blade maneuvers
 4	     Fast Strike  1/2 Ph, +2 OCV, +0 DCV, +2 DC Strike
 5	Defensive Strike  1/2 Ph, +1 OCV, +3 DCV, Strike
 4	  Martial Disarm  1/2 Ph, -1 OCV, +1 DCV, Disarm; 25 STR to Disarm

 3	Shieldcraft:                     12-
 2	Flash Defense, Sight Group   5 pts       END 0
           Requires Shieldcraft roll,
           -1 per 5 Active Points modifier              (-1)

	Shield maneuvers
 4	   Martial Block  1/2 Ph, +2 OCV, +2 DCV, Block, Abort
 4	   Martial Dodge  1/2 Ph, -- OCV, +5 DCV, Dodge, Affects All Attacks, Abort
 4	           Shove  1/2 Ph, +0 OCV, +0 DCV, 30 STR to Shove

 2	WF:  Common Melee Weapons
 2 	WF:  Common Missile Weapons
 1	WF:  Improvised Weapons

	Everyman
 	Acting                            8-
 	Climbing                          8-
 	Concealment                       8-
 	Deduction                         8-
 	Healing                           8-
 	Stealth                           8-

         Skills Total   79
Characteristics Total   71
   Martial Arts Total   25

          Base Points  175
           Experience    0
   Experience Unspent    0
 Total Character Cost  175

    Experience Awards







STR 15
 EncumbranceDCV/Dex rollMovementEND cost/Turn
<= 10%<= 44 lbs20 kg-0-0
11-24%105 lbs48 kg-1-0
25-49%211 lbs96 kg-2- 2m1
20-74%325 lbs148 kg-3- 4m2
75-89^391 lbs178 kg-4- 8m3
90-100%440 lbs200 kg-5-16m4

This message was last edited by the player at 09:26, Mon 25 Mar 2019.
Sysiah
player, 1 post
Sun 24 Mar 2019
at 05:29
  • msg #10

Character Creation

Heya :)

Nice to be onboard !
Tiberio
player, 4 posts
Border Kingdoms
Hyperborean Horse Trader
Sun 24 Mar 2019
at 06:39
  • msg #11

Character Creation

Welcome Sysiah!

Any question just ask, happy to help.
Sysiah
player, 2 posts
Sun 24 Mar 2019
at 07:55
  • msg #12

Character Creation

oops ! first, I need a name change from the GM who miswritten it.

it should be Syssiah, with two "s" ^^
Crom
GM, 18 posts
Sun 24 Mar 2019
at 17:16
  • msg #13

Character Creation

Oops, should be correct now :)
Syssiah
player, 3 posts
Sun 24 Mar 2019
at 18:31
  • msg #14

Character Creation

Thank you ^^
Sarajen
player, 1 post
Sun 24 Mar 2019
at 19:52
  • msg #15

Character Creation

Hello Hello...

Glad to be on board.

I have a character named Sarajen, an old wizened ... uhm... "purveyor of lost or forgotten goods". Yes, that's it. For the right coin, you can have Sarajen get anything you want. It doesn't matter if it is someone else's possession at the moment. You pay, Sarajen gets it.

Sarajen has been many places, and seen too many things not meant for living eyes. But he is tough and resilient, like old saltened beef or rough hide.

Now he finds himself in the Red Pit, thanks to a traitorous wench, paid to get him drunk. He'll get her yet.

Ok, I still need to come up with some background and some complications, but all in due time.


Sarajen


VAL     CHA     Cost    Roll    Notes
10      STR     0       11-     HTH Damage 2d6  END [1]
18      DEX     16      13-
12      CON     2       11-
13      INT     3       12-     PER Roll 12-
10      EGO     0       11-
13      PRE     3       12-     PRE Attack: 2 1/2d6
5       OCV     10
5       DCV     10
3       OMCV    0
3       DMCV    0
3       SPD     10      Phases:  4, 8, 12
6       PD      4       6 PD (0 rPD)
5       ED      3       5 ED (0 rED)
10      REC     6
35      END     3
8       BODY    -2
32      STUN    6

Movement        Cost    Meters  Notes
RUNNING 4       16m/32m END [2]
SWIMMING        0       4m/8m   END [1]
LEAPING 1       6m      6m forward, 3m upward

SWINGING                4m/8m



Characteristics Total: 79

Cost    Powers
1       Swinging 4m (2 Active Points); OAF (Whip; -1)

