05-02-2016, 10:55 AM | #21 |
Hero of Democracy
Join Date: Mar 2012
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Re: "...and the road becomes my Bride." [ATE]: Recruitment Thread
Caulloused on a heroic character can be quite interesting. I've done it, and it came off as coldly pragmatic.
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05-02-2016, 11:21 AM | #22 |
Hero of Democracy
Join Date: Mar 2012
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Re: "...and the road becomes my Bride." [ATE]: Recruitment Thread
Linford Cauldenhoff
Mechanic and fixer-upper Code:
ST 10 HP 10 DX 11 [20] Will 12 [-10] IQ 14 [80] Per 15 [5] HT 12 [20] FP 12 Speed 6 [5] move 6 Advantages [120] Artificer 1 [10] Veristile [5] Single Minded [5] High Manual DX 1 [5] Intuitive Math [5] Eidetic Memory [5] Gadgeteer [25] Luck 1 [15] Serendipidy 2 [30] 2 Gizmos [10] Doodad (perk level gizmo) 1 [1] Resistant to disease +3 [3] Disadvantages [-40] Compulsive Gadgeteering (CR 12) [-5] Intolerance (Luddites) [-5] Chummy [-5] Truthfulness (CR 12) [-5] Skinny [-5] Sense of Duty (Freinds) [-5] Stubborness [-5] Quirks (To be anounced, developed, and so forth) [-5] Skills [49] Scrounging Per E 16 [2] Electrician IQ A 14 [1] Machinist IQ A 14 [1] Armory (Melee) IQ A 16 [4] Armory (Small Arms) IQ A 16 [4] Mechanic (Automobiles) IQ A 16 [4] Electronics Repair (medical) IQ A 16 [4] Armory (Body Armor) IQ A 16 [4] Engineer (Materials) IQ H 13 [1] Engineer (Small Arms) IQ H 13 [1] Engineer (Electronics) IQ H 13 [1] Chemistry IQ H 12 [1] Pharmacy (Synthetic) IQ H 12 [1] Engineer (Automobiles) IQ H 13 [1] Melee (Balanced two hand) DX A 12 [4] Brawling DX E 13 [4] Survival (Forest) Per A 15 [2] Merchant IQ A 14 [2] Anthropology IQ H 13 [2] Architechture IQ A 14 [2] Navigation (Land) IQ A 13 [1] Hiking HT A 11 [1] Lockpicking IQ A 13 [1] Fast Talk IQ A 13 [1] Traps IQ A 13 [1] Two elements are worthy of notice: I didn't spend my very last background skill point (spend on this list or any secondary skill -- which for a tech includes most primaries). I didn't have a choice for any social skills -- could I get one? Even if its just public speaking that'd be nice. Doodad allows you to reveal a nearly insignificant item ubiquitous in the setting. Its from the perks book. Thought I'd settle that sooner rather than later. I chose the blessed template to make the tech survive initially and to become relevant more quickly. A serendipity to get hands on gear is likely to be used quickly. And he should be useful even in a low tech environment in cobbling weapons together for everyone else.
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05-02-2016, 11:34 AM | #23 | |
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05-02-2016, 04:59 PM | #24 |
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Location: Canada
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Re: "...and the road becomes my Bride." [ATE]: Recruitment Thread
A couple of observations:
DX 11 + HT 12 + Basic Speed +0.50 = 6.25, so you could drop that by +0.25 and save 5 points for something else. You have 26 points unspent, the 1 remaining Background point you mention, and 25 others that I assume is intended to be Gadgeteer [25]. Edit: It was actually 21 points unspent, so Basic Speed +0.25 (instead of +0.50) and Gadgeteer brings you up to 249. Oh, and Truthfulness (15) is [-2], Truthfulness (12) is [-5].
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I like the build. Just round him out, and you will be good to go. |
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05-02-2016, 05:06 PM | #26 |
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05-02-2016, 05:41 PM | #27 |
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Kansas, USA
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Re: "...and the road becomes my Bride." [ATE]: Recruitment Thread
I think I followed the template correctly. This is the first GURPS character I have actually made, so if there are glaring mistakes please let me know.
