Alternity: The Elements of Eternity - Alternity PL8 Discussion

Dave ST · October 8, 2008

Not really singled out, I just read it and thought that it matched what he was setting out for based on what he described he wanted to do.

As far as I could tell, there's no changes that need to made... like amazing equipment, or invulnerable shielding, or trying to nab every skill in the book so he can be good at everything.

Rorx's write up is a good one, as is Vivi's. I haven't seen the new Android model yet and Adrian still seems undecided.

SalmonMax · October 8, 2008

Ah! Thanks for the clarification. Well, the new model is up. I just edited the old sheet.

Vivi OOC · October 8, 2008

He's only saying nice things about Corso because I know where he sleeps.

Rorx · October 10, 2008

MW - Gabe's Artifact

'Implant - Right Arm'

In fact this apears to be a cross between a starfish and a cuttlefish, in that it has the 8 arms of the cuttle fish, but of more variable length apparently, but is pretty flat. Only one eye is visible on the surface, ther may be another on the side which has tightly bound itself to and in many places through the skin of Gabes right forearm. Scans show that it has numerous fibres projected from its body and arms/tentacles that have connected to the capilliaries and nerve fibres of the arm.

From a distance it could be mistaken for a tatoo, but any inspection at conversation distance would reveal it to be a creature of some kind.

The idea that came out of discussion in chat Dave was something like a parasitic symbiote from Rifts (the Atlantis books I think). A monitoring device it blacks Gabe out periodically (once per adventure, perhaps at/near the end), when the one eye showing opens, in order to make a report back to it's masters using it's Star Transceiver. When it is reporting it has a much greater range than the 10LY ability that Gabe has sub-consciously been able to hack into due to his Psionics.

Who it's masters are and why they are interested in reports of what Gabe and/or the party are upto is of course up to Dave

Rorx · October 11, 2008

Latest corrections/tidying up of Gabe...

Code:

Hero’s Name: Gabriel Eric Tanaka	Species: Human		Nation: Olarmu Theocracy
Gender: Male			Profession: Mindwalker		Career: Mystic?
Attributes:							Last Resorts: 1/1
Setting: 			Gamemaster:			Last Resort Cost: 3

[ul]Ability Scores[/ul]
STR:	8 		Durability: 10 / 10 / 5 / 5
DEX:	9 		Action Check: 13+ / 12 / 6 / 3
CON:	10		# Actions: 2
INT:	13 (+2)		Action Check Modifier: +d0
WIL:	12 (+1)		Movement: Sprint: 16  Run: 10  Walk: 4  Easy Swim: 2 Swim: 4
PER:	8		Psionic Energy: 12 / 12

Perks:	
Flaws:	Alien Artefact [5], Old Injury [2]

Age: 25	
Height: 6’
Weight: 180lbs
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Blue
Wealth: ???

[ul]Attack Forms[/ul]
Unarmed			4/2/1	+d4	LI/O	Personal	d4s/d4+1s/d4+2s
Electrokinesis		13/6/3	-d4	EN/O	4/8/16		d4+2s/d6+2s/d4w
Pyrokinesis		13/6/3	-d4	EN/O	10/20/30	d4+2w/d6+2w/d8+2w
M9 9mm Charge Pistol	9/4/2	-d4	HI/O	8/16/60		d4+1w/d6+1w/d4m


[ul]Defenses[/ul]
CF Longcoat				LI d4 / HI d4 /EN d6-2
Kinetic Shield		13/6/3	-d4
			Simple		LI +2 / HI +1
			Good		LI +3 / HI +2
			Amazing		LI +4 / HI +3


[ul]Skill			Ability		Rank		Score		Base Die[/ul]
Athletics		STR		Broad		8/4/2		+d4

Vehicle Operation	DEX		Broad		9/4/2		+d4
Ranged Weapon, Modern	DEX		Broad		9/4/2		+d4

Stamina			CON		Broad		10/5/2		+d4

Knowledge		INT		Broad		13/6/3		+d4
-Computer Operation	INT		Rank 1		14/7/3		+d0
-First Aid		INT		Rank 1		14/7/3		+d0
-Olarmu Doctrine 	INT		Rank 1		14/7/3		+d0
Systems Operation	INT		Broad		13/6/3		+d4
-Communications		INT		Rank 1		14/7/3		+d0
-Sensors		INT		Rank 1		14/7/3		+d0
-Engineering		INT		Rank 1		14/7/3		+d0
Physical Sciences	INT		Broad		13/6/3		+d4

