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Offline Marduk

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Re: Request a Character...
« Reply #60 on: May 18, 2011, 02:43:54 PM »
Mary Jane!!!!
Consider me confused  ???


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« Reply #61 on: May 18, 2011, 03:12:12 PM »
Consider me confused  ???



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Re: Request a Character...
« Reply #62 on: May 18, 2011, 04:40:59 PM »
Ah as opposed to a Mary Sue
I would HATE to be a character in one of the stories I write -
and then there are the days when it looks too much like I AM!

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« Reply #63 on: May 18, 2011, 08:45:27 PM »
exactly
Great minds think alike, but fools seldom differ.
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Re: Request a Character...
« Reply #64 on: May 18, 2011, 09:51:06 PM »
Only I think most role playing characters are to a greater or lesser extent a Mary Sue - Simply because of the fact you have to have some connection/ sympathy with the character to play them.

Unless of course you are some variant of Sadomasochist who gets a kick of inflicting all levels of crap on your characters -
Like me :)

I would HATE to be a character in one of the stories I write - and then there are the days I worry I might be!
I would HATE to be a character in one of the stories I write -
and then there are the days when it looks too much like I AM!

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« Reply #65 on: May 19, 2011, 01:24:18 AM »
Mary Jane = Untile recently Spider-Man's girlfriend then wife.

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« Reply #66 on: May 19, 2011, 03:05:44 AM »
Mary Jane = Untile recently Spider-Man's girlfriend then wife.

<----Comic Nerd

That was were my confussion came from. I didn't see the similarity from my character to Spidey's MJ.

So any tips for rotes and stunts? Or does someone else have ideas for Aspects too?

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Re: Request a Character...
« Reply #67 on: May 21, 2011, 05:13:43 PM »
Roland Dancy

High concept: Rare Breed Biker
Trouble: Red lights and Sunday drivers

Skills
+4 Driving, Intimidation
+3 Endurance, fists
+2 Craftsmanship, Athletics, Alertness
+1 Presence, survival, might, resources, stealth

powers
+2 true Mortal

Stunts
-1 car mechanic
-1 Like the back of my hand
-1 No Pain No Gain
-1 Armed arts: Use fists to fight with knife and chains,

Help much appreciated on Aspects!!!!
Because I have drawn a blank on those and the background.
I would HATE to be a character in one of the stories I write -
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Offline citadel97501

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Re: Request a Character...
« Reply #68 on: May 21, 2011, 07:14:09 PM »
OK, I have a challenge for you. 

Make the character of Sarah Pazini, from the Live Action Witch Blade series.  (Actually a good TV show.)

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Re: Request a Character...
« Reply #69 on: May 21, 2011, 07:28:36 PM »
Henry Pym (Up To Your Waist)

High Concept: Young Man Of The Pym Family
Trouble Aspect: I'm A Genius
Other Aspects: I Like A Challenge, If It's Not Nailed Down It's Mine, I Might Not Like My Family But I Do Love Them
Skills:  
Great: Stealth, Burglary
Good: Alertness, Athletics
Fair: Deceit, Guns
Average: Endurance, Investigation, Presence, Conviction, Discipline, Rapport, Empathy
Stunts:
Pickpocket (Deceit): May use Deceit to pick pockets without an increase in difficulty.
Kleptomania (Deceit): +2 to Deceit for pocket-picking.
Powers:
Spider Walk [-1]
Cloak Of Shadows [-1]
Total Refresh Cost:
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Refresh Total:
3

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« Reply #70 on: May 21, 2011, 07:39:13 PM »
Roland Dancy aspect ideas: SHOULDER CHIP, COMPARATIVELY NORMAL, MY UNCLE'S BIKE.

Background idea: Born and raised thinking that Rare Breed was just a normal biker gang. Joined it under that impression. Was very surprised by his new job, but proved to be pretty good at it.