Henry “Hank” Cafferty: Trader+Experienced+Blessed Basic premise: Hank is a traveling merchant dealing in common items used in settlements. He is also a self-appointed arbitrator, trying to bring some sense of order to settlements in the region. He prefers traveling in groups for several reasons. 1) He hates fighting, preferring to settle things with words whenever possible. Groups tend to offer a measure of determent against those looking for a fight. 2) He hates being alone. He was lost in a cave for two days as a child, and the lack of human contact severely scarred him. Hank’s last job nearly killed him when the negotiations turned bloody and the settlement was nearly burned to the ground. He had to dig his way out of a burning building as it collapsed. He lost nearly everything at the settlement, and is trying to replace his lost wares and now tarnished reputation. Code:
Attributes: ST 10 [0] HP 10 [0] RP 10 [0] DX 12 [40] Will 13 [0] LFP ____ IQ 14 [80] Per 13 [0] HT 11 [10] FP 11 [0] Basic Speed: 5.75 [0]; Basic Move 5 [0] Damage 1d-2/1d; BL 20 lbs; Advantages: [110] Charisma (1) [5]; Voice [10]; Smooth Operator (1) [15]; Eidetic Memory [5]; Resistant to Disease (+3) [3]; Temperature Tolerance (+1) [1]; No Hangovers [1;] Absolute Direction [5]; Serendipity (2) [30]; Reputation (+3) [5], Extraordinary Luck [30] Disadvantages: [-45] Pacifism: Cannot Harm Innocents [-10]; Post-Combat Shakes (9) [-10]; Sense of Duty (Friends) [-5]; Chummy [-5]; Xenophilia (12) [-10]; Curious (12) [-5]; Quirks: [-5] • Code of Honor: Treat animals as you would a friend. • Delusion: “A GMO’s pollen caused the Pandemic, not a virus.” • Dislike: Being in locked rooms. • Distinctive Feature: Heterochromia • Responsive Skills: • Merchant (A) IQ+2 [8]-15 • Current Affairs (Appalachia) (E) IQ+1 [2]-14 • Survival (Forest) (A) Per+0 [2]-13 • Hiking (A) HT+1 [4]-12 • Public Speaking (A) IQ+1 [4]-14 • Fast-Talk (A) IQ+0 [2]-13 • Diplomacy (H) IQ-1 [2]-12 • Mimicry (Speech) (H) IQ-1 [2]-12 • Acting (A) IQ+0 [2]-13 • Disguise (A) IQ+0 [2]-13 • Leadership (A) IQ+0 [2]-13 • Body Language (A) Per+0 [2]-13 • Detect Lies (H) Per-1 [2]-12 • Animal Handling (Equine)(A) IQ+0 [2]-13 • Gambling (A) IQ+0 [2]-13 • Streetwise (A) IQ+0 [2]-13 • Bolas (A) DX+1 [4]-13 • Bow (A) DX+1 [4]-13 • Knife (E) DX+1 [2]-14 • Knot-Tying (E) DX+0 [1]-12 • Climbing (A) DX-1 [1]-11 • Boating (Canoe) (A) DX-1 [1]-11 • Boating (Sail) (A) DX-1 [1]-11 • Sleight of Hand (H) DX-2 [1]-10 • Camouflage (E) IQ+0 [1]-13
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05-02-2016, 06:13 PM | #28 | |||
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All in all, it looks like a good build. And unless you are married to it, I would suggest replacing Bow with either Crossbow or one of the Guns skills. They are all DX/Easy, and you can get a bit more out of them. It looks really good for your first attempt. My first GURPS character had 10 times the mistakes, so you are way ahead of me. :-) |
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05-03-2016, 05:09 AM | #29 |
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Detroit, Michigan
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Re: "...and the road becomes my Bride." [ATE]: Recruitment Thread
Ok downloaded the pdf of the book. Looking at a trooper. not sure if he is going to have any mutations. Give me a day or 2 to come up with something.
May also do a Mutated Scavenger if I am not stepping on gnomes toes?
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05-03-2016, 06:05 AM | #30 |
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Detroit, Michigan
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Re: "...and the road becomes my Bride." [ATE]: Recruitment Thread
Not sure if this question was asked but what is the reason experienced adventurers are starting with no gear except the clothes on their backs? Just curious on the background.
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