Powers Total: 1

Cost    Martial Arts
        Bow Mastery (Normal Bows Only)
4       1)  Hit Where It Hurts:  1/2 Phase, -1 OCV, -1 DCV, Weapon  +4 DC
3       2)  Not In My House:  1/2 Phase, +1 OCV, +0 DCV, Weapon  +2 DC, Disarm
4       3)  Duck & Weave:  1/2 Phase, +0 OCV, +2 DCV, Weapon
4       4)  Aimed Shot:  1/2 Phase, +0 OCV, +0 DCV, Range +2, Weapon  +2 DC


Martial Arts Total: 15

Cost    Skills
3       Acrobatics 13-
3       Bribery 12-
3       Charm 12-
3       Climbing 13-
3       Concealment 12-
3       Lockpicking 13-
3       Paramedics 12-
3       Riding 13-
3       Security Systems 12-
3       Sleight Of Hand 13-
3       Stealth 13-
3       Streetwise 12-
5       WF:  Common Melee Weapons, Common Missile Weapons, Whips

3       Bow Mastery:  Fighting Tricks 13-
4       Keen Eye: +2 Ranged PSLs with Bows only
4       Practiced Pull: +2 with Bow Attacks (6 Active Points); Requires A Roll (Bow Mastery; -1/2)

4       Sharp Mind: +1 with INT Skills

3       KS: Geography 12-
3       KS: Ancient Treasures 12-
3       KS: Sorceries and Black Magics 12-

1       Language:  Literacy (Kothic) (completely fluent; literate) (4 Active Points)
2       Language:  Corinthian (fluent conversation; Custom Adder, literate)
2       Language:  Shemitish (fluent conversation; Custom Adder, literate)

Skills Total: 70

Cost    Perks
2       Ancient Bloodline

Perks Total: 2

Cost    Talents
5       Old Man's Grit:Combat Luck (3 PD/3 ED) (6 Active Points);
        Limited Power Only while wearing armor less than 15 kg (-1/4)
3       Stubborn Cunning: Combat Luck (3 PD/3 ED) (6 Active Points);
        Limited Power Only in HTH (-1), Limited Power Only while wearing armor less than 15 kg (-1/4)

Talents Total: 8

Value   Complications
5       Negative Reputation: Past Catches Up To Him:  Larcenous Philandering Miscreant, Infrequently
10      Hunted: Vengeance of Ajujo:  Temple Guardians Infrequently (As Pow; Make An Example Of)
5       Psych Complication: Slippery Fingers:  Can't keep away from a good score (Uncommon; Moderate)
10      Psychological Complication: Honor Among Thieves:  Keeps his word (Uncommon; Strong)
5       Distinctive Features: Litany of Scars:  A web of scars criss-crosses his back, from battles, whippings, and very enthusiastic encounters with women. (Easily Concealed; Noticed and Recognizable; Detectable By Commonly-Used Senses)
10      Hunted: Bounty Hunters and Opportunists:  With his many misdeeds, Sarajen has earned many private, and a few public, bounties on his head. He is frequently having to deal with opportunistic hunters trying to cash in on his reputation. Frequently (Less Pow; Capture and Deliver for Gold)
5       Psychological Complication: Protective of Children:  Remembering his painful childhood, he does his best to ensure others are not treated the same way. (Uncommon; Moderate)

Complications Points: 50

Base Points: 175
Experience: 0
Experience Unspent: 0
Total Character Cost: 175

This message was last edited by the player at 17:10, Fri 29 Mar 2019.
Tiberio
player, 5 posts
Border Kingdoms
Hyperborean Horse Trader
Sun 24 Mar 2019
at 20:10
  • msg #16

Character Creation

Welcome Sarajen,

Great skill synergy.
Crom
GM, 19 posts
Sun 24 Mar 2019
at 20:32
  • msg #17

Character Creation

Some feedback on Sarajen:

2       Equipment Points: 10
- Not going to use Equipment points so you can redistribute these elsewhere

2       Ancient Bloodline
- This allows you stats to go over 17 but you don't have any that do so and none close that they could after an adventure or two.  Do you really want this Perk?

4       +1 Ranged Damage Class(es)
- I didn't state it in Character Creation but not going to allow Damage Classes.  Instead you can buy Combat Skill levels, every 2 can be used to add 1 DC.

Cost    Martial Arts, Bow Mastery (Normal Bows Only)
- This will require a Power Skill: Fighting Tricks Bows skill.

If you can find the points you might also consider Fighting Tricks: Whip.  Even without Martial Arts for it you can still do some impressive things with Fighting Tricks.

