Kappa: how to model the need for water in their heads?

Dammann · 08-20-2012, 05:27 PM

Kappa are creatures from Japanese folklore. Among their traits is a need to keep a small pool of water in a dent (sara) in their heads. Spilling the water paralyzes the kappa.

How does one model that in GURPS? I mean, this is a monster race, basically, so points-value is a bit beside the point, but I got wondering.

Flyndaran · 08-20-2012, 05:36 PM

Paralyzed with mitigator: water on head. If they took damage or fatigue it would be a straight dependency. But as a mitigator it's like bad sight mitigator: glasses.

AlonzoTheGurpsPlayer · 08-20-2012, 05:54 PM

I can't really help but what are you using them for?

kirbwarrior · 08-20-2012, 11:54 PM

Sounds like maybe Nocturnal but with a different condition.

Refplace · 08-21-2012, 12:37 AM

Given how severe paralysis is and I not being able to think of a disadvantage that matches it I am thinking of mitigator on Decreased time rate.

Walrus · 08-21-2012, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Refplace

Given how severe paralysis is and I not being able to think of a disadvantage that matches

Quadriplegic?

Dammann · 08-21-2012, 06:23 AM

Decreased Time Rate is clever, but I think Quadriplegic with a mitigator is a good fit. I am thinking "vulnerable" is about perfect (B112). I am using these guys as polite, dangerous (murderous) pranksters for a DF campaign w/ an eastern bent.

Refplace · 08-21-2012, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Walrus

Quadriplegic?

Forgot about that one, good call. You can call it paralized and cant move as a feature.

Flyndaran · 08-21-2012, 08:29 PM

You might want to tack on cannot speak to avoid the comical black knight catcalls or Weseley's to the pain speech.

Dammann · 08-21-2012, 09:39 PM

I'm actually pretty ok with my kappas being a little silly. They are such weird creatures, with their good manners and their head pools and their bone setting skills.

08-20-2012, 05:27 PM	#1
Dammann Join Date: May 2011	Kappa: how to model the need for water in their heads? Kappa are creatures from Japanese folklore. Among their traits is a need to keep a small pool of water in a dent (sara) in their heads. Spilling the water paralyzes the kappa. How does one model that in GURPS? I mean, this is a monster race, basically, so points-value is a bit beside the point, but I got wondering.

08-20-2012, 05:36 PM	#2
Flyndaran Untagged Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Forest Grove, Beaverton, Oregon	Re: Kappa: how to model the need for water in their heads? Paralyzed with mitigator: water on head. If they took damage or fatigue it would be a straight dependency. But as a mitigator it's like bad sight mitigator: glasses. __________________ Beware, poor communication skills. No offense intended. If offended, it just means that I failed my writing skill check.

08-20-2012, 05:54 PM	#3
AlonzoTheGurpsPlayer Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: San Diego	Re: Kappa: how to model the need for water in their heads? I can't really help but what are you using them for?

08-21-2012, 12:37 AM	#5
Refplace Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Yukon, OK	Re: Kappa: how to model the need for water in their heads? Given how severe paralysis is and I not being able to think of a disadvantage that matches it I am thinking of mitigator on Decreased time rate. __________________ My GURPS publications GURPS Powers: Totem and Nature Spirits; GURPS Template Toolkit 4: Spirits; Pyramid articles. Buying them lets us know you want more! My GURPS fan contribution and blog: REFPLace GURPS Landing Page My List of GURPS You Tube videos (plus a few other useful items) My GURPS Wiki entries

08-21-2012, 06:23 AM	#7
Dammann Join Date: May 2011	Re: Kappa: how to model the need for water in their heads? Decreased Time Rate is clever, but I think Quadriplegic with a mitigator is a good fit. I am thinking "vulnerable" is about perfect (B112). I am using these guys as polite, dangerous (murderous) pranksters for a DF campaign w/ an eastern bent.

08-21-2012, 08:29 PM	#9
Flyndaran Untagged Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Forest Grove, Beaverton, Oregon	Re: Kappa: how to model the need for water in their heads? You might want to tack on cannot speak to avoid the comical black knight catcalls or Weseley's to the pain speech. __________________ Beware, poor communication skills. No offense intended. If offended, it just means that I failed my writing skill check.

08-21-2012, 09:39 PM	#10
Dammann Join Date: May 2011	Re: Kappa: how to model the need for water in their heads? I'm actually pretty ok with my kappas being a little silly. They are such weird creatures, with their good manners and their head pools and their bone setting skills.