First Mage Concept, Any Ideas what I have to improve? |
First Mage Concept, Any Ideas what I have to improve? |
Oct 2 2011, 06:21 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 138 Joined: 1-October 11 Member No.: 39,548 |
So after 8 years of not playing Shadowrun I found some friends to play again. But since i'm only familiar with SR3 rules, I had to adapt and learn the new Stuff from SR4.
I'm still not sure if I made a Mage that can survive good enough so I would like your Opinions! Edit: I followed the Instructions and optimized the build based on feedback I got in this Thread (thanks again for showing me the flaws in this build!) Thanks for the tipp with the Orc, it really does give me +1 BOD and +1 STR for free.... Changed it now. And for the Background Story..... I really haven't got one yet. But as soon as I write one I will post it for you guys (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Hans Von Bergstein aka "Ze German" [ Spoiler ]
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Oct 2 2011, 06:35 PM
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Neophyte Runner Group: Members Posts: 2,001 Joined: 26-February 02 From: Michigan Member No.: 1,514 |
I like him, but my initial question may strike you as a weird spot to take issue with-but by all means he looks like a suave urban magician, so why does he an off road bike?
But yeah my initial view of the numbers is favorable. What's the back story? |
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Oct 2 2011, 06:35 PM
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Neophyte Runner Group: Members Posts: 2,001 Joined: 26-February 02 From: Michigan Member No.: 1,514 |
In fact I like him enough where i think I'm going to use him as an NPC in my upcoming game.
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Oct 2 2011, 06:41 PM
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Running Target Group: Members Posts: 1,019 Joined: 10-November 10 From: Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia Member No.: 19,166 |
Special note: You can't take specializations for skills you don't have at least one rank in, in this case, Perception.
Buy some glasses, or contacts, with image link, vision enhancement, and smart link. And don't forget to pick up a commlink, they are necessary gear in SR4, being your passport/driver's license/SIN/phone/PC/etc. |
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Oct 2 2011, 06:48 PM
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Neophyte Runner Group: Members Posts: 2,001 Joined: 26-February 02 From: Michigan Member No.: 1,514 |
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Oct 2 2011, 07:01 PM
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Shooting Target Group: Members Posts: 1,700 Joined: 1-July 10 Member No.: 18,778 |
Problems:
The Psionic tradition comes with a whole pile of "and fuck YOU for wanting to be a psychic, sir," including the restriction that you cannot have a mentor spirit. You also can't prepare vessels, FYI. Powergaming: I would switch the ratings of the two foci (actually, I would replace them with a force 3 health focus for Improved Reflexes and a Force 4 power focus, like every optimal magician ever, but I'm assuming you know that and didn't want to). Low-force illusions are rather iffy, because a force 3 illusion will just never work against stuff like drones, and a lot of people can see through it. Force 3 sustained manipulation spells are still nifty though, because they generally have unopposed effects. I'd switch Agility and Reaction. Banishing is a trap option in SR4. Your character can "banish" spirits with a Powerbolt more effectively and safely than with Banishing. Chaotic World and Animate are both for silly. Influence is a much better spell and is Manipulation, also in line with Psionics. Levitate is also super useful and again a classic psionic power. You need to indicate which of your spells use fetishes. Right now it appears none do but you did buy fetishes. |
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Oct 2 2011, 07:46 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 138 Joined: 1-October 11 Member No.: 39,548 |
Thanks for showing me the flaws in my build!
I will adjust it and post the "better" build as soon as I got the time (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Like I said ... haven't played for 8 years and forgot some basic rules and PG tricks hehe |
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Oct 2 2011, 07:51 PM
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Running Target Group: Members Posts: 1,190 Joined: 31-May 09 From: London, UK Member No.: 17,229 |
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Oct 2 2011, 08:15 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 138 Joined: 1-October 11 Member No.: 39,548 |
I followed all your advises and reworked my Mage a little bit.
Waiting for more precious, juicy feedback to improve him even more! If you like my mage feel free to use it as a NPC or PC in your campaign ! |
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Oct 2 2011, 08:26 PM
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Running Target Group: Members Posts: 1,190 Joined: 31-May 09 From: London, UK Member No.: 17,229 |
It is a bit sad to admit, but if you make exactly the same character as an Ork you get +1 BOD and +1 STR for free.
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Oct 2 2011, 08:38 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 138 Joined: 1-October 11 Member No.: 39,548 |
Yeah you're right. Being an Orc really gives free Stats.
Since I haven't made a background story yet, "Mr. Von Bergstein" is now an Orc hehe |
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Oct 2 2011, 09:11 PM
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Awakened Asset Group: Members Posts: 4,464 Joined: 9-April 05 From: AGS, North German League Member No.: 7,309 |
With that power focus 4 I would lower Magic to 5 (-25 BP). Replace the individual spellcasting skills by Sorcery 4 (-10 BP). Get the Perceptive 2 quality (10 BP). Increase Summoning to 6 (20 BP). Have 25k¥ in ressources (5 BP).
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Oct 3 2011, 05:43 AM
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Shooting Target Group: Members Posts: 1,700 Joined: 1-July 10 Member No.: 18,778 |
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