4       +1 with INT Skills
6       +1 with all DEX skills
- If you do choose to keep Ancient Bloodlines it might be better to use these points to up the related stats but...points, never enough

 Language: Kothic (completely fluent; literate) (4 Active Points)
- literacy will cost 1 point, even for native tongue
This message was last edited by the GM at 21:07, Sun 24 Mar 2019.
Crom
GM, 21 posts
Sun 24 Mar 2019
at 21:08
  • msg #18

Character Creation

Have updated Character Creation Guidelines to address no DC for Martial Arts.

Also, Everyman skills include Cultural Knowledge of your home country or city at 11-.

Edit: And added note regarding skill levels for related stats which are 23 or higher due to purchase of Ancient Bloodlines Perk at the 5 point level
This message was last edited by the GM at 21:13, Sun 24 Mar 2019.
Sarajen
player, 2 posts
Sun 24 Mar 2019
at 21:41
  • msg #19

Character Creation

Ok, made some updates and improvements on the No Martial Arts DCs, used Combat Skill Levels instead.

So, when we want to use a "combat trick", we have to roll our Tricks skill every time?
Crom
GM, 22 posts
Sun 24 Mar 2019
at 21:52
  • msg #20

Character Creation

Martial Arts do not require a roll.

Combat skill levels when used will require a roll

Any other combat talent will require a roll as, more than likely, it was bought with the limitation Requires a Fighting Tricks roll.  Of course, there are examples like Berserk which are not weapon related and do not have such a limitation.

Edit: and yes using the Fighting Trick directly for a "one off" or to impress (see description) will require a roll
This message was last edited by the GM at 22:28, Sun 24 Mar 2019.
Ludvik
player, 2 posts
Sun 24 Mar 2019
at 23:57
  • msg #21

Re: Character Creation

Crom:
Not going to lie, I liked an earlier version of Chang that focused a little more on the KS: Khaiti Healing and Paramedics skill.  Seemed like a great niche.  Not that being a whirlwind of bare-handed carnage is bad.


Curious how this works out.  If you aren't as interested in healing Chang, I could aim for that with my character.  If you are, we can deconflict.
Crom
GM, 26 posts
Mon 25 Mar 2019
at 00:30
  • msg #22

Re: Character Creation

Added Histories of Hyboria thread to provide some small details on the nations where play will begin and those of specific character's homelands.
Sarajen
player, 3 posts
Mon 25 Mar 2019
at 03:45
  • msg #23

Re: Character Creation

Crom:
Some feedback on Sarajen:

2       Equipment Points: 10
- Not going to use Equipment points so you can redistribute these elsewhere

Ok, will redistribute.

Crom:
2       Ancient Bloodline
- This allows you stats to go over 17 but you don't have any that do so and none close that they could after an adventure or two.  Do you really want this Perk?

This is a long range goal. =)

Crom:
4       +1 Ranged Damage Class(es)
- I didn't state it in Character Creation but not going to allow Damage Classes.  Instead you can buy Combat Skill levels, every 2 can be used to add 1 DC.

Understood. Taking it out.

Crom:
Cost    Martial Arts, Bow Mastery (Normal Bows Only)
- This will require a Power Skill: Fighting Tricks Bows skill.

Should already be there.

Crom:
If you can find the points you might also consider Fighting Tricks: Whip.  Even without Martial Arts for it you can still do some impressive things with Fighting Tricks.

Double check his "powers". I am using the whip to have him swing from things he can grip like he was born to it. I have bought 4m of Swinging, OAF Whip. He still has to take the time to hit his target, so it requires an attack roll. But once he's got a grip, he can do a lot with those 4m of Swinging. He makes it look easy.

Crom:
4       +1 with INT Skills
6       +1 with all DEX skills
- If you do choose to keep Ancient Bloodlines it might be better to use these points to up the related stats but...points, never enough

Again, the Ancient Bloodlines is a long range goal.

Crom:
Language: Kothic (completely fluent; literate) (4 Active Points)
- literacy will cost 1 point, even for native tongue

Kothic is his native langauage. Sarajen is paying for the Literacy only.
Sarajen
player, 4 posts
Mon 25 Mar 2019
at 03:54
  • msg #24

Re: Character Creation

Ok, I did see the sense in removing the DEX level and adding it straight to his actual DEX. Now Sarajen is a wiry, fast little bugger, with reflexes not typically seen among people.
Sarajen
player, 5 posts
Mon 25 Mar 2019
at 04:15
  • msg #25

Re: Character Creation

Ok, both the HDC file on the link and the write-up on this thread are now updated to the latest build.

Let me know if I missed anything else.

I still need complications and background, but that's the easy part. =)
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