Albino, Anyone played one? |
Albino, Anyone played one? |
Mar 7 2005, 05:21 PM
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It's for winners Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 523 Joined: 8-February 05 From: Wiltshire with da shooty stuff Member No.: 7,067 |
I was looking to create a new and interesting character, and saw on NSRCG that you can take the option of being albino. Has anyone played one before? If so how did they pull it off, I was going to opt for the flaw - allergy to light, has anyone got any suggestions as to what else would help the charecter along. It was going to be a shamon, human (as I have never played a human before). Not sure what totem yet.
Thanks torz x 8) |
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Mar 7 2005, 05:16 PM
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Dragon Group: Members Posts: 4,664 Joined: 21-September 04 From: Arvada, CO Member No.: 6,686 |
Albino comes with a few bonuses and flaws, one of which is a minor allergy to sunlight.
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Mar 7 2005, 05:33 PM
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Decker on the Threshold Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 2,922 Joined: 14-March 04 Member No.: 6,156 |
I *am* one, does that count? :D
(Edit): The albino rules are in src p. 20. They're really only useful if you also shell out for the Exceptional Attribute(Will) edge, netting you a Willpower Attribute Racial Modified limit of 8 for humans (10 for Gnomes!) Unless you try to munch the willpower with something like that, though, the mechanics just aren't worth it; just take the Flaws instead and net yourself more ponts. :) |
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Mar 7 2005, 05:26 PM
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Running Target Group: Members Posts: 1,133 Joined: 3-October 04 Member No.: 6,722 |
Yeah, you get hit with Sensitive System and Mild Allergy: Sunlight iirc. I created a highly fashion-conscious mage called Dr. Frost a while back off the visual concept of a white-suited albino with wraparound mirrorshades. Never got around to playing him though, sorry.
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Mar 7 2005, 05:55 PM
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Mr. Johnson Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 2,587 Joined: 25-January 05 From: Berkeley, CA Member No.: 7,014 |
Well, that and for roleplaying purposes, although the social stigma for being an albino human has probably lessened in the Sixth World, I'd imagine (why worry about that really white guy with red eyes when that THING over there is twice your size?). Then again, if you play an albino metahuman, then you'll get the metavariant double whammy, probably. |
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Mar 7 2005, 05:49 PM
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Manus Celer Dei Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 17,006 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Boston Member No.: 3,802 |
I did once with a Rigger. Was fun, but I dropped it on the second iteration of the character.
~J |
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Mar 7 2005, 06:02 PM
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Shooting Target Group: Members Posts: 1,512 Joined: 16-August 03 From: Northampton Member No.: 5,499 |
I've got one Albino, which is an Otaku. Tended to overplay her flaws and Allergies. was fun.
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Mar 7 2005, 06:13 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 942 Joined: 13-May 04 Member No.: 6,323 |
Albino Gnome with Exceptional Attribute: Willpower and Bonus Attribute Point: Willpower: you can start with a willpower of 11! Wheeee!
JaronK |
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Mar 7 2005, 06:16 PM
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It's for winners Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 523 Joined: 8-February 05 From: Wiltshire with da shooty stuff Member No.: 7,067 |
Hahnsoo, I like it..... mm 9ft albino troll? interesting! might give it a go, can you imagen the faces?! LOL :rotfl: Eyeless Blond - Thanks for the advice on the willpower that makes it more attractive! torz x :D |
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Mar 7 2005, 07:00 PM
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Free Spirit Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 3,944 Joined: 26-February 02 From: Bloomington, IN UCAS Member No.: 1,920 |
Exceptional Attribute only raises the attribute maximum - it doesn't give another bonus attribute point. Gnome 8 Albino 9 Bonus Attribute 10 Exceptional Attribute - can raise to 15 |
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Mar 7 2005, 06:55 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 942 Joined: 13-May 04 Member No.: 6,323 |
It raises the maximum you can get in the beginning too... so it's:
Gnome 8 Albino 9 Exceptional 10 Bonus 11. So your Attribute Maximum is 10, but you start with 11. Wheee. JaronK |
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Mar 7 2005, 08:15 PM
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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 |
tisoz is correct. Even though the Exceptional Attribute Edge raises your maximum, you are still limited to only 6 points plus any extra points from Race or Edges into any single Attribute at chargen.
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Mar 8 2005, 12:42 AM
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Decker on the Threshold Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 2,922 Joined: 14-March 04 Member No.: 6,156 |
There is a common exception made for Otaku in that regard, mostly because without it they are hamstrung in the Matrix *and* in the meat world, but it's still a house-rule.
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Mar 8 2005, 01:04 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 |
That's akin to a bonus (like from an Edge or race), as opposed to actually assigning more than 6 points to the Attribute. |
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Mar 8 2005, 01:23 AM
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Decker on the Threshold Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 2,922 Joined: 14-March 04 Member No.: 6,156 |
Hmm, that's an interesting way to interpret it. I can see where you're coming from there, and it makes sense. Could have been worded clearer though; heck, maybe this is an area where the FAQ might even be of some use? :)
Otaku are still screwed when it comes to Submersion, though, and when being built under BeCKS. :P |
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Mar 8 2005, 01:49 PM
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It's for winners Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 523 Joined: 8-February 05 From: Wiltshire with da shooty stuff Member No.: 7,067 |
FAQ? are you sure? Have looked at all the moaning that go's on about them?? torz x ;) |
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Mar 8 2005, 03:00 PM
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Decker on the Threshold Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 2,922 Joined: 14-March 04 Member No.: 6,156 |
Yes I have. I'm one of the louder complainers, in fact. Something like this, though, is what the FAQ is meant to address: a rules interpretation question where by the associated text any number of interpretations are possible, and the FAQ is supposed to pick which one is the "official" interpretation. What I don't like about the current FAQ is they are not only delving into areas that aren't actually covered by the current ruleset--effectively writing new rules in a document that is supposed to be only clarification--but are doing so badly, making up rules that contradict those already in the text. Anyway, back to albinism. :D |
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Mar 8 2005, 03:08 PM
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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 |
Everyone is screwed when built with BeCKS! :D The FAQ is generally alright, and does serve a purpose. It just includes a few strange interpretations that don't go along with the canon rules. |
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Mar 8 2005, 05:31 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 693 Joined: 26-March 03 Member No.: 4,335 |
Not generalists..
Generalists never get screwed :( |
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Mar 8 2005, 05:26 PM
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Running Target Group: Members Posts: 1,133 Joined: 3-October 04 Member No.: 6,722 |
That's because they only bought Seduction at 3 levels and didn't pony up for Tailored Pheromones.
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Mar 8 2005, 05:27 PM
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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 |
They just naturally suck! :D |
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Mar 8 2005, 05:37 PM
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Running Target Group: Members Posts: 1,133 Joined: 3-October 04 Member No.: 6,722 |
Ow. Ow. Pain. Ow.
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Mar 8 2005, 06:12 PM
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It's for winners Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 523 Joined: 8-February 05 From: Wiltshire with da shooty stuff Member No.: 7,067 |
*poke*
*snigger* torz x ;) |
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