05-29-2020, 11:32 AM | #1 |
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Need Changling Help!
Edit: I took a break, did some stretches, and tried my googlefoo again. Added #5 "Improvised Forms"
Hey Guys, Hope this isn't to convoluted a post...I'll make edits if any of it is unclear. My primary question is how exactly I should cost the abilities I mention below. So I have a player who would like to play a *changling becomer* character (from that other game), and he wants his character to loose his Psi abilities when he is in most other forms (also IQ, Will, etc...). My question is how should I go about this/what point discount should he get for this? The player is fine without any discount at all as he really likes the RP, but he is loosing a lot of abilities (~130pts just in psi) when he does this. There is also the issue that he RP's that only some of the forms he takes know certain skills. So a half elf form might be a swashbuckler who doesn't know the axe/mace skill, even though he has paid for this skill normally to use with other forms (note: this seems to be cheaper than buying skill points as a modular ability). For example, in the past he has shape changed into "One-Tusk" an orc fighter with low IQ, whom he then RP's as having a low IQ and other "orc" traits (which is hilarious, and the groans of the party make my day, as the player is often the planner/leader of the group). It is worth noting he already has switchable psi abilities, so I was a little reticent to go the inception route with switchability, lumping several switchable abilities into another switchable ability. Thoughts I have had so far... 1. Despite my concerns, have him put his psi abilities into a switchable ability and let him purchase some levels of modular abilities to use with his alternate forms. I guess I would then want to give him some discount so its not more expensive than just purchasing them outright, and ignoring them when in certain forms. 2. Ignore the psi, and let him modify he base attributes when he shape changes. That way he can at least use those IQ points for extra STR, HT, etc... 3. Give him a flat discount to his shape changing ability that reflects these self imposed limitations. 4. Figure out some way for most of his points to be modular and then have him use those points to make his primary character and all the others on different sheets. This seems like it would be the simplest, Im just not sure how to do it. 5. Just discovered "Improvised Forms" in Powers. I am thinking he could just buy this and then dump most of his attribute points into it. I'm really liking this idea atm (will still need to look into it more), but would still love any feedback you guys have! I'm open to any and all suggestions. Thanks in advance for your help!!! I should also note, he does not try to abuse the system and change into the perfect form/character for any/every given situation. Its more that he will change into an orc to go talk to orc, or an ogre if the party needs a strong character. And all of them have distinct personalities/names/backstories/etc... he keeps a list. *Changling Becomer as we have defined it is a changling that fully embraces the characters he plays, to the point that he will RP all changes in base attributes and disadvantages. Additionally, it can be hard for said Becomer to change forms if he inhabits one for to long, or the chosen form has a low IQ (and presumably doesn't understand as well that he is really a shape changer). Last edited by Nightharrow; 05-29-2020 at 01:00 PM. Reason: New Information Found |
05-29-2020, 12:19 PM | #2 |
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Re: Need Changling Help!
For the 130 psi points he looses when in his other forms, you can consider that to be part of his "racial" template. If he's using Morph (and I think he should be, though I'm not sure) that just adds 130 points to his pool, so he can become bigger and more awesome things. Sometimes he'll transform into something weaker, and he doesn't get to leverage the points then, but that's just the way morph works. On the other hand, he probably has the points to turn into a bear now.
For the skills, thats a harder situation.
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05-29-2020, 12:39 PM | #3 | |
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Sounds like that goes along with the forth idea. Would just need to figure out how best to charge him for it. It is a lot of points to allow to be used modularly without having to pay any cost (beyond Morph). |
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05-29-2020, 12:52 PM | #4 | |
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Traditionally, the morph pool is limited by the templates available. They should be built by the GM, and they often have other limitations, like being able to see the thing you're turning into. Its also usually doesn't apply to skills, though a very careful and cautious GM may allow skills without causing a problem. The fact that your player is committed to the concept and that you seem to trust him counts for a lot here.
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05-29-2020, 01:22 PM | #5 | |
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I actually just stumbled upon another post. I didn't know about Improvised Forms from Powers. I would still want to okay any templates he used, but I think this would get us most of the way there. This would allow him to transfer points from IQ to DEX,STR, etc... Definitely keeping in mind what you suggested, but I'm also still open to/brainstorming on other option for the Psi Powers. |
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