 Genetic Infusions, When you get 5 hits on that Edge test... |
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  Apr 28 2008, 08:03 PM
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Running Target  Group: Members Posts: 1,359 Joined: 25-June 02 From: Vancouver, B.C., Canada (go Canucks!) Member No.: 2,904  |
Well, in Augmentation on page 94 it says that if you get 5 hits on your Edge test then "The infusion integrated perfectly. The character gains the full effects (Emphasis mine)of the infusion as a permanent modification at a cost of 0.4 Essence." In the flavour text on page 93 it says, "The best outcome is that the geneintegrates perfectly in the genome and the character recieves all of the intended benefits of the infusion as a permanent enhancement."
None of this says that you do not gain the downsides of the infusion. Is there an official answer to whether or not a permanent infusion gives you only the benefits or if you get the nasty downsides as well? Considering it costs you essence I am inclined to say it's "con free," but it is not 100% clear. They left that little hint of doubt with this omission. |
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Apr 28 2008, 08:54 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 536 Joined: 25-January 08 From: Can I crash on your couch? Member No.: 15,483 |
Considering it costs essence and you need 5 hits, on a DP of max 8 in very rare cases...
I'd say it's drawback free... |
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Apr 28 2008, 09:22 PM
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Immortal Elf Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 14,358 Joined: 2-December 07 From: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Member No.: 14,465 |
Pretty much. You lucked out in a huge major way! That deserves a reward that's something more than just a Q-Cola!
Q-Cola, the Feathered Dragon's Choice! |
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Apr 29 2008, 12:50 AM
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Running Target Group: Members Posts: 1,359 Joined: 25-June 02 From: Vancouver, B.C., Canada (go Canucks!) Member No.: 2,904 |
I agree with both of you...but is there anything OFFICIAL?
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Apr 29 2008, 01:11 AM
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Neophyte Runner Group: Members Posts: 2,159 Joined: 12-April 07 From: Ork Underground Member No.: 11,440 |
LOL and who said a character with a skill of Medicine7 ( Genetics) would be a waste. 5 Successes is only 15 dice Medicine 7 (genetics) is 9 dice and then you can have a Logic of 8, then all the logic bonuses ie
Encephalon +1 Dice PuSHeD +1 Dice Neural Amplifiers- Neocortical +1 dice So in total a beginning character could have 20 dice for the side effect test. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/grinbig.gif) WMS |
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Apr 29 2008, 01:34 AM
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Running Target Group: Members Posts: 1,076 Joined: 31-August 05 From: Rock Hill, SC Member No.: 7,655 |
QUOTE (WearzManySkins @ Apr 28 2008, 08:11 PM)  LOL and who said a character with a skill of Medicine7 ( Genetics) would be a waste. 5 Successes is only 15 dice Medicine 7 (genetics) is 9 dice and then you can have a Logic of 8, then all the logic bonuses ie Encephalon +1 Dice PuSHeD +1 Dice Neural Amplifiers- Neocortical +1 dice So in total a beginning character could have 20 dice for the side effect test. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/grinbig.gif) WMS Uh, correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't the test a pure Edge roll? Where is Logic and Medicine coming from? |
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Apr 29 2008, 01:39 AM
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Neophyte Runner Group: Members Posts: 2,159 Joined: 12-April 07 From: Ork Underground Member No.: 11,440 |
QUOTE (Abschalten @ Apr 28 2008, 08:34 PM) Uh, correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't the test a pure Edge roll? Where is Logic and Medicine coming from? Oopps I am corrected., but not technically a edge test Edge + Essence (edge may not be used on this test) So Edge of 8 Essence of 6 is 14 dice, it is very possible. WMS |
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Apr 29 2008, 01:40 AM
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Dragon Group: Members Posts: 4,664 Joined: 21-September 04 From: Arvada, CO Member No.: 6,686 |
QUOTE (WearzManySkins @ Apr 28 2008, 07:39 PM) Oopps I am corrected., but not technically a edge test Edge + Essence (edge may not be used on this test) So Edge of 8 Essence of 6 is 14 dice, it is very possible. WMS For the first one. |
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Apr 29 2008, 01:55 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 143 Joined: 23-March 08 Member No.: 15,807 |
A character of mine with 8 edge claims to have pulled this off. I was busy elsewhere while he made the roll, so I am skeptical of it's authenticity. I am, however, boffing his ex-girlfriend, so I kinda felt obligated to let it fly...
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Apr 29 2008, 06:45 PM
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Running Target Group: Members Posts: 1,359 Joined: 25-June 02 From: Vancouver, B.C., Canada (go Canucks!) Member No.: 2,904 |
Heh...Has she made her own Edge+essence test to see if there's any side effects from your own personal brand of genetic inusion? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/nyahnyah.gif)
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Apr 29 2008, 06:52 PM
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Genuine Artificial Intelligence Group: Members Posts: 4,019 Joined: 12-June 03 Member No.: 4,715 |
QUOTE (last_of_the_great_mikeys @ Apr 29 2008, 02:45 PM) Heh...Has she made her own Edge+essence test to see if there's any side effects from your own personal brand of genetic inusion? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/nyahnyah.gif) Ooh, talk about permanent negative side effects. |
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Apr 29 2008, 07:28 PM
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Deus Absconditus Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 2,742 Joined: 1-September 03 From: Downtown Seattle, UCAS Member No.: 5,566 |
The side effect is that it grants her ex +1 dice on con (bullshitting GM) tests.
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Apr 29 2008, 10:34 PM
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Target Group: Members Posts: 73 Joined: 23-July 07 From: Binghamton, New York Member No.: 12,344 |
QUOTE (Screamin Demon @ Apr 28 2008, 08:55 PM) I am, however, boffing his ex-girlfriend, so I kinda felt obligated to let it fly... You sir almost made me need a laptop via Hi-C exploding out of my mouth. |
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Apr 30 2008, 06:31 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 143 Joined: 23-March 08 Member No.: 15,807 |
QUOTE (bjorn @ Apr 29 2008, 11:34 PM) You sir almost made me need a laptop via Hi-C exploding out of my mouth. My bad. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/twirl.gif) She doesn't play in the game as she is part of the... larp crowd ...that runs on alternate fridays. Don't dis goth chicks, the ones who take care of their skin and keep themselves pale really do it for me. QUOTE (Adarael @ Apr 29 2008, 08:28 PM) The side effect is that it grants her ex +1 dice on con (bullshitting GM) tests. Dude, favoring the girl you are boffing (past chargen that is) is lame as all hell. I personally hate GM's with girlfriends who don't know the system or even the setting! They just game because they want to sink their witch-hooks that much deeper into the lives of their beaux, I would never subject my players to such annoyances. Besides, girls like assholes way more then mushy givers who douse them in favor and affection. Make em work for it! I keep my niceness and sensitivity to dates and private times pre and post coitus. Positive behavior reinforcement, keeps em coming back. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rotate.gif) |
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Apr 30 2008, 08:04 AM
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Immoral Elf Group: Members Posts: 15,247 Joined: 29-March 02 From: Grimy Pete's Bar & Laundromat Member No.: 2,486 |
QUOTE (Screamin Demon @ Apr 30 2008, 04:31 PM) Dude, favoring the girl you are boffing (past chargen that is) is lame as all hell. To be fair, he isn't actually favoring the chick (at least in that example). He is favoring the chick's ex. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) |
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