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Re: Request a Character...
« Reply #71 on: May 21, 2011, 08:00:17 PM »
Henry Pym (Up To Your Waist)

High Concept: Young Man Of The Pym Family
Trouble Aspect: I'm A Genius
Other Aspects: I Like A Challenge, If It's Not Nailed Down It's Mine, I Might Not Like My Family But I Do Love Them
Skills:  
Great: Stealth, Burglary
Good: Alertness, Athletics
Fair: Deceit, Guns
Average: Endurance, Investigation, Presence, Conviction, Discipline, Rapport, Empathy
Stunts:
Pickpocket (Deceit): May use Deceit to pick pockets without an increase in difficulty.
Kleptomania (Deceit): +2 to Deceit for pocket-picking.
Powers:
Spider Walk [-1]
Cloak Of Shadows [-1]
Total Refresh Cost:
-4
Refresh Total:
3
Couple of changes I'd like to make.
Let's give him safe cracking rather than kleptomania to give him an extra string to his bow (also more useful to the breed)
And rather than Guns as this is the UK give him weapons.

Background
Henry spent his childhood exposed to the unique shade of marxist anarchy of the city. The theory being that if "All property is theft" it doesn't matter if I nick it, does it? He 'borrowed' widely from the more wealthy areas of the city, passing on his 'temporary held items' to the others who had greater need as he met them. Unfortunately all to often the 'Needy' he 'Helped out' in this way ended up taking the blame. The family were always quick to cover for him, but he still has an interesting file with the Youth Offending Service.
Aspect: If It's Not Nailed Down It's Mine,

Rising conflict
It's not easy being the next big thing. Henrys mother and father are second cousins, one for each side of the Pym line. He grew up being closely scrutinised by every one as they waited to see which set of talents expressed. There were even some uncles who were running a book on it. As it became clear he had both  every one wanted to be his favourite uncle in the hope of riding his shirt tails to power. Still at least his 'cloak of shadows' talent got lots of practice.
Aspect: I Might Not Like My Family But I Do Love Them

First story
Henrys first serious single mission was to investigate a house in Edge Hill. The ghost Mackenzie had complained to Ream that there was something in the house was disturbing the Nevernever and causing a whirlpool sucking the local spirits in. He had very little to go on, but was able to find a magically active toothbrush that was powering itself by draining energy form the Nevernever. Henry turned it off and took it. One day he will get round to handing it into Ream.
Aspect: I Like A Challenge,
« Last Edit: May 21, 2011, 08:30:47 PM by Team8Mum »
I would HATE to be a character in one of the stories I write -
and then there are the days when it looks too much like I AM!

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Re: Request a Character...
« Reply #72 on: May 21, 2011, 09:07:12 PM »
Roland Dancy

Back ground
Roland has always been obsessed with bikes. As a toddler his favourite toy was a plastic tool kit. At 6 he was  found undoing the sump on his uncles beloved Norton. His 8th birthday present was a mini bike, and after that there was no stopping him. When his uncle died in a bar fight Roland was left the treasured bike in his will in recognition that he was the only one who was worthy of it.
Aspect:MY UNCLE'S BIKE.

Rising conflict 
Roland knew that Rare Breed were the most powerful Biker gang in town and was determined to be accepted. He had to work hard to get recognised by them. They set him so many challenges to prove he was worthy. Eventually he was accepted as a full member. Only then was he introduced the Ream and discovered the Breeds real purpose,
Aspect COMPARATIVELY NORMAL,

First story
Roland is all to aware that the others in the breed have an edge. As a biker he is second to none, but all this vampire herding and wresting werewolves is another level again. He feels he has to push himself to prove that 'Normal' humans still have a place in the city. He is quick to volunteer as quick response to other breed members in trouble to prove how valuable he is. There are a lot of Breed members who owe their lives to Rolands quick driving and quick fists.
Aspect shoulder chip

(My daughter just struck herself with lightning whilst playing Minecraft.)
I would HATE to be a character in one of the stories I write -
and then there are the days when it looks too much like I AM!

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Re: Request a Character...
« Reply #73 on: May 21, 2011, 10:14:32 PM »
Giant Man?!  (I kid) I'm a horrible comic nerd.

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« Reply #74 on: May 22, 2011, 01:04:45 AM »
@Silverblaze: Exactly. I was hoping you'd get that.

@Team8Mum: Backstories look great. Feel free to mess with Pym's stats however you like.

@citadel97501: Not familiar with her or her series, I'm afraid. Tell me more and I'll take a shot at it.