[OOC] Weird Supers

[LemmingLord]

Originally Posted by Lamech

However being paralyzed with 0 ST and 0 DX is more disadvantageous than just having 0 ST and 0 DX. Similar to how if you have the quadriplegic disadvantage you can still buy down ST and DX. (In fact, it encourages it in the quadriplegic disadvantage.) This is basically the same thing.

If it is the same thing, take quadriplegic instead of paralysis in the build.

[Lamech]

Originally Posted by LemmingLord

If it is the same thing, take quadriplegic instead of paralysis in the build.

Similar, actually buying down stats would be for actual character creation. I could still replace paralysis with a bunch of temporary disadvantages (something like can't speak, quadriplegic, and weak bite), but temporary disadvantages don't linger. Its much more limiting to not be able to move for a minute or two after ending the power, than not being able to move for the second it takes me to stop using the advantage.

[Michael Thayne]

Hmmm... what would be the effect of going down to 0 HP, not through damage but through temporary disadvantages/afflictions? Notice that you're simultaneously at every multiple of your HP!

[Lamech]

Originally Posted by Michael Thayne

Hmmm... what would be the effect of going down to 0 HP, not through damage but through temporary disadvantages/afflictions? Notice that you're simultaneously at every multiple of your HP!

No idea! Luckily -ST due to backlash/afflictions doesn't affect HP. (And -DX doesn't affect basic speed IIRC) At least I'm pretty sure I'll double check...
Edit:

Originally Posted by pg36 basic set

ST penalties also reduce BL and damage, while IQ reductions also apply to Will and Perception. Secondary characteristics are not otherwise affected; for instance, HT reduction does not affect Basic Speed or FP.

And powers

Originally Posted by powers pg 104

Choose these from among Attribute Penalty, Incapacitation, Irritant, and Stunning, as defined for Affliction

So the backlash goes to affliction and HP is missing from the list of secondary attributes also affected.

[Michael Thayne]

Lucky you :)

[Lamech]

Originally Posted by Michael Thayne

Lucky you :)

Now I just need to be not attacked while I'm doing this. Which should probably be fine as long as no one gives the GM ideas.

[zoncxs]

Originally Posted by Michael Thayne

Also, what are people's plans regarding Nightwatch and the murders? I need to make sure I actually have a way to link him up with the rest of the group.

well, right now Mythos kinda forgot about the shooting and nightwatch and is focusing on talking to an ALIEN. yay for attentive/forgetfullness/xenophila combo!

but once he remembers he would want to find him, even though info about nightwatch makes him look really bad and mythos does not agree with killing, it just doesn't feel like something nightwatch would do.

another thing nightwatch can do is look into the aliens during the day.

[Lamech]

Originally Posted by Michael Thayne

Also, what are people's plans regarding Nightwatch and the murders? I need to make sure I actually have a way to link him up with the rest of the group.

Isn't he a dangerous vigillante? I suppose at some point after the aliens are dealt with I should get (detect: Nightwatch) and point him out to the cops. We can leave him paralyzed too, so he doesn't hurt the cops trying to escape. :)

To be serious, I'm not sure. At some point we might want to try and track him down and see whats up though. Probably with out the attacking him and leaving him for the cops.

Also xenophilia, I should roll for that: 10, so apperently I'm not allowed to curse first and ask questions later. Damn it! Its almost like these disadvantages are disadvantagous or something.

[ErhnamDJ]

Originally Posted by Lamech

Also xenophilia, I should roll for that: 10, so apperently I'm not allowed to curse first and ask questions later. Damn it! Its almost like these disadvantages are disadvantagous or something.

Would that really apply to someone who started off by threatening you?

Edit: I just had another idea. How about having Streaker launch a camera into orbit. How difficult would that be?

Edit number two: They didn't just threaten you, either; they took over all the world's communications.

[zoncxs]

Originally Posted by ErhnamDJ

Would that really apply to someone who started off by threatening you?

Edit: I just had another idea. How about having Streaker launch a camera into orbit. How difficult would that be?

how far can you throw?