[OOC] Endless Autumn (A Savage Worlds Adventure Edition Horror RP)

[RickyG85]

@rush99999I have explained as much as I can without giving away the entire story, accept it or don't. I made my ruling, please move on.

Edit: Your concept of the old man can still work, even if not necessarily the way you first proposed. I have some suggestions if you want to consider them?

[student of life]

To the defense of Rush, in my opinion the writers of the horror expansion are to blame mainly. This edge screams power gaming, basically that is its purpose -- so if it's in the book, it's natural that players will want it.

As a GM, I would totally discard this nonsense edge, and if I wanted my players to start Seasoned, I would just say so.

This post is not about arguing the GM's decision, it's a direct criticism of the edge and its creators.

[ctrlsaltdel]

drive.google.com/file/d/1hY58vq15uz4w…

Here's what I've got so far--I've done enough revisions at this point that I should probably go back and check my math, but it probably won't change too much on that basis.

I do worry--do we have any characters with a physical focus? If not, I can switch to another character concept so we have someone who can deal with physical challenges.

[RickyG85]

drive.google.com/file/d/1hY58vq15uz4w…

Here's what I've got so far--I've done enough revisions at this point that I should probably go back and check my math, but it probably won't change too much on that basis.

I do worry--do we have any characters with a physical focus? If not, I can switch to another character concept so we have someone who can deal with physical challenges.

@ctrlsaltdel

Doing well, so far.

So far we have 2 proposed characters with a non-physical focus, and with my "no monster hunters or power gaming" talk, I can see why anybody might be hesitant. If nobody makes a physical focused character, that's fine, because you'll still have a chance, but if somebody does make a character more physically capable, that's not unreasonable, it just has to make sense (like, don't tell me the local librarian was secretly Rambo this whole time). Just... Remember the roleplaying part of rpg.

[ctrlsaltdel]

@RickyG85 for sure. My tentative "we need someone who can lift things" concept is a teenage/young adult malcontent with a heart of gold. Think Bobby from Twin Peaks, just with less forehead and more impact on the plot.

[student of life]

This just sparked an idea in me:
A young adult coder who keeps healthy (and avoids social contact) by doing lots of excercise, like fitness at home, trekking, swimming, rock climbing, etc. He's, however, good physically and mentally, but seriously lacks in social skills and amount of people in his life.

I haven't assigned any points yet, anyway, so it's easier for me to switch.

[RickyG85]

This just sparked an idea in me:
A young adult coder who keeps healthy (and avoids social contact) by doing lots of excercise, like fitness at home, trekking, swimming, rock climbing, etc. He's, however, good physically and mentally, but seriously lacks in social skills and amount of people in his life.

I haven't assigned any points yet, anyway, so it's easier for me to switch.

@student of life

I'd green light that, sure!

[RickyG85]

Are we using Sanity rules?

Also, Veteran of the Dark World is basically four advances for the price of one hindrance. It feels very un-SWADE for me, but if it's available, shouldn't it be a default for all characters, to keep them on par?
Ok, it's moot because of the previous post, which I read after posting mine.

@student of life

I hadn't planned on it, but let me reread those rules and get back to you. Sorry, I somehow missed that question earlier!

Edit/Update: No, we won't be using the Sanity rules.

[student of life]

Not finished, but a preliminary assignment of points:

Attributes
Agility d6
Smarts d8
Spirit d4
Strength d6
Vigor d6

Edges
Alertness: +2 to notice
Brawny: size +1, str considered 1 higher for encumbrance and using heavy stuff
Investigator: +2 to research, +2 to find physical clues

Hindrances
tongue-tied (major): -1 to intimidation, performance, persuasion, taunt
outsider (minor): -2 to persuasion with non-geeks ???
thin skinned (minor): -2 to resist taunt

Skills
Academics +1
* Athletics +1
* Common knowledge
Driving +1
Fighting +1
Hacking +3
* Notice +1
* Persuasion
Research +3
* Stealth +1

Feedback is welcome.

Basically a physically fit investigator guy, but socially very awkward.