[OCC] Lost in Dreams

[momothefiddler]

You know when we started I'd say no, but...

It seems unlikely, but eric did point out at some point that it's all happening in the same multiverse (or arguably, depending on whether i'm appropriately understanding the fatasy/infinity divide, multi-multiverse??)

[ericthered]

Its completely legal to look at other dreamers threads. If anything it saves me explanation time when elements get reused. There's almost nothing to be spoiled.

You are much more likely to see each others tracks than faces. I'm wary of tying two games together. The solo aspect is part of what makes the format work. Eventually faces may be seen, but only if I'm sure both of the players aren't going anywhere and have similar update schedules.

As for multi-multi-verses .... That would be a spoiler, now wouldn't it.

[momothefiddler]

Originally Posted by ericthered

That would be a spoiler, now wouldn't it.

It would indeed, and I didn't expect you to say. But I can still theorize!

[Rocket Man]

If you're still taking characters -- and it looks like you're juggling a lot of plotlines! -- here's the background of mine. I'll send the character sheet today or tomorrow.

Chandra Morgan
In another lifetime in another world, Chandra might never have amounted to much. She would have been one more daughter of one more rural family in India, perhaps destined to an illegal early marriage to a boy whose relatives were a little above her own, to ensure her parents’ security. One more story, almost routine.

But Chandra’s life has never been routine.

When she was eight, a fire destroyed her village. Her parents were among the casualties. As a result, the young girl was sent to live with a distant relative in England – a relative with no suitors outside the door, but a household full of books and a desire to have this new arrival educated, to keep her out of his way.

Chandra adopted an English last name and assimilated gladly to this strange, wonderful new world. But at night, her dreams were still full of India and Hindu gods and fire ... especially fire. Dreamless sleep became something to be cherished, but seldom achieved.

Now a first-year medical student, Chandra has seemingly become as Western and secular as any of her classmates. But always, a small corner wonders why the shadows of her past continue to stalk her, and what she must do to make peace with it at last.

[ericthered]

Always taking characters.... I'm looking forward to seeing the sheet!

[Rocket Man]

OK, here's the prospective character sheet.

Chandra Morgan
Female, Asian Indian features, black hair, brown eyes, 5'4", 125 lbs, right handed.
Age: 23
Occupation: Medical student

ST: 10 [0] Hits: 10 [0]
DX: 11 [20] Will: 14 [5]
IQ: 13 [60] Per: 13 [0]
HT: 11 [10] Fatigue: 11 [0]
Move: 5.5 [0]
Speed: 5 [0]

Cultural Familiarity: Western (Anglo) [0], Indic [1], Homeline [1] Homeline added 1/11/2016
Languages: English*: Native/Native [0], Hindi: Native/None [3]

Advantages
Attractive [4]
Charisma +1 [5]
Dream-Walker package (Dead Broke, Detect (supernatural), Luck, Jumper, Magery, Serendipity, Talent 1 (gizmo power), Weirdness Magnet) [60 net]
Fit [5]
Reduced Consumption 1 (Cast-Iron Stomach) [1]

Disadvantages
Code of Honor (Physician's) [-5]
Nightmares (9 or less) [-7]
Pacifism (Self Defense) [-15]
Phobia (Fire) (12 or less) [-5]
Social Stigma (Second-Class Citizen, sometimes) [-2]
Social Stigma (Valuable Property, sometimes) [-5]

Quirks
• "Social Anglican," knows the rituals and attends services, but mostly agnostic in her actual belief. [-1]
• Disdains her "backward" origins, but is also a little afraid of them [-1]
• Attentive (B163; +1 to concentrate on a lengthy task, -3 to notice interruptions.) [-1]
• Mild sense of duty to children; if she meets a child in need, she will try to help or find it help. [-1]
• Music lover, always takes time during the day to hear something, whether it's her classical CDs or a sidewalk guitarist. [-1]

Skills
Acting -- 12 [1]
Area Knowledge (London) -- 13 [1]
Bicycling/TL8 -- 11 [1]
Biology/TL8 (Biochemistry) -- 12 [2]
Brawling -- 11 [1]
Computer Operation/TL8 -- 13 [1]
Connoisseur (Music) -- 12 [1]
Current Affairs (People) -- 13 [1]
Dancing -- 11 [2]
Detect Lies -- 12 [2]
Diagnosis -- 12 [2]
Diplomacy --12 [2]
Electronics Operation (Parachronic) -- 12 [1] Added 1/12/2016
Expert Skill: Epidemiology -- 11 [1]
First Aid/TL8 -- 13 [1]
Games (Card) -- 13 [1]
Gardening -- 13 [1]
Hiking -- 11 [2]
Housekeeping --13 [1]
Intimidation -- 12 [1]
Literature -- 12 [2]
Meditation -- 12 [1] Added 1/11/2016
Mimicry (Speech) -- 11 [1] Added 1/11/2016
Observation -- 12 [1]
Physician/TL8 -- 12 [2]
Physiology/TL8 -- 12 [2]
Research/TL8 -- 13 [2]
Savoir-Faire -- 13 [1] Added 2/1/2016
Sex Appeal -- 12 (Includes +1 bonus for Attractive) [2]
Speed-Reading -- 12 [1]
Stealth -- 10 [1] Added 1/11/2016
Survival (Forest) -- 12 [1] Added 1/12/2016
Swimming -- 12 [2]

