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Post by missing on Jun 4, 2014 7:47:06 GMT -8
As the subject suggests, do Bestial Humans gain the Age Related bonus (TME-1-9)? Most characters will be 18 plus by design but bestial humans are pretty much guaranteed to start out as either children or teenagers. My initial reaction is that this wouldn't apply thematically (as they age quicker). Also, it might undo some of the intention the stats for each species. For example, adding a d10 to appearance for a cockroach is potentially like going from bag over head to supermodel (well, in the cockroach world at least).  Appreciate your thoughts. |
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Post by providence13 on Jun 4, 2014 8:04:09 GMT -8
Welcome to the forums! I agree with you. As I understand it, no one uses the age mods. To be more clear, it's assumed that PC's begin play as Adults (18-45). No modifiers there. If you want a character older or younger, mods are available. Breaking into the bestial cockroach hatchery and you might find some cute ones. Everybody loves the smell of babies. Edit: So a Cockroach starts at 2d4 yrs and lives to 20 yrs. They begin as a 2 to 8 yr old Adult. No age mods for the Adult column. Lifespan is ~20 yrs. Is this Old, Venerable or Ancient? That's up to the GM, but I think Ancient should definitely be higher than the average. So for my games, I'm calling a 20 year old Cockroach Old; giving them the Old column. Your game may vary. |
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Post by missing on Jun 4, 2014 10:36:32 GMT -8
Thanks for your thoughts. That is pretty much how I was going to game it. One of my players sent me his character sheet and the stats were way beyond normal. I asked how he got them and he stated he used the age bonus (and completely messed up the starting stats). I told him he used the wrong column (for the same reason you stated). Just wanted to double check my thoughts. Appreciate it.
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Post by providence13 on Jun 4, 2014 12:00:38 GMT -8
Thanks for your thoughts. That is pretty much how I was going to game it. One of my players sent me his character sheet and the stats were way beyond normal. I asked how he got them and he stated he used the age bonus (and completely messed up the starting stats). I told him he used the wrong column (for the same reason you stated). Just wanted to double check my thoughts. Appreciate it. Post him! I would love to see this PC. I always need more NPC's in my games. I can change stats if needed. Also, it's great to hear about other people's games. I bet those stats are through the roof. Roaches are tough enough already. But honestly, you could just change the starting age for that character; if you don't want to or can't find the original stats. I might lower a few skills and starting equipment.. whatever to represents a younger than ideal beginning in your game. Not trying to butt in, just a suggestion. |
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Post by rexbannon on Jun 5, 2014 10:22:24 GMT -8
I agree with Prov13 you should post him! Everyone can use more NPC's in there games. Ill make a new Thread in the NPC's folder and add some of my own that i have laying around tonight to get the ball rolling for you and break the ice, BTW welcome to the forum missing!
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Post by missing on Jun 10, 2014 11:41:15 GMT -8
Thanks. Sorry I haven't had a chance to respond, life gets busy after your car gets broken into. Anyway, I will try and pose a few of them up tonight after I get home. I appreciate the encouragement.
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Post by rexbannon on Jun 10, 2014 16:26:11 GMT -8
I already added three myself please feel free to add to the repository of characters!
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