Awareness		WIL		Broad		12/6/3		+d4
Resolve			WIL		Broad		12/6/3		+d4

Interaction		PER		Broad		8/4/2		+d4
-Bargain		PER		Rank 1		9/4/2		+d0


[ul]Psionics 		Ability		Rank		Score		Base Die[/ul]
Biokinesis		CON		Broad		10/5/2		+d4
-Heal			CON		Rank 1		11/5/2		+d0
-Transfer Damage	CON		Rank 1		11/5/2		+d0

ESP			INT		Broad		13/6/3		+d4
-Clairaudience		INT		Rank 1		14/7/3		+d0
-Clairvoyance		INT		Rank 1		14/7/3		+d0
-Navcognition		INT		Rank 1		14/7/3		-d6
-Postcognition		INT		Rank 1		14/7/3		+d0
-Precognition		INT		Rank 1		14/7/3		+d0

Telekinesis		WIL		Broad		12/6/3		+d0
-Electrokinesis		WIL		Rank 1		13/6/3		-d4
-Pyrokinesis		WIL		Rank 1		13/6/3		-d4
-Kinetic Shield 	WIL		Rank 1		13/6/3		-d4
-Levitation 		WIL		Rank 1		13/6/3		-d4


Level: 1
Skill Points Spent: 0
Skill Points Stored: 0
AP Need for Next Level: 6
Earned AP: 0 / 6

[ul]Gear [2,000cr -> 225cr left][/ul]
Jumpsuit		100cr
Trauma Pack I 		100cr
Comm Gear (headset)	175Cr
M9 9mm Charge Pistol	500cr
+2 clips		100cr
CF Long Coat		800cr

Backpack
Several sets of casual/work clothes
1 set business quality clothes
field kit (wash things, fork/knife/spoon/plate/cup etc)
2 sets boots
1 set good shoes
Robe and brooch/cloak pin of the Psi Order he trained with
Shoulder holster

Jordan · October 16, 2008

Hey all, it looks like I'll be joining this merry band of misfits in space

I'm crating a Mindwalker. A Mind Knight who left his training early to explore the galaxy as a Mercinary.

Jordan · October 16, 2008

Here is the first draft of Jordan Hawkins. I think I've done everything corectly but let me know if I've made any errors

Code:

Name: Jordan Hawkins		Player’s Name: Craig
Species: Human    Gender: Male	Profession: Mindwalker	Career: Mind Knight
Last Resorts: 1/1
Last Resort Cost: 3

Ability Scores		
STR:	8 		Durability: 10 / 10 / 5 / 5
DEX:	9		Action Check: 12+ / 11 / 5 / 2
CON:	10		# Actions: 2
INT:	11 (+1)		Action Check Modifier: +d0
WIL:	12 (+1)		Movement: Sprint: 16  Run: 10  Walk: 4  Easy Swim: 2 Swim: 4
PER:	10		Psionic Energy: 12 / 12

Special Abilities:				
Perks:	Psionic Awareness (3)
Flaws:	Clueless (4), Powerful Enemy (4)		
									
Age: 22						
Height: 5’8						 
Weight: 156
Hair: Black
Eyes: Violet
Origin: Orlamu Theocracy
Wealth: $245

Attack Forms										
Mind Blast		12/6/3	-d4		10/20/40	d4+1s/d4+2s/d6+2s
9mm Charge Pistol	10/5/2	+d0	HI/0	8/16/60		d4+w/d6+1w/d4m

Defenses
Kinetic Shield		HI+1/LI+2 Ordinary, HI+2/LI+3 Good, HI+3/HI+4 Amazing		
CF Longcoat		d4/d4/d6-2	

Gear
CF Longcoat
9mm Charge Pistol
Casual Dress
Holster
Boots
Watch
Backpack
Bedroll
Flashlight
Lighter 

Skill			Ability		Rank		Score		Base Die
Athletics		STR		Broad		8/4/2		

Mod Ranged Weapons	DEX		Broad		9/4/2		
-Pistol			DEX		Rank 1		10/5/2		
Vehicle Operation	DEX		Broad		9/4/2		
-Starships		DEX		Rank 1		10/5/2		

Stamina			CON		Broad		10/5/2		

Knowledge		INT		Broad		11/5/2		
System Operation	INT		Broad		11/5/2
-Sensors		INT		Rank 1		12/6/2

Awareness		WIL		Broad		12/6/3		
Resolve			WIL		Broad		12/6/3		
-Mental			WIL		Rank 1		13/6/3		
Telekinesis		WIL		Broad		12/6/3
-Psychokinesis		WIL		Rank 1		13/6/3
-Kinetic Shield		WIL		Rank 2		14/7/3

Interaction		PER		Broad		10/5/2		
-Bargain		PER		Rank 1		11/5/2		
Telepathy		PER		Broad		10/5/2		+d0
-Contact		PER		Rank 2		12/6/3		-d4
-Mind Blast		PER		Rank 2		12/6/3		-d4
-Mind Shield		PER		Rank 2		12/6/3		-d4
-Suggest		PER		Rank 1		11/5/2		-d4

Level: 1
Skill Points Spent: 0
Skill Points Stored: 0
AP Need for Next Level: 6
Earned AP: 0 / 6

Rorx · October 18, 2008

Hey Jordan, nice to see someone else from Orlamu.

