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12-28-2012, 11:48 AM | #1 |
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Undead Generator
Hi,
Inspired by another thread, I thought about setting up an undead generator (in progress). 1) Table 1 for Type. 2) Table 2 for Corporeal Subtypes or Tables 3 to 3D for Incorporeal Subtypes and base abilities. 3) Table 4 for Mentality types. 4) Tables 5A to 5F for Speech capabilities. 5) Tables 6A to 6D for Appearances. 6) Tables 7 to 7I for Disadvantages. To Do List:
Table 1: Type Table 2: Corporeal Subtype Last edited by Jerander; 04-08-2013 at 03:14 PM. |
12-28-2012, 12:04 PM | #2 |
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Re: Undead Generator
Table 4: Mentality* Mindless Undead: Automaton [-85], Cannot Learn [-30], Immunity (All mind control) [30], Indomitable [15], Single-Minded [5], Unfazeable [15], Wealth (Dead Broke) [-25]. -75 points. ** Bestial Undead: Hidebound [-5], Indomitable [15], Single-Minded [5], Taboo Trait (Fixed IQ) [0], Unfazeable [15]. 30 points. EDIT: Changed meta-traits for undead mentalities. Last edited by Jerander; 01-01-2013 at 10:52 AM. |
12-28-2012, 12:21 PM | #3 |
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Re: Undead Generator
Incorporeal Meta-Traits. Here's what I've decided. Feel free to offer other suggestions:
Table 3: Incorporeal Subtype Table 3A: Visibility Table 3B: Materialization Table 3C: Possession Table 3D: Affect SubstantialThank you, Jerander. Last edited by Jerander; 01-01-2013 at 10:49 AM. |
12-28-2012, 02:30 PM | #4 |
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Re: Undead Generator
Dude, that's so cool. That would probably really rock if it were turned into, say, a web app that would generate a set number of undead for you. An awesome way to randomly generate a horror theme for an adventure or a campaign. In fact, I rather like it for a modern horror as well.
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12-28-2012, 03:05 PM | #5 | |
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On the existing tables, I still have to look at the Cannot Speak, Disturbing Voice, and Mute overlaps. Then I plan on extending out through appearances, vampirism, weaknesses, and powers. I likely won't get to it today or this (long) weekend, but maybe Wednesday... I, personally, do not have the skill to produce a web app or any sort of computer aid (except maybe a clunky Excel spreadsheet). But if you have the skill and want to do the work, feel free. |
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12-30-2012, 07:22 PM | #6 | |
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Re: Undead Generator
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Many undead aren't really immune to mind control, they're just immune to effects designed to control living human beings. It's more like: Different Mental Type: this creature is immune to effects that read, influence, or control human minds, because it's not human. Powers designed to function on different types of mind will work normally. This is an unusual background, worth up to 25 points, depending on how common mental abilities targeting your mind type are. |
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12-28-2012, 03:43 PM | #8 |
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Re: Undead Generator
Magic, certainly. Skeleton, Zombie and Mummy are all on p. 152.
Also, in each of those templates appears the advantage "Immunity (All Mind Control) [30]." Not sure if that's in Fantasy or Horror. I don't have Fantasy or Horror, so this is all wasted on me. T'would be more useful if it were mainly from the Basic Set.
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12-28-2012, 04:52 PM | #9 |
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Re: Undead Generator
BWAHAHA it's mine now!
Really, this is awesome. Have you considered adding another table to include other powers, such as horrifying screams, life-draining touches, and the like?
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12-28-2012, 05:24 PM | #10 |
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Re: Undead Generator
Oh, definitely. Appearances, vampirism, weaknesses and powers are all on the to do list. As well as working out the kinks in Cannot Speak. Likely won't get to it tonight, maybe tomorrow...
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