 Initiation/Submersion @ Char Gen, Where does it say? |
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 Oct 13 2011, 06:43 PM
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Moving Target  Group: Members Posts: 582 Joined: 13-April 08 Member No.: 15,881  |
I know when using Karma gen, you can take Initiation/Submersion grades when you generate a character. Where does it specifically say this in the books?
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Oct 13 2011, 06:46 PM
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Prime Runner Ascendant Group: Members Posts: 17,568 Joined: 26-March 09 From: Aurora, Colorado Member No.: 17,022 |
QUOTE (Socinus @ Oct 13 2011, 11:43 AM)  I know when using Karma gen, you can take Initiation/Submersion grades when you generate a character. Where does it specifically say this in the books? I am not sure that it does. It is in the hands of the GM as to whether he allows it. But give me a few to look it up. EDIT: Page 43, Runner's Companion, Tweaking the Karma System Text Box. |
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Oct 13 2011, 06:51 PM
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Immortal Elf Group: Validating Posts: 7,999 Joined: 26-February 02 Member No.: 1,890 |
In other words, it doesn't actually say that. It's an optional rule requiring GM permission.
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Oct 13 2011, 06:54 PM
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Prime Runner Ascendant Group: Members Posts: 17,568 Joined: 26-March 09 From: Aurora, Colorado Member No.: 17,022 |
QUOTE (Ol' Scratch @ Oct 13 2011, 11:51 AM) In other words, it doesn't actually say that. It's an optional rule requiring GM permission. Well, Yes. Of course... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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Oct 13 2011, 07:01 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 944 Joined: 24-January 04 From: MO Member No.: 6,014 |
From my experience, karmagen that allows initiation is going to really accelerate the Pwnzor magic characters quickly gain over mundanes. Unless you are going for a game that starts epic, or you have some carefully monitored players who will not abuse their power... I highly recommend against allowing Initiation at chargen.
Unless you are going to let cyber characters start with double money and +4 avail... then It might be equally pimp-pwnz0r redicu-gaming goodness! |
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Oct 13 2011, 07:06 PM
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Advocatus Diaboli Group: Members Posts: 13,994 Joined: 20-November 07 From: USA Member No.: 14,282 |
Yes, it's a horrible idea. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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Oct 13 2011, 08:46 PM
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Neophyte Runner Group: Members Posts: 2,001 Joined: 26-February 02 From: Michigan Member No.: 1,514 |
I've never had any problems with it, Initiation at Character Generation that is.
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Oct 13 2011, 09:29 PM
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Immortal Elf Group: Validating Posts: 7,999 Joined: 26-February 02 Member No.: 1,890 |
QUOTE (Paul @ Oct 13 2011, 03:46 PM) I've never had any problems with it, Initiation at Character Generation that is. Ditto. It's all about who you play with though. Personally, I don't know how mages survive for long without Masking. It's all but a must-have in my mind. Then you have techniques like Psychometry add a lot of fun to the game for me, too. And neither of those (or most of the other techniques you can pick up) are game changers. They mostly just give you options other than summoning spirits and hurling stunbolts everywhere. And so what if you can raise your Magic Attribute that way during character creation? It's going to cost a fortune to do it to a level where it actually shows up as something really noticeable. |
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