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UmaroVI
I decided to make a separate post for this, since it's been a while from the last actual addition to the Archetypes. You can see the old thread here.

Based on the feedback I recieved, I've added another 5 characters to the Archetypes, to fill some of the more common requests. Do note, though, that these characters are not all missions legal, only the Jack of All Trades is. This is because a lot of people wanted examples of how to best make characters who use some of the missions-illegal things.

In particular, this round includes:
Unaugmented adept
Sapient Critter
Cyberlimb-user who isn't based around stat-replacement or cheap armor
Unaugmented mundane human
Rigger who uses Jumping In as a focus.

With no further ado,

Qi Master, an unaugmented human adept focused on the things pure adepts do best.
Centaur Mage, a sapient critter with a heavy focus on Contacts.
Shikima, an augmented ork with a unique use for cyberlimbs.
Jack of All Trades, an unaugmented human with lots of character and heart.
Bio-rigger, a human adept-rigger who focuses on Jumping In to a biodrone.

EDIT: Now that it isn't April 1, to avoid confusing any new people: APRIL FOOLS.
Shortstraw
That is one unco centaur
Tymeaus Jalynsfein
Not really impressed with the Jack of all Trades, UmaroIV.

Yes, he has a lot of skills, but why are they all at Rating 1 (except for your Knowledge SKills)?
While he is definitely a master of no skills, he is also not competant (Sub-Par at best) at any of the ones he actually has.
He is actually WORSE than any of the normal Archetypes in the Main Book, which I was under the impresssion was not your design goal.
Wondering why you went that route.
You are using BP-Generation, right?
UmaroVI
QUOTE (Shortstraw @ Apr 1 2012, 07:30 AM) *
That is one unco centaur

Yeah, her mentor spirit has been trying to get her to go out more and spend less time in the library.

TJ: Well, the Jack of All Trades is about the character, not about the numbers. Out of curiousity, what do you think of the other new Archetypes?
Tymeaus Jalynsfein
QUOTE (UmaroVI @ Apr 1 2012, 07:28 AM) *
TJ: Well, the Jack of All Trades is about the character, not about the numbers. Out of curiousity, what do you think of the other new Archetypes?


Qi Master- was interesting... decent spread of adept abilities. Not sure why you have Wall running for a Boxer, but... *shrug* Overall not too bad.

Shikima - Hated... definitely not my style of character...

Bio-Rigger - Biggest problem I have with him is the same problem I have with riogging an Otomo. There are just some situations that will not be accessible by the character. Cut off his wireless access and he just stands there, doing nothing. It works far better as an AI or Cyborg control Method, becasue they are in the Node and cannot be jammed, ever. Walk into a building/room with a Faraday cage in it and you are dumped and out of the run. Other than that, not too bad. *shrug*

Centaur Magician - Interesting Character. Like the Tradition Style, though I would likely have made it a Materialization Tradition, personally. Likely would not play it, though. Stands out too much for my tastes.

Over all, not too bad.
Dr.Rockso
QUOTE (Tymeaus Jalynsfein @ Apr 1 2012, 10:04 AM) *
Qi Master- was interesting... decent spread of adept abilities. Not sure why you have Wall running for a Boxer, but... *shrug* Overall not too bad.

Shikima - Hated... definitely not my style of character...

Bio-Rigger - Biggest problem I have with him is the same problem I have with riogging an Otomo. There are just some situations that will not be accessible by the character. Cut off his wireless access and he just stands there, doing nothing. It works far better as an AI or Cyborg control Method, becasue they are in the Node and cannot be jammed, ever. Walk into a building/room with a Faraday cage in it and you are dumped and out of the run. Other than that, not too bad. *shrug*

Centaur Magician - Interesting Character. Like the Tradition Style, though I would likely have made it a Materialization Tradition, personally. Likely would not play it, though. Stands out too much for my tastes.

Over all, not too bad.


Not sure if trolling or took archetypes seriously *squinty eyes*
Tymeaus Jalynsfein
QUOTE (Dr.Rockso @ Apr 2 2012, 02:32 PM) *
Not sure if trolling or took archetypes seriously *squinty eyes*


Was completely serious, why?
I gave my opinion. As Asked.
Stahlseele
Didn't we have a thread like this somewhere?
There was some pretty sweet stuff in that one too.
Summerstorm
Hehe.
Man, i had to laugh so hard when i read "Twilight Sparkle" and "Shikima"
World leading specialist in Hentai art... specialized in grappling and subduing... with 62 cyberdicks? Totally archetype. Dime-a-dozen runner *g*
Dr.Rockso
QUOTE (Tymeaus Jalynsfein @ Apr 2 2012, 05:18 PM) *
Was completely serious, why?
I gave my opinion. As Asked.


They are all April fools jokes is why. I can only assume you didn't click on the one with 62 cyber penises wink.gif. Though if you checked out the centaur one and didn't get the reference you should pat yourself on the back nyahnyah.gif
Elfenlied
I have to admit I couldn't figure out who the Qi Master and Jack-of-all-trades were supposed to be.
Tymeaus Jalynsfein
QUOTE (Dr.Rockso @ Apr 3 2012, 12:18 PM) *
They are all April fools jokes is why. I can only assume you didn't click on the one with 62 cyber penises wink.gif. Though if you checked out the centaur one and didn't get the reference you should pat yourself on the back nyahnyah.gif


Did not catch the referrences... *Shrug*
Hated the Cyber-Penis guy... *Shrug*
Dr.Rockso
QUOTE (Elfenlied @ Apr 3 2012, 02:05 PM) *
I have to admit I couldn't figure out who the Qi Master and Jack-of-all-trades were supposed to be.

Same
UmaroVI
Ahem. 124 cyberdicks, and one real dick, for 125 dicks total. He has 2 (identical) alphaware arms, 2 regular arms, and 2 legs.

The Jack of All Trades and Qi Master aren't specific references. The Qi Master is a joke about the most overpriced/ultra-specific/just plain weird adept powers, the Jack of All Trades is a joke about how being able to do a ton of things ineffectively isn't actually a useful character.

Admittedly, the other 3 came out better nyahnyah.gif I'm a little surprised Tymaeus didn't recognize Jake Scully.
Tymeaus Jalynsfein
QUOTE (UmaroVI @ Apr 3 2012, 03:38 PM) *
Ahem. 124 cyberdicks, and one real dick, for 125 dicks total. He has 2 (identical) alphaware arms, 2 regular arms, and 2 legs.

The Jack of All Trades and Qi Master aren't specific references. The Qi Master is a joke about the most overpriced/ultra-specific/just plain weird adept powers, the Jack of All Trades is a joke about how being able to do a ton of things ineffectively isn't actually a useful character.

Admittedly, the other 3 came out better nyahnyah.gif I'm a little surprised Tymaeus didn't recognize Jake Scully.



Jake Scully? Never heard of him (Or forgot about him in the far past). What is he from
UmaroVI
Avatar.
Tymeaus Jalynsfein
QUOTE (UmaroVI @ Apr 3 2012, 05:13 PM) *
Avatar.


Ah Yes... Missed that one.
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