Techniques
Knee Strike -- 11 [1]

Allowed points: 100 (base value) + 60 (Dream-Walker package) + 10 ("background" skills) = 170.
Character Value: 95 (Attributes) + 4 (Language and Culture) + 75 (Advantages) - 39 (Disadvantages) -5 (Quirks) + 39(Skills) + 1 (Technique) = 170.

In another lifetime in another world, Chandra might never have amounted to much. She would have been one more daughter of one more rural family in India, perhaps destined to an illegal early marriage to a boy whose relatives were a little above her own, to ensure her parents’ security. One more story, almost routine.

But Chandra’s life has never been routine.

When she was eight, a fire destroyed her village. Her parents were among the casualties. As a result, the young girl was sent to live with a distant relative in England – a relative with no suitors outside the door, but a household full of books and a desire to have this new arrival educated, to keep her out of his way.

Chandra adopted an English last name and assimilated gladly to this strange, wonderful new world. But at night, her dreams were still full of India and Hindu gods and fire ... especially fire. Dreamless sleep became something to be cherished, but seldom achieved.

Now a first-year medical student, Chandra has seemingly become as Western and secular as any of her classmates. But always, a small corner wonders why the shadows of her past continue to stalk her, and what she must do to make peace with it at last.

Notes on the Build
-- Cast-Iron Stomach is a leftover trait from her childhood. These days, it mostly means that she can tolerate extremely spicy or strongly-flavored food, on the rare occasions she has it.
-- Acting reflects a trained reserve; she can hide her true emotions very well when she chooses to.
-- Yes, even though she hasn't finished medical school, she still considers herself under the Hippocratic Oath.
-- The Brawling skill and related Knee Strike technique were learned in a self defense course. In a country where even pepper spray is illegal, you take what advantages you can.
-- Several of her skills reflect preferred hobbies, including the hiking, swimming and card-playing. Bicycling is more practical, since she does not drive or own a car.
-- Her wealth in her own world is effectively Average; her ability to afford medical school is a combination of scholarships, help from her relative, and very careful financial planning. (I considered giving her Miserliness for a moment.)
-- Given her demeanor, her Sex Appeal skill is infrequently used. However, if she thinks playing up to someone's preconceptions will give her an edge, she's calculating enough to do it. And of course, she does occasionally meet someone she would like to know better. ;)
-- Her Current Affairs skill is particularly keen in the area of "royal watching."
-- Since she lives on her own at present, her Housekeeping skill has been vital to personal survival. :) (She tends toward neatness and order as it is.)
-- Her sheet treats English as her "native" language; she has only occasionally spoken in Hindi since coming to the UK and has never learned to read it.

[ericthered]

Race isn't a disadvantage here. If that sounds strange, lets say that for the campaign species and homeworld are more important, and any ethnicity will hurt or help in various places. I think positives and negatives have thus far been steady.

Pyrophobia... I have this thing about gurp's fright checks table... but as a roleplay element only... yes, this one will work.

reduced consumption... 2 levels might be a little much, and she's had time to recover from that, but one level should be fine.

As a note, average women's ST is 9 around here, and men average 11. she will be on the larger side, for a girl. Not an objection, just a note.

[Rocket Man]

Originally Posted by ericthered

Race isn't a disadvantage here. If that sounds strange, lets say that for the campaign species and homeworld are more important, and any ethnicity will hurt or help in various places. I think positives and negatives have thus far been steady.

Pyrophobia... I have this thing about gurp's fright checks table... but as a roleplay element only... yes, this one will work.

reduced consumption... 2 levels might be a little much, and she's had time to recover from that, but one level should be fine.

As a note, average women's ST is 9 around here, and men average 11. she will be on the larger side, for a girl. Not an objection, just a note.

I'll leave the ST alone, but I hadn't envisioned her as especially massive -- more of a runner's or swimmer's strength than a boxer's or wrestler's.

One level of Reduced Consumption is fine -- I was just going off GURPS Update.

No problem on the Stigma, though I'll have to find a way to balance the points.

[Rocket Man]

Originally Posted by Rocket Man

No problem on the Stigma, though I'll have to find a way to balance the points.

All right, add Bad Temper, but with a self control number of 15 (-5 points). Most of the time, she's very composed and in control, but if someone presses just the right buttons, they will regret it. Her lashing out tends to be more cutting than screaming, though.

And with the 1 point saved from Reduced Consumption, bump Diagnosis up to 12.

[ericthered]

Could you please update the initial sheet and put points for abilities on it?