Unfortunately I think you may have overspent by 4sp, unless you perk could account for it?

Jordan · October 18, 2008

Yeah, I only used 3 of my 8 skill points from flaws on perks.

I'll recalculate my point costs though, just to make sure.

EDIT

Crap, I'm actually 2 points over....

Thanks for the heads up Rorx, I'll be making adjusmentss before posting in the other thread.

Jordan · October 19, 2008

Okay I believe I've fixed the point cost issue and after talking with Dave I've switched him up just a bit. Here is the latest draft.

Code:

Name: Jordan Hawkins		Player’s Name: Craig
Species: Human    Gender: Male	Profession: Mindwalker	Career: Mind Knight
Last Resorts: 1/1
Last Resort Cost: 3

Ability Scores		
STR:	8 		Durability: 10 / 10 / 5 / 5
DEX:	9		Action Check: 12+ / 11 / 5 / 2
CON:	10		# Actions: 2
INT:	11 (+1)		Action Check Modifier: +d0
WIL:	12 (+1)		Movement: Sprint: 16  Run: 10  Walk: 4  Easy Swim: 2 Swim: 4
PER:	10		Psionic Energy: 12 / 12

Special Abilities:				
Perks:	Psionic Awareness (3)
Flaws:	Clueless(4), Primative (From PL 4) (4)		
									
Age: 22						
Height: 5’8						 
Weight: 156
Hair: Black
Eyes: Violet
Origin: Orlamu Theocracy
Wealth: 

Attack Forms										
Mind Blast		12/6/3	-d4		10/20/40	d4+1s/d4+2s/d6+2s
Apache Reflex Bow	10/5/2	+d0	LI/0	50/100/250	d4+2w/d6+2w/d4+1m

Defenses
Kinetic Shield		HI+1/LI+2 Ordinary, HI+2/LI+3 Good, HI+3/HI+4 Amazing		
CF Longcoat		d4/d4/d6-2	

Gear ($2,000 to Start)$45 Remaining
CF Longcoat 1000
Apache LX Reflex Bow 650
Quiver with 20 Arrows free
Casual Dress 50
Boots 100
Backpack 100
Bedroll 25
Flashlight 25
Lighter 5

Skill			Ability		Rank		Score		Base Die
Athletics		STR		Broad		8/4/2		+d4

Acrobatics		DEX		Broad		9/4/2		+d4
-Defense Martial Arts	DEX		Rank 1		10/5/2		+d0
Primative Rngd Weapons	DEX		Broad		9/4/2		+d4
-Bow			DEX		Rank 1		10/4/2		+d0
Vehicle Operation	DEX		Broad		9/4/2		+d4

Stamina			CON		Broad		10/5/2		+d4

Knowledge		INT		Broad		11/5/2		+d4

Awareness		WIL		Broad		12/6/3		+d4
Resolve			WIL		Broad		12/6/3		+d4
-Mental			WIL		Rank 1		13/6/3		+d0
Telekinesis		WIL		Broad		12/6/3		+d4
-Psychokinesis		WIL		Rank 1		13/6/3		+d0
-Kinetic Shield		WIL		Rank 2		14/7/3		+d0

Interaction		PER		Broad		10/5/2		+d4
Telepathy		PER		Broad		10/5/2		+d0
-Contact		PER		Rank 2		12/6/3		-d4
-Mind Blast		PER		Rank 2		12/6/3		-d4
-Mind Shield		PER		Rank 2		12/6/3		-d4
-Suggest		PER		Rank 1		11/5/2		-d4

Level: 1
Skill Points Spent: 0
Skill Points Stored: 1
AP Need for Next Level: 6
Earned AP: 0 / 6

Rorx · October 23, 2008

Nice idea Jordon. I have gone through the numbers again and I afraid I think you are still overspent.

Int = 50 sp

human = +5 sp

perks = -3 sp

flaws = +8 sp

Total = 60 sp

Adding up what you seem to have spent I get 62 sp.

