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BlueMax

Feb 21 2009, 09:02 PM

Here is my 200 point character for an upcoming ultra low level campaign. Rules here

I am trying to be as well rounded as I can for 200 points. As a note, the Latent Awakening does not need to be magical. It is a gift to the GM so that the character can expand into whatever role the GM finds he requires to be filled. Open to suggestions on what I may be missing for a street punk or what I have that no street punk should.
An exception to the restrictions was made for the BTL rig.

The Allergy and Signature are related to his respiratory problems. He will leave an empty inhaler at each scene.
The addiction its to BTLs.

CODE

AL-B
Body:    2                Charisma:    3                    EDGE:    2
Agility:    2            Intuition:    2                    INITIATIVE:    4
Reaction:    2            Logic:    2                    PASSES:    1
Strength:    2            Willpower:    3

Influence (Group)                 2
Close Combat (Group)              2
Stealth (Group)                    2
Athletics (Group)                  2
Perception                         2
Locksmith                          2

AK:Greater Seattle                  2
IN:Urban Brawl                       2
SW:Undercover Cop Identification    2
SW:Gang Identification              2

English                           2
Or'zet                            2
Sperethiel                        2

Alex Murphy, Lone Star Beat Cop                    3    3
Fireslitch, hooker                    2    2
Oddfellow, Headmaster (fixer)                    3    3
Marx, Gang Leader                    3    2
Lumpy Limpy, Snitch                    2    2
Tick, BTL Dealer                     1    2


Latent Awakening (sm)
Common Sense (rc)
Allergy (Common, Moderate)
Addiction (Moderate)
Signature (rc)


Chisel
Flashlight
Survival Kit
Antidote Patch
Glasscutter
Medkit R (1-6) Rtg 3
Flash-Pak
Flash-Pak
BTL Hot Sim Module
Disposable Commlink
Trodes
Sim Module

Knife
Survival Knife
Leather Jacket
Armored Clothing
Armored Vest

ChipheadCharley

Feb 21 2009, 09:32 PM

I'd say all-in-all a nice build, I do have one question, and I've seen this alot. Why both Spiethral and Or'zet? I know that Or'zet has become a fad and plenty of pop culture has made it a big new thing (orcsploitation and all), but both? Is he a language student?

BlueMax

Feb 21 2009, 09:39 PM

QUOTE (ChipheadCharley @ Feb 21 2009, 01:32 PM)

I'd say all-in-all a nice build, I do have one question, and I've seen this alot. Why both Spiethral and Or'zet? I know that Or'zet has become a fad and plenty of pop culture has made it a big new thing (orcsploitation and all), but both? Is he a language student?

He grew up after age 8 in, pardon the humor, an Orcphanage. And his mother figure, the contact Fireslitch, speaks Sperethiel. He has an odd hatred for City-Speak, Taxilingua and Esperanto.

Dumori

Feb 22 2009, 04:00 PM

Youforgot your native language

BlueMax

Feb 22 2009, 05:15 PM

QUOTE (Dumori @ Feb 22 2009, 08:00 AM)

Youforgot your native language

Thank you the English should say N.

Backgammon

Feb 23 2009, 01:20 AM

Fireslitch? Sounds like a good nickname for Lindsay Lohan. OH NO I DI'INT!!

Matsci

Feb 23 2009, 02:26 AM

So why did the GM ban Firearms?

Glyph

Feb 23 2009, 03:04 AM

QUOTE (Matsci @ Feb 22 2009, 06:26 PM)

So why did the GM ban Firearms?

Are you envisioning some kind of dystopian future where teenage street kids carry guns?

Obviously, Shadowrun is more like West Side Story.

BlueMax

Feb 23 2009, 05:10 AM

QUOTE (Glyph @ Feb 22 2009, 07:04 PM)

Are you envisioning some kind of dystopian future where teenage street kids carry guns?

Obviously, Shadowrun is more like West Side Story.

This is the same joke that many of the players made.
There was then some commentary related to wether ganger type characterS had guns. A few minutes later I had replied with the loadouts from each version.
Really, this is a new storyteller who is sticking to a good rule:
An author can only write about what she has experienced.

With of course some flavor on top.

Screw the guns. Think about the mages who cannot start
With spells. Or the fact I cannot get tonfa

The gm said there will be plenty of oportunity for growth and we are willing to give it a try.

As for the fireslitch comment, yes. In character "hey drekhead, that's my mom"

BlueMax

Feb 23 2009, 05:10 AM

GD iPhone

BlueMax

Feb 23 2009, 05:10 AM

Arch

Shinobi Killfist

Feb 24 2009, 02:53 AM

QUOTE (Matsci @ Feb 22 2009, 09:26 PM)

So why did the GM ban Firearms?

my theory is we are technically just street kids recently being forced into crime, and that while it might be technically possible for us to have the guns like the street gangers do, we haven't even graduated to punk ganger yet so no guns at the start. either that or we are playing west side story as suggested.

Lindt

Feb 24 2009, 05:13 AM

By the numbers, you will always fail your addiction checks. Always. Unless you use edge on a long shot test.

Glyph

Feb 24 2009, 06:55 AM

Also by the numbers, your armored vest will reduce your Agility and Reaction to 1 each, unless your GM is using one of the more generous optional armor encumbrance rules from Arsenal.

BlueMax

Feb 24 2009, 02:40 PM

QUOTE (Glyph @ Feb 23 2009, 10:55 PM)

Also by the numbers, your armored vest will reduce your Agility and Reaction to 1 each, unless your GM is using one of the more generous optional armor encumbrance rules from Arsenal.

Yes. I know this may sound common but...
its not for everyday wear.

I bought it so he could look "tough" at meets.

Please understand, he is just a stupid street punk.

pbangarth

Feb 25 2009, 02:47 AM

QUOTE (BlueMax @ Feb 21 2009, 02:02 PM)

* No base Attribute over 4

So, no trolls, and the orks are wimps?

Shinobi Killfist

Feb 25 2009, 03:50 AM

QUOTE (pbangarth @ Feb 24 2009, 09:47 PM)

So, no trolls, and the orks are wimps?

The Base means base before metahuman mods.

Crusher Bob

Feb 25 2009, 09:25 AM

The expandable baton is probably a better weapon than a knife, and also seems to be legal. You also seem to be missing B&E tools (lock picks, crowbar, bolt cutters, monofilament chainsaw

). Low light glasses are also probably worthwhile (low light, flare comp, image link; 200Y) plus some ear buds with audio enhancement.