A while back there was a topic about the brain size of trolls and their intelligence.
http://forums.dumpshock.com/index.php?showtopic=6379
If I remeber correctly from reading that post the overall consensus was that size really did not matter and the racial modifiers were unrealistic. I have come up with the following new edges and flaws that can replace the mental modifiers.
I am starting a new campaign this Thursday and I want to try out these house ruling on the racial modifiers. Here is the total chargen Build Point system. I plan on using the Low-level Campaing modified a bit
I would like comments on the Edges and Flaws, and maybe any proposed Bp cost for Races
Here it is:
Build Point Table
· Start with 85 BP
· Full Magicians start with 18 Spell Points (Note: Spell Points can be spent to bond Foci as per the Karma cost.)
· Aspected Magicians start with 25 Spell Points
· Spell Points can be purchased at the cost of 25,000¥ per point.
· Starting gear no higher than Rating 5, or Availability 5.
· Starting Cash is 1D6x100¥ plus leftover Resources/10.
Race
Human 0
Dwarf 7
(+1 Body, +2 Strength,
Reputable Dwarf, Thermographic Vision, Resistance(+2 Body) vs. Disease or Toxins)
Ork 5
(+3 Body, +2 Strength,
Reputable Ork, Illiterate, Low-light Vision)
Elf 8
(+1 Quickness,
Reputable Elf, Low-light Vision)
Troll 12
(+5 Body, -1 Quickness, +4 Strength,
Reputable Troll, Illiterate, Thermographic Vision, +1 Reach, Dermal Armor(+1 Body))
Magic
Full Magicians and Adepts 20
Aspected Magicians 15
Attributes 2 per point up to a max of 6.
Skills 1 per point up to a max of 6.
Resources
250,000¥ 20
100,000¥ 15
50,000¥ 10
10,000¥ 5
3,000¥ 0
500¥ -5
Edges/Flaws
GM’s approval.
New Edges/Flaws
Note: the modifiers below are adjustments to the normal racial modifications found on pg. 56 SR3. Racial Edges and Flaws will not work on members of their own race or to people who already know the character. Also if an NPC is racist against that particular race as the character then the Edge will be replaced by the regular Racist Social Modifier, or added to the already Racial Flaw. All of the Racial Flaws can be paid for with BP at chargen to remove them. Characters can also trade Edges for more BP.
Good Reputation
Value: 1, 2 or 3*
Humans can purchase this Edge for up to 3 points for a total of –3 TN on all Social Tests. See page 27, SRComp.
Reputable Dwarf
Value: 2
When dealing with other metahumans this dwarf seems to get his way more often than not. People always assume that dwarves are stubborn and never back down from an argument. This dwarf keeps this stereotype alive. The character receives a –1 TN modifier when dealing with social situations such as negotiation, and intimidation social tests.
Reputable Elf
Value: 3
When dealing with other metahumans this elf seems to get his way more often than not. People always assume that elves are charming and good looking. This elf keeps this stereotype alive. The character receives a –1 TN modifier when dealing with social situations such as negotiation and etiquette social tests. This deals with elves and non-elves.
Reputable Ork
Value: -4
When dealing with other metahumans this ork seems to have it hard more often than not. People always assume that orks are dumb and ugly. This ork keeps this stereotype alive. The character receives a +2 TN modifier when dealing with social situations such as etiquette and negotiation social tests. However, he receives a –1TN modifier to interrogation, and intimidation social tests, because he looks scary.
Reputable Troll
Value: -6
When dealing with other metahumans this troll seems to have it hard all the time. People always assume that trolls are just too dumb and ugly. This troll breathes life to this stereotype. The character receives a +3 TN modifier when dealing with social situations such as etiquette and negotiation social tests. However, he receives a –2TN modifier to interrogation, and intimidation social tests, because he looks so scary.
Illiterate
Value: -3
Page 23, SRComp.
Thanks in Advance,
Veracusse
Edit: I made some changes according to the suggestions noneuklid made.