On the other hand basic kit like some clothes etc we weren't being charged for, and the CF Long coat in the Arms and Equipment book is only $800.

How long has Jordan been with the ship and what does he do on board?

Vivi OOC · October 23, 2008

I just ran it through a calculator and he's spent 59sp out of a possible 60sp.

Jordan · October 23, 2008

I'm sorry I haven't posted in a week or so, but I've been bed ridden with illness

I am better now and hope to have Jordan's character sheet and personality up in the appropriate threads tonight

Rorx · October 23, 2008

Fair enough, my apologise if I'm incorrect.

If I've got that wrong could someone please check mine then, as I did them the same way.

Jordan · October 23, 2008

Did you calculate the point cost break you get for Psi-skills being in the Orlamu Theocracy?

Rorx · October 23, 2008

Yep, as I get the same discount for my Mindwalker.

Did you remember that during creation the sp cost for multiple ranks are as per the book rather than the discounted version Dave is using during play? So two ranks of say Contact, with discount for Orlamu is 2sp for Rank 1 and 3sp for Rank 2, total of 5 sp.

I got the following costs for you.

Acrobatics + Defensive MA = 7+5 = 12

Primitive Ranged + Bow = 7 +4 = 11, Running total = 23

Resolve + mental = 5 + 3 = 8, RT = 31

TK + Psychokinesis + K Shield (2) = 5 + 2 + 3 = 10, RT = 41

Telepathy + Contact (2) + Mind Blast (2) + Mind Shield (2) + Suggest (1) = 4 + 5 + 7 + 3 + 2 = 21, RT = 62

Vivi OOC · October 24, 2008

I ran Jordan through a generator- I didn't do it by hand. No house-rule point values- everything by the book. He's got 1sp left over from 60.

I ran yours through, Rorx, and you've used all of your 65sp, with no overages.

Rorx · October 24, 2008

I don't doubt your right Vivi, I posted the above to try to work out where I went wrong.

Any chance of a link to the gendrator so I don't need to do it by hand in the future? Does it include the new Psi abilities from the Mindwalking book?

Vivi OOC · October 24, 2008

http://www.thecastle.com/walter.html

This is the one I use, but there are others out there. Dave, I think, uses one called the Sigma Quadrant Alternity Tool.

Jordan · October 24, 2008

I downloaded the Mindwalking book...some very cool stuff...

Oh and Rorx, I figured out where you are going wrong. Dave is using an optional rule regarding skill purchases. Check the House Rules thread.

Rorx · October 24, 2008

Vivi - cheers for that pointer. Unfortunately, I still make Jordan 2 pts overspent?! Did you get all the skills he has two ranks in?

Jordan - yep I know about the house rule, I refered to it a post or two ago, but it does NOT apply during character generation, see point 2 in Dave's post.

Jordan · October 24, 2008

Your right Rorx, I didn't read that carefully enough. Also, the character generator doesn't allow for that level for specialized house rules....it's an either/or coice.

I've lowered Contact to rank 1 bringing my spent points to 59, with 1 point banked. That should solve any issues.

as for the gear. Jordan at this point shouldn't have a lot of gear, so I don't mind spending his money for things more modern character take for granted. also, my copy of the players guide has the CF Longcoat at 1,000 cr. The Shortcoat is 750 cr however...

Rorx · October 24, 2008

Yeah, but in the Arms and Equipment book the CF long coat is only $800, that's what most of the rest of us seem to have.

How long has he been with the ship, and what does he do onboard since he doesn't seem to have any relevant skills?

Jordan · October 24, 2008

Ah, I found it!.... yay, I'm 200 cr richer...

As for the ship, he really doen't do anything. Remember he's a PL 4 Primitive so he wouldn't have any skills that realate to starship operations. He's basically a hired "gun" (archer) and uses his psi powers to help on jobs.

Rorx · October 24, 2008

I guess he gets nominated to move boxes of cargo and keep the place clean then?

Is he willing to learn how to function in the modern world or does he still believe in the doctrine he was brought up with?

Jordan · October 25, 2008

Sounds like something he'd volunteer to do...

And yes he is willing to learn about the modern world. It's why he left his colony in the first place. Any tech skills are going to have to deal with a hefty penalty until he buys off the flaw however.

Rorx · October 25, 2008

+2 step penalty isn't it? And can't buy off until 6th Lvl, rather you than me.

I've only got the Alien Artifact flaw to buy off and the Old injury. Mind you I wonder if Dave would let me convert the Alien Artifact Flaw into a similar Perk for enough points?

So how long has Jordan been on the ship, and what does he think of the others...?

Jordan · October 25, 2008

I'm working on that

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